December 31, 2013

Auditions for AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY is coming to The Barn in February!

AUDITIONS!

August:
Osage County

By Tracy Letts

Directed by Darren Sextro

OPEN CALL AUDITIONS:
Monday, February 10th from 6pm – 10pm

Callbacks by invitation only:
Saturday, February 15th from 10am – 2pm

At St. Pius School / 55th and Woodson, Mission, KS.

EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Prepare: Before the open call auditions, each auditioner will have the chance to review audition materials for the primary role that interests her or him. Please be familiar with the script or, at least, the story.

Audition materials will be posted at www.thebarnplayers.org by January10th.
Bring: Resume and headshot. Bring all known conflicts from April 14 through the June production dates.
We anticipate 4-5 weeks of rehearsal plus one week of technical rehearsal for this production. The rehearsal period will be brisk and will require great preparedness from the cast. Actors cast should be willing to arrive at the first rehearsal with a very clear understanding of the dialogue, their roles, and a head start on memorization of lines.

Additional Notes: Cast members are required to assist with strike on June 15th, and cast members may be asked to assist with costume pieces.


PRODUCTION DATES:
May 30th – June 15th
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

All performances take place at
The Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway in Mission, KS

SYNOPSIS: A vanished father. A pill-popping mother. Three sisters harboring shady little secrets. When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after Dad disappears, their Oklahoman family homestead explodes in a maelstrom of repressed truths and unsettling secrets. Mix in Violet, the drugged-up, scathingly acidic matriarch, and you've got a major new play that unflinchingly—and uproariously—exposes the dark side of the Midwestern American family. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize.


CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
The complete cast includes speaking roles for seven women and six men.

VIOLET WESTON / Female 60 – 75 / Lead
Matriarch of the Weston family – Beverly's wife

BARBARA WESTON FORDHAM / Female 40 – 55 / Lead
Violet & Beverly's oldest daughter

IVY WESTON / Female 38 – 52 / Lead
Violet & Beverly's middle daughter

KAREN WESTON / Female 35 - 50 / Lead
Violet & Beverly's youngest daughter

JOHNNA MONEVATA / Female 26 – 35 / Supporting (Native American)
Housekeeper

BILL FORDHAM / Male 45 – 54 / Supporting
Barbara's husband

JEAN FORDHAM / Female 13 – 18 / Supporting
Barbara & Bill's daughter

STEVE HEIDEBRECHT / Male 41 – 50 / Supporting
Karen's fiancé

MATTIE FAE AIKEN / Female 60 – 75 / Supporting
Violet's sister

CHARLIE AIKEN / Male 65 – 80 / Supporting
Mattie Fae's husband

LITTLE CHARLES / Male 37 – 48 / Supporting
Mattie Fae & Charlie's son

SHERIFF DEON GILBEAU / Male 40 – 55 / Cameo
The town sheriff, who investigates Beverly's disappearance

NOTE: The following role has been pre-cast with a guest artist… BEVERLY WESTON / Male 65 – 80 / Featured Violet's husband


ACCENTS! Most characters in this story either live in or are from northern Oklahoma and should speak with an appropriate dialect. (You can find help at dialectsarchive.com.) If you feel more comfortable auditioning without an accent, that's fine, but you will need to learn an accent if you are cast.

For more information, please contact director Darren Sextro at darrendseb@gmail.com.

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



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AUDITIONS for FOLLIES at The Barn...coming in January!

AUDITIONS!

FOLLIES
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Goldman

Directed by Eric Magnus
Musical Direction by Tim Braselton
Choreographed by Guy Gardner

AUDITIONS:
January 18th & 19th, 2014
from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
At St. Pius Church
55th and Woodson, Mission, KS

EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Auditions will be an open call both days, and will consist of singing a prepared 32 bar selection of a musical theatre song in the style of the show.

Please Provide: Sheet Music…no CDs & NO ACAPPELLA auditions

Headshot/Resume (if available)
Invited Callbacks will be held on Saturday, January 25th from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Please be prepared to read scenes and sing songs from the show (sides will be provided). Also, please dress appropriately to dance at callbacks. If you are auditioning, please make sure to clear your schedule that afternoon, as callbacks are critical to putting together the strongest ensemble for this ensemble piece.
Rehearsals will begin Sunday, March 2nd. Typical weekly rehearsal schedule will be Sunday through Thursday nights from 7 – 10pm. Conflicts with the rehearsal schedule must be kept to an absolute minimum during the rehearsal process. No conflicts will be accepted during dress / tech week (4/13 – 4/17)

PRODUCTION DATES:
April 18th – May 4th, 2014

(NOTE: There will be no performance on Easter Sunday, April 20th. It will be replaced by a performance on Thursday, May 1st)

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

Industry Night is Monday, April 28th at 7:30pm

All performances take place at…
The Barn Players Theatre
6219 Martway in Mission, KS



SYNOPSIS:
A true theatrical event, this legendary masterpiece is considered by many to be the greatest musical ever created. In FOLLIES the time is 1971, and theatrical impresario Dimitri Weissmann hosts a reunion of ex-Follies performers in his crumbling theatre, setting the stage for a parade of brilliant pastiche numbers, including "Losing My Mind," "I'm Still Here," and "Broadway Baby." Amid the reminiscing, two middle-aged couples confront some unpleasant truths about their past and present and come face to face with the future. Surreal, sophisticated, compelling, heart-wrenching and epic in scope, FOLLIES uses the musical theatre as a metaphor for the collapse of American innocence and naivete in the post-Kennedy years.


CAST BREAKDOWN:
BENJAMIN STONE Male, 45 - 60 / Range: Baritone / Lead
A man bent on success from a young age who has achieved it and now realizes the toll it had on personal relationships.

BUDDY PLUMMER Male, 45 - 60 / Range: Baritone / Lead
A charismatic man with a sad face wrinkled from years of too much smiling. Stuck in a broken marriage and has had multiple affairs.

CARLOTTA CAMPION Female, 45 – 65 / Range: Alto Belt / Supporting ("I'm Still Here")
The one-time movie star, who has seen everything and is proud to be standing where she is.

DIMITRI WEISSMAN Male, 70 - 80 / Non-singing role / Supporting
An acerbic, vital, energetic man who staged the Follies every year between the great wars, and made stars of any girl he wanted from the legions who threw themselves at him.

HATTIE WALKER Female, 60 - 75 / Range: Alto Belt / Supporting
("Broadway Baby")
An appealingly tough, no-nonsense lady. A former knockout Follies girl from the earlier years of the shows. She has married several times and always to the same type: the bad boy.

HEIDI SCHILLER Female, 65 - 75 / Range: Soprano / Supporting ("One More Kiss")
Tall and queenly. Viennese. Incredibly rich and well known in elite social circles, she is constantly reminiscing.

PHYLLIS ROGERS STONE Female, 45 – 60 / Range: Alto Belt / Lead
A woman who made her husband her life, the journey has hardened her and replaced the traces of life with cold sophistication and poise.
ROSCOE Male, 50 - 65 / Range: Tenor / Supporting ("Beautiful Girls")
An elderly showman with a majestic tenor voice, who introduces the Follies girls as if no time has passed and they are still the beautiful young girls of years ago.

SALLY DURANT PLUMMER Female, 45 - 60 / Range: Soprano / Lead
Still remarkably like the girl she was thirty years ago. A former Follies girl, who married a man she didn't love. Needy and delusional at times.

SOLANGE LA FITTE Female, 50 - 70 / Range: Mezzo Belt / Supporting ("Ah, Paree!")
A French fashionista. Very much still alive and enjoying it, she is a perfume creator and seller, who has travelled the world, but loves Paris more than any other place.

