Theatrical Adventure The Three Musketeers Opens July 9

Americana Theatre Company (ATC), Plymouth’s professional theatre company, presents Ken Ludwig’s The Three Musketeers from July 9 through 25, on Thursdays at 7 pm and Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm at Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 ½ Court Street, Plymouth. An Opening Weekend Gala will be held immediately following the July 11 performance, all guests in attendance that evening are welcome.

This new adaptation of The Three Musketeers, a “blades and corsets” classic, inspired ATC artistic directors to reach across the nation for masterful direction, coaching and acting. Award-winning guest Director Marianne Savell and internationally renowned Fight Director Dr. Michael Kirkland (member, Society of American Fight Directors, Actors Equity Association and Screen Actors Guild) serves the cast of 22 with credits ranging from regional to Broadway, hailing from across the country.

Actors prepared for the production through 2 months of intense physical training, seeking the same physical condition as half-marathoners. Their rehearsals include stage combat and foil techniques, utilizing epee bladed rapiers that provide rapid, ringing interaction. Precise choreography requires actors to maneuver instantaneous crossovers, moving set pieces, swords, and multiple quick costume changes. “I fell in love with swashbuckling long before I ever held a sword,” shares Kirkland, “The challenge for me will be to create fights that have zing, but communicate a narrative, pulling out the character moments and allowing each musketeer’s unique personality to come through.”

United against the dangerous Cardinal Richelieu, The Three Musketeers heroes fight to defend the King and protect the Queen. The Bristol Metro calls Ludwig’s new adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ timeless tale “Four stars out of four…a mixture of love, adventure and good old fashioned values.” This swashbuckling adventure will leave audiences of all ages cheering, “All for one, and one for all!”

The Three Musketeers features 4 ATC veterans: Derek Martin appears as Aramis (Off-Broadway: York Theatre Regional: Connecticut Rep, VA Stage, ATC: 39 Steps, Private Lives), Jesse Sullivan portrays Athos (National Tour-Scarlet Pimpernel, Miss Saigon, ATC: Inspector Calls, Redeeming Love, The Cottage, Moonlight and Magnolias), Joshua Nicholson performs a variety of characters including Rochefort (National Tour-Gilligan’s Island, PBS WorldGirl, ATC: 39 Steps, An Inspector Calls, Redeeming Love), and Jennifer Martin will portrays Milady De Winter (VA Musical Theatre, Sacramento Theatre, VA Rep, VA Shakespeare, ATC: The Cottage, Redeeming Love, 39 Steps, Private Lives).

Tickets for The Three Musketeers are $25 general admission, $20 for students. The production is recommended for ages 8 and up, group rates available. For tickets or more information, visit www.americanatheatre.org, or call 508-591-0282. Advance ticket purchases are recommended, seating is limited due to capacity. The Spire is handicap accessible, public parking is available street side, and in public lots in close proximity.

About Americana Theatre Company

Americana Theatre Company (ATC) is a non-profit 501(c)3, professional theatre company serving the Greater Plymouth region, now in its fourth season. South shore native, Derek Martin, Artistic Director, envisioned opening a professional theatre in America’s Hometown for many years, fulfilling the dream in 2011. ATC’s audiences find that story is paramount. Stories entertain, teach, and thrill us…they can inspire us toward the betterment of mankind, and help reveal the hidden mysterious of life. That is why ATC is committed to hiring directors, actors, and designers of the highest caliber. Americana Theatre Company’s aim is to enliven the cultural atmosphere of the Plymouth community by offering excellent, entertaining theatre to residents and visitors alike. For more information, visit www.americanatheatre.org, or call 508-591-0282.