Classics Lost ‘n’ Found Theater announces 2023 season

Classics Lost ‘n’ Found Theater Company, located in the Nokomis Neighborhood in south Minneapolis is pleased to announce four productions for its 2023 season. The theater performs at Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church, 1620 E. 46th Street. The theater is accessible with the #14 and #46 bus lines.
The season opens on May 5 with “The Petrified Forest” by Robert Sherwood. Set at a café and truck stop near the Petrified Forest in eastern Arizona, where Gabby, the owner’s daughter, longs to leave the sticks and move to Paris. Author Alan Squier, a failed author, stops in on his way out West, but everything changes when escaped convict Duke Mantee arrives and holds them hostage.
Directed by Greg Bastien, the show needs six to nine men, two women and four non-gender roles. Auditions will be held Feb. 13 and 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church. Rehearsals will begin on March 20 and there will be five performances, May 5-6 and 12-13.
“Pirates in the Park,” a collection of short pirate plays, directed by Maureen Trepp, will be presented outside at the Lake Nokomis Community Center, 2401 E. Minnehaha Pkwy., for five performances, June 9-10 and 16-17. The show will require 11-12 performers. Auditions will be held April 23 and 24 from 7-9 p.m. at Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church. Rehearsals begin on May 9.
Opening on Friday, Oct.13 is a new version of “Frankenstein” written and directed by Steven LaVigne. Adapted from Mary Shelley’s classic novel, the play alternates between events at Lake Como during the summer of 1816 and the story of Victor Frankenstein, an obsessed scientist who creates a human creature through unorthodox scientific experiments. The play needs four men, three women and five gender neutral actors. Auditions will be Aug. 28-29 from 6-9 pm. at Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church. Rehearsals will begin on Sept. 5, with five performances, Oct.13-14 and 20-21.
Returning to the stage for the Winter Holiday season will be “A Christmas Carol Krampus” by Lisa M. W. Phelps. Auditions will be Sept. 25-26 from 6-9 pm at Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church. Rehearsals begin on Oct. 23, and there will be five performances Dec. 8-9, 15-16.
Classics Lost ‘n’ Found Theater Company is dedicated to presenting new adaptations of classic literature, including new scripts. Of the four titles for 2023, two are genuine classics and two are unique new scripts. For more information, check out our website, classicslostnfoundtheatercompa.godaddysites.com or phone 612-724-4539.