Death of a Salesman (drama)

May 31 - June 8

The play shares the last days of Willy Loman, a failing salesman, who cannot understand how he was unable to achieve success and happiness. Through a series of tragic soul-searching revelations of the life he has lived with his wife, his sons, and his business associates, we discover how his quest for the “American Dream” kept him blind to the people who truly loved him. Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” is considered a work of deep and revealing beauty that remains one of the most profound classic dramas of the American theatre. “Death of a Salesman” was winner of the 1949 Tony Award® for Best Play and the 1949 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Middle School Musical (youth musical)

July 25-17

Again this summer, Country Gate Players will facilitate a youth theatre performance workshop. The initiative will culminate with three performances of the original production, Middle School Musical, July 25, 26 and 27.    

The program is open to young actors, ages 9 to 14. There is no participation fee required. However, it is necessary that cast members provide their own costumes, attend most rehearsals and all performances. Previous theatre experience is helpful but not required. Enrollment registration for the program will open on March 15 at:  https://shorturl.at/pmbxh  

Middle School Musical, developed by Scurato, celebrates the joy of learning, working and growing in the theatre. In addition, it considers potential misdirection in addressing the values of the pursuit.  

As Dayton Middle School prepares for its annual spring musical, everyone is flabbergasted when Lindsey, the perennial star of the school, is passed over for the “leading" role, in favor of quiet, unassuming Isabelle (Izzy). What follows is a series of chaotic schemes and plots culminating in lots of fun for the audience and an eventual happy ending for all the kids.