Chattanooga Theatre Centre

A View from the Wings

Weekly eNews for July 21

clock July 22, 2010 05:03 by author George
 
Chattanooga Theatre Centre
Weekly eNews
July 21, 2010 
 

Opening Friday in the Circle through August 7

 
The Book of LizA "cheese-ball" comedy by the Talent Family - David Sedaris and Amy Sedaris. Opens in the Mildred M. Montague Circle Theatre July 23 - plays Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. through August 7.
All seats $15 (general admission)
Buy Tickets Now Online
Friday, July 23 - 8:00 Opening Night with reception prior to and following the performance (featuring wine and beer and Amy Sedaris's famous cheeseball recipe)
Saturday, July 24 - 8:00 p.m. curtain - (will there be cheese balls at the concession stand?)
Friday, July 30 - 8:00 p.m. curtain with a "talk-back" immediately following the performance
Saturday, July 31 - 8:00 p.m. curtain
Friday, August 6 - 8:00 p.m. curtain. Girls Night Out sponsored by Brewer Media with complimentary adult beverages and snacks prior to the show.
Saturday, August 7 - 8:00 p.m. curtain - Closing night, last chance to catch this laugh a minute comedy.
LeBron Benton (last season's "Miss Annie" winner for Best Actor) directs this tale of a woman (Sister Elizabeth Donderstock) who leaves a cloistered religious community to explore life in the outside world. Stefanie Oppenheimer is the wandering "Liz". The rest of the cast assumes multiple roles: Derik Zooashkiyani is Brother Birghtbee and Yvone; Amber Hall is Oxana, Cecily Cole and Ms. Foxley; Becki Jordan is Sister Butterworth, Dr. Ginley and a "Cheese Ball Fan"; James Ryne Williams is Donny Polk, Visil, Rudy Bruton and Brother Hesikiah; and Steven Berryman is the Reverend Tollhouse and Duncan Trask. Chip Berryman stage manages with Marcia Parks on running crew. Tom Goddard designs the lights, Paul Hughes on sound and Susan Brandenburg is pulling together the costumes, with help from the Berryman family stitchers! The set is - familiar (with apologies to Chuck Tuttle and Warren Brady)Sister Elizabeth is Squeamish, has been her whole life. She makes cheese balls that sustain the existence of her entire religious community, Clusterhaven. Feeling unappreciated, she tries her luck in the outside world. Along the way, she meets an immigrant couple who find her a job waiting tables at Plymouth Crock, a family restaurant run almost entirely by recovering alcoholics. The alcoholics love her. The customers love her. Her Danderfrock fits right in. Things are going great for Liz until she's offered a promotion to manager. Back at Clusterhaven, Liz's compatriots can't seem to duplicate her cheese ball recipe, and it's going to cost them their quaint, cloistered lifestyle. Panic-stricken and desperate, they're sure she sabotaged the recipe. Can the Squeamish be saved? Will the cheese balls ever taste good again? The answers to these questions can be found in The Book Of Liz, opening July 23 on the Circle Stage. The play is performed without intermission.
 
 
The Producers The 2009-2010 MainStage season goes out on a bawdy, laugh-out-loud, musical comedy high note, with Mel Brooks' hilarious Broadway smash hit musical. Opening in August on Friday the 13th (of course), THE PRODUCERS features Allan Ledford and Zach Cavan as Max and Leo and Lizzie Chazen as Ulla, with an all-star cast including Rodney Van Valkenburg as Franz, Scott Dunlap as Roger, Andrew Chauncey as Carmen Ghia, plus Fiona Battersby, David Couter, Tony Dagnan, Laura Jeckavitch Dennie, Jerry Draper, Jay Echols, Cody Keown, Drew Kerr, Karley Moon, Grovenia Perryman, Kandace Shipley, Eleanor Aiken, Jennelle Gilreath, Justin Young, and Strickland Swanson in various roles throughout the show. August 13 through 29 on the MainStage. Buy Tickets Now online.  Tickets are going fast!

Opening Night, Friday, August 13 promises to be a huge gala opening. Tickets are $30 and this is an opening not to be missed, with special drinks, special attire, paparazzi, red carpet and lots of surprises. Opening night gala reception starts at 7:00 p.m., curtain is at 8:00 p.m. This will sell out fast so buy your tickets online now!
 
 AUDITIONS
 
THE FANTASTICKS - MainStage Musical
Directed by Scott Dunlap, Musical Direction by Mike Lees, Choreography by Lindsay Fussell
Auditions Sunday and Monday, July 25 & 26
Performances: September 24 through October 10, 2010
This is the opening production in our 2010-2011 MainStage season.
 
