November 29, 2012

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November 28, 2012

macy's Yes Virginia The Musical Live Performance next Sunday

For Immediate Release:
Nov. 27, 2012

Contact:
Michelle Beedle
816.947.8557
antoniastudios@ymail.com

Antonia Studios Presents "Yes Virginia, the
Musical" to Benefit Operation Santa

Kansas City, MO. – Antonia Studios is presenting
"Yes Virginia, The Musical" at Belton High
Freshman Center on December 9th at 4:30pm and
7:30pm with proceeds going towards Operation
Santa. "I decided to do this production to build
a sense of community and spread hope and
generosity this holiday season," says Michelle
Beedle, director of Antonia Studios.

Beedle added, "The musical is by Macy's and has
never been performed in our area. In fact, I don't
know of anyone else in the KC area performing the
show. We are donating 100% of the proceeds to the
charity. "The musical is a holiday classic based
on the 1897 true story of Virginia O'Hanlon, an 8-
year-old girl who inspired the most famous
newspaper editorial of all time by asking, 'Is
there a Santa Claus?'

Operation Santa is an organization that works with
needy families in the Belton area. Beedle is an
accomplished actress, singer and public speaker.
Her most recent project was "Three Blind Saints,"
a feature film slated for worldwide distribution
by Filmworks. To buy tickets online, go to
www.antoniastudioskc.com. Tickets for children 2
and under are free. Ticket costs for children ages
3 to 12 are $5 $10 for adults.


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Book of Mormon Auditions Wichita

THE BOOK OF MORMON will be coming to Wichita to hold auditions December 7th and 8th by appointment only. We are looking to build our files for future replacements for all three companies (Broadway, 1st National Tour, Jumamosi Tour) for the roles of ARNOLD CUNNINGHAM, KEVIN PRICE, NABALUGI and ELDER MCKINLEY etc. (See role descriptions below.)

Anyone interested in auditioning for any or all of these companies should submit a picture and resume and any additional materials to jrichcasting@gmail.com by 5PM Thursday, December 6th 2012. Please make sure you put the City Name of the audition in the subject line. Due to the amount of emails we receive, we may not be able to respond to every submission. Please note that submitting does not guarantee an appointment. Both Union and Non-Union should submit.

SHOW INFO:
Producer: Anne Garefino & Scott Rudin
Director: Trey Parker & Casey Nicholaw
Book, Music & Lyrics: Robert Lopez, Matt Stone & Trey Parker
Music Supervisor: Stephen Oremus
Choreographer: Casey Nicholaw
Wichita Casting Director: Jeremy Rich
Casting Director: Carrie Gardner

ARNOLD CUNNINGHAM (Early 20's-Late 20's to play 18): Caucasian. Seeking a true character actor. Must be a physical contrast to the other good looking, All-American Mormons. Dweeby, dorky, nerdy, overweight, or all four combined. Arnold is a pathological liar but his heart is in the right place. He is a total screw-up but not for lack of trying, he always wants to do the right thing. Must be fantastic comedic actor who sings well. Tenor. We are also particularly interested in comics who sing.

KEVIN PRICE (Early 20's-Late 20's to play 18): Caucasian. All-American. Very handsome. Head of the class, always optimistic. Heroic Mormon. Must be a great comedic actor and a fantastic pop-rock high tenor to a B. Should be at least 5'10 or taller.

NABALUNGI (18- Late 20's to play 20): Black African. Pretty. Takes the hardships of her village very seriously and wants to help her people find a better life. Must have great comic timing. Strong Alto. Belt to an E.

ELDER MCKINLEY (early 20's to late 20's to play 18): Caucasian. District leader of the Mormon missionaries in Uganda. All- American, wide-eyed and hopeful. Often struggles to cover his flamboyant tendencies and adhere to his Mormon morals. Must be a fantastic comedic actor and great singer. High Baritone who can pop out high Bb's for comedic effect.


[MAFALA HATIMBI] (40's): Black African. Father of Nabalungi. Has come to accept the hardships in the village where they live but is a discerning community leader and tries to bring joy to their lives. Must be a great comedic actor and singer. Also interested in actors who sing.

PRICE'S DAD/MISSION PRESIDENT/VARIOUS ROLES) (40's): Caucasian. All-American good looks and physique. Plays several parts from the perfect picture of a head of a Mormon household, to the stern missionary president, to Joseph Smith, so must have the ability to be transformative. Must be a great comedic actor and good singer. High Baritone to an Ab.

[GENERAL] (Late 20's to Late 30's): Black African. The general is a warlord in Uganda who is terrorizing the local villagers. A physically threatening and intimidating figure who is a great comedic actor and singer. Baritone to an F.

[FEMALE AFRICAN VILLAGERS] Late 20's to late 30's. Black African. Seeking great comedic actresses with excellent singing voices. Seeking Altos, Gospel Sopranos and Gospel Belters of all physical types.


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November 27, 2012

Bebe Wood from NBC’s The New Normal returns to Kansas City to star in Seussical with Music Theatre for Young People

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE
INFORMATION, CONTACT:
November 25, 2012
Cary Danielson
Executive Director
(913)-341-8156
www.mtyp.org

Bebe Wood from NBC's The New Normal returns to Kansas City
to star in Seussical with Music Theatre for Young People

Bebe Wood, who stars as Shania in the NBC comedy The New
Normal, will play the role of JoJo in MTYP's upcoming production
of Seussical. Also starring will be alumns Tim Markman as
Horton and Heather Layher as Gertrude. Seussical is the
culmination of MTYP's 20 year anniversary in Kansas City and
will feature 50 young people from the greater Kansas City area,
plus a full orchestra of students and alumns.

MTYP will be presenting Seussical the Musical, on December 29
at 7:00 p.m. and December 30 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in
White Recital Hall on the UMKC campus (4949 Cherry).
Advanced tickets are available for $12 for students and $18 for
adults. Tickets at the door are $20 for adults and $15 for
students. Season Ticket packages are also available. Reservations
are through the Central Ticket Office: 816-235-6222.

Seussical is a musical based on the books of Dr. Seuss. It is a
rather complex combination of his most famous characters and
stories.

For more information, please visit mtyp.org or call 913-341-
8156.


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Skillet Tag: The Remount

Play On... Productions*


Skillet Tag by Pete Bakely Performed at the Living
Room Theater 1818 McGee, KCMO: Dec 12-22: 8 pm
Wed-Sat, Mon; 3 pm Sun. Produced by Kelsey
Kallenberger and Hailey Jones for Play On
Productions.

This holiday season, take some time out of your
busy schedule to see people get clobbered by large
pieces of iron. Back by popular demand from it's
successful debut in the 2012 KC Fringe Festival,
"Skillet Tag" is now a full length, revised,
wilder than ever theatrical experience. If you
couldn't get enough this summer or missed it at
Fringe, now is your chance to catch this wacky
story about a group of employees summoned to the
boss' house for an unusual "team building
exercise", where things go horribly askew after an
accidental murder.

Raves from the 2012 Fringe Festival:

"I can't say why, but there's something highly
amusing — and imminently satisfying — about seeing
somebody get hit on the head with a frying pan..."

"That particular brand of comic violence is
central to Pete Bakely's "Skillet Tag," a raucous
farce that finds time to satirize the global
economy between outrageous acts of onstage
violence."

Robert Trussell - The Kansas City Star

"As someone who has been in numerous team building
situations, I am glad to say that no one has died,
however, we also never had as much fun as I did
watching "Skillet Tag". "

Kate2092 - KCStage Magazine


Don't miss this opportunity to see "Skillet Tag:
The Remount." Produced by Play On Productions.
Performed at the Living Room Theater, December
12th-22nd. Written by Pete Bakely. Directed by
Bryan Moses. With Briana Marxen-McCollum, Aurelie
Roque, Missy Fennewald, Matt Leonard, Jeff Smith,
Coleman Crenshaw, Tim Ahlenius and Devon Barnes.

Order tickets at
http://skillettagremount.brownpapertickets.com/

15.00 General Admission (Subject to change). The
Living Room, 1818 McGee, PeterB2422@aol.com,
(Adult Fare)

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The Barn Players 5th Annual 6 x 10 Ten-Minute Play Festival...coming in December!

The Barn Players, Inc.*


The Barn Players 5th Annual
6 x 10: Ten-Minute Play Festival

Six Original Plays
Six Local Playwrights
Six Directors
One great evening of theatre!

