ABOUT THE SHOW
Our 51st Season and Our 247th Production!
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Buck Creek Players and Director Josh Rooks are thrilled to announce their upcoming production of THE BOOK CLUB PLAY by Karen Zacarias.
Loads of laughter and literature collide in this smart hit comedy about books and the people who love them. Ana is a Type A personality who lives in a letter-perfect world with an adoring husband, the perfect job and her greatest passion: Book Club. But when her cherished group becomes the focus of a documentary film, their intimate discussions about life and literature take a turn for the hilarious in front of the inescapable camera lens. Add a provocative new member along with some surprising new book titles, and these six friends are bound for pandemonium. Sprinkled with fun theatrical references to documentaries and novels galore from Moby Dick and Age of Innocence to Twilight and The Da Vinci Code, this buoyant comedy on contemporary culture will have everyone laughing … and reflecting. The Book Club Play is a delightful new play about life, love, literature and the side-splitting results when friends start reading between the lines. |
Produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing
PARENTS ARE STRONGLY CAUTIONED BECAUSE SOME MATERIAL MAY BE INAPPROPRIATE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 13
Performance Dates & Times
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Friday, June 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM |
Friday, June 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM |
CAST OF CHARACTERS
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SETTING
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CAST BIOGRAPHIES
AMANDA McCABE
AMANDA McCABE (Ana) is excited to be back on stage after a long hiatus. Theater has always been a big part of her life, and she’s grateful for the chance to dive back in with such a talented cast and crew. When not on stage, she spends her time writing, reading, and hanging out with her husband and their pets. A huge thank you to everyone who helped bring this show to life— hope you enjoy it!
JEFF HABER
JEFF HABER (Rob) is thrilled to be part of the Book Club Play, his first show at Buck Creek Players. Most recently he was part of Spiders Web (Westfield Playhouse), Its a Wonderful Life (Mud Creek Players), and Moon Over Buffalo (Mud Creek Players) and he is excited to add this show to his list of performances. He would like to thank all of his friends who come to see each and every one of his shows, your support really does mean the world to me. He would also like to thank his family, who have been supportive in every way, and his partner Amber Roth, for putting up with the late nights and line readings.
JERICHO FRANK
JERICHO FRANK (Will) is excited to be part of bringing The Book Club Play to Life. This is his second show at Buck Creek; earlier this season, he played Paul in The Vultures. He is still somewhat new to the Indy theatre community, having only joined it in 2023, but he's kept busy - this is the tenth show he's performed in since coming to Indianapolis. Other roles he's played include George Gibbs in Our Town (Epilogue Players), Charley Wykeham in Charlie's Aunt (The Alley Theatre), and an ensemble member in Sweeney Todd (Main Street Productions) and White Christmas (Civic Theatre). Most recently, he appeared as Thomas in The Wizer of Odds as part of IndyFringe's 2025 mainstage season.
ALYSSA LAY
ALYSSA LAY (Jen) is thrilled to make her Buck Creek Players comeback! She was last seen on BCP’s stage for Rosie the Riveter in 2021, and a brief stint doing community theatre in Fort Wayne, she is back and ready to dive in to the Indy theatre scene. She was most recently in Westfield Main Street Players’ production of Geezers as Young Kate. Some favorite prior roles include Goneril in King Lear, Dorine in Tartuffe, and Frances in No Sex Please, We’re British. She would like to thank Josh and Ben for taking a chance on her, and her friends and family for coming to see the show. Enjoy!
NIA HUGHES
NIA HUGHES (Lily) is thrilled to be taking on the role of Lily in the stage play “The Book Club.” With a vibrant history in the theatre world, she has graced the stage in productions like “Something Rotten” and “Grease” and “Caroline Or Change” at Footlite Theatre, “The Bodyguard” with KaidyDid Productions and “The Art of Theatre” with R. ink Productions. A seasoned performer, Nia has been singing for 15 years and has spent the last decade honing her craft in theatre.
