Announcements - April 28, 2008

The Foreigner
MainStage Theatre

Opens this Friday May 2nd at 8pm
Reception at 7pm

For Tickets call 947-2210 x2, or online at www.oldtownplayhouse.com
(OTP Members get special discounts on Opening Weekend ask the Box Office when you make reservations)

Featuring the music of Sour Mash. 
They will perform live at the Opening Night Reception.

Winner of two Obie Awards and two Outer Critics Circle Awards as Best New American Play and Best Off-Broadway Production. An inspired comic romp, equal in inventive hilarity to the author's classic comedy The Nerd, the present play enjoyed a sold-out premiere in Milwaukee before moving on to a long run Off-Broadway. Based on what the NY Post describes as a "devilishly clever idea," the play demonstrates what can happen when a group of devious characters must deal with a stranger who (they think) knows no English.

CAST
Froggy         -      John Dew
Charlie - Keith Firstenberg
Betty -         Jennifer Weil*
Catherine    - Alissa Korson
Owen           -       Pat Feak
Ellard-    Geoffrey Wallace
David     -       Joe Ferraro

* Ms. Weil appears through the courtesy of Actor's Equity Association

Nominations Wanted

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

The Artistic Committee seek your input for Volunteer of the Year. Every year a volunteer receives the award for Volunteer of the Year. This is a person who has gone above and beyond by actively volunteering for numerous positions throughout the season; often working on many shows as well as serving on other committees within the theatre. If you think someone deserved this award, please let your feelings known to the Artistic Committee. You may contact Brett Nichols and the Committee members at this address: brett@oldtownplayhouse.com

NOMINATIONS WANTED FOR SECOND ANNUAL PEG BRACE AWARD

The Volunteer Committee is accepting nominations for the second presentation of the Peg Brace Award.  The Peg Brace award is given to a volunteer who continually gives of themselves year after year.  This person is an unsung hero and does not get the acknowledgement they deserve.  Please email Sarah Warren sarah@oldtownplayhouse.com at the Playhouse or Jeanne Ramick jeanne.ramick@lpl.com with your nominations.  Nomination sheets are also available at the Playhouse.

SAVE THE DATE

Saturday June 21st - Annual Black & White Gala
"Steppin' OUT ON OPENING NIGHT"

Gala 2008

 

A wealth of other Theatre in the area

Theatre North

Grand Trunk Theatre
 GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION

APRIL 30 at 5:00pm 
Open house for the Grand Trunk Theater
620 Railroad Place,
Traverse City, MI, 49686

WOMAN IN BLACK
GRAND TRUNK THEATER
Call (231) 632-3029 for tickets

MAY: 9-10  Women's Resource Center Fund Raiser Performances (call WRC for more)
May 15-16-17-18   Performances (with Sunday matinee)
May 22-23-24-25   Performances (with closing Sunday matinee)

Shakespeare's
ROMEO AND JULIET
City Opera House

Classic Text/Rock Score
Adapted and Directed by
Rob Baron

Saturday May 3rd, 2008
7:00pm

Adults: $15 | Children (12&Under): $10
Tickets: (231) 941-8082 | www.cityoperahouse.org
106 East Front Street | Traverse City, MI 49684

ANNIE
Leland Public School Drama

Tickets are on sale now for Leland Public School’s production of the classic Broadway musical, ANNIE.

Performances are at 7 pm on May 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 and at 2 pm on May 24
Performing Arts Center at Leland Public School

Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students/children. Tickets can be purchased at the door or reserved in advance by calling 256-9857 or 256-0004.

 


Opportunities

  1. Auditions for Riverside Shakespeare's Summer Theatre
    Romeo and Juliet directed by Guy Molnar
    Saturday, May 17th and Sunday, May 18th from 1:30pm to 5:00pm
    at the Old Town Playhouse. 

    Actors should have a SHORT Shakespeare monologue ready, and be ready to read from the script itself  (the  Folger edition is recommended to work with.)  If anyone wants to be considered for a specific role - Juliet, Romeo, Mercutio, etc., - he or she should prepare a short speech.  "Gallop apace" or "Shall I speak ill of him that is my husband?" are suggested for Juliet.  Romeo could do "But soft" or something similar.  Any Mercutio should prepare the first two minutes of the Queen Mab speech.  The director is  willing to consider females for the role of Mercutio, and perhaps for other traditionally male roles.

    Rehearsals will begin immediately on Monday, May 20.  Rehearsals will generally run Monday through Thursday evenings, with some Sunday rehearsals as we get closer to performances.  Performances are July 19, 20, 26 and 27 at Hannah Park, Sixth and Union Streets, in Traverse City. 

  2. Munson Medical Center will be holding a DISASTER DRILL Monday June 16th from 7:30 am - Noon and are seeking as many as 75 performers to assist in creating the disaster. All Roles are available: Patients, EMTs, Police, Firemen, Reporters, You Name it! Acting Cards available for each role.
    They are seeking actors  *14 and UP (*Actors under 18 years of age must have parents written permission) Complete Change of Clothes Necessary (Actors will get soaking wet). Lunch is provided. There will be a required Pre-Event Meeting scheduled within 7 days of drill  (estimate 1-2 hours). - Transportation Not Provided; Pre-Event Meeting and Disaster Drill will be located in Traverse City; location to be announced( Psst. It's a Secret....Shhhh).
    PLEASE CONTACT LINDA DEAR: 231-935-6749



  3. Stash this one away for the future folks! Onalie Marsh is looking for actors to come in costume for an Oscar Night party in 2008. 2-3 hrs of your time (This is a paid event). Movies they are presenting: Grease, Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood & Breakfast at Tiffanys. Event date: Saturday October 25th 2008 please contact her at glenn@acegroup.cc

 

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