We are a community theatre group located  in Tonawanda, New York.

 

COMING SOON

The Towne Players of Kenmore-Tonawanda and the Church of the Advent are
delighted to announce that J.R.R. Tolkien’s immortal story THE HOBBIT is
to be performed at Church of the Advent, 54 Delaware Road, Kenmore this fall.
Performances will be held on the following dates:

Friday, November 7th at 7:30pm
Saturday, November 8th at 7:30pm
Sunday, November 9th at 2:00pm
Friday, November 14th at 7:30pm
Saturday, November 15th at 7:30pm
Saturday, November 16th at 2:00pm

Director Randy Rumley, fresh from his great success with A CHRISTMAS CAROL
last December, along with veteran actor Assistant Director Mark DiPasquale,
is prepared to surprise and delight the audience with this tale of
adventure and fantasy, as dramatized by Patricia Gray.

This is a tale of adventure for everyone, young and old, featuring Advent’s
own Alex Buell as The Hobbit (Bilbo); Bob Lonski as Gandalf the Grey;
Mike Leszczynski as Thorin, King Under the Mountain; Dr. Bo Dejneka as
Beorn and Bert the Rock Troll; Ashley Gregory as the Elven Queen;
Tom Fraterrigo as Balin; and Ciaran Krueger as Gollum.

Tickets are $7 pre-sale, $8 students and seniors, and $10 general admission;
group rates are also available. For ticket information, please call
Randy Rumley at (716) 693-1836 or call Advent at (716) 876-6504.

 

 

 

AUDITIONS

Auditions for Neil Simon's first full length play COME BLOW YOUR HORN
will be held by the Towne Players on November 10th and 11th at 7:00pm.
Wanted are two men aged 20-40; two women aged 20-40; one man
aged 40-60; and one woman aged 40-60. Auditions will be held at
the Sheridan-Parkside Community Center at 169 Sheridan-Parkside Drive
in the Town of Tonawanda. For more information, please call
Chris at (716) 725-9804.

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUR LAST SHOW WAS...

"WHOSE WIVES ARE THEY ANYWAY?"

Written by Michael Parker

Directed by Glenn Jumper

The Towne Players last performance was a rollicking farce of
mistaken identity and cheerful perversion. We saw a harried
up-and-coming businessman hatch a plot to fool his new boss
at a strange golf resort! It featured JOSH RUSSELL as David,
an ambitious businessman who didn't realize what he was
capable of in a strange bedroom. With MARK DiPASQUALE as
his friend John, who came to welcome the softer side of Sears,
and JOYCE SIEGEL as D.L., a CEO with determination...
and a secret. CONSTANCE LONG was Tina, a girl willing to play
along with David and John's scheme... for a price. CYNTHIA BELL
was Wilson... a handyman, a cypher. JEN GEMBKA was cast
as Mrs. Carlson, the owner of the golf resort who welcomed
everyone, but had some kinks of her own, and JESSICA SWANICK
as David's wife, loving but willing when aroused to seek the
passionate arms of Wilson? And KATHERINE VENTRESCA as
John's wife, surprised to see an unexpected change in him.

SHERIDAN-PARKSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER
169 SHERIDAN-PARKSIDE DRIVE IN TONAWANDA
7:30 PM ON MAY 23, 24, 30, 31
2:00 PM ON SUNDAY MAY 25 & JUNE 1, 2008
THE FINALE OF OUR 50th SEASON IN THE COMMUNITY!!!

SANDY BOCZAR: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
TOM PROVIN: SET DESIGN
DON HERTEL: GENERAL TECH
SKIP RUSSELL: SOUND TECH
MICHAEL BELL:SET TECH
RANDY RUMLEY: WILL NOT BE APPEARING IN THIS
PRODUCTION, BUT WILL BE AIMING LIGHTS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our previous show was

"Sylvia"

Written by A.R. Gurney

Directed by Kathleen Weber

A play for those who have and love dogs for those who
would like to. Sylvia (Lindsey Visser), a sassy pup, bounds into
the lives of Kate (Teri Jo Ritz) and Greg (Josh Snyder). For Greg,
it is love at first sight, but Kate is less than pleased and
quickly finds she hates her furry rival. A meeting in the park
with Tom (Mark DiPasquale) and his dog Bowser, a visit with an
old friend, Phyllis (Katherine Ventresca), and a session with a
gender-neutral therapist lead to a final ultimatum from Kate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A very special production of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," adapted by
Romulus Linney, was presented by the Towne Players on December 7, 8, 9,
14, 15 and 16, 2007 at the Sheridan-Parkside Community Center Theatre in
Tonawanda. Director Randall Rumley declared "This is the version of
'A Christmas Carol' you must see: it is based on the original book by
Charles Dickens, bringing all his wonderful characters to life on the stage,
along with the brilliant choreography of Lisa Taylor and her young
troupe of dancers!"

The cast boasted a list of performers ranging in age from 5 to 90 years old!
Assistant Director Josh Dimmig-Russell worked closely with the actors,
accomplishing a fresh performance of a holiday favorite. Featured performers
included Hoover Elementary's own Colin Lynch as Tiny Tim, Robert Lonski
as Scrooge, veteran actor Robert Wagner as Old Joe, and Michael Leszczynski
as Fred, Scrooge's nephew. There were three original dances choreographed
by Lisa Taylor for this wonderful, heart-warming production.

 

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SHERIDAN-PARKSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER
169 Sheridan-Parkside Drive in Tonawanda (map)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our most recent show was...

