Theater in the vineyard

The Vineyard Comedy Players’ “Lend Me A Tenor” opened Thursday night at the Palaia Vineyards outdoor stage under the tent on Route 32 in Highland Mills (chairs are provided). The three remaining shows are Friday, July 15; Saturday, July 16; and Sunday, July 17, at 8 p.m. each evening, although earlier arrival at the vineyard is encouraged. Tickets are $10 for adults, children, and seniors, and are available for pre-purchase in person at the winery or at the door on the day of the show. The cast of the Vineyard Comedy Players are, from left to right: Daniel Distasio (the bellhop), Al “Doc” Snider (Saunders), Kara Greevy (Diana), Alex Hauserman (Max), Allison Theis (Maggie), Ann Marie Moloney (Maria Merelli), and Rich Aufiero (director, Tito Merelli). Not shown is cast member Sherrie House, who plays Julia, the chairperson of the Cleveland Opera Guild.