STELLA DEEMS Female, 50 - 65 / Range: Mezzo Belt / Supporting
("Who's The Woman?)
A portly woman who surprisingly moves with a special lightness; half of a former performing duo with her husband, but they gave it up to open a general store in Miami. Loves life and has led a good one.

YOUNG BEN Male, 18 - 30 / Range: Baritone / Supporting
A not yet fully realized version of the man we see before us today, he is driven and intelligent but not quite so distinguished, and not yet frightened by his success.

YOUNG BUDDY Male, 18 - 30 / Range: Baritone / Supporting
A younger version of the Buddy we see today. Charismatic and lively, a man who knows how to have fun. Loves Sally blindly and wants to give her the world.

YOUNG PHYLLIS Female, 18 - 25 / Range: Mezzo Belt / Supporting
A younger version of Phyllis, when she was an energetic and naïve Follies girl. Slightly sad and homesick. With all the drive and none of the sophistication of the adult Phyllis.

YOUNG SALLY Female, 18 - 25 / Range: Soprano / Supporting
A younger version of the adult Sally. She is perhaps the most similar to her adult counterpart of any of the foursome. Wants it all, but may not have the patience or drive to wait for it.

EMILY WHITMAN
&
THEODORE WHITMAN
Vaudeville Team / 55 – 75 / Range: Baritone & Mezzo / Supporting ("Rain on the Roof")
A husband and wife vaudeville team, more than happy to be back on the stage at this reunion recreating their old act.

WILLY Male, 50 – 65 / Non-singing role / Cameo
WHEELER
Former Follies acrobat.


MAX DEEMS Male, 50 – 65 / Non-singing role / Cameo
Stella husband and former performing partner


VINCENT & VANESSA
Dance Team / 55 – 75 / Supporting ("Bolero de Amore")
Former speciality dance team. Vanessa sings in "Who's The Woman?"


PLUS A YOUNG CHORUS OF 7 WOMEN & 4 MEN
to play a variety of characters including:

Young Carlotta / Francesca / Cavalier 1 / Chorus

Young Stella / Party Guest / Cavalier 2 / Chorus

Young Solange / Buddy's Sally / Cavalier 3 / Chorus

Young Vanessa / Buddy's Margie / Party Guest / Chorus

Young Heidi / Cavalier 4 / Party Guest / Chorus

Young Stella / Cavalier 5 / Party Guest / Chorus

Young Hattie / Cavalier 6 / Party Guest / Chorus

Major Domo / Phyllis' Boy 1 / Party Guest / Chorus

Kevin / Phyllis' Boy 2 / Party Guest / Chorus

Chauffer / Phyllis' Boy 3 / Party Guest / Chorus

Young Vincent / Photographer / Phyllis' Boy 4 / Chorus




For more information, please contact Eric Magnus, Artistic Director of
The Barn Players, at emagnitude@me.com



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



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SHREK - A Barn Junior production - opens on January 17th!

The Barn presents the Barn Junior Production of…

SHREK

Based on the Oscar winning 2001 Dreamworks Animated Film

Music Jeanine Tesori
Lyrics & Book by David Lindsay-Abaire

Directed by Jason Coats

Musical Direction by Presten Fry

Choreographed by Guy Gardner

Stage Managed by Rebekah Grieb

Set & Light Design by Doug Schroeder

Costume Design by Ellen Rastofer

Sound Design by Sean Leistico

Props & Puppet Design by Cedwan Hooks

Assistant Stage Management by Emilie Christian

Assistant Set Build by Chris Palmer


January 17 – 26, 2014
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm


STARRING
Alex Leondedis, Adam Segura, Veronica Wood & T. J. Wyatt


FEATURING
Lakin Allen, Caroline Blubaugh, Reena Burt, Ayrn Christian, Abigail Cottingham, Kate Danciger, Natalie Dixon, Treyson Gates-Smith, Kelsey Hassig, Alyssa Hoedl, Gavin Hoedl, Zoe Krowas, Amy Meiring, Erin Morgan, Maggie Mulligan, Paige Padgett, Max Pinson, Margo Roberts, Claire Segura, Mia Smith, Margaret Veglahn & Grace Wood


WITH
Shantha Burt, Prairie Cottrell, Mazey Heim, Eli Hoedl, Eddie Leopold, Julia Percy, Aurelia Power, Talie Scholz & Seneca Sims



SYNOPSIS: SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar® winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to dazzling new life on the stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre — not a handsome prince — shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won't shut up, a bad guy with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand...and his name is Shrek. SHREK THE MUSICAL is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone!
All performances are at:


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



Ticket pricing:
ALL SEATS - $10.00
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.
Visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org

WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!

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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December 30, 2013

Open Call for Auditions Young Frankenstein

The River City Community Players Community Players is announcing an open call for auditions for Mel Brook's Young Frankenstein.

Start your new year off right by joining us for auditions for Young Frankenstein by Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan; Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks.

Auditions will be held Jan 6 to 8 beginning at 7 p.m.

In the town of Transylvania Heights the villagers celebrate the funeral procession of Dr. Victor von Frankenstein. Inspector Kemp who has a wooden right arm and wooden left leg, ruins the happiness with news about the existence of Victor's grandson, Frederick. The Dean of Anatomy at New York's Johns, Miriam and Anthony Hopkins School of Medicine.

Ziggy convinces the other villagers that there is no way a New York doctor would come to Transylvania, thus continuing the celebration.

Directed by Danielle Welch. Please prepare 32 bars of a Broadway style selection (nothing from Young Frankenstein). An accompanist and CD player will be provided. NO ACCAPELLA singing, tapes, or USB plug-ins.

Bring a resume and a complete list of conflicts from January 6 to March 8. A current headshot is welcome, but not required.

The Leavenworth Performing Arts Center is located at 500 Delaware St., Leavenworth, KS (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com

See you at the theater.

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December 26, 2013

KC Improv Co produces its very first NYE show

This KC Improv Company will be producing its very first New Year's
Eve show on December 31st- Kickin' in the New Year! The event is a
collaboration with Green Room Burgers and Beer, which is attached
to the Kick Comedy Theatre, located at 4010 Pennsylvania.

Kickin' in the New Year is a slight departure from what fans
have come to expect from KCIC. The comedy group typically brings
a blend of short-form (Whose Line style) as well as long-form
(Second City style) improv to their 8pm and 10pm shows. On
December 31st, however, attendees will see a variety show of music,
stand-up comedy, and of course, improv. Musician (and KCIC
member) Ryan Hruza as well as vocalist Nicole Santorella will start
the evening with some cover songs and original music. Local
comedians Tim Marks and Ben Auxier will open for headlining
comic Dennis Chanay. Members of the KC Improv Company will
perform during the second half of the show, leading up to
midnight.

Admission is $25 and grants access to the show as well as
gives attendees two drink vouchers (redeemable at GRB&B) and a
champagne toast at midnight.

The comedy begins at 10pm, with doors opening at 9:30pm. Green
Room Burgers and Beer will be open all day on the 31st, and
attendees can check in for Kickin' in the New Year beginning at
8pm.

Purchase tickets online by visiting www.kcimprov.com
or make a reservation by calling
913-486-6861.

21 and older. All alcohol provided by GRB&B.

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December 23, 2013

Starlight Adult and Youth Auditions Jan. 2 & 3

STARLIGHT THEATRE TO HOLD ADULT AND YOUTH
AUDITIONS JANUARY 3-4 FOR THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Starlight Theatre will hold auditions January 3
and 4 for The Sound of Music at Starlight Theatre,
4600 Starlight Road. The Sound of Music will
perform at Starlight July 25-31, 2014.

