High School Musical Theatre Students Recognized at Starlight's Tenth Annual Blue Star Awards
Musical theatre students and instructors from area high schools gathered at Starlight Theatre last week for the Tenth Annual Blue Star Awards. The ceremony included productions by six of the nominated high schools with presentations by local celebrity presenters and a Brian d'Arcy James, a twice Tony®-nominated Broadway actor who also appears on NBC's television series SMASH.
Modeled after Broadway's Tony® Awards, the Blue Star Awards recognize achievement and excellence in high school musical theatre and is one of the largest of its kind in the nation. The program, sponsored by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City, annually serves close to 5,000 area students who contribute either on the stage or behind the scenes to their schools' musical theatre productions. This year, 46 area high schools producing 48 musicals participated for a total of 120 nominees.
"In our tenth anniversary, Starlight can proudly say that many thousands of young lives have been touched, often times changed, by this program," said Denton Yockey, Starlight Theatre president and executive producer. "Young men and women that have gone on to achieve promising careers in many walks of life - including the theatre, education, even achieving dreams of performing on Broadway."
Highlights of the Awards Ceremony included the presentation of the Outstanding Actor and Actress in a Lead Role: Tyler Eisenreich from Blue Springs High School won for his role as Jimmy Smith in Thoroughly Modern Millie; Brooke Myers from Lee's Summit High School won for her role as Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls. Eisenreich and Myers will go on to compete on a national level at the National High School Musical Theater Awards in New York City in June.
Alex Peterson of Blue Valley High School and Savannah Bell of Shawnee Mission Northwest High School each received Rising Scholarship Awards. The $2,500 college scholarships are presented to one male and one female high school senior who have contributed the most to his or her high school theatre department and demonstrated exceptional theatrical achievement. The award for Outstanding Overall Production was presented to Blue Valley High School for Crazy For You.
"What is very apparent is the sense of community and the way these students are supported in the community by the Blue Star Awards," James said. "And it really is a good combination of the individuals who are pursuing their dreams and the community that supports them."
A panel of 18 judges attended the musical productions of each participating school during the fall 2011 and spring 2012 semesters. These judges provided performance and production critiques to Starlight's Education Department. Additionally, their comments were compiled and shared with each school's theatre teacher and students.
2011-12 BLUE STAR AWARD RECIPIENTS
Outstanding Artistic Contribution by a Student; Direction, Music Direction, Choreography: Abigail Karnes; Kearney High School, Mame
Outstanding Orchestra: Olathe East High School, The Who's Tommy
Outstanding Scenic Design, Tier I: Winnetonka High School, Seussical
Outstanding Scenic Design, Tier II: Liberty North High School, Oliver!
Outstanding Lighting Design: Winnetonka High School, Seussical
Outstanding Technical Crew: Lighting Crew; Olathe East High School, The Who's Tommy
Outstanding Costume Design, Tier I: Winnetonka High School, Seussical
Outstanding Costume Design, Tier II: Lee's Summit West High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Outstanding Hair and Makeup Design: Winnetonka High School, Seussical
Outstanding Technical Achievement, Puppet Design and Creation: Cedwan Hooks; Shawnee Mission North High School, Little Shop of Horrors
Outstanding Overall Production: Blue Valley High School, Crazy for You
Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role: Tyler Eisenreich as Jimmy Smith; Blue Springs High School, Thoroughly Modern Millie
Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role: Brooke Myers as Miss Adelaide; Lee's Summit High School,
Guys and Dolls
Outstanding Actor in a Featured Role: Ben Johnson as Orin Scrivello; Shawnee Mission North High School, Little Shop of Horrors
Outstanding Actress in a Featured Role: Haley Crane as Paulette Buonufonte; Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde the Musical
Outstanding Male Ensemble Member: Bobby Turnbough as Nikos Argitakos; Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde the Musical
Outstanding Female Ensemble Member: Kelly Phelan as Miss Krumholtz; Lee's Summit North High School, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Outstanding Ensemble: Blue Valley High School, Crazy for You
STARLIGHT THEATRE
Starlight Theatre Association is dedicated to producing, presenting and promoting excellence in musical theatre and the performing arts for diverse audiences of all ages, with continued programming for families and children. Starlight strives to enrich our region for all residents and visitors by building appreciation for the performing arts, making live theatre and music affordable and accessible, providing superior theatre arts education and community outreach programs, and delivering exceptional customer service. Starlight will remain a beloved Kansas City cultural tradition by devoting resources to preserving and enhancing our home venue in Swope Park and creating new memories for generations to come.
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For more information, contact: Karen Massman VanAsdale, Communications Director
(816) 997-1144 – office
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May 31, 2012
May 30, 2012
Come to camp in the Hundred Acre Wood with theater arts camp for ages 4-5!
Join CYT Kansas City as we act, sing and dance our way through the Hundred Acre Wood with this exciting summer camp for pre-schoolers ages 4-5.
Christopher Robin, Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet, Owl, Rabbit and Tigger will come along on our journey. Crafts and snacks are part of the fun!
Camps are half days at various locations throughout the Kansas City metro. Each camp is one week long.
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Christopher Robin, Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet, Owl, Rabbit and Tigger will come along on our journey. Crafts and snacks are part of the fun!
Camps are half days at various locations throughout the Kansas City metro. Each camp is one week long.
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Sign up today for summer camp intensive theater -- Guys and Dolls
CYT Kansas City will hold Guys and Dolls Summer Camp Intensive Show Auditions Friday, June 1 from 4:30 - 7:30PM at the CYT Studio.
This camp is now open to those ages 13 - 19! (Those who are 13-years-old must have participated in at least 3 CYT productions in the past.)
CYT Kansas City will, once again, be offering the experience of producing a full-length musical in ONE WEEK as we present Guys and Dolls as our summer camp intensive show.
Enrollment is open now and auditions for roles in the show will be held June 1.
This is a great experience for teens who are short on time, love theater, and want to really push themselves to reach higher this summer.
Anyone may enroll in the summer camp intensive camp but if you are interested in a role, you must also audition.
Summer Camp intensive will be held July 23 - 29 with public shows of Guys and Dolls on July 28 and 29.
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This camp is now open to those ages 13 - 19! (Those who are 13-years-old must have participated in at least 3 CYT productions in the past.)
CYT Kansas City will, once again, be offering the experience of producing a full-length musical in ONE WEEK as we present Guys and Dolls as our summer camp intensive show.
Enrollment is open now and auditions for roles in the show will be held June 1.
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Anyone may enroll in the summer camp intensive camp but if you are interested in a role, you must also audition.
Summer Camp intensive will be held July 23 - 29 with public shows of Guys and Dolls on July 28 and 29.
Find out more at CYTKC.ORG under summer camps.
CYT Kansas City Studio, 6800A W 153rd St., (913) 681-3318, www.cytkc.org
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Fairy Tale Ballet camp is almost here!
LOGOS Dance Theatre at CYT Kansas City offers Fairy Tale Ballet Camp: Jun 18-22.
Your little princess will learn basic dance technique, make fun crafts, and enjoy tasty treats. (Ages 4 - 7)
All princesses get to take home their own camp t-shirt and tutu!
See our website at CYTKC.ORG for more information and to register online today!
See your ballerina shine at the Parent Show on Friday, June 22 at 11:30AM.
Camp is held each day at the LOGOS Dance Theatre studio at 6800A W. 153rd St., Overland Park, KS in the CYT offices.
Camp runs 9AM - noon each day.
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Your little princess will learn basic dance technique, make fun crafts, and enjoy tasty treats. (Ages 4 - 7)
All princesses get to take home their own camp t-shirt and tutu!
See our website at CYTKC.ORG for more information and to register online today!
See your ballerina shine at the Parent Show on Friday, June 22 at 11:30AM.
Camp is held each day at the LOGOS Dance Theatre studio at 6800A W. 153rd St., Overland Park, KS in the CYT offices.
Camp runs 9AM - noon each day.
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May 29, 2012
KC Stage is looking for staff
If you go to www.kcstage.com/callboard, you'll see KC Stage's job list. (If you're with an organization who's looking to hire, please e-mail magazine@kcstage.com if you don't know how to use this system.) Included in the list are three positions we're looking to fill with eager volunteers who want to help promote KC Stage and are passionate about the arts.
1) Social Media Coordinator: Do you enjoy making new connections? Would you like to help promote KC Stage? Do you spend more time on Twitter and Facebook than you do with people face to face? KC Stage Magazine, a monthly publication dedicated to the performing arts in and around the Kansas City area, is looking for a Social Media Coordinator.
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Mid-Life Players invites you to Come Sing with Us! Karaoke Fund-raiser!
Mid Life Players
Mid-Life Players' Karaoke Fundraiser. Come Sing with Us!: Jun 9: 6 pm Sat
MId-Life Players invites you to come and sing with us! And you don't have to be 35 or older for this one! Karaoke fun starts at 6pm for Kids and Families. Intermission at 7pm with Concessions. Adult sing begins at 7:30pm. We're just asking $5 a song to get up and sing. Admission Free, but Donations welcome as this is a Fundraiser for our Theatre Group.
Please dress comfortably for warm weather.
NOTE: the Alcott Arts Center is not ADA accessible.
Alcott Arts Center, 180 S 18th St,, Kansas City, KS
(816) 716-6681, curt@midlifeplayers.com,
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Mid-Life Players' Karaoke Fundraiser. Come Sing with Us!: Jun 9: 6 pm Sat
MId-Life Players invites you to come and sing with us! And you don't have to be 35 or older for this one! Karaoke fun starts at 6pm for Kids and Families. Intermission at 7pm with Concessions. Adult sing begins at 7:30pm. We're just asking $5 a song to get up and sing. Admission Free, but Donations welcome as this is a Fundraiser for our Theatre Group.
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NOTE: the Alcott Arts Center is not ADA accessible.
Alcott Arts Center, 180 S 18th St,, Kansas City, KS
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May 28, 2012
The Supplinant Maidens
GORILLA THEATRE PRESENTS:
The Start of the War on Women
The 21st annual Greek Show
The Suppliant Maidens by Aeschylus
On the South steps of
the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
7:30am Saturday and Sunday
June 30th and July 1st, 2012 .
FREE
Suppliants is on of the oldest surviving Greek tragedy It was probably first performed sometime after 470 BC as the first play in a trilogy, sometimes referred to as the Danaid Tetralogy. The second play of which, the Aegyptioi dealt with the sons of Egyptus winning the hands of the Danaids, and the culminating play, the Danaids, dealt with the plot of the Danaids to kill their husbands on the wedding night. But all we have is this play. The Suppliants~ The Danaids form the chorus and serve as the protagonists. They flee a forced marriage to their Egyptian cousins. When the Danaides reach Argos, they entreat King Pelasgus to protect them. He refuses pending the decision of the Argive people, who ...decide in the favor of the Danaids. Danaus rejoices the outcome, and the Danaids praise the Greek gods. Almost immediately, a herald of the Egyptians comes to attempt to force the Danaids to return to their cousins for marriage. Pelasgus arrives, threatens the herald, and urges t!
he Danaids to remain within the walls of Argos. The play ends with the Danaids retreating into the Argive walls, protected.
The play this year will be Directed by Daivd Brisco Luby with original live music by Beau Bledsoe and musicians Pat Conway and Brad Cox. Choreography of the Chorus will be by Latra Wilson. Alice Morton is the Costumes Designer and Richard Van Cleve will be the Scenic and Mask Designer. Cast List: the CHORUS of the Daughters of Danaüs- Mie Joiee McClindon, Ebonee Grace Workcuff, Anna Adelman, Isabela Colman, Carol Leighton, Jess Molton, Amie Clarke; DANAÜS king of Egypt- Jimmy Calderon; PELASGUS, King of Argos-Michael Patton; HERALD of the Sons of Aegyptus-Mark Bryant; Guards and Attendants - Chris Odem, Frank McCabe, Montana McDaniel, Khalil Odums, Micah Thompson and Keyon Woods.
Gorilla Theatre is working its way through all surviving Greek plays without repeating. This will be the last play of the playwright Aeschylus Gorilla theatre will need perform during it's annual Summer Greek Show for we have done all of the others.
PROMETHEUS BOUND 1997
AGAMEMNON 2003
THE LIBATION BEARERS 2004
The EUMENIDES 2005
THEPERSIANS 2010
THE SEVEN AGAINST THEBES 2011
For more information call Gorilla Theatre Productions at:
816-510-3372
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The Start of the War on Women
The 21st annual Greek Show
The Suppliant Maidens by Aeschylus
On the South steps of
the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
7:30am Saturday and Sunday
June 30th and July 1st, 2012 .
FREE
Suppliants is on of the oldest surviving Greek tragedy It was probably first performed sometime after 470 BC as the first play in a trilogy, sometimes referred to as the Danaid Tetralogy. The second play of which, the Aegyptioi dealt with the sons of Egyptus winning the hands of the Danaids, and the culminating play, the Danaids, dealt with the plot of the Danaids to kill their husbands on the wedding night. But all we have is this play. The Suppliants~ The Danaids form the chorus and serve as the protagonists. They flee a forced marriage to their Egyptian cousins. When the Danaides reach Argos, they entreat King Pelasgus to protect them. He refuses pending the decision of the Argive people, who ...decide in the favor of the Danaids. Danaus rejoices the outcome, and the Danaids praise the Greek gods. Almost immediately, a herald of the Egyptians comes to attempt to force the Danaids to return to their cousins for marriage. Pelasgus arrives, threatens the herald, and urges t!
he Danaids to remain within the walls of Argos. The play ends with the Danaids retreating into the Argive walls, protected.
The play this year will be Directed by Daivd Brisco Luby with original live music by Beau Bledsoe and musicians Pat Conway and Brad Cox. Choreography of the Chorus will be by Latra Wilson. Alice Morton is the Costumes Designer and Richard Van Cleve will be the Scenic and Mask Designer. Cast List: the CHORUS of the Daughters of Danaüs- Mie Joiee McClindon, Ebonee Grace Workcuff, Anna Adelman, Isabela Colman, Carol Leighton, Jess Molton, Amie Clarke; DANAÜS king of Egypt- Jimmy Calderon; PELASGUS, King of Argos-Michael Patton; HERALD of the Sons of Aegyptus-Mark Bryant; Guards and Attendants - Chris Odem, Frank McCabe, Montana McDaniel, Khalil Odums, Micah Thompson and Keyon Woods.
Gorilla Theatre is working its way through all surviving Greek plays without repeating. This will be the last play of the playwright Aeschylus Gorilla theatre will need perform during it's annual Summer Greek Show for we have done all of the others.
PROMETHEUS BOUND 1997
AGAMEMNON 2003
THE LIBATION BEARERS 2004
The EUMENIDES 2005
THEPERSIANS 2010
THE SEVEN AGAINST THEBES 2011
For more information call Gorilla Theatre Productions at:
816-510-3372
or
find Gorilla Theatre Productions on Facebook
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May 27, 2012
CRISSCROSS at the KC Fringe Festival 2012
REVISED PRESS RELEASE, May 27, 2012
What happens when a woman loves and desires two men and all
are friends? Trouble, that's what. CRISSCROSS revels in secrets
and lies and all that remains unspoken within three intertwining
lives.
CRISSCROSS will have its world premier at the upcoming KC
Fringe Festival at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theater for four
performances. Written and Directed by author and interviewer,
Mark Katzman, CRISSCROSS was developed and had
a staged reading at the Downeast Arts Center, East Village, NY,
where Katzman was a playwright in residence.
The play stars Sarah Pinzl, Sam Cordes, and Kyle Dyck.
CRISSCROSS show times: Sat. Jul 21, 11:00 pm; Sun. July 22, 3:30
pm; Thurs. July 26, 6:30 pm; Say. July 28,8 pm.
Call/Online at Fringehttp://www.kcfringe.org/2012/index.php.
for Ticket Prices. Metropolitan Ensemble Theater, 3614 Main,
(Adult Fare)
((See Kansas City Star "Style" Section April 29, 1992, for a feature
article on Mark Katzman and the publication of his artists books.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Katzman
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What happens when a woman loves and desires two men and all
are friends? Trouble, that's what. CRISSCROSS revels in secrets
and lies and all that remains unspoken within three intertwining
lives.
CRISSCROSS will have its world premier at the upcoming KC
Fringe Festival at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theater for four
performances. Written and Directed by author and interviewer,
Mark Katzman, CRISSCROSS was developed and had
a staged reading at the Downeast Arts Center, East Village, NY,
where Katzman was a playwright in residence.
The play stars Sarah Pinzl, Sam Cordes, and Kyle Dyck.
