Phoenix KC Theatre will present the Kansas City premiere of Gidion's Knot by Johnna Adams with 4 performances during the 2014 Kansas City Fringe Festival, July 17 - 27. Directed by Warren Deckert.
There are roles for 2 women (Equity or non-Equity):
-- Heather - late 20's to 30's; a 5th grade teacher
-- Corryn - 30's to mid 40's; mother of a 5th grade boy, a literature professor.
Cast members will receive a guaranteed performance wage.
Gidion's Knot was one of the highlights of the 2012 Contemporary American Theatre Festival. It is an intense 90-minute play with content that is dark and disturbing. Potential cast members are encouraged to email to request a pdf copy of the script for download prior to auditions.
Auditions will be scheduled by appointment only on Sunday, March 9 between 2:00 - 5:00 pm and 7:00 - 10:00 pm (15 minutes/actress). Auditions will be held at Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Penn Valley Drive.
-- Prepare a 2 - 3 minute dramatic monologue. Actresses will also be asked to read from the script.
-- Current resume/headshot requested.
-- Bring a complete list of conflicts during the primary rehearsal/performance period of June 2 - July 27.
Phoenix KC Theatre has produced two previous Fringe Festival shows -- Natalie and Talia Liccardello's Ice Cream Social...Issues in 2012 and Bernice At Bay/The Butterfly Effect in 2013.
Email the director at phoenixkctheatre@gmail.com to request a copy of the script, to schedule an audition appointment, to request an alternate audition time, or for additional information.
Phoenix KC Theatre
phoenixkctheatre@gmail.com
www.phoenixkctheatre.com
816-288-1248
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February 27, 2014
Jekyll & Hyde the Musical opens Friday!
She&Her Productions*
She&Her Productions
Jekyll&Hyde Musical : Feb 28-Mar 16: 8 pm Fri-Sat, Mon; 2
pm Sun
Directed by Tiffany Schweigert.
$12-$18. Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Central Street,
(816) 405-9200,
A musical tragedy based on the novel a Strange Case of Dr
Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. The original
stage conception was by Steve Cuden and Frank Wildhorn.
The music is by Wildhorn and the lyrics and book are by
Leslie Bricusse
Directed by Tiffany Schweigert Music Direction by Jim
Vinkenberg
Feburary 28, March 1,7,8,10,14,15,16evening performances
at 8pm. March 16th performance at 2pm.
All Performances held at the JUST OFF BROADWAY
THEATRE3051 Central Ave, Kansas City, MO(816) 784-5020
PURCHASE TICKETS: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ref/
81046/event/531522 www.sheandherproductions.com (Adult
Fare)
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She&Her Productions
Jekyll&Hyde Musical : Feb 28-Mar 16: 8 pm Fri-Sat, Mon; 2
pm Sun
Directed by Tiffany Schweigert.
$12-$18. Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Central Street,
(816) 405-9200,
A musical tragedy based on the novel a Strange Case of Dr
Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. The original
stage conception was by Steve Cuden and Frank Wildhorn.
The music is by Wildhorn and the lyrics and book are by
Leslie Bricusse
Directed by Tiffany Schweigert Music Direction by Jim
Vinkenberg
Feburary 28, March 1,7,8,10,14,15,16evening performances
at 8pm. March 16th performance at 2pm.
All Performances held at the JUST OFF BROADWAY
THEATRE3051 Central Ave, Kansas City, MO(816) 784-5020
PURCHASE TICKETS: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ref/
81046/event/531522 www.sheandherproductions.com (Adult
Fare)
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Call for BARN KIDS session director in June!
THE BARN PLAYERS
Call for Director…
The Barn Jr. production of
CINDERELLA, KIDS
(1st session only)
Process:
Submit a letter of application to The Barn Players, along with your resume. Please include your experience with directing and working with children in grades 3 through 6 and your reasons for applying to direct. In addition, please include your resume of directing experience. An interview will then be scheduled with the Educational Director and the Artistic Director of The Barn.
Deadline to Apply: April 1st, 2014 with interviews to be scheduled the first week in April, by appointment only.
Show:
The timeless fairy tale meets the magic of Disney in this adaptation of the treasured animated film. Poor Cinderella is endlessly mistreated by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, and denied a chance to go to the Royal Ball. With a little help from her mice friends, and a lot of help from her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella goes to the ball, meets the Prince, and falls in love! With a beautiful score including "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" and the classic "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo," Disney's CINDERELLA KIDS will charm its way into your heart, and remind you that dreams really can come true.
Camp Session:
All regular camp sessions run 10:00am - 4:00pm.
Family Night: Wednesday, May 28 @ 7:00pm
Camp Week 1: Thursday May 29 – Friday May 30
Camp Week 2: Monday June 2 – Friday June 6
Camp Week 3: Monday June 9—Friday June 13
Camp Week 4: Monday June 16—Tuesday June 17 (Tuesday is a ½ Day)
Performances will be June 17th – 19th.
Job Description:
Organize, plan, and manage instruction and direction for a three-week camp for students in grades 3-6 culminating in a performance of Disney's CINDERELLA Kids"
• Provide instruction on acting, stage movement, and collaboration. Also provide choreography and vocal music instruction, or hire additional outside personnel to do so.
• Direct production including students in technical elements as appropriate such as set painting, props, costumes, etc.
• Supervise high school and college interns who assist with instruction and direction
• Communicate effectively with parents about students
• Provide opportunities that enrich students from all levels of experience
• Manage camp so that student behavior is supportive, collaborative, and positive
• Collaborate with other Barn staff to work in repertory with other productions
Qualifications:
• Must be at least 18 years of age with experience leading students in either school or camp setting.
• Must be able to demonstrate artistic skills through resume, portfolio, or other means
• Must be creative, flexible, and passionate about getting ALL kids involved in performing arts
To submit an application or for more information, please contact
Eric Magnus, Artistic Director of The Barn Players
at emagnitude@me.com
The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects of our organization. Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.
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Call for Director…
The Barn Jr. production of
CINDERELLA, KIDS
(1st session only)
Process:
Submit a letter of application to The Barn Players, along with your resume. Please include your experience with directing and working with children in grades 3 through 6 and your reasons for applying to direct. In addition, please include your resume of directing experience. An interview will then be scheduled with the Educational Director and the Artistic Director of The Barn.
Deadline to Apply: April 1st, 2014 with interviews to be scheduled the first week in April, by appointment only.
Show:
The timeless fairy tale meets the magic of Disney in this adaptation of the treasured animated film. Poor Cinderella is endlessly mistreated by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, and denied a chance to go to the Royal Ball. With a little help from her mice friends, and a lot of help from her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella goes to the ball, meets the Prince, and falls in love! With a beautiful score including "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" and the classic "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo," Disney's CINDERELLA KIDS will charm its way into your heart, and remind you that dreams really can come true.
Camp Session:
All regular camp sessions run 10:00am - 4:00pm.
Family Night: Wednesday, May 28 @ 7:00pm
Camp Week 1: Thursday May 29 – Friday May 30
Camp Week 2: Monday June 2 – Friday June 6
Camp Week 3: Monday June 9—Friday June 13
Camp Week 4: Monday June 16—Tuesday June 17 (Tuesday is a ½ Day)
Performances will be June 17th – 19th.
Job Description:
Organize, plan, and manage instruction and direction for a three-week camp for students in grades 3-6 culminating in a performance of Disney's CINDERELLA Kids"
• Provide instruction on acting, stage movement, and collaboration. Also provide choreography and vocal music instruction, or hire additional outside personnel to do so.
• Direct production including students in technical elements as appropriate such as set painting, props, costumes, etc.
• Supervise high school and college interns who assist with instruction and direction
• Communicate effectively with parents about students
• Provide opportunities that enrich students from all levels of experience
• Manage camp so that student behavior is supportive, collaborative, and positive
• Collaborate with other Barn staff to work in repertory with other productions
Qualifications:
• Must be at least 18 years of age with experience leading students in either school or camp setting.
• Must be able to demonstrate artistic skills through resume, portfolio, or other means
• Must be creative, flexible, and passionate about getting ALL kids involved in performing arts
To submit an application or for more information, please contact
Eric Magnus, Artistic Director of The Barn Players
at emagnitude@me.com
The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects of our organization. Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.
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BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON rocks The Barn tomorrow night!
The Barn presents…
BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON
Music & Lyrics by Michael Friedman
Book by Alex Timbers
Directed & Choreographed by Guy Gardner
Musical Direction by James Levy
Stage Managed by Rebekah Grieb
Set Design by Brad Moore
Assistant Set Design by Cassie Woollheater
Lighting Design by J. Patrick Inlow
Costume Design by Fran Kapono
Assistant Lighting Design by Zack Peck
Assistant Choreography by Katie Pugh
Assistant Stage Management by Kaci Forsythe
Sound Design by Matt Guilfoyle
Production Assistance by Phil Kuzila
Props by Meghan Newman
Pit Conductor & Percussion by Blake Vignery
Featuring Roberta Wilkes (keyboard), Frank Anneccheni (bass) & Bill Wood (guitar)
February 28 – March 16, 2016
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
STARRING
Matt Pierce, Beth Benedict & Fran Kapono
FEATURING
Kristen Altoro, Wil Andrews-Weiss, Sarah Bodle, Andrew Brown, TJ Chaffin, Anne Haines,
Gabe Lasley, Jake Leet, Katie Pugh,
Brian Shortess, Tracy Van Unen, James Wearing
& Alyssa Winters
SYNOPSIS:
BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON creators Michael Friedman and Alex Timbers cook up an alternate universe (and draw parallels to today's political/populist landscape) with their musical about the seventh U.S. president, reinvented as an "emo" rock star. BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON tells the story of America's first political maverick. A.J. kicked British butt, shafted the Indians and smacked down the Spaniards all in the name of these United States--who cares if he didn't have permission? An exhilarating and white-knuckled look at one of our nation's founding rock stars, BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON recreates and reinvents the life of "Old Hickory," from his humble beginnings on the Tennessee frontier to his days as Commander-in-Chief. It also asks the question…"Is wanting to have a beer with someone reason enough to elect him?" and "What if he's really, really hot?"
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) - $12.00
WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.
For reservations, please call or call 1-800-838-3006
or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org
Production support provided by…
The Mainstreet Credit Union
Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
St. Pius School
Media partner support provided by…
94.9 KCMO
95.1 Jack-FM
The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects of our organization. Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.
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BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON
Music & Lyrics by Michael Friedman
Book by Alex Timbers
Directed & Choreographed by Guy Gardner
Musical Direction by James Levy
Stage Managed by Rebekah Grieb
Set Design by Brad Moore
Assistant Set Design by Cassie Woollheater
Lighting Design by J. Patrick Inlow
Costume Design by Fran Kapono
Assistant Lighting Design by Zack Peck
Assistant Choreography by Katie Pugh
Assistant Stage Management by Kaci Forsythe
Sound Design by Matt Guilfoyle
Production Assistance by Phil Kuzila
Props by Meghan Newman
Pit Conductor & Percussion by Blake Vignery
Featuring Roberta Wilkes (keyboard), Frank Anneccheni (bass) & Bill Wood (guitar)
February 28 – March 16, 2016
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
STARRING
Matt Pierce, Beth Benedict & Fran Kapono
FEATURING
Kristen Altoro, Wil Andrews-Weiss, Sarah Bodle, Andrew Brown, TJ Chaffin, Anne Haines,
Gabe Lasley, Jake Leet, Katie Pugh,
Brian Shortess, Tracy Van Unen, James Wearing
& Alyssa Winters
SYNOPSIS:
BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON creators Michael Friedman and Alex Timbers cook up an alternate universe (and draw parallels to today's political/populist landscape) with their musical about the seventh U.S. president, reinvented as an "emo" rock star. BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON tells the story of America's first political maverick. A.J. kicked British butt, shafted the Indians and smacked down the Spaniards all in the name of these United States--who cares if he didn't have permission? An exhilarating and white-knuckled look at one of our nation's founding rock stars, BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON recreates and reinvents the life of "Old Hickory," from his humble beginnings on the Tennessee frontier to his days as Commander-in-Chief. It also asks the question…"Is wanting to have a beer with someone reason enough to elect him?" and "What if he's really, really hot?"
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) - $12.00
WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.
For reservations, please call or call 1-800-838-3006
or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org
Production support provided by…
The Mainstreet Credit Union
Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
St. Pius School
Media partner support provided by…
94.9 KCMO
95.1 Jack-FM
The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects of our organization. Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.
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February 26, 2014
MELTINGPOT KC PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF “THE FROWNING VAJAYJAYS OF SHADY PINES” BY KANSAS CITY PLAYWRIGHT VICKI VODREY AT JUST OFF BROADWAY THEATRE
PRESS RELEASE - FEBRUARY 26, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
MELTINGPOT KC PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF "THE
FROWNING VAJAYJAYS OF SHADY PINES" BY KANSAS CITY
PLAYWRIGHT VICKI VODREY AT JUST OFF BROADWAY
THEATRE
Contact: Harvey Williams
816-226-8087
MeltingPot KC is proud to announce their upcoming
theatrical production of "The Frowning Vajayjays
of Shady Pines" written by Kansas City playwright,
Vicki Vodrey, and presented at Just Off Broadway
Theatre. The play will premiere on Friday, March
21, 7:30pm and run through April 6, 2014.
"Walkers and wheelchairs may be the norm; funerals
may be commonplace. But that doesn't get Lila,
Marilyn and Peggy down, three of the southern
belles that live at Shady Pines Retirement Home.
Normally quite happy playing bridge, attending
Bingo games and flirting with their physical
therapist, the ladies get along until thrown a
curve ball – Lila's assignment of the new
roommate, Bertie Wright. Suddenly, Bertie, who is
African-American, throws a little more color into
a mostly all white retirement home – in more ways
than one. If you're thinking 'old dogs can't learn
new tricks' – think again!"
Directed by Harvey Williams, "The Frowning
Vajayjays of Shady Pines" features the cast of
Nancy Marcy, Sherri Roulette-Mosley, Petra Allen,
Cindy Siefers and Jeff Smith.
Vicki Vodrey's play "Hanky Panky" – which was part
of the 12th annual MITF – was nominated for three
MITF awards - Outstanding New Play, Outstanding
Productions of a Play, and Outstanding Ensemble.
It was a top-rated play at the 2010 KC Fringe
Festival and placed in the top ten in the TRU
Voices Playwriting Competition that same year.
"Thank You Notes: Headed To Heaven W/ Flat Jimmy
Fallon" was nominated at the MITF in 2012 for five
awards – Outstanding Play, Outstanding Director,
Outstanding Lead Actress, Outstanding Supporting
Actor and Outstanding Set Design and garnered
numerous wonderful reviews. Her play "Trembles"
was a winner of the Gorilla Theatre Playwriting
Competition in 2000 and was also produced as a
fundraising event for KC Hospice. She is the owner
of Lot In Life Productions, LLC.
Harvey Williams is the founder of KC MELTINGPOT.
It is a venture to focus on local talent in
theatre - works created by local writers,
performed by local talent and hopefully supported
by local audiences throughout the greater Kansas
City area. As an actor, he has been seen at
theatres across Kansas City in productions of
"Driving Miss Daisy", "Rosencrantz and
Guildenstern are Dead", "Little Tommy Parker",
"The Watsons go to Birmingham", "Now Let me Fly",
"The Piano Lesson", "Fences", "12 Angry Men",
"1940's Radio Hour", "The African Company presents
Richard the III", "Monkey Don't Drink Hot
Chocolate", "Othello", "Journey with Barbara
Jordan". Harvey has toured with Bob Paisley's
Central Standard Theatre to Bedford, UK, and the
Adelaide Fringe Festival in Adelaide, Australia.
He is a member of the Screen Actors' Guild and
Actors' Equity. Harvey is the author of "Old
School's Ghetto Gospel" and "The Session".
WHAT:
This March MeltingPot KC will open their first
full season as an affiliate of Just Off Broadway
Theatre (3051 Central in Penn Valley Park) with
the world premiere of an original play by local
playwright Vicki Vodrey. Vicki's play takes place
at Shady Pines (a mostly white) Retirement Home
and hopes to add 'color' to the subject of aging.
MeltingPot KC director and founder, Harvey
Williams, is honored to bring to the Kansas City
community "The Frowning Vajayjays of Shady Pines".
WHEN:
Preview: Thursday, March 20, 2014
Premiere: Friday, March 21, 20143
Runs through Sunday, April 6, 2014
Curtain: 7:30 PM Thursday - Saturday
2:00 PM Sunday
Tickets: Regular $25.00; Seniors/Students $20.00
Industry Nights (Thursdays Only): $15.00
Group discounts and press comps are
available.
To Reserve or Purchase tickets online visit:
http://www.kcmeltingpot.com/tickets.html
To Reserve or Purchase tickets by phone call:
816.226.8087 or 816.914.1520
WHERE:
Just Off Broadway Theatre
3051 Central in Penn Valley Park
Kansas City, MO 64108
816.784.5020
*KC Stage cardmembers receive a discount of:
$2 off
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
MELTINGPOT KC PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF "THE
FROWNING VAJAYJAYS OF SHADY PINES" BY KANSAS CITY
PLAYWRIGHT VICKI VODREY AT JUST OFF BROADWAY
THEATRE
Contact: Harvey Williams
816-226-8087
MeltingPot KC is proud to announce their upcoming
theatrical production of "The Frowning Vajayjays
of Shady Pines" written by Kansas City playwright,
Vicki Vodrey, and presented at Just Off Broadway
Theatre. The play will premiere on Friday, March
21, 7:30pm and run through April 6, 2014.
