What a Season! the Hollow Proof 2014–2015 Season 2014–2015 Zanesville Community Theatre, Inc

NON-PROFIT ORG Zanesville Community Theatre, Inc U.S. POSTAGE PAID P.O. Box 2967 ZANESVILLE, OH PERMIT NO. Zanesville, Ohio 43702-2967 502

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"The Little Mermaid, Jr." • Disney Musical • Sept. 11–20, 2015 "Murder on the Nile" • Agatha Christie Mystery • Oct. 30–Nov. 8, 2015 "The Ransom of Red Chief" • Family Classic • Feb. 5–14, 2016 "Chicago" • Musical • April 15–24, 2016 "13" • Teen Musical • June 10–19, 2016 "Moon Over Buffalo" • Comedy • July 15–24, 2016

TICKETS: 740•455•6487 • www.zct.org What a season! The Hollow Proof 2014–2015 Season 2014–2015 Zanesville Community Theatre, Inc. Theatre, Community Zanesville Rumors Into the Woods Cheaper by the Dozen Zanesville Community Theatre, Inc. (ZCT) is a wholly volunteer organization, having no paid staff positions. ZCT serves the Zanesville and Southeastern Ohio areas and is dedicated to the production of plays, musicals, and other dramatic presentations; and to the education of our members and the communities we serve in theatrical techniques and presentations. Dear Friends, our line-up for the upcoming Just take a look at whether you are a fan of 2015–2016 season: or mystery, the Zanesville musicals, comedy, has something that will delight Community Theatre you this season! (2014–2015) demonstrated ZCT’s 52nd season fulfill our mission to provide our commitment to dramatic presentations of the plays, musicals, and season included exceptional highest quality. The expanded initiatives to engage live performances, a broad range of educational new audiences, and programs that served patrons of all ages. the previous As we look back on the successes of new season, we now look forward to a bright that season full of vision and talent that ensures of our Theatre is an integral part of the fabric community. and On behalf of the actors, board, volunteers, by ZCT the hundreds of central Ohioans served of the every year, we thank you for your support Zanesville Community Theatre! Sincerely, Jillian B. Von Gunten, President Board of Directors Zanesville Community Theatre 2015–2016 / 53rd Season

Executive Officers Board Members Sue Barzda Eric Blake Jan Kiikka Kelli Marsh Phil Palmer Cory Roush Pam Smith Matt Swingle Cary Underwood Monica Van Nort Jillian B. Von Gunten Sheryl Wise Jillian B. Von Gunten, President Eric Blake, Vice President Carl Underwood, Treasurer Matt Swingle, Recording Secretary Kelli Marsh, Corresponding Secretary Sue Barzda, OCTA Delegate Board of Directors Help Us Update Our Records Method of Payment Renew / Order 2015–2016 Season

❏ ( Make payable to Zanesville Community Theatre, Inc ❏ ❏ ❏ Senior/Student/Military: $40 ❏ Single : $60 ❏ Senior/Student/Military: $80 ❏ Couple : $120 Subscriptions Signature Name as it appears on card Account Num ber Exp. Date Please invoice me. Amount $ Check enclosed. # Amount $ Pay by credit card: E-mail City Address Name Zanesville Community Theatre, Inc. SEASON TICKETS

(restricted for ZCT use only) You won’t want to miss a second! Couple: $120 Senior/Student/Military: $80 The Little Mermaid, Jr. The Ransom of Red Chief 13 10 tickets for the price of 8! Disney Musical for Children Family Classic Teen Musical Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater Based on the story by O. Henry. Music & Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown ❏ Single: $60 Music by Alan Menken • Book by Doug Wright Adapted by Anne Coulter Martens. Book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn Senior/Student/Military: $40 VISA Based on the Hans Christian Andersen Story and Directed by Val Frank Gahagan Directed by Jillian B. Von Gunten the Disney Film produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written & directed by John Assistant Director: Reanna Warne Assistant Director: Sarah Gantzer 5 tickets for the price of 4! ❏ Musker and Ron Clements Producer: Angel Palmer Musical Director: Sheryl Wise

Directed by Jillian B. Von Gunten Producer: Melanie Von Gunten

MasterCard Receive 1 free Popcorn with No. of Subscriptions No. of Subscriptions No. of Subscriptions No. of Subscriptions Auditions: November 15 & 16, 2015 / 7pm

State and Sarah Gantzer Assistant Producer: Jan Baughman each subscription. Musical Director: Sheryl Wise Show dates: February 5, 6, 12, 13, 2016 / 8pm .) Producer: Pam Smith February 7, 14, 2016 / 2:30pm Auditions: March 20 & 21, 2016 / 7pm Show dates: June 10 11, 17, 18, 2016 / 8pm Subscriptions are good for one year from date of receipt. ❏ September 11,12, 18, 19, 2015 / 7pm Based on O’Henry’s humorous classic about Bill and Sam who make the mistake of kidnaping a June 12, 19, 2016 / 2:30pm Visit zct.org, click on Box Office September 13, 20, 2015 / 2:30pm brat known as “Red.” Never were two hapless

