Eugene is sweet and a former pupil of Eleanor’s. Grace is Eleanor’s best friend and somewhat of a busy body.ĮUGENE CLAYMIRE: (Late 30’s) A Groverdell police officer. GRACE BODELL: (Late 60’s-70’s) Casual but polished and without pretention. Abel is a handyman who has worked a variety of jobs in a variety of places. She wrestles with her attraction to Abel.ĪBEL BROWN: (Late 60’s-70’s) Amiable, calm and as charming as the day is long. Always the person with the correct answer, Eleanor is only recently questioning herself and her future. Eleanor is a retired school teacher who has spent her life in the small lakeside town of Groverdell, TX. PERFORMANCE DATES: September 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 26ĮLEANOR BANNISTER: (Late 60’s-70’s) Controlled and dignified. Helen Hocker Theater Admin Building Classroom Can the unexpected sparks of late-life romance be trusted, or is there truth in the gossip that Abel isn’t all that he seems to be? Either way, the whole town is talking.ĪUDITION DATE: Saturday, August 7 1:00 – 4:00 PM, Retired schoolteacher Eleanor Bannister lives a quiet life alone in tiny Groverdell, Texas, set in her routines and secure in her position as the town’s most respected woman-until a hole in her roof draws the attention of Abel Brown, a smooth-talking drifter intent on renovating Eleanor’s house, and possibly her life. SYNOPSIS: From the novel Eleanor and Abel by Annette Sanford. Presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service Inc., New York The first rehearsal will be a full-cast read-through on Wednesday, October 27, 6:30-8:30pm in the HHT Admin Classroom.Ī romantic comedy/drama by Matthew Barberįrom the novel Eleanor and Abel by Annette Sanford Thank you very much to everyone who auditioned! Casting was difficult due to the large wealth of talent that auditioned!Īctors, please confirm that you accept your role by emailing HHT Office Manager Candice Massie at. Marek Skeeba – Ghost of Christmas Present Louie Hurla* – Tiny Tim/Little Boy Scrooge/Ignorance

Jacob Eilert – Dick Wilkins/Topper/Old JoeĬampbell Hight – Mrs. Sa’myah Campbell* – Ghost of Christmas Past/Caroline

Thomas Appuhn – Bob Cratchit/First Business Rehearsal materials and schedules will be distributed at that time.Ĭongratulations to the cast of Helen Hocker Theater's production of A Christmas Carol! The first rehearsal with Music Director Mark Pudwill will be on Tuesday, March 1 at 7pm in the HHT admin classroom (where auditions were held). Thank you very much to everyone who auditioned! The abundance of talented auditioners made for some really tough decisions.Ĭast: Please email Candice Massie, HHT Office Manager at to accept your role. MAN #2 (Chief Inspector Pinckney, et al.) – Les Smith MAN #1 (Tom Copley, et al.) – Peter Sandquist WOMAN #3 (Miss Evangeline Barley, et al.) – Lucie Keith* WOMAN #2 (Lady Eugenia D’Ysquith, et al.) – Amelia Flores WOMAN #1(Tour Guide, et al.) – Kelly Huff Kevin Han, Board Chair Vickie Brokke, President & CEOĬongratulations to the cast of Helel Hocker Theater's production of A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER!

The viability of our theatre and the wellbeing of our patrons and volunteers has always been our top priorities.

On behalf of our Board and staff, we want to thank everyone for the understanding you have shown over the past two years. Tickets are on sale now for Kinky Boots on the Mainstage, Disney Winnie the Pooh at Helen Hocker and in the Academy The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood. Our Board reserves the right to adjust any of these recommendations in the future, should the health of our community warrant. For now, we will continue seating only familiar parties at the same table. In addition, effective immediately we will return to seating at every table in our Mainstage. Out of an abundance of caution, our Theatre Club and catering staff will continue to wear masks, at least through the run of Kinky Boots. On stage our volunteer actors will not be wearing masks. Any patron, volunteer or staff that is at a high risk for severe illness continues to be encouraged to wear a mask and take other precautions. The TCT Board of Directors encourages anyone that is most comfortable wearing a face mask while at Topeka Civic Theatre or Helen Hocker Theater to continue to do so. Based on new CDC guidelines and recommendations we’ve received from the Shawnee County Health Department Director, Topeka Civic Theatre and Helen Hocker Theater facemask recommendations have been updated.Įffective immediately face masks are no longer required to enter our buildings.

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