Equity principal auditions and singing auditions
for adult professional cast will be held from 3
p.m. to 7 p.m. January 3; registration will begin
at 2:30 p.m. with gates opening at noon. Walk-ins
are welcome, but appointments are preferred. By
agreement with Actors' Equity Association, Equity
members must be given audition priority over non-
union talent. Possible callback for dance/movement
will be at 3 p.m. January 4. To schedule an
appointment, contact Caroline Lakin; email is
preferred at auditions@kcstarlight.com or (816)
997-1130.

Youth auditions for ages 5-18 will be held from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. January 4. No appointments will be
taken. Auditions will be on a first come, first
served basis.

For ages 5-8: Registration will begin at 8:30
a.m.; Auditions from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. For ages
5-14: Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m.;
Auditions from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Call back time for
5-14 year-olds who audition in the morning will be
from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. For ages 14-18 (Blue Star All
Star Students): Registration will begin at 2:30
p.m.; Auditions from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. High school
students must attend a 2014 Blue Star Awards
participating high school or be part of a
Starlight education program.


For additional audition requirements and
preparation, visit
http://www.kcstarlight.com/broadway/auditions.aspx
.

Parking for auditions is available in the "Zebra
Lot" located on east side of theatre; enter
through Gate 8. Starlight Theatre is actively
seeking a multi-cultural cast and utilizes non-
traditional casting in their productions when
ethnicity is not germane to the role or overall
production.

The production staff for The Sound of Music
includes Donna Thomason, interim executive
producer; Anthony Edwards, musical director; Kent
Andel, production manager; and Caroline Lakin,
company manager.

Starlight Theatre, winner of the 2013 IAVM Venue
of Excellence Award, is the largest and oldest
performing arts organization in Kansas City and
the second largest outdoor producing theatre in
the country. Opened as a theater in 1950 and as a
not-for-profit organization in 1951, Starlight
presents and produces Broadway musicals and
concerts, offers extensive community outreach and
educational programming including classes,
scholarships and Starlight's Blue Star Awards, the
second largest high school musical theatre awards
program in the country. Located on 16 acres,
Starlight's venue includes rehearsal halls, gift
store, club area for dining, concession stands,
gardens, fountains, and a 10-story, climate
controlled stage. For more information, visit
www.kcstarlight.com


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December 19, 2013

Come celebrate with the City in Motion School of Dance with a Christmas Dance Showcase!

Come celebrate with the City in Motion School of Dance with a Christmas Dance Showcase!
Friday, December 20th 7:00 - 9:00
at the Uptown Arts Bar
3611 Broadway

Performances include:
Belly Dance by Halah Zeki
World Fusion Dance by the Nikoria Dancers
West Afrikan by Danny Hinds and the West Afrikan Dancers
Tap by Billie Mahoney and her Tap Dancers
Flamenco by Cindy Bleck and her Flamenco Dancers
Kung Fu by Elisha Wampler and his Kung Fu performers
Can Can by the City in Motion Can Can Dancers
Burlesque by the City in Motion Burlesque Dancers
and MORE yet to come!!!

Tickets are $10 at the door
Seating is limited!!
Be sure to arrive early to check out the many raffle & auction items
816-561-2882

Find this event on FACEBOOK!

Donations are used for scholarships, building maintenance and improvements.


City in Motion Dance Theater, Inc. is a publicly supported 501(c)(3) organization, so contributions made to City in Motion Dance Theater are tax deductible for federal income tax purposes (tax ID #43-1362398). For more information about City in Motion go to: www.cityinmotion.org

For More information about the Uptown Arts Bar go to: www.uptownartsbar.com



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December 17, 2013

"Watch on the Rhine" AUDITIONS

Leawood Stage Company*
(Community)

The Leawood Stage Company will hold auditions for Watch on the Rhine on Saturday, January 18th from 2:00 – 4:00 pm and Sunday, January 19th from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at Leawood City Hall. Call backs will be held on January 26th from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. by appointment only.

Watch on the Rhine, a moving play by Lillian Hellman, is about an idealistic German who, with his American wife and two children, flees Hitler's Germany in 1940 to finds sanctuary with his wife's family in the United States. He hopes for a respite from the dangerous work he has involved himself with, but his desire for personal safety soon comes into conflict with the deeply held beliefs that have made him an active anti-Nazi.

Told in compelling, human terms, the play is an eloquent and stirring tribute to the brave men and women who, despite all odds, struggled to stem the tide of fascism which soon spread throughout Europe and the world.

Sides will be posted on the LSC website www.leawoodstageco.org and at auditions. Parts do not need to be memorized, but auditioners should be familiar with the material. Choose the side you feel most showcases your abilities and be prepared to be asked to read others:
Fanny Farrelly The matriarch of the family – 40s - 60s
David Farrelly Fanny's son late 20s-30s
Sara Muller Fanny's daughter 30s-40s
Kurt Muller Sara's husband – late 30s-50s
Marthe de Brancovis European Refugee 30s-40s
Teck de Brancovis European Refugee 30s-40s
Anise Fanny's housekeeper 40s-60s
Joseph Fanny's butler any age
Joshua Muller Sara's oldest son Teens-20s
Babette Muller Sara's daughter Teens-early 20s
Bodo Muller Sara's youngest son Teens

Leawood Stage Company is pleased to welcome Alex Bigus for his LSC directing debut. Alex is no stranger to the Leawood Stage Company. He began acting in the Leawood Stage Company's Youth Performance Players at the age of nine. As an adult, Alex was in the cast of "South Pacific", the first show performed at the Ironwoods Amphitheater and he was in "Songs for a New World" last spring.

The production of Watch on the Rhine will be performed April 4, 5, and 6 in the Oak Room on the lower level of Leawood City Hall. Rehearsals will run Sunday through Thursday evenings beginning March 2nd to the performance dates.

June 6, 2014 will be the 70th Anniversary of D-Day. Leawood Stage Company will honor the sacrifices made by the "Greatest Generation" to free the world from fascism with this production.

For more information or conflicts contact April Bishop at the City of Leawood, 913-339-6700 x157, or Email aprilb@leawood.org.




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December 16, 2013

SHREK - A Barn Junior production - opens on January 17th!

The Barn presents the Barn Junior Production of…

SHREK

Based on the Oscar winning 2001 Dreamworks Animated Film

Music Jeanine Tesori
Lyrics & Book by David Lindsay-Abaire

Directed by Jason Coats

Musical Direction by Presten Fry

Choreographed by Guy Gardner

Stage Managed by Rebekah Grieb

Set & Light Design by Doug Schroeder

Costume Design by Ellen Rastofer

Sound Design by Sean Leistico

Props & Puppet Design by Cedwan Hooks

Assistant Stage Management by Emilie Christian

Assistant Set Build by Chris Palmer


January 17 – 26, 2014
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm


STARRING
Alex Leondedis, Adam Segura, Veronica Wood & T. J. Wyatt


FEATURING
Lakin Allen, Caroline Blubaugh, Reena Burt, Ayrn Christian, Abigail Cottingham, Kate Danciger, Natalie Dixon, Treyson Gates-Smith, Kelsey Hassig, Alyssa Hoedl, Gavin Hoedl, Zoe Krowas, Amy Meiring, Erin Morgan, Maggie Mulligan, Paige Padgett, Max Pinson, Margo Roberts, Claire Segura, Mia Smith, Margaret Veglahn & Grace Wood


WITH
Shantha Burt, Prairie Cottrell, Mazey Heim, Eli Hoedl, Eddie Leopold, Julia Percy, Aurelia Power, Talie Scholz & Seneca Sims



SYNOPSIS: SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar® winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to dazzling new life on the stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre — not a handsome prince — shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won't shut up, a bad guy with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand...and his name is Shrek. SHREK THE MUSICAL is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone!
All performances are at:


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



Ticket pricing:
ALL SEATS - $10.00
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.
Visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org

WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!