AmEx Geek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. or Buy Tickets, then on the show’s criminals so bitterly taken advantage of. Instead of These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With Preferred Phone No. Zip code Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic a handsome ransom, they’re going to have to pay date, select your seats, and use an unforgettable rock score from TONY Award- friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR., adapted what little they have for the privilege of returning Adult or Senior Season Ticket ❏ winning composer Jason Robert Brown, (Parade, from Disney’s 2008 Broadway production. In a the so-called victim. Holder as the ticket type. No credit magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young The Last Five Years, Bridges Of Madison County) Produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing, Inc. Woodstock, Ill. Discover 13 is a musical about fitting in — and standing out! card required (unless you choose CVV2 mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home —

and her fins — behind and live in the world above. Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) to order additional tickets.) But first she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and Chicago This year there are no on-line convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the credit card fees. The Box Office girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking. Musical Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse Moon Over Buffalo accepts cash, check as well as all Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by Music by John Kander • Lyrics by Fred Ebb major credit cards including chip MTI. Based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins Comedy by Ken Ludwig cards and Apple Pay for ticket and Script adaptation by David Thompson concession sales. Directed by Eric Blake Directed by Sheryl Wise Murder on the Nile Musical Director: Thomas Tompkins Producer: Jan Kiikka Agatha Christie Murder Mystery Producer: Janice Blake Auditions: May 1 & 2, 2016 / 7pm The Zanesville Community Theatre, Inc. (ZCT) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. zanesvillecommunitytheatre.tix.com PO Box 2967 • Zanesville, OH 43701 ZANESVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE, INC. Please call 740.455.6487 or email: [email protected] Questions? ❏ ❏ ❏ I would prefer my contribution be anonymous. releases and publications. Name to appear in Season and Show programs other ZCT press ❏ Director ($150 – $299) ❏ Producer ($300 – $499) ❏ Angel ($500 – $999) ❏ Sustaining Sponsor ($1000+) Please accept my contrubution of: $ Directed by Melanie Von Gunten Auditions: January 10–11, 2016 / 7pm Show dates: July 15, 16, 22, 23, 2016 / 8pm YES! YES! Producer: Eric Blake Sponsorships Show dates: April 15, 16, 22, 23, 2016 / 8pm July 17, 24, 2016 / 2:30pm Keep local theatre alive! October 30, 31, November 6, 7, 2015 / 8pm April 17, 24, 2016 / 2:30pm Charlotte and George Hay are on tour in Buffalo

I would like to see quality live theatre continue in my community. I would like to become a season sponsor. Please consider contributing a November 1, 8, 2015 / 2:30pm in 1953 with a repertory consisting of Cyrano In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart de Bergerac "revised, one nostril version" and sponsorship at one of these levels: Simon Mostyn has recently married Kay Ridgeway, murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless

Noel Coward's Private Lives, when they receive a rich woman, having thrown over his former lover husband Amos to take the rap...until he finds out word that they might just have one last shot at Jacqueline. The couple are on their honeymoon on he’s been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted stardom: Frank Capra is coming to town to see and sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry SUSTAINING SPONSOR a paddle steamer on the Nile, accompanied by a their matinee! $1,000 and up bevy of memorable characters. During the voyage Murderess” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and Jacqueline works herself into a state of hysteria the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. This level includes 24 tickets to and shoots at Simon, wounding him in the knee. A the “American Dream”: fame, fortune and acquittal. be used at either a single show or few moments later Kay is found shot in her bunk. This sharp edged satire features a dazzling score spread out over several shows of By the time the boat reaches its destination, Canon that sparked immortal staging by Bob Fosse. Pennefather has laid bare an audacious conspiracy your choice. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. and has made sure the criminals shall not go free. Amount Amount Amount Amount Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Program Advertising ANGEL Promote your business, $500 – $999 The 25th Annual Angel Tree Benefit activity, or organization while Directed by Rich Tolliver supporting the arts! PRODUCER The Renner Theater $300 – $499 Auditions: October 11-12, 2015 / 7pm Rates for season program Show dates: December 10-13, 2015 DIRECTOR A joint production of Zanesville Community ads start as low as $50! $150 – $299 Theatre and Zane Trace Players, the Annual All advertisers receive 5 Angel Tree Benefit strives to create a show that These levels include 12 tickets to embraces the sincerest meaning of the holiday complimentary tickets (Must be used at either a single show or while serving the needs of community members reserve on a show-to-show who find themselves in unfortunate circumstances. spread out over several shows of This is a free event with all monies collected basis.) your choice. by way of donations or raffles going directly to support the Salvation Army. email: [email protected] Supporting live theatre is a ‘no-brainer.’