CRISSCROSS show times: Sat. Jul 21, 11:00 pm; Sun. July 22, 3:30
pm; Thurs. July 26, 6:30 pm; Say. July 28,8 pm.
Call/Online at Fringehttp://www.kcfringe.org/2012/index.php.
for Ticket Prices. Metropolitan Ensemble Theater, 3614 Main,
(Adult Fare)
((See Kansas City Star "Style" Section April 29, 1992, for a feature
article on Mark Katzman and the publication of his artists books.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Katzman
markkatzman.net
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REVISED PRESS RELEASE, May 27, 2012
What happens when a woman loves and desires two men and all
are friends? Trouble, that's what. CRISSCROSS revels in secrets
and lies and all that remains unspoken within three intertwining
lives.
CRISSCROSS will have its world premier at the upcoming KC
Fringe Festival at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theater for four
performances. Written and Directed by author and interviewer,
Mark Katzman, CRISSCROSS was developed and had
a staged reading at the Downeast Arts Center, East Village, NY,
where Katzman was a playwright in residence.
The play stars Sarah Pinzl, Sam Cordes, and Kyle Dyck.
CRISSCROSS show times: Sat. Jul 21, 11:00 pm; Sun. July 22, 3:30
pm; Thurs. July 26, 6:30 pm; Say. July 28,8 pm.
Call/Online at Fringehttp://www.kcfringe.org/2012/index.php.
for Ticket Prices. Metropolitan Ensemble Theater, 3614 Main,
(Adult Fare)
((See Kansas City Star "Style" Section April 29, 1992, for a feature
article on Mark Katzman and the publication of his artists books.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Katzman
markkatzman.net
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What happens when a woman loves and desires two men and all
are friends? Trouble, that's what. CRISSCROSS revels in secrets
and lies and all that remains unspoken within three intertwining
lives.
CRISSCROSS will have its world premier at the upcoming KC
Fringe Festival at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theater for four
performances. Written and Directed by author and interviewer,
Mark Katzman, CRISSCROSS was developed and had
a staged reading at the Downeast Arts Center, East Village, NY,
where Katzman was a playwright in residence.
The play stars Sarah Pinzl, Sam Cordes, and Kyle Dyck.
CRISSCROSS show times: Sat. Jul 21, 11:00 pm; Sun. July 22, 3:30
pm; Thurs. July 26, 6:30 pm; Say. July 28,8 pm.
Call/Online at Fringehttp://www.kcfringe.org/2012/index.php.
for Ticket Prices. Metropolitan Ensemble Theater, 3614 Main,
(Adult Fare)
((See Kansas City Star "Style" Section April 29, 1992, for a feature
article on Mark Katzman and the publication of his artists books.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Katzman
markkatzman.net
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REVISED PRESS RELEASE, May 27, 2012
What happens when a woman loves and desires two men and all
are friends? Trouble, that's what. CRISSCROSS revels in secrets
and lies and all that remains unspoken within three intertwining
lives.
CRISSCROSS will have its world premier at the upcoming KC
Fringe Festival at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theater for four
performances. Written and Directed by author and interviewer,
Mark Katzman, CRISSCROSS was developed and had
a staged reading at the Downeast Arts Center, East Village, NY,
where Katzman was a playwright in residence.
The play stars Sarah Pinzl, Sam Cordes, and Kyle Dyck.
CRISSCROSS show times: Sat. Jul 21, 11:00 pm; Sun. July 22, 3:30
pm; Thurs. July 26, 6:30 pm; Say. July 28,8 pm.
Call/Online at Fringehttp://www.kcfringe.org/2012/index.php.
for Ticket Prices. Metropolitan Ensemble Theater, 3614 Main,
(Adult Fare)
((See Kansas City Star "Style" Section April 29, 1992, for a feature
article on Mark Katzman and the publication of his artists books.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Katzman
markkatzman.net
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What happens when a woman loves and desires two men and all
are friends? Trouble, that's what. CRISSCROSS revels in secrets
and lies and all that remains unspoken within three intertwining
lives.
CRISSCROSS will have its world premier at the upcoming KC
Fringe Festival at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theater for four
performances. Written and Directed by author and interviewer,
Mark Katzman, CRISSCROSS was developed and had
a staged reading at the Downeast Arts Center, East Village, NY,
where Katzman was a playwright in residence.
The play stars Sarah Pinzl, Sam Cordes, and Kyle Dyck.
CRISSCROSS show times: Sat. Jul 21, 11:00 pm; Sun. July 22, 3:30
pm; Thurs. July 26, 6:30 pm; Say. July 28,8 pm.
Call/Online at Fringehttp://www.kcfringe.org/2012/index.php.
for Ticket Prices. Metropolitan Ensemble Theater, 3614 Main,
(Adult Fare)
((See Kansas City Star "Style" Section April 29, 1992, for a feature
article on Mark Katzman and the publication of his artists books.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Katzman
markkatzman.net
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Kansas City Cappies Awards
The Kansas City Cappies held their 10th Annual Awards Gala last night, to celebrate the best in high school theatre.
Hosted by local actress and Price Chopper spokesperson, Jill Szoo, the event honored students in 38 categories of theatrical acheivement with all the fanfare of the Tony's.
They are proud to announce the following students who recieved awards at the Gala;
Marketing and Publicity:
Amber Coultis, Chloe Jackson, Belton High School, The Crucible
Sound:
Mathias Ham, Ryan Rouse, Summit Christian Academy, God's Favorite
Lighting:
Brendon Dale, Ruskin High School, Almost, Maine
Sets:
Ingrid Roettgen, Lee's Summit West High School, A Christmas Carol
Costumes:
Shelby Hulsey, Sarah Muir, Kayla Redd,, Lee's Summit West High School, A Christmas Carol
Make-up:
Kylee Schuh, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Props:
Sonia Jacobson, Morgan Shea Lyle, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Special Effects and or Technology:
Tyler Fleming, Excelsior Springs High School, Zombie Prom
Stage Crew:
Jake Salm, Shannah Withrow, Summit Christian Academy, God's Favorite
Orchestra:
The Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Orchestra, Lee's Summit West High School
Choreography:
Austin Welhoff, Emily Tracy, Harrisonville High School, Footloose
Creativity:
Austin Strassle, Violin, Ruskin High School, Fame
Ensemble in a Play:
The Carollers, Lee's Summit West High School, A Christmas Carol
Ensemble in a Musical:
Cornelius, Irene, Barnaby, Minnie, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Featured Actress:
Chloe Jackson, Belton High School, The Crucible
Featured Actor:
Bobby Turnbough, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Female Dancer:
Hayley Farrell, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
Male Dancer:
Reuben Hoyle, Blue Springs South High School, Brigadoon
Female Vocalist:
Taylor Carr, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Male Vocalist:
Daniel Verschelden, Lee's Summit High School, Guys & Dolls
Comic Actress in a Play:
Sarah Goodman, Center High School, See How They Run
Comic Actor in a Play:
Nathaniel Weber, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Comic Actress in a Musical:
Lara Ware, Belton High School, Bye Bye Birdie
Comic Actor in a Musical:
Austin Welhoff, Harrisonville High School, Footloose
Supporting Actress in a Play:
Nellie Maple, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Supporting Actor in a Play:
Jacob Bogart, Lee's Summit West High School, A Christmas Carol
Supporting Actress in a Musical:
Haley Crane, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
Supporting Actor in a Musical:
Ben Nickols, Excelsior Springs High School, Zombie Prom
Lead Actress in a Play:
Hayley Farrell, Raymore:-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Lead Actor in a Play:
Winner: Dane Schnake, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Lead Actress in a Musical:
Nellie Maple, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
Lead Actor in a Musical:
Jon Gibson, Lee's Summit West High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Song:
Luck Be A Lady, Lee's Summit High School, Guys & Dolls
Play:
The Foreigner, Raymore-Peculiar High School
Musical:
Hello, Dolly!, Summit Christian Academy
Female Critic:
Michaela Wiehe, Raymore-Peculiar High School
Male Critic:
Austin Strassle, Ruskin High School
Critic Team:
Raymore-Peculiar High School
Program Director, Beth Bloom Ocheskey, and show director, Brad Rackers also announced the multi-school cast and crew for the Cappies Summer Theatre program, which will be producing the musical XANADU on July 20 & 21 at Belton High School.
The Kansas City Cappies will be accepting new schools into the program over the summer and training thier next round of student critics in September.
For more information, contact Beth Bloom Ocheskey at 816-589-0980, or by e-mail at: beth.ocheskey@cappies.com.
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Hosted by local actress and Price Chopper spokesperson, Jill Szoo, the event honored students in 38 categories of theatrical acheivement with all the fanfare of the Tony's.
They are proud to announce the following students who recieved awards at the Gala;
Marketing and Publicity:
Amber Coultis, Chloe Jackson, Belton High School, The Crucible
Sound:
Mathias Ham, Ryan Rouse, Summit Christian Academy, God's Favorite
Lighting:
Brendon Dale, Ruskin High School, Almost, Maine
Sets:
Ingrid Roettgen, Lee's Summit West High School, A Christmas Carol
Costumes:
Shelby Hulsey, Sarah Muir, Kayla Redd,, Lee's Summit West High School, A Christmas Carol
Make-up:
Kylee Schuh, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Props:
Sonia Jacobson, Morgan Shea Lyle, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Special Effects and or Technology:
Tyler Fleming, Excelsior Springs High School, Zombie Prom
Stage Crew:
Jake Salm, Shannah Withrow, Summit Christian Academy, God's Favorite
Orchestra:
The Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Orchestra, Lee's Summit West High School
Choreography:
Austin Welhoff, Emily Tracy, Harrisonville High School, Footloose
Creativity:
Austin Strassle, Violin, Ruskin High School, Fame
Ensemble in a Play:
The Carollers, Lee's Summit West High School, A Christmas Carol
Ensemble in a Musical:
Cornelius, Irene, Barnaby, Minnie, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Featured Actress:
Chloe Jackson, Belton High School, The Crucible
Featured Actor:
Bobby Turnbough, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Female Dancer:
Hayley Farrell, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
Male Dancer:
Reuben Hoyle, Blue Springs South High School, Brigadoon
Female Vocalist:
Taylor Carr, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Male Vocalist:
Daniel Verschelden, Lee's Summit High School, Guys & Dolls
Comic Actress in a Play:
Sarah Goodman, Center High School, See How They Run
Comic Actor in a Play:
Nathaniel Weber, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Comic Actress in a Musical:
Lara Ware, Belton High School, Bye Bye Birdie
Comic Actor in a Musical:
Austin Welhoff, Harrisonville High School, Footloose
Supporting Actress in a Play:
Nellie Maple, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Supporting Actor in a Play:
Jacob Bogart, Lee's Summit West High School, A Christmas Carol
Supporting Actress in a Musical:
Haley Crane, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
Supporting Actor in a Musical:
Ben Nickols, Excelsior Springs High School, Zombie Prom
Lead Actress in a Play:
Hayley Farrell, Raymore:-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Lead Actor in a Play:
Winner: Dane Schnake, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Lead Actress in a Musical:
Nellie Maple, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
Lead Actor in a Musical:
Jon Gibson, Lee's Summit West High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Song:
Luck Be A Lady, Lee's Summit High School, Guys & Dolls
Play:
The Foreigner, Raymore-Peculiar High School
Musical:
Hello, Dolly!, Summit Christian Academy
Female Critic:
Michaela Wiehe, Raymore-Peculiar High School
Male Critic:
Austin Strassle, Ruskin High School
Critic Team:
Raymore-Peculiar High School
Program Director, Beth Bloom Ocheskey, and show director, Brad Rackers also announced the multi-school cast and crew for the Cappies Summer Theatre program, which will be producing the musical XANADU on July 20 & 21 at Belton High School.
The Kansas City Cappies will be accepting new schools into the program over the summer and training thier next round of student critics in September.
For more information, contact Beth Bloom Ocheskey at 816-589-0980, or by e-mail at: beth.ocheskey@cappies.com.
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Auditions Shakespeare's Twelfth Night TODAY!!!
She&Her Productions*
AUDITION
Twelfth Night
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Jeremy Riggs.
When: Open call May 26 and 27 from Noon to 4
Callbacks on June 2, Noon to 4 PM by invitation
only.
Where: Water Building
201 Main St. in KCMO River Market area.
All actors should come with a resume, headshot (if
available) and a prepared comedic, Shakespearian
monologue which should not exceed 2 minutes. If
you are interested in a role that is designated as
a singing role, you will be asked to also prepare
a short song selection to be sung a cappella. A
folk type
song in encouraged, but not required. Please keep
songs under 2 minutes as well.
Rehearsals will begin late June and the show will
run weekends August 10th – 26th
Below are the roles we are casting:
Viola - Sister to Sebastian Fighter
Sebastian - Brother to Viola, Fighter
Antonio - Seaman that saved Sebastian's life
Fighter
Duke Orsino - Powerful lord somewhat melancholy
Valentine - Orsino's right hand man and lord of
his court
Olivia - Wealthy lady, grieving for her dead
brother.
Feste - Witty and smart traveling minstrel and
fool. Guitar player a bonus Singer
Malvolio - Olivia's head steward. Very self-
righteous.
Sir Toby Belch- Olivia's Uncle, a drunkard and
zanie Fighter/Singer
Sir Andrew - Friend to Sir Toby, Wealthy but not
too bright Fighter/Singer
Maria - Servant to Olivia A little singing
Fabian - Servant to Olivia and friend to Sir Toby
For information or questions contact Jeremy at
fghtdir@comcast.net
She&Her Productions
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare: May 26-27: 1
pm Sat-Sun
Directed by Jeremy Riggs. When: Open call May 26
and 27 from Noon to 4,
Callbacks on June 2, Noon to 4 PM by invitation
only.,
,
Where: Water Building,
201 Main St. in KCMO River Market area.
River Market, 122 W. 5th S, (816) 405-9200,
www.sheandherproductions.com
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AUDITION
Twelfth Night
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Jeremy Riggs.
When: Open call May 26 and 27 from Noon to 4
Callbacks on June 2, Noon to 4 PM by invitation
only.
Where: Water Building
201 Main St. in KCMO River Market area.
All actors should come with a resume, headshot (if
available) and a prepared comedic, Shakespearian
monologue which should not exceed 2 minutes. If
you are interested in a role that is designated as
a singing role, you will be asked to also prepare
a short song selection to be sung a cappella. A
folk type
song in encouraged, but not required. Please keep
songs under 2 minutes as well.
Rehearsals will begin late June and the show will
run weekends August 10th – 26th
Below are the roles we are casting:
Viola - Sister to Sebastian Fighter
Sebastian - Brother to Viola, Fighter
Antonio - Seaman that saved Sebastian's life
Fighter
Duke Orsino - Powerful lord somewhat melancholy
Valentine - Orsino's right hand man and lord of
his court
Olivia - Wealthy lady, grieving for her dead
brother.
Feste - Witty and smart traveling minstrel and
fool. Guitar player a bonus Singer
Malvolio - Olivia's head steward. Very self-
righteous.
Sir Toby Belch- Olivia's Uncle, a drunkard and
zanie Fighter/Singer
Sir Andrew - Friend to Sir Toby, Wealthy but not
too bright Fighter/Singer
Maria - Servant to Olivia A little singing
Fabian - Servant to Olivia and friend to Sir Toby
For information or questions contact Jeremy at
fghtdir@comcast.net
She&Her Productions
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare: May 26-27: 1
pm Sat-Sun
Directed by Jeremy Riggs. When: Open call May 26
and 27 from Noon to 4,
Callbacks on June 2, Noon to 4 PM by invitation
only.,
,
Where: Water Building,
201 Main St. in KCMO River Market area.
River Market, 122 W. 5th S, (816) 405-9200,
www.sheandherproductions.com
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May 25, 2012
Auditions Shakespeare's Twelfth Night this weekend
She&Her Productions*
AUDITION
Twelfth Night
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Jeremy Riggs.
When: Open call May 26 and 27 from Noon to 4
Callbacks on June 2, Noon to 4 PM by invitation
only.
Where: Water Building
201 Main St. in KCMO River Market area.
All actors should come with a resume, headshot (if
available) and a prepared comedic, Shakespearian
monologue which should not exceed 2 minutes. If
you are interested in a role that is designated as
a singing role, you will be asked to also prepare
a short song selection to be sung a cappella. A
folk type
song in encouraged, but not required. Please keep
songs under 2 minutes as well.
Rehearsals will begin late June and the show will
run weekends August 10th – 26th
Below are the roles we are casting:
Viola - Sister to Sebastian Fighter
Sebastian - Brother to Viola, Fighter
Antonio - Seaman that saved Sebastian's life
Fighter
Duke Orsino - Powerful lord somewhat melancholy
Valentine - Orsino's right hand man and lord of
his court
Olivia - Wealthy lady, grieving for her dead
brother.
