DON'T MISS IT!
The Barn presents…
9 to 5
Music & Lyrics by Dolly Parton
Book by Patricia Resnick
Based on the 20th Century Fox Picture
Directed by Nino Casisi
Musical Direction by Kevin Bogan
Choreographed by Christi Fulton
Stage Managed by Mike Morrow
Costume Design by Renee Purtee
Light Design by Cat Larrison
Sound Design by Sean Leistico
Set Design by Nino Casisi
Props Designed by Amy Eisele
Asst. Stage Management by Charlotte Gilman
Production Assistance by Korey Childs
February 22nd – March 10th, 2013
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
INDUSTRY NIGHT - March 4th at 7:30pm - $12.00 tickets
STARRING
Jessica Alcorn, Sarah Dothage, Valerie Dykes,
Vicki Kerns & Kipp Simmons
FEATURING
Lyndsey Agron, Debbie Blinn, Andrew Brown, Brad Clay, Caelin Golladay, Debbie Huffman, Tracy Van Unen, Michael Nemeth, Christian Owen & Brian Shortess
WITH
Rachel Adcock, Dana Arnott, Jaime Blum, Christiana Coffey, Meagan Edmonds, Emmy Hadley, Greg Hahn, Michael Kizzee, Mike Stoeckle & Stephanie Stevens
SYNOPSIS:
9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL is a hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era. 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL tells the story of three unlikely friends who conspire to take control of their company and learn there's nothing they can't do -- even in a man's world. Outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic, 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL is about teaming up and taking care of business... it's about getting credit and getting even.
All performances are at:
The Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway, Mission, KS.
Ticket pricing:
REGULAR - $18.00
SENIORS - $ 15.00
GROUPS (10 OR MORE) - $12.00
STUDENTS (WITH A VALID STUDENT ID) - $10.00
WE NOW ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.
For reservations, please call or call 1-800-838-3006
or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org
Production support provided by…
The Mainstreet Credit Union
Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
St. Pius School
Media partner support provided by…
94.9 KCMO
95.1 Jack-FM
The Barn Players embraces diversity in all aspects of our organization. Non-traditional and equal-opportunity casting is encouraged.
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March 5, 2013
Announcing our 2013-14 Season
Spinning Tree Theatre
Announcing our 2013-14 Season
Stick Fly
by Lydia Diamond
Kansas City premiere
The affluent, African-American LeVay family is gathering at their Martha's Vineyard home for the weekend, and brothers Kent and Flip have each brought their respective girlfriends to meet the parents for the first time. As the two newcomers butt heads over issues of race and privilege, longstanding family tensions bubble under the surface and reach a boiling point when secrets are revealed.
"A MUST SEE. Fascinating. Arrestingly fresh." - Wall Street Journal
"Conflict and sexual sparks. A juicy family drama." - The New York Times
"She's a polished playwright, creating a cast-full of dynamic characters all sitting uncomfortably on a powder-keg situation." - Boston Globe
Stick Fly opened on Broadway on December 8, 2011, and was produced by Alicia Keys.
Winner! 2010 LA Drama Critics Circle Award: Best Production
Winner! 2006 Black Theatre Alliance Award, Best Play
Nominee! 2012 Outer Critics Circle Award, Outstanding New Broadway Play
Motherhood Out Loud
by Beth Henley, Lisa Loomer, Theresa Rebeck, Cheryl L. West and others
Kansas City premiere
What does it mean to be an American mother today? When entrusting the subject of motherhood to such a dazzling collection of celebrated American writers, the result is a joyous, moving, hilarious, and unpredictable theatrical event. Anyone who is, has (or ever has had) a mother, a stepmother, a foster mother or anything similar will be able to relate to and enjoy this funny and poignant piece. From adoption to surrogacy to stepmothers to gay parenting, no stone is left unturned. Spinning Tree is partnering with a soon-to-be-announced local charitable organization for women to bring this Off-Broadway hit to KC.
A Little Night Music
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Hugh Wheeler
Set in 1900 Sweden and inspired by the Ingmar Bergman film "Smiles of a Summer Night," A Little Night Music explores the tangled web of affairs centered around actress Desirée Armfeldt and the men who love her. The "Send in the Clowns" musical, written in waltz time, was the winner of 1973 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical.
"The music is a celebration of 3/4 time, an orgy of plaintively memorable waltzes, all talking of past loves and lost worlds." – Clive Barnes, The New York Times
"Sondheim's lyrics are often superbly witty, his music here, mostly in haunting waltz-time, far more accessible than is sometimes the case. The score positively throbs with love, regret and desire." – The Telegraph
Spinning Tree Theatre is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit professional theatre company. Inaugurated April, 2011.