December 7 – 9, 2012
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

THE PLAYS:

To The Dogs
By Victor Wishna
Directed by Lindsay Adams

Sunday in the Park with Carla
By Amanda Petefish-Schrag
Directed by Michael Murphy

Who Are You?
By Alex Bigus
Directed by Sara Crow

The Captain and Roberts Take On The World
By Brian Gehrlein
Directed by Ray Zarr

Back To One
By Lezlie Revelle Directed by Rachael Redler

The Suitcase
By Brigid Amos
Directed by Danelle Swatzell


FEATURING:
Art Bagdasaryan, Josh Brady, Stephanie Charleton, Korey Childs, Alyssa Dunning,Kaitlynn Elizabeth, Joshua Gleeson, Carrie Lenahan, Alice Pollock, Emerson Rapp,Jeff Shehan, Kyle Wallen,
Alexandria Washington, Bill Welch, Cathy Wood
& Melony Wood

All performances are at:
The Barn Players Theatre,
6219 Martway,
Mission, KS.


Ticket pricing:
ADULTS - $10.00

The box office opens one hour before curtain time.
For reservations, please call or call 1-800-838-3006
or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org


Production support provided by…

The Mainstreet Credit Union
Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
St. Pius School of Mission

Media partner support provided by…
94.9 KCMO
95.1 Jack-FM

The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects of our organization. Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.



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November 26, 2012

Les Misérables to Open the Jewish Community Center’s White Theatre 2013-2014 Season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information, please contact: Krista Blackwood – Director of Cultural Arts - Jewish Community Center kristab@jewishkc.org
(913) 327-8073

Les Misérables to Open the Jewish Community Center's White Theatre 2013-2014 Season

The international hit musical Les Misérables will open the 2013-14 season at the White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center, announced Director of Cultural Arts Krista Blackwood.

The JCC production will likely be a regional premier for the mega hit -- the first locally produced and cast, complete version in the Kansas City area. The licensing company only recently began offering community theaters a chance to obtain the rights, and Blackwood said she couldn't get her application sent fast enough.

"Landing Les Misérables for White Theatre is a huge coup for the JCC," Blackwood said. "Les Mis at the White Theatre will be a must see for 2013-2014. We're proud to be able to highlight the vast and deep pool of local talent in the Kansas City area with such amazing material in such a wonderful venue."

Based on Victor Hugo's classic novel, Les Misérables is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. The magnificent score includes the classic songs "I Dreamed a Dream," "On My Own," "Stars," "Bring Him Home," "Do You Hear the People Sing?," "One Day More," "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables," "Master Of The House" and many more.

Les Misérables opened in London in 1985 and has been running ever since. It played Broadway for 6,680 performances from 1987 through 2003 and again from 2006 to 2008, and has played in 42 countries in 21 languages.

But the licensing company has never opened up the rights to community theaters.

Until now.

Last week, the White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center was granted the right to do the full-blown, Broadway version of Les Misérables in November 2013.

A touring production of Les Misérables will play the Music Hall in Kansas City this December but the White Theatre's show will be the first production in the Kansas City area to use all local talent.

"There's a school edition of the musical that has been out for a while but a full-scale Les Miserables has not yet been locally produced in the Kansas City area. We'll be the first," says Jewish Community Center's Director of Cultural Arts, Krista Blackwood.


For further information please contact Krista Blackwood, Director of Cultural Arts at 913-327-8073 or kristab@jewishkc.org.



The mission of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City is to enrich our diverse community by cultivating an inclusive environment built upon Jewish values, heritage and culture. We offer programs of excellence that enhance wellness, meaning and joy from generation to generation.

For more information, visit jcckc.org or call the main office (913) 327-8000.


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November 21, 2012

Jack & the Beanstalk

Jack & the Beanstalk

Follow Jack on his lively adventure up the beanstalk. The Puppetry Arts Institute presents this fairy tale classic full of humor, suspense and a not-so-bad giant.
Admission includes a tour of the on-site puppet museum. Hand-painted finger puppets of characters from the show are for sale for $1 each.
Admission: $5.00.

Showtimes 11:00 am & 2:00 pm

TIMES: Friday & Saturday, November 23 & 24, 2012

LOCATION: Puppetry Arts Institute - 11025 E Winner Road Independence, MO 64052

Recommended for all ages.

Reservations recommended.

Please call 833-9777 for a reservation!

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Summit Theatre Group 2013 Season

Summit Theatre Group based in Lee's Summit has just announced their 2nd full season of shows for 2013. They include--

Feb 2--"There's No Business Like Show Business" Musical Revue
A benefit fundraiser for STG featuring some of the best musical theatre talent in the Kansas City area.

April 5-14--Sylvia by A R Gurney at Unity Village Chapel. Auditions will be held in late January or early February.

July 18-21--Annie Get Your Gun by Irving Berlin at Lee's Summit West HS.

September 11-15--The Guys by Jane Nelson at MCC Longview

October 24-27--Love Letters by A R Gurney at The Stanley in downtown Lee's Summit. A dinner theatre format.

Applicatons for directors now being accepted through December 15th. Send a resume and a brief one page description of your concept of the show you wish to direct to STG, PO Box 1736, LSMO or info@summittheatregroup.com.

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November 20, 2012

Starlight's Frosty Fridays

STARLIGHT THEATRE ACADEMY INTRODUCES FROSTY FRIDAYS DEC. 21 AND 28
Students ages 6-12 can spend one or two days warming up their imaginations

Starlight Theatre Academy is offering students ages 6-12 the opportunity to warm up their imaginations during Frosty Fridays, December 21 and 28 at Starlight Theatre, 4600 Starlight Road.

During Frosty Fridays, participants will embark on a one- or two-day journey through the world of theatre. Led by theatre professionals, campers will spend the mornings moving through stations that focus on theatre games, storytelling, movement, dance and song, plus some crafting. Campers will spend the afternoons creating a piece of live theatre to present to an audience of fellow students. Each Friday will be a different experience.

Frosty Fridays is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. Participants must bring a sack lunch. Morning and afternoon snacks will be provided. The cost is $45 for one day or $81 for both days (a 10 percent savings). Before care is available from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. for an additional $5 per day. After care is available from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for an additional $15 per day.

Registration forms may be downloaded at www.kcstarlight.com. For more information, contact Andy Pierce at (816) 997-1134 or education@kcstarlight.com.

Starlight Theatre, a not-for-profit organization, is the largest and oldest performing arts organization in Kansas City and the second largest theatre of its kind in the United States. The organization is dedicated to producing, presenting and promoting excellence in musical theatre and the performing arts for diverse audiences of all ages, with continued programming for families and children. Starlight strives to enrich the region for all residents and visitors by building appreciation for the performing arts, making live theatre and music affordable and accessible, providing superior theatre arts education and community outreach programs, and delivering exceptional customer service.


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November 19, 2012

Auditions - MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS - OCTA

AUDITIONS!
Moonlight and Magnolias
by Ron Hutchinson

Directed by Nancy Eppert

AUDITIONS:
Monday, December 10 from 7:00pm-9:30pm
Tuesday, December 11 from 7:00pm-9:30pm

At Olathe Community Theatre
500 E Loula, Olathe KS 66061

EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Cold readings from the script; a prepared 1-2 minute comedic monologue is encouraged but not essential.

This play does require physical comedy; think "The Three Stooges".

Please Provide: Headshot/Resume (if available) and a list of conflicts between December 17, 2012 and February 7, 2013.

Be aware if you have a peanut allergy, there will be a lot of real peanuts on stage and consumed during the show.

CALLBACKS:
Invited Callbacks, if needed, will be held on Wednesday, Dec 12th at 7pm.

REHEARSAL:

Rehearsals will begin Monday, December 17, 2012. Rehearsal will be sporadic during the holidays, but consistently Mon-Fri starting Jan 7th, 2013.


PRODUCTION DATES:
February 1-17, 2013
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

All performances take place at:

Olathe Community Theatre Assn
500 E Loula
Olathe, KS 66061

SYNOPSIS:
1939 Hollywood is abuzz. Legendary producer David O. Selznick has shut down production of his new epic, Gone with the Wind, a film adaptation of Margaret Mitchell's novel. The screenplay, you see, just doesn't work. So what's an all-powerful movie mogul to do? While fending off the film's stars, gossip columnists and his own father-in-law, Selznick sends a car for famed screenwriter Ben Hecht and pulls formidable director Victor Fleming from the set of The Wizard of Oz. Summoning both to his office, he locks the doors, closes the shades, and on a diet of bananas and peanuts, the three men labor over five days to fashion a screenplay that will become the blueprint for one of the most successful and beloved films of all time.


CAST BREAKDOWN:

Ben Hecht-playwright for screen and theatre; male age 40-50

Victor Fleming-famous director extraordinaire; male age 40-55

David O. Selznick-legendary Hollywood producer; male age 35-45

Miss Poppenghul-Selznick's secretary and 'girl Friday'; female 25-40

www.olathetheatre.org

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Call for Directors - OCTA - 2013-2014

Directors wanted: passion required!

