Incorruptible begins rehearsal

We are now in rehearsal for the first show of our 11th season! Incorruptible: A Dark Comedy for the Dark Ages opens September 4.

The first read thru for Incorruptible was held on July 29th

Playwright Michael Hollinger’s comedy Red Herring opened our tenth season with such a blast of energy that we thought we would look to the author once more for this season’s kick-off. Hollinger, a professor of theatre at Villanova University, has a background in musical performance and as a result his plays rely highly on tempo, rhythm and timing. This was evidenced in last season’s offering (think the overseas call delayed and masterfully performed by Matt Baughman and Amy Easton), but he adds a bit of slapstick and a dash of vaudeville to Incorruptible, making it a highly physical tour-de-force.

The Incorruptible cast prepares for the first reading.

MET ensemble members Mark Barnhart, Julie Herber, Tad Janes, Karen Paone and Reiner Prochaska join the cast. Joann Lee (sets), Julie Herber (costumes), Carey Rausch (lights), Tom Majarov (sound), and Milee McDonald (props), all ensemble members, have joined forces as our design team. Keeping us all on track and on time is company member Ken Poisson, our stage manager.

Designers listen to the read thru.

We’re very excited to be back in the rehearsal hall and very grateful to the Frederick community who has supported our work for the last decade.

- Gené Fouché, Director

Set designer Joann Lee shows stage manager Ken Poisson the set model.

Another fabulous set from Joann!