The Barn Players present…
The longest running revival in the history of the West End in London!
BLOOD BROTHERS
MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK by
Willy Russell
A Kansas City Community Theatre Premiere
Directed by Eric Magnus
Musical Direction by J. Preston Schell
Choreography by Julian Rivera
Musical Accompaniment by Loren Bridge
Stage Management by Rebekah Grieb
Asst. Stage Management by Meghan Newman
Dialect Coaching by Ann Marie Siegwarth
Scenic Design by Doug Schroeder
Light Design by Chuck Cline
Sound Design by Sean Leistico
Costume Design by Kate O'Neil
Technical Direction by Bill Wright
Props by Meghan Newman & Rebekah Grieb
September 14 – 30, 2012
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
STARRING
Valerie Dykes, Dave Fullerton, Steven James, Zach Lofland, Katie Meador, Christian Owen, Mike Stoeckle, Alecia Stultz
FEATURING
Michael Abernathy, Katherine Bettis, JoAnna Bledsoe, Caelin Golladay, Rachael Redler, Jenni Wilson & Miles Wirth
SYNOPSIS:
Blood Brothers, by the author of the plays Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine, is a haunting rags to riches tragedy of our times. A woman with numerous children to support surrenders one of her new born twins to the childless woman for whom she cleans house. The boys grow up streets apart, never learning the truth. They become firm friends and fall in love with the same girl. One prospers while the other falls on hard times. A narrator warns that a price has to be paid for separating twins. One of the longest running shows in London's West End history (23 years), Blood Brothers is a cautionary tale for the ages.
All performances are at:
The Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway, Mission, KS.
Ticket pricing:
REGULAR - $18.00
SENIORS - $ 15.00
GROUPS (10 OR MORE) - $12.00
STUDENTS (WITH A VALID STUDENT ID) - $10.00
WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.
For reservations, please call 913/432-9100 or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org
Production support provided by…
The Mainstreet Credit Union
Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
St. Pius School of Mission
Media partner support provided by…
94.9 KCMO
95.1 JackFM
The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects of our organization.
Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.
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September 28, 2012
"Rock The Arts KC" staring the "Fast Johnny Ricker Band"
Alcott Arts Center*
"ROCK THE ARTS" with the Fast Johnny Ricker Band and more: Oct 6: 6 pm Sat
The Fast Johnny Ricker Band
headlines this great evening of music on the south lawn of the Alcott Campus. From Kansas City, Fast Johnny Ricker is a blazing blues/rock guitarist and slide master. Johnny is joined by his 20 year old son, Davis Ricker on bass / shared vocals, and Gary Miller on drums. Johnny's incendiary guitar style and original song writing have been described as a high voltage combination of psychedelic rock with Texas and Delta blues traditions.
Fast Johnny has performed with or opened for:
LEON RUSSELL, JOHNNY WINTER, GEORGE THOROGOOD, BO DIDDLEY, THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS w/ JIMMIE VAUGHN, JOHN HAMMOND, Jr., CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE, JUNIOR BROWN, SONNY LANDRETH, NICK LOWE, DOUBLE TROUBLE, SON SEALS, COMMANDER CODY, MARK SELBY, CATE BROTHERS, SUPER CHIKAN, TOMMY CASTRO, COREY STEVENS, CHUBBY CARRIER, LONNIE BROOKS, TAB BENOIT, COCO MONTOYA, KENNY NEAL, JOANNA CONNOR, JOE LOUIS WALKER, and many more.
Johnny will be joined by Davis Ricker and Justin Vacca of "Scare The Children Band".
Paul Sneeley/award winning playwright Zachary Weaver will also be demonstrating his comedic talents once again for your enjoyment.
This is a fun event designed for you to be able to bring your family out for some good old fashion rock and blues. This event is back-dropped by the new Prescott Plaza here in Kansas City, Kansas.(beautiful view) http://www.fastjohnny.com
$5 single admission w non-perishable food items for Central Avenue Center of Hope Food Pantry.
$15 for family
(for two adults & up to three children)
Free (for Children under 10 years of age)
There will be Children activities to
add to the fun. More details on Alcott website!
Alcott Arts Center Theatre, 180 S 18th St, (913) 233-2787, www.alcottartscenter.org
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"ROCK THE ARTS" with the Fast Johnny Ricker Band and more: Oct 6: 6 pm Sat
The Fast Johnny Ricker Band
headlines this great evening of music on the south lawn of the Alcott Campus. From Kansas City, Fast Johnny Ricker is a blazing blues/rock guitarist and slide master. Johnny is joined by his 20 year old son, Davis Ricker on bass / shared vocals, and Gary Miller on drums. Johnny's incendiary guitar style and original song writing have been described as a high voltage combination of psychedelic rock with Texas and Delta blues traditions.
Fast Johnny has performed with or opened for:
LEON RUSSELL, JOHNNY WINTER, GEORGE THOROGOOD, BO DIDDLEY, THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS w/ JIMMIE VAUGHN, JOHN HAMMOND, Jr., CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE, JUNIOR BROWN, SONNY LANDRETH, NICK LOWE, DOUBLE TROUBLE, SON SEALS, COMMANDER CODY, MARK SELBY, CATE BROTHERS, SUPER CHIKAN, TOMMY CASTRO, COREY STEVENS, CHUBBY CARRIER, LONNIE BROOKS, TAB BENOIT, COCO MONTOYA, KENNY NEAL, JOANNA CONNOR, JOE LOUIS WALKER, and many more.
Johnny will be joined by Davis Ricker and Justin Vacca of "Scare The Children Band".
Paul Sneeley/award winning playwright Zachary Weaver will also be demonstrating his comedic talents once again for your enjoyment.
This is a fun event designed for you to be able to bring your family out for some good old fashion rock and blues. This event is back-dropped by the new Prescott Plaza here in Kansas City, Kansas.(beautiful view) http://www.fastjohnny.com
$5 single admission w non-perishable food items for Central Avenue Center of Hope Food Pantry.
$15 for family
(for two adults & up to three children)
Free (for Children under 10 years of age)
There will be Children activities to
add to the fun. More details on Alcott website!
Alcott Arts Center Theatre, 180 S 18th St, (913) 233-2787, www.alcottartscenter.org
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Roving Imp Comedy Show tonight at ECM - Lawrence
The Roving Imp Comedy Show is in Lawrence tonight at 8pm at the ECM Building, 1204 Oread, right on campus between the Oread Hotel and the Kansas Union.
The Roving Imp Comedy Show is live improvised comedy guaranteed to make you laugh or your money back! Whether you're a fan of games like 'Whose Line Is It Anyway,' one-act plays with amazing characters, or experimental performance art, the Roving Imp Comedy Show is for you. It's never the same show twice, and each week you'll be entertained by comedy veterans with the same training as the folks from Community, 30 Rock, and Saturday Night Live. And it's all based on your suggestions, at a price even the most cash-strapped student can afford.
Tonight's show is just $5 for students, $10 for adults, or you can get a five-ticket deal for $30 - that's just six bucks a ticket.
E-mail tickets@rovingimp.com or call 785-335-0305 for more info or to reserve your spot!
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The Roving Imp Comedy Show is live improvised comedy guaranteed to make you laugh or your money back! Whether you're a fan of games like 'Whose Line Is It Anyway,' one-act plays with amazing characters, or experimental performance art, the Roving Imp Comedy Show is for you. It's never the same show twice, and each week you'll be entertained by comedy veterans with the same training as the folks from Community, 30 Rock, and Saturday Night Live. And it's all based on your suggestions, at a price even the most cash-strapped student can afford.
Tonight's show is just $5 for students, $10 for adults, or you can get a five-ticket deal for $30 - that's just six bucks a ticket.
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Show Starts Tonight! "Imaginary Moments" by Zachary Weaver
Alcott Arts Center*
"Imaginary Moments" by Zachary Weaver: Sep 28-30: 7:30 pm Fri-Sat; 2:30 pm Sun
Trap Door Theatre presents a quirky collection of experimental plays by national award-winning, local playwright, Zachary Weaver, as a benefit for the Alcott Arts Center.
Spinning from fantastic moments in the real world to mundane moments in a number of fantasy worlds, Imaginary Moments is a satisfying roller coaster of offbeat humor that teases the imagination with unconventional theatricality and unique themes.
Try to come out to see what incredible talent awaits you for these one act plays. They are short and very entertaining. The length of the show is just at one hour, but you will want to take time to visit the art galleries where we have Ada Shakir-Muhmud and May Evans exhibiting this month.
Alcott Arts Center Theatre, 180 S 18th St, (913) 233-2787, www.alcottartscenter.org
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"Imaginary Moments" by Zachary Weaver: Sep 28-30: 7:30 pm Fri-Sat; 2:30 pm Sun
Trap Door Theatre presents a quirky collection of experimental plays by national award-winning, local playwright, Zachary Weaver, as a benefit for the Alcott Arts Center.
Spinning from fantastic moments in the real world to mundane moments in a number of fantasy worlds, Imaginary Moments is a satisfying roller coaster of offbeat humor that teases the imagination with unconventional theatricality and unique themes.
Try to come out to see what incredible talent awaits you for these one act plays. They are short and very entertaining. The length of the show is just at one hour, but you will want to take time to visit the art galleries where we have Ada Shakir-Muhmud and May Evans exhibiting this month.
Alcott Arts Center Theatre, 180 S 18th St, (913) 233-2787, www.alcottartscenter.org
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September 27, 2012
Next To Normal in Kansas City!
She&Her Productions*
November 2-18
Directed by Tiffany Garrison-Schweigert
Music Director and Conductor: Jim Vinkenberg
Tickets:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/261047
"NEXT TO NORMAL is a brave, breathtaking
musical...It is something much more than a feel-
good musical. It is a feel-everything musical."—
The New York Times
KANSAS CITY THEATRE PREMIERE
Winner: Three 2009 Tony Awards® and 2010 Pulitzer
Prize! Meet Diana–sexy, sharp and desperately
trying to hold on to her family, including husband
Dan–handsome, genuine and hard-working, struggling
to juggle being a father and a husband. Welcome to
the world of NEXT TO NORMAL, the brilliant,
evocative winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize that
takes us inside the lives of a typical American
family that's anything but typical. Contains
Strong Language and Themes.
Next To Normal CAST
Daniel Beeman is a Nebraska-born 19 year-old who
just loves to be on stage. He has been performing
through several outlets such as ballet, jazz, tap,
musical theatre, show choir, and other choral
programs for over 10 years. He is also an
accomplished competitive Irish dancer, having
recently competed at the World Championships in
Ireland. He has had the privilege to perform solo
and with professional acts on stages in Belfast,
Omaha, Branson, Nashville, Chicago, Kansas City,
and Orlando. Musical theatre credits include Timon
in The Lion King, Linus in The Music Man, Link
Larkin in scenes from Hairspray, and starring as
Alex in his high school's originial musical
production, Turning Green. Daniel is also the Duke
of the Show Me Pride Youth Royalty Court and has
been performing in the weekly "MJ Knight's Dinner
is a Drag Show" at Hamburger Mary's Kansas City.
He plans to continue performing and thanks his
family and friends for theirundying support
through everything he does!
Graham Fairleigh is making his She&Her debut. Some
of Graham's favorite roles on the KC stage
include; Barrett in Titanic, Cinderella's Prince
in Into The Woods, Man 2 in Songs for a New World,
The Boss in Side Show and Cladwell in Urinetown.
Graham has also performed as a Cabaret artist and
a concert soloist in various venues around the
Kansas City area.
Robert Hingula is ecstatic to be a part of Next to
Normal and his first show with She & Her
Productions. Robert has appeared in numerous other
performances in the KC-Metro area including Tommy
(Tommy), [title of show](Hunter), The Wedding
Singer (Robbie Hart), Rent (Roger), Aida (Zoser),
Grease (Kenickie), Oklahoma!(Curley), and
Footloose (Chuck Cranston). This summer Robert
will be appearing in Sweeney Todd (Sweeney) and
You're a Good Man Charlie Brown! (Snoopy) at
Shawnee Mission Theatre in the Park. When not on
stage, Robert spends his days practicing
employment law at Polsinelli Shughart PC. He
attributes all his success to his super-hot wife,
Melissa (whose continued support allows him to
come out and play) and his beautiful daughter,
Darcie (whose own talent and awesomeness inspires
him – and keeps him laughing – daily).
Matthew King is very excited to work with 'She &
Her Productions' and to be apart of the Kansas
City premiere of 'Next to Normal'. Although he is
from Kansas City, he has most recently stepped
onto the theatre scene after returning from the
Roosevelt Conservatory for Musical Theatre and
hopes to continue strive within this wonderful
market even further. His most recent projects in
the city have been Collins in 'Rent' at the Barn
Players, Horton in 'Seussical' at Theatre in the
Park and the Coterie Theatre's 'Once Upon a
Mattress'. He is excited to to share the story of
such a brave musical to Kansas City community!
Kristin Leathers is the Owner/Chef of Alter Ego
Catering and Cakes (www.alteregofood.com/), has
her Doctorate and Masters in Clinical Psychology,
has her Bachelors in Radio/TV/Film, and oh, right,
is a Singer/Actor around KC. One might say her
career has been a bit Bipolar thus prepping her
for Diana (a role that jumped to the top of her
dream list the second she heard the cast album).
Kristin has been seen on stage around town at MET,
The Chestnut, OCTA, The Barn Players, Theatre in
the Park, MTH, and The White Theatre. Favorite
roles include: Woman 2 (SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD),
Trix (THE DROWSY CHAPERONE), Rhoda (A NEW BRAIN),
Dorothy Brock (42ND STREET), Daisy Hilton (SIDE
SHOW), and Gabby/Bobbi (CITY OF ANGELS). Having
started the year with ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S
NEST at MET and ending it with NEXT TO NORMAL, it
would seem Kristin is spending 2012 finding some
unexpected synchronicity between her stage work
and her psych doctorate. Which is cool. And doing
this role with Graham as her doctor is about as
perfect as anything could be. Her husband
(Maneesh) and her children (Holden and Tierney)
are a remarkable gift in her life, and she
dedicates her performance as Diana to them more
than any other performance she has ever done.
Hugs, therapy, meds, Bipolar cycling, and
stability to all three of you: I love you all even
more than this part. : )
Deanna Mazdra is thrilled to be a part of Next to
Normal as her first show with She and Her! She
graduated from the University of Central Missouri
where she played such roles as Little Red in Into
the Woods, Connie in A Chorus Line, Milady inThe
Three Musketeers and various roles with the
Central Missouri Repertory company. She was last
seen inReckless as Rachel with Relevance
Productions. Deanna also works as a peer educator
with the Coterie Theatre in their Dramatic Aids
Education project. She is so excited for this show
and for the chance to work with such wonderful
people!
Directed by Tiffany Garrison-Schweigert. Featuring
Kristin Leathers, Robert Hingula, Deanna Mazdra,
Daniel Beeman, Matthew King, and Graham Fairleigh.
$10-$18. Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Central
Street, (816) 405-9200,
www.sheandherproductions.com (Adult Fare)
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November 2-18
Directed by Tiffany Garrison-Schweigert
Music Director and Conductor: Jim Vinkenberg
Tickets:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/261047
"NEXT TO NORMAL is a brave, breathtaking
musical...It is something much more than a feel-
good musical. It is a feel-everything musical."—
The New York Times
KANSAS CITY THEATRE PREMIERE
Winner: Three 2009 Tony Awards® and 2010 Pulitzer
Prize! Meet Diana–sexy, sharp and desperately
trying to hold on to her family, including husband
Dan–handsome, genuine and hard-working, struggling
to juggle being a father and a husband. Welcome to
the world of NEXT TO NORMAL, the brilliant,
evocative winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize that
takes us inside the lives of a typical American
family that's anything but typical. Contains
Strong Language and Themes.
