ComedyCity Improv School is in session, with classes for new improvisers and experienced performers.
ComedyCity Improv School works like this:
—Most people start with ComedyCity Improv 101: The Basics, where you'll work on listening, give and take, working as a team, agreement, and building on
ideas.
—After you've got the basics down, it's time for our scenework classes, Improv 201. You'll learn how to create characters, relationships, and environments—
as well as focus on dialogue that moves the scene forward.
—Our advanced class, Improv 301, is about improving and enhancing your craft as an improviser. You'll learn new tools and approaches for building scenes
and characters, and exploring the space.
Classes are 8 weeks long each, and run two and a half hours. Classes cost $125—register by 1/31/15 and save $25. Classes are open to students 18 and
older. (We encourage younger students to look into the Seriously Playful high school improv league: operationshow.org)
For people who just want to give improv a try, actors who want to work their improv muscles, and experienced players who want to learn new skills and get
extra stage time, we also offer Improv Workout—weekly drop-in classes with no prerequisite. Each session includes a warm-up to get everyone present and
in the moment, exercises to explore specific skills, games and scenes that use those skills, and wrap-ups to apply that skill in your world. Class will typically
run from 7-9:30—may vary based on the number of students. Cost is $10/student, $15/adult (cash, check, credit)
ComedyCity instructors are the most experienced players, directors, and producers in the Kansas City.
—Improv 101 and Workout instructor Joey Greene has performed for 20 years with seven different improvisational theater groups and countless jams,
workshops, and festivals, and has studied at The Annoyance and The Second City in Chicago.
—Improv 201 instructor Jared Brustad produces Improv Thunderdome (now in season 13) and has studied with Armando Diaz (Magnet Theater, Upright
Citizens Brigade, iO), Mick Napier, Joe Bill and Mark Sutton (Annoyance Productions), Dan O'Conner (Improv Theatre), Dan Izzo (Improv Inferno) and Del
Close (iO Chicago).
—Improv 301 instructor Trish Berrong has taught many of KC's professional improvisers, sharing hundreds of hours of training in intensives, festival
workshops, private coaching, and classes—with a who's who of improv, including Del Close and TJ Jagodowski (iO Chicago); Mick Napier, Joe Bill, Mark
Sutton, Susan Messing and Rebecca Sohn (Annoyance Productions), Dave Razowsky, Michael Gellman and Nick Johne (Second City), Jill Bernard (Huge
Theater), Dan Izzo (Improv Inferno) and Rob Reese (Amnesia Wars).
For more information, visit: http://comedycityimprovschool.blogspot.com/
To register, visit: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ComedyCity#/selectSessions/868003
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January 31, 2015
Clusterfunk! - February 14, 2015 – 10pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Rita Marks, Marketing Manager - 816-806-4000
Rita@kcimprov.com
Kansas City, MO, January 31, 2015 — Clusterfunk! - February 14, 2015 – 10pm
Come enjoy some bite sized improv nuggets from some of the finest regularly performing troupes in Kansas City.
Also don't forget as with every month there's an individual signup round where anyone can play and everyone has fun!
Produced by The KC Improv Company
The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Company strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each week brings a different type of show, including "The Gauntlet," "Underground Throwdown," and "Live in Front of a Studio Audience."
Just $8, or $5 with a student ID.
Adult Fare – 17+ to enter, 21 to drink. As always, no drink minimums.
You deserve some fun.
Laugh Loud!
www.kcimprov.com
www.facebook.com/kickcomedy/events
Kick Comedy Theater
4010 Pennsylvania Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64111
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Kansas City, MO, January 31, 2015 — Clusterfunk! - February 14, 2015 – 10pm
Come enjoy some bite sized improv nuggets from some of the finest regularly performing troupes in Kansas City.
Also don't forget as with every month there's an individual signup round where anyone can play and everyone has fun!
Produced by The KC Improv Company
The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Company strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each week brings a different type of show, including "The Gauntlet," "Underground Throwdown," and "Live in Front of a Studio Audience."
Just $8, or $5 with a student ID.
Adult Fare – 17+ to enter, 21 to drink. As always, no drink minimums.
You deserve some fun.
Laugh Loud!
www.kcimprov.com
www.facebook.com/kickcomedy/events
Kick Comedy Theater
4010 Pennsylvania Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64111
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Valentine's Day SPECIAL SHOW & Premier of "Presto: A Musical!" - February 14, 2015 - 8 pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Rita Marks
Marketing Manager - 816-806-4000
Rita@kcimprov.com
Kansas City, MO, January 31, 2015 — Valentine's Day SPECIAL SHOW & Premier of "Presto: A Musical!" - February 14, 2015 – 8pm
A special show for Valentine's Day! We'll perform some of our most popular games that explore love and the stupid things we do before, during and after Cupid nails us.
AND we will premier our newest piece, "Presto: A Musical!" After working with musical improv experts from Chicago, we will be creating a complete musical before your eyes, based on suggestions from the audience. With accompanist Colin Sandall on the keys.
Anything goes for this special show. Will we recreate the first date you had with your current flame? We will predict the future of your love life? Will you wind up on stage as part of an impromptu Dating Game? After the show, will you have brand new inside jokes? Will you love the show? (Answers: Maybe, maybe, maybe, probably, yes.)
Produced by The KC Improv Company
The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Company strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each weekend brings a different type of show, including "The Gauntlet" and the competition show, "Live in Front of a Studio Audience."
Adult Fare – 17+ to enter, 21 to drink. As always, no drink minimums.
Tickets are $12, or $6 with student ID.
You deserve some fun.
KC Improv Company. Laugh Loud!
www.kcimprov.com
www.facebook.com/kickcomedy/events
Kick Comedy Theater
4010 Pennsylvania Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64111
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Kansas City, MO, January 31, 2015 — Valentine's Day SPECIAL SHOW & Premier of "Presto: A Musical!" - February 14, 2015 – 8pm
A special show for Valentine's Day! We'll perform some of our most popular games that explore love and the stupid things we do before, during and after Cupid nails us.
AND we will premier our newest piece, "Presto: A Musical!" After working with musical improv experts from Chicago, we will be creating a complete musical before your eyes, based on suggestions from the audience. With accompanist Colin Sandall on the keys.
Anything goes for this special show. Will we recreate the first date you had with your current flame? We will predict the future of your love life? Will you wind up on stage as part of an impromptu Dating Game? After the show, will you have brand new inside jokes? Will you love the show? (Answers: Maybe, maybe, maybe, probably, yes.)
Produced by The KC Improv Company
The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Company strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each weekend brings a different type of show, including "The Gauntlet" and the competition show, "Live in Front of a Studio Audience."
Adult Fare – 17+ to enter, 21 to drink. As always, no drink minimums.
Tickets are $12, or $6 with student ID.
You deserve some fun.
KC Improv Company. Laugh Loud!
www.kcimprov.com
www.facebook.com/kickcomedy/events
Kick Comedy Theater
4010 Pennsylvania Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64111
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The Kick Comedy Show: Singles Night!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Rita Marks
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Rita@kcimprov.com
Kansas City, MO, January 31, 2015 — The Kick Comedy Show: Singles Night! - February 13, 2015 – 8pm
You hate love? Come to Singles Night at The Kick
Our signature show is now on Fridays, and on the eve of Valentine's Day, we are dedicating this one to All the Single Ladies. And Dudes.
This time anything is within the realm of possibility... We will recreate your worst date story on stage? Will we auction off single company members? Will we create an entire comedy piece based on Tinder? We will you meet someone hawt?
As always, we will use whatever the heck you shout at us, we will create something right before your eyes, and it will be good. Everything is instantly created for your enjoyment -- characters, scenes, and jokes. Named best sketch/improv show by The Pitch Kansas City for the past two years.
Produced by The KC Improv Company
The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Company strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each weekend brings a different type of show, including "The Gauntlet" and the competition show, "Live in Front of a Studio Audience."
Adult Fare – 17+ to enter, 21 to drink. As always, no drink minimums.
Tickets are $10, or $5 with student ID.
You deserve some fun.
KC Improv Company. Laugh Loud!
www.kcimprov.com
www.facebook.com/kickcomedy/events
Kick Comedy Theater
4010 Pennsylvania Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64111
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Kansas City, MO, January 31, 2015 — The Kick Comedy Show: Singles Night! - February 13, 2015 – 8pm
You hate love? Come to Singles Night at The Kick
Our signature show is now on Fridays, and on the eve of Valentine's Day, we are dedicating this one to All the Single Ladies. And Dudes.
This time anything is within the realm of possibility... We will recreate your worst date story on stage? Will we auction off single company members? Will we create an entire comedy piece based on Tinder? We will you meet someone hawt?
As always, we will use whatever the heck you shout at us, we will create something right before your eyes, and it will be good. Everything is instantly created for your enjoyment -- characters, scenes, and jokes. Named best sketch/improv show by The Pitch Kansas City for the past two years.
Produced by The KC Improv Company
The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Company strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each weekend brings a different type of show, including "The Gauntlet" and the competition show, "Live in Front of a Studio Audience."
Adult Fare – 17+ to enter, 21 to drink. As always, no drink minimums.
Tickets are $10, or $5 with student ID.
You deserve some fun.
KC Improv Company. Laugh Loud!
www.kcimprov.com
www.facebook.com/kickcomedy/events
Kick Comedy Theater
4010 Pennsylvania Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64111
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January 26, 2015
A new mystery begins
Contact: Wendy Thompson For Immediate Release
(816) 813-9654, direct
(816) 225-1018, cell
A Sketchy Plan . . .
Kansas City, Mo. (January 26, 2015) . . . may derail the train as it approaches Kansas City! Come join the suspense as The Mystery Train kicks off its 11th Season with "The Art of Murder" by Philip blue owl Hooser. The show opens February 6th and runs through March 28th, with performances on Friday and Saturday evenings. Emali Price, Claudia Copping, and Cassandra Whitney are the prime suspects in this whodunit and they're bound to lead you astray! Investigators and instigators are welcome. Get in the line-up!
The Art of Murder, by Philip blue owl Hooser
In 1975, the art world bids a sad adieu to a famous painter. Rushing to his funeral in Kansas City is a rogue's gallery of art lovers, art students, art collectors . . . and a con artist. And in the midst of all this mourning, a murder is committed on the train! Is someone being drawn into an abstract plot? Or is a frame-up?
The evening begins with role-playing at 6:30 pm, followed by a marvelous meal and a madcap mystery-comedy show. Most shows are at The Tiffany Ballroom, 903 Harrison Street, Kansas City, Mo 64106. Selected dates, Feb 20 and March 14, are at Bonefish Grill, 6334 N Lucerne Avenue, Kansas City, Mo 64151. Tickets are $69.00 per person on Fridays and Saturdays, and include dinner, show, tax and gratuity. First Fridays are $10 off all tickets. A cash bar is available. Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling (816) 813-9654, or through The Central Ticket Office at 816-235-6222 or, order online. Visit www.kcmysterytrain.com for a complete schedule and menus.
The Mystery Train is also available for private parties and group bookings, and makes a killer gift!
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A Sketchy Plan . . .
Kansas City, Mo. (January 26, 2015) . . . may derail the train as it approaches Kansas City! Come join the suspense as The Mystery Train kicks off its 11th Season with "The Art of Murder" by Philip blue owl Hooser. The show opens February 6th and runs through March 28th, with performances on Friday and Saturday evenings. Emali Price, Claudia Copping, and Cassandra Whitney are the prime suspects in this whodunit and they're bound to lead you astray! Investigators and instigators are welcome. Get in the line-up!
The Art of Murder, by Philip blue owl Hooser
In 1975, the art world bids a sad adieu to a famous painter. Rushing to his funeral in Kansas City is a rogue's gallery of art lovers, art students, art collectors . . . and a con artist. And in the midst of all this mourning, a murder is committed on the train! Is someone being drawn into an abstract plot? Or is a frame-up?
The evening begins with role-playing at 6:30 pm, followed by a marvelous meal and a madcap mystery-comedy show. Most shows are at The Tiffany Ballroom, 903 Harrison Street, Kansas City, Mo 64106. Selected dates, Feb 20 and March 14, are at Bonefish Grill, 6334 N Lucerne Avenue, Kansas City, Mo 64151. Tickets are $69.00 per person on Fridays and Saturdays, and include dinner, show, tax and gratuity. First Fridays are $10 off all tickets. A cash bar is available. Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling (816) 813-9654, or through The Central Ticket Office at 816-235-6222 or, order online. Visit www.kcmysterytrain.com for a complete schedule and menus.
The Mystery Train is also available for private parties and group bookings, and makes a killer gift!
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January 22, 2015
FOOTLOOSE - Final Weekend begins tomorrow night!
The Barn present The Barn Junior Production of…
Footloose
Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Music by Tom Snow & Lyrics by Dean Pitchford
Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins & Jim Steinman
Directed and Choreographed by Guy Gardner
Musical Direction by Todd Kendall Gregory-Downs
Stage Managed by Rebekah Grieb
Set Design and Build by Sean Leistico and Guy Gardner
Light Design by J. Patrick Inlow
Costumes Design by Tisha Entwistle
Sound Design by Sean Leistico
Assistant Choreography by Katie Pugh
January 16 – 25, 2015
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
STARRING
Lakin Allen, Andrea Azeltine, Kennedy Clinkscale, Alex Leondedis, Hewleek McKay, Kenzi Parsons, Sabrina Stewart, Alex Walberg,David Wernsman & Veronica Wood
FEATURING
Mahryn Barron, Cole Bracken, Abigail Cottingham, Veronica Dervin, Alyssa Hoedl, Gavin Hoedl, Sheridan Mirador, Paige Padgett, Merritt Parsons, Claire Segura, Brooklyn Terrill & Margaret Anne Veglahn
SYNOPSIS: When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn't prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town's youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend's rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren's reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. To the rockin' rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score (the soundtrack album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 15 million copies!) and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, FOOTLOOSE celebrates
the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.
All performances are at:
The Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway, Mission, KS.
Ticket pricing:
ALL SEATS - $12.00
WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.
For reservations, please 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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Footloose
Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Music by Tom Snow & Lyrics by Dean Pitchford
Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins & Jim Steinman
Directed and Choreographed by Guy Gardner
Musical Direction by Todd Kendall Gregory-Downs
Stage Managed by Rebekah Grieb
Set Design and Build by Sean Leistico and Guy Gardner
Light Design by J. Patrick Inlow
Costumes Design by Tisha Entwistle
Sound Design by Sean Leistico
Assistant Choreography by Katie Pugh
January 16 – 25, 2015
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
STARRING
Lakin Allen, Andrea Azeltine, Kennedy Clinkscale, Alex Leondedis, Hewleek McKay, Kenzi Parsons, Sabrina Stewart, Alex Walberg,David Wernsman & Veronica Wood
FEATURING
Mahryn Barron, Cole Bracken, Abigail Cottingham, Veronica Dervin, Alyssa Hoedl, Gavin Hoedl, Sheridan Mirador, Paige Padgett, Merritt Parsons, Claire Segura, Brooklyn Terrill & Margaret Anne Veglahn
SYNOPSIS: When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn't prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town's youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend's rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren's reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. To the rockin' rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score (the soundtrack album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 15 million copies!) and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, FOOTLOOSE celebrates
the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.
All performances are at:
The Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway, Mission, KS.
Ticket pricing:
ALL SEATS - $12.00
WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.
For reservations, please call 1-800-838-3006
or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org
Production support provided by…
The Mainstreet Credit Union
Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
St. Pius School
Media partner support provided by…
94.9 KCMO
95.1 Jack-FM
The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects of our organization. Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.
