October 30, 2013

2-for-1 AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Preview Deal

Buy One Get One Free
Preview Performance ONLY - Fri, Nov 1 @ 8pm

Use discount code: FATS

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' - THE FATS WALLER MUSICAL SHOW
A Spinning Tree Theatre production
at Just Off Broadway Theatre
(3051 Central, KCMO, 64108)

Visit http://bit.ly/18RyWDI, call (816) 569-5277 or mention "FATS" at the box office on Fri Nov 1

starring:
Eboni Fondren
Jennie Greenberry
Matthew King
Ron Lackey
Linnaia McKenzie

Angie Benson on piano
Julian Goff on drums
Brian Wilson on bass

directed by Michael Grayman & Andy Parkhurst

www.spinningtreetheatre.com




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Auditions for BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON for The Barn this weekend!

Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson

Auditions:

November 2, 12pm - 4pm
November 3, 5pm - 9pm
At St. Pius School, 55th and Woodson, Mission, KS

All auditioning must be checked in by one hour after the auditions begin

EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:

Auditions will be an open call both days.

32 bars of a rock style song – Can be from the music industry or music theatre. No songs from the show. Please provide sheet music...no CDs & NO ACAPPELLA auditions.

Eyeliner welcome.

Resume and headshot, if available.

A change of clothes – Both open calls will have a dance audition.

*Non-singer dancers are encouraged to audition. Come to open call with 30 second prepared dance.
Invited Callbacks

November 9, 12pm - 4pm

Those called back will receive a music packet by email Monday, November 4, by noon. Callbacks will consist of readings from the script and selected music performances. DANCERS called back will have a combination to learn as well as two freestyle 8 counts.

Rehearsals and Performances:
Rehearsals will be January 21 - February 27

Performances: February 28 - March 16, Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm, plus Monday, March 10 at 7:30pm
Available Roles:

All ages are encouraged and age should not hinder someone from auditioning for any role.

FEMALE SOLOIST and MALE SOLOIST may be cast as individuals, or the roles may be split up between ensemble members.

All roles, excluding Andrew and Rachel Jackson, could possibly be either gender.

ANDREW JACKSON | Male, 22-32, Tenor Bb2 - Bb4. A roguish, man's president who is deeply charming and sexy, yet is also an extremely violent, arrogant, bigoted idiot that fights for what he believes in. Must be comfortable shirtless. Must be comfortable getting "bloody"...it's the name of the show.
BLACK FOX | Male, 25-35, Speaking Role. Native American chief who is intelligent and somber with a hint of danger. He used to have an alliance with Jackson.
ENSEMBLE | VARIOUS FRONTIERSMEN, INDIANS, SOLDIERS.
FEMALE SOLOIST | Female, 20-30, Mezzo G3 - B4. Self-confident, attractive singer with powerful, emotive indie rock voice. Dark, mysterious, hip vibe. Can double as other roles.
HENRY CLAY | Male, 28-36, Baritone D3 - A3. An over-the-top, vivacious, tall, cadaverous, and villainous senator with greasy hair who wears weasel pelts. Can double as other roles.
JAMES MONROE | Male, 30-40, Speaking Role. Foppish and overwhelmed old-school President of the United States. Can double as other roles.
JOHN C. CALHOUN | Male, 25-35, Bass B2-F3. A sinister, good-looking, charming, and brilliant gentleman senator from the South who is a vain mastermind. Can double as other roles.
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS | Male, 22-32, Bass B2-E4. The former President's whiney, spoiled, and demanding son who really wants to be President. Can double as other roles.
LYNCOYA | Male 5-8, Speaking Role. Adopted Native American son of Andrew Jackson who has a sweet dispostion with a wild streak.
MALE SOLOIST | Male, 18-25, Tenor/Baritone D3-E4. Brooding, intense rocker with powerful, emotive indie rock voice. He is angsty, good-looking, young, and hip. Can double as other roles.
MARTIN VAN BUREN | Male, 25-35, Speaking Role. Jackson's right hand man who is in over his head. He is a well-intentioned buffoon who is utterly lovable. Can double as other roles.
RACHEL JACKSON | Female, 25-35, Mezzo A3-B4. Jackson's deeply religious and devoted wife who is strangely alluring, yet not overtly sexual. Can double as other roles.
THE STORYTELLER | Female, 35-55, Speaking Role. A milquetoast, oppressively good-natured, history-loving narrator that has not had much excitement in her life. Very strong comedic actor.
DANCERS | 3-4 strong dancers. Andrew Jackson's backup girls. Will also be in the ensemble.

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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The musical murder mystery DROOD opens on November 8th at The Barn Players!

The Barn presents…

DROOD
(The Mystery of Edwin Drood)

Music, Lyrics & Book by Rupert Holmes

Directed by Kipp Simmons
Musical Direction by Kevin Bogan
Choreography by Beth Benedict
Assistant Direction by Kristin Leathers
Stage Managed by Sarah McAdoo
Asst. Stage Management by Curt Crespino
Set Design by Skip Gordon & Sean Leistico
Lighting Design by Craig McCann
Costume Design by Julia Ras
Props Design by Graham Fairleigh & Meghan Newman
Hair & Makeup by Jessica Alcorn
Dialect Coaching by Trevor Rench
Production Assistance by Derek McCracken


November 8 – 24, 2013
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm


STARRING
Samantha Agron, Jonathan Andrews, JC Dresslaer, Valerie Dykes, Dave Fullerton, Megan Horsman, Steven James, Eric Magnus, Mark Murphy, Kay Noonan, Joell Ramsdell & Miles Wirth

FEATURING
Jessica Alcorn, Bridget Angles, Erica Baruth, Emmy Hadley, Daniel Kedish & Daniel King


SYNOPSIS: The Tony Award Winning Best Musical, The Mystery of Edwin Drood is a based on Charles Dickens' unfinished novel. The show tells the story of the upstanding young Edwin Drood who mysteriously disappears and is presumably murdered. But who did it? Was it his drug-addicted, romantic rival John Jasper? The infamous Princess Puffer? Reverend Mr. Crisparkle? Helena or Neville Landless, immigrants from Ceylon? Someone else? In the end, the audience gets to decide!

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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All My Sons - second Weekend

River City Community Players announces the second weekend for All My Sons by Arthur Miller.

Place your reservation now before the good seats are taken.

One reviewer from last weekend said, "I'm glad I went into the theater not knowing what I was about to see. The play is about big issues: how multiple lives can change because of one decision; how ambition can cloud judgment; how personal pride, loyalty to family, and what one owes to his fellow citizens can collide; how far a person can go to deny the truth in order to maintain a sense of order in life. This play forces one to consider the values of truth, loyalty, and duty. In short, it fulfills one of art's major functions: to instruct.

"Though the play is instructive, it is not preachy; though it is a tragedy, there are moments of comedy. The story is realistic and paced in a way that one learns pieces of the story both believably and at the right time. There is no sudden revelation—the truth arrives in bits and pieces. It would be hard to imagine a more gripping or better told story than this Arthur Miller masterpiece. I'll offer no synopsis to allow those who wish to attend as I did, ready for whatever a fine cast and brilliant playwright could offer."

During World War II Joe Keller and Herbert Deever ran a machine shop that made airplane parts. Deever was sent to prison because the firm turned out defective parts, causing the deaths of many men.

Keller went free and made a lot of money. The love affair of Chris Keller and Ann Deever, the bitterness of George Deever returned from the war to find his father in prison and his father's partner free, are all set in a structure of almost unbearable power.

Directed by Denny Dey.

Featuring Richard S. Bayse, Linda Finch, Tracy Conrad, Kevin H Albee, Derrick Freeman, Jill Seib-Schaub, Nino Casisi, Justin Spear, and Shannon Walsh.

Performance dates are Nov. 1, 2, 8 & 9 at 8 p.m.; and a Nov. 3 matinee at 2 p.m.

Adults $10; 12 & under $5; 62+ & groups 10+ $8 . Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com

(Suitable for Everyone)

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October 26, 2013

An Unbeatable AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Preview Deal

Buy One Get One Free
Preview Performance ONLY - Fri, Nov 1 @ 8pm

Use discount code: FATS

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' - THE FATS WALLER MUSICAL SHOW
A Spinning Tree Theatre production
at Just Off Broadway Theatre
(3051 Central, KCMO, 64108)

Visit http://bit.ly/18RyWDI, call (816) 569-5277 or mention "FATS" at the box office on Fri Nov 1

starring:
Eboni Fondren
Jennie Greenberry
Matthew King
Ron Lackey
Linnaia McKenzie

Angie Benson on piano
Julian Goff on drums
Brian Wilson on bass

directed by Michael Grayman & Andy Parkhurst

www.spinningtreetheatre.com




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October 25, 2013

Auditions for BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON for The Barn coming up next weekend!

Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson

Auditions:

November 2, 12pm - 4pm
November 3, 5pm - 9pm
At St. Pius School, 55th and Woodson, Mission, KS

All auditioning must be checked in by one hour after the auditions begin

EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:

Auditions will be an open call both days.

32 bars of a rock style song – Can be from the music industry or music theatre. No songs from the show. Please provide sheet music...no CDs & NO ACAPPELLA auditions.

Eyeliner welcome.

Resume and headshot, if available.

A change of clothes – Both open calls will have a dance audition.

*Non-singer dancers are encouraged to audition. Come to open call with 30 second prepared dance.
Invited Callbacks

November 9, 12pm - 4pm

Those called back will receive a music packet by email Monday, November 4, by noon. Callbacks will consist of readings from the script and selected music performances. DANCERS called back will have a combination to learn as well as two freestyle 8 counts.

Rehearsals and Performances:
Rehearsals will be January 21 - February 27

Performances: February 28 - March 16, Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm, plus Monday, March 10 at 7:30pm
Available Roles:

All ages are encouraged and age should not hinder someone from auditioning for any role.

FEMALE SOLOIST and MALE SOLOIST may be cast as individuals, or the roles may be split up between ensemble members.

All roles, excluding Andrew and Rachel Jackson, could possibly be either gender.

ANDREW JACKSON | Male, 22-32, Tenor Bb2 - Bb4. A roguish, man's president who is deeply charming and sexy, yet is also an extremely violent, arrogant, bigoted idiot that fights for what he believes in. Must be comfortable shirtless. Must be comfortable getting "bloody"...it's the name of the show.
BLACK FOX | Male, 25-35, Speaking Role. Native American chief who is intelligent and somber with a hint of danger. He used to have an alliance with Jackson.
ENSEMBLE | VARIOUS FRONTIERSMEN, INDIANS, SOLDIERS.
FEMALE SOLOIST | Female, 20-30, Mezzo G3 - B4. Self-confident, attractive singer with powerful, emotive indie rock voice. Dark, mysterious, hip vibe. Can double as other roles.
HENRY CLAY | Male, 28-36, Baritone D3 - A3. An over-the-top, vivacious, tall, cadaverous, and villainous senator with greasy hair who wears weasel pelts. Can double as other roles.
JAMES MONROE | Male, 30-40, Speaking Role. Foppish and overwhelmed old-school President of the United States. Can double as other roles.
JOHN C. CALHOUN | Male, 25-35, Bass B2-F3. A sinister, good-looking, charming, and brilliant gentleman senator from the South who is a vain mastermind. Can double as other roles.
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS | Male, 22-32, Bass B2-E4. The former President's whiney, spoiled, and demanding son who really wants to be President. Can double as other roles.
LYNCOYA | Male 5-8, Speaking Role. Adopted Native American son of Andrew Jackson who has a sweet dispostion with a wild streak.
MALE SOLOIST | Male, 18-25, Tenor/Baritone D3-E4. Brooding, intense rocker with powerful, emotive indie rock voice. He is angsty, good-looking, young, and hip. Can double as other roles.
MARTIN VAN BUREN | Male, 25-35, Speaking Role. Jackson's right hand man who is in over his head. He is a well-intentioned buffoon who is utterly lovable. Can double as other roles.
RACHEL JACKSON | Female, 25-35, Mezzo A3-B4. Jackson's deeply religious and devoted wife who is strangely alluring, yet not overtly sexual. Can double as other roles.
THE STORYTELLER | Female, 35-55, Speaking Role. A milquetoast, oppressively good-natured, history-loving narrator that has not had much excitement in her life. Very strong comedic actor.
DANCERS | 3-4 strong dancers. Andrew Jackson's backup girls. Will also be in the ensemble.

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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Auditions for the 6th Annual 6 x 10 Ten-Minute Play Festival for The Barn this weekend!

AUDITIONS!
Congratulations to our six directors!

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

AUDITIONS:
October 26th and 27th from 1:00 – 4:00 PM
At St. Pius School
55th and Woodson, Mission, KS
EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the scripts.

Bring your conflicts from November 1st – December 15th. No conflicts, please, during the dress/tech week prior to the opening of the show on December 13th.

The rehearsal schedule will be flexible and at the discretion of each director. Directors also have the discretion of pre-casting roles.
Please bring a current resume; a headshot is optional and will not be returned.


THE PLAYS:
"Derek Jeter and 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


"Good Timing for Bad Karma" by Mary L. Wilkens
Directed by Ray Zara

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

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



For more information, please contact Lynn Reddick, Assistant Artistic Director of The Barn Players at lcreddick@aol.com or 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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The musical murder mystery DROOD opens on November 8th at The Barn Players!

The Barn presents…

DROOD
(The Mystery of Edwin Drood)

Music, Lyrics & Book by Rupert Holmes

Directed by Kipp Simmons
Musical Direction by Kevin Bogan
Choreography by Beth Benedict
Assistant Direction by Kristin Leathers
Stage Managed by Sarah McAdoo
Asst. Stage Management by Curt Crespino
Set Design by Skip Gordon & Sean Leistico
Lighting Design by Craig McCann
Costume Design by Julia Ras
Props Design by Graham Fairleigh & Meghan Newman
Hair & Makeup by Jessica Alcorn
Dialect Coaching by Trevor Rench
Production Assistance by Derek McCracken


November 8 – 24, 2013
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm


STARRING
Samantha Agron, Jonathan Andrews, JC Dresslaer, Valerie Dykes, Dave Fullerton, Megan Horsman, Steven James, Eric Magnus, Mark Murphy, Kay Noonan, Joell Ramsdell & Miles Wirth

FEATURING
Jessica Alcorn, Bridget Angles, Erica Baruth, Emmy Hadley, Daniel Kedish & Daniel King


SYNOPSIS: The Tony Award Winning Best Musical, The Mystery of Edwin Drood is a based on Charles Dickens' unfinished novel. The show tells the story of the upstanding young Edwin Drood who mysteriously disappears and is presumably murdered. But who did it? Was it his drug-addicted, romantic rival John Jasper? The infamous Princess Puffer? Reverend Mr. Crisparkle? Helena or Neville Landless, immigrants from Ceylon? Someone else? In the end, the audience gets to decide!

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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October 24, 2013

SMNW High School presents "Anything Goes"

Shawnee Mission Northwest High School Theatre

All Aboard for Cole Porter’s classic Broadway
musical!

"Anything Goes" by Bolton, Wodehouse, Lindsay &
Crouse; Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter

Nov 7-9: 7 pm Thr-Sat

The S.S. American is full steam ahead from New
York to London with madcap antics from an unusual
group of passengers. Two unlikely pairs destined
to find true love include an heiress, a nightclub
singer, a stowaway and an Englishman. A series of
comical mistaken identities add to the hilarious
voyage as the passengers and crew sing and dance
their way across the Atlantic.

Notable show tunes include "You're the Top", "I
Get a Kick Out of You" and "It's De-Lovely".

Directed by Keli Rodgers.

Featuring Mike Elizabeth Brooks, Kristoph Gies,
Rachel Birt, Frederick Rivera, Maggie Marx, Ben
Huddleston, Nick Smith, Mike Chalabi, Megan Dunn,
Becca Caroll, Alison Huddleston, Danielle Rehor,
Marlee Bell, Alyssa Gerber, Cody O'Connor, Jeremy
Ragsdale, Nick Johnson, Mike Chalabi, Landon
Olson, Bridget Lynch, Royce White, Nick Senior,
and Mike Nyhart.

Tickets ($10) available online at smnwtheatre.com
or at the door. Shawnee Mission Northwest High
School Parker Auditorium, 12701 W 67th St, (913)
993-7364, www.smnwtheatre.com (Suitable for
Everyone)

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October 22, 2013

Emporia State Theatre Presents: reasons to be pretty by Neil LaBute

Emporia State University Theatre presents
reasons to be pretty by Neil LaBute

The second show of our season, Neil LaBute's reasons to be
pretty, is a love story about the impossibility of love that targets
America's obsession with physical beauty. LaBute introduces us
to Greg (Colter G. Lemmon, Sophomore, Crawford, NE) and Steph
(Veniese Razo, Freshman, Topeka), a flawed but likable twenty-
something couple. When Greg is asked to comment on Steph's
"looks," chaos ensues, throwing his tight-knit group of friends
into a whirlwind of emotion. When Greg's best friend Kent (Elliott
Brest, Junior, Tomganoxie), and Kent's wife Carly (Dallas Shafer,
Freshman, Emporia) enter the picture, the stakes heighten. As
Greg and Steph's relationship falls apart, their friends are put
smack in the middle of conflict. The play explores questions of
fidelity, power, and lust, but more importantly: What is beauty
worth?

