Fort Findlay Playhouse THE FORTELL March 2014 Shirley Nebergall, Editor

Fort Findlay Playhouse 300 W Sandusky St Cast Announced for Season Finale Findlay, Ohio 45840 419-423-7168 An affectionate salute to Smalltown, U.S.A., of a bygone era, Meredith Willson's The Music Man (based on a story FFP Board of Trustees by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey) follows fast-talking President: Samantha Henry traveling salesman Harold Hill (Tim Mattis) as he cons the [email protected] people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and V.President: WesTaylor uniforms for a boys' band he vows to organize - this [email protected] despite the fact he doesn't know a trombone from a treble Secretary: Alicia Creger [email protected] Treasurer: Georgia Durain [email protected] clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when Vickie Garner [email protected] he falls for Marian Paroo (Aeryn Williams), who transforms Pete Rose [email protected] him into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall. Wicked, funny, warm, romantic and George Rustemeyer [email protected] touching, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best. Mark Thomas [email protected] Marty Williams [email protected] Director Marty Williams, producer Samantha Henry, music director Sandra Krueger and choreographers Julie Lane and Vicki Garner have assembled a Other Contacts cast of FFP veterans and newcomers for this 2013-2014 season finale. FFP Patrons: [email protected] FFP Website: fortfindlayplayhouse.org FFP Webmaster: [email protected] The cast includes; Bonnie Froelich (Mrs. Paroo), Jeremy Gobrogge (Winthrop), Fortell Editor: [email protected] Patrick Davis (Marcellus Washburn), Samantha Henry (Ethel Toffelmier), Jim Toth (Mayor George Shinn), Laurie Butler (Eulalie Mackechnie Shinn), Madelin Meetings Kreinbrink (Zaneeta Shinn), and Lily Rutledge (Gracie Shinn). Board: 1st Wednesday of the month General Membership: 4th Wednesday of the month (If a meeting night falls on a final dress: Board meetings are Members of the school board and their wives are: Matt Croy (Olin Britt), J.R.Smith moved to the following Monday, GM meetings aren’t rescheduled) (Oliver Hix), David Marquart (Ewart Dunlop), Talyn Foust (Jacey Squires), Megan Fortell Staff Falter (Alma Hix), Casey Rebal (Maud Dunlop), and Maggie Hardesty (Mrs. Editor: Shirley Nebergall Squires). Proofing: J.R. Smith Photos: Kay Arico (FFP), Todd Thompson (FAY), Other townfolk are: Will Quanrud (Tommy Djilas), John Garner (Charlie Cowell), Facebook Dennis Clark (Constable Locke) , Kennedy Garmong (Amaryllis), Hans Hansen Contributors: OCTA Cuelines (Conductor/Chorus), and George Rustemeyer (Farmer/Chorus).

NEXT ISSUE’S DEADLINE Rounding out the residents of River City are: Andrew Varney, Andy Rutledge, 5 p.m., Thursday, May 15 Deanna Laney, J Ladd, James Foust, Jerry Mathern, Pete Reynolds, Rachel Reynolds, Richele Reynolds, Dylan Gobrogge, Grace Hansen, Jenna Gobrogge,

Box Office Josh Trimble, Kayla Bates, Kelsey Bates, Kylie Bates, Lauren Selhorst, Maya Fort Findlay Playhouse tickets can be (Continued on page 2) purchased through the Arts Partnership, Board Members Needed located at 618 S. Main St. in downtown Findlay, or by calling the Arts Partnership Box Office at (419) 422-4624. Interested in being part of the backbone of FFP? Think about Box Office hours are running for a position on the board of trustees. There are three, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. three-year terms open for the 2014-2015 election. (www.artspartnership.com) In order to be a board member (or to vote), you must have attended three meetings (board or general), worked on two shows (ushering does not count) or a) worked on one show and have been a committee chair/co-chair or b) worked on two committees.

The elected board members will join Georgia Durain, Vickie Garner, George Rustemeyer, Wes Taylor, Mark Thomas, and Marty Williams.