The board of directors of the Olathe Community Theater Association (OCTA) is looking for directors for our 2013-2014 season. We'd like to invite you to submit a slate of NO MORE THAN THREE scripts you'd like to direct at OCTA. If possible, please provide any license fees for each script submitted (9 performances, house seats 100, average ticket price $17). Send your ideas to us at this email address: (octa.directors@olathetheatre.org), accompanied by your theatrical resume, by December 15, 2012. Additionally, please indicate the months of the year, from late Fall 2013 to late Spring 2014 that you are available.

This year OCTA is selecting its season from submissions from directors and selections from the OCTA Season Selection Committee. We encourage all directors to submit shows that you have a passion for. However, an important consideration to keep in mind when you submit shows to OCTA is that our season is typically five shows, only one of which is a musical. The rest of the season is usually a mix of comedies and dramas. For the best chance of having one of your scripts selected for the 2012-13 season, please include a variety of genres in your submission. If, however, there's one show that's your dream show, by all means, submit it. We'll review it and see if we can fit it into our season. At OCTA we respect and encourage your passion for the material.

Another point to think about is the size of the facility. OCTA productions have certainly stretched and put the facility to the test, but we're not going to be putting on Starlight Express in our space. The OCTA stage and theater are both wonderfully intimate spaces that are geared toward smaller shows -- although many of our past productions have used quite imaginative staging to stretch the space. Our stage dimensions are included with this letter to use as a guideline for any scripts you care to submit. Also, you can obtain a list of our past shows, to give you a sense of the sort of productions that we've done before. (Don't be afraid to submit a show that you see on the list, at OCTA we're open to reviving a production from our history).

At OCTA we own our own building. You get to rehearse in the performance space from day one. You won't be lugging props or costumes from one location to another. Also, we don't interfere with your artistic decisions. Show us you can do it and we'll help make it possible!

If one of your submissions is considered for our season, we'll contact you to set up an interview. So, take a moment to consider partnering with us to produce a great piece of theater. Send in your suggestions and resume today!

****Deadline for submission is December 15, 2012.****

We look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,

Ellie DeShon
Chair, OCTA Season Selection Committee

P.S. We're serious about the three script limit. Any scripts besides the first three listed will not be considered.

www.olathetheatre.org

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November 17, 2012

LAST NIGHT for Godspell at Paseo Academy

For immediate release:

Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts presents the musical Godspell, TONIGHT IS THE LAST NIGHT at 7:00 p.m.
Godspell is a musical by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak. It opened off Broadway on May 17, 1971, and has played in various touring companies and revivals, including a 2011 revival which played on Broadway from October 13, 2011 to June 24, 2012. Several cast albums have been released over the years with one popular song being, "Day by Day" from the original cast album. "Day by Day" reached #13 on the Billboard pop singles chart in the summer of 1972.
The structure of the musical is that of a series of parables, based on the Gospel of Matthew (with three of the parables featured are recorded only in the Gospel of Luke). The parables are interspersed with a variety of modern music set primarily to lyrics from traditional hymns, with the passion of Christ treated briefly near the end of the performance.
Directed by Dr. Velicia Daniels, Scenic, Lights & Sound Design by David Brisco Luby, Musical Direction by Ms. Gina R. Mercer. Costume Design by Keyon Woods and Pamela Lucas, and Choreography by Michelle Cox and Michael Le Joy.
Orchestra Direction by Mike Kohfeld.
Orchestra
Guitar - Mary Keck
Bass - Xavier Vertreese
Drums - Quintin Hammons
Piano – Mr. Tony T. Fishback, accompanist

Cast
Jesus………………….…...………….Mark Bryant
John/Judas…………………………..Carlton McCormick
Peggy…………………………………....Tessa Smith
Jeffrey………………………………...Keyon Woods
Joanne………………………………....Kymberly Baker
Herb………………………………….....Demazje Bradford
Gilmer………………………………....Ebonee Workcuff
Lamar…………………..........Timothy Phillips
Robin……………………………….....Autumn Chartier
Sonia………………..………………...Jhamelah Drone
Tickets are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. Paseo Academy is located at 4747 Flora, Kansas City Missouri.
For more information please call: (816) 418-2275

KC Stage cardmembers receive a discount of: 2 for 1

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Dangerous to Dance With coming Dec 4

Martin Tanner Productions is pleased to present the work of another award-winning area playwright in our FREE Dec 4 Martin Tanner Tuesday staged reading.

Dangerous to Dance With
by Bill Rogers
Dec 4: Tuesday
7:30 pm
Free admission, donations gratefully accepted.
At the Kansas City Irish Center, 30 W. Pershing Road Suite 700, KC MO (816) 474-3848

In this dark comedy, a paranoid playwright, a broken acrobat, an insomniac farmer, a pornographic artist, and a plumber (who may be a hit man from New Jersey) meet in a secluded Missouri farmhouse. Together they face one of life's most pressing questions: should they laugh, or should they die?

Directed by Diane Bulan.

Featuring Victor Raider-Wexler, Antonia Washington, Timothy Ahlenius, Claudia Copping, Coleman Crenshaw, and Rick Williamson.

www.martintanner.com (Adult Fare)

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Next To Normal Talk Back!

She&Her Productions*

November 17,18
Directed by Tiffany Garrison-Schweigert
Music Director and Conductor: Jim Vinkenberg

So here is the scoop for this final weekend of
Next To Normal!

Saturday the 17th stay for the Talk Back after the
show led by the Amazing Kristin Leathers *This
performance is likely to sell out so get your
tickets now. We suggest purchasing online or
showing up to theatre at 7pm with cash.

Leading the discussion will be Kristin Leathers,

Kristin Leathers, PsyD, (Diana) is a
singer/actress in Kansas City. During a 16 year
break from performing, Kristin completed both her
Masters Degree and Doctorate in Clinical
Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional
Psychology. She worked with patients in hospital
(inpatient, outpatient, and emergency room) and
collegiate counseling settings throughout her
training. Specializing in Trauma (as well as in
GLBT issues and in Substance Abuse), Kristin saw
the effects and symptomology of many disorders in
the Mood, Anxiety, and Schizophrenia spectrums in
her clients. Performing the role of Diana, a woman
experiencing the emotional roller coaster of
Bipolar Disorder and the family dynamics that go
along with it, has been a unique opportunity that
combines Kristin's knowledge and experience in two
fields: theatre and psychology. She believes
theatre, and especially musical theatre, is a
unique educational tool that can access alternate
cognitive pathways for processing which are
unavailable in traditional academics alone. Next
to Normal is a Pulitzer Prize winning example of
this theory, and Kristin feels fortunate to be
able to be part of it.

Sunday the 18th is the final performance :( SEE
YOU THEN!



Tickets:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/261047


"NEXT TO NORMAL is a brave, breathtaking
musical...It is something much more than a feel-
good musical. It is a feel-everything musical."—
The New York Times

KANSAS CITY THEATRE PREMIERE

Winner: Three 2009 Tony Awards® and 2010 Pulitzer
Prize! Meet Diana–sexy, sharp and desperately
trying to hold on to her family, including husband
Dan–handsome, genuine and hard-working, struggling
to juggle being a father and a husband. Welcome to
the world of NEXT TO NORMAL, the brilliant,
evocative winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize that
takes us inside the lives of a typical American
family that's anything but typical. Contains
Strong Language and Themes.



Next To Normal CAST

Daniel Beeman is a Nebraska-born 19 year-old who
just loves to be on stage. He has been performing
through several outlets such as ballet, jazz, tap,
musical theatre, show choir, and other choral
programs for over 10 years. He is also an
accomplished competitive Irish dancer, having
recently competed at the World Championships in
Ireland. He has had the privilege to perform solo
and with professional acts on stages in Belfast,
Omaha, Branson, Nashville, Chicago, Kansas City,
and Orlando. Musical theatre credits include Timon
in The Lion King, Linus in The Music Man, Link
Larkin in scenes from Hairspray, and starring as
Alex in his high school's originial musical
production, Turning Green. Daniel is also the Duke
of the Show Me Pride Youth Royalty Court and has
been performing in the weekly "MJ Knight's Dinner
is a Drag Show" at Hamburger Mary's Kansas City.
He plans to continue performing and thanks his
family and friends for theirundying support
through everything he does!


Graham Fairleigh is making his She&Her debut. Some
of Graham's favorite roles on the KC stage
include; Barrett in Titanic, Cinderella's Prince
in Into The Woods, Man 2 in Songs for a New World,
The Boss in Side Show and Cladwell in Urinetown.
Graham has also performed as a Cabaret artist and
a concert soloist in various venues around the
Kansas City area.