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Auditions for SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION in one week!
AUDITIONS!
Six Degrees of Separation
By John Guare
Directed by David Martin
Assistant Direction & Film by Jeremy Riggs
Stage Management by DK Evenson
Assistant Stage Management by Sara Rose Cooper
Set Design by Richard J. Burt
Lighting Design by Phil Leonard
Costume Design by Julia Ras
Sound Design by Sean Leistico
Props Design by Valerie Martin
AUDITIONS:
January 31st & February 1st
from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
At St. Pius Church
55th and Woodson, Mission, KS
EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Auditions will be an open call both days, and will consist of cold readings from the script. Callbacks are by invitation only on Saturday, February 7th from 1:00pm – 5:00pm
NOTE ABOUT AUDITIONS AND THIS PRODUCTION...
Auditions are being held early due to the concept of the show, which should provide a unique opportunity to all who end up being involved in the production. Aspects of the show will be presented in various formats including the standard on stage scene, but it will also include voice over, film, and (if possible) live action feed from somewhere other than the stage at the Barn (though still on site in the theater). Because of the need to film certain segments of the show, we need to have a cast in place far in advance to give us time to get that taken care of. That also means the rehearsal schedule will be a little unique on this show. The total time commitment should be similar to a standard show, but it will be extended out over a longer period of time. For example, you may be needed for two days of filming in March and then not again until we start working on the on stage portions in late April or May, which will start later than normal since we will have far less to a
ccomplish in those rehearsals.
Please come to auditions with as close an idea as you can as to your availability from February through June. Once we start the final segment of rehearsals, it will be a fairly standard Sunday-Thursday, 7-10 pm schedule. Please also ensure you are truly available for this show before auditioning for it. Since some scenes will be filmed, should someone have to drop out after anything has been filmed, those scenes will need to be shot again, which wastes time and resources.
If you have any questions about the process for this show or expectations or to arrange an alternative audition time should those dates not work for you or anything at all, please contact David Martin at dmartin922@gmail.com.
PRODUCTION DATES:
May 29th – June 14, 2015
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
Industry Night is Monday, June 8th at 7:30pm
All performances take place at…
The Barn Players Theatre
6219 Martway in Mission, KS
SYNOPSIS:
Six Degrees of Separation explores the existential premise that everyone in the world is connected to everyone else in the world by a chain of no more than six acquaintances, thus, "six degrees of separation". The plot of the play was inspired by the real-life story of David Hampton, a con man who managed to convince a number of people in the 1980s that he was the son of actor Sidney Poitier. The play follows the trail of a young black con man, Paul, who insinuates himself into the lives of a wealthy New York couple, Ouisa and Flan Kittredge, claiming he knows their son at college. Paul tells them he is the son of actor Sidney Poitier, and that he has just been mugged and all his money is gone. Captivated by Paul's intelligence and his fascinating conversation (and the possibility of appearing in a new Sidney Poitier movie), the Kittredges invite him to stay overnight.
CAST BREAKDOWN:
LEAD ROLES
Paul
Very little is known about Paul's true identity. He claims to be the son of Sidney Poitier as well as a Harvard classmate of the Kittredges' children. His articulate and intelligent conversation belies his background. Must be instantly charming and may never have an off switch for his con game. (Male, African-American – 20's)
Louisa "Ouisa" Kittredge
Ouisa is a rich, attractive, middle-aged woman. She lives with her husband in a posh Upper East Side apartment in Manhattan. As the play opens, Ouisa is characterized by superficial traits: she is a good hostess, a quick conversationalist, and a dramatic storyteller. However, she also is the character most affected by the meeting with Paul. The experience leads to growth and her spiritual rebirth. (Female – 40's-50's)
Flanders "Flan" Kittredge
Flan is an attractive, middle-aged art dealer. His business is the discreet buying and selling of expensive works of art. Flan got into the art business out of a sincere love for art, but by the play's opening, he has lost this idealism. The passion he once felt for art has been supplanted by the great sums of money it can earn for him. (Male – 40's-50's)
SUPPORTING ROLES
Geoffrey
Geoffrey is a liberal South African billionaire. He is an acquaintance of the Kittredges and is at their home when Paul arrives. This role will require a South African dialect (which is basically British through a clenched jaw). (Male – 40's+)
Kitty
Kitty is Ouisa-light in terms of social status and is a controlling woman who is equal parts excited by her encounter with Paul and determined to get to the bottom of it. Married to Larkin. (Female – 40's-50's)
Larkin
Larkin is not sure anyone should be opening Pandora's box to find out what led Paul to them for fear of learning too much about his son. Fairly brow-beaten by being married to Kitty. (Male – 40's-50's)
Dr. Fine
Dr. Fine is probably angriest at what happened and likely has some more heavily developed racism than most of the others. (Male – 40's-50's)
Tess
Tess is the Kittredges' rebellious daughter. She tracks down Trent Conway and finds out about his relationship with Paul. (Female – 20's)
Woody
Woody is the younger child of Flan and Ouisa who doesn't say much, but probably has the best line in the entire show. Should be in reasonably good physical shape. (Male – 20's)
Ben
Ben is the classic college-aged kid who cannot stand to be around his parents. (Male – 20's)
Doug
Doug is a stoner but believes he is hiding that from everyone successfully, even though he isn't. (Male – 20's)
Trent Conway
Trent Conway attended the same high school as the Kittredge children. While attending MIT, he met Paul in Boston. The two young men had a three-month affair. (Male - 20's)
Elizabeth
Elizabeth moved to New York from Utah with her boyfriend Rick. They want to become actors. Should be young and starry-eyed but definitely grounded as well. (Female – 20's-30's)
Rick
Rick has moved to New York from Utah with his girlfriend Elizabeth. They want to become actors. As starry-eyed as Elizabeth but without the grounding force. (Male – 20's-30's)
CAMEO ROLES
Hustler
Paul picks up the hustler and takes him back to the Kittredge apartment for sex. We see him the day after. THIS CHARACTER WILL BE ON STAGE IN VERY LITTLE CLOTHING. (Male – 20's-30's)
Detective
Will likely exist only in voice over or on film for this production. (Male/Female – any age) The script also calls for a policeman character who will also only exist in voice over or on film. It is very likely this role will be filled from within the other actors in the show.
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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Six Degrees of Separation
By John Guare
Directed by David Martin
Assistant Direction & Film by Jeremy Riggs
Stage Management by DK Evenson
Assistant Stage Management by Sara Rose Cooper
Set Design by Richard J. Burt
Lighting Design by Phil Leonard
Costume Design by Julia Ras
Sound Design by Sean Leistico
Props Design by Valerie Martin
AUDITIONS:
January 31st & February 1st
from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
At St. Pius Church
55th and Woodson, Mission, KS
EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Auditions will be an open call both days, and will consist of cold readings from the script. Callbacks are by invitation only on Saturday, February 7th from 1:00pm – 5:00pm
NOTE ABOUT AUDITIONS AND THIS PRODUCTION...
Auditions are being held early due to the concept of the show, which should provide a unique opportunity to all who end up being involved in the production. Aspects of the show will be presented in various formats including the standard on stage scene, but it will also include voice over, film, and (if possible) live action feed from somewhere other than the stage at the Barn (though still on site in the theater). Because of the need to film certain segments of the show, we need to have a cast in place far in advance to give us time to get that taken care of. That also means the rehearsal schedule will be a little unique on this show. The total time commitment should be similar to a standard show, but it will be extended out over a longer period of time. For example, you may be needed for two days of filming in March and then not again until we start working on the on stage portions in late April or May, which will start later than normal since we will have far less to a
ccomplish in those rehearsals.
Please come to auditions with as close an idea as you can as to your availability from February through June. Once we start the final segment of rehearsals, it will be a fairly standard Sunday-Thursday, 7-10 pm schedule. Please also ensure you are truly available for this show before auditioning for it. Since some scenes will be filmed, should someone have to drop out after anything has been filmed, those scenes will need to be shot again, which wastes time and resources.
If you have any questions about the process for this show or expectations or to arrange an alternative audition time should those dates not work for you or anything at all, please contact David Martin at dmartin922@gmail.com.
PRODUCTION DATES:
May 29th – June 14, 2015
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
Industry Night is Monday, June 8th at 7:30pm
All performances take place at…
The Barn Players Theatre
6219 Martway in Mission, KS
SYNOPSIS:
Six Degrees of Separation explores the existential premise that everyone in the world is connected to everyone else in the world by a chain of no more than six acquaintances, thus, "six degrees of separation". The plot of the play was inspired by the real-life story of David Hampton, a con man who managed to convince a number of people in the 1980s that he was the son of actor Sidney Poitier. The play follows the trail of a young black con man, Paul, who insinuates himself into the lives of a wealthy New York couple, Ouisa and Flan Kittredge, claiming he knows their son at college. Paul tells them he is the son of actor Sidney Poitier, and that he has just been mugged and all his money is gone. Captivated by Paul's intelligence and his fascinating conversation (and the possibility of appearing in a new Sidney Poitier movie), the Kittredges invite him to stay overnight.
CAST BREAKDOWN:
LEAD ROLES
Paul
Very little is known about Paul's true identity. He claims to be the son of Sidney Poitier as well as a Harvard classmate of the Kittredges' children. His articulate and intelligent conversation belies his background. Must be instantly charming and may never have an off switch for his con game. (Male, African-American – 20's)
Louisa "Ouisa" Kittredge
Ouisa is a rich, attractive, middle-aged woman. She lives with her husband in a posh Upper East Side apartment in Manhattan. As the play opens, Ouisa is characterized by superficial traits: she is a good hostess, a quick conversationalist, and a dramatic storyteller. However, she also is the character most affected by the meeting with Paul. The experience leads to growth and her spiritual rebirth. (Female – 40's-50's)
Flanders "Flan" Kittredge
Flan is an attractive, middle-aged art dealer. His business is the discreet buying and selling of expensive works of art. Flan got into the art business out of a sincere love for art, but by the play's opening, he has lost this idealism. The passion he once felt for art has been supplanted by the great sums of money it can earn for him. (Male – 40's-50's)
SUPPORTING ROLES
Geoffrey
Geoffrey is a liberal South African billionaire. He is an acquaintance of the Kittredges and is at their home when Paul arrives. This role will require a South African dialect (which is basically British through a clenched jaw). (Male – 40's+)
Kitty
Kitty is Ouisa-light in terms of social status and is a controlling woman who is equal parts excited by her encounter with Paul and determined to get to the bottom of it. Married to Larkin. (Female – 40's-50's)
Larkin
Larkin is not sure anyone should be opening Pandora's box to find out what led Paul to them for fear of learning too much about his son. Fairly brow-beaten by being married to Kitty. (Male – 40's-50's)
Dr. Fine
Dr. Fine is probably angriest at what happened and likely has some more heavily developed racism than most of the others. (Male – 40's-50's)
Tess
Tess is the Kittredges' rebellious daughter. She tracks down Trent Conway and finds out about his relationship with Paul. (Female – 20's)
Woody
Woody is the younger child of Flan and Ouisa who doesn't say much, but probably has the best line in the entire show. Should be in reasonably good physical shape. (Male – 20's)
Ben
Ben is the classic college-aged kid who cannot stand to be around his parents. (Male – 20's)
Doug
Doug is a stoner but believes he is hiding that from everyone successfully, even though he isn't. (Male – 20's)
Trent Conway
Trent Conway attended the same high school as the Kittredge children. While attending MIT, he met Paul in Boston. The two young men had a three-month affair. (Male - 20's)
Elizabeth
Elizabeth moved to New York from Utah with her boyfriend Rick. They want to become actors. Should be young and starry-eyed but definitely grounded as well. (Female – 20's-30's)
Rick
Rick has moved to New York from Utah with his girlfriend Elizabeth. They want to become actors. As starry-eyed as Elizabeth but without the grounding force. (Male – 20's-30's)
CAMEO ROLES
Hustler
Paul picks up the hustler and takes him back to the Kittredge apartment for sex. We see him the day after. THIS CHARACTER WILL BE ON STAGE IN VERY LITTLE CLOTHING. (Male – 20's-30's)
Detective
Will likely exist only in voice over or on film for this production. (Male/Female – any age) The script also calls for a policeman character who will also only exist in voice over or on film. It is very likely this role will be filled from within the other actors in the show.
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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January 18, 2015
CLOwNING Levels 1&2 - Winter Session 2015
CLOwNING Levels 1&2
LEVEL I: Discover your inner clown!
Instructors are experts in character development,
slapstick, how to take a pie in the face,
mime, makeup application and much more.
Class is tailored to the needs of participants,
as well as the availability of the professional instructors.
LEVEL II: Continue the journey of uncovering
your personal clown, don a red nose and study the techniques
of Jaque Lecoq, Frosty Little, Elizabeth Baron,
Ettienne Decroix, Giovannie Fusetti,
Marcel Marceau and other masters.
The Winter session begins January 20.
Instructors: provided by Byrd Productions, are a variety of
Kansas City's top professional clowns, mimes
and performing artists including:
Beth Byrd, Stephanie Roberts, Heidi Van, Dennis Porter,
Jay & Leslie Cady, Hailey Lauren Jones,
Patrick Rippeto, Terry Davolt and Kent & Kevin Mercer.
LEVEL II: Tuesdays , 8:00 - 9:00pm
LEVEL I: Wednesdays 8:30 - 9:30
$99 for nine week session or
drop-ins welcome!
Only $15
City in Motion, 3925 Main KCMO 64111
go to www.cityinmotion.org or call 816-561-2882
to register
call Byrd Productions for details: 816-305-8188
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LEVEL I: Discover your inner clown!
Instructors are experts in character development,
slapstick, how to take a pie in the face,
mime, makeup application and much more.
Class is tailored to the needs of participants,
as well as the availability of the professional instructors.
LEVEL II: Continue the journey of uncovering
your personal clown, don a red nose and study the techniques
of Jaque Lecoq, Frosty Little, Elizabeth Baron,
Ettienne Decroix, Giovannie Fusetti,
Marcel Marceau and other masters.
The Winter session begins January 20.
Instructors: provided by Byrd Productions, are a variety of
Kansas City's top professional clowns, mimes
and performing artists including:
Beth Byrd, Stephanie Roberts, Heidi Van, Dennis Porter,
Jay & Leslie Cady, Hailey Lauren Jones,
Patrick Rippeto, Terry Davolt and Kent & Kevin Mercer.
LEVEL II: Tuesdays , 8:00 - 9:00pm
LEVEL I: Wednesdays 8:30 - 9:30
$99 for nine week session or
drop-ins welcome!
Only $15
City in Motion, 3925 Main KCMO 64111
go to www.cityinmotion.org or call 816-561-2882
to register
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Mask Performance Intensive (4 hours) by Tony Fuemmeler
Masks are one of the original elements of theater as we know it. They inspire character and transform the actor.
In this workshop, participants will learn about how to harness the power of the mask while simultaneously improving their movement vocabulary and specificity.
A variety of mask styles will be used in the investigation of performance and the creation of a vibrant mask character.
This workshop is appropriate for multiple levels of performance experience.
Bring neutral clothes in which you can move easily: Yoga pants, thin sweat pants, t-shirts, tank tops, etc.
We will be working barefoot.
February 22, Sunday
11:00AM - 3:00PM
Cost:$40
at the City in Motion School of Dance Studios
3925 Main, Kansas City MO 64111
Online Tickets available soon
call Byrd Productions at 816-305-8188
Tony Fuemmeler~ Mask Maker, Director, Teaching Artist, Puppeteer
Tony, a Missouri native, is a multi-disciplinary theatre artist specializing in mask work and puppetry.
