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Casey Skinner & Davied Uhlfelder

July 20 @ 730 pm

Auditions for The Lost Virginity Tour

Happy Trails Senior Resort Living in Surprise, AZ is where the ladies of the Happy Trails Baking Club meet weekly, swapping desserts and recipes. But when these four friends start swapping stories about their “first time”, one of them bakes up an idea- to take a road trip across the country, revisiting each location where they lost their virginities. Tears, laughter, memories and secrets are all revealed as each lady shares the details about their first time. Will revisiting the past alter their futures? The Lost Virginity Tour is about friendship, heartache, regrets and first loves. 

Characters: All 4 ladies are aged 60+ 

VIOLA, Divorcee (several times over) A mouthy hard-ass from New Jersey, she has a tough exterior but cares for her friends deeply. Even when she gives them a hard time, it comes from a place of love. (Requires New Jersey accent.) 

KITTY, Single, a sweet Southern belle. A bit of a drama queen, especially if she feels wronged (as she frequently does), but loyal to a fault. (requires southern accent) 

RITA, Married, a smart earthy type. The most grounded and practical of the group, she still has a sense of humor, even after 38 years of marriage. 

ELAINE, Widow, the oldest of the group. Motherly and wise, she is often called on to be the peacemaker when the ladies disagree. 

Kitty’s Mother – Voice over only. (Requires southern accent.) 

Director’s Comments: 

I would encourage anyone interested in auditioning to read the freely available play downloadable in PDF form from THE LOST VIRGINITY TOUR | New Play Exchange. This will give you a better idea of the characters. You may have to create an account, but it is free as is the download. Or, you can just contact me and I will send you the PDF. ( ailyar@hotmail.com) 

Rehearsals will be Monday-Thursday evenings August and September with tech week the first week of October. (Exact dates and times TBD.)

Performance dates are October 9th-11th, 16th-18th and 23rd-25th, with the 9th being the “Party at the Playhouse,” our annual fundraiser. 

The author, who lives  in Bend, has said she will attend one performance and do a Q&A with the audience after the show. 

July 24 & 26

Late For The Train

American folk with a spirit made for the stage, Late for the Train blends thoughtful songwriting with jam-driven energy, creating live shows that feel uplifting, soulful, and deeply connected to place. From redwood-inspired stories to road-tested harmonies, they bring music that stays with you.

Late for the Train was born from an eclectic group of musicians who all share a love of American roots music. Part songwriter’s storybook and part jamgrass playground, the band’s powerful live show uplifts the spirit and moves the soul.

The project has forged a dedicated fan base touring up and down the West Coast, and in 2023, the band debuted internationally in Ireland at the Westport Folk & Bluegrass Festival, Doolin Folk Festival, and on national Gaelic TV. In addition to performing, the members are passionate educators and community collaborators.

Genre: American folk & bluegrass

If you like 

• Sierra Ferrell
• The Wood Brothers
• Greensky Bluegrass
• Watchhouse

You won’t want to miss this show!

Tickets are $20 in advance, and $25 at the doors.

August 2 @ 6 pm

Salute to America

Come help us celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with our Salute to America! A commemorative journey told through spoken word and song. These performances are built to honor our Nation’s history and enduring spirit that continues to shape our story to this day.

In recognition of the 250 ^th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this year’s salute theme is Salute to America. Come help us celebrate 250 years of the American Experiment with Salute to America, a commemorative journey told through spoken and sung memories. This performance honors our nation’s history and the enduring spirit that continues to shape our story today.

Included will be some familiar patriotic songs, sung by soloists, small groups, and the entire ensemble, but we’re also taking advantage of our actors to celebrate some of the great oratory and writings of the past two and a half centuries.

Yes, many people will be happy to hear that we’re including “the Preamble,” known to many from Schoolhouse Rock. “This is My Country,” “God Bless America”, “This Land is Your Land,” are some of the other familiar patriotic songs. And there are a few songs sprinkled in that may not fit the theme, such as “Tomorrow,”
 
Audiences will recognize familiar faces in the ensemble, including several of the members of the Dresser family and Rhys Pembroke, Coletta Manske, Jen Shaw, Teri and Lori Straley, Petra Ivanitsky, Mallory Edd, Amber Nicole, Danny Swan, Anna Richardson, Julianna Seldon, Kimberly Mandel, and Jhana Brown

And we’re happy to welcome newcomers, including Gwendolyn Rose Wickersham-Mast and Emerson Miller. Luanne May and Alice Carlson direct the production, as they have since the first Salute in 2015.
 Ticket Prices: Adults $12, Seniors & Students $10, Children <12 $8 
Saturday, August 15, is Pay What You Can, with admission by donation.

August 14 – 16

August 21 – 23

Party at the Playhouse

Come join us for a special kickoff party as we debut our latest production, The
Lost Virginity Tour, written by talented Oregon playwright Cricket Daniel and directed by Ailya Rose

October 9

The Lost Virginity Tour

  The Lost Virginity Tour, a play by Oregon playwright, Cricket Daniel. O

Four women living in an Arizona retirement community, Happy Trails Senior Resort Living, meet weekly for their Happy Trails Baking Club spending time swapping desserts and recipes.

But, when these four friends start swapping stories about their “first time”, one of them bakes up an idea to take a road trip across the country, revisiting each location where they lost their virginities. Tears, laughter, memories and secrets are all revealed as each lady shares the details about their first time.

Will revisiting the past alter their futures? The Lost Virginity Tour is about friendship, heartache, regrets and first loves. Take a journey down memory lane with these 4 ladies with turns toward the unexpected as each recounts an introduction to sex in often hilarious but sometimes harrowing detail!

Friday and Saturdays at 7:30 pm (Doors open at 7) – Sunday at 2 pm, (Doors open at 1:30)
Ticket Prices: Adults $12, Seniors & Students $10, Children $8 

ctober 10 – 11

October 16 – 18

October 23 – 25