Robert Hingula is ecstatic to be a part of Next to
Normal and his first show with She & Her
Productions. Robert has appeared in numerous other
performances in the KC-Metro area including Tommy
(Tommy), [title of show](Hunter), The Wedding
Singer (Robbie Hart), Rent (Roger), Aida (Zoser),
Grease (Kenickie), Oklahoma!(Curley), and
Footloose (Chuck Cranston). This summer Robert
will be appearing in Sweeney Todd (Sweeney) and
You're a Good Man Charlie Brown! (Snoopy) at
Shawnee Mission Theatre in the Park. When not on
stage, Robert spends his days practicing
employment law at Polsinelli Shughart PC. He
attributes all his success to his super-hot wife,
Melissa (whose continued support allows him to
come out and play) and his beautiful daughter,
Darcie (whose own talent and awesomeness inspires
him – and keeps him laughing – daily).


Matthew King is very excited to work with 'She &
Her Productions' and to be apart of the Kansas
City premiere of 'Next to Normal'. Although he is
from Kansas City, he has most recently stepped
onto the theatre scene after returning from the
Roosevelt Conservatory for Musical Theatre and
hopes to continue strive within this wonderful
market even further. His most recent projects in
the city have been Collins in 'Rent' at the Barn
Players, Horton in 'Seussical' at Theatre in the
Park and the Coterie Theatre's 'Once Upon a
Mattress'. He is excited to to share the story of
such a brave musical to Kansas City community!


Kristin Leathers is the Owner/Chef of Alter Ego
Catering and Cakes (www.alteregofood.com/), has
her Doctorate and Masters in Clinical Psychology,
has her Bachelors in Radio/TV/Film, and oh, right,
is a Singer/Actor around KC. One might say her
career has been a bit Bipolar thus prepping her
for Diana (a role that jumped to the top of her
dream list the second she heard the cast album).
Kristin has been seen on stage around town at MET,
The Chestnut, OCTA, The Barn Players, Theatre in
the Park, MTH, and The White Theatre. Favorite
roles include: Woman 2 (SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD),
Trix (THE DROWSY CHAPERONE), Rhoda (A NEW BRAIN),
Dorothy Brock (42ND STREET), Daisy Hilton (SIDE
SHOW), and Gabby/Bobbi (CITY OF ANGELS). Having
started the year with ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S
NEST at MET and ending it with NEXT TO NORMAL, it
would seem Kristin is spending 2012 finding some
unexpected synchronicity between her stage work
and her psych doctorate. Which is cool. And doing
this role with Graham as her doctor is about as
perfect as anything could be. Her husband
(Maneesh) and her children (Holden and Tierney)
are a remarkable gift in her life, and she
dedicates her performance as Diana to them more
than any other performance she has ever done.
Hugs, therapy, meds, Bipolar cycling, and
stability to all three of you: I love you all even
more than this part. : )


Deanna Mazdra is thrilled to be a part of Next to
Normal as her first show with She and Her! She
graduated from the University of Central Missouri
where she played such roles as Little Red in Into
the Woods, Connie in A Chorus Line, Milady inThe
Three Musketeers and various roles with the
Central Missouri Repertory company. She was last
seen inReckless as Rachel with Relevance
Productions. Deanna also works as a peer educator
with the Coterie Theatre in their Dramatic Aids
Education project. She is so excited for this show
and for the chance to work with such wonderful
people!


Directed by Tiffany Garrison-Schweigert. Featuring
Kristin Leathers, Robert Hingula, Deanna Mazdra,
Daniel Beeman, Matthew King, and Graham Fairleigh.
$10-$18. Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Central
Street, (816) 405-9200,
www.sheandherproductions.com (Adult Fare)

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November 16, 2012

"Coffee Talk" for Young Professionals at Starlight Nov. 28

Center Stage – Young Professionals of Starlight Theatre will host "Coffee Talk," a networking and question and answer session with Russ Welsh and Ellen Darling from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. November 28 at Starlight Theatre, 4600 Starlight Road.

Russ Welsh is the Chief Executive Officer of Polsinelli Shughart, incoming Chairman of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and Chairperson of the Starlight Board of Directors. Ellen Z. Darling is Chief Executive Officer of Zimmer Real Estate Services and a Vice Chair of the Starlight Board of Directors.

The cost is $5 per person and will include coffee and pastries. Reservations can be made online at www.kcstarlight.com; by email at groups@kcstarlight.com; or by calling (816) 997-1137.

Center Stage – Young Professionals of Starlight is a new membership group recently launched to encourage young professionals to become advocates of Starlight through networking, arts philanthropy and exclusive Broadway show and concert opportunities. The membership group, co-chaired by Starlight board members Katie Dunn Fitzgerald and McClain Bryant, has already sponsored three very successful events, including a Networking Night at Grand Street Café, Memphis Backstage Bash After-Party and the Jason Mraz VIP Club event during the summer.

Starlight Theatre, a not-for-profit organization, is the largest and oldest performing arts organization in Kansas City and the second largest theatre of its kind in the United States. The organization is dedicated to producing, presenting and promoting excellence in musical theatre and the performing arts for diverse audiences of all ages, with continued programming for families and children. Starlight strives to enrich the region for all residents and visitors by building appreciation for the performing arts, making live theatre and music affordable and accessible, providing superior theatre arts education and community outreach programs, and delivering exceptional customer service.
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SHIPWRECKED! docks in KC Feb 1-17, 2013

Spinning Tree Theatre
KC PREMIERE of SHIPWRECKED! AN ENTERTAINMENT

"Shipwrecked! An Entertainment - The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont" by Pulitzer Prize winner Donald Margulies: Feb 1-17: 7 pm Thr-Sat; 4 pm Sun

Louis de Rougemont has sailed the high seas and met exotic islanders, flying wombats, giant sea turtles and an enormous man-eating octopus. Or has he? This vaudevillian romp "springs to life like a theatrical pop-up book" (NY Times). A celebration of the imagination with radio theatre overtones, Shipwrecked is 90 minutes of non-stop adventure-filled fun for the entire family!

TICKETS (816) 569-5277 or www.spinningtreetheatre.com Directed by Michael Grayman and Andy Parkhurst. Featuring Charles Fugate, Jennie Greenberry, and Sam Cordes.
$25 Adult. $12 Student. . Paul Mesner Puppet Studio, 1006 E. Linwood Blvd. (Suitable for Everyone)

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Don't miss CURTAINS in it's final weekend at The Barn!

The Barn Players, Inc.*


The Barn presents…

A Kansas City Premiere!


CURTAINS

Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Book by Rupert Holmes
Additional Book and Concept by Peter Stone
Additional Lyrics by John Kander and Rupert Holmes

Directed by Kipp Simmons
Musical Direction by Martha Risser
Choreographed by Rob Reeder
Assistant Direction by Lynn Reddick
Stage Managed by Barb Nichols
Costume Design by Julie Ras
Light Design by Craig McCann
Sound Design by Sean Leistico
Set Design by Skip Gordon
Asst. Choreography by Michelle Newman
Props by Shari Johnson


November 2 - 18, 2012
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm

SPECIAL INDUSTRY NIGHT
Monday, November 12th at 7:30pm

STARRING
Dana Arnott, Kevin Bogan, Curt Crespino,
Sarah Dothage, JC Dresslaer, Trevor French,
Kay Noonan, Brian Shortess

FEATURING
Chip Buckner, Stasha Case,
Dave Fullerton, Robert Ritter & Reed Uthe

PLUS
Liz Allen, Bridget Angles, Stasha Case,
Chuck Chambers, Erin Coleman, John Edmonds,
Trudy Hurley, Steven James, Bianca Jordan,
Daniel Kedish, Dave Lord, Michael Murphy,
Christian Owen & Rob Reeder

SYNOPSIS:
It's the brassy, brights and promising year of
1959. Boston's Colonial Theatre is host ot the
opening night performance of a new musical. When
the leading lady dies mysteriously on stage, the
entire cast & crew are suspects. Curtains is
parody of 1950s "whodunnit" theater mysteries,
where a lone detective (who just happens to love
musical theatre), Lieutenant Frank Cioffi,
investigates a series of murders that take place
behind the scenes of a fictional 1950s cowboy
musical, Robbin' Hood. The cast of Robbin' Hood is
forced to stay inside the theater while Boston
police detective Frank Cioffi unravels the
mystery, getting involved with the show and
falling in love with ingenue, Niki Harris in the
process. A Kansas City Community Theatre
Premiere.

All performances are at:
The Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway, Mission,
KS.

Ticket pricing:
REGULAR - $18.00
SENIORS - $ 15.00
GROUPS (10 OR MORE) - $12.00
STUDENTS (WITH A VALID STUDENT ID) - $10.00

WE NOW ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.