Based in Portland, Oregon, he has designed masks for multiple productions on the west coast.
Tony's interest in masks began in undergraduate study at KU, and continued through work with In The Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre of Minneapolis and further training at the Dell'Arte International School (Blue Lake, California) and with Nyoman Setiawan in Ubud, Bali.
He has taught mask performance and creation classes across the country for the past 12 years. Tony recently returned from a volunteer trip to India, where he made masks for the The Maya Project, a collaboration of Teach For India and Artists Striving to End Poverty.
Websitewww.tonyfuemmeler.com Blogwww.tonyfuemmeler.wordpress.com
UMKC Epic Project http://launch.umkc.edu/epicproject
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In this workshop, participants will learn about how to harness the power of the mask while simultaneously improving their movement vocabulary and specificity.
A variety of mask styles will be used in the investigation of performance and the creation of a vibrant mask character.
This workshop is appropriate for multiple levels of performance experience.
Bring neutral clothes in which you can move easily: Yoga pants, thin sweat pants, t-shirts, tank tops, etc.
We will be working barefoot.
February 22, Sunday
11:00AM - 3:00PM
Cost:$40
at the City in Motion School of Dance Studios
3925 Main, Kansas City MO 64111
Online Tickets available soon
call Byrd Productions at 816-305-8188
Tony Fuemmeler~ Mask Maker, Director, Teaching Artist, Puppeteer
Tony, a Missouri native, is a multi-disciplinary theatre artist specializing in mask work and puppetry.
Based in Portland, Oregon, he has designed masks for multiple productions on the west coast.
Tony's interest in masks began in undergraduate study at KU, and continued through work with In The Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre of Minneapolis and further training at the Dell'Arte International School (Blue Lake, California) and with Nyoman Setiawan in Ubud, Bali.
He has taught mask performance and creation classes across the country for the past 12 years. Tony recently returned from a volunteer trip to India, where he made masks for the The Maya Project, a collaboration of Teach For India and Artists Striving to End Poverty.
Websitewww.tonyfuemmeler.com Blogwww.tonyfuemmeler.wordpress.com
UMKC Epic Project http://launch.umkc.edu/epicproject
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January 17, 2015
Enroll Now for Theatre For Young America 2015 Spring Acting Classes
Kansas City, MO (January 17, 2015) -- Theatre for
Young America, in its 41st year of offering
quality drama programming to young people, is
taking enrollments for its 2015 Spring Drama
Classes. All classes are hands-on with an emphasis
on vocal expression and listening, body movement
skills and engaging the imagination. Drama classes
and other arts benefit a child's creativity,
increases communication skills, enhances reading
comprehension, teaches collaboration and assists
in the development of critical thinking.
In addition, TYA classes follow the new Kansas
Standards for Theatre Education, the Missouri
Grade Level Expectations for Theatre Arts, The
Partnership for 21st Century Learning Skills and
The Common Core Standards of English Language
Arts. All Theatre for Young America instructors
are professional actors/educators.
Spring semester students perform on stage at their
class location at The Whole Shebang, TYA's end of
year performance festival in April. TYA also
invites spring semester students to audition for
our summer professional main stage production
performed on the H&R City Stage in Union Station.
TYA, on occasion, makes referrals to performing
arts groups or agencies when contacted.
The spring semester lasts for 11 weeks and classes
are available for children from 3.5 years of age
through 12th grade. Classes are held on Mondays at
Union Station starting January 26th, Tuesdays
starting January 27th at Wonderscope Children's
Museum of Kansas City, and Saturdays starting
January 31st in the Goppert Theatre Complex on the
Avila University Campus. Tuition is $124.00. The
tuition cost for Theatre for Young America season
ticket holders or those enrolling more than one
child is $112.00. Enrollments will also taken up
to 4 weeks into the semester on a pro-rated basis
or until the class is full. All materials are
included in the tuition price.
For complete class descriptions or to enroll on-
line, visit our website at www.tya.org.
Enrollments may be taken over the phone at (816)
460-2083.
DRAMA CLASS OFFERINGS, LOCATIONS AND SCHEDULES
Classes at WONDERSCOPE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF KC
5700 King in Shawnee, Kansas (one block north of
Johnson Drive). Spring Term starts on Tuesday,
January 27, 2015 and runs through April 14, 2015.
Class 1: PRETEND PLAYERS offered Tuesdays from
5:00-6:00 pm for 3½ yr old through
Kindergarten.
Class 2: ADVENTURES IN ACTING offered Tuesday 5:00
- 6:00 pm for 1st through 3rd Grade.
Class 3: ACTING WORKSHOP offered Tuesday 6:00
-7:00 pm 3 for 4th through 6th Grade
Class 4: TEEN ACTING CONSERVATORY 1 offered
Tuesday 7:00 - 8:00 pm for 7th through 8th grade.
Class 5: TEEN ACTING CONSERVATORY 2 offered
Tuesday 7:00 – 8:00 pm for 9th through 12th Grade.
Classes at AVILA UNIVERSITY, GOPPERT THEATRE
COMPLEX, 11901 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, Missouri.
Spring Term starts on Saturday, January 31, 2015
and runs through April 25, 2015.
Class 6: PRETEND PLAYERS offered Saturday 9:30 -
10:30 am for ages 3½ yr old through Kindergarten.
Class 7: ADVENTURES IN ACTING offered Saturday
9:30 -10:30 am for 1st through 3rd Grade.
Class 8: ACTING WORKSHOP offered Saturday 10:30-
11:30 am for 4th through 6th Grade.
Classes at UNION STATION, H&R BLOCK CITY STAGE (on
level B), 30 West Pershing, Kansas City Missouri.
Spring Term starts Monday, January 26 and runs
through April 13, 2015
Class 9: ACTING WORKSHOP offered Monday 6 – 7 pm
for 4th through 6th Grade.
Class 10: AUDITION & PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP offered
Monday 7 - 8 pm for 7th through 12th Grade.
(Prerequisite for Class 10: Teen Acting
Conservatory or equivalent).
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Young America, in its 41st year of offering
quality drama programming to young people, is
taking enrollments for its 2015 Spring Drama
Classes. All classes are hands-on with an emphasis
on vocal expression and listening, body movement
skills and engaging the imagination. Drama classes
and other arts benefit a child's creativity,
increases communication skills, enhances reading
comprehension, teaches collaboration and assists
in the development of critical thinking.
In addition, TYA classes follow the new Kansas
Standards for Theatre Education, the Missouri
Grade Level Expectations for Theatre Arts, The
Partnership for 21st Century Learning Skills and
The Common Core Standards of English Language
Arts. All Theatre for Young America instructors
are professional actors/educators.
Spring semester students perform on stage at their
class location at The Whole Shebang, TYA's end of
year performance festival in April. TYA also
invites spring semester students to audition for
our summer professional main stage production
performed on the H&R City Stage in Union Station.
TYA, on occasion, makes referrals to performing
arts groups or agencies when contacted.
The spring semester lasts for 11 weeks and classes
are available for children from 3.5 years of age
through 12th grade. Classes are held on Mondays at
Union Station starting January 26th, Tuesdays
starting January 27th at Wonderscope Children's
Museum of Kansas City, and Saturdays starting
January 31st in the Goppert Theatre Complex on the
Avila University Campus. Tuition is $124.00. The
tuition cost for Theatre for Young America season
ticket holders or those enrolling more than one
child is $112.00. Enrollments will also taken up
to 4 weeks into the semester on a pro-rated basis
or until the class is full. All materials are
included in the tuition price.
For complete class descriptions or to enroll on-
line, visit our website at www.tya.org.
Enrollments may be taken over the phone at (816)
460-2083.
DRAMA CLASS OFFERINGS, LOCATIONS AND SCHEDULES
Classes at WONDERSCOPE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF KC
5700 King in Shawnee, Kansas (one block north of
Johnson Drive). Spring Term starts on Tuesday,
January 27, 2015 and runs through April 14, 2015.
Class 1: PRETEND PLAYERS offered Tuesdays from
5:00-6:00 pm for 3½ yr old through
Kindergarten.
Class 2: ADVENTURES IN ACTING offered Tuesday 5:00
- 6:00 pm for 1st through 3rd Grade.
Class 3: ACTING WORKSHOP offered Tuesday 6:00
-7:00 pm 3 for 4th through 6th Grade
Class 4: TEEN ACTING CONSERVATORY 1 offered
Tuesday 7:00 - 8:00 pm for 7th through 8th grade.
Class 5: TEEN ACTING CONSERVATORY 2 offered
Tuesday 7:00 – 8:00 pm for 9th through 12th Grade.
Classes at AVILA UNIVERSITY, GOPPERT THEATRE
COMPLEX, 11901 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, Missouri.
Spring Term starts on Saturday, January 31, 2015
and runs through April 25, 2015.
Class 6: PRETEND PLAYERS offered Saturday 9:30 -
10:30 am for ages 3½ yr old through Kindergarten.
Class 7: ADVENTURES IN ACTING offered Saturday
9:30 -10:30 am for 1st through 3rd Grade.
Class 8: ACTING WORKSHOP offered Saturday 10:30-
11:30 am for 4th through 6th Grade.
Classes at UNION STATION, H&R BLOCK CITY STAGE (on
level B), 30 West Pershing, Kansas City Missouri.
Spring Term starts Monday, January 26 and runs
through April 13, 2015
Class 9: ACTING WORKSHOP offered Monday 6 – 7 pm
for 4th through 6th Grade.
Class 10: AUDITION & PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP offered
Monday 7 - 8 pm for 7th through 12th Grade.
(Prerequisite for Class 10: Teen Acting
Conservatory or equivalent).
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January 16, 2015
Auditions for "A Grand Night for Singing" in concert!
Mid Life Players
(Community)
Auditions for "A Grand Night for Singing" in Concert! by Rogers and Hammerstein: Jan 18-19: 6 pm Mon; 3 pm Sun
Taste and imagination, the two key ingredients for a first-rate revue, abound in this fresh take on the Rodgers & Hammerstein canon conceived by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie. Directed by Fran Kapono. Jan 18, 3-5pm, Jan 19, 6-8pm. Prepare 32 bars of Musical Theatre selection. Bring sheet music in your key, accompanist provided. No A'cappella or singing with CDs. Bring Resume if you have one. You may be asked to sight read music from show. Open to all 35 and older. All roles are available! Rehearsals Mon and Thur 7-10pm at Emmanuel OPKS (10100 Metcalf). 4 performances Thurs - Sun, March 26-29, Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Penn Valley Dr, KC, MO Auditions at: Schmitt Music Center, 7316 W 119th St, OP, KS
Scmitt Music Center, 7316 W 119th St, (816) 716-6681, mid-lifeplayers@hotmail.com,
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(Community)
Auditions for "A Grand Night for Singing" in Concert! by Rogers and Hammerstein: Jan 18-19: 6 pm Mon; 3 pm Sun
Taste and imagination, the two key ingredients for a first-rate revue, abound in this fresh take on the Rodgers & Hammerstein canon conceived by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie. Directed by Fran Kapono. Jan 18, 3-5pm, Jan 19, 6-8pm. Prepare 32 bars of Musical Theatre selection. Bring sheet music in your key, accompanist provided. No A'cappella or singing with CDs. Bring Resume if you have one. You may be asked to sight read music from show. Open to all 35 and older. All roles are available! Rehearsals Mon and Thur 7-10pm at Emmanuel OPKS (10100 Metcalf). 4 performances Thurs - Sun, March 26-29, Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Penn Valley Dr, KC, MO Auditions at: Schmitt Music Center, 7316 W 119th St, OP, KS
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January 14, 2015
Script Tease – February 7, 2015 - 10pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Rita Marks, Marketing Manager - 816-806-4000
Rita@kcimprov.com
Script Tease – January 14, 2015 – Script Tease – February 7, 2015 - 10pm
What happens when one actor doesn't know her lines? What if she doesn't even know the play? Or the person she's acting with? Script Tease is what happens. We'll pair one actor from a current Kansas City Production with an improviser from the KC Improv Company and see what story unfolds when one actor plays his role as rehearsed and the other goes totally off the rails.
Also featuring The KC Improv Company with their signature set "Hell's Doughnut!"
Just $8, or $5 with a student ID.
Adult Fare – 17+ to enter, 21 to drink. As always, no drink minimums.
Produced by The KC Improv Company.
The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Company strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each weekend brings a different type of show, including the "The Gauntlet" and the competition show, "Underground Throwdown."
You deserve some fun.
KC Improv Company. Laugh Loud!
www.kcimprov.com
www.facebook.com/kickcomedy/events
Kick Comedy Theater
4010 Pennsylvania Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64111
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Script Tease – January 14, 2015 – Script Tease – February 7, 2015 - 10pm
What happens when one actor doesn't know her lines? What if she doesn't even know the play? Or the person she's acting with? Script Tease is what happens. We'll pair one actor from a current Kansas City Production with an improviser from the KC Improv Company and see what story unfolds when one actor plays his role as rehearsed and the other goes totally off the rails.
Also featuring The KC Improv Company with their signature set "Hell's Doughnut!"
Just $8, or $5 with a student ID.
Adult Fare – 17+ to enter, 21 to drink. As always, no drink minimums.
Produced by The KC Improv Company.
The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Company strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each weekend brings a different type of show, including the "The Gauntlet" and the competition show, "Underground Throwdown."
You deserve some fun.
KC Improv Company. Laugh Loud!
www.kcimprov.com
www.facebook.com/kickcomedy/events
Kick Comedy Theater
4010 Pennsylvania Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64111
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The Gauntlet – February 7, 2015 – 8pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Rita Marks, Marketing Manager - 816-806-4000
Rita@kcimprov.com
Kansas City, MO, January 14, 2015 — The Gauntlet – February 7, 2015 – 8pm
Six enter, one rules.
Join six brave souls as they vie the favor of the audience and the all-powerful Gauntlet. The winner, chosen by popularity, skill and sometimes random chance, will become the next month's Gauntlet.
This night of chaos, skill and hilarity (presented by the KC Improv Company) will keep you on the edge of your seat and at the height of your laughiness.
Featuring last month's winner: Keith Curtis
And a host of great improvisers to be announced soon!
Just $10, or $5 with a student ID.
Adult Fare – 17+ to enter, 21 to drink. As always, no drink minimums.
Produced by The KC Improv Company
The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Company strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each weekend brings a different type of show, including the competition shows, "Live in Front of a Studio Audience" and "Underground Throwdown."
You deserve some fun.
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Kick Comedy Theater
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Kansas City, MO 64111
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Kansas City, MO, January 14, 2015 — The Gauntlet – February 7, 2015 – 8pm
Six enter, one rules.
Join six brave souls as they vie the favor of the audience and the all-powerful Gauntlet. The winner, chosen by popularity, skill and sometimes random chance, will become the next month's Gauntlet.
This night of chaos, skill and hilarity (presented by the KC Improv Company) will keep you on the edge of your seat and at the height of your laughiness.
Featuring last month's winner: Keith Curtis
And a host of great improvisers to be announced soon!
Just $10, or $5 with a student ID.
Adult Fare – 17+ to enter, 21 to drink. As always, no drink minimums.
Produced by The KC Improv Company
The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Company strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each weekend brings a different type of show, including the competition shows, "Live in Front of a Studio Audience" and "Underground Throwdown."
You deserve some fun.
