COMPANY, PIPPIN and More Slated for Clocktower Players' 40th Season

The award-winning Clocktower Players, resident theater company of the landmark Irvington Town Hall Theater marked the beginning of its 40th season with a glittering gala on June 9th.

The New York Senate proclaimed it "Clocktower Players Day" and the creative accomplishments, commitment to diversity and dedication to the community were recognized by Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assemblyman Thomas J. Abinanti and Greenburg Town supervisor Paul J. Feiner.

Throughout the jubilant 2017-18 season the celebration continues! Clocktower is thrilled to present a line-up of Tony Award-winning and timeless musicals to uplift and inspire one and all.

Clocktower's "Best of Westchester" Youth educational theater programs welcome all children, build confidence and enrich lives. Youth Troupes begin Sept 7 and includes: Pre-Troupe Acting Adventures-our cornerstone class introduces 4-6 year old's to the world of theater through imagination and play; our beloved Kids Troupe (Grades 1-4) will delight in PETER PAN JR Dec 2,3 and Disney's THE LION KING JR April 21,22; Jr Teen Troupers (Grades 5-8) will shine in Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Jan 26,27; Teen Troupers (Grades 9-12) can't wait to get started on the 'musical within a comedy' THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Feb 9,10; and, the Jr. Teen and Teen Troupe (Grades 5-12) will have a blast working on the favorite family classic CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG May 11,12. In a continued effort to share the gift of live theater with all youth, need-based scholarships are available through the generosity of our donors for tuition-based programs.

Parent Beth Propper of Irvington had this to say, "Clocktower has been an amazing experience for my daughter. It has helped her with her confidence, her energy, her musicality, and - with her literacy! My child has had the most enriching experience, because-fabulously-the artists at Clocktower really make sure that the kids understand the meaning of all that they utter and sing!"

Champions of diversity, giving voice to stories as rich and complex as the great tapestry of America itself, Clocktower Players Community Theater Adult Troupe has been honored to receive many accolades including Best of Westchester's Best Local Theater Group, winner of five 2015 OnSTAGE Critic's Awards, including Outstanding Musical Award, and selected by NY Theater Guide as one of the top five community theater companies in New York State.

To kick off the season as only Clocktower can, patrons are urged to purchase tickets early for the November 4th concert staging of legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning Best Musical COMPANY. Follow perennial bachelor Bobby on the night of his 35th birthday as his five married couple friends gather to celebrate and offer varying degrees of relationship advice during a hilarious array of interactions. With a phenomenal cast, a cagey, witty book by George Furth and Stephen Sondheim's brilliantly brisk and incandescent score - You won't want to miss it!

From March 9-18th, Clocktowers' Adult Troupe will lift you up and leave you smiling with the jazz hands-down extraordinary PIPPIN! Its soaring score, by WICKED composer Stephen Schwarz, sparked the razzle-dazzle staging from the immortal Bob Fosse and won nine Tonys, including 2013's Best Musical Revival. PIPPIN - one young man's journey - to be extraordinary. Join us!

"We've got magic to do!" said Artistic and Executive Director, Cagle McDonald. "I can't wait to share the diverse, crowd-pleasing roster of shows with everyone! We're going to have a fantastic time."

To begin the next 40-year journey of Clocktower Players, a SPECTACULAR GALA will take place in the spring. For details, auditions for PIPPIN, and all the latest CTP news be sure to Like ClocktowerPlayers Inc. on Facebook.

Youth Troupes registration and all information can be found at www.clocktowerplayers.com. For tickets, go to irvingtontheater.com.

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