CONTACT: Andy Parkhurst, Managing Director (816) 569-5277 or aparkhurst@spinningtreetheatre.com
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Announcing our 2013-14 Season
Stick Fly
by Lydia Diamond
Kansas City premiere
The affluent, African-American LeVay family is gathering at their Martha's Vineyard home for the weekend, and brothers Kent and Flip have each brought their respective girlfriends to meet the parents for the first time. As the two newcomers butt heads over issues of race and privilege, longstanding family tensions bubble under the surface and reach a boiling point when secrets are revealed.
"A MUST SEE. Fascinating. Arrestingly fresh." - Wall Street Journal
"Conflict and sexual sparks. A juicy family drama." - The New York Times
"She's a polished playwright, creating a cast-full of dynamic characters all sitting uncomfortably on a powder-keg situation." - Boston Globe
Stick Fly opened on Broadway on December 8, 2011, and was produced by Alicia Keys.
Winner! 2010 LA Drama Critics Circle Award: Best Production
Winner! 2006 Black Theatre Alliance Award, Best Play
Nominee! 2012 Outer Critics Circle Award, Outstanding New Broadway Play
Motherhood Out Loud
by Beth Henley, Lisa Loomer, Theresa Rebeck, Cheryl L. West and others
Kansas City premiere
What does it mean to be an American mother today? When entrusting the subject of motherhood to such a dazzling collection of celebrated American writers, the result is a joyous, moving, hilarious, and unpredictable theatrical event. Anyone who is, has (or ever has had) a mother, a stepmother, a foster mother or anything similar will be able to relate to and enjoy this funny and poignant piece. From adoption to surrogacy to stepmothers to gay parenting, no stone is left unturned. Spinning Tree is partnering with a soon-to-be-announced local charitable organization for women to bring this Off-Broadway hit to KC.
A Little Night Music
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Hugh Wheeler
Set in 1900 Sweden and inspired by the Ingmar Bergman film "Smiles of a Summer Night," A Little Night Music explores the tangled web of affairs centered around actress Desirée Armfeldt and the men who love her. The "Send in the Clowns" musical, written in waltz time, was the winner of 1973 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical.
"The music is a celebration of 3/4 time, an orgy of plaintively memorable waltzes, all talking of past loves and lost worlds." – Clive Barnes, The New York Times
"Sondheim's lyrics are often superbly witty, his music here, mostly in haunting waltz-time, far more accessible than is sometimes the case. The score positively throbs with love, regret and desire." – The Telegraph
Spinning Tree Theatre is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit professional theatre company. Inaugurated April, 2011.
CONTACT: Andy Parkhurst, Managing Director (816) 569-5277 or aparkhurst@spinningtreetheatre.com
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Open Call for Auditions - The Night I Died at the Palace Theatre
The River City Community Players announces an Open Call for auditions for The Night I Died at the Palace Theatre.
Written by Pat Cook
Directed by Richard S. Bayse
The Palace Theatre actors are just getting ready to rehearse the final scene for their latest production, "I Ain't Got No Body," when they run into a snag.
The director who wrote the play is found dead onstage. Lois is shocked into an allergy attack! Ava faints! Luther orders a pizza! There's a lot of disbelief among the troupe until it becomes quite evident that Dexter Allan has, indeed, shuffled off this mortal coil. Not only that, he owed several of the actors a lot of money. "I know you can't take it with you," Gordon moans, "but apparently you can take somebody else's!"
And then Frances dies! Only she doesn't really die. And then the pizza kid shows up. Only he really isn't the pizza kid. The one thing they all are sure of is their director is dead … or is he?
Timothy accuses Gordon! Glenda accuses Dana! Luther can't figure out where his pizza is. And baby-faced detective Jimmy Todd has to put together all the clues.
Maybe, thinks Jimmy, there are clues in the play they are producing. After all, Dexter wrote it. Was he trying to leave a hint? Or was he murdered for what was in that missing final scene?
Clues intermingle with unveiled threats as cast member turns against cast member. Who heard Dexter's final words?
Who kept threatening him for all to hear? And just when is Luther going to get his pizza anyway?
AUDITION DATES: Monday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 12, 2013 from 7 - 9 p.m.
Open auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
LOCATION: River City Community Players, 5th & Delaware Streets, Leavenworth, KS 66048
PRODUCTION DATES: April 19, 20, 26, 27 and May 3, 4, 2013 at 8 p.m., and an April 28, 2013 at 2 p.m., matinee.
BRING: Current Resume and a complete list of conflicts from 13 March – 4 May.