From the director, Scott Dunlap:
The show is both a spoof and honest romance. Using threads and ideas from Kabuki, Commedia del Arte, Vaudeville and other theatrical styles, it weaves a tapestry of both the jaded, cynical realists and the lovers and dreamers. The story looks at young love in the practical way: "Why would anyone ever be so silly and naive?" and the romantic way: "Isn't it wonderful be in love and feel so impenetrable?" Commentary and Comedy exist in the harmony and honesty of the characters, a delicate balance of both is needed in each member of the ensemble.
6-7 MEN (4 Singing Roles)/1-2 WOMEN (1 Singing Role)
THE NARRATOR (El Gallo) - male, age 25+, serves as the wise omnipotent storyteller, as well as the character of "El Gallo," the latin lover and general mysterious maker of mayhem. It is important that he should have a nice clear speaking voice as well as a suave and cheesy Latin accent. He is dangerous and desirable at the same time. He sings and should move well.
THE MUTE - Male or female, age 16+, serves as the Kuroko, as in Kabuki, or "property man" placing props that are needed into the actors hands and at times even becoming a part of the set. While the actor playing this role has no lines, it is a unique and fun element of the play. It will take a great deal of skill and "mind over matter" as the Mute never leaves the stage, and like the Narrator, must be ever present, while not drawing attention to itself. A non-speaking, non-singing role, must move extremely well and be physically agile.
THE BOY (Matt) - must appear to be around 18 years old. Confident, book smart, cocky (as most 18 year olds are) but not obnoxious. Not jaded or negative in anyway. Practical and thoughtful. Must sing and move well.
THE GIRL (Luisa) must appear to be around 16 years old. Romantic, silly, optimistic and self-absorbed (as most 16 year old girls are) but NOT OBNOXIOUS. Completely earnest and trusting. In love with love and wants to be truly special and unique, which makes her exactly like every other girl. Must sing and move well.
THE BOY'S FATHER (Hucklebee) - A clown. Male aged 35+. Sloppy and earthy. Practical and droll. Clever, witty and funny. He is "Oscar" to Bellomy's "Felix," "Hardy" to Bellomy's "Laurel," "Ralph" to Bellomy's "Norton," and "Ernie" to Bellomy's "Burt." He sings, but in a "character-singer" way and should move fairly well.
THE GIRL'S FATHER (Bellomy) Also a clown. Male aged 35+. Prim and proper. Sweetly fastidious. Eager, earnest and funny. He is "Felix' to Hucklebee's 'Oscar,' "Laurel" to Huckabee's "Hardy," "Norton" to Huckabee's "Ralph," and "Burt" to Huckabee's "Ernie." He sings, but in a "character-singer" way and should move fairly well.
*Note: in some productions, the parents are cast as Mothers or even one of each, Mother and Father. The director feels that it is important to the piece to try and be as honest and faithful to the original intentions of the production as possible. While women of a "certain age" are welcome to audition, it isn't his first choice. HOWEVER, sometimes a Director can be proven wrong, so feel free to throw your hat into the ring.
THE OLD ACTOR (Henry) - Male age 35+ and able to play MUCH older. A fragile mummified thespian. Speaks with a British accent, or at the very least a heightened theatrically. Was possibly a great actor, long, long ago, but has lost the ability, without losing the fire and charm. Decrepit and moth eaten, on his last legs. Pathetic and touching at the same time, a charmer. While he may have lost the skill, the twinkle of the limelight still flickers in his eyes. He doesn't sing, but should be physically agile and able to be in confined spaces.
THE MAN WHO DIES (Mortimer) - Male age 25+. Part of Henry's sad theatrical troupe. Apparently there are only two of them left. He speaks very little, but should be very good at physical comedy. He is dressed as a Native American and speaks with a Cockney accent. He has pluck and is simple, similar to Snow White's dwarf, Dopey. He is a delightfully silly character. He doesn't sing, but should be physically agile and able to be in confined spaces.
 
VOLUNTEER!
 
We need your help! Volunteer to work on the sets for The Producers - Scene construction work call is tonight at 6:00 p.m., and if you're interested in painting, we have some opportunities for you to paint the set too, between now and August 6th. If interested in helping us build and/or paint the set for The Producers, please contact Pat O'Brien at sceneshop@theatrecentre.com
 
We're also looking for running crew for The Producers. It's a really big show and we need people to help keep things moving during the show. We'll need you for a meeting during the last week in July, then on the weekend of August 7 and 8 for technical rehearsals, plus dress rehearsals on August 9, 10, 11 and 12 and performances August 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28 and 29. Contact CTC Business Manager, Andrew Chauncey at andrew@theatrecentre.com if interested.
 