If you wish to put your name on the ballot or you have questions, contact the OCTA Website: www.ohiocommunitytheatre.org nominating committee chair; Aeryn Williams (aerynw2bgsu.edu). Page 2

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Moonlight and Magnolias Seated L-R: Linda England, Marty Williams, James Foust, Edd Griswold; Standing L-R: Bob Henry, Samantha Henry, Elizabeth Opperman, Jeff Opperman, George Rustemeyer, Alicia Creger, J.R. Smith, Richele Reynolds

(Continued from page 1) Trautman, Nick Trimble, Oliver Bundy, Paul Hansen, Shea FFP ANNUAL BANQUET McMaster, Sydney Eynon, Sonoma Eynon, and Tammy The Findlay Elks Stevenson. Melrose Avenue Tickets may be purchased by calling the Arts Partnership box Wednesday, May 28, 2014 office Monday through Friday (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) at 419-422- Social hour 5:00 4624 or going directly to the Arts Partnership at 619 South Dinner 6:00 Main Street. Benefactors may make ticket arrangements Meeting/Awards 7:00 beginning Monday, April 14; Angels on Tuesday, April 15 and Patrons and Single Patrons on Wednesday, April 16. General Wear your favorite costume and mask! public tickets are $15 and go on sale April 21. Watch the FFP Facebook page Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre for updated information. International (MTI), The Music Man will run May 1-4, 8-11, 15-18 at the playhouse. The Sunday performance begins at 5 p.m., all other performances begin at 8 p.m. The house And Baby opens 30 minutes prior to the performance. Makes Four Congratulations to Ryan and FFP Represented Stacy Parker on the birth of in Oregon Community their daughter Breezy Violet Parker. Theatre Production She was born at 12:45 p.m. Congratulations to Kyle Slagley who on March 12, weighing in played Captain John Black (Ugly) and at 8 lbs. 3 oz. and was Tara Slagley who played Lt. Janice Fury 21-3/4 inches long. in Oregon Community Theatre’s production of M*A*S*H, adapted by Tim Kelly from the She is shown here being book by Richard Hooker. held by big brother Lane. Page 3

Coming in 2014-2015 OCTA’S NORTHWEST REGIONAL Although dates and directors have not been set, June 6 - 8, 2014 FFP is pleased to announce the shows for the 2014-2015 season. Fassett Middle School and Auditorium 3025 Starr Ave., Oregon, OH 43616

The season will begin with Moon Over Buffalo, a comedy Hosted by by Ken Ludwig to run in July followed by Crimes of the Oregon Community Theatre Heart, a drama by Beth Henley to run in October. The December production will be The Sound of Music, a Watch the NW OCTA Facebook musical with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar page for a registration form Hammerstein II and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse.

The first show for 2015 will be Play On, a comedy by Rick Abbot to run in February, and 1776, a musical with music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone to run in May.

The Second Stage Production (not a part of the patron package) is Avenue Q, a musical with music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx and book by Jeff Whitty to run in August 2014.

Watch for more details in the May Fortell. Look for your patron packet to arrive in the mail in May or June.

Now is the time to make your reservations for the 2014 OCTA State Conference Take I-75 N to Exit 199 (Miami St/US-65) toward Rossford, turn right. Turn right onto Navarre Ave. Turn left onto S. From the OCTA Newsletter, Cuelines Wheeling St. Turn right onto Starr Ave. Fassett Middle School and Auditorium (3025 Starr Ave.) is on the left. Hosted by the NW Region, the 2014 State Conference, There's No Place Like OCTA, will be here before we know it. Conference chairs Joe Barton and Jesse Bernal, along with their committee, have been working hard to get things underway. First things first, though… the hotel. We have been given an amazing rate of $92 per night at the Holiday Inn French Quarter for our stay. You can begin booking your room(s) NOW! Just use the code OCT when booking for the specialized rate. If the person is not aware of the code, you can always ask for the Ohio Community Theatre Association rate as well.