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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Auditions for AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY is coming to The Barn in February!

AUDITIONS!

August:
Osage County

By Tracy Letts

Directed by Darren Sextro

OPEN CALL AUDITIONS:
Monday, February 10th from 6pm – 10pm

Callbacks by invitation only:
Sunday, February 15th from 10am – 2pm

At St. Pius School / 55th and Woodson, Mission, KS.

EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Prepare: Before the open call auditions, each auditioner will have the chance to review audition materials for the primary role that interests her or him. Please be familiar with the script or, at least, the story.

Audition materials will be posted at www.thebarnplayers.org by January10th.
Bring: Resume and headshot. Bring all known conflicts from April 14 through the June production dates.
We anticipate 4-5 weeks of rehearsal plus one week of technical rehearsal for this production. The rehearsal period will be brisk and will require great preparedness from the cast. Actors cast should be willing to arrive at the first rehearsal with a very clear understanding of the dialogue, their roles, and a head start on memorization of lines.

Additional Notes: Cast members are required to assist with strike on June 15th, and cast members may be asked to assist with costume pieces.


PRODUCTION DATES:
May 30th – June 15th
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

All performances take place at
The Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway in Mission, KS

SYNOPSIS: A vanished father. A pill-popping mother. Three sisters harboring shady little secrets. When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after Dad disappears, their Oklahoman family homestead explodes in a maelstrom of repressed truths and unsettling secrets. Mix in Violet, the drugged-up, scathingly acidic matriarch, and you've got a major new play that unflinchingly—and uproariously—exposes the dark side of the Midwestern American family. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize.


CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
The complete cast includes speaking roles for seven women and six men.

VIOLET WESTON / Female 60 – 75 / Lead
Matriarch of the Weston family – Beverly's wife

BARBARA WESTON FORDHAM / Female 40 – 55 / Lead
Violet & Beverly's oldest daughter

IVY WESTON / Female 38 – 52 / Lead
Violet & Beverly's middle daughter

KAREN WESTON / Female 35 - 50 / Lead
Violet & Beverly's youngest daughter

JOHNNA MONEVATA / Female 26 – 35 / Supporting (Hispanic)
Housekeeper

BILL FORDHAM / Male 45 – 54 / Supporting
Barbara's husband

JEAN FORDHAM / Female 13 – 18 / Supporting
Barbara & Bill's daughter

STEVE HEIDEBRECHT / Male 41 – 50 / Supporting
Karen's fiancé

MATTIE FAE AIKEN / Female 60 – 75 / Supporting
Violet's sister

CHARLIE AIKEN / Male 65 – 80 / Supporting
Mattie Fae's husband

LITTLE CHARLES / Male 37 – 48 / Supporting
Mattie Fae & Charlie's son

SHERIFF DEON GILBEAU / Male 40 – 55 / Cameo
The town sheriff, who investigates Beverly's disappearance

NOTE: The following role has been pre-cast with a guest artist… BEVERLY WESTON / Male 65 – 80 / Featured Violet's husband


ACCENTS! Most characters in this story either live in or are from northern Oklahoma and should speak with an appropriate dialect. (You can find help at dialectsarchive.com.) If you feel more comfortable auditioning without an accent, that's fine, but you will need to learn an accent if you are cast.

For more information, please contact director Darren Sextro at darrendseb@gmail.com.

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



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AUDITIONS for FOLLIES at The Barn...coming in January!

AUDITIONS!

FOLLIES
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Goldman

Directed by Eric Magnus
Musical Direction by Tim Braselton
Choreographed by Guy Gardner

AUDITIONS:
January 18th & 19th, 2014
from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
At St. Pius Church
55th and Woodson, Mission, KS

EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Auditions will be an open call both days, and will consist of singing a prepared 32 bar selection of a musical theatre song in the style of the show.

Please Provide: Sheet Music…no CDs & NO ACAPPELLA auditions

Headshot/Resume (if available)
Invited Callbacks will be held on Saturday, January 25th from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Please be prepared to read scenes and sing songs from the show (sides will be provided). Also, please dress appropriately to dance at callbacks. If you are auditioning, please make sure to clear your schedule that afternoon, as callbacks are critical to putting together the strongest ensemble for this ensemble piece.
Rehearsals will begin Sunday, March 2nd. Typical weekly rehearsal schedule will be Sunday through Thursday nights from 7 – 10pm. Conflicts with the rehearsal schedule must be kept to an absolute minimum during the rehearsal process. No conflicts will be accepted during dress / tech week (4/13 – 4/17)

PRODUCTION DATES:
April 18th – May 4th, 2014

(NOTE: There will be no performance on Easter Sunday, April 20th. It will be replaced by a performance on Thursday, May 1st)

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

Industry Night is Monday, April 28th at 7:30pm

All performances take place at…
The Barn Players Theatre
6219 Martway in Mission, KS



SYNOPSIS:
A true theatrical event, this legendary masterpiece is considered by many to be the greatest musical ever created. In FOLLIES the time is 1971, and theatrical impresario Dimitri Weissmann hosts a reunion of ex-Follies performers in his crumbling theatre, setting the stage for a parade of brilliant pastiche numbers, including "Losing My Mind," "I'm Still Here," and "Broadway Baby." Amid the reminiscing, two middle-aged couples confront some unpleasant truths about their past and present and come face to face with the future. Surreal, sophisticated, compelling, heart-wrenching and epic in scope, FOLLIES uses the musical theatre as a metaphor for the collapse of American innocence and naivete in the post-Kennedy years.


CAST BREAKDOWN:
BENJAMIN STONE Male, 45 - 60 / Range: Baritone / Lead
A man bent on success from a young age who has achieved it and now realizes the toll it had on personal relationships.

BUDDY PLUMMER Male, 45 - 60 / Range: Baritone / Lead
A charismatic man with a sad face wrinkled from years of too much smiling. Stuck in a broken marriage and has had multiple affairs.

CARLOTTA CAMPION Female, 45 – 65 / Range: Alto Belt / Supporting ("I'm Still Here")
The one-time movie star, who has seen everything and is proud to be standing where she is.

DIMITRI WEISSMAN Male, 70 - 80 / Non-singing role / Supporting
An acerbic, vital, energetic man who staged the Follies every year between the great wars, and made stars of any girl he wanted from the legions who threw themselves at him.

HATTIE WALKER Female, 60 - 75 / Range: Alto Belt / Supporting
("Broadway Baby")
An appealingly tough, no-nonsense lady. A former knockout Follies girl from the earlier years of the shows. She has married several times and always to the same type: the bad boy.

HEIDI SCHILLER Female, 65 - 75 / Range: Soprano / Supporting ("One More Kiss")
Tall and queenly. Viennese. Incredibly rich and well known in elite social circles, she is constantly reminiscing.

PHYLLIS ROGERS STONE Female, 45 – 60 / Range: Alto Belt / Lead
A woman who made her husband her life, the journey has hardened her and replaced the traces of life with cold sophistication and poise.
ROSCOE Male, 50 - 65 / Range: Tenor / Supporting ("Beautiful Girls")
An elderly showman with a majestic tenor voice, who introduces the Follies girls as if no time has passed and they are still the beautiful young girls of years ago.

SALLY DURANT PLUMMER Female, 45 - 60 / Range: Soprano / Lead
Still remarkably like the girl she was thirty years ago. A former Follies girl, who married a man she didn't love. Needy and delusional at times.

