April 29, 2016

Call for Director/Music Director for "Bye Bye Birdie" in Concert

The Mid-Life Players is seeking... Director/Music Director or a Director AND Music Director for its fall show of 2016, BYE BYE BIRDIE in concert. PROCESS: Submit an email of application to mid-lifeplayers@hotmail.com, along with your resume. Please indicate your vision for the production, for the Mid-Life Players perform concert style, script in hand. Therefore, we don't dance or have a fully staged production. This show will require someone with a creative vision on how to convey this story with minimal "movement" or what we call "stand-ography". We do usually costume or have strong indication of costume. We rehearse only twice a week, usually Tuesday and Thursday. A small stipend is available. Performance dates are October 20-23, 2016 at the Just Off Broadway Theatre. Rehearsals would begin the week of August 22, 2016. DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 15, 2016. INTERVIEWS: Will be scheduled for the last part of May by appointment.

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April 26, 2016

Auditions for Shakespeare in the Parking Lot X

Alcott Arts Center
(Community)


TWELFTH NIGHT by William Shakespeare: Apr 30-May 15: 1 pm Sun; 11 am Sat
Set at Illyria Boarding School in modern times, we join our class and staff as the plot unfolds with childish pranks, high school drama, and love stories that will make you believe you were back at school.
Directed by Anna Jennings. Audition dates April 30, 2016 11am – 2pm,
May 1, 2016 1-4pm,
May 14, 2016 11am-2pm,
May 15, 2016 1-4pm,
Bring head-shots and resume's if possible.
Be prepared for cold readings from the scripts.
Production dates and more info on the Alcott website.
Please bring any conflicts with you.
Alcott Arts Center Theatre, 180 S 18th St, (913) 233-2787, www.alcottartscenter.org

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April 21, 2016

Industry Night! JANE EYRE...on Monday night at The Barn!

The Barn Players

INDUSTRY NIGHT!
Monday, April 25th

JANE EYRE

The Barn has added an additional performance of our
second patron show of the 2016 season on Monday night,
April 25th at 7:30pm, to give our friends in the theatre
community a chance to see this wonderful production!

Tickets will be only be available at the door for this special
performance, and are open to one and all, but we'd love to
see as many local performers, technicians, producers and
volunteers as possible.

For this special Industry Night performance,
ALL TICKETS ARE JUST $12!

Make your plans today, and we'll see you in the audience on
Monday, April 25th!


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JANE EYRE: THE MUSICAL...second weekend at The Barn!

The Barn presents…


JANE EYRE
The Musical


Music and Lyrics by Paul Gordon
Book by John Caird
Based on the novel by Charlotte Bronte
Directed by Jeanneatte Bonjour
Musical Direction by Baker Purdon
Stage Managed by Kimberly Stelting
Assistant Stage Management by Amanda Albert
Set Design by Guy Gardner
Lighting Design by Leah O'Connor
Costume Design by Max Mammele
Assistant Musical Direction by Erica Millgan Baruth
Assistant Stage Management by Megan Kroeger


April 15 – May 1
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
INDUSTRY NIGHT: April 25th




STARRING
Alisha Richardson, Matt Richardson, Erica
Milligan Baruth, Debbie Blinn, Elise Campagna
& Ella Graham

FEATURING
Corey Allen, Maddox Bane, Russ Barker, Chuck
Chambers, Elise Dorsey, JoAnna Geffert, Anne
Haines, Steven Ansel James, Molly Johnson, Sarah
Menez, Michaela Mense, Ellie McManamy, Julian Rivera &
Jane Stevenson

WITH
Corinne Bakker, Bill Bergman, Elise Bowles, Ryann Hill,
Sarah Jeter, Megan Kroeger, Lillie Large, Kathleen Marx,
Mia McManamy, Mia Vaught, Bridget Walsh & Miles Wirth


SYNOPSIS: Jane Eyre is
a haunting retelling of the Charlotte Bronte classic about
an orphan girl who grows up to become the governess of
Thornfield Hall. There she meets and falls in love with the
enigmatic Edward Rochester, an Earl with a dark secret.
Having overcome the obstacles brought on by an abusive
childhood, the death of a childhood friend and the
prejudice inherent in a relationship between two people
socially worlds apart, Jane marries Rochester. Her
wedding day is marred when she discovers his secret: he
already has a wife, a half-crazed lunatic hidden in the
attic.

All performances are at:
The Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway, Mission, KS.

