November 2008 Newsletter
The Barn Players Theatre
E-Newsletter - November 6, 2008
Inside This Issue:
Opening November 7...
An International Musical Phenomenon...
Book and Lyrics by Leslie
Bricusse, Music by Frank Wildhorn
Produced
by special arrangement with Music Theatre International.
November 7-9, 14-16 & 21-23, 2008
Fridays
and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
There's a fine line between a
good man...
and a bad.
Patrick Lewallen (Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde) and Laura Jacobs (Lucy Harris) in a scene
from "Jekyll & Hyde" at The Barn Players.
Don't miss this pop opera based on the familiar tale by Robert Louis Stevenson of the schizoid doctor who falls prey to the monster within. Jekyll & Hyde opened on Broadway April 28, 1997 and ran for 1,543 performances. Director/Set Designer Eric Van Horn has some added some spark to the production that is sure to thrill. Eric and Musical Director Marsha Canady are aided by a splendid cast, starring Patrick Lewallan, in the dual role of Jekyll/Hyde, Laura Jacobs as the damsel Lucy Harris, Scott Powell, Megan Pasley and Lee Finch. The cast also features Luke Walker, Melinda Whitman, Ray Zarr, Curt Knupp, Dan Prather, John Van De Voort, Ken Koval, Tim Braselton, Skye Reid, Sara Bleything Cohrs, Courtney Kovel, Vanessa Harper, Emily Seifers, Nanette Lippincott, Susan Carriger, Beth Politsch, Mike Brown, and Jered Solace. For more information about the play, visit our website www.thebarnplayers.org
For showtimes and ticket prices, call (913) 432-9100, or see the website at www.thebarnplayers.org.
Upcoming...
December 5-7, 2008
Friday and
Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm
What would you say if you had ten minutes on stage and an audience's complete attention? From December 5th through 7th, The Barn Players will present their first "6x10 Festival" of local playwrights. That means 6 plays, each one 10 minutes long, and all written by playwrights in the Kansas City metro area. The collection of plays is thought-provoking and silly, heartbreaking and funny. The plays will be fully staged, with great local actors, sets, costumes, etc. We need you to be there to help us kick off what we hope will become an annual event to provide a voice and a stage for up-and-coming local playwrights. Mark your calendar now! For reservations, please call 913/432-9100 or visit our website at www.thebarnplayers.org
It's A Wrap...
AND
A New Brain: Congratulations to Director Barb Nichols, Musical Director Martha Risser and the hyper-talented cast of A New Brain. In her 5-Star review of the production in the Kansas City Tribune on October 1, critic Lory Lacy raved "Despite the moniker, this is not 'community theater', it s really 'beyond Broadway', or something equally stupid and catchy like that."
Kudos to the Cast:
Darin Parker
Sarah Lamar
Kristin Leathers
Jennifer Cannady
Mark Murphy
Nick Uthoff
Brad Torres
Rob Reeder
Kipp Simmons
Janelle Grimes
Lights, Action, SING!: Our special musical benefit to raise money for lighting improvements was a huge success thanks to Director Eric Magnus, Musical Director Darin Parker, the flying fingers of Casey Carl, our accompanist, and a wonderful cast of singers. Of course, special thanks goes to everyone who made merry with us and donated so generously to the cause!
Kudos to the Cast:
Jake Borowski
Chris Gleeson
Laura Jacobs
Kristin Leathers
Patrick Lewallen
Kristi Mitchell
Darin Parker
Barn Players Volunteer Of The Year: John Lutjen
Barn Players President and Artistic Director Eric Magnus and Volunteer Of The
Year John Lutjen.
The Barn Players VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR for 2008 is one of our great friends, Mr. John Lutjen. John has graced our stage numerous times in the past years, and it's hard to find an actor who is more dedicated and works harder at the craft of acting than John. But John has made as much impact backstage as onstage at The Barn. He is always willing to help in whatever capacity is necessary for a show. John volunteered his services for numerous shows this year, and his good humor, hard work and dedication to the production at hand and to The Barn Players has always made him a favorite among the actors, directors, production teams and Barn staff and board members.
John accepts every challenge placed before him and works as hard offstage as on. This year, John was slowed by some serious health challenges, but he fought back, worked hard and is slowly recovering and looking forward to returning to The Barn in the future.
The Barn Players Board of Directors is proud to present our 2008 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR award to John. Congratulations, John. Thank you for playing and working with us at The Barn, and our best wishes for your continued recovery. See you back on (and off) The Barn stage soon!
November Auditions...
Director Jason Coats and musical director Trent Tinker will be holding auditions for the upcoming Barn Junior musical, Godspell on Saturday, November 8th from 1:00pm 4:30pm at Colonial Church of Prairie Village at 73rd and Mission in Prairie Village, KS. Auditions are on a walk-in basis, so no appointment is necessary. Students in grades 7-12 are eligible to audition. Due to the nature of this production, we regret that no students in grades K-6 will be eligible to audition for Godspell. We encourage those students to audition for our summer production of Disney's The Jungle Book. More information is posted on our website at www.thebarnplayers.org
News & Tidbits
All I Want For Christmas is Season Tickets to the Barn!!!
What better gift for the theatrically inclined than season tickets to The Barn Players awesome 2009 season? With great shows like Secret Garden, Side Show, and Caberet, you won't want to miss any of your favorites. Just pick any five shows you would like to see during our 2009 season, and you pay only $50 for all five shows. Just send a check or stop by the box office to purchase your tickets. Delight a theatre-loving loved one and support The Barn Players with one spectacular theatrical gift! And get yourself some season tickets too. You deserve a theatre break in 2009!
Prior Attire's Sparkle Spectacular begins November 1. Glitter, sparkles, shiny velvet, satin, sequins, luxurious shawls, stunning scarves, evening bags, party shoes, vintage and new rhinestone jewelry and Rebecca's Jewelry -- new selections featuring Swarovski crystals! New arrivals: Warm hats, scarves, gloves and mittens; stuff from sample sales: awesome & cheap; and look for many new arrivals in the Junior Department. Prior Attire -- 4024 W. 95th St. (NW corner of 95th & Mission) Prairie Village. When you shop, donate your gently used clothing and accessories, or volunteer you are helping to support The Barn.
VOLUNTEER!!! 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.
For 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.
