The Barn Players
INDUSTRY NIGHT!
Monday, June 10th, 2013
performance of…
SORDID LIVES
The Barn has added an additional performance of our third patron show of the 2013 season on Monday night, June 10th 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, June 10th, 2013!
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June 7, 2013
SORDID LIVES by Del Shores continues this weekend at The Barn!
The Barn presents…
Sordid Lives
By Del Shores
Directed by Sara Crow
Stage Managed by Jennifer Huesing
Set Design by Craig Aikman
Costume Design by Karen Yuhasz
Lighting Design by Delany Herman
Sound Design by Sean Leistico
Props by Lindsey Voestch
Production Intern: Caitlin Brisendine
May 31st – June 16th, 2013
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
STARRING
Irene Blend, Josh Brady, De De DeVille, Guy Gardner, Vicky Kerns, Dennis Maddux, Matthew McGaugh, Julie Miller, Lisa Morse, Rob Pagenkopf, Victoria Prater & Angela Zeiber
SYNOPSIS: A black comedy about white trash! The author of Daddy's Dyin'…Who's Got the Will? brings you a comedy that was nominated for over thirty awards during its long run in Los Angeles. When Peggy, a good Christian woman, hits her head on the sink and bleeds to death after tripping over her lover's wooden legs in a motel room, chaos erupts in Winters, Texas.
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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Sordid Lives
By Del Shores
Directed by Sara Crow
Stage Managed by Jennifer Huesing
Set Design by Craig Aikman
Costume Design by Karen Yuhasz
Lighting Design by Delany Herman
Sound Design by Sean Leistico
Props by Lindsey Voestch
Production Intern: Caitlin Brisendine
May 31st – June 16th, 2013
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
STARRING
Irene Blend, Josh Brady, De De DeVille, Guy Gardner, Vicky Kerns, Dennis Maddux, Matthew McGaugh, Julie Miller, Lisa Morse, Rob Pagenkopf, Victoria Prater & Angela Zeiber
SYNOPSIS: A black comedy about white trash! The author of Daddy's Dyin'…Who's Got the Will? brings you a comedy that was nominated for over thirty awards during its long run in Los Angeles. When Peggy, a good Christian woman, hits her head on the sink and bleeds to death after tripping over her lover's wooden legs in a motel room, chaos erupts in Winters, Texas.
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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High School Musical Theatre Students Recognized at Starlight’s Eleventh Annual Blue Star Awards
Musical theatre students and instructors from area high schools gathered at Starlight Theatre last week for the Eleventh Annual Blue Star Awards. The ceremony included productions by six of the nominated high schools with presentations by local celebrity presenters and Taylor Louderman from the Broadway musical Bring It On.
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 approximately 5,000 area students who contribute either on the stage or behind the scenes to their schools' musical theatre productions. This year, 43 area high schools producing 50 musicals participated for a total of 116 nominees.
"It is evident that the theatrical accomplishments of all the student actors, singers, dancers, musicians, costumers, set designers, technicians and faculty involved in Starlight's Blue Star Awards continue to increase each year, " said Denton Yockey, Starlight Theatre president and executive producer. " The strength of Starlight's Blue Star Awards speaks volumes of the Kansas City community and especially of the participating high school administrators, teachers and parents. I'm proud to say that this program is one of the largest musical theatre education programs in the country."
Highlights of the Starlight's Blue Star Awards Ceremony included the presentation of the Outstanding Actor and Actress in a Lead Role: Patrick Graham from Lee's Summit North High School won for his role as Sweeney Todd in Sweeney Todd; Lily Kaufmann from Shawnee Mission East High School won for her role as Janet Van De Graaff in The Drowsy Chaperone. Graham and Kaufmann will go on to compete on a national level at the National High School Musical Theater Awards in New York City later this month.
Jordan Malone of Paola High School and Kaelyn Kreicbergs of Olathe South High School each received Rising Scholarship Awards. The $2,500 college scholarships are presented to one male and one female high school senior that 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 Olathe South High School for 13.
A panel of 22 judges attended the musical productions of each participating school during the fall 2012 and spring 2013 semesters. These judges provided performance and production critiques to Starlight's Education Department. Additionally, their comments were compiled and shared with each school's musical theatre teacher and students.
During the ceremony, Starlight presented Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City with the 2013 Star of Touring Broadway Award . This prestigious national award was just announced in New York during The Broadway League's annual conference. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City is the founding sponsor of Starlight's Blue Star Awards and is a longtime supporter of Starlight. The national Broadway League award honors those who have supported theatre and programs which help enrich the Broadway experience in their home towns.
"Starlight is grateful for the vision and financial support Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City has given to us and particularly to The Blue Star Awards program. This is a company that truly recognizes that the arts are a vital part of a healthy community," Yockey said.
