Assassins

Roleystone Theatre Inc. proudly presents our Feb/Mar 25 season of 

'ASSASSINS' - A musical by Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman

DIRECTOR: CHRIS ALVARO
CO-MD - ORCHESTRAL DIRECTOR: KRISPIN MAESALU
CO-MD - VOCAL DIRECTOR : MATTHEW WALFORD
CHOREOGRAPHER: TATUM STAFFORD

"Assassins" is a Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman that explores the lives and motivations of nine individuals who assassinated or attempted to assassinate Presidents of the United States.

 Characters like John Wilkes Booth, Lee Harvey Oswald, Leon Czolgosz, and others, driven by personal grievances or desires for fame, interact across different historical periods, allowing for a blend of eras where they influence and confront each other.

The show delves into the darker aspects of the American Dream, examining the extreme lengths to which individuals will go to achieve notoriety. Each assassin's story is presented with intelligent lyrics and haunting melodies, revealing their troubled minds and desperate motivations. 

The musical provides a darkly humorous yet thought-provoking commentary on political violence, fame, and the desire for significance in American society.

It challenges the audience to reflect on the nature of celebrity, the consequences of disenfranchisement, and the pervasive desire for recognition, making it a powerful and unsettling theatrical experience.

Content Warnings (Mature Content):
‘Assassins’ features themes and content that may be intense and/or distressing. This includes:
Guns and violence
Historical racism
Coarse language
Note – the inclusion of racial slurs is intended to underscore the historical reality and the deep-seated prejudices of the era. We want to make it clear that while this is language used for historical accuracy (and is in the script), we do not condone the use of such language or any form of hate and racism in everyday modern life.

Suicide Warning:
This content discusses topics related to suicide, self-harm, and mental health struggles. It may be distressing or triggering for some individuals. If you are feeling overwhelmed, distressed, or in crisis, please reach out for support.

If you need immediate help:

Lifeline (Australia): 13 11 14
Kids Helpline (Australia): 1800 55 1800
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
You are not alone—support is available

Refreshments - Kiosk and bar will be open before the show (with the bar also open after the show). PLEASE NOTE: Only water is permitted in the auditorium. Please note that this show does not have an intermission.

Note - Doors open to the public 30 minutes before the advertised start time.

Wheelchairs welcome. Please note seat B1 is our wheelchair spot. 

Companion Cards welcome. Please contact event organiser (button on booking page) prior to booking tickets. 

Show Dates - Feb 28 , Mar 1, 2(5pm), 6, 7, 8 (2pm), 8, 13, 14, 15. Shows start 7.30pm unless otherwise stated.

Roleystone Theatre Inc. is a not for profit community theatre.

Proudly supported by Roleystone- Karragullen Bendigo Bank Branch