ON OTHER STAGES

The Signal Mountain Playhouse presents Lerner and Loewe's musical Brigadoon, the story of an enchanted village that arises from the mists one day every 100 years. Directed by Mike Lees, the show stars Greg Glover and Kendra Gross as lovers torn by their separation in time. Final Performances are July 22, 23, and 24. For more information, call (423) 886-5243.
 
The Chattanooga State Summer Theatre Festival opens its 2010 season with William Shakespeare's romantic comedy As You Like It. The play runs Fridays-Sundays through August 1. The play is directed by  Garry Lee Posey and  features Joey Tipton, Michael Pugh, R. Clay Johnson, Olivia Pugh, Jeremy Wilkins, Ginnybeth Gadd, Anne Winters, Ryan Laskowski, Randal Fosse, Doug May, Justin Wahlne, Evie Durant, Daniel Pound, Casey Keelen, and Trace Cline. A special Hippie Picnic night will be held this Saturday July 24. Audiences members are encouraged put on their love beads and bring a picnic to enjoy by the river or in the sculpture garden. All Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m. and take place in the Humanities Theatre at Chattanooga State, 4501 Amnicola Highway. Admission is $10. For more information call Garry at (423) 697-3257
 
The Hamilton Community Theatre presents The Belle of Amherst by William Luce. An intimate look into the life of Emily Dickinson. July 29, 30, and 31 at Trinity Presbyterian Church 104 McBrien Road Chattanooga, TN 37411 All shows are at 7:30 p.m.  This one-woman show stars Rosemary Bunn of Griffin, GA in the role of Emily Dickinson, one of America's best known and most beloved poets. Produced and directed by Randy Forester as a memorial to Chattanooga theatre personality, the late Bettye Elmore
Tickets -- $12.50. Call 423-304-7157 or go to www.hamiltoncommunitytheatre.com for more information.
 
Please remember to share this eNews via eMail and facebook and whatever else you can think of. Let's continue to spread the news. The fun is happening at your Theatre Centre this summer!
See you at the Theatre! - GQ

George Quick
Producing Director
In This Issue
The Hilarity Begins this Friday!
The Producers are Coming
Audition
Volunteer
Other Stages
Start Spreading The News
CTC in the News
 
 
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Start spreading
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If you facebook, please share this eNews with your friends online using the handy facebook link at the bottom of this edition. Now, here's some interesting information: If fewer than 25% of the people receiving this email buy tickets for THE BOOK OF LIZ, we'll sell that show out. If 90% of the people receiving this email buy a ticket to THE PRODUCERS we'll sell that show out. Wouldn't that be amazing? Start spreading the news, help us sell out these last two shows in the 2009-2010 season, so that we go out with a Roar (rather than a wimper). You all know that we rely on your word of mouth to help us sell tickets, and with these two hilarious productions, there's lots to tell your friends and associates about. Forward this eNews via facebook and email and spread the word.  We've got great local theatre created by local theatre artists who volunteer their time to create a valuable experience for our community. Let's see if we can sell every seat for both THE BOOK OF LIZ and THE PRODUCERS - start spreading the news!

In The News
 
Pick up a copy of Chattanooga Magazine (also online at www.chattmag.com). The front cover features a photograph of John Petrey's Blue Rhino sculpture with some of the CTC summer academy students as they performed a piece inspired by the sculpture on June 25th. Inside on page 7, there's a photograph from our Youth Theatre's production of IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE last February, we're mentioned again in the article on John and Peggy Petrey on page 16 and our ad for THE PRODUCERS can be found on page 58. CTC Board member, Warren Barnett's article on "How Investment Wealth is Created" is featured on pages 24 & 25.
 
Looks like we're taking Chattanooga by storm!
 
 
Board of Directors
Jo Coke, President
Paula Henderson, First VP
Linda Harwell, Second VP
Faith Edwards, Secretary
Owen Allen, Treasurer
Shirley Alderman
Warren Barnett
Nancy Berg
Alexis Bogo
Sue Culpepper
Tracie Dalton
Kim Hobson
Kim Jackson
MaryStewart Lewis
Thomas Loafman
June McBride
Kristina Montague
Chandler Peeples
Nancy Poston
Lillie Wills
Geoffrey G. Young

Board of Stewards
Thomas Alford
Kit Steakley
Sonia Young

 
Dinner and a Show $35

Join FoodWorks and the Chattanooga Theatre Centre for Dinner and Show for just $35 per person.  Have dinner at Foodworks on Manufacturer's Road, choosing from a select and sumptuous menu (check out the menu on our website), followed by a performance of any show at the CTC. Parking is free both places. One call to the CTC box office makes the required reservations for both.  (423) 267-8534. 
 
