The Persimmon Tree Players have produced over 40 shows for the Fluvanna community. Here is a list of our past performances, complete with cast lists and photos. Enjoy your walk down memory lane!
“Death by Design” by Rob Urbinati. Directed by Sean McCord. Performed April 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 2023 at Victory Hall Theater.
“Duets” by Peter Quilter. Executive directed by Tom Green and Directed by Pat Macomber, Courtney Walker, Christina Henderson, Stevie Loebs, and Jen Starkey. Performed September 16,17, 23, 24, 25, 2022 at Cunningham Creek Winery and Victory Hall Theater.
“Elvis Has Left the Building” by V. Cate. Directed by Jen Starkey and Tom Green. Performed May 20,21,22, 2022 at Cunningham Creek Winery
“The Edgar Allan Poe Afterlife Radio Show” by Patrick Greene and Jason Pizzarello. Directed by Sean McCord. Performed October 22, 23, 24 at Cunningham Creek Winery, and October 29 at Victory Hall Theater, Scottsville
“Moon Over Buffalo” by Ken Ludwig. Directed by Chip Staples. Performed July 9, 11, 15, 2021 at Cunningham Creek Winery
“Birthday Club” by Phil Olson. Directed by Courtney Walker and Kristin Freshwater. Performed March 26,27,28, 2021 on Zoom
“Earnest in Isolation” by Tom Green. Directed by Tom Green and Jen Starkey. Performed November 13, 14, 15, 2020 on Zoom
“A Nice Family Gathering” by Phil Olson. Directed by Beth Sherk. Performed November 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 2019 at Carysbrook Performing Arts Center, Palmyra.
“Out of Sight…Out of Murder” by Fred Carmichael. Directed by Tom Green, Jen Starkey and Micah Byler. Performed April 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 2019
“Dearly Beloved” by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten. Directed by Beth Sherk. Performed April 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 2018.
“The Games Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays” by Ken Ludwig. Directed by Beth Sherk. Performed November 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 2017.
“Southern Fried Funeral: A Comedy” by Osborne and Eppler. Directed by Beth Sherk. Performed April 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 2017.
“The Phantom Tollbooth” written by Susan Nanus. Directed by Tom Green.
Performed April 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 2016.
“Suite Surrender” by Michael McKeever. Directed by Beth Sherk. Performed November 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 2015.
“Charlotte’s Web” by E.B. White. Directed by Terrill Bowles. Performed April 12, 13, 25, 27, 2014.
“The Mousetrap”by Agatha Christie. Directed by Beth Sherk. Performed November 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 2014.
“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.” Directed by Beth Sherk. Performed November 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 2013.
“To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. Directed by Warren Johnson and Ann Small. Performed April 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 2013.
“Harvey” by Mary Chase,. Directed by Beth Sherk. Performed November 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 2012.
“The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” by John Bishop, Directed by Beth Sherk. Performed November 10, 11, 12, 18, 19, 2011.
“Everyone Loves Opal” by John Patrick. Directed by Page Gifford. Performed May 26, 27, 28, June 3, 4, 2011.
“Rumors” by Neil Simon. Directed by Beth Sherk. Performed November 19, 20, December 3, 4, 2010.
“On Golden Pond” by Ernest Thompson. Directed by Caitlin Pitts. Performed 4, 5, 18, 19, 2010.
“You Can’t Take It With You: A Comedy in Three Acts” by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman. Directed by Beth Sherk. Performed November 7, 8, 14, 15, 2009.
“Prescription: Murder: A Drama in Three Acts” by William Link and Richard Levison. Directed by Page H. Gifford. Performed April 25, 26, May 2, 3, 2009.
“Christmas in Naples…no, Jingle Bells, Please.” Written and Directed by Beth Sherk. Performed November 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 2008.
“And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie. Directed by Beth Sherk. Performed June 5, 6, 7, 8, 2008.
“An Evening of Comedy II: With Skits From the Carol Burnett Show and Other One-Act Plays.” Directed by Beth Sherk, Ann Small and Warren Johnson. Performed October 26, 27, 28, 2007.
“Greater Tuna” by Jatson Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard. Directed by Beth Sherk. Performed June 8, 9, 10, 2007.
“I Bet Your Life: A New comedy in two acts” by Fred Carmichael. Directed by Page H. Gifford. Performed December 1, 2, 3, 2006.
“Arsenic and Old Lace” by Joseph Kesselring. Directed by Warren Johnson. Performed June 2, 3, 4, 2006.
“A Dickens Christmas Carol: A Traveling Travesty in Two Tumultuous Acts” by Mark Landon Smith. Directed by Page H. Gifford. Performed December 3, 4, 2005.
Habitat for Humanity Benefit Variety Show.
Performed February 27, March 5, 2005.
“An Evening of Comedy: With Scenes from the Honeymooners and Plaza Suite.” Directed by Page H. Gifford. Performed June 5, 6, 2004.
A Spring Fling Fundraiser.
Performed April 20, 2002.
“Godspel: a Musical Based Upon the Gospel According to St. Matthew.” Directed by Mary Daughdrill. Performed June 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 2001.
“Crimes of the Heart” by Beth Henly. Directed by Doug Wright. Performed May 26, 27, 28, June 2, 3, 4, 2000.
“Dracula” by Crane Johnson. Directed by Sarah Guenther. Performed October 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31, 1999.
“Murder on the Rerun: A New Comedy Mystery in Two Acts” by Fred Carmichael. Directed by Doug Wright. Performed April 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 1999.
“Steel Magnolias” by Robert Harling. Directed by Fay E. Cunningham. Performed November 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 1997.
A One Night Affair: Wine and Cheese Cabaret Theatre Party.
Performed July 26, 1997.
“Greater Tuna” by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, & Ed Howard. Directed by Fay E. Cunningham. Performed November 8 ,9, 10, 1996
“Summer Desserts II: The Sequel.”
Performed July 27, August 3 & 4, 1996.
“Mouse Trap” by Agatha Christie. Directed by Fay E. Cunningham. Performed May 3, 4, 10, 11, 1996.
“Bus Stop” by William Inge. Directed by Fay E. Cunningham. Performed November 3, 4, 5, 17, 18, 1995.
“Summer Desserts and Other Tragedies.”
Performed July 15, 22, 1995.
“The Odd Couple (female version)” by Neil Simon. Directed by Fay E. Cunningham. Performed March 25, 26, 31 April 1, 1995.
“A Bad Year for Tomatoes” by John Patrick. Directed by Laura Skinner.
Performed October 22, 28, 29, 1994.
“Angel Street: A Victorian thrill in Three Acts” by Patrick Hamilton. Directed by Laura Skinner. Performed March 18, 19, 20, 1994.
“Murder in the Magnolias” by Tim Kelly. Directed by Laura Skinner.
Performed November 12, 13, 14, 1993.
“The Golden Goose.” Written and Directed by Beth Sherk. Performed August and September 1993.