Ticket pricing:
REGULAR - $18.00
SENIORS - $ 15.00
GROUPS (10 OR MORE) - $12.00
STUDENTS (WITH A VALID STUDENT ID) - $12.00


WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.
For reservations, please call or call 1-800-838-3006
or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org


Production support provided by…
The Mainstreet Credit Union
Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
St. Pius School


Media partner support provided by…
94.9 KCMO
710 AM / 103.7 KCMO Talk Radio

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 NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT at The Barn in June!

AUDITIONS!

NICE WORK IF
YOU CAN GET IT

Music and Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro

Direction by Kipp Simmons
Musical Direction by Kevin Bogan
Choreography by Valerie Martin and Ramsey Self
Assistant Direction by Korey Childs

AUDITIONS:
Saturday, June 18th from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Sunday, June 19th from 2:00pm – 4:00pm
at St. Pius School, 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.
• There will also be a dance audition so wear proper
attire. A tap combination will be taught at callbacks, but
be
prepared to show any tap skills you have at the open
audition.
• Please Provide: Sheet Music...no CDs & NO
ACAPPELLA auditions | Headshot/Resume (if available)
• Invited Callbacks will be held on Saturday, June 25th
from 1:00 -5:00 pm at The Arts Asylum. If you are
auditioning, please make sure to clear your schedule that
day, as callbacks are critical to putting together the
strongest ensemble for this ensemble piece. You will be
notified by email if you are invited to callbacks.
• If you have worked with this directing team before
there is no need to come to the open call. Please email
your interest to the director at kipp@live.com.
• Choreography rehearsals will begin September 25th
and all other rehearsals will begin October 2nd. Typical
weekly rehearsal schedule will be Sunday afternoons
1:00p
to 5:00p and Monday through Thursday nights from
6:30pm – 10pm. Rehearsals the last 2 weeks may go past
10:00p but staff will be respectful of your time and get
you
out as close to 10:00p as possible. Tech rehearsal on
Sunday, October 30th will be 1:00p to 6:00p. 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 without prior approval
from the director. The Music Director may try to
schedule
some individual rehearsals with principals prior to
October
2nd.


PRODUCTION DATES:
November 4th – 20th, 2016
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm & Sundays at 2:00pm
Industry Night Performance Monday, November 14th @
7:30pm
All performances take place at The Barn Players Theatre,
6219 Martway in Mission, KS

SYNOPSIS:
Set in the 1920s, Nice Work If You Can Get It is the story
of
charming and wealthy playboy Jimmy Winter, who meets
rough female bootlegger Billie Bendix the weekend of his
wedding. Jimmy, who has been married three (or is it
four?)
times before, is preparing to marry Eileen Evergreen, a
self-
obsessed modern dancer. Thinking Jimmy and Eileen will
be out of town, Billie and her gang hide cases of alcohol
in
the basement of Jimmy's Long Island mansion. But when
Jimmy, his wife-to-be and her prohibitionist family show
up
at the mansion for the wedding, Billie and her cohorts
pose
as servants, causing hijinks galore.

CAST BREAKDOWN:
• JIMMY WINTER – A wealthy and handsome playboy,
dripping with charm and charisma.
• BILLIE BENDIX – A tough, feisty and street-wise
young
woman. Partners in rum-running with Cookie and Duke.
• COOKIE McGEE – A fast-talking, wise-cracking
bootlegger.
• EILEEN EVERGREEN – Jimmy's latest fiancé. Self-
proclaimed finest interpreter of modern dance in the
world.
• DUKE MAHONEY – Cookie's sidekick. Not the
brightest
guy around.
• SENATOR MAX EVERGREEN – Eileen's father. A
humorless career politician. Serious, stern and
judgmental.
• DUCHESS ESTONIA DULWORTH – Duchess of
Woodford. A noted prohibitionist and bejeweled dowager.
• JEANNIE MULDOON – A lovely chorus girl from
Brooklyn.
• CHIEF BERRY - Chief of the Long Island Police
Department. Fiercely dedicated to his job.
• MILICENT WINTER - A wealthy matron with great
elan.
Jimmy's mother.
• THE CHORUS GIRLS – A strong female dancing
(including tap) and singing ensemble. – all ages and types
• THE VICE SQUAD – A strong male dancing (including
tap) and singing ensemble. – all ages and types

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 KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN coming in May to The Barn!

AUDITIONS!