"Walkers and wheelchairs may be the norm; funerals
may be commonplace. But that doesn't get Lila,
Marilyn and Peggy down, three of the southern
belles that live at Shady Pines Retirement Home.
Normally quite happy playing bridge, attending
Bingo games and flirting with their physical
therapist, the ladies get along until thrown a
curve ball – Lila's assignment of the new
roommate, Bertie Wright. Suddenly, Bertie, who is
African-American, throws a little more color into
a mostly all white retirement home – in more ways
than one. If you're thinking 'old dogs can't learn
new tricks' – think again!"
Directed by Harvey Williams, "The Frowning
Vajayjays of Shady Pines" features the cast of
Nancy Marcy, Sherri Roulette-Mosley, Petra Allen,
Cindy Siefers and Jeff Smith.
Vicki Vodrey's play "Hanky Panky" – which was part
of the 12th annual MITF – was nominated for three
MITF awards - Outstanding New Play, Outstanding
Productions of a Play, and Outstanding Ensemble.
It was a top-rated play at the 2010 KC Fringe
Festival and placed in the top ten in the TRU
Voices Playwriting Competition that same year.
"Thank You Notes: Headed To Heaven W/ Flat Jimmy
Fallon" was nominated at the MITF in 2012 for five
awards – Outstanding Play, Outstanding Director,
Outstanding Lead Actress, Outstanding Supporting
Actor and Outstanding Set Design and garnered
numerous wonderful reviews. Her play "Trembles"
was a winner of the Gorilla Theatre Playwriting
Competition in 2000 and was also produced as a
fundraising event for KC Hospice. She is the owner
of Lot In Life Productions, LLC.
Harvey Williams is the founder of KC MELTINGPOT.
It is a venture to focus on local talent in
theatre - works created by local writers,
performed by local talent and hopefully supported
by local audiences throughout the greater Kansas
City area. As an actor, he has been seen at
theatres across Kansas City in productions of
"Driving Miss Daisy", "Rosencrantz and
Guildenstern are Dead", "Little Tommy Parker",
"The Watsons go to Birmingham", "Now Let me Fly",
"The Piano Lesson", "Fences", "12 Angry Men",
"1940's Radio Hour", "The African Company presents
Richard the III", "Monkey Don't Drink Hot
Chocolate", "Othello", "Journey with Barbara
Jordan". Harvey has toured with Bob Paisley's
Central Standard Theatre to Bedford, UK, and the
Adelaide Fringe Festival in Adelaide, Australia.
He is a member of the Screen Actors' Guild and
Actors' Equity. Harvey is the author of "Old
School's Ghetto Gospel" and "The Session".
WHAT:
This March MeltingPot KC will open their first
full season as an affiliate of Just Off Broadway
Theatre (3051 Central in Penn Valley Park) with
the world premiere of an original play by local
playwright Vicki Vodrey. Vicki's play takes place
at Shady Pines (a mostly white) Retirement Home
and hopes to add 'color' to the subject of aging.
MeltingPot KC director and founder, Harvey
Williams, is honored to bring to the Kansas City
community "The Frowning Vajayjays of Shady Pines".
WHEN:
Preview: Thursday, March 20, 2014
Premiere: Friday, March 21, 20143
Runs through Sunday, April 6, 2014
Curtain: 7:30 PM Thursday - Saturday
2:00 PM Sunday
Tickets: Regular $25.00; Seniors/Students $20.00
Industry Nights (Thursdays Only): $15.00
Group discounts and press comps are
available.
To Reserve or Purchase tickets online visit:
http://www.kcmeltingpot.com/tickets.html
To Reserve or Purchase tickets by phone call:
816.226.8087 or 816.914.1520
WHERE:
Just Off Broadway Theatre
3051 Central in Penn Valley Park
Kansas City, MO 64108
816.784.5020
*KC Stage cardmembers receive a discount of:
$2 off
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February 25, 2014
2nd Weekend of LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL at OCTA
Olathe Civic Theatre Assn presents…
LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL
Music by Jason Howland
Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein
Book by Allan Knee
Directed by Julie Ewing
Music Direction by Robyn Hartfield
PRODUCTION DATES:
February 21, 22, 23, 28, March 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 2014
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
All performances take place at:
Olathe Civic Theatre Assn
500 E Loula
Olathe, KS 66061
CAST:
JO MARCH – Cara Hampton
MARMEE MARCH/HAG – Valerie Dykes
MEG MARCH/CLARISSA – Alisha Garnier
AMY MARCH/TROLL – Maggie Marx
BETH MARCH/RODRIGO 2 – Emma Cook
AUNT MARCH/MRS KIRK – Vicky DeLaughder
PROFESSOR BHAER – Graham Fairleigh
LAURIE LAURENCE/RODRIGO – Steven James
MR BROOKE/BRAXTON – Matt Richardson
MR LAURENCE/KNIGHT – Chip Buckner
PRODUCTION STAFF:
Director – Julie Ewing
Music Director – Robyn Hartfield
Stage Manager – Rita Marks
Asst Stage Manager – Erin Stamer
Choreographer – Jay Coombes
Accompanist – Susan Mitchell
Conductor – Tim Braselton
Light Designer – Chuck Cline
Set Design – Ken Schmidt
Costume Design – Julia Ras
Properties/Set Build – Cheryl & Rick Singers
Hair/Makeup – John Holland
Asst Hair/Costumes – Jessica Alcorn
SYNOPSIS:
"Based on Louisa May Alcott's own family experiences (and novel), LITTLE WOMEN-THE MUSICAL, follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America. The beloved story of the March sisters is timeless and deals with issues as relevant today as when they were written. Now, this wonderful narrative has been brought to life as an exhilarating new musical filled with glorious music, dancing and heart. LITTLE WOMEN embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears, and a lifting of the spirit. This powerful score soars with the sounds of personal discovery, heartache and hope -- the sounds of a young America finding its voice. In years to come, we are sure that hundreds of productions by schools and theatres throughout the world will make this stage adaptation of the American classic novel a classic musical theatre treasure in its own right." – MTI
For reservations see www.olathetheatre.org or call 913-782-2990.
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LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL
Music by Jason Howland
Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein
Book by Allan Knee
Directed by Julie Ewing
Music Direction by Robyn Hartfield
PRODUCTION DATES:
February 21, 22, 23, 28, March 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 2014
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
All performances take place at:
Olathe Civic Theatre Assn
500 E Loula
Olathe, KS 66061
CAST:
JO MARCH – Cara Hampton
MARMEE MARCH/HAG – Valerie Dykes
MEG MARCH/CLARISSA – Alisha Garnier
AMY MARCH/TROLL – Maggie Marx
BETH MARCH/RODRIGO 2 – Emma Cook
AUNT MARCH/MRS KIRK – Vicky DeLaughder
PROFESSOR BHAER – Graham Fairleigh
LAURIE LAURENCE/RODRIGO – Steven James
MR BROOKE/BRAXTON – Matt Richardson
MR LAURENCE/KNIGHT – Chip Buckner
PRODUCTION STAFF:
Director – Julie Ewing
Music Director – Robyn Hartfield
Stage Manager – Rita Marks
Asst Stage Manager – Erin Stamer
Choreographer – Jay Coombes
Accompanist – Susan Mitchell
Conductor – Tim Braselton
Light Designer – Chuck Cline
Set Design – Ken Schmidt
Costume Design – Julia Ras
Properties/Set Build – Cheryl & Rick Singers
Hair/Makeup – John Holland
Asst Hair/Costumes – Jessica Alcorn
SYNOPSIS:
"Based on Louisa May Alcott's own family experiences (and novel), LITTLE WOMEN-THE MUSICAL, follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America. The beloved story of the March sisters is timeless and deals with issues as relevant today as when they were written. Now, this wonderful narrative has been brought to life as an exhilarating new musical filled with glorious music, dancing and heart. LITTLE WOMEN embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears, and a lifting of the spirit. This powerful score soars with the sounds of personal discovery, heartache and hope -- the sounds of a young America finding its voice. In years to come, we are sure that hundreds of productions by schools and theatres throughout the world will make this stage adaptation of the American classic novel a classic musical theatre treasure in its own right." – MTI
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February 24, 2014
Stardust Memories
Slightly Off Broadway Theatre
Stardust Memories by Tanya Duncan: Mar 14-29: 7:30 pm Thr-Sat; 2 pm Sun
Join us as the Slightly Off Broadway Theatre becomes the Stardust Night Club. Dance the night away on our dance floor or enjoy listening from your table. Stardust features the best music of the 1940's and 1950's. An original musical revue remembering the best of such song stylists as Frank Sinatra, Rosemary Clooney and Bobby Darin to mention a few. Directed by Tanya Duncan.
$10. Slightly Off Broadway Theatre, 114 N Marietta St, (816) 637-3728, www.esctheatre.org (Suitable for Everyone)
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Stardust Memories by Tanya Duncan: Mar 14-29: 7:30 pm Thr-Sat; 2 pm Sun
Join us as the Slightly Off Broadway Theatre becomes the Stardust Night Club. Dance the night away on our dance floor or enjoy listening from your table. Stardust features the best music of the 1940's and 1950's. An original musical revue remembering the best of such song stylists as Frank Sinatra, Rosemary Clooney and Bobby Darin to mention a few. Directed by Tanya Duncan.
$10. Slightly Off Broadway Theatre, 114 N Marietta St, (816) 637-3728, www.esctheatre.org (Suitable for Everyone)
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Auditions for BIG RIVER at The Kauffman Center!
The company that brought the critically-acclaimed
production of LES MIS to Yardley Hall last,
summer, now brings you Tony Award winning BIG
RIVER to The Kauffman Center.
Auditions: March 8th from 10-4:00 at The Culture
House (Open Call - come any time)
Callbacks: March 9th from 1-4:00
Twain's timeless classic sweeps us down the mighty
Mississippi as the irrepressible Huck Finn helps
his friend Jim, a slave, escape to freedom at the
mouth of the Ohio River. Their adventures along
the way are hilarious, suspenseful and
heartwarming, bringing to life your favorite
characters from the novel. Propelled by an award-
winning score from Roger Miller, this jaunty
journey provides a brilliantly theatrical
celebration of pure Americana.
*Open Call Audition
*Lead Roles (ages 13-adult)
*Ensemble Roles (ages 6-adult)
*Ethnically diverse cast
*Audition Form and Info: www.culturehouse.com
*Video auditions accepted, not preferred
*Rehearsals: M-F, 6-9pm in July (some music & lead
rehearsals April-June)
*Performances: July 25th-27th at The Kauffman
Center
The Culture House
14808 W 117th St
(913) 393-3141
www.culturehouse.com
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production of LES MIS to Yardley Hall last,
summer, now brings you Tony Award winning BIG
RIVER to The Kauffman Center.
Auditions: March 8th from 10-4:00 at The Culture
House (Open Call - come any time)
Callbacks: March 9th from 1-4:00
Twain's timeless classic sweeps us down the mighty
Mississippi as the irrepressible Huck Finn helps
his friend Jim, a slave, escape to freedom at the
mouth of the Ohio River. Their adventures along
the way are hilarious, suspenseful and
heartwarming, bringing to life your favorite
characters from the novel. Propelled by an award-
winning score from Roger Miller, this jaunty
journey provides a brilliantly theatrical
celebration of pure Americana.
*Open Call Audition
*Lead Roles (ages 13-adult)
*Ensemble Roles (ages 6-adult)
*Ethnically diverse cast
*Audition Form and Info: www.culturehouse.com
*Video auditions accepted, not preferred
*Rehearsals: M-F, 6-9pm in July (some music & lead
rehearsals April-June)
*Performances: July 25th-27th at The Kauffman
Center
The Culture House
14808 W 117th St
(913) 393-3141
www.culturehouse.com
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Hansel and Gretel Auditions
Alcott Arts Center*
(Community)
"Hansel and Gretel" the Musical Lyrics by Malcolm Brown, Script and score by David Barrett: by arrangement with 'Yellowbrick Publications'.
Directed by Katya Mason Woolard.
YOUTH CASTING CALL:
Audition date is Monday Feb 24: 6:30 pm Mon.
A musical play based on the well-known tale but the witch does not die in this version. The duration is around one hour. Hansel and Gretel are left in the forest by their parents, who are too poor to feed them. Lost, they stumble upon an old cottage, unaware that a witch lives there. Hansel is captured by the witch but happily a band of forest elves come to the rescue.
Alcott Arts Center is proud to announce open Auditions for our Spring show "Hansel and Gretel" a musical production for Youth ages 7-20.
Rehearsals start in March.
Production dates at the Alcott are April 11,12,18,19 at 7pm with a Matinee on April 13 at 3pm.
Bring a resume and head-shot if you have one.
There will be cold readings from the script and we ask that you to bring a song to sing along with a sound track or we will just have you sing the national anthem.
Contact Chris at alcott@alcottartscenter.org for appointment and other related info.
Alcott Arts Center Theatre, 180 S 18th St, (913) 233-2787, www.alcottartscenter.org
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(Community)
"Hansel and Gretel" the Musical Lyrics by Malcolm Brown, Script and score by David Barrett: by arrangement with 'Yellowbrick Publications'.
Directed by Katya Mason Woolard.
YOUTH CASTING CALL:
Audition date is Monday Feb 24: 6:30 pm Mon.
A musical play based on the well-known tale but the witch does not die in this version. The duration is around one hour. Hansel and Gretel are left in the forest by their parents, who are too poor to feed them. Lost, they stumble upon an old cottage, unaware that a witch lives there. Hansel is captured by the witch but happily a band of forest elves come to the rescue.
Alcott Arts Center is proud to announce open Auditions for our Spring show "Hansel and Gretel" a musical production for Youth ages 7-20.
Rehearsals start in March.
Production dates at the Alcott are April 11,12,18,19 at 7pm with a Matinee on April 13 at 3pm.
Bring a resume and head-shot if you have one.
There will be cold readings from the script and we ask that you to bring a song to sing along with a sound track or we will just have you sing the national anthem.
Contact Chris at alcott@alcottartscenter.org for appointment and other related info.
Alcott Arts Center Theatre, 180 S 18th St, (913) 233-2787, www.alcottartscenter.org
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Auditions for NOISES OFF in May for The Barn Players!
Auditions!
NOISES OFF
By Michael Frayn
Directed by Bill Pelletier
AUDITIONS:
Saturday, May 3 & Sunday, May 4, 2014
2:00pm – 5:00pm
at St. Pius School
5500 Woodson Road, Mission, KS 66202
EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Please provide: Headshot and resume
Strong comedic timing and physical comedy skills are a plus.
Auditions will be an open call both days, and will consist of cold readings from the script with a few minutes to prepare before reading each scene (sides will be provided at the audition).
Please be familiar with the show. No callback is planned for this production. If possible, plan to arrive on time and remain for the duration of the scheduled audition time until dismissed. Those auditioning are not required to attend both days of auditions, but may do so if desired.
ACCENTS!: The British dialect will be used for all characters in this production. Please come prepared to audition with this dialect.
Rehearsals will begin with a table read Sunday, June 1st at 7:00pm at St. Pius School. Rehearsals will be held at the school until moving into the Barn space on Sunday, June 22nd. The typical weekly rehearsal schedule will be Sunday through Thursday nights from 7 – 10pm. Conflicts with the rehearsal schedule must be kept to an absolute minimum during the rehearsal process. No conflicts will be accepted during dress / tech week (July 13-17).
Actors cast should be willing to arrive at the first rehearsal with a very clear understanding of the dialogue, their roles, and a head start on memorization of lines.
Additional Notes: Cast members are required to assist with strike after the final matinee on Sunday, August 3rd. Cast members may also be asked to assist with some costume pieces.
Casting will tentatively be announced by Monday, May 5th
PRODUCTION DATES:
July 18th – August 3rd, 2014
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm.
Industry Night performance: Monday, July 28, 2014 at 7:30pm.
All performances take place at…
The Barn Players, 6219 Martway, Mission, KS
SYNOPSIS:
Called the funniest farce ever written, this play presents a manic menagerie of characters as a cast of itinerant actors rehearsing a farce called "Nothing On".
Doors slamming, onstage and backstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play.
Act One is set at the dress rehearsal the night before opening with the cast still fumbling with entrances and exits, missed cues, misspoken lines, and bothersome props, most notably several plates of sardines.
In Act Two, the play is seen from backstage, providing a view that reveals the deteriorating personal relationships among the cast that have led to offstage shenanigans and onstage bedlam.
In Act Three, we see a performance near the end of the ten-week run when personal friction has continued to increase. The actors attempt to cover up a series of mishaps but only compound the problems and draw attention to the bungling performance.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
5M – 4F (special physical consideration and wardrobe disclosures included):
LLOYD DALLAS – The director of Nothing On, the farce that the characters in Noises Off are attempting to perform. Lloyd is passionate, suave, and extremely harried. He has a hot temper which he barely manages to keep in check (most of the time) as he watches his production go from bad to worse to disaster.
