RCP’s performance of “No Exit” written by Jean-Paul Sartre and directed by Lindy Bruton received high praise from the judges at the American Association of Community Theater’s 2007 State of Michigan Play Festival held in South Haven, MI the weekend of March 23-25, 2007.

"No Exit" is an existentialism piece which says that each person is responsible for his own acts and for the consequences of those acts. Three people destined to spend all eternity together. Are they each others punishment? Setting: Hell, 1940's. The cast included David Fedewa as the Bellboy, Larry Rink as Cradeau, Donna Hansen as Inez and Tamara Gries as Estelle.

In addition to taking home the honor of being named BEST OVERALL PRODUCTION at the Festival. “No Exit” also won for BEST ENSEMBLE and Lindy Bruton won for BEST DIRECTOR. The production crew consisted of: Dave Anderson, Marian Fedewa, Eileen and Michael Gallagher, Karen McHugh and Don and Jan Turner.

This is a back to back win for RCP, taking home first place in 2005 for the production of “Proof”. As this year’s winner, RCP will represent the State of Michigan (along with Red Barn Community Players, Saugatuck) at the next level of competition which will be held in Illinois at the end of April. RCP will compete against winning productions from Wisconsin, Ohio, Illinois and Indiana. This is followed by the National AACT/FEST which will be held in North Carolina in June.

RCP feels very proud to be honored by the American Association of Community Theater and the Community Theater Association of Michigan. We would like to congratulate our host, Ichabod’s Little Theatre in the Hollow who organized a very successful festival. We would also like to congratulate the participating community theatre groups. The competition was very strong and everyone should be commended for their fine performances. We will work hard to make Michigan proud at the regional level. It was truly an exciting and rewarding experience for everyone involved.

For a complete list of participating groups and winners along with information about the Regional competition click on http://www.communitytheatre.org/ctamMIAACTFestwinners.html

For information about RCP’s production of “Over the River and Thru the Woods” opening April 27, 2007 at the Upstage Theatre click here (pdf format).

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