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THE TM 911 Franklin Street Weekly Newspaper Michigan City, IN 46360 Volume 25, Number 9 Thursday, March 12, 2009 The Young People’s Theatre Company brings to Michigan City by Charles McKelvy A Michigan City couple walk into Elston Middle School Performing Arts Center on March 21 at 7:30 p.m., sit down, and laugh themselves silly for a really, really good cause. Why? Because Chicago’s legendary comedy theatre The Sec- ond City will aim their blistering comedy at Michigan City that evening in a single performance to raise need- ed funds for The Young People’s Theatre Company. Why? Because The Young People’s Theatre Company has been mounting Broadway quality productions since they fi rst dazzled local audiences with a sparkling rendition of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 2004. Formed by Steve Gonzalez and Andrew Tallack- son to give La Porte County youth from 13 to 21 an op- portunity to excel in theatrical productions. Members of The Second City Green Company The newly minted theatre company sold out their per- formances of Joseph and went on to thrill their growing audi- ence with The Wiz and Scrooge the Mu- sical in 2005, Beau- ty and the Beast in 2006, Wizard of Oz in 2007, The Fan- tasticks in 2007 and 2008, and their celebrated reprise of Joseph and the Amazing Technicol- or Dreamcoat last summer. Continued on Page 2 THE Page 2 March 12, 2009 THE 911 Franklin Street • Michigan City, IN 46360 219/879-0088 • FAX 219/879-8070 In Case Of Emergency, Dial e-mail: News/Articles - [email protected] email: Classifieds - [email protected] http://www.thebeacher.com/ PRINTED WITH Published and Printed by TM Trademark of American Soybean Association THE BEACHER BUSINESS PRINTERS Delivered weekly, free of charge to Birch Tree Farms, Duneland Beach, Grand Beach, Hidden 911 Shores, Long Beach, Michiana Shores, Michiana MI and Shoreland Hills. The Beacher is also Subscription Rates delivered to public places in Michigan City, New Buffalo, LaPorte and Sheridan Beach. 1 year Call 6 months $21 3 months $13 1 month $6.50 that is always changing and incorporating current Continued from Page 1 events. We will do ‘the Best of Second City’ with some material written by alums like Tina Fey and Young People’s Theatre has even bolder plans Stephen Colbert. And then, after two acts, we will for this summer with their production in July. do a third act of straight improv.” You know they attract the best to their auditions That’s where you, the Michigan City couple come in April and produce a show in July worthy of any to have a good laugh to benefi t Young People’s The- big-time Chicago theatre, and that is precisely why atre Company, come in. they have called on the most celebrated troupe from Shout out your funny Michigan City situations. the Second City to provide the laughs for their fi rst- Get the whole town laughing at Second City and ever fund raiser. supporting Young People’s Theatre. Noting that the Elston Middle School Performing It’s a totally win-win evening of fun and laughter Arts Center seats 793, Young People’s Tom Mong- because it will keep the latter company in costumes, tomery said in a recent interview: “We hope to sell make-up, and all the rest for years to come. 800 tickets, and we’ll fi nd seats for those extra sev- And to ensure their bright future on behalf of the en people.” county’s dramatically inclined youth, Young Peo- Montgomery hopes the fund raiser will not only ple’s Theatre Company last summer entered into fi ll the company’s coffers, but offer young thespians a partnership with the Michigan City Area Schools an opportunity to network with the Second City whereby students can receive academic credit for folks. participating in Young People’s productions. And That is certainly on the minds of the members of the Schools are also helping to offset some of Young Second City’s Green Company cast who will be jour- People’s costs. neying to Michigan City to provide their distinctive And well they should and well you should turn brand of biting humor. out on March 21 because Young People’s Theatre already has bragging rights for such successful al- ums as Sarah Gorecki who went from her bravura performance here as Belle in Beauty and the Beast to seriously knocking on Hollywood’s door in Cali- fornia. Likewise, Brandon Williams not only won Hoosier Star, but he made it to the second round in auditioning for American Idol. And Aaron Garrett is expressing his gratitude to the company for cast- ing him as the Beast in “Sleeping Beauty” and for providing him with the opportunity to direct “The Allison Lilly, Fantasticks”. The Second City After learning that Michigan City is in Indiana not “up