Feste - Witty and smart traveling minstrel and
fool. Guitar player a bonus Singer
Malvolio - Olivia's head steward. Very self-
righteous.
Sir Toby Belch- Olivia's Uncle, a drunkard and
zanie Fighter/Singer
Sir Andrew - Friend to Sir Toby, Wealthy but not
too bright Fighter/Singer
Maria - Servant to Olivia A little singing
Fabian - Servant to Olivia and friend to Sir Toby
For information or questions contact Jeremy at
fghtdir@comcast.net
She&Her Productions
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare: May 26-27: 1
pm Sat-Sun
Directed by Jeremy Riggs. When: Open call May 26
and 27 from Noon to 4,
Callbacks on June 2, Noon to 4 PM by invitation
only.,
,
Where: Water Building,
201 Main St. in KCMO River Market area.
River Market, 122 W. 5th S, (816) 405-9200,
www.sheandherproductions.com
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AUDITION
Twelfth Night
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Jeremy Riggs.
When: Open call May 26 and 27 from Noon to 4
Callbacks on June 2, Noon to 4 PM by invitation
only.
Where: Water Building
201 Main St. in KCMO River Market area.
All actors should come with a resume, headshot (if
available) and a prepared comedic, Shakespearian
monologue which should not exceed 2 minutes. If
you are interested in a role that is designated as
a singing role, you will be asked to also prepare
a short song selection to be sung a cappella. A
folk type
song in encouraged, but not required. Please keep
songs under 2 minutes as well.
Rehearsals will begin late June and the show will
run weekends August 10th – 26th
Below are the roles we are casting:
Viola - Sister to Sebastian Fighter
Sebastian - Brother to Viola, Fighter
Antonio - Seaman that saved Sebastian's life
Fighter
Duke Orsino - Powerful lord somewhat melancholy
Valentine - Orsino's right hand man and lord of
his court
Olivia - Wealthy lady, grieving for her dead
brother.
Feste - Witty and smart traveling minstrel and
fool. Guitar player a bonus Singer
Malvolio - Olivia's head steward. Very self-
righteous.
Sir Toby Belch- Olivia's Uncle, a drunkard and
zanie Fighter/Singer
Sir Andrew - Friend to Sir Toby, Wealthy but not
too bright Fighter/Singer
Maria - Servant to Olivia A little singing
Fabian - Servant to Olivia and friend to Sir Toby
For information or questions contact Jeremy at
fghtdir@comcast.net
She&Her Productions
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare: May 26-27: 1
pm Sat-Sun
Directed by Jeremy Riggs. When: Open call May 26
and 27 from Noon to 4,
Callbacks on June 2, Noon to 4 PM by invitation
only.,
,
Where: Water Building,
201 Main St. in KCMO River Market area.
River Market, 122 W. 5th S, (816) 405-9200,
www.sheandherproductions.com
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May 24, 2012
CIRCUs SkILLs & CLOwNING Levels 1 & 2
CIRCUs SkILLs & CLOwNING Levels 1 & 2
At:
City In Motion School of Dance
3925 Main
Kansas City MO 64111
www.cityinmotion.org
816-561-2882
Teachers provided by:
Byrd Productions Physical Theater
CIRCUs SkILLs & CLOwNING
LEVEL I:
Give your inner clown some class! Instructors are experts in slapstick combat, how to take a pie in the face, juggling, mime, hula hoop, tumbling, character development, makeup application and much more.
LEVEL II:
Continue the journey of uncovering your personal clown, don a red nose and study the techniques of Jaque Lecoq, Ettienne Decroix, Giovannie Fusetti and other masters.
Class is tailored to the needs of participants. Lots of fun and inspirational improv. guaranteed. Red nose optional.
The NEW Session begins June 4
Instructors: a variety of Kansas City's top professional clowns, mimes and juggling artists including: Heidi Van, Dennis Porter, Stephanie Roberts, Jay & Leslie Cady, Matt Weiss, Beth Byrd, Brian Wendling, Jason Divad, Terry Davolt and Kent & Kevin Mercer.
LEVEL I: Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30pm
LEVEL II: Tuesdays, 8:30 -9:30 pm
For the early bird discount go to www.cityinmotion.org or call 816-561-2882 to register
http://www.facebook.com/events/310466545699951/
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At:
City In Motion School of Dance
3925 Main
Kansas City MO 64111
www.cityinmotion.org
816-561-2882
Teachers provided by:
Byrd Productions Physical Theater
CIRCUs SkILLs & CLOwNING
LEVEL I:
Give your inner clown some class! Instructors are experts in slapstick combat, how to take a pie in the face, juggling, mime, hula hoop, tumbling, character development, makeup application and much more.
LEVEL II:
Continue the journey of uncovering your personal clown, don a red nose and study the techniques of Jaque Lecoq, Ettienne Decroix, Giovannie Fusetti and other masters.
Class is tailored to the needs of participants. Lots of fun and inspirational improv. guaranteed. Red nose optional.
The NEW Session begins June 4
Instructors: a variety of Kansas City's top professional clowns, mimes and juggling artists including: Heidi Van, Dennis Porter, Stephanie Roberts, Jay & Leslie Cady, Matt Weiss, Beth Byrd, Brian Wendling, Jason Divad, Terry Davolt and Kent & Kevin Mercer.
LEVEL I: Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30pm
LEVEL II: Tuesdays, 8:30 -9:30 pm
For the early bird discount go to www.cityinmotion.org or call 816-561-2882 to register
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City in Motion offers Dance for Every Body!
City in Motion offers Dance for Every Body!
City in Motion School of Dance Summer Semester begins Monday, June 4th. The school offers the widest range of dance classes in the city, boasting dance classes for every age and ability level. Our dancers begin at age 3 and we have dancers in their 80's. Choose from a dance menu of Hip hop, Belly Dance, West African, World Fusion, Salsa, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Creative Movement, Flamenco, Brazilian, Clowning, Body Conditioning, Indian, Kung Fu, Dance for Musical Theater and Burlesque.
This summer we are introducing a Horton Modern technique class, taught by our professional dance company members Amanda January and a Modern Improvisation class, (aka. Adult Creative Movement) taught by Katie Brennan.
City in Motion is located at 3925 Main Street, Kansas City, MO, 64111. Look online at www.cityinmotion.org for our schedule or call 816-547-0266 or email cityinmotion@aol.comfor information.
Check out our Facebook Special. "Like" City in Motion Dance Theater, Inc. and receive 10% off your summer tuition. http://www.facebook.com/pages/City-in-Motion-Dance-Theater-Inc/151759742748 Don't forget to mention Facebook when you register!
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City in Motion School of Dance Summer Semester begins Monday, June 4th. The school offers the widest range of dance classes in the city, boasting dance classes for every age and ability level. Our dancers begin at age 3 and we have dancers in their 80's. Choose from a dance menu of Hip hop, Belly Dance, West African, World Fusion, Salsa, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Creative Movement, Flamenco, Brazilian, Clowning, Body Conditioning, Indian, Kung Fu, Dance for Musical Theater and Burlesque.
This summer we are introducing a Horton Modern technique class, taught by our professional dance company members Amanda January and a Modern Improvisation class, (aka. Adult Creative Movement) taught by Katie Brennan.
City in Motion is located at 3925 Main Street, Kansas City, MO, 64111. Look online at www.cityinmotion.org for our schedule or call 816-547-0266 or email cityinmotion@aol.comfor information.
Check out our Facebook Special. "Like" City in Motion Dance Theater, Inc. and receive 10% off your summer tuition. http://www.facebook.com/pages/City-in-Motion-Dance-Theater-Inc/151759742748 Don't forget to mention Facebook when you register!
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Children’s Dance Theater/Apprentice Company performance
For Immediate Release: May 20, 2012
Contact: Andrea Skowronek, 816-210-1192
Director, City in Motion Children's Dance Theater
City in Motion Dance Theater, Inc. announces its Children's Dance Theater/Apprentice Company performance, to be presented on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the St. Teresa's Academy Auditorium, Music & Arts Building, 5600 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri, 64113.
The concert will feature two premieres by Ann Shaughnessy. The first piece, for the eleven members of the Apprentice Company, is entitled See, Sync, Sort. The music, by Radiohead, is performed by Section. The dance is a short but thorough exploration of musicality, timing and pattern, ending in a very orderly way! The second piece, for the eight members of the Children's Dance Theater, is called Round and Straight. The music is by Augustus Pablo, King Tubby, and Stanley Black. Like polka dots and stripes, like cone-shaped party hats, this playful dance demonstrates the moods of things round and straight.
Tracie Davis will present Go to Bed! with music by Patients and She & Him for the Children's Dance Theater. Go to Bed! Is a dance suite about the trials of older sisters putting little sisters to bed and how sometimes only a big sister can comfort a little one back to sleep.
Andrea Skowronek will present 6 + 6 = 11 with music by Radiohead for the Apprentice Company. This piece was originally performed by the City in Motion Dance Theater professional company in 2004.
City in Motion School of Dance faculty members Lillian Francis (Jazz III), Stephanie Whittler (Ballet II), and Amanda January (Ballet IV), will have choreography presented in the concert. Selected student choreography by Leah Brownlee, Marina Vianello, Greer Madole and Lilly McGonigle will also be featured.
Tickets for the concert are $8 for adults and $6 for students and seniors and are available at the door. St. Teresa's Academy is located at 5600 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64113. The auditorium is located in the Music & Arts Building on the west side of the campus. Please enter in the main doors facing the quadrangle. There is ample parking in the lots on campus.
The Children's Dance Theater provides an opportunity for students at the City in Motion School of Dance to work on pieces of artistic merit under the direction of professional choreographers. The Children's Dance Theater is currently made up of 19 members between the ages of 8 – 17 who pursue training in modern, ballet, jazz and improvisation. The Children's Dance Theater is under the direction of Andrea Skowronek, artistic co-director of City in Motion Dance Theater.
City in Motion Dance Theater was incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in 1985. City in Motion is a school of dance, a professional dance company, and a presenter of dance. Its mission is to foster the development of high quality contemporary dance programming and expand the dance audience in the Kansas City area.
Funding for the Children's Dance Theater and the City in Motion Scholarship Program has been provided by: Francis Families Foundation, the ArtsKC Fund, the Linda and Skip Nottberg Fund, the Deborah Mann Charitable Foundation, and Moosewerks.
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Contact: Andrea Skowronek, 816-210-1192
Director, City in Motion Children's Dance Theater
City in Motion Dance Theater, Inc. announces its Children's Dance Theater/Apprentice Company performance, to be presented on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the St. Teresa's Academy Auditorium, Music & Arts Building, 5600 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri, 64113.
The concert will feature two premieres by Ann Shaughnessy. The first piece, for the eleven members of the Apprentice Company, is entitled See, Sync, Sort. The music, by Radiohead, is performed by Section. The dance is a short but thorough exploration of musicality, timing and pattern, ending in a very orderly way! The second piece, for the eight members of the Children's Dance Theater, is called Round and Straight. The music is by Augustus Pablo, King Tubby, and Stanley Black. Like polka dots and stripes, like cone-shaped party hats, this playful dance demonstrates the moods of things round and straight.
Tracie Davis will present Go to Bed! with music by Patients and She & Him for the Children's Dance Theater. Go to Bed! Is a dance suite about the trials of older sisters putting little sisters to bed and how sometimes only a big sister can comfort a little one back to sleep.
Andrea Skowronek will present 6 + 6 = 11 with music by Radiohead for the Apprentice Company. This piece was originally performed by the City in Motion Dance Theater professional company in 2004.
City in Motion School of Dance faculty members Lillian Francis (Jazz III), Stephanie Whittler (Ballet II), and Amanda January (Ballet IV), will have choreography presented in the concert. Selected student choreography by Leah Brownlee, Marina Vianello, Greer Madole and Lilly McGonigle will also be featured.
Tickets for the concert are $8 for adults and $6 for students and seniors and are available at the door. St. Teresa's Academy is located at 5600 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64113. The auditorium is located in the Music & Arts Building on the west side of the campus. Please enter in the main doors facing the quadrangle. There is ample parking in the lots on campus.
The Children's Dance Theater provides an opportunity for students at the City in Motion School of Dance to work on pieces of artistic merit under the direction of professional choreographers. The Children's Dance Theater is currently made up of 19 members between the ages of 8 – 17 who pursue training in modern, ballet, jazz and improvisation. The Children's Dance Theater is under the direction of Andrea Skowronek, artistic co-director of City in Motion Dance Theater.
City in Motion Dance Theater was incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in 1985. City in Motion is a school of dance, a professional dance company, and a presenter of dance. Its mission is to foster the development of high quality contemporary dance programming and expand the dance audience in the Kansas City area.
Funding for the Children's Dance Theater and the City in Motion Scholarship Program has been provided by: Francis Families Foundation, the ArtsKC Fund, the Linda and Skip Nottberg Fund, the Deborah Mann Charitable Foundation, and Moosewerks.
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May 22, 2012
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS- CASTING CALL for
CULTURAL CONFRONTATION
LAUGH AT EVERYBODY
To be performed at HR Block City Stage at Union Station-
Director: Victor Hentzen; Music Director: Sarah LaBarr
Please share and pass this announcement along.
Auditions: Thursday May 24 7-10 PM at All Souls Unitarian
Universalist Church 4501 Walnut KCMO 64111
Directions: 816 352 3512
You will be asked to present (A) 16-32 bars of a musical theater
song that best shows off your voice, (bring sheet music); and (B)
A 1 to 2 minute comedic monologue that demonstrates your
skills as an actor.
CRAIG: [Male, 40s or 50s] Non-singing role. A stand-up comic
who is host of the game show.
REX: [White male, 50s or 60s] A selfish, egotistical, womanizing,
billionaire. Leader of the "dominant" group.
DOMINASIA [White female, 40s or 50s] A cutthroat health
insurance executive with no empathy for people.
TIFFANY: [White female, 28] A condescending former beauty
queen.
JOE / JOANNE (double roll) [Ethnicity: Asian or Middle Eastern or
African or ?) male, 35] JOE: macho lobbyist for the NRA. JOANNE:
A cross dressing gay activist for LGBT rights.
FRANK: [White male, 20s] Vegetarian activist for animal rights.
LETICIA: [Black female, 30s] Activist for everything French.
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CULTURAL CONFRONTATION
LAUGH AT EVERYBODY
To be performed at HR Block City Stage at Union Station-
Director: Victor Hentzen; Music Director: Sarah LaBarr
Please share and pass this announcement along.
Auditions: Thursday May 24 7-10 PM at All Souls Unitarian
Universalist Church 4501 Walnut KCMO 64111
Directions: 816 352 3512
You will be asked to present (A) 16-32 bars of a musical theater
song that best shows off your voice, (bring sheet music); and (B)
A 1 to 2 minute comedic monologue that demonstrates your
skills as an actor.
CRAIG: [Male, 40s or 50s] Non-singing role. A stand-up comic
who is host of the game show.
REX: [White male, 50s or 60s] A selfish, egotistical, womanizing,
billionaire. Leader of the "dominant" group.
DOMINASIA [White female, 40s or 50s] A cutthroat health
insurance executive with no empathy for people.
TIFFANY: [White female, 28] A condescending former beauty
queen.
JOE / JOANNE (double roll) [Ethnicity: Asian or Middle Eastern or
African or ?) male, 35] JOE: macho lobbyist for the NRA. JOANNE:
A cross dressing gay activist for LGBT rights.
FRANK: [White male, 20s] Vegetarian activist for animal rights.
LETICIA: [Black female, 30s] Activist for everything French.
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Auditions Shakespeare's Twelfth Night
She&Her Productions*
AUDITION
Twelfth Night
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Jeremy Riggs.
When: Open call May 26 and 27 from Noon to 4
Callbacks on June 2, Noon to 4 PM by invitation
only.
Where: Water Building
201 Main St. in KCMO River Market area.
All actors should come with a resume, headshot (if
available) and a prepared comedic, Shakespearian
monologue which should not exceed 2 minutes. If
you are interested in a role that is designated as
a singing role, you will be asked to also prepare
a short song selection to be sung a cappella. A
folk type
song in encouraged, but not required. Please keep
songs under 2 minutes as well.
Rehearsals will begin late June and the show will
run weekends August 10th – 26th
Below are the roles we are casting:
Viola - Sister to Sebastian Fighter
Sebastian - Brother to Viola, Fighter
Antonio - Seaman that saved Sebastian's life
Fighter
Duke Orsino - Powerful lord somewhat melancholy
Valentine - Orsino's right hand man and lord of
his court
Olivia - Wealthy lady, grieving for her dead
brother.
