THE SPOTLIGHT The Best Little Playhouse in SouthWest Florida

The Box Lunch WELCOME TO THE 2011-2012 Series THEATER SEASON

November 12 Performances: Wed. thru Sat. at 8 pm, Sun. Matinees at 3 pm Janina Birtolo Most Affectionate Daughter—Galileo

January 14

Loi Oxborough From 42nd Street to Hollywood and Vine

February 11 A touching and hilarious saga An engrossing drama in which eleven Larraine Olnowich that explores the heartaches and jurors believe a defendant is guilty while Tribute To Patsy frustrations that go along with one lone juror courageously maintains Cline his innocence. beginning a new life and embracing A Dramatic Masterpiece. March 10 new relationships. Neil Simon at his best!

Randall Jones & Kat Gravatt Show dates: Nov. 2 thru Nov. 20 Show dates: Jan. 11 thru Jan. 29 Attack Bunnies Live

April 14 Shakespeare in Paradise Presents Macbeth, A Love Story

Each show is one time only, at 12 noon.

$25 Ticket includes a box lunch and a Q & A with the A witty and moving story of A cowboy and a saloon singer performers. two men who unexpectedly headline a classic American tale of love www.themaroplayers.com teach each other about family, and romance to inspire the lonely yet Call 642-7270 friendship, open-mindedness hopeful spirit in all of us. and forgiveness. An American Classic! A Theatrical Gem!

Please Note: Show dates: Feb. 15 thru Mar. 4 Show dates: Mar. 28 thru Apr. 15 All plays and dates are subject to change August 2011 Page 2

BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM THE PRESIDENT…. 2011-2012

This season we are pleased to announce three new members to Beverly Dahlstrom our Board of Directors.

President Ron Moores is making a comeback! Ron was on our board from Jim Lopas 2003-2004 as our Technical Director. He and his wife, Margaret, Treasurer have been part of our volunteers for many years. During the past few years, they worked the Hospitality team together . Ron was also on Jan Weiss our Play Reading Committee last season. Originally from Manches- Membership ter, England, Ron came to Marco Island 14 years ago, and is very ac- tive in the Marco Island community. For the last 12 years, he has Bernie Bogart been a member of the Marco Men’s Club and is currently responsible Hospitality for theater activities; he has been a volunteer at the YMCA for 8 years; and he is now a member of the Board of Directors of The Pat Kaikini Marco Players. Ron loves to travel, and has an extensive music and Governance stamp collection. Ron will Chair the Play Reading Committee for this coming year. Welcome back Ron! Jim Swanker Set Design/Construction Jim Swanker is no stranger to Marco Island or to The Marco Players. Jim joined the players as their carpenter “extraordinaire” two Gerry Seiff seasons ago. His artistic talents began as a young man. Jim attended Production Manager the Hussian School of Art in Philadelphia. This led to following his true passion. Creating beautiful art. Jim is a partner in Marco Light Ron Moores Sculptures at Waterfront Studio and Gallery. Professionally, Jim Play Reading Committee spent 23 years at East Stroudsburg University working at his other passions which include, masonry, carpentry drafting and design. Jim Michael Hennessey can build anything he chooses! Jim has designed and constructed sets

for On Golden Pond, The Fourth Wall, Baggage. Come Blow Your Horn, Seascape and Take Five. Jim will work his magic again this season! Keep watching.

Gerry Seiff started his professional theater career at the Barn Play- Welcome! house in Bolton Landing, New York as an “actor, technician, and parking lot attendant.” His path took him to the technical side of the- Our New Board ater, and he has produced several shows on Broadway. Gerry’s pro- duction credits include Zelda by Sylvia Regan, the musical, Gatsby by Members Hugh Wheeler and Off-Broadway, Augusta by Larry Ketron. He has worked as stage manager, lighting director and rigger for professional

and community theaters. He has stage managed more than twenty Ron Moores productions for the Naples Players and was production manager for Stage 88. Gerry is also a director and playwright and is a member of Jim Swanker The Dramatist Guild. His first play, Practice Makes Perfect, premiered at the Norris Center in Naples. Welcome aboard!