A romantic and adult play, reasons to be pretty explores the
hopelessness of romance in the 21st century. It earned its
author and original cast numerous awards including a Tony
Award nomination for Best Play in 2008. A sequel to the play,
Reasons to Be Happy, enjoyed a celebrated off-Broadway run last
spring starring Jenna Fisher (The Office). Under the direction of
senior Mike Koetkemeyer (Salina), our winter production has
been entered as a participating entry into the Kennedy Center
American College Theatre Festival. This show highlights many of
our senior talents including Lexey Jost (Set Design, Hutchinson),
Jeannie Harper (Costume Design, Cherryvale), John Alfrey (Sound
Design,Topeka), and Samaria L.A. Fleig (Stage Manager, Norman,
OK). Faculty member, Nancy Pontius, will be incharge of lighting
design. reasons to be pretty will run Novemeber 19th -23rd at
7:30 p.m. and November 23rd & 24th at 2:00 p.m in the Ronald
Q. Frederickson Theatre.

For additional information: Jim Bartruff
Director of Theatre
620-341-5704
jbartruf@emporia.edu





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October 19, 2013

The musical murder mystery DROOD opens on November 8th at The Barn Players!

The Barn presents…

DROOD
(The Mystery of Edwin Drood)

Music, Lyrics & Book by Rupert Holmes

Directed by Kipp Simmons
Musical Direction by Kevin Bogan
Choreography by Beth Benedict
Assistant Direction by Kristin Leathers
Stage Managed by Sarah McAdoo
Asst. Stage Management by Curt Crespino
Set Design by Skip Gordon & Sean Leistico
Lighting Design by Craig McCann
Costume Design by Julia Ras
Props Design by Graham Fairleigh & Meghan Newman
Hair & Makeup by Jessica Alcorn
Dialect Coaching by Trevor Rench
Production Assistance by Derek McCracken


November 8 – 24, 2013
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm


STARRING
Samantha Agron, Jonathan Andrews, JC Dresslaer, Valerie Dykes, Dave Fullerton, Megan Horsman, Steven James, Eric Magnus, Mark Murphy, Kay Noonan, Joell Ramsdell & Miles Wirth

FEATURING
Jessica Alcorn, Bridget Angles, Erica Baruth, Emmy Hadley, Daniel Kedish & Daniel King


SYNOPSIS: The Tony Award Winning Best Musical, The Mystery of Edwin Drood is a based on Charles Dickens' unfinished novel. The show tells the story of the upstanding young Edwin Drood who mysteriously disappears and is presumably murdered. But who did it? Was it his drug-addicted, romantic rival John Jasper? The infamous Princess Puffer? Reverend Mr. Crisparkle? Helena or Neville Landless, immigrants from Ceylon? Someone else? In the end, the audience gets to decide!

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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Auditions for BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON at The Barn!

Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson

Auditions:

November 2, 12pm - 4pm
November 3, 5pm - 9pm
At St. Pius School, 55th and Woodson, Mission, KS

All auditioning must be checked in by one hour after the auditions begin

EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:

Auditions will be an open call both days.

32 bars of a rock style song – Can be from the music industry or music theatre. No songs from the show. Please provide sheet music...no CDs & NO ACAPPELLA auditions.

Eyeliner welcome.

Resume and headshot, if available.

A change of clothes – Both open calls will have a dance audition.

*Non-singer dancers are encouraged to audition. Come to open call with 30 second prepared dance.
Invited Callbacks

November 9, 12pm - 4pm

Those called back will receive a music packet by email Monday, November 4, by noon. Callbacks will consist of readings from the script and selected music performances. DANCERS called back will have a combination to learn as well as two freestyle 8 counts.

Rehearsals and Performances:
Rehearsals will be January 21 - February 27

Performances: February 28 - March 16, Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm, plus Monday, March 10 at 7:30pm
Available Roles:

All ages are encouraged and age should not hinder someone from auditioning for any role.

FEMALE SOLOIST and MALE SOLOIST may be cast as individuals, or the roles may be split up between ensemble members.

All roles, excluding Andrew and Rachel Jackson, could possibly be either gender.

ANDREW JACKSON | Male, 22-32, Tenor Bb2 - Bb4. A roguish, man's president who is deeply charming and sexy, yet is also an extremely violent, arrogant, bigoted idiot that fights for what he believes in. Must be comfortable shirtless. Must be comfortable getting "bloody"...it's the name of the show.
BLACK FOX | Male, 25-35, Speaking Role. Native American chief who is intelligent and somber with a hint of danger. He used to have an alliance with Jackson.
ENSEMBLE | VARIOUS FRONTIERSMEN, INDIANS, SOLDIERS.
FEMALE SOLOIST | Female, 20-30, Mezzo G3 - B4. Self-confident, attractive singer with powerful, emotive indie rock voice. Dark, mysterious, hip vibe. Can double as other roles.
HENRY CLAY | Male, 28-36, Baritone D3 - A3. An over-the-top, vivacious, tall, cadaverous, and villainous senator with greasy hair who wears weasel pelts. Can double as other roles.
JAMES MONROE | Male, 30-40, Speaking Role. Foppish and overwhelmed old-school President of the United States. Can double as other roles.
JOHN C. CALHOUN | Male, 25-35, Bass B2-F3. A sinister, good-looking, charming, and brilliant gentleman senator from the South who is a vain mastermind. Can double as other roles.
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS | Male, 22-32, Bass B2-E4. The former President's whiney, spoiled, and demanding son who really wants to be President. Can double as other roles.
LYNCOYA | Male 5-8, Speaking Role. Adopted Native American son of Andrew Jackson who has a sweet dispostion with a wild streak.
MALE SOLOIST | Male, 18-25, Tenor/Baritone D3-E4. Brooding, intense rocker with powerful, emotive indie rock voice. He is angsty, good-looking, young, and hip. Can double as other roles.
MARTIN VAN BUREN | Male, 25-35, Speaking Role. Jackson's right hand man who is in over his head. He is a well-intentioned buffoon who is utterly lovable. Can double as other roles.
RACHEL JACKSON | Female, 25-35, Mezzo A3-B4. Jackson's deeply religious and devoted wife who is strangely alluring, yet not overtly sexual. Can double as other roles.
THE STORYTELLER | Female, 35-55, Speaking Role. A milquetoast, oppressively good-natured, history-loving narrator that has not had much excitement in her life. Very strong comedic actor.
DANCERS | 3-4 strong dancers. Andrew Jackson's backup girls. Will also be in the ensemble.

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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Auditions for the 6th Annual 6 x 10 Ten-Minute Play Festival at The Barn!

AUDITIONS!

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

AUDITIONS:
October 26th and 27th from 1:00 – 4:00 PM
At St. Pius School
55th and Woodson, Mission, KS
EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the scripts.

Bring your conflicts from November 1st – December 15th. No conflicts, please, during the dress/tech week prior to the opening of the show on December 13th.

The rehearsal schedule will be flexible and at the discretion of each director. Directors also have the discretion of pre-casting roles.
Please bring a current resume; a headshot is optional and will not be returned.


THE PLAYS:
"Derek Jeter and the Blonde in the Tight Black Shirt with the Shiny Things on It" by Mark Bonavia
"The Birthday" by Teresa Leggard
"The Chargemaster" by Sofiana Olivera
"Finding Amelia" by Amanda Petefish-Schray
"Wishing Well" by Elissa Schrader
"Bad Karma" by Mary L. Wilkens


Directors will be determined by October 15th, 2013.

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

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



For more information, please contact Lynn Reddick, Assistant Artistic Director of The Barn Players at lcreddick@aol.com or 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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AUDITIONS for The Barn Junior production of SHREK: THE MUSICAL!

AUDITIONS!

…for students in middle school
and high school only.
The Barn Junior Production of…

SHREK

Based on the Dreamworks Film
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Lyrics & Book by David Lindsay-Abaire

Directed by Jason Coats
Musical Direction by Presten Fry
Choreographed by Guy Gardner

AUDITIONS:
Sunday, October 20th from 1:00 pm – 4:00pm
Monday, October 21st from 7:00pm – 9:00pm
At St. Pius School
55th and Woodson, Mission, KS
EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Seeking a multi-ethnic cast of students in grades 7-12.