It's the best entertainment value in town, and it's only available by calling our Box Office at (423) 267-8534  (box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m). 


CircleStage Audition Results

clock November 10, 2009 04:47 by author George
Thank you to everyone who auditioned for THE BOOK OF LIZ.
We had a great turn out and saw some terrific acting.
It was a difficult casting decision to make.
The cast list for the production follows.

Please send an email to george@theatrecentre.com
to confirm your acceptance of the roles offered.

Also, please note, the first rehearsal will be a read through this coming Sunday evening, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Theatre Centre.

Thank you. – GQ

THE BOOK OF LIZ cast:

Justin Bosheers - Brother Brightbee, Yvone
 
Amber Hall - Oxana, Cecily Cole, Ms. Foxley
 
Becki Jordan - Sister Butterworth, Sophisticated Visitor, Dr. Ginley
 
Stefanie Oppenheimer - Sister Elizabeth Donderstock
 
James Ryne Williams - Donny Polk, Visil, Rudy Bruton, Brother Hesikiah
 
Derik Zooashkiyani - Reverend Tollhouse, Duncan Trask



MainStage Audition Results

clock October 8, 2008 02:38 by author George
Thank you to each of you who auditioned for THE FANTASTICKS.
The cast list is as follows:


Louisa- Jennelle Gilreath
Matt- Matt Lynn
El Gallo- Rob Inman
The Girl's Father (Bellomy) -  Thomas Alford
The Boy's Father (Huckabee) - Kyle Howard
The Old Actor (Henry) - Ray Laliberte
The Man Who Dies (Mortimer) - Stacy Helton
The Mute - Sandra Jennings
You will be contacted regarding the first rehearsal date and time.
Please contact Andrew Chauncey, Theatre Centre business manager to accept your role via email at andrew@theatrecentre.com or you may call him at 423.267.8538, ext. 240




Youth Theatre TheatreQuest

clock August 3, 2008 15:35 by author Maria

 NonMembers- (for members please read on down)

What is Theatrequest? TheatreQuest is a theatre interest ground sponsored by the Chattanooga Theatre Centre for the purpose of preparing teens for future study or a vocation in the theatre.

Who can be a member? Any young person between the ages of 13 and 19 can be a member of theatrequest. Members must attend regular membership meetings and be involved in at least one major event throughout the year.

When are meetings? General membership meetings are the first Monday of every month at 6:30pm, unless it falls on a holiday.

What kinds of activities does TheatreQuest do? TheatreQuest activities vary from year to year, but they are always theatrical in nature and geared to increasing the members understanding of and the ability to do theatre.

Members-

TheatreQuest is doing some wild and crazy things here lately.  And you want to be a part of them.  They have Coffee House, they have the C play, they have the Hunter Project, they have tons of amazing projects going on.  The next meeting to find out about all these cool things is January the 4th around 7.  Be there and find out about all these great projects that you just have to be a part of.



Youth Theatre News

clock August 3, 2008 15:23 by author Maria
Next Season!!!!!!
 

                      Bridge to Terabithia                               Oct 1-Oct 17
 
                       A Christmas Story                                Dec. 9- Dec. 23

                       Hamlet                                                 Feb. 10- Feb. 20

                      A Year With Frog and Toad                    Feb. 24- March 13

                      A House at Pooh Corner                        May 6- May 22



Youth Theatre Audition Results

clock August 3, 2008 15:07 by author Maria

Thanks to all who Auditioned for Bridge to Terabithia. You all did an awesome job.  If you did not get cast please audition again.  It was a very difficult choice to make.   The first rehearsal will be today, Friday, August 20 at 4:30 until 6:00.  Please have a parent or guardian present for the first fifteen minutes.  The cast list is as follows:
 
Jesse Aarons..........Alex Griffith
Leslie Burke..........Savannah McMahan
May Belle Aarons.........Taryn Bracher
 Billy Jean..........Lainey Maddox
Mrs. Aarons..........Annie Collins
Mr. Aarons..........Hunter Mac
Brenda..........Kelyn Woodard
Janice Avery.........Rebecca Steinhice
Miss Edmunds.........Marie Messer
Gary Fulcher.........Noah Kominczak
Willard Hughes..........Chris Burkich
Jimmy Mitchell..........Noah Swope
Wilma Dean..........Kaylen Garrett
Bobby Sue Henshaw..........Emma LaMance
Wanda Kay Moore..........Katelyn Rieder
Mary Lou Peoples..........Adia Wilde
Ellie Maples..........Chapin Montague
Jenny Myers..........Mariah Griffith
Clara Jones..........Sophie Veys