Up Next at the Playhouse
THE LADYKILLING OF CHATTANOOGA…
our next show OPENING AUGUST 14th!!
A MUST-SEE FOR FANS OF TRUE CRIME!
DATES: August 14-24 Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 pm; Sunday at 2 pm
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“The Ladykilling of Chattanooga” is a dark, metatheatrical true crime play by Scott Stephen Kegler and based on the true story of Julia Morrison James, an actress who killed a fellow actor on stage in Chattanooga, TN in 1899. During the show Julia speaks directly to the audience to recount and explain the tragic events. This narrative approach not only engages the audience but also provides a unique and intimate perspective on the incident. With a minimalist set, visible character transformations, and flashes of gallows humor, the play explores abuse, control, and the high cost of the other side of
stage life.
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This is the world premiere of a new true crime play written and directed by a Connecticut playwright. Scott Kegler is a playwright, director, and performer whose work blends absurdism, emotional intensity, and theatrical form. "The Ladykilling of Chattanooga" has been workshopped in theaters across New England and now receives its first full production at Chestnut Street Playhouse.
Featuring:
Julia: Tara Golson
Frank: Ken Ko
Maggie: Corey Mason
Boyd: Tom Lazur
Freddie: Jon Peterson
Director: Scott Stephen Kegler
Stage Manager: Stella Merfeld
Production Manager: Lisa Bono
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Please note: this production contains mature themes and moments of simulated sexual violence and gunfire that may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.
Recommended for ages 13 and up.
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Congratulations to the following playwrights whose works will be featured in our 5th Annual Playwrights Festival!
“The Odd I See” by J. Mason Beiter directed by Ken Schröeder
on Saturday 9/6 at 7 pm
“Bound” by Ed Bernstein directed by J. Michael Spencer
on Sunday 9/7 at 2 pm
“Lady Jigsaw” by Stuart Brown directed by Tricia Montes
on Friday, 9/5 at 7 pm
“Phone Home” by Laura Thoma directed by Ciara Rollins
on Saturday, 9/6 at 2 pm
“Carole’s Christmas” by Emma Palzere-Rae directed by Carin Jennie Estey on Saturday, 9/6 at 2:15 pm
Each play will be followed by a talkback with playwright, director and actors.
Honorable Mentions for First Time Playwrights:
“Finding Your Voice” by Rylie Pennington and
“The Answer is No” by Nicole Loser
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We are grateful to the FIFTY playwrights who submitted their work for our consideration. Thank you to all the members of our Reading Committee for your sustained and thoughtful contributions to this process.
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​You can purchase single tickets for each seession or a VIP ticket for only $35, which gets you into all three days of the Festival and includes great perks such as attendance at the opening night party, seat selection, free concession items,
and MORE!
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The Cast of
A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL
December 2023
Directed by LISA BONO
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The cast of Cold by Ben Jolivet:
Tara Golson, Keri Danner and Heather Oakley
September 2023
Members of the cast of
Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville, July 2023
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Chestnut Street Playhouse supports a flexible, imaginative casting policy.
CSP encourages people of all ethnicities, gender identities, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and people with disabilities
for all roles in our theater.
The cast of THE PROM: THE MUSICAL, April 2023
The cast of Ken Ludwig's LEND ME A TENOR, February 2023