Dedication and commitment to River City Community Players, the director and fellow actors is of utmost importance.
Headshots are welcome, but not required.
Rehearsals will start on Wednesday, March 13 and run Sunday-Thursday.
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Theodore Butler Swiss janitor with a secret, mid-40s
Dana Pugh - mousey assistant director, late 20s to early 30s
Lois Birdwell - emotional hypochondriac, mid-30s
Kalene Cooper - egotistic actress, mid- to late 30s
Gordon Donnell - complaining actor, late 30s to early 40s
Ava Donnell - Gordon's southern belle wife, mid- to late 30s
Glenda Howard - sarcastic dowager, 50+
Luther Wallace - not-to-bright actor, 30ish
Timothy Price - pompous actor, 40ish
Frances Preston - tomboy of an actress, mid-30s
Jimmy Todd - baby-faced but brilliant policeman
Sgt. Mike Mallory - by-the-book cop, 40ish
Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com
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Written by Pat Cook
Directed by Richard S. Bayse
The Palace Theatre actors are just getting ready to rehearse the final scene for their latest production, "I Ain't Got No Body," when they run into a snag.
The director who wrote the play is found dead onstage. Lois is shocked into an allergy attack! Ava faints! Luther orders a pizza! There's a lot of disbelief among the troupe until it becomes quite evident that Dexter Allan has, indeed, shuffled off this mortal coil. Not only that, he owed several of the actors a lot of money. "I know you can't take it with you," Gordon moans, "but apparently you can take somebody else's!"
And then Frances dies! Only she doesn't really die. And then the pizza kid shows up. Only he really isn't the pizza kid. The one thing they all are sure of is their director is dead … or is he?
Timothy accuses Gordon! Glenda accuses Dana! Luther can't figure out where his pizza is. And baby-faced detective Jimmy Todd has to put together all the clues.
Maybe, thinks Jimmy, there are clues in the play they are producing. After all, Dexter wrote it. Was he trying to leave a hint? Or was he murdered for what was in that missing final scene?
Clues intermingle with unveiled threats as cast member turns against cast member. Who heard Dexter's final words?
Who kept threatening him for all to hear? And just when is Luther going to get his pizza anyway?
AUDITION DATES: Monday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 12, 2013 from 7 - 9 p.m.
Open auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
LOCATION: River City Community Players, 5th & Delaware Streets, Leavenworth, KS 66048
PRODUCTION DATES: April 19, 20, 26, 27 and May 3, 4, 2013 at 8 p.m., and an April 28, 2013 at 2 p.m., matinee.
BRING: Current Resume and a complete list of conflicts from 13 March – 4 May.
Dedication and commitment to River City Community Players, the director and fellow actors is of utmost importance.
Headshots are welcome, but not required.
Rehearsals will start on Wednesday, March 13 and run Sunday-Thursday.
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Theodore Butler Swiss janitor with a secret, mid-40s
Dana Pugh - mousey assistant director, late 20s to early 30s
Lois Birdwell - emotional hypochondriac, mid-30s
Kalene Cooper - egotistic actress, mid- to late 30s
Gordon Donnell - complaining actor, late 30s to early 40s
Ava Donnell - Gordon's southern belle wife, mid- to late 30s
Glenda Howard - sarcastic dowager, 50+
Luther Wallace - not-to-bright actor, 30ish
Timothy Price - pompous actor, 40ish
Frances Preston - tomboy of an actress, mid-30s
Jimmy Todd - baby-faced but brilliant policeman
Sgt. Mike Mallory - by-the-book cop, 40ish
Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - FINAL Weekend
he River City Community Players announces its final weekend for, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," with music and lyrics by William Finn and book by Rachel Sheinkin.
Don't miss your last chance to catch this wonderful show before it departs the area. Make your reservations now, by calling 913-651-0027.
This weekends performances are Mar 8 and 9 at 8 p.m., at the Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware, Leavenworth, KS.
One reviewer wrote, "The River City Community Players have staged a brilliant version of 'Putnam County.' I've seen a lot of community theater along the way, and it's rare when a cast is so uniformly strong."
Another wrote, "The River City Community Players have staged a brilliant version of "Putnam County." I've seen a lot of community theater along the way, and it's rare when a cast is so uniformly strong."
Call, 913-651-0027, now for reservations before they are gone.
Directed by MB Hurst.
Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser. The show is a hilarious tale of overachievers' angst chronicling the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime and creates the unlikeliest of heroes for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time.
Featuring Kristen Altoro, Branson Bliss, Sean Connors, Nickoma Mankewa, Raphael Tate, Guy Gardner, Jenni Wilson, Breanna Danielle and JoAnna Bledsoe.