SOLANGE LA FITTE Female, 50 - 70 / Range: Mezzo Belt / Supporting ("Ah, Paree!")
A French fashionista. Very much still alive and enjoying it, she is a perfume creator and seller, who has travelled the world, but loves Paris more than any other place.

STELLA DEEMS Female, 50 - 65 / Range: Mezzo Belt / Supporting
("Who's The Woman?)
A portly woman who surprisingly moves with a special lightness; half of a former performing duo with her husband, but they gave it up to open a general store in Miami. Loves life and has led a good one.

YOUNG BEN Male, 18 - 30 / Range: Baritone / Supporting
A not yet fully realized version of the man we see before us today, he is driven and intelligent but not quite so distinguished, and not yet frightened by his success.

YOUNG BUDDY Male, 18 - 30 / Range: Baritone / Supporting
A younger version of the Buddy we see today. Charismatic and lively, a man who knows how to have fun. Loves Sally blindly and wants to give her the world.

YOUNG PHYLLIS Female, 18 - 25 / Range: Mezzo Belt / Supporting
A younger version of Phyllis, when she was an energetic and naïve Follies girl. Slightly sad and homesick. With all the drive and none of the sophistication of the adult Phyllis.

YOUNG SALLY Female, 18 - 25 / Range: Soprano / Supporting
A younger version of the adult Sally. She is perhaps the most similar to her adult counterpart of any of the foursome. Wants it all, but may not have the patience or drive to wait for it.

EMILY WHITMAN
&
THEODORE WHITMAN
Vaudeville Team / 55 – 75 / Range: Baritone & Mezzo / Supporting ("Rain on the Roof")
A husband and wife vaudeville team, more than happy to be back on the stage at this reunion recreating their old act.

WILLY Male, 50 – 65 / Non-singing role / Cameo
WHEELER
Former Follies acrobat.


MAX DEEMS Male, 50 – 65 / Non-singing role / Cameo
Stella husband and former performing partner


VINCENT & VANESSA
Dance Team / 55 – 75 / Supporting ("Bolero de Amore")
Former speciality dance team. Vanessa sings in "Who's The Woman?"


PLUS A YOUNG CHORUS OF 7 WOMEN & 4 MEN
to play a variety of characters including:

Young Carlotta / Francesca / Cavalier 1 / Chorus

Young Stella / Party Guest / Cavalier 2 / Chorus

Young Solange / Buddy's Sally / Cavalier 3 / Chorus

Young Vanessa / Buddy's Margie / Party Guest / Chorus

Young Heidi / Cavalier 4 / Party Guest / Chorus

Young Stella / Cavalier 5 / Party Guest / Chorus

Young Hattie / Cavalier 6 / Party Guest / Chorus

Major Domo / Phyllis' Boy 1 / Party Guest / Chorus

Kevin / Phyllis' Boy 2 / Party Guest / Chorus

Chauffer / Phyllis' Boy 3 / Party Guest / Chorus

Young Vincent / Photographer / Phyllis' Boy 4 / Chorus




For more information, please contact Eric Magnus, Artistic Director of
The Barn Players, at emagnitude@me.com



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



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December 12, 2013

The Barn Players 6th Annual 6 x 10 Ten-Minute Play Festival...opens tomorrow night!

THREE PERFORMANCES ONLY!

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

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

December 13 - 15, 2013
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm


THE PLAYS:

The Blonde in the Tight Black Shirt with the Shiny Things on It by Mark Bonavia
Directed by Jason Hagg
The Birthday by Teresa Leggard Directed by Alex Bigus
The Chargemaster by Sofiana Olivera Directed by Shari Wassergord-Johnson
Finding Amelia by Amanda Petefish-Schray Directed by Alexa Cioffi
Wishing Well by Elissa Schrader Directed by Sara Crow
Bad Karma by Mary L. Wilkens Directed by Ray Zarr


FEATURING:
Jasmine Abou-Kassem, Meghann Bates, Brandon Burnworth, Korey Childs, Elaina Cochran, Claudia Copping, Laurie Crawford, Rozanne Devine, Danielle Gibbs, Cara Hampton, Vicki Kerns, Em Loper, Matthew McGaugh, Lindsay Roland, Zak Roland, Jeff Smith, Zachary Weaver & Ray Zarr

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


Ticket pricing:
ALL SEATS - $10.00
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.
Visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org

WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!


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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December 9, 2013

SHREK - A Barn Junior production - Opens on January 17th!

The Barn presents the Barn Junior Production of…

SHREK

Based on the Oscar winning 2001 Dreamworks Animated Film

Music Jeanine Tesori
Lyrics & Book by David Lindsay-Abaire

Directed by Jason Coats

Musical Direction by Presten Fry

Choreographed by Guy Gardner

Stage Managed by Rebekah Grieb

Set & Light Design by Doug Schroeder

Costume Design by Ellen Rastofer

Sound Design by Sean Leistico

Props & Puppet Design by Cedwan Hooks

Assistant Stage Management by Emilie Christian

Assistant Set Build by Chris Palmer


January 17 – 26, 2014
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm


STARRING
Alex Leondedis, Adam Segura, Veronica Wood & T. J. Wyatt


FEATURING
Lakin Allen, Caroline Blubaugh, Reena Burt, Ayrn Christian, Abigail Cottingham, Kate Danciger, Natalie Dixon, Treyson Gates-Smith, Kelsey Hassig, Alyssa Hoedl, Gavin Hoedl, Zoe Krowas, Amy Meiring, Erin Morgan, Maggie Mulligan, Paige Padgett, Max Pinson, Margo Roberts, Claire Segura, Mia Smith, Margaret Veglahn & Grace Wood


WITH
Shantha Burt, Prairie Cottrell, Mazey Heim, Eli Hoedl, Eddie Leopold, Julia Percy, Aurelia Power, Talie Scholz & Seneca Sims



SYNOPSIS: SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar® winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to dazzling new life on the stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre — not a handsome prince — shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won't shut up, a bad guy with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand...and his name is Shrek. SHREK THE MUSICAL is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone!
All performances are at:


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



Ticket pricing:
ALL SEATS - $10.00
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.
Visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org

WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!

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 6th Annual 6 x 10 Ten-Minute Play Festival...coming this weekend!

The Barn Players 6th Annual
6 x 10: Ten-Minute Play Festival
Six Original Plays
Six Local Playwrights
Six Directors
One great evening of theatre!

December 13 - 15, 2013
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm


THE PLAYS:

The Blonde in the Tight Black Shirt with the Shiny Things on It by Mark Bonavia
Directed by Jason Hagg
The Birthday by Teresa Leggard Directed by Alex Bigus
The Chargemaster by Sofiana Olivera Directed by Shari Wassergord-Johnson
Finding Amelia by Amanda Petefish-Schray Directed by Alexa Cioffi
Wishing Well by Elissa Schrader Directed by Sara Crow
Bad Karma by Mary L. Wilkens Directed by Ray Zarr


FEATURING:
Jasmine Abou-Kassem, Meghann Bates, Brandon Burnworth, Korey Childs, Elaina Cochran, Claudia Copping, Laurie Crawford, Rozanne Devine, Danielle Gibbs, Cara Hampton, Vicki Kerns, Em Loper, Matthew McGaugh, Lindsay Roland, Zak Roland, Jeff Smith, Zachary Weaver & Ray Zarr

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


Ticket pricing:
ALL SEATS - $10.00
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.
Visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org

WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!


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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December 5, 2013

Director for Hello Dolly

Leawood Stage Company is accepting applications for Director for:

"Hello, Dolly" to be presented at the Ironwoods Amphitheater in Ironwoods Park, July 17-20 & 24-26, 2014.



Applications are due by December 30, 2013.