DOTTY OTLEY / MRS. CLACKETT – A (rather) aging prima donna. Her money is funding the production. She has a great deal of trouble remembering her lines, blocking, and props. Capable of using spite or self-pity to get her way. Plays the part of Mrs. Clackett the housekeeper for the Brent's home in England.
GARRY LEJEUNE / ROGER TRAMPLEMAIN – Means well. Believes in the theatre. Tries to keep the show going and everyone's morale up, but often has trouble finishing his sentences. His good nature is replaced with jealously when he believes Dotty has begun carrying on with Frederick. Plays the part of Roger, a real estate agent who is attempting to rent the house, but uses it for a place to have an affair with Vicki. Physical note: Falls down a flight of stairs onstage and must maneuver with shoelaces tied together.
BROOKE ASHTON / VICKI – Young and sexy, but a terrible actress. Incapable of taking direction. Spacey and tuned-out whether onstage or off. Blind as a bat without her contacts, which have a tendency to pop out at bad times. She plays the part of Vicki who works for Inland Revenue and is trying to woo Roger. Wardrobe note: Spends a majority of the show in skimpy lingerie.
POPPY NORTON-TAYLOR - The assistant stage manager of Nothing On. Overworked and often on the verge of tears. Works frantically to keep the show from completely falling apart, a hopeless (and thankless) task.
FREDERICK FELLOWES / PHILIP BRENT / SHEIKH – A neurotic, bumbling actor who is filled with self-doubt. A sweet man. Not the brightest bulb in the box. Always has a thousand questions about his lines and blocking. Violence and blood upset him, causing him to get nosebleeds. He plays the part of Phillip Brent who is currently a tax exile living in Spain with his wife Flavia. He also plays the part of Sheikh who is interested in renting the home and is the spitting image of Phillip. Physical note: Must ascend a staircase with trousers around his ankles.
BELINDA BLAIR / FLAVIA BRENT – An experienced actress who is positive, reliable, and charming. A goodhearted busybody, who knows all the gossip about the company. She attempts to keep the show going as it unravels. She plays the part of Flavia, Philip's dependable wife.
TIM ALLGOOD – The company's long-suffering stage manager who is completely exhausted and sleep-deprived. He is responsible for an inhuman number of tasks and is the understudy for multiple roles in Nothing On.
SELSDON MOWBRAY / BURGLAR - A cheerful, elderly, alcoholic who forgets his lines and misses his entrances. The entire cast attempts to keep him from getting his hands on a bottle. Panic reigns when he cannot be found at all. He plays the part of an elderly burglar breaking into the Brent's home.
For more information, please contact Bill Pelletier, Director, at actorbill@hotmail.com.
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NOISES OFF
By Michael Frayn
Directed by Bill Pelletier
AUDITIONS:
Saturday, May 3 & Sunday, May 4, 2014
2:00pm – 5:00pm
at St. Pius School
5500 Woodson Road, Mission, KS 66202
EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Please provide: Headshot and resume
Strong comedic timing and physical comedy skills are a plus.
Auditions will be an open call both days, and will consist of cold readings from the script with a few minutes to prepare before reading each scene (sides will be provided at the audition).
Please be familiar with the show. No callback is planned for this production. If possible, plan to arrive on time and remain for the duration of the scheduled audition time until dismissed. Those auditioning are not required to attend both days of auditions, but may do so if desired.
ACCENTS!: The British dialect will be used for all characters in this production. Please come prepared to audition with this dialect.
Rehearsals will begin with a table read Sunday, June 1st at 7:00pm at St. Pius School. Rehearsals will be held at the school until moving into the Barn space on Sunday, June 22nd. The typical weekly rehearsal schedule will be Sunday through Thursday nights from 7 – 10pm. Conflicts with the rehearsal schedule must be kept to an absolute minimum during the rehearsal process. No conflicts will be accepted during dress / tech week (July 13-17).
Actors cast should be willing to arrive at the first rehearsal with a very clear understanding of the dialogue, their roles, and a head start on memorization of lines.
Additional Notes: Cast members are required to assist with strike after the final matinee on Sunday, August 3rd. Cast members may also be asked to assist with some costume pieces.
Casting will tentatively be announced by Monday, May 5th
PRODUCTION DATES:
July 18th – August 3rd, 2014
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm.
Industry Night performance: Monday, July 28, 2014 at 7:30pm.
All performances take place at…
The Barn Players, 6219 Martway, Mission, KS
SYNOPSIS:
Called the funniest farce ever written, this play presents a manic menagerie of characters as a cast of itinerant actors rehearsing a farce called "Nothing On".
Doors slamming, onstage and backstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play.
Act One is set at the dress rehearsal the night before opening with the cast still fumbling with entrances and exits, missed cues, misspoken lines, and bothersome props, most notably several plates of sardines.
In Act Two, the play is seen from backstage, providing a view that reveals the deteriorating personal relationships among the cast that have led to offstage shenanigans and onstage bedlam.
In Act Three, we see a performance near the end of the ten-week run when personal friction has continued to increase. The actors attempt to cover up a series of mishaps but only compound the problems and draw attention to the bungling performance.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
5M – 4F (special physical consideration and wardrobe disclosures included):
LLOYD DALLAS – The director of Nothing On, the farce that the characters in Noises Off are attempting to perform. Lloyd is passionate, suave, and extremely harried. He has a hot temper which he barely manages to keep in check (most of the time) as he watches his production go from bad to worse to disaster.
DOTTY OTLEY / MRS. CLACKETT – A (rather) aging prima donna. Her money is funding the production. She has a great deal of trouble remembering her lines, blocking, and props. Capable of using spite or self-pity to get her way. Plays the part of Mrs. Clackett the housekeeper for the Brent's home in England.
GARRY LEJEUNE / ROGER TRAMPLEMAIN – Means well. Believes in the theatre. Tries to keep the show going and everyone's morale up, but often has trouble finishing his sentences. His good nature is replaced with jealously when he believes Dotty has begun carrying on with Frederick. Plays the part of Roger, a real estate agent who is attempting to rent the house, but uses it for a place to have an affair with Vicki. Physical note: Falls down a flight of stairs onstage and must maneuver with shoelaces tied together.
BROOKE ASHTON / VICKI – Young and sexy, but a terrible actress. Incapable of taking direction. Spacey and tuned-out whether onstage or off. Blind as a bat without her contacts, which have a tendency to pop out at bad times. She plays the part of Vicki who works for Inland Revenue and is trying to woo Roger. Wardrobe note: Spends a majority of the show in skimpy lingerie.
POPPY NORTON-TAYLOR - The assistant stage manager of Nothing On. Overworked and often on the verge of tears. Works frantically to keep the show from completely falling apart, a hopeless (and thankless) task.
FREDERICK FELLOWES / PHILIP BRENT / SHEIKH – A neurotic, bumbling actor who is filled with self-doubt. A sweet man. Not the brightest bulb in the box. Always has a thousand questions about his lines and blocking. Violence and blood upset him, causing him to get nosebleeds. He plays the part of Phillip Brent who is currently a tax exile living in Spain with his wife Flavia. He also plays the part of Sheikh who is interested in renting the home and is the spitting image of Phillip. Physical note: Must ascend a staircase with trousers around his ankles.
BELINDA BLAIR / FLAVIA BRENT – An experienced actress who is positive, reliable, and charming. A goodhearted busybody, who knows all the gossip about the company. She attempts to keep the show going as it unravels. She plays the part of Flavia, Philip's dependable wife.
TIM ALLGOOD – The company's long-suffering stage manager who is completely exhausted and sleep-deprived. He is responsible for an inhuman number of tasks and is the understudy for multiple roles in Nothing On.
SELSDON MOWBRAY / BURGLAR - A cheerful, elderly, alcoholic who forgets his lines and misses his entrances. The entire cast attempts to keep him from getting his hands on a bottle. Panic reigns when he cannot be found at all. He plays the part of an elderly burglar breaking into the Brent's home.
For more information, please contact Bill Pelletier, Director, at actorbill@hotmail.com.
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Auditions for HAIR coming up in March for The Barn Players!
AUDITIONS!
HAIR
Music by Galt MacDermot
Lyrics and Book by Gerome Ragni & James Rado
Directed by Phil Kinen
Musical Direction by Chris Holbrook
Choreographed by Liz Jeans
AUDITIONS:
March 22nd from
9:00am – 11:30am & 1:00pm - 4:00pm
March 23rd from 1:00pm – 5:00pm
At St. Pius School
55th and Woodson, Mission, KS
EXPECTATION and PREPARATION: Auditions will be an open call both days, however, the director strongly encourages that you make an appointment for your audition. Those auditioning without an appointment will be as quickly as possible. To make an appointment, please email, Phil Kinen, at k421phil@gmail.com. Be sure to include a phone number.
The audition will consist of your prepared song, followed by a discussion of the production and your theatrical experience. Auditioners should prepare no more than 32 bars of a Broadway song or rock / folk song from the late '60s to early '70s time period (The Mamas and The Papas, The Fifth Dimension, Earth, Wind and Fire, Peter, Paul and Mary, Jannis Joplin, Van Morrison, The Beatles, The Doors, The Monkees). An accompanist will be provided. If you have any questions regarding the music of the show or your audition please contact Chris Holbrook at djchrismiller@gmail.com.
Please Provide:
Sheet Music...no CDs & NO ACAPPELLA auditions
Headshot/Resume (if available) All known conflicts from July 27 through October 5.
There will be no dance auditions at the open call.
Invited callbacks are scheduled for Sunday, March 30th from 1pm – 5pm.
Rehearsals begin Sunday, July 27. Typical weekly rehearsal schedule will be Sunday through Thursday nights from 7pm – 10pm. However, those days and times are subject to change depending upon the availability of cast members. Conflicts with the rehearsal schedule must be kept to an absolute minimum during the rehearsal process. No conflicts will be accepted during dress / tech week (9/12 – 9/18).
NOTE: Along with so many other groundbreaking firsts, Hair is credited as the first Broadway musical to contain nudity. This production will honor that aspect of the script and its intent. What is always referred to as "the nude scene" actually is The Protest Scene. The protest is the last scene of Act I of which the nudity is a result of a climatic, emotional response to political suppression. The nudity occurs in a time span of about twenty seconds. Please do not allow your apprehension to appear nude onstage to dissuade you from auditioning. This will be a topic of discussion during the chat portion of your audition. Let the points in that discussion guide you to an informed decision concerning your involvement in this production. Your final decision will be fully respected and honored by the production staff and the Barn Players organization.
PRODUCTION DATES:
September 19 – October 5, 2014
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
Industry Night is Monday, September 29th at 7:30pm
All performances take place at…
The Barn Players Theatre
6219 Martway in Mission, KS
SYNOPSIS:
Hair tells the story of the "tribe", a group of politically active, long-haired hippies of the "Age of Aquarius" living a bohemian life in New York City and fighting the draft into the Vietnam War. They struggle to balance their young lives, loves and the sexual revolution with their rebellion against the war and their conservative parents and society. They are challenged and confront their convictions when one of their own is drafted. He faces the decision to either resist the draft as his friends have done, or to succumb to the pressures of his parents (and conservative America) to serve in Vietnam, compromising his pacifistic principles and risking his life.
CASTING: The cast of Hair is called "the Tribe". This show, more than any other, really is an ensemble piece. One in which the tribe of 21 members must work together as one single organism. There are no lead roles, supporting roles, featured roles, or chorus parts – just one collective. Tribe members are roughly between the ages of 19 – 25. All Tribe members are onstage at all times communicating the story to the audience. In doing so, they also take on many and various characters in sketches or scenes throughout the show. Those characters are listed with each individual description below. Please note that some roles and parts may shift due to the nature of the talents of the tribe. All Tribe members all sing, dance and perform in Hair's 30+ songs.
Color blind casting is a principle and practice of both this theatre and the production team. But, due to the nature of the show, specific roles must be of specific color and indicated below. If a color is not indicated below, then that role can be played by an actor of any color. People of any color or race will be equally considered for those roles.
CAST BREAKDOWN:
Berger – white male – He sings a DONNA Solo, GOING DOWN Solo, and a HAIR Duet He portrays George Washington and an Astronaut.
Claude – white male – He sings a MANCHESTER ENGLAND Solo, I GOT LIFE Solo, WHERE DO I GO Solo, THE FLESH FAILURES Solo and a HAIR Duet. He portrays Himself.
Crissy - female – sings the FRANK MILLS Solo, I BELIEVE IN LOVE Trio Backup, AIR Duet Backup , HAIL MARY Trio, and EYES, LOOK YOUR LAST Trio. She portrays a Waitress, a Vietnamese Native, a Shoeshine Boy, and a Nun.
Diane – female – sings the BLACK BOYS Solo, HAIL MARY Trio, and EYES, LOOK YOUR LAST Trio. She portrays Scarlett O'Hara and a Nun.
Dionne - black female – sings an AQAURIUS Solo Backup, AIN'T GOT NO Solo, AIR Duet Backup, WHITE BOYS Trio, WALKING IN SPACE Solo, HAIL MARY Trio, and LET THE SUN SHINE IN Solo. She portrays a Raggle Taggle Soldier, Aretha Franklin and a Nun.
Emmaretta – black female - sings in the DEAD END Quartet, WHITE BOYS Trio, and ABIE, BABY Solo. She portrays a Raggle Taggle Soldier, Abe Lincoln, and a Chinese Citizen.
Hiram – male – He sings an AQAURIUS Backup Duet and part of the DON'T PUT IT DOWN Trio. He portrays Dad, a Soldier, and Clark Gable.
Hud – black male – He sings a COLORED SPADE Solo and an AIN'T GOT NO Solo. He portrays a Sergeant, a Witch Doctor, a Sharecropper, and an Astronaut.
Jeanie – female – sings an AIR Solo, BLACK BOYS Trio Backup, WALKING IN SPACE Duet, and GOOD MORNING STARSHINE Solo Backup. She portrays a Raggle Taggle Soldier and a Chinese Citizen.
Jonathan – male – He sings MY CONVICTION Solo, and in the ELECTRIC BLUES Quartet. He portrays Margaret Meade, a Soldier, John Wilked Booth, and a Monk.
Lamont – black male – He sings in DEAD END Quartet, BLACK BOYS Trio Backup, and ABIE, BABY Trio. He portrays a Witch Doctor, a Sharecropper, and a Guerilla.
Leata - black female – sings in the DEAD END Quartet, WHITE BOYS Trio, and a WALKING IN SPACE Solo. She portrays a Raggle Taggle Soldier and an Astronaut.
Marjorie – female - I BELIEVE IN LOVE Trio Backup, ELECTRIC BLUES Quartet, and EYES, LOOK YOUR LAST Trio. She portrays Mom and the Messenger.
Paul – male – He sings AQAURIUS Backup Duet, and ELECTRIC BLUES Solo. He portrays the Principal and an Indian.
Robert – male - He sings DON'T PUT IT DOWN Trio. He is a featured solo dancer portraying Aquarius. He portrays Hubert and an Indian.
Ronny - black female – the AQAURIUS Solo, and WHAT A PIECE OF WORK Duet. She portrays a Monk, a Raggle Taggle Soldier, and the War Games Commentator.
Sheila – white female – sings the I BELIEVE IN LOVE Solo, EASY TO BE HARD Solo, WALKING IN SPACE Duet, GOOD MORNING STARSHINE Solo, and LET THE SUN SHINE IN Solo. She portrays A Monk and General George Custer.
Steve – male – He sings DON'T PUT IT DOWN Solo, and WALKING IN SPACE Solo. He portrays and Indian.
Suzannah - female - I BELIEVE IN LOVE Trio Backup, ELECTRIC BLUES Quartet, BLACK BOYS Trio Backup and the OM Solo. She portrays a Vietnamese Native, a Chinese Native, General Ulysses S. Grant and the 1,000 Year Old Monk.
Walter – black male – sings WHAT A PIECE OF WORK Solo, DEAD END Quartet, BLACK BOYS Trio Backup and ABIE, BABY Trio. He portrays a Raggle Taggle Soldier, a Witch Doctor, a Sharecropper, a Guerilla, and the War Games Commentator.
Woof – male – sings the SODOMY Solo, and an AIN'T GOT NO Solo. He portrays a Soldier, a Guerilla, and a Monk.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, TO ASK A QUESTION OR TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT: Please contact Phil Kinen at k421phil@gmail.com. Be sure to include a phone number in the email. For a sense or feeling of this production, got to this YouTube clip of the 2009 revival Broadway cast performing on the David Letterman Show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzMc_tgm7Do
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HAIR
Music by Galt MacDermot
Lyrics and Book by Gerome Ragni & James Rado
Directed by Phil Kinen
Musical Direction by Chris Holbrook
Choreographed by Liz Jeans
AUDITIONS:
March 22nd from
9:00am – 11:30am & 1:00pm - 4:00pm
March 23rd from 1:00pm – 5:00pm
At St. Pius School
55th and Woodson, Mission, KS
EXPECTATION and PREPARATION: Auditions will be an open call both days, however, the director strongly encourages that you make an appointment for your audition. Those auditioning without an appointment will be as quickly as possible. To make an appointment, please email, Phil Kinen, at k421phil@gmail.com. Be sure to include a phone number.
