Ellen Yackel happily returns to the Players after many years, in the role of stage manager. Julia Clay, Bruce Lawyer, and Ann Hergenreder lend their presence to the ensemble. Beverly Mangan, Jesse Clark, Janice Coates, David Gutowski, and Mikey Plante are featured Players. The supporting cast is a blend of both familiar and new faces. In cahoots with lawyer/actor Nick Smith as her love interest, the two partner in crime. She gets the devilish pleasure of portraying the devious millionaire’s wife. New to the group is Sarah Hewitt Hall, a Richmond history teacher who willingly treks up and down the road to be in the spotlight. His fledgling Messenger 7013 is in the capable hands of veteran actress and audience favorite Sharon Robertson, last seen starring in Harold and Maude. Reed starred as Hoke in Driving Miss Daisy and as Tom Robertson in To Kill A Mockingbird, two notable Players’ productions. After a ten-year hiatus, the Players are excited to showcase his talents once again. Heaven itself is in the capable hands of the real-life Reverend Gernard Reed. Erica Molinares crosses the footlights for her second go-round as the down-to-earth lovely lady who makes Joe’s confusing life all worthwhile. Joe’s baffled fight manager Max is played by John Pitman, a welcome regular of the acting company. Appearing for only the second time in Callao, the Players hope to keep him busy in diverse roles for years to come. Starring as the misplaced “Joe the boxer” is talented actor Jordan Rice. Warren Beatty starred in a remake in 1978.Ī cast of 16 will fill the Players stage guided by longtime artistic director Glenn Evans and his wife and co-director Joy. The film earned seven Oscar nominations (including Best Picture and Best Actor) and won two for Best Writing.
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In the process of trying to reclaim his boxing title, Joe discovers the love of his life, two villainous foes, and a multitude of comical challenges.įilm stars Robert Montgomery, Claude Rains, and Edward Everette Horton highlighted the popular 1941 movie version.
So our headstrong hero goes in search of an ideal replacement, and he finds one in the person of Farnsworth, a not-so-nice wealthy banking tycoon. He is separated from his body by a novice angel. As bad luck would have it, Joe is accidentally brought before the Pearly Gates years before his time.
The tale is a delightful fantasy about Joe, the boxer just on the brink of winning it all. A popular title since its 1938 Broadway debut, it has continued to charm audiences for decades.
Heaven Can Wait by Harry Segall is a romantic comedy perfect for the entire family. The Westmoreland Players opens its new season on November 5th, welcoming faithful patrons and newcomers to enjoy an evening of delight. Your local community theatre always brings the best of live theatre to the Northern Neck. THE CHAMP IS IN TRAINING: Featured in the comedy are John Pitman, Jordan Rice, and Gernard Reed Don’t Wait! Get Your Tickets to “Heaven Can Wait”
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