Show & Ticket Information

Saturday, August 2, 2025

7:00pm at the Wade James Theatre – Tickets: $20

Stand Up For EDP! Have some laughs and make a serious difference!

Please join us for an evening of comedy and community at the theatre! Headliner Duane Goad and comedians Gunnar Israel and Mandy Simonson bring their comic stylings to the EDP stage on Saturday, August 2^nd with special guest MC, Dave White.

Duane Goad is a longtime friend and supporter of EDP with over three decades of delivering his hilarious, unique, and self-deprecating style of comedy to audiences across the United States and Canada. He is a Canadian-born, Edmonds-based comic who has made a mark in the commercial world with appearances on Comedy Central, NBC, and F/X, and as a finalist in the Seattle International Comedy Competition. Consistently winning over audiences, Duane is a comedian everyone can enjoy and nobody should miss.

What also makes Stand Up For EDP! truly special is its mission. Proceeds from the evening will benefit EDP’s general operating fund as we head into our 67^th Season of community theatre productions and programs this September. EDP is one of the oldest continuously operating community theatres in Washington State, and a vital arts organization that offers programming and outreach to adults, students, schools, and other nonprofits in Snohomish and King Counties. Your presence helps ensure that EDP will continue to thrive during a challenging financial time for many arts organizations and programs. Get your tickets now and Stand Up For EDP!

Run Time: Approximately 2 hours, plus a 20-minute intermission

Content Information: This production contains some adult themes and is best suited for ages 18+

Thank you to our event sponsor Sir Lonebuck’s House of Comics and Geekery for making this fun night possible.

September 19-October 12, 2025

By Ken Ludwig

Directed by David Alan Morrison

A tribute from Ken Ludwig (Lend Me A Tenor, Moon Over Buffalo) to the great English farces of the 1930s and 1940s, A Fox on the Fairway takes audiences on a hilarious romp pulling the rug out from underneath the stuffy denizens of a private country club. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors and over-the-top romantic shenanigans, it’s a furiously paced comedy that recalls the Marx Brothers’ classics. A charmingly madcap adventure about love, life and man’s eternal love affair with… golf.

Run Time: this production is anticipated to be 2 hours, plus a 15-minute intermission

Content Information: this production contains some mild adult themes and sexual innuendo, and is recommended ages teen+

“Ken Ludwig’s A Fox on the Fairway” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

November 21-December 14, 2025

Music by Richard Rodgers

Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

New Book by Douglas Carter Beane

Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II

Orchestrations by Danny Troob

Music Adaptation & Arrangements by David Chase

Directed by Megan Ruth Smith

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical. This contemporary take on the classic tale features Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs alongside an up-to-date, hilarious and romantic libretto. Douglas Carter Beane’s adaptation of this well-loved classic invites us to build a better, kinder world together. When Ella meets a dragon-slaying young prince who is just assuming control of his government, she helps spark transformation and empower the disenfranchised in their kingdom. With the help of her fairy godmother, a pumpkin, and a little magic and humor, Ella, Prince Topher, and their generous friends will inspire and delight the whole family.

Run Time: this production is anticipated to be 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission

Content Information: this production is appropriate for all ages, but is recommended for ages 5+

CINDERELLA is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. www.concordtheatricals.com

February 27-March 22, 2026

by Paul Slade Smith

Directed by Tammis Doyle

Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for… the worst candidate to ever run for office. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy.

Run Time: this production is anticipated to be 2 hours, plus a 15-minute intermission

Content Information: this production contains some mild adult themes and is recommended ages teen+

THE OUTSIDER is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)

May 15-June 7, 2026

Adapted for the stage by Kate Danley

Directed by Bryar Freed-Golden

This faithful, new adaptation of Agatha Christie’s novel The Mysterious Affair at Styles introduces audiences to the first mystery of Hercule Poirot. The year is 1916 and, injured in WWI, Hastings finds himself convalescing at the manor of his old friend, John Cavendish. But when John’s mother is poisoned in the middle of the night, everyone becomes a suspect. The only person who can solve the crime is none other than the famed Belgium detective, Hercule Poirot. Agatha Christie’s gifts of misdirection are on full display as red herrings, twists, and turns lead the audience on a dizzying journey to find out whodunnit.

