The Barn Players Theatre
E-Newsletter -- June 23, 2008
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- In the Spotlight: The Man Who Came To Dinner
- Hello Interns! Welcome Abby, Katy and Kaytlin
- Announcing: Dinner & a Show!
- We Love You, Tommy
- Audition Notice: A New Brain
- News & Tidbits
Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Left to Right: Bill Pelletier (Sheridan
Whiteside),
Bob Allen (Mr. Ernest Stanley), Irene Blend (Mrs. Ernest W. Stanley) &
Courtney Stephens (Maggie Cutler)
The Barn Players Theatre is proud to bring The Man Who Came To Dinner to the stage this July--a screwball comedy by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart that is a perfect accompaniment to the long, hazy days of summer ahead of us.
The play is set in the small town of Mesalia, Ohio, in the weeks leading to Christmas in the 1930's. The exposition reveals that the famously outlandish radio wit Sheridan Whiteside of New York City was invited to dine at the house of rich factory owner Ernest W. Stanley and his family. However, before Whiteside enters the house, he slips on a patch of ice outside the front door and injures his hip. He is attended by Dr. Bradley, the absent-minded town physician, and Miss Preen, his frantic nurse.
The production is directed by Jessica Franz, and features Bill Pelletier as the irascible Sheridan Whiteside, Courtney Stephens as Maggie Cutler, and Matt Griggs as Bert Jefferson. The cast also includes Nathan Stock; Christina Schafer Martin; Kevan Myers; Irene Blend; Bob Allen; Matt Koenen; Marina Monks; Elizabeth Goetzman; Carol Leighton; Steve Parker; Petra Allen; Nick LaBruzzo; Jen LaBruzzo; Sean Leistico; and Mandy Skeels.
Performance dates are Fridays and Saturdays July 11-12, July 18-19, and July 25-26 at 7:30pm, with Sunday matinee performances on June 13, 20 and 27. All performances ar at The Barn Players Theatre, located at 6219 Martway, Mission, Kansas. Tickets are $12 for regular admission; $10 for seniors (age 65 and older); $5 for students with valid student ID; and $8 for groups of 10 or more. Tickets may be purchased at the box office, which opens one hour before curtain time; cash or check only. No credit cards are accepted. The box office opens one hour prior to curtain time. For reservations call (913) 432-9100 or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org.
Be sure to reserve your seat now for The Man Who Came To Dinner!!
For showtimes and ticket prices, call (913) 432-9100, or see the website at www.thebarnplayers.org.
The Barn Players Theatre is excited to welcome three interns this summer.
Abby Stranathan is a student at Johnson County Community College. Abby was the Assistant Stage Manager for our recent production of The Who's Tommy, and is preparing to manage props and build sets for The Man Who Came To Dinner , after which she will help with set construction for Wonder Of The World . In addition to these assignments, Abby will also handle any sound and light board operations where needed.
Katy Freeman is a student at Webster University in St. Louis. She will be designing costumes for the upcoming productions of The Man Who Came To Dinner and Wonder Of The World. Katy will also work running crew, help with set construction, and operate sound and light boards as needed.
Kaytlin McIntyre is a student at Purchase in New York. Kaytlin will be Assistant Stage Manager and sound designer for The Man Who Came To Dinner . In addition, she will work running crew for Wonder Of The World, and she will be helping with set construction for both productions.
Please help us welcome Abby, Katy and Kaytlin to the Barn!
For all the "latest and greatest" at The Barn Players Theatre, check our website regularly for information about upcoming productions, auditions, and a calendar of future events--or to join our email subscription list-- at www.thebarnplayers.org.
Announcing: Dinner & a Show!
A Partnership with MelBee's
Restaurant
The Barn Players Theatre & MelBee's Restaurant are proud to team up to bring you a great deal: Dinner and a Show!!!
MelBee's has recently partnered with the Barn to bring audiences great food and great entertainment for a terrific price. For just $60, you get a three-course meal from MelBee's and two tickets to the Barn Players' production of The Man Who Came To Dinner.
