| General Meeting: |
Wednesday, April
16, 2003 at 8:00 PM |
| Hospitality: |
Linda Parke
and Tom Hickman are providing the treats this month. |
| Workshop: |
Sheridan Cole
is directing Elizabeth Bouton and Aileen Scott in
"The Way of All Fish" from Power Plays
by Elaine May and Alan Arkin. |
The Matchmaker:
This farce, which later became the musical Hello Dolly,
is directed by Bill Goldyn and produced by Dave and Linda
Parke. If you haven't seen this priceless comedy hurry
down...it closes this Saturday, March 12.
Don't Dress for Dinner:
This witty comedy being ably directed by Kathleen Chapin
and produced by De Cotter will run from May 9, 2003 -
June 14, 2003. Work Sunday is this weekend, April 13.
The following is the cast and crew:
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Cast
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Bernard:
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Jason Schlatter |
Jacqueline:
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Lisa Graham
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Suzanne:
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Lira Kellerman
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Robert:
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Suzette:
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Laura Renault
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George:
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Dave Parke |
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Crew
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Set Designers:
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Tony and
Lori Pereslete |
Costume
Design:
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Alison Mayer-Nesti |
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Lighting
Designer:
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Tom Brophey
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Sound Designer:
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Susan Stangl |
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Properties:
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Carla Coppock
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Stage Manager:
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Dave Parke |
Kiss Me Kate:
This delightful musical to be directed by Max Heldring
Stormes and produced by Calia Mintzer and Charlotte
Lee Schildkret for July/August. Auditions will be Saturday
May 10 from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM and Sunday May 11 from
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM. (While you're marking your calendars,
Work Sunday will be June 15!) All applicants must be
able to sing and dance except for the role of Harrison
Howell. A knowledge of Shakespeare's The Taming of
the Shrew should be helpful for all roles other
than Hattie, Paul, the two Gunmen, and Harrison Howell.
Most roles will play multiple parts. Synopsis of roles:
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"Kiss
Me Kate"
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"The
Taming of the Shrew" |
| Fred
Graham, 35-40 |
Actor,
Director, Superman |
as
Petruchio Suitor to Kate |
| Harry
Trevor, 60+ |
Shakespearean
actor |
as
Batista Father of: |
| Lois
Lane, 30-35 |
ex-night
club chorus girl |
as
Bianca younger daughter |
| Lilli
Vanessi, 35-40 |
fading movie star. Fred's ex-wife |
as
Katherine elder daughter |
| Bill
Calhoun, 30-35 |
hoofer trying to be an actor |
as
Lucentio Suitor to Bianca |
| Male
#1, 35-40 |
Shakespearean
actor |
as
Gremio Suitor to Bianca |
| Male
#2, 30-45 |
Shakespearean
actor |
as
Hortensio Suitor to Bianca |
| Gunman
#1, 30-45 |
Gangster |
as
Katherine's Page |
| Gunman
#2, 30-45 |
Gangster |
as
Katherine's Page |
| Male
#3, 25-35 |
Stagehand,
Cabby, 3 others |
as
Banner Boy, Phil, and wedding guest |
| Male
#4, 25-35 |
Stagehand,
messenger, banker |
as
Banner Boy, Nat, haberdasher, guest |
Stage
Doorman,
25-35 |
Stagehand,
Stage Doorman |
as
Innkeeper, Greg |
| Female
#1, 25-35 |
Shakespearean
Actress |
as
Bread Vendor |
| Female
#2, 30-35 |
Shakespearean Actress |
as
Widow |
| Female
#3, 25-35 |
Shakespearean
Actress |
as
Flower Vendor |
| Female
#4, 25-35 |
Shakespearean
Actress |
as
Fruit Vendor |
| Ralph,
20-30 |
Stage
Manager |
as
Waiter |
| Hattie,
30-35 |
Maid |
to
Lilli |
| Paul,
30-35 |
Valet |
to
Fred |
Harrison
Howell,
45-50 |
Fiancé |
to
Lilli |
The Supporting
Cast: This comedy by George Furth is slated
to be directed by Gail Bernardi for November/December
2003. Although the board of directors has approved the
selection, we have yet to receive the rights. Should
we not get them, another play will be submitted for
board approval.
