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Good Plays, Well Done
Written By: Ron Leslie | Issue: July 2023 | Photograph By: Susan Renfro
Highlands Cashiers Players goes to the dogs with its next show and returns to Parallel Lives in the Fall.
Michael Lanzilotta, Ricky Siegel, and Ron Leslie
Highlands Cashiers Players announces two great comedies to complete our 2023 season.
In August, we have Sylvia, directed by Foy Tootle. Tootle is a long-time professional director, and we are excited that this marks his debut in Highlands.
In November, we have Parallel Lives, directed by PAC Executive Director Mary Adair Trumbly. Trumbly first directed this show over 14 years ago in Highlands, where it played to great reviews and capacity audiences. She is optimistic that many of the original cast members will be available to reprise their roles.
Both productions should prove very attractive to Highlands audiences; Sylvia is a sensitive comedy starring a rather unusual dog, and Parallel Lives is an excellent commentary on societal roles with a more adult theme.
HCP has had considerable difficulties during the Covid era and is currently being guided by an Executive Board comprised of Ron Leslie, Ricky Siegel, and Michael Lanzilotta. All three are long-time veterans of the Highlands theater and performing arts scene and are appreciative of this opportunity to support live, local theater in our community. They anticipate having a new board of directors and officers in place on July 1st.
Their recent production, Nightwatch, directed by Michael Lanzilotta, received excellent reviews, but unfortunately had to close after one week because of a Covid outbreak among four cast members. Due to the excellent response by show attendees, Lanzilotta has decided to restage Nightwatch during the 2024 season. It is a compelling mystery and should be another hit for HCP.
The remainder of the 2024 calendar season should be announced by August. Stay tuned; we are confident we’ll achieve the original mission of Highlands Cashiers Players, “Good plays, well done.”
