May 31, 2012

Starlight's Blue Star Award Winners

High School Musical Theatre Students Recognized at Starlight's Tenth Annual Blue Star Awards

Musical theatre students and instructors from area high schools gathered at Starlight Theatre last week for the Tenth Annual Blue Star Awards. The ceremony included productions by six of the nominated high schools with presentations by local celebrity presenters and a Brian d'Arcy James, a twice Tony®-nominated Broadway actor who also appears on NBC's television series SMASH.

Modeled after Broadway's Tony® Awards, the Blue Star Awards recognize achievement and excellence in high school musical theatre and is one of the largest of its kind in the nation. The program, sponsored by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City, annually serves close to 5,000 area students who contribute either on the stage or behind the scenes to their schools' musical theatre productions. This year, 46 area high schools producing 48 musicals participated for a total of 120 nominees.

"In our tenth anniversary, Starlight can proudly say that many thousands of young lives have been touched, often times changed, by this program," said Denton Yockey, Starlight Theatre president and executive producer. "Young men and women that have gone on to achieve promising careers in many walks of life - including the theatre, education, even achieving dreams of performing on Broadway."

Highlights of the Awards Ceremony included the presentation of the Outstanding Actor and Actress in a Lead Role: Tyler Eisenreich from Blue Springs High School won for his role as Jimmy Smith in Thoroughly Modern Millie; Brooke Myers from Lee's Summit High School won for her role as Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls. Eisenreich and Myers will go on to compete on a national level at the National High School Musical Theater Awards in New York City in June.

Alex Peterson of Blue Valley High School and Savannah Bell of Shawnee Mission Northwest High School each received Rising Scholarship Awards. The $2,500 college scholarships are presented to one male and one female high school senior who have contributed the most to his or her high school theatre department and demonstrated exceptional theatrical achievement. The award for Outstanding Overall Production was presented to Blue Valley High School for Crazy For You.

"What is very apparent is the sense of community and the way these students are supported in the community by the Blue Star Awards," James said. "And it really is a good combination of the individuals who are pursuing their dreams and the community that supports them."

A panel of 18 judges attended the musical productions of each participating school during the fall 2011 and spring 2012 semesters. These judges provided performance and production critiques to Starlight's Education Department. Additionally, their comments were compiled and shared with each school's theatre teacher and students.

2011-12 BLUE STAR AWARD RECIPIENTS
Outstanding Artistic Contribution by a Student; Direction, Music Direction, Choreography: Abigail Karnes; Kearney High School, Mame

Outstanding Orchestra: Olathe East High School, The Who's Tommy

Outstanding Scenic Design, Tier I: Winnetonka High School, Seussical

Outstanding Scenic Design, Tier II: Liberty North High School, Oliver!

Outstanding Lighting Design: Winnetonka High School, Seussical

Outstanding Technical Crew: Lighting Crew; Olathe East High School, The Who's Tommy

Outstanding Costume Design, Tier I: Winnetonka High School, Seussical

Outstanding Costume Design, Tier II: Lee's Summit West High School, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Outstanding Hair and Makeup Design: Winnetonka High School, Seussical

Outstanding Technical Achievement, Puppet Design and Creation: Cedwan Hooks; Shawnee Mission North High School, Little Shop of Horrors

Outstanding Overall Production: Blue Valley High School, Crazy for You

Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role: Tyler Eisenreich as Jimmy Smith; Blue Springs High School, Thoroughly Modern Millie

Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role: Brooke Myers as Miss Adelaide; Lee's Summit High School,
Guys and Dolls

Outstanding Actor in a Featured Role: Ben Johnson as Orin Scrivello; Shawnee Mission North High School, Little Shop of Horrors

Outstanding Actress in a Featured Role: Haley Crane as Paulette Buonufonte; Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde the Musical

Outstanding Male Ensemble Member: Bobby Turnbough as Nikos Argitakos; Raymore-Peculiar High School, Legally Blonde the Musical

Outstanding Female Ensemble Member: Kelly Phelan as Miss Krumholtz; Lee's Summit North High School, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Outstanding Ensemble: Blue Valley High School, Crazy for You

STARLIGHT THEATRE
Starlight Theatre Association is dedicated to producing, presenting and promoting excellence in musical theatre and the performing arts for diverse audiences of all ages, with continued programming for families and children. Starlight strives to enrich our region for all residents and visitors by building appreciation for the performing arts, making live theatre and music affordable and accessible, providing superior theatre arts education and community outreach programs, and delivering exceptional customer service. Starlight will remain a beloved Kansas City cultural tradition by devoting resources to preserving and enhancing our home venue in Swope Park and creating new memories for generations to come.

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For more information, contact: Karen Massman VanAsdale, Communications Director
(816) 997-1144 – office


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May 30, 2012

Come to camp in the Hundred Acre Wood with theater arts camp for ages 4-5!