KC Improv Company. Laugh Loud!
www.kcimprov.com
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Kick Comedy Theater
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Kansas City, MO 64111
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The Kick Comedy Show – February 6, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Rita Marks
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Kansas City, MO, January 14, 2015 — The Kick Comedy Show – February 6, 2015 – 8:00pm.
See our signature show, every Friday!
Using whatever the heck you shout at us, we will make stuff up. Everything is instantly created for your enjoyment — characters, scenes, and jokes. Named best sketch/improv show by The Pitch Kansas City.
You get three great things: (1) "Whose Line" style games that come fast and furious. (2) our signature mainstage show "Hell's Donut," based on unique, original characters, and (3) special drink deals from Green Room Burgers & Beer!
The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Co strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each week brings a different type of show, including "The Gauntlet," "Underground Throwdown," and "Live in Front of a Studio Audience."
Adult Fare – Must be 17 to attend.
Tickets are $10 or $5 with student ID.
You deserve some fun.
KC Improv Company. Laugh Loud!
www.kcimprov.com
www.facebook.com/kickcomedy/events
Kick Comedy Theater
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Kansas City, MO 64111
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Kansas City, MO, January 14, 2015 — The Kick Comedy Show – February 6, 2015 – 8:00pm.
See our signature show, every Friday!
Using whatever the heck you shout at us, we will make stuff up. Everything is instantly created for your enjoyment — characters, scenes, and jokes. Named best sketch/improv show by The Pitch Kansas City.
You get three great things: (1) "Whose Line" style games that come fast and furious. (2) our signature mainstage show "Hell's Donut," based on unique, original characters, and (3) special drink deals from Green Room Burgers & Beer!
The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Co strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each week brings a different type of show, including "The Gauntlet," "Underground Throwdown," and "Live in Front of a Studio Audience."
Adult Fare – Must be 17 to attend.
Tickets are $10 or $5 with student ID.
You deserve some fun.
KC Improv Company. Laugh Loud!
www.kcimprov.com
www.facebook.com/kickcomedy/events
Kick Comedy Theater
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Kansas City, MO 64111
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January 13, 2015
The RARE Fifth Saturday Improv Show – January 31, 2015 - 10pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Rita Marks
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Kansas City, MO, January 13, 2015 — The RARE Fifth Saturday Improv Show - January 31, 2015 – 10pm
Like a purple squirrel or a bloodthirsty unicorn, a fifth Saturday happens pretty much only in myths. So let's do something a little weird.
The pro improvisers of The KC Improv Company will perform rarely played games and formats.
Produced by The KC Improv Company.
The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Company strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each weekend brings a different type of show, including "The Gauntlet" and the competition show, "Live in Front of a Studio Audience."
Adult Fare – 17+ to enter, 21 to drink. As always, no drink minimums.
Tickets are $8, or $5 with student ID.
You deserve some fun.
KC Improv Company. Laugh Loud!
www.kcimprov.com
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Kick Comedy Theater
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Kansas City, MO 64111
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Kansas City, MO, January 13, 2015 — The RARE Fifth Saturday Improv Show - January 31, 2015 – 10pm
Like a purple squirrel or a bloodthirsty unicorn, a fifth Saturday happens pretty much only in myths. So let's do something a little weird.
The pro improvisers of The KC Improv Company will perform rarely played games and formats.
Produced by The KC Improv Company.
The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Company strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each weekend brings a different type of show, including "The Gauntlet" and the competition show, "Live in Front of a Studio Audience."
Adult Fare – 17+ to enter, 21 to drink. As always, no drink minimums.
Tickets are $8, or $5 with student ID.
You deserve some fun.
KC Improv Company. Laugh Loud!
www.kcimprov.com
www.facebook.com/kickcomedy/events
Kick Comedy Theater
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Kansas City, MO 64111
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The Kick's Third Anniversary Show - 8pm
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Kansas City, MO, January 13, 2015 — The Kick's 3rd Anniversary Show – January 31, 2015 – 8pm
The Kick Comedy Theater is three years old! Come celebrate with us!
The performers of The KC Improv Company will perform, and they'll share highlights and stories of their time at The Kick.
The KC Improv Company opened The Kick Comedy Theater opened in January 2012, and they have been named the best Improv/Sketch Troupe in KC by The Pitch Kansas City the last two years.
Produced by The KC Improv Company.
The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Company strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each weekend brings a different type of show, including "The Gauntlet" and the competition show, "Live in Front of a Studio Audience."
Adult Fare – 17+ to enter, 21 to drink. As always, no drink minimums.
This special show is just $12, or $6 with a student ID. KC Improv Training Center students enter for free.
You deserve some fun.
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Kansas City, MO 64111
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Kansas City, MO, January 13, 2015 — The Kick's 3rd Anniversary Show – January 31, 2015 – 8pm
The Kick Comedy Theater is three years old! Come celebrate with us!
The performers of The KC Improv Company will perform, and they'll share highlights and stories of their time at The Kick.
The KC Improv Company opened The Kick Comedy Theater opened in January 2012, and they have been named the best Improv/Sketch Troupe in KC by The Pitch Kansas City the last two years.
Produced by The KC Improv Company.
The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Company strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each weekend brings a different type of show, including "The Gauntlet" and the competition show, "Live in Front of a Studio Audience."
Adult Fare – 17+ to enter, 21 to drink. As always, no drink minimums.
This special show is just $12, or $6 with a student ID. KC Improv Training Center students enter for free.
You deserve some fun.
KC Improv Company. Laugh Loud!
www.kcimprov.com
www.facebook.com/kickcomedy/events
Kick Comedy Theater
4010 Pennsylvania Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64111
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Auditions for SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION coming to The Barn in late January!
AUDITIONS!
Six Degrees of Separation
By John Guare
Directed by David Martin
Assistant Direction & Film by Jeremy Riggs
Stage Management by DK Evenson
Assistant Stage Management by Sara Rose Cooper
Set Design by Richard J. Burt
Lighting Design by Phil Leonard
Costume Design by Julia Ras
Sound Design by Sean Leistico
Props Design by Valerie Martin
AUDITIONS:
January 31st & February 1st
from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
At St. Pius Church
55th and Woodson, Mission, KS
EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Auditions will be an open call both days, and will consist of cold readings from the script. Callbacks are by invitation only on Saturday, February 7th from 1:00pm – 5:00pm
NOTE ABOUT AUDITIONS AND THIS PRODUCTION...
Auditions are being held early due to the concept of the show, which should provide a unique opportunity to all who end up being involved in the production. Aspects of the show will be presented in various formats including the standard on stage scene, but it will also include voice over, film, and (if possible) live action feed from somewhere other than the stage at the Barn (though still on site in the theater). Because of the need to film certain segments of the show, we need to have a cast in place far in advance to give us time to get that taken care of. That also means the rehearsal schedule will be a little unique on this show. The total time commitment should be similar to a standard show, but it will be extended out over a longer period of time. For example, you may be needed for two days of filming in March and then not again until we start working on the on stage portions in late April or May, which will start later than normal since we will have far less to a
ccomplish in those rehearsals.
Please come to auditions with as close an idea as you can as to your availability from February through June. Once we start the final segment of rehearsals, it will be a fairly standard Sunday-Thursday, 7-10 pm schedule. Please also ensure you are truly available for this show before auditioning for it. Since some scenes will be filmed, should someone have to drop out after anything has been filmed, those scenes will need to be shot again, which wastes time and resources.
If you have any questions about the process for this show or expectations or to arrange an alternative audition time should those dates not work for you or anything at all, please contact David Martin at dmartin922@gmail.com.
PRODUCTION DATES:
May 29th – June 14, 2015
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
Industry Night is Monday, June 8th at 7:30pm
All performances take place at…
The Barn Players Theatre
6219 Martway in Mission, KS
SYNOPSIS:
Six Degrees of Separation explores the existential premise that everyone in the world is connected to everyone else in the world by a chain of no more than six acquaintances, thus, "six degrees of separation". The plot of the play was inspired by the real-life story of David Hampton, a con man who managed to convince a number of people in the 1980s that he was the son of actor Sidney Poitier. The play follows the trail of a young black con man, Paul, who insinuates himself into the lives of a wealthy New York couple, Ouisa and Flan Kittredge, claiming he knows their son at college. Paul tells them he is the son of actor Sidney Poitier, and that he has just been mugged and all his money is gone. Captivated by Paul's intelligence and his fascinating conversation (and the possibility of appearing in a new Sidney Poitier movie), the Kittredges invite him to stay overnight.
CAST BREAKDOWN:
LEAD ROLES
Paul
Very little is known about Paul's true identity. He claims to be the son of Sidney Poitier as well as a Harvard classmate of the Kittredges' children. His articulate and intelligent conversation belies his background. Must be instantly charming and may never have an off switch for his con game. (Male, African-American – 20's)
Louisa "Ouisa" Kittredge
Ouisa is a rich, attractive, middle-aged woman. She lives with her husband in a posh Upper East Side apartment in Manhattan. As the play opens, Ouisa is characterized by superficial traits: she is a good hostess, a quick conversationalist, and a dramatic storyteller. However, she also is the character most affected by the meeting with Paul. The experience leads to growth and her spiritual rebirth. (Female – 40's-50's)
Flanders "Flan" Kittredge
Flan is an attractive, middle-aged art dealer. His business is the discreet buying and selling of expensive works of art. Flan got into the art business out of a sincere love for art, but by the play's opening, he has lost this idealism. The passion he once felt for art has been supplanted by the great sums of money it can earn for him. (Male – 40's-50's)
SUPPORTING ROLES
Geoffrey
Geoffrey is a liberal South African billionaire. He is an acquaintance of the Kittredges and is at their home when Paul arrives. This role will require a South African dialect (which is basically British through a clenched jaw). (Male – 40's+)
Kitty
Kitty is Ouisa-light in terms of social status and is a controlling woman who is equal parts excited by her encounter with Paul and determined to get to the bottom of it. Married to Larkin. (Female – 40's-50's)
Larkin
Larkin is not sure anyone should be opening Pandora's box to find out what led Paul to them for fear of learning too much about his son. Fairly brow-beaten by being married to Kitty. (Male – 40's-50's)
Dr. Fine
Dr. Fine is probably angriest at what happened and likely has some more heavily developed racism than most of the others. (Male – 40's-50's)
Tess
Tess is the Kittredges' rebellious daughter. She tracks down Trent Conway and finds out about his relationship with Paul. (Female – 20's)
Woody
Woody is the younger child of Flan and Ouisa who doesn't say much, but probably has the best line in the entire show. Should be in reasonably good physical shape. (Male – 20's)
Ben
Ben is the classic college-aged kid who cannot stand to be around his parents. (Male – 20's)
Doug
Doug is a stoner but believes he is hiding that from everyone successfully, even though he isn't. (Male – 20's)
Trent Conway
Trent Conway attended the same high school as the Kittredge children. While attending MIT, he met Paul in Boston. The two young men had a three-month affair. (Male - 20's)
Elizabeth
Elizabeth moved to New York from Utah with her boyfriend Rick. They want to become actors. Should be young and starry-eyed but definitely grounded as well. (Female – 20's-30's)
Rick
Rick has moved to New York from Utah with his girlfriend Elizabeth. They want to become actors. As starry-eyed as Elizabeth but without the grounding force. (Male – 20's-30's)
CAMEO ROLES
Hustler
Paul picks up the hustler and takes him back to the Kittredge apartment for sex. We see him the day after. THIS CHARACTER WILL BE ON STAGE IN VERY LITTLE CLOTHING. (Male – 20's-30's)
Detective
Will likely exist only in voice over or on film for this production. (Male/Female – any age) The script also calls for a policeman character who will also only exist in voice over or on film. It is very likely this role will be filled from within the other actors in the show.
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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Six Degrees of Separation
By John Guare
Directed by David Martin
Assistant Direction & Film by Jeremy Riggs
Stage Management by DK Evenson
Assistant Stage Management by Sara Rose Cooper
Set Design by Richard J. Burt
Lighting Design by Phil Leonard
Costume Design by Julia Ras
Sound Design by Sean Leistico
Props Design by Valerie Martin
AUDITIONS:
January 31st & February 1st
from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
At St. Pius Church
55th and Woodson, Mission, KS
EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Auditions will be an open call both days, and will consist of cold readings from the script. Callbacks are by invitation only on Saturday, February 7th from 1:00pm – 5:00pm
NOTE ABOUT AUDITIONS AND THIS PRODUCTION...
Auditions are being held early due to the concept of the show, which should provide a unique opportunity to all who end up being involved in the production. Aspects of the show will be presented in various formats including the standard on stage scene, but it will also include voice over, film, and (if possible) live action feed from somewhere other than the stage at the Barn (though still on site in the theater). Because of the need to film certain segments of the show, we need to have a cast in place far in advance to give us time to get that taken care of. That also means the rehearsal schedule will be a little unique on this show. The total time commitment should be similar to a standard show, but it will be extended out over a longer period of time. For example, you may be needed for two days of filming in March and then not again until we start working on the on stage portions in late April or May, which will start later than normal since we will have far less to a
ccomplish in those rehearsals.
Please come to auditions with as close an idea as you can as to your availability from February through June. Once we start the final segment of rehearsals, it will be a fairly standard Sunday-Thursday, 7-10 pm schedule. Please also ensure you are truly available for this show before auditioning for it. Since some scenes will be filmed, should someone have to drop out after anything has been filmed, those scenes will need to be shot again, which wastes time and resources.
If you have any questions about the process for this show or expectations or to arrange an alternative audition time should those dates not work for you or anything at all, please contact David Martin at dmartin922@gmail.com.
PRODUCTION DATES:
May 29th – June 14, 2015
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
Industry Night is Monday, June 8th at 7:30pm
All performances take place at…
The Barn Players Theatre
6219 Martway in Mission, KS
SYNOPSIS:
Six Degrees of Separation explores the existential premise that everyone in the world is connected to everyone else in the world by a chain of no more than six acquaintances, thus, "six degrees of separation". The plot of the play was inspired by the real-life story of David Hampton, a con man who managed to convince a number of people in the 1980s that he was the son of actor Sidney Poitier. The play follows the trail of a young black con man, Paul, who insinuates himself into the lives of a wealthy New York couple, Ouisa and Flan Kittredge, claiming he knows their son at college. Paul tells them he is the son of actor Sidney Poitier, and that he has just been mugged and all his money is gone. Captivated by Paul's intelligence and his fascinating conversation (and the possibility of appearing in a new Sidney Poitier movie), the Kittredges invite him to stay overnight.