2012-13 BLUE STAR AWARD RECIPIENTS
Outstanding Overall Production: Olathe South, 13
Outstanding Artistic Contribution by a Student; Direction and Choreography: Sarah Bronson; Central High School
Outstanding Orchestra: Blue Valley High School, The Music Man
Outstanding Scenic Design, Tier I: Belton High School, Once Upon a Mattress
Outstanding Scenic Design, Tier II: Liberty High School, A Christmas Carol
Outstanding Lighting Design: Park Hill High School, Sweeney Todd
Outstanding Technical Crew; Hair and Makeup Crew: Winnetonka High School, Hairspray
Outstanding Costume Design, Tier I: Kearney High School, Wonderful Town
Outstanding Costume Design, Tier II: Raymore-Peculiar High School, Monty Python's Spamalot
Outstanding Hair and Makeup Design: Winnetonka High School, Hairspray
Outstanding Technical Achievement, Lighting Design: Justin Dudzik; Olathe South High School
Outstanding Ensemble: Blue Valley High School, The Music Man
Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role: Lily Kaufmann as Janet Van De Graaff; Shawnee Mission East High School, The Drowsy Chaperone
Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role: Patrick Graham as Sweeny Todd; Lee's Summit North High School, Sweeny Todd
Outstanding Actress in a Featured Role: Abby Cramer as the Drowsy Chaperone; Shawnee Mission East High School, The Drowsy Chaperone
Outstanding Actor in a Featured Role: Justin Armer as Gangster #1 and Alec Armer as Gangster #2; Shawnee Mission East High School, The Drowsy Chaperone
Outstanding Female Ensemble Member: Christina Cunningham as Hag/Troll; Raytown High School, Little Women
Outstanding Male Ensemble Member: Nathaniel Weber; Raymore-Peculiar High School, Monty Python's Spamalot
Rising Star Scholarship - Male: Jordan Malone; Paola High School
Rising Star Scholarship - Female: Kaelyn Kreicbergs; Olathe South High School
ABOUT STARLIGHT THEATRE
Starlight Theatre opened in 1951 and is the largest and oldest performing arts organization in Kansas City and the second largest outdoor producing theatre in the country. In addition to presenting and producing Broadway musicals and concerts, the not-for-profit organization offers extensive community outreach and educational programming which includes classes, scholarships and Starlight's Blue Star Awards, the second largest musical theatre award program for local high schools and students in the country. Located on 16 acres, Starlight's venue includes rehearsal halls, gift store, club area for dining, concessions, gardens, fountains and a 10-story, climate-controlled stage.
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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 approximately 5,000 area students who contribute either on the stage or behind the scenes to their schools' musical theatre productions. This year, 43 area high schools producing 50 musicals participated for a total of 116 nominees.
"It is evident that the theatrical accomplishments of all the student actors, singers, dancers, musicians, costumers, set designers, technicians and faculty involved in Starlight's Blue Star Awards continue to increase each year, " said Denton Yockey, Starlight Theatre president and executive producer. " The strength of Starlight's Blue Star Awards speaks volumes of the Kansas City community and especially of the participating high school administrators, teachers and parents. I'm proud to say that this program is one of the largest musical theatre education programs in the country."
Highlights of the Starlight's Blue Star Awards Ceremony included the presentation of the Outstanding Actor and Actress in a Lead Role: Patrick Graham from Lee's Summit North High School won for his role as Sweeney Todd in Sweeney Todd; Lily Kaufmann from Shawnee Mission East High School won for her role as Janet Van De Graaff in The Drowsy Chaperone. Graham and Kaufmann will go on to compete on a national level at the National High School Musical Theater Awards in New York City later this month.
Jordan Malone of Paola High School and Kaelyn Kreicbergs of Olathe South High School each received Rising Scholarship Awards. The $2,500 college scholarships are presented to one male and one female high school senior that 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 Olathe South High School for 13.
A panel of 22 judges attended the musical productions of each participating school during the fall 2012 and spring 2013 semesters. These judges provided performance and production critiques to Starlight's Education Department. Additionally, their comments were compiled and shared with each school's musical theatre teacher and students.
During the ceremony, Starlight presented Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City with the 2013 Star of Touring Broadway Award . This prestigious national award was just announced in New York during The Broadway League's annual conference. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City is the founding sponsor of Starlight's Blue Star Awards and is a longtime supporter of Starlight. The national Broadway League award honors those who have supported theatre and programs which help enrich the Broadway experience in their home towns.
"Starlight is grateful for the vision and financial support Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City has given to us and particularly to The Blue Star Awards program. This is a company that truly recognizes that the arts are a vital part of a healthy community," Yockey said.
