Our mission is to build community in the greater Milwaukie, Oregon area by providing opportunities for artistic expression through live performances.
Office: 11022 SE 37th Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
(503) 367-2620 | operator@newcenturyplayers.org
New Century Players 2008/2009 Season
Fall 2008 | Winter 2009 | Spring 2009 | Summer 2009
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FALL 2008
Agatha Christie’s A Murder is Announced.
The announcement in the local paper states the time and place of a murder to occur in Miss Blacklock's Victorian house. What follows is a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed identities, a second death, a determined Inspector, and Miss Marple on hand to provide the final solution. Directed by Kevin Yell.
Performance dates: October 31 at 7.30 PM
November 1, 6, 7, 8 at 7.30 PM
November 1 and 8 at 2 PM
Venue: Rex Putnam High School Blackbox Theatre
4950 SE Roethe Rd, Milwaukie, OR 97267
Tickets: $12 adults, $10 students/seniors
WINTER 2009
Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You & The Actor’s Nightmare
by Christopher Durang.
SISTER MARY IGNATIUS EXPLAINS IT ALL FOR YOU: Sister Mary Ignatius, a teaching nun who is much concerned with sin in all of its various forms, delivers a cautionary lecture to her charges. But when several of her former students turn up the picture darkens, along with Sister Mary's indignation. Their stories are disturbing—but also very funny—and it is quickly apparent that one thing they all have in common is their loathing for Sister Mary. In the end there is mayhem and bloodshed but, amid the laughter, some devastating truths have been told.
Conceived as a companion piece, THE ACTOR’S NIGHTMARE details the plight of a stranger who is suddenly pushed on stage to replace an ailing actor. Having casually wandered onstage, George is informed that one of the actors, Eddie, has been in an auto accident and he must replace him immediately. Apparently no one is sure of what play is being performed but George fumbles through one missed cue after another. Yet, in the closing moments of the play, he rises to the occasion and finally says the right lines, whereupon make-believe suddenly gives way to reality, denying him a well-earned curtain call.
Performance dates: February 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 at 7:30 PM
February 21 & 28 at 2 PM
19130 Lot Whitcomb Dr.
Oregon City, OR 97045
Tickets: $12 adults, $10 students/seniors
SPRING 2009
Trail of Evidence, a murder mystery dinner theatre
By Rose Richards
Murder comes with the Territory! They came from back East by wagon and ship, then fate brought them together at a Mayor's Ball in the early 1850s: An enterprising banker, two spinster sisters, a farmer and his tomboy daughter, a schoolteacher, and others. But darker currents run through this frontier settlement, and when a mysterious man with more than one story is murdered, fingers of accusation point in every direction, even toward the legendary Dr. John McLoughlin. It takes the perseverance of Marshal Joe Meek to sort the guilty from the innocent and bring justice to the Oregon Territory.
Performance dates: April 17, 18, 24, 25 at 6:30 PM
Venue: The Ainsworth House
19130 Lot Whitcomb Dr
Oregon City, OR 97045
Tickets: $45, which includes the catered dinner.
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Performance dates: May 2 at 6:30 PM
Venue: The Milwaukie Center
5440 SE Kellogg Cr Dr
Milwaukie, OR 97222
Tickets: $45, which includes the catered dinner.
SUMMER 2009
The Wizard of Oz
Dorothy finds herself in the land of the Munchkins, and must journey to see the Wizard of Oz. Presented in conjunction with the NCP Youth Theatre Camp and in partnership with the North Clackamas Parks and Recreation Department.
Performance dates: July 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 at 7:30 PM
July 11 and 18 at 2 PM
Venue: Rex Putnam High School Main Stage
4950 SE Roethe Rd
Milwaukie, OR 97267
Tickets: $12 adults, $10 students/seniors