The Diviners,by James Leonard, Jr; July 3-6
The third production of the season will be The Diviners, by James Leonard, Jr.: July 3-6 Leonard is an Indiana University graduate and founder of the Bloomington Playwright’s Project. Current Bloomington Playwright’s Project Artistic Director, Richard Perez will act in the production. Audience favorite Terrence K. Monte of last season’s The Nerd and Much Ado About Nothing will return to Shawnee to make his directorial debut.
My Way by David Grapes and Todd Olsen; July 10-13, 17-20
On the heels of the wildly successful Hank Williams, Lost Highway, the Shawnee will be producing My Way, A Musical Tribute To Frank Sinatra, conceived by David Grapes and Todd Olson, book by Todd Olson: July 10-13, 17-20. This popular musical review features over fifty songs recorded by “Old Blue Eyes.”
Almost, Maine by John Cariani; July 24-27
The bittersweet and heartwarming romantic comedy Almost, Maine by John Cariani rounds out the fifth spot in the season: July 24-27. All is not quite what it seems as Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected, unusual, and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken, and ache is all around as love is lost, found and realized.
Dracula by Alan Shepard; July 31, Aug 1-3
The finale of the season will be a world premier adaptation of Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula by Alan Shepard: July 31, Aug 1-3. Shawnee audiences will remember Shepard from his striking performance of George in last season’s Of Mice and Men.