in Michigan,” cast member Lilly Allison said she and fellow Green Company cast members Abby McEnany, Brooke Bagnali, Seth Weitberg, Joey Bland, and Anthony LeBlanc are thrilled to be com- ing to Michigan City. “I’ve never been there before, and frankly, I was surprised to learn it is in Indiana, not Michigan. I do know we are all inspired to be doing a benefi t for another theatre. It’s great to have a live theatre as a cause. We are very supportive of live theatre.” Sarah Gorecki Brandon Williams Aaron Garrett Allison promised that the Michigan City audi- So what’s not to like, and what’s to keep you at ence “will get a little of everything. We have a show home on Saturday, March 21 when Second City’s THE March 12, 2009 Page 3 single performance on behalf of Young People’s become the premier training ground for the comedy Theatre will unfold in three acts and will feature world for the comedy world’s best and brightest, the best sketches, songs, and improvisations from including Tina Fey, Mike Myers, Steve Carell, Ste- The Second City’s forty-fi ve plus year history. The phen Colbert and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. famous troupe promises to aim their withering Because no topic or subject matter is off limits sights at local Michigan City issues, as well as re- for The Second City, their single performance is not cent national and international events. recommended for pre-teens or anyone who is easily Founded in Chicago in 1959, The Second City has offended. The Young People’s Theatre Keeping Company with the Finest Members of The Second City Green Company YPTC’s production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”, July, 2008 Photos by Scott Allen YPTC’s production of “The Fantasticks”, November, 2007 Photos by Janet Baines Tickets for The Second City performance in Michigan City on March 21 are $20 for adults and $10 for students with ID and can be obtained by calling: 219-873-2070. Elston Middle School Performing Arts Center is located at 1210 Spring Street near downtown Michigan City and has ample free parking and is handicapped accessible. And for more information about Young People’s Theatre visit their website at www.yptc-inc.com, and the Second City’s website is one of the most popular performing arts sites in the industry and can be found at: www.secondcity.com or www.sctourco.com THE Page 4 March 12, 2009 Now thru Easter, Encore Performance at Opera House The Memorial Opera House in Valparaiso pres- pick an egg and get a discount on ents two encore performances of “Always...Patsy Cline” Sat., March 21 @ 8 p.m. and Sun., March 22 CUSTOM FRAMING @ 2 p.m. “Always…Patsy Cline” is more than a tribute to ...up to 40%! the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The show is based Offer excludes “frame specials” and labor charges, on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan One egg per custom framed item. from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended An investment in Custom Framing protects the star in a Texas honky-tonk in l961, and contin- ued a correspondence with Cline until her death. your art for generations! Mary Kay Steele (LaPorte) who portrayed the The legendary country singer; Pasty Cline and Michele Framing Station a Gustin-Craig (Chesterton) who portrayed her fan, 912 Franklin, Michigan City y Louise Seger in last August performances at the Tues. - Fri. 9 to 5 • Sat. 10 to 4 r Memorial Opera House are back again on stage for (219) 879-2115 these Encore Performances. The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audi- ence participation, includes many of Patsy’ unfor- gettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Waking After Midnight...27 songs in all. The show’s title was inspired by Cline’s letters to Seger, which were consistently signed “Love AL- WAYS... Patsy Cline.” The Encore Performance tickets are on sale now: $17.00/adults & $14.00/students & seniors. Tickets are available by phone at 219-548-9137; through the Memorial Opera House Box Offi ce, 104 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso; Box offi ce hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 More than just coffee. a.m.-2 p.m. You may also visit www.mohlive.com In case you’re into other things. Like food. Mary Kay Steele (LaPorte) portrays legendary country music singer, Patsy Cline and Michele Craig (Chesterton) plays her adoring fan, Louise Seger. espresso · coffee · tea scratch-baked scones · muffins · cookies · treats · bagels TEEN Anime Club breakfast sandwiches · housemade granola and oatmeal Meet other teens at the Michigan City Public Li- Mon-Thurs 7am-12pm · Fri-Sun 7am-2pm · in Marina Grand Resort brary and share your favorite characters or series, 600 W.