The audition will consist of your prepared song, followed by a discussion of the production and your theatrical experience. Auditioners should prepare no more than 32 bars of a Broadway song or rock / folk song from the late '60s to early '70s time period (The Mamas and The Papas, The Fifth Dimension, Earth, Wind and Fire, Peter, Paul and Mary, Jannis Joplin, Van Morrison, The Beatles, The Doors, The Monkees). An accompanist will be provided. If you have any questions regarding the music of the show or your audition please contact Chris Holbrook at djchrismiller@gmail.com.
Please Provide:
Sheet Music...no CDs & NO ACAPPELLA auditions
Headshot/Resume (if available) All known conflicts from July 27 through October 5.
There will be no dance auditions at the open call.
Invited callbacks are scheduled for Sunday, March 30th from 1pm – 5pm.
Rehearsals begin Sunday, July 27. Typical weekly rehearsal schedule will be Sunday through Thursday nights from 7pm – 10pm. However, those days and times are subject to change depending upon the availability of cast members. Conflicts with the rehearsal schedule must be kept to an absolute minimum during the rehearsal process. No conflicts will be accepted during dress / tech week (9/12 – 9/18).
NOTE: Along with so many other groundbreaking firsts, Hair is credited as the first Broadway musical to contain nudity. This production will honor that aspect of the script and its intent. What is always referred to as "the nude scene" actually is The Protest Scene. The protest is the last scene of Act I of which the nudity is a result of a climatic, emotional response to political suppression. The nudity occurs in a time span of about twenty seconds. Please do not allow your apprehension to appear nude onstage to dissuade you from auditioning. This will be a topic of discussion during the chat portion of your audition. Let the points in that discussion guide you to an informed decision concerning your involvement in this production. Your final decision will be fully respected and honored by the production staff and the Barn Players organization.
PRODUCTION DATES:
September 19 – October 5, 2014
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
Industry Night is Monday, September 29th at 7:30pm
All performances take place at…
The Barn Players Theatre
6219 Martway in Mission, KS
SYNOPSIS:
Hair tells the story of the "tribe", a group of politically active, long-haired hippies of the "Age of Aquarius" living a bohemian life in New York City and fighting the draft into the Vietnam War. They struggle to balance their young lives, loves and the sexual revolution with their rebellion against the war and their conservative parents and society. They are challenged and confront their convictions when one of their own is drafted. He faces the decision to either resist the draft as his friends have done, or to succumb to the pressures of his parents (and conservative America) to serve in Vietnam, compromising his pacifistic principles and risking his life.
CASTING: The cast of Hair is called "the Tribe". This show, more than any other, really is an ensemble piece. One in which the tribe of 21 members must work together as one single organism. There are no lead roles, supporting roles, featured roles, or chorus parts – just one collective. Tribe members are roughly between the ages of 19 – 25. All Tribe members are onstage at all times communicating the story to the audience. In doing so, they also take on many and various characters in sketches or scenes throughout the show. Those characters are listed with each individual description below. Please note that some roles and parts may shift due to the nature of the talents of the tribe. All Tribe members all sing, dance and perform in Hair's 30+ songs.
Color blind casting is a principle and practice of both this theatre and the production team. But, due to the nature of the show, specific roles must be of specific color and indicated below. If a color is not indicated below, then that role can be played by an actor of any color. People of any color or race will be equally considered for those roles.
CAST BREAKDOWN:
Berger – white male – He sings a DONNA Solo, GOING DOWN Solo, and a HAIR Duet He portrays George Washington and an Astronaut.
Claude – white male – He sings a MANCHESTER ENGLAND Solo, I GOT LIFE Solo, WHERE DO I GO Solo, THE FLESH FAILURES Solo and a HAIR Duet. He portrays Himself.
Crissy - female – sings the FRANK MILLS Solo, I BELIEVE IN LOVE Trio Backup, AIR Duet Backup , HAIL MARY Trio, and EYES, LOOK YOUR LAST Trio. She portrays a Waitress, a Vietnamese Native, a Shoeshine Boy, and a Nun.
Diane – female – sings the BLACK BOYS Solo, HAIL MARY Trio, and EYES, LOOK YOUR LAST Trio. She portrays Scarlett O'Hara and a Nun.
Dionne - black female – sings an AQAURIUS Solo Backup, AIN'T GOT NO Solo, AIR Duet Backup, WHITE BOYS Trio, WALKING IN SPACE Solo, HAIL MARY Trio, and LET THE SUN SHINE IN Solo. She portrays a Raggle Taggle Soldier, Aretha Franklin and a Nun.
Emmaretta – black female - sings in the DEAD END Quartet, WHITE BOYS Trio, and ABIE, BABY Solo. She portrays a Raggle Taggle Soldier, Abe Lincoln, and a Chinese Citizen.
Hiram – male – He sings an AQAURIUS Backup Duet and part of the DON'T PUT IT DOWN Trio. He portrays Dad, a Soldier, and Clark Gable.
Hud – black male – He sings a COLORED SPADE Solo and an AIN'T GOT NO Solo. He portrays a Sergeant, a Witch Doctor, a Sharecropper, and an Astronaut.
Jeanie – female – sings an AIR Solo, BLACK BOYS Trio Backup, WALKING IN SPACE Duet, and GOOD MORNING STARSHINE Solo Backup. She portrays a Raggle Taggle Soldier and a Chinese Citizen.
Jonathan – male – He sings MY CONVICTION Solo, and in the ELECTRIC BLUES Quartet. He portrays Margaret Meade, a Soldier, John Wilked Booth, and a Monk.
Lamont – black male – He sings in DEAD END Quartet, BLACK BOYS Trio Backup, and ABIE, BABY Trio. He portrays a Witch Doctor, a Sharecropper, and a Guerilla.
Leata - black female – sings in the DEAD END Quartet, WHITE BOYS Trio, and a WALKING IN SPACE Solo. She portrays a Raggle Taggle Soldier and an Astronaut.
Marjorie – female - I BELIEVE IN LOVE Trio Backup, ELECTRIC BLUES Quartet, and EYES, LOOK YOUR LAST Trio. She portrays Mom and the Messenger.
Paul – male – He sings AQAURIUS Backup Duet, and ELECTRIC BLUES Solo. He portrays the Principal and an Indian.
Robert – male - He sings DON'T PUT IT DOWN Trio. He is a featured solo dancer portraying Aquarius. He portrays Hubert and an Indian.
Ronny - black female – the AQAURIUS Solo, and WHAT A PIECE OF WORK Duet. She portrays a Monk, a Raggle Taggle Soldier, and the War Games Commentator.
Sheila – white female – sings the I BELIEVE IN LOVE Solo, EASY TO BE HARD Solo, WALKING IN SPACE Duet, GOOD MORNING STARSHINE Solo, and LET THE SUN SHINE IN Solo. She portrays A Monk and General George Custer.
Steve – male – He sings DON'T PUT IT DOWN Solo, and WALKING IN SPACE Solo. He portrays and Indian.
Suzannah - female - I BELIEVE IN LOVE Trio Backup, ELECTRIC BLUES Quartet, BLACK BOYS Trio Backup and the OM Solo. She portrays a Vietnamese Native, a Chinese Native, General Ulysses S. Grant and the 1,000 Year Old Monk.
Walter – black male – sings WHAT A PIECE OF WORK Solo, DEAD END Quartet, BLACK BOYS Trio Backup and ABIE, BABY Trio. He portrays a Raggle Taggle Soldier, a Witch Doctor, a Sharecropper, a Guerilla, and the War Games Commentator.
Woof – male – sings the SODOMY Solo, and an AIN'T GOT NO Solo. He portrays a Soldier, a Guerilla, and a Monk.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, TO ASK A QUESTION OR TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT: Please contact Phil Kinen at k421phil@gmail.com. Be sure to include a phone number in the email. For a sense or feeling of this production, got to this YouTube clip of the 2009 revival Broadway cast performing on the David Letterman Show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzMc_tgm7Do
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BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON rocks The Barn beginning Friday night!
The Barn presents…
BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON
Music & Lyrics by Michael Friedman
Book by Alex Timbers
Directed & Choreographed by Guy Gardner
Musical Direction by James Levy
Stage Managed by Rebekah Grieb
Set Design by Brad Moore
Assistant Set Design by Cassie Woollheater
Lighting Design by J. Patrick Inlow
Costume Design by Fran Kapono
Assistant Lighting Design by Zack Peck
Assistant Choreography by Katie Pugh
Assistant Stage Management by Kaci Forsythe
Sound Design by Matt Guilfoyle
Production Assistance by Phil Kuzila
Props by Meghan Newman
Pit Conductor & Percussion by Blake Vignery
Featuring Roberta Wilkes (keyboard), Frank Anneccheni (bass) & Bill Wood (guitar)
February 28 – March 16, 2016
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
STARRING
Matt Pierce, Beth Benedict & Fran Kapono
FEATURING
Kristen Altoro, Wil Andrews-Weiss, Sarah Bodle, Andrew Brown, TJ Chaffin, Anne Haines,
Gabe Lasley, Jake Leet, Katie Pugh,
Brian Shortess, Tracy Van Unen, James Wearing
& Alyssa Winters
SYNOPSIS:
BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON creators Michael Friedman and Alex Timbers cook up an alternate universe (and draw parallels to today's political/populist landscape) with their musical about the seventh U.S. president, reinvented as an "emo" rock star. BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON tells the story of America's first political maverick. A.J. kicked British butt, shafted the Indians and smacked down the Spaniards all in the name of these United States--who cares if he didn't have permission? An exhilarating and white-knuckled look at one of our nation's founding rock stars, BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON recreates and reinvents the life of "Old Hickory," from his humble beginnings on the Tennessee frontier to his days as Commander-in-Chief. It also asks the question…"Is wanting to have a beer with someone reason enough to elect him?" and "What if he's really, really hot?"
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) - $12.00
WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.
For reservations, please call or call 1-800-838-3006
or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org
Production support provided by…
The Mainstreet Credit Union
Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
St. Pius School
Media partner support provided by…
94.9 KCMO
95.1 Jack-FM
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BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON
Music & Lyrics by Michael Friedman
Book by Alex Timbers
Directed & Choreographed by Guy Gardner
Musical Direction by James Levy
Stage Managed by Rebekah Grieb
Set Design by Brad Moore
Assistant Set Design by Cassie Woollheater
Lighting Design by J. Patrick Inlow
Costume Design by Fran Kapono
Assistant Lighting Design by Zack Peck
Assistant Choreography by Katie Pugh
Assistant Stage Management by Kaci Forsythe
Sound Design by Matt Guilfoyle
Production Assistance by Phil Kuzila
Props by Meghan Newman
Pit Conductor & Percussion by Blake Vignery
Featuring Roberta Wilkes (keyboard), Frank Anneccheni (bass) & Bill Wood (guitar)
February 28 – March 16, 2016
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
STARRING
Matt Pierce, Beth Benedict & Fran Kapono
FEATURING
Kristen Altoro, Wil Andrews-Weiss, Sarah Bodle, Andrew Brown, TJ Chaffin, Anne Haines,
Gabe Lasley, Jake Leet, Katie Pugh,
Brian Shortess, Tracy Van Unen, James Wearing
& Alyssa Winters
SYNOPSIS:
BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON creators Michael Friedman and Alex Timbers cook up an alternate universe (and draw parallels to today's political/populist landscape) with their musical about the seventh U.S. president, reinvented as an "emo" rock star. BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON tells the story of America's first political maverick. A.J. kicked British butt, shafted the Indians and smacked down the Spaniards all in the name of these United States--who cares if he didn't have permission? An exhilarating and white-knuckled look at one of our nation's founding rock stars, BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON recreates and reinvents the life of "Old Hickory," from his humble beginnings on the Tennessee frontier to his days as Commander-in-Chief. It also asks the question…"Is wanting to have a beer with someone reason enough to elect him?" and "What if he's really, really hot?"
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) - $12.00
WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.
For reservations, please call or call 1-800-838-3006
or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org
Production support provided by…
The Mainstreet Credit Union
Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
St. Pius School
Media partner support provided by…
94.9 KCMO
95.1 Jack-FM
The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects of our organization. Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.
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Open Call for Auditions Beau Jest
River City Community Players announce an open audition call for Beau Jest by James Sherman
Auditions: Mar 10-11: 7 pm Mon-Tue
Sarah is a nice girl with a problem: her Jewish parents want her married to a Jewish boy. They have never met him, a WASP named Chris Kringle.
She tells them she is dating a Jewish doctor; they insist on a meeting. She plans a dinner party and over Chris' protests, employs an escort service to send her a Jewish date.
Instead, they send Bob, who agrees to perform the impersonation. Happily, he is extremely convincing in the role and Sarah's parents are enraptured. Soon, even Sarah falls for Bob.
Directed by Denny Dey.
Current resume and a complete list of conflicts from March 13 – May 3. Dedication and commitment to River City Community Players, the director and fellow actors is of utmost importance.
Head shots are welcome, but not required. Rehearsals will start on Wednesday, March 13 and run Monday-Thursday.
Characters and approximate ages:
Sarah Goldman Over 25
Chris (Boyfriend 1) Over 25
Bob (Escort) Over 25
Joel (Brother) Over 30
Mirriam (Mom) Over 50 in proportion to Sarah/Joel
Abe (Dad) Over 50 in proportion to Sarah/Joel
Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com
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Auditions: Mar 10-11: 7 pm Mon-Tue
Sarah is a nice girl with a problem: her Jewish parents want her married to a Jewish boy. They have never met him, a WASP named Chris Kringle.
She tells them she is dating a Jewish doctor; they insist on a meeting. She plans a dinner party and over Chris' protests, employs an escort service to send her a Jewish date.
Instead, they send Bob, who agrees to perform the impersonation. Happily, he is extremely convincing in the role and Sarah's parents are enraptured. Soon, even Sarah falls for Bob.
Directed by Denny Dey.
Current resume and a complete list of conflicts from March 13 – May 3. Dedication and commitment to River City Community Players, the director and fellow actors is of utmost importance.
Head shots are welcome, but not required. Rehearsals will start on Wednesday, March 13 and run Monday-Thursday.
Characters and approximate ages:
Sarah Goldman Over 25
Chris (Boyfriend 1) Over 25
Bob (Escort) Over 25
Joel (Brother) Over 30
Mirriam (Mom) Over 50 in proportion to Sarah/Joel
Abe (Dad) Over 50 in proportion to Sarah/Joel
Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com
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Young Frankenstein SECOND WEEKEND
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein is a physician lecturer at an American medical school and engaged to the tightly wound actress Elizabeth. He becomes exasperated when anyone brings up the subject of his grandfather, the infamous mad scientist. To disassociate himself from his legacy, Frederick insists that his surname be pronounced "Fronk-en-steen."
Join us this weekend for the second week of performances at the Leavenworth Performing Arts Center.
Our reservation line is open at 913-651-0027. Any military id card holder will receive a $1.00 discount on his or her ticket. This is available to all military id card holders of all branches of service.
When a solicitor informs him that he has inherited his family's estate in Transylvania after the death of his great grandfather, the Baron Beauvort von Frankenstein, Frederick travels to Europe to inspect the property.
At the Transylvania train station, he is met by a hunchbacked, bulging-eyed servant named Igor, pronounced as "eye-gore", and a lovely young personal assistant named Inga. Upon arrival at the estate, Frederick meets the forbidding housekeeper Frau Blücher, whose name, whenever mentioned, causes horses to rear up and neighs madly in fright.
Though his family legacy has brought shame and ridicule, Frederick becomes increasingly intrigued about his grandfather's work, especially after Inga assists him in discovering the secret entrance to his grandfather's laboratory. Upon reading his grandfather's private journals, Frederick is so transformed that he decides to resume his grandfather's experiments in re-animating the dead.
He and Igor resort to robbing the grave of a recently executed criminal, and Frederick sets to work experimenting on the large corpse. Matters go awry, however, when Igor is sent to steal the brain of a deceased revered scientist, Hans Delbruck; startled by lightning, he drops and ruins Delbruck's brain. Taking a second brain, Igor returns with a brain labeled "Do Not Use This Brain! Abnormal" (which he subsequently refers to as "A-b (Abby) Normal"), which Frederick unknowingly transplants into the corpse.
Well, you have to join us at the theater to see the end.
Directed by Breanna Danielle.
Featuring: Chase Knueven, Joshua Shockey, Sam Sentman, Shannon DelBorrell, Alissa Dunning, Janet Henry, Jacob Nelson, Terrance Mulcare, Robert Ritter, Raphael Tate, Jeff Swanson, Carol Varner, Cape Rust, Kimberly Wook, Mallie Rust, Tracy McClung, Jenni Wilson, Sarah Jackson, Russell Welch, Danny Wtkek, Bill Krondak, Bill Bay, Tom Gray and Brad Cox.
Performance dates are Feb. 28 at 8 p.m.; Mar. 1, 7, & 8 at 8 p.m.; and a Mar. 2 matinee at 2 p.m.
Young Frankenstein is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684
www.MTIShows.com
Adults $10; Children 12 & under $5; 62+ & groups 10+ $8.
Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com
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Join us this weekend for the second week of performances at the Leavenworth Performing Arts Center.
Our reservation line is open at 913-651-0027. Any military id card holder will receive a $1.00 discount on his or her ticket. This is available to all military id card holders of all branches of service.
When a solicitor informs him that he has inherited his family's estate in Transylvania after the death of his great grandfather, the Baron Beauvort von Frankenstein, Frederick travels to Europe to inspect the property.
At the Transylvania train station, he is met by a hunchbacked, bulging-eyed servant named Igor, pronounced as "eye-gore", and a lovely young personal assistant named Inga. Upon arrival at the estate, Frederick meets the forbidding housekeeper Frau Blücher, whose name, whenever mentioned, causes horses to rear up and neighs madly in fright.
Though his family legacy has brought shame and ridicule, Frederick becomes increasingly intrigued about his grandfather's work, especially after Inga assists him in discovering the secret entrance to his grandfather's laboratory. Upon reading his grandfather's private journals, Frederick is so transformed that he decides to resume his grandfather's experiments in re-animating the dead.
He and Igor resort to robbing the grave of a recently executed criminal, and Frederick sets to work experimenting on the large corpse. Matters go awry, however, when Igor is sent to steal the brain of a deceased revered scientist, Hans Delbruck; startled by lightning, he drops and ruins Delbruck's brain. Taking a second brain, Igor returns with a brain labeled "Do Not Use This Brain! Abnormal" (which he subsequently refers to as "A-b (Abby) Normal"), which Frederick unknowingly transplants into the corpse.
Well, you have to join us at the theater to see the end.
Directed by Breanna Danielle.
Featuring: Chase Knueven, Joshua Shockey, Sam Sentman, Shannon DelBorrell, Alissa Dunning, Janet Henry, Jacob Nelson, Terrance Mulcare, Robert Ritter, Raphael Tate, Jeff Swanson, Carol Varner, Cape Rust, Kimberly Wook, Mallie Rust, Tracy McClung, Jenni Wilson, Sarah Jackson, Russell Welch, Danny Wtkek, Bill Krondak, Bill Bay, Tom Gray and Brad Cox.
Performance dates are Feb. 28 at 8 p.m.; Mar. 1, 7, & 8 at 8 p.m.; and a Mar. 2 matinee at 2 p.m.
Young Frankenstein is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684
www.MTIShows.com
Adults $10; Children 12 & under $5; 62+ & groups 10+ $8.
Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com
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ANOTHER JAZZ TAP JAM
ANOTHER JAZZ TAP JAM
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!
Everyone - Bring your Friends!
Thursday, March 6, 2014
7:30 - 9:30 pm
At The Uptown Arts Bar
3611 Broadway, Kansas City Mo. 64111
www.uptownartsbar.com
$5 at Door
Full bar with light Hor's D'oeuvres menu available.
Jam With: Mike Ning and Victor Perelmuter,
And some of KC's leading tap dancers.
Dancers must be 18 yrs or older
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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!
Everyone - Bring your Friends!
Thursday, March 6, 2014
7:30 - 9:30 pm
At The Uptown Arts Bar
3611 Broadway, Kansas City Mo. 64111
www.uptownartsbar.com
$5 at Door
Full bar with light Hor's D'oeuvres menu available.
Jam With: Mike Ning and Victor Perelmuter,
And some of KC's leading tap dancers.
Dancers must be 18 yrs or older
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THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus As Experienced by BILLIE MAHONEY Madison Square Garden New York City 1954-1958
Wednesday, February 26th, 9:00 - 10:30 PM
at the City in Motion School of Dance
3925 Main St. KCMO 64111
Billie Mahoney - will be doing a power point presentation about her years
performing with Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey!!!
This presentation is part of the Circus Skills Class at City in Motion
AND we've decided this is just too good of an evening NOT to share.
It's $15 at the door for drop-ins AND we have group and bring-a-friend discounts. Call 816-305-8188 for details.
DON'T BE LATE!!!
Billie Mahoney, native of Kansas City, nearly forty years in New York City,
featured as champion Baton Twirler (center ring) with Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus
at Madison Square Garden, 1954-58.
She's appeared on major TV shows including Ed Sullivan Show, Tonight Show, Jackie Gleason Special, more.
As single dance Act toured with Bob Hope, and with Lionel Hampton including the Apollo Theater.
Dance faculty The Juilliard School and major Universities throughout the world; currently: Adjunct Professor UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance, faculty at the Kansas City Ballet Todd Bolender Center, and City In Motion.
Host of public access television series DANCE ON with Billie Mahoney.
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at the City in Motion School of Dance
3925 Main St. KCMO 64111
Billie Mahoney - will be doing a power point presentation about her years
performing with Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey!!!
This presentation is part of the Circus Skills Class at City in Motion
AND we've decided this is just too good of an evening NOT to share.
It's $15 at the door for drop-ins AND we have group and bring-a-friend discounts. Call 816-305-8188 for details.
DON'T BE LATE!!!
Billie Mahoney, native of Kansas City, nearly forty years in New York City,
featured as champion Baton Twirler (center ring) with Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus
at Madison Square Garden, 1954-58.
She's appeared on major TV shows including Ed Sullivan Show, Tonight Show, Jackie Gleason Special, more.
As single dance Act toured with Bob Hope, and with Lionel Hampton including the Apollo Theater.
Dance faculty The Juilliard School and major Universities throughout the world; currently: Adjunct Professor UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance, faculty at the Kansas City Ballet Todd Bolender Center, and City In Motion.
Host of public access television series DANCE ON with Billie Mahoney.
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February 20, 2014
Auditions for Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS "in Concert"
Mid Life Players
(Community)
CATS "in Concert" by Andrew Lloyd Webber: Feb 17-24: 6 pm Mon
Based on the universally popular poetry of T.S. Eliot, CATS tells the story, in song and dance, of the annual gathering of Jellicle cats at which time one special cat is selected to ascend to the Heaviside layer. A true musical theatre phenomenon, CATS opened at London's New London Theatre on May 11, 1981 and ran for a record-setting 21 years. CATS's London success was nearly matched on Broadway where it ran at the Wintergarden Theatre for just over 18 years.
Directed by Dan Prather and Curt Knupp, Music Directed by Baker Purdon. Prepare 32 measures of Musical Theatre selection in style of show. (Not a song from "CATS") Bring sheet music in your key, accompanist will be provided. No A'cappella or singing with CDs. Bring a Resume and Headshot if you have them. Open to all 35 and older. Rehearsals will be Mon and Tues, beginning Mar 3. Rehearsals: Emmanuel Baptist Church in OP (103rd & Metcalf). 4 performances will be April 25 & 26, May 2 & 3 at the Alcott Arts Center, Kansas City, KS. Auditions at: Schmitt Music Center, 7316 W 119th St, Overland Park, KS (816) 916-6426
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CATS "in Concert" by Andrew Lloyd Webber: Feb 17-24: 6 pm Mon
Based on the universally popular poetry of T.S. Eliot, CATS tells the story, in song and dance, of the annual gathering of Jellicle cats at which time one special cat is selected to ascend to the Heaviside layer. A true musical theatre phenomenon, CATS opened at London's New London Theatre on May 11, 1981 and ran for a record-setting 21 years. CATS's London success was nearly matched on Broadway where it ran at the Wintergarden Theatre for just over 18 years.
Directed by Dan Prather and Curt Knupp, Music Directed by Baker Purdon. Prepare 32 measures of Musical Theatre selection in style of show. (Not a song from "CATS") Bring sheet music in your key, accompanist will be provided. No A'cappella or singing with CDs. Bring a Resume and Headshot if you have them. Open to all 35 and older. Rehearsals will be Mon and Tues, beginning Mar 3. Rehearsals: Emmanuel Baptist Church in OP (103rd & Metcalf). 4 performances will be April 25 & 26, May 2 & 3 at the Alcott Arts Center, Kansas City, KS. Auditions at: Schmitt Music Center, 7316 W 119th St, Overland Park, KS (816) 916-6426
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February 19, 2014
Black Hills Playhouse auditions
For Immediate Release
The Black Hills Playhouse will be holding auditions at Kansas City Kansas Community College on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, from 6-8 p.m. in room 3511/12 of the KCKCC Performing Arts Center. The Center is located at 7250 State Avenue in Kansas City, KS 66112
The Black Hills Playhouse seeks non-Equity performers. We will be hiring experienced, professional actors as well as interns. Acting Interns are undergraduate or first and second year participants in our program who play roles and/or ensemble alongside professional actors. Outside of acting, all interns are expected to participate in tech, camp maintenance, customer service and administrative duties on a rotating basis resulting in a well-rounded educational theatre experience. More experienced actors also participate in tech and camp maintenance duty rosters as we are a self-sustaining community located in the middle of a forest.
In preparation for your audition, upon your arrival, please provide us with:
One headshot
Resume
Sheet music (16 bars) for the accompanist (where applicable)
Please have prepared two contrasting monologues (one of the monologues should demonstrate skill in comedy) and 16 bars of a song (if you sing).
Please note that an accompanist may not be provided at all venues (see notes regarding venues below). In person, auditions should be no longer than 3 minutes in total length, although you may be asked to perform your selections more than once. We will make casting decisions in early to mid-March.
Our Season includes: Sylvia, The Secret Garden, Spamalot and The Best Man.
Local contact is Dr. Charles Leader at cleader@kckcc.edu or 913-461-3590.
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The Black Hills Playhouse will be holding auditions at Kansas City Kansas Community College on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, from 6-8 p.m. in room 3511/12 of the KCKCC Performing Arts Center. The Center is located at 7250 State Avenue in Kansas City, KS 66112
The Black Hills Playhouse seeks non-Equity performers. We will be hiring experienced, professional actors as well as interns. Acting Interns are undergraduate or first and second year participants in our program who play roles and/or ensemble alongside professional actors. Outside of acting, all interns are expected to participate in tech, camp maintenance, customer service and administrative duties on a rotating basis resulting in a well-rounded educational theatre experience. More experienced actors also participate in tech and camp maintenance duty rosters as we are a self-sustaining community located in the middle of a forest.
In preparation for your audition, upon your arrival, please provide us with:
One headshot
Resume
Sheet music (16 bars) for the accompanist (where applicable)
Please have prepared two contrasting monologues (one of the monologues should demonstrate skill in comedy) and 16 bars of a song (if you sing).
Please note that an accompanist may not be provided at all venues (see notes regarding venues below). In person, auditions should be no longer than 3 minutes in total length, although you may be asked to perform your selections more than once. We will make casting decisions in early to mid-March.
Our Season includes: Sylvia, The Secret Garden, Spamalot and The Best Man.
Local contact is Dr. Charles Leader at cleader@kckcc.edu or 913-461-3590.
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February 18, 2014
Hansel and Gretel Auditions
Alcott Arts Center*
(Community)
"Hansel and Gretel" the Musical Lyrics by Malcolm Brown, Script and score by David Barrett: Directed by Katya Mason Woolard.
YOUTH CASTING CALL:
Audition date is Feb 24: 6:30 pm Mon.
A musical play based on the well-known tale but the witch does not die in this version. The duration is around one hour. Hansel and Gretel are left in the forest by their parents, who are too poor to feed them. Lost, they stumble upon an old cottage, unaware that a witch lives there. Hansel is captured by the witch but happily a band of forest elves come to the rescue.
Alcott Arts Center is proud to announce open Auditions for our Spring show "Hansel and Gretel" a musical production for Youth ages 7-20.
Rehearsals start in March.
Production dates at the Alcott are April 11,12,18,19 at 7pm with a Matinee on April 13 at 3pm.
Bring a resume and head-shot if you have one.
There will be cold readings from the script and we ask that you to bring a song to sing along with a sound track or we will just have you sing the national anthem.
Contact Chris at alcott@alcottartscenter.org for appointment and other related info.
Alcott Arts Center Theatre, 180 S 18th St, (913) 233-2787, www.alcottartscenter.org
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"Hansel and Gretel" the Musical Lyrics by Malcolm Brown, Script and score by David Barrett: Directed by Katya Mason Woolard.
YOUTH CASTING CALL:
Audition date is Feb 24: 6:30 pm Mon.
A musical play based on the well-known tale but the witch does not die in this version. The duration is around one hour. Hansel and Gretel are left in the forest by their parents, who are too poor to feed them. Lost, they stumble upon an old cottage, unaware that a witch lives there. Hansel is captured by the witch but happily a band of forest elves come to the rescue.
Alcott Arts Center is proud to announce open Auditions for our Spring show "Hansel and Gretel" a musical production for Youth ages 7-20.
Rehearsals start in March.
Production dates at the Alcott are April 11,12,18,19 at 7pm with a Matinee on April 13 at 3pm.
Bring a resume and head-shot if you have one.
There will be cold readings from the script and we ask that you to bring a song to sing along with a sound track or we will just have you sing the national anthem.
Contact Chris at alcott@alcottartscenter.org for appointment and other related info.
Alcott Arts Center Theatre, 180 S 18th St, (913) 233-2787, www.alcottartscenter.org
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Press Release for Theatre for Young America
THEATRE FOR YOUNG AMERICA
30 West Pershing Rd, Suite 800, Kansas City,
Missouri 64108
February 18, 2014, 2014
For immediate release
Contact: Alexandria Washington, Kelly King, or
Vickie Little at 816.460.2083
THEATRE FOR YOUNG AMERICA PRESENTS: Junie B.
Jones and a Little Monkey Business
A musical adaptation of the wildly popular book by
Barbara Park with script, music, and lyrics by
Joan Cushing. Junie B. Jones's mother and father
say that they are getting a present for the
kindergartner, but instead it is a new P U baby
brother. When she hears her grandparents say,
"He's the cutest little monkey," she brags to her
friends that they can see this monkey if they
bring her lunch tickets and other gifts. The
principal (Boss of the School) explains figures of
speech to Junie B. This hilarious musical ends
with her deciding that she's a "lucky duck" to
have such a cute little monkey brother.
AGE RECOMMENDATION: K and up
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Live musical theatre.
dramatization of contemporary literature, figures
of speech, family relationships, peer to peer
relationships, humor.
Single tickets and group reservations may be
reserved online at www.unionstation.org or by
calling Union Station at 816.460.2020, or Theatre
for Young America at 816.460.2083. The single
ticket price is $9.00. Groups of 15 or more are
$5.50 per person with a reservation. Season
tickets are available atwww.tya.org or by calling
816.460.2083.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE FOR
Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business:
3/4/2014 10:00 AM
3/5/2014 10:00 AM
3/6/2014 10:00 AM
3/6/2014 12:00 PM
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30 West Pershing Rd, Suite 800, Kansas City,
Missouri 64108
February 18, 2014, 2014
For immediate release
Contact: Alexandria Washington, Kelly King, or
Vickie Little at 816.460.2083
THEATRE FOR YOUNG AMERICA PRESENTS: Junie B.
Jones and a Little Monkey Business
A musical adaptation of the wildly popular book by
Barbara Park with script, music, and lyrics by
Joan Cushing. Junie B. Jones's mother and father
say that they are getting a present for the
kindergartner, but instead it is a new P U baby
brother. When she hears her grandparents say,
"He's the cutest little monkey," she brags to her
friends that they can see this monkey if they
bring her lunch tickets and other gifts. The
principal (Boss of the School) explains figures of
speech to Junie B. This hilarious musical ends
with her deciding that she's a "lucky duck" to
have such a cute little monkey brother.
AGE RECOMMENDATION: K and up
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Live musical theatre.
dramatization of contemporary literature, figures
of speech, family relationships, peer to peer
relationships, humor.
Single tickets and group reservations may be
reserved online at www.unionstation.org or by
calling Union Station at 816.460.2020, or Theatre
for Young America at 816.460.2083. The single
ticket price is $9.00. Groups of 15 or more are
$5.50 per person with a reservation. Season
tickets are available atwww.tya.org or by calling
816.460.2083.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE FOR
Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business:
3/4/2014 10:00 AM
3/5/2014 10:00 AM
3/6/2014 10:00 AM
3/6/2014 12:00 PM
3/7/2014 10:00 AM
3/7/2014 12:00 PM
3/8/2014 02:00 PM
3/11/2014 10:00 AM
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February 17, 2014
Open Call for Auditions Beau Jest
River City Community Players announce an open audition call for Beau Jest by James Sherman
Auditions: Mar 10-11: 7 pm Mon-Tue
Sarah is a nice girl with a problem: her Jewish parents want her married to a Jewish boy. They have never met him, a WASP named Chris Kringle.
She tells them she is dating a Jewish doctor; they insist on a meeting. She plans a dinner party and over Chris' protests, employs an escort service to send her a Jewish date.
Instead, they send Bob, who agrees to perform the impersonation. Happily, he is extremely convincing in the role and Sarah's parents are enraptured. Soon, even Sarah falls for Bob.
Directed by Denny Dey.
Current resume and a complete list of conflicts from March 13 – May 3. Dedication and commitment to River City Community Players, the director and fellow actors is of utmost importance.
Head shots are welcome, but not required. Rehearsals will start on Wednesday, March 13 and run Monday-Thursday.