Applicants for Director must submit the following:

1. A letter of interest and a basic concept of the show.

2. A current resume including all production work and other relevant theatre experience including location and year.

3. If you have a support staff planned, please submit the names and positions considered.



Submit all material to April Bishop at aprilb@leawood.org or 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, KS 66221.



If you have any questions call April at 913-339-6700 x157.




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January production at CTI - Shakespeare abridged

City Theatre of Independence*


The Complete Works of Wm. Shakespeare (abridged): Jan 9-19: 8 pm Thr-Sat; 2 pm Sun
Published by Applause Theatre & Cinema Books
Just what the title says. Three actors perform all 37 of Shakespeare's plays in less than 2 hours. Fast paced, witty, and physical, it's full of laughter for Shakespeare lovers and haters alike

3 men


Roger T. Sermon Community Center at the corner of Truman and Noland Roads in Independence.

Directed by Patricia McLaughlin. Featuring Patrick Carr, John McGinnis, and Rob Lunak.
$10; musicals $12; dinner theatre $23 & $16 w/season ticket. Roger T. Sermon Center, 201 N Dodgion St, (816) 325-7367, www.citytheatreofindependence.org (Suitable for Everyone)

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Storytelling and Creative Workshop:

Storytelling and Creative Workshop:

International performer and producer Gavin Robertson shares some of the tools from his creative toolbox that influence the making of his own work including corporal mime technique - far from being abandoned in the ghetto of street theatre, this can be a speedy and economic theatre/storytelling technique that audiences respond to worldwide.

Transposing the cinema: less a physical technique and more a mindset, this one true global language is ours to harness in the theatre and appeals to any audiences' inner storytelling analyst!
Plus, some warm-up games and partner work that can free you to play with text or simply open you up to working with better focus...

Come and play!
Please do come with a speech or monologue you can use. No more than 90 seconds needed - if you know one that's longer, that's fine!
Dress for movement as well!
$40
Saturday, Dec, 14th
2:00 - 4:00
at The Just Off Broadway Theater
3051 Central, Kansas City, MO 64108
To reserve your spot - call Byrd Productions Physical Theater at 816-305-8188
Find this event on FACEBOOK!

Gavin RobertsonTheatre Producer/director/writer/performerGavin Robertson comes from a physical theatre background (Lecoq, Kemp and Gaulier), producing, creating, directing and performing his own work for national and international touring, usually funded by the Arts Council of England. He has created a diverse portfolio of productions including Bond - which he is performing at The Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre next week.

He is currently Artist in Residence at Eastbourne College UK (where he has regularly taught for the last three years) and has set up exchanges in Australia, as well as teaching in Drama Schools, the West End, the National Theatre in Taiwan, and all over the world in Master classes and as guest workshop leader.http://www.gavinrobertson.com/

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December 3, 2013

The Ye Olde Holiday Feaste fundraiser is returning to The Just Off Broadway Theatre!

The Ye Olde Holiday Feaste fundraiser is returning
to The Just Off Broadway Theatre!

Come one, come all to the return of the annual Ye Olde Holiday Feaste, a fundraiser for the Just Off Broadway Theater Association, Friday December 6th, 7:00 – 10:00 PM. Come on down to the theater at 3051 Central and see our new pink glow lobby and the multipurpose Penn Valley Room!
All proceeds from this year's event will go toward Special needs of the main theatre.

This year's festivities includes some fine fiddlin' by Richelle Basgall,
Frances Farah staging scenes from Much Ado About Nothing with George Forbes and Lynne King,
the mesmerizing serpentine movements of Troupe Duende,
amazing feats of fire dexterity by Jason Divad,
the amusing antics of Sparrow the Court Jester
and the musings of our master of ceremonies – Sir Richard Wyndebanke.

Hors-d'œuvres and performances begin at 7:00.
Once again, dinner will be provided by CALIFORNOS
and our fabulous renaissance servers are prepared to serve you according to your station.
Whether you're Royalty - $100 per ticket, Nobility - $75 per ticket or Gentry - $50 per ticket – or Rabble - $25 per ticket
you'll be treated to a sumptuous dinner and a ripping good show.
However each level has it's perks. (Royalty, please wear good shoes, our grovelers have sensitive cheeks.)

The evening's activities include a professional photo booth with some costuming provided
(for those who don't dress accordingly) a raffle, a silent auction, an active auction
and entertainment with every sumptuous coarse.

To make your reservations or for more details call 816-784-5020.
For more information about Just Off Broadway go to: www.justoffbroadway.org.
For more information about Californos Restaurant go to: www.californos.com
Or Find this event on Facebook!

(Just Off Broadway Theatre Association is committed to supporting local theatre production companies in their endeavor to provide a variety of productions to community audiences. To actively engage with our diverse community, provide educational programs and support community organizations at a low cost.)




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City in Motion Celebrates Christmas with a Dance Show Case!

City in Motion Celebrates Christmas with a Dance Show Case!

Come celebrate with the City in Motion School of Dance with a Christmas Dance Showcase!
Friday, December 20th 7:00 - 9:00
at the Uptown Arts Bar
3611 Broadway

Performances include:
Belly Dance by Halah Zeki
World Fusion Dance by the Nikoria Dancers
Pirate Gypsy Dance by the Saucy Scallywags
West Afrikan by Danny Hinds and the West Afrikan Dancers
Tap by Billie Mahoney and her Tap Dancers
Kung Fu by Elisha Wampler and his Kung Fu performers
Can-Can by the City in Motion Can-Can Dancers
Pin-Up Burlesque by the City in Motion Burlesque Dancers
and MORE yet to come!!!

Tickets are $10 at the door
Seating is limited!!
Be sure to arrive early to check out the many raffle & auction items
816-561-2882

Donations are used for scholarships, building maintenance and improvements.

City in Motion Dance Theater, Inc. is a publicly supported 501(c)(3) organization, so contributions made to City in Motion Dance Theater are tax deductible for federal income tax purposes (tax ID #43-1362398).

For more information about City in Motion go to: www.cityinmotion.org

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Story Telling and Creative Workshop:

International performer and producer Gavin Robertson shares some of the tools from his creative toolbox that influence the making of his own work including corporal mime technique - far from being abandoned in the ghetto of street theatre, this can be a speedy and economic theatre/storytelling technique that audiences respond to worldwide.

Transposing the cinema: less a physical technique and more a mindset, this one true global language is ours to harness in the theatre and appeals to any audiences' inner storytelling analyst!

Plus, some warm-up games and partner work that can free you to play with text or simply open you up to working with better focus...

Come and play!

(Please do come with a speech or monologue you can use. No more than 90 seconds needed - if you know one that's longer, that's fine! Dress for movement as well!)

$40
To reserve your spot - call Byrd Productions Physical Theater at 816-305-8188 - for more details about Gavin or Byrd Productions go to our website: http://www.byrdproductions.org

Gavin Robertson
Theatre Producer/director/writer/performer
Gavin Robertson comes from a physical theatre background (Lecoq, Kemp and Gaulier), producing, creating, directing and performing his own work for national and international touring, usually funded by the Arts Council of England. He has created a diverse portfolio of productions including "Bond" which he is performing at The Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre next week.

He is currently Artist in Residence at Eastbourne College UK (where he has regularly taught for the last three years) and has set up exchanges in Australia, as well as teaching in Drama Schools, the West End, the National Theatre in Taiwan, and all over the world in Master classes and as guest workshop leader.

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December 2, 2013

AUDITIONS for FOLLIES at The Barn...coming in January!

AUDITIONS!