Run Time: TBD

Content Information: TBD

Agatha Christie’s The Mysterious Affair at Styles is presented through arrangement with IPEX Artists Agency. www.ipexartists.com

June 25-28, 2026

Please join us for our 15th Annual Festival of Shorts! The festival will be presented in five performances June 25-28, 2026, featuring eight shorts finalists that include multiple directors and casts.

Our volunteer readers and judges are local Seattle-area theatre lovers and playwrights. To keep the process as fair as possible, our readers are given blind copies of script submissions for judging. Our annual playwriting festival provides an opportunity for playwrights to have their works brought to life on stage, as well as gain recognition and potential awards. After the closing performance, we will announce the playwright winners for: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Judges’ Awards and Overall Audience Favorite.

Festival Theme: TBD

Run Time: Approximately 2 hours, plus a 15-minute intermission

Content Information: This production contains some mild adult themes and is best suited for ages teen+

Reviews & Patron Feedback:

• My Edmonds News Review
• “We had a wonderful time. Not sure what we’re going to do until the new season begins! Excellent and professionally orchestrated. It very much exceeded any expectations I had. I am very much looking forward to whatever comes next.”
• “It was fun to vote with guidance in the program!”
• “We’re new to the area, have attend two productions. Enjoyed both very much! Impressed with the quality of the two we’ve been to.”
• “The plays were great, ushers friendly and helpful. I have been many times but not for awhile as I moved to Snohomish. I subscribe to My Edmonds News where I read about this event and immediately ordered a ticket! Loved it. You did a great job of selecting the plays. They all touched me in one way or another.”

EDP’s 14th Annual Festival of Shorts was presented in 5 performances, featuring eight shorts finalists that included eight directors, and eight casts. The theme for 2025 was “CROSSROADS: a choice or event that changed courses”. We received 635 script submissions for this year’s festival, and finalists were selected from around the globe! For playwright finalists and awards info, please visit our Festival of Shorts page.

By Tom Smith

Directed by Bryar Freed-Golden

Reviews & Patron Feedback:

• My Edmonds News Review
• The Sound On Stage Review
• Shoreline Area News Review
• “Drinking Habits was one of the BEST shows we’ve seen at the EDP. It was so funny and really well cast and acted. Thanks to all the work you all put in to provide local theater like this.”
• “I haven’t laughed so hard in a very long time! You guys are great; keep doing what you’re doing.”
• “This play was FANTASTIC!!!!. So funny, so very delightful. I was having a bad day and it most certainly turned my mood around. Keep up the excellent work. We will be back!!!”
• “What an absolute joy of an evening! The play was beyond fabulous – excellent acting, perfect comedic timing, thoroughly enjoyable script!! Thank you – We had a total blast!”

Accusations, mistaken identities, and romances run wild in this traditional, laugh-out-loud farce. Two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine to keep the convent’s doors open, but Paul and Sally, reporters and former fiancées, are hot on their trail. They go undercover as a nun and priest, but their presence, combined with the addition of a new nun, spurs paranoia throughout the convent that spies have been sent from Rome to shut them down. Wine and secrets are inevitably spilled as everyone tries to preserve the convent and reconnect with lost loves.

Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)

Thank you to The Branding Iron for sponsoring Drinking Habits!

Book by Peter DePietro

Music by Galen Blum, Wayne Barker, and Vinnie Martucci

Lyrics by Tom Chiodo

Based on the Parker Brothers’ Board Game

Directed by Anna Doepp

Reviews & Patron Feedback:

• My Edmonds News Review
• The Sound On Stage Review
• Miryam’s Theatre Musings Review
• Eclectic Arts Media Review
• Edmonds Beacon Review
• Shoreline Area News Review
• “One of the best shows you’ve ever put on. Loved the audience involvement!!!”
• “I’m a local Edmonds resident and live close to the theatre. I have been to a few EDP shows and am always pleased. This time was no different. I just love watching a live performance. Keep up the great work!”
• “You guys totally nailed this one!! My friend and I were so involved that we did not even realize that 2 hours had passed! The singing was was easy to hear/understand, the timing of the jokes was perfect, the audio was excellent, the set was impressive, and the audience interaction made it all the more fun. Thank you for presenting such an awesome play!”
• “Best show I’ve seen performed by EDP!! Such fun! Fantastic acting! Very cool sets and use of the stage! Loved it!”

