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Cast Is Set for ‘The Book of Will’

December 12, 2022

The Book of Will at Pull-Tight Players

Director Lenny West has announced the cast for Lauren Gunderson’s award-winning drama, The Book of Will. The play, part of Pull-Tight Players’ 54th season, will open February 3.

“The turnout for this audition was so far beyond what I ever hoped for, both in terms of quantity as well as quality,” remarked West. “To say it was a director’s dream is an extreme understatement. My hat is off to every single person who took the time to share their time and immense talent with this production and our theater. The cast we ultimately assembled … I mean, I have no words! This cast is something seriously extraordinary, and I cannot wait to share the journey of this incredible play with them.”

The cast is as follows.

John Heminges — Steve Mook, who most recently appeared in All My Sons.

Henry Condell — Jon Kieffner, who was the titular character in The Real Inspector Hound.

Alice Heminges — Megan Roberts, in her third consecutive show following Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella.

Rebecca Heminges — Jennifer Bennett, a member of our board of directors and one of the Pigeon sisters in The Odd Couple.

Elizabeth Condell — Stephanie Dillard, who played the baker’s wife in Into the Woods.

Ben Jonson/Francisco — Matt Grimes, a past board president who appeared in Death of a Salesman.

Ralph Crane — Donald Seitz, a newcomer to Pull-Tight Players.

William Jaggard — Woody Woodruff, who played a double role in Legally Blonde.

Isaac Jaggard/Barman 2 — Nathan Basner, whose first role at Pull-Tight was this seasons’ All My Sons.

Anne Hathaway Shakespeare — Adele Akin, an ensemble member of Waiting in the Wings.

Richard Burbage/Sir Edward Dering — Roger Csaki, the one and only Ford from Madame Buttermilk.

Emilia Bassano Lanier/Susannah Shakespeare & others — Bridget Dunn, another new face at Pull-Tight.

Boy Hamlet/Marcus/Marcellus & others — Philip Johnson, who went wrong in The Play that Goes Wrong.

Ed Knight/Barman 1/Bernardo & others — Stephan Roselin, rounding out our list of Pull-Tight newcomers.

Barmaid/Compositor/Horatio & others — Autumn Siebold, assistant stage manager for All My Sons.

Tickets for The Book of Will will go on sale January 23.

Filed Under: Blog, Cast & Crew Lists Tagged With: 2022-23 season, cast announcement

President’s Blog: November 2022

November 14, 2022

Pull-Tight Board of Directors President Lynda Gibbs

I hope you all were able to see Pull-Tight’s last production, Arthur Miller’s All My Sons. It was a stunning drama, beautifully created by Daryle Tallent and her incredible cast and crew. It literally left audiences sitting on the edges of their seats as they were completely engaged from one scene to the next. We thank them all for a job well done.

Opening December 2 is Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. JT Landry and his very talented cast and crew are hard at work bringing this beloved story to life with our own special holiday touches. Join us as we step into the pages of this classic fairy tale, wicked stepmother and all! Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. November 21.

It was wonderful to see so many of our Artist Members at our Fall meeting in October. Thanks again to Beth and Woody Woodruff for so graciously offering their home for the get-together. Thanks too to Leslie Berra for all the organizing and delicious food!

As we reflect on our many blessings, especially this time of year, the Board of Directors and I want to thank you for your extraordinary support. We wish you all a season filled with the love and warmth of family, friends and community. See you at the theater!

Lynda Gibbs
President, Pull-Tight Board of Directors

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President’s Blog: September 2022

September 11, 2022

Lynda Gibbs

Let me just begin by saying, the play that went right! Well, sort of.

What a fabulous way to open our 54th season. Kudos to Sarah Keiffner and her cast and crew for the delightful production of The Play that Goes Wrong. I heard so many comments and raucous laughter all around me as the audience went on this crazy ride with this dedicated cast and crew. It was terrific fun and we thank you.

Next up is the Arthur Miller play, All My Sons. Daryle Talent and her cast and crew are hard at work to bring this incredible, taut drama to the Pull-Tight stage. Tickets go on sale on September 19, and the show opens on September 30. This was Arthur Miller’s first success as a playwright and was written at a particularly tumultuous time in our nation’s history. Daryle and I were both cast in Pull-Tight’s 2001 production. It is very dear to both our hearts.

Speaking of our hearts, the Pull-Tight community was very saddened to hear of the unexpected death of our founder, Vance Ormes. It took a particularly creative, determined young individual to bring us into existence, which was quite a feat for a then 16 year old. The foundation upon which we have since built was largely due to the dedication and commitment he instilled in others. He will be missed.

As fall descends, stay well, and thank you all for your continued support. See you at the theater!

Filed Under: Blog, President's Blog Tagged With: 2022-23 season

YAG Improvisation Workshop with Jarvis Bynum

August 19, 2022

Our next Youth Actors Guild for Teens, ages 13-18 is Saturday, September 3 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Pull-Tight Theater. Make plans for a fun morning of improvisation. No acting experience necessary.

We’ll be using the magic of improv to build on some of our skills, such as active listening, connection, being present, and vulnerability, with local professional actor and improviser, Jarvis Bynum.

Jarvis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Theatre Performance from Austin Peay State University. He currently the director of the Nashville Improv Company, with whom he’s been performing for six years.

For more information, email Leslie Berra or Carmela Hofstee.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: YAG, Youth Actors Guild

Cast Is Set for Arthur Miller’s ‘All My Sons’

August 18, 2022

Pull-Tight Players’ first drama of its 2022-23 season is Arthur Miller’s Tony-winning All My Sons. First staged in 1947, the play unfolds the story of an American family caught up in the tragedy that follows secrets and betrayal. Pull-Tight last produced the show in 2001.

The next production will open Sept. 30. Daryle Tallent, who most recently appeared in last season’s Madame Buttermilk, directs, with production by JK Gregg and Mark Mason.

The cast is as follows:

Cabot Pyle as Joe Keller – Cabot most recently appeared in last season’s closer, The Odd Couple, and also appeared as Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman.

Jeanne Drone as Kate Keller – Jeanne appeared in 2020’s Waiting in the Wings, and directed The Miracle Worker.

Megan Roberts as Ann Deever – Megan won Pull-Tight’s Newcomer of the Year award in 2021. She played Annie Sullivan in The Miracle Worker.

Lenny West as George Deever – Lenny won Most Valuable Player for his role in The Odd Couple. He will direct this season’s The Book of Will.

Steve Mook as Jim Bayliss – Steve served on the crew of last season’s opener, Crimes of the Heart.

Willa Ross as Sue Bayliss – Willa appeared in our 2004 production of Steel Magnolias.

Tom Gregg as Frank Lubey – Tom appeared as Oscar Madison in The Odd Couple, and played Victor Fleming in 2019’s Moonlight and Magnolias.

Meredith Seymour as Lydia Lubey – Meredith returns to Pull-Tight after last appearing in Waiting in the Wings.

Pull-Tight also welcomes Nathan Basner as Chris Keller and Chandler Young as Bert.

Tickets for All My Sons will go on sale September 19.

Filed Under: Blog, Cast & Crew Lists Tagged With: 2022-23 season, cast announcement

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