Stage of Fools

Phil Murphy

"Stage of Fools" is a nine episode comedy. It follows an intrepid troupe of Community Theatre performers as they mount "How High the Moon" a musical that never was, nor ever should be. The theatre troupe has just closed their version of "Hamlet...in the Raw" that was a financial disaster placing Bayview Playhouse at the brink of closing. They decide they get one last shot and choose to produce a musical written by one of their own. "How High the Moon" is a cross between "Romeo and Juliet" and "Twilight." Yeah, that’s right Vampires and Werewolves. The Fangs versus the Claws. But that’s not the real story. It is, at its heart, a story of the people whose passion is found in a community theatre, and those who give their all to the next show, whatever it may be. The archetypes are all in place, the Ingenue, the Diva, the Techies, the Front Office, and like any classic comedy there’s a wedding at the end. read less
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Acquisition Decision
Apr 30 2021
Acquisition Decision
Tucked in a northern harbor town is the Bayview Playhouse a Community Theatre where talent is tall, and finances small, Trish Mead, Executive Director and Maurice Binkman, Artistic Director and their many volunteers scurry to produce a hit, on the heels of their biggest financial and artistic flop Hamlet in the Raw. Don’t even ask. We join our tale amid planning in Trish’s office.Acquisition Decision was written by Annie Goodman and Phil Murphy, with contributions by Michael Spry and was performed by:Jan Dalton as Maurice “Binkie” BinkmanJill Beauchamp as Trish MeadJoelle Lynn as Carol “Studie” StudevantDan Mello as Dirk DraytonCaroline Haugen as Ashley FeldmanJeremy Hogue as Steve WeltonJill Bert as Sally BlakemoreGianna Imbronone as Daphne GormanRachel Levine as Yvonne GormanPatrick Cotner as Roberto MontavaHarold Kranick as George SpelvinJay Simon as Jimmy ‘Termite’ HarnettWith the additional voices:Colin Bohash as WendellGeorge Townsend as Roger, Tony, and LarryMargaret Ann Slawson as VirginiaAnna Norris as PattyKaren McCoskey as EsmeNancy O’Hara as Wanda Chris Carol as Billie BobStage of Fools was recorded at Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City, Michigan by Recording Engineer Gary Bolton and was directed and produced by Annie Goodman and Phil Murphy.Theme Music: Music Bakery www.musicbakery.comEffects: Fesliyan Studios www.fesliyanstudios.com

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Acquisition Decision
Apr 30 2021
Acquisition Decision
Tucked in a northern harbor town is the Bayview Playhouse a Community Theatre where talent is tall, and finances small, Trish Mead, Executive Director and Maurice Binkman, Artistic Director and their many volunteers scurry to produce a hit, on the heels of their biggest financial and artistic flop Hamlet in the Raw. Don’t even ask. We join our tale amid planning in Trish’s office.Acquisition Decision was written by Annie Goodman and Phil Murphy, with contributions by Michael Spry and was performed by:Jan Dalton as Maurice “Binkie” BinkmanJill Beauchamp as Trish MeadJoelle Lynn as Carol “Studie” StudevantDan Mello as Dirk DraytonCaroline Haugen as Ashley FeldmanJeremy Hogue as Steve WeltonJill Bert as Sally BlakemoreGianna Imbronone as Daphne GormanRachel Levine as Yvonne GormanPatrick Cotner as Roberto MontavaHarold Kranick as George SpelvinJay Simon as Jimmy ‘Termite’ HarnettWith the additional voices:Colin Bohash as WendellGeorge Townsend as Roger, Tony, and LarryMargaret Ann Slawson as VirginiaAnna Norris as PattyKaren McCoskey as EsmeNancy O’Hara as Wanda Chris Carol as Billie BobStage of Fools was recorded at Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City, Michigan by Recording Engineer Gary Bolton and was directed and produced by Annie Goodman and Phil Murphy.Theme Music: Music Bakery www.musicbakery.comEffects: Fesliyan Studios www.fesliyanstudios.com
Production Reduction
May 7 2021
Production Reduction