For reservations, please call or call 1-800-838-
3006
or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org


Production support provided by…
The Mainstreet Credit Union
Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
St. Pius School

Media partner support provided by…

94.9 KCMO
95.1 Jack-FM

The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects
of our organization.
Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is
encouraged.


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The Barn Players 5th Annual 6 x 10 Ten-Minute Play Festival...coming in December!

The Barn Players, Inc.*


The Barn Players 5th Annual
6 x 10: Ten-Minute Play Festival

Six Original Plays
Six Local Playwrights
Six Directors
One great evening of theatre!

December 7 – 9, 2012
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

THE PLAYS:

To The Dogs
By Victor Wishna
Directed by Lindsay Adams

Sunday in the Park with Carla
ByAmanda Petefish-Schrag
Directed by Michael Murphy

Who Are You?
By Alex Bigus
Directed by Sara Crow

The Captain and Roberts
By Brian Gehrlein
Directed by Ray Zarr

Back To One
By Lezlie Revelle Directed by Rachael Redler

The Suitcase
By Brigid Amos
Directed by Danelle Swatzell


FEATURING:
Art Bagdasaryan, Josh Brady, Stephanie Charleton, Korey Childs, Alyssa Dunning,Kaitlynn Elizabeth, Joshua Gleeson, Carrie Lenahan, Alice Pollock, Emerson Rapp,Jeff Shehan, Kyle Wallen,
Alexandria Washington, Bill Welch, Cathy Wood
& Melony Wood

All performances are at:
The Barn Players Theatre,
6219 Martway,
Mission, KS.


Ticket pricing:
ADULTS - $10.00

The box office opens one hour before curtain time.
For reservations, please call or call 1-800-838-3006
or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org


Production support provided by…

The Mainstreet Credit Union
Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
St. Pius School of Mission

Media partner support provided by…
94.9 KCMO
95.1 Jack-FM

The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects of our organization. Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.



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November 14, 2012

Bobby Watson at the Hollywood Theater

Don't miss your chance to catch Bobby Watson, two time Grammy winner and Kansas Music Hall of Fame member, at the historic Hollywood Theater.
Bobby Watson, will be performing a one night only concert at the Hollywood Theater on Saturday, November 17th.

There is a reception with the artist beginning at 6:15 p.m., at J.W. Crancers, 530 Delaware Street just down from the theater.

The concert begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 apiece with all proceeds going to the Leavenworth Parks and Recreation Department special fund to support youth scholarships for those with financial needs.

Tickets may be purchased at the following locations in Leavenworth; Asher's Boutique, 514 Delaware; Bisque-it, 504 Delaware; the Riverfront Community Center, 123 South Esplanade Street, (913) 651-2132; online at www.leavenworthconcertseries.org or at the door the night of the concert.

Watson (born Lawrence, Kansas, August 23, 1953) is an American post-bop jazz alto saxophonist, composer, producer and educator. He grew up in Bonner Springs and Kansas City, Kansas. He now has 26 recordings as a leader. He appears on nearly 100 other recordings as either co-leader or in a supporting role. Watson has recorded more than 100 original compositions and his long-time publisher.

In 2000, he was approached to return to his native midwestern surroundings and was selected as the first William D. and Mary Grant/Missouri, Distinguished Professorship in Jazz Studies. He has served as the director of jazz studies at the University of Missouri–Kansas City Conservatory of Music although he still manages to balance live engagements around the world with his teaching responsibilities. Watson's ensembles at UMKC have garnered several awards and national recognition.

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November 13, 2012

Next To Normal Final Weekend!

She&Her Productions*

November 16,17,18
Directed by Tiffany Garrison-Schweigert
Music Director and Conductor: Jim Vinkenberg

So here is the scoop for this final weekend of
Next To Normal!

Friday the 16th come see this incredible show then
join us at Snow & Co. for great drinks at a
discounted price!

Saturday the 17th stay for the Talk Back after the
show led by the Amazing Kristin Leathers *This
performance is likely to sell out so get your
tickets now.

Sunday the 18th is the final performance :( SEE
YOU THEN!



Tickets:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/261047


"NEXT TO NORMAL is a brave, breathtaking
musical...It is something much more than a feel-
good musical. It is a feel-everything musical."—
The New York Times

KANSAS CITY THEATRE PREMIERE

Winner: Three 2009 Tony Awards® and 2010 Pulitzer
Prize! Meet Diana–sexy, sharp and desperately
trying to hold on to her family, including husband
Dan–handsome, genuine and hard-working, struggling
to juggle being a father and a husband. Welcome to
the world of NEXT TO NORMAL, the brilliant,
evocative winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize that
takes us inside the lives of a typical American
family that's anything but typical. Contains
Strong Language and Themes.



Next To Normal CAST

Daniel Beeman is a Nebraska-born 19 year-old who
just loves to be on stage. He has been performing
through several outlets such as ballet, jazz, tap,
musical theatre, show choir, and other choral
programs for over 10 years. He is also an
accomplished competitive Irish dancer, having
recently competed at the World Championships in
Ireland. He has had the privilege to perform solo
and with professional acts on stages in Belfast,
Omaha, Branson, Nashville, Chicago, Kansas City,
and Orlando. Musical theatre credits include Timon
in The Lion King, Linus in The Music Man, Link
Larkin in scenes from Hairspray, and starring as
Alex in his high school's originial musical
production, Turning Green. Daniel is also the Duke
of the Show Me Pride Youth Royalty Court and has
been performing in the weekly "MJ Knight's Dinner
is a Drag Show" at Hamburger Mary's Kansas City.
He plans to continue performing and thanks his
family and friends for theirundying support
through everything he does!


Graham Fairleigh is making his She&Her debut. Some
of Graham's favorite roles on the KC stage
include; Barrett in Titanic, Cinderella's Prince
in Into The Woods, Man 2 in Songs for a New World,
The Boss in Side Show and Cladwell in Urinetown.
Graham has also performed as a Cabaret artist and
a concert soloist in various venues around the
Kansas City area.


Robert Hingula is ecstatic to be a part of Next to
Normal and his first show with She & Her
Productions. Robert has appeared in numerous other
performances in the KC-Metro area including Tommy
(Tommy), [title of show](Hunter), The Wedding
Singer (Robbie Hart), Rent (Roger), Aida (Zoser),
Grease (Kenickie), Oklahoma!(Curley), and
Footloose (Chuck Cranston). This summer Robert
will be appearing in Sweeney Todd (Sweeney) and
You're a Good Man Charlie Brown! (Snoopy) at
Shawnee Mission Theatre in the Park. When not on
stage, Robert spends his days practicing
employment law at Polsinelli Shughart PC. He
attributes all his success to his super-hot wife,
Melissa (whose continued support allows him to
come out and play) and his beautiful daughter,
Darcie (whose own talent and awesomeness inspires
him – and keeps him laughing – daily).


Matthew King is very excited to work with 'She &
Her Productions' and to be apart of the Kansas
City premiere of 'Next to Normal'. Although he is
from Kansas City, he has most recently stepped
onto the theatre scene after returning from the
Roosevelt Conservatory for Musical Theatre and
hopes to continue strive within this wonderful
market even further. His most recent projects in
the city have been Collins in 'Rent' at the Barn
Players, Horton in 'Seussical' at Theatre in the
Park and the Coterie Theatre's 'Once Upon a
Mattress'. He is excited to to share the story of
such a brave musical to Kansas City community!


Kristin Leathers is the Owner/Chef of Alter Ego
Catering and Cakes (www.alteregofood.com/), has
her Doctorate and Masters in Clinical Psychology,
has her Bachelors in Radio/TV/Film, and oh, right,
is a Singer/Actor around KC. One might say her
career has been a bit Bipolar thus prepping her
for Diana (a role that jumped to the top of her
dream list the second she heard the cast album).
Kristin has been seen on stage around town at MET,
The Chestnut, OCTA, The Barn Players, Theatre in
the Park, MTH, and The White Theatre. Favorite
roles include: Woman 2 (SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD),
Trix (THE DROWSY CHAPERONE), Rhoda (A NEW BRAIN),
Dorothy Brock (42ND STREET), Daisy Hilton (SIDE
SHOW), and Gabby/Bobbi (CITY OF ANGELS). Having
started the year with ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S
NEST at MET and ending it with NEXT TO NORMAL, it
would seem Kristin is spending 2012 finding some
unexpected synchronicity between her stage work
and her psych doctorate. Which is cool. And doing
this role with Graham as her doctor is about as
perfect as anything could be. Her husband
(Maneesh) and her children (Holden and Tierney)
are a remarkable gift in her life, and she
dedicates her performance as Diana to them more
than any other performance she has ever done.
Hugs, therapy, meds, Bipolar cycling, and
stability to all three of you: I love you all even
more than this part. : )


Deanna Mazdra is thrilled to be a part of Next to
Normal as her first show with She and Her! She
graduated from the University of Central Missouri
where she played such roles as Little Red in Into
the Woods, Connie in A Chorus Line, Milady inThe
Three Musketeers and various roles with the
Central Missouri Repertory company. She was last
seen inReckless as Rachel with Relevance
Productions. Deanna also works as a peer educator
with the Coterie Theatre in their Dramatic Aids
Education project. She is so excited for this show
and for the chance to work with such wonderful
people!


