Tonight: Grand Finale of the 2012 Sotterley Holiday Candlelight!

 

Good morning, all!

Tonight is the final night to experience

"From This Day Forward" 

 Sotterley Holiday Candlelight 2012!

 

The deadlines to purchase tickets

for this evening is 3:00 p.m. today! 

Online ticket sales only.

Please click here to make your reservation. 

 

 

Each performance takes you from room to room of the main floor of the 1703 Plantation House, where you will experience a different time period of Sotterley's history. Each tour lasts approximately 40 minutes. You may choose the tour time which works best for you.

 

We look forward to welcoming you to Sotterley!



TICKET DEADLINES for Sotterley Holiday Candlelight

The deadlines to purchase tickets for this weekend's Sotterley Holiday Candlelight - "From This Day Forward" are coming up fast! Advance reservations to attend this spectacular holiday event are required, as we are unable to accommodate walk-ins. The tours begin at 6:30 p.m. and run every 10 minutes. Each performance takes you from room to room of the main floor of the 1703 Plantation House, lasting approximately 40 minutes. You may choose the tour time which works best for you. We look forward to welcoming you to Sotterley!

Click here to purchase tickets online only

through Ticket Derby.

Friday, November 30th - Opening Night

Deadline: Friday at 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 1st - Final Night

Deadline: Saturday at 3:00 p.m.



Five Sotterley Christmas Celebrations

This Friday and Saturday, Sotterley is pleased to present the 2012 Holiday Candlelight performances ~ "From This Day Forward." This year's script welcomes visitors to five Sotterley Christmas celebrations:

The Gatehouse ~ December 25, 1826

Eavesdrop on an intimate moment between young newlywed Emeline Dallam Briscoe and her sister Lydia as they discuss Emeline’s recent marriage, and their anticipation of a bright future.

The New Room ~ December 25, 1839

Join the Briscoe’s growing family in their private sitting room, a respite from the outside world of sickness and strife, as they discuss family concerns and plans for their children.

The Drawing Room ~ December 25, 1862

As the Civil War rages, Walter and Emeline host Lydia and Chapman Billingsley to their family celebration. Their son, Henry, and his fiancé also join them. The family’s faith and resolve are tested as three Briscoe sons plan to join the Confederacy in Richmond, just days after the Battle of Fredericksburg where the Army of Virginia has been victorious, but at a very high cost.

The Red Room ~ December 25, 1864

During the last days of the Confederacy, Maryland has just emancipated their slaves on November 1, 1864. With the Briscoes away for the evening, Hilry Cane, his wife Alice, and Hilry’s son, George, gather to discuss their past and their new found freedom. Will freedom now threaten to tear their family apart?

The Dining Room ~ December 25, 1885

As the Briscoe children, James, Margaret, and Walter, wait for their parents to arrive downstairs, they share memories with granddaughter Elizabeth and celebrate the nearly sixty year marriage of Emeline Dallam Briscoe and Dr. Walter Hanson Stone Briscoe. They discuss changing circumstances, events, and the future of Sotterley.

Introducing the tremendously talented,

all-volunteer

Cast & Crew:

Director ~ James LePore

Assistant Director & Playwright ~ Jeanne Pirtle

Production Manager ~ Linda Tucker Jones

Production Assistant ~ Dawn Lopez

Technical Director ~ Wesley Thomas

Frank Greenwell

Pat Greenwell

Sarah Dudley

Alyssa Fox

Tia LePore

Helena Fondeur

Sarah Georgiou

Amanda LePore

Shannon Ivanchev

Paul Rose

Emily Fox

Phoenix Ivanchev

Kim Bessler

Ming Diaz

Dawn Weber

J.D. Hogg

Timothy Joyce

Emily Funderburk

Shemika Berry

Jay Hunter

Kenny Waters
Jivon Jackson
Kirk Kugel

Ashley Maucher

Chris Burch

Dawna Diaz

Advance reservations required.

$15 per person.

Click here for details, times, and to purchase tickets.



Into the House We Go!

