By Tracy Letts
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of August: Osage County comes a dark comedy about the agony and ecstasy of small-town government. Good intentions collide with malicious inertia when an upstart young councilman returns from a brief leave of absence. Missing the minutes from the previous meeting, he senses the other council members—from shy civil servants to buffoonish politicians to senile elder statesmen—are hiding something awful about what transpired. In hilarious and unsettling fashion, The Minutes shows how fictional towns like Big Cherry and real towns like Davidson wrestle with uncomfortable task of recording their own histories.
Finalist for the 2018 Pulitzer Prize; Tony-nominated for Best Play 2022
The Minutes is presented alongside A Small and Humble Erasure as “Sacred Spaces: Plays about the History Beneath Us”
Individual Tickets: $12-$27 (Plus NC State taxes and fees)
Recommended for ages 15+
Meet the Cast
Jeremy Cartee (Mr. Breeding)
Jeremy is excited to work with the Davidson Community Players for the first time! Most recently he has worked with Theatre Charlotte in RUMORS (Ken Gorman) and Matthews Playhouse in their productions of CLUE (Colonel Mustard), PINOCCHIO (Geppetto), and IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (Uncle Billy) as well as YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU (Paul Sycamore) at CPCC. Jeremy has a BA in Theatre from Winthrop University. He has lived in Charlotte for twenty years and is the proud father of two amazing teenagers who share his love of theatre.
Patrick Day (Oldfield)
Patrick grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, lived 30 years in Fort Myers, Florida, and moved to Charlotte three years ago. This is his first show in the Charlotte area. His favorite roles are MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM (Sturdyvant), A DOLL’S HOUSE (Krogstad), SOCIAL SECURITY (David Kahn), ART (Serge), MOON OVER BUFFALO (George Hay), and REPOSSESSED (Ted Naughton) which was a world premiere.
Eric Dunn (Carp)
Eric is happy to make his debut at the Armour Street Theater and he thanks Kathren for the opportunity! Eric appeared in DCP's summer production of THE EXPLORERS CLUB at the Duke Family Playhouse (Walling). Eric most recently appeared in Theatre Charlotte's A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Fezziwig/Solicitor), The Green Room Theatre's JULIUS CAESAR (Caesar), and TGR's HONKY TONK HISSY FIT (Sloggett). Once again and always, he thanks his wife Vicky and their family for their love, support, inspiration, and laughs.
Bobbi Hawk (Ms. Innes)
Bobbi was last seen at First United Methodist Church Gastonia’s THE GUYS (Joan). She has worked as an actor, musical director or director at Billings Studio Theater, Venture Theater, Nova Center for the Performing Arts, Yellowstone Repertory Theatre, Little Theater of Gastonia, and FUMC Gastonia. Favorite roles include Billings Studio Theater’s BECKY’S NEW CAR (Becky), LARAMIE PROJECT (Reggie Flutie), ANNIE (Miss Hannigan), and INTO THE WOODS (Baker’s Wife). Also, Yellowstone Repertory Theatre’s DOUBT (Sister Aloysius), Venture Theater’s 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Rona Peretti), YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Elizabeth) and SWEENY TODD (Beadle). She is a member of the Gaston Choral Society and sings with the First United Methodist Church Gastonia chancel choir.
Christine Hull (Ms. Matz)
Christine is blessed to be working (playing) with this incredible team! This experience has cured her of any aspirations of serving on any town council anywhere. Local audiences may recognize her from DCP’s BOEING BOEING (Berthe) or Post Mortem Players’ THE INNOCENTS (Mrs. Grose) or DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY (Duchess Stephanie). She won Best Supporting Actress in a Musical for STARTING HERE, STARTING NOW (Harriet). Favorites: THE ODD COUPLE (FEMALE VERSION) (Florence Unger), THE THREE MUSKETEERS (Queen Anne), HAIRSPRAY (Velma), A CHORUS LINE (Maggie). She originated roles in WATER, INC. (Sophia) and THE CHILDREN OF CHILDREN (Mother), both rock musicals she co-wrote, recorded and performed with her band Madmen and Dreamers. THE CHILDREN OF CHILDREN enjoyed an Off-Broadway run at the Bleecker Street Theatre, and the WATER, INC. workshop production cast album was released on all digital platforms on 5/31/24 with plans to realize full production. She is grateful to her husband Mark Durstewitz (her soul mate and partner in all things) and to her family and friends for supporting her creative endeavors.
