Happy New Year from The Barn!

Thanks to everyone who attended the benefit performance in December and participated by bringing a toy to donate to Toys for Tots.  This was a very successful venture and look for similar opportunities in 2010.

Upcoming productions—

“EASE ON DOWN…EASE ON DOWN THE ROAD…”

The Wiz

A BARN, JR. PRODUCTION FEATURING JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM THE KANSAS CITY METRO AREA

Music & Lyrics by Charlie Smalls

Book by William F. Brown

Directed by Jason Coats

Musical Direction by Christina Schlosser

Choreography by Stephanie Winstone

Asst. Choreography by Scott White

Scenic Design by Alex Copakken

Technical Direction by Bill Wright

Light Design by Jason Coats

Sound Design by Sean Leistico

Stage Management by Tara Cullen

Asst. Stage Management by Sarah Wright

Rehearsal Accompaniment by Leayn Losh

January 15 – 17, 2010

(4 performances!)

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm

Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00pm

FEATURING…

Melissa Annecchini, Shelby Bessette, Reena Burt,

Mikaela Carson, Abby Cramer, Mosha Clyma, Madison Dodd,

Christina Hayford,Demetrius Hodges, Erica Anne Keithley, Jake Leet, Kendra Leet, Malena Marcase, Maggie Marx,

Nick Pelaccio, Anna Redmond,

Maia Schoenberg, Monica Sigler, Rachel Stang,

Anna Stastny, Alex Tiller, Carley Whitt

Here is a hip, musical version of the classic novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.  Dorothy's adventures in the Land of Oz have been set to music in a dazzling, lively mixture of rock, gospel and soul music. All your favorite characters are here:  Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion, the Wicked Witch of the West (Evillene), Glinda, the Good Witch, The Wiz, Toto and more…  Everybody knows the story, but now it's a contemporary fantasy for today-- mysterious, opulent, and fanciful.   Join The Barn Players as we “ease on down the road” with THE WIZ!

All performances are at:

The Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway, Mission, KS.

Ticket pricing:

Regular - $10.00

Students (with a valid student ID) - $7.00

There are no group rates for this special production.

WE NOW ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!

VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!

The box office opens one hour before curtain time. 

For reservations, please call 913/432-9100 or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org

“GET TAKEN!”

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Music & Lyrics by David Yazbek

Book by Jeffrey Lane

Directed by Barb Nichols

Musical Direction by Martha Risser

Choreography by Rob Reeder

Assistant Direction by Curt Crespino

Scenic Design by Alex Coppaken

Costume Design by Pam Blackburn

Light Design by Phil Leonard

Sound Design by Sean Leistico

Properties by Tamara Kingston

Stage Management by Emily Benson

Rehearsal Accompaniment by Casey Carl

March 5 – 21, 2010

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm

Sundays at 2:00pm

STARRING

Kevin Bogan, Kay Noonan, Andrea Krasnow, Mark Murphy, Aurelie Roque, Kipp Simmons

FEATURING

Liz Allen, Jennifer Cannady, Linda Durrell, Vanessa Harper, Doug Hartwell, Jan Lord, Ron McKeown, Michael Murphy, Scott Powell, Rob Reeder, Jaime Scherrer, Mitch Simmons

Based on the 1988 film, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels centers on two competing con men living on the French Riviera. At first, the suave and experienced Lawrence Jameson takes the rookie con man, Freddy, under his wing. But soon, Freddy tries to compete directly with Lawrence. The competition comes to a peak when they agree that the first con man to extract $50,000 from the female heiress, Christine Colgate, wins and the other must leave town forever.  Nominated for 11 Tony Awards with a score by, David Yasbek, composer of THE FULL MONTY, the show earned a Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for Norbert Leo Butz as “Freddy”, and DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS delighted audiences for over a year and half on Broadway.

All performances are at:

The Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway, Mission, KS.