The internationally popular game is now a fun-filled musical that brings the world’s best-known suspects to life and invites the audience to help solve the mystery: who killed Mr. Boddy, in what room, and with what weapon. Audience members determine the fate of the evening by choosing from cards representing the potential murderers, weapons, and rooms; there are 216 possible solutions! The audience helps deduce the solution from clues given throughout the fun-filled evening. Only one hard-nosed female detective is qualified to unravel the merry mayhem. Comic antics, witty lyrics, and a beguiling score carry the investigation from room to room.

CLUE: THE MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Adapted by Mountain Community Theater from the novel by Valentine Davies

Based upon the Twentieth Century Fox motion picture Miracle on 34^th Street

Directed by Paul Fleming

Reviews & Patron Feedback:

• The Sound On Stage Review
• Eclectic Arts Media Review
• Edmonds Beacon Review
• Shoreline Area News Review
• “My recent visit FAR EXCEEDED my expectations and everyone in my group felt the same way. The play was very entertaining and we had exceptional service at the box office. I’m planning to get tickets to another EDP show soon!”
• “As retirees on a fixed income we love finding affordable live entertainment and the Driftwood Theater remains something we can treat ourselves to a couple times a year. It’s a charming theater and everything we’ve seen there is super. The talent is always great and the selection of plays we’ve seen have been varied and always an enjoyable evening out.”
• “Love the holiday plays – attended two years in a row now and love having a community theater option to introduce our kids to kid-friendly plays. Trying to find a way to attend a grown-ups only performance in the near future. We’ve really enjoyed both performances so far – great casting, acting, friendly staff/ushers.”
• “I enjoy your little theatre. It is our tradition with my daughter and granddaughter (she is now 9 yrs old) to go to your play at the start of the holiday season.”

By chance, Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home, gets a job working as Santa for Macy’s. Kris unleashes waves of good will with Macy’s customers and the commercial world of New York City by referring parents to other stores to find exactly the toy their child has asked for. Seen as deluded and dangerous by Macy’s vocational counselor, who plots to have Kris shanghaied to Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital, Kris ends up in a court competency hearing. Especially at stake is one little girl’s belief in Santa. In a dramatic decision, the court confirms Kris as the true Santa, allowing Susan and countless other children to experience the joy of childhood fantasy.

Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois

Thank you to DME CPA Group for sponsoring Miracle on 34th Street, The Play!

By Howard Voland and Keith McGregor

Directed by David Alan Morrison

Reviews & Patron Feedback:

• MyEdmondsNews Review
• Shoreline Area News Review
• “We love attending your performances. You never fail to exceed our expectations for a fun evening. The acting in this play was fabulous. The script, directing, set, lighting… top notch. All of the volunteers look happy and are completely capable. The location is easy to get to, easy parking, and easy to find a place for a nightcap afterward. But mostly, we always enjoy the show. You guys are amazing.”
• “I feel so lucky to have such a great entertainment group in Edmonds!”
• “Oh Boy!! We’ve been laughing about the play, the actors, the staging, the scripting… All of it! Our first EDP play but will not be our last.”

Murder Inn is set in New England, at the Barnsley Inn, a dilapidated eighteenth century inn, which is supposedly haunted by Marco, a knife-throwing poltergeist. A group of tourists, on a tour-Ghosts and Ghouls of New England-is forced, by a storm, to make an unscheduled stop at the Barnsley. What looks to be an unpleasant and uncomfortable detour soon turns into a night of mayhem and madness as knives begin to pop up… in the most unexpected places. As the storm builds and the body count rises, the survivors try to figure out who done it. And even more important- who’s likely to have it done to them next?

“Murder Inn” was presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com