Auditions will be an open call both days, and will consist of singing a prepared 32-bar selection of a song from a Broadway Musical. An accompanist will be provided. No auditions with a CD backing track will be allowed. Acapella auditions are discouraged, but not prohibited.
Please Provide: Sheet Music for you audition, and resumes are suggested, if available. Please bring a current photo—this can be a professional headshot, but a current school photo works just as well. Come dressed to move, as there will be a dance/movement exercise. Formal dance training is NOT a requirement! There may be cold readings from the script as well.

Rehearsals will begin with a cast and family meeting on Sunday, November 3rd.
The typical weekly rehearsal schedule will be Sunday through Thursday night from 7 – 10pm. Conflicts with the schedule must be kept to an absolute minimum during the rehearsal process. No conflicts will be accepted during dress / tech week (1/12 – 1/16).

PRODUCTION DATES:
January 17th – 26th
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:
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. Full of all-new songs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery, SHREK THE MUSICAL is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone!

CASTING INFORMATION:
Shrek
Voice Type: Tenor
An erasable ogre who lives in self-imposed exile in a swamp, but yearns (beneath the surface) for friendship and acceptance. He is outwardly bitter and sarcastic, but his true nature is loving and loyal.
Princess Fiona
Voice Type: Lyric Soprano
Severely (emotionally) damaged by her exile to a tower for 23+ years of her life, Fiona believes that she will be saved by a storybook prince. She is simultaneously feisty, rude and vulnerable in her loneliness, but she is also blindly optimistic. The mental strain of captivity is beginning to show.
Teen Fiona
Voice Type: Mezzo Soprano
A lonely, dreamy tween – a bit more cynical than her younger version, who waits in a tower for her prince. She is getting tired of the wait, but is convinced he will appear to save her.
Young Fiona
Voice Type: Soprano
She is energetic, courageous, hopeful, slightly scared, but she clings to the belief that the prince from her storybook will rescue her.
Donkey
Voice Type: Baritone
Sassy and confident, he yearns to belong somewhere. Feels he can be the best companion EVER to anyone who might accept him. He is energetic and overenthusiastic to the point of irritation.
Lord Farquaad
The dwarfish dictator of tiny storybook DuLoc, Farquaad harbors deep resentment for his father who abandoned him. Behind his princely charm, he is pompous, self-centered and cruel. He has a smooth and charming speaking voice and tends to shriek when he is angry.
Dragon
A lonely and soulful female chained within Fiona's tower. She falls head-over-heels for Donkey.
Pinocchio
He is the sassy wooden puppet who yearns to become a real boy. Pinocchio badly wants to fit in but needs to learn to accept his "wooden-ness" first.
Gingy
This puppet character is voiced by Goldilocks who operates her/him from beneath a tray.


Ensemble Characters: Fairy Tale Creatures include, but not limited to… Mama Bear/Shrek's Mother
Papa Bear/Shrek's Father
Baby Bear
3 Pigs
Big Bad Wolf
Peter Pan
Ugly Duckling
Wicked Witch
Mad Hatter
Fairy Godmother
Sugar Plum Fairy
Humpty Dumpty
Elf
Dwarf Other character roles include: Captain of the Guard
Guard
Greeter (DuLoc)
Dish and Spoon
Spinning Antelope
4 Knights
Bluebirds
Pied Piper
Thelonius


For more information, please contact Jason Coats, Educational Coordinator at barnjr@thebarnplayers.org or 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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October 18, 2013

Mid-Life Players presents Forbidden Broadway's Greatest Hits in Concert!

Mid Life Players
presents...

Forbidden Broadway Greatest Hits in Concert by Gerard Alessandrini: Oct 18-26: 7:30 pm Fri-Sat
In this long-running Off-Broadway hit musical revue, Broadway's greatest musical legends meet Broadway's greatest satirist in this hilarious, loving, and endlessly entertaining tribute to some of the theatre's greatest stars and songwriters. Directed by Ruth Bigus and Catherine Boone. Featuring Patty Moore Armstrong, Gary Barber, Pete Barrett, Ruth Bigus, Catherine Boone, Becky Clark, Julie Fox, Debbie Huffman, Sharon Johnson, Michael Kizzee, Curt Knupp, Susie Lary, Nan Lippincott, Rick Mundy, Kelly Pedotto, Dan Prather, Joy Richardson, John Van de Voort, Linda Wetzel, and Andrea Serrioz.
$10 general admission. Alcott Arts Center, 180 S 18th St, Kansas City, KS
mid-lifeplayers@hotmail.com,
Tickets now on sale: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/454823

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October 16, 2013

Summit Theatre Group Final Show of 2013

Summit Theatre Group


Love Letters by A. R. Gurney: Oct 24-27: 6 pm Thr-
Sat; 3:30 pm Sun
An entire life-long romance told through the letters
written by the two people involved. A dinner
theatre
production. Directed by Ben Martin. Featuring Emily
Davenport, Chad Burris, and (Sunday only)Trisha
Drape, and John Beaudoin.
$32 for Adults; $30 for Seniors (60 and above) and
students. The Aspen Room at The Stanley Historic
Events Space, 308 SE Douglas, (816) 463-2654,
Tickets may be ordered online at Brown Paper Tickets
through the STG website, summittheatregroup.com
(Adult Fare)Tickets may also be purchased at Lee's
Summit Hy Vee stores. All tickets must be purchased
in advance. There will be no tickets for sale at
the door.

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Kansas City's own Burlesque Downtown Underground's 6th Annual Halloween Performances

Kansas City Burlesque presents BeWitched! Burlesque Downtown
Underground's 6th annual Halloween performances! A Kansas
City tradition for taboo Halloween fun!

Two chances to experience the true side of a spooky, sexy show!
Friday, October 25th @ 8:00pm
Saturday, October 26th @ 8:00pm
Both performances will be held in The Red Room in Nica's
Lagniappe ~ 320 Southwest Blv, KC, MO 64108
Only $15 at the door!
www.KCBurlesque.com

Dedicated to the worldwide revival of the art of the tease, the
professional performers of Burlesque Downtown Underground
continually tops itself with every show. Recently having toured
the Ozarks and Eureka Springs, and extolled as the highest
attendance and revenue producer [consecutively] for the KC
Fringe Festival, this burlesque company does Halloween like
nobody's business! With six years of performing for Kansas City
audiences, these professional performers are again executing
their upscale entertainment with a seasonal favorite, BDU's
annual Halloween performance! Join Gigi, Madame, Foxy Von
Trap, Lolita Bonita, Felicity Flexile and special guests: Anita
Hardy, Fifi Glitterbomb, Vera Valeninaa (St. Louis) and fire
performers as they embody the dead, the scary, the fictional, and
all of the sexy elements of a spooktacular show!!!

Scott Smith
Producer Kansas City Burlesque, LLC
816-805-2816
www.KCBurlesque.com


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Kansas City's own Burlesque Downtown Underground's 6th Annual Halloween Performances

Kansas City Burlesque presents BeWitched! Burlesque Downtown
Underground's 6th annual Halloween performances! A Kansas
City tradition for taboo Halloween fun!

Two chances to experience the true side of a spooky, sexy show!
Friday, October 25th @ 8:00pm
Saturday, October 26th @ 8:00pm
Both performances will be held in The Red Room in Nica's
Lagniappe ~ 320 Southwest Blv, KC, MO 64108
Only $15 at the door!

Dedicated to the worldwide revival of the art of the tease, the
professional performers of Burlesque Downtown Underground
continually tops itself with every show. Recently having toured
the Ozarks and Eureka Springs, and extolled as the highest
attendance and revenue producer [consecutively] for the KC
Fringe Festival, this burlesque company does Halloween like
nobody's business! With six years of performing for Kansas City
audiences, these professional performers are again executing
their upscale entertainment with a seasonal favorite, BDU's
annual Halloween performance! Join Gigi, Madame, Foxy Von
Trap, Lolita Bonita, Felicity Flexile and special guests: Anita
Hardy, Fifi Glitterbomb, Vera Valeninaa (St. Louis) and fire
performers as they embody the dead, the scary, the fictional, and
all of the sexy elements of a spooktacular show!!!

Scott Smith
Producer Kansas City Burlesque, LLC
816-805-2816

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THIS WEEKEND ONLY! Professional Dance Company performs "The Prodigal Daughter"

Storling Dance Theater (in residence at The Culture House) presents "The Prodigal Daughter"
By Mona Storling-Enna
Directed by Mona Storling-Enna and Tobin James
Oct 18-19: 8 pm, Fri-Sat

The Prodigal Daughter returns to the stage at YARDLEY HALL! When it first premiered in 2003, it was voted TOP 15 PERFORMANCES OF THE YEAR by the KC Star.

