Manor Mill Playhouse Past Productions
Photos courtesy of Zoe Leonard
A packed show for a sold out weekend in the David Niven theater at Oldfields School.
“Our Town” by Thornton Wilder
Directed by Vanessa Eskridge
October 18-20, 2024
The David Niven Theater at Oldfields
Celebrated as “the quintessential American play", Our Town poignantly depicts the universal beauty and pain of life, set against the backdrop of a quaint small town.
Read a review of Our Town on Theater Bloom
“Our Town” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
Our Town Cast
Stage Manager: Michele Guyton
Emily Webb: Julia Williams
Mr. Charles Webb: Greg Guyton
Mrs. Myrtle Webb: Carol DeLisle
George Gibbs: Marlo Lacson
Dr. Frank Gibbs: Mike Byrne
Mrs. Julia Gibbs: M. Eden Walker
Simon Stimson: Matthew Sean Mitchell
Mrs. Soames: Elizabeth Levy Malis
Howie Newsome: Paul Norfolk
Joe Crowell Jr.: Teagle Walker
Si Crowell: Teagle Walker
Rebecca Gibbs: Kimmel Garner
Wally Webb: Charlie Korman
Professor Williard: April Herring
Constable Warren: Ron Zyna
Sam Craig: Cat Bustos
Joe Stoddard: Ron Zyna
Ensemble/Choir: Aryah Fradkin, Elizabeth Levy Malis, Kim Melvin, Barrett Pitcher, Katie Aiken Ritter
Production Team
Director and Producer: Vanessa Eskridge
Assistant Director and Musical Director: Emily Decker
Stage Manager and Lighting Designer: Chloe Brush
Set Designer: Matthew Sean Mitchell
Sound Designer: Cory Richard Davolos
Costume Designer: Kim Melvin
Graphic Designer: Rachael Wooden Wicks
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
Stage Manager: Juliet Jones
A hilarious and surreal comedy that thrusts an unsuspecting man into the chaos of performing in a play he doesn’t remember rehearsing
Cast
George Spelvin: Austin Heath
Meg: Jeanea Blair
Sarah Siddons: M. Eden Walker
Dame Ellen Terry: Lauren Meley
Henry Irving: Anthony Ocampo
Trifles by Susan Glaspell
Directed by Matthew Sean Mitchell
Stage Manager: Jen Parker
A gripping, thought-provoking drama that uncovers hidden truths and explores the power of seemingly insignificant details in solving a mysterious crime.
Cast
George Henderson: Andy Belt
Henry Peters: William Kohlhoff
Lewis Hale: Frank Mancino
Mrs. Peters: Amanda Polanowski
Mrs. Hale: Wendy Snow
The Most Massive Woman Wins by Madeleine George
Directed by Chloe Brush and Emily Decker
Stage Manager: Hannah Byron
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.
Cast
Carly: Sandra Bulk
Celia: Jane R. Frazier
Sabine: Mira Lamson Klein
Rennie: Madison Sims
Check out the videos below for a look at our playhouse rehearsals
ABOUT Vanessa Eskridge
Vanessa Eskridge is a seasoned performer, producer, and director with a rich background spanning stage, radio, and screen. Her career as an actress and singer has taken her to stages in New York, London, and Baltimore. As a TV director and producer, she has crafted narratives ranging from the stories of wrongfully convicted individuals exonerated by DNA evidence, to gold miners in Australia, to roller derby enthusiasts across the country, among many others.
Fueled by a passion for expanding the reach of theater, Vanessa founded Play Club, a monthly gathering for theater lovers and artists at Manor Mill. She is thrilled to now bring local artists and actors together with the development of Manor Mill Playhouse and to direct its inaugural production of Thornton Wilder's timeless classic, Our Town.