Spring 2020 Production

Leading Ladies, by Ken Ludwig

Set in the 1950s, Leading Ladies focuses on two English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, who find their careers in a rut. They are currently performing "Scenes from Shakespeare" on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish country of Pennsylvania. When they hear that an old lady in York, PA is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long lost English nephews, however the actors resolve to pass themselves off as her beloved relatives and get the cash. Hilarity ensues when it turns out the relatives are actually nieces and not nephews. Things get even more complicated when Leo falls madly in love with the old lady's vivacious niece, Meg, who's engaged to the local minister.

Director ............ Sheridan Miller
Producer .......... Meeghan Nolasco

Cast:
Meg ................ Jen Paxton
Leo ................. Jim Nail
Jack ................ George Motley
Audrey ............ Jane Taylor
Duncan ........... Glen Williamson
Florence .......... Susan Barrett
Doc .................. Bruce vonRosenvinge
Butch ............... Scott Kirshy

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Our Mission

The mission of the Dover Foundation is to foster community spirit, neighborliness, cooperation, friendships and service within the town of Dover. The Dover Foundation is an independent, non-profit, 501-C3, all volunteer organization that has served the Dover community since 1947. The Foundation is most known for outstanding theatrical performances held in Dover, featuring Dover and surrounding community residents. In June of each year, scholarship awards are granted to Dover students, and community grants are made to the Dover Community. More than 500 Dover high school seniors have received over $600,000 in scholarship grants.

Many cross generational projects have also benefitted from its generous support, including the Channing Pond skating rink, and tennis and summer playground programs (1950s-1960s); Dover Choral Society, Dover Dig, and Boy Scout cabin rebuilding (1970s); new stage curtains for the Dover Town House (1981); auditorium lighting for the high school (1993); Dover Music Festival, sound systems at the high school auditorium/theater, and Dover athletic programs (2000-2010s).

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The Dover Foundation, A Celebration of 70 Years 1947-2017

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Future Productions

The Dover Foundation is always looking for new members, especially directors and producers to spearhead future productions, and backstage help! Please contact us if you would like to fill one of these roles. Call a board member you know on the phone, or send us a letter at
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     P.O. Box 69
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