Cider Mill
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Join us for a season full of laughs, music, and unforgettable moments. With our Season FLEX Pass, you’ll enjoy five fantastic shows for one unbeatable price.
When you purchase the package, you’ll receive a special code to use at checkout when selecting your preferred dates and seats for each production. It’s flexible, convenient, and designed to fit your schedule.
Your Season Package includes tickets to:
If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to call our box office at (607) 321-9630.
We can’t wait to share this incredible season with you at the Cider Mill Stage!
Miracle on South Division St. by Tom Dudzick
Meet the Nowaks of Buffalo, NY. Clara and her three grown kids have always known they were special, ever since the miraculous Christmas Eve in 1942 when the Blessed Mother appeared to Grandpa in his barbershop! Daughter Ruth unveils her plan to write and star in a one-woman Christmas show about the family miracle so the “whole world will know!” However, as her plans for theatrical immortality unfold, the entire family’s faith is shaken to the very core when a deathbed confession causes the family legend to unravel. The results are heartfelt and hilarious.
The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon by Don Zolidis
Christmas: a time for magic. A time for the traditions we cherish. A time to watch as many original TV movies as a human being can endure. But now with The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon, you can enjoy the sugar rush of six Christmas movies all at once! Welcome to Hopewood Falls, Vermont, where singles in adorable sweaters converge to look for love. Can disguises help royalty and/or movie stars find the down-to-earth connections they crave? Will evil city slickers destroy charming inns and/or Christmas tree farms? Grab a hot chocolate and your favorite wise single friend to find out in this wildly entertaining parody of holiday rom coms.
A Christmas Carol - Sensory-Friendly Performance
adapted by John E. Bielenberg & the original cast
Original music by Susan J. Peters & Ken Martinak
God Bless Us, Everyone!
The Southern Tier’s beloved holiday tradition returns for its 46th year at the Cider Mill Stage, featuring Chris Nickerson as Ebenezer Scrooge. This cherished production of A Christmas Carol first premiered in December 1979. Created by John Bielenberg and the original 1979 cast, it brings Charles Dickens’s timeless story to life with warmth, heart, and a touch of magic that has captivated generations.
This special sensory-friendly performance offers a theater experience that is welcoming, judgment-free, and inclusive of theater lovers with a wide range of sensory, learning, and physical differences. It is perfect for children and for anyone who may benefit from a more relaxed theatrical environment.
During this performance:
All are welcome to attend this performance. Please note that some audience members may make sounds or call out during the show, and this is accepted and embraced. No one will be shushed or made to feel that they or their child do not belong. This performance is designed for those who may need or enjoy a more inclusive and relaxed theater experience—and for everyone who supports that environment.
A Christmas Carol
adapted by John E. Bielenberg & the original cast
Original music by Susan J. Peters & Ken Martinak
God Bless Us, Everyone!
The Southern Tier’s beloved holiday tradition returns for its 46th year at the Cider Mill Stage, featuring Chris Nickerson as Ebenezer Scrooge. This cherished production of A Christmas Carol first premiered in December 1979. Created by John Bielenberg and the original 1979 cast, it brings Charles Dickens’s timeless story to life with warmth, heart, and a touch of magic that has captivated generations. Come experience the production that has become a treasured part of our community’s holiday season.
The Boys in the Band by Mart Crowley
It’s 1968, and a group of friends gather for a birthday party and a festive evening full of music, drinks, and a game of “Truth”. But once fueled by alcohol, tensions rise as the night progresses. This fun ”Truth’ game goes terribly wrong and ends up exposing hidden secrets and bitter unresolved issues, leading to confrontations and emotional outbursts. This groundbreaking play premiered Off-Broadway in 1968. A true theatrical game-changer, The Boys in the Band helped spark a revolution by putting gay men’s lives onstage, unapologetically and without judgment, in a world that was not yet willing to accept them fully.
RENT Book, Music, & Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
You fall in love, find your voice, and live for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages. Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, Jonathan Larson’s musical follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side. Find out how these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves, and conflicts in this ingenious musical.
One Slight Hitch by Lewis Black
It’s Courtney’s wedding day, and her mom, Delia, is making sure that everything is perfect. The groom is perfect, the dress is perfect, and the decorations (assuming they arrive) will be perfect. Then, like in any good farce, the doorbell rings. And all hell breaks loose. So much for perfection.
We are excited to offer Student Rush Tickets for our performances. These are deeply discounted tickets available to students with a valid student I.D. on the day of the performance. Tickets will be available for sale in person at the Cider Mill Stage box office a half hour before the performance. The price per ticket will be $10 with a valid student I.D.. Tickets are limited and there is no guarantee of availability on the day of the performance. Seat locations will be determined by availability.
Looking to improve your acting, dancing, and/or singing? Check out the latest offerings from the BLAST Academy. Classes for all ages. For more information or to sign up for a class click on the link below.