Feste - Witty and smart traveling minstrel and
fool. Guitar player a bonus Singer
Malvolio - Olivia's head steward. Very self-
righteous.
Sir Toby Belch- Olivia's Uncle, a drunkard and
zanie Fighter/Singer
Sir Andrew - Friend to Sir Toby, Wealthy but not
too bright Fighter/Singer
Maria - Servant to Olivia A little singing
Fabian - Servant to Olivia and friend to Sir Toby
For information or questions contact Jeremy at
fghtdir@comcast.net
She&Her Productions
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare: May 26-27: 1
pm Sat-Sun
Directed by Jeremy Riggs. When: Open call May 26
and 27 from Noon to 4,
Callbacks on June 2, Noon to 4 PM by invitation
only.,
,
Where: Water Building,
201 Main St. in KCMO River Market area.
River Market, 122 W. 5th S, (816) 405-9200,
www.sheandherproductions.com
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AUDITION
Twelfth Night
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Jeremy Riggs.
When: Open call May 26 and 27 from Noon to 4
Callbacks on June 2, Noon to 4 PM by invitation
only.
Where: Water Building
201 Main St. in KCMO River Market area.
All actors should come with a resume, headshot (if
available) and a prepared comedic, Shakespearian
monologue which should not exceed 2 minutes. If
you are interested in a role that is designated as
a singing role, you will be asked to also prepare
a short song selection to be sung a cappella. A
folk type
song in encouraged, but not required. Please keep
songs under 2 minutes as well.
Rehearsals will begin late June and the show will
run weekends August 10th – 26th
Below are the roles we are casting:
Viola - Sister to Sebastian Fighter
Sebastian - Brother to Viola, Fighter
Antonio - Seaman that saved Sebastian's life
Fighter
Duke Orsino - Powerful lord somewhat melancholy
Valentine - Orsino's right hand man and lord of
his court
Olivia - Wealthy lady, grieving for her dead
brother.
Feste - Witty and smart traveling minstrel and
fool. Guitar player a bonus Singer
Malvolio - Olivia's head steward. Very self-
righteous.
Sir Toby Belch- Olivia's Uncle, a drunkard and
zanie Fighter/Singer
Sir Andrew - Friend to Sir Toby, Wealthy but not
too bright Fighter/Singer
Maria - Servant to Olivia A little singing
Fabian - Servant to Olivia and friend to Sir Toby
For information or questions contact Jeremy at
fghtdir@comcast.net
She&Her Productions
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare: May 26-27: 1
pm Sat-Sun
Directed by Jeremy Riggs. When: Open call May 26
and 27 from Noon to 4,
Callbacks on June 2, Noon to 4 PM by invitation
only.,
,
Where: Water Building,
201 Main St. in KCMO River Market area.
River Market, 122 W. 5th S, (816) 405-9200,
www.sheandherproductions.com
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Gala Nominees Announcement
Over 100 students, from 14 Kansas City High Schools, wrote over 500 theatrical reviews, in preparation for nominating over 200 students for 38 award categories, which will be presented this Saturday, at the 10th Annual Kansas City Cappies Gala!
The Kansas City Cappies works with high school theatre students all over the metro area; cultivating their writing skills, improving their critical analysis abilities, and honoring their talents and skills in and on their school plays and musicals.
The Kansas City Cappies recognizes these outstanding students in 38 different categories, which include acting, singing, dancing, musicianship, writing, and every technical category theatre affords.
Cappies Critics came from schools from North Kansas City to Harrisonville, to vote on May 1st in Lee's Summit, the results were authenticated by Burrington & Starkey CPA in Belton, and the ceremony, including performances from the top Play and Musical category nominees, will be held in Blue Springs.
The 10th Annual Kansas City Cappies Gala will be held on Saturday, May 26th, at 6:30pm, at the Barbara Landes Performing Arts Center at Blue Springs South High School. This black-tie optional event is open to the public, and tickets are available by calling 1-877-902-2779 ext. 107 for $10 in advance, or for $15 at the door.
-The Press is welcome at both the event and at rehearsals on Friday and Saturday during the day.
-For more information, contact Program Director, Beth Bloom Ocheskey at 816-589-0980.
-A full list of nominees can be provided by e-mail, from beth.ocheskey@cappies.com.
-The Kansas City Cappies is the senior member of the four chapters in Missouri. (www.cappies.com)
-The Kansas City Cappies is a member of the International Cappies Organization, created by Bill Strauss, (who founded the satirical musical theater group the Capitol Steps, was a playwright and lecturer, and coined the term "Millianals" for our current youth generation from his book, "Millennials Rising.")
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The Kansas City Cappies works with high school theatre students all over the metro area; cultivating their writing skills, improving their critical analysis abilities, and honoring their talents and skills in and on their school plays and musicals.
The Kansas City Cappies recognizes these outstanding students in 38 different categories, which include acting, singing, dancing, musicianship, writing, and every technical category theatre affords.
Cappies Critics came from schools from North Kansas City to Harrisonville, to vote on May 1st in Lee's Summit, the results were authenticated by Burrington & Starkey CPA in Belton, and the ceremony, including performances from the top Play and Musical category nominees, will be held in Blue Springs.
The 10th Annual Kansas City Cappies Gala will be held on Saturday, May 26th, at 6:30pm, at the Barbara Landes Performing Arts Center at Blue Springs South High School. This black-tie optional event is open to the public, and tickets are available by calling 1-877-902-2779 ext. 107 for $10 in advance, or for $15 at the door.
-The Press is welcome at both the event and at rehearsals on Friday and Saturday during the day.
-For more information, contact Program Director, Beth Bloom Ocheskey at 816-589-0980.
-A full list of nominees can be provided by e-mail, from beth.ocheskey@cappies.com.
-The Kansas City Cappies is the senior member of the four chapters in Missouri. (www.cappies.com)
-The Kansas City Cappies is a member of the International Cappies Organization, created by Bill Strauss, (who founded the satirical musical theater group the Capitol Steps, was a playwright and lecturer, and coined the term "Millianals" for our current youth generation from his book, "Millennials Rising.")
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Mid-Life Players - Come Sing with Us. Karaoke Fundraiser!
Mid Life Players
Mid-Life Players' Karaoke Fundraiser. Come Sing with Us!: Jun 9: 6 pm Sat
MId-Life Players invites you to come and sing with us! And you don't have to be 35 or older for this one! Karaoke fun starts at 6pm for Kids and Families. Intermission at 7pm with Concessions. Adult sing begins at 7:30pm. We're just asking $5 a song to get up and sing. Admission Free, but Donations welcome as this is a Fundraiser for our Theatre Group.
Please dress comfortably for warm weather.
NOTE: the Alcott Arts Center is not ADA accessible.
Alcott Arts Center, 180 S 18th St, (816) 716-6681, curt@midlifeplayers.com,
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Mid-Life Players' Karaoke Fundraiser. Come Sing with Us!: Jun 9: 6 pm Sat
MId-Life Players invites you to come and sing with us! And you don't have to be 35 or older for this one! Karaoke fun starts at 6pm for Kids and Families. Intermission at 7pm with Concessions. Adult sing begins at 7:30pm. We're just asking $5 a song to get up and sing. Admission Free, but Donations welcome as this is a Fundraiser for our Theatre Group.
Please dress comfortably for warm weather.
NOTE: the Alcott Arts Center is not ADA accessible.
Alcott Arts Center, 180 S 18th St, (816) 716-6681, curt@midlifeplayers.com,
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May 21, 2012
CIRCUs SkILLs & CLOwNING Levels 1 & 2
CIRCUs SkILLs & CLOwNING Levels 1 & 2
LEVEL I: Give your inner clown some class! Instructors are experts in slapstick combat, how to take a pie in the face, juggling, mime, hula hoop, tumbling, character development, makeup application and much more.
LEVEL II: Continue the journey of uncovering your personal clown, don a red nose and study the techniques of Jaque Lecoq, Ettienne Decroix, Giovannie Fusetti and other masters.
Class is tailored to the needs of participants. Lots of fun and inspirational improv. guaranteed. Red nose optional.
The NEW Session begins June 4 of 2012
drop-ins welcome
Instructors: a variety of Kansas City's top professional clowns, mimes and juggling artists including: Heidi Van, Dennis Porter, Stephanie Roberts, Jay & Leslie Cady, Matt Weiss, Beth Byrd, Brian Wendling, Jason Divad, Terry Davolt and Kent & Kevin Mercer.
LEVEL I: Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30pm
LEVEL II: Tuesdays, 8:30 -9:30 pm
cost $99 for nine week session
at City in Motion, 3925 Main go to www.cityinmotion.org or call 816-561-2882 to register
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LEVEL I: Give your inner clown some class! Instructors are experts in slapstick combat, how to take a pie in the face, juggling, mime, hula hoop, tumbling, character development, makeup application and much more.
LEVEL II: Continue the journey of uncovering your personal clown, don a red nose and study the techniques of Jaque Lecoq, Ettienne Decroix, Giovannie Fusetti and other masters.
Class is tailored to the needs of participants. Lots of fun and inspirational improv. guaranteed. Red nose optional.
The NEW Session begins June 4 of 2012
drop-ins welcome
Instructors: a variety of Kansas City's top professional clowns, mimes and juggling artists including: Heidi Van, Dennis Porter, Stephanie Roberts, Jay & Leslie Cady, Matt Weiss, Beth Byrd, Brian Wendling, Jason Divad, Terry Davolt and Kent & Kevin Mercer.
LEVEL I: Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30pm
LEVEL II: Tuesdays, 8:30 -9:30 pm
cost $99 for nine week session
at City in Motion, 3925 Main go to www.cityinmotion.org or call 816-561-2882 to register
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The French Cabaret ~ Under The Big Top!!!
Byrd Productions in collaboration with the band Belleville presents:
The French Cabaret
Under The Big Top!!!
a wistful performance of music, mime, mirth, object manipulation and more,
with cocktails!
with
Beth Byrd as Petite Columbe, the mime
and Belleville
featuring chanteuse Cynthia van Roden,
Rick Mareske on guitar and John Miles on bass
This month's guest artists:
Cirque Du Gay - clown,
Greg Owsley - Jongleur,
Kraig Kensinger - puppeteer
Fwenchie Toast - Lion Tamer

Come...be enchanted with original confections of silent theater, magic and more
performed to sweet renderings of French songs in this unique new setting.
Friday, June 15th
at the Uptown Arts Bar
3611 Broadway
Seating begins at 6:30
The show is 7:00 – 8:30
Only $10 cover
Seating is limited!
www.uptownartsbar.com
816-960-4611
For more information about the performers
www.byrdproductions.org
816-305-8188
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The French Cabaret
Under The Big Top!!!
a wistful performance of music, mime, mirth, object manipulation and more,
with cocktails!
with
Beth Byrd as Petite Columbe, the mime
and Belleville
featuring chanteuse Cynthia van Roden,
Rick Mareske on guitar and John Miles on bass
This month's guest artists:
Cirque Du Gay - clown,
Greg Owsley - Jongleur,
Kraig Kensinger - puppeteer
Fwenchie Toast - Lion Tamer

Come...be enchanted with original confections of silent theater, magic and more
performed to sweet renderings of French songs in this unique new setting.
Friday, June 15th
at the Uptown Arts Bar
3611 Broadway
Seating begins at 6:30
The show is 7:00 – 8:30
Only $10 cover
Seating is limited!
www.uptownartsbar.com
816-960-4611
For more information about the performers
www.byrdproductions.org
816-305-8188
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May 19, 2012
Creative Writing Workshop "Feel It in Your Toes"
Alcott Arts Center*
Creative Writing Workshop "Feel It in Your Toes": May 21: 6:30 pm Mon
Based on the assumption that the core, the root, the central jukebox of creativity resides in one's toes, this workshop is designed to draw out characters, settings, and images through relaxing and entertaining exercises, such as guided meditations and self-administered foot rubs. A fun opportunity for writers of all experience levels to relieve writer's block and generate new material. Please bring writing instruments, a yoga mat (if you have one), and removable footwear.
Instructor: Zachary Weaver is a winner of the 2010 and 2011 Young Playwrights Inc. National Playwriting Competitions. His plays have been produced by Trap Door Theatre in the KC Fringe Festival for the last five years. At the Alcott, his comedic melodrama, The Old Folks Make a Scene, was produced in the fall of 2010. Weaver is also a graduated member of The Coterie's Young Playwrights' Roundtable, where his plays were presented in the 2009 and 2010 Young Playwrights' Festivals. "With inherently universal themes and well-written plays, this young playwright ... has the intelligence of Edward Albee and the writing skills of a theatre writer many years his senior." --Damian Torres-Botello, KCMETROPOLIS.org
Ages/Experience:
· 8-99
· All experience levels.
Workshop Fee:
· $15 per participant.
Alcott Arts Center Theatre, 180 S 18th St, (913) 233-2787, www.alcottartscenter.org
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Creative Writing Workshop "Feel It in Your Toes": May 21: 6:30 pm Mon
Based on the assumption that the core, the root, the central jukebox of creativity resides in one's toes, this workshop is designed to draw out characters, settings, and images through relaxing and entertaining exercises, such as guided meditations and self-administered foot rubs. A fun opportunity for writers of all experience levels to relieve writer's block and generate new material. Please bring writing instruments, a yoga mat (if you have one), and removable footwear.
Instructor: Zachary Weaver is a winner of the 2010 and 2011 Young Playwrights Inc. National Playwriting Competitions. His plays have been produced by Trap Door Theatre in the KC Fringe Festival for the last five years. At the Alcott, his comedic melodrama, The Old Folks Make a Scene, was produced in the fall of 2010. Weaver is also a graduated member of The Coterie's Young Playwrights' Roundtable, where his plays were presented in the 2009 and 2010 Young Playwrights' Festivals. "With inherently universal themes and well-written plays, this young playwright ... has the intelligence of Edward Albee and the writing skills of a theatre writer many years his senior." --Damian Torres-Botello, KCMETROPOLIS.org
Ages/Experience:
· 8-99
· All experience levels.
Workshop Fee:
· $15 per participant.
Alcott Arts Center Theatre, 180 S 18th St, (913) 233-2787, www.alcottartscenter.org
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May 18, 2012
MORE Auditions for Gorilla's 21st Greek Show
Gorilla Theatre Productions*
More Auditions
The Suppliant Maidens, by Aeschylus:
May 19: 11 am Sat
Women flee a forced marriage to their Egyptian cousins. They entreat King of Argos, Pelasgus, to protect them. He refuses pending the decision of the Argive people. Directed by David Brisco Luby. More Auditions will be held at: Aquarius located at 3936 Broadway, KC Mo. 64111, on:
May 19th from 11:00am-1:00pm
Please call: 816-510-3372 for an appointment.
We prefer that each actor have a one minute prepared monologue, however material or cold reading will be provided for you. Looking for women of all ages for the Chorus witch is the lead in this play. It pays.
The performances will be June 30 & July 1st at 7:30am on the South steps of the Nelson-Atkins.
Most rehearsals will be Tuesdays-Thursdays in the early evenings & Saturdays & Sundays in the mornings.
Aquarius Books Store, 3937 Washington, (816) 510-3372, www.gorillatheatre.org
apes@gorillatheatre.org
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More Auditions
The Suppliant Maidens, by Aeschylus:
May 19: 11 am Sat
Women flee a forced marriage to their Egyptian cousins. They entreat King of Argos, Pelasgus, to protect them. He refuses pending the decision of the Argive people. Directed by David Brisco Luby. More Auditions will be held at: Aquarius located at 3936 Broadway, KC Mo. 64111, on:
May 19th from 11:00am-1:00pm
Please call: 816-510-3372 for an appointment.
We prefer that each actor have a one minute prepared monologue, however material or cold reading will be provided for you. Looking for women of all ages for the Chorus witch is the lead in this play. It pays.
The performances will be June 30 & July 1st at 7:30am on the South steps of the Nelson-Atkins.
Most rehearsals will be Tuesdays-Thursdays in the early evenings & Saturdays & Sundays in the mornings.