Tucked in a northern harbor town is the Bayview Playhouse a Community Theatre where talent is tall, and finances small, Trish Mead, Executive Director and Maurice Binkman, Artistic Director and their many volunteers scurry to produce a hit, on the heels of their biggest financial and artistic flop Hamlet in the Raw.Production Reduction was written by Annie Goodman and Phil Murphy, with contributions by Michael Spry and was performed by:Caroline Haugen as Ashley FeldmanAllison Heeren as Gretchen ‘Li’l  One’ LittletonJill Beauchamp as Trish MeadDan Mello as Dirk DraytonJan Dalton as Maurice ‘Binkie’ BinkmanPaul Jarboe as Tom NedleyJay Simon as Jimmy ‘Termite’ HarnettHarold Kranick as George SpelvinJill Bert as Sally BlakemoreJeremy Hogue as Steve WeltonPatrick Cotner as Roberto MontavaRachel Levine as Yvonne GormanStage of Fools was recorded at Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City, Michigan by Recording Engineer Gary Bolton and was directed and produced by Annie Goodman and Phil Murphy.Theme Music: Music Bakery www.musicbakery.comEffects: Fesliyan Studios www.fesliyanstudios.com
Rehearsal Reversal
May 14 2021
Rehearsal Reversal
Tucked in a northern harbor town is the Bayview Playhouse a Community Theatre where talent is tall, and finances small, Trish Mead, Executive Director and Maurice Binkman, Artistic Director and their many volunteers scurry to produce a hit, on the heels of their biggest financial and artistic flop Hamlet in the Raw. Rehearsal Reversal was written by Annie Goodman and Phil Murphy, with contributions by Michael Spry and was performed by:Jill Bert as Sally BlackmoreCaroline Haugen as Ashley FeldmanDan Mello as Dirk DraytonJeremy Hogue as Steve WeltonGianna Imbronone as Daphne GormanHarold Kranick as George SpelvinJay Simon as Jimmy ‘Termite’ HarnettJill Beauchamp as Trish MeadRachel Levine as Yvonne GormanPatrick Cotner as Roberto MontavaKaren McCoskey as EsmeStage of Fools was recorded at Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City, Michigan by Recording Engineer Gary Bolton and was directed and produced by Annie Goodman and Phil Murphy.Theme Music: Music Bakery www.musicbakery.comEffects: Fesliyan Studios www.fesliyanstudios.com
Musician Provision
May 21 2021
Musician Provision
Tucked in a northern harbor town is the Bayview Playhouse a Community Theatre where talent is tall, and finances small, Trish Mead, Executive Director and Maurice Binkman, Artistic Director and their many volunteers scurry to produce a hit, on the heels of their biggest financial and artistic flop Hamlet in the Raw.Musician Provision was written by Annie Goodman and Phil Murphy and was performed by:Jill Beauchamp as Trish MeadJan Dalton as Maurice ‘Binkie’ BinkmanJoelle Lynn as Carol ‘Studie’ StudevantPatrick Cotner as Roberto MontavaRachel Levine as Yvonne GormanAllison Heeren as Gretchen ‘Li’l One’ LittletonJeremy Hogue as Steve WeltonJill Bert as Sally BlakemoreDan Mello as Dirk DraytonJay Simon as Jimmy ‘Termite’ HarnettPhil Callighan as JakeStage of Fools was recorded at Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City, Michigan by Recording Engineer Gary Bolton and was directed and produced by Annie Goodman and Phil Murphy.Theme Music: Music Bakery www.musicbakery.comEffects: Fesliyan Studios www.fesliyanstudios.com
Spectre Vector
May 28 2021
Spectre Vector
Tucked in a northern harbor town is the Bayview Playhouse a Community Theatre where talent is tall, and finances small, Trish Mead, Executive Director and Maurice Binkman, Artistic Director and their many volunteers scurry to produce a hit, on the heels of their biggest financial and artistic flop Hamlet in the Raw.Spectre Vector was written by Annie Goodman and Phil Murphy and was performed by:Jay Simon as Jimmy ‘Termite’ HarnettAllison Heeren as Gretchen ‘Li’l One’ LittletonHarold Kranick as George SpelvinJoelle Lynn as Carol ‘Studie’ StudevantDan Mello as Dirk DraytonJill Beauchamp as Trish MeadJeremy Hogue as Steve WeltonJan Dalton as as Maurice ‘Binkie’ BinkmanRachel Levine as Yvonne GormanGianna Imbronone as Daphne GormanSteve Lankford as RickGeorge Townsend as Roger and LarryMargaret Ann Slawson as VirginiaAnna Norris as PattyColin Bohash as WendellNancy O’Hara as WandaStage of Fools was recorded at Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City, Michigan by Recording Engineer Gary Bolton and was directed and produced by Annie Goodman and Phil Murphy.Theme Music: Music Bakery www.musicbakery.comEffects: Fesliyan Studios www.fesliyanstudios.com
Divorce Remorse
Jun 4 2021
Divorce Remorse
