NEXT BOARD MEETING will be held at 7:00 p.m. on February 13, 2012

ANNUAL MEETING - Saturday January 28, 2012 2 - 4 PM

BIG CONSTRUCTION DAY - We are getting close to being able to open the Phoenix to the public. We will need lots of help for a big final push. The date is yet to be determined, but will probably be in February. We hope to get lots of help and get lots of accomplished. Stay tuned for more information.

'I Hate Hamlet'

The MTA performed its sixth theatrical event as a benefit for the Monticello Area Education Foundation (MAEF) at Allerton House.  This year’s performance was a dramatic comedy written by Paul Rudnick entitled “I Hate Hamlet.”   Director Lana Ross and assistant director Karen Collins held rehearsals at the Phoenix Playhouse for the cast of six actors.  Playing the lead role of Andrew was newcomer John Tolly; Washington School’s fourth-grade teacher Steve Wadleigh portrayed the ghost of John Barrymore; Brad Collins played the part of Gary, Andrew’s movie-director friend; Chelsea Pfiester played the role of Andrew’s girlfriend, Deidre; Andrew’s agent, Lillian was played by Stephanie Schneider; and Kelly Nowlin played the part of real estate agent Felecia. This year the MTA used sound effects for the first time in our recent performances ran by Carl Sebens and was mostly successful!

       
'I Hate Hamlet' cast and crew                                 Cast with Robert Allerton Picture