Ticket prices are: Adults $10; 12 & under $5; 62+ & groups 10+ $8.
Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com (PG 13 for language.)
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Don't miss your last chance to catch this wonderful show before it departs the area. Make your reservations now, by calling 913-651-0027.
This weekends performances are Mar 8 and 9 at 8 p.m., at the Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware, Leavenworth, KS.
One reviewer wrote, "The River City Community Players have staged a brilliant version of 'Putnam County.' I've seen a lot of community theater along the way, and it's rare when a cast is so uniformly strong."
Another wrote, "The River City Community Players have staged a brilliant version of "Putnam County." I've seen a lot of community theater along the way, and it's rare when a cast is so uniformly strong."
Call, 913-651-0027, now for reservations before they are gone.
Directed by MB Hurst.
Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser. The show is a hilarious tale of overachievers' angst chronicling the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime and creates the unlikeliest of heroes for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time.
Featuring Kristen Altoro, Branson Bliss, Sean Connors, Nickoma Mankewa, Raphael Tate, Guy Gardner, Jenni Wilson, Breanna Danielle and JoAnna Bledsoe.
Ticket prices are: Adults $10; 12 & under $5; 62+ & groups 10+ $8.
Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com (PG 13 for language.)
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March 4, 2013
9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL - Tonight at The Barn at 7:30pm!
The Barn Players
INDUSTRY NIGHT!
Monday, March 4th, 2013
performance of…
9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL
The Barn has added an additional performance of our opening patron show of the 2013 season on Monday night, March 4th 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!
Get your tickets today, and we'll see you in the audience on Monday, March 4th, 2013!
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INDUSTRY NIGHT!
Monday, March 4th, 2013
performance of…
9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL
The Barn has added an additional performance of our opening patron show of the 2013 season on Monday night, March 4th 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!
Get your tickets today, and we'll see you in the audience on Monday, March 4th, 2013!
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March 3, 2013
Man After Superman Auditions Tomorrow!
Journeyman Theatre Company
(Community)
Journeyman Theatre Company
Man After Superman by Allen Amdor
Directed by D. R. Blakeman.
March 4th and 5th from 7-9pm
Westport Coffee House
Finding love in Metropolis can be complicated.
Especially if you're trying to date Superman's ex-
girlfriend. When Dan meets and falls for Lois
Lane, who's freshly out of her last famous
relationship, he's not sure if he can measure up
to his super successor. Man After Superman takes
the audience on the hilarious adventures of Dan
and Lois as they fight to get past their own
baggage, a jealous ex, and some very questionable
uses of X-Ray vision to find their happily-ever-
after.
Cold Readings from the script. Don't have time for
a cold reading? Don't like cold reading? Bring a
1-2 minute comedic monologue.
Please bring a resume. Headshot optional.
4 male and 4 females roles available.
Westport Coffee House, 4010 Pennsylvania, (816)
269-2273, contact@journeymantheatre.com,
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(Community)
Journeyman Theatre Company
Man After Superman by Allen Amdor
Directed by D. R. Blakeman.
March 4th and 5th from 7-9pm
Westport Coffee House
Finding love in Metropolis can be complicated.
Especially if you're trying to date Superman's ex-
girlfriend. When Dan meets and falls for Lois
Lane, who's freshly out of her last famous
relationship, he's not sure if he can measure up
to his super successor. Man After Superman takes
the audience on the hilarious adventures of Dan
and Lois as they fight to get past their own
baggage, a jealous ex, and some very questionable
uses of X-Ray vision to find their happily-ever-
after.
Cold Readings from the script. Don't have time for
a cold reading? Don't like cold reading? Bring a
1-2 minute comedic monologue.
Please bring a resume. Headshot optional.
4 male and 4 females roles available.
Westport Coffee House, 4010 Pennsylvania, (816)
269-2273, contact@journeymantheatre.com,
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March 2, 2013
Union Station's Extreme Screen re-opens March 5th
Union Station Unveils New State-of-the Art, RealD 3D Extreme Screen Theatre
Grand Opening Event on March 5 Will Feature Kansas City's Special Advance Screening of Disney's 3D Blockbuster,
"Oz The Great and Powerful"
On Tuesday, March 5, Union Station will open the powerful, dynamic and dramatic new Extreme Screen Theatre, now offering the biggest and best crystal clear 3D digital theater experience in the region .
