“According to the Governor’s ordinance, we are suspending our production of Whodunnit and including it into our next season’s roster. Thank you for your continued support and please keep safe.”
Thank You Robin
The Sherman Players Board would like to say an enormous thank you to Robin Frome, who has stepped down from the position of President.
Robin has been our President since 2012 and during his tenure has overseen a vast array of productions, formed lasting community relationships and managed significant changes at the Playhouse.
As well as his official role, Robin has produced, directed and acted in many of our shows. A fan of the classics he has been responsible for bringing Shakespeare back to our stage - directing popular productions of The Taming of the Shrew and The Tempest. On stage he’s been seen most recently as the titular Tartuffe, Benjamin’s long suffering father in The Graduate, a blond Indian in Three By Tenn and having more fun than anyone should be allowed as the wicked Fleshcreep in 2019’s Panto, Jack and the Beanstalk.
A great champion of theatre arts in general and the Sherman Playhouse in particular, Robin has worked tirelessly to maintain its reputation for quality and variety. Anyone who has directed or acted here always comments on what a welcoming community it is. That is a testament to Robin and his leadership over the past eight years.
Thank you Robin and the very best wishes for your next chapter!
The Sherman Players Board
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While the Playhouse is dark we haven't been idle. We're tackling lots of projects. Here's a look at the first - a refresh of the Green Room. Let us know what you think in the comments.
Enormous thanks to Polly and Daisy Stott for your creativity and hard work!
What we're doing in 'Summer Break'...
What we're doing in 'Summer Break'...
Gorilla in a bra and tutu. Doesn’t every theatre have one?Gorilla in a bra and tutu. Doesn’t every theatre have one?
It’s exciting coming across gems from the past when tidying the office at the Playhouse. I’ll just have to ask Betsy about these. I’m especially interested in what the show was that someone had to learn Finnish for.... 😃🤔It’s exciting coming across gems from the past when tidying the office at the Playhouse. I’ll just have to ask Betsy about these. I’m especially interested in what the show was that someone had to learn Finnish for.... 😃🤔
Change is good. What could this blurry image be? What could it mean? Find out soon.... 😉
Sherman Playhouse updated their info in the about section.
Sherman Playhouse updated their info in the about section.
Sherman Playhouse updated their info in the about section.
A good friend of the Playhouse remembered on his birthday and always sadly missed. You left us too soon Steve Manzino, but we still always smile at the memories you made.
Here's a rather nice article from the Waterbury Republican American newspaper - an interview with our new President, Steve Stott. (You may need to register with the rep-am to see the whole thing). www.rep-am.com/columns/off-stage/2020/07/08/off-stage-plans-in-sherman-revolve-around-patron-safety/
Off Stage: Plans in Sherman revolve around patron safety
Off Stage: Plans in Sherman revolve around patron safety
Starting his first year as president of the board of directors for the Sherman Players, Steve Stott could not have envisioned the COVID-19 crisis, but it’s what he is dealing with now.”…Hey everybody! What’s a great memory you have of the Sherman Playhouse? Is it a show, a part, an event, a person, a hilarious catastrophe? Let us know in the comments.
I’ll start with two (this is Steve Stott):
In Orwell’s 1984 feeling myself physically shaken after ‘torturing’ Alex.
And Chris Marker’s face in See How They Run - I’ve never seen that particular shade of red anywhere else in nature. He had to have his own, personal fan running on stage left!!! 😂
In the wake of the recent murders of black people and brutality by the police, the country is reckoning with the treatment of people of color in our society. The Sherman Players stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.
We understand that while our organization will not tolerate racist behavior we have much to learn about the nature of racism and much to do to demonstrate that we are actively anti-racist. In addition to encouraging activism and financial contributions to organizations in support of the movement, we believe that art is one important way to learn about the issues facing black Americans. To this end, we would encourage our community to take a look at the below links to a small selection of major recent works by living black playwrights. Similarly we have included a link to an article on ten black theatre companies that you should check out.
A Strange Loop (musical) - Winner of the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
bookshop.org/books/slave-play/9781559369787
Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris
bookshop.org/books/slave-play/9781559369787
Fairview by Jackie Sibblies Drury - Winner of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
bookshop.org/books/fairview/9781559369527
An Octoroon by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/appropriate-an-octoroon-branden-jacobs-jenkins/1128839755?ean=9781559364904
Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks - Winner of the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
bookshop.org/books/topdog-underdog/9781559362016
Sweat by Lynn Nottage - Winner of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
bookshop.org/books/sweat-tcg-edition/9781559365321
The Brother/Sister Plays by Tarell Alvin McCraney
bookshop.org/books/the-brother-sister-plays/9781559363495
Notes from the Field by Anna Deavere Smith
bookshop.org/books/notes-from-the-field-9780525564591/9780525564591
www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/news/10-black-theater-companies-donations_91047.html/
Note that The Sherman Players is not sponsored by or has any financial interest in the organizations in these links.
We are pleased to announce that Steven Stott has been elected President of the Sherman Players Board. In addition to serving as a board member in recent years, Steve has been active both on stage and behind the scenes for many productions at the Playhouse. Most recently he directed 2019’s Panto, Jack and the Beanstalk.