Next To Normal CAST
Daniel Beeman is a Nebraska-born 19 year-old who
just loves to be on stage. He has been performing
through several outlets such as ballet, jazz, tap,
musical theatre, show choir, and other choral
programs for over 10 years. He is also an
accomplished competitive Irish dancer, having
recently competed at the World Championships in
Ireland. He has had the privilege to perform solo
and with professional acts on stages in Belfast,
Omaha, Branson, Nashville, Chicago, Kansas City,
and Orlando. Musical theatre credits include Timon
in The Lion King, Linus in The Music Man, Link
Larkin in scenes from Hairspray, and starring as
Alex in his high school's originial musical
production, Turning Green. Daniel is also the Duke
of the Show Me Pride Youth Royalty Court and has
been performing in the weekly "MJ Knight's Dinner
is a Drag Show" at Hamburger Mary's Kansas City.
He plans to continue performing and thanks his
family and friends for theirundying support
through everything he does!
Graham Fairleigh is making his She&Her debut. Some
of Graham's favorite roles on the KC stage
include; Barrett in Titanic, Cinderella's Prince
in Into The Woods, Man 2 in Songs for a New World,
The Boss in Side Show and Cladwell in Urinetown.
Graham has also performed as a Cabaret artist and
a concert soloist in various venues around the
Kansas City area.
Robert Hingula is ecstatic to be a part of Next to
Normal and his first show with She & Her
Productions. Robert has appeared in numerous other
performances in the KC-Metro area including Tommy
(Tommy), [title of show](Hunter), The Wedding
Singer (Robbie Hart), Rent (Roger), Aida (Zoser),
Grease (Kenickie), Oklahoma!(Curley), and
Footloose (Chuck Cranston). This summer Robert
will be appearing in Sweeney Todd (Sweeney) and
You're a Good Man Charlie Brown! (Snoopy) at
Shawnee Mission Theatre in the Park. When not on
stage, Robert spends his days practicing
employment law at Polsinelli Shughart PC. He
attributes all his success to his super-hot wife,
Melissa (whose continued support allows him to
come out and play) and his beautiful daughter,
Darcie (whose own talent and awesomeness inspires
him – and keeps him laughing – daily).
Matthew King is very excited to work with 'She &
Her Productions' and to be apart of the Kansas
City premiere of 'Next to Normal'. Although he is
from Kansas City, he has most recently stepped
onto the theatre scene after returning from the
Roosevelt Conservatory for Musical Theatre and
hopes to continue strive within this wonderful
market even further. His most recent projects in
the city have been Collins in 'Rent' at the Barn
Players, Horton in 'Seussical' at Theatre in the
Park and the Coterie Theatre's 'Once Upon a
Mattress'. He is excited to to share the story of
such a brave musical to Kansas City community!
Kristin Leathers is the Owner/Chef of Alter Ego
Catering and Cakes (www.alteregofood.com/), has
her Doctorate and Masters in Clinical Psychology,
has her Bachelors in Radio/TV/Film, and oh, right,
is a Singer/Actor around KC. One might say her
career has been a bit Bipolar thus prepping her
for Diana (a role that jumped to the top of her
dream list the second she heard the cast album).
Kristin has been seen on stage around town at MET,
The Chestnut, OCTA, The Barn Players, Theatre in
the Park, MTH, and The White Theatre. Favorite
roles include: Woman 2 (SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD),
Trix (THE DROWSY CHAPERONE), Rhoda (A NEW BRAIN),
Dorothy Brock (42ND STREET), Daisy Hilton (SIDE
SHOW), and Gabby/Bobbi (CITY OF ANGELS). Having
started the year with ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S
NEST at MET and ending it with NEXT TO NORMAL, it
would seem Kristin is spending 2012 finding some
unexpected synchronicity between her stage work
and her psych doctorate. Which is cool. And doing
this role with Graham as her doctor is about as
perfect as anything could be. Her husband
(Maneesh) and her children (Holden and Tierney)
are a remarkable gift in her life, and she
dedicates her performance as Diana to them more
than any other performance she has ever done.
Hugs, therapy, meds, Bipolar cycling, and
stability to all three of you: I love you all even
more than this part. : )
Deanna Mazdra is thrilled to be a part of Next to
Normal as her first show with She and Her! She
graduated from the University of Central Missouri
where she played such roles as Little Red in Into
the Woods, Connie in A Chorus Line, Milady inThe
Three Musketeers and various roles with the
Central Missouri Repertory company. She was last
seen inReckless as Rachel with Relevance
Productions. Deanna also works as a peer educator
with the Coterie Theatre in their Dramatic Aids
Education project. She is so excited for this show
and for the chance to work with such wonderful
people!
Directed by Tiffany Garrison-Schweigert. Featuring
Kristin Leathers, Robert Hingula, Deanna Mazdra,
Daniel Beeman, Matthew King, and Graham Fairleigh.
$10-$18. Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Central
Street, (816) 405-9200,
www.sheandherproductions.com (Adult Fare)
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Seven More Chances to See KC Stage's #1-Rated Show
THE THEATRE GYM PRESENTS
The Miser
By Molière
Adapted by Stephen Booser
September 20-October 6, 2012
Th-Sat at 7:30pm; Sun at 2pm
The H&R Block City Stage at Union Station
30 West Pershing Road
Kansas City, MO 64108
Starring ALAN TILSON as HARPAGON
with
BRIAN HUTHER as CLEANTE
ANDY PENN as VALERE
DEVON BARNES as ELISE
SARAH JETER as MARIANNE
MIKE OTT as LA FLECHE
JACK WINSLOW as JACQUES
BIANCA N. JORDAN as FROSINE
GREG LANE as ANSELM and SIMON
DEAN KINSEY as THE CONSTABLE and LA MERLUCHE
SPENCER CARNEY as THE CLERK and BRINDAVOINE
ELIZABETH HILL as DAME CLAUDE
Directed by Art Suskin
Scenic Design by Glen Anderson
Costume Design by Catherine Kinsey and Jason Wade
Hair and Makeup Design by John Hollan
Lighting and Sound Design by Scott Stubbs
Stage Management and Property Design by Elizabeth Hill and Spencer Carney
Tickets are $15-$25
Season Flex Tickets Available
For tickets and more information,
CALL 816-460-2020
Or go to www.unionstation.org/theater
Or go to www.theatregym.org
Or www.Facebook.com/TheTheatreGym
ABOUT THE MISER
A commedia-style period romp opens The Theatre Gym's 2012-2013 Season of Laughter. Join Alan Tilson as Harpagon the Miser along with a great supporting cast of Kansas City players. Enter an 18th century theatre to experience Stephen Booser's witty modern adaptation of Molière's hilarious romantic comedy: Harpagon's son Cleante loves Marianne. His daughter Elise loves his steward Valere. But Harpagon has other ideas for all of them. When Harpagon's one true love—his money box—is stolen, he explodes. Before the surprise twists at the end, he threatens to hang everyone...including the audience!
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The Miser
By Molière
Adapted by Stephen Booser
September 20-October 6, 2012
Th-Sat at 7:30pm; Sun at 2pm
The H&R Block City Stage at Union Station
30 West Pershing Road
Kansas City, MO 64108
Starring ALAN TILSON as HARPAGON
with
BRIAN HUTHER as CLEANTE
ANDY PENN as VALERE
DEVON BARNES as ELISE
SARAH JETER as MARIANNE
MIKE OTT as LA FLECHE
JACK WINSLOW as JACQUES
BIANCA N. JORDAN as FROSINE
GREG LANE as ANSELM and SIMON
DEAN KINSEY as THE CONSTABLE and LA MERLUCHE
SPENCER CARNEY as THE CLERK and BRINDAVOINE
ELIZABETH HILL as DAME CLAUDE
Directed by Art Suskin
Scenic Design by Glen Anderson
Costume Design by Catherine Kinsey and Jason Wade
Hair and Makeup Design by John Hollan
Lighting and Sound Design by Scott Stubbs
Stage Management and Property Design by Elizabeth Hill and Spencer Carney
Tickets are $15-$25
Season Flex Tickets Available
For tickets and more information,
CALL 816-460-2020
Or go to www.unionstation.org/theater
Or go to www.theatregym.org
Or www.Facebook.com/TheTheatreGym
ABOUT THE MISER
A commedia-style period romp opens The Theatre Gym's 2012-2013 Season of Laughter. Join Alan Tilson as Harpagon the Miser along with a great supporting cast of Kansas City players. Enter an 18th century theatre to experience Stephen Booser's witty modern adaptation of Molière's hilarious romantic comedy: Harpagon's son Cleante loves Marianne. His daughter Elise loves his steward Valere. But Harpagon has other ideas for all of them. When Harpagon's one true love—his money box—is stolen, he explodes. Before the surprise twists at the end, he threatens to hang everyone...including the audience!
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September 25, 2012
The Weir for FREE: Martin Tanner Tuesdays!
The next FREE Martin Tanner Tuesday reading at the KC Irish Center in Union Station is this coming Tuesday.
Oct 2
7:30 p.m.
KC Irish Center
Union Station, downstairs
30 W Pershing Rd, KC MO
The Weir by Conor McPherson
Directed by Andy Garrison.
Featuring Paul E. Orwick*, Diane Bulan, Elizabeth A.Hillman, Mat Lewczenko, Curtis Smith and Hughston Walkinshaw.
Including a discussion with John Kerrigan,PhD. Professor at Rockhurst University and specialist in 20th century Irish Literature.
Martin Tanner Tuesdays are always FREE. Donations accepted and encouraged. Come out to the Irish Center for fine performance and a pint of Guinness!
*Actor appears courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the union for professional actors and stage managers.
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Oct 2
7:30 p.m.
KC Irish Center
Union Station, downstairs
30 W Pershing Rd, KC MO
The Weir by Conor McPherson
Directed by Andy Garrison.
Featuring Paul E. Orwick*, Diane Bulan, Elizabeth A.Hillman, Mat Lewczenko, Curtis Smith and Hughston Walkinshaw.
Including a discussion with John Kerrigan,PhD. Professor at Rockhurst University and specialist in 20th century Irish Literature.
Martin Tanner Tuesdays are always FREE. Donations accepted and encouraged. Come out to the Irish Center for fine performance and a pint of Guinness!
*Actor appears courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the union for professional actors and stage managers.
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September 24, 2012
Byrd~van Roden Productions present: The French Cabaret ~Love at the Louvre ~A Clown Fantasy
Byrd~van Roden Productions present:
The French Cabaret
Love at the Louvre - A Clown Fantasy
A special performance of music, mirth, silent theater, and art!
at The Fishtank Performance Studio!
with our hosts ...
The band Belleville
featuring chanteuse Cynthia van Roden,
Rick Mareske on guitar and John Miles on bass
and
French Mime ~ Petite Columbe ~ Beth Byrd
This month's guest artistes...
The Flock - A Company of Clowns

Come...be enchanted with original confections of silent theater, comedy, music and more
performed to sweet renderings of French songs in this intimate theater space.
Thursday, November 15 at 8:00
Friday, November 16 at 8:00
Saturday, November 17 at 8:00
Sunday, November 18 at 2:00
at the Fishtank Performance Studio
1715 Wyandotte, Kansas City MO 64108
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Students with a valid college I.D. are $10 anytime
To order tickets go to;http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/278586
Check us out on Facebook!
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The French Cabaret
Love at the Louvre - A Clown Fantasy
A special performance of music, mirth, silent theater, and art!
at The Fishtank Performance Studio!
with our hosts ...
The band Belleville
featuring chanteuse Cynthia van Roden,
Rick Mareske on guitar and John Miles on bass
and
French Mime ~ Petite Columbe ~ Beth Byrd
This month's guest artistes...
The Flock - A Company of Clowns

Come...be enchanted with original confections of silent theater, comedy, music and more
performed to sweet renderings of French songs in this intimate theater space.
Thursday, November 15 at 8:00
Friday, November 16 at 8:00
Saturday, November 17 at 8:00
Sunday, November 18 at 2:00
at the Fishtank Performance Studio
1715 Wyandotte, Kansas City MO 64108
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Students with a valid college I.D. are $10 anytime
To order tickets go to;http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/278586
Check us out on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/events/470725806281823/
Sponsored by KCStage Magazine www.kcstage.oom
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Byrd Productions and Happy Faces Entertainment are thrilled to present: The: To Skit or Not to Skit - So, What's Behind That Wall?
Byrd Productions and Happy Faces Entertainment are thrilled to
present:
The: To Skit or Not to Skit - So, What's Behind That Wall?
- Workshop by Julie Varholdt
To Skit or Not to Skit? That is the Question
Trying to find a funny skit for a show or competition and all your
books are 15 to 50 years old and nothing is funny? What was funny
back in 1960 may not be funny anymore and it may not be
"politically correct‟ either. This class will show you how to rework
it, reword it, and make it your own.
AND
What's Really Behind The Wall?
A hands on class that teaches you what's really behind that crazy
accordion wall that hides the elevator, escalator, and the stairs. You
will learn the techniques needed to go up and down the elevator,
go forwards and backwards on the escalator, go up and down the
stairs, and more! It's a total riot and one of the most fun times
you'll have learning.
Wednesday, October 17th
7:00 - 10:00
at the Just Off Broadway Theater
$30 for ages 16 and older
To reserve your spot
call 816-305-8188
Both workshops will be taught in one evening by visiting artist:
Julie Varholdt,
also known as Lovely Buttons, Miss Beulah Pearl, Woo~man and
many more zany characters, has been clowning now for over 20
years in sunny Arizona. Sharing the art of Clowning is a passion of
hers that she would like to share with you. She was honored to be
the World Clown Association 2010 Clown of the Year, and first
ever Clowns of America International 2010 Best in Clown.
Teaching, entertaining and traveling around the USA and
internationally has been a dream come true for her. She currently
owns and operates "Lovely Buttons Productions, a clown based
business that serves the greater Phoenix area. She served as World
Clown Associations Vice President from 2006 to 2008 and was their
first Alley Director from 2001 to 2006. She currently writes for
several entertainment magazines and is an author of several books
and DVDs and an all around fun lady! Julie is one of the lucky few
who can say "I love what I do, and do what I love." :O)
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present:
The: To Skit or Not to Skit - So, What's Behind That Wall?
- Workshop by Julie Varholdt
To Skit or Not to Skit? That is the Question
Trying to find a funny skit for a show or competition and all your
books are 15 to 50 years old and nothing is funny? What was funny
back in 1960 may not be funny anymore and it may not be
"politically correct‟ either. This class will show you how to rework
it, reword it, and make it your own.
AND
What's Really Behind The Wall?
A hands on class that teaches you what's really behind that crazy
accordion wall that hides the elevator, escalator, and the stairs. You
will learn the techniques needed to go up and down the elevator,
go forwards and backwards on the escalator, go up and down the
stairs, and more! It's a total riot and one of the most fun times
you'll have learning.
Wednesday, October 17th
7:00 - 10:00
at the Just Off Broadway Theater
$30 for ages 16 and older
To reserve your spot
call 816-305-8188
Both workshops will be taught in one evening by visiting artist:
Julie Varholdt,
also known as Lovely Buttons, Miss Beulah Pearl, Woo~man and
many more zany characters, has been clowning now for over 20
years in sunny Arizona. Sharing the art of Clowning is a passion of
hers that she would like to share with you. She was honored to be
the World Clown Association 2010 Clown of the Year, and first
ever Clowns of America International 2010 Best in Clown.
