This page contains content about our productions 2020-2021. From our annual digital short that reviews all we’ve accomplished each season, to productions and digital projects. The information is presented by season year from most recently completed year to prior years in reverse chronological order.
Season in Review (summary digital recordings)
SEASON 2021
SEASON 2021 THEME: SEEING RED
Season 2021’s theme was Seeing Red. Each production in 2021 selectively applied the color red to represent strong emotions or deep connections in the story. Audiences were encouraged to watch throughout 2021 to see how the color red was used in each production.
Stage Season Schedule for 2021
April / May 2021: My Jekyll & Hyde
- Pay-per-view of the digital recording of the Dec 5, 2020 live preview performance, livestreamed from the Ooley Theatre.
July 31, 2021: New Beginnings
- Preview of a new work in development about the historic Placer County roundhouses
September 18, 2021: “From the Mind of Scott Charles”
- A stage reading of two new one-act plays
October 23, 2021: Untitled solo show for Kevin Foster
- A stage reading previewing Kevin’s new work
November 13, 2021: An Evening with Sherlock Holmes
- A stage reading of Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of the Four.
December 11: Persuasion, based upon the Jane Austen novel
And under programming, check out our events, like ColLABoration LAB, and our annual Placer Rep Holiday Party.
Stage Productions & Readings Details 2021
July 31, 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. @ Wm. Jessup University – Live stage production
New Beginnings: a new work about the historic Placer County Roundhouses
FMI or tickets: Eventbrite.com
- Fully vaccinated not required to wear a mask.
- Limited seating due to social distancing.
New work by Rocklin Actor/Playwright, Ryan Gerberding
Director & Dramaturg: T.S. Forsyth
Celebrating historic Placer County, and based upon the history of the Rocklin and Roseville Roundhouses
LIVE MUSIC, historical society outreach tables and a comedic, romantic, poignant play! JOIN US!
Special Thanks to our friends:
- Steve Pagano, owner, Rockstar Music Academy
- Rocklin Historical Society
- Roseville Historical Society
- Scott Inman of the SP Railroad History Center
Promo video – dramatic
Interview on Good Day Sacramento
SPONSORED BY ARMROD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Sat, Sept 18 – From the Mind of Scott Charles
Comedies! Stage reading of two one-act plays in development by Scott Charles
Saturday, September 18 at 7 PM
Old St. Mary’s Church, Rocklin
October 23, 2021 – Stage Reading
“Untitled” Solo Show by Kevin Foster
In development for World Premiere end of Q1, 2022
A new solo show by Kevin Foster.
Darkly, deliciously funny, yet powerfully poignant,
this new work chronicles a period of emotional and psychological upheaval and growth.
Intended for mature audiences (PG 13)
Nov 13, 2021 – An Evening with Sherlock Holmes
featuring a costumed and blocked stage reading of the new work Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of the Four
An energetic, often comedic, stage adaptation of Conan-Doyle’s second novel
containing the Sherlock Holmes character, adapted by T.S. Forsyth.
Saturday, November 13 @ 7 PM
Roseville Veteran’s Hall
Recommended age: 8 and up.
(Interesting fact: An “invitation only” stage reading of this new work was livestreamed via Zoom July 11, 2020.)
Dec 11 – A Jane Austen Holiday Soiree
featuring the performance of
Persuasion: A Holiday Romantic Comedy
by T.S. Forsyth
The Jane Austen Holiday Soiree includes:
- audience members encouraged to dress in costumes
- period dance music
- learn and join in with the contra danse
- win a gift basket
- a costume parade
And the First LIVE PERFORMANCE of Persuasion: A Holiday Romantic Comedy,
with costumes and blocking, but on-script
based upon the Jane Austen novel.
The final scene takes place at a Christmas Party!
A perfect Winter show!
Saturday, December 11
2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Lincoln Civic Auditorium
Doors open 1:15 and 6:15 p.m.
Interesting fact: The ZOOM stage reading was livestreamed: Saturday, December 12, 2020
FMI: Eventbrite.com
Currently available (and May 2021 Pay Per View streaming Anniversary Fundraiser)
My Jekyll & Hyde by T.S. Forsyth & Ryan Gerberding
Preview Now Ready for Tour or Virtual Tour! 2020-2021
Contact Us to see a digital recording of a live performance of My Jekyll & Hyde streamed to your class, group or venue! (Grades 6 & up)
- Comedy Trailer – The trailer for My Jekyll & Hyde that explores the lighter side of the show.
- Promo #1 – Hyde’s pre-interview to be on a Dating Game Show
- Promo #2 – Hyde, Utterson and Enfield are contestants on a Dating Game Show
- Promo #2 – Rehearsal BLOOPERS
- Promo #3 – What if 1890s Mr. Poole called on Utterson with 2020 technology?
Sneak Peek: In development
2022 WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCTIONS by:
- Scott Charles
- Kevin Foster
- T.S. Forsyth
Stage Readings of New Works by:
- T.S. Forsyth
We’re so honored to have provided the above theatrical productions 2020-2021!
Digital Productions 2020-2021
And check out our digital productions anytime on the Placer Rep YouTube channel or on Facebook!
New Beginnings: a new work about the historic Placer County Roundhouses
Sherlock Holmes: Domestic Mysteries series
Season 1, Episode 1: What is Yours is Mine, What’s is Mine is Mine
Season 1, Episode 2: Boys will be Boys, and Mary shall have a Little Lamb
Season 1, Episode 3: Water under the Bridge
Season 1, Episode 4: What’s a little theft among Friends?
Season 1, Episode 5: Let’s be friends
Season 1, Episode 6: The Game’s Afoot
My Jekyll & Hyde
Comedy Trailer – A taste of My Jekyll & Hyde
Promo 1: Hyde’s pre-interview for a dating gameshow
Promo 2: Hyde as a Dating Gameshow Contestant
Promo 2: Rehearsal Bloopers
Promo 3: 1890s Poole uses 2020 Technology to call on Utterson