April 28, 2014

Auditions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
GORILLA THEATRE PRESENTS:
Auditions
For the 23rd annual Greek Show
"Electra"
By Euripides

Auditions will be held at Aquarius New Age
& Metaphysical Book Store
3936 Broadway
Kansas City, Mo. 64111

Sunday, May 4th from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. and
Monday, May 5th from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
*note:if you come after 7:00 p.m. you will need to
come around to the back door and parking lot off
of Washington St.

Performances will be presented outdoors on the
South steps of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
7:30a.m. Saturday and Sunday June 28th and 29th,
2014.

Electra ~ Electra is supported and helped by her
brother Orestes to take revenge of their father's
death by the hand of her mother.

Cast:
A PEASANT OF MYCENAE, husband of ELECTRA
ELECTRA, daughter of Agamemnon
ORESTES, son of Agamemnon
PYLADES, friend Of ORESTES
CHORUS OF ARGIVE COUNTRY-WOMEN
CLYTEMNESTRA, widow of Agamemnon
OLD MAN, formerly servant of Agamemnon
MESSENGER
THE DIOSCURI

A prepared monologue is preferred but not
required.
Please call for an appointment:
816-510-3372 or e-mail: davidbluby@gmail.com

We will also be auditioning at this time for, "God
Only Knows" with additional auditions date and
times. The dates and times will be May 17th & 18th
for 2-4pm at the same location.
"God Only Knows" is an original play the will
performed at the 2014 KC Fringe Festival.
We are looking for casting:
1 older looking male
2 college age men (Note these roles require a nude
scene)
1 African-American Women

A prepared monologue is preferred but not
required.
Please call for an appointment:
816-510-3372 or e-mail: davidbluby@gmail.com

$$$There will be some pay for your hard work on
this productions.$$$



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Final Weekend for Beau Jest

Don't miss your last chance to catch James Sherman's Beau Jest this weekend.

Call (913) 651-0027 to reserve your seats for a look into how Sarah explains her situation to her parents and resulting events.

Sarah is a nice Jewish girl with a problem: her parents want her married to a nice Jewish boy.

They have never met her boyfriend, a WASP executive named Chris Kringle.

She tells them she is dating a Jewish doctor and they insist on meeting him. She plans a dinner party and, over the heated protests of Chris, employs an escort service to send her a Jewish date to be Dr. Steinberg.

Instead, they send Bob Schroeder, an aspiring actor who agrees to perform the impersonation.

Happily, he is extremely convincing in the role and Sarah's parents are enraptured. Soon, even Sarah falls for Bob.

Directed by Denny Dey.

Featuring Jill Seib-Schaub, Branson Bliss, Derrick Freeman, Damon Ekstrom, Tracy McClung, Kevin Albee, and Emily New.

Performances Friday and Saturday begin at 8 p.m.

Adults $10; 12 & under $5; 62+; groups 10+ $8 and anyone with a valid military identification card will receive a $1.00 discount.

The Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, Leavenworth, KS (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com (Suitable for Everyone)

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FOLLIES...Industry Night...$12.00 tickets tonight at The Barn!

The Barn Players

INDUSTRY NIGHT!
Monday, April 28th, 2014

FOLLIES
The Barn has added an additional performance of our second patron show of the 2014 season on Monday night, April 28th at 7:30pm, to give our friends in the theatre community a chance to see this wonderful production!

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

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

Make your plans today, and we'll see you in the audience on Monday, April 28th!


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April 27, 2014

Auditions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
GORILLA THEATRE PRESENTS:
Auditions
For the 23rd annual Greek Show
"Electra"
By Euripides

Auditions will be held at Aquarius New Age
& Metaphysical Book Store
3936 Broadway
Kansas City, Mo. 64111
Monday, April 28th from 6:00p.m.-9:00p.m.
Sunday, May 4th from 1:00p.m.-4:00p.m. and Monday,
May 5th from 6:00p.m.-9:00p.m.

Performances will be presented outdoors on the
South steps of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
7:30a.m. Saturday and Sunday June 28th and 29th,
2014.

Electra ~ Electra is supported and helped by her
brother Orestes to take revenge of their father's
death by the hand of her mother.

Cast:
A PEASANT OF MYCENAE, husband of ELECTRA
ELECTRA, daughter of Agamemnon
ORESTES, son of Agamemnon
PYLADES, friend Of ORESTES
CHORUS OF ARGIVE COUNTRY-WOMEN
CLYTEMNESTRA, widow of Agamemnon
OLD MAN, formerly servant of Agamemnon
MESSENGER
THE DIOSCURI

A prepared monologue is preferred but not
required.
Please call for an appointment:
816-510-3372 or e-mail: davidbluby@gmail.com

We will also be auditioning at this time for, "God
Only Knows" with additional auditions date and
times. The dates and times will be May 17th & 18th
for 2-4pm at the same location.
"God Only Knows" is an original play the will
performed at the 2014 KC Fringe Festival.
We are looking for casting:
1 older looking male
2 college age men (Note these roles require a nude
scene)
1 African-American Women

A prepared monologue is preferred but not
required.
Please call for an appointment:
816-510-3372 or e-mail: davidbluby@gmail.com

$$$There will be some pay for your hard work on
this productions.$$$



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April 26, 2014

Who's Under Where Opens May 15

Paradise Playhouse Dinner Theatre & Events Center


Who's Under Where by Marcia Kash & Douglas E. Hughes: May 16-Jun 7: 7:45 pm Thr-Sat; 1:30 pm Sun
Jane& Sybil are on the verge of the deal of their lives, have rented a hotel suite for a very private showing of their "Passion Fashion Wear" lingerie. Italian designer Bruno Fruferelli is to attend. The models are booked, champagne is on ice and the sexy samples are on display. They have anticipated every contingency, expect the arrival of their jealous husbands who have jumped to the wrong conclusions. You have the recipe for this giddy farce in the classic tradition. Directed by Andy Tyhurst. Featuring Landis Merrill, Ann Lauderdale, Randy Campbell, Ryan Drew, Jeremy Michael Edwards, John Fairlamb, and Matt Wright.
$30.00 to $32.00. Paradise Playhouse Dinner Theatre, 101 Spring St, (816) 630-3333, www.paradiseplayhouse.org (Adult Fare)

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2 Shows 1 Audition at Paradise Playhouse

***2 Shows/1 Audition*** Paradise Playhouse Dinner Theatre is holding auditions for the next two shows in the season - Weekend Comedy and Don't Talk to the Actors on Sunday May 4th from 10am-4pm. Both Hilarious Shows, plenty of roles needed. Actors will read from the script(s) and perhaps read with other auditioners till dismissed. Again all adult ages needed so please come share your talent in a beautiful venue. If you cannot make it but would still like to be considered, please call or email Artistic Director Andy Tyhurst at 816.419.1909 andrewtyhurst@gmail.com

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April 25, 2014

FOLLIES this weekend...The legendary musical by Stephen Sondheim & James Goldman at The Barn!

The Barn presents…

FOLLIES

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Goldman

Directed by Eric Magnus
Musical Direction by Tim Braselton
Choreographed by Guy Gardner
Set & Lighting Design by Doug Schroeder
Projection Design by Michael Ong
Assistant Projection Design by David Moore
Costume Design by Fran Kapono
Sound Design by Joshua Finch
Stage Managed by Rebekah Grieb
Asst. Stage Management and Props by Meghan Newman

April 18 – May 4
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm

o No performance on Easter Sunday, April 20th.
o Industry Night on April 28th.
o Additional performance on Thursday, May 1st.

STARRING
JC Dresslaer, John Edmonds, Tracy Fox & Kipp Simmons

FEATURING
Paul Anderson, Pete Barrett, Ruth Baum Bigus,
Sarah Bodle, Victor Castillo, Dee Dee Diemer, Ed
Downes, Erica Fox, Daniel Hrdlicka, Debbie Huffman, Sharon
Johnson, Pamela Klifar, Jake Leet, Dennis Maddux,
Peggy Mall, Anita Meehan, Diane Strahm,
Alyssa Winters & Ray Zarr

WITH
Lakin Allen, Blane Brungardt, Sam Hay,
Alyssa Hoedl, Ken Koval, Zoe London, Katherine
Ruprecht, Andrea Serrioz, Jill Smith, Miles Wirth &
Veronica Wood

SYNOPSIS: A true theatrical event, this
legendary masterpiece is considered by many to be the
greatest musical ever created. In FOLLIES the time is 1971,
and theatrical impresario Dimitri Weissmann hosts a reunion of
ex-Follies performers in his crumbling theatre, setting the
stage for a parade of brilliant pastiche numbers, including
"Losing My Mind," "I'm Still Here," and "Broadway Baby." Amid
the reminiscing, two middle-aged couples confront some
unpleasant truths about their past and present and come face
to face with the future. Surreal, sophisticated, compelling,
heart-wrenching and epic in scope, FOLLIES uses the musical
theatre as a metaphor for the collapse of American innocence
and naiveté in the post-Kennedy years.