2012-13 BLUE STAR AWARD RECIPIENTS
Outstanding Overall Production: Olathe South, 13
Outstanding Artistic Contribution by a Student; Direction and Choreography: Sarah Bronson; Central High School
Outstanding Orchestra: Blue Valley High School, The Music Man
Outstanding Scenic Design, Tier I: Belton High School, Once Upon a Mattress
Outstanding Scenic Design, Tier II: Liberty High School, A Christmas Carol
Outstanding Lighting Design: Park Hill High School, Sweeney Todd
Outstanding Technical Crew; Hair and Makeup Crew: Winnetonka High School, Hairspray
Outstanding Costume Design, Tier I: Kearney High School, Wonderful Town
Outstanding Costume Design, Tier II: Raymore-Peculiar High School, Monty Python's Spamalot
Outstanding Hair and Makeup Design: Winnetonka High School, Hairspray
Outstanding Technical Achievement, Lighting Design: Justin Dudzik; Olathe South High School
Outstanding Ensemble: Blue Valley High School, The Music Man
Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role: Lily Kaufmann as Janet Van De Graaff; Shawnee Mission East High School, The Drowsy Chaperone
Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role: Patrick Graham as Sweeny Todd; Lee's Summit North High School, Sweeny Todd
Outstanding Actress in a Featured Role: Abby Cramer as the Drowsy Chaperone; Shawnee Mission East High School, The Drowsy Chaperone
Outstanding Actor in a Featured Role: Justin Armer as Gangster #1 and Alec Armer as Gangster #2; Shawnee Mission East High School, The Drowsy Chaperone
Outstanding Female Ensemble Member: Christina Cunningham as Hag/Troll; Raytown High School, Little Women
Outstanding Male Ensemble Member: Nathaniel Weber; Raymore-Peculiar High School, Monty Python's Spamalot
Rising Star Scholarship - Male: Jordan Malone; Paola High School
Rising Star Scholarship - Female: Kaelyn Kreicbergs; Olathe South High School
ABOUT STARLIGHT THEATRE
Starlight Theatre opened in 1951 and is the largest and oldest performing arts organization in Kansas City and the second largest outdoor producing theatre in the country. In addition to presenting and producing Broadway musicals and concerts, the not-for-profit organization offers extensive community outreach and educational programming which includes classes, scholarships and Starlight's Blue Star Awards, the second largest musical theatre award program for local high schools and students in the country. Located on 16 acres, Starlight's venue includes rehearsal halls, gift store, club area for dining, concessions, gardens, fountains and a 10-story, climate-controlled stage.
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June 6, 2013
BINGO! The Winning Musical
Emporia State University Summer Theatre Opens Season 59 with
BINGO! The Winning Musical
The 59th season of ESU Summer Theatre opens Wednesday June
12, 2013 with Bingo! The Winning Musical. A musical comedy by
Michael Heitzman, Ilene Reid, and David Holcenberg, the show is
suitable for all ages. Audiences will be laughing in the aisles
when they aren't playing Bingo along with the cast for prizes
provided by local merchants!
The loveable characters will stop at nothing to participate in their
weekly Bingo game. Vern (Marah Melvin, Senior, Iola), Honey
(Madison Hoge, Junior, University of Nebraska- Kearney) and
Patsy (Lauren Smith, Junior, University of Central Missouri) gather
for the yearly celebration of the birth of Bingo and its founder,
Edwin S. Lowe. When a storm knocks out power at the Bingo Hall,
Patsy and Honey remind each other of a night that began in the
same way fifteen years ago.
In flashback, Honey tells us about the night Vern and Bernice
(Alum Erin Gilmore, Emporia) had a falling out. Her daughter
Alison (Miranda Nation, Sophomore, Winfield) enters the Bingo
hall in disguise in an attempt to bring Vern and her mother back
together. Supporting performers are John Lloyd Stafford III
(Sophomore, Drury University), Andrew McCutcheon (Junior,
Gardener), Landon Noll (Junior, Winchester) and Mack Melvin
(Junior, Iola).
Bingo! The Winning Musical is under the direction of Jim and
Lindy Bartruff. Alums Anna Ryan and Emily Kasprzak return, as
music director and costume designer. Emily is now the Director
of Theatre at Neosho Community College. May 2013 grad Noah
Mefford (Burlington) is the Lighting Designer. Junior Mark
Warner (Senior, Salina) and Jim Bartruff collaborated to design
the set. Lexey Jost (Senior, Hutchinson) is the propmaster and
Senior Samaria Fleig (Emporia) is the production stage manager.
Bingo! The Winning Musical will be presented at the Karl C.
Bruder Theatre June 12th through June 15th. Performances
begin at 7:30 p.m. Individual tickets and season passes are
available from the university box office at 620-341-6378.