Kiss of the Spider Woman

Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Book by Terrence McNally

Directed by Eric Magnus
Musical Direction by Paul Morel
Asst. Direction by Shelly Stewart

AUDITIONS:
May 7th and 8th, 2016
from 11:00am - 3:00pm
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
or
pop/rock 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, May 21st 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 appropriate 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, July 24th. Typical weekly
rehearsal schedule will be Sunday through Thursday
nights
from 7 – 10pm. Conflicts with the rehearsal schedule
must
be kept to an absolute minimum during the rehearsal
process. No conflicts will be accepted during dress /
tech
week (9/11 – 9/15)

PRODUCTION DATES:
September 16th – October 2th, 2016
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

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

SYNOPSIS:
Kiss of the Spider Woman revamps a harrowing tale of
persecution into a dazzling spectacle that juxtaposes
gritty
realities with liberating fantasies. Cell mates in a Latin
American prison, Valentin is a tough revolutionary
undergoing torture and Molina is an unabashed
homosexual
serving eight years for deviant behavior. Molina shares
his
fantasies about an actress, Aurora (originated on
Broadway
by Chita Rivera) with Valentin. One of her roles is a
Spider
Woman who kills with a kiss.

CAST BREAKDOWN:
We are looking for a multi-racial, high-energy cast of
performers for this Tony Award winning musical.

Aurora / Spider Woman 25 - 50, mezzo soprano: The
central figure of Molina's fantasy world – a "vampy diva",
stunning, dazzling and comforting in all her roles except
for
that of the Spider Woman, who is treacherous and
frightening to Molina. Role requires strong acting, singing
and movement.

Molina 30 - 45, tenor: A homosexual man serving an 8-
year
sentence for deviant behavior, who worked as a window
dresser. Very smart and imaginative with a tremendous
ability to shape language into images. Must be a strong
actor and singer and must move well.

Valentin 25 - 35, high baritone: A man imprisoned for his
'fanatical' political views. Passionate and angry, Valentine
carries a deep hatred for the corruption in the Argentine
government and is not afraid to fight against those who
would oppress the working class. Deeply suspicious, he
trusts no one. Must be a very strong actor and singer

Marta 23 - 30, soprano: Valentines love. Earthy and
beautiful. Appears mostly in dreams, but retains her
earthiness. Must be a strong actor and singer.

Molina's Mother 50 - 65, contralto: Molina's loving
mother.
Careworn, but warm and loving. Years of worrying about
her
son have taken their toll on her appearance and health.
Must be strong actor and singer.

Warden 40 - 55, speaking role: A hard-edged
authoritarion.
Sharp and intelligent, he is not without a certain amount
of
charm which he uses to get the information he seeks.
Enjoys the position he holds. Strong actor needed.

Esteban and Marcos 25 - 45, speaking roles. Prison
Guards. Pretty funny and comedic, but can turn deadly on
a
dime. Must be comfortable with lifting bodies and
dragging
them around.

Gabriel 20 to 30, high baritone. Molina's current
infatuation. A waiter, handsome and straight. He is warm
and appealing, but not interested in Molina in the way
that
he wishes him to be. May double as prisoner.

Prisoners 20 - 45, all voices
An ensemble of 4-8 men who play prisoners that double
as
other characters. Looking for strong singers who can
move
well.


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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April 19, 2016

Call for Directors 2017

The River City Community Players (RCCP) is now accepting applications from directors for the 2017 show season. Following are the shows slated for our 41st production year:

"9 to 5, The Musical"
Music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick
Auditions: Jan. 2, 3 &4
Performances: Feb. 24 & 25; Mar. 3, 4, 10, 11 & 12

"The Mousetrap"
Book by Agatha Christie
Auditions: Mar. 13 & 14
Performances: Apr. 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30

Youth Production - ages 14 - 18
"Charlotte's Web" Adapted by Joseph Robinette. Based on the book by E.B. White
Auditions: May 1 & 2
Performances: June 2, 3 & 4

"Monty Python's Spamalot"
Book & lyrics by Eric Idle; Music by John Du Prez & Eric Idle
Auditions: Jun. 5, 6 & 7
Performances: Jul. 28, 29; Aug. 4, 5, 11, 12 & 13

Junior Youth Production – ages 8 – 13
"Disney's Aladdin Jr!" score by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice
Based on Disney's animated film Aladdin
Auditions: Aug. 14 & 15
Performances: Sep. 15, 16, & 17

"Sonya & Vonya & Masha & Spike"
Book by Christopher Durang
Auditions: Sep. 18 & 19
Performances: Oct. 27, 28, 29; Nov. 3, 4 & 5

"The Spirit of Christmas" by Verneil Searles
Sign-up: Nov. 6
Performances: Dec. 1, 2 & 3

To apply, please forward a letter of interest stating which show (s) you would be interested in directing, including a resume and four theatrical references to:

RCCP/LPAC
500 Delaware Street
Leavenworth, Kansas 66048

Email submissions may be forwarded to:
matennant3@gmail.com

All applications and supporting documents must be received by FRIDAY – July 29, 2016.