Union Station's new Extreme Screen Theatre includes a state-of-the-art 4-K digital projection system that will allow the theatre to show movies in multiple formats: 3D, 2D, wide format, cinemascope, computer, DVD, Blue Ray, high-speed Internet, cable and satellite programming. The projectors provide the highest-end technology in the movie industry and will allow a variety of films, images and interactive presentations to be made on the screen. A state-of-the-art sound system also was installed, along with a new silver screen, which is the largest screen in the region -- spanning 80 feet wide and five stories high. A fact sheet is included with all of the specifications of the new theatre.
Union Station leaders are thrilled to debut the new theatre with the special advance screening and then to offer daily show times of Disney's 3D spectacular film, "Oz The Great and Powerful." The Extreme Screen Theatre's opening event on Tuesday, March 5 will feature Kansas City's first viewing of the movie at this invitation-only special advance promotional screening. Then, the first public showing will be offered on Thursday, March 7 at 9 p.m. before the movie officially opens on Friday, on March 8. On March 8, Union Station will offer five daily show times of the Disney 3D movie for a limited engagement.
"How fitting it is that Union Station will feature one of Disney's most awaited films as the opening movie in our new Extreme Screen Theatre inside of this iconic building," said George Guastello, Union Station president and CEO. "It is a film that is set in Kansas and the wonderful land of Oz and comes from Walt Disney's company – a man who started here and his entrepreneurial spirit has meant so much to Kansas City. Creating this wonderful and dramatic new theatre experience is one more great testament back to the faithful residents in Kansas and Missouri who fought hard 15 years ago to keep Union Station alive and vibrant."
Union Station has partnered with Kansas City's long-time theatre company, Dickinson Theatres, to make the Disney film available in this dynamic new theater venue. Dickinson will manage the first-run movies that are shown at Union Station. To build excitement for featuring "Oz The Great and Powerful" as the grand opening movie, Union Station will be transformed into the Emerald City with special effects inside and outside of the building.
"We are so pleased to partner with Union Station in bringing Disney's "Oz The Great and Powerful" to this wonderful new theatre, and to be a part of the opening of the new Extreme Screen Theatre," said Ron Horton, president and CEO of Dickinson Theaters, Inc. "As a Kansas City company that started in the movie business in 1920, it is a special honor to bring an exciting 3D theatre experience to today's audiences inside of Kansas City's most historic building."
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Grand Opening Event on March 5 Will Feature Kansas City's Special Advance Screening of Disney's 3D Blockbuster,
"Oz The Great and Powerful"
On Tuesday, March 5, Union Station will open the powerful, dynamic and dramatic new Extreme Screen Theatre, now offering the biggest and best crystal clear 3D digital theater experience in the region .
Union Station's new Extreme Screen Theatre includes a state-of-the-art 4-K digital projection system that will allow the theatre to show movies in multiple formats: 3D, 2D, wide format, cinemascope, computer, DVD, Blue Ray, high-speed Internet, cable and satellite programming. The projectors provide the highest-end technology in the movie industry and will allow a variety of films, images and interactive presentations to be made on the screen. A state-of-the-art sound system also was installed, along with a new silver screen, which is the largest screen in the region -- spanning 80 feet wide and five stories high. A fact sheet is included with all of the specifications of the new theatre.
Union Station leaders are thrilled to debut the new theatre with the special advance screening and then to offer daily show times of Disney's 3D spectacular film, "Oz The Great and Powerful." The Extreme Screen Theatre's opening event on Tuesday, March 5 will feature Kansas City's first viewing of the movie at this invitation-only special advance promotional screening. Then, the first public showing will be offered on Thursday, March 7 at 9 p.m. before the movie officially opens on Friday, on March 8. On March 8, Union Station will offer five daily show times of the Disney 3D movie for a limited engagement.
"How fitting it is that Union Station will feature one of Disney's most awaited films as the opening movie in our new Extreme Screen Theatre inside of this iconic building," said George Guastello, Union Station president and CEO. "It is a film that is set in Kansas and the wonderful land of Oz and comes from Walt Disney's company – a man who started here and his entrepreneurial spirit has meant so much to Kansas City. Creating this wonderful and dramatic new theatre experience is one more great testament back to the faithful residents in Kansas and Missouri who fought hard 15 years ago to keep Union Station alive and vibrant."
Union Station has partnered with Kansas City's long-time theatre company, Dickinson Theatres, to make the Disney film available in this dynamic new theater venue. Dickinson will manage the first-run movies that are shown at Union Station. To build excitement for featuring "Oz The Great and Powerful" as the grand opening movie, Union Station will be transformed into the Emerald City with special effects inside and outside of the building.
