Crescent Players

02/07/2026

Notice!

This page will be permanently deleted on February 13th. Please follow us on our new page The Crescent Players, to keep up to date on all our events. You can also visit our website at www.crescentplayers.org.

Thank You

01/10/2026

ATTENTION:

Crescent Players is growing and we have implemented (and continue to implement) new and updated ways of keeping everyone informed on our current and upcoming events. As part of this, and to avoid future confusion, this page will be shutting down soon.
We invite everyone who sees this post to share it and then do the following:

-LIKE, FOLLOW, and SHARE our new page The Crescent Players.
-Visit our website www.crescentplayers.org and put your e-mail address in the Get Notified! box there so that you automatically receive notifications when the website is updated.
-WATCH those pages (or you inbox) for some very exciting announcements about all of our 2026 shows and events, coming soon!

We are The Crescent Players, a theatre group based in Auglaize County, Ohio. We perform plays, musicals, and host a kids theatre camp. Check out our pages here to learn more about us, see what events we have planned, and follow our news feed so you won't miss any exciting events! 

12/08/2025

12/08/2025

This Thursday (12/11) is the next Crescent Players meeting. We will meet at 7PM at Caddy’s in New Bremen.
Anyone who has been a part of one of our productions or who wants to be part of our future productions is not just welcome but encouraged to attend.

Also, if you want an easy way to stay updated on upcoming events, sign up for the notification email at https://crescentplayers.org/ and you will receive an email when we the website’s news section is updated.

We are The Crescent Players, a theatre group based in Auglaize County, Ohio. We perform plays, musicals, and host a kids theatre camp. Check out our pages here to learn more about us, see what events we have planned, and follow our news feed so you won't miss any exciting events!

10/23/2025

We are excited to announce the cast of our next production at the Grand Opera House is set. On the weekend of December 6 we will present the Ohio Premier of "A Very St. Marys Christmas". This is a new play by Robert Hawlmark and is a very funny take on classic Hallmark Channel Christmas movies. Here's your cast:

Felice - Melody Shroyer
George - Ahren Dicke
Actor 1 - Macy Fullenkamp
Actor 2 - Ethyn Krites

We know that 'actor 1' and 'actor 2' aren't very descriptive, but that's because we don't want to give away some of the show's best surprises. Mark this play down on your calendar now, this is a very special production. We'll announce showtimes soon.

10/03/2025

The Crescent Players are looking for two men and two women for the next production at the Grand Opera House, "A Hawlmark Christmas". This is a new play by Robert Hawlmark, a funny and heartwarming Christmas story that pokes a bit of fun at classic Hallmark Channel Christmas movie tropes. It is set in the little town of St. Marys, Ohio and features several local landmarks. Roles are open to teens and adults but we are looking for actors who can reasonably play multiple roles and ages.
Auditions will be held at Wayne Street Church, 130 N Wayne St, St. Marys, OH 45885 on the following dates:
Friday, October 17 from 4-6:00PM
Saturday, October 18 from 10-Noon

09/28/2025

We invite you to come to our latest production, "The Carol Burnett Show: A Tribute" on Oct. 25 & 26 and Nov. 1 & 2 at the Grand Opera House Live Theatre in downtown St. Marys. A collection of hilarious sketches from the original CBS TV hit, this show recreates the classic format that Carol and friends charmed the audiences of the 60's and 70's and beyond.

Each weekend will be a slightly different show, featuring different sketches from the classic "Old Folks" and "Alice Portnoy" recurring segments. There are also a few special St. Marys-related surprises that you won't want to miss. Get your tickets now through the Grand Opera House website at https://www.grandoperahouselive.com/tickets

THANK YOU to the following sponsors, who are helping make this show possible:
Grand Opera House Live (We literally couldn't do this show without them!)
Fowler's TV
Holy Rosary Catholic School
Wayne Street Church
Plus 1 Professional Real Estate

08/10/2025

Congratulations to the cast of "The Carol Burnett Show: A Tribute"!

Main Cast:
Carol Burnett: Rachel Meiring
Harvey Korman: Ike Coates
Lyle Waggoner: Tim Benjamin
Vicki Lawrence: Melody Shroyer
Tim Conway: Nolyn Lininger

Guest Stars/Extras:
Sam DuVernay
Loretta Chavis
Kaden Neal
Braydon Couch
Gunner Daugherty
Diane Gayer
Melody Peters
Dave Weilbacher
Lilly Sonner
Alex Huebner
Marcy Luthman
William Cotterman
Mason Ausland
Hannah Thrush
Madelyn Thrush
Hannah Good

We start rehearsing this Tuesday, 6-8pm, at The Grand Opera House in St. Marys.

08/01/2025

CALLING ALL ADULTS & TEENS
Crescent Players is excited to announce the audition dates for the next production, The Carol Burnett Show! We will be presenting a series of gut-busting sketches from the classic CBS variety/sketch-comedy show. Auditions are open to adults and teens. Please note that the auditions are NOT being held at the Grand Opera House theatre. The Wayne Street Church has generously made their Fellowship Hall available for these two evenings.

Important Info:
-Rehearsals start on August 12 and are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8PM at the Grand Opera House.
-Tech Week starts October 20. Expect an extended rehearsal schedule, subject to the needs of the show.
-Show Dates are October 25th/26th and November 1st/2nd. (Saturday Evening/Sunday Afternoon performances)

It is VERY IMPORTANT that you note all known schedule conflicts when you sign in at auditions. Conflicts do not necessarily prevent your casting, depending on the role(s) you audition for.

05/13/2025

ARRRR Mateys! Thar be a Youth Drama Camp a-comin'!"

See the flyer below for the details and sign-up information for The Crescent Players Drama Camp this July. Spots are limited so don't wait long to apply!

05/13/2025

EXTRA! EXTRA! Read All About It!

NEWSIES Tickets on Sale NOW!

You've been asking and here they are. You can now purchase tickets for our production of Disney's NEWSIES through the Grand Opera House website. Just click the link below to get started.

Buy tickets for live performances at Grand Opera House. Secure your seats today for an unforgettable theater experience!

03/30/2025

New website for Crescent Players!

www.crescentplayers.org

New page too:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574504607006&name=xhp_nt__fb__action__open_user

We are The Crescent Players, a theatre group based in Auglaize County, Ohio. We perform plays, musicals, and host a kids theatre camp. Check out our pages here to learn more about us, see what events we have planned, and follow our news feed so you won't miss any exciting events!