HONUS & ME Plays Mountain Playhouse In Jennerstown 6/16-28

The next show at the Mountain Playhouse in Jennerstown is billed as a show the entire family will enjoy. Honus & Me, a play by Steven Dietz adapted from the book by Dan Gutman, tells the story of little league player Joey Stoshack who finds the most valuable baseball card in the world, the T-206 Honus Wagner - while cleaning out an elderly neighbors attic. However, Joey soon discovers the card's real value when it summons Honus himself, who escorts his young friend back in history to the 7th game of the 1909 World Series. There, Joey learns lessons about baseball, and himself that are priceless. The show runs June 16-28 with matinee and evening performances.

Producer Teresa Stoughton Marafino assures audience members that, "You don't have to be a baseball fan to appreciate the magic of this captivating family play that is set in Pittsburgh and weaves a magical tale of a real life Pittsburgh sports hero. Honus & Me is just a fun, feel good show that will enchant all ages."

Guy Stroman is directing the comedy, which stars Jeffrey Correia (Joey) and Paul Domencic (Honus). Correia received his BFA from New York University and attended the Tisch High School for the Performing Arts. (The "FAME" school). He was a member of the Mountain Playhouse resident acting company in 2003.

Domencic was seen last year in the Mountain Playhouse's production of The Road to Washington and in this year's season opener; I'll Never be Hungry Again. He is a graduate of The Carnegie Mellon School of Drama, has performed at various regional theaters including St. Michael's Playhouse, The Depot Theater, and The Pittsburgh CLO, and has appeared regularly on television's Guiding Light and One Life to Live.

Nick Ruggeri (Coach) marks his 17th consecutive season performing at the Mountain Playhouse. Other returning actors, including Barbara Russell (Miss Young), Larry Tobias (Dad), Ashley Puckett Gonzales (Mom) and Frank Taylor Green (Birdie), join him.

Carter Hudson (Pitcher) makes his Mountain Playhouse debut. He is a recent graduate of the SUNY Purchase Acting Conservatory.

Opening Night

The June 16 opening night performance will be followed by a reception at Green Gables Restaurant which all audience members are invited to attend to visit with the cast and crew.

Sunday Talk Back

The first Sunday Talk Back of the season will be held following the 3 p.m. matinee performance on Sunday, June 21. The audience is invited to stay for a casual conversation with the actors and producer.

2009 Season
Following Honus & Me (June 16-28) the Mountain Playhouse season continues with Over the Tavern (June 30-July 12), The Pajama Game (July 14- August 2), Lend Me a Tenor (August 4-16), Bubba's Revenge (August 18-30), The Glass Menagerie (September 15-27), Late Nite Catechism 2 (September 30-October 11).

The Mountain Playhouse, which opened in 1939, is Pennsylvania's oldest professional summer theater. Annually, The Playhouse sponsors the International Comedy Playwriting contest that helps encourage and develop new comedy for theater. The Mountain Playhouse is located next door to Green Gables Restaurant in Jennerstown on Route 985, one-half mile north of the historic Lincoln Highway (Route 30). For information call 814-629-9201 or visit the website at www.MountainPlayhouse.org.

Photo: Jeffrey Correia and Paul Domencic
Photo credit: Mountain Playhouse