Red Hot & Cole
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
Book by James Bianchi, Muriel McAuley and Randy Strawderman
Conceived by Randy Strawderman
Directed by Marianne Withington
Showtimes:
Friday and Saturday, October 15 & 16 at 8pm
Sunday October 17 at 7pm
Friday October 22 at 8pm
Saturday and Sunday, October 23 & 24 at 4pm
All performances at:
Blue Room at Memorial Hall
83 Court Street
Plymouth.
Tickets:
$22 Fridays and Saturdays
$20 Sundays
All tickets are general admission with cabaret style seating. Prices include desserts by Jubilee Catering at intermission. Cash bar. Doors open 30 minutes before show time.
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Red Hot & Cole blends Cole Porter's music with a biography of his life. Most of all, it is a party...one continuous evening that moves back and forth in time. The members of the company arrive prepared to sing, dance,and tell the stories they've come with. Then, rather than merely tell the stories, they "embody" them...becoming the characters of the past. The entire action takes place in one evening and in one room, although that room might suddenly be Paris in 1920, or a Venetian masquerade ball.
CAST
 | Kasey Bishoff (Actress 1) is thrilled to be part of another exciting production with PCT. She made her debut with the theatre in last year's Money, Power, Murder, Lust, Revenge...! as Peggy Drabb, and proudly played the Mute in The Fantasticks this past spring. Other memorable roles include Martha in The Secret Garden, Lucinde in The Doctor in Spite of Himself, and being named Plymouth Idol in 2008. Recently, Kasey spent the summer behind the scenes at Priscilla Beach Theatre learning from the next generation of actors. She would like to thank her family, friends and castmates especially her husband Eric for supporting her "Drama." |
 | Carolyn Cafarelli (Actress 3) is pleased to be making her first appearance with PCT. She returned to performing last year, appearing with Medway Players, Acme Theatre, Milford Theatre Guild, and Attleboro Community Theatre. Her most recent performance was as Chelsea in Sudbury Savoyards' production of On Golden Pond. She thanks everyone involved with Red Hot & Cole. For P&J. |
 | Bill Driscoll (Actor 2) has definitely been bitten by the “theater bug” after his debut as Rake Carbuncle in Money, Power, Murder, Lust, Revenge…! and his subsequent performance in Some Enchanted Evening. He has also performed with many choruses & choirs, including The Pilgrim Festival Chorus. Offstage, Bill is a financial planner with his own firm, Driscoll Financial, and is currently serving as chair of Plymouth’s Advisory & Finance Committee as well as active membership in Rotary, Business Network International and the Investment Committee at Christ Church. |
 | Edward Dowling (Actor 4) is appearing on stage for the third time, having made his debut in PCT's Money, Power, Murder, Lust, Revenge…! last year and then appearing in Bay Players' The Sisters Rosensweig this past spring. |
 | Lynore Grasso (Actress 6) is very grateful and proud to be selected to be part of this Plymouth Community Theatre production. She considers it truly an honor to be singing alongside such an amazingly talented cast, under the genius direction of Marianne Withington. She has studied voice with Marianne for a year and a half and would like to thank her for such a rewarding experience! She has been a resident of Plymouth since 2000, but is originally from Newton. In addition to the study of music since the age of seven, as well as the study of the Arts, Physics, and Design, she has enjoyed a career in Business, Architectural Engineering, and Commercial Construction Project Management. |
 | Bob Hollis (Actor 5) has been performing in theatre for only the past 7 years or so after being a lifelong singer and musician. Past shows include Aida, Miss Saigon and It’s a Wonderful Life at the Company Theatre. PCT roles include El Gallo in The Fantasticks, Nick in Bedroom Farce, and Rev. Bobby in Book of Days, among others. During the day he runs Hollis Insurance Agency along with his wife, Donna. Thanks to everyone with PCT that help make the dream come true! |
 | Garrett Olson (Actor 3) is honored to be working with Plymouth Community Theater for the third time. After roles of Chad and Daniel in Almost Maine and Bellomy in The Fantasticks with PCT. Garrett recently finished shooting a small part in the film Stem The Tide and enjoyed playing the role of Kid Root in Murder on the Petulant Express with The Bay Players. Garrett is working on a third CD of original music and just completed his new Facebook page for his band Haunted Wolfe, who will soon be playing the local music venues. Garrett would like to thank Marianne for the opportunity to be part of such a remarkable and talented cast, everyone at PCT who has made him feel like he is part of a huge and talented family and his family for all of their constant love & support. I love you angel. |
 | Anna Turley (Actress 5) is a recent graduate of The University of Delaware, holding a Bachelors of Music in vocal performance. While at the University of Delaware she student directed The Pirates of Penzance with UD Opera Theater and worked as a vocalist with jazz chamber groups. Her major roles to date include Mad Margaret in Joy Unbounded, Dorabella in Cosi fan Tutti, Meg Page in The Merry Wives of Windsor, Jenny in Street Scene, and Anna in The King and I (Yes, the character name is ironic). In July of 2009 she was a finalist in the Duxbury Chamber Music Festival's chamber music competition. She is currently singing in the Boston area and pursuing a degree in Nursing. |
 | Sheila Umano (Actress 4) is thrilled to be performing in her hometown and happy to be joining PCT for the second time, having been part of the first Christmas Spectacular. She was seen most recently in Lend Me A Tenor with Nemasket River Productions, Don't Dress For Dinner (among many others) with Hat Trick Theatre and Moon Over Buffalo with Plymouth Rock Live Theater. She has been performing all over the South Shore in theater, as well as music, for the past 11 years. She was a member of The Turntables for 6 years and is currently singing with Murphy's Kitchen. She would like to thank Marianne for the opportunity to be part of such a talented cast and for her friendship and support. |
 | Lance Wesley (Actor 1) is thankful to be among his friends at PCT having previously been seen in last year's Some Enchanted Evening. Some of his more favorite roles include Mr. Cladwell in Urinetown and Brett in Drop Dead at Braintree's Curtain Call, Charles in Blithe Spirit at Milton Players and, most recently, Dr. Hall in 1776 for Mansfield Art Society which played in Sharon and for a special performance at the Boston State House. His interests include contra dancing, choir and old movies. |
 | Judy Yancey (Actress 2) is making her third onstage appearance with PCT. After performing in Money, Power, Murder, Lust, Revenge…! and Some Enchanted Evening, as well as taking on the role of stage manager (in heels, no less!) for Bedroom Farce, she's thrilled to be on stage again and working with such a talented group of people. Other recent roles include Pfeni in The Sisters Rosensweig and Mrs. Gibbs in Our Town, both with the Bay Players. In addition to theatre, Jude loves to sing, dance, bang on drums and entertain anyone who will listen - or not! |
CREW
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Marianne Withington (Director) is pleased to be working with PCT for the third time; once acting and twice directing. By day, she is a private music teacher and an avid runner. She has acted with many community theatre groups for over 25 years. Marianne would like to thank her very talented cast for all their hard work, especially to her good friend Lance for his wonderful portrayal of Cole Porter. Hugs and kisses to Eddie for being such an important part of my cast! |
 | Stephanie Baker (Stage Manager) has stage managed for a variety of theater groups over the years including Bay Players, Curtain Call, TaDah, and Milton Players. She is happy to be working with Plymouth Community Theatre for the first time. She is thrilled to be working with her friend, Marianne, again. |
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