Directed by Tiffany Garrison-Schweigert. Featuring
Kristin Leathers, Robert Hingula, Deanna Mazdra,
Daniel Beeman, Matthew King, and Graham Fairleigh.
$10-$18. Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Central
Street, (816) 405-9200,
www.sheandherproductions.com (Adult Fare)

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Call for Directors - OCTA - 2013-2014

Directors wanted: passion required!

The board of directors of the Olathe Community Theater Association (OCTA) is looking for directors for our 2013-2014 season. We'd like to invite you to submit a slate of NO MORE THAN THREE scripts you'd like to direct at OCTA. If possible, please provide any license fees for each script submitted (9 performances, house seats 100, average ticket price $17). Send your ideas to us at this email address: (octa.directors@olathetheare.org), accompanied by your theatrical resume, by December 15, 2012. Additionally, please indicate the months of the year, from late Fall 2013 to late Spring 2014 that you are available.

This year OCTA is selecting its season from submissions from directors and selections from the OCTA Season Selection Committee. We encourage all directors to submit shows that you have a passion for. However, an important consideration to keep in mind when you submit shows to OCTA is that our season is typically five shows, only one of which is a musical. The rest of the season is usually a mix of comedies and dramas. For the best chance of having one of your scripts selected for the 2012-13 season, please include a variety of genres in your submission. If, however, there's one show that's your dream show, by all means, submit it. We'll review it and see if we can fit it into our season. At OCTA we respect and encourage your passion for the material.

Another point to think about is the size of the facility. OCTA productions have certainly stretched and put the facility to the test, but we're not going to be putting on Starlight Express in our space. The OCTA stage and theater are both wonderfully intimate spaces that are geared toward smaller shows -- although many of our past productions have used quite imaginative staging to stretch the space. Our stage dimensions are included with this letter to use as a guideline for any scripts you care to submit. Also, you can obtain a list of our past shows, to give you a sense of the sort of productions that we've done before. (Don't be afraid to submit a show that you see on the list, at OCTA we're open to reviving a production from our history).

At OCTA we own our own building. You get to rehearse in the performance space from day one. You won't be lugging props or costumes from one location to another. Also, we don't interfere with your artistic decisions. Show us you can do it and we'll help make it possible!

If one of your submissions is considered for our season, we'll contact you to set up an interview. So, take a moment to consider partnering with us to produce a great piece of theater. Send in your suggestions and resume today!

****Deadline for submission is December 15, 2012.****

We look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,

Ellie DeShon
Chair, OCTA Season Selection Committee

P.S. We're serious about the three script limit. Any scripts besides the first three listed will not be considered.

www.olathetheatre.org

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Auditions - MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS - OCTA

AUDITIONS!
Moonlight and Magnolias
by Ron Hutchinson

Directed by Nancy Eppert

AUDITIONS:
Monday, December 10 from 7:00pm-9:30pm
Tuesday, December 11 from 7:00pm-9:30pm

At Olathe Community Theatre
500 E Loula, Olathe KS 66061

EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Cold readings from the script; a prepared 1-2 minute comedic monologue is encouraged but not essential.

This play does require physical comedy; think "The Three Stooges".

Please Provide: Headshot/Resume (if available) and a list of conflicts between December 17, 2012 and February 7, 2013.

Be aware if you have a peanut allergy, there will be a lot of real peanuts on stage and consumed during the show.

CALLBACKS:
Invited Callbacks, if needed, will be held on Wednesday, Dec 12th at 7pm.

REHEARSAL:

Rehearsals will begin Monday, December 17, 2012. Rehearsal will be sporadic during the holidays, but consistently Mon-Fri starting Jan 7th, 2013.


PRODUCTION DATES:
February 1-17, 2013
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

All performances take place at:

Olathe Community Theatre Assn
500 E Loula
Olathe, KS 66061

SYNOPSIS:
1939 Hollywood is abuzz. Legendary producer David O. Selznick has shut down production of his new epic, Gone with the Wind, a film adaptation of Margaret Mitchell's novel. The screenplay, you see, just doesn't work. So what's an all-powerful movie mogul to do? While fending off the film's stars, gossip columnists and his own father-in-law, Selznick sends a car for famed screenwriter Ben Hecht and pulls formidable director Victor Fleming from the set of The Wizard of Oz. Summoning both to his office, he locks the doors, closes the shades, and on a diet of bananas and peanuts, the three men labor over five days to fashion a screenplay that will become the blueprint for one of the most successful and beloved films of all time.


CAST BREAKDOWN:

Ben Hecht-playwright for screen and theatre; male age 40-50

Victor Fleming-famous director extraordinaire; male age 40-55

David O. Selznick-legendary Hollywood producer; male age 35-45

Miss Poppenghul-Selznick's secretary and 'girl Friday'; female 25-40


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Love at the Louvre ~ A Clown Fantasy - 4 performances - 1 party!

Performances begin THIS Thursday at The Fishtank Performance Studio - Seating is limited so be sure to reserve your seat by going to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/278586


Also,
Be sure to join us this Sunday at
CALIFORNOS of Westport
6:00 - 8:ish to celebrate with the cast!
FREE Hors D'eourves
www.californos.com



Byrd~van Roden Productions present:

Love at the Louvre - A Clown Fantasy

A special performance of music, mirth, silent theater
and art!

at The Fishtank Performance Studio!

By The French Cabaret:
The band Belleville
featuring chanteuse Cynthia van Roden,
Rick Mareske on guitar and John Miles on bass
and
French Mime ~ Petite Columbe ~ Beth Byrd

This month's guest artistes...
The Flock - A Company of Clowns

Come...be enchanted with original confections of silent theater, comedy, music and more
performed to sweet renderings of French songs in this intimate theater space.

Thursday, November 15 at 8:00
Friday, November 16 at 8:00
Saturday, November 17 at 8:00
Sunday, November 18 at 2:00

at the Fishtank Performance Studio
1715 Wyandotte, Kansas City MO 64108

Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Students with a valid college I.D. are $10 anytime

To order tickets go to;
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/278586

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November 12, 2012

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Industry Night performance of CURTAINS at The Barn tonight!

The Barn Players

INDUSTRY NIGHT!
on Monday, November 12th
7:30pm performance of…


CURTAINS

The Barn has added an additional performance of our final patron show of the 2012 season on Monday night, November 12th at 7:30pm, to give our friends in the theatre community a chance to see this wonderful production!

Tickets will be only be available at the door for this special performance, and are open to one and all, but we'd love to see as many local performers, technicians, producers and volunteers as possible.

For this special Industry Night performance,
ALL TICKETS ARE JUST $10!



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November 9, 2012

Industry Night performance of CURTAINS at The Barn!

The Barn Players

INDUSTRY NIGHT!
on Monday, November 12th
7:30pm performance of…


CURTAINS

The Barn has added an additional performance of our final patron show of the 2012 season on Monday night, November 12th at 7:30pm, to give our friends in the theatre community a chance to see this wonderful production!

Tickets will be only be available at the door for this special performance, and are open to one and all, but we'd love to see as many local performers, technicians, producers and volunteers as possible.

For this special Industry Night performance,
ALL TICKETS ARE JUST $10!

Get your tickets today, and we'll see you in the audience on Monday, November 12th!


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Don't miss CURTAINS this weekend at The Barn!

The Barn Players, Inc.*


The Barn presents…

A Kansas City Premiere!


