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The funniest show on earth is coming to spread laughter and merriment throughout Central Vermont! The Valley Players will present Monty Python's SPAMALOT, opening June 27 and running weekends through July 14 (no show on July 4). Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, SPAMALOT retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. The outrageous, uproarious, and gloriously entertaining story will delight audiences as they search for the Holy Grail and "always look on the bright side of life." The Valley Players cast of 15 is led by Karl Klein (Fayston) as King Arthur, Hilary Delisle (Hinesburg) as the Lady of the Lake, Lonny Edwards (Lincoln) as Sir Galahad, Jon Sanborn (Barre) as Sir Lancelot, and Ashley Hall (Warren) as Patsy, King Arthur's underappreciated servant and "horse". Other cast members include Susan Loynd (Fayston) as Sir Bedevere, Aaron Robinson (Barre) as Sir Robin, Jordan Streeter (Moretown) as Sir Bors, Joe Robinson (Warren) as Sir Not Appearing, Clem Turmel (Milton) as the Historian and Prince Herbert, Marie Schmukal (Warren) as the Minstrel, and Holly Biracree (Essex), Sarah DeBouter (Berlin), Cassandra Demarais (Websterville), Madison Yasner (Essex), and Marie Schmukal as the Laker Girls. The production is directed by Shannon Sanborn (Barre), with music direction by Daniel Bruce (East Montpelier) and Michael Halloran (Barre). Choreography is by Taryn Noelle (Craftsbury) and the Stage Manager is Marci Robinson (Warren).

Monty Python's SPAMALOT is presented at the Valley Players through special arrangement with, and all authorized performance materials are supplied by, Theatrical Rights Worldwide. The book and lyrics are by Eric Idle, with music by John Du Prez & Eric Idle from the original screenplay by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. The show runs 2 hours and 30 minutes, including intermission, and contains adult humor and language. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for seniors 60+ and kids under 12, and are available in advance at valleyplayers.com.

The 4th annual Mad River Story Slam will take place on Saturday, April 13 at 7:30. This year's theme is "Misadventures" - true stories about how things didn't go exactly as planned for whatever reason, or perhaps the plan was flawed all along but it happened anyway. Storytellers scheduled to appear are Charlotte Robinson of Warren, Lorretta Pontillo of Milton, Shevonne Travers of Waitsfield, Susan Loynd of Fayston, Bridget Edwards of Winooski, Dennis McSorely of Burlington, Bobbi Rood of Warren, Marci Robinson of Warren, Tobin Mollet of Milton, and Sue Richardson of Beverly, MA.

The performance will be hosted by Susan Loynd and Doug Bergstein. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door or in advance. Go to https://www.valleyplayers.com/mad-river-story-slam for all the info!

The funniest show on earth is coming to spread laughter and merriment throughout Central Vermont! Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the outrageous musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," tells the story of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. The Valley Players seek fun-loving men and women ages 15+ to bring this show to life June 27-July 14.

Auditions take place this Saturday, March 23, starting at 11 am, and this Sunday, March 24 at 5 pm. No preparation is needed to audition, but you are encouraged to print and bring your completed audition form (download one at valleyplayers.com) and conflict calendar to the audition. Auditions will consist of reading, song and dance; music and dance will be taught at auditions. For more information go to valleyplayers.com - see you at auditions!