CAST BREAKDOWN:
LEAD ROLES
Paul
Very little is known about Paul's true identity. He claims to be the son of Sidney Poitier as well as a Harvard classmate of the Kittredges' children. His articulate and intelligent conversation belies his background. Must be instantly charming and may never have an off switch for his con game. (Male, African-American – 20's)
Louisa "Ouisa" Kittredge
Ouisa is a rich, attractive, middle-aged woman. She lives with her husband in a posh Upper East Side apartment in Manhattan. As the play opens, Ouisa is characterized by superficial traits: she is a good hostess, a quick conversationalist, and a dramatic storyteller. However, she also is the character most affected by the meeting with Paul. The experience leads to growth and her spiritual rebirth. (Female – 40's-50's)
Flanders "Flan" Kittredge
Flan is an attractive, middle-aged art dealer. His business is the discreet buying and selling of expensive works of art. Flan got into the art business out of a sincere love for art, but by the play's opening, he has lost this idealism. The passion he once felt for art has been supplanted by the great sums of money it can earn for him. (Male – 40's-50's)
SUPPORTING ROLES
Geoffrey
Geoffrey is a liberal South African billionaire. He is an acquaintance of the Kittredges and is at their home when Paul arrives. This role will require a South African dialect (which is basically British through a clenched jaw). (Male – 40's+)
Kitty
Kitty is Ouisa-light in terms of social status and is a controlling woman who is equal parts excited by her encounter with Paul and determined to get to the bottom of it. Married to Larkin. (Female – 40's-50's)
Larkin
Larkin is not sure anyone should be opening Pandora's box to find out what led Paul to them for fear of learning too much about his son. Fairly brow-beaten by being married to Kitty. (Male – 40's-50's)
Dr. Fine
Dr. Fine is probably angriest at what happened and likely has some more heavily developed racism than most of the others. (Male – 40's-50's)
Tess
Tess is the Kittredges' rebellious daughter. She tracks down Trent Conway and finds out about his relationship with Paul. (Female – 20's)
Woody
Woody is the younger child of Flan and Ouisa who doesn't say much, but probably has the best line in the entire show. Should be in reasonably good physical shape. (Male – 20's)
Ben
Ben is the classic college-aged kid who cannot stand to be around his parents. (Male – 20's)
Doug
Doug is a stoner but believes he is hiding that from everyone successfully, even though he isn't. (Male – 20's)
Trent Conway
Trent Conway attended the same high school as the Kittredge children. While attending MIT, he met Paul in Boston. The two young men had a three-month affair. (Male - 20's)
Elizabeth
Elizabeth moved to New York from Utah with her boyfriend Rick. They want to become actors. Should be young and starry-eyed but definitely grounded as well. (Female – 20's-30's)
Rick
Rick has moved to New York from Utah with his girlfriend Elizabeth. They want to become actors. As starry-eyed as Elizabeth but without the grounding force. (Male – 20's-30's)
CAMEO ROLES
Hustler
Paul picks up the hustler and takes him back to the Kittredge apartment for sex. We see him the day after. THIS CHARACTER WILL BE ON STAGE IN VERY LITTLE CLOTHING. (Male – 20's-30's)
Detective
Will likely exist only in voice over or on film for this production. (Male/Female – any age) The script also calls for a policeman character who will also only exist in voice over or on film. It is very likely this role will be filled from within the other actors in the show.
For more information, please contact Eric Magnus, Artistic Director of
The Barn Players, at emagnitude@me.com
The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects of our organization. Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.
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AUDITIONS for The Barn Players production of AVENUE Q...this weekend!
AUDITIONS!
AVENUE Q
Music & Lyrics by Robert Lopez & Jeff Marx
Book by Jeff Whitty
Directed by Eric Magnus
Musical Direction by Kevin Hershberger
Choreographed by Guy Gardner
AUDITIONS:
January 17th & 18th, 2014
from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
At St. Pius Church
55th and Woodson, Mission, KS
EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Auditions will be an open call both days, and will consist of singing a prepared 32 bar selection of a musical theatre song in the style of the show.
Please Provide: Sheet Music…no CDs & NO ACAPPELLA auditions
Headshot/Resume (if available)
Invited Callbacks will be held on Saturday, January 24th from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Please be prepared to read scenes and sing songs from the show (sides will be provided). Also, please dress appropriately to dance at callbacks. If you are auditioning, please make sure to clear your schedule that afternoon, as callbacks are critical to putting together the strongest ensemble for this ensemble piece.
Rehearsals will begin Sunday, February 22nd. Typical weekly rehearsal schedule will be Sunday through Thursday nights from 7pm – 10pm. Conflicts with the rehearsal schedule must be kept to an absolute minimum during the rehearsal process. No conflicts will be accepted during dress / tech week (4/12 – 4/16)
NOTE: Experience performing with puppets is not a requirement to audition, however, please list your experience on your audition form. Auditioners will not be working with puppets at the general call or callbacks. Puppet workshops will be held for all actors cast in the show.
PRODUCTION DATES:
April 17th – May 3rd, 2014
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
Industry Night is Monday, April 27th at 7:30pm
All performances take place at…
The Barn Players Theatre
6219 Martway in Mission, KS
SYNOPSIS:
AVENUE Q is a gut-bustingly hilarious modern musical focusing on a group of unique 20-somethings making their way in the big city, seeking their purpose in life. Although the show addresses humorous adult issues, it is similar to a beloved children's show; a place where puppets are friends, Monsters are good and life lessons are learned. Winner of the Tony "Triple Crown" for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, AVENUE Q is part flesh, part felt, and packed with heart. AVENUE Q is a laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that although the residents seem nice, it's clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life.
CAST BREAKDOWN:
BRIAN
A down-on-his-luck 32-year-old who has trouble keeping steady employment and dreams of being a stand-up comedian. Engaged to Christmas Eve. A non-puppet character.
Late 20s to mid-30s.
B2 -F#4 / Baritone
CHRISTMAS EVE
A Japanese immigrant and Brian's fiancée. She is a therapist who has no clients; a non-puppet character.
Mid-20s to mid-30s.
B3 -F#5 / Belt voice or Alto or Mezzo
GARY COLEMAN
The former star of Diff'rent Strokes, is the building superintendent of Avenue Q; a non-puppet character who can be played by a male or a female.
Early to late 30s
D3 -Bb5 / Belt Voice…Alto or Baritone / Second Tenor
KATE MONSTER
A lovelorn kindergarten teaching assistant who wishes to create a school for monsters. She is a bit older than Princeton.
Mid to Late 20s
F#3 - F5 / Mezzo
LUCY
A boa-wearing nightclub singer who likes to seduce young guys like Princeton.
Mid-20s to mid-30s. Also plays a SINGING MOVING BOX.
F3 -F5 / Alto with a Belt
MRS. THISTLETWAT
Ancient, cranky, and thistle-like. The Kindergarten teacher and Kate Monster's school supervisor. Also plays BAD IDEA BEAR #1, the female half of the two adorable and sinister bears who can convince anyone to do something bad in the most adorable way and plays a SINGING MOVING BOX.
Mid-20s to Late 30s
Soprano or Mezzo
NICKY
A bit of a slacker, who lives with Rod and is the object of Rod's crush.
Mid-20s to early 30s. Also plays RICKY, the new boyfriend that Nicky has found for Rod via the internet. He looks an awful lot like Nicky…
Mid-20s to early 30s.
B2 -B4 / Baritenor
PRINCETON
A fresh-faced kid just out of college. An English major who is looking to find his purpose in life. Also plays the NEWCOMER, the young man resembling Princeton that comes to Avenue Q planning to move into the vacant apartment at the end of the show.
Early to mid-20s
Bb2 -G4 / Baritenor
ROD
A Republican investment banker, who lives with Nicky. Rod is struggling with being gay and has a crush on his roommate, Nicky.
Mid-20s to early 30s.
A2 -G4 / Baritenor
TREKKIE MONSTER
A monster who lives in the building on Avenue Q, and spends much of his time using the internet for naughty things. Also plays a SINGING MOVING BOX.
Mid-20s to Late 30s
Bb2 –Eb / Baritone
BAD IDEA BEAR #2 The male half of the two adorable and sinister bears who can convince anyone to do something bad in the most adorable way. Also plays a SINGING MOVING BOX and the second hand on some puppets. Mid-20s to Late 30s Baritenor
MALE ENSEMBLE MEMBER Plays a SINGING MOVING BOX and the second hand on some puppets. Mid-20s to Late 30s Baritenor
FEMALE ENSEMBLE MEMBER Plays a SINGING MOVING BOX and the second hand on some puppets. Mid-20s to Late 30s Alto / Mezzo
For more information, please contact Eric Magnus, Artistic Director of
The Barn Players, at emagnitude@me.com
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AVENUE Q
Music & Lyrics by Robert Lopez & Jeff Marx
Book by Jeff Whitty
Directed by Eric Magnus
Musical Direction by Kevin Hershberger
Choreographed by Guy Gardner
AUDITIONS:
January 17th & 18th, 2014
from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
At St. Pius Church
55th and Woodson, Mission, KS
EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Auditions will be an open call both days, and will consist of singing a prepared 32 bar selection of a musical theatre song in the style of the show.
Please Provide: Sheet Music…no CDs & NO ACAPPELLA auditions
Headshot/Resume (if available)
Invited Callbacks will be held on Saturday, January 24th from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Please be prepared to read scenes and sing songs from the show (sides will be provided). Also, please dress appropriately to dance at callbacks. If you are auditioning, please make sure to clear your schedule that afternoon, as callbacks are critical to putting together the strongest ensemble for this ensemble piece.
Rehearsals will begin Sunday, February 22nd. Typical weekly rehearsal schedule will be Sunday through Thursday nights from 7pm – 10pm. Conflicts with the rehearsal schedule must be kept to an absolute minimum during the rehearsal process. No conflicts will be accepted during dress / tech week (4/12 – 4/16)
NOTE: Experience performing with puppets is not a requirement to audition, however, please list your experience on your audition form. Auditioners will not be working with puppets at the general call or callbacks. Puppet workshops will be held for all actors cast in the show.
PRODUCTION DATES:
April 17th – May 3rd, 2014
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
Industry Night is Monday, April 27th at 7:30pm
All performances take place at…
The Barn Players Theatre
6219 Martway in Mission, KS
SYNOPSIS:
AVENUE Q is a gut-bustingly hilarious modern musical focusing on a group of unique 20-somethings making their way in the big city, seeking their purpose in life. Although the show addresses humorous adult issues, it is similar to a beloved children's show; a place where puppets are friends, Monsters are good and life lessons are learned. Winner of the Tony "Triple Crown" for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, AVENUE Q is part flesh, part felt, and packed with heart. AVENUE Q is a laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that although the residents seem nice, it's clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life.
CAST BREAKDOWN:
BRIAN
A down-on-his-luck 32-year-old who has trouble keeping steady employment and dreams of being a stand-up comedian. Engaged to Christmas Eve. A non-puppet character.
Late 20s to mid-30s.
B2 -F#4 / Baritone
CHRISTMAS EVE
A Japanese immigrant and Brian's fiancée. She is a therapist who has no clients; a non-puppet character.
Mid-20s to mid-30s.
B3 -F#5 / Belt voice or Alto or Mezzo
GARY COLEMAN
The former star of Diff'rent Strokes, is the building superintendent of Avenue Q; a non-puppet character who can be played by a male or a female.
Early to late 30s
D3 -Bb5 / Belt Voice…Alto or Baritone / Second Tenor
KATE MONSTER
A lovelorn kindergarten teaching assistant who wishes to create a school for monsters. She is a bit older than Princeton.
Mid to Late 20s
F#3 - F5 / Mezzo
LUCY
A boa-wearing nightclub singer who likes to seduce young guys like Princeton.
Mid-20s to mid-30s. Also plays a SINGING MOVING BOX.
F3 -F5 / Alto with a Belt
MRS. THISTLETWAT
Ancient, cranky, and thistle-like. The Kindergarten teacher and Kate Monster's school supervisor. Also plays BAD IDEA BEAR #1, the female half of the two adorable and sinister bears who can convince anyone to do something bad in the most adorable way and plays a SINGING MOVING BOX.
Mid-20s to Late 30s
Soprano or Mezzo
NICKY
A bit of a slacker, who lives with Rod and is the object of Rod's crush.
Mid-20s to early 30s. Also plays RICKY, the new boyfriend that Nicky has found for Rod via the internet. He looks an awful lot like Nicky…
Mid-20s to early 30s.
B2 -B4 / Baritenor
PRINCETON
A fresh-faced kid just out of college. An English major who is looking to find his purpose in life. Also plays the NEWCOMER, the young man resembling Princeton that comes to Avenue Q planning to move into the vacant apartment at the end of the show.
Early to mid-20s
Bb2 -G4 / Baritenor
ROD
A Republican investment banker, who lives with Nicky. Rod is struggling with being gay and has a crush on his roommate, Nicky.
Mid-20s to early 30s.
A2 -G4 / Baritenor
TREKKIE MONSTER
A monster who lives in the building on Avenue Q, and spends much of his time using the internet for naughty things. Also plays a SINGING MOVING BOX.
Mid-20s to Late 30s
Bb2 –Eb / Baritone
BAD IDEA BEAR #2 The male half of the two adorable and sinister bears who can convince anyone to do something bad in the most adorable way. Also plays a SINGING MOVING BOX and the second hand on some puppets. Mid-20s to Late 30s Baritenor
MALE ENSEMBLE MEMBER Plays a SINGING MOVING BOX and the second hand on some puppets. Mid-20s to Late 30s Baritenor
FEMALE ENSEMBLE MEMBER Plays a SINGING MOVING BOX and the second hand on some puppets. Mid-20s to Late 30s Alto / Mezzo
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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FOOTLOOSE opens Friday at The Barn!
The Barn present The Barn Junior Production of…
Footloose
Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Music by Tom Snow & Lyrics by Dean Pitchford
Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins & Jim Steinman
Directed and Choreographed by Guy Gardner
Musical Direction by Todd Kendall Gregory-Downs
Stage Managed by Rebekah Grieb
Set Design and Build by Sean Leistico and Guy Gardner
Light Design by J. Patrick Inlow
Costumes Design by Tisha Entwistle
Sound Design by Sean Leistico
Assistant Choreography by Katie Pugh
January 16 – 25, 2015
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
STARRING
Lakin Allen, Andrea Azeltine, Kennedy Clinkscale, Alex Leondedis, Hewleek McKay, Kenzi Parsons, Sabrina Stewart, Alex Walberg,David Wernsman & Veronica Wood
FEATURING
Mahryn Barron, Cole Bracken, Abigail Cottingham, Veronica Dervin, Alyssa Hoedl, Gavin Hoedl, Sheridan Mirador, Paige Padgett, Merritt Parsons, Claire Segura, Brooklyn Terrill & Margaret Anne Veglahn
SYNOPSIS: When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn't prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town's youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend's rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren's reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. To the rockin' rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score (the soundtrack album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 15 million copies!) and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, FOOTLOOSE celebrates
the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.
All performances are at:
The Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway, Mission, KS.
Ticket pricing:
ALL SEATS - $12.00
WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.
For reservations, please 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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Footloose
Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Music by Tom Snow & Lyrics by Dean Pitchford
Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins & Jim Steinman
Directed and Choreographed by Guy Gardner
Musical Direction by Todd Kendall Gregory-Downs
Stage Managed by Rebekah Grieb
Set Design and Build by Sean Leistico and Guy Gardner
Light Design by J. Patrick Inlow
Costumes Design by Tisha Entwistle
Sound Design by Sean Leistico
Assistant Choreography by Katie Pugh
January 16 – 25, 2015
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
STARRING
Lakin Allen, Andrea Azeltine, Kennedy Clinkscale, Alex Leondedis, Hewleek McKay, Kenzi Parsons, Sabrina Stewart, Alex Walberg,David Wernsman & Veronica Wood
FEATURING
Mahryn Barron, Cole Bracken, Abigail Cottingham, Veronica Dervin, Alyssa Hoedl, Gavin Hoedl, Sheridan Mirador, Paige Padgett, Merritt Parsons, Claire Segura, Brooklyn Terrill & Margaret Anne Veglahn
SYNOPSIS: When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn't prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town's youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend's rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren's reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. To the rockin' rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score (the soundtrack album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 15 million copies!) and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, FOOTLOOSE celebrates
the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.
All performances are at:
The Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway, Mission, KS.
Ticket pricing:
ALL SEATS - $12.00
WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.