"We are so pleased to partner with Union Station in bringing Disney's "Oz The Great and Powerful" to this wonderful new theatre, and to be a part of the opening of the new Extreme Screen Theatre," said Ron Horton, president and CEO of Dickinson Theaters, Inc. "As a Kansas City company that started in the movie business in 1920, it is a special honor to bring an exciting 3D theatre experience to today's audiences inside of Kansas City's most historic building."
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March 1, 2013
National movie & touring play casting in Kansas City!!!
Nu Image Pioneerz
(Professional)
Believing All Dreams Foundation
presents
Superstar Dreams: THE BELIEVERS
What would the world be like if the original
Apostles walked today? They'd probably look like a
combination of a rock & hip hop band! Mary and
Martha Magdelene would be the stars of the Bad
Girls Club beefing with Lady Gaga and Beyonce! The
religious leaders of today probably wouldn't
accept any of them. No need to wonder you'll see
for yourself in Superstar Dreams: THE
BELIEVERS!!!
Written by Timothy John
Directed by Greg Collins
Casting experienced & beginning actors, singers,
rappers, dancers, and musicians for an EPIC show.
This production will be performed live as a stage
play and filmed as a national movie! Email your
name, number, full length pictures, and your
skills/talents/interests to nipent@gmail.com for
casting consideration and to schedule an audition
time.
Garrison Community Center
1124 E 5th St
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 519-0724
www.facebook.com/nipsalute
www.facebook.com/believingalldreams
www.facebook.com/nipbrand
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Believing All Dreams Foundation
presents
Superstar Dreams: THE BELIEVERS
What would the world be like if the original
Apostles walked today? They'd probably look like a
combination of a rock & hip hop band! Mary and
Martha Magdelene would be the stars of the Bad
Girls Club beefing with Lady Gaga and Beyonce! The
religious leaders of today probably wouldn't
accept any of them. No need to wonder you'll see
for yourself in Superstar Dreams: THE
BELIEVERS!!!
Written by Timothy John
Directed by Greg Collins
Casting experienced & beginning actors, singers,
rappers, dancers, and musicians for an EPIC show.
This production will be performed live as a stage
play and filmed as a national movie! Email your
name, number, full length pictures, and your
skills/talents/interests to nipent@gmail.com for
casting consideration and to schedule an audition
time.
Garrison Community Center
1124 E 5th St
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 519-0724
www.facebook.com/nipsalute
www.facebook.com/believingalldreams
www.facebook.com/nipbrand
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Believing All Dreams Foundation
presents
Superstar Dreams: THE BELIEVERS
What would the world be like if the original
Apostles walked today? They'd probably look like a
combination of a rock & hip hop band! Mary and
Martha Magdelene would be the stars of the Bad
Girls Club beefing with Lady Gaga and Beyonce! The
religious leaders of today probably wouldn't
accept any of them. No need to wonder you'll see
for yourself in Superstar Dreams: THE
BELIEVERS!!!
Written by Timothy John
Directed by Greg Collins
Casting experienced & beginning actors, singers,
rappers, dancers, and musicians for an EPIC show.
This production will be performed live as a stage
play and filmed as a national movie! Email your
name, number, full length pictures, and your
skills/talents/interests to nipent@gmail.com for
casting consideration and to schedule an audition
time.
Garrison Community Center
1124 E 5th St
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 519-0724
www.facebook.com/nipsalute
www.facebook.com/believingalldreams
www.facebook.com/nipbrand
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Believing All Dreams Foundation
presents
Superstar Dreams: THE BELIEVERS
What would the world be like if the original
Apostles walked today? They'd probably look like a
combination of a rock & hip hop band! Mary and
Martha Magdelene would be the stars of the Bad
Girls Club beefing with Lady Gaga and Beyonce! The
religious leaders of today probably wouldn't
accept any of them. No need to wonder you'll see
for yourself in Superstar Dreams: THE
BELIEVERS!!!
Written by Timothy John
Directed by Greg Collins
Casting experienced & beginning actors, singers,
rappers, dancers, and musicians for an EPIC show.
This production will be performed live as a stage
play and filmed as a national movie! Email your
name, number, full length pictures, and your
skills/talents/interests to nipent@gmail.com for
casting consideration and to schedule an audition
time.
Garrison Community Center
1124 E 5th St
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 519-0724
www.facebook.com/nipsalute
www.facebook.com/believingalldreams
www.facebook.com/nipbrand
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Music is Not the Only Infectious Thing in The Coterie’s 'Flashdance'-Inspired Parody
The Coterie presents the world premiere production of Slashdance!, a hilariously grisly parody that pits the iconic '80's movie 'Flashdance' against cannibalistic hoards, March 7 – 24, written and directed by local theatre impresario Ron Megee.
