Opening Night for BCP Show

 (BCP) presents "The Little Dog Laughed", a smart sophisticated satire by Douglas Carter Beane. Under the direction of Steve Bell, "The Little Dog Laughed" opens Saturday at 8pm.

"The Little Dog Laughed" follows the adventures of Mitchell Green, a movie star who could make it big if it weren’t for one teensy-weensy problem— his hard-driving agent, Diane, can’t seem to keep him in the closet. Trying to help him navigate Hollywood’s choppy waters, the devilish Diane is doing all she can to keep Mitchell away from the cute rent boy who’s caught his eye…and the rent boy’s girlfriend! (Wait....the rent boy has a girlfriend???) Will there be a happy ending when the curtain falls?  Nominated for Best Play of 2007, Douglas Carter Beane offers a sharp satire on our celebrity-fixated society.

The show is directed by Steve Bell of Teaneck. A Life Member and Past-President, Steve has been active with the Players for thirty years. He has directed 13 BCP productions, including "Gypsy", "Urinetown", "Curtains" and "The King & I". Steve served as musical director for seven shows, including "Sweeney Todd", "Company" and "". As a performer, he appeared in such shows as "Follies" (Buddy – Perry Award Winner), "City of Angels" (Stine), and "Into the Woods" (Baker). Steve teaches vocal music at Teaneck High School, and is the Artistic Director of the Teaneck Community Chorus.

The amazing cast is comprised of Craig T. Tiede of Jersey City playing Mitchell Green, the movie star with a problem staying “out of the spotlight”, Greg Hedler of Clifton playing Alex, the “Rent Boy” with a heart of gold, Elaine Davis of Glen Rock playing Diane, the LA Agent who “solves problems” and Allyson Stevenson of Westwood portraying Ellen, Alex’s Girlfriend, who says “she couldn’t identify one of her emotions in a police lineup”.

The production team includes Joanna Bell and Michelle Roth (Producers), Noel Schoonover (Assistant to the Director); Leslie Cohn (Stage Manager); Rob Bazzanella (Set Design and Construction); Marci K. Weinstein (Décor); Allan Seward (Lighting Design); Rob DeScherer (Sound Design); Ruth Morley (Costumes); Tom Lupfer (Properties); Julie Steckler-Kopil (Prop Runner); Gloria Bumbaco, Rob Kopil, Joanne Misha & Steve Mintz (Crew); Jennifer Cottone (Publicity); Alan Zenrich (Photography); Stephanie Bazzanella & Leigh Adel-Arnold (programs); Will Nolan (Program Notes) and Janica Carpenter (Member-at-Large).

TICKET AND SCHEDULE INFORMATION

• All performances take place at The Little Firehouse Theatre at 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell, home to the Bergen County Players for 59 years.
• Tickets for The Little Dog Laughed are $19 for 8pm Friday and Saturday performances and $16 for 2pm Sunday matinee performances, and can be purchased online at www.bcplayers.org, by calling 201-261-4200 or by visiting the box office at 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell during regular box office hours.  Visa, Master Card, and American Express are accepted.
• Those interested in Group Sales of 20 or more tickets can call (201) 262-0515.
• Student Rush tickets are available for $5 for students age 25 and under with valid ID, 30 minutes prior to curtain. One ticket per ID. Cash only. Students can also guarantee their seats in advance either online or through the box office for the special student price of just $14.00.
• Parking is free at the Park Avenue municipal lot, across the street, one-half block north of the theater.