After the resounding success of our critically acclaimed production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, we’re thrilled to announce our next show:
MMPH Shorts: An Evening of One-Act Plays
Performance Dates: April 3–6, 2025
Location: The David Niven Theater at Oldfields School
The evening will feature three captivating short plays:
The Actor's Nightmare by Christopher Durang
Directed by Vanessa Eskridge
A hilarious and surreal comedy that thrusts an unsuspecting man into the chaos of performing in a play he doesn’t remember rehearsing
Crew
Director: Vanessa Eskridge
Stage Manager: Juliet Jones
Cast
George Spelvin: Austin Heath
Meg: Jeanea Blair
Sarah Siddons: M. Eden Walker
Dame Ellen Terry: Lauren Meley
Henry Irving: Anthony Ocampo
Trifles by Susan Glaspell
Directed by Matthew Sean Mitchell
A gripping, thought-provoking drama that uncovers hidden truths and explores the power of seemingly insignificant details in solving a mysterious crime.
Crew
Director: Matthew Sean Mitchell
Stage Manager: Jen Parker
Cast
George Henderson: Andy Belt
Henry Peters: William Kohlhoff
Lewis Hale: Frank Mancino
Mrs. Peters: Amanda Polanowski
Mrs. Hale: Wendy Snow
The Most Massive Woman Wins by Madeleine George
Directed by Chloe Brush and Emily Decker
A poignant and powerful exploration of body image, identity, and societal expectations, told through the stories of four women in a liposuction clinic waiting room.
Crew
Director: Chloe Brush
Director: Emily Decker
Stage Manager: Hannah Byron
Cast
Carly: Sandra Bulk
Celia: Jane R. Frazier
Sabine: Mira Lamson Klein
Rennie: Madison Sims
ABOUT MANOR MILL PLAYHOUSE
Manor Mill Playhouse (MMPH) is a newly established theater company in northern Baltimore County, rooted in the thriving artistic hub that is Manor Mill. MMPH is dedicated to crafting dynamic community experiences by providing inclusive opportunities to engage with high-quality theater – both on and off stage.
MMPH Shorts Production Team
Scenic Designer: Carol Oles
Lighting Designer: Cat Bustos
Costume Designer: Kim Melvin
Sound Designer: Cory Richard Davolos
Consulting Producer: Christy Gasper-Brooks
Master Carpenter: Tom Parmelee
Producer: Vanessa Eskridge
Executive Producer: Angelo Otterbein
House Producer: Dinah Datsko