ABOUT THE PLAY
Set in a futuristic Kansas City after the apocalyptic Flesh Wars, Slashdance! tells the story of female dynamo, Alexis Bowens, who is a true maniac: welder by day, dancer by night. Her dream is to get into a real dance company though, and nothing's going to get in her way - not even a giant herd of fast-moving, virus-infected human cannibals… or her boyfriend's lack of support. Not only will she finally get her big break, but killing cannibalistic hoards is even better for her abs than Pilates!
What a feeling!, indeed. Featuring several songs from Flashdance's era-defining soundtrack, Slashdance! captures the sound of the 80's but underscores it with the pounding of running feet – both those of the flesh-eating cannibals as well as the masses of "normal folks" trying to escape their deadly bite. "My inspiration for Slashdance! was thinking about a post-apocalyptic Kansas City and how people, given their instinct to survive, would continue on with their lives and still be able to dream of a better future. This is so much of the appeal of the movie Flashdance - but I imagined them dreaming of this future while fighting flesh-eating cannibals! I also think the music from Flashdance is one of the best albums of all time. I mean, come on, who doesn't love Maniac and What a Feeling?" says Ron Megee, who has previously tickled and taunted audiences with his Coterie At Night productions of Children of the Damned Corn, Maul of the Dead, Sorority House of the Dead, Spooky Do!
g: A Scooby-Doo Mystery, and Night of the Living Dead. "I wanted to go to a new level with our attackers, past the zombie phase, and step into a more terrifying flesh eater. Cannibals were the next step. They move really fast, appearing out of nowhere, are cunning, and are out to eat flesh… at all costs! And some are just getting the virus into their bodies, so they live in a state between being half-human and half-cannibal."
Produced as part of The Coterie's newly re-named pop culture series The Coterie Ignites (formerly Coterie At Night), Slashdance! is intended for adults and teens; no one under 13 will be admitted. It is funded in part by the Missouri Arts Council, ArtsKC Fund, and Theatre League.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
The cast of Slashdance! features Ashley M. Otis, Kenneth Personett, Kimberely Queen, Jordan Spatz, Mandy Morris, Martin Buchanan, Keith Smith, and Damian Blake. The artistic and production company includes Ron Megee (director/set/properties designer), Megan Turek (costume designer), Art Kent (lighting designer), Daniel Warneke (sound designer), Kimberely Queen (makeup designer), Matthew Mott (effects makeup designer/design assistant), Fiona Carmody (stage manager), Luci Kersting (production assistant/deck manager), Scott Hobart (technical director/master carpenter), and Ashley Otis, Mandy Morris, Kenneth Personett, and Jordan Spatz (choreography).
Slashdance! also features a hoard of 31 extras who will represent the cannibals over-running Kansas City. Participating teens and adults from the local community, who have an interest in zombie culture and general mayhem and would like to gain theatrical experience, will appear in two rotating casts, performing with the eight principal actors. Fine Young Cannibals will perform March 8, 10, 15, 17, 21, and 23, and will feature Paris Amory, Olivia Berger, Holland Broce, Benjamin Hadley, Lauren Harrell, Dayton Hollis, Mark McNeal Jr., Bridget Prewitt, Tessa Sherwood, Carsen Shook, Austin Smith, Halie Rae Strickler, Kara Strickler, Abby Wimberley, and Miles Wirth. Hannibal's Cannibals will perform March 7, 9, 14, 16, 18, 22, and 24 and will feature Valeri Bates, Brenna Easter, Daphany Edwards, Trevor Harr, Amber Hemmie, Dale Hemmie, Gabrielle Henry, Janet Henry, Jacquelyn Houts, Hannah Jones, Rhiannon Lentz, Zach Lofland, Khalil Odums, Megan-Kay Pierce, Ellen Riesmeyer, and Grac!
e Wood.
SHOW DATES, TIMES & TICKETS
The Coterie, now in its 34th Season and named "One of the Five Best Theaters for Young Audiences in the U.S." by TIME magazine, will perform Slashdance! March 7 - 24, 2013, in the Off Center Theatre located on level three of Crown Center Shops in Kansas City, MO. Press / Opening Night will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. or 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $12.00 for everyone, regardless of age. No one under 13 years of age will be admitted. Groups of 10 or more pay only $10.00 per person (with advance order). Season ticket holders pay $9.00 per production when purchasing 3 or more shows in The Coterie's 2012-2013 Season. Tickets may be purchased by calling The Coterie's box office at (816) 474-6552, dropping by the box office on level one of the Crown Center Shops, or by visiting www.coterietheatre.org.
