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This season, Waxhaw will produce works by playwright Neil Simon while also featuring an original piece by a local artist.

 

LOST IN YONKERS

Written By NEIL SIMON

Directed by: TBD

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Audition Dates:

TBD

Callbacks:

TBD

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Location:  

Bethlehem United Methodist Church

5300 Nesbit Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173

 

​​​​About the Show:

Lost in Yonkers is a heartfelt and humorous coming-of-age play about two young brothers sent to live with their formidable grandmother in Yonkers, New York, during World War II. Left in her care while their father struggles to support the family, the boys navigate a household filled with emotional distance, buried trauma, and eccentric relatives. As they encounter their tough grandmother, gentle Aunt Bella, and sharp-tongued Aunt Gert, the brothers begin to understand love, fear, and resilience in unexpected ways. Blending comedy with deep emotional truth, the play explores family bonds, survival, and the lasting impact of childhood experiences.

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Character Breakdown:

Jay Kurnitz (13–15)

The older of the two brothers. Intelligent, observant, and mature beyond his years, Jay often serves as the narrator and emotional anchor of the story.

Arty Kurnitz (10–13)

Jay’s younger brother. Innocent, imaginative, and more emotionally expressive, Arty provides warmth, humor, and heart.

Eddie Kurnitz (mid-30s–40s)

The boys’ father. Loving but overwhelmed, Eddie is struggling financially and emotionally while trying to do what he believes is best for his sons.

Grandma Kurnitz (late 50s–70s)

A stern, emotionally distant immigrant grandmother. Practical, intimidating, and unyielding, she rules her household with strict discipline, shaped by hardship and survival.

Aunt Bella (early 30s–40s)

Grandma’s gentle daughter. Childlike, emotionally vulnerable, and kind-hearted, Bella longs for independence and love while living under her mother’s control.

Aunt Gert (30s–40s)

Grandma’s sharp-tongued daughter. Nervous, outspoken, and high-strung, Gert speaks in short bursts and often struggles to breathe when agitated.

Louie (40s–50s)

Grandma’s son. A small-time gangster with charm and bravado, Louie brings danger, humor, and a glimpse of the outside world into the household.​​

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THE GREAT WAXHAW BAKEOFF

WRITTEN & DIRECTED  BY GREGORY WATSON​

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Audition Dates:

TBD

Callbacks:

TBD

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Location:  

Bethlehem United Methodist Church

5300 Nesbit Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173

 

​​​​About the Show:

​Set in the heart of a small town fighting to remember who it is, The Great Waxhaw Bake Off blends humor, heart, and homegrown music into a story about returning, rebuilding, and choosing what’s worth saving. When Emma comes back to the general store she once left behind, she’s forced to face old relationships, shared history, and the quiet power of community traditions that refuse to fade. Part romantic comedy, part hometown love letter, this original musical celebrates second chances, steady hands, and the belief that some places—and people—are still worth showing up for.

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Character Breakdown:

Performance Dates: TBD

 Venue: Western Union Elementary 4111 Western Union School Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173

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THE ODD COUPLE (FEMALE VERSION)

Written by Neil Simon

Directed by: TBD

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Audition Dates:

TBD

Callbacks:

TBD

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Location:  

Bethlehem United Methodist Church

5300 Nesbit Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173

 

​​​​About the Show:

The Odd Couple (Female Version) is a fast-paced comedy that follows two recently divorced women who become unlikely roommates. Neat, high-strung Florence clashes spectacularly with laid-back, messy Olive as they attempt to navigate friendship, dating, and healing after heartbreak. As their opposing personalities collide, the apartment becomes a battleground of laughs, misunderstandings, and ultimately, hard-earned understanding. Neil Simon’s classic comedy shines with sharp wit, heart, and a fresh female perspective on love and friendship.

 

Performance Dates: TBD

 Venue: Western Union Elementary 4111 Western Union School Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173