BLAST is excited to announce open auditions for their 2025-2026 Season on Tuesday, September 9 and Wednesday, September 10.
Folks interested need to sign up for an audition time. Audition times will be set up in 10 minute blocks. To sign up fill out the form.
Audition requirements: People will be asked to read sides from shows for roles interested in. Sides will be available prior to the audition.
For RENT: Auditioners should be prepared to sing 32 bars of a song of your choice in the style of the show that showcases your vocal ability. An accompanist will be provided so please bring your sheet music with you to the audition.
by Don Zolidis
Directed by Kate Murray
Christmas: a time for magic. A time for the traditions we cherish. A time to watch as many original TV movies as a human being can endure. But now with The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon, you can enjoy the sugar rush of six Christmas movies all at once! Welcome to Hopewood Falls, Vermont, where singles in adorable sweaters converge to look for love. Can disguises help royalty and/or movie stars find the down-to-earth connections they crave? Will evil city slickers destroy charming inns and/or Christmas tree farms? Grab a hot chocolate and your favorite wise single friend to find out in this wildly entertaining parody of holiday rom coms.
Performance Dates are: November 14, 15, 21, 22 at 7:30PM & November 16, 23 at 2:30PM
Rehearsals will begin in October.
Character Descriptions:
Ages 18+
This show is fast paced, avant garde, a huge spoof and skit comedy oriented. The roles are not huge but come on and off stage frequently. Physical comedy may be required for most definitely for some. Kissing and hugging will probably be required for some of the roles.
NARRATOR 1 - This role has been cast
NARRATOR 2 Female – The two roles are the overseers of the Christmas movie madness. They are a comedic duo who play off each other, sometimes relying on improv. They are sarcastic, excitable, passionate, and full of Christmas-filled aggression.
HOLLY - This role has been cast
BRETT Male - stranded by a snowstorm, but secretly a prince from Artemisia, a tiny aristocratic country in Europe that no one has ever heard of. Luckily, he’s rich, y’all. (British -ish accent preferred)
JOY Female - a romance novelist, trying to break her writer’s block.
PAUL Male - a rival romance novelist, running his own writer’s retreat- kind of a self-important jerk, but with the love of the right woman, he’s probably a pretty nice guy.
CAROL Female - a war reporter, home for the holidays, tired of big city life. Goes a little off her rocker. (physical comedy required)
JACKSON Male - a veterinarian, who owns two golden retrievers. Unconscious for a portion of the show, and gets dragged around the stage occasionally. (physical comedy required)
MERRY Female - in town to search out the perfect Christmas tree for the big Christmas celebration in the big city. A real estate lawyer businessperson with no time for love.
BLAKE Male - rugged, owner of a tree farm. He’s heartbroken but oh-so-handsome.
KRIS Female- the son of the former Santa Claus in the town parade, but he has troubles, y’all. Troubles. Currently working as a real estate lawyer businessperson.
NOELLE Female - owner of the oldest Christmas ornament boutique in town, charged with helping Kris quit his job and become a full time Santa. Filled with the Christmas spirit.
SVEN Male - the secret prince of Broxtenburg, which is another tiny aristocratic country in Europe that no one has ever heard of. Shocker, he’s also rich as heck. (Russian-ish or Geman-ish accent preferred)
RITA Female - movie star filming a movie in Hopewood Falls, but pretending to be an ordinary girl.
BRIDGETTE Female - the boisterous best friend of all the women.
LAERTES/JIMMY Male - the Real Estate Developer Guy. We do not like him. (can be played by the Laertes actor) is the ex-boyfriend of all of the women, ‘cause why not.
Ensemble – the show also requires a few Christmas-loving people who may be featured in small roles as well as stage crew-esque tasks like making it snow, performing with puppets...
by Mart Crowley
Directed by Nathan Butler
It’s 1968, and a group of friends gather for a birthday party and a festive evening full of music, drinks, and a game of “Truth”. But once fueled by alcohol, tensions rise as the night progresses. This fun ”Truth’ game goes terribly wrong and ends up exposing hidden secrets and bitter unresolved issues, leading to confrontations and emotional outbursts. This groundbreaking play premiered Off-Broadway in 1968. A true theatrical game-changer, The Boys in the Band helped spark a revolution by putting gay men’s lives onstage, unapologetically and without judgment, in a world that was not yet willing to accept them fully.
Performance Dates are: February 27, 28, March 6, 7 at 7:30PM & March 1, 8 at 2:30PM
Rehearsals will begin in January
Character descriptions:
Michael - This role has been cast
Donald - This role has been cast
Harold - This role has been cast
Emory Male, 20s–40s. Flamboyant, fun-loving, unapologetically camp. Quick with a quip, joyful, yet has depth beneath the humor. Requires strong comedic timing.
Bernard Male, 20s–40s. African American. Warm, intelligent, and loyal. Navigates the intersections of race and sexuality with quiet dignity. A deep thinker with a sensitive side.