This and that (that shouldn't
go unread): House Manager Shellee James has had peepholes
installed in the front doors. Roof repairs will be made
soon. The parking area will be paved sometime between
April 19 and April 27 courtesy of Carl Price. Remember,
you must have your membership ticket with you the first
time you are seeing a production. Without it you will
be charged admission (which will be refunded upon receipt
of your ticket).
Thank you: Maria Cohen wants
to thank everyone who has donated costumes to the theatre,
especially to Tricia King from the Hospice Thrift Avenue
Store who sends donations to the theatre all the time.
Nominating Committee: The
nominating committee, De Cotter, Maria Cohen, Dick Weiss,
Shellee James, and Alice Lunsford nominate the following:
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President:
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Margie Bates |
Vice President:
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Gert Nord |
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Post Cards/Programs:
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Tom Brophey |
Technical
Manager:
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Kirk Larson |
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Secretary:
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Catherine Rahm |
Publicity:
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Linda Parke |
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Treasurer:
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Sheldon Cohen |
Season Tickets:
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Dave Parke |
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Box Office:
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Julia Maggs |
Theatre Parties:
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Gail Bernardi
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Bulletin:
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Jenny Boone |
Workshops/Scheduling:
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Arlene Cohen |
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House Manager:
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Shellee James |
Plays Reading
Chair:
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De Cotter |
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Production
Manager:
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Max Stormes |
Plays Committee:
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Alison Mattiza
Bill Buhler |
Nominations from the floor will
be accepted at the April meeting. Elections are in May
(Have you attended at least three meetings and earned
your points?? If you're not sure, check with membership
chairperson Gert Nord.)
Here, There, and Everywhere:
Blood Brothers is playing at Knightsbridge L.A.
at least through May 11. Show times are Saturdays at 5:00
PM and Sundays at 6:00 PM. For reservations call (626)
440-0821. Aileen Marie Scott will be playing Chloe in
Lips Together/Teeth Apart at the Costa Mesa Playhouse
through April 27 Thursdays - Sundays. Tracy Janel (West
Side Story) and her husband Dan welcomed daughter Renee
Kaylise Rainsbury on December 31, 2002. Mary Steelsmith's
play, "ISAAC, I am" won the Ronald Williams
Playwriting Award at Northeastern Illinois University
in Chicago. And you can catch Mary playing the role of
Elizabeth in Angel Street at the Palos Verdes Players
between April 25 and May 31. Also in the cast is Stephen
Alan Carver as Rough. Jaz Davison's production of Edward
III, the Shakespeare you've never seen, opened at
the Knightsbridge Pasadena and plays (at least) through
April 27. According to Jaz the actors are great, it's
timely, and it's traditional Shakespeare with a bloody
second half. Call for reservations and ticket information
(626) 440-0821. The incomparable Mel Oshins is finishing
a run in Oy Vay, the Musical in Palm Springs at
Temple Isaiah on April 13. Jeff Wallach is choreographing
a production of HMS Pinafore at the Conejo Players
Theatre in Thousand Oaks. It opened April 4 for a five
week run. For information call the theatre (805) 495-3715.
Vicky and Rocky Miller are grandparents again! Milo Mason
Miller was born to Travis and Kristin Miller on April
3. Two days later the senior Millers performed in the
annual Footlight production. This year Vicky wrote, produced,
choreographed and directed the gala. Not to be left out
of the family festivities, daughter Kristen recently filmed
a pilot in Vancouver for Fox called No Place Like Home
(Will She Spies be willing to share their star??)
James Manley Green portrays Tom in John Patrick's A
Bad Year for Tomatoes at Cyprus Civic Theatre in Orange
County May 2 - May 25. Sally Pierce just turned 95!! See
Roster Info for her new address.
Standing Rules Change: The
standing rule change from last month was voted on and
accepted at the March meeting.
Celebrations: Happy April
Birthday wishes to Sally Pierce (4/1), Max Stormes (4/12),
Adina Silo (4/13), Kathleen Chapin (4/14), Ron Wisansky
(4/15), Dassa Kalmanson (4/16), Doris Shoumaker (4/16),
Dorothea Toepfer (4/17), Alice Lunsford (4/22), and Lynn
Warech (4/30). Happy Anniversary to Larry and Jenny Boone
(4/8), and Pamla and Jon Abramson (4/20).
Just for the record: If
you have any information to go in next month's bulletin
please get it to me as early as possible, preferably by
e-mail N6KOA_J@JUNO.COM., but as always you can leave
a phone message, (310)204-1838. Until next month,
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