The Barn Players Theatre

E-Newsletter - March 23, 2009

Inside This Issue:

• In The Spotlight: Barefoot In The Park
• It's A Wrap: Side Show
• Upcoming: Stop Kiss
• Audition Notice: Lucky Stiff
• Barn President Vida Bikales' Goals for the Barn Players
• Behind The Scenes: Meet Tamara Kingston
• News & Tidbits

Opening March 27...An American Comedy Classic

by Neil Simon
Directed by Bill Pelletier
Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

March 27, 28, April 3, 4, 10 & 11, 2009 at 7:30pm
March 29 & April 5, 2009 at 2:00pm

Andrea Krasnow as Corie Bratter and Alexander Hamilton as Paul Bratter

Cast
Andrea Krasnow as Corie Bratter
Alexander Hamilton as Paul Bratter
Irene Blend as Mrs. Banks
Donald R. Carlton as Victor Velasco
Aric Wright as Telephone Man
Bill VanBuskirk as Delivery Man

Production Staff
Bill Pelletier - Director
Nino Casisi - Assistant Director
Betsy Sexton - Stage Manager
Bill Wright - Set Designer
Chuck Cline - Light Designer
Mike Morrow - Sound Designer
Amy Eisele, Sally Jenkins - Props
Sally Jenkins - Set Artist

Newlyweds Corie and Paul Bratter are setting up house in a minuscule fifth-floor walkup apartment in a downtown-Manhattan brownstone. Paul is a straight-laced attorney, Corie a far more spontaneous free spirit. In addition to adjusting to married life, Corie and Paul must contend with a lack of heat, a skylight with a gaping hole, several long flights of stairs, oddball neighbor Victor Velasco, and Corie's well-meaning mother.

All performances are at The Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway, Mission, KS.
Tickets:
REGULAR - $15.00
SENIORS - $ 12.00
GROUPS (10 OR MORE) - $10.00 each
STUDENTS (WITH A VALID STUDENT ID) - $7.00
PLEASE NOTE: CASH OR CHECK ONLY - NO CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
The box office opens one hour before curtain time.

Mark your calendar now! For reservations, please call (913)432-9100 or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org

Production support provided by...
The Credit Union of Johnson County
Prior Attire

It's A Wrap...

The Cast of the Barn Players production of Side Show

Thanks to Director Phil Kinen, Musical Director Darin Parker, Assistant Musical Director Martha Risser, Choreographer Jered Solace, Assistant Director D.J. Lackner, and a steadfast and talented cast and crew for their hard work and dedication in The Barn Players latest production of Side Show

• Cast
• Eryn Hamer
• Kristin Leathers
• Jonathan Andrews
• Travis Murray
• Graham Fairleigh
• Evan Lovelace
• Portia Bowers
• Ted Collins
• Prisca Kendagor
• Curt Knupp
• Coutney Koval
• Ken Koval
• Bailee Platt
• Dan Prather
• Jennifer Rauscher
• Jered Solace
• Michael Tomlinson
• Jennie Williams
• Ray Zarr

Upcoming...

May 1-3, 8-10
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
by Diana Son
Directed by Tiffany Garrison-Schweigert

A poignant and funny play about the ways, both sudden and slow, that lives can change irrevocably. After Callie meets Sara, the two unexpectedly fall in love. Their first kiss provokes a violent attack that transforms their lives in a way they could never anticipate.

Tiffany Garrison-Schweigert - Director
Jen LaBruzzo - Assistant Director

Cast:
Jennifer Coville as Callie Pax
Alli Tunnel as Sara
Michael Masterson as Detective Cole
Aaron Roose as George
Kyle Wallen as Peter
Laura Roose as Mrs. Winsely

Upcoming Auditions...

Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics & Book by Lynn Ahrens
Directed by Melissa Whitaker

Saturday, April 25 (1-5pm) and Sunday April 26 (2-6pm) at Colonial Church of Prairie Village, 71st and Mission Road.

Check our website for upcoming additional information.

Vida's Goals for The Barn Players

Barn Board President Vida Bikales is a tireless supporter of The Barn Players and our #1 Fan. After serving on the Barn Board of Directors for four years, and holding the office of Secretary for three years, Vida Bikales was elected Board President in 2009. A graduate of the University of Kansas with a BFA, Vida retired in 2008 from a 31-year career in sales with Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. She's been President of the Board of Directors for Camellot Academy, a fine arts camp for children, since 1991. Vida's goal as President of the Board is "to continue growing the quality of The Barn Players through increased funding by grants, donations, ads and the growing of ticket sales while offering people participating in every aspect of our shows a positive experience. I want to encourage an open line of communication with our employees, board members and production staffs that will result in a greater and more rewarding volunteer experience for everyone."

Behind The Scenes: Meet Tamara Kingston

Ever call The Barn and think you called London, England? Rest assured, you've reached our very own Administrative Coordinator Tamara Kingston, -- a very important "behind-the-scenes" player at the Barn in Mission, Kansas! Hailing originally from London, England, Tamara has been with the Barn Players since 2004. Tamara is in charge of the numerous and challenging administrative tasks that are necessary for the successful running of a community theatre that produces ten shows a year. Tamara, who has a Certificate for the Creation of Props in Theatre from the Royal Academy for the Dramatic Arts, London, has stage managed and accrued or created props in various theatres around the Kansas City area. Tamara is currently key stage hand at Johnson County Community College's Performing Arts Center. A woman of many skills and talents, she's recently completed an intense three-day course for Community Emergency Response Team training with the Overland Park Fire Department. Say "Cheers" to Tamara next time you see her at the Barn!

News & Tidbits

Prior Attire - Have you started your Spring cleaning? Please think of us as you clear out clutter. We are very grateful for all your donations. Items we can't use are given on to various non-profit agencies. Donating is easy! We take everything except large items. We'll receive your donation with a smile and treat it with respect. We accept donations anytime we are open. Just ring the bell at the backdoor and we can assist you. If you bring us an exceptional or unusual item please take a moment to tell us about it. Moving Update: Moving has been delayed until late July! We have not yet signed a lease on a new location but we'll keep you posted on any new developments. Thank you for your support! Prior Attire: 4024 W. 95th (NW corner of 95th & Mission) Prairie Village, KS 66207. Phone: 913-648-6012. Shop & Donation Hours: Monday- Saturday 9:00 - 6:00; Thursday until 8:00pm. Closed Sunday. All donations help the Barn Players.

Check out The Barn Players Store! http://www.thebarnplayers.org/store/ - We've got cast recordings, scripts, scores for past and present Barn shows, the ever-popular Barn Players t-shirts, and many other items for theatre afficiandos. Also on our website, you can even get daily Broadway, off-Broadway and other theatre news plus podcasts and more from

WANT TO GET INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY THEATRE? PLEASE JOIN US! We have lots of fun 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 our friendly Volunteer Coordinator Mandy Lagoski at theatremandy@yahoo.com She'll be happy to hear from you!