MONMOUTH — The Monmouth Community Players will present a socially distanced fall production, “Tales From Spoon River.”
The script for the show is adapted from “Spoon River Anthology,” by Edgar Lee Masters. In his anthology, Masters imagines what the dead of Spoon River, Ill., might say, if only they could speak. MCP’s adaptation of Masters’ anthology pieces together some of the tales from beyond in an intriguing stroll through the cemetery of Spoon River. Specteral guides of the tour are Brivttany Bazinet, of Greene; Emily Carlton, of Oakland; Danny Gay, Megan Recor, and Sarah Record, all of Monmouth; and Emma Sutherburg, of Randolph. These spectres will be joined in the graveyard by a variety of ghostly guests.
The cast of ghouls includes John Blanchette, Nancy Kenneally, Charlotte Morin and Nate White, all of Lewiston; Kathleen Brainerd, of West Gardiner; Rachel Eaton, of Topsham; Ray Fletcher, David Marshall and Julie Poulin, all of Monmouth; Amy Griswold and Ginger Smith, both of Winthrop; Zachary Hodge, of Manchester; Elaine Katz and Andy Tolman, both of Readfield; Savannah Leavitt, of Buckfield; Debby and Ken Mansur, both of Auburn; Jackie McDonald, of Mechanic Falls; Paul Menezes, of Windham; Jane Mitchell, of Greene; Tony Morin, of Lisbon Falls; Sarah Murphy, of Falmouth; Suze Quackenbush, of Portland; Meredith and Shane Stevens, of Turner; and Taylor Sutherburg, of Randolph. Josie French, of Lewiston, is in charge of music for the ghastly affair.
Shows will be performed outdoors at the Monmouth Fairgrounds on Academy Road. The show, despite its ghostly nature, is appropriate for all ages, though some content is a bit dark. The show will be run a little differently from a regular production. Audience must schedule a tour in advance with MCP to seee the production. All tours must be pre-scheduled for a specific date and at a specific time in order to allow social distancing of cast and other audience members. All audience members will be required to wear masks for the duration of the performance. Tours are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24; and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 and 18. Ticket prices for the show are $10 general admissio, and $5 for students.
For a list of audience specific guidelines and to schedule a tour, visit www.monmouthcommunityplayers.org. For more information, contact the box office at mcpboxoffice@gmail.com or leave a message at 207-370-9566.