FOLLIES
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Goldman

Directed by Eric Magnus
Musical Direction by Tim Braselton
Choreographed by Guy Gardner

AUDITIONS:
January 18th & 19th, 2014
from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
At St. Pius Church
55th and Woodson, Mission, KS

EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Auditions will be an open call both days, and will consist of singing a prepared 32 bar selection of a musical theatre song in the style of the show.

Please Provide: Sheet Music…no CDs & NO ACAPPELLA auditions

Headshot/Resume (if available)
Invited Callbacks will be held on Saturday, January 25th from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Please be prepared to read scenes and sing songs from the show (sides will be provided). Also, please dress appropriately to dance at callbacks. If you are auditioning, please make sure to clear your schedule that afternoon, as callbacks are critical to putting together the strongest ensemble for this ensemble piece.
Rehearsals will begin Sunday, March 2nd. Typical weekly rehearsal schedule will be Sunday through Thursday nights from 7 – 10pm. Conflicts with the rehearsal schedule must be kept to an absolute minimum during the rehearsal process. No conflicts will be accepted during dress / tech week (4/13 – 4/17)

PRODUCTION DATES:
April 18th – May 4th, 2014

(NOTE: There will be no performance on Easter Sunday, April 20th. It will be replaced by a performance on Thursday, May 1st)

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

Industry Night is Monday, April 28th at 7:30pm

All performances take place at…
The Barn Players Theatre
6219 Martway in Mission, KS



SYNOPSIS:
A true theatrical event, this legendary masterpiece is considered by many to be the greatest musical ever created. In FOLLIES the time is 1971, and theatrical impresario Dimitri Weissmann hosts a reunion of ex-Follies performers in his crumbling theatre, setting the stage for a parade of brilliant pastiche numbers, including "Losing My Mind," "I'm Still Here," and "Broadway Baby." Amid the reminiscing, two middle-aged couples confront some unpleasant truths about their past and present and come face to face with the future. Surreal, sophisticated, compelling, heart-wrenching and epic in scope, FOLLIES uses the musical theatre as a metaphor for the collapse of American innocence and naivete in the post-Kennedy years.


CAST BREAKDOWN:
BENJAMIN STONE Male, 45 - 60 / Range: Baritone / Lead
A man bent on success from a young age who has achieved it and now realizes the toll it had on personal relationships.

BUDDY PLUMMER Male, 45 - 60 / Range: Baritone / Lead
A charismatic man with a sad face wrinkled from years of too much smiling. Stuck in a broken marriage and has had multiple affairs.

CARLOTTA CAMPION Female, 45 – 65 / Range: Alto Belt / Supporting ("I'm Still Here")
The one-time movie star, who has seen everything and is proud to be standing where she is.

DIMITRI WEISSMAN Male, 70 - 80 / Non-singing role / Supporting
An acerbic, vital, energetic man who staged the Follies every year between the great wars, and made stars of any girl he wanted from the legions who threw themselves at him.

HATTIE WALKER Female, 60 - 75 / Range: Alto Belt / Supporting
("Broadway Baby")
An appealingly tough, no-nonsense lady. A former knockout Follies girl from the earlier years of the shows. She has married several times and always to the same type: the bad boy.

HEIDI SCHILLER Female, 65 - 75 / Range: Soprano / Supporting ("One More Kiss")
Tall and queenly. Viennese. Incredibly rich and well known in elite social circles, she is constantly reminiscing.

PHYLLIS ROGERS STONE Female, 45 – 60 / Range: Alto Belt / Lead
A woman who made her husband her life, the journey has hardened her and replaced the traces of life with cold sophistication and poise.
ROSCOE Male, 50 - 65 / Range: Tenor / Supporting ("Beautiful Girls")
An elderly showman with a majestic tenor voice, who introduces the Follies girls as if no time has passed and they are still the beautiful young girls of years ago.

SALLY DURANT PLUMMER Female, 45 - 60 / Range: Soprano / Lead
Still remarkably like the girl she was thirty years ago. A former Follies girl, who married a man she didn't love. Needy and delusional at times.

SOLANGE LA FITTE Female, 50 - 70 / Range: Mezzo Belt / Supporting ("Ah, Paree!")
A French fashionista. Very much still alive and enjoying it, she is a perfume creator and seller, who has travelled the world, but loves Paris more than any other place.

STELLA DEEMS Female, 50 - 65 / Range: Mezzo Belt / Supporting
("Who's The Woman?)
A portly woman who surprisingly moves with a special lightness; half of a former performing duo with her husband, but they gave it up to open a general store in Miami. Loves life and has led a good one.

YOUNG BEN Male, 18 - 30 / Range: Baritone / Supporting
A not yet fully realized version of the man we see before us today, he is driven and intelligent but not quite so distinguished, and not yet frightened by his success.

YOUNG BUDDY Male, 18 - 30 / Range: Baritone / Supporting
A younger version of the Buddy we see today. Charismatic and lively, a man who knows how to have fun. Loves Sally blindly and wants to give her the world.

YOUNG PHYLLIS Female, 18 - 25 / Range: Mezzo Belt / Supporting
A younger version of Phyllis, when she was an energetic and naïve Follies girl. Slightly sad and homesick. With all the drive and none of the sophistication of the adult Phyllis.

YOUNG SALLY Female, 18 - 25 / Range: Soprano / Supporting
A younger version of the adult Sally. She is perhaps the most similar to her adult counterpart of any of the foursome. Wants it all, but may not have the patience or drive to wait for it.

EMILY WHITMAN
&
THEODORE WHITMAN
Vaudeville Team / 55 – 75 / Range: Baritone & Mezzo / Supporting ("Rain on the Roof")
A husband and wife vaudeville team, more than happy to be back on the stage at this reunion recreating their old act.

WILLY Male, 50 – 65 / Non-singing role / Cameo
WHEELER
Former Follies acrobat.


MAX DEEMS Male, 50 – 65 / Non-singing role / Cameo
Stella husband and former performing partner


VINCENT & VANESSA
Dance Team / 55 – 75 / Supporting ("Bolero de Amore")
Former speciality dance team. Vanessa sings in "Who's The Woman?"


PLUS A YOUNG CHORUS OF 7 WOMEN & 4 MEN
to play a variety of characters including:

Young Carlotta / Francesca / Cavalier 1 / Chorus

Young Stella / Party Guest / Cavalier 2 / Chorus

Young Solange / Buddy's Sally / Cavalier 3 / Chorus

Young Vanessa / Buddy's Margie / Party Guest / Chorus

Young Heidi / Cavalier 4 / Party Guest / Chorus

Young Stella / Cavalier 5 / Party Guest / Chorus

Young Hattie / Cavalier 6 / Party Guest / Chorus

Major Domo / Phyllis' Boy 1 / Party Guest / Chorus

Kevin / Phyllis' Boy 2 / Party Guest / Chorus

Chauffer / Phyllis' Boy 3 / Party Guest / Chorus

Young Vincent / Photographer / Phyllis' Boy 4 / Chorus




For more information, please contact Eric Magnus, Artistic Director of
The Barn Players, at emagnitude@me.com



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



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SHREK - A Barn Junior production - Opens on January 17th!