CURTAINS

Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Book by Rupert Holmes
Additional Book and Concept by Peter Stone
Additional Lyrics by John Kander and Rupert Holmes

Directed by Kipp Simmons
Musical Direction by Martha Risser
Choreographed by Rob Reeder
Assistant Direction by Lynn Reddick
Stage Managed by Barb Nichols
Costume Design by Julie Ras
Light Design by Craig McCann
Sound Design by Sean Leistico
Set Design by Skip Gordon
Asst. Choreography by Michelle Newman
Props by Shari Johnson


November 2 - 18, 2012
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm

SPECIAL INDUSTRY NIGHT
Monday, November 12th at 7:30pm

STARRING
Dana Arnott, Kevin Bogan, Curt Crespino, Sarah Dothage, JC Dresslaer, Trevor French, Kay Noonan, Brian Shortess

FEATURING
Chip Buckner, Stasha Case,
Dave Fullerton, Robert Ritter & Reed Uthe

PLUS
Liz Allen, Bridget Angles, Stasha Case, Chuck Chambers, Erin Coleman, John Edmonds,
Trudy Hurley, Steven James, Bianca Jordan, Daniel Kedish, Dave Lord, Michael Murphy, Christian Owen & Rob Reeder

SYNOPSIS:
It's the brassy, brights and promising year of 1959. Boston's Colonial Theatre is host ot the opening night performance of a new musical. When the leading lady dies mysteriously on stage, the entire cast & crew are suspects. Curtains is parody of 1950s "whodunnit" theater mysteries, where a lone detective (who just happens to love musical theatre), Lieutenant Frank Cioffi, investigates a series of murders that take place behind the scenes of a fictional 1950s cowboy musical, Robbin' Hood. The cast of Robbin' Hood is forced to stay inside the theater while Boston police detective Frank Cioffi unravels the mystery, getting involved with the show and falling in love with ingenue, Niki Harris in the process. A Kansas City Community Theatre Premiere.

All performances are at:
The Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway, Mission, KS.

Ticket pricing:
REGULAR - $18.00
SENIORS - $ 15.00
GROUPS (10 OR MORE) - $12.00
STUDENTS (WITH A VALID STUDENT ID) - $10.00

WE NOW ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.

For reservations, please call or call 1-800-838-3006
or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org


Production support provided by…
The Mainstreet Credit Union
Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
St. Pius School

Media partner support provided by…

94.9 KCMO
95.1 Jack-FM

The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects of our organization.
Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.


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Don't miss CURTAINS this weekend at The Barn!

The Barn Players, Inc.*


The Barn presents…

A Kansas City Premiere!


CURTAINS

Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Book by Rupert Holmes
Additional Book and Concept by Peter Stone
Additional Lyrics by John Kander and Rupert Holmes

Directed by Kipp Simmons
Musical Direction by Martha Risser
Choreographed by Rob Reeder
Assistant Direction by Lynn Reddick
Stage Managed by Barb Nichols
Costume Design by Julie Ras
Light Design by Craig McCann
Sound Design by Sean Leistico
Set Design by Skip Gordon
Asst. Choreography by Michelle Newman
Props by Shari Johnson


November 2 - 18, 2012
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm

SPECIAL INDUSTRY NIGHT
Monday, November 12th at 7:30pm

STARRING
Dana Arnott, Kevin Bogan, Curt Crespino, Sarah Dothage, JC Dresslaer, Trevor French, Kay Noonan, Brian Shortess

FEATURING
Chip Buckner, Stasha Case,
Dave Fullerton, Robert Ritter & Reed Uthe

PLUS
Liz Allen, Bridget Angles, Stasha Case, Chuck Chambers, Erin Coleman, John Edmonds,
Trudy Hurley, Steven James, Bianca Jordan, Daniel Kedish, Dave Lord, Michael Murphy, Christian Owen & Rob Reeder

SYNOPSIS:
It's the brassy, brights and promising year of 1959. Boston's Colonial Theatre is host ot the opening night performance of a new musical. When the leading lady dies mysteriously on stage, the entire cast & crew are suspects. Curtains is parody of 1950s "whodunnit" theater mysteries, where a lone detective (who just happens to love musical theatre), Lieutenant Frank Cioffi, investigates a series of murders that take place behind the scenes of a fictional 1950s cowboy musical, Robbin' Hood. The cast of Robbin' Hood is forced to stay inside the theater while Boston police detective Frank Cioffi unravels the mystery, getting involved with the show and falling in love with ingenue, Niki Harris in the process. A Kansas City Community Theatre Premiere.

All performances are at:
The Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway, Mission, KS.

Ticket pricing:
REGULAR - $18.00
SENIORS - $ 15.00
GROUPS (10 OR MORE) - $12.00
STUDENTS (WITH A VALID STUDENT ID) - $10.00

WE NOW ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.

For reservations, please call or call 1-800-838-3006
or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org


Production support provided by…
The Mainstreet Credit Union
Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
St. Pius School

Media partner support provided by…

94.9 KCMO
95.1 Jack-FM

The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects of our organization.
Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.


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November 8, 2012

Next To Normal Friday & Saturday!

She&Her Productions*

November 9,10,16,17,18
Directed by Tiffany Garrison-Schweigert
Music Director and Conductor: Jim Vinkenberg

Tickets:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/261047


"NEXT TO NORMAL is a brave, breathtaking
musical...It is something much more than a feel-
good musical. It is a feel-everything musical."—
The New York Times

KANSAS CITY THEATRE PREMIERE

Winner: Three 2009 Tony Awards® and 2010 Pulitzer
Prize! Meet Diana–sexy, sharp and desperately
trying to hold on to her family, including husband
Dan–handsome, genuine and hard-working, struggling
to juggle being a father and a husband. Welcome to
the world of NEXT TO NORMAL, the brilliant,
evocative winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize that
takes us inside the lives of a typical American
family that's anything but typical. Contains
Strong Language and Themes.



Next To Normal CAST

Daniel Beeman is a Nebraska-born 19 year-old who
just loves to be on stage. He has been performing
through several outlets such as ballet, jazz, tap,
musical theatre, show choir, and other choral
programs for over 10 years. He is also an
accomplished competitive Irish dancer, having
recently competed at the World Championships in
Ireland. He has had the privilege to perform solo
and with professional acts on stages in Belfast,
Omaha, Branson, Nashville, Chicago, Kansas City,
and Orlando. Musical theatre credits include Timon
in The Lion King, Linus in The Music Man, Link
Larkin in scenes from Hairspray, and starring as
Alex in his high school's originial musical
production, Turning Green. Daniel is also the Duke
of the Show Me Pride Youth Royalty Court and has
been performing in the weekly "MJ Knight's Dinner
is a Drag Show" at Hamburger Mary's Kansas City.
He plans to continue performing and thanks his
family and friends for theirundying support
through everything he does!


Graham Fairleigh is making his She&Her debut. Some
of Graham's favorite roles on the KC stage
include; Barrett in Titanic, Cinderella's Prince
in Into The Woods, Man 2 in Songs for a New World,
The Boss in Side Show and Cladwell in Urinetown.
Graham has also performed as a Cabaret artist and
a concert soloist in various venues around the
Kansas City area.


Robert Hingula is ecstatic to be a part of Next to
Normal and his first show with She & Her
Productions. Robert has appeared in numerous other
performances in the KC-Metro area including Tommy
(Tommy), [title of show](Hunter), The Wedding
Singer (Robbie Hart), Rent (Roger), Aida (Zoser),
Grease (Kenickie), Oklahoma!(Curley), and
Footloose (Chuck Cranston). This summer Robert
will be appearing in Sweeney Todd (Sweeney) and
You're a Good Man Charlie Brown! (Snoopy) at
Shawnee Mission Theatre in the Park. When not on
stage, Robert spends his days practicing
employment law at Polsinelli Shughart PC. He
attributes all his success to his super-hot wife,
Melissa (whose continued support allows him to
come out and play) and his beautiful daughter,
Darcie (whose own talent and awesomeness inspires
him – and keeps him laughing – daily).


Matthew King is very excited to work with 'She &
Her Productions' and to be apart of the Kansas
City premiere of 'Next to Normal'. Although he is
from Kansas City, he has most recently stepped
onto the theatre scene after returning from the
Roosevelt Conservatory for Musical Theatre and
hopes to continue strive within this wonderful
market even further. His most recent projects in
the city have been Collins in 'Rent' at the Barn
Players, Horton in 'Seussical' at Theatre in the
Park and the Coterie Theatre's 'Once Upon a
Mattress'. He is excited to to share the story of
such a brave musical to Kansas City community!


Kristin Leathers is the Owner/Chef of Alter Ego
Catering and Cakes (www.alteregofood.com/), has
her Doctorate and Masters in Clinical Psychology,
has her Bachelors in Radio/TV/Film, and oh, right,
is a Singer/Actor around KC. One might say her
career has been a bit Bipolar thus prepping her
for Diana (a role that jumped to the top of her
dream list the second she heard the cast album).
Kristin has been seen on stage around town at MET,
The Chestnut, OCTA, The Barn Players, Theatre in
the Park, MTH, and The White Theatre. Favorite
roles include: Woman 2 (SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD),
Trix (THE DROWSY CHAPERONE), Rhoda (A NEW BRAIN),
Dorothy Brock (42ND STREET), Daisy Hilton (SIDE
SHOW), and Gabby/Bobbi (CITY OF ANGELS). Having
started the year with ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S
NEST at MET and ending it with NEXT TO NORMAL, it
would seem Kristin is spending 2012 finding some
unexpected synchronicity between her stage work
and her psych doctorate. Which is cool. And doing
this role with Graham as her doctor is about as
perfect as anything could be. Her husband
(Maneesh) and her children (Holden and Tierney)
are a remarkable gift in her life, and she
dedicates her performance as Diana to them more
than any other performance she has ever done.
Hugs, therapy, meds, Bipolar cycling, and
stability to all three of you: I love you all even
more than this part. : )


Deanna Mazdra is thrilled to be a part of Next to
Normal as her first show with She and Her! She
graduated from the University of Central Missouri
where she played such roles as Little Red in Into
the Woods, Connie in A Chorus Line, Milady inThe
Three Musketeers and various roles with the
Central Missouri Repertory company. She was last
seen inReckless as Rachel with Relevance
Productions. Deanna also works as a peer educator
with the Coterie Theatre in their Dramatic Aids
Education project. She is so excited for this show
and for the chance to work with such wonderful
people!


