About Us

The Charter (1974) Members of the Georgetown Theatre Workshop

Sue Clohecy
Carol Dispenza
Lou Dispenza
Robert Griffin
Nancy Griffin
Elaine Kimball
Steve Kimball
Audrey Magown
Georgianna Nelson
Harold Nelson
Mary Outram

Brief History

The Georgetown Theatre Workshop is a non-profit amateur theatre group, founded by the above members in 1974. A charter was signed on May 9, 1975.

The mission of the Georgetown Theatre Workshop is to introduce people to live stage performance. Programs: Presents plays, holds seminars, and presents educational programs for the public. The public is welcome to attend the play productions, for a nominal charge.

The G.T.W. produces 3 plays a year. In the past, performances have included a Children's Theatre Workshop and a Dinner Theatre.

Each year, the G.T.W. funds a scholarship for a local high school senior majoring in theatre. Portions of our proceeds have benefitted the Peabody Library of Georgetown and the Gazette Santa Fund.

Now in their 37^th season, the G.T.W. welcomes newcomers. If you have ever had the urge to become involved with live theatre, contact Sue Clohecy » (978) 352-6367 or e-mail Sue for more information.

For a history of shows, please scroll down.

Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick by Walter Benjamin Hare
August 4 and 5 1975

Meanwhile Back on the Couch. A Crack At The Top by Jack Sharkey
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. on January 30 and 31 1976

Seven Keys to Baldpate by George M. Cohen
Produced by arrangement with Samual French, Inc. June 18 and 19 1976

Deadwood Dick or a Game of Gold by Tom Taggart
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. in November 1976

You Can't Take it With You by Moss Hart and George Kaufman
Produced by arrangement with Dramatis Play Service, Inc. in June 14, 15, and 16 1979

I Wish I Was in Michigan by

The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Deadwood Dick or A Game Of Gold by Tom Taggart
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Egad the Woman in White (Sealed in a Madhouse.) by Tim Kelly
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. on November 17, 18 and 19

The Good Doctor by Neil Simon
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

God's Favorite by Neil Simon
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

You Know I Can't Hear You When the Water Is Running by Robert Anderson
Produced by arrangement with Dramatis Play Service, Inc. on May 28, 29, and 30 1981

No Sex Please, We're British by Anthony Marriott and Alistair Foot
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French Inc. on December 3, 4, and 5 1981

To Grandmother's House We Go by Joanna M. Glass
on November 15, 16, 17, 1984

Brush Up Your Shakespeare by

Bus Stop by William Inge
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

California Suite by Neil Simon
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Fools by Neil Simon
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling
Produced by arrangement with Dramatis Play Service, Inc.

On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson
Produced by arrangement with Dramatis Play Service, Inc. on May 11, 16, 17, and 18 1991

Cactus Flower by Abe Burrows
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. on November 16, 21, 22, and 23 1991

Broadway Bound by Neil Simon
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. on November 13, 14, 19, 20, and 21 1992

Alone Together by Jury Room
on April 4, 9, 10, and 11 1992

Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. on February26, 27, March 4, 5, and 6 1993

I Hate Hamlet by Paul Rudnick
Produced by arrangement with Dramatis Play Service, Inc. on May 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22 1993

Rumors: Neil Simon
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. on November 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20 1993

Angel Street (Gaslight) by Patrick Hamilton
Produced by arrangement with Baker's Plays on February 25, 26, March 3, 4, and 5 1994

Play On by Rick Abbot
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. on May 13, 14, 19, 20, and 21 1994

They Came Two By Two by Christopher G. Dollas
Produced by arrangement with Chris Dollas on November 11, 12, 17, 18, and 19 1994

Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley
Produced by arrangement with Dramatis Play Service, Inc. on March 3, 4, 9, 10, and 11 1995

No Sex Please, We're British by Anthony Marriott and Alistair Foot
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French Inc. on May 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20 1995

Thirteen Past Midnight by Billy St. John
Produced by arrangement with Baker's Plays on November, 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18 1995

Steel Magnoliasby Robert Harling
Produced by arrangement with Dramatis Play Service, Inc. on February 23, 24, 29, March 1, and 2 1996

Seven Keys to Baldpate by George M. Cohan
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French Inc. on November 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23 1996

California Suite by Neil Simon
Produced by arrangement with Baker's Plays on May 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18 1996

Social Security on February 21, 22, 27, 28, and March 1 1997

Never Get Smart with an Angel by George Tibbles
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. on May 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 1997

All Because of Agatha by Jonathan Troy
Produced by arrangement with Dramatis Play Service, Inc. on November 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22 1997

Gift Without Price by R. F. Berndt. Baker's Plays on December 31 1997

The Night is My Enemy by Fred Carmichael
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. on February 20, 21, 26, 27, and 28 1998

