The only murder he couldn’t solve...was his own!

“Sincerely, Francis Ochidere”

directed by Gianna Voges

A new, original mystery play
created and performed by the Possum Juniors

Francis Ochidere has solved countless murders, but now he has tasked his colleagues with solving the most challenging case yet--his own. A trusted partner, eccentric family members, clever coworkers, and a devoted butler must work together to find the truth. Twists and turns abound and things are not always what they seem in this exciting and fun new work. Don’t miss the premiere production!

Thursday AUG 5 2021
Friday AUG 6 2021
Saturday AUG 7 2021

7:30p / $5 Seniors & Students - $10 Adults / at the door

Possum Point Players Outdoor Stage
441 Old Laurel Rd, Georgetown Delaware
Possum Juniors...
What Makes the Possum experience unique? Possum Juniors are an affiliate group here at Possum Point Players. The purpose of our group is to provide opportunities for young performers and theatre artists to develop skills and friendships within the world of theatre. Membership is free and open to any student currently enrolled in grades 5 through 12. The "PJ's" (as we affectionately known) meet on the 3rd Monday of every month from 5:00p - 7:00p.

Each monthly workshop meeting focuses on a different aspect of the theatre world, along with improvisation and games to build confidence, creativity, and comradery. We cover topics such as makeup, lighting, costuming, choreography, playwriting, auditioning, as well as a focus on acting techniques and the fundamentals of theatre.  Our workshops are offered from September through May.

441 Old Laurel Road - Georgetown, Delaware     /     Mailing Address: P O Box 96, Georgetown DE 19947     /     Office Phone: 302-856-3460
TICKETLINE: 302-856-4560     /     EMAIL:  mail@possumpointplayers.org


On Our Stages...
Get to Know Us...
Possum Point Players'
Join us there!

POSSUM JUNIORS
2022-2023

President
Zach Naar

Vice President
Olivia Farro

Secretary
Lucas Mahaffey

Publicists
Katey Megginson
Nicte Mendoza

Costume Rep
Sophia Lovelace

Costume Assistant
Isabella Valentine

Makeup Rep
Jasmine Schaeffer

Makeup Assistant
Kiylee Wiles

Tech Rep
Barett Valentine

Set Rep
Carter Huffman

PJs Advisor
Lorraine Leavel


Possum Juniors' Summer 2019 Show...
Possum Juniors 2019 present the musical

Annie

Friday, July 19 at 7:30p
Saturday, July 20 at 7:30p
Sunday, July 21 at 2:00p

PPP's Possum Hall /  441 Old Laurel Rd / Georgetown DE
General Admission Tickets: Students $12  /  Adults $15
 
Annie- Jillian Gardner
Oliver Warbucks- Connor Hall
Grace Farell- Marissa Wheaton
Ms. Hannigan- Rowan Reusing
Rooster- Braeden Swain
Lily St. Regis- Kelly Collins

Orphans:
Molly- Lena Bellistri
Kate- Ariella Murphy
Tessie- Nicte Mendoza
Pepper- Jasmine Schaeffer
July- Olivia Farro
Duffy- GG Voges
Bridget CooperShayla Voet
Margaret VazquezAndrea Padilla
Allie NowothyFinley Sheridan
Marley EnrightLandon Rockwell
Cabinet Members:
President Roosevelt- Kaleb Parsons
Cameron AustinZach Naar
Kaleb ParsonsRhys Humphrey

Servants:
Drake- Cameron Austin
Mrs. Greer- Margaret Vazquez
Cecille- Marley Enright
Annette- Allie Nowothy
Mrs. Pugh- Landon Rockwell
Kaleb ParsonsRhys Humphreys
Bridget CooperShayla Voet
Andrea PadillaFinley Sheridan
Lena BellistriAriella Murphey
Nicte MendozaJasmine Schaeffer
Olivia FarroGG Voges
Zach Naar
Radio Crew:
Bert Healy- Kaleb Parsons
Boylan Sisters- Marley Enright, Landon
Rockwell, Rowan Reusing
Fred- Braeden Swain
Wacky- Rhys Humphreys

City People:
Mr. Bundles- Zach Naar
Star-to-be- Landon Rockwell
Dog Catcher- Cameron Austin
Assistant Dog Catcher- Rhys Humphreys
Apple Seller- Bridget Cooper
Eddie- Cameron Austin
Sophie- Finley Sheridan
Ward- Zach Naar
Kaleb ParsonsShayla Voet
Margaret VazquezAndrea Padilla
Allie NowothyMarley Enright
Possum Juniors' Summer 2021 Show...
Francis Ochidere...   Zach Burger
Savannah Ochidere...   Jasmine Schaeffer
Butler...   Diego Padilla
Damien Campbell...   Zach Naar
Felix Ochidere...   Sam Jones
Jonathan Camebart...   Nicte Mendoza
Alathea Alcaruso...   Andrea Padilla
Tess Adrian...   Olivia Farro
Ash Delaney...   Delaney Westhoff
Sheriff...   Brianna Whittman
Micah Walker...   Diego Padilla
Francesca Ochidere...   Dakota Hickman
James...   Makenna Scheeler
Brandi Tyler...   Mikayla Dayton
Understudy/Swing...   Layla Hastings

