Tred Avon Players proudly announces its 44th season, bringing an exciting lineup of live theater to Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Performed in collaboration with the Oxford Community Center, each production will take the stage at 200 Oxford Road in Oxford, Md. Season passes and individual tickets for all four shows are available now at www.tredavonplayers.org.
PLAZA SUITE
By Neil Simon
Directed by Ed Langrell, Angel Perez and Maureen Curtin
Feb 13-23, 2025
The play unfolds across three acts, each featuring a different couple’s stay in Suite 719 of the iconic Plaza Suite hotel in New York City. From the long-married Karen and Sam, whose relationship may be on the rocks, to former high school sweethearts Muriel and Jesse, seemingly rekindling old flames, and finally, Norma and Roy, the frazzled parents of the bride, trying to coax their daughter out of the bathroom. Each act brings its own blend of humor, heartache, and revelations about love, reminding us that relationships, whether old or new, are full of surprises.
THE MAN FROM EARTH
By Richard Schenkman
Directed by Cecile Storm
Apr 17-27, 2025
After history professor John Oldman unexpectedly resigns from the University, his startled colleagues impulsively invite themselves to his home, pressing him for an explanation. But they’re shocked to hear his reason for premature retirement: John claims he must move on because he is immortal, and cannot stay in one place for more than ten years without his secret being discovered. Tempers rise and emotions flow as John’s fellow professors attempt to poke holes in his story, but it soon becomes clear that his tale is as impossible to disprove as it is to verify. What starts out as a friendly gathering soon builds to an unexpected and shattering climax. Acclaimed science fiction writer Jerome Bixby, writer of the original ‘Star Trek’ and ‘The Twilight Zone’, originally conceived this story back in the early 1960’s. It would come to be his last great work.
SHAKESPEARE KIDS SUMMER CAMP
David Cherry will lead a 4-week Shakespeare Summer Camp for students in grades 6-12, culminating in one or two outdoor performances. A familiar face at Tred Avon Players, David brings extensive experience both on stage and behind the scenes. He has been a 5th-grade teacher at Matapeake Elementary School for 18 years and serves as Contemporary Music Director at St. Mark’s Church in Easton. He recently directed Shrek and Matilda for Kent Island Summer Theatre Camp. More details and camp dates to be announced in the coming weeks.
CLUE, ON STAGE
By Sandy Rustin
Directed by Jess Newell Aug 14-24, 2025
Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue, On Stage is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth–the butler, Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. Clue, On Stage is the comedy whodunit that will leave both cult-fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out…WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT!
HOT ‘N’ COLE: A COLE PORTER CELEBRATION!
Words and music by Cole Porter
Directed by Marcia Gilliam
Oct 23-Nov 2, 2025
This musical revue spotlights the timelessness of Cole Porter classics, presented here with wonderfully fresh arrangements and a contemporary twist. Over 50 of Porter’s songs are woven into an entertainment that feels as much like a book musical as a revue. By turns wry, irreverent, romantic, touching and hilarious, this is a postmodern Cole Porter evening unlike any other.
About Tred Avon Players
Founded in 1982, the Tred Avon Players is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to enrich, educate and entertain its community by providing high-quality live theater. Hundreds of local performers, stagehands, audience members and donors have been the backbone of its success throughout the decades. To learn how you can get involved and to purchase tickets for upcoming shows, visit www.tredavonplayers.org and follow Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.