For additional information: Jim Bartruff
Director of Theatre
620-341-5704
jbartruf@emporia.edu
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BINGO! The Winning Musical
The 59th season of ESU Summer Theatre opens Wednesday June
12, 2013 with Bingo! The Winning Musical. A musical comedy by
Michael Heitzman, Ilene Reid, and David Holcenberg, the show is
suitable for all ages. Audiences will be laughing in the aisles
when they aren't playing Bingo along with the cast for prizes
provided by local merchants!
The loveable characters will stop at nothing to participate in their
weekly Bingo game. Vern (Marah Melvin, Senior, Iola), Honey
(Madison Hoge, Junior, University of Nebraska- Kearney) and
Patsy (Lauren Smith, Junior, University of Central Missouri) gather
for the yearly celebration of the birth of Bingo and its founder,
Edwin S. Lowe. When a storm knocks out power at the Bingo Hall,
Patsy and Honey remind each other of a night that began in the
same way fifteen years ago.
In flashback, Honey tells us about the night Vern and Bernice
(Alum Erin Gilmore, Emporia) had a falling out. Her daughter
Alison (Miranda Nation, Sophomore, Winfield) enters the Bingo
hall in disguise in an attempt to bring Vern and her mother back
together. Supporting performers are John Lloyd Stafford III
(Sophomore, Drury University), Andrew McCutcheon (Junior,
Gardener), Landon Noll (Junior, Winchester) and Mack Melvin
(Junior, Iola).
Bingo! The Winning Musical is under the direction of Jim and
Lindy Bartruff. Alums Anna Ryan and Emily Kasprzak return, as
music director and costume designer. Emily is now the Director
of Theatre at Neosho Community College. May 2013 grad Noah
Mefford (Burlington) is the Lighting Designer. Junior Mark
Warner (Senior, Salina) and Jim Bartruff collaborated to design
the set. Lexey Jost (Senior, Hutchinson) is the propmaster and
Senior Samaria Fleig (Emporia) is the production stage manager.
Bingo! The Winning Musical will be presented at the Karl C.
Bruder Theatre June 12th through June 15th. Performances
begin at 7:30 p.m. Individual tickets and season passes are
available from the university box office at 620-341-6378.
For additional information: Jim Bartruff
Director of Theatre
620-341-5704
jbartruf@emporia.edu
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The Knights
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
GORILLA THEATRE PRESENTS:
The Gorilla Theatre Productions will be presenting their 22nd annual Greek show on the South steps of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30, at 7:30am.
This year's show will be a production of Aristophanes' The Knights (424 BCE). Aristophanes was a Greek comic playwright in 5th c. Athens, and what that means is a crazy plot, vicious swipes at political and social leaders, and with a lot of sex jokes. In this play, which won first prize at the Lenaea festival, Aristophanes takes on Cleon, who once sued Aristophanes for his play, The Babylonians. Aristophanes vowed revenge, and this play was that revenge. Come and watch an ancient political grudge match played out with jokes and general silliness. It's a great way to start the day, and should provide lots of fodder for water cooler discussions come Monday, July 1st.
WARNING: Parental Guidance suggested, this is -- after all -- a Greek Comedy.
The play this year will be directed by James Dean Carter & David Brisco Luby with original live music by Patrick Conway and musicians Mark Southerland and Brad Cox. Choreography of by Kosha Johnson. Neil Swanson-Chrisman is the Costume Designer and Chester White will be the Scenic and Props Designer.
Cast List: the CHORUS of the KNIGHTS: Carol Leighton, Michelle Stelting-Mauler, Marc Abelson, Bernard Norcott-Mahany & Mark Bryant. Joe Whalen as DEMOSTHENES, Frank McCabe as NICIAS, Darrel Bailey as AGORACRTUS the SAUSAGE-SELLER, Ray Ettinger as CLEON, & Michael Patton as DEMOS.
Gorilla Theatre is working its way through all surviving Greek plays without repeating. This will be the one of the last plays of the playwright Aristophanes'. Here are some of the Summer Greek Shows of Aristophanes' we have done:
LYSISTRATA by Aristophanes 1992
THE POET & THE WOMEN by Aristophanes 1996
THE FROGS by Aristophanes 1998
THE CLOUDS by Aristophanes 2002
THEBIRDS by Aristophanes 2009
For more information call Gorilla Theatre Productions at:816-510-3372 or on Facebook KC
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GORILLA THEATRE PRESENTS:
The Gorilla Theatre Productions will be presenting their 22nd annual Greek show on the South steps of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30, at 7:30am.