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


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

WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.

For reservations, please call or call 1-800-838-3006
or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org

Production support provided by…
The Mainstreet Credit Union
Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
St. Pius School
Media partner support provided by…
94.9 KCMO
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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April 24, 2014

Auditions for KISS ME KATE produced by the Raytown Arts Council

Raytown Arts Council
(Community)


KISS ME KATE by Music & Lyrics by COLE PORTER


May 6-7: 7 pm Tue-Wed

Kiss Me, Kate is a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The story involves the production of a musical version of William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew and the conflict on and off-stage between Fred Graham, the show's director, producer, and star, and his leading lady, his ex-wife Lilli Vanessi. A secondary romance concerns Lois Lane, the actress playing Bianca, and her gambler boyfriend, Bill, who runs afoul with some gangsters.
Directed by Sharon Propst. Open auditions for all parts. Please bring 32 measures of a prepared BROADWAY song to perform for your vocal audition. An accompanist will be provided. You will need to provide the sheet music in your vocal range for your audition number. Please do not select a song from the show, and bring a list of rehearsal conflicts. Please be prepared to perform a basic movement/dance audition by wearing appropriate shoes and comfortable clothes.
Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church , 5757 Blue Ridge Blvd, (816) 877-7114, www.raytownarts.com

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April 23, 2014

City Theatre of Independence*


Pride & Prejudice by by Tom Woods adapted from Jane Austen's novel: Jun 5-15: 8 pm Thr-Sat; 2 pm Sun
Cast list announced on website: www.citytheatreofindependence.org

The news that a wealthy young gentleman named Charles Bingley has rented the manor of Netherfield Park causes a great stir in the nearby village of Longbourn, especially in the Bennet household. The Bennets have five unmarried daughters. Directed by Jamie Close.
$12; musicals $14; dinner theatre $26 & $16 w/season ticket. Roger T. Sermon Center, 201 N Dodgion St, (816) 325-7367, www.citytheatreofindependence.org (Suitable for Everyone)

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Auditions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
GORILLA THEATRE PRESENTS:
Auditions
For the 23rd annual Greek Show
"Electra"
By Euripides

Auditions will be held at Aquarius New Age
& Metaphysical Book Store
3936 Broadway
Kansas City, Mo. 64111
Sunday, April 27th from 1:00p.m.-4:00p.m. and Monday, April 28th from 6:00p.m.-9:00p.m.
Sunday, May 4th from 1:00p.m.-4:00p.m. and Monday, May 5th from 6:00p.m.-9:00p.m.

Performances will be presented outdoors on the South steps of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 7:30a.m. Saturday and Sunday June 28th and 29th, 2014.

Electra ~ Electra is supported and helped by her brother Orestes to take revenge of their father's death by the hand of her mother.

Cast:
A PEASANT OF MYCENAE, husband of ELECTRA
ELECTRA, daughter of Agamemnon
ORESTES, son of Agamemnon
PYLADES, friend Of ORESTES
CHORUS OF ARGIVE COUNTRY-WOMEN
CLYTEMNESTRA, widow of Agamemnon
OLD MAN, formerly servant of Agamemnon
MESSENGER
THE DIOSCURI

A prepared monologue is preferred but not required.
Please call for an appointment:
816-510-3372 or e-mail: davidbluby@gmail.com

We will also be auditioning at this time for, "God Only Knows" with additional auditions date and times. The dates and times will be May 17th & 18th for 2-4pm at the same location.
"God Only Knows" is an original play the will performed at the 2014 KC Fringe Festival.
We are looking for casting:
1 older looking male
2 college age men (Note these roles require a nude scene)
1 African-American Women

A prepared monologue is preferred but not required.
Please call for an appointment:
816-510-3372 or e-mail: davidbluby@gmail.com

$$$There will be some pay for your hard work on this productions.$$$



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April 22, 2014

The Book of Mormon

THE BOOK OF MORMON will be coming to Kansas City to hold auditions Saturday May 3rd and Sunday May 4th by appointment only. We are looking to build our files for future replacements for all three companies (Broadway, 1st National Tour, Jumamosi Tour) for the roles of ARNOLD CUNNINGHAM, KEVIN PRICE, NABALUNGI and ELDER MCKINLEY etc. (See role descriptions below.)

Anyone interested in auditioning for any or all of these companies should submit a picture and resume and any additional materials to jrichcasting@gmail.com by 2PM Friday, May 2nd 2014. Please make sure you put the City Name of the audition in the subject line. Due to the amount of emails we receive, we may not be able to respond to every submission. Please note that submitting does not guarantee an appointment. Both Union and Non-Union should submit. You must be 18.

SHOW INFO:
Producer: Anne Garefino & Scott Rudin
Director: Trey Parker & Casey Nicholaw
Book, Music & Lyrics: Robert Lopez, Matt Stone & Trey Parker
Music Supervisor: Stephen Oremus
Choreographer: Casey Nicholaw
Kansas City Casting Director: Jeremy Rich
Casting Director: Carrie Gardner

ARNOLD CUNNINGHAM (Early 20's-Late 20's to play 18): Caucasian. Seeking a true character actor. Must be a physical contrast to the other good looking, All-American Mormons. Dweeby, dorky, nerdy, overweight, or all four combined. Arnold is a pathological liar but his heart is in the right place. He is a total screw-up but not for lack of trying, he always wants to do the right thing. Must be fantastic comedic actor who sings well. Tenor. We are also particularly interested in comics who sing.

KEVIN PRICE (Early 20's-Late 20's to play 18): Caucasian. All-American. Very handsome. Head of the class, always optimistic. Heroic Mormon. Must be a great comedic actor and a fantastic pop-rock high tenor to a B. Should be at least 5'10 or taller.

NABALUNGI (18- Late 20's to play 20): Black African. Pretty. Takes the hardships of her village very seriously and wants to help her people find a better life. Must have great comic timing. Strong Alto. Belt to an E.

ELDER MCKINLEY (early 20's to late 20's to play 18): Caucasian. District leader of the Mormon missionaries in Uganda. All- American, wide-eyed and hopeful. Often struggles to cover his flamboyant tendencies and adhere to his Mormon morals. Must be a fantastic comedic actor and great singer. High Baritone who can pop out high Bb's for comedic effect.


MAFALA HATIMBI (40's): Black African. Father of Nabalungi. Has come to accept the hardships in the village where they live but is a discerning community leader and tries to bring joy to their lives. Must be a great comedic actor and singer. Also interested in actors who sing.

PRICE'S DAD/MISSION PRESIDENT/VARIOUS ROLES (40's): Caucasian. All-American good looks and physique. Plays several parts from the perfect picture of a head of a Mormon household, to the stern missionary president, to Joseph Smith, so must have the ability to be transformative. Must be a great comedic actor and good singer. High Baritone to an Ab.

MALE & FEMALE AFRICAN VILLAGERS: (Early 20s-Late 30s) Characters are black Africans. Seeking great singers and great comedic actors who can move. Seeking tenors (to high B), baritones, gospel sopranos (to high Bb), gospel belters (to E) and altos.



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CORRECTION - Open Audition Call for Young Actors

The River City Community Players announce an Open Audition Call for Young Actors age 12-18 for The Very (Very Great Grandson of Sherlock Holmes, written by Nigel Caruthers.

Auditions will be held on April 28-29 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Sherman Holmes is in dire straights. Penniless and out of work with creditors banging at the door, our brilliant but somewhat confused teenage detective is on the verge of financial and emotional bankruptcy! But wait! The Old Town Theater is haunted by a series of mysterious events and its owner, Madam Pierpont, desperately needs a detective! Will Sherman be hired? Will he solve the mystery and save his failing reputation? And, who is Wendy Watson?

Directed by Denny Dey.

Young actors ages 13 to 18. Come prepared to read from the script! April 28 and 29 at the RCCP Community Theater, 5th and Delaware, Leavenworth, KS!

Actors are asked to arrive at 6:20 p.m. to complete paperwork. There are 16 roles available for both male and female actors.

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

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Open Audition Call for Young Actors

The River City Community Players announce an Open Audition Call for Young Actors age 13-18 for The Very (Very Great Grandson of Sherlock Holmes, written by Nigel Caruthers.