Join CYT Kansas City as we act, sing and dance our way through the Hundred Acre Wood with this exciting summer camp for pre-schoolers ages 4-5.

Christopher Robin, Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet, Owl, Rabbit and Tigger will come along on our journey. Crafts and snacks are part of the fun!

Camps are half days at various locations throughout the Kansas City metro. Each camp is one week long.

Visit CYTKC.ORG for more information on this and other great camps this summer!


various locatons throughout the metro, (913) 681-3318, www.cytkc.org

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Sign up today for summer camp intensive theater -- Guys and Dolls

CYT Kansas City will hold Guys and Dolls Summer Camp Intensive Show Auditions Friday, June 1 from 4:30 - 7:30PM at the CYT Studio.

This camp is now open to those ages 13 - 19! (Those who are 13-years-old must have participated in at least 3 CYT productions in the past.)

CYT Kansas City will, once again, be offering the experience of producing a full-length musical in ONE WEEK as we present Guys and Dolls as our summer camp intensive show.

Enrollment is open now and auditions for roles in the show will be held June 1.

This is a great experience for teens who are short on time, love theater, and want to really push themselves to reach higher this summer.

Anyone may enroll in the summer camp intensive camp but if you are interested in a role, you must also audition.

Summer Camp intensive will be held July 23 - 29 with public shows of Guys and Dolls on July 28 and 29.

Find out more at CYTKC.ORG under summer camps.


CYT Kansas City Studio, 6800A W 153rd St., (913) 681-3318, www.cytkc.org

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Fairy Tale Ballet camp is almost here!

LOGOS Dance Theatre at CYT Kansas City offers Fairy Tale Ballet Camp: Jun 18-22.

Your little princess will learn basic dance technique, make fun crafts, and enjoy tasty treats. (Ages 4 - 7)

All princesses get to take home their own camp t-shirt and tutu!

See our website at CYTKC.ORG for more information and to register online today!

See your ballerina shine at the Parent Show on Friday, June 22 at 11:30AM.

Camp is held each day at the LOGOS Dance Theatre studio at 6800A W. 153rd St., Overland Park, KS in the CYT offices.

Camp runs 9AM - noon each day.

CYT Offices, 6800A W 153rd St., (913) 681-3318, www.cytkc.org

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May 29, 2012

KC Stage is looking for staff

If you go to www.kcstage.com/callboard, you'll see KC Stage's job list. (If you're with an organization who's looking to hire, please e-mail magazine@kcstage.com if you don't know how to use this system.) Included in the list are three positions we're looking to fill with eager volunteers who want to help promote KC Stage and are passionate about the arts.


1) Social Media Coordinator: Do you enjoy making new connections? Would you like to help promote KC Stage? Do you spend more time on Twitter and Facebook than you do with people face to face? KC Stage Magazine, a monthly publication dedicated to the performing arts in and around the Kansas City area, is looking for a Social Media Coordinator.

The Social Media Coordinator will track and interact along all of KC Stage's social media outlets (currently Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and Google+), and will recommend/manage potential other future outlets.

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2) Events/Contest Coordinator: Do you enjoy making new connections? Would you like to help promote KC Stage through contests and networking events? KC Stage Magazine, a monthly publication dedicated to the performing arts in and around the Kansas City area, is looking for an Event/Contest Coordinator.

The Events/Contest Coordinator will be in charge of getting tickets and other items for giveaways and planning various networking events.

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3) Ad Sales Representative: Are you outgoing and persistent? Do you enjoy making new connections? KC Stage Magazine, a monthly publication dedicated to the performing arts in and around the Kansas City area, is looking for an advertising sales representative.

The Ad Rep will identify prospective advertisers and then follow up by phone or in person to sell advertising (print and online) in our magazine. Other duties may be assigned on a case-by-case basis. This is the only paid position within KC Stage, receiving a 20% commission on all sales.

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More information on any of these jobs can be seen on www.kcstage.com/callboard, and any questions can be e-mailed to magazine@kcstage.com.

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Mid-Life Players invites you to Come Sing with Us! Karaoke Fund-raiser!

Mid Life Players


Mid-Life Players' Karaoke Fundraiser. Come Sing with Us!: Jun 9: 6 pm Sat
MId-Life Players invites you to come and sing with us! And you don't have to be 35 or older for this one! Karaoke fun starts at 6pm for Kids and Families. Intermission at 7pm with Concessions. Adult sing begins at 7:30pm. We're just asking $5 a song to get up and sing. Admission Free, but Donations welcome as this is a Fundraiser for our Theatre Group.
Please dress comfortably for warm weather.
NOTE: the Alcott Arts Center is not ADA accessible.
Alcott Arts Center, 180 S 18th St,, Kansas City, KS
(816) 716-6681, curt@midlifeplayers.com,

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May 28, 2012

The Supplinant Maidens

GORILLA THEATRE PRESENTS:
The Start of the War on Women

The 21st annual Greek Show
The Suppliant Maidens by Aeschylus

On the South steps of
the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
7:30am Saturday and Sunday
June 30th and July 1st, 2012 .
FREE