This year's show will be a production of Aristophanes' The Knights (424 BCE). Aristophanes was a Greek comic playwright in 5th c. Athens, and what that means is a crazy plot, vicious swipes at political and social leaders, and with a lot of sex jokes. In this play, which won first prize at the Lenaea festival, Aristophanes takes on Cleon, who once sued Aristophanes for his play, The Babylonians. Aristophanes vowed revenge, and this play was that revenge. Come and watch an ancient political grudge match played out with jokes and general silliness. It's a great way to start the day, and should provide lots of fodder for water cooler discussions come Monday, July 1st.
WARNING: Parental Guidance suggested, this is -- after all -- a Greek Comedy.
The play this year will be directed by James Dean Carter & David Brisco Luby with original live music by Patrick Conway and musicians Mark Southerland and Brad Cox. Choreography of by Kosha Johnson. Neil Swanson-Chrisman is the Costume Designer and Chester White will be the Scenic and Props Designer.
Cast List: the CHORUS of the KNIGHTS: Carol Leighton, Michelle Stelting-Mauler, Marc Abelson, Bernard Norcott-Mahany & Mark Bryant. Joe Whalen as DEMOSTHENES, Frank McCabe as NICIAS, Darrel Bailey as AGORACRTUS the SAUSAGE-SELLER, Ray Ettinger as CLEON, & Michael Patton as DEMOS.
Gorilla Theatre is working its way through all surviving Greek plays without repeating. This will be the one of the last plays of the playwright Aristophanes'. Here are some of the Summer Greek Shows of Aristophanes' we have done:
LYSISTRATA by Aristophanes 1992
THE POET & THE WOMEN by Aristophanes 1996
THE FROGS by Aristophanes 1998
THE CLOUDS by Aristophanes 2002
THEBIRDS by Aristophanes 2009
For more information call Gorilla Theatre Productions at:816-510-3372 or on Facebook KC
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The Knights
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
GORILLA THEATRE PRESENTS:
The Gorilla Theatre Productions will be presenting their 22nd annual Greek show on the South steps of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30, at 7:30am.
This year's show will be a production of Aristophanes' The Knights (424 BCE). Aristophanes was a Greek comic playwright in 5th c. Athens, and what that means is a crazy plot, vicious swipes at political and social leaders, and with a lot of sex jokes. In this play, which won first prize at the Lenaea festival, Aristophanes takes on Cleon, who once sued Aristophanes for his play, The Babylonians. Aristophanes vowed revenge, and this play was that revenge. Come and watch an ancient political grudge match played out with jokes and general silliness. It's a great way to start the day, and should provide lots of fodder for water cooler discussions come Monday, July 1st.
WARNING: Parental Guidance suggested, this is -- after all -- a Greek Comedy.
The play this year will be directed by James Dean Carter & David Brisco Luby with original live music by Patrick Conway and musicians Mark Southerland and Brad Cox. Choreography of by Kosha Johnson. Neil Swanson-Chrisman is the Costume Designer and Chester White will be the Scenic and Props Designer.
Cast List: the CHORUS of the KNIGHTS: Carol Leighton, Michelle Stelting-Mauler, Marc Abelson, Bernard Norcott-Mahany & Mark Bryant. Joe Whalen as DEMOSTHENES, Frank McCabe as NICIAS, Darrel Bailey as AGORACRTTUS the SAUSAGE-SELLER, Ray Ettinger as CLEON, & Michael Patton as DEMOS.
Gorilla Theatre is working its way through all surviving Greek plays without repeating. This will be the one of the last plays of the playwright Aristophanes'. Here are some of the Summer Greek Shows of Aristophanes' we have done:
LYSISTRATA by Aristophanes 1992
THE POET & THE WOMEN by Aristophanes 1996
THE FROGS by Aristophanes 1998
THE CLOUDS by Aristophanes 2002
THEBIRDS by Aristophanes 2009
For more information call Gorilla Theatre Productions at:816-510-3372 or on Facebook KC
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GORILLA THEATRE PRESENTS:
The Gorilla Theatre Productions will be presenting their 22nd annual Greek show on the South steps of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30, at 7:30am.
This year's show will be a production of Aristophanes' The Knights (424 BCE). Aristophanes was a Greek comic playwright in 5th c. Athens, and what that means is a crazy plot, vicious swipes at political and social leaders, and with a lot of sex jokes. In this play, which won first prize at the Lenaea festival, Aristophanes takes on Cleon, who once sued Aristophanes for his play, The Babylonians. Aristophanes vowed revenge, and this play was that revenge. Come and watch an ancient political grudge match played out with jokes and general silliness. It's a great way to start the day, and should provide lots of fodder for water cooler discussions come Monday, July 1st.
WARNING: Parental Guidance suggested, this is -- after all -- a Greek Comedy.
The play this year will be directed by James Dean Carter & David Brisco Luby with original live music by Patrick Conway and musicians Mark Southerland and Brad Cox. Choreography of by Kosha Johnson. Neil Swanson-Chrisman is the Costume Designer and Chester White will be the Scenic and Props Designer.