Ticket pricing:

Regular - $15.00

Seniors - $ 12.00

Groups (10 or more) - $10.00

Students (with a valid student ID) - $7.00

WE NOW ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!

VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER!

The box office opens one hour before curtain time. 

For reservations, please call 913/432-9100 or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org

Auditions:

AUDITIONS!
PIPPIN

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz

Book by Roger O. Hirson

Directed by Nathan Norcross

Musical Direction by Kevin Bogan

Choreography by Rachel Plante

AUDITIONS:
Saturday February 20th from 2:00 - 5:00 PM

Sunday February 21st from 1:00 - 4:00 PM

At The Barn Players Theatre

6219 Martway, Mission, KS

EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:

Audition will consist of singing a 32 bar selection of a musical theatre song of your choice and learning/performing a short dance routine.

Please Bring:

Sheet Music or Accompaniment CD (no vocals) in your key - NO A CAPPELLA AUDITIONS…Headshot/Resume (if available) …Comfortable yet form-fitting clothing for dance audition.

Invited Callbacks will be held on Sunday February 1st from 4:00 - 10:00 pm. If you are auditioning, please make sure to clear your schedule Sunday evening, as callbacks are critical to putting together the strongest ensemble for this ensemble piece. 

Rehearsals will likely begin the first week of March and the show opens April 16th. 

PRODUCTION DATES:
April 16 – May 2, 2010

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm

Sundays at 2:00pm

All performances take place at

The Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway in Mission, KS

SYNOPSIS:

Pippin is the story of Prince Pippin's quest to find personal significance. The Leading Player who is blessed with the gift of magic narrates the story. Pippin traverses through the trials of war, love, and politics before finding himself out amongst the peasants - away from the wealth and privilege of royal life. He ends up falling in love with a good widow, Catherine. In the end, the Leading Player tries to convince Pippin to just commit suicide. Pippin resists and decides to spend the rest of his life with Catherine and her young son.

CAST BREAKDOWN:

CAST:

Leading Player            male baritone             25 – 50 lead

Pippin                        male tenor                         18 – 30 lead

Charles                      male bass-baritone      40 – 65 supporting

Fastrada                    female mezzo             30 – 50 supporting

Berthe                       female alto                        40 – 75 supporting

Catherine                   female mezzo             21 – 37 supporting

Lewis                        male                         20 – 35 supporting

Theo                         male                         10 – 13 cameo

Ensemble (will play various roles)

Soldiers, beggars, nobles, peasants

For more information, please contact Eric Magnus, Artistic Director of The Barn Players, at emagnitude@yahoo.com…or Director Nathan Norcross at nwn0104@gmail.com . 

BARN SEASON TICKETS 2010!

6 SHOWS FOR $75

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Pippin

The Boys Next Door

The Vagina Monologues

Assassins

Rent

Production support provided by...

TARGET

The Mainstreet Credit Union

(formerly The Credit Union of Johnson County)

Prior Attire

One True North

Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce

Call for Volunteers!  We need more people willing to volunteer during show runs to serve as concessions assistants, ushers and box office personnel.  We can’t pay you but your service entitles you to see the show for free at the performance you volunteer.  Please send an email to barnvolunteercoordinator@gmail.com with your name and email address and we will add you to our volunteer database.  Expect to see an email a couple of weeks before a show opens with dates, times and positions open for each performance.  All you have to do is sign up when you are available.  It’s a great way to help out a little and see a quality show for free!

Upcoming shows:

Pippin—April 16-May 2

The Boys Next Door—June 4-20

Vagina Monologues—July 23-Aug. 1

Frog and Toad—July 27-29

Assassins—Sept. 17-Oct. 3

Rent—Nov. 5-21

Six by Ten Festival—Dec. 3-5

Due to popular demand, karaoke nights will continue in 2010—dates to be announced later.  Also, new this year you will be able to have fun with friends and see the Tony Awards at the Barn!  Fun and food will be had by all:  Sunday, June 13th.  Details to follow.