K.C. Star dance critic, Paul Horsley, at the time of the premiere of THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTER wrote: "so ingeniously executed ... Storling-Enna's choreographic invention seemed to have no limits..."

Don't miss your chance to see this landmark production. Based on the Biblical parable of the Prodigal, THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTER is a contemporary look at this timeless story with a female in the lead role. This all too human story reveals the faithfulness of God even when His children are faithless.

Tickets:
$20, $30, $50
913-469-4555
www.storlingdance.org
www.culturehouse.com

Performance Location:
Yardley Hall
12345 College Blvd.
Overland Park, KS

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October 15, 2013

Right Between the Ears Season Opener Oct. 26

The U.S. government shutdown is fodder for satire
on the next live performance of the award-winning
comedy show Right Between the Ears – Saturday,
October 26 at 8:00pm at Liberty Hall in Lawrence,
KS.

Besides the stalemate in Washington, the RBTE crew
is cooking up spoofs of TV's American Ninja
Warriors and pop star Miley Cyrus, along with the
overheated medical drama of Incompetents Hospital
and outer space adventure in a new episode of
Space: 1956. Also, Jesus Christ turns sitcom star
and entrepreneurs hawk ill-advised inventions,
like do-it-yourself lasik surgery.

The 2013-14 season opener also features
appearances by alumni from the summer radio
theatre camps conducted every year by Right
Between the Ears. Christopher Justice and Norah
Wilson were selected from this year's camps. Both
are psyched to make their broadcast comedy debuts.

In addition to the annual theatre camps for kids,
Right Between the Ears also performed over the
summer at the 2013 HearNOW Festival, where the
show was named the Fan Favorite, and presented
five shows at the KC Fringe Festival, where RBTE
was named one of the Best of the Fringe.

Tickets for Right Between the Ears are $15.50 -
$19.50 and on sale at the Liberty Hall box office,
Ticketmaster and at the RBTE website,
http://www.rightbetweentheears.com.

Right Between the Ears is a four-time winner of
the Gold Medal as Best Comedy Show at the New York
Festivals, and is broadcast every week on Sirius-
XM's Comedy Showcase. The show also airs Sundays
at 7:00pm on the stations of Kansas Public Radio
(91.5, Lawrence; 89.7, Emporia; 91.3, Junction
City; 99.5 Manhattan; and 90.3 Chanute). Cast
members for the upcoming performance include
Rhiannon Birdsall, David Greusel, John Jessup,
Mary Ellen Kriegh, Tom Lancaster, Andi Meyer and
Kip Niven. Darrell Brogdon is the show's creator
and producer.


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October 14, 2013

Auditions - CHRISTMAS BELLES - at OCTA

AUDITIONS!
Christmas Belles

A Comedy by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie
Wooten

directed by Nino Casisi


AUDITIONS:
Saturday, October 26 from 1:00pm-4:00pm
Sunday, October 27 from 7:00pm-10:00pm

At Olathe Civic Theatre
500 E Loula, Olathe KS 66061


EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Please be prepared to read from the script with
groups. Please be familiar with the script (if
possible) and don't be afraid to go out on a limb
with characters. We are talking trailer park
here. No monologues, but if you have one, it will
be heard.


Please Provide:
Current Resume and a complete list of conflicts
from October 30-December 22. If you have
conflicts from November 17-December 22, you may
not be offered a role in Christmas Belles.
Dedication and commitment to Olathe Civic Theatre
Association, the director and fellow actors is of
utmost importance.

Regarding conflicts, please remember Vacations and
your Holiday Schedule before auditioning, as these
may be a factor in the casting decisions.
Headshots are welcome, but not required.

Rehearsals will start on Wednesday, October 30 and
run Monday – Thursday with weekends being used for
set construction and some weekend rehearsals
(ample notice will be given if a weekend is
needed).



CALLBACKS:
Invited Callbacks, if needed, will be held on
Tuesday, October 29, 7-10pm.




PRODUCTION DATES:
December 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 2013
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

All performances take place at:

Olathe Civic Theatre Assn
500 E Loula
Olathe, KS 66061

SYNOPSIS:
A church Christmas program spins hilariously out
of control in this Southern farce about squabbling
sisters, family secrets, a surly Santa, a vengeful
sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator. It's
Christmas-time in the small town of Fayro, Texas,
and the Futrelle Sisters—Frankie, Twink and Honey
Raye—are not exactly in a festive mood. A cranky
Frankie is weeks overdue with her second set of
twins. Twink, recently jilted and bitter about it,
is in jail for inadvertently burning down half the
town. And hot-flash-suffering Honey Raye is
desperately trying to keep the Tabernacle of the
Lamb's Christmas Program from spiraling into
chaos. But things are not looking too promising:
Miss Geneva, the ousted director of the previous
twenty-seven productions, is ruthless in her
attempts to take over the show. The celebrity
guest Santa Claus—played by Frankie's long-
suffering husband, Dub—is passing a kidney stone.
One of the shepherds refuses to watch over his
flock by night without pulling his little red
wagon behind him. And the entire cast is dropping
like flies due to food poisoning from the Band
Boosters' Pancake Supper. And when Frankie lets
slip a family secret that has been carefully
guarded for decades, all hope for a successful
Christmas program seems lost, even with an Elvis
impersonator at the manger. But in true Futrelle
fashion, the feuding sisters find a way to pull
together in order to present a Christmas program
the citizens of Fayro will never forget. Their
hilarious holiday journey through a misadventure-
filled Christmas Eve is guaranteed to bring joy to
your world!



CAST BREAKDOWN:
Geneva Musgrave, 50-60's crusty owner of the town
flower shop and the local town gossip. If you want
something to be spread easy as melted butter, talk
to Geneva.

Honey Raye Futrelle, 50ish, oldest Futrelle
sister, sexy, vivacious go- getter, who is
"enjoying" the wonderful world of menopause.

Gina Jo (G.J.) Dubberly, Frankie and Dub's
daughter, 20's guileless and enthusiastic. She is
your typical Daisy Duke sort of girl. Loves the
life she currently lives and loves her
family more than life itself.

John Curtis Buntner, 35-55, deputy sheriff, loves
the ladies just as much as he loves his donuts and
coffee.

Twink Futrelle, middle Futrelle sister, 40's – the
"black sheep". She is loud and so is her style -
very sexy and not scared to show off a little skin
to get what she needs. She is the toughest of
the sisters.

Dub Dubberly, Frankie's husband, 40's your typical
trailer park husband. Life revolves around NASCAR,
hunting, and drinking beer. He loves his
wife more than he may show.

Frankie Futrelle Dubberly, youngest Futrelle
sister, 40's, pregnant with her 2nd set of twins.
She is the most normal of the sisters but still
out there. She is a wonderful mother and if
full of wit.

Rhonda Lynn Lampley, 50's, flashy manager of The
Dairy Dog. There is a secret about her, and likes
to do whatever it takes to try to fit in. She is a
chameleon and copies what is around her. She is a
cross between Martha Stewart and Paula Dean.

Justin Waverly, 20's, interim Pastor at the
Tabernacle of the Lamb, very sweet and innocent,
doesn't like confrontation and is love with GJ.

Raynerd Chisum, (adult male) part-time employee at
The Dairy Dog, live is his world is very simple,
and for all the hard times there is always a place
for the little red wagon. He is slow in his
thoughts and speech but he always speaks from the
heart.

Patsy Price, 40-60, elegant society matron. She is
a high class, well as high as you can get in a
trailer park. She is never wrong, and knows
everything there is to know about the whole
existence of man-kind.

For more information, contact the director Nino
Casisi at talk_to_us@olathetheatre.org

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Auditions - LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL at OCTA

AUDITIONS!

LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL


Music by Jason Howland
Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein
Book by Allan Knee

Directed by Julie Ewing
Music Direction by Robyn Hartfield

AUDITIONS:

Saturday, October 19 from 10:00am-2:00pm
Monday, October 21 from 6:30pm-9:30pm

Olathe Civic Theatre
500 E Loula,
Olathe KS 66061

EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:

Auditioners should prepare 32 bars of music to show their range, but not a song from the show.

Please Provide:

Headshot/Resume (if available) and a list of conflicts between January 2, 2014 and March 9, 2014.

CALLBACKS:

Invited Callbacks, if needed, will be held on Thursday, October 24, 6-10pm.