Cast List: the CHORUS of the KNIGHTS: Carol Leighton, Michelle Stelting-Mauler, Marc Abelson, Bernard Norcott-Mahany & Mark Bryant. Joe Whalen as DEMOSTHENES, Frank McCabe as NICIAS, Darrel Bailey as AGORACRTTUS the SAUSAGE-SELLER, Ray Ettinger as CLEON, & Michael Patton as DEMOS.
Gorilla Theatre is working its way through all surviving Greek plays without repeating. This will be the one of the last plays of the playwright Aristophanes'. Here are some of the Summer Greek Shows of Aristophanes' we have done:
LYSISTRATA by Aristophanes 1992
THE POET & THE WOMEN by Aristophanes 1996
THE FROGS by Aristophanes 1998
THE CLOUDS by Aristophanes 2002
THEBIRDS by Aristophanes 2009
For more information call Gorilla Theatre Productions at:816-510-3372 or on Facebook KC
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June 5, 2013
The Knights
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
GORILLA THEATRE PRESENTS:
The Gorilla Theatre Productions will be presenting their 22nd annual Greek show on the South steps of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30, at 7:30am.
This year's show will be a production of Aristophanes' The Knights (424 BCE). Aristophanes was a Greek comic playwright in 5th c. Athens, and what that means is a crazy plot, vicious swipes at political and social leaders, and with a lot of sex jokes. In this play, which won first prize at the Lenaea festival, Aristophanes takes on Cleon, who once sued Aristophanes for his play, The Babylonians. Aristophanes vowed revenge, and this play was that revenge. Come and watch an ancient political grudge match played out with jokes and general silliness. It's a great way to start the day, and should provide lots of fodder for water cooler discussions come Monday, July 1st.
WARNING: Parental Guidance suggested, this is -- after all -- a Greek Comedy.
The play this year will be directed by James Dean Carter & Daivd Brisco Luby with original live music by Patrick Conway and musicians Mark Southerland and Brad Cox. Choreography of by Kosha Johnson. Neil Swanson-Chrisman is the Costume Designer and Chester White will be the Scenic and Props Designer.
Cast List: the CHORUS of the KNIGHTS: Carol Leighton, Michelle Stelting-Mauler, Marc Abelson, Bernard Norcott-Mahany & Mark Bryant. Joe Whalen as DEMOSTHENES, Frank McCabe as NICIAS, Darrel Bailey as AGORACRTTUS the SAUSAGE-SELLER, Ray Ettinger as CLEON, & Michael Patton as DEMOS.
Gorilla Theatre is working its way through all surviving Greek plays without repeating. This will be the one of the last plays of the playwright Aristophanes'. Here are some of the Summer Greek Shows of Aristophanes' we have done:
LYSISTRATA by Aristophanes 1992
THE POET & THE WOMEN by Aristophanes 1996
THE FROGS by Aristophanes 1998
THE CLOUDS by Aristophanes 2002
THEBIRDS by Aristophanes 2009
For more information call Gorilla Theatre Productions at:816-510-3372 or on Facebook KC
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GORILLA THEATRE PRESENTS:
The Gorilla Theatre Productions will be presenting their 22nd annual Greek show on the South steps of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30, at 7:30am.
This year's show will be a production of Aristophanes' The Knights (424 BCE). Aristophanes was a Greek comic playwright in 5th c. Athens, and what that means is a crazy plot, vicious swipes at political and social leaders, and with a lot of sex jokes. In this play, which won first prize at the Lenaea festival, Aristophanes takes on Cleon, who once sued Aristophanes for his play, The Babylonians. Aristophanes vowed revenge, and this play was that revenge. Come and watch an ancient political grudge match played out with jokes and general silliness. It's a great way to start the day, and should provide lots of fodder for water cooler discussions come Monday, July 1st.
WARNING: Parental Guidance suggested, this is -- after all -- a Greek Comedy.
The play this year will be directed by James Dean Carter & Daivd Brisco Luby with original live music by Patrick Conway and musicians Mark Southerland and Brad Cox. Choreography of by Kosha Johnson. Neil Swanson-Chrisman is the Costume Designer and Chester White will be the Scenic and Props Designer.
Cast List: the CHORUS of the KNIGHTS: Carol Leighton, Michelle Stelting-Mauler, Marc Abelson, Bernard Norcott-Mahany & Mark Bryant. Joe Whalen as DEMOSTHENES, Frank McCabe as NICIAS, Darrel Bailey as AGORACRTTUS the SAUSAGE-SELLER, Ray Ettinger as CLEON, & Michael Patton as DEMOS.
