2021 Season

PCT is pleased to announce tickets are now available for its Winter 2021 production of Magic Tree House: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens JR.!

Magic Tree House: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens JR. is an adaptation of book #44 of Mary Pope Osborne’s award-winning fantasy adventure books from the Magic Tree House book series, which has sold more than 100 million copies and is available in more than 100 countries around the world. Jack and Annie’s tree house takes them to Victorian London in this holiday-themed story, where they learn the importance of charity and kindness through their friendship with legendary author, Charles Dickens. Winter 2021.

THE STORY: The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie back in time to the foggy streets of Victorian London, where they meet the famous, well-off author, Charles Dickens, who has a severe case of writer’s block. Jack and Annie also witness the hardships faced by the poor, and their efforts to help only land them in prison.  Mr. Dickens rescues Jack and Annie, and they, in turn, help him escape the sad memories that haunt him. In the process, they inspire Mr. Dickens to write one of the greatest holiday stories of all time.

Performances December 3-5 and 10-12, 2021. Click HERE to purchase tickets!

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PCT is excited to announce its 2022 Season!

Spring – Arsenic and Old Lace

This famous comedy produced a smash hit in New York and on the road. One of the most popular plays in Dramatist Play Service’s catalogue.

THE STORY: We meet the charming and innocent ladies who populate their cellar with the remains of socially and religiously “acceptable” roomers; the antics of their nephew who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt; and the activities of the other nephew—these require no further description or amplification here. 

Auditions Friday, January 14, 2022 and Saturday, January 15, 2022. Performances March 18-20 and 25-27, 2022.

Summer – Guys and Dolls

Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950. It received nearly unanimous positive reviews from critics and won a bevy of awards, including Tony Awards, Drama Desks and Olivier Awards. 

THE STORY: Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler, Nathan Detroit, tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for fourteen years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, and Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown, as a result. 

Fall – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.

THE STORY: An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box.

Winter – Frozen JR.

Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production.

The Story: A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!

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All aboard! PCT invites you to ride with Inspector Quoissant across the French countryside on the Royal Luxury Express passenger train as he tries to solve…The Disappearance of Mrs. Peignoir!

Tune in for the latest episode of the Inspector Quoissant series, brought to you by the PCT Radio Hour!

Written and directed by Coreen Janetzke.

Cast of Characters:

Inspector Quoissant – Karlos Smith
Sgt. Pepe Poupon/Narrator – Todd Bernstein
Phillipe Dubois – Drew Washburn
Mrs. Peignoir/Rose Hudson – Amy Oblinger
Richard Watters – Kyle Smith
Daisy Hudson – Audrey Hallows
Albert Martin/Dining Car Attendant – Bram Fulk
Erich Schmidt/Andre – Brent Small
Andrea Mueller – Olivia Noel

There is no cost to watch The Disappearance of Mrs. Peignoir. Donations are always appreciated on the Donate page here on our website.

Please click HERE to watch The Disappearance of Mrs. Peignoir! The link go live at 2:00 PM on April 24, 2021 and will remain posted for your viewing. À bientôt!