Suppliants is on of the oldest surviving Greek tragedy It was probably first performed sometime after 470 BC as the first play in a trilogy, sometimes referred to as the Danaid Tetralogy. The second play of which, the Aegyptioi dealt with the sons of Egyptus winning the hands of the Danaids, and the culminating play, the Danaids, dealt with the plot of the Danaids to kill their husbands on the wedding night. But all we have is this play. The Suppliants~ The Danaids form the chorus and serve as the protagonists. They flee a forced marriage to their Egyptian cousins. When the Danaides reach Argos, they entreat King Pelasgus to protect them. He refuses pending the decision of the Argive people, who ...decide in the favor of the Danaids. Danaus rejoices the outcome, and the Danaids praise the Greek gods. Almost immediately, a herald of the Egyptians comes to attempt to force the Danaids to return to their cousins for marriage. Pelasgus arrives, threatens the herald, and urges t!
he Danaids to remain within the walls of Argos. The play ends with the Danaids retreating into the Argive walls, protected.
The play this year will be Directed by Daivd Brisco Luby with original live music by Beau Bledsoe and musicians Pat Conway and Brad Cox. Choreography of the Chorus will be by Latra Wilson. Alice Morton is the Costumes Designer and Richard Van Cleve will be the Scenic and Mask Designer. Cast List: the CHORUS of the Daughters of Danaüs- Mie Joiee McClindon, Ebonee Grace Workcuff, Anna Adelman, Isabela Colman, Carol Leighton, Jess Molton, Amie Clarke; DANAÜS king of Egypt- Jimmy Calderon; PELASGUS, King of Argos-Michael Patton; HERALD of the Sons of Aegyptus-Mark Bryant; Guards and Attendants - Chris Odem, Frank McCabe, Montana McDaniel, Khalil Odums, Micah Thompson and Keyon Woods.
Gorilla Theatre is working its way through all surviving Greek plays without repeating. This will be the last play of the playwright Aeschylus Gorilla theatre will need perform during it's annual Summer Greek Show for we have done all of the others.

PROMETHEUS BOUND 1997
AGAMEMNON 2003
THE LIBATION BEARERS 2004
The EUMENIDES 2005
THEPERSIANS 2010
THE SEVEN AGAINST THEBES 2011
For more information call Gorilla Theatre Productions at:
816-510-3372
or
find Gorilla Theatre Productions on Facebook





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May 27, 2012

CRISSCROSS at the KC Fringe Festival 2012

REVISED PRESS RELEASE, May 27, 2012

What happens when a woman loves and desires two men and all
are friends? Trouble, that's what. CRISSCROSS revels in secrets
and lies and all that remains unspoken within three intertwining
lives.

CRISSCROSS will have its world premier at the upcoming KC
Fringe Festival at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theater for four
performances. Written and Directed by author and interviewer,
Mark Katzman, CRISSCROSS was developed and had
a staged reading at the Downeast Arts Center, East Village, NY,
where Katzman was a playwright in residence.

The play stars Sarah Pinzl, Sam Cordes, and Kyle Dyck.

CRISSCROSS show times: Sat. Jul 21, 11:00 pm; Sun. July 22, 3:30
pm; Thurs. July 26, 6:30 pm; Say. July 28,8 pm.

Call/Online at Fringehttp://www.kcfringe.org/2012/index.php.
for Ticket Prices. Metropolitan Ensemble Theater, 3614 Main,
(Adult Fare)

((See Kansas City Star "Style" Section April 29, 1992, for a feature
article on Mark Katzman and the publication of his artists books.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Katzman
markkatzman.net


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CRISSCROSS at the KC Fringe Festival 2012

REVISED PRESS RELEASE, May 27, 2012

What happens when a woman loves and desires two men and all
are friends? Trouble, that's what. CRISSCROSS revels in secrets
and lies and all that remains unspoken within three intertwining
lives.

CRISSCROSS will have its world premier at the upcoming KC
Fringe Festival at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theater for four
performances. Written and Directed by author and interviewer,
Mark Katzman, CRISSCROSS was developed and had
a staged reading at the Downeast Arts Center, East Village, NY,
where Katzman was a playwright in residence.

The play stars Sarah Pinzl, Sam Cordes, and Kyle Dyck.

CRISSCROSS show times: Sat. Jul 21, 11:00 pm; Sun. July 22, 3:30
pm; Thurs. July 26, 6:30 pm; Say. July 28,8 pm.

Call/Online at Fringehttp://www.kcfringe.org/2012/index.php.
for Ticket Prices. Metropolitan Ensemble Theater, 3614 Main,
(Adult Fare)

((See Kansas City Star "Style" Section April 29, 1992, for a feature
article on Mark Katzman and the publication of his artists books.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Katzman
markkatzman.net


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