Gorilla Theatre is working its way through all surviving Greek plays without repeating. This will be the one of the last plays of the playwright Aristophanes'. Here are some of the Summer Greek Shows of Aristophanes' we have done:
LYSISTRATA by Aristophanes 1992
THE POET & THE WOMEN by Aristophanes 1996
THE FROGS by Aristophanes 1998
THE CLOUDS by Aristophanes 2002
THEBIRDS by Aristophanes 2009
For more information call Gorilla Theatre Productions at:816-510-3372 or on Facebook KC
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CIRCUs SkILLs & CLOwNING Summer Session begins June 11
CIRCUs SkILLs & CLOwNING Summer Session
LEVEL I: Give your inner clown some class!
Instructors are experts in slapstick combat, how to
take a pie in the face, juggling, mime,
hula hoop, tumbling, character development,
makeup application and much more.
LEVEL II: Continue the journey of uncovering
your personal clown,
don a red nose and study the techniques
of Jaque Lecoq, Ettienne Decroix, Giovannie
Fusetti, Marcel Marceau and other masters.
Class is tailored to the needs of participants.
Lots of fun and inspirational improv. guaranteed.
The summer Session begins June 11, 2013
drop-ins welcome - only $15
Instructors: a variety of Kansas City's top
professional clowns, mimes and juggling artists including:
Heidi Van, Dennis Porter, Stephanie Roberts,
Jay & Leslie Cady, Hailey Lauren Jones,
Beth Byrd, Brian Wendling, Jason Divad,
Patrick Rippeto, Terry Davolt
and Kent & Kevin Mercer.
LEVEL I: Tuesdays, 8:30-9:30pm
LEVEL II: Wednesdays, 8:30 -9:30 pm
cost $99 for nine week session at
City in Motion, 3925 Main
go to www.cityinmotion.org
or call 816-561-2882
to register
Find us on Facebook at:https://www.facebook.com/events/369549319798414/
Or go to www.byrdproductions.org for more info
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LEVEL I: Give your inner clown some class!
Instructors are experts in slapstick combat, how to
take a pie in the face, juggling, mime,
hula hoop, tumbling, character development,
makeup application and much more.
LEVEL II: Continue the journey of uncovering
your personal clown,
don a red nose and study the techniques
of Jaque Lecoq, Ettienne Decroix, Giovannie
Fusetti, Marcel Marceau and other masters.
Class is tailored to the needs of participants.
Lots of fun and inspirational improv. guaranteed.
The summer Session begins June 11, 2013
drop-ins welcome - only $15
Instructors: a variety of Kansas City's top
professional clowns, mimes and juggling artists including:
Heidi Van, Dennis Porter, Stephanie Roberts,
Jay & Leslie Cady, Hailey Lauren Jones,
Beth Byrd, Brian Wendling, Jason Divad,
Patrick Rippeto, Terry Davolt
and Kent & Kevin Mercer.
LEVEL I: Tuesdays, 8:30-9:30pm
LEVEL II: Wednesdays, 8:30 -9:30 pm
cost $99 for nine week session at
City in Motion, 3925 Main
go to www.cityinmotion.org
or call 816-561-2882
to register
Find us on Facebook at:https://www.facebook.com/events/369549319798414/
Or go to www.byrdproductions.org for more info
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Swoonie's Dream - A Clown Dream Adventure
Swoonie's Dream
A Clown Dream Adventure - The Flock, A Company of Clowns,
explores the world of dreams with pretty hilarious results.
This is a show for the whole family!
Directed by Hailey Jones
Featuring: Marty Honig, Alan Brannon, Catherine Marie Pajor, Ellen June Pajor,
Larry Goodman and Beth Byrd-Lonski
Friday, July 19 - 11:00
Sunday, July 21 - 1:30
Monday, July 22 - 6:30
Wednesday, July 24 - 9:30
Thursday, July 25 - 8:00
Saturday, July 27 - 11:00
Ticket Price: $10 - go to www.kcfringe.org to order tickets
go to www.byrdproductions.org for more details
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A Clown Dream Adventure - The Flock, A Company of Clowns,
explores the world of dreams with pretty hilarious results.
This is a show for the whole family!
Directed by Hailey Jones
Featuring: Marty Honig, Alan Brannon, Catherine Marie Pajor, Ellen June Pajor,
Larry Goodman and Beth Byrd-Lonski
Friday, July 19 - 11:00
Sunday, July 21 - 1:30
Monday, July 22 - 6:30
Wednesday, July 24 - 9:30
Thursday, July 25 - 8:00
Saturday, July 27 - 11:00
Ticket Price: $10 - go to www.kcfringe.org to order tickets
go to www.byrdproductions.org for more details
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Bernice/Butterfly -- 2013 KC Fringe Festival
Phoenix KC Theatre
Phoenix KC Theatre will present Bernice/Butterfly by Nagle Jackson with 5 performances during the 2013 KC Fringe Festival, July 19 - 27.