Director...   Gianna Voges
Assistant Director...   Abby Pamplona
Stage Manager...   Rhys Humphreys
Advisors...   Lorraine Leavel and Ashley Workman
Writing Head...   Dakota Hickman
Costume Head...   Mikayla Dayton
Set Designer...   Jasmine Schaeffer
Publicist Head...   Andrea Padilla
Experiment: A Work In Progress is a project started by young thespians who decided that "the show must go on." COVID-19 made it incredibly difficult for the arts, but that would not stop them.

A team of talented writers collaborated to write a show. Through weeks of work, Sincerely, Francis Ochidere was created. Director Gianna Voges, assistant director Abby Pamplona, and stage manager Rhys Humphreys, our amazing actors, and the rest of our hard-working team brought this show to life.

A classic murder mystery, Sincerely, Francis Ochidere follows the death of detective Ochidere and those who are tasked to solve his murder. Through trials and tribulations a team of crime solvers must learn to work together before it's too late.

Sincerely, Francis Ochidere is a show about betrayal, secrets, friendship, romance, growth and an touch of comedy, written, performed, and completely executed by the youth of today--the Possum Juniors 2021.
Possum Juniors' Summer 2022 Show...

Other PJs Shows...

1996
Winnie the Pooh

1999
The Wizard of Oz

2000
Alice in Wonderland

2001
Charlie and the
Chocolate Factory

2002
Peter Pan

2003
Grease

2004
The Hobbit

2005
The Wiz

2006
Cheaper by the Dozen

2007
The Lion, the Witch,
and the Wardrobe

2008
You're a Good Man,
Charlie Brown

2009
James and the
Giant Peach

2010
Around the World
in 80 Days

2012
The Hunchback of
Notre Dame




THE CAST

Luke Stutzman...   Cat in the Hat
Nicte Mendoza...   Jojo
Carter Huffman...   Horton the Elephant
Katey Megginson...   Gertrude McFuzz
Trista Harner...   Mayzie LaBird
Abby Whitcomb...   Sour Kangaroo
Alex DeEmedio...   Young Kangaroo
Zachary Burger...   Mr. Mayor
Kate Slaysman...   Mrs. Mayor
Diego Padilla...   General Genghis Khan Schmitz
Patrick Haines...   The Grinch
GG Voges...   Vlad Vladicoff / Yertle the Turtle
Peyton Humphreys...   Cindy Lou Who
Andrea Padilla...   Thing 1
Julia Logue...   Thing 2

BIRD GIRLS
Elaina Marsch – Jasmine Schaeffer
Brianna Wittman

WICKERSHAM BROTHERS
Erin Morgan – Gabriel Young – Jason Zamora

ENSEMBLE
Rylee Curl – Summer Everngam – Broden Huffman
Makenna Scheeler – Aiden Wiggins – Evelyn Williams 
Possum Juniors 2022 present
SEUSSICAL
THE MUSICAL
book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
music by Stepehn Flaherty
lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
co-conceived by Eric Idle
based on the works of Dr. Seuss

directed by Zachary Naar

Friday JULY 29 at 7:00p
Saturday JULY 30 at 7:00p
Sunday JULY 31 at 2:00p

Live on Stage at Possum Hall
441 Old Laurel Road / Georgetown DE

From the Tony Award-winning and Grammy-nominated team of Ahrens and Flaherty comes ‘Seussical the Musical,’ a powerful story of friendship and curiosity! Come experience the world of Seussical and meet characters from your favorite Seuss books like Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie LaBird and the Cat in the Hat!


Tickets
$12 Students, $15 Adults
Sold at the box office and
at the door before the show!

During the summer months we have the opportunity to take the stage with a full-scale production, exploring a variety of genres, from plays to musicals to theatre-for-youth productions! The auditions for these shows are open to anyone in grades 5 through 12 regardless of participation in previous PJ meetings. PJ's also have the opportunity to work with Possum Point Players in a variety of other roles such as assisting backstage, helping with tech needs, ushering, and of course performing in main stage productions. Come join us for our next workshop and/or audition. We hope to see you soon!

     Lorraine Steinhoff Leavel                                                 Zach Naar
                      PJs Advisor                                                                  PJs President
Drama Arts Teacher, Southern Delaware School of the Arts                                                 2022-2023
     Indian River School District, Selbyville DE