Ken Ludwig's

A Comedy

FEATURING
Andrew Michalski, Stephanie Hooley, Josh Snyder,
Tom Provin, Melissa Pidanick, Constance Lightman,
Pam Snyder, David C. Mitchell

DIRECTED BY Tom Provin
ASSISTED BY Randy Rumley

MAY 4-13, 2007 

SHERIDAN-PARKSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER
169 Sheridan-Parkside Drive in Tonawanda (map)

PRODUCED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

Other Recent Shows...

 

RAVENSCROFT

Written by Don Nigro
Directed by David Nuijens & Randy Rumley

CAST

Inspector Ruffing - Josh Snyder
Mrs. Ravenscroft - Teri Jo Ritz
Gillian Ravenscroft - Jessica Swanick
Marcy Kleiner - Liz Brauza
Mrs. French - Pam Snyder
Dolly - Jessica Mitchell

 

                   

                   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Towne Players
19th Annual Christmas Show

This year's Christmas show included two dance numbers performed by
the Lisa Taylor Dancers, a performance by members of the Suzuki Strings
and a performance by the barbershop quartet "For Pete's Sake".
There were original and some well-remembered comedy skits, bringing
forth memories for young and old. This marked our first year at the
Sheridan-Parkside facility under the auspices of the Town of Tonawanda
Youth, Parks and Recreation Department. The players have enjoyed their
first year at this new site and this was their first Christmas show at
this location. This FREE Christmas show tradition began in 1988 and
has always been done with great enthusiasm as a gift to the community.

 

 

Man For All Seasons

The Vestry of Advent and the Board of Directors of the Towne Players
are pleased to announce another theatrical collaboration,
"A Man For All Seasons", by Robert Bolt, to be performed in November
at the church. Like "Murder In The Cathedral", which was the
previous collaboration, the play will be performed in the church,
a perfect setting for this provocative play.

SHOW TIMES
Wednesday, November 15 - 7:00 pm
Thursday, November 16 - 7:00 pm
Friday, November 17 - 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 18 - 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 19 - 2:00 pm

The Church of the Advent is located where Delaware Road and
Delaware Avenue meet in the Village of Kenmore.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exciting Towne Players news!! The creative team
that brought you "The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari"
is back at it again. This time they are staging
"Night Of The Living Dead",
based on George Romero's groundbreaking 1968
cult classic film. You won't want to miss it!

COME IN COSTUME!
NO ONE PERMITTED TO LEAVE UNTIL THE GHOULS FINISH!!!

DON'T MISS THIS FRIGHTENINGLY SCARY
NIGHTMARE, JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN!!!

"They're coming to get you, Barbara!"

 

SHOW DATES

Friday, October 27
Saturday, October 28
Friday, November 3
Saturday, November 4

ALL SHOWS BEGIN AT 7:30 PM

Tickets will be available at the door for $8.00 ($7.00 for students and seniors)

The show will be presented at the Sheridan-Parkside Center Auditorium
located at 169 Sheridan-Parkside Drive in the Town of Tonawanda (map).

>>>Note: This show contains graphic violence and explosions.<<<

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stage Door

Written by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber
Directed by Pamela Snyder and David Nuijens

Performances were held on the following dates:

Friday, June 2, 2006
Saturday, June 3, 2006
Friday, June 9, 2006
Saturday, June 10, 2006

Performances were held in our new home, the Sheridan-Parkside
Community Center, located at 169 Sheridan-Parkside Drive
in the Town of Tonawanda (map).

Stage Door is a comedy/drama, telling the story of a 1930s
New York City boarding house full of young, aspiring actresses.
Their hopes and disappointments are played out as they
struggle to earn acting roles on Broadway, each for their own
individual reasons and often to no avail. Dreams are crushed in
some cases and in others are realized. The comings and goings
of various potential suitors adds flavor to the mix.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Towne Players spring 2006 show,

"You Can't Take It With You"

Written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart
Directed by Randy Rumley

Performances were held on the following dates:

Friday, March 31, 2006
Saturday, April 1, 2006
Friday, April 7, 2006
Saturday, April 8, 2006

 

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Harper Lee's

To Kill A Mockingbird

This classic American drama tells the story of Atticus Finch,
an idealistic lawyer in a racially divided Alabama town in
the 1930s. He agrees to defend a young black man accused
of raping a white woman. At the same time, he is struggling
to protect his children from a loss of innocence as they, too,
must deal with the prejudices that surround them.
The show was co-directed by Randy Rumley and Pam Snyder.

 

 

 

 

Our Town

Written by Thornton Wilder
Directed by David Nuijens

"Come and explore the quaint New Hampshire town of
Grover’s Corners, where it can appear that little happens,
but every moment is filled with greatness.
Celebrate life and love in this cherished American classic!"

The Thornton Wilder play "Our Town" was directed
by David Nuijens, with Randy Rumley assistant directing.

Performances were held in May 2005 at the
Alexander Hamilton School
in the Town of Tonawanda (map).

 

 

 

Cat On A Hot Tin Roof
by Tennessee Williams

Director.........................Jerry Starr
Stage Manager.......Jessica Marinelli

Cast
Ron Swick..........................."Big Daddy"
Dan Corbett..................................Brick
Pam Snyder......................"Big Momma"
Paul McGee................................Gooper
Constance Lightman....Maggie "The Cat"
Andrea Mango................................Mae
Jim Tuk.............................Doctor Baugh
John Hyden....................Reverend Davis

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The show was presented on Friday and Saturday,
March 4th and 5th and March 11th and 12th, 2005.