Players of Utica season kicks off Sunday

UTICA, N.Y. » Players of Utica opens its doors to a free season preview event on Sunday, Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. Directors and actors will present selected scenes andmusical numbers from the upcoming season.

Additionally, Players of Utica is also offering an Open Mic Night on Friday, Sept. 21, at 7:30 p.m., and a Footlights Halloween Cabaret on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 7:30 p.m. Open Mic Night tickets are $10 and cabaret tickets are $15.

The Players of Utica’s 106th Season Includes:

A Man for All Seasons - Sept. 7-9, 13-16

To stand up for one’s convictions—that’s whatmakes a true hero. And though this tale of Thomas More took place centuries ago, his epic struggle with his conscience and his king is all too contemporary in this moving portrayal of what it’s like to be trapped in circumstances that can’t be sidestepped.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Oct. 26-28, Nov. 1-4

Mark Twain’s American classic comes to life with Tom, Huck, Becky Thatcher, Aunt Polly, andmore in this joyous adventure on the banks of the Mississippi that captures the magical essence of childhood.

The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL - Dec. 7-9, 13-16

In this uproarious com- edy, the society ladies take on Dickens’ classic story while boldly contending with a dizzy cast, an intrusive PA system, and some original, show- stopping songs.

Sly Fox - March 2931, April 4-7, 2019

Ridiculously wealthy Foxwell J. Sly has everyone believing he’s dying— and all his greedy friends and associates are after his inheritance. Can they outfox the master of decep-

tion? Non-stop, fast-paced laughs.

They’re Playing Our Song - May 31 to June 2, June 6-9, 2019

A funny, Tony Awardwinning musical about a pop composer and his relationship with an offbeat young female lyricist. Their teaming is professionally harmonious, but their personal relationship struggles with some sour notes.

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