Interviews with presentations will be conducted prior to the regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting on August 15, 2016. Applicants will be notified no later than Friday August 19, 2016.

Rights to all of the shows are currently being acquired.

Marianne Tennant
President
River City Community Players

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April 18, 2016

Book of Gaia -- Live at the Hollywood Theater

Dear fellow Patrons of the Arts and Jazz Enthusists,

Your attendance is requested to the April 30th, Live at the Hollywood Theater concert featuring Book of Gaia. All the proceeds of this year's concerts will go to the RCCP's youth theater program to help defray the cost of rights and production costs, and to assure that participation by our young people remains free of charge.

The show begins at 8 p.m. J.W. Crancer's will be open to ticket holders at 6:30 p.m., for pre-show fellowship. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door and, may be purchased at The Tune Shop, Bisque-It, the Riverfront Community Center or online at www.leavenworthconcertseries.org. Please share with your friends!

Who are Book of Gaia? They are a trio of exceptional and accomplished women performing together. The members are Angela Hagenbach, Pamela Baskin-Watson, and Nedra Dixon. Angela was twice chosen as United States Cultural Jazz Ambassador, completing two World Tours in that capacity. She authored the celebrated, 'JazzAlice: An Adventure in Wonderland', the 2015 musical production based on the Lewis Carroll classic set to the music of John Coltrane. She was the first runner-up in the 2015 Sarah Vaugh International Jazz Vocal competition in November.

Pamela taught at the renowned Harlem School of the Arts, where she founded and directed the Vocal Jazz program. As a composer-arranger, she has works recorded by such notable jazz musicians as Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, vocalists Betty Carter and Kevin Mahogany, saxophonist Bobby Watson, trumpeter Roy Hargrove, and pianist James Williams.

Nedra comes from a theater background. She has received critical acclaim in venues from Broadway and Off-Broadway to the concert stages of Carnegie Hall and Madison Square Garden in New York. She performed at the White House twice, and also at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Most recently she was featured in popular rapper Tech N9ne's music video, Fear, and is the "Featured Vocalist" on Kansas City's NPR-affiliated jazz show, 12th Street Jump.

I hope to see you at the show!

Regards,

Steve Tennant
Producer for Live at the Hollywood Committee

Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com

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Book of Gaia -- Live at the Hollywood Theater

Dear fellow Patrons of the Arts and Jazz Enthusists,

Your attendance is requested to the April 30th, Live at the Hollywood Theater concert featuring Book of Gaia. All the proceeds of this year's concerts will go to the RCCP's youth theater program to help defray the cost of rights and production costs, and to assure that participation by our young people remains free of charge.

The show begins at 8 p.m. J.W. Cancer's will be open to ticket holders at 6:30 p.m., for pre-show fellowship. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door and, may be purchased at The Tune Shop, Bisque-It, the Riverfront Community Center or online at www.leavenworthconcertseries.org. Please share with your friends!

Who are Book of Gaia? They are a trio of exceptional and accomplished women performing together. The members are Angela Hagenbach, Pamela Baskin-Watson, and Nedra Dixon. Angela was twice chosen as United States Cultural Jazz Ambassador, completing two World Tours in that capacity. She authored the celebrated, 'JazzAlice: An Adventure in Wonderland', the 2015 musical production based on the Lewis Carroll classic set to the music of John Coltrane. She was the first runner-up in the 2015 Sarah Vaugh International Jazz Vocal competition in November.

Pamela taught at the renowned Harlem School of the Arts, where she founded and directed the Vocal Jazz program. As a composer-arranger, she has works recorded by such notable jazz musicians as Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, vocalists Betty Carter and Kevin Mahogany, saxophonist Bobby Watson, trumpeter Roy Hargrove, and pianist James Williams.