REHEARSAL:

Sundays 2-5pm, Mon-Thurs 7-10pm starting Jan 2, 2014.

PRODUCTION DATES:

February 21-March 9, 2014

Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

All performances take place at:

Olathe Civic Theatre Assn
500 E Loula
Olathe, KS 66061

SYNOPSIS:

"Based on Louisa May Alcott's own family experiences (and novel), LITTLE WOMEN-THE MUSICAL, follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America. The beloved story of the March sisters is timeless and deals with issues as relevant today as when they were written. Now, this wonderful narrative has been brought to life as an exhilarating new musical filled with glorious music, dancing and heart. LITTLE WOMEN embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears, and a lifting of the spirit. This powerful score soars with the sounds of personal discovery, heartache and hope -- the sounds of a young America finding its voice. In years to come, we are sure that hundreds of productions by schools and theatres throughout the world will make this stage adaptation of the American classic novel a classic musical theatre treasure in its own right." – MTI

CAST BREAKDOWN:

Jo March female belt 20s E3 - A5

Marmee March female alto 40-50s Eb3 - Eb5

Aunt March female alto 40-50s E3 - F5

Laurie Laurence male tenor 20s Bb2 - Bb4

Prof Friedrich Bhaer male baritone 30-40s G2 - F#4

Amy March female soprano 20s Cb4 - Gb5

Beth March female soprano 20s A3 - G5

Meg March female soprano 20s A#3 - Gb5

Mr. Laurence male baritone 40-60s

John Brooke male baritone 30s C#3 - F#4



For more information, contact the director Julie Ewing at julieewing@hotmail.com

www.olathetheatre.org

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Opening Friday A PIECE OF MY HEART at OCTA

OCTA Presents

A PIECE OF MY HEART

by Shirley Lauro

Directed by Betsy Sexton

Performance Dates

Oct 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, Nov 1, 2, 3


"This is a powerful, true drama of six women who went to Vietnam: five nurses and a country western singer booked by an unscrupulous agent to entertain the troops. The play portrays each young woman before, during, and after her tour in the war-torn nation and ends as each leaves a personal token at the memorial wall in Washington.A Piece of My Heart premiered in New York at Manhattan Theatre Club, and now has enjoyed over 1000 productions here and abroad. It has recently been named "The most enduring play on Vietnam in the nation," by The Vietnam Vets Association.

"There have been a number of plays dealing with Viet Nam, but none with the direct, emotional impact of Ms. Lauro's work.-The New York Times " - Samuel French


CAST (In alphabetical order)

MARY JO: Devon Barnes

MARTHA: Meghann Bates

STEELE: Diane Bulan

SISSY & GUITAR PLAYER: Em Loper

LEE ANN: Erika Crane Ricketts

WHITNEY: Alli Tunnell

THE MAN: Andy Tyhurst


PRODUCTION STAFF:

DIRECTOR: Betsy Sexton

SET DESIGNER/BUILDER: Brad Shaw

LIGHTING DESIGNER: Phil Leonard

SOUND DESIGNER/ MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Michael Bunn

COSTUME DESIGNER: Mary Anna Adelman

PROPERTY DESIGNER: Rhonda Wickham

STAGE MANAGER: Michael Bunn


SPECIAL ADVISORS:

Lou Eisenbrandt, former 1Lt., Army Nurse Corp

Kathy Lee, Veteran Service Officer, Kansas City VA Hospital, former 1 Lt, Army Nurse Corp

Both women served in Vietnam 1969-1970


TALK BACKS:

Please stay after the first and second Saturday performances to hear these women discuss their experiences during their service in Vietnam:

Saturday, October 19 - Lou Eisenbrandt

Saturday, October 26 & November 2 - Kathy Lee

For more information or reservations: www.olathetheatre.org or 913-782-2990.

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Cabaret for the Cure: A Benefit for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Cabaret for the Cure: A Benefit for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation


Kansas City Cabaret joins with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation for their fourth-annual "Cabaret for the Cure" benefit and silent auction. Join Kansas City Cabaret in the Uptown Arts Bar for two different shows at 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM on October 19th for Cabaret for the Cure, an evening of art, song, and dance celebrating the spirit of sisterhood.
Cabaret for the Cure brings together several of Kansas City's favorite performing artists for this exciting event. Join us as at 7:00 PM and again at 10:00 PM for cabaret performances including mimes, singers, belly dancers, jugglers, comedy, and burlesque. Silent auction bidding will begin 30 minutes before each show.
100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Featured performers include: Molly Hammer, Beth Byrd Productions; Jay and Leslie Cady, Irie Tribal Dance; comedian Brannon Murphy, Cher D. Blame of Kansas City Cabaret, Lolita Bonita of Burlesque Downtown Underground, all emceed by "Miss Gay America" 2014 representative, Moltyn Decadence!!
Date: October 19th, 2013
Two different shows: 6:30 PM, doors and silent auction, 7:00PM, show; 9:30 PM, doors and silent auction, 10:00PM show

Location: The Uptown Arts Bar, 3611 Broadway, Kansas City MO, 64111
Price: $15.00 for one show; see both for $25.00

Find Kansas City Cabaret on Facebook for detailed lists of featured performers and details.
kansascitycabaret@gmail.com

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October 11, 2013

Mid-Life Players presents Forbidden Broadway's Greatest Hits in Concert!

Mid Life Players
presents... One week from tonight!

Forbidden Broadway Greatest Hits in Concert by Gerard Alessandrini: Oct 18-26: 7:30 pm Fri-Sat
In this long-running Off-Broadway hit musical revue, Broadway's greatest musical legends meet Broadway's greatest satirist in this hilarious, loving, and endlessly entertaining tribute to some of the theatre's greatest stars and songwriters. Directed by Ruth Bigus and Catherine Boone. Featuring Patty Moore Armstrong, Gary Barber, Pete Barrett, Ruth Bigus, Catherine Boone, Becky Clark, Julie Fox, Debbie Huffman, Sharon Johnson, Michael Kizzee, Curt Knupp, Susie Lary, Nan Lippincott, Rick Mundy, Kelly Pedotto, Dan Prather, Joy Richardson, John Van de Voort, Linda Wetzel, and Andrea Serrioz.
$10 general admission. Alcott Arts Center, 180 S 18th St, Kansas City, KS
mid-lifeplayers@hotmail.com,
Tickets now on sale: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/454823

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Paradise Playhouse Dinner Theatre

Paradise Playhouse Dinner Theatre


Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some) by Michael Carleton, James FitzGerald, John Alvarez: Nov 22-Dec 14: 6 pm Thr-Sun
What do you get when you join Rudolph, Tiny Tim, Cindy Lou Who, Frosty, fruitcake, Santa and Scrooge? A hilarious, joyful mash-up that has theater audiences lining up for more. A madcap romp through the holiday season. Directed by R. Cress Hewitt. Featuring Michael Sembroff, Barry Teghtmeyer, and Kathleen Sena Brintzinghoffer.
$30.00 to $32.00. Paradise Playhouse Dinner Theatre, 101 Spring St, Excelsior Springs, MO(816) 630-3333, www.paradiseplayhouse.org (Adult Fare)

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Reservation Line Open

River City Community Players announces the reservation line is open for All My Sons by Arthur Miller.

Place your reservation now before the good seats are taken.

During World War II Joe Keller and Herbert Deever ran a machine shop that made airplane parts. Deever was sent to prison because the firm turned out defective parts, causing the deaths of many men.

Keller went free and made a lot of money. The love affair of Chris Keller and Ann Deever, the bitterness of George Deever returned from the war to find his father in prison and his father's partner free, are all set in a structure of almost unbearable power.

Directed by Denny Dey.

Featuring Richard S. Bayse, Linda Finch, Tracy Conrad, Kevin H Albee, Derrick Freeman, Jill Seib-Schaub, Nino Casisi, Justin Spear, and Shannon Walsh.

Performance dates are Oct. 25 & 26 at 8 p.m.; Nov. 1, 2, 8 & 9 at 8 p.m.; and a Nov. 3 matinee at 2 p.m.

Adults $10; 12 & under $5; 62+ & groups 10+ $8 . Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com

(Suitable for Everyone)

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October 7, 2013

The musical murder mystery DROOD opens on November 8th at The Barn Players!