Aquarius Books Store, 3937 Washington, (816) 510-3372, www.gorillatheatre.org
apes@gorillatheatre.org
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MORE Auditions for Gorilla's 21st Greek Show
Gorilla Theatre Productions*
The Suppliant Maidens, More Auditions by Aeschylus: May 19: 11 am Sat
Women flee a forced marriage to their Egyptian cousins. They entreat King of Argos, Pelasgus, to protect them. He refuses pending the decision of the Argive people. Directed by David Brisco Luby. More Auditions will be held at: Aquarius located at 3936 Broadway, KC Mo. 64111, on:
May 19th from 11:00am-1:00pm
Please call: 816-510-3372 for an appointment.,
We prefer that each actor have a one minute prepared monologue, however material or cold reading will be provided for you. Looking for women of all ages for the Chorus witch is the lead in this play and 1 man to play the King of Argos.
The performance will be June 30 & July 1st at 7:30am on the South steps of the Nelson-Atkins.
Most reheasals will be Tuesdays-Thursdays in the early evenings & Saturdays & Sundays in the mornings.
Aquarius Books Store, 3937 Washington, (816) 510-3372, www.gorillatheatre.org
apes@gorillatheatre.org
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The Suppliant Maidens, More Auditions by Aeschylus: May 19: 11 am Sat
Women flee a forced marriage to their Egyptian cousins. They entreat King of Argos, Pelasgus, to protect them. He refuses pending the decision of the Argive people. Directed by David Brisco Luby. More Auditions will be held at: Aquarius located at 3936 Broadway, KC Mo. 64111, on:
May 19th from 11:00am-1:00pm
Please call: 816-510-3372 for an appointment.,
We prefer that each actor have a one minute prepared monologue, however material or cold reading will be provided for you. Looking for women of all ages for the Chorus witch is the lead in this play and 1 man to play the King of Argos.
The performance will be June 30 & July 1st at 7:30am on the South steps of the Nelson-Atkins.
Most reheasals will be Tuesdays-Thursdays in the early evenings & Saturdays & Sundays in the mornings.
Aquarius Books Store, 3937 Washington, (816) 510-3372, www.gorillatheatre.org
apes@gorillatheatre.org
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May 17, 2012
The French Cabaret ~ An Intimate Evening in the Parlor
Byrd Productions in collaboration with the band Belleville presents:
The French Cabaret
An Intimate Evening in the Parlor
a wistful performance of music, mime, magic, object manipulation and cocktails
with
Beth Byrd as Petite Columbe, the mime
and Belleville
featuring chanteuse Cynthia van Roden,
Rick Mareske on guitar and John Miles on bass
This month's guest artists:
Magician Terry Elton with his Collection of Craziness
Master of Object Manipulation Crazy Boy Coy

Come...be enchanted with original confections of silent theater, magic and more
performed to sweet renderings of French songs in this unique new setting.
Friday, May 18th
at the Uptown Arts Bar
3611 Broadway
Seating begins at 6:30
The show is 7:00 – 8:30ish
Only $10 cover
Seating is limited!
www.uptownartsbar.com
816-960-4611
For more information about the performers
www.byrdproductions.org
816-305-8188
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www.themagicofterryelton.com
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www.crazyboycoy.com
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The French Cabaret
An Intimate Evening in the Parlor
a wistful performance of music, mime, magic, object manipulation and cocktails
with
Beth Byrd as Petite Columbe, the mime
and Belleville
featuring chanteuse Cynthia van Roden,
Rick Mareske on guitar and John Miles on bass
This month's guest artists:
Magician Terry Elton with his Collection of Craziness
Master of Object Manipulation Crazy Boy Coy

Come...be enchanted with original confections of silent theater, magic and more
performed to sweet renderings of French songs in this unique new setting.
Friday, May 18th
at the Uptown Arts Bar
3611 Broadway
Seating begins at 6:30
The show is 7:00 – 8:30ish
Only $10 cover
Seating is limited!
www.uptownartsbar.com
816-960-4611
For more information about the performers
www.byrdproductions.org
816-305-8188
&
www.themagicofterryelton.com
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www.crazyboycoy.com
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CIRCUs SkILLs & CLOwNING Levels 1 & 2
CIRCUs SkILLs & CLOwNING Levels 1 & 2
LEVEL I: Give your inner clown some class! Instructors are experts in slapstick combat, how to take a pie in the face, juggling, mime, hula hoop, tumbling, character development, makeup application and much more.
LEVEL II: Continue the journey of uncovering your personal clown, don a red nose and study the techniques of Jaque Lecoq, Ettienne Decroix, Giovannie Fusetti and other masters.
Class is tailored to the needs of participants. Lots of fun and inspirational improv. guaranteed. Red nose optional.
The NEW Session begins June 4 of 2012
drop-ins welcome
Instructors: a variety of Kansas City's top professional clowns, mimes and juggling artists including: Heidi Van, Dennis Porter, Stephanie Roberts, Jay & Leslie Cady, Matt Weiss, Beth Byrd, Brian Wendling, Jason Divad, Terry Davolt and Kent & Kevin Mercer.
LEVEL I: Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30pm
LEVEL II: Tuesdays, 8:30 -9:30 pm
cost $99 for nine week session
at City in Motion, 3925 Main go to www.cityinmotion.org or call 816-561-2882 to register
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LEVEL I: Give your inner clown some class! Instructors are experts in slapstick combat, how to take a pie in the face, juggling, mime, hula hoop, tumbling, character development, makeup application and much more.
LEVEL II: Continue the journey of uncovering your personal clown, don a red nose and study the techniques of Jaque Lecoq, Ettienne Decroix, Giovannie Fusetti and other masters.
Class is tailored to the needs of participants. Lots of fun and inspirational improv. guaranteed. Red nose optional.
The NEW Session begins June 4 of 2012
drop-ins welcome
Instructors: a variety of Kansas City's top professional clowns, mimes and juggling artists including: Heidi Van, Dennis Porter, Stephanie Roberts, Jay & Leslie Cady, Matt Weiss, Beth Byrd, Brian Wendling, Jason Divad, Terry Davolt and Kent & Kevin Mercer.
LEVEL I: Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30pm
LEVEL II: Tuesdays, 8:30 -9:30 pm
cost $99 for nine week session
at City in Motion, 3925 Main go to www.cityinmotion.org or call 816-561-2882 to register
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City in Motion offers Dance for Every Body!
City in Motion offers Dance for Every Body!
City in Motion School of Dance Summer Semester begins Monday, June 4th. The school offers the widest range of dance classes in the city, boasting dance classes for every age and ability level. Our dancers begin at age 3 and we have dancers in their 80's. Choose from a dance menu of Hip hop, Belly Dance, West African, World Fusion, Salsa, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Creative Movement, Flamenco, Brazilian, Clowning, Body Conditioning, Indian, Kung Fu, Dance for Musical Theater and Burlesque.
This summer we are introducing a Horton Modern technique class, taught by our professional dance company members Amanda January and a Modern Improvisation class, (aka. Adult Creative Movement) taught by Katie Brennan.
City in Motion is located at 3925 Main Street, Kansas City, MO, 64111. Look online at www.cityinmotion.org for our schedule or call 816-547-0266 or email cityinmotion@aol.comfor information.
Check out our Facebook Special. "Like" City in Motion Dance Theater, Inc. and receive 10% off your summer tuition. http://www.facebook.com/pages/City-in-Motion-Dance-Theater-Inc/151759742748 Don't forget to mention Facebook when you register!
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City in Motion School of Dance Summer Semester begins Monday, June 4th. The school offers the widest range of dance classes in the city, boasting dance classes for every age and ability level. Our dancers begin at age 3 and we have dancers in their 80's. Choose from a dance menu of Hip hop, Belly Dance, West African, World Fusion, Salsa, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Creative Movement, Flamenco, Brazilian, Clowning, Body Conditioning, Indian, Kung Fu, Dance for Musical Theater and Burlesque.
This summer we are introducing a Horton Modern technique class, taught by our professional dance company members Amanda January and a Modern Improvisation class, (aka. Adult Creative Movement) taught by Katie Brennan.
City in Motion is located at 3925 Main Street, Kansas City, MO, 64111. Look online at www.cityinmotion.org for our schedule or call 816-547-0266 or email cityinmotion@aol.comfor information.
Check out our Facebook Special. "Like" City in Motion Dance Theater, Inc. and receive 10% off your summer tuition. http://www.facebook.com/pages/City-in-Motion-Dance-Theater-Inc/151759742748 Don't forget to mention Facebook when you register!
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May 16, 2012
Once Upon A Mattress Press Release
THE COTERIE MAKES COMIC FAIRY TALE MAGIC WITH
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS JUNE 19-AGUST 5
You'll never look at fairy tales the same way again!
Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairytale, "The Princess and the Pea," comes to the stage as a musical comedy in Once Upon a Mattress June 19 – August 5 at the Coterie Theatre in Crown Center.
The Coterie is working with the esteemed Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization to create this new theatre-for-young-audiences audiences version of Once Upon a Mattress from the Broadway original by Mary Rogers (music), Marshal Barer (book and lyrics) and Jay Thompson and Dean Fuller (book).
"For some time, I've wanted to bring this piece to Coterie audiences," said Jeff Church, Coterie artistic producing director. "Grandparents and some parents will remember this is the delightfully comic musical that made Carol Burnett famous by telling the story of the 'The Princess and the Pea' - only this princess is from the swamp!
"This atypical view of the traditional princess is just what we like to do," Church said. "Mary Rodgers, daughter of Richard Rodgers, is the composer of the hilarious songs, including the famous, robust number called "Shy." We expect Mary to join representatives from the Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization who are coming here to experience this Coterie world premiere."
Once Upon A Mattress is part of the Coterie's Lab for New Family Musicals, a program developed to improve the quality of productions available for families and young audiences. "Inviting the original Broadway artists to work on their shows in Kansas City has been very rewarding for the talented artists associated with our theatre," Church said. Previous Broadway artists involved in the program include Henry Krieger (Lucy Duck), Harry Connick, Jr. (The Happy Elf), Stephen Schwartz (Geppetto & Son) and the team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Seussical, Once On This Island, Twice Upon A Time).
After every Friday night performance of Once Upon a Mattress, there will be a free Something Fun experience. Audiences may experience an autograph session with Princess Fred and friends, an Opening Night reception, a Q&A or even a mini-class with the cast. The experience will change each week.
Once Upon a Mattress is the last of three productions this season in the Coterie's Family Series and is funded in part by the Missouri Arts Council (MAC) and the ArtsKC Fund.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The Coterie has assembled some of the finest musical theatre talent: Will Amato, Katelyn Baron, Tyler Eisenreich, Enjoli Gavin, Matthew King, Frankie Kranz, Ron Megee, Lauretta Pope, Grant Prewitt, Julie Shaw, Noah Whitmore and Stefanie Wienecke.
The talented artistic and production company includes Jeff Church (director), Andy Parkhust (choreographer), Anthony Edwards (musical director), Kristin Yager (set designer), Ron Megee (properties designer), Georgianna Buchanan (costume designer), Art Kent (lighting designer), Daniel Warneke (sound designer), Amy Abels Owen (stage manager), Scott Hobart (technical director) and Bradford Forehand (assistant director).
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
The Coterie Theatre, now in its 33rd Season and named "One of the Five Best Theaters for Young Audiences in the U.S." by TIME magazine, is located on level one of Crown Center Shops in Kansas City, Mo. Once Upon a Mattress performs June 19 - August 5, 2012.
Opening Night June 22 audiences are invited to a free post-performance celebration/reception with director and cast members. Free question and answer sessions about the show and "how it's done" will take place after the 2 p.m. performances June 23 and June 24.
Individual tickets $10 for youth, students and seniors; $15 for adults; $9 for Season Ticket holders. Tickets may be purchased online at www.coterietheatre.org or by calling the Coterie box office (816) 474-6552 from 10 a.m. to 4 p. m. Monday through Friday. TARGET Saturdays: Free ticket with purchase (one per order; restrictions apply; not available online).
NOTABLE DATES:
June 22, Opening Night
June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27 and August 3, Something Fun Friday Night!: A free post-performance experience that may be an autograph session with Princess Fred and friends, Q&A or mini-class with the cast. The experience will change with each performance.
June 23 and 24, Q&A: Free post-performance question and answer sessions with the Company.
June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28 and August 4: TARGET Saturdays: Free ticket and book with order; restrictions apply; not available online.
June 30, Once Upon a Gala: A benefit for the Coterie Theatre at Crown Center Square. Details online at www.coterietheatre.org.
July 7: Interpreted performance in American Sign Language
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NOTE: All student and professional reviewers and editors are invited along with one guest to attend an Opening Weekend performances at 7 p.m. June 22 or 2 p.m. performances June 23 or 24. Contact Joette Pelster at jpelster@coterietheatre.org to RSVP or to reserve a different performance.
Photos and poster artwork are available upon request.
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ONCE UPON A MATTRESS JUNE 19-AGUST 5
You'll never look at fairy tales the same way again!
Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairytale, "The Princess and the Pea," comes to the stage as a musical comedy in Once Upon a Mattress June 19 – August 5 at the Coterie Theatre in Crown Center.
The Coterie is working with the esteemed Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization to create this new theatre-for-young-audiences audiences version of Once Upon a Mattress from the Broadway original by Mary Rogers (music), Marshal Barer (book and lyrics) and Jay Thompson and Dean Fuller (book).
"For some time, I've wanted to bring this piece to Coterie audiences," said Jeff Church, Coterie artistic producing director. "Grandparents and some parents will remember this is the delightfully comic musical that made Carol Burnett famous by telling the story of the 'The Princess and the Pea' - only this princess is from the swamp!
"This atypical view of the traditional princess is just what we like to do," Church said. "Mary Rodgers, daughter of Richard Rodgers, is the composer of the hilarious songs, including the famous, robust number called "Shy." We expect Mary to join representatives from the Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization who are coming here to experience this Coterie world premiere."
Once Upon A Mattress is part of the Coterie's Lab for New Family Musicals, a program developed to improve the quality of productions available for families and young audiences. "Inviting the original Broadway artists to work on their shows in Kansas City has been very rewarding for the talented artists associated with our theatre," Church said. Previous Broadway artists involved in the program include Henry Krieger (Lucy Duck), Harry Connick, Jr. (The Happy Elf), Stephen Schwartz (Geppetto & Son) and the team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Seussical, Once On This Island, Twice Upon A Time).
After every Friday night performance of Once Upon a Mattress, there will be a free Something Fun experience. Audiences may experience an autograph session with Princess Fred and friends, an Opening Night reception, a Q&A or even a mini-class with the cast. The experience will change each week.
Once Upon a Mattress is the last of three productions this season in the Coterie's Family Series and is funded in part by the Missouri Arts Council (MAC) and the ArtsKC Fund.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The Coterie has assembled some of the finest musical theatre talent: Will Amato, Katelyn Baron, Tyler Eisenreich, Enjoli Gavin, Matthew King, Frankie Kranz, Ron Megee, Lauretta Pope, Grant Prewitt, Julie Shaw, Noah Whitmore and Stefanie Wienecke.
The talented artistic and production company includes Jeff Church (director), Andy Parkhust (choreographer), Anthony Edwards (musical director), Kristin Yager (set designer), Ron Megee (properties designer), Georgianna Buchanan (costume designer), Art Kent (lighting designer), Daniel Warneke (sound designer), Amy Abels Owen (stage manager), Scott Hobart (technical director) and Bradford Forehand (assistant director).
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
The Coterie Theatre, now in its 33rd Season and named "One of the Five Best Theaters for Young Audiences in the U.S." by TIME magazine, is located on level one of Crown Center Shops in Kansas City, Mo. Once Upon a Mattress performs June 19 - August 5, 2012.
Opening Night June 22 audiences are invited to a free post-performance celebration/reception with director and cast members. Free question and answer sessions about the show and "how it's done" will take place after the 2 p.m. performances June 23 and June 24.
Individual tickets $10 for youth, students and seniors; $15 for adults; $9 for Season Ticket holders. Tickets may be purchased online at www.coterietheatre.org or by calling the Coterie box office (816) 474-6552 from 10 a.m. to 4 p. m. Monday through Friday. TARGET Saturdays: Free ticket with purchase (one per order; restrictions apply; not available online).
NOTABLE DATES:
June 22, Opening Night
June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27 and August 3, Something Fun Friday Night!: A free post-performance experience that may be an autograph session with Princess Fred and friends, Q&A or mini-class with the cast. The experience will change with each performance.
June 23 and 24, Q&A: Free post-performance question and answer sessions with the Company.
June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28 and August 4: TARGET Saturdays: Free ticket and book with order; restrictions apply; not available online.
June 30, Once Upon a Gala: A benefit for the Coterie Theatre at Crown Center Square. Details online at www.coterietheatre.org.
July 7: Interpreted performance in American Sign Language
# # #
NOTE: All student and professional reviewers and editors are invited along with one guest to attend an Opening Weekend performances at 7 p.m. June 22 or 2 p.m. performances June 23 or 24. Contact Joette Pelster at jpelster@coterietheatre.org to RSVP or to reserve a different performance.