Larry Male, 30s–40s. Handsome, easygoing, and confident. In a relationship but prefers sexual freedom. Charming, playful, and flirtatious.
Hank Male, 30s–40s. Masculine, reserved, and formerly married to a woman. Desires monogamy and stability. Struggles with identity and commitment.
Cowboy Male, 20s–30s. Attractive, naive, and sweet. A hustler hired as a birthday gift. Physically confident but not intellectually sharp. Great comedic opportunity.
Alan Male, 30s–40s. Straight-appearing college friend of Michael’s. Married, uptight, and uncomfortable in the party environment. Layers of repression and possible hidden desires.
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Directed by Rob Egan
Music Direction by Rich Choe
Assistant Direction by Stephen Kane
You fall in love, find your voice, and live for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages. Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, Jonathan Larson’s musical follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side. Find out how these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves, and conflicts in this ingenious musical.
Performance Dates are: April 24, 25 May 1,2 at 7:30PM & April 26, May 3 at 2:30PM
Rehearsals will begin in March
Character descriptions:
Mark Cohen – Male, 20s, Tenor (C#3–G4). A struggling Jewish-American filmmaker and narrator of the show. Quirky, introspective, and self-aware.
Roger Davis – Male, 20s, Rock Tenor (B2–A4). A former rock musician, brooding and passionate. HIV positive and searching for meaning through music.
Mimi Márquez – Female, 18–25, Alto/Mezzo (Eb3–E5) with strong belt. A sensual dancer at the Cat Scratch Club. Charismatic, vulnerable, and fiercely alive.
Tom Collins – Male, late 20s–40, Baritone/Tenor (F#2–A4). A philosopher and activist. Warm, caring, and idealistic. HIV positive.
Angel Dumott Schunard – Any gender (traditionally male-presenting; open to gender-diverse performers), 20s–30s, Tenor with falsetto (C3–A4). A vibrant drag performer and street percussionist. Optimistic, full of love and joy. HIV positive.
Joanne Jefferson – Female, mid-20s–30s, Alto/Mezzo (G3–E5). A smart, strong-willed lawyer. Confident, organized, and struggles with jealousy.
Maureen Johnson – Female, 20s–30s, Soprano/Mezzo (C4–F5) with strong belt. A bold and eccentric performance artist. Flirtatious, dramatic, and thrives on attention.
Benjamin “Benny” Coffin III – Male, 20s–30s, Baritone/Tenor (Bb2–F#4). Mark and Roger’s former roommate turned landlord. Ambitious, business-minded, yet conflicted.
Ensemble – All genders, all ages, all voice types. Includes homeless individuals, bohemians, vendors, and support group members. Strong singers and dancers with versatility.
by Lewis Black
Directed by Adam Holley
It’s Courtney’s wedding day, and her mom, Delia, is making sure that everything is perfect. The groom is perfect, the dress is perfect, and the decorations (assuming they arrive) will be perfect. Then, like in any good farce, the doorbell rings. And all hell breaks loose. So much for perfection.
Performance Dates are: June 5, 6, 12, 13 at 7:30PM & June 7, 14 at 2:30PM
Rehearsals will begin in late April
Character descriptions:
Doc Coleman Male, 50s–60s. The well-meaning but slightly befuddled father of the bride. A conservative, practical man who values tradition and wants everything to go smoothly. His attempts to keep control only add to the chaos.
Delia Coleman Female, 50s–60s. The elegant and high-strung mother of the bride. Perfectionist, obsessed with appearances and making the wedding flawless. Prone to overreacting when things don’t go as planned.
Courtney Coleman Female, late 20s–30s. The bride. Intelligent, strong-willed, and independent-minded. She’s torn between her past and present when an unexpected guest from her past shows up on her wedding day.
P.B. Coleman Female, early 20s. The youngest daughter. Fun, sarcastic, and free-spirited. Often the voice of reason amid the chaos, though with a biting sense of humor.
Melanie Coleman Female, mid-20s. The middle daughter. Hippie-leaning, socially conscious, and a bit eccentric. Quirky and unpredictable, she adds comedic tension to the day’s events.
Ryan Male, late 20s–30s. Courtney’s ex-boyfriend. Charming, idealistic, and romantic. Shows up unannounced on the wedding day, creating major complications.
Harper Male, late 20s–30s. The groom-to-be. Clean-cut, polite, and dependable. A nice guy who seems perfect on paper, but struggles with the mounting tension of the day.
The box office at 2 Nanticoke Avenue
will be open 2 hours before curtain.
The theater space at the Cider Mill Stage is available for rental/lease for community and business meetings as well as productions of plays and musical performances. The space is available on a day by day, week or monthly basis.
The theater is cabaret style seating with seating for 225. There is a snack bar available and ample on-site parking.
Phone (607) 321-9630
Or email cidermillstage@gmail.com
The Cider Mill Stage
2 Nanticoke Ave.
Endicott, New York 13760