Auditions will be held on April 28-29 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Sherman Holmes is in dire straights. Penniless and out of work with creditors banging at the door, our brilliant but somewhat confused teenage detective is on the verge of financial and emotional bankruptcy! But wait! The Old Town Theater is haunted by a series of mysterious events and its owner, Madam Pierpont, desperately needs a detective! Will Sherman be hired? Will he solve the mystery and save his failing reputation? And, who is Wendy Watson?

Directed by Denny Dey.

Young actors ages 13 to 18. Come prepared to read from the script! April 28 and 29 at the RCCP Community Theater, 5th and Delaware, Leavenworth, KS!

Actors are asked to arrive at 6:20 p.m. to complete paperwork. There are 16 roles are available for both male and female actors.

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

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Opening Friday at OCTA - THE 39 STEPS

Olathe Civic Theatre Assn presents...

The 39 Steps

by Patrick Barlow, John Buchan

Directed by Shelly Stewart Banks


PRODUCTION DATES:

April 25, 26, 27, May 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 2014
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

All performances take place at:

Olathe Civic Theatre Assn
500 E Loula
Olathe, KS 66061


CAST:

RICHARD HANNAY – Peter Leondedis
ANNABELLA/PAMELA/MARGARET - Carrie Lenahan
CLOWN 1 – Charles Christesson, Jr
CLOWN 2 – Dave Fullerton

PRODUCTION STAFF:

Director – Shelly Stewart Banks
Stage Manager – DK Evenson
Light Designer – Craig McCann
Set Design – Cheryl Singers
Costume Design – Kerry Schafer
Properties – Rita Marks

SYNOPSIS:

"Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This 2-time Tony® and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of 4), an on-stage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers and some good old-fashioned romance!

"In The 39 Steps, a man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she's a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called "The 39 Steps" is hot on the man's trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale! A riotous blend of virtuoso performances and wildly inventive stagecraft, The 39 Steps amounts to an unforgettable evening of pure pleasure! The 39 Steps, was Broadway's longest running comedy, and played its 500th performance on Broadway, May 19th, 2009!" – Samuel French

For reservations see www.olathetheatre.org or call 913-782-2990.

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Auditions - OCTA - Over the River and Through the Woods

Olathe Civic Theatre Association


AUDITIONS!

Over the River and Through the Woods

by Joe DiPietro

Directed by Tiffany Garrison-Schwiegert


AUDITIONS:

Saturday, May 3 from 1:00-3:00 pm

Sunday, May 4 from 6:00-8:00 pm

At Olathe Civic Theatre
500 E Loula, Olathe KS 66061

EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:

Auditioners should be familiar with the show.

Cold readings from the script.

Please Provide:

Headshot/Resume (if available) and a list of conflicts between July 27 and Sept 21, 2014.

CALLBACKS:

Invited Callbacks, Monday May 5, 7-9pm.

REHEARSAL:

Sunday-Thursday 7-9pm starting July 27, 2014.

PRODUCTION DATES:

September 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 2014

Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm

Sundays at 2:00pm


All performances take place at:

Olathe Civic Theatre Assn
500 E Loula
Olathe, KS 66061

SYNOPSIS:

A hilarious family comedy that is even funnier than his long-running musical revue I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change. —BackStage. "Loaded with laughs every step of the way." —Star-Ledger.

THE STORY: "Nick is a single, Italian-American guy from New Jersey. His parents retired and moved to Florida. That doesn't mean his family isn't still in Jersey. In fact, he sees both sets of his grandparents every Sunday for dinner. This is routine until he has to tell them that he's been offered a dream job. The job he's been waiting for—marketing executive—would take him away from his beloved, but annoying, grandparents. He tells them. The news doesn't sit so well. Thus begins a series of schemes to keep Nick around. How could he betray his family's love to move to Seattle, for a job, wonder his grandparents? Well, Frank, Aida, Nunzio and Emma do their level best, and that includes bringing to dinner the lovely—and single—Caitlin O'Hare as bait…we won't give the ending away here." - DPS

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

NOTE: While some characters are older, the director is willing to cast age 40+ actors and "age-up":

Nick - 25-35 years old; career in advertising

Frank - 65-80 years old; moved to America from Italy when he was 14; family focused

Aida - 60-75; all problems can be solved by food; wife of Frank

Nunzio - 60-75; romantic family man; has a secret

Emma - 60-75; all problems can be solved by the right spouse; wife of Nunzio

Caitlin - 25-30; a nurse; Nick's blind date

NOTE: Grandparents need Italian immigrant accents.

For more information, contact the director Tiffany Garrison-Schwiegert at tiffany.garrison@gmail.com.

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Second Weekend for Beau Jest

Don't miss your chance to see James Sherman's Beau Jest this weekend.

Call (913) 651-0027 to reserve your seats for a look into how Sarah explains her situation to her parents and resulting events.

Sarah is a nice Jewish girl with a problem: her parents want her married to a nice Jewish boy.

They have never met her boyfriend, a WASP executive named Chris Kringle.

She tells them she is dating a Jewish doctor and they insist on meeting him. She plans a dinner party and, over the heated protests of Chris, employs an escort service to send her a Jewish date to be Dr. Steinberg.

Instead, they send Bob Schroeder, an aspiring actor who agrees to perform the impersonation.

Happily, he is extremely convincing in the role and Sarah's parents are enraptured. Soon, even Sarah falls for Bob.

Directed by Denny Dey.

Featuring Jill Seib-Schaub, Branson Bliss, Derrick Freeman, Damon Ekstrom, Tracy McClung, Kevin Albee, and Emily New.

Performances Friday and Saturday begin at 8 p.m. and the Sunday matinee begins at 2 p.m. Additional performances are scheduled for May 2 and 3 beginning at 8 p.m.

Adults $10; 12 & under $5; 62+; groups 10+ $8 and anyone with a valid military identification card will receive a $1.00 discount.

The Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, Leavenworth, KS (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com (Suitable for Everyone)

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FOLLIES...Industry Night...Monday, April 28th at The Barn!

The Barn Players

INDUSTRY NIGHT!
Monday, April 28th, 2014

FOLLIES
The Barn has added an additional performance of our second patron show of the 2014 season on Monday night, April 28th at 7:30pm, to give our friends in the theatre community a chance to see this wonderful production!

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

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

Make your plans today, and we'll see you in the audience on Monday, April 28th!


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FOLLIES...The legendary musical by Stephen Sondheim & James Goldman continues this weekend at The Barn!

The Barn presents…

FOLLIES

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Goldman

Directed by Eric Magnus
Musical Direction by Tim Braselton
Choreographed by Guy Gardner
Set & Lighting Design by Doug Schroeder
Projection Design by Michael Ong
Assistant Projection Design by David Moore
Costume Design by Fran Kapono
Sound Design by Joshua Finch
Stage Managed by Rebekah Grieb
Asst. Stage Management and Props by Meghan Newman

April 18 – May 4
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm

o No performance on Easter Sunday, April 20th.
o Industry Night on April 28th.
o Additional performance on Thursday, May 1st.

STARRING
JC Dresslaer, John Edmonds, Tracy Fox & Kipp Simmons

FEATURING
Paul Anderson, Pete Barrett, Ruth Baum Bigus,
Sarah Bodle, Victor Castillo, Dee Dee Diemer, Ed
Downes, Erica Fox, Daniel Hrdlicka, Debbie Huffman, Sharon
Johnson, Pamela Klifar, Jake Leet, Dennis Maddux,
Peggy Mall, Anita Meehan, Diane Strahm,
Alyssa Winters & Ray Zarr

WITH
Lakin Allen, Blane Brungardt, Sam Hay,
Alyssa Hoedl, Ken Koval, Zoe London, Katherine
Ruprecht, Andrea Serrioz, Jill Smith, Miles Wirth &
Veronica Wood

SYNOPSIS: A true theatrical event, this
legendary masterpiece is considered by many to be the
greatest musical ever created. In FOLLIES the time is 1971,
and theatrical impresario Dimitri Weissmann hosts a reunion of
ex-Follies performers in his crumbling theatre, setting the
stage for a parade of brilliant pastiche numbers, including
"Losing My Mind," "I'm Still Here," and "Broadway Baby." Amid
the reminiscing, two middle-aged couples confront some
unpleasant truths about their past and present and come face
to face with the future. Surreal, sophisticated, compelling,
heart-wrenching and epic in scope, FOLLIES uses the musical
theatre as a metaphor for the collapse of American innocence
and naiveté in the post-Kennedy years.



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


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

WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.

For reservations, please call or call 1-800-838-3006
or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org

Production support provided by…
The Mainstreet Credit Union
Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
St. Pius School
Media partner support provided by…
94.9 KCMO
95.1 Jack-FM

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


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Auditions for NOISES OFF in May for The Barn Players!