GRANT BOWEN
GRANT BOWEN (Alex) is happy to be back on the Buck Creek stage after making his last appearance as Warren Zimmerman in "Moon Over The Brewery". Words cannot describe how much of an honor it is for him to finally be working with Josh Rooks. "Ever since I started acting in community theatre, Josh has been someone I thoroughly admire having seen him in several shows. So, to finally get the chance to work with him, it's a dream come true for me." Prior to "The Book Club", Grant has had the privilege of being in several amazing shows such as "Pride and Prejudice" (Mr. Collins), "Miracle on South Division Street" (Jimmy), and "The Dinner Party" (Claude). As always, Grant would like to thank his friends and family that have helped him along the way and hopes everyone enjoys the show!
CONNIE SALVINI THOMPSON
CONNIE SALVINI THOMPSON (Punit) (She/they) Makes a proud return to Buck Creek’s stage playing the Pundit. A Martinsville resident, her previous roles include Tulsa in GYPSY at On-Stage Live! Cabaret, Jules/Ondine in BETWEEN THE LINES and Mrs. Kirk/Ensemble in LITTLE WOMEN: THE MUSICAL at Buck Creek Players, Rapunzel's Prince in INTO THE WOODS at Merry MAC Players, and Twyla in SHARTT'$ CREEK LIVE with Circle City Improv. She starred as the lead in IU student film PUPPY, releasing later this year. She can also be found making queer comedy with her Pinkslip Drag Improv family. She would like to thank director Josh Rooks for trusting her with this fun and demanding role.
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PRODUCTION STAFF & CREW
JOSH ROOKS
JOSH ROOKS (Director) will be directing his first show and couldn’t more grateful for the opportunity. Previously seen in shows such as GYPSY, INTO THE WOODS, and SORDID LIVES, Josh looks forward to creating a story off the stage and thanks every single one of you for seeing this hilarious and touching production. “Everything in life is only for now.”
BEN JONES
BEN JONES (Producer, Assistant Director) is thrilled to be stepping behind the production table once again this season. Previously, Ben has directed BCP hit’s, such as: THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL, SORDID LIVES, LIZZIE BORDEN, and INTO THE WOODS. When Ben is not involved behind the scenes, he loves to grace the stage himself. Some of his favorite credits include: Professor Baher in LITTLE WOMEN: THE MUSICAL, Nicky Holroyd in BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE, Mr. Humphries in ARE YOU BEING SERVED and countless others. Ben is also proud to serve as the Vice President for the Buck Creek Players Board of Directors. By day, Ben is a proud theatre educator. Tons of love to cast, crew and the whole BCP family.
SCOUT DUNLEVY
SCOUT DUNLEVY (Light Board Operator) (He/They) returns for their fifth show with Buck Creek Players. When not working on shows here, he is spending his time as the Operations Assistant at the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre. In their free time, Scout works conventions, writes, and does aerial arts. He is looking forward to their future endeavors in the theatre world. Scout would like to thank their friends and anyone who deals with their daily chaos.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
KAREN ZACARIAS
KAREN ZACARIAS (Playwright) was recently hailed by American Theatre magazine as one of the most produced playwrights in the United States. Her plays include Destiny of Desire, Native Gardens, Mariela in the Desert, Legacy of Light, The Book Club Play and The Sins of Sor Juana; adaptations include Into the Beautiful North, Just Like Us and How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accent. Zacarías has written 10 TYA musicals with composer Deborah Wicks La Puma including OLIVÉRio: A Brazilian Twist, Ella Enchanted: The Musical, Chasing George Washington: A White House Adventure, Einstein Is a Dummy, Looking for Roberto Clemente, Frida Libre, Jane of the Jungle, Cinderella Eats Rice and Beans, Ferdinand the Bull and The Magical Piñata. Her plays have been produced at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Goodman Theatre, South Coast Repertory, the Guthrie Theater, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Round House Theatre, GALA Hispanic Theatre, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Dallas Theater Center and many more. Zacarías’ awards include the National Latina Playwrighting Award, the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding New Play, the Francesca Primus Prize, the Stanford University Equity in Theater Award and The Strindberg Citation. She has also been a Susan Smith Blackburn Prize finalist among others. Zacarías is an inaugural resident playwright at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., as well as a core founder of the Latinx Theatre Commons, a national network that strives to update the American narrative to including the stories of Latinos. She is the founder of Young Playwrights’ Theater, an award-winning theatre company that teaches playwriting in local public schools in Washington, D.C., and she is proud to be Arena Stage’s first resident playwright. Zacarías lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband and three children.
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