Teaching, entertaining and traveling around the USA and
internationally has been a dream come true for her. She currently
owns and operates "Lovely Buttons Productions, a clown based
business that serves the greater Phoenix area. She served as World
Clown Associations Vice President from 2006 to 2008 and was their
first Alley Director from 2001 to 2006. She currently writes for
several entertainment magazines and is an author of several books
and DVDs and an all around fun lady! Julie is one of the lucky few
who can say "I love what I do, and do what I love." :O)
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Cirque Du Gay – Exposed: Bigger and Longer
Happy Faces Entertainment and Byrd Productions Presents:
Cirque Du Gay – Exposed: Bigger and Longer
Having been chosen as "Best Of" twice at the Kansas City Fringe Festival and being highly acclaimed at the New Orleans Festival, Dennis Porter and Peyton Westfall are excited to expose audiences to a new extended circus show. They're pulling out all of the stops, putting in new numbers and adding special guest artists!
...
After years of playing with audiences of all ages, Porter and Westfall have developed this high energy circus show for adults that encourages audience participation and interaction for the enjoyment of everyone. It's a rainbow of pure happy fun!
These two gay clowns are ready to show you what REALLY happens under the big top and behind the curtain. You'll get a whole new view, with two shows in one. This time they'll get a little help from their new cleaning lady (guest clown, Beth Byrd) to keep any stray audience member (guest clown, Julie Varholdt) from pulling up the stakes on their whole operation.
This show is packed with music, muscle, magic, mime, merriment and more. So, come and be "Exposed" to some good , clean, wholesome fun...... for adults.
At the Just Off Broadway Theater
Friday, October 19 at 8:00
Saturday, October20 at 8:00
Sunday, October 21 at 2:00
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Students with a valid college I.D. are $10 anytime
To reserve your tickets go to:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/271702
For more information and directions go to
www.happyfacesentertainment.biz
www.byrdproductions.org
http://www.facebook.com/events/149237221880807/
or call Happy Faces Entertainment at 816-309-2460
or Byrd Productions at 816-305-8188
(Julie will also be teaching a clown workshop on Wednesday, October 17th @ 7:00pm.)
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Cirque Du Gay – Exposed: Bigger and Longer
Having been chosen as "Best Of" twice at the Kansas City Fringe Festival and being highly acclaimed at the New Orleans Festival, Dennis Porter and Peyton Westfall are excited to expose audiences to a new extended circus show. They're pulling out all of the stops, putting in new numbers and adding special guest artists!
...
After years of playing with audiences of all ages, Porter and Westfall have developed this high energy circus show for adults that encourages audience participation and interaction for the enjoyment of everyone. It's a rainbow of pure happy fun!
These two gay clowns are ready to show you what REALLY happens under the big top and behind the curtain. You'll get a whole new view, with two shows in one. This time they'll get a little help from their new cleaning lady (guest clown, Beth Byrd) to keep any stray audience member (guest clown, Julie Varholdt) from pulling up the stakes on their whole operation.
This show is packed with music, muscle, magic, mime, merriment and more. So, come and be "Exposed" to some good , clean, wholesome fun...... for adults.
At the Just Off Broadway Theater
Friday, October 19 at 8:00
Saturday, October20 at 8:00
Sunday, October 21 at 2:00
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Students with a valid college I.D. are $10 anytime
To reserve your tickets go to:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/271702
For more information and directions go to
www.happyfacesentertainment.biz
www.byrdproductions.org
http://www.facebook.com/events/149237221880807/
or call Happy Faces Entertainment at 816-309-2460
or Byrd Productions at 816-305-8188
(Julie will also be teaching a clown workshop on Wednesday, October 17th @ 7:00pm.)
http://www.facebook.com/events/338245176265987/
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Byrd ~ van Roden Productions presents: The French Cabaret~Le Cercle de la Vie
Byrd ~ van Roden Productions presents:
The French Cabaret~Le Cercle de la Vie
a wistful performance of music, magic, mirth, manipulation and more
with cocktails!
with your hosts:
Belleville featuring chanteuse Cynthia van Roden,
Matt Hopper on guitar and John Miles on bass
This month's guest artistes:
Eric Vaughn - Magicien Magnifique
Fwenchie Toast - Comedien Femme & Burlesque
Miss Conception - Spinner de Cerceaux et Mots
Come...be enchanted with original confections of comedy, magic, spoken word, hoop art and more
performed to sweet renderings of French songs in this unique new setting.
Friday, October 19th
at the Uptown Arts Bar
3611 Broadway
Seating begins at 6:30
The show is 7:00 - 8:30
$10 cover
Seating is limited!
www.uptownartsbar.com
816-960-4611
To contact Byrd Productions go to: www.byrdproductions.org
To contact Eric Vaughn go to: www.magicbyericvaughn.com
To contact Fwenchie Toast or Miss Comception go to Face Book or Byrd Productions
To RSVP go to:
http://www.facebook.com/events/358194497599352/
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The French Cabaret~Le Cercle de la Vie
a wistful performance of music, magic, mirth, manipulation and more
with cocktails!
with your hosts:
Belleville featuring chanteuse Cynthia van Roden,
Matt Hopper on guitar and John Miles on bass
This month's guest artistes:
Eric Vaughn - Magicien Magnifique
Fwenchie Toast - Comedien Femme & Burlesque
Miss Conception - Spinner de Cerceaux et Mots
Come...be enchanted with original confections of comedy, magic, spoken word, hoop art and more
performed to sweet renderings of French songs in this unique new setting.
Friday, October 19th
at the Uptown Arts Bar
3611 Broadway
Seating begins at 6:30
The show is 7:00 - 8:30
$10 cover
Seating is limited!
www.uptownartsbar.com
816-960-4611
To contact Byrd Productions go to: www.byrdproductions.org
To contact Eric Vaughn go to: www.magicbyericvaughn.com
To contact Fwenchie Toast or Miss Comception go to Face Book or Byrd Productions
To RSVP go to:
http://www.facebook.com/events/358194497599352/
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Byrd Productions presents: A Larval Mask Workshop~By Heidi Van - THIS SUNDAY!
Byrd Productions presents:
A Larval Mask Workshop
By Heidi Van
Sunday, September 30, 1-4pm
at The Just Off Broadway Theater
$30
call 816-305-8188 to reserve
In the world of larval masks everything is at the edge of beginning.
Building on neutrality of presence the actor begins to navigate space and
physicality in exercises and improvisations that:
- simplify and amplify gestures,
- explore the mask as a moving structure in the space, with forms,
trajectories, dynamic oppositions and to find the body who can reveal it,
- explore the animalistic and fantastic dimension of the mask.
Heidi Van, Actor/Creator
Co-Founder/Curator of Fishtank Performance Studio, Producing Artistic
Director of HYBRID: a theatre collective,
dubbed The Queen of Dead Art Forms by Alan Schuerstel is best known
for performing and creating pieces in the red nose clown style. Van is a
2010 recipient of the MASTERMIND AWARD, a Charlotte Street
Outstanding Generative Performing Artist Finalist and an KC Arts Fund
Inspiration Grant recipient. Van's most widely produced original clown
play is The Coppelia Project: a clown ballet in three acts that debuted at
the 2008 Kansas City Fringe Festival.
To RSVP go to:
http://www.facebook.com/events/509759819039370/
For more information about Byrd Productions go to:
www.byrdproductions.org
For More information about Heidi Van go to:
http://fishtanktheater.blogspot.com/p/heidi-vanhybrid-projects_13.html
For more info on The Just Off Broadway Theater go to:
www.justoffbroadway.org
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A Larval Mask Workshop
By Heidi Van
Sunday, September 30, 1-4pm
at The Just Off Broadway Theater
$30
call 816-305-8188 to reserve
In the world of larval masks everything is at the edge of beginning.
Building on neutrality of presence the actor begins to navigate space and
physicality in exercises and improvisations that:
- simplify and amplify gestures,
- explore the mask as a moving structure in the space, with forms,
trajectories, dynamic oppositions and to find the body who can reveal it,
- explore the animalistic and fantastic dimension of the mask.
Heidi Van, Actor/Creator
Co-Founder/Curator of Fishtank Performance Studio, Producing Artistic
Director of HYBRID: a theatre collective,
dubbed The Queen of Dead Art Forms by Alan Schuerstel is best known
for performing and creating pieces in the red nose clown style. Van is a
2010 recipient of the MASTERMIND AWARD, a Charlotte Street
Outstanding Generative Performing Artist Finalist and an KC Arts Fund
Inspiration Grant recipient. Van's most widely produced original clown
play is The Coppelia Project: a clown ballet in three acts that debuted at
the 2008 Kansas City Fringe Festival.
To RSVP go to:
http://www.facebook.com/events/509759819039370/
For more information about Byrd Productions go to:
www.byrdproductions.org
For More information about Heidi Van go to:
http://fishtanktheater.blogspot.com/p/heidi-vanhybrid-projects_13.html
For more info on The Just Off Broadway Theater go to:
www.justoffbroadway.org
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Blues and Rock Concert at Alcott with the Fast Johnny Ricker Band and more
Alcott Arts Center*
"ROCK THE ARTS" with the Fast Johnny Ricker Band and more: Oct 6: 6 pm Sat
The Fast Johnny Ricker Band
(http://www.fastjohnny.com)
headlines this great evening of music on the south lawn of the Alcott Campus.
"Scare The Children" with Davis Ricker and Justin Vacca will be debuting their band at Rock the Arts! They are an awesome young band.
From Kansas City, Fast Johnny Ricker is a blazing blues/rock guitarist and slide master. Johnny is joined by his 20 year old son, Davis Ricker on bass / shared vocals, and Gary Miller on drums. Johnny's incendiary guitar style and original song writing have been described as a high voltage combination of psychedelic rock with Texas and Delta blues traditions.
Fast Johnny has performed with or opened for:
LEON RUSSELL, JOHNNY WINTER, GEORGE THOROGOOD, BO DIDDLEY, THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS w/ JIMMIE VAUGHN, JOHN HAMMOND, Jr., CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE, JUNIOR BROWN, SONNY LANDRETH, NICK LOWE, DOUBLE TROUBLE, SON SEALS, COMMANDER CODY, MARK SELBY, CATE BROTHERS, SUPER CHIKAN, TOMMY CASTRO, COREY STEVENS, CHUBBY CARRIER, LONNIE BROOKS, TAB BENOIT, COCO MONTOYA, KENNY NEAL, JOANNA CONNOR, JOE LOUIS WALKER, and many more
Paul Sneeley(award winning local playwright- Zachary Weaver) will also be demonstrating his comedic talents once again for your enjoyment.
This is a fun event designed for you to be able to bring your family out for some good old fashion blues and rock.
$5 single admission $15 for family
(for two adults & up to three children)
Free (for Children under 10 years of age)
Children's Art and Craft Areas $1.00 ea.
Concessions available
Lots of Fun for Everyone
http://www.fastjohnny.com
This is a rain or shine event. Everything will move into the Alcott if weather does not co-operate.
Alcott Arts Center Theatre, 180 S 18th St, (913) 233-2787, www.alcottartscenter.org
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"ROCK THE ARTS" with the Fast Johnny Ricker Band and more: Oct 6: 6 pm Sat
The Fast Johnny Ricker Band
(http://www.fastjohnny.com)
headlines this great evening of music on the south lawn of the Alcott Campus.
"Scare The Children" with Davis Ricker and Justin Vacca will be debuting their band at Rock the Arts! They are an awesome young band.
From Kansas City, Fast Johnny Ricker is a blazing blues/rock guitarist and slide master. Johnny is joined by his 20 year old son, Davis Ricker on bass / shared vocals, and Gary Miller on drums. Johnny's incendiary guitar style and original song writing have been described as a high voltage combination of psychedelic rock with Texas and Delta blues traditions.
Fast Johnny has performed with or opened for:
LEON RUSSELL, JOHNNY WINTER, GEORGE THOROGOOD, BO DIDDLEY, THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS w/ JIMMIE VAUGHN, JOHN HAMMOND, Jr., CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE, JUNIOR BROWN, SONNY LANDRETH, NICK LOWE, DOUBLE TROUBLE, SON SEALS, COMMANDER CODY, MARK SELBY, CATE BROTHERS, SUPER CHIKAN, TOMMY CASTRO, COREY STEVENS, CHUBBY CARRIER, LONNIE BROOKS, TAB BENOIT, COCO MONTOYA, KENNY NEAL, JOANNA CONNOR, JOE LOUIS WALKER, and many more
Paul Sneeley(award winning local playwright- Zachary Weaver) will also be demonstrating his comedic talents once again for your enjoyment.
This is a fun event designed for you to be able to bring your family out for some good old fashion blues and rock.
$5 single admission $15 for family
(for two adults & up to three children)
Free (for Children under 10 years of age)
Children's Art and Craft Areas $1.00 ea.
Concessions available
Lots of Fun for Everyone
http://www.fastjohnny.com
This is a rain or shine event. Everything will move into the Alcott if weather does not co-operate.
Alcott Arts Center Theatre, 180 S 18th St, (913) 233-2787, www.alcottartscenter.org
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Award winning local playwright brings show to Alcott!
Alcott Arts Center*
"Imaginary Moments" by Zachary Weaver: Sep 28-30: 7:30 pm Fri-Sat; 2:30 pm Sun
Trap Door Theatre presents a quirky collection of experimental plays by national award-winning, local playwright, Zachary Weaver, as a benefit for the Alcott Arts Center.
Spinning from fantastic moments in the real world to mundane moments in a number of fantasy worlds, Imaginary Moments is a satisfying roller coaster of offbeat humor that teases the imagination with unconventional theatricality and unique themes.
The Alcott Art Galleries will be open with exhibitions from
May Evans - "Meditations Manifested" and
Ada Shakir-Mahmud - "Journey Through Time".
More info on the Alcott website.
Alcott Arts Center Theatre, 180 S 18th St, (913) 233-2787, www.alcottartscenter.org
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"Imaginary Moments" by Zachary Weaver: Sep 28-30: 7:30 pm Fri-Sat; 2:30 pm Sun
Trap Door Theatre presents a quirky collection of experimental plays by national award-winning, local playwright, Zachary Weaver, as a benefit for the Alcott Arts Center.
Spinning from fantastic moments in the real world to mundane moments in a number of fantasy worlds, Imaginary Moments is a satisfying roller coaster of offbeat humor that teases the imagination with unconventional theatricality and unique themes.
The Alcott Art Galleries will be open with exhibitions from
May Evans - "Meditations Manifested" and
Ada Shakir-Mahmud - "Journey Through Time".
More info on the Alcott website.
Alcott Arts Center Theatre, 180 S 18th St, (913) 233-2787, www.alcottartscenter.org
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Call for Directors - The Barn Players 6 x 10 Festival
The Barn Players is seeking…
Directors
For The
5th Annual 6 x 10 Ten-Minute Play Festival
PROCESS: Submit a letter of application to The Barn Players, along with your resume at emgnitude@me.com. An interview will then be scheduled with the Artistic Director and the Asst. Artistic Director.
DEADLINE: October 5th, 2012
AUDITIONS: October 21st and 22nd at from 7pm to 10pm at St. Pius School. Directors may also choose to pre-cast their play.
REHEARSAL PERIOD: anytime between November 1st and December 2nd…rehearsal schedules and locations are subject to approval by the Artistic Director or the Asst. Artistic Director.
PERFORMANCE WEEK: December 7 - 9, 2012 at The Barn Players
THE PLAYS:
Back To One by Lezlie Revelle
The Captain and Roberts
by Brian Gehrlein
The Suitcase by Brigid Amos
Sunday in the Park with Carla
by Amanda Petefish-Schrag
To The Dogs by Victor Wishna
Who Are You by Alex Bigus
The directors are responsible for:
*executing the artistic interpretation of the show with the input of the playwright.
*Casting the show through open auditions…or through their own connections without benefit of an audition.
*collaborating on design elements with Technical Director / Production Stage Manager and the Facility Coordinator of The Barn Players.
*designing a rehearsal schedule.
