After the resounding success of our critically acclaimed production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, we’re thrilled to announce our next show:

MMPH Shorts: An Evening of One-Act Plays

Performance Dates: April 3–6, 2025
Location: The David Niven Theater at Oldfields School

The evening will feature three captivating short plays:

The Actor's Nightmare by Christopher Durang
directed by Vanessa Eskridge
A hilarious and surreal comedy that thrusts an unsuspecting man into the chaos of performing in a play he doesn’t remember rehearsing

Trifles by Susan Glaspell
directed by Matthew Sean Mitchell
A gripping, thought-provoking drama that uncovers hidden truths and explores the power of seemingly insignificant details in solving a mysterious crime.

The Most Massive Woman Wins by Madeleine George
directed by Chloe Brush and Emily Decker
A poignant and powerful exploration of body image, identity, and societal expectations, told through the stories of four women in a liposuction clinic waiting room.

 
 

AUDITIONS

All roles for all three shows are open, and all actors will receive a stipend. We will be holding auditions for MMPH Shorts on the following dates:

  • Thursday, February 6th, 7-10 pm

  • Saturday, February 8th, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

  • Call backs: Sunday, February 9th, 10-2 pm

Auditions and callbacks will take place at Manor Mill (2029 Monkton Rd, Monkton, MD).

Sign-up & Cast Breakdown: 

  • Visit this Sign up Genius link for more information on the plays, including character breakdowns, and to sign up for a slot. 

  • Actors will sign up for a one-hour time slot to attend on Feb. 6 or Feb. 8 and will receive sides once registered. 

  • If you cannot make the scheduled audition sessions and would like to be considered, please contact Vanessa Eskridge: vlceskridge@gmail.com.

DESIGNER CALL

Are you interested in working on the Design/Production Team? We are looking for the following to join us for this production:*

  • Scenic Designer 

  • Lighting Designer

  • Stage Managers: 3-4 needed!

Please email Producer Vanessa Eskridge at vlceskridge@gmail.com to learn more about these opportunities. We are looking for candidates who are excited to creatively design for all three short plays. 

*All production team members will receive a stipend. 

 
 

ABOUT MANOR MILL PLAYHOUSE:

Manor Mill Playhouse (MMPH) is a newly established theater company in northern Baltimore County, rooted in the thriving artistic hub that is Manor Mill. MMPH is dedicated to crafting dynamic community experiences by providing inclusive opportunities to engage with high-quality theater – both on and off stage.