Auditions!
NOISES OFF

By Michael Frayn
Directed by Bill Pelletier

AUDITIONS:
Saturday, May 3 & Sunday, May 4, 2014
2:00pm – 5:00pm
at St. Pius School
5500 Woodson Road, Mission, KS 66202

EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Please provide: Headshot and resume
Strong comedic timing and physical comedy skills are a plus.

Auditions will be an open call both days, and will consist of cold readings from the script with a few minutes to prepare before reading each scene (sides will be provided at the audition).
Please be familiar with the show. No callback is planned for this production. If possible, plan to arrive on time and remain for the duration of the scheduled audition time until dismissed. Those auditioning are not required to attend both days of auditions, but may do so if desired.

ACCENTS!: The British dialect will be used for all characters in this production. Please come prepared to audition with this dialect.
Rehearsals will begin with a table read Sunday, June 1st at 7:00pm at St. Pius School. Rehearsals will be held at the school until moving into the Barn space on Sunday, June 22nd. The typical weekly rehearsal schedule will be Sunday through Thursday nights from 7 – 10pm. Conflicts with the rehearsal schedule must be kept to an absolute minimum during the rehearsal process. No conflicts will be accepted during dress / tech week (July 13-17).

Actors cast should be willing to arrive at the first rehearsal with a very clear understanding of the dialogue, their roles, and a head start on memorization of lines.

Additional Notes: Cast members are required to assist with strike after the final matinee on Sunday, August 3rd. Cast members may also be asked to assist with some costume pieces.
Casting will tentatively be announced by Monday, May 5th

PRODUCTION DATES:
July 18th – August 3rd, 2014
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm.
Industry Night performance: Monday, July 28, 2014 at 7:30pm.


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

SYNOPSIS:
Called the funniest farce ever written, this play presents a manic menagerie of characters as a cast of itinerant actors rehearsing a farce called "Nothing On".
Doors slamming, onstage and backstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play.
Act One is set at the dress rehearsal the night before opening with the cast still fumbling with entrances and exits, missed cues, misspoken lines, and bothersome props, most notably several plates of sardines.
In Act Two, the play is seen from backstage, providing a view that reveals the deteriorating personal relationships among the cast that have led to offstage shenanigans and onstage bedlam.
In Act Three, we see a performance near the end of the ten-week run when personal friction has continued to increase. The actors attempt to cover up a series of mishaps but only compound the problems and draw attention to the bungling performance.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
5M – 4F (special physical consideration and wardrobe disclosures included):

LLOYD DALLAS – The director of Nothing On, the farce that the characters in Noises Off are attempting to perform. Lloyd is passionate, suave, and extremely harried. He has a hot temper which he barely manages to keep in check (most of the time) as he watches his production go from bad to worse to disaster.

DOTTY OTLEY / MRS. CLACKETT – A (rather) aging prima donna. Her money is funding the production. She has a great deal of trouble remembering her lines, blocking, and props. Capable of using spite or self-pity to get her way. Plays the part of Mrs. Clackett the housekeeper for the Brent's home in England.

GARRY LEJEUNE / ROGER TRAMPLEMAIN – Means well. Believes in the theatre. Tries to keep the show going and everyone's morale up, but often has trouble finishing his sentences. His good nature is replaced with jealously when he believes Dotty has begun carrying on with Frederick. Plays the part of Roger, a real estate agent who is attempting to rent the house, but uses it for a place to have an affair with Vicki. Physical note: Falls down a flight of stairs onstage and must maneuver with shoelaces tied together.

BROOKE ASHTON / VICKI – Young and sexy, but a terrible actress. Incapable of taking direction. Spacey and tuned-out whether onstage or off. Blind as a bat without her contacts, which have a tendency to pop out at bad times. She plays the part of Vicki who works for Inland Revenue and is trying to woo Roger. Wardrobe note: Spends a majority of the show in skimpy lingerie.

POPPY NORTON-TAYLOR - The assistant stage manager of Nothing On. Overworked and often on the verge of tears. Works frantically to keep the show from completely falling apart, a hopeless (and thankless) task.

FREDERICK FELLOWES / PHILIP BRENT / SHEIKH – A neurotic, bumbling actor who is filled with self-doubt. A sweet man. Not the brightest bulb in the box. Always has a thousand questions about his lines and blocking. Violence and blood upset him, causing him to get nosebleeds. He plays the part of Phillip Brent who is currently a tax exile living in Spain with his wife Flavia. He also plays the part of Sheikh who is interested in renting the home and is the spitting image of Phillip. Physical note: Must ascend a staircase with trousers around his ankles.

BELINDA BLAIR / FLAVIA BRENT – An experienced actress who is positive, reliable, and charming. A goodhearted busybody, who knows all the gossip about the company. She attempts to keep the show going as it unravels. She plays the part of Flavia, Philip's dependable wife.

TIM ALLGOOD – The company's long-suffering stage manager who is completely exhausted and sleep-deprived. He is responsible for an inhuman number of tasks and is the understudy for multiple roles in Nothing On.

SELSDON MOWBRAY / BURGLAR - A cheerful, elderly, alcoholic who forgets his lines and misses his entrances. The entire cast attempts to keep him from getting his hands on a bottle. Panic reigns when he cannot be found at all. He plays the part of an elderly burglar breaking into the Brent's home.

For more information, please contact Bill Pelletier, Director, at actorbill@hotmail.com.










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April 21, 2014

"No Dogs Allowed!"

Mailing address: P.O. Box 356 ~ Mission, Kansas
66201 ~ 816-460-2083 ~ FAX 816-460-2010
Administrative office: Suite 800, Union Station,
30 West Pershing Rd, Kansas City, Missouri 64108

April 21, 2014

For Immediate Release

Contact: Alexandria Washington, Vickie Little
816-460-2083

Theatre for Young America is presenting No Dogs
Allowed! at the H&R Block City Stage in Union
Station, April 22 through May 17, 2014. This will
be the Kansas City premier of this new musical
based on the award-winning book by Sonia Manzano
who plays Maria on Sesame Street.

Iris, a young Puerto Rican girl, narrates the
story of a hilarious car trip with her large
extended family and her dog, El Exigente.for a day
at a state park. A crisis erupts when a large
sign at the park entrance declares, "NO DOGS
ALLOWED!" What follows is a musical comedy about
family dynamics and creative problem solving
centering on the plight of a beloved dog.

Sonia Manzano wrote the book and adapted it into a
musical play based on her own Puerto Rican family
in the Bronx. Stephen Lawrence composed original
music and Billy Aronson wrote lyrics for songs
celebrating the culture, creativity and love of
this eccentric extended family.

Valerie Mackey returns from a 6-week tour of
Canada and the U.S. in Menopause the Musical to
direct this musical with a cast that includes Mia
Hedgpeth-Guerra, Bradley Thomas, Lena Andrews,
Nicole Santorella, Wil Andrews-Weiss, Eric
Johansen, Josie and Jami Lenati, and Isaac
Robinson.

For more information call 816-460-2083 or online
at www.tya.org or www.unionstation.org.


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PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, April 22, 2014 4/22/2014 10:00 AM
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 4/23/2014 10:00
AM
Thursday, April 24, 2014 4/24/2014 10:00
AM
Thursday, April 24, 2014 4/24/2014 12:00
PM
Friday, April 25, 2014 4/25/2014 10:00 AM
Friday, April 25, 2014 4/25/2014 12:00 PM
Saturday, April 26, 2014 4/26/2014 02:00
PM
Tuesday, April 29, 2014 4/29/2014 10:00 AM
Wednesday, April 30, 2014 4/30/2014 10:00
AM
Thursday, May 01, 2014 5/1/2014 10:00 AM
Friday, May 02, 2014 5/2/2014 10:00 AM
Friday, May 02, 2014 5/2/2014 12:00 PM
Saturday, May 03, 2014 5/3/2014 02:00 PM
Tuesday, May 06, 2014 5/6/2014 10:00 AM
Wednesday, May 07, 2014 5/7/2014 10:00 AM
Thursday, May 08, 2014 5/8/2014 10:00 AM
Thursday, May 08, 2014 5/8/2014 12:00 PM
Friday, May 09, 2014 5/9/2014 10:00 AM
Friday, May 09, 2014 5/9/2014 12:00 PM
Friday, May 09, 2014 5/9/2014 07:00 PM
Saturday, May 10, 2014 5/10/2014 02:00 PM
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 5/13/2014 10:00 AM
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 5/14/2014 10:00 AM
Thursday, May 15, 2014 5/15/2014 10:00 AM
Friday, May 16, 2014 5/16/2014 10:00 AM
Friday, May 16, 2014 5/16/2014 12:00 PM
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Audition on May 4 at Paradise Playhouse