*maintaining open, regular and professional communication with the cast, production team, artistic director and asst. artistic director. *Provide a minimal set design…provide costumes and props…provide any sound and light cues prior to tech week.
*Hiring their own stage manager who will give way the to the production stage manager during tech week. All other production team members will be provided by The Barn.
For more information, please contact Lynn Reddick, Assistant Artistic Director of The Barn Players at lcreddick@aol.com or Eric Magnus, Artistic Director of The Barn Players at emagnitude@me.com
The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects of our organization. Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.
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Directors
For The
5th Annual 6 x 10 Ten-Minute Play Festival
PROCESS: Submit a letter of application to The Barn Players, along with your resume at emgnitude@me.com. An interview will then be scheduled with the Artistic Director and the Asst. Artistic Director.
DEADLINE: October 5th, 2012
AUDITIONS: October 21st and 22nd at from 7pm to 10pm at St. Pius School. Directors may also choose to pre-cast their play.
REHEARSAL PERIOD: anytime between November 1st and December 2nd…rehearsal schedules and locations are subject to approval by the Artistic Director or the Asst. Artistic Director.
PERFORMANCE WEEK: December 7 - 9, 2012 at The Barn Players
THE PLAYS:
Back To One by Lezlie Revelle
The Captain and Roberts
by Brian Gehrlein
The Suitcase by Brigid Amos
Sunday in the Park with Carla
by Amanda Petefish-Schrag
To The Dogs by Victor Wishna
Who Are You by Alex Bigus
The directors are responsible for:
*executing the artistic interpretation of the show with the input of the playwright.
*Casting the show through open auditions…or through their own connections without benefit of an audition.
*collaborating on design elements with Technical Director / Production Stage Manager and the Facility Coordinator of The Barn Players.
*designing a rehearsal schedule.
*maintaining open, regular and professional communication with the cast, production team, artistic director and asst. artistic director. *Provide a minimal set design…provide costumes and props…provide any sound and light cues prior to tech week.
*Hiring their own stage manager who will give way the to the production stage manager during tech week. All other production team members will be provided by The Barn.
For more information, please contact Lynn Reddick, Assistant Artistic Director of The Barn Players at lcreddick@aol.com or Eric Magnus, Artistic Director of The Barn Players at emagnitude@me.com
The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects of our organization. Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.
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Auditions for ALL SHOOK UP...a Barn Junior production!
The Barn Players, Inc.*
ALL SHOOK UP by Joe DiPietro...Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley.
Directed by Jason Coats
Musical Direction by Presten Fry
Choreography by Guy Gardner
Into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy that'll have you jumpin' out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as "Heartbreak Hotel," "Jailhouse Rock," and "Don't Be Cruel."
This audition is only for high school and middle school students in grades 7 through 12.
Open auditions for The Barn Junior production of ALL SHOOK UP, will take place on October 20th and 21st from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at, St. Pius School at 55th and Woodson in Mission, KS
Go to the website at www.thebarnplayers.org for the latest information.
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ALL SHOOK UP by Joe DiPietro...Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley.
Directed by Jason Coats
Musical Direction by Presten Fry
Choreography by Guy Gardner
Into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy that'll have you jumpin' out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as "Heartbreak Hotel," "Jailhouse Rock," and "Don't Be Cruel."
This audition is only for high school and middle school students in grades 7 through 12.
Open auditions for The Barn Junior production of ALL SHOOK UP, will take place on October 20th and 21st from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at, St. Pius School at 55th and Woodson in Mission, KS
Go to the website at www.thebarnplayers.org for the latest information.
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BLOOD BROTHERS - Industry Night tonight at The Barn!
The Barn Players, Inc.*
INDUSTRY NIGHT at The Barn for...
Blood Brothers
by Willy Russell
on Monday, September 24th at 7:30pm
The Barn has added an additional performance of our fifth patron show of the 2012 season on Monday night, September 24th at 7:30pm, to give our friends in the theatre community a chance to see this wonderful production!
Tickets will be only be available at the door for this special performance, and are open to one and all, but we'd love to see as many local performers, technicians, producers and volunteers as possible.
For this special Industry Night performance,
ALL TICKETS ARE JUST $10!
Directed by Eric Magnus
Featuring Valerie Dykes, Dave Fullerton, Christian Owen, Steven James, Alecia Stultz, Katie Meador, Zach Lofland, Mike Stoeckle, MiKyle Abernathy, Katherine Bettis, JoAnna Bledsoe, Caelin Golladay, Rachael Redler, Jenni Wilson, and Miles Wirth.
The Barn Players, 6219 Martway St., Mission, KS (913) 432-9100
ww.thebarnplayers.org (Adult Fare)
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INDUSTRY NIGHT at The Barn for...
Blood Brothers
by Willy Russell
on Monday, September 24th at 7:30pm
The Barn has added an additional performance of our fifth patron show of the 2012 season on Monday night, September 24th at 7:30pm, to give our friends in the theatre community a chance to see this wonderful production!
Tickets will be only be available at the door for this special performance, and are open to one and all, but we'd love to see as many local performers, technicians, producers and volunteers as possible.
For this special Industry Night performance,
ALL TICKETS ARE JUST $10!
Directed by Eric Magnus
Featuring Valerie Dykes, Dave Fullerton, Christian Owen, Steven James, Alecia Stultz, Katie Meador, Zach Lofland, Mike Stoeckle, MiKyle Abernathy, Katherine Bettis, JoAnna Bledsoe, Caelin Golladay, Rachael Redler, Jenni Wilson, and Miles Wirth.
The Barn Players, 6219 Martway St., Mission, KS (913) 432-9100
ww.thebarnplayers.org (Adult Fare)
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September 21, 2012
Fundraiser for Alex's Lemonade Stand
GIRLS NIGHT OUT-4-BREAST CANCER PRESENTS
THE LEMON DROP PLAYERS
TO BENEFIT ALEX'S LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION,
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Local Actors and Singers Raise Funds and Awareness for
Childhood Cancer
In their continuing effort to raise funds and awareness for cancer
but more recently childhood cancer, and more recently the
battle against childhood cancer, members of the Girls Night
Out-4-Breast Cancer fund-raising club will host a one-time
performance of The Lemon Drop Players on Saturday, October 6,
2012. This unique event will begin at 2:00PM at the Just Off
Broadway Theatre, 3051 Central, Kansas City, MO.
The Girls Night Out-4-Breast Cancer fund-raising club is an
organization who originally focused on supporting women with
breast cancer one bra strap at time. Since its inception in 2010,
the club has raised over $9,000 for charity through annual girls
night out events. This is their first fund-raiser to help find a cure
for kids' cancer.
This theatrical experience will feature the following: "LOVE
LETTERS" written by A. R. Gurney and performed by Kurt Moegle
and Vickie Smithson, a monologue performed by Patti Shockley
entitled, "French Fries" from "Talking With…" and written by Jane
Martin; and vocal performances by Betsy Dierker and Jeff
Drysdale. Additional highlights include a silent art auction,
delectable desserts and beverages at a reasonable price. This
event is not recommended for children under the age of 13. The
reservation price is $15 and available through Pay Pal at the
following website: https://sites.google.com/site/girlsniteout4bc
or send a check payable to "GNO-4-BC" to Cindy Devine,
1 Memorial Drive, KCMO 64198 or pay at the door.
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the
front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra "Alex"
Scott (1996-2004). In 2000, 4-year-old Alex announced that she
wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a
cure for all children with cancer. Since Alex held that first stand,
the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national
fundraising movement, complete with thousands of supporters
across the country carrying on her legacy of hope. To date,
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 charity,
has raised more than $55 million toward fulfilling Alex's dream
of finding a cure, funding over 250 research projects nationally.
WHAT: GIRLS NIGHT OUT-4-BREAST CANCER
PRESENT THE LEMON DROP PLAYERS FUNDRAISER
FOR ALEX'S LEMONADE STAND
WHEN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2012 at 2:00 PM
WHERE: JUST OFF BROADWAY THEATRE
3051 CENTRAL
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
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THE LEMON DROP PLAYERS
TO BENEFIT ALEX'S LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION,
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Local Actors and Singers Raise Funds and Awareness for
Childhood Cancer
In their continuing effort to raise funds and awareness for cancer
but more recently childhood cancer, and more recently the
battle against childhood cancer, members of the Girls Night
Out-4-Breast Cancer fund-raising club will host a one-time
performance of The Lemon Drop Players on Saturday, October 6,
2012. This unique event will begin at 2:00PM at the Just Off
Broadway Theatre, 3051 Central, Kansas City, MO.
The Girls Night Out-4-Breast Cancer fund-raising club is an
organization who originally focused on supporting women with
breast cancer one bra strap at time. Since its inception in 2010,
the club has raised over $9,000 for charity through annual girls
night out events. This is their first fund-raiser to help find a cure
for kids' cancer.
This theatrical experience will feature the following: "LOVE
LETTERS" written by A. R. Gurney and performed by Kurt Moegle
and Vickie Smithson, a monologue performed by Patti Shockley
entitled, "French Fries" from "Talking With…" and written by Jane
Martin; and vocal performances by Betsy Dierker and Jeff
Drysdale. Additional highlights include a silent art auction,
delectable desserts and beverages at a reasonable price. This
event is not recommended for children under the age of 13. The
reservation price is $15 and available through Pay Pal at the
following website: https://sites.google.com/site/girlsniteout4bc
or send a check payable to "GNO-4-BC" to Cindy Devine,
1 Memorial Drive, KCMO 64198 or pay at the door.
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the
front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra "Alex"
Scott (1996-2004). In 2000, 4-year-old Alex announced that she
wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a
cure for all children with cancer. Since Alex held that first stand,
the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national
fundraising movement, complete with thousands of supporters
across the country carrying on her legacy of hope. To date,
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 charity,
has raised more than $55 million toward fulfilling Alex's dream
of finding a cure, funding over 250 research projects nationally.
WHAT: GIRLS NIGHT OUT-4-BREAST CANCER
PRESENT THE LEMON DROP PLAYERS FUNDRAISER
FOR ALEX'S LEMONADE STAND
WHEN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2012 at 2:00 PM
WHERE: JUST OFF BROADWAY THEATRE
3051 CENTRAL
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
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KC Stage has added another link to their social networking - and it's Delicious!
There are a lot of resources out there for the performing arts, from places to buy scripts to sites with help on marketing and volunteer management. But unless you are an expert at Google-fu, sometimes it's hard to find what you're looking for.
So, in KC Stage's continuing mission to be the most comprehensive resource for the performing arts, we have compiled a library of over 600 (and growing) links that are helpful resources for people interested in the performing arts.
This library is connected to the social bookmarking site Delicious (http://delicious.com/kcstage), which utilizes an easy-to-use tagging system so you can find the links you need. You can search for just one tag ("books") or filter by multiple tags (i.e., "books" and "theatre" for sites that are about books on theatre). If you are a user of Delicious, you can be added to our Network (details on that can be found on the Delicious website) and have us be added to yours.
Just go to http://delicious.com/kcstage for the link library. You can also get to these links by clicking "Other Links" on the KC Stage website.
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This library is connected to the social bookmarking site Delicious (http://delicious.com/kcstage), which utilizes an easy-to-use tagging system so you can find the links you need. You can search for just one tag ("books") or filter by multiple tags (i.e., "books" and "theatre" for sites that are about books on theatre). If you are a user of Delicious, you can be added to our Network (details on that can be found on the Delicious website) and have us be added to yours.
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Theatre for Young America Drama Classes Start
Theatre for Young America continues taking enrollments for its fall and spring semester Theatre Arts Training Program classes. TYA offers a full array of theatre arts training for students, ages 3.5 years of age through 12th grade. The fall semester of classes will begin September 25, 2012. Classes are held at locations in Kansas and Missouri.
Theatre for Young America offers regular weekly fall and spring semester classes on Tuesday evenings at Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City, located at 5700 King in Shawnee, Kansas. The fall semester of classes at Wonderscope will begin September 25, 2012. The spring semester will begin January 29, 2013. Classes are offered for ages 3 ½ through 12th grade.
TYA also holds weekly Saturday morning classes in the Goppert Theatre Complex on the Avila University Campus located at 11901 Wornall Road, in Kansas City, Missouri. Fall classes on the Avila campus start Saturday September 29, 2012 and spring classes start February 2, 2013. Classes for children 3 1/2 years of age through 6th grade are available.
The eleven-week classes are $124.00 per semester or $228.00 for both fall and spring semesters. An additional 10% discount is offered to season ticket holders or to parents enrolling more than one child in a class. Enrollments may be taken until October 16th for the Tuesday Wonderscope classes and until October 20th for the Saturday morning classes held at the Avila location, providing a class has not yet reached its capacity of 15 students per class. To enroll, call 816.460.2083 or enroll online at www.tya.org.
Theatre for Young America follows the model curriculum set out by the American Alliance for Theatre and Education. All instructors are professional actors and/or theatre educators. Theatre for Young America, Inc., is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. Gifts are tax deductible.
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Theatre for Young America offers regular weekly fall and spring semester classes on Tuesday evenings at Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City, located at 5700 King in Shawnee, Kansas. The fall semester of classes at Wonderscope will begin September 25, 2012. The spring semester will begin January 29, 2013. Classes are offered for ages 3 ½ through 12th grade.
TYA also holds weekly Saturday morning classes in the Goppert Theatre Complex on the Avila University Campus located at 11901 Wornall Road, in Kansas City, Missouri. Fall classes on the Avila campus start Saturday September 29, 2012 and spring classes start February 2, 2013. Classes for children 3 1/2 years of age through 6th grade are available.
The eleven-week classes are $124.00 per semester or $228.00 for both fall and spring semesters. An additional 10% discount is offered to season ticket holders or to parents enrolling more than one child in a class. Enrollments may be taken until October 16th for the Tuesday Wonderscope classes and until October 20th for the Saturday morning classes held at the Avila location, providing a class has not yet reached its capacity of 15 students per class. To enroll, call 816.460.2083 or enroll online at www.tya.org.
Theatre for Young America follows the model curriculum set out by the American Alliance for Theatre and Education. All instructors are professional actors and/or theatre educators. Theatre for Young America, Inc., is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. Gifts are tax deductible.
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BLOOD BROTHERS - Industry Night at The Barn on Monday night!
The Barn Players, Inc.*
INDUSTRY NIGHT at The Barn for...
Blood Brothers
by Willy Russell
on Monday, September 24th at 7:30pm
The Barn has added an additional performance of our fifth patron show of the 2012 season on Monday night, September 24th at 7:30pm, to give our friends in the theatre community a chance to see this wonderful production!
Tickets will be only be available at the door for this special performance, and are open to one and all, but we'd love to see as many local performers, technicians, producers and volunteers as possible.
For this special Industry Night performance,
ALL TICKETS ARE JUST $10!
Directed by Eric Magnus
Featuring Valerie Dykes, Dave Fullerton, Christian Owen, Steven James, Alecia Stultz, Katie Meador, Zach Lofland, Mike Stoeckle, MiKyle Abernathy, Katherine Bettis, JoAnna Bledsoe, Caelin Golladay, Rachael Redler, Jenni Wilson, and Miles Wirth.
The Barn Players, 6219 Martway St., Mission, KS (913) 432-9100
ww.thebarnplayers.org (Adult Fare)
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INDUSTRY NIGHT at The Barn for...
Blood Brothers
by Willy Russell
on Monday, September 24th at 7:30pm
The Barn has added an additional performance of our fifth patron show of the 2012 season on Monday night, September 24th at 7:30pm, to give our friends in the theatre community a chance to see this wonderful production!
Tickets will be only be available at the door for this special performance, and are open to one and all, but we'd love to see as many local performers, technicians, producers and volunteers as possible.
