Category Archives: The Bluegrass Players

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (Sept 19-27)

🎭 Rosencrantz and
Guildenstern Are Dead 🎪

Presented by The Bluegrass Players
🤔 What happens when minor characters become the stars? 🌟
Step into Tom Stoppard’s brilliant and witty masterpiece that flips Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” on its head! Follow the bewildered courtiers Rosencrantz and Guildenstern as they stumble through the events of the Danish court, trying to make sense of their role in a story much larger than themselves. This Tony Award-winning comedy explores fate, free will, and the absurdity of existence with razor-sharp wit and philosophical depth.
Filled with wordplay, coin flips, and existential questions, this modern classic will have you laughing while pondering life’s biggest mysteries. Stoppard’s genius lies in taking two forgotten characters from literature’s greatest tragedy and making them the heroes of their own tragicomedy. It’s theater at its most intelligent and entertaining – perfect for audiences who love clever dialogue and thought-provoking drama.

🎭 Performance Dates: September 19-27, 2025

👥 Recommended for: Mature audiences and theater enthusiasts

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Bayou (Oct 4-12)

🐊 Bayou 🌿

Presented by The Bluegrass Players

Directed by Meriel Willis with Chad Hembree

🌟 A Special Directing Debut! 🌟
🌙 Deep in the Louisiana swamplands, secrets simmer beneath the surface… 🌙
Journey into the mysterious world of the Louisiana bayou where Spanish moss drapes ancient cypress trees and the air is thick with secrets, superstition, and Southern charm. Many legends persist in the bayou, but none strikes an icy chill of fear like the mention of “Le Serpent!”  Four children set out to find the creature which can supposedly take the shape of anything or anyone it chooses!  Our brave crew stumbles upon many creatures before they free a girl caught in a trap.  She claims to live there, but no person could live that deep in the bayou.  Strange things continue to happen when the children are caught by Boudreaux, the crazy hunter, and his even stranger mother.  But when the rescued girl disappears, the creatures come out to help the other children escape.  The children quickly return to the safety of home.  Has the mystery of “Le Serpent” been solved?

Under the fresh vision of director Meriel Willis in her directing debut, this atmospheric production promises to bring new depth and perspective to the stage. With rich dialogue that captures the authentic spirit of Cajun culture and a story that explores the deep connections between people and place, “Bayou” will transport you to a world where folklore meets reality, and the past never truly lets go. Experience the magic and mystery of the bayou in this unforgettable theatrical journey.

🎭 Performance Dates: October 4, 5, 11 & 12, 2025

🎬 Director: Meriel Willis (Directing Debut!) with Chad Hembree

👥 Recommended for: All audiences who enjoy atmospheric drama


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Return to Sleepy Hollow Dinner Show (Oct 2-4)

🎭 Return to Sleepy Hollow 🎃

Interactive Mystery Dinner Theater Experience
Presenter: Bluegrass Players
Director: Chad Hembree
Performance Dates: October 2-4, 2025
Venue: The Spotlight Playhouse – Theatre

Kick off your Halloween season with our first dinner show of the year! One hundred years after the mysterious disappearance of schoolmaster Ichabod Crane, the descendants of Sleepy Hollow’s founding families gather for a centennial reunion. But when the past collides with the present in the most unexpected way, you’ll find yourself drawn into an interactive mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.

This is a do-not-miss experience that launches our exciting dinner theater season! Join the Van Tassels, Van Brunts, Van Rippers, and other legendary families as they share stories, secrets, and perhaps more than they bargained for. As a guest at this family reunion, you’ll witness firsthand as old legends come to life and new mysteries unfold. Will the Headless Horseman ride again? The answer may surprise you in this completely family-friendly, interactive experience where YOU help solve the mystery!

Menu – Allergen & Dietary Notice
The entire menu has been designed to be nut-free. Every effort has been made to prepare menu items that are free from nuts and gluten (when labeled as such). However, please be advised that our kitchen handles products containing gluten, nuts, and other common allergens. While we take precautions to reduce the risk of cross-contact, we cannot guarantee that any item is completely free of allergens. Guests with severe food allergies should use their own discretion.

