Your Guide to the Over Our Head Players’ 2016 – 2017 Silver Anniversary 25th Season

RACINE, Wis. -- Over Our Head Players announces their 25th season of live theatre in Downtown Racine! The 2016-2017 season, presented at Sixth Street Theatre, features the “lucky 12th 1” anniversary Snowdance original comedy competition. In addition to the Snowdance festival of short comedies, they will offer two full length comedies and one sketch comedy production, plus a bonus children’s production.

Here's the lineup:

Theatre / Schmeatre - All New Sketch Comedies by OOHP

What: Short, unrelated original comedies – plus some of the area’s finest musicians

When: September 16, 17; September 23, 24; September 30, October 1; October 7, 8 ** No Sundays **

Description: It’s back! OOHPs’ sketches deliver lots of silliness and satire. By “original,” we mean all of these sketches will be written by Over Our Head Players. By “sketches,” we mean short pieces with minimal technical elements. And by “comedies,” we mean funny! Once again, we’ll feature live music from some top musicians. From the folks who pen the popular Snowdance hijinks, Theatre/Schmeatre is sure to sell out.

A Behanding in Spokane - Comedy by Martin McDonagh

What: A misfired scam arouses sadistic and imaginative anger

When: December 2, 3, 4; Dec. 9, 10, 11; Dec. 16, 17, 18

Description: Carmichael has been searching for his missing left hand for almost half a century. Toby and Marilyn, two bickering lovebirds, claim to have his long-lost appendage. They meet in a small town hotel, where Merwyn works reception and has an aversion for gunfire. Life and death are up for grabs, and fate is governed by imbeciles and madmen in this darkly comic new play. Like a farce, it moves rapidly from comic shock to comic shock.

2017 Snowdance ® 10 Minute Comedy Festival - 12 th + 1 Anniversary Festival!

What: Competition of Original Comedies

When: 2017: February 3, 4, 5; Feb. 9, 10, 11, 12; Feb. 16, 17, 18, 19; Feb. 23, 24, 25, 26; March 2, 3, 4, 5

Description: The hit playwriting competition draws entries from around the globe. Judges choose the best to produce. Then, in the ultimate interactive experience, the audience votes on who should win the cash prize. It’s original comedy plus OOHPs’ signature hijinks between plays. Utah has Sundance; Racine has Snowdance! A great reason for season tickets – this popular event sells out.

Bob: A Life in Five Acts - Comedic Exploration of American Mythology by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb

What: Bob’s highly unusual life and quest to become a Great Man, in five acts

When: 2017: April 21, 22, 23; April 28, 29, 30; May 5, 6, 7

Description: Born and abandoned in a White Castle restroom, Bob energetically embarks on an epic journey in a beige Malibu. His five-act life follows a rags-to- riches, fame-to- fall, love-of- living-life tale. A play that explores how hard it is to figure out what will make one happy.

**BONUS CHILDREN’S SHOW **

OOHPIE vs. The Big Bad Wolf - Fun &; educational classics adapted by Rich Smith

What: Theatre + Music = Family Fun

When: Fall, 2016 – October 21, 22; October 28, 29 Fridays at 7:00; Saturdays at Noon & 2:00 p.m.

Description: Returning for a second year! Classic fairy tales and classic music combine for an educational, fun show. Take some well-known stories, feature a famous villain, add a touch of OOHPs humor, back it up with live musicians, and you have a children’s theatre event that adults will enjoy as well. Whether you missed it or loved it last year, it’s your second chance to experience all the fun of the original.

Curtain Times:

Theatre Schmeatre
Friday 7:00 & 9:00
Saturday 5:30 & 8:00
*Note: No Sunday shows for Theatre / Schmeatre

A Behanding in Spokane; Bob: A Life in Five Acts
Friday 8:00
Saturday 5:30 & 8:00
Sunday 2:30

2017 Snowdance® 10 Minute Comedy Festival
Friday 8:00
Saturday 5:30 and 8:00
Sunday 2:30
Thursday 7:00

OOHPIE vs. The Big Bad Wolf
Friday 7:00
Saturday 12:00 & 2:00

For More Information

Sixth Street Theatre, 318 Sixth Street, Racine, Wisconsin, 53403
Box Office (262) 632-6802 www.overourheadplayers.org

Regular Season Show Tickets: $17.50 Fridays & Saturdays, $15 Sundays and Thursdays

Children’s Show Tickets: $8 Fridays & Saturdays to OOHPIE vs. The Big Bad Wolf