For this special Industry Night performance,
ALL TICKETS ARE JUST $10!
Directed by Eric Magnus
Featuring Valerie Dykes, Dave Fullerton, Christian Owen, Steven James, Alecia Stultz, Katie Meador, Zach Lofland, Mike Stoeckle, MiKyle Abernathy, Katherine Bettis, JoAnna Bledsoe, Caelin Golladay, Rachael Redler, Jenni Wilson, and Miles Wirth.
The Barn Players, 6219 Martway St., Mission, KS (913) 432-9100
ww.thebarnplayers.org (Adult Fare)
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BLOOD BROTHERS continues this weekend at The Barn!
The Barn Players, Inc.*
Blood Brothers
by Willy Russell:
Sep. 14-30: 7:30 pm Fri-Sat; 2 pm Sun
Blood Brothers is a haunting rags to riches tragedy of our times. A woman with numerous children to support surrenders one of her new born twins to the childless woman for whom she cleans house. The boys grow up streets apart, never learning the truth. They become firm friends and fall in love with the same girl. One prospers while the other falls on hard times. A narrator warns that a price has to be paid for separating twins.
Directed by Directed by Eric Magnus.
Featuring Valerie Dykes, Dave Fullerton, Christian Owen, Steven James, Alecia Stultz, Katie Meador, Zach Lofland, Mike Stoeckle, MiKyle Abernathy, Katherine Bettis, JoAnna Bledsoe, Caelin Golladay, Rachael Redler, Jenni Wilson, and Miles Wirth.
$18; seniors $15; students $10; 10 or more $12. The Barn Players, 6219 Martway St, (913) 432-9100, www.thebarnplayers.org (Adult Fare)
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Blood Brothers
by Willy Russell:
Sep. 14-30: 7:30 pm Fri-Sat; 2 pm Sun
Blood Brothers is a haunting rags to riches tragedy of our times. A woman with numerous children to support surrenders one of her new born twins to the childless woman for whom she cleans house. The boys grow up streets apart, never learning the truth. They become firm friends and fall in love with the same girl. One prospers while the other falls on hard times. A narrator warns that a price has to be paid for separating twins.
Directed by Directed by Eric Magnus.
Featuring Valerie Dykes, Dave Fullerton, Christian Owen, Steven James, Alecia Stultz, Katie Meador, Zach Lofland, Mike Stoeckle, MiKyle Abernathy, Katherine Bettis, JoAnna Bledsoe, Caelin Golladay, Rachael Redler, Jenni Wilson, and Miles Wirth.
$18; seniors $15; students $10; 10 or more $12. The Barn Players, 6219 Martway St, (913) 432-9100, www.thebarnplayers.org (Adult Fare)
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September 20, 2012
Private Dance Classes
Spinning Tree Theatre Managing Director and Kansas City Choreographer Andy Parkhurst offers Private Dance Classes
Andy offers one-on-one coaching for the beginner, the college bound high school student pursuing dance or musical theatre, and the professional. His students are studying at top theatre schools such as Pace University in NYC, Univ of Cincinnati CCM and TCU.
The class consists of a thorough warm-up, the development of a sound technique and exposure to and practice at musical theatre dance styles including jazz, ballet and tap. Prepare for an upcoming dance call. Practice learning combinations quickly and correctly. Emphasis is placed on the increase of confidence in a nurturing and fun but structured and professional environment.
Andy believes, through experience, that the quickest and most long-lasting results come from private instruction where the focus is on the developing dancer and their individual needs.
Fall spots available
For more information, email aparkhurst@spinningtreetheatre.com or call Spinning Tree Theatre at (816) 569-5277
BIO
Andy Parkhurst assisted Tony and Emmy Award-winning choreographer Rob Ashford on the Broadway production of Curtains, and was an original cast member and Dance Captain of the Broadway national tour of Mamma Mia! for over 2,000 performances. He had the honor of being directed by Roman Polanski in the original Vienna production of Tanz der Vampire as Dance Soloist and was chosen and directed by Alvin Ailey at age 16 to dance Memoria. Andy performed on the 2009 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall.
In Kansas City in 2012, Andy has directed and/or choreographed productions for Starlight Theatre at the Kauffman Center, New Theatre Restaurant, Coterie Theatre, the Midland Theatre, Spinning Tree Theatre, White Theatre at JCC and Shawnee Mission Theatre in the Park.
Read more about Andy at www.spinningtreetheatre.com
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Andy offers one-on-one coaching for the beginner, the college bound high school student pursuing dance or musical theatre, and the professional. His students are studying at top theatre schools such as Pace University in NYC, Univ of Cincinnati CCM and TCU.
The class consists of a thorough warm-up, the development of a sound technique and exposure to and practice at musical theatre dance styles including jazz, ballet and tap. Prepare for an upcoming dance call. Practice learning combinations quickly and correctly. Emphasis is placed on the increase of confidence in a nurturing and fun but structured and professional environment.
Andy believes, through experience, that the quickest and most long-lasting results come from private instruction where the focus is on the developing dancer and their individual needs.
Fall spots available
For more information, email aparkhurst@spinningtreetheatre.com or call Spinning Tree Theatre at (816) 569-5277
BIO
Andy Parkhurst assisted Tony and Emmy Award-winning choreographer Rob Ashford on the Broadway production of Curtains, and was an original cast member and Dance Captain of the Broadway national tour of Mamma Mia! for over 2,000 performances. He had the honor of being directed by Roman Polanski in the original Vienna production of Tanz der Vampire as Dance Soloist and was chosen and directed by Alvin Ailey at age 16 to dance Memoria. Andy performed on the 2009 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall.
In Kansas City in 2012, Andy has directed and/or choreographed productions for Starlight Theatre at the Kauffman Center, New Theatre Restaurant, Coterie Theatre, the Midland Theatre, Spinning Tree Theatre, White Theatre at JCC and Shawnee Mission Theatre in the Park.
Read more about Andy at www.spinningtreetheatre.com
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Starlight Children's Theatre
STARLIGHT CHILDREN'S THEATRE ANNOUNCES TWO MUSICALS IN ITS 2013 SEASON AT THE KAUFFMAN CENTER
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley and Peter Cottontail III continue joint partnership for children
Starlight's Children's Theatre is excited to announce its 2013 season at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts: The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley will be presented January 16-20; Peter Cottontail III will be presented March 27-31.
"These are two great shows for children and their families," said Denton Yockey, Starlight president and executive producer. "Flat Stanley is a beloved children's book series that has become a cultural phenomenon with children, parents and especially teachers who use the book to promote international literacy and community building – there's even a Flat Stanley mobile app. The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley is just as charming and fun as the book series," Yockey said. "Peter Cottontail III with its fun story, charming lyrics and upbeat tunes is the perfect springtime celebration and a clever twist on the Easter Bunny story."
Starlight Children's Theatre is a partnership between the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and Starlight Theatre with the goal of creating fully produced children's theatre productions for Kansas City. The partnership also allows for qualified schools to receive bus money to attend the school matinees through Kauffman Center's Open Doors Transportation Fund.
"We launched Starlight Children's Theatre last year in order to provide more opportunities for young audiences in Kansas City to experience the performing arts and specifically professional musical productions that are the quality of Starlight's Broadway productions," said Jane Chu, president and chief executive officer of the Kauffman Center. "The response from schools and the general community has been very positive. We expect our second season to be just as popular."
STARLIGHT CHILDREN'S THEATRE 2013 SEASON:
THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY
January 18 to 20 Weekend Public Performances
January 16 to 18 Weekday School Matinees
Appropriate for ages 4 and older
Based on the book Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown. Book by Timothy Allen McDonald; Lyrics by Timothy Allen McDonald and Jonathan K. Waller; Music by Jonathon K. Waller, David Weinstein, Timothy Allen McDonald and Stephen Gabriel.
The beloved children's book, Flat Stanley, has become a literary and pop cultural phenomenon around the world and now the story comes to the stage in this delightful musical. Stanley Lambchop is your normal, everyday, run-of-the-mill kid. But one night while he's sleeping, the bulletin board on the wall above his bed comes loose and falls – right on top of Stanley! And the next morning, Stanley Lambchop wakes up flat. In a whirlwind musical travelogue, Stanley - the ultimate exchange student - scours the globe for a solution to his unusual problem. He's stamped, posted and cancelled from Hollywood to France to Honolulu and beyond. And whether he's thwarting a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, or 'hanging ten' off the coast of Hawaii, Stanley is closing in on his goal of being a three-dimensional boy once more.
PETER COTTONTAIL III
March 29 to 31 Weekend Public Performances
March 27 to 29 Weekday School Matinees
Appropriate for all ages
Book by Frances Seidensticker; Music and Lyrics by Linda M. Lee
The musical's namesake character, Peter Cottontail III, is training to become the next Easter Bunny since his grandfather is retiring. Peter has many challenges to overcome, but learns to rely on his friends and family for encouragement and help. The young bunny manages to escape from a trap set by hunters and foil a plot by opportunistic men to take over his friends' farmhouse. These adventures help him realize that he is mature enough to be the Easter Bunny after all. Audiences will be humming along to catchy songs like "Here Comes Peter Cottontail" and "The Secret of Springtime."
TICKET INFORMATION
Season tickets for the Starlight's Children's Theatre 2013 Season can be reserved now by calling 816.363.STAR (7827). Providing benefits that include up to a 20 percent discount compared to single ticket prices, season tickets range from $28 to $70 a ticket. VIP Seating is available for $130 a ticket and provides exclusive close-up seating, cast meet and greets and other VIP benefits. Single tickets are not yet available.
Discounted group tickets and student matinee tickets can now be ordered by contacting Stacey Million, Starlight's group sales manager, at groups@kcstarlight.com or 816.997.1137. A study guide for educators and group leaders will be available for both productions. Qualifying schools may also apply for bus transportation assistance from the Kauffman Center's Open Doors Transportation Fund; more information is available at www.kauffmancenter.org.
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 its home venue in Swope Park and creating new memories for generations to come.
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The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley and Peter Cottontail III continue joint partnership for children
Starlight's Children's Theatre is excited to announce its 2013 season at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts: The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley will be presented January 16-20; Peter Cottontail III will be presented March 27-31.
"These are two great shows for children and their families," said Denton Yockey, Starlight president and executive producer. "Flat Stanley is a beloved children's book series that has become a cultural phenomenon with children, parents and especially teachers who use the book to promote international literacy and community building – there's even a Flat Stanley mobile app. The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley is just as charming and fun as the book series," Yockey said. "Peter Cottontail III with its fun story, charming lyrics and upbeat tunes is the perfect springtime celebration and a clever twist on the Easter Bunny story."
Starlight Children's Theatre is a partnership between the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and Starlight Theatre with the goal of creating fully produced children's theatre productions for Kansas City. The partnership also allows for qualified schools to receive bus money to attend the school matinees through Kauffman Center's Open Doors Transportation Fund.
"We launched Starlight Children's Theatre last year in order to provide more opportunities for young audiences in Kansas City to experience the performing arts and specifically professional musical productions that are the quality of Starlight's Broadway productions," said Jane Chu, president and chief executive officer of the Kauffman Center. "The response from schools and the general community has been very positive. We expect our second season to be just as popular."
STARLIGHT CHILDREN'S THEATRE 2013 SEASON:
THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY
January 18 to 20 Weekend Public Performances
January 16 to 18 Weekday School Matinees
Appropriate for ages 4 and older
Based on the book Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown. Book by Timothy Allen McDonald; Lyrics by Timothy Allen McDonald and Jonathan K. Waller; Music by Jonathon K. Waller, David Weinstein, Timothy Allen McDonald and Stephen Gabriel.
The beloved children's book, Flat Stanley, has become a literary and pop cultural phenomenon around the world and now the story comes to the stage in this delightful musical. Stanley Lambchop is your normal, everyday, run-of-the-mill kid. But one night while he's sleeping, the bulletin board on the wall above his bed comes loose and falls – right on top of Stanley! And the next morning, Stanley Lambchop wakes up flat. In a whirlwind musical travelogue, Stanley - the ultimate exchange student - scours the globe for a solution to his unusual problem. He's stamped, posted and cancelled from Hollywood to France to Honolulu and beyond. And whether he's thwarting a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, or 'hanging ten' off the coast of Hawaii, Stanley is closing in on his goal of being a three-dimensional boy once more.
PETER COTTONTAIL III
March 29 to 31 Weekend Public Performances
March 27 to 29 Weekday School Matinees
Appropriate for all ages
Book by Frances Seidensticker; Music and Lyrics by Linda M. Lee
The musical's namesake character, Peter Cottontail III, is training to become the next Easter Bunny since his grandfather is retiring. Peter has many challenges to overcome, but learns to rely on his friends and family for encouragement and help. The young bunny manages to escape from a trap set by hunters and foil a plot by opportunistic men to take over his friends' farmhouse. These adventures help him realize that he is mature enough to be the Easter Bunny after all. Audiences will be humming along to catchy songs like "Here Comes Peter Cottontail" and "The Secret of Springtime."
TICKET INFORMATION
Season tickets for the Starlight's Children's Theatre 2013 Season can be reserved now by calling 816.363.STAR (7827). Providing benefits that include up to a 20 percent discount compared to single ticket prices, season tickets range from $28 to $70 a ticket. VIP Seating is available for $130 a ticket and provides exclusive close-up seating, cast meet and greets and other VIP benefits. Single tickets are not yet available.
Discounted group tickets and student matinee tickets can now be ordered by contacting Stacey Million, Starlight's group sales manager, at groups@kcstarlight.com or 816.997.1137. A study guide for educators and group leaders will be available for both productions. Qualifying schools may also apply for bus transportation assistance from the Kauffman Center's Open Doors Transportation Fund; more information is available at www.kauffmancenter.org.
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 its home venue in Swope Park and creating new memories for generations to come.
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THE MISER OPENS TONIGHT!!!
THE THEATRE GYM PRESENTS
The Miser By Molière
Adapted by Stephen Booser
September 20-October 6, 2012
(Th-Sat at 7:30pm; Sun at 2pm)
PRESS NIGHT: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
The H&R Block City Stage at Union Station
30 West Pershing Road
Kansas City, MO 64108
Starring ALAN TILSON as HARPAGON
with
BRIAN HUTHER as CLEANTE
ANDY PENN as VALERE
DEVON BARNES as ELISE
SARAH JETER as MARIANNE
MIKE OTT as LA FLECHE
JACK WINSLOW as JACQUES
BIANCA N. JORDAN as FROSINE
GREG LANE as ANSELM and SIMON
DEAN KINSEY as THE CONSTABLE and LA MERLUCHE
SPENCER CARNEY as THE CLERK and BRINDAVOINE
ELIZABETH HILL as DAME CLAUDE
Directed by Art Suskin
Scenic Design by Glen Anderson
Costume Design by Catherine Kinsey and Jason Wade
Hair and Makeup Design by John Hollan
Lighting and Sound Design by Scott Stubbs
Stage Management and Property Design by Elizabeth Hill and Spencer Carney
Tickets are $15-$25
Season Flex Tickets Available
For tickets and more information, CALL 816-460-2020 or go to www.unionstation.org/theater
Or go to www.theatregym.org or www.Facebook.com/TheTheatreGym
ABOUT THE MISER
A commedia-style period romp opens The Theatre Gym's 2012-2013 Season of Laughter. Join Alan Tilson as Harpagon the Miser along with a great supporting cast of Kansas City players. Enter an 18th century theatre to experience Stephen Booser's witty modern adaptation of Molière's hilarious romantic comedy: Harpagon's son Cleante loves Marianne. His daughter Elise loves his steward Valere. But Harpagon has other ideas for all of them. When Harpagon's one true love—his money box—is stolen, he explodes. Before the surprise twists at the end, he threatens to hang everyone...including the audience!