The Barn presents…

DROOD
(The Mystery of Edwin Drood)

Music, Lyrics & Book by Rupert Holmes

Directed by Kipp Simmons
Musical Direction by Kevin Bogan
Choreography by Beth Benedict
Assistant Direction by Kristin Leathers
Stage Managed by Sarah McAdoo
Asst. Stage Management by Curt Crespino
Set Design by Skip Gordon & Sean Leistico
Lighting Design by Craig McCann
Costume Design by Julia Ras
Props Design by Graham Fairleigh & Meghan Newman
Hair & Makeup by Jessica Alcorn
Dialect Coaching by Trevor Rench
Production Assistance by Derek McCracken


November 8 – 24, 2013
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm


STARRING
Samantha Agron, Jonathan Andrews, JC Dresslaer, Valerie Dykes, Dave Fullerton, Megan Horsman, Steven James, Eric Magnus, Mark Murphy, Kay Noonan, Joell Ramsdell & Miles Wirth

FEATURING
Jessica Alcorn, Bridget Angles, Erica Baruth, Emmy Hadley, Daniel Kedish & Daniel King


SYNOPSIS: The Tony Award Winning Best Musical, The Mystery of Edwin Drood is a based on Charles Dickens' unfinished novel. The show tells the story of the upstanding young Edwin Drood who mysteriously disappears and is presumably murdered. But who did it? Was it his drug-addicted, romantic rival John Jasper? The infamous Princess Puffer? Reverend Mr. Crisparkle? Helena or Neville Landless, immigrants from Ceylon? Someone else? In the end, the audience gets to decide!

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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Auditions for BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON at The Barn!

Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson

Auditions:

November 2, 12pm - 4pm
November 3, 5pm - 9pm
At St. Pius School, 55th and Woodson, Mission, KS

All auditioning must be checked in by one hour after the auditions begin

EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:

Auditions will be an open call both days.

32 bars of a rock style song – Can be from the music industry or music theatre. No songs from the show. Please provide sheet music...no CDs & NO ACAPPELLA auditions.

Eyeliner welcome.

Resume and headshot, if available.

A change of clothes – Both open calls will have a dance audition.

*Non-singer dancers are encouraged to audition. Come to open call with 30 second prepared dance.
Invited Callbacks

November 9, 12pm - 4pm

Those called back will receive a music packet by email Monday, November 4, by noon. Callbacks will consist of readings from the script and selected music performances. DANCERS called back will have a combination to learn as well as two freestyle 8 counts.

Rehearsals and Performances:
Rehearsals will be January 21 - February 27

Performances: February 28 - March 16, Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm, plus Monday, March 10 at 7:30pm
Available Roles:

All ages are encouraged and age should not hinder someone from auditioning for any role.

FEMALE SOLOIST and MALE SOLOIST may be cast as individuals, or the roles may be split up between ensemble members.

All roles, excluding Andrew and Rachel Jackson, could possibly be either gender.

ANDREW JACKSON | Male, 22-32, Tenor Bb2 - Bb4. A roguish, man's president who is deeply charming and sexy, yet is also an extremely violent, arrogant, bigoted idiot that fights for what he believes in. Must be comfortable shirtless. Must be comfortable getting "bloody"...it's the name of the show.
BLACK FOX | Male, 25-35, Speaking Role. Native American chief who is intelligent and somber with a hint of danger. He used to have an alliance with Jackson.
ENSEMBLE | VARIOUS FRONTIERSMEN, INDIANS, SOLDIERS.
FEMALE SOLOIST | Female, 20-30, Mezzo G3 - B4. Self-confident, attractive singer with powerful, emotive indie rock voice. Dark, mysterious, hip vibe. Can double as other roles.
HENRY CLAY | Male, 28-36, Baritone D3 - A3. An over-the-top, vivacious, tall, cadaverous, and villainous senator with greasy hair who wears weasel pelts. Can double as other roles.
JAMES MONROE | Male, 30-40, Speaking Role. Foppish and overwhelmed old-school President of the United States. Can double as other roles.
JOHN C. CALHOUN | Male, 25-35, Bass B2-F3. A sinister, good-looking, charming, and brilliant gentleman senator from the South who is a vain mastermind. Can double as other roles.
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS | Male, 22-32, Bass B2-E4. The former President's whiney, spoiled, and demanding son who really wants to be President. Can double as other roles.
LYNCOYA | Male 5-8, Speaking Role. Adopted Native American son of Andrew Jackson who has a sweet dispostion with a wild streak.
MALE SOLOIST | Male, 18-25, Tenor/Baritone D3-E4. Brooding, intense rocker with powerful, emotive indie rock voice. He is angsty, good-looking, young, and hip. Can double as other roles.
MARTIN VAN BUREN | Male, 25-35, Speaking Role. Jackson's right hand man who is in over his head. He is a well-intentioned buffoon who is utterly lovable. Can double as other roles.
RACHEL JACKSON | Female, 25-35, Mezzo A3-B4. Jackson's deeply religious and devoted wife who is strangely alluring, yet not overtly sexual. Can double as other roles.
THE STORYTELLER | Female, 35-55, Speaking Role. A milquetoast, oppressively good-natured, history-loving narrator that has not had much excitement in her life. Very strong comedic actor.
DANCERS | 3-4 strong dancers. Andrew Jackson's backup girls. Will also be in the ensemble.

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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AUDITIONS for The Barn Junior production of SHREK: THE MUSICAL!

AUDITIONS!

…for students in middle school
and high school only.
The Barn Junior Production of…

SHREK

Based on the Dreamworks Film
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Lyrics & Book by David Lindsay-Abaire

Directed by Jason Coats
Musical Direction by Presten Fry
Choreographed by Guy Gardner

AUDITIONS:
Sunday, October 20th from 1:00 pm – 4:00pm
Monday, October 21st from 7:00pm – 9:00pm
At St. Pius School
55th and Woodson, Mission, KS
EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Seeking a multi-ethnic cast of students in grades 7-12.

Auditions will be an open call both days, and will consist of singing a prepared 32-bar selection of a song from a Broadway Musical. An accompanist will be provided. No auditions with a CD backing track will be allowed. Acapella auditions are discouraged, but not prohibited.
Please Provide: Sheet Music for you audition, and resumes are suggested, if available. Please bring a current photo—this can be a professional headshot, but a current school photo works just as well. Come dressed to move, as there will be a dance/movement exercise. Formal dance training is NOT a requirement! There may be cold readings from the script as well.

Rehearsals will begin with a cast and family meeting on Sunday, November 3rd.
The typical weekly rehearsal schedule will be Sunday through Thursday night from 7 – 10pm. Conflicts with the schedule must be kept to an absolute minimum during the rehearsal process. No conflicts will be accepted during dress / tech week (1/12 – 1/16).

PRODUCTION DATES:
January 17th – 26th
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:
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. Full of all-new songs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery, SHREK THE MUSICAL is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone!

CASTING INFORMATION:
Shrek
Voice Type: Tenor
An erasable ogre who lives in self-imposed exile in a swamp, but yearns (beneath the surface) for friendship and acceptance. He is outwardly bitter and sarcastic, but his true nature is loving and loyal.
Princess Fiona
Voice Type: Lyric Soprano
Severely (emotionally) damaged by her exile to a tower for 23+ years of her life, Fiona believes that she will be saved by a storybook prince. She is simultaneously feisty, rude and vulnerable in her loneliness, but she is also blindly optimistic. The mental strain of captivity is beginning to show.
Teen Fiona
Voice Type: Mezzo Soprano
A lonely, dreamy tween – a bit more cynical than her younger version, who waits in a tower for her prince. She is getting tired of the wait, but is convinced he will appear to save her.
Young Fiona
Voice Type: Soprano
She is energetic, courageous, hopeful, slightly scared, but she clings to the belief that the prince from her storybook will rescue her.
Donkey
Voice Type: Baritone
Sassy and confident, he yearns to belong somewhere. Feels he can be the best companion EVER to anyone who might accept him. He is energetic and overenthusiastic to the point of irritation.
Lord Farquaad
The dwarfish dictator of tiny storybook DuLoc, Farquaad harbors deep resentment for his father who abandoned him. Behind his princely charm, he is pompous, self-centered and cruel. He has a smooth and charming speaking voice and tends to shriek when he is angry.
Dragon
A lonely and soulful female chained within Fiona's tower. She falls head-over-heels for Donkey.
Pinocchio
He is the sassy wooden puppet who yearns to become a real boy. Pinocchio badly wants to fit in but needs to learn to accept his "wooden-ness" first.
Gingy
This puppet character is voiced by Goldilocks who operates her/him from beneath a tray.


