‘Oliver!’ opens PCPH 61st season

“That’s the boy!” In the title role in the upcoming Putnam County Playhouse production of “Oliver!”, Ella Tischer finds trouble from (from left) John Tischer, Bart Jones and Chris Wurster. The production runs June 2-4 and June 8-11 with performances at 8 p.m. each night at the Hazel Day Longden Theatre, 715 S. CR 100 East (Round Barn Road), Greencastle. Tickets are $10 and may be reserved by calling 653-5880 between 5 and 7 p.m. beginning Monday, May 30.

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The Tony-winning musical “Oliver!” will be onstage at the Putnam County Playhouse June 2-4 and June 8-11. All performances begin at 8 p.m.

All tickets are $10 and can be reserved by calling the box office at 653-5880 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily beginning Monday, May 30.

The production is directed by Caroline Good, who also supervised the costumes for the show. Amy Tharp is musical director and pianist, and Kathryn Dory is the vocal director. Choreography was set by Sarah Armitage and Joshua Saul Bain. Set design is by Linda Gjesvold. The orchestra includes Morgan Asher, keyboard; Dedee Schwomeyer, percussion, Kaitlyn Kissel, flute/piccolo; and Ty Ishikawa, trumpet.

Sage Cummings, TJ Tincher and Mikey Henry in the Putnam County Playhouse production of "Oliver!"

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The entire production is sponsored by Shuee’s Great Buys Plus.

Based on the Charles Dickens novel “Oliver Twist,” the musical features Ella Tischer in the title role. Other leading roles include Alex Gurnon as the Artful Dodger, TJ Tincher as Fagin, Grace Buehler as Nancy and David Johnson as Bill Sikes. Leading the way in comic roles are Ashlee Ann Vitz and Andrew Ranck as Mr. and Mrs. Sowerberry and Karen Temple as Widow Corney. Chris Wurster is Mr. Brownlow, and Tim Good plays Mr. Bumble.

Playing multiple roles are John Tischer and Bart Jones.

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Supporting roles are taken by Hannah McLaughlin, Clay Gessner, Cyrus Gurnon, Emily Gray, Jim Elliott, Kathi Elliott, Barb Boese and Sandi Rossok.

Also appearing are Ashley Hugues and Molly Murphy. Children appearing in the show are Josephine Glessner, Josie Cox, Clara Everett, Michael Henry, Sage Cummings, Marley Jedele, Jasmine Cummings, Joey Draper, Josie Tischer and Penny Cummings.

Production stage manager is Noah Pettit. Assistant stage manager is Cameron Wunderlich with Rebecca Hebb and Craig Robinson on the stage crew. Dana Henry is the sound technician, and Shelby Merrill is running the light board.