Photos and poster artwork are available upon request.
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MORE Auditions for Gorilla's 21st Greek Show
Gorilla Theatre Productions*
The Suppliant Maidens, More Auditions by Aeschylus: May 19: 11 am Sat
Women flee a forced marriage to their Egyptian cousins. They entreat King of Argos, Pelasgus, to protect them. He refuses pending the decision of the Argive people. Directed by David Brisco Luby. More Auditions will be held at: Aquarius located at 3936 Broadway, KC Mo. 64111, on:
May 19th from 11:00am-1:00pm
Please call: 816-510-3372 for an appointment.,
We prefer that each actor have a one minute prepared monologue, however material or cold reading will be provided for you. Looking for women of all ages for the Chorus witch is the lead in this play and 1 man to play the King of Argos.
Aquarius Books Store, 3937 Washington, (816) 510-3372, www.gorillatheatre.org
apes@gorillatheatre.org
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The Suppliant Maidens, More Auditions by Aeschylus: May 19: 11 am Sat
Women flee a forced marriage to their Egyptian cousins. They entreat King of Argos, Pelasgus, to protect them. He refuses pending the decision of the Argive people. Directed by David Brisco Luby. More Auditions will be held at: Aquarius located at 3936 Broadway, KC Mo. 64111, on:
May 19th from 11:00am-1:00pm
Please call: 816-510-3372 for an appointment.,
We prefer that each actor have a one minute prepared monologue, however material or cold reading will be provided for you. Looking for women of all ages for the Chorus witch is the lead in this play and 1 man to play the King of Argos.
Aquarius Books Store, 3937 Washington, (816) 510-3372, www.gorillatheatre.org
apes@gorillatheatre.org
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May 15, 2012
Ventriloquist Visits Puppetry Arts Institute
Puppetry Arts Institute
Bob Abdou
"Mr. Puppet" Bob Abdou (Columbus, OH) returns to the Puppetry Arts Institute with a brand new show! This will be a lively variety of puppets and surprising acts, presented through the magic of ventriloquism. There will be a Q&A session after the performance, so come and learn about ventriloquism from Z to A!
Performances at 11am and 2pm
$5 per person regardless of age. Puppetry Arts Institute, 11025 E Winner Rd, (816) 833-9777, www.hazelle.org (Suitable for Everyone)
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Bob Abdou
"Mr. Puppet" Bob Abdou (Columbus, OH) returns to the Puppetry Arts Institute with a brand new show! This will be a lively variety of puppets and surprising acts, presented through the magic of ventriloquism. There will be a Q&A session after the performance, so come and learn about ventriloquism from Z to A!
Performances at 11am and 2pm
$5 per person regardless of age. Puppetry Arts Institute, 11025 E Winner Rd, (816) 833-9777, www.hazelle.org (Suitable for Everyone)
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10th Annual Kansas City Cappies Gala
In preparation for the 10th Annual Kansas City Cappies Gala, the names of the nominees for this year are now here!
The Kansas City Cappies works with high school theatre students all over the metro area; cultivating their writing skills, improving their critical analysis abilities, and honoring their talents and skills in and on their school plays and musicals.
The Kansas City Cappies recognizes these excellent students in 37 different categories. The voting was held on May 1st in Lee's Summit, the results authenticated by Burrington & Starkey CPA in Belton, and the ceremony, including performances from the top Play and Musical category nominees, will be held this year in Blue Springs.
The 10th Annual Kansas City Cappies Gala will be held on Saturday, May 26th, at 6:30pm, at the Barbara Landes Performing Arts Center at Blue Springs South High School. This black-tie optional event includes scene and song perfomances from all the top nominated shows, and is open to the public, and tickets are available by calling 1-877-902-2779 ext. 107 for $10 in advance, or for $15 at the door.
2012 Kansas City Cappies Nominees
Marketing and Publicity
Nominees:
Amber Coultis, Maya Farr, Belton High School, Bye Bye Birdie
Amber Coultis, Chloe Jackson, Belton High School, The Crucible
Shelby Linn, Grain Valley High School, Dinner and a Swashbuckling
Tesa Renner, Harrisonville High School, Footloose
Alexandria Williams, Center High School, Gypsy
Sound
Nominees:
Gabriella Benson, Zach Taylor, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Mathias Ham, Ryan Rouse, Summit Christian Academy, God's Favorite
Tyler Malcolm, Lee's Summit West High School, A Christmas Carol
Tyler Malcolm, Emily Zitzman, Lee's Summit West High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Aaron Schrock, Harrisonville High School, Alice in Wonderland
Lighting
Nominees:
Brendon Dale, Ruskin High School, Almost, Maine
Sam Hill, Kristin Luttrell, Lee's Summit West High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Allie Kotzias, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Allie Kotzias, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
Kristin Luttrell, Lee's Summit West High School, A Christmas Carol
Sets
Nominees:
Sam Ales, Ingrid Roettgen, Lee's Summit West High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Hannah Ferguson, Summit Christian Academy, God's Favorite
Kelsee Gardener, Anna Tuttle, Grandview High School, The Heiress
Zac Handford, Keaton Richey, Cooper Slater, Katie Wasicko, Park Hill High School, The Butler Did It, Again!
Ingrid Roettgen, Lee's Summit West High School, A Christmas Carol
Costumes
Nominees:
Lainey Berry, Katelyn Sullivan, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Bracie Bradford, Nellie Maple, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
Lauren Gardner, Belton High School, The Crucible
Shelby Hulsey, Sarah Muir, Kayla Redd, Lee's Summit West High School, A Christmas Carol
Shelby Hulsey, Kayla Redd, Lee's Summit West High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Make-up
Nominees:
Bracie Bradford, Megan Settle, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
Nellie Maple, Logan Schoessel, Megan Settle, Madelon Wink, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Paige Matheny, Lee's Summit West High School, A Christmas Carol
Alyssa Ramey, Kylee Schuh, Summit Christian Academy, God's Favorite
Kylee Schuh, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Props
Nominees:
Jessica Jacobs, Bianca Zachary, Center High School, See How They Run
Sonia Jacobson, Morgan Shea Lyle, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Randi Matney, Lee's Summit High School, Guys & Dolls
Nicholas Ruby, Sonia Jacobson, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
Ryan Terry, Blue Springs South High School, Brigadoon
Special Effects and or Technology
Nominees:
Jacob Bogart, Lee's Summit West High School, A Christmas Carol
Brady Brock, Belton High School, Bye Bye Birdie
Brady Brock, Amber Coultis, Beth Kennell, Belton High School, The Crucible
Kelsie Fatino, Blue Springs South High School, Brigadoon
Tyler Fleming, Excelsior Springs High School, Zombie Prom
Stage Crew
Nominees:
Sam Hill, Lee's Summit West High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Jake Salm, Shannah Withrow, Summit Christian Academy, God's Favorite
Doug Spencer, Lee's Summit High School, Guys & Dolls
Jacob Trumbo, Michaela Wiehe, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Shannah Withrow, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Orchestra
Nominees:
Cinderella Pit Orchestra, Park Hill High School, Cinderella
Into the Woods Orchestra, Grain Valley High School, Into the Woods
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Orchestra, Lee's Summit West High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
All Shook Up Orchestra, Grandview High School, All Shook Up
Guys & Dolls Orchestra, Lee's Summit High School, Guys & Dolls
Choreography
Nominees:
Kyra Jones, LeAundre Williams, Ruskin High School, Fame
Lara Ware, Belton High School, Bye Bye Birdie
Austin Welhoff, Emily Tracy, Harrisonville High School, Footloose
Creativity
Nominees: Austin Strassle, Violin, Ruskin High School, Fame
Ensemble in a Play
Nominees:
The Carollers, Lee's Summit West High School, A Christmas Carol
The Deceased, Excelsior Springs High School, Our Town
Village Girls, Belton High School, The Crucible
Pirates, Grain Valley High School, Dinner and a Swashbuckling
The Servants, Summit Christian Academy, God's Favorite
Ensemble in a Musical
Nominees:
The Brothers, Lee's Summit West High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Cornelius, Irene, Barnaby, Minnie, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Crapshooters, Lee's Summit High School, Guys & Dolls
The Delta Nu's, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
The Princes, Grain Valley High School, Into the Woods
Featured Actress
Nominees:
Andrea Ambam, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
Lauren Gardner, Belton High School, Bye Bye Birdie
Chloe Jackson, Belton High School, The Crucible
Diamond Jones, Center High School, Gypsy
Nicki Murff, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Featured Actor
Nominees:
A.J. Cott, Lee's Summit High School, Guys & Dolls
Jon Gibson, Lee's Summit West High School, A Christmas Carol
Austin Suedmeyer, Center High School, See How They Run
Bobby Turnbough, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Justus Wagner, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Female Dancer
Nominees:
Cheyenne Cox, Harrisonville High School, Footloose
Hayley Farrell, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
Grace Gronberg, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Kaycie Hall, Belton High School, Bye Bye Birdie
Michelle Pace, Blue Springs South High School, Brigadoon
Male Dancer
Nominees:
Zach Curtis, Lee's Summit West High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Evan Dir, Lee's Summit High School, Guys & Dolls
Reuben Hoyle, Blue Springs South High School, Brigadoon
Brooks Mackender, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
LeAundre Williams, Ruskin High School, Fame
Female Vocalist
Nominees:
Kimberly Blakes, Park Hill High School, Cinderella
Taylor Carr, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Tesa Renner, Harrisonville High School, Footloose
Rachel Snow, Grain Valley High School, Into the Woods
Laura Tompkins, Excelsior Springs High School, Zombie Prom
Male Vocalist
Nominees:
Christopher Allen, Ruskin High School, Fame
Jonathan Finch, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Aaron Larson, Grain Valley High School, Into the Woods
Daniel Verschelden, Lee's Summit High School, Guys & Dolls
Josh Wagner, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
Comic Actress in a Play
Nominees:
Drew Godsey, Blue Springs South High School, Leaving Iowa
Sarah Goodman, Center High School, See How They Run
Tia Hernandez, Park Hill High School, The Butler Did It, Again!
Maya Lipps, Summit Christian Academy, God's Favorite
Hannah Welhoff, Harrisonville High School, Alice in Wonderland
Comic Actor in a Play
Nominees:
Reuben Hoyle, Blue Springs South High School, Leaving Iowa
Jace O'Brien, Grain Valley High School, Dinner and a Swashbuckling
Matt Pitts, Park Hill High School, The Butler Did It, Again!
Justus Wagner, Summit Christian Academy, God's Favorite
Nathaniel Weber, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Comic Actress in a Musical
Nominees:
Meghan Duane, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
Sarah Jones, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Amanda Morgan, Blue Springs South High School, Brigadoon
Shawna Trusty, Excelsior Springs High School, Zombie Prom
Lara Ware, Belton High School, Bye Bye Birdie
Comic Actor in a Musical
Nominees:
Jacob Bogart, Lee's Summit West High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Jake Carr, Grandview High School, All Shook Up
Luke Hammer, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Dennis Tong, Belton High School, Bye Bye Birdie
Austin Welhoff, Harrisonville High School, Footloose
Supporting Actress in a Play
Nominees:
Payton Haen, Blue Springs South High School, Leaving Iowa
Hannah Jahal, Grandview High School, The Heiress
Sarah Jones, Summit Christian Academy, God's Favorite
Caity Joyce, Belton High School, The Crucible
Nellie Maple, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Supporting Actor in a Play
Nominees:
Jacob Bogart, Lee's Summit West High School, A Christmas Carol
Dakota Brines, Lee's Summit High School, Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure
Logan Christian, Ruskin High School, Almost, Maine
C.J. Dill, Harrisonville High School, Alice in Wonderland
Alden Stockam, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Supporting Actress in a Musical
Nominees:
Glenda Craig, Park Hill High School, Cinderella
Haley Crane, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
Alison Gray, Lee's Summit High School, Guys & Dolls
Hannah Jahal, Grandview High School, All Shook Up
Kate Thurn, Center High School, Gypsy
Supporting Actor in a Musical
Nominees:
Tanner Boots, Blue Springs South High School, Brigadoon
Tevis Kilpatrick, Belton High School, Bye Bye Birdie
Ben Nickols, Excelsior Springs High School, Zombie Prom
Samuel Ojeda, Park Hill High School, Cinderella
Dan Ratigan, Lee's Summit West High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Lead Actress in a Play
Nominees:
Hayley Farrell, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Nicki Murff, Summit Christian Academy, God's Favorite
Brooke Myers, Lee's Summit High School, Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure
Meaghan Parker, Grandview High School, The Heiress
Chonte' Woods, Ruskin High School, Almost, Maine
Lead Actor in a Play
Nominees:
Ryan Ethridge, Belton High School, The Crucible
Luke Hammer, Summit Christian Academy, God's Favorite
Ben Nickols, Excelsior Springs High School, Our Town
Dane Schnake, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Austin Strassle, Ruskin High School, Almost, Maine
Lead Actress in a Musical
Nominees:
Abbey Downs, Blue Springs South High School, Brigadoon
Hannah Ferguson, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Jenna Klausing, Lee's Summit West High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Nellie Maple, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
Brooke Myers, Lee's Summit High School, Guys & Dolls
Lead Actor in a Musical
Nominees:
Jon Gibson, Lee's Summit West High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Easton Parks, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Taylor Ricker, Harrisonville High School, Footloose
Alden Stockam, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
Vince Woods, Lee's Summit High School, Guys & Dolls
Song
Nominees:
"Expose", Excelsior Springs High School, Zombie Prom
"Omigod You Guys", Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
"Luck Be A Lady", Lee's Summit High School, Guys & Dolls
"Mama Says", Harrisonville High School, Footloose
"Motherhood March", Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Play
Nominees:
Almost, Maine, Ruskin High School
A Christmas Carol, Lee's Summit West High School
God's Favorite, Summit Christian Academy
The Foreigner, Raymore-Peculiar High School
See How They Run, Center High School
Musical
Nominees:
Brigadoon, Blue Springs South High School
Guys & Dolls, Lee's Summit High School
Hello, Dolly!, Summit Christian Academy
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Lee's Summit West High School
Legally Blonde, Raymore-Peculiar High School
Female Critic
Nominees:
Sophie Haddad, Center High School
Hattie Hayes, Grain Valley High School
Chloe Jackson, Belton High School
Ingrid Roettgen, Lee's Summit West High School
Michaela Wiehe, Raymore-Peculiar High School
Male Critic
Nominees:
Preston Hereford, Lee's Summit West High School
Austin Strassle, Ruskin High School
Zach Thomas, Belton High School
Daniel Verschelden, Lee's Summit High School
Caleb Wade, Blue Springs South High School
Critic Team
Nominees:
Belton High School
Center High School
Grain Valley High School
Raymore-Peculiar High School
Summit Christian Academy
For additional information, please contact Program Director, Beth Bloom Ocheskey at: beth.ocheskey@cappies.com, or by calling 816-589-0980.
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The Kansas City Cappies works with high school theatre students all over the metro area; cultivating their writing skills, improving their critical analysis abilities, and honoring their talents and skills in and on their school plays and musicals.
The Kansas City Cappies recognizes these excellent students in 37 different categories. The voting was held on May 1st in Lee's Summit, the results authenticated by Burrington & Starkey CPA in Belton, and the ceremony, including performances from the top Play and Musical category nominees, will be held this year in Blue Springs.
The 10th Annual Kansas City Cappies Gala will be held on Saturday, May 26th, at 6:30pm, at the Barbara Landes Performing Arts Center at Blue Springs South High School. This black-tie optional event includes scene and song perfomances from all the top nominated shows, and is open to the public, and tickets are available by calling 1-877-902-2779 ext. 107 for $10 in advance, or for $15 at the door.
2012 Kansas City Cappies Nominees
Marketing and Publicity
Nominees:
Amber Coultis, Maya Farr, Belton High School, Bye Bye Birdie
Amber Coultis, Chloe Jackson, Belton High School, The Crucible
Shelby Linn, Grain Valley High School, Dinner and a Swashbuckling
Tesa Renner, Harrisonville High School, Footloose
Alexandria Williams, Center High School, Gypsy
Sound
Nominees:
Gabriella Benson, Zach Taylor, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Mathias Ham, Ryan Rouse, Summit Christian Academy, God's Favorite
Tyler Malcolm, Lee's Summit West High School, A Christmas Carol
Tyler Malcolm, Emily Zitzman, Lee's Summit West High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Aaron Schrock, Harrisonville High School, Alice in Wonderland
Lighting
Nominees:
Brendon Dale, Ruskin High School, Almost, Maine
Sam Hill, Kristin Luttrell, Lee's Summit West High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Allie Kotzias, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Allie Kotzias, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
Kristin Luttrell, Lee's Summit West High School, A Christmas Carol
Sets
Nominees:
Sam Ales, Ingrid Roettgen, Lee's Summit West High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Hannah Ferguson, Summit Christian Academy, God's Favorite
Kelsee Gardener, Anna Tuttle, Grandview High School, The Heiress
Zac Handford, Keaton Richey, Cooper Slater, Katie Wasicko, Park Hill High School, The Butler Did It, Again!