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ABOUT THE PLAY
Set in a futuristic Kansas City after the apocalyptic Flesh Wars, Slashdance! tells the story of female dynamo, Alexis Bowens, who is a true maniac: welder by day, dancer by night. Her dream is to get into a real dance company though, and nothing's going to get in her way - not even a giant herd of fast-moving, virus-infected human cannibals… or her boyfriend's lack of support. Not only will she finally get her big break, but killing cannibalistic hoards is even better for her abs than Pilates!
What a feeling!, indeed. Featuring several songs from Flashdance's era-defining soundtrack, Slashdance! captures the sound of the 80's but underscores it with the pounding of running feet – both those of the flesh-eating cannibals as well as the masses of "normal folks" trying to escape their deadly bite. "My inspiration for Slashdance! was thinking about a post-apocalyptic Kansas City and how people, given their instinct to survive, would continue on with their lives and still be able to dream of a better future. This is so much of the appeal of the movie Flashdance - but I imagined them dreaming of this future while fighting flesh-eating cannibals! I also think the music from Flashdance is one of the best albums of all time. I mean, come on, who doesn't love Maniac and What a Feeling?" says Ron Megee, who has previously tickled and taunted audiences with his Coterie At Night productions of Children of the Damned Corn, Maul of the Dead, Sorority House of the Dead, Spooky Do!
g: A Scooby-Doo Mystery, and Night of the Living Dead. "I wanted to go to a new level with our attackers, past the zombie phase, and step into a more terrifying flesh eater. Cannibals were the next step. They move really fast, appearing out of nowhere, are cunning, and are out to eat flesh… at all costs! And some are just getting the virus into their bodies, so they live in a state between being half-human and half-cannibal."
Produced as part of The Coterie's newly re-named pop culture series The Coterie Ignites (formerly Coterie At Night), Slashdance! is intended for adults and teens; no one under 13 will be admitted. It is funded in part by the Missouri Arts Council, ArtsKC Fund, and Theatre League.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
The cast of Slashdance! features Ashley M. Otis, Kenneth Personett, Kimberely Queen, Jordan Spatz, Mandy Morris, Martin Buchanan, Keith Smith, and Damian Blake. The artistic and production company includes Ron Megee (director/set/properties designer), Megan Turek (costume designer), Art Kent (lighting designer), Daniel Warneke (sound designer), Kimberely Queen (makeup designer), Matthew Mott (effects makeup designer/design assistant), Fiona Carmody (stage manager), Luci Kersting (production assistant/deck manager), Scott Hobart (technical director/master carpenter), and Ashley Otis, Mandy Morris, Kenneth Personett, and Jordan Spatz (choreography).
Slashdance! also features a hoard of 31 extras who will represent the cannibals over-running Kansas City. Participating teens and adults from the local community, who have an interest in zombie culture and general mayhem and would like to gain theatrical experience, will appear in two rotating casts, performing with the eight principal actors. Fine Young Cannibals will perform March 8, 10, 15, 17, 21, and 23, and will feature Paris Amory, Olivia Berger, Holland Broce, Benjamin Hadley, Lauren Harrell, Dayton Hollis, Mark McNeal Jr., Bridget Prewitt, Tessa Sherwood, Carsen Shook, Austin Smith, Halie Rae Strickler, Kara Strickler, Abby Wimberley, and Miles Wirth. Hannibal's Cannibals will perform March 7, 9, 14, 16, 18, 22, and 24 and will feature Valeri Bates, Brenna Easter, Daphany Edwards, Trevor Harr, Amber Hemmie, Dale Hemmie, Gabrielle Henry, Janet Henry, Jacquelyn Houts, Hannah Jones, Rhiannon Lentz, Zach Lofland, Khalil Odums, Megan-Kay Pierce, Ellen Riesmeyer, and Grac!
e Wood.
SHOW DATES, TIMES & TICKETS
The Coterie, now in its 34th Season and named "One of the Five Best Theaters for Young Audiences in the U.S." by TIME magazine, will perform Slashdance! March 7 - 24, 2013, in the Off Center Theatre located on level three of Crown Center Shops in Kansas City, MO. Press / Opening Night will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. or 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $12.00 for everyone, regardless of age. No one under 13 years of age will be admitted. Groups of 10 or more pay only $10.00 per person (with advance order). Season ticket holders pay $9.00 per production when purchasing 3 or more shows in The Coterie's 2012-2013 Season. Tickets may be purchased by calling The Coterie's box office at (816) 474-6552, dropping by the box office on level one of the Crown Center Shops, or by visiting www.coterietheatre.org.
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