Nedra comes from a theater background. She has received critical acclaim in venues from Broadway and Off-Broadway to the concert stages of Carnegie Hall and Madison Square Garden in New York. She performed at the White House twice, and also at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Most recently she was featured in popular rapper Tech N9ne's music video, Fear, and is the "Featured Vocalist" on Kansas City's NPR-affiliated jazz show, 12th Street Jump.

I hope to see you at the show!

Regards,

Steve Tennant
Producer for Live at the Hollywood Committee

Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com

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April 15, 2016

Auditions

The Murder Mystery Company
(Professional)

Troupe Auditions:
Sun Apr 17: 5-8pm
Mon Apr 18: 6-9 pm

Hillcrest Golf Club
8200 Hillcrest Road Kansas City, MO 64138

*Seeking stage acting/ improv experience with all
levels of training, 18 & up, Non-Equity
*Flexible schedule
*Be a part of over 300 live performances a year in
the greater Kansas City area
*Actor pay ranges from $65-100 per show and
includes tips, travel reimbursement, experience
based raises

***Auditions fill up fast! To reserve a spot
visit, killer.careers/kansascity or
http://mmcauditions.com. Once auditions are
filled they are not guaranteed to recur every
year. No makeup auditions are available.

Walk-Ins can wait for an unused time slot.

Directed by Eric Van Horn. Become a part of The
Murder Mystery Company. The Experts in Mystery
Entertainment!
April 17 , 2016 from 5-8 pm
April 18, 2016 from 6-9 pm
Hillcrest Golf Club
8200 Hillcrest Road Kansas City, MO 64138


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April 12, 2016

Auditions

The Murder Mystery Company
(Professional)

The Murder Mystery Company
Troupe Auditions: Sun Apr 17: 5-8pm
*Seeking stage acting/ improv experience with all
levels of training, 18 & up, Non-Equity
*Flexible schedule
*Be a part of over 300 live performances a year in
the greater Kansas City area
*Actor pay ranges from $65-100 per show and
includes tips, travel reimbursement, experience
based raises

Please note that audition spots fill up fast and
must be reserved in advance. Once auditions are
filled they are not guaranteed to recur every
year. No makeup auditions are available.

Directed by Eric Van Horn. Become a part of The
Murder Mystery Company
The Experts in Mystery Entertainment!
April 17 , 2016 from 5-8 pm
April 18, 2016 from 6-9 pm
Hillcrest Golf Club
8200 Hillcrest Road Kansas City, MO 64138
***Auditions fill up fast! To reserve a spot
visit, killer.careers/kansascity or
http://mmcauditions.com

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April 10, 2016

Mother’s Day for Mother Earth - Tenth Anniversary Celebration!

For immediate release
Contact: Heather Loewenstein
816-221-5351

Mother's Day for Mother Earth - Tenth Anniversary
Celebration!
StoneLion's Annual puppet show of ENORMOUS
proportions! StoneLion presents The Mermaid's Tail
(Tale)

Ten years and counting! StoneLion Puppet Theater
will celebrate Mother's Day with Kansas City's
largest community arts project and giant puppet
show, Mother's Day for Mother Earth. Larger than
life puppets, professional actors, dancers,
community participants and you will celebrate
spring on the lawn of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of
Art. This free event has attracted over 6000
audience members and grows annually. Viewers from
as far away as Sweden and Pakistan have joined our
local residents in a day of celebration for our
planet and families with puppets up to 20' tall.

This year's theme is all about water. The
Mermaid's Tail (Tale) follows the journey of a
giant plastic water bottle down a storm drain and
eventually out to sea. Who and what will be
effected? Over 100 community volunteers from age
2 years to 75 will perform alongside StoneLion's
professional troupe. Crescendo Conservatory from
Overland Park, KS is our featured partner
supplying over forty dancers to the cast. Bring
your picnic, set up a lawn chair, tour the museum,
make your own puppet at our craft tables and enjoy
the day.

Fact: Did you know Mother's Day started as Peace
Day protesting war? What better way to spend
Mother's Day than in the park with a beautiful and
timely puppet spectacle about protecting the
planet we live on for our children?

When: May 8, 2016
Time: Noon-4 p.m. interactive activities around
the museum
2:00 p.m. Mother's Day for Mother Earth giant
puppet play
Where: South Lawn, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak Street Kansas City, MO 64111

816-221-5351

FREE for the entire family
Bring a picnic, blanket and/or lawn chair
(lawn chair seating in designated areas only)

www.stonelionpuppets.org

Sponsored by The Missouri Arts Council, a state
agency, Kansas City Parks and Recreation, The
Francis Family Foundation, KC Water Services, The
ArtsKC Fund, Mid America Regional Council and The
Law Offices of Lance Loewenstein.