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The Miser By Molière
Adapted by Stephen Booser
September 20-October 6, 2012
(Th-Sat at 7:30pm; Sun at 2pm)
PRESS NIGHT: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
The H&R Block City Stage at Union Station
30 West Pershing Road
Kansas City, MO 64108
Starring ALAN TILSON as HARPAGON
with
BRIAN HUTHER as CLEANTE
ANDY PENN as VALERE
DEVON BARNES as ELISE
SARAH JETER as MARIANNE
MIKE OTT as LA FLECHE
JACK WINSLOW as JACQUES
BIANCA N. JORDAN as FROSINE
GREG LANE as ANSELM and SIMON
DEAN KINSEY as THE CONSTABLE and LA MERLUCHE
SPENCER CARNEY as THE CLERK and BRINDAVOINE
ELIZABETH HILL as DAME CLAUDE
Directed by Art Suskin
Scenic Design by Glen Anderson
Costume Design by Catherine Kinsey and Jason Wade
Hair and Makeup Design by John Hollan
Lighting and Sound Design by Scott Stubbs
Stage Management and Property Design by Elizabeth Hill and Spencer Carney
Tickets are $15-$25
Season Flex Tickets Available
For tickets and more information, CALL 816-460-2020 or go to www.unionstation.org/theater
Or go to www.theatregym.org or www.Facebook.com/TheTheatreGym
ABOUT THE MISER
A commedia-style period romp opens The Theatre Gym's 2012-2013 Season of Laughter. Join Alan Tilson as Harpagon the Miser along with a great supporting cast of Kansas City players. Enter an 18th century theatre to experience Stephen Booser's witty modern adaptation of Molière's hilarious romantic comedy: Harpagon's son Cleante loves Marianne. His daughter Elise loves his steward Valere. But Harpagon has other ideas for all of them. When Harpagon's one true love—his money box—is stolen, he explodes. Before the surprise twists at the end, he threatens to hang everyone...including the audience!
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September 19, 2012
Byrd ~ van Roden Productions presents: The French Cabaret~Le Cercle de la Vie
Byrd ~ van Roden Productions presents:
The French Cabaret~Le Cercle de la Vie
a wistful performance of music, magic, mirth, manipulation and more
with cocktails!
with your hosts:
Belleville featuring chanteuse Cynthia van Roden,
Matt Hopper on guitar and John Miles on bass
This month's guest artistes:
Eric Vaughn - Magicien Magnifique
Fwenchie Toast - Comedien Femme & Burlesque
Miss Conception - Spinner de Cerceaux et Mots
Come...be enchanted with original confections of comedy, magic, spoken word, hoop art and more
performed to sweet renderings of French songs in this unique new setting.
Friday, October 19th
at the Uptown Arts Bar
3611 Broadway
Seating begins at 6:30
The show is 7:00 - 8:30
$10 cover
Seating is limited!
www.uptownartsbar.com
816-960-4611
To contact Byrd Productions go to: www.byrdproductions.org
To contact Eric Vaughn go to: www.magicbyericvaughn.com
To contact Fwenchie Toast or Miss Comception go to Face Book or Byrd Productions
To RSVP go to:
http://www.facebook.com/events/358194497599352/
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The French Cabaret~Le Cercle de la Vie
a wistful performance of music, magic, mirth, manipulation and more
with cocktails!
with your hosts:
Belleville featuring chanteuse Cynthia van Roden,
Matt Hopper on guitar and John Miles on bass
This month's guest artistes:
Eric Vaughn - Magicien Magnifique
Fwenchie Toast - Comedien Femme & Burlesque
Miss Conception - Spinner de Cerceaux et Mots
Come...be enchanted with original confections of comedy, magic, spoken word, hoop art and more
performed to sweet renderings of French songs in this unique new setting.
Friday, October 19th
at the Uptown Arts Bar
3611 Broadway
Seating begins at 6:30
The show is 7:00 - 8:30
$10 cover
Seating is limited!
www.uptownartsbar.com
816-960-4611
To contact Byrd Productions go to: www.byrdproductions.org
To contact Eric Vaughn go to: www.magicbyericvaughn.com
To contact Fwenchie Toast or Miss Comception go to Face Book or Byrd Productions
To RSVP go to:
http://www.facebook.com/events/358194497599352/
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Byrd~van Roden Productions present: The French Cabaret ~Love at the Louvre ~A Clown Fantasy
Byrd~van Roden Productions present:
The French Cabaret
Love at the Louvre - A Clown Fantasy
A special performance of music, mirth, silent theater, and art!
at The Fishtank Performance Studio!
with our hosts ...
The band Belleville
featuring chanteuse Cynthia van Roden,
Rick Mareske on guitar and John Miles on bass
and
French Mime ~ Petite Columbe ~ Beth Byrd
This month's guest artistes...
The Flock - A Company of Clowns

Come...be enchanted with original confections of silent theater, comedy, music and more
performed to sweet renderings of French songs in this intimate theater space.
Thursday, November 15 at 8:00
Friday, November 16 at 8:00
Saturday, November 17 at 8:00
Sunday, November 18 at 2:00
at the Fishtank Performance Studio
1715 Wyandotte, Kansas City MO 64108
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Students with a valid college I.D. are $10 anytime
To order tickets go to;http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/278586
Check us out on Facebook!
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The French Cabaret
Love at the Louvre - A Clown Fantasy
A special performance of music, mirth, silent theater, and art!
at The Fishtank Performance Studio!
with our hosts ...
The band Belleville
featuring chanteuse Cynthia van Roden,
Rick Mareske on guitar and John Miles on bass
and
French Mime ~ Petite Columbe ~ Beth Byrd
This month's guest artistes...
The Flock - A Company of Clowns

Come...be enchanted with original confections of silent theater, comedy, music and more
performed to sweet renderings of French songs in this intimate theater space.
Thursday, November 15 at 8:00
Friday, November 16 at 8:00
Saturday, November 17 at 8:00
Sunday, November 18 at 2:00
at the Fishtank Performance Studio
1715 Wyandotte, Kansas City MO 64108
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Students with a valid college I.D. are $10 anytime
To order tickets go to;http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/278586
Check us out on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/events/470725806281823/
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Byrd Productions and Happy Faces Entertainment are thrilled to present: The: To Skit or Not to Skit - So, What's Behind That Wall?
Byrd Productions and Happy Faces Entertainment are thrilled to
present:
The: To Skit or Not to Skit - So, What's Behind That Wall?
- Workshop by Julie Varholdt
To Skit or Not to Skit? That is the Question
Trying to find a funny skit for a show or competition and all your
books are 15 to 50 years old and nothing is funny? What was funny
back in 1960 may not be funny anymore and it may not be
"politically correct‟ either. This class will show you how to rework
it, reword it, and make it your own.
AND
What's Really Behind The Wall?
A hands on class that teaches you what's really behind that crazy
accordion wall that hides the elevator, escalator, and the stairs. You
will learn the techniques needed to go up and down the elevator,
go forwards and backwards on the escalator, go up and down the
stairs, and more! It's a total riot and one of the most fun times
you'll have learning.
Wednesday, October 17th
7:00 - 10:00
at the Just Off Broadway Theater
$30 for ages 16 and older
To reserve your spot
call 816-305-8188
Both workshops will be taught in one evening by visiting artist:
Julie Varholdt,
also known as Lovely Buttons, Miss Beulah Pearl, Woo~man and
many more zany characters, has been clowning now for over 20
years in sunny Arizona. Sharing the art of Clowning is a passion of
hers that she would like to share with you. She was honored to be
the World Clown Association 2010 Clown of the Year, and first
ever Clowns of America International 2010 Best in Clown.
Teaching, entertaining and traveling around the USA and
internationally has been a dream come true for her. She currently
owns and operates "Lovely Buttons Productions, a clown based
business that serves the greater Phoenix area. She served as World
Clown Associations Vice President from 2006 to 2008 and was their
first Alley Director from 2001 to 2006. She currently writes for
several entertainment magazines and is an author of several books
and DVDs and an all around fun lady! Julie is one of the lucky few
who can say "I love what I do, and do what I love." :O)
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present:
The: To Skit or Not to Skit - So, What's Behind That Wall?
- Workshop by Julie Varholdt
To Skit or Not to Skit? That is the Question
Trying to find a funny skit for a show or competition and all your
books are 15 to 50 years old and nothing is funny? What was funny
back in 1960 may not be funny anymore and it may not be
"politically correct‟ either. This class will show you how to rework
it, reword it, and make it your own.
AND
What's Really Behind The Wall?
A hands on class that teaches you what's really behind that crazy
accordion wall that hides the elevator, escalator, and the stairs. You
will learn the techniques needed to go up and down the elevator,
go forwards and backwards on the escalator, go up and down the
stairs, and more! It's a total riot and one of the most fun times
you'll have learning.
Wednesday, October 17th
7:00 - 10:00
at the Just Off Broadway Theater
$30 for ages 16 and older
To reserve your spot
call 816-305-8188
Both workshops will be taught in one evening by visiting artist:
Julie Varholdt,
also known as Lovely Buttons, Miss Beulah Pearl, Woo~man and
many more zany characters, has been clowning now for over 20
years in sunny Arizona. Sharing the art of Clowning is a passion of
hers that she would like to share with you. She was honored to be
the World Clown Association 2010 Clown of the Year, and first
ever Clowns of America International 2010 Best in Clown.
Teaching, entertaining and traveling around the USA and
internationally has been a dream come true for her. She currently
owns and operates "Lovely Buttons Productions, a clown based
business that serves the greater Phoenix area. She served as World
Clown Associations Vice President from 2006 to 2008 and was their
first Alley Director from 2001 to 2006. She currently writes for
several entertainment magazines and is an author of several books
and DVDs and an all around fun lady! Julie is one of the lucky few
who can say "I love what I do, and do what I love." :O)
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September 18, 2012
The French Cabaret ~ Up Close and Personal - THIS FRIDAY!
Byrd~Van Roden Productions presents:
The French Cabaret
Up Close and Personal
a wistful performance of music, mirth,
silent theater, fire eating, contact juggling
and more,
with cocktails!
with your hosts:
Belleville
featuring chanteuse Cynthia van Roden,
Rick Mareske on guitar and John Miles on bass
and
French Mime ~ Petite Columbe ~ Beth Byrd
This month's guest artists:
Rod Sipe - Fire Eater
Ryan Nogle - Contact Juggler

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, September 21 at the
Uptown Arts Bar
3611 Broadway
Seating begins at 6:30
The show is 7:00 – 8:30
$10 cover
Seating is limited!
www.uptownartsbar.com
816-960-4611
To contact Ryan Nogle go to:
http://www.facebook.com/ryan.nogle.1
To contact Rod Sipe go to:
http://eatfire.com/site/
To RSVP go to:
http://www.facebook.com/bbyrdlonski#!/events/189357431197945/
To Contact Byrd Productions go to:
www.byrdproductions.org
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The French Cabaret
Up Close and Personal
a wistful performance of music, mirth,
silent theater, fire eating, contact juggling
and more,
with cocktails!
with your hosts:
Belleville
featuring chanteuse Cynthia van Roden,
Rick Mareske on guitar and John Miles on bass
and
French Mime ~ Petite Columbe ~ Beth Byrd
This month's guest artists:
Rod Sipe - Fire Eater
Ryan Nogle - Contact Juggler

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, September 21 at the
Uptown Arts Bar
3611 Broadway
Seating begins at 6:30
The show is 7:00 – 8:30
$10 cover
Seating is limited!
www.uptownartsbar.com
816-960-4611
To contact Ryan Nogle go to:
http://www.facebook.com/ryan.nogle.1
To contact Rod Sipe go to:
http://eatfire.com/site/
To RSVP go to:
http://www.facebook.com/bbyrdlonski#!/events/189357431197945/
To Contact Byrd Productions go to:
www.byrdproductions.org
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The: To Skit or Not to Skit - So, What's Behind That Wall? - Workshop
Byrd Productions and Happy Faces Entertainment are thrilled to present:
The: To Skit or Not to Skit - So, What's Behind That Wall? - Workshop by Julie Varholdt
To Skit or Not to Skit? That is the Question
Trying to find a funny skit for a show or competition and all your books are 15 to 50 years old and nothing is funny? What was funny back in 1960 may not be funny anymore and it may not be "politically correct‟ either. This class will show you how to rework it, reword it, and make it your own.
AND
What's Really Behind The Wall?
A hands on class that teaches you what's really behind that crazy accordion wall that hides the elevator, escalator, and the stairs. You will learn the techniques needed to go up and down the elevator, go forwards and backwards on the escalator, go up and down the stairs, and more! It's a total riot and one of the most fun times you'll have learning.
$30 for ages 16 and older
at The Just Off Broadway Theater
3051 Central, KCMO 64108
To reserve your spot go to www.byrdproductions.org and use our paypal button.
For more info call 816-305-8188
http://www.facebook.com/bbyrdlonski#!/events/338245176265987/
Both workshops will be taught in one evening by visiting artist:
Julie Varholdt, also known as Lovely Buttons, Miss Beulah Pearl, Woo~man and many more zany characters, has been clowning now for over 20 years in sunny Arizona. Sharing the art of Clowning is a passion of hers that she would like to share with you. She was honored to be the World Clown Association 2010 Clown of the Year, and first ever Clowns of America International 2010 Best in Clown. Teaching, entertaining and traveling around the USA and internationally has been a dream come true for her. She currently owns and operates "Lovely Buttons Productions, a clown based business that serves the greater Phoenix area. She served as World Clown Associations Vice President from 2006 to 2008 and was their first Alley Director from 2001 to 2006. She currently writes for several entertainment magazines and is an author of several books and DVDs and an all around fun lady! Julie is one of the lucky few who can say "I love what I do, and do what I love." :O)
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The: To Skit or Not to Skit - So, What's Behind That Wall? - Workshop by Julie Varholdt
To Skit or Not to Skit? That is the Question
Trying to find a funny skit for a show or competition and all your books are 15 to 50 years old and nothing is funny? What was funny back in 1960 may not be funny anymore and it may not be "politically correct‟ either. This class will show you how to rework it, reword it, and make it your own.
AND
What's Really Behind The Wall?
A hands on class that teaches you what's really behind that crazy accordion wall that hides the elevator, escalator, and the stairs. You will learn the techniques needed to go up and down the elevator, go forwards and backwards on the escalator, go up and down the stairs, and more! It's a total riot and one of the most fun times you'll have learning.
$30 for ages 16 and older
at The Just Off Broadway Theater
3051 Central, KCMO 64108
To reserve your spot go to www.byrdproductions.org and use our paypal button.
For more info call 816-305-8188
http://www.facebook.com/bbyrdlonski#!/events/338245176265987/
Both workshops will be taught in one evening by visiting artist:
Julie Varholdt, also known as Lovely Buttons, Miss Beulah Pearl, Woo~man and many more zany characters, has been clowning now for over 20 years in sunny Arizona. Sharing the art of Clowning is a passion of hers that she would like to share with you. She was honored to be the World Clown Association 2010 Clown of the Year, and first ever Clowns of America International 2010 Best in Clown. Teaching, entertaining and traveling around the USA and internationally has been a dream come true for her. She currently owns and operates "Lovely Buttons Productions, a clown based business that serves the greater Phoenix area. She served as World Clown Associations Vice President from 2006 to 2008 and was their first Alley Director from 2001 to 2006. She currently writes for several entertainment magazines and is an author of several books and DVDs and an all around fun lady! Julie is one of the lucky few who can say "I love what I do, and do what I love." :O)
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Cirque Du Gay – Exposed: Bigger and Longer
Happy Faces Entertainment and Byrd Productions Presents:
Cirque Du Gay – Exposed: Bigger and Longer
Having been chosen as "Best Of" twice at the Kansas City Fringe Festival and being highly acclaimed at the New Orleans Festival, Dennis Porter and Peyton Westfall are excited to expose audiences to a new extended circus show. They're pulling out all of the stops, putting in new numbers and adding special guest artists!