For reservations, please 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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FOOTLOOSE is coming to The Barn opens Friday!
The Barn present The Barn Junior Production of…
Footloose
Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Music by Tom Snow & Lyrics by Dean Pitchford
Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins & Jim Steinman
Directed and Choreographed by Guy Gardner
Musical Direction by Todd Kendall Gregory-Downs
Stage Managed by Rebekah Grieb
Set Design and Build by Sean Leistico and Guy Gardner
Light Design by J. Patrick Inlow
Costumes Design by Tisha Entwistle
Sound Design by Sean Leistico
Assistant Choreography by Katie Pugh
January 16 – 25, 2015
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
STARRING
Lakin Allen, Andrea Azeltine, Kennedy Clinkscale, Alex Leondedis, Hewleek McKay, Kenzi Parsons, Sabrina Stewart, Alex Walberg,David Wernsman & Veronica Wood
FEATURING
Mahryn Barron, Cole Bracken, Abigail Cottingham, Veronica Dervin, Alyssa Hoedl, Gavin Hoedl, Sheridan Mirador, Paige Padgett, Merritt Parsons, Claire Segura, Brooklyn Terrill & Margaret Anne Veglahn
SYNOPSIS: When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn't prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town's youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend's rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren's reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. To the rockin' rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score (the soundtrack album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 15 million copies!) and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, FOOTLOOSE celebrates
the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.
All performances are at:
The Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway, Mission, KS.
Ticket pricing:
ALL SEATS - $10.00
WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.
For reservations, please 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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Footloose
Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Music by Tom Snow & Lyrics by Dean Pitchford
Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins & Jim Steinman
Directed and Choreographed by Guy Gardner
Musical Direction by Todd Kendall Gregory-Downs
Stage Managed by Rebekah Grieb
Set Design and Build by Sean Leistico and Guy Gardner
Light Design by J. Patrick Inlow
Costumes Design by Tisha Entwistle
Sound Design by Sean Leistico
Assistant Choreography by Katie Pugh
January 16 – 25, 2015
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
STARRING
Lakin Allen, Andrea Azeltine, Kennedy Clinkscale, Alex Leondedis, Hewleek McKay, Kenzi Parsons, Sabrina Stewart, Alex Walberg,David Wernsman & Veronica Wood
FEATURING
Mahryn Barron, Cole Bracken, Abigail Cottingham, Veronica Dervin, Alyssa Hoedl, Gavin Hoedl, Sheridan Mirador, Paige Padgett, Merritt Parsons, Claire Segura, Brooklyn Terrill & Margaret Anne Veglahn
SYNOPSIS: When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn't prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town's youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend's rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren's reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. To the rockin' rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score (the soundtrack album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 15 million copies!) and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, FOOTLOOSE celebrates
the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.
All performances are at:
The Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway, Mission, KS.
Ticket pricing:
ALL SEATS - $10.00
WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.
For reservations, please 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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January 12, 2015
Auditions for "A Grand Night for Singing" in Concert!
Mid Life Players
(Community)
Auditions for "A Grand Night for Singing" in Concert! by Rogers and Hammerstein: Jan 18-19: 6 pm Mon; 3 pm Sun
Taste and imagination, the two key ingredients for a first-rate revue, abound in this fresh take on the Rodgers & Hammerstein canon conceived by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie. Directed by Fran Kapono. Jan 18, 3-5pm, Jan 19, 6-8pm. Prepare 32 bars of Musical Theatre selection. Bring sheet music in your key, accompanist provided. No A'cappella or singing with CDs. Bring Resume if you have one. You may be asked to sight read music from show. Open to all 35 and older. All roles are available! Rehearsals Mon and Thur 7-10pm. Location TBA. 4 performances Thurs - Sun, March 26-29, Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Penn Valley Dr, KC, MO Auditions at: Schmitt Music Center, 7316 W 119th St, OP, KS
Scmitt Music Center, 7316 W 119th St, (816) 716-6681, mid-lifeplayers@hotmail.com,
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Auditions for "A Grand Night for Singing" in Concert! by Rogers and Hammerstein: Jan 18-19: 6 pm Mon; 3 pm Sun
Taste and imagination, the two key ingredients for a first-rate revue, abound in this fresh take on the Rodgers & Hammerstein canon conceived by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie. Directed by Fran Kapono. Jan 18, 3-5pm, Jan 19, 6-8pm. Prepare 32 bars of Musical Theatre selection. Bring sheet music in your key, accompanist provided. No A'cappella or singing with CDs. Bring Resume if you have one. You may be asked to sight read music from show. Open to all 35 and older. All roles are available! Rehearsals Mon and Thur 7-10pm. Location TBA. 4 performances Thurs - Sun, March 26-29, Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Penn Valley Dr, KC, MO Auditions at: Schmitt Music Center, 7316 W 119th St, OP, KS
Scmitt Music Center, 7316 W 119th St, (816) 716-6681, mid-lifeplayers@hotmail.com,
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January 11, 2015
INTO THE WOODS Auditions
The company that brought you the critically
acclaimed production of LES MISERABLES (Yardley
Hall, summer 2013) and the Internationally
award-winning production of BIG RIVER (Kauffman
Center, summer 2014) now brings you INTO THE
WOODS! (Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.
Book by James Lapine.)
Auditions: March 7th from 10:30-3:00 (open call
for ages 8 & up)
Callbacks: March 8th from 1:00-4:00pm
Performances: Yardley Hall, Aug. 6th-9th
Directors: Amy Sander & Todd Burd
As the result of the curse of a once-beautiful
witch, a baker and his wife are childless.
Three days before the rise of a blue moon, they
venture into the forest to find the ingredients
that will reverse the spell and restore the
witch's beauty: a milk-white cow, hair as
yellow as corn, a blood-red cape, and a slipper
of gold. During their journey, they meet
Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel
and Jack, each one on a quest to fulfill a
wish.
*Bring 32 bars of a memorized song with marked
sheet music. Similar style of show preferred.
No songs from the show.
*Accompanist provided. No karaoke tracks or
acapella auditions allowed.
*Auditions open to public (ages 8 & up). No
previous involvement or enrollment required.
*Only ages 14 & up will be considered for lead
roles.
*Audition/rehearsal/performance information at
www.culturehouse.com/auditions-productions.
For more information, email
amy@culturehouse.com.
The Culture House
14808 W 117th St
(913) 393-3141
www.culturehouse.com
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acclaimed production of LES MISERABLES (Yardley
Hall, summer 2013) and the Internationally
award-winning production of BIG RIVER (Kauffman
Center, summer 2014) now brings you INTO THE
WOODS! (Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.
Book by James Lapine.)
Auditions: March 7th from 10:30-3:00 (open call
for ages 8 & up)
Callbacks: March 8th from 1:00-4:00pm
Performances: Yardley Hall, Aug. 6th-9th
Directors: Amy Sander & Todd Burd
As the result of the curse of a once-beautiful
witch, a baker and his wife are childless.
Three days before the rise of a blue moon, they
venture into the forest to find the ingredients
that will reverse the spell and restore the
witch's beauty: a milk-white cow, hair as
yellow as corn, a blood-red cape, and a slipper
of gold. During their journey, they meet
Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel
and Jack, each one on a quest to fulfill a
wish.
*Bring 32 bars of a memorized song with marked
sheet music. Similar style of show preferred.
No songs from the show.
*Accompanist provided. No karaoke tracks or
acapella auditions allowed.
*Auditions open to public (ages 8 & up). No
previous involvement or enrollment required.
*Only ages 14 & up will be considered for lead
roles.
*Audition/rehearsal/performance information at
www.culturehouse.com/auditions-productions.
For more information, email
amy@culturehouse.com.
The Culture House
14808 W 117th St
(913) 393-3141
www.culturehouse.com
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January 10, 2015
Auditions for Enchanted April
By Matthew Barber from the novel by Elizabeth von Arnim
Director – Shari Wassergord
City Theatre of Independence is pleased to announce auditions for its April show, Enchanted April, written by Matthew Barber, based on the novel by Elizabeth von Arnim. Enchanted April is the sweet story of two British housewives who rent a castle in Italy after World War I. It is the kind a play people will leave with a big smile on their faces. Actors will especially enjoy working on these well-developed characters. There are no small parts. Performances are April 2-4 and 10-12, 2015.
Auditions will be held at the Roger T. Sermon Center, 201 N Dodgion St., Independence, MO 64050, on January 12th and 13th from 7pm to 9:00pm. Invited callbacks are Wednesday evening, January 14th.
Please bring a picture and resume (if available) and a list of any time conflicts. Auditioners will be asked to read from sides, if you have a one minute monologue, we'd be happy to hear it, but a prepared monologue is not required. You may be asked to read in a English accent.
Rehearsals will typically be scheduled on weekday evenings and Saturday days beginning January 20th.
CASTING: 5 Women, 3 Men
LOTTY: 20′s to early 40′s. A highly imaginative women, she dreams of a better life for herself. Spontanious and willing to say whatever is on her mind,Lotty is looking to discover herself.
ROSE: 20′s to early 40′s. Rose is much more grounded. She is a practical woman who has been disappointed by life.
MELLERSH: 30′s to 40′s. Lotty's husband. He is a lawyer who is very concerned with appearances and advancing his career. Mellersh is used to routines and procedures that make up his day.
FREDERICK: 30′s to 40′s Rose's husband. He former poet who's fallen in love with his new-found fame as a popular novelist. Frederick is a generally cheerful man who has kept the sense of humor his wife has lost.
CAROLINE: 20′s, seems very young. Caroline is a wealthy socialite who is very jaded for her young age. Weary with men's attentions and the constant parties, she has turned to heavy drinking and is looking for an escape.
MRS. GRAVES: 60′s and up. Mrs. Graves is an extremely stuffy woman whose greatest pride is the time she has spent with famous authors and others in power. She walks with a cane and is used to having things done exactly to her specifications.
ANTONY: 20′s-30′s Antony is a bright young man. After fighting in the Great War, he became a painter. He is easily enamored of feminine beauty.
COSTANZA – 50′s and up. Housekeeper who has raised many of her own children as well as Antony. She only speaks in short Italian phrases, which shouldn't be difficult for a non-Italian speaker to learn. She has done physical labor her whole life and still has a lot of energy and physicality. Constanza is a very comedic role because her exasperation with the English characters is very evident.
Actors of all ethnic backgrounds encouraged to audition.
Questions can sent to the director, Shari Wassergord at sharingj@juno.com.
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Director – Shari Wassergord
City Theatre of Independence is pleased to announce auditions for its April show, Enchanted April, written by Matthew Barber, based on the novel by Elizabeth von Arnim. Enchanted April is the sweet story of two British housewives who rent a castle in Italy after World War I. It is the kind a play people will leave with a big smile on their faces. Actors will especially enjoy working on these well-developed characters. There are no small parts. Performances are April 2-4 and 10-12, 2015.
Auditions will be held at the Roger T. Sermon Center, 201 N Dodgion St., Independence, MO 64050, on January 12th and 13th from 7pm to 9:00pm. Invited callbacks are Wednesday evening, January 14th.
Please bring a picture and resume (if available) and a list of any time conflicts. Auditioners will be asked to read from sides, if you have a one minute monologue, we'd be happy to hear it, but a prepared monologue is not required. You may be asked to read in a English accent.
Rehearsals will typically be scheduled on weekday evenings and Saturday days beginning January 20th.
CASTING: 5 Women, 3 Men
LOTTY: 20′s to early 40′s. A highly imaginative women, she dreams of a better life for herself. Spontanious and willing to say whatever is on her mind,Lotty is looking to discover herself.
ROSE: 20′s to early 40′s. Rose is much more grounded. She is a practical woman who has been disappointed by life.
MELLERSH: 30′s to 40′s. Lotty's husband. He is a lawyer who is very concerned with appearances and advancing his career. Mellersh is used to routines and procedures that make up his day.
FREDERICK: 30′s to 40′s Rose's husband. He former poet who's fallen in love with his new-found fame as a popular novelist. Frederick is a generally cheerful man who has kept the sense of humor his wife has lost.
CAROLINE: 20′s, seems very young. Caroline is a wealthy socialite who is very jaded for her young age. Weary with men's attentions and the constant parties, she has turned to heavy drinking and is looking for an escape.
MRS. GRAVES: 60′s and up. Mrs. Graves is an extremely stuffy woman whose greatest pride is the time she has spent with famous authors and others in power. She walks with a cane and is used to having things done exactly to her specifications.
ANTONY: 20′s-30′s Antony is a bright young man. After fighting in the Great War, he became a painter. He is easily enamored of feminine beauty.
COSTANZA – 50′s and up. Housekeeper who has raised many of her own children as well as Antony. She only speaks in short Italian phrases, which shouldn't be difficult for a non-Italian speaker to learn. She has done physical labor her whole life and still has a lot of energy and physicality. Constanza is a very comedic role because her exasperation with the English characters is very evident.
Actors of all ethnic backgrounds encouraged to audition.
Questions can sent to the director, Shari Wassergord at sharingj@juno.com.
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January 7, 2015
Auditions for Oliver
Leawood Stage Company*
(Community)
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THROUGH March 1, 2015
CONTACT: April Bishop
Cultural Arts Coordinator
(913) 663-9157
EVENT: Auditions for "Oliver"
Leawood Stage Company
DATE: Saturday, February 28
Sunday, March 1
TIME: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday
1:00 – 6:00 pm Sunday
Applications will be accepted up to 30 minutes prior to end of each time period.
LOCATION: Leawood City Hall, Oak Room
4800 Town Center Drive
Leawood, KS 66211
Leawood Stage Company to Hold Auditions for "Oliver"
Calling all actors, singers and dancers!
The Leawood Stage Company will hold auditions for the classic Broadway musical, Oliver on Saturday, February 28th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and
Sunday, March 1st from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Oak Room on the lower level of Leawood City Hall. Auditioners should enter through the north doors
of the building. Audition applications will be accepted 30 minutes prior to the end of each time period.
We request that anyone under the age of 15 attend auditions on Saturday afternoon from Noon to 4:00 pm.Call backs will be held by invitation only the evening of Sunday, March 1st in the same location.
Everyone auditioning must prepare 16 measures of a song from a musical. Please bring sheet music in your key as an accompanist will be provided. All auditioners should also be prepared to participate in a short dance/movement audition: comfortable dress and shoes are suggested. Bring a photo and resume if available. No appointment time is necessary as auditions
are first come, first served. Audition forms may be filled out in advance by downloading the form from www.leawoodstageco.org.
If you cannot attend auditions, video or YouTube auditions will be accepted. Please contact April Bishop prior to the audition weekend to make arrangements.
We encourage performers of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, ability levels, and experience to audition. Leawood Stage Company has focused on family fun for 17 years and we encourage you to be part of this fabulous community theatre experience. Oliver features great roles for boys & girls, teens and adults.
The Leawood Stage Company will present this classic Tony-award-winning musical July 16, 17, 18, 19 & 23, 24, 25 at the Ironwoods Amphitheater in Ironwoods Park.
Based on the Dickens novel, Oliver will engage audiences with its drama of sadness and new hope for the orphan Oliver Twist as he navigates the streets of London. Everyone will be delighted with its outstanding musical numbers including Food, Glorious Food, I'd Do Anything, Where is Love?, Consider Yourself, As Long As He Needs Me, Who Will Buy which are all musical theatre classics.
