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Sarasota, FL Oct. 10, 2018 – From Oct. 25 through Nov. 11, catch The Players Centre for Performing Arts’ second Wilde Broadway Series show, the Tony Award winning comedy by Christopher Durang, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. Three “unique” siblings live, love and argue in their family’s home, that just happens to be located in a cherry orchard! (Yes, there are some great Chekhov moments.) Will they lose their ancestral home? Fun, smart and the Drama Desk Award winner for outstanding new play, you’ll love this modern favorite! Story: Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike. Old resentments flare up, eventually leading to threats to sell the house. Also on the scene are sassy maid Cassandra, who can predict the future, and a lovely young aspiring actress named Nina, whose prettiness somewhat worries the imperious Masha. Directed by The Players Centre Managing Artistic Director Jeffery Kin with help from Stage Manager Diane Cepeda, costumes by Jared Walker, lighting design by Ethan Vail and set design by Jeff Weber, this dark comedy will keep you laughing all night long, don’t miss it! Performance Dates: Oct. 25 – Nov. 11, 2018 October 24 at 7:30pm – Preview Night October 25 at 7:30pm – Opening Night Oct. 27, 30-31, Nov. 1, 3 and Nov. 8-10 at 7:30pm Oct. 28, Nov. 3-4 and 11 at 2pm Tickets: $32 Premium $27 Regular $14 Students 24 and under with valid ID Group rates: Groups of 10 – 24 25% off ($20.25 each) Groups of 25 – 74 30% off ($18.90 each) Groups of 75 or more 35% off ($17.55 each) Cast: Jim Floyd as Vanya Ronda Hewitt as Sonia Eve Caballero as Masha Scott Ehrenpreis as Spike Nancy Pastore as Cassandra Sami Wilde as Nina Crew: Managing Artistic Director – Jeffery Kin Production Manager – Alyssa Goudy Costumes – Jared Walker Set Design – Jeff Weber Lighting Design – Ethan Vail Stage Manager – Diane Cepeda Props – Carole Goff. Martha Kesler Technical Director – Ken Junkins Asst. Tech Director – Matt Neier AVE – Josh Linderman Promotional Images available at the following URL: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/uo1unccjewbfblf/AABgHNPPQAfAb5RdoqlWSMuza?dl=0 About The Players Centre for Performing Arts The Players Centre for Performing Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to presenting diverse, high quality, popular theatrical performances that entertain and captivate. The overall intent is to stimulate, enrich and educate the entire community. Its Main Stage features the Broadway Series, SNAP (Something New At the Players) and Summer Sizzler Series. Backstage at the Players is home to more thought-provoking, eclectic pieces. In addition to providing entertainment to the community, The Arnold Simonsen Players Studio offers a wide range of education and outreach programs for children and adults. # # # The Players Centre For Performing Arts 838 N. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota FL 34236, 941-365-2494, Fax: 941-954-0282 www.theplayers.org. Box Office: Mon-Sat, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and one hour prior to curtain time. The Players Box Office is located on Tamiami Trail between 10th Street and Blvd. of the Arts.