Playhouse Merced announces 2010 season preview show

Playhouse Merced is planning its annual season preview party on Saturday, March 27, from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person.

The event will be held in the Black Box Theater. Complimentary appetizers and food samples from local restaurants will be served. A cash bar will also be available.

At 7:30, attendees will enter the main theater for the 2010-2011 season preview show. Scenes and musical numbers from all of the upcoming shows will be presented. Playhouse Merced artistic director Rob Hypes will host the live entertainment event.

The preview will feature familiar Playhouse Merced actors and singers, including Crystal Backoff, Noelle Chandler, Bill Cook, Michelle Deco, Joe Hypes, Dianne Kocher, Samantha Narron, Matt Taloff, Liz Wagner and Christopher Volkerts.

Tickets may be purchased froml the Playhouse box office at (209) 725-8587 or come by at 452 W. Main St., Downtown Merced.