Characters and approximate ages:
Sarah Goldman Over 25
Chris (Boyfriend 1) Over 25
Bob (Escort) Over 25
Joel (Brother) Over 30
Mirriam (Mom) Over 50 in proportion to Sarah/Joel
Abe (Dad) Over 50 in proportion to Sarah/Joel
Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com
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Auditions: Mar 10-11: 7 pm Mon-Tue
Sarah is a nice girl with a problem: her Jewish parents want her married to a Jewish boy. They have never met him, a WASP named Chris Kringle.
She tells them she is dating a Jewish doctor; they insist on a meeting. She plans a dinner party and over Chris' protests, employs an escort service to send her a Jewish date.
Instead, they send Bob, who agrees to perform the impersonation. Happily, he is extremely convincing in the role and Sarah's parents are enraptured. Soon, even Sarah falls for Bob.
Directed by Denny Dey.
Current resume and a complete list of conflicts from March 13 – May 3. Dedication and commitment to River City Community Players, the director and fellow actors is of utmost importance.
Head shots are welcome, but not required. Rehearsals will start on Wednesday, March 13 and run Monday-Thursday.
Characters and approximate ages:
Sarah Goldman Over 25
Chris (Boyfriend 1) Over 25
Bob (Escort) Over 25
Joel (Brother) Over 30
Mirriam (Mom) Over 50 in proportion to Sarah/Joel
Abe (Dad) Over 50 in proportion to Sarah/Joel
Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com
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Jekyll & Hyde the Musical
She&Her Productions*
She&Her Productions
Jekyll&Hyde Musical : Feb 28-Mar 16: 8 pm Fri-Sat, Mon; 2
pm Sun
Directed by Tiffany Schweigert.
$12-$18. Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Central Street,
(816) 405-9200,
A musical tragedy based on the novel a Strange Case of Dr
Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. The original
stage conception was by Steve Cuden and Frank Wildhorn.
The music is by Wildhorn and the lyrics and book are by
Leslie Bricusse
Directed by Tiffany Schweigert Music Direction by Jim
Vinkenberg
Feburary 28, March 1,7,8,10,14,15,16evening performances
at 8pm. March 16th performance at 2pm.
All Performances held at the JUST OFF BROADWAY
THEATRE3051 Central Ave, Kansas City, MO(816) 784-5020
PURCHASE TICKETS: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ref/
81046/event/531522 www.sheandherproductions.com (Adult
Fare)
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She&Her Productions
Jekyll&Hyde Musical : Feb 28-Mar 16: 8 pm Fri-Sat, Mon; 2
pm Sun
Directed by Tiffany Schweigert.
$12-$18. Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Central Street,
(816) 405-9200,
A musical tragedy based on the novel a Strange Case of Dr
Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. The original
stage conception was by Steve Cuden and Frank Wildhorn.
The music is by Wildhorn and the lyrics and book are by
Leslie Bricusse
Directed by Tiffany Schweigert Music Direction by Jim
Vinkenberg
Feburary 28, March 1,7,8,10,14,15,16evening performances
at 8pm. March 16th performance at 2pm.
All Performances held at the JUST OFF BROADWAY
THEATRE3051 Central Ave, Kansas City, MO(816) 784-5020
PURCHASE TICKETS: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ref/
81046/event/531522 www.sheandherproductions.com (Adult
Fare)
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Auditions for Fringe Festival show
Phoenix KC Theatre will present the Kansas City premiere of Gidion's Knot by Johnna Adams with 4 performances during the 2014 Kansas City Fringe Festival, July 17 - 27. Directed by Warren Deckert.
There are roles for 2 women (Equity or non-Equity):
-- Heather - late 20's to 30's; a 5th grade teacher
-- Corryn - 30's to mid 40's; mother of a 5th grade boy, a literature professor.
Cast members will receive a guaranteed performance wage.
Gidion's Knot was one of the highlights of the 2012 Contemporary American Theatre Festival. It is an intense 90-minute play with content that is dark and disturbing. Potential cast members are encouraged to email to request a pdf copy of the script for download prior to auditions.
Auditions will be scheduled by appointment only on Sunday, March 9 between 2:00 - 5:00 pm and 7:00 - 10:00 pm (15 minutes/actress). Auditions will be held at Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Penn Valley Drive.
-- Prepare a 2 - 3 minute dramatic monologue. Actresses will also be asked to read from the script.
-- Current resume/headshot requested.
-- Bring a complete list of conflicts during the primary rehearsal/performance period of June 2 - July 27.
Phoenix KC Theatre has produced two previous Fringe Festival shows -- Natalie and Talia Liccardello's Ice Cream Social...Issues in 2012 and Bernice At Bay/The Butterfly Effect in 2013.
Email the director at phoenixkctheatre@gmail.com to request a copy of the script, to schedule an audition appointment, to request an alternate audition time, or for additional information.
Phoenix KC Theatre
phoenixkctheatre@gmail.com
www.phoenixkctheatre.com
816-288-1248
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There are roles for 2 women (Equity or non-Equity):
-- Heather - late 20's to 30's; a 5th grade teacher
-- Corryn - 30's to mid 40's; mother of a 5th grade boy, a literature professor.
Cast members will receive a guaranteed performance wage.
Gidion's Knot was one of the highlights of the 2012 Contemporary American Theatre Festival. It is an intense 90-minute play with content that is dark and disturbing. Potential cast members are encouraged to email to request a pdf copy of the script for download prior to auditions.
Auditions will be scheduled by appointment only on Sunday, March 9 between 2:00 - 5:00 pm and 7:00 - 10:00 pm (15 minutes/actress). Auditions will be held at Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Penn Valley Drive.
-- Prepare a 2 - 3 minute dramatic monologue. Actresses will also be asked to read from the script.
-- Current resume/headshot requested.
-- Bring a complete list of conflicts during the primary rehearsal/performance period of June 2 - July 27.
Phoenix KC Theatre has produced two previous Fringe Festival shows -- Natalie and Talia Liccardello's Ice Cream Social...Issues in 2012 and Bernice At Bay/The Butterfly Effect in 2013.
Email the director at phoenixkctheatre@gmail.com to request a copy of the script, to schedule an audition appointment, to request an alternate audition time, or for additional information.
Phoenix KC Theatre
phoenixkctheatre@gmail.com
www.phoenixkctheatre.com
816-288-1248
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BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON rocks The Barn beginning February 28th!
The Barn presents…
BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON
Music & Lyrics by Michael Friedman
Book by Alex Timbers
Directed & Choreographed by Guy Gardner
Musical Direction by James Levy
Stage Managed by Rebekah Grieb
Set Design by Brad Moore
Assistant Set Design by Cassie Woollheater
Lighting Design by J. Patrick Inlow
Costume Design by Fran Kapono
Assistant Lighting Design by Zack Peck
Assistant Choreography by Katie Pugh
Assistant Stage Management by Kaci Forsythe
Sound Design by Matt Guilfoyle
Production Assistance by Phil Kuzila
Props by Meghan Newman
Pit Conductor & Percussion by Blake Vignery
Featuring Roberta Wilkes (keyboard), Frank Anneccheni (bass) & Bill Wood (guitar)
February 28 – March 16, 2016
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
STARRING
Matt Pierce, Beth Benedict & Fran Kapono
FEATURING
Kristen Altoro, Wil Andrews-Weiss, Sarah Bodle, Andrew Brown, TJ Chaffin, Anne Haines,
Gabe Lasley, Jake Leet, Katie Pugh,
Brian Shortess, Tracy Van Unen, James Wearing
& Alyssa Winters
SYNOPSIS:
BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON creators Michael Friedman and Alex Timbers cook up an alternate universe (and draw parallels to today's political/populist landscape) with their musical about the seventh U.S. president, reinvented as an "emo" rock star. BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON tells the story of America's first political maverick. A.J. kicked British butt, shafted the Indians and smacked down the Spaniards all in the name of these United States--who cares if he didn't have permission? An exhilarating and white-knuckled look at one of our nation's founding rock stars, BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON recreates and reinvents the life of "Old Hickory," from his humble beginnings on the Tennessee frontier to his days as Commander-in-Chief. It also asks the question…"Is wanting to have a beer with someone reason enough to elect him?" and "What if he's really, really hot?"
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) - $12.00
WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.
For reservations, please call or call 1-800-838-3006
or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org
Production support provided by…
The Mainstreet Credit Union
Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
St. Pius School
Media partner support provided by…
94.9 KCMO
95.1 Jack-FM
The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects of our organization. Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.
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BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON
Music & Lyrics by Michael Friedman
Book by Alex Timbers
Directed & Choreographed by Guy Gardner
Musical Direction by James Levy
Stage Managed by Rebekah Grieb
Set Design by Brad Moore
Assistant Set Design by Cassie Woollheater
Lighting Design by J. Patrick Inlow
Costume Design by Fran Kapono
Assistant Lighting Design by Zack Peck
Assistant Choreography by Katie Pugh
Assistant Stage Management by Kaci Forsythe
Sound Design by Matt Guilfoyle
Production Assistance by Phil Kuzila
Props by Meghan Newman
Pit Conductor & Percussion by Blake Vignery
Featuring Roberta Wilkes (keyboard), Frank Anneccheni (bass) & Bill Wood (guitar)
February 28 – March 16, 2016
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
STARRING
Matt Pierce, Beth Benedict & Fran Kapono
FEATURING
Kristen Altoro, Wil Andrews-Weiss, Sarah Bodle, Andrew Brown, TJ Chaffin, Anne Haines,
Gabe Lasley, Jake Leet, Katie Pugh,
Brian Shortess, Tracy Van Unen, James Wearing
& Alyssa Winters
SYNOPSIS:
BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON creators Michael Friedman and Alex Timbers cook up an alternate universe (and draw parallels to today's political/populist landscape) with their musical about the seventh U.S. president, reinvented as an "emo" rock star. BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON tells the story of America's first political maverick. A.J. kicked British butt, shafted the Indians and smacked down the Spaniards all in the name of these United States--who cares if he didn't have permission? An exhilarating and white-knuckled look at one of our nation's founding rock stars, BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON recreates and reinvents the life of "Old Hickory," from his humble beginnings on the Tennessee frontier to his days as Commander-in-Chief. It also asks the question…"Is wanting to have a beer with someone reason enough to elect him?" and "What if he's really, really hot?"
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) - $12.00
WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.
For reservations, please call or call 1-800-838-3006
or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org
Production support provided by…
The Mainstreet Credit Union
Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
St. Pius School
Media partner support provided by…
94.9 KCMO
95.1 Jack-FM
The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects of our organization. Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.
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Open Call for Auditions Beau Jest
River City Community Players announce an open audition call for Beau Jest by James Sherman
Auditions: Mar 10-11: 7 pm Mon-Tue
Sarah is a nice girl with a problem: her Jewish parents want her married to a Jewish boy. They have never met him, a WASP named Chris Kringle.
She tells them she is dating a Jewish doctor; they insist on a meeting. She plans a dinner party and over Chris' protests, employs an escort service to send her a Jewish date.
Instead, they send Bob, who agrees to perform the impersonation. Happily, he is extremely convincing in the role and Sarah's parents are enraptured. Soon, even Sarah falls for Bob.
Directed by Denny Dey.
Current resume and a complete list of conflicts from March 13 – May 3. Dedication and commitment to River City Community Players, the director and fellow actors is of utmost importance.
Head shots are welcome, but not required. Rehearsals will start on Wednesday, March 13 and run Sunday-Thursday.
Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com
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Auditions: Mar 10-11: 7 pm Mon-Tue
Sarah is a nice girl with a problem: her Jewish parents want her married to a Jewish boy. They have never met him, a WASP named Chris Kringle.
She tells them she is dating a Jewish doctor; they insist on a meeting. She plans a dinner party and over Chris' protests, employs an escort service to send her a Jewish date.
Instead, they send Bob, who agrees to perform the impersonation. Happily, he is extremely convincing in the role and Sarah's parents are enraptured. Soon, even Sarah falls for Bob.
Directed by Denny Dey.
Current resume and a complete list of conflicts from March 13 – May 3. Dedication and commitment to River City Community Players, the director and fellow actors is of utmost importance.
Head shots are welcome, but not required. Rehearsals will start on Wednesday, March 13 and run Sunday-Thursday.
Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com
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Young Frankenstein OPENING WEEKEND
River City Community Players announces opening weekend for Young Frankenstein by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan. Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks.
Some of the best seats have already been reserved; hurry and make your reservation now.
There will be a reception on the mezzanine following the opening night performance.
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein is a physician lecturer at an American medical school and engaged to the tightly wound actress Elizabeth. He becomes exasperated when anyone brings up the subject of his grandfather, the infamous mad scientist. To disassociate himself from his legacy, Frederick insists that his surname be pronounced "Fronk-en-steen."
When a solicitor informs him that he has inherited his family's estate in Transylvania after the death of his great grandfather, the Baron Beauvort von Frankenstein, Frederick travels to Europe to inspect the property.
At the Transylvania train station, he is met by a hunchbacked, bulging-eyed servant named Igor, pronounced as "eye-gore", and a lovely young personal assistant named Inga. Upon arrival at the estate, Frederick meets the forbidding housekeeper Frau Blücher, whose name, whenever mentioned, causes horses to rear up and neighs madly in fright.
Though his family legacy has brought shame and ridicule, Frederick becomes increasingly intrigued about his grandfather's work, especially after Inga assists him in discovering the secret entrance to his grandfather's laboratory. Upon reading his grandfather's private journals, Frederick is so transformed that he decides to resume his grandfather's experiments in re-animating the dead.
He and Igor resort to robbing the grave of a recently executed criminal, and Frederick sets to work experimenting on the large corpse. Matters go awry, however, when Igor is sent to steal the brain of a deceased revered scientist, Hans Delbruck; startled by lightning, he drops and ruins Delbruck's brain. Taking a second brain, Igor returns with a brain labeled "Do Not Use This Brain! Abnormal" (which he subsequently refers to as "A-b (Abby) Normal"), which Frederick unknowingly transplants into the corpse.
Well, you have to join us at the theater to see the end.
Directed by Breanna Danielle.
Featuring: Chase Knueven, Joshua Shockey, Sam Sentman, Shannon DelBorrell, Alissa Dunning, Janet Henry, Jacob Nelson, Terrance Mulcare, Robert Ritter, Raphael Tate, Jeff Swanson, Carol Varner, Cape Rust, Kimberly Wook, Mallie Rust, Tracy McClung, Jenni Wilson, Sarah Jackson, Russell Welch, Danny Wtkek, Bill Krondak, Bill Bay, Tom Gray and Brad Cox.
Performance dates are Feb. 21, 22 & 28 at 8 p.m.; Mar. 1, 7, & 8 at 8 p.m.; and a Mar. 2 matinee at 2 p.m.
Young Frankenstein is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684
www.MTIShows.com
Adults $10; Children 12 & under $5; 62+ & groups 10+ $8.
Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com
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Some of the best seats have already been reserved; hurry and make your reservation now.
There will be a reception on the mezzanine following the opening night performance.
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein is a physician lecturer at an American medical school and engaged to the tightly wound actress Elizabeth. He becomes exasperated when anyone brings up the subject of his grandfather, the infamous mad scientist. To disassociate himself from his legacy, Frederick insists that his surname be pronounced "Fronk-en-steen."
When a solicitor informs him that he has inherited his family's estate in Transylvania after the death of his great grandfather, the Baron Beauvort von Frankenstein, Frederick travels to Europe to inspect the property.
At the Transylvania train station, he is met by a hunchbacked, bulging-eyed servant named Igor, pronounced as "eye-gore", and a lovely young personal assistant named Inga. Upon arrival at the estate, Frederick meets the forbidding housekeeper Frau Blücher, whose name, whenever mentioned, causes horses to rear up and neighs madly in fright.
Though his family legacy has brought shame and ridicule, Frederick becomes increasingly intrigued about his grandfather's work, especially after Inga assists him in discovering the secret entrance to his grandfather's laboratory. Upon reading his grandfather's private journals, Frederick is so transformed that he decides to resume his grandfather's experiments in re-animating the dead.
He and Igor resort to robbing the grave of a recently executed criminal, and Frederick sets to work experimenting on the large corpse. Matters go awry, however, when Igor is sent to steal the brain of a deceased revered scientist, Hans Delbruck; startled by lightning, he drops and ruins Delbruck's brain. Taking a second brain, Igor returns with a brain labeled "Do Not Use This Brain! Abnormal" (which he subsequently refers to as "A-b (Abby) Normal"), which Frederick unknowingly transplants into the corpse.
Well, you have to join us at the theater to see the end.
Directed by Breanna Danielle.
Featuring: Chase Knueven, Joshua Shockey, Sam Sentman, Shannon DelBorrell, Alissa Dunning, Janet Henry, Jacob Nelson, Terrance Mulcare, Robert Ritter, Raphael Tate, Jeff Swanson, Carol Varner, Cape Rust, Kimberly Wook, Mallie Rust, Tracy McClung, Jenni Wilson, Sarah Jackson, Russell Welch, Danny Wtkek, Bill Krondak, Bill Bay, Tom Gray and Brad Cox.
Performance dates are Feb. 21, 22 & 28 at 8 p.m.; Mar. 1, 7, & 8 at 8 p.m.; and a Mar. 2 matinee at 2 p.m.
Young Frankenstein is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684
www.MTIShows.com
Adults $10; Children 12 & under $5; 62+ & groups 10+ $8.
Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com
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February 12, 2014
Emporia State Theatre Presents: Uncle Vanya
ESU THEATRE PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release
ESU Theatre Explores the World of Chekhov
with the Classic Uncle Vanya
Emporia State University Theatre will present Uncle Vanya,
Chekhov's classic tragicomedy. The production is scheduled for
consecutive weekends in April in the R.Q. Frederickson Theatre
in Roosevelt Hall. Translated by Irishman Brian Friel (Dancing at
Lughnasa, Translations) this modern adaptation of the Chekhov
classic was first produced at the Gate Theatre, Dublin, in 1998.
Friel's adaptation renders the language of the play into a modern
idiom and offers humor and further developed characters' roles
and relationships.
In Uncle Vanya, a retired professor, Sebryakov (Mike
Koetkemeyer, Senior, Salina) and his beautiful young wife, Elena
(Miranda Nation, Sophomore, Winfield) have returned to Vanya's
country estate. Uncle Vanya (Colter G. Lemmon, Junior,
Crawford, Nebraska) discovers his hopeless and unrequited
feelings for the professor's wife. Meanwhile, the professor's
daughter, Sonya (Holly Davis, Freshman, Valley Falls), yearns for
the doctor, Astrov (Nathan Dale Short, Sophomore, Paola) who
only has eyes for Elena. If things don't seem complicated
enough, the professor has an announcement that could change
the lives of the entire household.
Other cast members include: Samaria Fleig (Senior, Emporia),
Ryan Scully (Senior, Winchester), Evan Eisenbarth (Sophomore,
Cassoday), and Ann Baldridge (Freshman, Topeka). A timeless
observation of human behavior and relationships, Uncle Vanya
remains relevant to audiences of our time. In describing the
2013 production of the play at Minneapolis' Guthrie Theatre,
director Joe Dowling observed that "people have compared Friel
with Chekhov, and these two major artists have been profoundly
influential…"
The production is under the direction of Dr. Jim Ryan. Nancy
Pontius is the set designer; Susan Mai is the costume designer.
Lighting is designed by Ron Fowlkes. Senior Aubrey Near
(Independence) is the company manager. Rochelle Watson
(Junior, Oak Grove, MO) is the Production Stage Manager.
Veniese Razo (Freshman, Topeka) will serve as the properties
master; Kylie Geiman (Junior, Louisburg) and Ethan Crapser
(Freshman, Overland Park) will be running sound and lights
during the run.
The scenery crew consists of John Lloyd Stafford III (Junior,
Independence), Tyler Lang (Freshman, Wichita), Elizabeth Kennell
(Sophomore, Belton), Courtney Romero (Freshman, Kansas City),
and Andrew McCutcheon (Junior, Gardner). Bekah Lane
(Freshman, Wichita) and Elliot Brest (Junior, Tonganoxie) will
serve on the costume crew. Cameron Reynolds (Freshman,
Louisburg) will work in the box office and Adam Helmer (Senior,
Emporia) will be the House Manager.
Uncle Vanya will be performed April 16-19 and 23-26 at 7:30 in
the R.Q. Frederickson Theatre in Roosevelt Hall. Call (620) 341-
6378 to reserve tickets.
For additional information:
Jim Bartruff
Director of Theatre
620-341-5704
jbartruf@emporia.edu
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For immediate release
ESU Theatre Explores the World of Chekhov
with the Classic Uncle Vanya
Emporia State University Theatre will present Uncle Vanya,
Chekhov's classic tragicomedy. The production is scheduled for
consecutive weekends in April in the R.Q. Frederickson Theatre
in Roosevelt Hall. Translated by Irishman Brian Friel (Dancing at
Lughnasa, Translations) this modern adaptation of the Chekhov
classic was first produced at the Gate Theatre, Dublin, in 1998.
Friel's adaptation renders the language of the play into a modern
idiom and offers humor and further developed characters' roles
and relationships.
In Uncle Vanya, a retired professor, Sebryakov (Mike
Koetkemeyer, Senior, Salina) and his beautiful young wife, Elena
(Miranda Nation, Sophomore, Winfield) have returned to Vanya's
country estate. Uncle Vanya (Colter G. Lemmon, Junior,
Crawford, Nebraska) discovers his hopeless and unrequited
feelings for the professor's wife. Meanwhile, the professor's
daughter, Sonya (Holly Davis, Freshman, Valley Falls), yearns for
the doctor, Astrov (Nathan Dale Short, Sophomore, Paola) who
only has eyes for Elena. If things don't seem complicated
enough, the professor has an announcement that could change
the lives of the entire household.
Other cast members include: Samaria Fleig (Senior, Emporia),
Ryan Scully (Senior, Winchester), Evan Eisenbarth (Sophomore,
Cassoday), and Ann Baldridge (Freshman, Topeka). A timeless
observation of human behavior and relationships, Uncle Vanya
remains relevant to audiences of our time. In describing the
2013 production of the play at Minneapolis' Guthrie Theatre,
director Joe Dowling observed that "people have compared Friel
with Chekhov, and these two major artists have been profoundly
influential…"
The production is under the direction of Dr. Jim Ryan. Nancy
Pontius is the set designer; Susan Mai is the costume designer.
Lighting is designed by Ron Fowlkes. Senior Aubrey Near
(Independence) is the company manager. Rochelle Watson
(Junior, Oak Grove, MO) is the Production Stage Manager.
Veniese Razo (Freshman, Topeka) will serve as the properties
master; Kylie Geiman (Junior, Louisburg) and Ethan Crapser
(Freshman, Overland Park) will be running sound and lights
during the run.
The scenery crew consists of John Lloyd Stafford III (Junior,
Independence), Tyler Lang (Freshman, Wichita), Elizabeth Kennell
(Sophomore, Belton), Courtney Romero (Freshman, Kansas City),
and Andrew McCutcheon (Junior, Gardner). Bekah Lane
(Freshman, Wichita) and Elliot Brest (Junior, Tonganoxie) will
serve on the costume crew. Cameron Reynolds (Freshman,
Louisburg) will work in the box office and Adam Helmer (Senior,
Emporia) will be the House Manager.
Uncle Vanya will be performed April 16-19 and 23-26 at 7:30 in
the R.Q. Frederickson Theatre in Roosevelt Hall. Call (620) 341-
6378 to reserve tickets.
For additional information:
Jim Bartruff
Director of Theatre
620-341-5704
jbartruf@emporia.edu
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Emporia State Theatre Presents: Boeing, Boeing
ESU THEATRE PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release
Emporia State University Theatre presents Boeing Boeing
Emporia State University Theatre presents Boeing Boeing, a
French farce adapted for the English-speaking stage. Revived on
Broadway in 2008 in a Tony-winning production, the farce
features Bernard (Brandon Jensen, Senior, Salina) an American
architect that resides in Paris, France. When Bernard's best pal,
Robert (John Lloyd Stafford III, Junior, Independence) comes for a
visit, Bernard divulges that he is engaged to marry three different
women.
The women are Gloria (Lisa Prater, Junior, Derby), Gabriella (Kylie
Geiman, Junior, Louisburg), and Gretchen (Alayne Weber,
Freshman, Topeka). Each fiancée is an airline hostess with
frequent layovers; Gloria works for TWA, Gabriella works for Air
Italia, and Gretchen works for Lufthansa. But when Boeing
introduces a new, faster jet, all of the hostesses find themselves
in Bernard's apartment at the same time, leaving Bernard and
Robert to deal with the consequences. Housekeeper Bertha
(Chandler Archer-McGinnis, Topeka) tries to keep "the house in
order" to great comic effect.
Boeing Boeing is under the Direction of Professor Theresa
Mitchell. Amanda Dura is the costume designer. Ron Fowlkes is
the set designer and senior Samaria Fleig (Emporia) is the
lighting designer. Senior Mark Warner (Salina) is the Technical
Director, and Andrew Wilson (Sophomore, Gresham, Oregon) is
the stage manager. Assistant Stage Manager is Andrew
McCutcheon (Junior, Gardner). Doug Dion is the Shop Manager.
Crewmembers include Michael Abbott (Junior, Great Bend), Paul
Ray Clements (Grad student, Abilene), Elliot Brest (Junior,
Tonganoxie), Veniese Razo (Freshman, Topeka), Kortney Foth
(Freshman, Peabody), Allyson Henry (Freshman, Salina) and
Emmanuel Cockrell (Junior, Junction City). Becca Bolerjack
(Freshman, Olathe) and Valerie Stockton (Freshman, Newton) will
serve as the costume crew for the production. Cameron Reynolds
(Freshman, Louisburg) and Landon Noll (Junior, Winchester) will
work Box Office and House Management.
Boeing Boeing was first presented February 2, 1965, at the Cort
Theatre, in New York City. Writing about the 2008 revival, The
New York Times noted that "this latest edition of a play named
for an aircraft soars right out of its time zone and into some
unpolluted stratosphere of classic physical comedy. Propelled by
the same gusty spirit that animated Commedia dell'Arte and the
silent films of Keaton, Chaplin and Lloyd..." The play is also the
basis of the popular screen comedy that starred Tony Curtis and
Jerry Lewis. The ESU production of Boeing Boeing will run March
5th – 8th at 7:30 p.m. in the Karl C. Bruder Theatre. Tickets at
$10, $9 for seniors and $5 students are available at the
University Box Office by calling (620) 341-6378.
For additional information:
Jim Bartruff
Director of Theatre
620-341-5704
jbartruf@emporia.edu
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For immediate release
Emporia State University Theatre presents Boeing Boeing
Emporia State University Theatre presents Boeing Boeing, a
French farce adapted for the English-speaking stage. Revived on
Broadway in 2008 in a Tony-winning production, the farce
features Bernard (Brandon Jensen, Senior, Salina) an American
architect that resides in Paris, France. When Bernard's best pal,
Robert (John Lloyd Stafford III, Junior, Independence) comes for a
visit, Bernard divulges that he is engaged to marry three different
women.
The women are Gloria (Lisa Prater, Junior, Derby), Gabriella (Kylie
Geiman, Junior, Louisburg), and Gretchen (Alayne Weber,
Freshman, Topeka). Each fiancée is an airline hostess with
frequent layovers; Gloria works for TWA, Gabriella works for Air
Italia, and Gretchen works for Lufthansa. But when Boeing
introduces a new, faster jet, all of the hostesses find themselves
in Bernard's apartment at the same time, leaving Bernard and
Robert to deal with the consequences. Housekeeper Bertha
(Chandler Archer-McGinnis, Topeka) tries to keep "the house in
order" to great comic effect.
Boeing Boeing is under the Direction of Professor Theresa
Mitchell. Amanda Dura is the costume designer. Ron Fowlkes is
the set designer and senior Samaria Fleig (Emporia) is the
lighting designer. Senior Mark Warner (Salina) is the Technical
Director, and Andrew Wilson (Sophomore, Gresham, Oregon) is
the stage manager. Assistant Stage Manager is Andrew
McCutcheon (Junior, Gardner). Doug Dion is the Shop Manager.
Crewmembers include Michael Abbott (Junior, Great Bend), Paul
Ray Clements (Grad student, Abilene), Elliot Brest (Junior,
Tonganoxie), Veniese Razo (Freshman, Topeka), Kortney Foth
(Freshman, Peabody), Allyson Henry (Freshman, Salina) and
Emmanuel Cockrell (Junior, Junction City). Becca Bolerjack
(Freshman, Olathe) and Valerie Stockton (Freshman, Newton) will
serve as the costume crew for the production. Cameron Reynolds
(Freshman, Louisburg) and Landon Noll (Junior, Winchester) will
work Box Office and House Management.
Boeing Boeing was first presented February 2, 1965, at the Cort
Theatre, in New York City. Writing about the 2008 revival, The
New York Times noted that "this latest edition of a play named
for an aircraft soars right out of its time zone and into some
unpolluted stratosphere of classic physical comedy. Propelled by
the same gusty spirit that animated Commedia dell'Arte and the
silent films of Keaton, Chaplin and Lloyd..." The play is also the
basis of the popular screen comedy that starred Tony Curtis and
Jerry Lewis. The ESU production of Boeing Boeing will run March
5th – 8th at 7:30 p.m. in the Karl C. Bruder Theatre. Tickets at
$10, $9 for seniors and $5 students are available at the
University Box Office by calling (620) 341-6378.
For additional information:
Jim Bartruff
Director of Theatre
620-341-5704
jbartruf@emporia.edu
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Young Frankenstein Reservation Line is OPEN
River City Community Players announces that the reservation line is now open for Young Frankenstein by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan. Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks.
Make your reservation now before the good seats are taken.
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein is a physician lecturer at an American medical school and engaged to the tightly wound actress Elizabeth. He becomes exasperated when anyone brings up the subject of his grandfather, the infamous mad scientist. To disassociate himself from his legacy, Frederick insists that his surname be pronounced "Fronk-en-steen."
When a solicitor informs him that he has inherited his family's estate in Transylvania after the death of his great grandfather, the Baron Beauvort von Frankenstein, Frederick travels to Europe to inspect the property.
At the Transylvania train station, he is met by a hunchbacked, bulging-eyed servant named Igor, pronounced as "eye-gore", and a lovely young personal assistant named Inga. Upon arrival at the estate, Frederick meets the forbidding housekeeper Frau Blücher, whose name, whenever mentioned, causes horses to rear up and neighs madly in fright.
Though his family legacy has brought shame and ridicule, Frederick becomes increasingly intrigued about his grandfather's work, especially after Inga assists him in discovering the secret entrance to his grandfather's laboratory. Upon reading his grandfather's private journals, Frederick is so transformed that he decides to resume his grandfather's experiments in re-animating the dead.
He and Igor resort to robbing the grave of a recently executed criminal, and Frederick sets to work experimenting on the large corpse. Matters go awry, however, when Igor is sent to steal the brain of a deceased revered scientist, Hans Delbruck; startled by lightning, he drops and ruins Delbruck's brain. Taking a second brain, Igor returns with a brain labeled "Do Not Use This Brain! Abnormal" (which he subsequently refers to as "A-b (Abby) Normal"), which Frederick unknowingly transplants into the corpse.
Well, you have to join us at the theater to see the end.
Directed by Breanna Danielle.
Featuring: Chase Knueven, Joshua Shockey, Sam Sentman, Shannon DelBorrell, Alissa Dunning, Janet Henry, Jacob Nelson, Terrance Mulcare, Robert Ritter, Raphael Tate, Jeff Swanson, Carol Varner, Cape Rust, Kimberly Wook, Mallie Rust, Tracy McClung, Jenni Wilson, Sarah Jackson, Russell Welch, Danny Wtkek, Bill Krondak, Bill Bay, Tom Gray and Brad Cox.
Performance dates are Feb. 21, 22 & 28 at 8 p.m.; Mar. 1, 7, & 8 at 8 p.m.; and a Mar. 2 matinee at 2 p.m.
Young Frankenstein is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684
www.MTIShows.com
Adults $10; Children 12 & under $5; 62+ & groups 10+ $8.
Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com
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Make your reservation now before the good seats are taken.
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein is a physician lecturer at an American medical school and engaged to the tightly wound actress Elizabeth. He becomes exasperated when anyone brings up the subject of his grandfather, the infamous mad scientist. To disassociate himself from his legacy, Frederick insists that his surname be pronounced "Fronk-en-steen."
When a solicitor informs him that he has inherited his family's estate in Transylvania after the death of his great grandfather, the Baron Beauvort von Frankenstein, Frederick travels to Europe to inspect the property.
At the Transylvania train station, he is met by a hunchbacked, bulging-eyed servant named Igor, pronounced as "eye-gore", and a lovely young personal assistant named Inga. Upon arrival at the estate, Frederick meets the forbidding housekeeper Frau Blücher, whose name, whenever mentioned, causes horses to rear up and neighs madly in fright.
Though his family legacy has brought shame and ridicule, Frederick becomes increasingly intrigued about his grandfather's work, especially after Inga assists him in discovering the secret entrance to his grandfather's laboratory. Upon reading his grandfather's private journals, Frederick is so transformed that he decides to resume his grandfather's experiments in re-animating the dead.
He and Igor resort to robbing the grave of a recently executed criminal, and Frederick sets to work experimenting on the large corpse. Matters go awry, however, when Igor is sent to steal the brain of a deceased revered scientist, Hans Delbruck; startled by lightning, he drops and ruins Delbruck's brain. Taking a second brain, Igor returns with a brain labeled "Do Not Use This Brain! Abnormal" (which he subsequently refers to as "A-b (Abby) Normal"), which Frederick unknowingly transplants into the corpse.
Well, you have to join us at the theater to see the end.
Directed by Breanna Danielle.
Featuring: Chase Knueven, Joshua Shockey, Sam Sentman, Shannon DelBorrell, Alissa Dunning, Janet Henry, Jacob Nelson, Terrance Mulcare, Robert Ritter, Raphael Tate, Jeff Swanson, Carol Varner, Cape Rust, Kimberly Wook, Mallie Rust, Tracy McClung, Jenni Wilson, Sarah Jackson, Russell Welch, Danny Wtkek, Bill Krondak, Bill Bay, Tom Gray and Brad Cox.