Gerry Seiff We are privileged to have them on our team!

Beverly Dahlstrom, President Page 3

MEMBERSHIP Be An Angel CHUCK DAYE SCHOLARSHIP What do I have to do to be- Be a part of our PROGRAM come a member of The Marco 2011-2012 Players? season. For your deductible This past summer we Go to our website for full contribution will awarded our first Scholarship. information on our Policies be listed in all of this season’s play- The program is for college- bills. bound senior high school and Procedures for becoming a students who plan to work member.  Membership dues are $20 toward a theatrical degree. Our 2011-2012 designations: per year. Actually, during this past  For those who want to be Apprentice $50.00 year, we received so many Working Members, i.e. Actor $100.00 qualified candidates that The possibly be part of a nomi- Director $250.00 Marco Players awarded two nating committee and/or Producer $500.00 scholarships. The honored be nominated for a seat on Angel $1,000.00 recipients were Jenna Cau- our Board, etc., you will be field and Chris Niemczyk. required to accumulate 50 Jenna is pursuing acting at hours of volunteer time. Your support is vital!  Volunteer hours can be Please make your check payable the New York Conservatory for the Dramatic Arts and completed by: to Marco Players and mail to: Serving on a committee, Chris has chosen to attend the Marco Players, P.O. Box 2033, University of Central Florida. Working on a production, Marco Island, FL 34146. Acting in a play or Guidelines for acceptance Working with the Box into the program, and the Office, Hospitality or In the Memo Field of your check curriculum for the program, Other positions. please note: Angel Fund. are posted on our website:

Go to www.themarcoplayers.com www.themarcoplayers.com Thank you so much! Jan Weiss, Chairperson The eligible candidate will be able to get their application by going to the schools web- site and clicking on the

The Marco Players Theater is a non- scholarship section. profit 501 (c)3 tax-exempt organization under Section 170 Paragraph B(b) 1(A) After reviewing all (vi) of the IRS Code. As a result, your applications, and interviewing www.themarcoplayers.com contribution is tax-deductible to the applicants, the Board of  Purchase tickets on-line. extent of the law, provided no goods are Directors of The Marco  Get up-to-the-minute news exchanged. Players will award a tuition about our plays/auditions A copy of the official registration and scholarship in the amount of and special events. financial information may be obtained $1,500 to the outstanding  Discover volunteer options. from the Division of Consumer Services, applicant (s).  Read about our actors, Florida Department of State, by calling directors and crew members. toll-free within the State (1-800-435- 7352.) Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommenda- tion by the State. Page 4 Treasurer’s Report SO YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER?!

Congratulations to our talent, volunteers and patrons You probably want to know a little bit about our for making our last season an artistic and financial success. volunteer program. Since we are a non-profit, vol- With over 40% of our performances sold out, all can take great pride in our little community theater. From a unteers are essential to our success. They give their financial perspective, the theater accomplished a milestone time and energy and make it all happen putting to- as ticket sales funded our operational budget. This is an gether the best shows possible. Think about mak- impressive accomplishment and provides a sound ing the Marco Players the place for your volunteer foundation as we plan for our future. efforts. Some of the opportunities available for you are: This financial success has enabled us to make the changes that our patrons have been requesting over the  Stage Managing – Join the crew backstage and years. If you remember our first major initiative was to enjoy the chance to work along side our remove the pole, followed by a new theater entrance. We “family” of actors. also make a worthy investment in a website to stay in touch with our patron base and provide an easy venue to  Sound and Lighting – Our tech booth is alive buy tickets on-line. This summer we have made another with volunteers. Anyone interested in learning investment by updating our “tech booth” lighting and how lighting and sound enhance a show can get sound capabilities. All of these projects have been done creative with four different productions. Work with the foresight of maintaining and promoting “The Best on one show, or all four. Little Theater in Southwest Florida” for our community and island visitors.  Costuming – If you have a flair for wardrobe or design, this is a volunteer job for you. You con- We have also decided to leverage our financial results sult with your director and create (or find) cos- by giving back to our community through student tumes for our productions. scholarships. This year, we granted two $1,500 scholarships in honor of Chuck Daye to Marco Island high  Makeup and Hair – Make them all look great school students. Additionally, we are now in a position to when they hit the stage. think longer term as we have begun funding a strategic reserve.  Prop Manager– All those items you see on a stage (furniture, pots, pans, ashtrays etc.) are Last year was an exciting season. And by the looks of necessary for each production. Shopping for all our selected plays, the upcoming season should be just as those props is great fun. exciting! Thank all of you for making The Marco Players successful. We would love to have you join our family! Jim Lopas, Treasurer Marilyn Hilbert. Volunteer Coordinator