Reservations for the hotel, located in Perrysburg (10630 Fremont Pike) can be made by calling 888-874-2592. Conference is August 29 – September 1. Page 4

Congratulations to the Cast and Crew of Disney’s Aladdin Jr Presented by the Findlay Area Youtheatre

The production involved over 75 youth in grades 1-5 from 14 different schools and homeschools. Fourteen local middle and high school students were involved as youth assistants, collaborating with and assisting the show’s creative and technical personnel.

Students appearing on stage were: Xavier Ball, Shelby Blair, Oliver Bundy, Aiden Camiscione, Emily Caton, Sophie Caton, Ben Christiansen, Elayna Church, Alex Cleveland, Lilly Conrad, Ellie Copeland, Emily Copeland, Morgan DeBoo, Elizabeth Denike, Jackson Detmer, Allie Detterman, Sonoma Eynon, Sydney Eynon, Kennedy Garmong, Nina Green, Abi Harjala, Rosaline Hertenstein, Emma Holdgreve, William Kanwit, Maggie Kenny, Addison Kokensparger, Carson Koomen, Shaina Lako, Caitlyn Lentz, Mya Lunguy, Katelyn Mays, Shea McMaster, Hayley Mertz, Margaret Meyer, Hannah Mueller, Sophie Myers, Krista Price, Rebecca Pueschel, Natalie Rakestraw, Ashleh Robinson, Katelyn Rose, Laine Shenise, Drianna Smith-Caskie, Ashley Sterling, Olivia Thomas, Cassidi Tiech, Nolan Tiech, Elizabeth Tisdale, Phoebe Treece, Josh Trimble, Nyla Wolfrom, Will Yates, and Kathryn Young.

The technical crew consisted of: Amber Bihn, Morgan Billmaier, Seth Camiscione, Erin Caton, Kenzie Caton, Taylor DeBoo, Drew Denike, Ava Frantz, Lauren Gayhart, Jessica Hughes, Josie Kessler, Caroline Kiffmeyer, Elizabeth Laird, Erin Meier, Ava Neat, Riley Parkins, Madilynn Reinhart, Addison Roach, Bethany Sayer, Madeline Williams, and Nadia Yu.

The youth assistants were: Landon Smith, assistant director; Lena Kennedy, assistant music director; Jenna Gobrogge, Victoria Hunteman, and McKenzie Hutchison, stage managers; Isaac Dryden, assistant technical director; Mason Clouse, assistant sound designer; Suzanne Zuver, assistant lighting designer; Andrew Pueschel, assistant costumer; Kylie Bates, Jerusha Dysinger, and Mary Yates, assistant make-up designers; Olivia Christiansen and Jenny Fleck, assistant marketing managers/ house managers; Victoria Denike, script master.

Disney’s Aladdin JR. was directed by Julie Lane and Lindsay Taylor. Merv Schrock served as technical director; Cathy Williams, costumer; and Megan Hall, set painter. D.J. Everett (U of F), Becca Shaheen (ONU) and Becca Snedeker-Meier (U of F) were the Youtheatre interns and Peggy Gradbois was the producer.

Congratulations to all on another successful production.

The Youtheatre program is made possible through generous donations from their sponsors: Marathon Corporation, Millstream Area Credit Union, Warner Automotive, Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., Key Bank, Tall Timbers, NWO Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Hancock County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Country Inn & Suites, First Presbyterian Church, Dean Sound and Ohio Arts Council.

The Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County is a non-profit organization serving Findlay and Hancock County. Its mission is to provide, encourage, and promote quality arts presentations, educational opportunities and entertainment. The Arts Partnership is funded in part by Findlay Area Arts Foundation, the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation, private donations, corporate and small business donations, and the Ohio Arts Council. Page 5 How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying May 1 - 3 Bluffton University - Bluffton

www.bluffton.edu/arts/the/ What to see in the Northwest 419-358-3239 Region and other local theaters Angel Street The Fox on the Fairway May 2 - 11 March 28 - April 6 Harlequins, Inc. - Sandusky Black Swamp Players - Bowling Green www.harlequinstheatre.org www.blackswampplayers.org 419-621-1311 [email protected] - subject line "tickets" The Drowsy Chaperone Snoopy, the Musical May 2 - 18 April 25 - 27 Fremont Community Theatre - Fremont Star Players - Upper Sandusky www.fremontcommunitytheatre.org www.starplayers.net 419-332-0695 419-294-1411 Moonglow The Glass Menagerie May 8 - 11 April 4 - 13 Toledo Repertoire Theatre (Main Stage) - Toledo Toledo Repertoire Theatre (Main Stage) - Toledo www.toledorep.org www.toledorep.org 419-243-9277 419-243-9277 A Grand Night for Singing The Shape of Things May 8 - 18 April 10 - 12 Playmakers Civic Theatre - Port Clinton Lionface Productions - Bowling Green www.pcplaymakers.org www.lionfaceproductions.org 419-734-5044

Detroit '67 The King and I April 11 - 12 May 9 - 11 Bowling Green State University - Bowling Green Waterville Playshop - Waterville www.bgsu.edu/departments/theatrefilm www.watervilleplayshop.org 419-372-8171 419-270-1204

Company Oliver! April 24 - 27 May 9 - 17 Fort Defiance Players - Defiance Bellevue Society for the Arts - Bellevue www.fortdefianceplayers.org www.bellevuearts.net 419-782-7529 419-484-2787

On Golden Pond Present Laughter April 25 - May 3 May 9 - 18 Oregon Community Theatre - Oregon Amil Tellers of Dramatics - Lima www.oregoncommunitytheatre.org www.amiltellers.org 419-691-1398 800-944-1441

The Dixie Swim Club Proof April 25 - May 4 May 9 - 18 Genoa Civic Theatre and Literary Society - Genoa Ritz Players - Tiffin www.genoacivictheatre.com www.ritztheatre.org 419-855-3103 419-448-8544

Murder in Green Meadows Proposals April 25 - May 4 May 9 - 24 Williams County Community Theatre - Bryan Village Players - Toledo www.williamscountycommunitytheatre.com www.thevillageplayers.org 888-569-9228 419-472-6817

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LOOKING AHEAD (all events take place at FFP unless otherwise noted)

Board Meeting Wed., April 2 7:30 p.m.

Tickets for The Music Man Benefactors Mon., April 14 Arts Partnership Box Office Angels Tue., April 15 419-422-4624 Patrons Wed., April 16 Mon. - Fri. General Public Mon., April 21 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

General Membership Meeting Wed., April 23 7:30 p.m.

The Music Man Thu. - Sat., May 1-3, 8-10, 15-17 8:00 p.m. Sun., May 4, 11, 18 5:00 p.m.

Board Meeting Wed., May 7 7:30 p.m.

Fortell Deadline Thu., May 15 5:00 p.m.

Annual Banquet/General Membership Meeting Wed., May 28 Social Time (Elks Lodge - Melrose Ave) 5:00 p.m. Dinner 6:00 p.m. Meeting, Awards and Entertainment 7:00 p.m.

Board Meeting Wed., June 4 7:30 p.m.

NW OCTA Regional Weekend Fri. - Sun., June 6-8 TBA (Oregon, Ohio)

General Membership Meeting Wed., June 25 7:30 p.m.

Board Meeting Wed., July 2 7:30 p.m.

Fortell Deadline Tue., July 15 5:00 p.m.

General Membership Meeting Wed., July 23 7:30 p.m. Happy Easter!

2013-2014 NW Regional Reps John “J.J.” Aiello: [email protected] Mitchell Antesky: [email protected] C:419-681-2254 C: 419-356-6959 Jesse Bernal: [email protected] Michelle Johnson: [email protected] C:303-619-6853 C:419-270-5071 Linda McClure; [email protected] Jerry Zimmerman: [email protected] C:419-233-1168 C:419-296-5157 Facebook page: OCTA's Northwest Region