The Barn presents the Barn Junior Production of…

SHREK

Based on the Oscar winning 2001 Dreamworks Animated Film

Music Jeanine Tesori
Lyrics & Book by David Lindsay-Abaire

Directed by Jason Coats

Musical Direction by Presten Fry

Choreographed by Guy Gardner

Stage Managed by Rebekah Grieb

Set & Light Design by Doug Schroeder

Costume Design by Ellen Rastofer

Sound Design by Sean Leistico

Props & Puppet Design by Cedwan Hooks

Assistant Stage Management by Emilie Christian

Assistant Set Build by Chris Palmer


January 17 – 26, 2014
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm


STARRING
Alex Leondedis, Adam Segura, Veronica Wood & T. J. Wyatt


FEATURING
Lakin Allen, Caroline Blubaugh, Reena Burt, Ayrn Christian, Abigail Cottingham, Kate Danciger, Natalie Dixon, Treyson Gates-Smith, Kelsey Hassig, Alyssa Hoedl, Gavin Hoedl, Zoe Krowas, Amy Meiring, Erin Morgan, Maggie Mulligan, Paige Padgett, Max Pinson, Margo Roberts, Claire Segura, Mia Smith, Margaret Veglahn & Grace Wood


WITH
Shantha Burt, Prairie Cottrell, Mazey Heim, Eli Hoedl, Eddie Leopold, Julia Percy, Aurelia Power, Talie Scholz & Seneca Sims


SYNOPSIS: SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar® winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to dazzling new life on the stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre — not a handsome prince — shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won't shut up, a bad guy with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand...and his name is Shrek. SHREK THE MUSICAL is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone!
All performances are at:


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



Ticket pricing:
ALL SEATS - $10.00
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.
Visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org

WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!

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 6th Annual 6 x 10 Ten-Minute Play Festival...opens December 13th!

The Barn Players

6th Annual
6 x 10: Ten-Minute Play Festival

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

December 13 - 15, 2013
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm


THE PLAYS:

"The Blonde in the Tight Black Shirt with the Shiny Things on It" by Mark Bonavia

Directed by Jason Hagg


"The Birthday" by Teresa Leggard

Directed by Alex Bigus


"The Chargemaster" by Sofiana Olivera

Directed by Shari Wassergord-Johnson


"Finding Amelia" by Amanda Petefish-Schray

Directed by Alexa Cioffi


"Wishing Well" by Elissa Schrader

Directed by Sara Crow


"Bad Karma" by Mary L. Wilkens

Directed by Ray Zarr

FEATURING:
Jasmine Abou-Kassem, Meghann Bates, Brandon Burnworth, Korey Childs, Elaina Cochran, Claudia Copping, Laurie Crawford, Rozanne Devine, Juliette Everhart, Danielle Gibbs, Chris Landers, Emily Loper, Matthew McGaugh, Lindsay Roland, Zak Roland & Jeff Smith


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

Ticket pricing:
ALL SEATS - $10.00
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.

Visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org

WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!


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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December 1, 2013

Tenth Season approaches

For Immediate Release

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

The Tenth Season on The Mystery Train …

Kansas City, Mo. (December 2, 2013) … is on track to be a killer! The Mystery Train announces a line-up of all-new murder-mysteries to celebrate its Tenth Season! Written by local playwrights and focused on local historical backdrops, the interactive shows are so much fun, it's like getting away with … well, you know! So, put on your thinkin' cap and get ready to play!

End of the Line, by Philip blue owl Hooser (Feb 7-Mar 29) It's terminal when Kansas City's streetcars make their last run in 1957. A group of passengers has been selected for a special ride -- but this cable car isn't climbing to the stars... It's a one-way ticket, because someone's off their trolley!
Funeral for Brother John (April 18-June 7) Nearly everyone in Kansas City will be there—even though it's a dangerous crowd. Mobsters, policemen and politicians all come to pay their respects, but someone is still gunnin' for a gangster.
Legally Dead (June 27-Aug 16) A lawyer in petticoats and trained agents of the government collaborate over a case in trial, until a murder happens and then everyone is laying blame and filing suit.
Magical Murdery Tour, by Michael M. Dragen
(Sept 5-Oct 25) The British Invasion has taken a turn through Kansas City in 1964, and the fans are loving it! A killing has been made, both onstage and off and the culprit must be found.
Mystery on the Ornament Express (Nov 14-Jan 3)
The lights are lit, the holly is hung, and everything is jolly and bright. The holidays are a time for peace and love, not passion and murder. Can you return a dead body?

Each evening begins with role-playing at 6:30 pm; followed by a marvelous meal and a mystery-comedy show at 7 pm. Shows are in area restaurants, such as The Golden Ox, Californos Westport and Finnigan's Hall. Friday and Saturdays through the spring, Thursday evenings are added in the summer. Cost is $54.00 each on Thursdays (and First Fridays), $64.00 each on Friday and Saturday, and includes dinner, show, tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made by calling The Central Ticket Office at (816) 235-6222, or The Mystery Train office at (816) 813-9654. Visit our website at www.kcmysterytrain.com for a complete schedule.


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The Ye Olde Holiday Feaste fundraiser is returning to The Just Off Broadway Theatre!

The Ye Olde Holiday Feaste fundraiser is returning
to The Just Off Broadway Theatre!

Come one, come all to the return of the annual Ye Olde Holiday Feaste, a fundraiser for the Just Off Broadway Theater Association, Friday December 6th, 7:00 – 10:00 PM. Come on down to the theater at 3051 Central and see our new pink glow lobby and the multipurpose Penn Valley Room!
All proceeds from this year's event will go toward Special needs of the main theatre.

This year's festivities includes some fine fiddlin' by Richelle Basgall,
Frances Farah staging scenes from Much Ado About Nothing with George Forbes and Lynne King,
the mesmerizing serpentine movements of Troupe Duende,
amazing feats of fire dexterity by Jason Divad,
the amusing antics of Sparrow the Court Jester
and the musings of our master of ceremonies – Sir Richard Wyndebanke.

Hors-d'œuvres and performances begin at 7:00.
Once again, dinner will be provided by CALIFORNOS
and our fabulous renaissance servers are prepared to serve you according to your station.
Whether you're Royalty - $100 per ticket, Nobility - $75 per ticket or Gentry - $50 per ticket – or Rabble - $25 per ticket
you'll be treated to a sumptuous dinner and a ripping good show.
However each level has it's perks. (Royalty, please wear good shoes, our grovelers have sensitive cheeks.)

The evening's activities include a professional photo booth with some costuming provided
(for those who don't dress accordingly) a raffle, a silent auction, an active auction
and entertainment with every sumptuous coarse.

To make your reservations or for more details call 816-784-5020.
For more information about Just Off Broadway go to: www.justoffbroadway.org.
For more information about Californos Restaurant go to: www.californos.com
Or Find this event on Facebook!

(Just Off Broadway Theatre Association is committed to supporting local theatre production companies in their endeavor to provide a variety of productions to community audiences. To actively engage with our diverse community, provide educational programs and support community organizations at a low cost.)




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City in Motion Celebrates Christmas with a Dance Show Case!

City in Motion Celebrates Christmas with a Dance Show Case!

Come celebrate with the City in Motion School of Dance with a Christmas Dance Showcase!
Friday, December 20th 7:00 - 9:00
at the Uptown Arts Bar
3611 Broadway

Performances include:
Belly Dance by Halah Zeki
World Fusion Dance by the Nikoria Dancers
Pirate Gypsy Dance by the Saucy Scallywags
West Afrikan by Danny Hinds and the West Afrikan Dancers
Tap by Billie Mahoney and her Tap Dancers
Kung Fu by Elisha Wampler and his Kung Fu performers
Can-Can by the City in Motion Can-Can Dancers
Pin-Up Burlesque by the City in Motion Burlesque Dancers
and MORE yet to come!!!

Tickets are $10 at the door
Seating is limited!!
Be sure to arrive early to check out the many raffle & auction items
816-561-2882

Donations are used for scholarships, building maintenance and improvements.

City in Motion Dance Theater, Inc. is a publicly supported 501(c)(3) organization, so contributions made to City in Motion Dance Theater are tax deductible for federal income tax purposes (tax ID #43-1362398).

For more information about City in Motion go to: www.cityinmotion.org

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