Tucked in a northern harbor town is the Bayview Playhouse a Community Theatre where talent is tall, and finances small, Trish Mead, Executive Director and Maurice Binkman, Artistic Director and their many volunteers scurry to produce a hit, on the heels of their biggest financial and artistic flop Hamlet in the Raw.Divorce Remorse was written by Annie Goodman and Phil Murphy and was performed by:Tom Czarny as Rod JohnsonJay Simon as Jimmy ‘Termite’ HarnettJill Beauchamp as Trish MeadJoelle Lynn as Carol ‘Studie’ StudevantDan Mello as Dirk DraytonRachel Levine as Yvonne GormanPatrick Cotner as Roberto MontavaGianna Imbronone as Daphne GormanAllison Heeren as Gretchen ‘Li’l One’ LittletonCaroline Haugen as Ashley FeldmanJill Bert as Sally BlakemoreJeremy Hogue as Steve WeltonStage of Fools was recorded at Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City, Michigan by Recording Engineer Gary Bolton and was directed and produced by Annie Goodman and Phil Murphy.Theme Music: Music Bakery www.musicbakery.comEffects: Fesliyan Studios www.fesliyanstudios.com
Substitution Solution
Jun 11 2021
Substitution Solution
Tucked in a northern harbor town is the Bayview Playhouse a Community Theatre where talent is tall, and finances small, Trish Mead, Executive Director and Maurice Binkman, Artistic Director and their many volunteers scurry to produce a hit, on the heels of their biggest financial and artistic flop Hamlet in the Raw.Substitution Solution was written by Annie Goodman and Phil Murphy and was performed by:Tom Czarny as Rod JohnsonRachel Levine as Yvonne GormanPatrick Cotner as Roberto MontavaGianna Imbronone as Daphne GormanJill Beauchamp as Trish MeadDan Mello as Dirk DraytonJan Dalton as Maurice ‘Binkie’ BinkmanJill Bert as Sally BlakemoreCaroline Haugen as Ashley FeldmanJoelle Lynn as Carol ‘Studie’ StudevantAllison Heeren as Gretchen ‘Li’l One’ LittletonJay Simon as Jimmy ‘Termite’ HarnettHarold Kranick as George SpelvinScott Lankford as RickMargaret Ann Slawson as VirginiaNancy O’Hara as WandaColin Bohash as WendellKaren McCoskey as EsmeStage of Fools was recorded at Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City, Michigan by Recording Engineer Gary Bolton and was directed and produced by Annie Goodman and Phil Murphy.Theme Music: Music Bakery www.musicbakery.comEffects: Fesliyan Studios www.fesliyanstudios.com
Opening Night Fright
Jun 18 2021
Opening Night Fright
Tucked in a northern harbor town is the Bayview Playhouse a Community Theatre where talent is tall, and finances small, Trish Mead, Executive Director and Maurice Binkman, Artistic Director and their many volunteers scurry to produce a hit, on the heels of their biggest financial and artistic flop Hamlet in the Raw.Opening Night Fright was written by Annie Goodman and Phil Murphy and was performed by:Dan Mello as Dirk DraytonCaroline Haugen as Ashley FeldmanPatrick Cotner as Roberto MontavaRachel Levine as Yvonne GormanTom Czarny as Rod JohnsonGianna Imbronone as Daphne GormanJay Simon as Jimmy ‘Termite’ HarnettHarold Kranick as George SpelvinElizabet Stewart as RochellePhil Callighan as SamStage of Fools was recorded at Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City, Michigan by Recording Engineer Gary Bolton and was directed and produced by Annie Goodman and Phil Murphy.Theme Music: Music Bakery www.musicbakery.comEffects: Fesliyan Studios www.fesliyanstudios.com
I Do, Adieu
Jun 25 2021
I Do, Adieu
Tucked in a northern harbor town is the Bayview Playhouse a Community Theatre where talent is tall, and finances small, Trish Mead, Executive Director and Maurice Binkman, Artistic Director and their many volunteers scurry to produce a hit, on the heels of their biggest financial and artistic flop Hamlet in the Raw.I Do, Adieu was written by Annie Goodman and Phil Murphy and was performed by:Jan Dalton as Maurice ‘Binkie’ BinkmanTom Czarny as Rod JohnsonJoelle Lynn as Carol ‘Studie’ StudevantJill Bert as Sally BlakemoreCaroline Haugen as Ashley FeldmanJeremy Hogue as Steve WeltonPaul Jarboe as Tom NedleyDan Mello as Dirk DraytonAllison Heeren as Gretchen ‘Li’l One’ LittletonJill Beauchamp as Trish MeadRachel Levine as Yvonne GormanJay Simon as Jimmy ‘Termite’ HarnettDelphine Welch as Tam TisdaleStage of Fools was recorded at Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City, Michigan by Recording Engineer Gary Bolton and was directed and produced by Annie Goodman and Phil Murphy.Theme Music: Music Bakery www.musicbakery.comEffects: Fesliyan Studios www.fesliyanstudios.com