The Baseball Show is an American Tale About Pine Tar, Bleachers Seats, and Hometown Heroes written by Cynthia Mercati. A zealous umpire leads the audience through a lively and diverse collection of vignettes, all taking place in and around a hometown minor league baseball field.Taking the field is a collection of characters from the past and present. A grandfather introduces his daughter to the game. A couple of businessmen risk getting fired for skipping work to make opening day. Three old ladies heckle a pitcher. The ghost of Shoeless Joe Jackson gives batting tips to a struggling player. A self-proclaimed klutz on a corporate ball team has a chance to make the play of the game. From the singing of the national anthem to the exciting conclusion in the ninth inning, this is a play for anyone who ever swung a bat. Or thought about it.
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Performances
All performances will be held at the Decatur Civic Center Theater - 1 Gary K. Anderson Plaza, Decatur, IL
- Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
- Friday, April 23, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
Ticket price - $12 each. Individual tickets go on sale Monday, March 15, 2009, at the Civic Center Box Office.
Crew
- Director - Danny Cox
- Assistant Director - Joe Davies
Members of the Cast:
- Penny Conley
- Danny Cox
- Craig Culp
- Andrew Curry
- Leah Curry
- John Dunn
- Madison Gentry
- Robert Goodman
- Jason Hartwig
- Cynthia Hinkle
- Ruth Ann Holmes
- Sherri Hutcheson
- Cheryl Laskowski
- Adam Lewandowski
- Dreux Lewandowski
- Fallon Markwell
- Holly Markwell
- Hank Norris
- Darlene Oyler
- Carl Sebens
- Gabe Sphar
- Madison Sphar
- Melissa Sphar
- Nancy Sullivan
- George Svancara
- Jo Ellen Tamen
- Lauren Taylor
- Anne Thompson
- Kelly Tohill
- Mike Walker