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April 8, 2016

Auditions for NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT at The Barn in June!

AUDITIONS!

NICE WORK IF
YOU CAN GET IT

Music and Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Book by Joe DiPietro

Direction by Kipp Simmons
Musical Direction by Kevin Bogan
Choreography by Valerie Martin and Ramsey Self
Assistant Direction by Korey Childs

AUDITIONS:
Saturday, June 18th from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Sunday, June 19th from 2:00pm – 4:00pm
at St. Pius School, 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.
• There will also be a dance audition so wear proper
attire. A tap combination will be taught at callbacks, but
be
prepared to show any tap skills you have at the open
audition.
• Please Provide: Sheet Music...no CDs & NO
ACAPPELLA auditions | Headshot/Resume (if available)
• Invited Callbacks will be held on Saturday, June 25th
from 1:00 -5:00 pm at The Arts Asylum. If you are
auditioning, please make sure to clear your schedule that
day, as callbacks are critical to putting together the
strongest ensemble for this ensemble piece. You will be
notified by email if you are invited to callbacks.
• If you have worked with this directing team before
there is no need to come to the open call. Please email
your interest to the director at kipp@live.com.
• Choreography rehearsals will begin September 25th
and all other rehearsals will begin October 2nd. Typical
weekly rehearsal schedule will be Sunday afternoons
1:00p
to 5:00p and Monday through Thursday nights from
6:30pm – 10pm. Rehearsals the last 2 weeks may go past
10:00p but staff will be respectful of your time and get
you
out as close to 10:00p as possible. Tech rehearsal on
Sunday, October 30th will be 1:00p to 6:00p. 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 without prior approval
from the director. The Music Director may try to
schedule
some individual rehearsals with principals prior to
October
2nd.


PRODUCTION DATES:
November 4th – 20th, 2016
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm & Sundays at 2:00pm
Industry Night Performance Monday, November 14th @
7:30pm
All performances take place at The Barn Players Theatre,
6219 Martway in Mission, KS

SYNOPSIS:
Set in the 1920s, Nice Work If You Can Get It is the story
of
charming and wealthy playboy Jimmy Winter, who meets
rough female bootlegger Billie Bendix the weekend of his
wedding. Jimmy, who has been married three (or is it
four?)
times before, is preparing to marry Eileen Evergreen, a
self-
obsessed modern dancer. Thinking Jimmy and Eileen will
be out of town, Billie and her gang hide cases of alcohol
in
the basement of Jimmy's Long Island mansion. But when
Jimmy, his wife-to-be and her prohibitionist family show
up
at the mansion for the wedding, Billie and her cohorts
pose
as servants, causing hijinks galore.

CAST BREAKDOWN:
• JIMMY WINTER – A wealthy and handsome playboy,
dripping with charm and charisma.
• BILLIE BENDIX – A tough, feisty and street-wise
young
woman. Partners in rum-running with Cookie and Duke.
• COOKIE McGEE – A fast-talking, wise-cracking
bootlegger.
• EILEEN EVERGREEN – Jimmy's latest fiancé. Self-
proclaimed finest interpreter of modern dance in the
world.
• DUKE MAHONEY – Cookie's sidekick. Not the
brightest
guy around.
• SENATOR MAX EVERGREEN – Eileen's father. A
humorless career politician. Serious, stern and
judgmental.
• DUCHESS ESTONIA DULWORTH – Duchess of
Woodford. A noted prohibitionist and bejeweled dowager.
• JEANNIE MULDOON – A lovely chorus girl from
Brooklyn.
• CHIEF BERRY - Chief of the Long Island Police
Department. Fiercely dedicated to his job.
• MILICENT WINTER - A wealthy matron with great
elan.
Jimmy's mother.
• THE CHORUS GIRLS – A strong female dancing
(including tap) and singing ensemble. – all ages and types
• THE VICE SQUAD – A strong male dancing (including
tap) and singing ensemble. – all ages and types

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 KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN coming in May to The Barn!

AUDITIONS!