 

 

For two nights - this Friday and Saturday - the 1703 Plantation House is decked out for Sotterley's Holiday Candlelight performances of "From This Day Forward."

For many years, Sotterley has opened up the house for this unique holiday theatrical performance. The Sotterley Players (all volunteers) transport audiences to different time periods of Sotterley's history, bringing to life a new script each year. Based upon historical fact, with a fair amount of artistic license, the performances have delighted crowds each holiday season. The 2012 script welcomes visitors to five Christmas celebrations: 1826, 1839, 1862, 1864, and 1885. In each room of the main floor of the house, the drama unfolds!

We hope you will join us during this busy holiday season to applaud the talent, hard work and dedication of so many people. Because of them - all of them - this high quality performance event has become an important fundraiser for Sotterley.

Advance reservations required.

$15 per person.

Click here for details, times, and to purchase tickets.

Sotterley Members Give Holiday Candlelight Tours 2011 Rave Reviews!

Every year, the Holiday Candlelight Tours event kicks off with a special opening night performance for Sotterley Members, which is another great reason to become a member of Sotterley! What is it exactly? It is a party!!! This is our way of thanking a very important part of the Sotterley family. It is a lovely evening of merriment ... food, drink, fun ... and THE TOUR!

Returning from their scheduled tour times of "Sotterley Christmas Past," members could be heard giving their effusive praise of this year's script and performance. One person had tears in her eyes, as she spoke of connecting with the story and the incredible actors. Another, a direct descendant of one of the Sotterley owners from way back, was absolutely delighted with how the script represented his family.

BIG round of applause for the Sotterley Members! Thank you for your support and for joining us last night!

BIG round of applause for our writer, director, production manager, cast and crew!

BIG round of applause for the Sotterley Volunteers who worked magic in the kitchen and at the bar!

BIG round of applause for the Garden Guild for creating gorgeous items for sale at Members' Night and all other Sotterley Volunteers!

BIG round of applause for the Sotterley Staff!

BIG round of applause for the magnificent choral performance by Leonardtown High School's Premiere Choral Group!

BIG round of applause for the following for donating delicious foods:

Cafe' des Artistes

Dreamweaver Catering

Expressions Catering

Lenny's Restaurant

Sunshine's Catering

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To order tickets for this weekend's performance of the Holiday Candlelight Tours "Sotterley Christmas Past," click here!

"Sotterley Christmas Past" - Scene Four: 1850 in The Red Room

Holiday Candlelight Tours
"Sotterley Christmas Past"
this Friday & Saturday

SNEAK PEEK

1850 in The Red Room
A prosperous peacetime at Sotterley, but often peace is costly for some. Share a Christmas with the Briscoe family as they discuss the plantation and family celebrations.

Visitors will encounter people that have lived and worked at Sotterley Plantation on December 24th. Not just one December 24th, but five different Christmas Eve’s spanning over three centuries. Although separated by time, these families and their servants share common bonds.

Advance Reservations Required. Click here to order tickets!

"Sotterley Christmas Past" Scene Three: 1802 in The Drawing Room

Holiday Candlelight Tours

"Sotterley Christmas Past"

this Friday & Saturday

SNEAK PEEK

1802 in The Drawing Room
Christmastide arrives each year, but family hardship keeps no calendar.
Visit John Rousby Plater, the guardian of Sotterley, his family and friends.

Visitors will encounter people that have lived and worked at Sotterley Plantation on December 24th. Not just one December 24th, but five different Christmas Eve’s spanning over three centuries. Although separated by time, these families and their servants share common bonds.

Advance Reservations Required. Click here to order tickets.

"Sotterley Christmas Past" Scene One: 1728

Holiday Candlelight Tours 2011

"Sotterley Christmas Past"

SNEAK PEEK ...

Scene One: 1728 in The Gatehouse
Meet Rebecca Bowles this Christmastide who now owns the plantation after the passing of her husband, James.

Visitors will encounter people that have lived and worked at Sotterley Plantation on December 24th. Not just one December 24th, but five different Christmas Eve’s spanning over three centuries. Although separated by time, these families and their servants share common bonds.

