

Fall 2022 Appeal!
Oddfellows Playhouse celebrates 47 Years!!
Hello Friends!
Fall is upon us and we have been loving the start of our 22-23 season!
As we prepare to enter our 48th year of service, we’re reflecting on almost five decades of devotion to the children of our community.
Just when we think we’ve heard it all, another story arrives in our inbox about how instrumental Oddfellows was in the life of an OP Alumnus.
We are so proud of this work, and none of it would have been possible without the support of people like you.
We have the most generous community!
It is so touching to receive contributions, especially after the tough last few years the world has gone through.
We appreciate the recognition you all give us through your donations.
We believe that children deserve access to high quality arts education.
This work builds the confidence and socioemotional skills of children.
We're looking forward to another 50 years of service to Middletown families and beyond.
Thank you for believing in us! We are excited for the rest of the year.
Check out what we're looking forward to this season:
Journey to the West, a modern adaptation of a 16th Century epic Chinese novel by Mary Zimmerman will be presented by our Teen Repertory Company on November 11-13 & 18-19. A special presentation will take place on Nov 16, 6:30pm at Russell Library for A Public Talk on “Journey to the West” by Wesleyan University Visiting Professor of East Asian Studies Dr. Allison Bernard, as well as on Friday, November 11: Dr. Bernard will moderate a post show discussion with the director, cast and audience about the themes and impacts of “Journey to the West.” Tickets on sale soon!
Fall Classes have been so much fun with 20 classes offered six days per week for ages 3 - 20, plus weekly classes for clients of MARC Community Services, Neighborhood Troupes at Traverse Square and Maplewood Terrace, and outreach programs at local schools. Session Two kicks off October 31 with a whole new set of classes!
Circophony Teen Circus Fall Showcase will take place on December 2nd! Don't miss Circophony Teen Circus Auditions for the February mainstage production of another Circus will be in mid December!
James and the Giant Peach, a mini production directed by Dan Schmidt, will take place on December 9th and 10th with our 9-14 year old theater students! Join us for this fun introduction to theater before our kids take the main stage!
Junior Repertory Auditions for the March mainstage production of a C.S. Lewis classic will be held in December. Dates TBA!
Directing Class for teens starts December 8, leading to a production of “Student-Directed Plays” February 17 & 18!
Our gratitude is overflowing for all of you who have supported us through the last almost THREE years and beyond! None of this would be possible without you! PLEASE, find it in your hearts again this year to help us reach our fundraising goal before December 31st! Please, donate what you can today!
Gratefully,
Dic, Liz, Cookie, Dan & Sage