Paradise Playhouse Dinner Theatre & Events Center
(Community)


Weekend Comedy & Don't Talk to the Actors by
Weekend Comedy - Sam Bobrick & Don't Talk to the
Actors - Tom Dudzickm : May 4: 10 am Sun
Weekend Comedy-A couple in their late 50s & couple
in
their 20s have accidentally rented the same small
cottage for a 3-day weekend. They decide to share
it
and we watch the comedic clash between
generations.
Don't Talk to the Actors - The best laid plans go
awry
when the cast/crew of a Broadway-bound play resort
to manipulation, diva-like behavior, and chaotic
abandon to get what they want in the ego-driven
world
of Broadway. Directed by Andy Tyhurst & Diane
Bulan. We are holding auditions for the next two
shows of our ,
season in one audition!. Plenty of roles. We need
all ,
types!...well except children, no roles for
kiddos. ,
,
Please be prepared to read sides from the script,
make ,
possible adjustments, possibly read with other
actors ,
till dismissed. No callbacks.
Paradise Playhouse Dinner Theatre & Events
Center, 101 Spring St, (816) 419-1909,
www.paradiseplayhouse.org

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April 18, 2014

A Night of Shakespeare and Stuff with MaKenna Lockhart

Hop on board for a crazy ride! Thursday, April 24th at Paseo Academy of Fine and Perforing Arts at 6:30p.m. (4747 Flora, KCMO) Plaese join MaKenna with her family and friends for a night of Shakespeare fun and spectacle. Makenna Lockhart was the winner of the Kansas City Branch English Speeking Union Shakespeare Competion. This Event is free but your donations are most welcome. The proceeds from your donation in kind this night will go towards send her family to New York City in May for the ESU National Competion.

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Opening weekend for Hansel and Gretel!

Alcott Arts Center

"Hansel and Gretel" the Musical,
Directed by Katya WoolardLyrics by Malcolm Brown, Script and Score by David Barrett by special arrangement with Yellowbrick Publications.


Alcott Arts Center opened it's thirteenth year with a hit! The play Hansel and Gretel was exhilarating, funny and so much more than you will ever expect. The energy from both cast and audience enveloped the theater with laughs and giggles. The young actors were full of energy and spunk as they journeyed into the forest in search of food. It's always great to see the excitement grow as the actors become more confident with each performance. Take the time, just one hour, to lighten your heart a little and enjoy a quality production.

It was also a pleasure to be able to bring attention to young Artists. This year we started the exhibitions from KCK area youth Artists displaying their skills, featuring Jordan (Jo) Thaxton, Jenny Sanchez and Melissa Crowe. They are very excited to show off their talents and will be exhibiting throughout the month of April.

Please join us this weekend for the last two shows of Hansel and Gretel Friday and Saturday at 7PM. The galleries open at 6PM.

Hansel and Gretel are left in the forest by their parents, who are too poor to feed them. Lost, they stumble upon an old cottage, unaware that a witch lives there. Hansel is captured by the witch but happily a band of forest elves come to the rescue.
Please join us in support of young talented people everywhere.
This Play is a fundraiser for operating expenses for the Alcott's 2014 calendar year.
The L.M. Alcott Art Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3), 509(a)(2) Not for Profit Public Charity.
Sorry, The Alcott is NOT ADA Accessible,yet.
Hansel and Gretel is Directed by Katya Mason Woolard. Featuring Dakota Garrison, Elise Allee, Katia Marie Arians, Victoria Gerardy, Colin Arians, Alex Allee, Harley Carolus, Bailey Allee, Xavier Najera, Zoe Green Lockwood,
and Daniel Garcia lll.
Tickets are $8.00 at the door. Alcott Arts Center Theatre, 180 S 18th St, (913) 233-2787, www.alcottartscenter.org (Suitable for Everyone)

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The legendary musical, FOLLIES, by Stephen Sondheim & James Goldman opens tonight at The Barn!

The Barn presents…

FOLLIES

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Goldman

Directed by Eric Magnus
Musical Direction by Tim Braselton
Choreographed by Guy Gardner
Set & Lighting Design by Doug Schroeder
Projection Design by Michael Ong
Assistant Projection Design by David Moore
Costume Design by Fran Kapono
Sound Design by Joshua Finch
Stage Managed by Rebekah Grieb
Asst. Stage Management and Props by Meghan Newman

April 18 – May 4
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm

o No performance on Easter Sunday, April 20th.
o Industry Night on April 28th.
o Additional performance on Thursday, May 1st.

STARRING
JC Dresslaer, John Edmonds, Tracy Fox & Kipp Simmons

FEATURING
Paul Anderson, Pete Barrett, Ruth Baum Bigus,
Sarah Bodle, Victor Castillo, Dee Dee Diemer, Ed
Downes, Erica Fox, Daniel Hrdlicka, Debbie Huffman, Sharon
Johnson, Pamela Klifar, Jake Leet, Dennis Maddux,
Peggy Mall, Anita Meehan, Diane Strahm,
Alyssa Winters & Ray Zarr

WITH
Lakin Allen, Blane Brungardt, Sam Hay,
Alyssa Hoedl, Ken Koval, Zoe London, Katherine
Ruprecht, Andrea Serrioz, Jill Smith, Miles Wirth &
Veronica Wood

SYNOPSIS: A true theatrical event, this
legendary masterpiece is considered by many to be the
greatest musical ever created. In FOLLIES the time is 1971,
and theatrical impresario Dimitri Weissmann hosts a reunion of
ex-Follies performers in his crumbling theatre, setting the
stage for a parade of brilliant pastiche numbers, including
"Losing My Mind," "I'm Still Here," and "Broadway Baby." Amid
the reminiscing, two middle-aged couples confront some
unpleasant truths about their past and present and come face
to face with the future. Surreal, sophisticated, compelling,
heart-wrenching and epic in scope, FOLLIES uses the musical
theatre as a metaphor for the collapse of American innocence
and naiveté in the post-Kennedy years.



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


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

WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.

For reservations, please call or call 1-800-838-3006
or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org

Production support provided by…
The Mainstreet Credit Union
Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
St. Pius School
Media partner support provided by…
94.9 KCMO
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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The legendary musical, FOLLIES, by Stephen Sondheim & James Goldman opens tonight at The Barn!

The Barn presents…

FOLLIES

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Goldman

Directed by Eric Magnus
Musical Direction by Tim Braselton
Choreographed by Guy Gardner
Set & Lighting Design by Doug Schroeder
Projection Design by Michael Ong
Assistant Projection Design by David Moore
Costume Design by Fran Kapono
Sound Design by Joshua Finch
Stage Managed by Rebekah Grieb
Asst. Stage Management and Props by Meghan Newman

April 18 – May 4
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm

o No performance on Easter Sunday, April 20th.
o Industry Night on April 28th.
o Additional performance on Thursday, May 1st.

STARRING
JC Dresslaer, John Edmonds, Tracy Fox & Kipp Simmons

FEATURING
Paul Anderson, Pete Barrett, Ruth Baum Bigus,
Sarah Bodle, Victor Castillo, Dee Dee Diemer, Ed
Downes, Erica Fox, Daniel Hrdlicka, Debbie Huffman, Sharon
Johnson, Pamela Klifar, Jake Leet, Dennis Maddux,
Peggy Mall, Anita Meehan, Diane Strahm,
Alyssa Winters & Ray Zarr

WITH
Lakin Allen, Blane Brungardt, Sam Hay,
Alyssa Hoedl, Ken Koval, Zoe London, Katherine
Ruprecht, Andrea Serrioz, Jill Smith, Miles Wirth &
Veronica Wood

SYNOPSIS: A true theatrical event, this
legendary masterpiece is considered by many to be the
greatest musical ever created. In FOLLIES the time is 1971,
and theatrical impresario Dimitri Weissmann hosts a reunion of
ex-Follies performers in his crumbling theatre, setting the
stage for a parade of brilliant pastiche numbers, including
"Losing My Mind," "I'm Still Here," and "Broadway Baby." Amid
the reminiscing, two middle-aged couples confront some
unpleasant truths about their past and present and come face
to face with the future. Surreal, sophisticated, compelling,
heart-wrenching and epic in scope, FOLLIES uses the musical
theatre as a metaphor for the collapse of American innocence
and naiveté in the post-Kennedy years.



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


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

WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.

