State Street Players March 10 Opening Night Is Fast Approaching

Another opening, another show...As they have for 38 prior years, the State Street Players is set to open their Annual Assault on the Performing Arts, and this year's country-themed 3 Gallons of Crazy in a 2 Gallon Bucket promises to keep the fun and frolicking tradition that Doylestown has come to know and love.

Friday night shows are especially great for Doylestown-area residents who don't want to travel too far after their work week. SSP audience analysis indicates more local attendees on Fridays because of the close proximity to the Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Auditorium (map).

Other factors contributing to the "local love" of Friday nights include ease of getting friends and neighbors at a table of 8-10, familiarity of the restaurants and bistros to buy and bring in food, and the 8:00pm curtain time (with doors opening at 6:45pm for dining and conversation.)

The infographic above shows a very unscientific study of groups who have attended Friday night shows--and the Opening Night in particular.

As noted by Doylestown Patch in 2013:

"Devotees return year after year for the dinner theater atmosphere.
Attendees can bring their own food or order from a house caterer;
meals will be delivered directly to the table in the auditorium."

Liz Wilson, director of the 2017 show, explained this down-home-country theme takes audience members on frolicking romp through the rich history of TV, film Broadway, and Americana.

"The audience will recognize many country songs from the past through today, plus some classic TV and movie scenes they wouldn't have expected," she said, adding that song-and-dance routines are interspersed with comedy skits, heavy on physical and satirical humor.

Cathy Wilson, producer for 2017, credits the group's longevity to the creativity and enthusiasm of its members, who represent many careers and backgrounds.

"We have attracted more members this year than in prior years. We believe that's due to the artistic expression we can provide, and our joint interest in bringing our unique style of entertainment to Doylestown."

For each for the past 39 years, more than 100 Doylestown-area residents write, produce and perform the annual show, as well as build their own sets and construct the stage itself in the Our Lady of Mount Carmel School auditorium.

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