God's Favorite by Neil Simon
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. on May 1, 2, 7, 8, and 9 1998

Silver Anniversary Revue
November 13, 14, 19, 20, and 21 1998

Lovers and Other Strangers by Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologna
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. on February 19, 20, 25, 26, and 27 1999

Blak and Wite and Red All Over by Christopher G. Dollas
May 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 1999

Return Engagements by Bernard Slade
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
on February 25, 26, March 2, 3, and 4 2000

Who Dunit? by C.B. Gilford
Produced by arrangement with Baker's Plays
on May 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13 2000

The Curious Savage by John Patrick
Produced by arrangement with Dramatis Play Service, Inc. on November 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18 2000

Death in England by Sam Bobrick
produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. on February 23, 24, March 1, 2, and 3 2001

2001:

The Sisters Rosensweigby Wendy Wasserstein
Produced by arrangement with Dramatis Play Service, Inc.

Jack the Ripper, Monster of Whitechurch, by Joe Dickinson
Produced by arrangement with Baker's Plays
on November 9, 10, 15, 16, and 17 2001

The Uninvited, by Dorothy Macardles dramatized by Tim Kelly
on March 1, 2, 7, 8, and 9 2002
Produced by arrangement with Dramatis Play Service, Inc.

Harvey
by Mary Chase
Produced by arrangement with Dramatis Play Service, Inc.
on May 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18 2002

The Picture That Was Turned to the Wall, or She May Have Seen Better Days
by Tim Kelly
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. on November 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23 2002

Breaking Legs
by Tom Dulack
on February 28, March 1, 6, 7, and 8 2003

You Know I Can't Hear You When the Water Is Running,
by Robert Anderson
Produced by arrangement with Dramatis Play Service, Inc.
on May 9, 10, 15, 16, and 17 2003

Fools by Neil Simon
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. on Friday and Saturday November 7, 8, 13, 14, and 15 2003

Champagne Charlie Stakes by Bruce Graham
Produced by arrangement with Dramatis Play Service, Inc. on March 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13 2004

The Unexpected Guest by Agatha Christie
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
on May 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22 2004

The Orphans by James Prideaux
Produced by arrangement with Dramatis Play Service, Inc. on March 2005

Jitters by David French
Produced by arrangement with Dramatis Play Service, Inc. on May 2005

The Amorous Ambassador by Michael Parker
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Ltd. on November 2005

Anybody for Murder? by Brian Clemens and Dennis Spooner
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Ltd. on March 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 2006

Barbecuing Hamlet, by Pat Cook
Produced by arrangement with Eldridge Publishing Co. on May 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 2006

The Fall of the House of Usher on November 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 2006

Rumors, by Neil Simon
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. on March 2, 3, 8, 9, and 10 2007

Deadly Deal, by Billy St. John
Produced by arrangement with Eldridge Publishing Co.
on May 11, 12, 17, 18, and 19 2007

“The Sensuous Senator”, by Michael Parker
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Ltd.
on November 9, 10, 15, 16, and 17 2007. Click here for the “The Sensuous Senator” page.

“Fridays”, by Andrew Johns
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Ltd.
on March 7, 8, 13, 14, and 15 2008. Click here for the “Fridays” page.

“Cheating Cheaters”, by John Patrick
Produced by arrangement with Dramatis Play Service, Inc.
on May 9, 10, 15, 16, and 17 2008. Click here for the “Cheating Cheaters” page.

“Sandbag Stage Left, or One Dead Dolly”, by John Anthony
Produced by arrangement with Baker's Plays
on November 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22 2008. Click here for the “Sandbag Stage Left, or One Dead Dolly” page.

“Love Letters”, by A. R. Gurney
Produced by arrangement with Penguin Group
on Febuary 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, and 21 2009. Click here for the “Love Letters” page.

“It Runs in the Family”, by Ray Cooney
Produced by arrangement with Samual French
on November 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 2009. Click on here for the “It Runs in the Family” page.

“Poison Pen Letters to Practically Everybody”by Lou Dispenza
on February 13, 2010. Click here for the “Poison Pen Letters to Practically Everybody” page.

These plays have also been performed:

Forty Carats by Jay Allen
produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Plaza Suite by Neil Simon
produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring
Produced by arrangement with Dramatis Play Service, Inc.

A Vaudeville Revue by

The Man Who Came to Dinner by Moss Hart and George Kaufman
Produced by arrangement with Dramatis Play Service, Inc.

Murder at the Vicarage by Moie Charles and Barbara Toy
produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

George Washington Slept Here by Moss Hart and George Kaufman
Produced by arrangement with Dramatis Play Service, Inc.

13 Past Midnight by

Social Security by Andrew Bergman
produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Habeas Corpus by Alan Bennett
produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.