For reservations, please call or call 1-800-838-3006
or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org

Production support provided by…
The Mainstreet Credit Union
Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
St. Pius School
Media partner support provided by…
94.9 KCMO
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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April 16, 2014

CATS "in concert"

Mid Life Players
Amateur production of
CATS "in Concert" by Andrew Lloyd Webber: Apr 25-May 3: 7:30 pm
Fri-Sat
Based on the universally popular poetry of T.S. Eliot, CATS tells the
story, in song and dance, of the annual gathering of Jellicle cats at
which time one special cat is selected to ascend to the Heaviside
layer. A true musical theatre phenomenon, CATS opened at
London's New London Theatre on May 11, 1981 and ran for a
record-setting 21 years. CATS's London success was nearly
matched on Broadway where it ran at the Wintergarden Theatre for
just over 18 years. Directed by Dan Prather and Curt Knupp, Music
Directed by Becky Clark. Featuring Ken Kasten, Ed Leonard, Julie
Fox, Joy Richardson, Joe Bartlett, Robert Ritter, Debra Skodack
Burnes, Dottie Bartlett, Scott Powell, John Van de Voort, Kate Elcock,
Dee Green, Julie McDaniel, Diana Leonard, Georgia Schmittling,
Janet Shelman, Patty Moore Armstrong, Linda Wetzel, Chad Burris,
Curt Knupp, Thomas Anderson, Richie Johnson, Dan Prather, Becca
Stabno, Gary Barber, Bill Bergman, and Kristine Norvaishas.
$10 general admission. Alcott Arts Center, 180 S 18th St, mid-
lifeplayers@hotmail.com, (Suitable for Everyone)

Tickets now on sale: http://catsinconcert.brownpapertickets.com

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April 15, 2014

THE BARN PLAYERS Summer Internship Program...Deadline to apply is today at midnight!

The Barn Players
2014
Summer Internship Program

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Area high school and college students will have the opportunity to earn up to $500.00 to be used toward tuition, boarding or books at the college of his/her choice. Application deadline is April 15, 2014. This is an incredible opportunity for a student to earn necessary college money, by participating in something that he/she enjoys! The internship requires the student to be available to work / study on our summer productions at The Barn Players Theatre.

The intern(s) might be working on one or more of the following productions this summer:
August: Osage County
Noises Off
Disney's Cinderella, Kids (working with children in two different summer sessions)
Closer Than Ever (benefit concert)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Currently be currently enrolled in a high school or college theatre program, and be from the Metro Kansas City area
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.75
• Provide a letter of recommendation from an instructor or counselor at the school that he/she attends
• Provide a cover letter of introduction by describing his/her interest in the performing arts
• Provide a current theatrical resume listing his/her experience in the performing arts

HOW TO APPLY
Send a resume, recommendations and letter of application to:
Eric Magnus, Artistic Director, The Barn Players emagnitude@me.com

Deadline for application is April 15th, 2014.
Interviews will be held at The Barn Players at 6219 Martway, Mission, KS 66202
Announcement will be made by April 30th, 2014.


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The legendary musical, FOLLIES, by Stephen Sondheim & James Goldman opens Friday at The Barn!

The Barn presents…

FOLLIES

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Goldman

Directed by Eric Magnus
Musical Direction by Tim Braselton
Choreographed by Guy Gardner
Set & Lighting Design by Doug Schroeder
Projection Design by Michael Ong
Assistant Projection Design by David Moore
Costume Design by Fran Kapono
Sound Design by Joshua Finch
Stage Managed by Rebekah Grieb
Asst. Stage Management and Props by Meghan Newman

April 18 – May 4
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm

o No performance on Easter Sunday, April 20th.
o Industry Night on April 28th.
o Additional performance on Thursday, May 1st.

STARRING
JC Dresslaer, John Edmonds, Tracy Fox & Kipp Simmons

FEATURING
Paul Anderson, Pete Barrett, Ruth Baum Bigus, Sarah Bodle, Victor Castillo, Dee Dee Diemer, Ed Downes, Erica Fox, Daniel Hrdlicka, Debbie Huffman, Sharon Johnson, Pamela Klifar, Jake Leet, Dennis Maddux, Peggy Mall, Anita Meehan, Diane Strahm, Alyssa Winters & Ray Zarr

WITH
Lakin Allen, Blane Brungardt, Sam Hay, Alyssa Hoedl, Ken Koval, Zoe London, Katherine Ruprecht, Andrea Serrioz, Jill Smith, Miles Wirth & Veronica Wood

SYNOPSIS: A true theatrical event, this legendary masterpiece is considered by many to be the greatest musical ever created. In FOLLIES the time is 1971, and theatrical impresario Dimitri Weissmann hosts a reunion of ex-Follies performers in his crumbling theatre, setting the stage for a parade of brilliant pastiche numbers, including "Losing My Mind," "I'm Still Here," and "Broadway Baby." Amid the reminiscing, two middle-aged couples confront some unpleasant truths about their past and present and come face to face with the future. Surreal, sophisticated, compelling, heart-wrenching and epic in scope, FOLLIES uses the musical theatre as a metaphor for the collapse of American innocence and naiveté in the post-Kennedy years.



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


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

WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.

For reservations, please call or call 1-800-838-3006
or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org

Production support provided by…
The Mainstreet Credit Union
Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
St. Pius School
Media partner support provided by…
94.9 KCMO
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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April 13, 2014

Press Release New Show

For Immediate Release

Contact: Wendy Thompson
(816) 813-9654, direct
(816) 225-1018, cell

A Hot Day for a Funeral

Kansas City, Mo. (April 14, 2014) … in more ways than one! Don't miss the next stop on The Mystery Train, "A Funeral for Brother John". Opening on April 18 and running through June 7, performances are on Friday and Saturday evenings in area restaurants. Starring Stephanie Charlton, Nikki Susco-Taylor, and Kat Heiser as the shady characters who keep the gangsters in line—sort of.

Funeral for Brother John-
Things are bound to change in the wake of John Lazia's funeral. Politicians and their wives rub elbows with gangsters and their molls as the crowd provides cover for another murder! It's hard to tell the good girls from the bad guys! Everyone who's anyone is paying respect, but Hoover's gunning for a gangster. Murder mystery dinner theater is presented as a live interactive game, but not all dinner companions are who they seem: one of them may be an accomplice to murder—or even the murderer himself!

The evening begins with seating and role-playing at 6:30 pm. Shows will be at The Golden Ox, in downtown Kansas City, at Californos in Westport, and at Finnigan's in NKC. See our website for a complete schedule. Tickets are $69.00 on Friday and Saturday, and includes dinner, show, and gratuity. A cash bar is available. Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling (816) 813-9654. Or, order through the Central Ticket Office at 816-235-6222, or online at www.kcmysterytrain.com.

The Mystery Train offers group rates and is also available for private parties.

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April 12, 2014

N.I.P. presents SUPERSTAR DREAMS: THE BELIEVERS!!!

Nu Image Pioneerz
(Professional)

"SUPERSTAR DREAMS: THE BELIEVERS" is the amazingly emotional groundbreaking story of the greatest men and women in the Bible traveling through time to 2014 fighting the Good Fight against the power elite in a world driven by sex, drugs, and rock & roll!

We want a diverse cast of all races and backgrounds! The script was upgraded now its time to secure the right people to make this a box office hit!

Upcoming Releases:

*soundtrack with music, poetry, comedy, drama, narration
*movie on dvd, pay per view, and digital download
*stage play tour around the country
*"Making The Play" reality series
*"Beyond The Character" cast documentaries
*cast photo shoot (head shots, candids, compcard)


Talent can submit audition videos online. Email name, number, availability, skills/interests, and pictures to thetalentelite@gmail.com for consideration.

See more show/audition info at:
www.facebook.com/superstardreamsthebelievers

SUPERSTAR DREAMS: THE BELIEVERS
written by Timothy John
directed by Adrian Hamilton
produced by N.I.P.

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N.I.P. presents SUPERSTAR DREAMS: THE BELIEVERS by Timothy John

Nu Image Pioneerz
(Professional)

"SUPERSTAR DREAMS: THE BELIEVERS" is the amazingly emotional groundbreaking story of the greatest men and women in the Bible traveling through time to 2014 fighting the Good Fight against the power elite in a world driven by sex, drugs, and rock & roll!

We want a diverse cast of all races and backgrounds! The script was upgraded now its time to secure the right people to make this a box office hit!

Upcoming Releases:

*soundtrack with music, poetry, comedy, drama, narration
*movie on dvd, pay per view, and digital download
*stage play tour around the country
*"Making The Play" reality series
*"Beyond The Character" cast documentaries
*cast photo shoot (head shots, candids, compcard)


Talent can submit audition videos online. Email name, number, availability, skills/interests, and pictures to thetalentelite@gmail.com for consideration.

See more show/audition info at:
www.facebook.com/superstardreamsthebelievers

SUPERSTAR DREAMS: THE BELIEVERS
written by Timothy John
directed by Adrian Hamilton
produced by N.I.P.

