James F. Gribble, age 97, of Coshocton, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024. He was born on August 15, 1927, in Goshen, Ohio to the late Fred and Hazel (Rausch) Gribble. Jim was a 1945 graduate of Midvale High School; he then joined the United States Army serving in Korea from 1946 to 1948. […]
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‘The Hallelujah Girls’ is next up for the Footlight Players
The Coshocton Footlight Players present “The Hallelujah Girls” directed by Nathan Mayse and produced by Marsha Cusin. The production takes place over the span of a year in a small Georgia town. After the sudden death of a dear friend, a gutsy group of ladies commit to change their lives and realize their dreams. Sugar Lee Thompkins […]
Footlight Players present ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
Coshocton Footlight Players present “To Kill a Mockingbird” from the book by Harper Lee. Directed by Susan Metz Guthrie and produced by Marsha Cusin, the production speaks directly to troubled times through face to face interaction of race and justice in America. This production is dedicated in loving remembrance of Bettsy Gauerke. Metz Guthrie has […]
Auditions announced for ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’
Open auditions for the upcoming Footlight Players’ production of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” will be held on Sunday, May 15, at 6 p.m. at the Triple Locks Theater. The director is Susan Metz Guthrie. This stage version of “To Kill a Mockingbird” is based upon the Pulitzer Prize winning novel of the same title written […]
Glitter Girls promises to keep you laughing
COSHOCTON – If you are looking for a fun night out with lots of laughs then you won’t want to miss “The Glitter Girls.” “You will not be bored,” said Heather Beall, who plays Valerie in the new Footlight Players production. Valerie is a member of a North Georgia women’s social club called The Glitter […]
‘Mamma Mia!’ auditions announced
COSHOCTON – The Coshocton Footlight Players are pleased to announce upcoming auditions for their summer musical, “Mamma Mia!” Through the magic of ABBA’s timeless hits, this delightful musical tells the heartwarming story of a young woman’s search for her birth father on a Greek island paradise. Auditions will be held on Sunday, March 24, at […]
Area youth to take the stage at Triple Locks Theater
COSHOCTON – Thirty children ages 6 to 18 are dedicating their summer to bringing “Willy Wonka” to life at the Triple Locks Theater. “I love Willy Wonka,” said Shelly Lillibridge who is directing the play with Michelle Kittel. “It is one of my favorite movies and the great thing about this show is that it […]
Footlight Players bringing ‘The Bridges of Madison County’ to stage
COSHOCTON – The music in the stage version of “The Bridges of Madison County” is phenomenal and so are the people who perform the songs, according to Susan Metz Guthrie who is directing the Footlight Players production. “We have a lot of talent here in Coshocton County and I’m proud to be part of this […]
Footlight Players to present ‘The Savannah Sipping Society’
COSHOCTON – The Footlight Players “The Savannah Sipping Society” will introduce you to four unique southern women brought together by fate. They will keep you laughing while they help each other overcome struggles and discover a new enthusiasm for life. “It’s kind of like ‘Designing Women’ meets ‘Golden Girls,’” said Kathy Reid. She plays Dot, […]