Kiss of the Spider Woman

Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Book by Terrence McNally

Directed by Eric Magnus
Musical Direction by Paul Morel
Asst. Direction by Shelly Stewart

AUDITIONS:
May 7th and 8th, 2016
from 11:00am - 3:00pm
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
or
pop/rock 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, May 21st 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 appropriate 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, July 24th. Typical weekly
rehearsal schedule will be Sunday through Thursday
nights
from 7 – 10pm. Conflicts with the rehearsal schedule
must
be kept to an absolute minimum during the rehearsal
process. No conflicts will be accepted during dress /
tech
week (9/11 – 9/15)

PRODUCTION DATES:
September 16th – October 2th, 2016
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

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

SYNOPSIS:
Kiss of the Spider Woman revamps a harrowing tale of
persecution into a dazzling spectacle that juxtaposes
gritty
realities with liberating fantasies. Cell mates in a Latin
American prison, Valentin is a tough revolutionary
undergoing torture and Molina is an unabashed
homosexual
serving eight years for deviant behavior. Molina shares
his
fantasies about an actress, Aurora (originated on
Broadway
by Chita Rivera) with Valentin. One of her roles is a
Spider
Woman who kills with a kiss.

CAST BREAKDOWN:
We are looking for a multi-racial, high-energy cast of
performers for this Tony Award winning musical.

Aurora / Spider Woman 25 - 50, mezzo soprano: The
central figure of Molina's fantasy world – a "vampy diva",
stunning, dazzling and comforting in all her roles except
for
that of the Spider Woman, who is treacherous and
frightening to Molina. Role requires strong acting, singing
and movement.

Molina 30 - 45, tenor: A homosexual man serving an 8-
year
sentence for deviant behavior, who worked as a window
dresser. Very smart and imaginative with a tremendous
ability to shape language into images. Must be a strong
actor and singer and must move well.

Valentin 25 - 35, high baritone: A man imprisoned for his
'fanatical' political views. Passionate and angry, Valentine
carries a deep hatred for the corruption in the Argentine
government and is not afraid to fight against those who
would oppress the working class. Deeply suspicious, he
trusts no one. Must be a very strong actor and singer

Marta 23 - 30, soprano: Valentines love. Earthy and
beautiful. Appears mostly in dreams, but retains her
earthiness. Must be a strong actor and singer.

Molina's Mother 50 - 65, contralto: Molina's loving
mother.
Careworn, but warm and loving. Years of worrying about
her
son have taken their toll on her appearance and health.
Must be strong actor and singer.

Warden 40 - 55, speaking role: A hard-edged
authoritarion.
Sharp and intelligent, he is not without a certain amount
of
charm which he uses to get the information he seeks.
Enjoys the position he holds. Strong actor needed.

Esteban and Marcos 25 - 45, speaking roles. Prison
Guards. Pretty funny and comedic, but can turn deadly on
a
dime. Must be comfortable with lifting bodies and
dragging
them around.

Gabriel 20 to 30, high baritone. Molina's current
infatuation. A waiter, handsome and straight. He is warm
and appealing, but not interested in Molina in the way
that
he wishes him to be. May double as prisoner.

Prisoners 20 - 45, all voices
An ensemble of 4-8 men who play prisoners that double
as
other characters. Looking for strong singers who can
move
well.


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 GRADUATE are this weekend for The Barn!

AUDITIONS!

The Graduate


Adapted by Terry Johnson
Based on the Novel by Charles Webb and The Motion
Picture Screenplay by Calder Willingham & Buck Henry
By Special Arrangement with CanalStudio

Directed by Bill Pelletier

OPEN CALL AUDITIONS:
Saturday, April 9, 2016 1pm – 5pm &
Sunday, April 10, 2016 1pm – 5pm
(No callback is planned at this time)
At St. Pius School
55th and Woodson, Mission, KS.


SYNOPSIS:
Benjamin Braddock has just finished college and, back at
his parents' house, he's trying to avoid the one dreaded
question everyone keeps asking: What does he want to
do with his life? Benjamin's anxiety about his unknown
future mounts until an unexpected diversion crops up
when he is seduced by the aggressive Mrs. Robinson, the
wife of his father's business partner. What begins as a
fun tryst turns complicated when Benjamin falls for the
one woman Mrs. Robinson demanded he stay away from:
her daughter, Elaine.


EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Prepare: Auditions will consist of cold readings from the
script. Prior to auditions, please read and familiarize
yourself with the play and the role/s that interest you.
Bring: Please bring a current resume and headshot. Also
bring all known conflicts from April 17 through the
May/June production dates listed below.
Rehearsal: Rehearsals will begin Sunday, April 17 and run
Sunday-Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to
approximately 10 p.m. Rehearsal will be at St. Pius School
until the production moves to the Barn Players stage on
Monday, May 2nd.
Additional Notes: Cast members are required to assist
with strike following the final performance on June 12th.
Cast members may also be asked to assist with costume
pieces.