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April 10, 2014

Opening weekend for Hansel and Gretel!

Alcott Arts Center


"Hansel and Gretel" the Musical, Lyrics by Malcolm Brown, Script and Score by David Barrett by special arrangement with Yellowbrick Publications.
Performances are Fri-Sat Apr 11,12,18&19@7 pm
A musical play based on the well-known tale but the witch does not die in this version.
Hansel and Gretel are left in the forest by their parents, who are too poor to feed them. Lost, they stumble upon an old cottage, unaware that a witch lives there. Hansel is captured by the witch but happily a band of forest elves come to the rescue.
Alcott's Theatre Program is a mix of great people people from all over the KC metro area. We are very proud to be able to offer first class theatre to all. Please join us in support of young talented people everywhere.
This Play is a fundraiser for operating expenses for the Alcott's 2014 calendar year.
The L.M. Alcott Art Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3), 509(a)(2) Not for Profit Public Charity.
Sorry, The Alcott is NOT ADA Accessible,yet.
Hansel and Gretel is Directed by Katya Mason Woolard. Featuring Dakota Garrison, Elise Allee, Katia Marie Arians, Victoria Gerardy, Colin Arians, Alex Allee, Harley Carolus, Bailey Allee, Xavier Najera, Zoe Green Lockwood,
and Daniel Garcia lll.
Tickets are $8.00 at the door. Alcott Arts Center Theatre, 180 S 18th St, (913) 233-2787, www.alcottartscenter.org (Suitable for Everyone)

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April 7, 2014

THE BARN PLAYERS Summer Internship Program...Apply today!

The Barn Players
2014
Summer Internship Program

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Area high school and college students will have the opportunity to earn up to $500.00 to be used toward tuition, boarding or books at the college of his/her choice. Application deadline is April 15, 2014. This is an incredible opportunity for a student to earn necessary college money, by participating in something that he/she enjoys! The internship requires the student to be available to work / study on our summer productions at The Barn Players Theatre.

The intern(s) might be working on one or more of the following productions this summer:
August: Osage County
Noises Off
Disney's Cinderella, Kids (working with children in two different summer sessions)
Closer Than Ever (benefit concert)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Currently be currently enrolled in a high school or college theatre program, and be from the Metro Kansas City area
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.75
• Provide a letter of recommendation from an instructor or counselor at the school that he/she attends
• Provide a cover letter of introduction by describing his/her interest in the performing arts
• Provide a current theatrical resume listing his/her experience in the performing arts

HOW TO APPLY
Send a resume, recommendations and letter of application to:
Eric Magnus, Artistic Director, The Barn Players emagnitude@me.com

Deadline for application is April 15th, 2014.
Interviews will be held at The Barn Players at 6219 Martway, Mission, KS 66202
Announcement will be made by April 30th, 2014.


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Auditions for NOISES OFF in May for The Barn Players!

Auditions!
NOISES OFF

By Michael Frayn
Directed by Bill Pelletier

AUDITIONS:
Saturday, May 3 & Sunday, May 4, 2014
2:00pm – 5:00pm
at St. Pius School
5500 Woodson Road, Mission, KS 66202

EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:
Please provide: Headshot and resume
Strong comedic timing and physical comedy skills are a plus.

Auditions will be an open call both days, and will consist of cold readings from the script with a few minutes to prepare before reading each scene (sides will be provided at the audition).
Please be familiar with the show. No callback is planned for this production. If possible, plan to arrive on time and remain for the duration of the scheduled audition time until dismissed. Those auditioning are not required to attend both days of auditions, but may do so if desired.

ACCENTS!: The British dialect will be used for all characters in this production. Please come prepared to audition with this dialect.
Rehearsals will begin with a table read Sunday, June 1st at 7:00pm at St. Pius School. Rehearsals will be held at the school until moving into the Barn space on Sunday, June 22nd. The typical weekly rehearsal schedule will be Sunday through Thursday nights from 7 – 10pm. Conflicts with the rehearsal schedule must be kept to an absolute minimum during the rehearsal process. No conflicts will be accepted during dress / tech week (July 13-17).

Actors cast should be willing to arrive at the first rehearsal with a very clear understanding of the dialogue, their roles, and a head start on memorization of lines.

Additional Notes: Cast members are required to assist with strike after the final matinee on Sunday, August 3rd. Cast members may also be asked to assist with some costume pieces.
Casting will tentatively be announced by Monday, May 5th

PRODUCTION DATES:
July 18th – August 3rd, 2014
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm.
Industry Night performance: Monday, July 28, 2014 at 7:30pm.


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

SYNOPSIS:
Called the funniest farce ever written, this play presents a manic menagerie of characters as a cast of itinerant actors rehearsing a farce called "Nothing On".
Doors slamming, onstage and backstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play.
Act One is set at the dress rehearsal the night before opening with the cast still fumbling with entrances and exits, missed cues, misspoken lines, and bothersome props, most notably several plates of sardines.
In Act Two, the play is seen from backstage, providing a view that reveals the deteriorating personal relationships among the cast that have led to offstage shenanigans and onstage bedlam.
In Act Three, we see a performance near the end of the ten-week run when personal friction has continued to increase. The actors attempt to cover up a series of mishaps but only compound the problems and draw attention to the bungling performance.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
5M – 4F (special physical consideration and wardrobe disclosures included):

LLOYD DALLAS – The director of Nothing On, the farce that the characters in Noises Off are attempting to perform. Lloyd is passionate, suave, and extremely harried. He has a hot temper which he barely manages to keep in check (most of the time) as he watches his production go from bad to worse to disaster.

DOTTY OTLEY / MRS. CLACKETT – A (rather) aging prima donna. Her money is funding the production. She has a great deal of trouble remembering her lines, blocking, and props. Capable of using spite or self-pity to get her way. Plays the part of Mrs. Clackett the housekeeper for the Brent's home in England.

GARRY LEJEUNE / ROGER TRAMPLEMAIN – Means well. Believes in the theatre. Tries to keep the show going and everyone's morale up, but often has trouble finishing his sentences. His good nature is replaced with jealously when he believes Dotty has begun carrying on with Frederick. Plays the part of Roger, a real estate agent who is attempting to rent the house, but uses it for a place to have an affair with Vicki. Physical note: Falls down a flight of stairs onstage and must maneuver with shoelaces tied together.

BROOKE ASHTON / VICKI – Young and sexy, but a terrible actress. Incapable of taking direction. Spacey and tuned-out whether onstage or off. Blind as a bat without her contacts, which have a tendency to pop out at bad times. She plays the part of Vicki who works for Inland Revenue and is trying to woo Roger. Wardrobe note: Spends a majority of the show in skimpy lingerie.

POPPY NORTON-TAYLOR - The assistant stage manager of Nothing On. Overworked and often on the verge of tears. Works frantically to keep the show from completely falling apart, a hopeless (and thankless) task.

FREDERICK FELLOWES / PHILIP BRENT / SHEIKH – A neurotic, bumbling actor who is filled with self-doubt. A sweet man. Not the brightest bulb in the box. Always has a thousand questions about his lines and blocking. Violence and blood upset him, causing him to get nosebleeds. He plays the part of Phillip Brent who is currently a tax exile living in Spain with his wife Flavia. He also plays the part of Sheikh who is interested in renting the home and is the spitting image of Phillip. Physical note: Must ascend a staircase with trousers around his ankles.

BELINDA BLAIR / FLAVIA BRENT – An experienced actress who is positive, reliable, and charming. A goodhearted busybody, who knows all the gossip about the company. She attempts to keep the show going as it unravels. She plays the part of Flavia, Philip's dependable wife.

TIM ALLGOOD – The company's long-suffering stage manager who is completely exhausted and sleep-deprived. He is responsible for an inhuman number of tasks and is the understudy for multiple roles in Nothing On.

SELSDON MOWBRAY / BURGLAR - A cheerful, elderly, alcoholic who forgets his lines and misses his entrances. The entire cast attempts to keep him from getting his hands on a bottle. Panic reigns when he cannot be found at all. He plays the part of an elderly burglar breaking into the Brent's home.

For more information, please contact Bill Pelletier, Director, at actorbill@hotmail.com.










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The legendary musical, FOLLIES, by Stephen Sondheim & James Goldman opens April 18th at The Barn!

The Barn presents…

FOLLIES

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Goldman

Directed by Eric Magnus
Musical Direction by Tim Braselton
Choreographed by Guy Gardner
Set & Lighting Design by Doug Schroeder
Projection Design by Michael Ong
Assistant Projection Design by David Moore
Costume Design by Fran Kapono
Sound Design by Joshua Finch
Stage Managed by Rebekah Grieb
Asst. Stage Management and Props by Meghan Newman

April 18 – May 4
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm

o No performance on Easter Sunday, April 20th.
o Industry Night on April 28th.
o Additional performance on Thursday, May 1st.