Ingrid Roettgen, Lee's Summit West High School, A Christmas Carol
Costumes
Nominees:
Lainey Berry, Katelyn Sullivan, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Bracie Bradford, Nellie Maple, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
Lauren Gardner, Belton High School, The Crucible
Shelby Hulsey, Sarah Muir, Kayla Redd, Lee's Summit West High School, A Christmas Carol
Shelby Hulsey, Kayla Redd, Lee's Summit West High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Make-up
Nominees:
Bracie Bradford, Megan Settle, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
Nellie Maple, Logan Schoessel, Megan Settle, Madelon Wink, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Paige Matheny, Lee's Summit West High School, A Christmas Carol
Alyssa Ramey, Kylee Schuh, Summit Christian Academy, God's Favorite
Kylee Schuh, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Props
Nominees:
Jessica Jacobs, Bianca Zachary, Center High School, See How They Run
Sonia Jacobson, Morgan Shea Lyle, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Randi Matney, Lee's Summit High School, Guys & Dolls
Nicholas Ruby, Sonia Jacobson, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
Ryan Terry, Blue Springs South High School, Brigadoon
Special Effects and or Technology
Nominees:
Jacob Bogart, Lee's Summit West High School, A Christmas Carol
Brady Brock, Belton High School, Bye Bye Birdie
Brady Brock, Amber Coultis, Beth Kennell, Belton High School, The Crucible
Kelsie Fatino, Blue Springs South High School, Brigadoon
Tyler Fleming, Excelsior Springs High School, Zombie Prom
Stage Crew
Nominees:
Sam Hill, Lee's Summit West High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Jake Salm, Shannah Withrow, Summit Christian Academy, God's Favorite
Doug Spencer, Lee's Summit High School, Guys & Dolls
Jacob Trumbo, Michaela Wiehe, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Shannah Withrow, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Orchestra
Nominees:
Cinderella Pit Orchestra, Park Hill High School, Cinderella
Into the Woods Orchestra, Grain Valley High School, Into the Woods
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Orchestra, Lee's Summit West High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
All Shook Up Orchestra, Grandview High School, All Shook Up
Guys & Dolls Orchestra, Lee's Summit High School, Guys & Dolls
Choreography
Nominees:
Kyra Jones, LeAundre Williams, Ruskin High School, Fame
Lara Ware, Belton High School, Bye Bye Birdie
Austin Welhoff, Emily Tracy, Harrisonville High School, Footloose
Creativity
Nominees: Austin Strassle, Violin, Ruskin High School, Fame
Ensemble in a Play
Nominees:
The Carollers, Lee's Summit West High School, A Christmas Carol
The Deceased, Excelsior Springs High School, Our Town
Village Girls, Belton High School, The Crucible
Pirates, Grain Valley High School, Dinner and a Swashbuckling
The Servants, Summit Christian Academy, God's Favorite
Ensemble in a Musical
Nominees:
The Brothers, Lee's Summit West High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Cornelius, Irene, Barnaby, Minnie, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Crapshooters, Lee's Summit High School, Guys & Dolls
The Delta Nu's, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
The Princes, Grain Valley High School, Into the Woods
Featured Actress
Nominees:
Andrea Ambam, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
Lauren Gardner, Belton High School, Bye Bye Birdie
Chloe Jackson, Belton High School, The Crucible
Diamond Jones, Center High School, Gypsy
Nicki Murff, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Featured Actor
Nominees:
A.J. Cott, Lee's Summit High School, Guys & Dolls
Jon Gibson, Lee's Summit West High School, A Christmas Carol
Austin Suedmeyer, Center High School, See How They Run
Bobby Turnbough, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Justus Wagner, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Female Dancer
Nominees:
Cheyenne Cox, Harrisonville High School, Footloose
Hayley Farrell, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
Grace Gronberg, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Kaycie Hall, Belton High School, Bye Bye Birdie
Michelle Pace, Blue Springs South High School, Brigadoon
Male Dancer
Nominees:
Zach Curtis, Lee's Summit West High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Evan Dir, Lee's Summit High School, Guys & Dolls
Reuben Hoyle, Blue Springs South High School, Brigadoon
Brooks Mackender, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
LeAundre Williams, Ruskin High School, Fame
Female Vocalist
Nominees:
Kimberly Blakes, Park Hill High School, Cinderella
Taylor Carr, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Tesa Renner, Harrisonville High School, Footloose
Rachel Snow, Grain Valley High School, Into the Woods
Laura Tompkins, Excelsior Springs High School, Zombie Prom
Male Vocalist
Nominees:
Christopher Allen, Ruskin High School, Fame
Jonathan Finch, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Aaron Larson, Grain Valley High School, Into the Woods
Daniel Verschelden, Lee's Summit High School, Guys & Dolls
Josh Wagner, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
Comic Actress in a Play
Nominees:
Drew Godsey, Blue Springs South High School, Leaving Iowa
Sarah Goodman, Center High School, See How They Run
Tia Hernandez, Park Hill High School, The Butler Did It, Again!
Maya Lipps, Summit Christian Academy, God's Favorite
Hannah Welhoff, Harrisonville High School, Alice in Wonderland
Comic Actor in a Play
Nominees:
Reuben Hoyle, Blue Springs South High School, Leaving Iowa
Jace O'Brien, Grain Valley High School, Dinner and a Swashbuckling
Matt Pitts, Park Hill High School, The Butler Did It, Again!
Justus Wagner, Summit Christian Academy, God's Favorite
Nathaniel Weber, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Comic Actress in a Musical
Nominees:
Meghan Duane, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
Sarah Jones, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Amanda Morgan, Blue Springs South High School, Brigadoon
Shawna Trusty, Excelsior Springs High School, Zombie Prom
Lara Ware, Belton High School, Bye Bye Birdie
Comic Actor in a Musical
Nominees:
Jacob Bogart, Lee's Summit West High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Jake Carr, Grandview High School, All Shook Up
Luke Hammer, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Dennis Tong, Belton High School, Bye Bye Birdie
Austin Welhoff, Harrisonville High School, Footloose
Supporting Actress in a Play
Nominees:
Payton Haen, Blue Springs South High School, Leaving Iowa
Hannah Jahal, Grandview High School, The Heiress
Sarah Jones, Summit Christian Academy, God's Favorite
Caity Joyce, Belton High School, The Crucible
Nellie Maple, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Supporting Actor in a Play
Nominees:
Jacob Bogart, Lee's Summit West High School, A Christmas Carol
Dakota Brines, Lee's Summit High School, Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure
Logan Christian, Ruskin High School, Almost, Maine
C.J. Dill, Harrisonville High School, Alice in Wonderland
Alden Stockam, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Supporting Actress in a Musical
Nominees:
Glenda Craig, Park Hill High School, Cinderella
Haley Crane, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
Alison Gray, Lee's Summit High School, Guys & Dolls
Hannah Jahal, Grandview High School, All Shook Up
Kate Thurn, Center High School, Gypsy
Supporting Actor in a Musical
Nominees:
Tanner Boots, Blue Springs South High School, Brigadoon
Tevis Kilpatrick, Belton High School, Bye Bye Birdie
Ben Nickols, Excelsior Springs High School, Zombie Prom
Samuel Ojeda, Park Hill High School, Cinderella
Dan Ratigan, Lee's Summit West High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Lead Actress in a Play
Nominees:
Hayley Farrell, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Nicki Murff, Summit Christian Academy, God's Favorite
Brooke Myers, Lee's Summit High School, Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure
Meaghan Parker, Grandview High School, The Heiress
Chonte' Woods, Ruskin High School, Almost, Maine
Lead Actor in a Play
Nominees:
Ryan Ethridge, Belton High School, The Crucible
Luke Hammer, Summit Christian Academy, God's Favorite
Ben Nickols, Excelsior Springs High School, Our Town
Dane Schnake, Raymore-Peculiar High School, The Foreigner
Austin Strassle, Ruskin High School, Almost, Maine
Lead Actress in a Musical
Nominees:
Abbey Downs, Blue Springs South High School, Brigadoon
Hannah Ferguson, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Jenna Klausing, Lee's Summit West High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Nellie Maple, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
Brooke Myers, Lee's Summit High School, Guys & Dolls
Lead Actor in a Musical
Nominees:
Jon Gibson, Lee's Summit West High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Easton Parks, Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Taylor Ricker, Harrisonville High School, Footloose
Alden Stockam, Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
Vince Woods, Lee's Summit High School, Guys & Dolls
Song
Nominees:
"Expose", Excelsior Springs High School, Zombie Prom
"Omigod You Guys", Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde
"Luck Be A Lady", Lee's Summit High School, Guys & Dolls
"Mama Says", Harrisonville High School, Footloose
"Motherhood March", Summit Christian Academy, Hello, Dolly!
Play
Nominees:
Almost, Maine, Ruskin High School
A Christmas Carol, Lee's Summit West High School
God's Favorite, Summit Christian Academy
The Foreigner, Raymore-Peculiar High School
See How They Run, Center High School
Musical
Nominees:
Brigadoon, Blue Springs South High School
Guys & Dolls, Lee's Summit High School
Hello, Dolly!, Summit Christian Academy
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Lee's Summit West High School
Legally Blonde, Raymore-Peculiar High School
Female Critic
Nominees:
Sophie Haddad, Center High School
Hattie Hayes, Grain Valley High School
Chloe Jackson, Belton High School
Ingrid Roettgen, Lee's Summit West High School
Michaela Wiehe, Raymore-Peculiar High School
Male Critic
Nominees:
Preston Hereford, Lee's Summit West High School
Austin Strassle, Ruskin High School
Zach Thomas, Belton High School
Daniel Verschelden, Lee's Summit High School
Caleb Wade, Blue Springs South High School
Critic Team
Nominees:
Belton High School
Center High School
Grain Valley High School
Raymore-Peculiar High School
Summit Christian Academy
For additional information, please contact Program Director, Beth Bloom Ocheskey at: beth.ocheskey@cappies.com, or by calling 816-589-0980.
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May 14, 2012
Mid-Life Players' Karaoke Fundraiser! Come Sing with Us!
Mid Life Players
Mid-Life Players' Karaoke Fundraiser. Come Sing with Us!: Jun 9: 6 pm Sat
MId-Life Players invites you to come and sing with us! And you don't have to be 35 or older for this one! Karaoke fun starts at 6pm for Kids and Families. Intermission at 7pm with Concessions. Adult sing begins at 7:30pm. We're just asking $5 a song to get up and sing. Admission Free, but Donations welcome as this is a Fundraiser for our Theatre Group.
Alcott Arts Center, 180 S 18th St, (816) 716-6681, curt@midlifeplayers.com,
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Mid-Life Players' Karaoke Fundraiser. Come Sing with Us!: Jun 9: 6 pm Sat
MId-Life Players invites you to come and sing with us! And you don't have to be 35 or older for this one! Karaoke fun starts at 6pm for Kids and Families. Intermission at 7pm with Concessions. Adult sing begins at 7:30pm. We're just asking $5 a song to get up and sing. Admission Free, but Donations welcome as this is a Fundraiser for our Theatre Group.
Alcott Arts Center, 180 S 18th St, (816) 716-6681, curt@midlifeplayers.com,
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May 13, 2012
She&Her Happy Mothers Day Cabaret!
She&Her Productions*
5/13/2012
7:30pm
Join She&Her Productions monthly Cabaret!
Enjoy an evening of great Musical Theatre and POP
songs
Performances by local artist:
Jennifer Coville, Samantha Barboza, Malena Marcase,
Kristen May Altoro, Leah Swank-Miller, John Cleary,
Steven James, Sean Connors, Matthew King and many
more!
Enjoy songs dedicated to our MOTHERS on
MOTHERS DAY!
We ask for just a $5 donation at the door to help
support your local River Market Theatre!
Rivers Edge Theatre, 122 W. 5th S, (816) 405-
9200,
www.sheandherproductions.com
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5/13/2012
7:30pm
Join She&Her Productions monthly Cabaret!
Enjoy an evening of great Musical Theatre and POP
songs
Performances by local artist:
Jennifer Coville, Samantha Barboza, Malena Marcase,
Kristen May Altoro, Leah Swank-Miller, John Cleary,
Steven James, Sean Connors, Matthew King and many
more!
Enjoy songs dedicated to our MOTHERS on
MOTHERS DAY!
We ask for just a $5 donation at the door to help
support your local River Market Theatre!
Rivers Edge Theatre, 122 W. 5th S, (816) 405-
9200,
www.sheandherproductions.com
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Special Mother's Day promo - 2 for 1 tickets to see Charlotte's Web or Schoolhouse Rock LIVE today!
CYT Kansas City presents special Mother's Day performances of:
Charlotte's Web sponsored by Christian Foundation for Children and Aging
and
Schoolhouse ROCK LIVE!
Performances today at 2PM!
Print this email and present at the Will Call table and receive 2 tickets for the price of 1! (Based on availability, please arrive 30 minutes prior to show time. New patrons only.)
Schoolhouse Rock LIVE!:
$10 for adults, $8 under 12 years, $8 family shows. Playing at YouthFront Auditorium, 4715 Rainbow Blvd, Shawnee Mission, KS
A pop culture phenomenon comes to the musical stage! The Emmy Award-winning 1970's Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs is not only making a small-screen comeback, instructing a whole new generation to "Unpack Your Adjectives" and "Do the Circulations," it's lighting up stages everywhere!
Charlotte's Web:
$10 for adults, $8 under 12 years, $8 family shows. Playing at The Bell Cultural Events Center, MidAmerica Nazarene University, 2030 E. College Way, Olathe, KS
The classic tale by E.B. White comes to life. Meet Wilbur, a humble pig who captures the heart and friendship of all who know him, and Charlotte, the ordinary spider with extraordinary ideas. The magic of animals who talk and read, combined with homespun simplicity of life on the farm, create the charm of this musical. Come and join the barnyard gang in this show filled with colorful characters and a powerful redemptive theme.
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Charlotte's Web sponsored by Christian Foundation for Children and Aging
and
Schoolhouse ROCK LIVE!
Performances today at 2PM!
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Schoolhouse Rock LIVE!:
$10 for adults, $8 under 12 years, $8 family shows. Playing at YouthFront Auditorium, 4715 Rainbow Blvd, Shawnee Mission, KS
A pop culture phenomenon comes to the musical stage! The Emmy Award-winning 1970's Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs is not only making a small-screen comeback, instructing a whole new generation to "Unpack Your Adjectives" and "Do the Circulations," it's lighting up stages everywhere!
Charlotte's Web:
$10 for adults, $8 under 12 years, $8 family shows. Playing at The Bell Cultural Events Center, MidAmerica Nazarene University, 2030 E. College Way, Olathe, KS
The classic tale by E.B. White comes to life. Meet Wilbur, a humble pig who captures the heart and friendship of all who know him, and Charlotte, the ordinary spider with extraordinary ideas. The magic of animals who talk and read, combined with homespun simplicity of life on the farm, create the charm of this musical. Come and join the barnyard gang in this show filled with colorful characters and a powerful redemptive theme.
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May 11, 2012
Announcing Coterie's 2012-13 Season
For Immediate Release
For more information, contact:
Karen Massman VanAsdale
kvanasdale@coterietheatre.org
816) 474-6785 ext. 230
SHARE THE UNEXPECTED AT THE COTERIE: A Groundbreaking Musical, Fairy Tale Misfits, the Holocaust, even a bathtub crocodile
34th Season provides unique mix of popular literature, drama and musical theater
Share the unexpected during the Coterie Theatre's 2012-13 season of live theatre. A unique blend of productions includes notable works of fiction, two musicals including, a premiere from the Coterie's Lab for New Family Musicals, and a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the award-winning Dramatic Health Education Project (formerly the Dramatic AIDS Education Project). Now entering its 34th season of live theatre, the Coterie Theatre continues to provide shared unique theatre experiences for all ages especially families and young audiences.