MelBee's is located at 6120 Johnson Drive in Mission.
For details, see the Barn Players website at www.thebarnplayers.org or call for reservations at (913) 432-9100. We'll see you at the Barn!!
Interested in volunteering? We have lots of opportunities for you! You can volunteer as an usher or assist with the box office, or even work the concessions booth for one of our upcoming performances. Bonus: you get to see the show for free!!! If you're interested, please email your name and contact information to Mandy Lagoski at theatremandy@yahoo.com for information about volunteer opportunities at the Barn.
The Barn's Board of Directors is pleased to congratulate the director, production team, cast and crew of The Who's Tommy on their successful run, which concluded Sunday, June 8. The show was a rockin' tribute to the music of The Who, with spotlight performances from Patrick Lewallen in the title role of Tommy the pinball wizard; Eryn Hamer as Tommy's Mother; Ken Koval as Tommy's father; W. Bradley Torres as the cruel bully Cousin Kevin; and Nick Padgett as the lascivious Uncle Ernie. Kudos to the entire company on an excellent show!
Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
Music and lyrics by William Finn, with book by James Lapine and William Finn
Vocal arrangements by Jason Robert Brown
Directed by Barb Nichols with musical direction by Martha Risser
Performance dates: September 19-21, 26-28, & October 3-5, 2008
Audition Dates: June 28, 1-4pm, and June 29, 2-5pm, at Colonial Church, 71st and Mission Rd.
Callbacks: July 12, 1-4pm, also at Colonial Church.
For more details on the audition process, see the website at: www.thebarnplayers.org
- You've been thinking to yourself: "How can I demonstrate my strong support for the Barn Players Theatre?" We understand--it's a common question. Here's the answer: Show your support with your wardrobe! BARN SUPPORTER T-Shirts are now on sale!! Get yours today! All proceeds from the sale of these t-shirts will go toward electrical upgrades for our theatre. Shirts are $20 each and feature the Barn's logo against a vivid red background. Our fundraising goal is to reach $20,000. T-shirts have been donated by Custom Casuals Embroidery...thanks Eric!!
- If a picture's worth a thousand words...we've got more words than the dictionary!!!Here's another fabulous opportunity to show your support for the Barn Players...and enjoy memories of your favorite Barn productions. Thanks to our own Vida Bikales, you can now purchase a compact disc full of production photos from our past shows, including head shots, publicity photos and production stills. Each CD is just $10, and all proceeds from the sales will go to benefit the Barn Players Theatre. To order your CD, please contact Vida at VBikales@aol.com .
- The Barn extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to all our friends who attended the special fundraiser on Thursday, June 5, for wine, cheese and snacks...and a special rockin' performance of The Who's Tommy. We were thrilled to give you an "insider's peek" at our 2009 season, and we were grateful for the added support you gave
- Be sure to stop by and see our good friends at Prior Attire, located at 4024 W. 95th Street. As you know, Prior Attire carries the best in "gently-used" men's and women's clothing and accessories. Get ready for the summer months ahead with "Tropical Delight" fashions featuring tropical, tie- dyed and luau-inspired clothing and jewelry. They have some very fun items, including some great shirts for men. Remember, when you donate your own gently used clothing, jewelry, accessories and household items, to Prior Attire, you're also supporting The Barn Players Theatre. Please visit our friends at Prior Attire today!
- Need to reach out to some arts savvy folks? Why not advertise with the Barn Players? It's a win-win proposition. You can advertise a quarter page ad for as little as $40 for the run of an entire production or $160 for a total of five shows. We'd be happy to help you design your ad, too. Just contact (913) 432-9100 for information about how to place your ad with the Barn Players Theatre.
See you at the Barn!!!
For showtimes, dates, and ticket prices, see the Barn's website, or call (913) 432-9100.
To sponsor, donate to, or volunteer with The Barn Players, please contact us at www.thebarnplayers.org.