Sleepy Hollow Autumn Feast
🥗 Garden Salad
“Harvest Hollow Greens”(A crisp assortment of garden lettuces with seasonal accents, fresh from the Van Tassel estate gardens.)
🐖 BBQ Pulled Pork
“Smoked Hog of the Hollow”(Slow-braised pork, seasoned and pulled to perfection, in the tradition of hearty Sleepy Hollow feasts.)
🥬 Green Beans
“Green Spears of the Valley”(Tender beans simmered in farmhouse style with a whisper of butter and spice.)
🍠 Baked Sweet Potato
“Autumn Ember Potato”(A roasted sweet potato, golden and rich, recalling the glowing coals of a village hearth.)
🥖 Roll
“Van Tassel Hearth Roll”(Freshly baked bread, warm from the oven, simple yet noble as a host’s welcome.)
🍒 Cherry Cobbler
“Crimson Cobbler of Sleepy Hollow”(A rustic cherry cobbler, its crimson filling recalling both autumn’s bounty and the legends whispered by candlelight.)

Sleepy Hollow Autumn Feast (Gluten Free)
Alternate dessert
🍨 Parfait
“Moonlit Hollow Parfait” (Pudding and whipped cream layered as pale as moonlight on the Old Dutch cemetery.)

Sleepy Hollow Autumn Vegetarian Feast
🥗 Garden Salad
“Harvest Hollow Greens”(A crisp assortment of garden lettuces with seasonal accents, fresh from the Van Tassel estate gardens.)
🧀 Mac & Cheese
“Golden Harvest Casserole”(A rich, creamy blend of cheeses baked over tender macaroni, as warm and comforting as a lantern glow on an autumn night.)
🥬 Green Beans
“Green Spears of the Valley”(Tender beans simmered in farmhouse style with a whisper of butter and spice.)
🍠 Baked Sweet Potato
“Autumn Ember Potato”(A roasted sweet potato, golden and rich, recalling the glowing coals of a village hearth.)
🥖 Roll
“Van Tassel Hearth Roll”(Freshly baked bread, warm from the oven, simple yet noble as a host’s welcome.)
🍒 Cherry Cobbler
“Crimson Cobbler of Sleepy Hollow”(A rustic cherry cobbler, its crimson filling recalling both autumn’s bounty and the legends whispered by candlelight.)

Sleepy Hollow Comfort Plate (No age restriction)
🍗 Chicken Tenders
“Crisp Fowl Strips of the Hollow”(Hand-breaded cuts of chicken, fried to a golden crunch, a simple yet hearty fare for travelers and townsfolk alike.)
🧀 Mac & Cheese
“Golden Harvest Casserole”(A rich, creamy blend of cheeses baked over tender macaroni, as warm and comforting as a lantern glow on an autumn night.)
🍒 Cherry Cobbler
“Crimson Cobbler of Sleepy Hollow”(A rustic cherry cobbler, its crimson filling recalling both autumn’s bounty and the legends whispered by candlelight.)

Target Audience: Perfect for families and mystery lovers ready to kick off Halloween season with thrills, chills, and delicious food!
Advanced reservations required

Target Audience: Perfect for families and mystery lovers ready to kick off Halloween season with thrills, chills, and delicious food!

Advanced reservations required


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Limited seating available

The Spotlight Playhouse 2018/2019 Season

As we begin rehearsals for our last few shows of the 2017/2018 season we look forward to another season of great entertainment, all located in our new 13,000sq ft Playhouse in Berea.

The shows are listed in Chronological order, but exact dates could change at this point.

The season consists of over 32 shows for 46 weeks of entertainment with over 150 performances. Don’t let anyone say there is nothing to do in Berea.

Look at the calendar in the next few days to see performance dates.

