Role Players Ensemble Theatre
Danville California

 

Role Players Ensemble Theatre
presents the 26th Season

Welcome to RPE, a not-for-profit local theatre that prides itself on presenting quality productions in association with the Town of Danville. Our 26th season – 2009-2010 – features three plays which touch on the issues of family, friendship, love and loss.

Kimberly Akimbo

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By David Lindsay-Abaire
Directed by Sue Trigg
January 15 - February 6, 2010

Role Players presents a daring, zany black comedy Kimberly Akimbo & Sweet 16 will never seem the same

Theatre goers will not want to miss Kimberly Akimbo, a shrewd and very funny satire by award-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire.


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Pictured:
Claudine Jones is Kimberly Akimbo.

Rave Reviews for “Kimberly Akimbo”


The cast as selected by director Sue Trigg could not be better. The story...takes you by surprise, making you laugh, even while you are crying. Every aspect of Kimberly Akimbo is sincerely terrific! Charlie Jarrett, Rossmoor News

From Goldstar members:
Wow is all that I can say after that stunning performance. and as a current student of the theatrical arts I would have to say that it is that level of acting that I hope to one day be at.

The acting was exceptional --each cast member succeeded in having the audience identify with them personally. The story was told with empathy- not sympathy. Excellent production.

In sum: fascinating premise, solid acting, fine directing, plus a pleasant venue. In short: Go!


Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean

 

By Ed Graczyk
Directed by Dana Anderson
April 16 - May 8, 2010

In a small West Texas dime store, the “Disciples of James Dean” fan club gather for their twentieth reunion.   They were all  teenaged girls when Dean filmed GIANT two decades ago in nearby Marfa.   One of them, an extra in the film, continues to insist that Dean fathered her son, the Jimmy Dean of the title.  As with most reunions, everyone and everything is not exactly as it seems.

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Auditions For "Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean", February 21-22
Auditions will be held for "Come Back to the Five & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean" (Ed Graczyk) on February 21 and 22, 7 pm Village Theatre, 233 Front Street, Danville. Director: Dana Anderson.

7 Females 20's -30's, 1 Female 50's, Possible 1 Male late 30s for trans gender role. Performance: 4/16-5/8. For more information email director at: strigg56@aol.com

 

Role Players Productions are Co-Sponsored by the Town of Danville

Role Players Ensemble Theatre has been a vital part of the San Ramon Valley’s cultural life for 26 years. RPE is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation managed by an elected board of community members whose mission is to promote and expand quality live theatre in the East Bay by presenting diverse seasons of classic and contemporary plays. Productions at Danville’s Village Theatre are co-sponsored by the Town of Danville, and financial support from local business, funds and individuals meets production costs not covered by ticket sales

 

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Enjoy free theatre — volunteer to work with a team of 3 or 4 others to greet and seat our patrons and sell refreshments at intermission. Contact us at mail@danvilletheatre.com and we will send you more information.

 

Tickets available at villagetheatreshows.com or at The Danville
Community Center
420 Front Street
8:30 am – 5 pm
925 314-3400

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2009 Shellie Awards

Danville Role Players Ensemble wins three Shellie awards at 2009 Gala!

 

Play Reading for Fun

Join Role Players’ play-reading group. First Tuesday
of the month,
no experience necessary,
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