STARRING
JC Dresslaer, John Edmonds, Tracy Fox & Kipp Simmons

FEATURING
Paul Anderson, Pete Barrett, Ruth Baum Bigus, Sarah Bodle, Victor Castillo, Dee Dee Diemer, Ed Downes, Erica Fox, Daniel Hrdlicka, Debbie Huffman, Sharon Johnson, Pamela Klifar, Jake Leet, Dennis Maddux, Peggy Mall, Anita Meehan, Diane Strahm, Alyssa Winters & Ray Zarr

WITH
Lakin Allen, Blane Brungardt, Sam Hay, Alyssa Hoedl, Ken Koval, Zoe London, Katherine Ruprecht, Andrea Serrioz, Jill Smith, Miles Wirth & Veronica Wood

SYNOPSIS: A true theatrical event, this legendary masterpiece is considered by many to be the greatest musical ever created. In FOLLIES the time is 1971, and theatrical impresario Dimitri Weissmann hosts a reunion of ex-Follies performers in his crumbling theatre, setting the stage for a parade of brilliant pastiche numbers, including "Losing My Mind," "I'm Still Here," and "Broadway Baby." Amid the reminiscing, two middle-aged couples confront some unpleasant truths about their past and present and come face to face with the future. Surreal, sophisticated, compelling, heart-wrenching and epic in scope, FOLLIES uses the musical theatre as a metaphor for the collapse of American innocence and naiveté in the post-Kennedy years.



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


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

WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.

For reservations, please call or call 1-800-838-3006
or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org

Production support provided by…
The Mainstreet Credit Union
Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
St. Pius School
Media partner support provided by…
94.9 KCMO
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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April 6, 2014

RHS Theatre Department Presents... Once on this Island

Ruskin High School Theatre

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND by book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music
by Stephen Flaherty: Apr 10-12: 7 pm Thr-Sat

Once On This Island is a captivating legend of romance between a
peasant girl and a rich city boy whom she saves from death. This
calypso-flavoured re-telling of The Little Mermaid opens on a
Caribbean island where villagers comfort a little girl with the story
of the orphan Ti Moune, destined to love too much for the human
heart to bear. Various gods control the peasants' lives including the
god of Love, (Erzulie) Earth (Asaka), Water (Agwe), and Death (Papa
Ge).

Directed by Kelly Mchale.

Featuring Itohan Amayo, Alex Arnold, Akilah Bryan, Delshon
Bradford, Cherie Ramsey, Breonda Keith, Lauren McClure, Hershel
Rockett, River Young, Shawna Jackson, Cindy Menjivar, Antonio
Cisneros, Vincent Pellettiere, Olivia Wandick, Nia Berry, Gabrielle
Lindsey, Carson Jackson, Rhiannon Hinkle, Lazanay Wandick, Jimmy
Nichols, Christian Graham, Crystal Rhodes, Bre'A Williams, Da'Jour
Williams, Mikayla Clark, Sehreen Kahn, Briana Scott, Briana Miller,
Alicia Valdez, LeNesha Kimbrel, Raeland Smith, Tygee Faulkner, and
Nicole Shelton.

$5.00. Ruskin High School Theater, 7000 E 111th St,
(816) 316-7465, www.ruskineagles.com (Suitable for Everyone)

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April 4, 2014

Reservation Line is Open for Beau Jest

The River City Community Players announce their reservation line is open for James Sherman's Beau Jest.

Call (913) 651-0027 to reserve your seats for a look into how Sarah explains her situation to her parents and resulting events.

Sarah is a nice Jewish girl with a problem: her parents want her married to a nice Jewish boy.

They have never met her boyfriend, a WASP executive named Chris Kringle.

She tells them she is dating a Jewish doctor and they insist on meeting him. She plans a dinner party and, over the heated protests of Chris, employs an escort service to send her a Jewish date to be Dr. Steinberg.

Instead, they send Bob Schroeder, an aspiring actor who agrees to perform the impersonation.

Happily, he is extremely convincing in the role and Sarah's parents are enraptured. Soon, even Sarah falls for Bob.

Directed by Denny Dey.

Featuring Jill Seib-Schaub, Branson Bliss, Derrick Freeman, Damon Ekstrom, Tracy McClung, Kevin Albee, and Emily New.

Adults $10; 12 & under $5; 62+; groups 10+ $8 and all anyone with a valid military identification card will receive a $1.00 discount.

The Leavenworth Performing Arts Center, 500 Delaware St, Leavenworth, KS (913) 651-0027, www.rccplv.com (Suitable for Everyone)

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Coterie & Unicorn Theatres Hold Combined Adult Auditions for 2014-2015 Seasons

The Coterie & Unicorn Theatres will hold combined auditions for professional adult actors (18 years of age & older) - Equity & non-Equity - for their respective 2014-2015 seasons on May 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2014. Auditions will be held by appointment only at Unicorn Theatre, 3828 Main St., Kansas City, MO, on May 5 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., and May 6, 7, and 8 from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Appointments can be made by calling Annette Filippi at 816-474-4241.

Actors will be asked to perform two contrasting contemporary monologues (no classical material, no Shakespeare), two minutes each; no musical material. Singing auditions will occur only if called back. Actors must bring two head shots and two resumes. There will be no alternate or individual audition times outside of the May 5-8 dates listed above.

The Coterie's 2014-2015 season features:
• ROSA PARKS AND THE MONTGOMERY BUS BOYCOTT; written by Sue Greenberg
• RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER™; a musical based on the 1964 classic stop-motion animated television special
• THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE; written by Dwayne Hartford based on the book by Kate DiCamillo
• TO WHOM IT MAY INSPIRE [IN LETTERS, STORIES & SONGS]; conceived by Jeff Church
• DR. SEUSS' THE CAT IN THE HAT; written by Katie Mitchell based the book by Dr. Seuss
• A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD; a musical with book and lyrics by Willie Reale and music by Robert Reale based on the books by Arnold Lobel

Both the Unicorn and The Coterie are dedicated to multi-ethnic, non-traditional casting. Persons of color or ethnic origin are encouraged to audition.

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April 2, 2014

Auditions - OCTA - Over the River and Through the Woods

Olathe Civic Theatre Association


AUDITIONS!

Over the River and Through the Woods

by Joe DiPietro

Directed by Tiffany Garrison-Schwiegert


AUDITIONS:

Saturday, May 3 from 1:00-3:00 pm

Sunday, May 4 from 6:00-8:00 pm

At Olathe Civic Theatre
500 E Loula, Olathe KS 66061

EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:

Auditioners should be familiar with the show.

Cold readings from the script.

Please Provide:

Headshot/Resume (if available) and a list of conflicts between July 27 and Sept 21, 2014.

CALLBACKS:

Invited Callbacks, Monday May 5, 7-9pm.

REHEARSAL:

Sunday-Thursday 7-9pm starting July 27, 2014.

PRODUCTION DATES:

September 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 2014

Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm

Sundays at 2:00pm


All performances take place at:

Olathe Civic Theatre Assn
500 E Loula
Olathe, KS 66061

SYNOPSIS:

A hilarious family comedy that is even funnier than his long-running musical revue I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change. —BackStage. "Loaded with laughs every step of the way." —Star-Ledger.

THE STORY: "Nick is a single, Italian-American guy from New Jersey. His parents retired and moved to Florida. That doesn't mean his family isn't still in Jersey. In fact, he sees both sets of his grandparents every Sunday for dinner. This is routine until he has to tell them that he's been offered a dream job. The job he's been waiting for—marketing executive—would take him away from his beloved, but annoying, grandparents. He tells them. The news doesn't sit so well. Thus begins a series of schemes to keep Nick around. How could he betray his family's love to move to Seattle, for a job, wonder his grandparents? Well, Frank, Aida, Nunzio and Emma do their level best, and that includes bringing to dinner the lovely—and single—Caitlin O'Hare as bait…we won't give the ending away here." - DPS

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

NOTE: While some characters are older, the director is willing to cast age 40+ actors and "age-up":

Nick - 25-35 years old; career in advertising

Frank - 65-80 years old; moved to America from Italy when he was 14; family focused

Aida - 60-75; all problems can be solved by food; wife of Frank

Nunzio - 60-75; romantic family man; has a secret

Emma - 60-75; all problems can be solved by the right spouse; wife of Nunzio

Caitlin - 25-30; a nurse; Nick's blind date

NOTE: Grandparents need Italian immigrant accents.

For more information, contact the director Tiffany Garrison-Schwiegert at tiffany.garrison@gmail.com.

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