Performance dates are Feb. 21, 22 & 28 at 8 p.m.; Mar. 1, 7, & 8 at 8 p.m.; and a Mar. 2 matinee at 2 p.m.
Young Frankenstein is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684
www.MTIShows.com
Adults $10; Children 12 & under $5; 62+ & groups 10+ $8.
Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com
(Adult Themes)
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February 11, 2014
Starlight now taking applications for Community tickets
Starlight Theatre is continuing its 64-year-old
tradition of offering free nights of Broadway
musicals to not-for-profit groups serving
individuals who might otherwise miss out.
Since the theatre's inaugural season in 1951, the
Starlight Community Ticket Program has distributed
364 free tickets every night of every Broadway
performance to select groups and the individuals
they serve.
Applications for the Starlight Community Ticket
Program are now being accepted for Starlight's
2014 Broadway season. This year, not-for-profit
501(c)(3) organizations operating in Kansas and
Missouri may choose from five Broadway shows at
Starlight – a total of 31 performance nights with
more than 11,200 free tickets available. In 2013,
113 local not-for-profit organizations received
free tickets through this program.
"The Starlight Community Ticket Program focuses on
groups dedicated to enhancing the lives of
underprivileged and at-risk youth, the medically
dependent or disabled, and low-income older
adults. We do, however, also try to give all new
groups that apply at least some of the tickets
they request provided that they meet our
qualifications," said Bob Potemski, Starlight
House Manager and program administrator.
Starlight's 2014 Broadway Season: The Wizard of Oz
(June 10-June 15), We Will Rock You (June 17-22),
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (July
8-13), The Sound of Music (July 25-31), and Blue
Man Group (September 9-14).
Community Ticket applications and program details
are available at kcstarlight.com under "Education
and Outreach" or by contacting Bob Potemski at
community@kcstarlight.com or 816.997.1163. A
completed application packet must be received no
later than 5 p.m. March 21.
ABOUT STARLIGHT THEATRE
Starlight Theatre, winner of the 2013 Venue
Excellence Award from the International
Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), is the
largest and oldest performing arts organization in
Kansas City and the second largest outdoor
producing theatre in the country. Opened as a
theater in 1950 and as a not-for-profit
organization in 1951, Starlight presents and
produces Broadway musicals and concerts, offers
extensive community outreach and educational
programming including classes, scholarships and
Starlight's Blue Star Awards, one of the largest
high school musical theatre award programs in the
country.
Located on 16 acres, Starlight's venue includes
rehearsal halls, gift store, club area for dining,
concessions, gardens, fountains and a 10-story,
climate-controlled stage. For more information,
visit www.kcstarlight.com
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tradition of offering free nights of Broadway
musicals to not-for-profit groups serving
individuals who might otherwise miss out.
Since the theatre's inaugural season in 1951, the
Starlight Community Ticket Program has distributed
364 free tickets every night of every Broadway
performance to select groups and the individuals
they serve.
Applications for the Starlight Community Ticket
Program are now being accepted for Starlight's
2014 Broadway season. This year, not-for-profit
501(c)(3) organizations operating in Kansas and
Missouri may choose from five Broadway shows at
Starlight – a total of 31 performance nights with
more than 11,200 free tickets available. In 2013,
113 local not-for-profit organizations received
free tickets through this program.
"The Starlight Community Ticket Program focuses on
groups dedicated to enhancing the lives of
underprivileged and at-risk youth, the medically
dependent or disabled, and low-income older
adults. We do, however, also try to give all new
groups that apply at least some of the tickets
they request provided that they meet our
qualifications," said Bob Potemski, Starlight
House Manager and program administrator.
Starlight's 2014 Broadway Season: The Wizard of Oz
(June 10-June 15), We Will Rock You (June 17-22),
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (July
8-13), The Sound of Music (July 25-31), and Blue
Man Group (September 9-14).
Community Ticket applications and program details
are available at kcstarlight.com under "Education
and Outreach" or by contacting Bob Potemski at
community@kcstarlight.com or 816.997.1163. A
completed application packet must be received no
later than 5 p.m. March 21.
ABOUT STARLIGHT THEATRE
Starlight Theatre, winner of the 2013 Venue
Excellence Award from the International
Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), is the
largest and oldest performing arts organization in
Kansas City and the second largest outdoor
producing theatre in the country. Opened as a
theater in 1950 and as a not-for-profit
organization in 1951, Starlight presents and
produces Broadway musicals and concerts, offers
extensive community outreach and educational
programming including classes, scholarships and
Starlight's Blue Star Awards, one of the largest
high school musical theatre award programs in the
country.
Located on 16 acres, Starlight's venue includes
rehearsal halls, gift store, club area for dining,
concessions, gardens, fountains and a 10-story,
climate-controlled stage. For more information,
visit www.kcstarlight.com
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February 10, 2014
Auditions: BIG RIVER (presented at Yardley Hall)
The company that brought the critically-acclaimed
version of LES MISERABLES to Yardley Hall last
summer, now brings you the beautiful multi Tony
Award winning, BIG RIVER.
Twain's timeless classic sweeps us down the mighty
Mississippi as the irrepressible Huck Finn helps
his friend Jim, a slave, escape to freedom at the
mouth of the Ohio River. Their adventures along
the way are hilarious, suspenseful & heartwarming,
bringing to life your favorite characters from the
novel. Propelled by an award-winning gospel and
bluegrass score from Roger Miller, this jaunty
journey provides a brilliantly theatrical
celebration of pure Americana.
AUDITIONS: March 8th from 10am-4pm
*Open Call Audition (come anytime)
*Possible Lead Roles (ages 14-adult)
*Ensemble Roles (ages 6-adult)
*Ethnically diverse cast REQUIRED
*Audition Form and Info: www.culturehouse.com
*Video auditions accepted for those out-of-town
*Rehearsals: M-F, 6-9:30pm in July (some music &
lead rehearsals April-June)
*Performances: July 25th-27th at Yardley Hall
The Culture House
14808 W 117th St
(913) 393-3141
www.culturehouse.com
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version of LES MISERABLES to Yardley Hall last
summer, now brings you the beautiful multi Tony
Award winning, BIG RIVER.
Twain's timeless classic sweeps us down the mighty
Mississippi as the irrepressible Huck Finn helps
his friend Jim, a slave, escape to freedom at the
mouth of the Ohio River. Their adventures along
the way are hilarious, suspenseful & heartwarming,
bringing to life your favorite characters from the
novel. Propelled by an award-winning gospel and
bluegrass score from Roger Miller, this jaunty
journey provides a brilliantly theatrical
celebration of pure Americana.
AUDITIONS: March 8th from 10am-4pm
*Open Call Audition (come anytime)
*Possible Lead Roles (ages 14-adult)
*Ensemble Roles (ages 6-adult)
*Ethnically diverse cast REQUIRED
*Audition Form and Info: www.culturehouse.com
*Video auditions accepted for those out-of-town
*Rehearsals: M-F, 6-9:30pm in July (some music &
lead rehearsals April-June)
*Performances: July 25th-27th at Yardley Hall
The Culture House
14808 W 117th St
(913) 393-3141
www.culturehouse.com
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The Importance of Being Earnest, a Trivial Comedy for Serious People
Journeyman Theatre Company presents
The Importance of Being Earnest, a Trivial Comedy
for Serious People
You've never seen an Earnest like this! Oscar
Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest kicks off
Journeyman Theatre Company's Season at the Just
Off Broadway Theater, opening February 12th.
Ian R. Crawford directs this subversive new
production of Wilde's wittiest comedy. Wilde's
play is dripping with social commentary and
mockery of the oppressive strictures of Victorian
high society. Journeyman Theatre takes
Wilde's irreverence for everything serious to the
next level, featuring all cross-gender casting, to
highlight Wilde's skewering of traditional
gender roles in this thoroughly silly play. If
you are already enraptured with the play, or if
you have never seen it before, you will not want
to miss this unique, lush production!
Behaving well is very important but having fun is
much nicer. Meet Jack and Algernon, two of
London's most eligible bachelors. Algernon is a
bit of a bad boy, Jack is much more Earnest.
Join these two misfits on their tangled quest for
love. Will they get the girls, or be thwarted by
the fearsome Lady Bracknell? This quintessential
comedy of manners by the iconic bad boy of
Victorian England, includes abandoned babies,
mistaken identities, covert engagements, wooing
suitors, and some of the wittiest wordplay ever
written in the English language.
The cast features Zack Chaykin, Margaret Hanzlick,
Heather Hare, Lucas T. McVey, Elissa Schrader,
Justin Speer, Matt Sweeten and Chelsey Tighe.
Set and costume design by Ian R.Crawford, sound
design by Rustin R. Bolejack and lighting by
Kerry Chafin. Jonathan Jensen is assistant
director and dialect coach, Justin Cave is
dramaturge, and Christopher Bowe is the stage
manager.
Performances run February 12th-15th at 7:30pm,
Sunday the 15th at 2:30pm, February 19-22nd at
7:30pm, and Sunday the 23rd at 2:30pm
Don't miss this riotous good time with a special
Valentines day performance marking the 119th
anniversary of the first performance of The
Importance of Being Earnest in 1895.
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The Importance of Being Earnest, a Trivial Comedy
for Serious People
You've never seen an Earnest like this! Oscar
Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest kicks off
Journeyman Theatre Company's Season at the Just
Off Broadway Theater, opening February 12th.
Ian R. Crawford directs this subversive new
production of Wilde's wittiest comedy. Wilde's
play is dripping with social commentary and
mockery of the oppressive strictures of Victorian
high society. Journeyman Theatre takes
Wilde's irreverence for everything serious to the
next level, featuring all cross-gender casting, to
highlight Wilde's skewering of traditional
gender roles in this thoroughly silly play. If
you are already enraptured with the play, or if
you have never seen it before, you will not want
to miss this unique, lush production!
Behaving well is very important but having fun is
much nicer. Meet Jack and Algernon, two of
London's most eligible bachelors. Algernon is a
bit of a bad boy, Jack is much more Earnest.
Join these two misfits on their tangled quest for
love. Will they get the girls, or be thwarted by
the fearsome Lady Bracknell? This quintessential
comedy of manners by the iconic bad boy of
Victorian England, includes abandoned babies,
mistaken identities, covert engagements, wooing
suitors, and some of the wittiest wordplay ever
written in the English language.
The cast features Zack Chaykin, Margaret Hanzlick,
Heather Hare, Lucas T. McVey, Elissa Schrader,
Justin Speer, Matt Sweeten and Chelsey Tighe.
Set and costume design by Ian R.Crawford, sound
design by Rustin R. Bolejack and lighting by
Kerry Chafin. Jonathan Jensen is assistant
director and dialect coach, Justin Cave is
dramaturge, and Christopher Bowe is the stage
manager.
Performances run February 12th-15th at 7:30pm,
Sunday the 15th at 2:30pm, February 19-22nd at
7:30pm, and Sunday the 23rd at 2:30pm
Don't miss this riotous good time with a special
Valentines day performance marking the 119th
anniversary of the first performance of The
Importance of Being Earnest in 1895.
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Auditions for AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY for The Barn are tonight at St. Pius!
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGES IN AUDITION EXPECTATIONS.
AUDITIONS!
August:
Osage County
By Tracy Letts
Directed by Darren Sextro
OPEN CALL AUDITIONS:
Monday, February 10th from 6pm – 10pm
Callbacks by invitation only:
Saturday, February 15th from 10am – 2pm
At St. Pius School / 55th and Woodson, Mission, KS.
EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Prepare: Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Before the open call auditions, each auditioner should read the play and familiarize themselves with the materials for the primary role that interests her or him.
Bring: Resume and headshot. Bring all known conflicts from April 14 through the June production dates.
We anticipate 4-5 weeks of rehearsal plus one week of technical rehearsal for this production. The rehearsal period will be brisk and will require great preparedness from the cast. Actors cast should be willing to arrive at the first rehearsal with a very clear understanding of the dialogue, their roles, and a head start on memorization of lines.
Additional Notes: Cast members are required to assist with strike on June 15th, and cast members may be asked to assist with costume pieces.
PRODUCTION DATES:
May 30th – June 15th
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
All performances take place at
The Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway in Mission, KS
SYNOPSIS: A vanished father. A pill-popping mother. Three sisters harboring shady little secrets. When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after Dad disappears, their Oklahoman family homestead explodes in a maelstrom of repressed truths and unsettling secrets. Mix in Violet, the drugged-up, scathingly acidic matriarch, and you've got a major new play that unflinchingly—and uproariously—exposes the dark side of the Midwestern American family. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
The complete cast includes speaking roles for seven women and six men.
VIOLET WESTON / Female 60 – 75 / Lead
Matriarch of the Weston family – Beverly's wife
BARBARA WESTON FORDHAM / Female 40 – 55 / Lead
Violet & Beverly's oldest daughter
IVY WESTON / Female 38 – 52 / Lead
Violet & Beverly's middle daughter
KAREN WESTON / Female 35 - 50 / Lead
Violet & Beverly's youngest daughter
JOHNNA MONEVATA / Female 26 – 35 / Supporting (Native American)
Housekeeper
BILL FORDHAM / Male 45 – 54 / Supporting
Barbara's husband
JEAN FORDHAM / Female 13 – 18 / Supporting
Barbara & Bill's daughter
STEVE HEIDEBRECHT / Male 41 – 50 / Supporting
Karen's fiancé
MATTIE FAE AIKEN / Female 60 – 75 / Supporting
Violet's sister
CHARLIE AIKEN / Male 65 – 80 / Supporting
Mattie Fae's husband
LITTLE CHARLES / Male 37 – 48 / Supporting
Mattie Fae & Charlie's son
SHERIFF DEON GILBEAU / Male 40 – 55 / Cameo
The town sheriff, who investigates Beverly's disappearance
NOTE: The following role has been pre-cast with a guest artist… BEVERLY WESTON / Male 65 – 80 / Featured Violet's husband
ACCENTS! Most characters in this story either live in or are from northern Oklahoma and should speak with an appropriate dialect. (You can find help at dialectsarchive.com.) If you feel more comfortable auditioning without an accent, that's fine, but you will need to learn an accent if you are cast.
For more information, please contact director Darren Sextro at darrendseb@gmail.com.
The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects of our organization. Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.
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AUDITIONS!
August:
Osage County
By Tracy Letts
Directed by Darren Sextro
OPEN CALL AUDITIONS:
Monday, February 10th from 6pm – 10pm
Callbacks by invitation only:
Saturday, February 15th from 10am – 2pm
At St. Pius School / 55th and Woodson, Mission, KS.
EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Prepare: Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Before the open call auditions, each auditioner should read the play and familiarize themselves with the materials for the primary role that interests her or him.
Bring: Resume and headshot. Bring all known conflicts from April 14 through the June production dates.
We anticipate 4-5 weeks of rehearsal plus one week of technical rehearsal for this production. The rehearsal period will be brisk and will require great preparedness from the cast. Actors cast should be willing to arrive at the first rehearsal with a very clear understanding of the dialogue, their roles, and a head start on memorization of lines.
Additional Notes: Cast members are required to assist with strike on June 15th, and cast members may be asked to assist with costume pieces.
PRODUCTION DATES:
May 30th – June 15th
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
All performances take place at
The Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway in Mission, KS
SYNOPSIS: A vanished father. A pill-popping mother. Three sisters harboring shady little secrets. When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after Dad disappears, their Oklahoman family homestead explodes in a maelstrom of repressed truths and unsettling secrets. Mix in Violet, the drugged-up, scathingly acidic matriarch, and you've got a major new play that unflinchingly—and uproariously—exposes the dark side of the Midwestern American family. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
The complete cast includes speaking roles for seven women and six men.
VIOLET WESTON / Female 60 – 75 / Lead
Matriarch of the Weston family – Beverly's wife
BARBARA WESTON FORDHAM / Female 40 – 55 / Lead
Violet & Beverly's oldest daughter
IVY WESTON / Female 38 – 52 / Lead
Violet & Beverly's middle daughter
KAREN WESTON / Female 35 - 50 / Lead
Violet & Beverly's youngest daughter
JOHNNA MONEVATA / Female 26 – 35 / Supporting (Native American)
Housekeeper
BILL FORDHAM / Male 45 – 54 / Supporting
Barbara's husband
JEAN FORDHAM / Female 13 – 18 / Supporting
Barbara & Bill's daughter
STEVE HEIDEBRECHT / Male 41 – 50 / Supporting
Karen's fiancé
MATTIE FAE AIKEN / Female 60 – 75 / Supporting
Violet's sister
CHARLIE AIKEN / Male 65 – 80 / Supporting
Mattie Fae's husband
LITTLE CHARLES / Male 37 – 48 / Supporting
Mattie Fae & Charlie's son
SHERIFF DEON GILBEAU / Male 40 – 55 / Cameo
The town sheriff, who investigates Beverly's disappearance
NOTE: The following role has been pre-cast with a guest artist… BEVERLY WESTON / Male 65 – 80 / Featured Violet's husband
ACCENTS! Most characters in this story either live in or are from northern Oklahoma and should speak with an appropriate dialect. (You can find help at dialectsarchive.com.) If you feel more comfortable auditioning without an accent, that's fine, but you will need to learn an accent if you are cast.
For more information, please contact director Darren Sextro at darrendseb@gmail.com.
The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects of our organization. Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.
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