Meet Rose in ‘Old Ringers’

October 10, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Valerie Gorman will be making her first appearance on the 2nd Act Players’ stage this fall when she plays Rose in Old Ringers. Rose is the oldest, and perhaps wisest, of the four women who gather to try phone sex as a way to earn some much-needed cash. Here, Gorman talks about Rose,. 1. […]

Meet Tony, the cop, in ‘Old Ringers’

October 9, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Ryan Hall will be returning to the 2nd Act Players’ stage this fall to play Tony the cop in Old Ringers. Tony is a man trying to change his image who finds his past is still following him despite his best efforts. The show marks Hall’s third appearance on the 2nd Act Players’ stage. He […]

Meet Diane, the ring-leader in “Old Ringers”

October 8, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Julie Mitre will be returning to the 2nd Act Players’ stage this fall to play Diane, the ring-leader of a group of friends hoping to score some much-needed cash, in Old Ringers. The play marks the fifth time Julie will be starring in a 2nd Act Players production. She last year played Momma in New […]

2nd Act Players works with intimacy director for “Old Ringers”

October 7, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

The 2nd Act Players’ fall show, Old Ringers, will feature the work of an intimacy choreographer. This marks the first time the 2nd Act Players has hired someone in this role. The concept of an intimacy choreographer is a relatively new one in the theater. Here, our intimacy choreographer, Sophia Sinsheimer, explains the history of […]

Elderwerks becomes 2nd Act Players Platinum Sponsor

October 1, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

The 2nd Act Players is thrilled to announce that Elderwerks, a not-for-profit that supports seniors with personalized services through life’s transitions, has become the theater company’s first platinum sponsor. “Our fall show, Old Ringers, takes a humorous look at a serious issue for seniors, namely how to manage their finances. Elderwerks, which helps seniors on […]

Here’s the Top Five Reasons to see “Old Ringers”

September 17, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Rehearsals are underway for the 2nd Act Players’ fall show Old Ringers, book your tickets now and beat the rush. This play represents a number of 2nd Act Players’ firsts: First comedy the 2nd Act Players have ever done. Now, more than ever, we all need a good laugh, or two, or a dozen! This […]

Tickets now on Sale for “Old Ringers”

September 9, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Tickets are now on sale for the 2nd Act Players fall production of Old Ringers with performances weekends from Nov. 2 through Nov. 17.. Simply click here to get your today. Joe Simonelli’s Old Ringers is a bawdy adult comedy about four retired women who stumble into phone sex as a way to cope with […]

Cast announced for 2nd Act Players’ November production of “Old Ringers”

August 7, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

Four veterans of past 2nd Act Players’ shows will be joining three new faces in the cast of the theater’s November production of Joe Simonelli’s Old Ringers. The comedy follows the misadventures of four senior women who turn to phone sex to help pay their mounting financial obligations. Julie Mitre, who has been in four […]

Cast announcements coming soon for “Old Ringers”

July 24, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

Cast announcements will be coming shortly for the 2nd Act Players’ upcoming production of Joe Simonelli’s Old Ringers, a humrous look at how four senior citizens find a unique way to earn some extra cash. “We’ve always looked for plays that deal wtih 2nd Acts in people’s lives. Old Ringers looks at a very funny […]

Auditions July 20th for our fall show, “Old Ringers”

June 28, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

The 2nd Act Players will be holding auditions Saturday, July 20th for its fall production of Joe Simonelli’s Old Ringers, a humorous look at coping with the financial strains that come up in our senior years. Auditions will take place from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2515 Central Park Avenue, Evanston, […]