...
After years of playing with audiences of all ages, Porter and Westfall have developed this high energy circus show for adults that encourages audience participation and interaction for the enjoyment of everyone. It's a rainbow of pure happy fun!
These two gay clowns are ready to show you what REALLY happens under the big top and behind the curtain. You'll get a whole new view, with two shows in one. This time they'll get a little help from their new cleaning lady (guest clown, Beth Byrd) to keep any stray audience member (guest clown, Julie Varholdt) from pulling up the stakes on their whole operation.
This show is packed with music, muscle, magic, mime, merriment and more. So, come and be "Exposed" to some good , clean, wholesome fun...... for adults.
At the Just Off Broadway Theater
Friday, October 19 at 8:00
Saturday, October20 at 8:00
Sunday, October 21 at 2:00
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Students with a valid college I.D. are $10 anytime
To reserve your tickets go to:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/271702
For more information and directions go to
www.happyfacesentertainment.biz
www.byrdproductions.org
http://www.facebook.com/events/149237221880807/
or call Happy Faces Entertainment at 816-309-2460
or Byrd Productions at 816-305-8188
(Julie will also be teaching a clown workshop on Wednesday, October 17th @ 7:00pm.)
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Cirque Du Gay – Exposed: Bigger and Longer
Having been chosen as "Best Of" twice at the Kansas City Fringe Festival and being highly acclaimed at the New Orleans Festival, Dennis Porter and Peyton Westfall are excited to expose audiences to a new extended circus show. They're pulling out all of the stops, putting in new numbers and adding special guest artists!
...
After years of playing with audiences of all ages, Porter and Westfall have developed this high energy circus show for adults that encourages audience participation and interaction for the enjoyment of everyone. It's a rainbow of pure happy fun!
These two gay clowns are ready to show you what REALLY happens under the big top and behind the curtain. You'll get a whole new view, with two shows in one. This time they'll get a little help from their new cleaning lady (guest clown, Beth Byrd) to keep any stray audience member (guest clown, Julie Varholdt) from pulling up the stakes on their whole operation.
This show is packed with music, muscle, magic, mime, merriment and more. So, come and be "Exposed" to some good , clean, wholesome fun...... for adults.
At the Just Off Broadway Theater
Friday, October 19 at 8:00
Saturday, October20 at 8:00
Sunday, October 21 at 2:00
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Students with a valid college I.D. are $10 anytime
To reserve your tickets go to:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/271702
For more information and directions go to
www.happyfacesentertainment.biz
www.byrdproductions.org
http://www.facebook.com/events/149237221880807/
or call Happy Faces Entertainment at 816-309-2460
or Byrd Productions at 816-305-8188
(Julie will also be teaching a clown workshop on Wednesday, October 17th @ 7:00pm.)
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Byrd Productions presents: A Larval Mask Workshop~By Heidi Van
Byrd Productions presents:
A Larval Mask Workshop
By Heidi Van
Sunday, September 30, 1-4pm
at The Just Off Broadway Theater
$30
call 816-305-8188 to reserve
In the world of larval masks everything is at the edge of beginning.
Building on neutrality of presence the actor begins to navigate space and
physicality in exercises and improvisations that:
- simplify and amplify gestures,
- explore the mask as a moving structure in the space, with forms,
trajectories, dynamic oppositions and to find the body who can reveal it,
- explore the animalistic and fantastic dimension of the mask.
Heidi Van, Actor/Creator
Co-Founder/Curator of Fishtank Performance Studio, Producing Artistic
Director of HYBRID: a theatre collective,
dubbed The Queen of Dead Art Forms by Alan Schuerstel is best known
for performing and creating pieces in the red nose clown style. Van is a
2010 recipient of the MASTERMIND AWARD, a Charlotte Street
Outstanding Generative Performing Artist Finalist and an KC Arts Fund
Inspiration Grant recipient. Van's most widely produced original clown
play is The Coppelia Project: a clown ballet in three acts that debuted at
the 2008 Kansas City Fringe Festival.
To RSVP go to:
http://www.facebook.com/events/509759819039370/
For more information about Byrd Productions go to:
www.byrdproductions.org
For More information about Heidi Van go to:
http://fishtanktheater.blogspot.com/p/heidi-vanhybrid-projects_13.html
For more info on The Just Off Broadway Theater go to:
www.justoffbroadway.org
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A Larval Mask Workshop
By Heidi Van
Sunday, September 30, 1-4pm
at The Just Off Broadway Theater
$30
call 816-305-8188 to reserve
In the world of larval masks everything is at the edge of beginning.
Building on neutrality of presence the actor begins to navigate space and
physicality in exercises and improvisations that:
- simplify and amplify gestures,
- explore the mask as a moving structure in the space, with forms,
trajectories, dynamic oppositions and to find the body who can reveal it,
- explore the animalistic and fantastic dimension of the mask.
Heidi Van, Actor/Creator
Co-Founder/Curator of Fishtank Performance Studio, Producing Artistic
Director of HYBRID: a theatre collective,
dubbed The Queen of Dead Art Forms by Alan Schuerstel is best known
for performing and creating pieces in the red nose clown style. Van is a
2010 recipient of the MASTERMIND AWARD, a Charlotte Street
Outstanding Generative Performing Artist Finalist and an KC Arts Fund
Inspiration Grant recipient. Van's most widely produced original clown
play is The Coppelia Project: a clown ballet in three acts that debuted at
the 2008 Kansas City Fringe Festival.
To RSVP go to:
http://www.facebook.com/events/509759819039370/
For more information about Byrd Productions go to:
www.byrdproductions.org
For More information about Heidi Van go to:
http://fishtanktheater.blogspot.com/p/heidi-vanhybrid-projects_13.html
For more info on The Just Off Broadway Theater go to:
www.justoffbroadway.org
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September 17, 2012
KC Stage looking for contributors
KC Stage Magazine (www.kcstage.com) is an all-volunteer run magazine about the performing arts in and around the Kansas City metro area. We cover theatre, dance, music, and independent film, both on and off the stage.
We're looking for contributors: writers for articles (arts news, spotlights, and basic stagecraft how-to/educational articles), photographers for accompanying artwork (both cover photos and internal), and reviewers to add to our small list of official KC Stage reviewers (reviewers have to qualify to be added).
Our contributor guidelines, which should answer most questions, can be found at www.kcstage.com/contributors. We don't pay, but print contributors get a free 1/8th page ad for each published item, as well as a copy of the magazine your article or photo is in. Contribute enough, and you could earn yourself a free subscription. We also have occasionally given out extra tickets to various productions to our prominent contributors.
We here at KC Stage know you are all busy people: as busy people ourselves, we appreciate what time donation you can provide to KC Stage. Articles only take an hour or two (depending on the depth) a month; and any help you could provide would be appreciated.
If you, or anyone you know would be interested in contributing an hour or two to write an article for KC Stage, please e-mail me off list at afiedler@kcstage.com. Thanks!
Angie Fiedler Sutton
Associate Editor
KC Stage Magazine (www.kcstage.com): your ticket to performing arts news
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Our contributor guidelines, which should answer most questions, can be found at www.kcstage.com/contributors. We don't pay, but print contributors get a free 1/8th page ad for each published item, as well as a copy of the magazine your article or photo is in. Contribute enough, and you could earn yourself a free subscription. We also have occasionally given out extra tickets to various productions to our prominent contributors.
We here at KC Stage know you are all busy people: as busy people ourselves, we appreciate what time donation you can provide to KC Stage. Articles only take an hour or two (depending on the depth) a month; and any help you could provide would be appreciated.
If you, or anyone you know would be interested in contributing an hour or two to write an article for KC Stage, please e-mail me off list at afiedler@kcstage.com. Thanks!
Angie Fiedler Sutton
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She&Her Productions Season
She&Her Productions wanted to share our upcoming
season with you all and most importantly we wanted
to pass on our KICKSTARTER Link.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1256882634/she
andher-productions-2012-2013-kickstarter
OR VISIT www.sheandherproductions.com
We are trying to raise $3000 just for the upcoming
season. We have a little less than a month to do
so... and are super behind. If you could share
this with friends, family and co-workers that you
think might like to donate and get some nice
incentives please pass along :) Remember we are a
501c3 non-profit business so that means everything
donated is tax deductible :) YAY
SHE&HER PRODUCTIONS 2012-2013 SEASON
*all productions to be performed at the Just Off
Broadway Theatre in KCMO
12th Night or What you Will by William Shakespeare
August 10-26 Directed by Jeremy Riggs
CLOSED
NEXT TO NORMAL
book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom
Kitt
November 2-18
Directed by Tiffany Garrison-Schweigert
"NEXT TO NORMAL is a brave, breathtaking
musical...It is something much more than a feel-
good musical. It is a feel-everything musical."—
The New York Times
KANSAS CITY THEATRE PREMIERE
Winner: Three 2009 Tony Awards® and 2010 Pulitzer
Prize! Meet Diana–sexy, sharp and desperately
trying to hold on to her family, including husband
Dan–handsome, genuine and hard-working, struggling
to juggle being a father and a husband. Welcome to
the world of NEXT TO NORMAL, the brilliant,
evocative winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize
that takes us inside the lives of a typical
American family that's anything but typical.
Contains Strong Language and Themes.
ORDINARY DAYS by Adam Gwon
March 15-31
Directed by Tiffany Garrison-Schweigert
From one of musical theatre's most exciting new
composers comes ORDINARY DAYS, a refreshingly
honest and funny musical about making real
connections in the city that never sleeps (but
probably should at some point.) ORDINARY DAYS
tells the story of four young New Yorkers
whose lives intersect as they search for
fulfillment, happiness, love and cabs. Through a
score of vibrant and memorable songs, their
experiences ring startlingly true to life.
ORDINARY DAYS is an original musical for anyone
who's ever struggled to appreciate the
simple things in a complex place. With equal doses
of humor and poignancy, it celebrates how 8.3
million individual stories combine in unexpected
ways to make New York City such a unique and
extraordinary home.
A KANSAS CITY THEATRE PREMIERE
A Feminine Ending by Sarah Treem
May 10-18
Directed by Taylor St. John
Amanda, twenty-five, wants to be a great composer.
But at the moment, she's living in New York City
and writing advertising jingles to pay the rent
while her fiancé, Jack, pursues his singing
career. So when Amanda's mother, Kim, calls one
evening from New Hampshire and asks for her help
with something she can't discuss over the phone,
Amanda is only too happy to leave New York. Once
home, Kim reveals that she's leaving Amanda's
father and needs help packing. Amanda balks and
ends up (gently) hitting the postman, who happens
to be her first boyfriend. They spend the night
together in an apple orchard, where Amanda tries
to tell Billy how her life got sidetracked. It has
something to do with being a young woman in a
profession that only recognizes famous men. Billy
acts like he might have the answer, but
doesn't. Neither does Amanda's mother. Or, for
that matter,her father. A Feminine Ending is a
gentle, bittersweet comedy about a girl who
knows what she wants but not quite how to get it.
Her parents are getting divorced, her fiancée is
almost famous, her first love reappears, and
there's a lot of noise in her head but none of it
is music. Until the end.
A KANSAS CITY THEATRE PREMIERE
KC Stage cardmembers receive a discount of:
$2 dollars off ticket price
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season with you all and most importantly we wanted
to pass on our KICKSTARTER Link.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1256882634/she
andher-productions-2012-2013-kickstarter
OR VISIT www.sheandherproductions.com
We are trying to raise $3000 just for the upcoming
season. We have a little less than a month to do
so... and are super behind. If you could share
this with friends, family and co-workers that you
think might like to donate and get some nice
incentives please pass along :) Remember we are a
501c3 non-profit business so that means everything
donated is tax deductible :) YAY
SHE&HER PRODUCTIONS 2012-2013 SEASON
*all productions to be performed at the Just Off
Broadway Theatre in KCMO
12th Night or What you Will by William Shakespeare
August 10-26 Directed by Jeremy Riggs
CLOSED
NEXT TO NORMAL
book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom
Kitt
November 2-18
Directed by Tiffany Garrison-Schweigert
"NEXT TO NORMAL is a brave, breathtaking
musical...It is something much more than a feel-
good musical. It is a feel-everything musical."—
The New York Times
KANSAS CITY THEATRE PREMIERE
Winner: Three 2009 Tony Awards® and 2010 Pulitzer
Prize! Meet Diana–sexy, sharp and desperately
trying to hold on to her family, including husband
Dan–handsome, genuine and hard-working, struggling
to juggle being a father and a husband. Welcome to
the world of NEXT TO NORMAL, the brilliant,
evocative winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize
that takes us inside the lives of a typical
American family that's anything but typical.
Contains Strong Language and Themes.
ORDINARY DAYS by Adam Gwon
March 15-31
Directed by Tiffany Garrison-Schweigert
From one of musical theatre's most exciting new
composers comes ORDINARY DAYS, a refreshingly
honest and funny musical about making real
connections in the city that never sleeps (but
probably should at some point.) ORDINARY DAYS
tells the story of four young New Yorkers
whose lives intersect as they search for
fulfillment, happiness, love and cabs. Through a
score of vibrant and memorable songs, their
experiences ring startlingly true to life.
ORDINARY DAYS is an original musical for anyone
who's ever struggled to appreciate the
simple things in a complex place. With equal doses
of humor and poignancy, it celebrates how 8.3
million individual stories combine in unexpected
ways to make New York City such a unique and
extraordinary home.
A KANSAS CITY THEATRE PREMIERE
A Feminine Ending by Sarah Treem
May 10-18
Directed by Taylor St. John
Amanda, twenty-five, wants to be a great composer.
But at the moment, she's living in New York City
and writing advertising jingles to pay the rent
while her fiancé, Jack, pursues his singing
career. So when Amanda's mother, Kim, calls one
evening from New Hampshire and asks for her help
with something she can't discuss over the phone,
Amanda is only too happy to leave New York. Once
home, Kim reveals that she's leaving Amanda's
father and needs help packing. Amanda balks and
ends up (gently) hitting the postman, who happens
to be her first boyfriend. They spend the night
together in an apple orchard, where Amanda tries
to tell Billy how her life got sidetracked. It has
something to do with being a young woman in a
profession that only recognizes famous men. Billy
acts like he might have the answer, but
doesn't. Neither does Amanda's mother. Or, for
that matter,her father. A Feminine Ending is a
gentle, bittersweet comedy about a girl who
knows what she wants but not quite how to get it.
Her parents are getting divorced, her fiancée is
almost famous, her first love reappears, and
there's a lot of noise in her head but none of it
is music. Until the end.
A KANSAS CITY THEATRE PREMIERE
KC Stage cardmembers receive a discount of:
$2 dollars off ticket price
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Ordinary Days Auditions
She&Her Productions*
AUDITIONS:
Ordinary Days
Music and Lyrics by Adam Gwon
From one of musical theatre's most exciting new
composers comes ORDINARY DAYS, a refreshingly
honest and funny musical about making real
connections in the city that never sleeps (but
probably should at some point.) ORDINARY DAYS
tells the story of four young New Yorkers whose
lives intersect as they search for fulfillment,
happiness, love and cabs. Through a score of
vibrant and memorable songs, their experiences
ring startlingly true to life. ORDINARY DAYS is an
original musical for anyone who's ever struggled
to appreciate the simple things in a complex
place. With equal doses of humor and poignancy, it
celebrates how 8.3 million individual stories
combine in unexpected ways to make New York City
such a unique and extraordinary home.