Character Breakdown
Oliver Twist — a workhouse boy, 8- 13
The Artful Dodger — Fagin's brightest pupil,13-18
Fagin — runs training academy for young
pickpockets, 50-65
Nancy —a graduate of Fagin's academy and Bill's
mistress, 20-30
Bill Sykes — a villain in his prime, 30-45
Mr. Bumble — parish official, a large, pompous
man of 45-65
Mr. Brownlow — an old gentleman of wealth and
breeding
Widow Corney — a sharp-tongued, domineering widow
of 45-55
Bet — a lass in Fagin's establishment whom
idolizes Nancy, 15-25
Mr. Sowerberry — the Undertaker, 40-60
Mrs. Sowerberry — his overseer, 40-60
Charlotte — the Sowerberrys' daughter, teen
Noah Claypoole — the Undertaker's apprentice, teen
Mrs. Bedwin — the Brownlows' Housekeeper
Charles Bates and other Boys in Fagin's
establishment
Old Sally — a pauper
Dr. Grimwig — a Doctor
Ensemble: Workhouse Boys, Fagan's Gang, Street
Vendors, Londoners
Leawood Stage Company is pleased to welcome the directing team of Seth McClintock and David Shook for the first time.
Rehearsals will begin May 31st and will run Sunday through Thursday evenings at the Lodge in Ironwoods Park. No conflicts will be accepted
following July 4th.
Additional opportunities for staff, volunteers and orchestra members are available. For more information go to the LSC website at
www.leawoodstageco.org or contact April Bishop at the City of Leawood, 913-663-9157, or Email stageco@leawood.org.
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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THROUGH March 1, 2015
CONTACT: April Bishop
Cultural Arts Coordinator
(913) 663-9157
EVENT: Auditions for "Oliver"
Leawood Stage Company
DATE: Saturday, February 28
Sunday, March 1
TIME: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday
1:00 – 6:00 pm Sunday
Applications will be accepted up to 30 minutes prior to end of each time period.
LOCATION: Leawood City Hall, Oak Room
4800 Town Center Drive
Leawood, KS 66211
Leawood Stage Company to Hold Auditions for "Oliver"
Calling all actors, singers and dancers!
The Leawood Stage Company will hold auditions for the classic Broadway musical, Oliver on Saturday, February 28th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and
Sunday, March 1st from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Oak Room on the lower level of Leawood City Hall. Auditioners should enter through the north doors
of the building. Audition applications will be accepted 30 minutes prior to the end of each time period.
We request that anyone under the age of 15 attend auditions on Saturday afternoon from Noon to 4:00 pm.Call backs will be held by invitation only the evening of Sunday, March 1st in the same location.
Everyone auditioning must prepare 16 measures of a song from a musical. Please bring sheet music in your key as an accompanist will be provided. All auditioners should also be prepared to participate in a short dance/movement audition: comfortable dress and shoes are suggested. Bring a photo and resume if available. No appointment time is necessary as auditions
are first come, first served. Audition forms may be filled out in advance by downloading the form from www.leawoodstageco.org.
If you cannot attend auditions, video or YouTube auditions will be accepted. Please contact April Bishop prior to the audition weekend to make arrangements.
We encourage performers of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, ability levels, and experience to audition. Leawood Stage Company has focused on family fun for 17 years and we encourage you to be part of this fabulous community theatre experience. Oliver features great roles for boys & girls, teens and adults.
The Leawood Stage Company will present this classic Tony-award-winning musical July 16, 17, 18, 19 & 23, 24, 25 at the Ironwoods Amphitheater in Ironwoods Park.
Based on the Dickens novel, Oliver will engage audiences with its drama of sadness and new hope for the orphan Oliver Twist as he navigates the streets of London. Everyone will be delighted with its outstanding musical numbers including Food, Glorious Food, I'd Do Anything, Where is Love?, Consider Yourself, As Long As He Needs Me, Who Will Buy which are all musical theatre classics.
Character Breakdown
Oliver Twist — a workhouse boy, 8- 13
The Artful Dodger — Fagin's brightest pupil,13-18
Fagin — runs training academy for young
pickpockets, 50-65
Nancy —a graduate of Fagin's academy and Bill's
mistress, 20-30
Bill Sykes — a villain in his prime, 30-45
Mr. Bumble — parish official, a large, pompous
man of 45-65
Mr. Brownlow — an old gentleman of wealth and
breeding
Widow Corney — a sharp-tongued, domineering widow
of 45-55
Bet — a lass in Fagin's establishment whom
idolizes Nancy, 15-25
Mr. Sowerberry — the Undertaker, 40-60
Mrs. Sowerberry — his overseer, 40-60
Charlotte — the Sowerberrys' daughter, teen
Noah Claypoole — the Undertaker's apprentice, teen
Mrs. Bedwin — the Brownlows' Housekeeper
Charles Bates and other Boys in Fagin's
establishment
Old Sally — a pauper
Dr. Grimwig — a Doctor
Ensemble: Workhouse Boys, Fagan's Gang, Street
Vendors, Londoners
Leawood Stage Company is pleased to welcome the directing team of Seth McClintock and David Shook for the first time.
Rehearsals will begin May 31st and will run Sunday through Thursday evenings at the Lodge in Ironwoods Park. No conflicts will be accepted
following July 4th.
Additional opportunities for staff, volunteers and orchestra members are available. For more information go to the LSC website at
www.leawoodstageco.org or contact April Bishop at the City of Leawood, 913-663-9157, or Email stageco@leawood.org.
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Drunken Personal History - January 24, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Rita Marks, Marketing Manager - 816-806-4000
Rita@kcimprov.com
Kansas City, MO, January 7, 2015 — Drunken Personal History – January 24, 2015 – 10pm
Some of the best storytellers in Kansas City tell their wildest stories about late nights and bad decisions. Plus, the improvisers of The KC Improv Company act out those stories live, on the fly.
The show is inspired by Drunk History on Comedy Central, but it happens right in front of your face. And the history we share is the personal, sometimes embarrassing history of the featured performers.
Come see stand-up comedians, actors, improvisers and other people who really know how to tell a story. All on one stage.
Just $10, or $5 with a student ID.
Adult Fare – 17+ to enter, 21 to drink. As always, no drink minimums.
Produced by The KC Improv Company
The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Company strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each week brings a different type of show, including "The Gauntlet," "Underground Throwdown," and "Live in Front of a Studio Audience."
You deserve some fun.
KC Improv Company. Laugh Loud!
www.kcimprov.com
www.facebook.com/kickcomedy/events
Kick Comedy Theater
4010 Pennsylvania Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64111
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Kansas City, MO, January 7, 2015 — Drunken Personal History – January 24, 2015 – 10pm
Some of the best storytellers in Kansas City tell their wildest stories about late nights and bad decisions. Plus, the improvisers of The KC Improv Company act out those stories live, on the fly.
The show is inspired by Drunk History on Comedy Central, but it happens right in front of your face. And the history we share is the personal, sometimes embarrassing history of the featured performers.
Come see stand-up comedians, actors, improvisers and other people who really know how to tell a story. All on one stage.
Just $10, or $5 with a student ID.
Adult Fare – 17+ to enter, 21 to drink. As always, no drink minimums.
Produced by The KC Improv Company
The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Company strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each week brings a different type of show, including "The Gauntlet," "Underground Throwdown," and "Live in Front of a Studio Audience."
You deserve some fun.
KC Improv Company. Laugh Loud!
www.kcimprov.com
www.facebook.com/kickcomedy/events
Kick Comedy Theater
4010 Pennsylvania Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64111
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A Night of Awesome - January 24, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Rita Marks, Marketing Manager - 816-806-4000
Rita@kcimprov.com
Kansas City, MO, January 7, 2015 — A Night of Awesome – January 24, 2015 – 8pm
The KC Improv Company brings AWESOME to your eyeholes once again, and not just a little awesome, a whole freaking night of awesome!
Three shows, three worlds, three suggestions.
Produced by The KC Improv Company
The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Company strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each week brings a different type of show, including "The Gauntlet," "Underground Throwdown," and "Live in Front of a Studio Audience."
Just $10, or $5 with a student ID.
Adult Fare – 17+ to enter, 21 to drink. As always, no drink minimums.
You deserve some fun.
KC Improv Company. Laugh Loud!
www.kcimprov.com
www.facebook.com/kickcomedy/events
Kick Comedy Theater
4010 Pennsylvania Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64111
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Kansas City, MO, January 7, 2015 — A Night of Awesome – January 24, 2015 – 8pm
The KC Improv Company brings AWESOME to your eyeholes once again, and not just a little awesome, a whole freaking night of awesome!
Three shows, three worlds, three suggestions.
Produced by The KC Improv Company
The KC Improv Company has over 14 years of specializing in both long-form and short-form improvisational comedy. The group has called the Kick Comedy Theater home for over two years. With business partners Green Room Burgers and Beer and the Westport Coffeehouse, the KC Improv Company strives to create a total food, drink, and entertainment experience. Each week brings a different type of show, including "The Gauntlet," "Underground Throwdown," and "Live in Front of a Studio Audience."
Just $10, or $5 with a student ID.
Adult Fare – 17+ to enter, 21 to drink. As always, no drink minimums.
You deserve some fun.
KC Improv Company. Laugh Loud!
www.kcimprov.com
www.facebook.com/kickcomedy/events
Kick Comedy Theater
4010 Pennsylvania Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64111
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Auditions for "Promises Promises"
Leawood Stage Company*
(Community)
Auditions for "Promises, Promises" by Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach and Hal David.:
February 7th or 8th at 1:00 in Leawood City Hall (lower level) Oak Room, 4800 Town Center Drive.
Directed by Kevin Bogan.
The show follows a young, ambitious accountant for a New York insurance company named Chuck Baxter as he climbs the ladder by allowing the firm's executives to use his midtown apartment for extramarital love affairs. Trouble occurs when Chuck discovers that the object of his own affection, Fran Kubelik, is having a rendezvous at his place with his manager, J.D Sheldrake.
Everyone auditioning must be prepared to sing 16 measures of a Broadway song to live accompaniment. An accompanist will be provided so all those who audition are requested to bring sheet music in their key. Bring a photo and resume, if available. Call backs will be held on February 9th at 7:30 by invitation only.
Character Breakdown
Chuck Baxter male baritone 25 – 35 lead
Fran Kubelik female alto 21 – 30 lead
Marge MacDougall female alto 25 – 50 supporting
Dr. Dreyfuss male baritone 35 – 55 supporting
J.D. Sheldrake male baritone 40 – 60 supporting
Sylvia Gilhooley female – cameo
Karl Kubelik male – cameo
Peggy Olson female – cameo
Vivien female 21 – 40 cameo
Dobitch male 25 – 50 cameo
Kirkeby male 25 – 50 cameo
Eichelberger male 25 – 50 cameo
Ensemble male & female 25 – 50
The production of Promises, Promises will be performed April 16, 17, 18 and 19th
Rehearsals will generally run Sunday through Thursday evenings beginning March 8th to the performance dates.
For more information contact April Bishop (913) 663-9157, www.leawoodstageco.org.
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Auditions for "Promises, Promises" by Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach and Hal David.:
February 7th or 8th at 1:00 in Leawood City Hall (lower level) Oak Room, 4800 Town Center Drive.
Directed by Kevin Bogan.
The show follows a young, ambitious accountant for a New York insurance company named Chuck Baxter as he climbs the ladder by allowing the firm's executives to use his midtown apartment for extramarital love affairs. Trouble occurs when Chuck discovers that the object of his own affection, Fran Kubelik, is having a rendezvous at his place with his manager, J.D Sheldrake.
Everyone auditioning must be prepared to sing 16 measures of a Broadway song to live accompaniment. An accompanist will be provided so all those who audition are requested to bring sheet music in their key. Bring a photo and resume, if available. Call backs will be held on February 9th at 7:30 by invitation only.
Character Breakdown
Chuck Baxter male baritone 25 – 35 lead
Fran Kubelik female alto 21 – 30 lead
Marge MacDougall female alto 25 – 50 supporting
Dr. Dreyfuss male baritone 35 – 55 supporting
J.D. Sheldrake male baritone 40 – 60 supporting
Sylvia Gilhooley female – cameo
Karl Kubelik male – cameo
Peggy Olson female – cameo
Vivien female 21 – 40 cameo
Dobitch male 25 – 50 cameo
Kirkeby male 25 – 50 cameo
Eichelberger male 25 – 50 cameo
Ensemble male & female 25 – 50
The production of Promises, Promises will be performed April 16, 17, 18 and 19th
Rehearsals will generally run Sunday through Thursday evenings beginning March 8th to the performance dates.
For more information contact April Bishop (913) 663-9157, www.leawoodstageco.org.
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Frank Higgins' Black Pearl Sings! to make KC Premiere
Spinning Tree Theatre
Black Pearl Sings! by Frank Higgins: Mar 6-22: 8 pm Fri-Sat; 7:30 pm Wed-Thr; 2 pm Sun
In the midst of the Great Depression, Susannah Mullally travels the country, recording lost traditional songs for the Library of Congress. Hoping to find the one song that will bring her long-awaited recognition, she discovers Pearl Johnson in a Texas prison. With a soulful voice and a wealth of African-American spiritual songs, Pearl seeks information and a chance at freedom. Now each woman must decide how much of herself she is willing to give to get what she wants in return.
Directed by Walter Coppage. Featuring Vanessa Severo and Nedra Dixon.
$27.50-$37.50. Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Penn Valley Drive, (816) 569-5277, www.spinningtreetheatre.com (Adult Fare)
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Black Pearl Sings! by Frank Higgins: Mar 6-22: 8 pm Fri-Sat; 7:30 pm Wed-Thr; 2 pm Sun
In the midst of the Great Depression, Susannah Mullally travels the country, recording lost traditional songs for the Library of Congress. Hoping to find the one song that will bring her long-awaited recognition, she discovers Pearl Johnson in a Texas prison. With a soulful voice and a wealth of African-American spiritual songs, Pearl seeks information and a chance at freedom. Now each woman must decide how much of herself she is willing to give to get what she wants in return.
Directed by Walter Coppage. Featuring Vanessa Severo and Nedra Dixon.
$27.50-$37.50. Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Penn Valley Drive, (816) 569-5277, www.spinningtreetheatre.com (Adult Fare)
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January 6, 2015
CLOwNING Classes Levels 1 & 2 - Winter Session 2015
It's never too late or too cold to be a clown - Kick those Winter Blahs in the baggy pants and join us on Wednesday nights if you're new to clowning and Tuesday nights if you're an old ham er, hand.
CLOwNING Levels 1&2
LEVEL I: Discover your inner clown!
Instructors are experts in character development,
slapstick, how to take a pie in the face,
mime, makeup application and much more.
Class is tailored to the needs of participants,
as well as the availability of the professional instructors.
LEVEL II: Continue the journey of uncovering
your personal clown, don a red nose and study the techniques
of Jaque Lecoq, Frosty Little, Elizabeth Baron,
Ettienne Decroix, Giovannie Fusetti,
Marcel Marceau and other masters.
The Winter session begins January 20th.
Instructors: provided by Byrd Productions, are a variety of
Kansas City's top professional clowns, mimes
and performing artists including as well as visiting guest instructors: Beth Byrd, Stephanie Roberts, Heidi Van, Dennis Porter, Jay & Leslie Cady, Hailey Lauren Jones,
Patrick Rippeto, Terry Davolt and Kent & Kevin Mercer.
LEVEL II: Tuesdays , 8:00 - 9:00pm
LEVEL I: Wednesdays 8:30 - 9:30
$99 for nine week session or
drop-ins welcome!
Only $15
City in Motion, 3925 Main KCMO 64111
go to www.cityinmotion.org or call 816-561-2882
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CLOwNING Levels 1&2
LEVEL I: Discover your inner clown!