PRODUCTION DATES:
May 27th – June 12th, 2016
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m.
Monday, June 6th (Industry night performance) at 7:30
p.m.

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



CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
4M – 4F (cast is expandable)

BENJAMIN BRADDOCK / Male early 20s

MRS. ROBINSON / Female 40s (those auditioning for this
role should be comfortable with partial nudity onstage)

MR. ROBINSON / Male 40s

ELAINE ROBINSON / Female early 20s

MR. BRADDOCK / Male 40s

MRS. BRADDOCK / Female 40s

HOTEL CLERK / DRUNK / PRIEST, ETC. / Male 40-60

STRIPPER / PSYCHIATRIST / ETC. / Female 30s-40s


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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JANE EYRE: THE MUSICAL opens a week from today at The Barn!

The Barn presents…


JANE EYRE
The Musical


Music and Lyrics by Paul Gordon
Book by John Caird
Based on the novel by Charlotte Bronte
Directed by Jeanneatte Bonjour
Musical Direction by Baker Purdon
Stage Managed by Kimberly Stelting
Assistant Stage Management by Amanda Albert
Set Design by Guy Gardner
Lighting Design by Leah O'Connor
Costume Design by Max Mammele
Assistant Musical Direction by Erica Millgan Baruth
Assistant Stage Management by Megan Kroeger


April 15 – May 1
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
INDUSTRY NIGHT: April 25th




STARRING
Alisha Richardson, Matt Richardson, Erica
Milligan Baruth, Debbie Blinn, Elise Campagna
& Ella Graham

FEATURING
Corey Allen, Maddox Bane, Russ Barker, Chuck
Chambers, Elise Dorsey, JoAnna Geffert, Anne
Haines, Steven Ansel James, Molly Johnson, Sarah
Menez, Michaela Mense, Ellie McManamy, Julian Rivera &
Jane Stevenson

WITH
Corinne Bakker, Bill Bergman, Elise Bowles, Ryann Hill,
Sarah Jeter, Megan Kroeger, Lillie Large, Kathleen Marx,
Mia McManamy, Mia Vaught, Bridget Walsh & Miles Wirth


SYNOPSIS: Jane Eyre is
a haunting retelling of the Charlotte Bronte classic about
an orphan girl who grows up to become the governess of
Thornfield Hall. There she meets and falls in love with the
enigmatic Edward Rochester, an Earl with a dark secret.
Having overcome the obstacles brought on by an abusive
childhood, the death of a childhood friend and the
prejudice inherent in a relationship between two people
socially worlds apart, Jane marries Rochester. Her
wedding day is marred when she discovers his secret: he
already has a wife, a half-crazed lunatic hidden in the
attic.

All performances are at:
The Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway, Mission, KS.

Ticket pricing:
REGULAR - $18.00
SENIORS - $ 15.00
GROUPS (10 OR MORE) - $12.00
STUDENTS (WITH A VALID STUDENT ID) - $12.00


WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.
For reservations, please call or call 1-800-838-3006
or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org


Production support provided by…
The Mainstreet Credit Union
Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
St. Pius School


Media partner support provided by…
94.9 KCMO
710 AM / 103.7 KCMO Talk Radio

The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects of our
organization. Non-traditional and equal-opportunity
casting is encouraged.


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April 2, 2016

Fangirls (an improbable cosplay) to be part of KC Fringe 2016

Fangirls (an improbable cosplay), written by
Jessie Salsbury and produced by Brick Street
Theatre, will be included in the Kansas City
Fringe Festival of 2016. Open roles are for 3
women and 1 man. 1 of the women cast must be an
African-American woman, as the character works
through discrimination as a cosplayer, which is
central to the play's theme and scope.

Fangirls (an improbable cosplay) brings us girl
characters who celebrate comic books, science
fiction and cosplay, while being shamed and
marginalized for doing so, though female authors
pioneered the stories of science fiction,
mysteries and superheroes in the 1800s and early
1900s.

Auditions and cold readings for Fangirls (an
improbably cosplay) will take place on Sunday,
April 17th from 2 pm to 4pm at the Westport
Coffeehouse Downstairs meeting room, 4010
Pennsylvania Ave. For more information, contact
Jessie Salsbury at (913) 827-6378,
BrickStreetTheatre@gmail.com.

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