Directed by Tiffany Garrison-Schweigert. Featuring
Kristin Leathers, Robert Hingula, Deanna Mazdra,
Daniel Beeman, Matthew King, and Graham Fairleigh.
$10-$18. Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Central
Street, (816) 405-9200,
www.sheandherproductions.com (Adult Fare)

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November 6, 2012

River city Players present Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE (FEMALE VERSION)

RIVER CITY PLAYERS' PRESENT "THE ODD COUPLE"

The River City Players fall production of "THE ODD COUPLE" (female version) will be held on the weekends of November 2 & 3 and November 9 & 10, 2012.
The cast includes: Evelyn Trigg as Florence Unger; Sharon Propst as Olive Madison; Sheila Lee as Sylvia; Jan Henrikson as Renee; Jackie Flanigan as Vera; Vicki Holland as Mickey; Charles Pinzon as Manolo Costazuela and Phillip Taylor as Jesus Costazuela.
Tickets are on sale and may be purchased on line @ www.rcplayers or at the following Lexington locations: Bank Midwest, B & L Bank or any cast member. Tickets are $18/person (11-adult) and $12/child (0-10 years) for dinner theatre and $8/adult and $4/children for show only. Dinner Theatre reservations must be made in advance (by the Wednesday prior to performance weekend). Dinner Theatre seating is limited so make your reservations early! Dinner theatre will be held all nights of the production, November 2 & 3 and November 9 & 10, 2012, beginning at 6:30 p.m. with curtain time for the show at 7:45 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner is catered by the United Methodist Church Members.
The production will be held at Lexington United Methodist Church's Family Life Center located at 1211 S. 13 Lexington, Missouri 64067 (just south of Hwy 24 on Business Highway 13.)
The play is directed by Sharon Propst. The play is a comedy written by Neil Simon. Performed with permission from and royalties paid to Samuel French, Inc. For more information, please call Tom Corporon (660) 259-2819 or visit the RCP website: www.rcplayers.org.

STORY OF THE PLAY

Remember Oscar and Felix from The Odd Couple? Well, now meet Florence and Olive, their female counterparts. Neil Simon wrote this new, feminine take on his classic comedy of mismatched roommates. The female version of The Odd Couple explores the emotions and motivations more deeply than the original, and the resulting moments of candid humor are both hilarious and thought-provoking.
The play maintains the essence of the original "Odd Couple." The severely slovenly Olive Madison, a divorced television station executive, invites the obsessive-compulsive neatnik Florence Unger into her home when Flo is deserted by her spouse. we follow Olive and Florence through relationship debacles, Trivial Pursuit, and a hilarious date with the Costazuela brothers.



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Press Release Holiday Show

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Wendy Thompson For Immediate Release
(816) 813-9654, direct
(816) 225-1018, cell



Santa's on The Mystery Train . . .

Kansas City, Mo. (November 6, 2012) . . . and he's coming to town! The Mystery Train rolls out its last show of the season, "A Christmas Conundrum", November 16th through January 5th, and the murderous mayhem continues. If playing detective is on your wish list, get onboard! Erik J Pratt, Jessica Whitfield and Ed Fogel are the Shady Characters on board for this live interactive game, but beware--not all passengers are who they seem to be. One of them may be an accomplice to murder—or even the murderer himself!

Going home for the holidays in 1952 means decorations, cookies, cards, puppets and . . . MURDER? When Santa himself turns up dead on the inbound train, the passengers are in a rush to put Christmas back on track. Will Mrs. C find the killer in time to keep Christmas well? Or is a happy holiday hopelessly lost? It's "A Christmas Conundrum".

The Mystery Train is murder-mystery dinner theatre, set in the history of the region. The evening begins with seating and role-playing at 6:30 pm, followed by a marvelous meal and a mystery-comedy show. Shows will be at on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings through January 5th at The Golden Ox, Finnigan's Hall, or Californos Westport. (see our website for a complete schedule) Cost is $54.00 on Thursdays and First Fridays, $64.00 on Friday and Saturday. Reservations are required. Buy tickets through The Central Ticket Office, (816) 235-6222; online at www.kcmysterytrain.com or call (816) 813-9654.

The Mystery Train makes a great holiday party, or a killer gift!

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Audition Info. Correction

City Theatre of Independence*


CORRECTION - Proof Auditions by David Auburn: Nov
5-6: 7 pm Mon-Tue
On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday,
Catherine, a
troubled young woman, has spent years caring for
her
brilliant but unstable father, a famous
mathematician.

Now, following his death, she must deal with her
own
volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged
sister,
Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former
student of
her father's who hopes to find valuable work in
the 103
notebooks that her father left behind.

Directed by Adam Arterbridge. In the hard copy
of KCStage on the inside cover, it ,
lists She and Her Productions,holding auditions
for,
PROOF.The auditions are being held by CTI and are
,
tonight. ,
Auditions November 5 & 6, Callbacks November 7,
2012,
,
2 females, 2 males,
,
Roger T. Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion,
,
corner of Truman and Noland Roads, Independence,
Mo.,
,
Production January 10 – 13 and 18 – 20, 2013,
Visit our website:
www.citytheatreofindependence.org ,
for more audition info.,

Roger T. Sermon Center, 201 N Dodgion St, (816)
325-7367, www.citytheatreofindependence.org

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November 5, 2012

Edward Albee's Me, Myself & I tonight!

Go vote, then come enjoy a pint and a laugh!

Edward Albee's latest script is the November 6 Martin Tanner Tuesday. Put some FREE fun in your Tuesday with this absurd and wonderfully funny play.

7:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 6.
KC Irish Center
Union Station (downstairs)
30 West Pershing Road, Suite 700
KC MO 64108

Featuring Merle Moores*, Victor Raider-Wexler*, Kip Niven*, Brian Huther, Zach Weaver, Kristen Janell Sullivan and Kate Palmer.
Directed by Herman Johansen.

A free concert-style staged reading at the KC Irish Center in beautiful Union Station. Enjoy a beverage at the Irish Center Pub and the work of some of our best local actors.

The performance is FREE and voluntary donations are gratefully accepted at the door.

*actor is a member of Actors' Equity, the union for professional actors and stage managers in the U.S.

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A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody - FINAL WEEKEND

The River City Community Players announces the final weekend for A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody by Ron Bernas.

If you are looking for a good night of laughs this is the show you cannot afford to miss.

The show is an adult comedy which is NOT appropriate for children under the age of 13 without the consent/presence of a parent/guardian.

The show, directed by Jeff Adams, is about a wealthy middle aged man who, while enduring his mid-life crisis and in desperation, vows on New Year's Eve he will MURDER his incredibly beautiful, witty and sophisticated wife before the end of the coming year.

Enter his drop-dead knockout daughter, Bunny - who hasn't the collective brainpower of a box of rocks - and her fiance, Donald, an up and coming lawyer who has found the woman of his dreams and proposes to make her his wife.

Donald soon learns the Perry family has dark secrets and finds himself caught up in what he believes are terrible truths which have already resulted in deliberate and senseless murder. The bumbling Detective Plotnik and Donald attempt to solve the gruesome tale on their own but are daunted by........the seemingly sinister and underhanded butler, Buttram, who is obviously involved in several mysterious deaths - but to what degree?

Will Matthew Perry actually kill his wife, Julia?
Will Julia survive to see her daughter wed?
Will Donald and Detective Plotnik solve the mystery before the unthinkable?
Will Buttram get away with murder?
Will Bunny ever get....................anything?

Your only chance to see how this mystery is resolved is to come see the show!!!!!!!

Featuring Julie Stone Head, Cape Rust, Rich Bayse, Ken Janasz, Danielle Knight and Kyle Young.

Performances are: November 9 and 10 beginning at 8 p.m.

Tickets are: adults $10; 12 & under $5; 62+ & groups 10+ $8.

Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com

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