Renowned comedian, actor, and author Steve Martin adapted this wild romantic farce from the classic German satire about Louise and Theo Maske, a couple whose conservative existence is shattered when Louise's bloomers fall down in public. Will the incident cost him his job as a government clerk, or will Louise's momentary display actually prove to be good for business?

This play will be performed at the Hannah Block Historic USO Building (formerly the Community Arts Center) 2nd & Orange Streets, downtown Wilmington NC.

• Louise.....Julie Horner
• Theo.....Jeff Boardman
• Gertrude.....Christy Grantham
• Versati.....Robb Mann
• Cohen.....Rylan Morsbach
• Klinglehoff.....Randall W. Lucas
• The King.....Martin Petersen

Local students are encouraged to write and submit original short plays. We select the best and invite the authors to play writing workshops where they refine and revise their work to get it ready for the stage. Local students perform onstage as well as working as backstage crew and in technical positions.

This play will be performed at the Hannah Block Historic USO Building (formerly the Community Arts Center) 2nd & Orange Streets, downtown Wilmington NC.

This acclaimed comedy has had three successful Broadway runs and features one of the funniest nonconformists of the stage. Murray, a bachelor uncle is raising his sister's precocious child, but when he finds himself unemployed, social services comes to insure that the child is receiving a proper upbringing. Will Murray swallow his pride and go back to writing for an insipid tv show or risk losing the child he never wanted in the first place?

• Murray Burns.....Tony Moore
• Nick Burns.....Garrett Thompson
• Sandra Markowitz.....Christy Grantham
• Albert Amundson.....Kevin Wilson
• Arnold Burns.....Randall Lucas
• Leo Herman.....Jon Peterson

A poignant drama about the ways, both sudden and slow, that lives can change irrevocably. Two women meet, become friends, and unexpectedly fall in love. Their first kiss provokes a violent attack that transforms their lives in a way they could never imagine. Examines issues of tolerance and intolerance, and challenges attitudes about who and how we love. Contains adult themes and language. "...irresistibly exciting...a sweet, sad, and enchantingly sincere play." -NY Times

WHQR's Mid-day Cafe (audio link) - Jemila Ericson discusses STOP KISS and our Grand Opening Gala with Artistic Director Ken Cressman and STOP KISS cast members Erin Capps and Jana Allen.

Encore Magazine's preview article on STOP KISS

• Callie.....Erin Capps
• Sara.....Jana Allen
• Det. Cole.....Rocco Poveromo
• George.....Adam Poole
• Peter.....Charles Johnston
• Mrs. Winsley.....Makia Martin
• Nurse.....Pam Grier

Tickets may be reserved by calling 910-341-7228. Or, you may click here to order online.

In this Classic courtroom drama, Karen Andre is on trial for the murder of her boss and lover, Bjorn Falkner. The prosecution presents their case, witnesses are called and questioned, the defense responds, and the audience becomes the jury. Did she push Faulkner to his death? Did he fall, or commit suicide? You weigh the evidence and decide her fate.

• Magda Svenson.....Michelle Reiff
• Inspector Elmer Sweeney.....Kolby Joachim
• Homer Van Fleet.....Tom Huff
• John Hutchins.....Quinten Johnson
• Dr. Thomas Kirkland.....Jon Peterson
• Judge William Heath.....Bert Sherman
• Bailiff.....Tom McCaffery
• Karen Andre.....Tamica Katzmann
• Defense Attorney Stevens.....Nancy Klase
• District Attorney Flint.....James Middleton
• Nancy Lee Faulkner.....Janna Murray
• John Whitfield.....Joe Gallison
• Jane Chandler.....Michele Seidman
• Siegurd Jungquist.....Doug Dodson
• Lawrence “Guts” Regan.....Alex Wharff

Big Dawg Productions will present The Ring-A-Ding-Ding Christmas Revue, a Dinner Theater tribute to the days of The Rat Pack, on Saturday December 12, one night only!*

Return to the world of dry martinis, jet-set bachelor pads and Camelot, a simpler time when dames and fellas drank cocktails, played blackjack and sang the classic songs, all at the same time.

Dinner will be at Jester's Cafe, 607 Castle Street beginning at 6:30PM. Show begins at 8:00PM at the Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle Street. Combination tickets are $40 per person, available at Envisage Gallery 615 Castle Street or Newcastle Antiques Center 606 Castle Street. Call 910-341-7228 for more information or to buy tickets by phone. Optional wine will be available for purchase at Jesters from Wilmington Wine, 605 Castle Street, or byob.

Seating is limited to 48, so get your tickets early. Proceeds to benefit Big Dawg Productions and the Cape Fear Playhouse.

*(This is a Special Event, and not part of the regular 2009 BDP season)

• Ricky Cardinal.....Jon Peterson
• Dante Pitsarelli.....Mark Matney
• Al Gibson.....Doug Dodson
• Angie Maclaine.....M. Christy Grantham