"Our 34th season will be another ambitious one for the Coterie. The Coterie's Lab for New Family Musicals will host an awesome holiday production and work with the composing/writing team behind Shrek the Musical to create the premiere Theatre for Young Audiences version," said Jeff Church, artistic producing director. "There will be several wonderful productions based on books: Christopher Paul Curtis' Bud Not Buddy, Lois Lowry's Number the Stars and a piece based on Scholastic's Dear America Series.
"Our Coterie At Night series defies expectations of traditional notions of the Coterie. The profoundly exciting musical, Spring Awakening, will open our season, for teens and older," he said. "No school performances for this one. We programmed this to celebrate the 20th anniversary of caring for teenage health through our award-winning Dramatic Health Education Program."
With the economic challenges facing schools, the Coterie continues to grow, Church said. "We now have two exciting touring productions that go directly into the schools, The Presidents as well as Tell-Tale Electric Poe, which will come back to the Coterie for a return engagement for everyone to see."
THE COTERIE'S 2012 - 2013 SEASON:
• Spring Awakening, September 6-30, 2012. Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical! Full-length. Broadway original. Book and lyrics by Steven Sater; music by Duncan Sheik; based on the play by Frank Wedekind; Directed by Coterie Artistic Director Jeff Church. This Coterie At Night production celebrates 20 years of protecting teens through the Coterie's award-winning Dramatic Health Education Project.
A play from 1891 becomes a great rock musical from Broadway! With its affecting score by recording star Duncan Sheik, raging choreography and magnetic young cast, Spring Awakening goes back in time to explore what's changed — and what hasn't—on the path to understanding sex. It is a story of first love and lasting regrets. But most remarkably, it's a musical contemplating questions that teenagers have been asking forever. (Content note: for mature audiences. Sexual topics discussed, sexual situations, strong language.) Coterie At Night Series | No one under 13 admitted.
• Dear America: Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie, September 12- 30, 2012. By Kristiana Gregory; Adapted by Julie Jensen; directed by Amanda Kibler. Young Hattie Campbell and her friend Pepper travel in 1847, from Independence, Missouri, across the Oregon Trail with hopeful hearts. Crossing the rough prairies and rigorous mountains, the two girls share joyful events and sobering realities. A fine glimpse of history on a human scale! Appreciated by ages 8 and older.
•The Presidents! Touring schools October 2 – December 21, 2012. Book and lyrics by Steven Cole Hughes; music by Jessica Jackson; directed by Tosin Morohunfola. Two wildly dexterous secret service agents fly around the country in Air Force One, singing songs about all the presidents, and lots of fast patter. With heart pumping pace, this is a roller coaster of knowledge AND humor! A perfect compliment to this election year and coming inauguration. Tours to schools with set, music and sound system. School Tour. Appreciated by 2nd through 6th grades.
•SHREK The Musical, October 30 – December 30, 2012. World premiere Theatre for Young Audiences version! Music by Jeanine Tesori; book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire; based on the DreamWorks film and book by William Steig; directed by Jeff Church; choreographed by Andy Parkhurst.
"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…" And thus begins the fairy tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey, a feisty princess who resists her rescue, and a cast of banished fairy tale misfits. Through heroic feats, Shrek reverses a curse and learns to raise his Freak Flag high. It's a story of adventure, friendship and ogre love that's bringing ugly back! Part of the Coterie's Lab for New Family Musicals, working with Broadway authors and composers. (Content note: a few toilet humor jokes about gas). Appreciated by ages 7 through adult.
• Number the Stars, January 22 – February 21, 2013. Based on the Newbery Medal winning book by Lois Lowry; directed by Cynthia Levin. Lowry's story of the rescue of the Danish Jewish population during World War II is one of the most inspiring in human history. The Johansen family faces soldiers, interrogations, fierce dogs and the loss of loved ones to help their neighbors, the Rosens, escape across the ocean to Sweden and safety. Appreciated by ages 10 through adult.
• Tell-Tale Electric Poe, Touring schools January 29 - February 22; performs at Coterie February 23 – March 10, 2013. From the works of Edgar Allan Poe; adaptation/direction by Jeff Church; music performed live by Rex Hobart. In a masterful blending of actor and musician, expertly performed Poe stories and poems are complemented by musical lines and retorts from a reactive electric guitar! This two-person show with full touring set/lights/sound, overflows with poetry, riffs, ghosts and morbid prose floating in an atmospheric setting. Horrifying and humorous, our sublime creation blends old with new. Featuring: The Pit and the Pendulum, The Tell-Tale Heart, as well as the poems "Alone," "The Bells," and "The Raven." Appreciated by ages 11 through adult.
• Slashdance! March, 2013 Dates/Location TBD. World premiere written and directed by Ron Megee. What a feeling! Alexis Bowens, a female dynamo, is a true MANIAC: welder by day, dancer by night. Her dream is to get into a real dance company though, and nothing's going to get in her way, not even a giant herd of fast-moving, virus-infected human cannibals—or her boyfriend's lack of support. She will finally get her big break! Killing cannibalistic hoards is even better for her abs than Pilates. Coterie At Night Series | Rated PG-13. Under 13 not admitted.
• Bud, Not Buddy, April 9 – May 24, 2013. Based on the Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award-winning book by Christopher Paul Curtis; adapted by Reginald Andre Jackson; directed by Scot Copeland. Call him Bud, not Buddy. Bud makes up his mind to journey on his own in search of the man he believes to be his father: jazz composer and musician Herman E. Calloway. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, times could be hard for Bud after the loss of his mother. But nothing can stop him - not hunger, not fear, not even vampires, because Bud's got a few things going for him. Appreciated by ages 8 through adult.
• Young Playwrights' Festival 2013, April 24 and 25, 2013. The Coterie's Young Playwrights' Festival features a collection of new work by the city's best young writers. The rich and varied theatrical writings which emerge from a year-long process are forged into an ambitious festival of script-in-hand stagings utilizing professional actors.
• Lyle the Crocodile, June 18 – August 4, 2013. By Bernard Waber; adapted by Kevin Kling; music by Richard Gray; directed by Missy Koonce and Ron Megee. What a croc! Loveable Lyle livens up a summer's day. When the Primm family moves into their New York City apartment, their son Joshua is surprised to find a crocodile in the tub. The multi-talented Lyle quickly becomes part of the family, but a nasty neighbor, Mr. Grumps, has it out for the reptile, and it is only a matter of time before he accuses Lyle of frightening his cat. Lyle is shipped off to the zoo, but his old showbiz partner, Hector P. Valenti, jailbreaks him just in time to save the day when Mr. Grumps' brownstone catches fire. Recommended for all ages.
TICKET INFORMATION
All tickets are now on sale at www.coterietheatre.org or by calling (816) 474-6552. Group reservations, Target Saturday and Employee Share tickets are not available online.
Individual tickets are $10 for youth, students and seniors age 60 and up; $15 for adults (excludes Holiday Pricing). Holiday Pricing (Thanksgiving - Dec. 30): $12 for youth, students and seniors; $17 for adults.
Group tickets for 20 or more are $5.50 per person weekdays; $6.50 per person weekends (Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays; excludes Holiday Pricing). Group tickets must be purchased in advance. Holiday Pricing (Thanksgiving - Dec. 30): $6 for weekday groups; $7 for weekend groups.
Season Tickets are $9 per ticket for three or more plays - regardless of age. Season ticket holders do not have to order the same number of tickets for each production and are the only patrons able to exchange tickets at no charge.
Target Saturdays: Every Saturday matinee for every production, receive one free ticket per order. Restrictions apply (see web for details); not available online.
Spring Awakening: Tickets are $15 – all ages; $9 for season ticket holders. Group rate: 10 tixs for $10 – Advance orders only.
Slashdance: Tickets are $12 – all ages; $9 for season ticket holders. Group rate: 10 tixs for $10 – Advance orders only.
School Tours: The Presidents and Tell-Tale Electric Poe. Booking information including cost is posted at www.coterietheatre.org or call (816) 474-4241.
The Coterie Theatre, named "One of the Five Best Theatres for Young Audiences in the U.S." by TIME magazine, is located on level one, Crown Center Shops in Kansas City.
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SHARE THE UNEXPECTED AT THE COTERIE: A Groundbreaking Musical, Fairy Tale Misfits, the Holocaust, even a bathtub crocodile
34th Season provides unique mix of popular literature, drama and musical theater
Share the unexpected during the Coterie Theatre's 2012-13 season of live theatre. A unique blend of productions includes notable works of fiction, two musicals including, a premiere from the Coterie's Lab for New Family Musicals, and a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the award-winning Dramatic Health Education Project (formerly the Dramatic AIDS Education Project). Now entering its 34th season of live theatre, the Coterie Theatre continues to provide shared unique theatre experiences for all ages especially families and young audiences.
"Our 34th season will be another ambitious one for the Coterie. The Coterie's Lab for New Family Musicals will host an awesome holiday production and work with the composing/writing team behind Shrek the Musical to create the premiere Theatre for Young Audiences version," said Jeff Church, artistic producing director. "There will be several wonderful productions based on books: Christopher Paul Curtis' Bud Not Buddy, Lois Lowry's Number the Stars and a piece based on Scholastic's Dear America Series.
"Our Coterie At Night series defies expectations of traditional notions of the Coterie. The profoundly exciting musical, Spring Awakening, will open our season, for teens and older," he said. "No school performances for this one. We programmed this to celebrate the 20th anniversary of caring for teenage health through our award-winning Dramatic Health Education Program."
With the economic challenges facing schools, the Coterie continues to grow, Church said. "We now have two exciting touring productions that go directly into the schools, The Presidents as well as Tell-Tale Electric Poe, which will come back to the Coterie for a return engagement for everyone to see."
THE COTERIE'S 2012 - 2013 SEASON:
• Spring Awakening, September 6-30, 2012. Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical! Full-length. Broadway original. Book and lyrics by Steven Sater; music by Duncan Sheik; based on the play by Frank Wedekind; Directed by Coterie Artistic Director Jeff Church. This Coterie At Night production celebrates 20 years of protecting teens through the Coterie's award-winning Dramatic Health Education Project.
A play from 1891 becomes a great rock musical from Broadway! With its affecting score by recording star Duncan Sheik, raging choreography and magnetic young cast, Spring Awakening goes back in time to explore what's changed — and what hasn't—on the path to understanding sex. It is a story of first love and lasting regrets. But most remarkably, it's a musical contemplating questions that teenagers have been asking forever. (Content note: for mature audiences. Sexual topics discussed, sexual situations, strong language.) Coterie At Night Series | No one under 13 admitted.
• Dear America: Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie, September 12- 30, 2012. By Kristiana Gregory; Adapted by Julie Jensen; directed by Amanda Kibler. Young Hattie Campbell and her friend Pepper travel in 1847, from Independence, Missouri, across the Oregon Trail with hopeful hearts. Crossing the rough prairies and rigorous mountains, the two girls share joyful events and sobering realities. A fine glimpse of history on a human scale! Appreciated by ages 8 and older.
•The Presidents! Touring schools October 2 – December 21, 2012. Book and lyrics by Steven Cole Hughes; music by Jessica Jackson; directed by Tosin Morohunfola. Two wildly dexterous secret service agents fly around the country in Air Force One, singing songs about all the presidents, and lots of fast patter. With heart pumping pace, this is a roller coaster of knowledge AND humor! A perfect compliment to this election year and coming inauguration. Tours to schools with set, music and sound system. School Tour. Appreciated by 2nd through 6th grades.
•SHREK The Musical, October 30 – December 30, 2012. World premiere Theatre for Young Audiences version! Music by Jeanine Tesori; book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire; based on the DreamWorks film and book by William Steig; directed by Jeff Church; choreographed by Andy Parkhurst.
"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…" And thus begins the fairy tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey, a feisty princess who resists her rescue, and a cast of banished fairy tale misfits. Through heroic feats, Shrek reverses a curse and learns to raise his Freak Flag high. It's a story of adventure, friendship and ogre love that's bringing ugly back! Part of the Coterie's Lab for New Family Musicals, working with Broadway authors and composers. (Content note: a few toilet humor jokes about gas). Appreciated by ages 7 through adult.
• Number the Stars, January 22 – February 21, 2013. Based on the Newbery Medal winning book by Lois Lowry; directed by Cynthia Levin. Lowry's story of the rescue of the Danish Jewish population during World War II is one of the most inspiring in human history. The Johansen family faces soldiers, interrogations, fierce dogs and the loss of loved ones to help their neighbors, the Rosens, escape across the ocean to Sweden and safety. Appreciated by ages 10 through adult.
• Tell-Tale Electric Poe, Touring schools January 29 - February 22; performs at Coterie February 23 – March 10, 2013. From the works of Edgar Allan Poe; adaptation/direction by Jeff Church; music performed live by Rex Hobart. In a masterful blending of actor and musician, expertly performed Poe stories and poems are complemented by musical lines and retorts from a reactive electric guitar! This two-person show with full touring set/lights/sound, overflows with poetry, riffs, ghosts and morbid prose floating in an atmospheric setting. Horrifying and humorous, our sublime creation blends old with new. Featuring: The Pit and the Pendulum, The Tell-Tale Heart, as well as the poems "Alone," "The Bells," and "The Raven." Appreciated by ages 11 through adult.
• Slashdance! March, 2013 Dates/Location TBD. World premiere written and directed by Ron Megee. What a feeling! Alexis Bowens, a female dynamo, is a true MANIAC: welder by day, dancer by night. Her dream is to get into a real dance company though, and nothing's going to get in her way, not even a giant herd of fast-moving, virus-infected human cannibals—or her boyfriend's lack of support. She will finally get her big break! Killing cannibalistic hoards is even better for her abs than Pilates. Coterie At Night Series | Rated PG-13. Under 13 not admitted.
• Bud, Not Buddy, April 9 – May 24, 2013. Based on the Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award-winning book by Christopher Paul Curtis; adapted by Reginald Andre Jackson; directed by Scot Copeland. Call him Bud, not Buddy. Bud makes up his mind to journey on his own in search of the man he believes to be his father: jazz composer and musician Herman E. Calloway. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, times could be hard for Bud after the loss of his mother. But nothing can stop him - not hunger, not fear, not even vampires, because Bud's got a few things going for him. Appreciated by ages 8 through adult.
• Young Playwrights' Festival 2013, April 24 and 25, 2013. The Coterie's Young Playwrights' Festival features a collection of new work by the city's best young writers. The rich and varied theatrical writings which emerge from a year-long process are forged into an ambitious festival of script-in-hand stagings utilizing professional actors.
• Lyle the Crocodile, June 18 – August 4, 2013. By Bernard Waber; adapted by Kevin Kling; music by Richard Gray; directed by Missy Koonce and Ron Megee. What a croc! Loveable Lyle livens up a summer's day. When the Primm family moves into their New York City apartment, their son Joshua is surprised to find a crocodile in the tub. The multi-talented Lyle quickly becomes part of the family, but a nasty neighbor, Mr. Grumps, has it out for the reptile, and it is only a matter of time before he accuses Lyle of frightening his cat. Lyle is shipped off to the zoo, but his old showbiz partner, Hector P. Valenti, jailbreaks him just in time to save the day when Mr. Grumps' brownstone catches fire. Recommended for all ages.
TICKET INFORMATION
All tickets are now on sale at www.coterietheatre.org or by calling (816) 474-6552. Group reservations, Target Saturday and Employee Share tickets are not available online.
Individual tickets are $10 for youth, students and seniors age 60 and up; $15 for adults (excludes Holiday Pricing). Holiday Pricing (Thanksgiving - Dec. 30): $12 for youth, students and seniors; $17 for adults.
Group tickets for 20 or more are $5.50 per person weekdays; $6.50 per person weekends (Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays; excludes Holiday Pricing). Group tickets must be purchased in advance. Holiday Pricing (Thanksgiving - Dec. 30): $6 for weekday groups; $7 for weekend groups.
Season Tickets are $9 per ticket for three or more plays - regardless of age. Season ticket holders do not have to order the same number of tickets for each production and are the only patrons able to exchange tickets at no charge.
Target Saturdays: Every Saturday matinee for every production, receive one free ticket per order. Restrictions apply (see web for details); not available online.
Spring Awakening: Tickets are $15 – all ages; $9 for season ticket holders. Group rate: 10 tixs for $10 – Advance orders only.
Slashdance: Tickets are $12 – all ages; $9 for season ticket holders. Group rate: 10 tixs for $10 – Advance orders only.
School Tours: The Presidents and Tell-Tale Electric Poe. Booking information including cost is posted at www.coterietheatre.org or call (816) 474-4241.
The Coterie Theatre, named "One of the Five Best Theatres for Young Audiences in the U.S." by TIME magazine, is located on level one, Crown Center Shops in Kansas City.
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