Instructors are experts in character development,
slapstick, how to take a pie in the face,
mime, makeup application and much more.
Class is tailored to the needs of participants,
as well as the availability of the professional instructors.
LEVEL II: Continue the journey of uncovering
your personal clown, don a red nose and study the techniques
of Jaque Lecoq, Frosty Little, Elizabeth Baron,
Ettienne Decroix, Giovannie Fusetti,
Marcel Marceau and other masters.
The Winter session begins January 20th.
Instructors: provided by Byrd Productions, are a variety of
Kansas City's top professional clowns, mimes
and performing artists including as well as visiting guest instructors: Beth Byrd, Stephanie Roberts, Heidi Van, Dennis Porter, Jay & Leslie Cady, Hailey Lauren Jones,
Patrick Rippeto, Terry Davolt and Kent & Kevin Mercer.
LEVEL II: Tuesdays , 8:00 - 9:00pm
LEVEL I: Wednesdays 8:30 - 9:30
$99 for nine week session or
drop-ins welcome!
Only $15
City in Motion, 3925 Main KCMO 64111
go to www.cityinmotion.org or call 816-561-2882
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City in Motion's Youth Showcase, Saturday, January 17 at Academie Lafayette
City in Motion's Youth Showcase will be held on Saturday, January 17 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM in the Academie Lafayette auditorium, Cherry Street campus, 3421 Cherry Street, Kansas City, MO 64109.
Parents, family and friends are invited to see what students are learning from to warm-up sequences and cross the floor movements to new choreography of the Children's Dance Theater and Apprentice Company.
The showcase is a great way to inspire the younger students and to experience growth in technique from year to year.
Students who have participated in the program have gone on to get master's degrees in dance and college dance scholarships; to become artistic directors and dance company members; and to becoming responsible community members with great life skills with an appreciation for the arts.
New youth classes begin January 19th. For more information check our web site: www.cityinmotion.org or email us at cityinmotiondance@gmail.com
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Parents, family and friends are invited to see what students are learning from to warm-up sequences and cross the floor movements to new choreography of the Children's Dance Theater and Apprentice Company.
The showcase is a great way to inspire the younger students and to experience growth in technique from year to year.
Students who have participated in the program have gone on to get master's degrees in dance and college dance scholarships; to become artistic directors and dance company members; and to becoming responsible community members with great life skills with an appreciation for the arts.
New youth classes begin January 19th. For more information check our web site: www.cityinmotion.org or email us at cityinmotiondance@gmail.com
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Welcome to Winter Dancing
blah blah blah...January
Join a gym and get back on the treadmill...
OR have some fun and dance:
Afro-aerobics, ballet, tap, belly dance, modern, clowning, west coast swing, jazz, classical indian, flemenco, world dance,burlesque. west african
For children, teens and adults
Classes start January 19th
3925 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri
Most classes $10 or less
Register online at
www.cityinmotion.org
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Join a gym and get back on the treadmill...
OR have some fun and dance:
Afro-aerobics, ballet, tap, belly dance, modern, clowning, west coast swing, jazz, classical indian, flemenco, world dance,burlesque. west african
For children, teens and adults
Classes start January 19th
3925 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri
Most classes $10 or less
Register online at
www.cityinmotion.org
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January 4, 2015
Auditions for SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION coming to The Barn in late January!
AUDITIONS!
Six Degrees of Separation
By John Guare
Directed by David Martin
Assistant Direction & Film by Jeremy Riggs
Stage Management by DK Evenson
Assistant Stage Management by Sara Rose Cooper
Set Design by Richard J. Burt
Lighting Design by Phil Leonard
Costume Design by Julia Ras
Sound Design by Sean Leistico
Props Design by Valerie Martin
AUDITIONS:
January 31st & February 1st
from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
At St. Pius Church
55th and Woodson, Mission, KS
EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Auditions will be an open call both days, and will consist of cold readings from the script. Callbacks are by invitation only on Saturday, February 7th from 1:00pm – 5:00pm
NOTE ABOUT AUDITIONS AND THIS PRODUCTION...
Auditions are being held early due to the concept of the show, which should provide a unique opportunity to all who end up being involved in the production. Aspects of the show will be presented in various formats including the standard on stage scene, but it will also include voice over, film, and (if possible) live action feed from somewhere other than the stage at the Barn (though still on site in the theater). Because of the need to film certain segments of the show, we need to have a cast in place far in advance to give us time to get that taken care of. That also means the rehearsal schedule will be a little unique on this show. The total time commitment should be similar to a standard show, but it will be extended out over a longer period of time. For example, you may be needed for two days of filming in March and then not again until we start working on the on stage portions in late April or May, which will start later than normal since we will have far less to a
ccomplish in those rehearsals.
Please come to auditions with as close an idea as you can as to your availability from February through June. Once we start the final segment of rehearsals, it will be a fairly standard Sunday-Thursday, 7-10 pm schedule. Please also ensure you are truly available for this show before auditioning for it. Since some scenes will be filmed, should someone have to drop out after anything has been filmed, those scenes will need to be shot again, which wastes time and resources.
If you have any questions about the process for this show or expectations or to arrange an alternative audition time should those dates not work for you or anything at all, please contact David Martin at dmartin922@gmail.com.
PRODUCTION DATES:
May 29th – June 14, 2015
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
Industry Night is Monday, June 8th at 7:30pm
All performances take place at…
The Barn Players Theatre
6219 Martway in Mission, KS
SYNOPSIS:
Six Degrees of Separation explores the existential premise that everyone in the world is connected to everyone else in the world by a chain of no more than six acquaintances, thus, "six degrees of separation". The plot of the play was inspired by the real-life story of David Hampton, a con man who managed to convince a number of people in the 1980s that he was the son of actor Sidney Poitier. The play follows the trail of a young black con man, Paul, who insinuates himself into the lives of a wealthy New York couple, Ouisa and Flan Kittredge, claiming he knows their son at college. Paul tells them he is the son of actor Sidney Poitier, and that he has just been mugged and all his money is gone. Captivated by Paul's intelligence and his fascinating conversation (and the possibility of appearing in a new Sidney Poitier movie), the Kittredges invite him to stay overnight.
CAST BREAKDOWN:
LEAD ROLES
Paul
Very little is known about Paul's true identity. He claims to be the son of Sidney Poitier as well as a Harvard classmate of the Kittredges' children. His articulate and intelligent conversation belies his background. Must be instantly charming and may never have an off switch for his con game. (Male, African-American – 20's)
Louisa "Ouisa" Kittredge
Ouisa is a rich, attractive, middle-aged woman. She lives with her husband in a posh Upper East Side apartment in Manhattan. As the play opens, Ouisa is characterized by superficial traits: she is a good hostess, a quick conversationalist, and a dramatic storyteller. However, she also is the character most affected by the meeting with Paul. The experience leads to growth and her spiritual rebirth. (Female – 40's-50's)
Flanders "Flan" Kittredge
Flan is an attractive, middle-aged art dealer. His business is the discreet buying and selling of expensive works of art. Flan got into the art business out of a sincere love for art, but by the play's opening, he has lost this idealism. The passion he once felt for art has been supplanted by the great sums of money it can earn for him. (Male – 40's-50's)
SUPPORTING ROLES
Geoffrey
Geoffrey is a liberal South African billionaire. He is an acquaintance of the Kittredges and is at their home when Paul arrives. This role will require a South African dialect (which is basically British through a clenched jaw). (Male – 40's+)
Kitty
Kitty is Ouisa-light in terms of social status and is a controlling woman who is equal parts excited by her encounter with Paul and determined to get to the bottom of it. Married to Larkin. (Female – 40's-50's)
Larkin
Larkin is not sure anyone should be opening Pandora's box to find out what led Paul to them for fear of learning too much about his son. Fairly brow-beaten by being married to Kitty. (Male – 40's-50's)
Dr. Fine
Dr. Fine is probably angriest at what happened and likely has some more heavily developed racism than most of the others. (Male – 40's-50's)
Tess
Tess is the Kittredges' rebellious daughter. She tracks down Trent Conway and finds out about his relationship with Paul. (Female – 20's)
Woody
Woody is the younger child of Flan and Ouisa who doesn't say much, but probably has the best line in the entire show. Should be in reasonably good physical shape. (Male – 20's)
Ben
Ben is the classic college-aged kid who cannot stand to be around his parents. (Male – 20's)
Doug
Doug is a stoner but believes he is hiding that from everyone successfully, even though he isn't. (Male – 20's)
Trent Conway
Trent Conway attended the same high school as the Kittredge children. While attending MIT, he met Paul in Boston. The two young men had a three-month affair. (Male - 20's)
Elizabeth
Elizabeth moved to New York from Utah with her boyfriend Rick. They want to become actors. Should be young and starry-eyed but definitely grounded as well. (Female – 20's-30's)
Rick
Rick has moved to New York from Utah with his girlfriend Elizabeth. They want to become actors. As starry-eyed as Elizabeth but without the grounding force. (Male – 20's-30's)
CAMEO ROLES
Hustler
Paul picks up the hustler and takes him back to the Kittredge apartment for sex. We see him the day after. THIS CHARACTER WILL BE ON STAGE IN VERY LITTLE CLOTHING. (Male – 20's-30's)
Detective
Will likely exist only in voice over or on film for this production. (Male/Female – any age) The script also calls for a policeman character who will also only exist in voice over or on film. It is very likely this role will be filled from within the other actors in the show.
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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Six Degrees of Separation
By John Guare
Directed by David Martin
Assistant Direction & Film by Jeremy Riggs
Stage Management by DK Evenson
Assistant Stage Management by Sara Rose Cooper
Set Design by Richard J. Burt
Lighting Design by Phil Leonard
Costume Design by Julia Ras
Sound Design by Sean Leistico
Props Design by Valerie Martin
AUDITIONS:
January 31st & February 1st
from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
At St. Pius Church
55th and Woodson, Mission, KS
EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Auditions will be an open call both days, and will consist of cold readings from the script. Callbacks are by invitation only on Saturday, February 7th from 1:00pm – 5:00pm
NOTE ABOUT AUDITIONS AND THIS PRODUCTION...
Auditions are being held early due to the concept of the show, which should provide a unique opportunity to all who end up being involved in the production. Aspects of the show will be presented in various formats including the standard on stage scene, but it will also include voice over, film, and (if possible) live action feed from somewhere other than the stage at the Barn (though still on site in the theater). Because of the need to film certain segments of the show, we need to have a cast in place far in advance to give us time to get that taken care of. That also means the rehearsal schedule will be a little unique on this show. The total time commitment should be similar to a standard show, but it will be extended out over a longer period of time. For example, you may be needed for two days of filming in March and then not again until we start working on the on stage portions in late April or May, which will start later than normal since we will have far less to a
ccomplish in those rehearsals.
Please come to auditions with as close an idea as you can as to your availability from February through June. Once we start the final segment of rehearsals, it will be a fairly standard Sunday-Thursday, 7-10 pm schedule. Please also ensure you are truly available for this show before auditioning for it. Since some scenes will be filmed, should someone have to drop out after anything has been filmed, those scenes will need to be shot again, which wastes time and resources.
If you have any questions about the process for this show or expectations or to arrange an alternative audition time should those dates not work for you or anything at all, please contact David Martin at dmartin922@gmail.com.
PRODUCTION DATES:
May 29th – June 14, 2015
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
Industry Night is Monday, June 8th at 7:30pm
All performances take place at…
The Barn Players Theatre
6219 Martway in Mission, KS
SYNOPSIS:
Six Degrees of Separation explores the existential premise that everyone in the world is connected to everyone else in the world by a chain of no more than six acquaintances, thus, "six degrees of separation". The plot of the play was inspired by the real-life story of David Hampton, a con man who managed to convince a number of people in the 1980s that he was the son of actor Sidney Poitier. The play follows the trail of a young black con man, Paul, who insinuates himself into the lives of a wealthy New York couple, Ouisa and Flan Kittredge, claiming he knows their son at college. Paul tells them he is the son of actor Sidney Poitier, and that he has just been mugged and all his money is gone. Captivated by Paul's intelligence and his fascinating conversation (and the possibility of appearing in a new Sidney Poitier movie), the Kittredges invite him to stay overnight.
CAST BREAKDOWN:
LEAD ROLES
Paul
Very little is known about Paul's true identity. He claims to be the son of Sidney Poitier as well as a Harvard classmate of the Kittredges' children. His articulate and intelligent conversation belies his background. Must be instantly charming and may never have an off switch for his con game. (Male, African-American – 20's)
Louisa "Ouisa" Kittredge
Ouisa is a rich, attractive, middle-aged woman. She lives with her husband in a posh Upper East Side apartment in Manhattan. As the play opens, Ouisa is characterized by superficial traits: she is a good hostess, a quick conversationalist, and a dramatic storyteller. However, she also is the character most affected by the meeting with Paul. The experience leads to growth and her spiritual rebirth. (Female – 40's-50's)
Flanders "Flan" Kittredge
Flan is an attractive, middle-aged art dealer. His business is the discreet buying and selling of expensive works of art. Flan got into the art business out of a sincere love for art, but by the play's opening, he has lost this idealism. The passion he once felt for art has been supplanted by the great sums of money it can earn for him. (Male – 40's-50's)
SUPPORTING ROLES
Geoffrey
Geoffrey is a liberal South African billionaire. He is an acquaintance of the Kittredges and is at their home when Paul arrives. This role will require a South African dialect (which is basically British through a clenched jaw). (Male – 40's+)
Kitty
Kitty is Ouisa-light in terms of social status and is a controlling woman who is equal parts excited by her encounter with Paul and determined to get to the bottom of it. Married to Larkin. (Female – 40's-50's)
Larkin
Larkin is not sure anyone should be opening Pandora's box to find out what led Paul to them for fear of learning too much about his son. Fairly brow-beaten by being married to Kitty. (Male – 40's-50's)
Dr. Fine
Dr. Fine is probably angriest at what happened and likely has some more heavily developed racism than most of the others. (Male – 40's-50's)
Tess
Tess is the Kittredges' rebellious daughter. She tracks down Trent Conway and finds out about his relationship with Paul. (Female – 20's)
Woody
Woody is the younger child of Flan and Ouisa who doesn't say much, but probably has the best line in the entire show. Should be in reasonably good physical shape. (Male – 20's)
Ben
Ben is the classic college-aged kid who cannot stand to be around his parents. (Male – 20's)
Doug
Doug is a stoner but believes he is hiding that from everyone successfully, even though he isn't. (Male – 20's)
Trent Conway
Trent Conway attended the same high school as the Kittredge children. While attending MIT, he met Paul in Boston. The two young men had a three-month affair. (Male - 20's)
Elizabeth
Elizabeth moved to New York from Utah with her boyfriend Rick. They want to become actors. Should be young and starry-eyed but definitely grounded as well. (Female – 20's-30's)
Rick
Rick has moved to New York from Utah with his girlfriend Elizabeth. They want to become actors. As starry-eyed as Elizabeth but without the grounding force. (Male – 20's-30's)
CAMEO ROLES
Hustler
Paul picks up the hustler and takes him back to the Kittredge apartment for sex. We see him the day after. THIS CHARACTER WILL BE ON STAGE IN VERY LITTLE CLOTHING. (Male – 20's-30's)
Detective
Will likely exist only in voice over or on film for this production. (Male/Female – any age) The script also calls for a policeman character who will also only exist in voice over or on film. It is very likely this role will be filled from within the other actors in the show.
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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