Advance Reservations Required. Click here to purchase your tickets.

DRAMA in The HOUSE!

Holiday Candlelight Tours - "Sotterley Christmas Past"

December 9 & 10th, 2011
First tour begins at 6 pm; tours run every 10 minutes

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! No walk-ins
Buy Online! $15 per person

Spanning over 300 years of history, this year’s Holiday Candlelight Tours will feature, “Sotterley Christmas Past” on December 9th & 10th with time-traveling tours beginning at 6 p.m. The historical dramatization unfolds within the 1703 Plantation House, with stellar performances by The Sotterley Players.

Visitors will encounter people that have lived and worked at Sotterley Plantation on December 24th. Not just one December 24th, but five different Christmas Eve’s spanning over three centuries. Although separated by time, these families and their servants share common bonds.

Director
James LePore

Playwright
Jeanne Pirtle

Production Manager
Linda Tucker Jones

Production Assistant
Dawn Lopez

Lighting
Wesley Thomas

Hair & Make Up
Sarah Georgiou

The Sotterley Players
in order of appearance

Gatehouse 1728
Meet Rebecca Bowles this Christmastide who now owns the plantation after the passing of her husband, James.
Mary Bowles, daughter of Rebecca Bowles - Katrina Lindemann, Lillian Turner, Mallory Turner
Rebecca Bowles, widow of first owner James Bowles - Shannon Ivanchev

Library 1913
Eavesdrop on a Christmas Eve with the Satterlee family of New York who owned and loved Sotterley from 1910-1947.
Herbert Satterlee, owner of Sotterley - Chuck Pirtle
Louisa Morgan Satterlee, Herbert’s wife - Betsy Kebaugh
Mabel Morgan Satterlee, daughter, age 12 - Tia LePore
Eleanor Morgan Satterlee, daughter, age 8 - Emily Fox
Charles Knott, farm manager at Sotterley - Stephen Rumpf
Katherine Rooney, maid at Sotterley - Amanda LePore
Mary Doyle, a domestic for Satterlee family - Sarah Pollard

Drawing Room 1802
Christmastide arrives each year, but family hardship keeps no calendar. Visit John Rousby Plater, the guardian of Sotterley, his family and friends.
John Rousby Plater, the guardian of Sotterley - Patrick Welton
Thomas Plater, John’s younger brother - Jeremy Leisner
William Somerville, John’s counsel - Frank Greenwell
Elizabeth Somerville, William’s wife - Pat Greenwell
Elizabeth (Tuttle) Plater, John Plater’s wife - Erin Rothback
Martha Plater, Thomas Plater’s wife - Catherine McKnight

Red Room 1850
A prosperous peacetime at Sotterley, but often peace is still costly for some. Share a Christmas with the Briscoe family as they discuss the plantation and family celebrations.
Robert Plater, a domestic slave (Thursday & Friday) - Jivon Jackson
Mary Doyle, (Saturday) a domestic - Sarah Pollard
Dr. Walter Hanson Stone Briscoe, owner of Sotterley - Neil Rothback, Paul Rose
Emeline Briscoe, Walter’s wife - Geno Rothback
Chapman Billingsley, Dr. Briscoe’s brother-in-law - Paul Rose
Lydia Billingsley, Chapman’s wife & Emeline’s sister - Helena Fondeur
Henry Briscoe, Briscoe’s son - Thomas Church
Jeanette Briscoe, Briscoe’s daughter - Hannah Rothback

Dining Room 1958
After spending joyous times with her family at Sotterley as a child, Mabel Satterlee Ingalls has come back to remember and share an intimate gathering with close friends this Christmas.
Ruth Barber, a domestic for Mrs. Ingalls - Shemika Berry
India Knott, Charles Knott’s wife - Leni Weisl
Mabel Satterlee Ingalls, owner of Sotterley - Kim Bessler
Mary van Renssalaer Cogswell Thayer, friend - Bettylou Ryan
Mary Marvin Patterson, friend - Debbie Curtis

Order your tickets today!