CHARACTERS
WARREN, in his 20s
DEB, in her 20s already CAST
JASON, in his 30s
CLAIRE, in her 30s
AUDITION LOCATION: Kansas City River Market Water
Building 201 Main St. Kansas City MO 64105
AUDITION DATES:
October 12 & 14
Friday @ 7pm-9pm OPEN Call auditions
Sunday@ 3pm Open call til 3:30pm CALLBACKS to
follow for those asked to stay
* No appointment needed.
PERFORMANCE DATES: This show to be performed at
the newly renovated JUST OFF BROADWAY THEATRE IN
KC
March 15-31 2013
AUDITION PROCESS: Please prepare 2 songs. 16 bars
of music from each piece of music. Please chose 1
song that is from
a modern musical. An accompanist will be provided.
No auditions using tapes/cds or accapella will be
heard.
Any questions please contact the Director Tiffany
Garrison-Schweigert at
sheandherproductions@gmail.com
She&Her Productions
Ordinary Days by Adam Gwon: Oct 12&14: 7 pm Fri; 3
pm Sun
Directed by Tiffany Garrison-Schweigert. October
12,13,14
River Market Water Building, 201 Main St., (816)
405-9200, www.sheandherproductions.com
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AUDITIONS:
Ordinary Days
Music and Lyrics by Adam Gwon
From one of musical theatre's most exciting new
composers comes ORDINARY DAYS, a refreshingly
honest and funny musical about making real
connections in the city that never sleeps (but
probably should at some point.) ORDINARY DAYS
tells the story of four young New Yorkers whose
lives intersect as they search for fulfillment,
happiness, love and cabs. Through a score of
vibrant and memorable songs, their experiences
ring startlingly true to life. ORDINARY DAYS is an
original musical for anyone who's ever struggled
to appreciate the simple things in a complex
place. With equal doses of humor and poignancy, it
celebrates how 8.3 million individual stories
combine in unexpected ways to make New York City
such a unique and extraordinary home.
CHARACTERS
WARREN, in his 20s
DEB, in her 20s already CAST
JASON, in his 30s
CLAIRE, in her 30s
AUDITION LOCATION: Kansas City River Market Water
Building 201 Main St. Kansas City MO 64105
AUDITION DATES:
October 12 & 14
Friday @ 7pm-9pm OPEN Call auditions
Sunday@ 3pm Open call til 3:30pm CALLBACKS to
follow for those asked to stay
* No appointment needed.
PERFORMANCE DATES: This show to be performed at
the newly renovated JUST OFF BROADWAY THEATRE IN
KC
March 15-31 2013
AUDITION PROCESS: Please prepare 2 songs. 16 bars
of music from each piece of music. Please chose 1
song that is from
a modern musical. An accompanist will be provided.
No auditions using tapes/cds or accapella will be
heard.
Any questions please contact the Director Tiffany
Garrison-Schweigert at
sheandherproductions@gmail.com
She&Her Productions
Ordinary Days by Adam Gwon: Oct 12&14: 7 pm Fri; 3
pm Sun
Directed by Tiffany Garrison-Schweigert. October
12,13,14
River Market Water Building, 201 Main St., (816)
405-9200, www.sheandherproductions.com
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JAZZ TAP JAM-Thursday, October 4th- At The Uptown Arts Bar
JAZZ TAP JAMS ARE BACK
In coordination with City in Motion School of Dance
Billie Mahoney invites you to join in the fun.
Dancers - Bring your tap shoes!
Musicians - Bring your instruments!
Bring your Friends!
Interact with live musicians
Do the Shim Sham
Trade fours, (or eights or sixteens or whatever!)
Jam With: Mike Ning and Victor Perelmuter,
And some of KC's leading tap dancers.
See photos from August Jam at KCDance.com
Thursday, October 4th
7:30 - 10:00 pm
At The Uptown Arts Bar
3611 Broadway, Kansas City Mo. 64111
www.uptownartsbar.com
$5 cover
Full bar with light Hor's D'oeuvres menu available. Free Popcorn.
Dancers must be 18 yrs or older
For more info on Billie Mahoney go to: bmahoneyontap
For more info on City in Motion go to: www.cityinmotion.org
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In coordination with City in Motion School of Dance
Billie Mahoney invites you to join in the fun.
Dancers - Bring your tap shoes!
Musicians - Bring your instruments!
Bring your Friends!
Interact with live musicians
Do the Shim Sham
Trade fours, (or eights or sixteens or whatever!)
Jam With: Mike Ning and Victor Perelmuter,
And some of KC's leading tap dancers.
See photos from August Jam at KCDance.com
Thursday, October 4th
7:30 - 10:00 pm
At The Uptown Arts Bar
3611 Broadway, Kansas City Mo. 64111
www.uptownartsbar.com
$5 cover
Full bar with light Hor's D'oeuvres menu available. Free Popcorn.
Dancers must be 18 yrs or older
For more info on Billie Mahoney go to: bmahoneyontap
For more info on City in Motion go to: www.cityinmotion.org
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Auditions for ALL SHOOK UP...a Barn Junior production!
The Barn Players, Inc.*
ALL SHOOK UP by Joe DiPietro...Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley.
Directed by Jason Coats
Musical Direction by Presten Fry
Choreography by Guy Gardner
Into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy that'll have you jumpin' out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as "Heartbreak Hotel," "Jailhouse Rock," and "Don't Be Cruel."
This audition is only for high school and middle school students in grades 7 through 12.
Open auditions for The Barn Junior production of ALL SHOOK UP, will take place on October 20th and 21st from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at, St. Pius School at 55th and Woodson in Mission, KS
Go to the website at www.thebarnplayers.org for the latest information.
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ALL SHOOK UP by Joe DiPietro...Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley.
Directed by Jason Coats
Musical Direction by Presten Fry
Choreography by Guy Gardner
Into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy that'll have you jumpin' out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as "Heartbreak Hotel," "Jailhouse Rock," and "Don't Be Cruel."
This audition is only for high school and middle school students in grades 7 through 12.
Open auditions for The Barn Junior production of ALL SHOOK UP, will take place on October 20th and 21st from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at, St. Pius School at 55th and Woodson in Mission, KS
Go to the website at www.thebarnplayers.org for the latest information.
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BLOOD BROTHERS continues this Friday at The Barn!
The Barn Players, Inc.*
Blood Brothers by Willy Russell: Sep 14-30: 7:30 pm Fri-Sat; 2 pm Sun
Blood Brothers is a haunting rags to riches tragedy of our times. A woman with numerous children to support surrenders one of her new born twins to the childless woman for whom she cleans house. The boys grow up streets apart, never learning the truth. They become firm friends and fall in love with the same girl. One prospers while the other falls on hard times. A narrator warns that a price has to be paid for separating twins.
Directed by Directed by Eric Magnus. Featuring Valerie Dykes, Dave Fullerton, Christian Owen, Steven James, Alecia Stultz, Katie Meador, Zach Lofland, Mike Stoeckle, MiKyle Abernathy, Katherine Bettis, JoAnna Bledsoe, Caelin Golladay, Rachael Redler, Jenni Wilson, and Miles Wirth.
$18; seniors $15; students $10; 10 or more $12. The Barn Players, 6219 Martway St, (913) 432-9100, www.thebarnplayers.org (Adult Fare)
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Blood Brothers by Willy Russell: Sep 14-30: 7:30 pm Fri-Sat; 2 pm Sun
Blood Brothers is a haunting rags to riches tragedy of our times. A woman with numerous children to support surrenders one of her new born twins to the childless woman for whom she cleans house. The boys grow up streets apart, never learning the truth. They become firm friends and fall in love with the same girl. One prospers while the other falls on hard times. A narrator warns that a price has to be paid for separating twins.
Directed by Directed by Eric Magnus. Featuring Valerie Dykes, Dave Fullerton, Christian Owen, Steven James, Alecia Stultz, Katie Meador, Zach Lofland, Mike Stoeckle, MiKyle Abernathy, Katherine Bettis, JoAnna Bledsoe, Caelin Golladay, Rachael Redler, Jenni Wilson, and Miles Wirth.
$18; seniors $15; students $10; 10 or more $12. The Barn Players, 6219 Martway St, (913) 432-9100, www.thebarnplayers.org (Adult Fare)
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September 14, 2012
2012
Alcott Arts Center*
Shakespeare in the Parking Lot "Hamet" by William Shakespeare: Sep 8-16: 4 pm Sat-Sun Just two shows left! Don't miss out. If you are a fan of the Bard, then you have to see this Hamlet!
The Alcott Arts Center is proud to present Shakespeare in the Parking Lot VI and their first Shakespearian tragedy, Hamlet. Set in Victorian times, the play follows Hamlet, who is reeling from the death of his father, the former king, and quick marriage of his mother, Queen Gertrude, to his uncle (now king) Claudius. Upon seeing his father's ghost and hearing the true story of his death, Hamlet plots revenge, while madness, chaos, and death keep the court on their toes. Directed by Anna Jennings and Lindsay Adams. Featuring Amber Finley, Chuck Smith, Coleman Crenshaw, Frank Presler, Jeff Shehan, Jen Morris, John Plunkett, Khalid Johnson, London Smith, Lonita Cook, Marie Abed, Megan Baker, Nate Shady, Sean Hill, Skylar Garcia, and Tyrell Gephardt.
$5 and a Non-perishable food item. Alcott Arts Center Theatre, 180 S 18th St, (913) 233-ARTS, www.alcottartscenter.org (Suitable for Everyone)
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Shakespeare in the Parking Lot "Hamet" by William Shakespeare: Sep 8-16: 4 pm Sat-Sun Just two shows left! Don't miss out. If you are a fan of the Bard, then you have to see this Hamlet!
The Alcott Arts Center is proud to present Shakespeare in the Parking Lot VI and their first Shakespearian tragedy, Hamlet. Set in Victorian times, the play follows Hamlet, who is reeling from the death of his father, the former king, and quick marriage of his mother, Queen Gertrude, to his uncle (now king) Claudius. Upon seeing his father's ghost and hearing the true story of his death, Hamlet plots revenge, while madness, chaos, and death keep the court on their toes. Directed by Anna Jennings and Lindsay Adams. Featuring Amber Finley, Chuck Smith, Coleman Crenshaw, Frank Presler, Jeff Shehan, Jen Morris, John Plunkett, Khalid Johnson, London Smith, Lonita Cook, Marie Abed, Megan Baker, Nate Shady, Sean Hill, Skylar Garcia, and Tyrell Gephardt.
$5 and a Non-perishable food item. Alcott Arts Center Theatre, 180 S 18th St, (913) 233-ARTS, www.alcottartscenter.org (Suitable for Everyone)
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Final Weekend For Little Women!
City Theatre of Independence*
Little Women by Marion De Forest: Sep 14-16: 8 pm
Fri-Sat; 2 pm Sun
This play tells Louisa May Alcott's classic
awakening tale in a simple and yet effective manner.
Beautiful, amusing, and meaningful, this telling of
the March sisters' pivotal years on the verge of
womanhood imparts cheer and hope for the goodness of
mankind.
Directed by Marcie Ramirez.
$12 for non-musical or $14 for a musical. Roger T.
Sermon Center, 201 N Dodgion St, (816) 325-7367,
www.citytheatreofindependence.org (Suitable for
Everyone)
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Little Women by Marion De Forest: Sep 14-16: 8 pm
Fri-Sat; 2 pm Sun
This play tells Louisa May Alcott's classic
awakening tale in a simple and yet effective manner.
Beautiful, amusing, and meaningful, this telling of
the March sisters' pivotal years on the verge of
womanhood imparts cheer and hope for the goodness of
mankind.
Directed by Marcie Ramirez.
$12 for non-musical or $14 for a musical. Roger T.
Sermon Center, 201 N Dodgion St, (816) 325-7367,
www.citytheatreofindependence.org (Suitable for
Everyone)
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Fw: MATC Dramatists Lab Call for Directors, Actors, and Dramaturgs
Again, for anyone who's interested.
Angie Fiedler Sutton
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From: Sarah A. Crockarell <Sarah.Crockarell@COLORADO.EDU>
To: MATC-L@LISTSERV.ILSTU.EDU
Sent: Thursday, September 6, 2012 1:05 PM
Subject: MATC Dramatists Lab Call for Directors, Actors, and Dramaturgs
The 34th Annual
Mid-America Theatre Conference (MATC) - Playwriting Symposium
Hyatt Regency Hotel
St. Louis, MO.
March 7-10, 2013
Mid-America Dramatists Lab
CALL FOR DIRECTORS, ACTORS AND DRAMATURGS
The Playwriting Symposium of the Mid-America Theatre Conference seeks directors, actors, and dramaturgs to participate in our Mid-America Dramatists Lab, which produces a series of staged readings of new ten-minute plays during the Playwriting Symposium breakout sessions.
The conference-wide theme is "Myth." Home to the famous Gateway Arch —the "Gateway to the West" and a monument of westward expansion — St. Louis proclaims itself to be a site of many myths about the United States of America: its dreams, promises, potential, ambitions, identity, destiny, abuses, manipulations, hubris...and the list goes on. The ways that myths are created, used, manipulated, exposed, recycled, and remade is a central exploration of any critical analysis of a place, a people, a culture, or a cultural practice. The role of myth in theatre practice, scholarship, and education is as varied as the myths of creation and origin that our religions, cultures, and nations depend upon. A myth is a cultural marker, a beacon of historical memory, while at the same time it is an invention used to propagate an ideology.
For our 2013 St. Louis meeting, the Mid-America Theatre Conference invites proposals of presentations, conversations, scripts, and workshops around the theme of "Myth" as it plays a role in our own work—both in the United States and abroad. How do theatres and practitioners depend upon or create useful myths? How do historians address them? What are our myths and how are we aware of them (or not aware of them)? How do we try to consciously or unconsciously deny, propagate, or provoke them in our work? How might a work's reception be shaped by existing myths? What kind
of iconoclastic moves might destroy old myths or create new myths?
This is a juried event and the call for Directors, Actors, and Dramaturgs is directed primarily at academic theatre artists who are faculty members or graduate students and/or professionals in the field who seek to participate in New Play Development alongside their peers. The plays will be rehearsed and performed as staged readings at the conference. Each ten minute play receives approximately two hours of rehearsal time at the conference. All participants assigned to a given project will have the final script in hand prior to the conference.
All theatre artists who are selected to participate in this event must register for the conference. There is no funding from the conference for travel or lodging costs. The Mid-America Theatre Conference will take place March 7-10, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency in St. Louis, MO. All theatre artists are strongly encouraged (though not required) to be present for orientation Thursday afternoon, March 7.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
(Interested individuals may submit in more than one category.)
ACTORS: Please submit a headshot (jpg), resume, and a brief letter describing the types of roles you usually play and if you have any experience working with new plays or being involved in staged readings of plays. Approximately two roles are assigned to each actor.
DIRECTORS: Please submit a resume or CV detailing directing experience and a one page (or less) letter describing your experience and approach to directing and developing new work. Once assigned a play or plays to direct, the directors may contact the playwright and dramaturg prior to the conference for any advance needs for the individual project.
DRAMATURGS: Please submit a resume or CV and a one page (or less) letter describing your dramaturgy experience both with new work and in other capacities. Describe the kinds of projects you might find interesting to explore at this conference.
Submit by e-mail only (MS Word File in ".doc" or ".docx" please; or as a PDF) to all three of the following email addresses: Ron Zank, Co-Chair – ronald.zank@lamar.edu and Shawna Mefferd Carroll, Co-Chair –The smeff001@plattsburgh.edu and Sarah Crockarell, Graduate Student Liaison sarah.crockarell@colorado.edu.
ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 15TH, 2012. Acceptance will be acknowledged early January 2013 or earlier. Direct all questions to: Ron Zank, Co-Chair – ronald.zank@lamar.edu, (409) 880-8154.
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