Auditions for Chapter Two and Twelve Angry Jurors are on Monday and Tuesday, September 12th and 13th, at 7 pm.

Chapter Two: 2 Men: Ages 30-50; 2 women: Ages 30-50

Twelve Angry Jurors: 6 men/6 women: Ages 30-65

Auditions for Visiting Mr. Green and Bus Stop on Monday and Tuesday, December 5th and 6th, at 7 pm.

Visiting Mr. Green: 2 men: Ages 25to 35 and 65 to 75 Copies of plays are available

Bus Stop: Five men: Ages 30-60 and Three women: 25-55 by calling 239-404-5198

All auditions are held at the Theater located in Town Center Mall, across from the Crazy Flamingo. All plays rehearse for six weeks and run for three weeks. Dates are published in this newsletter.

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SEASON TICKET ORDERING BOX OFFICE

1. Order by mail: review the attached seating Don’t wait to get your tickets! chart on, select your show date(s). Then Tickets go on sale September 1st choose your first and second choice seat(s) and return to the box office with your check.

Of course we will try to honor your choice of seats if possible. Use of our website makes it easier for you to obtain information about the theater, upcoming shows 2. Order on-line: quickest and easiest way to and to purchase tickets at your convenience. Re- order tickets at member, there is no extra charge to buy tickets on- www.TheMarcoPlayers.com, see box at line. Of course the box office team is still there if right. You will be able to see which seats are you need their help.

available for purchase so you can than select The box office will be available via phone messages the seats you prefer. (239.642.7270) starting September 1st and will be 3. Order by Phone: phone the box office and open four hours before each show for walk-in sales.

leave a message. Our volunteer will call you Ticket Prices back to assist with placing a season order.  Single Tickets for the first three rows (Gold Seats B12 and B13 are now set aside for Seats) are $25; the remaining rows and wheel handicap access and will be released for gen- chair seats are $23. eral sale only 48 hours before curtain for each show.  Lunch Box tickets are $25

 Season Ticket Subscription (four Shows) re- Remember: Our volunteers are available to ceive a $2 discount per show help at 239-642-7270.  Snow Bird Subscription (you select three shows) receive a $1 discount per show

 Lunch Box Series (Five Lunch Box Shows) re- Wish List ceive a $2 discount per show

When purchasing your season tickets, please con- To buy Tickets on-line sider donating to the Wish List. The following have been identified for purchase  Go to www.TheMarcoPlayers.com and click

Eartec on Buy Tickets Now and follow the prompts - Simultalk 2.4 this is a secure site.

Set of four headsets and power/battery pacs  You will receive an e-mail confirmation and Communications system you can print out your receipt with $800 bar-coded tickets at any time.

Lighting Equipment and Lighting Board We know your plans can change and we will con- $8,000 tinue our generous exchange policy. To exchange tickets for a show you will need to contact the box- The Marco Players Theater is a non-profit 501 (c)3 tax-exempt organization under Section 170 Paragraph B(b) 1(A) (vi) of the office and they will assist in exchanging your tick- IRS Code. As a result, your contribution is tax-deductible to ets if seats are available. the extent of the law, provided no goods are exchanged.

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