Our 2026 Season
The Lady Pirates of
Captain Bree
Performances
March 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, and 29
When Captain Jennings’ ship is overtaken by the fearsom Captain Bree and her crew of lady pirates, he struggles to find a way to protect his remaining crew and the wealthy, high-society passengers onboard. Finding that the passengers are the closest thing to a treasure on the ship, Captain Bree and her crew decide to ransom them, but are unaware of the meddling passengers in their midst. Hijinks ensue as one passenger tries to become a pirate, another disguises himself as a girl, hoping to avoid being thrown overboard, and others undermine both captains at every turn. Expect lots of silly songs, sea shanties, and general swashbuckling across the stage and maybe even some romance.
Directed by Debbi Finkelstein
Assistant Director Emm Close
The Play That Goes Wrong
Performances
July 24, 25 and 31
August 1 and 2
Auditions April 12 and 13
From Mischief, Broadway masters of comedy, comes the smash hit farce. Welcome to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. This 1920s whodunit has everything you never wanted in a show—an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines). Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this Olivier Award–winning comedy is a global phenomenon that’s guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter!
Directed by Russ Ellis and Jay Sydow
Sponsored by Richard J. Neal, DMD
Man of La Mancha
Performances
October 30, 31
November 1, 6, 7, and 8
Auditions August 23 and 24
Man of La Mancha is one of the world’s most popular musicals. Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ 17th-century masterwork Don Quixote and set during the Spanish Inquisition, the original 1965 production won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Cervantes is in prison awaiting trial during the Spanish Inquisition. He and his fellow prisoners perform a play-within-a-play, telling the story of the elderly Alonso Quijana, who renames himself “Don Quixote” and goes on a quest to right all wrongs in the world. The rousing, Spanish-inflected score includes the classic numbers “The Impossible Dream,” “I, Don Quixote,” “Dulcinea,” “I Really Like Him” and “Little Bird.”
Directed by Kathleen Hill
Assistant Director Jay Sydow
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be presenting Come From Away in the spring of 2027!
Nominated for seven Tony Awards, this inspiring and uplifting musical tells the remarkable true story of what happened on 9/11, when planes from across the United States were unexpectedly forced to land in Gander, Newfoundland. This show blends humor, heartfelt storytelling, and incredible music into an unforgettable experience.
Sponsored by Bruce and Kris Gurall