The Sherman Players Board is:
Dean Alexander: Board Member
Mary Ann Cheney: Treasurer
Al Chiappetta : Vice President
Terry Hawley: Board Member
Chris Marker: Board Member
Lynn Nissenbaum: Secretary
Michael Schaner: Board Member
Betsy Scholze: Board Member
Steve Stott: President
The Sherman Playhouse Live Performing Arts Theatre in Sherman Connecticut
The Sherman Playhouse Live Performing Arts Theatre in Sherman Connecticut
For over 89 years the Sherman Players has provided Sherman and the surrounding communities a full range of high quality theatre.Thank You Robin
The Sherman Players Board would like to say an enormous thank you to Robin Frome, who has stepped down from the position of President.
Robin has been our President since 2012 and during his tenure has overseen a vast array of productions, formed lasting community relationships and managed significant changes at the Playhouse.
As well as his official role, Robin has produced, directed and acted in many of our shows. A fan of the classics he has been responsible for bringing Shakespeare back to our stage - directing popular productions of The Taming of the Shrew and The Tempest. On stage he’s been seen most recently as the titular Tartuffe, Benjamin’s long suffering father in The Graduate, a blond Indian in Three By Tenn and having more fun than anyone should be allowed as the wicked Fleshcreep in 2019’s Panto, Jack and the Beanstalk.
A great champion of theatre arts in general and the Sherman Playhouse in particular, Robin has worked tirelessly to maintain its reputation for quality and variety. Anyone who has directed or acted here always comments on what a welcoming community it is. That is a testament to Robin and his leadership over the past eight years.
Thank you Robin and the very best wishes for your next chapter!
The Sherman Players Board
www.shermanplayers.orgThank You Robin
The Sherman Players Board would like to say an enormous thank you to Robin Frome, who has stepped down from the position of President.
Robin has been our President since 2012 and during his tenure has overseen a vast array of productions, formed lasting community relationships and managed significant changes at the Playhouse.
As well as his official role, Robin has produced, directed and acted in many of our shows. A fan of the classics he has been responsible for bringing Shakespeare back to our stage - directing popular productions of The Taming of the Shrew and The Tempest. On stage he’s been seen most recently as the titular Tartuffe, Benjamin’s long suffering father in The Graduate, a blond Indian in Three By Tenn and having more fun than anyone should be allowed as the wicked Fleshcreep in 2019’s Panto, Jack and the Beanstalk.
A great champion of theatre arts in general and the Sherman Playhouse in particular, Robin has worked tirelessly to maintain its reputation for quality and variety. Anyone who has directed or acted here always comments on what a welcoming community it is. That is a testament to Robin and his leadership over the past eight years.
Thank you Robin and the very best wishes for your next chapter!
The Sherman Players Board
www.shermanplayers.org
Sherman Playhouse Fans!! Think you know your shows? Just for fun, below are anagrams of ten shows staged at the Playhouse, one for each year from 2010 to 2019 (in no particular order).
How many can you solve? Extra kudos if you know the year!
Go for it! (you can ignore any punctuation)😁
1. Hey! Shower tune
2. Nonclerical spats
3. Blackhead Jan's at Kent
4. Fifth Earl White
5. A slander, or decline
6. Nautical hand gangs
7. Confine mad men!
8. Frome tank hood
9. A serene flange bong
10. Hardest net pun
......and if you get stuck you could always get a hint from: shermanplayers.org/past-shows.php
Going dark again for 3 BY TENN this weekend as per town ordinance. Keeping last weekend open for now. Thanks for your support. Agnes Fohn photo.
Rare One-Acts Given Their Due Respect With Season Opener - mailchi.mp/03829a87a4c8/rare-one-acts-given-their-due-respect-with-season-opener
www.newtownbee.com/03162020/theater-review-rare-one-acts-by-williams-given-their-due-respect-with...
Theater Review: Rare One-Acts By Williams Given Their Due Respect With Season Opener
Theater Review: Rare One-Acts By Williams Given Their Due Respect With Season Opener
Three rarely produced short plays by the great American playwright Tennessee Williams have been assembled to be performed as the season opener at The Sherman Playhouse. Directed with great affection and admiration by the skilled Katherine Almquist, these short plays are both haunting and humorous.IMPORTANT. We have been advised by the town of Sherman to go dark this weekend. We are planning on regular performances the following weekend. Thanks for your continued support.
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Sherman Playhouse season opens with ‘3 By Tenn’
Sherman Playhouse season opens with ‘3 By Tenn’
The Sherman Playhouse is opening its season with three one-act Tennessee Williams plays called "3 By Tenn."Preview of '3 By Tenn' at The Sherman Playhouse
Preview of '3 By Tenn' at The Sherman Playhouse
Preview of '3 By Tenn' at The Sherman Playhouse
One of your neighbors posted in Arts & Entertainment. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)www.broadwayworld.com/connecticut/regional/Three-by-TennThe-Gnadiges-FrauleinThis-Property-is-Con...
Three by Tenn: The Gnadiges Fraulein, This Property is Condemned, & A Perfect Analysis Given By a Parrot in Connecticut at The Sherman Playhouse 2020
Complete Information About Three by Tenn: The Gnadiges Fraulein, This Property is Condemned, & A Perfect Analysis Given By a Parrot in Connecticut at The Sherman Playhouse. THREE BY TENN Directed by Katherine Almquist March 6, 7, 13, 14, 15 (Matinee), 20, 21, 22 (Matinee), 27, 28 Fridays & Saturdays...
