Joe's Retirement Blog: "The Drowsy Chaperone," Final Dress Rehearsal, Priscilla Beach Theatre, Priscilla Beach, Manomet, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Bob and Sandy Malone, owners, guardians, and producers of Priscilla Beach Theatre (PBT) brought their second major production this season to the stage with the opening of the riotously funny, "The Drowsy Chaperone."

"The Drowsy Chaperone" tells the story of a die hard theatre fan who plays his favorite cast album and the characters come to life in this hilarious musical farce. The original run was a winner of five Tony Awards!" (Source: PBT).

The Barn Stage, a 240-seat venue, is in its 81st season and is cited as the oldest summer stock barn theatre still operating in America. The original barn was built in 1875 and much of that structure remains in place today.

Owners, Guardians, and Producers: Bob and Sandy Malone
Director: Robert W. Schneider
Production Manager: Joshua Patino
Stage Manager: Heather Radovich
Assistant Stage Manager: Tara Brennan
Choreographer: Stephanie Heroux
Sound Designer/Engineer: Chris Hendrik
Lighting Designer/Engineer: Olivia LoVerde
Costumer: Kathryn Kilger
Director of Public Relations: Barbara Baumgarten
Musical Director: Christopher Ricci

Director Robert Schneider is an award-winning director and concert producer whose work has been seen throughout the United States and Europe. This is his first production at PBT.

The following images are from the final dress rehearsal before opening night and are in order of appearance in the show. (Click on an image for a higher resolution version if your device supports that action). And yes, I included way too many images but, the performers and their family and friends usually appreciate it anyway.