Ensemble Characters: Fairy Tale Creatures include, but not limited to… Mama Bear/Shrek's Mother
Papa Bear/Shrek's Father
Baby Bear
3 Pigs
Big Bad Wolf
Peter Pan
Ugly Duckling
Wicked Witch
Mad Hatter
Fairy Godmother
Sugar Plum Fairy
Humpty Dumpty
Elf
Dwarf Other character roles include: Captain of the Guard
Guard
Greeter (DuLoc)
Dish and Spoon
Spinning Antelope
4 Knights
Bluebirds
Pied Piper
Thelonius


For more information, please contact Jason Coats, Educational Coordinator at barnjr@thebarnplayers.org or 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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Auditions for the 6th Annual 6 x 10 Ten-Minute Play Festival at The Barn!

AUDITIONS!

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

AUDITIONS:
October 26th and 27th from 1:00 – 4:00 PM
At St. Pius School
55th and Woodson, Mission, KS
EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the scripts.

Bring your conflicts from November 1st – December 15th. No conflicts, please, during the dress/tech week prior to the opening of the show on December 13th.

The rehearsal schedule will be flexible and at the discretion of each director. Directors also have the discretion of pre-casting roles.
Please bring a current resume; a headshot is optional and will not be returned.


THE PLAYS:
"Derek Jeter and the Blonde in the Tight Black Shirt with the Shiny Things on It" by Mark Bonavia
"The Birthday" by Teresa Leggard
"The Chargemaster" by Sofiana Olivera
"Finding Amelia" by Amanda Petefish-Schray
"Wishing Well" by Elissa Schrader
"Bad Karma" by Mary L. Wilkens


Directors will be determined by October 15th, 2013.

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

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



For more information, please contact Lynn Reddick, Assistant Artistic Director of The Barn Players at lcreddick@aol.com or 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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Call for directors - 6 X 10 Play festival DEADLINE is Thursday at midnight!

The Barn Players is seeking…
Directors
For
The 6th Annual
6 x 10 Ten-Minute Play Festival

PROCESS: Submit a letter of application to The Barn Players, along with your resume at emgnitude@me.com.
DEADLINE: October 10th, 2013
AUDITIONS: October 26th and 27th at from 1pm to 4pm at St. Pius School. Directors may also choose to pre-cast their play.
REHEARSAL PERIOD: anytime between November 1st and December 27th…rehearsal schedules and locations are subject to approval by the Artistic Director or the Asst. Artistic Director. Tech / Dress week – December 8th – 12th.
PERFORMANCE WEEK: December 13 - 15, 2013 at The Barn Players Theatre





THE PLAYS:
"Derek Jeter and the Blonde in the Tight Black Shirt with the Shiny Things on It" by Mark Bonavia
"The Birthday" by Teresa Leggard
"The Chargemaster" by Sofiana Olivera
"Finding Amelia" by Amanda Petefish-Schray
"Wishing Well" by Elissa Schrader
"Bad Karma" by Mary L. Wilkens

The directors are responsible for:
*executing the artistic interpretation of the show with the input of the playwright. *Casting the show through open auditions…or through their own connections without benefit of an audition.
*collaborating on design elements with Technical Director / Production Stage Manager and the Facility Coordinator of The Barn Players . *designing a rehearsal schedule. *maintaining open, regular and professional communication with the cast, production team, artistic director and asst. artistic director. *Provide a minimal set design…provide costumes and props…provide any sound and light cues prior to tech week.
*Hiring their own stage manager who will give way the to the production stage manager during tech week. All other production team members will be provided by The Barn.

For more information, please contact Lynn Reddick, Assistant Artistic Director of The Barn Players at lcreddick@aol.com or 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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Byrd~VanRoden Productions Presents: The French Cabaret: "Impressions d'automne"

Byrd~VanRoden Productions Presents:
The French Cabaret:
"Impressions d'automne"

Join the French Cabaret for
a wistful performance of music, merriment, movement and more with cocktails!

Your hosts:
Belleville featuring chanteuse Cynthia van Roden,
Rick Mareske on guitar and John Miles on bass
And your silent host, Petite Columbe the mime artiste

This month's guest artistes:
Patrick Rippeto appearing as Maurice - The Artiste
and
Kraig Kensinger - The Puppeteer

"Come...see us premier excerpts of our upcoming show for the Nelson Atkins Museum!"

Space is limited so, arrive early!

Friday, October 18
at the Uptown Arts Bar
3611 Broadway

Seating begins at 6:30
The show is 7:00 - 8:30
$10 cover
Seating is limited!

www.uptownartsbar.com
816-960-4611

To contact Byrd Productions go to :www.byrdproductions.org

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The New Century Follies production company and Byrd Productions is thrilled to present two workshops by dynamic theatrical performer Paco Fish!

The New Century Follies production company and Byrd Productions
is thrilled to present two workshops by dynamic theatrical performer Paco Fish!

"Power in Silence"
60 minutes
$20
1 pm
There is power in silence and strength in stillness. In this class, we will explore stillness and movement as contrasting tools for communication through games and exercises in mime. We will focus on clarity of movement, double takes, and comedic beats. Students should wear comfortable clothes in which they can move freely.

"Creating Character and Embodying Emotion"
60 minutes
$20
2:15pm
Using guided visualizations and physical explorations, we will discover many different personalities hidden within our bodies and the physical ways they express themselves. We will learn how to create clear characters and express distinct emotions with our whole bodies. Students should wear comfortable clothes in which they can move freely.

Paco Fish thrives on duality. He is a dynamic performer of spoken and physical comedy, burlesque, boylesque, stilt walking, clown, mime, and a variety of other media. Most of Paco's characters exist in multiple forms and his acts are visual representations of the transitions between these coexisting identities. Whether playing a freshwater turtle in forbidden saltwater love, a tramp with a deal with the devil, or the whole history of modern France, Paco dismantles assumptions and defies convention with humor and passion. He is the founder of Baltimore's Sticky Buns Burlesque and
currently holds the titles, "King of Southern Exposure," "King of Carolina Sweet Tease," and "Most Humorous" from both the Great Burlesque Exposition and The Carolina Burlesque Festival.

"The Burlesque Vanguard Tour" is a year-long international burlesque tour organized by boylesquer,Paco Fish. The 52-week tour will be spent living in a minivan, performing, and teaching burlesque in all 48 contiguous US states, the District of Columbia, and 3 Canadian provinces. Throughout the journey,

Paco will be joining local performers (including The New Century Follies and Byrd Productions on October 12th at Just Off Broadway Theater) for a different live entertainment experience each night, and documenting his adventures at www.burlesquevanguard.com

www.byrdproductions.org
call 816-305-8188 to register
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The New Century Follies production company and Byrd Productions is thrilled to present two workshops by dynamic theatrical performer Paco Fish!

The New Century Follies production company and Byrd Productions
is thrilled to present two workshops by dynamic theatrical performer Paco Fish!

"Power in Silence"
60 minutes
$20
1 pm
There is power in silence and strength in stillness. In this class, we will explore stillness and movement as contrasting tools for communication through games and exercises in mime. We will focus on clarity of movement, double takes, and comedic beats. Students should wear comfortable clothes in which they can move freely.

"Creating Character and Embodying Emotion"
60 minutes
$20
2:15pm
Using guided visualizations and physical explorations, we will discover many different personalities hidden within our bodies and the physical ways they express themselves. We will learn how to create clear characters and express distinct emotions with our whole bodies. Students should wear comfortable clothes in which they can move freely.

Paco Fish thrives on duality. He is a dynamic performer of spoken and physical comedy, burlesque, boylesque, stilt walking, clown, mime, and a variety of other media. Most of Paco's characters exist in multiple forms and his acts are visual representations of the transitions between these coexisting identities. Whether playing a freshwater turtle in forbidden saltwater love, a tramp with a deal with the devil, or the whole history of modern France, Paco dismantles assumptions and defies convention with humor and passion. He is the founder of Baltimore's Sticky Buns Burlesque and
currently holds the titles, "King of Southern Exposure," "King of Carolina Sweet Tease," and "Most Humorous" from both the Great Burlesque Exposition and The Carolina Burlesque Festival.

"The Burlesque Vanguard Tour" is a year-long international burlesque tour organized by boylesquer,Paco Fish. The 52-week tour will be spent living in a minivan, performing, and teaching burlesque in all 48 contiguous US states, the District of Columbia, and 3 Canadian provinces. Throughout the journey,

Paco will be joining local performers (including The New Century Follies and Byrd Productions on October 12th at Just Off Broadway Theater) for a different live entertainment experience each night, and documenting his adventures at www.burlesquevanguard.com

www.byrdproductions.org
call 816-305-8188 to register
Please bring cash to the venue.



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