  1. Murder Mystery Dinner Show – by the Bluegrass Players
    (Aug 2018)
  2. A Spectacular Season Preview – by the Spotlight Players
    (Aug 2018)
  3. Press Start – by Spotlight Acting School
    Ages 4-9
    (Sept 2018)
  4. Let Your Hair Down, Rapunzel – by Spotlight Acting School
    Ages 4-11
    (Sept 2018)
  5. Young Frankenstein – by the Bluegrass Players
    (Sept 2018)
  6. You Can’t Take It with You – by Spotlight Acting School
    Ages 11-18
    (Oct 2018)
  7. Honk Jr. – by Spotlight Acting School
    Ages 9-14
    (Oct 2018) 
  8. Dracula  – by the Bluegrass Players
    (Oct 2018) 
  9. Brigadoon – by Spotlight Acting School
    Ages 11-18
    (Nov 2018)  
  10. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – by the Spotlight Players (Intergenerational)
    (Nov 2018) 
  11. Christmas Showcase – by the Spotlight Players (Intergenerational)
    (Dec 2018)
  12. An Old Time Christmas Live Radio Show – by the Spotlight Players
    (Dec 2018)
  13. Christmas Mystery Dinner Show – by The Bluegrass Players
    (Dec 2018)
  14. Disney’s My Son Pinocchio JR. – by Spotlight Acting School
    Ages 4-9
    (Jan 2019)
  15. End Days  – by the Bluegrass Players
    (Jan 2019)
  16. Shrek Jr. – by Spotlight Acting School
    Ages 9-14
    (Feb 2019) 
  17. Space Pirates! – by Spotlight Acting School
    Ages 4-11
    (Feb 2019)  
  18. High School Musical – by Spotlight Acting School
    Ages 11-18
    (Mar 2019) 
  19. The Importance of Being Earnest  – by the Bluegrass Players
    (Mar 2019)
  20. How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying – by the Spotlight Acting School
    Ages 11-18
    (Mar 2019)
  21. Festival of Short Plays
    (Mar 2019)
  22. Twelfth Night  – by the Bluegrass Players
    (Mar 2019)
  23. Musicville – by Spotlight Acting School
    Ages 4-9
    (Apr 2019)
  24. The Lion the Witch and The Wardrobe – by the Spotlight Players (Intergenerational)
    (Apr 2019)
  25. Spamalot  – by the Bluegrass Players
    (May 2019)
  26. Junie B. Jones The Musical JR. – by Spotlight Acting School
    Ages 4-11
    (May 2019) 
  27. Clue Dinner Show  – by the Bluegrass Players
    (May 2019)
  28. Singin’ in the Rain JR. – by Spotlight Acting School
    Ages 9-14
    (Jun 2019)
  29. A Midsummer Night’s Dream – by Spotlight Acting School
    Ages 11-18
    (Jun 2019)
  30. Oklahoma! – by the Spotlight Players (Intergenerational)
    (Jun 2019)
  31. A Broadway Revue – by Spotlight Acting School
    Ages 9-18
    (Jun 2019) 
  32. Moon Over Buffalo  – by the Bluegrass Players
    (Jul 2019)

Dracula 2017 Cast

Stuart Rose – Reverend Wesley

Kyrsten Daugherty – Sarah Christian

Ryan Peters – Robert Christian

Kayla Stewart – Mary Christian

Lucas Slagle – Professor Silas Mason

Taylor Edwards – Maude Mason

Saylour Burchfield – Phoebe Mason

Micheal Soens – Thomas Mason

Gary Burchfield – Sheriff Broaddus

Shandi Johnson – Katie Broaddus

Will Marr – Jud

Laura Case – Eva

Annie Johnson – Sadie

Braelyn Cameron – Olivia

Bradley Powell – R. M.

Darrell Harrison – Count Dracula

Carol Burnett Show Cast 2017

Carol Burnett

Cast:  Darrell Harrison, Braden Mills, Paula Davis, Shandi Johnson, Sally Iseral, John Harter, Daniel Stuart Rose, Kayla Stewart, Bradley Powell, Annie Johnson, Scottie Johnson, Toni McHugh, Kyrsten Daugherty, Gary Burchfield, Sophia Sheperd, Chasity Bowlin

Skits:

Bonnie and Clod
Carol  –  Sally
Harvey  –  Darrell

 

The Wall Flowers
Carol – Sophia
Cass – Kyrsten
Harvey – Bradley
Lyle – Scottie

 

The Coffee Commercial
Carol – Paula
Debbie – Toni
Harvey – John

 

Late Date
Carol – Kyrsten
Harvey – Gary
Vicki – Annie

 

Hospital Nudge
Harvey – Stuart
Lyle –Darrell
Carol – Chasity

 

The Most Happy Stella
Lyle – Bradley
Harvey – Stuart
Don – Scottie
Carol – Kayla
Farmhand – Braden
Minister – Gary

 

Lovely Story
Carol – Annie
Harvey – Braden
Vicki – Shandi
Milton – Darrell
Boy – Stuart
Lyle – John

 

As the Stomach Turns #2
Lyle – Bradley
Tim – Darrell
Carol – Sally
Vicki – Kayla
Ken – Stuart
Harvey – Scottie

 

Flight 13 to Nowhere
Carol – Toni
Lyle – Braden
Harvey – Gary
Nan – Annie
Bob – Scottie
Ken – John
Vicki – Shandi

 

Gone with the Breeze
Carol – Chasity
Harvey – Darrell
Dick – Stuart
Lyle – Braden

 

Passion on 10th Avenue
Carol – Kayla
Art – Bradley
Nanette – Kyrsten
Old Lady – Paula

 

The Welfare Worker
Carol – Sally
Michele – Shandi
Harvey – Gary
Vicki – Sophia
Lyle – Bradley

 

The Old Folks
Carol – Toni
Harvey – John