The show features cast members Marilyn Lynch, Robert Gibby Brand and Donovan Kidd and is directed by Warren Deckert.
Part 1 - Bernice At Bay -- Bernice, a waitress at the O-Kay Diner in a small, dying Kansas town, holds court during the breakfast shift - trading gossip and quips with the regulars. The comic facade fractures as past remembrances and a surprise visitor intrude on the morning.
Part 2 - The Butterfly Effect -- "...a cacophony of butterfly wings fanning us down to dismay..." Randall delivers an annual lecture to the American Philosophical Society. The jargon of his speech touches on such topics as chaos theory and "The Nature of Failure" as he attempts to make some sense out of the series of random small events that have created chaos in his otherwise predictable life.
Bernice At Bay and The Butterfly Effect are companion pieces, related in style and theme. Both shows are at the same venue and are always scheduled consecutively. Audience members are encouraged to see both shows back-to-back on the same evening.
Performance Dates/Times:
Sunday, July 21 -- Bernice At Bay - 1:30 pm/The Butterfly Effect - 3:00 pm
Monday, July 22 -- Bernice At Bay - 6:00 pm/The Butterfly Effect - 7:30 pm
Wednesday, July 24 -- Bernice At Bay - 7:30 pm/The Butterfly Effect - 9:00 pm
Friday, July 26 -- Bernice At Bay - 7:30 pm/The Butterfly Effect - 9:00 pm
Saturday, July 27 -- Bernice At Bay - 9:00 pm/The Butterfly Effect - 10:30 pm
at City Stage in Union Station - 30 West Pershing Road
Tickets are $10.00 to Part 1 - Bernice At Bay and $5.00 to Part 2 - The Butterfly Effect, plus a one-time purchase of a $5.00 2013 Fringe Festival button which is required for access to any KC Fringe Festival event. Tickets and buttons will be on sale through the Fringe Festival website: www.kcfringe.org or at the venue prior to the performances.
More about the show: Bernice/Butterfly first premiered at the Denver Center Theatre Company. It was written specifically for two Denver Center company members and was only recently released for general production.
Phoenix KC Theatre
phoenixkctheatre@gmail.com
www.phoenixkctheatre.com
816-288-1248
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Phoenix KC Theatre will present Bernice/Butterfly by Nagle Jackson with 5 performances during the 2013 KC Fringe Festival, July 19 - 27.
The show features cast members Marilyn Lynch, Robert Gibby Brand and Donovan Kidd and is directed by Warren Deckert.
Part 1 - Bernice At Bay -- Bernice, a waitress at the O-Kay Diner in a small, dying Kansas town, holds court during the breakfast shift - trading gossip and quips with the regulars. The comic facade fractures as past remembrances and a surprise visitor intrude on the morning.
Part 2 - The Butterfly Effect -- "...a cacophony of butterfly wings fanning us down to dismay..." Randall delivers an annual lecture to the American Philosophical Society. The jargon of his speech touches on such topics as chaos theory and "The Nature of Failure" as he attempts to make some sense out of the series of random small events that have created chaos in his otherwise predictable life.
Bernice At Bay and The Butterfly Effect are companion pieces, related in style and theme. Both shows are at the same venue and are always scheduled consecutively. Audience members are encouraged to see both shows back-to-back on the same evening.
Performance Dates/Times:
Sunday, July 21 -- Bernice At Bay - 1:30 pm/The Butterfly Effect - 3:00 pm
Monday, July 22 -- Bernice At Bay - 6:00 pm/The Butterfly Effect - 7:30 pm
Wednesday, July 24 -- Bernice At Bay - 7:30 pm/The Butterfly Effect - 9:00 pm
Friday, July 26 -- Bernice At Bay - 7:30 pm/The Butterfly Effect - 9:00 pm
Saturday, July 27 -- Bernice At Bay - 9:00 pm/The Butterfly Effect - 10:30 pm
at City Stage in Union Station - 30 West Pershing Road
Tickets are $10.00 to Part 1 - Bernice At Bay and $5.00 to Part 2 - The Butterfly Effect, plus a one-time purchase of a $5.00 2013 Fringe Festival button which is required for access to any KC Fringe Festival event. Tickets and buttons will be on sale through the Fringe Festival website: www.kcfringe.org or at the venue prior to the performances.
More about the show: Bernice/Butterfly first premiered at the Denver Center Theatre Company. It was written specifically for two Denver Center company members and was only recently released for general production.
Phoenix KC Theatre
phoenixkctheatre@gmail.com
www.phoenixkctheatre.com
816-288-1248
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