Turning the Lancaster Gamers stage in White Stone from a renovated French farmhouse into a trendy Los Angeles Airbnb isn’t any small feat. “Due to the dedication of a gifted workforce of set decorators, painters and carpenters, the transformation is properly beneath method,” mentioned Gamers President Luke Rawls.
“Our workforce of volunteer craftsmen is working collectively to carry the ambiance of sunny California for “What Is Homicide?,” a mystery-comedy by Ken Levine.”
Sandy Mullins and Rawls, together with crew members Nick Magnani and Aaron Stevens, are setting up the house, guaranteeing each element aligns with the play’s setting. Former Deltaville resident Grace Emminizer-Davis, recognized for her glorious portrayal of Jacqueline in “Don’t Gown for Dinner,” has designed and crafted Mission-style architectural panels, including an genuine contact to the partitions. Principal painter Rita Grinbergs, working alongside Nadine Flood, is hand-painting intricate fake Spanish tiles to accent doorways and ground areas.
Night performances of “What Is Homicide?” are set for Fridays and Saturdays, June 6-7, 13-14 and 20-21. Sunday matinees start at 3 p.m. on June 8, 15 and 22. Tickets and reservations can be found at lancasterplayers.org or by calling 804-435-3776.
The Lancaster Gamers Playhouse, 361 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone, opens one hour previous to curtain for a social hour and money bar. Tickets are $30, with a reduction of 10% for teams of 15 or extra when tickets are bought collectively.