Paul Kelley (Mr. Hanratty)
Paul is originally from Atlanta, GA and now resides in Mooresville, NC. Paul is new to DCP but not new to the stage. He has a B.F.A degree in Theatre Arts from Valdosta State University and worked in the Master of Fine Arts - Acting program at the University of NC-Greensboro. He's still acting in a sales role for his day job. Some of Paul's work was seen at W. Illinois Summer Music Theatre, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM (Hero), THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS (Chief Weasal), Valdosta State Theatre, INTO THE WOODS (Cinderella's Prince) HENRY THE IV, PART 1(Edmund Mortimer) Lakes Region Summer Theatre, ANGEL STREET ( Jack Manningham). Jenny Wiley Theatre, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAM COAT (Reuben). Paul also had the opportunity to direct a play on the Mainstage at Valdosta State Theatre, SO LONG ON LONELY STREET, by Sandra Deer.
Stuart Jonap (Mayor Superba)
Stuart is happy to be treading the boards again after a decade long focus on directing. Past local directing credits include PROOF, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, A NICE FAMILY GATHERING, 39 STEPS, GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER. Stuart is grateful to cast and crew for making this show such a great experience.
Marvin King (Mr. Blake)
Marvin couldn't be more honored to be a part of his first production with DCP. He grew up in Alabama, studied theatre at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and has found a creative home here in Charlotte. When not in the theatre, you can find him talking finances as a Mortgage Loan Officer with Keller Home Loans, watching Alabama football (ROLLTIDE) or spending time with his nephews, Jaxon, AJ and Wolfe (They are the best... just ask for pictures). Over the past 14 years, he has performed in local theatres like Theatre Charlotte, Actors Theatre of Charlotte, CPCC, and Matthews Playhouse as well as the surrounding area theatres of Old Courthouse in Concord, Uwharrie Players of Albemarle, Parkway Playhouse of Burnsville and Piedmont Players of Salisbury where he currently serves on the board of governors. Favorite local productions include AIN'T MISBEHAVIN, Ken and RENT, Gordon/Ensemble (Theatre Charlotte), THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN, Depression (Three Bone Theatre) and DREAMGIRLS, Curtis (Piedmont Players).
Andrew Nowak (Peel)
Andrew is originally from Omaha, Nebraska by way of Chicago and Los Angeles. He earned his BA in theatre from Columbia College Chicago. In LA he trained at BGB Studios and The Upright Citizens Brigade. LA theatre credits include TWELFTH NIGHT (Antonio) at Actor's Co-op Hollywood, EQUUS (Alan) at Long Beach Playhouse, KING LEAR (Edgar) at California Shakespeare Company, and PRESENT LAUGHTER (Roland Maule) at Little Fish Theatre. You can also hear Andrew's voice anywhere you get your podcasts in Aytpical Artists' THE BRIGHT SESSIONS, iHeart's BRIDGEWATER, and Netflix's STRANGER THINGS: REBEL ROBIN. Other voice work includes the Audible Original POSSESSION, Marvel and Six to Start's MARVEL MOVE, and Andrew's self produced audio drama adaptation of The Little Prince entitled THE LOST CITY PRINCE. Andrew is thrilled to be working with Davidson Community Players!
Vincent Raye (Mr. Assalone)
Vince was last with Davidson Community Players in A NICE FAMILY GATHERING (Jerry). Favorite roles include First United Methodist Church Gastonia’s THE GUYS (Nick), Little Theater of Gastonia’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Scrooge), Theater Charlotte’s TERMS OF ENDEARMENT (Garrett Breedlove), Lee Street Theater’s GLENNGARY, GLENNROSS (Richard Roma), Venture Theater’s CHICAGO (Billy Flynn), A STEADY RAIN (Denny), ST. NICHOLAS (man) and SUNSET BOULEVARD (Max). Also Billings Studio Theater’s SPAMALOT (King Arthur), NEWSIES (Pulitzer), and TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE (Mitch) and Children Theatre Charlotte’s ANNIE (FDR), TROPICAL SECRETS (David) and ALLIE KAZAN AND THE MAGIC MANSION (Marvellini). Vince is excited to be doing his fortieth show with his wife, Bobbi.
Valerie Thames (Ms. Johnson)
Valerie is thrilled to be making her debut with Davidson Community Players in THE MINUTES. Her most recent roles include Three Bone Theatre's JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING (Bea), CONFEDERATES (Sandra), Shepherd Shakespeare Company's A COMEDY OF ERRORS (Adriana). She is grateful to this cast and crew for making this such a fun and educational experience.
Production Team
Brenna Skinnon DiNapoli, Stage Manager
Andrea Patterson, Costume Design
Baris Kalaycioglu, Sound Design
Kat Martin, Director
Shawn Halliday, Scenic Design
Kel Wright, Lighting Design