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The Callboard The Callboard January 2020 Volume 61, Issue #3 Dracula Treasure Island The Wizard of Oz Delicate as Magnolias, Tough as Steel in ‘Steel Magnolias’ ASL-Interpreted Performance: January 29 // Brunch and a Show: February 9 January 30-February 9, 2020 // Thurs.-Sat @ 7:30pm, Sun @ 2:00pm (Feb. 9) PRESENTING SPONSORS with wit, style and perfectly coiffed hair, the Duluth Kicking off the new year at the NorShor Theatre Steel Magnolias. the mother/daughter characters, M’Lynn and Shel- Playhouse presents Robert Harling’s hilarious and by, and also starred Olympia Dukakis, Sally Field, touching comedy-drama, Daryl Hannah, Shirley MacLaine, and Dolly Parton. full script. “Ten days later, that’s all it took because I thingIt’s the as 1980s natural in beauty.”small-town The Louisianawomen are and all at sass and Fun fact: It only took Harling 10 days to write the Truvy’s beauty shop the motto is: “There is no such had“When lived Steel the Magnolias story,” Harling was suggestedstated. as a possible show for this season, I read the script and was im day.brass. Gossip, revelations, and witty Southern ban- mediately reminded of how much I enjoy this play ter flow like refreshing sweet tea on a hot summer - BOX OFFICE Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm Through clouds of hairspray and over the buzz of and the bond between its lovable characters,” notes localblow beautydryers, queenssix Southern while spitfiressupporting gather each each other week isPlayhouse certain to artistic make audiencesand executive feel director,as though Christine they are throughto gossip the about best everything and absolute from worst favorite life throwsrecipes atto Gradl Seitz, “Julie’s insightful touch as the director Downtown Duluth 211 E. Superior St. sitting right in the middle of Truvy’s beauty parlor.” them. But those bonds are tested when the ladies Steel Magnolias Our all-female ensemble cast includes stage veter- GO ONLINE face a lifechanging event. Infused with lots of heart, enduring friendship. ans as well as a couple of new faces to the NorShor duluthplayhouse.org is a hilarious story of love, loss, and norshortheatre.com stage. Mary Fox appears as Truvy Jones (owner show,” said director, Julie Ahasay. “They will laugh of the beauty salon), Mallory Polivka as Annelle “Audiences will absolutely be tickled pink over this Dupuy-Desoto (Truvy’s new assistant), Ellie Martin CALL as Clairee Belcher (a millionaire society woman), and cry with these ladies and find a connection to Christa Schulz as M’Lynn Eatenton (the social their own lives as well.” leader), Louisa Scorich as Shelby Eatenton-Latch- erie (M’Lynn’s daughter), and Pat Isbell as Ouiser 218.733.7555 diedPlaywright of complications Robert Harling from wrotediabetes, this as show a way thir for- his Boudreaux“There is something (the town’s about rich these curmudgeon). characters and ty-two years ago, just months after his sister, Susan, their stories that are timeless and continue to res SEASON PARTNERS ly a tribute to the strength of his sister, his mother, onate with audiences, no matter when the show is andtwo-year-old the coterie nephew of women to know who hissupported mother. them, Ultimate this- done,” said Ahasay. - work broke records at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in We cannot wait for audiences to sit a spell with the Manhattan, where it ran almost three years, finish- bringhilarious tissues and insidecharming your women. coat pockets. But, if you don’t ing with 1,1,26 performances. It has since been per- know the story before attending, here’s a warning: formed in dozens of countries, including Sweden, Tease your hair, grab your girlfriends, and head South Africa, India, South Korea, and Japan. the legendary Less than a year into the play’s Off-Broadway run, down to the NorShor for a night on the town. And producer Ray Stark bought the film fellas, don’t worry, you’ll love this one, too! rights, and in 1988, it was made into an Oscar-nomi- nated movie starring Sally Field and Julia Roberts as THE DULUTH PLAYHOUSE Bringing the best in live theatrical entertainment to Northeast Minnesota since 1914 THEATRE ARTS THAT EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN, AND INVOLVE THE REGION forOffering students, a safe artists, and nurturing and audiences. environment, Our mission the Playhouse is one we provideswe takeengaging great opportunities pride in and feel for allhonored ages, backgrounds, to play the role and we experiences do in our community. three parts, a This year for our year-end campaign, our goal this year comes in • To replenish our scholarship fund: little something for each of our theatres: in theatre over 250 youth participate • To provideeducation access programsto the arts where 30% are given scholarships to attend and no student is ever denied. • To support artists in our community by giving free tickets to shows for disadvantaged populations. by giving them the tools, education and space to exercise their creativity and push the boundaries of traditional theatre arts. support, we can impact our community in a lasting way. Your gift will open the door to opportunity for those who Would you be willing to make a special year-end contribution of $100, $250, $500 or another amount? With your otherwisePlease join couldn’t us by making experience your giftthe onlinetheatre at arts. www.duluthplayhouse.org/holidayappeal or by sending a check to 211 East Superior Street, Duluth, Minn., 55802. COURTESY WHEELCHAIR ASSISTANCE & MORE AT THE NORSHOR COURTESY WHEELCHAIR ASSISTANCE: Right inside the doors of the Medical Parking Ramp (follow the directional sigange), we have a waiting area and ushers ready to help should you require assistance safely ASSISTIVE LISTENING: navigating the skywalk and your way into the NorShor? by separat Our assistive listening devices use microphones to enhance words spoken on stage ing speech from the background noise. This system amplifies the actors and brings the sound adirectly performance. into the patrons’ ears. The receivers are coupled with headphones and may be borrowed from the Box Office free of charge any night of PARKING: 1.) The Medical District Ramp, located behind the Sheraton Hotel. This ramp is directly connect- ed to the NorShor via the skywalk. 2.) The HART District Ramp is via 1st Street on the left-hand side (look for blue Public Parking signage). This ramp is NOT connected to the NorShor Theatre via the skywalk. 3.)There are also metered parking spaces along Superior Street and nearby avenues. UPCOMING AUDITIONS NORSHOR THEATRE FAMILY THEATRE UNDERGROUND THEATRE The Who’s Tommy A Year with Frog and Toad Around the World in 80 Days • • • • • • Directed by February 1 & 2 February 8 & 9 February 8 & 9 Directed by Sean Byrd Directed by Rob Hadaway The Jonathan Wild Party Manchester All auditions are open to the public, and are held at the NorShor Theatre Rehearsal • ParkingStudios (211Ramp, E, or Superior through St.), Lights unless On otherwiseDuluth. www.duluthplayhouse.org/auditions/. noted. The studios are located on the • Directed by Jody Kujawa NorShor’s 3rd Floor, which can be accessed via the skywalk from the Medical Distrct February 8 & 9 Home to the Duluth Playhouse’s Main Series www.norshortheatre.com CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY WITH US! Come single, with your partner, or your besties! September 13-30 November 29-December 16 January 31-February 10 this delightful musical From awkward first dates and first loves, through marriage and parenting, babythrough boomers dating alike. profiles It’s and a journey dreaded that mothers-in-law, takes on the truths and myths behind thatcomedy conundrum about love known in all asits “the messy relationship.” glory will resonate with millennials and Told through quick-take vignettes of many different couples played by four actors, everyone should swipe right on this fresh, off-beat look at what it PERFORMINGtakes to play the ONEgame WEEKEND of love in 2019. ONLY: • Friday, February 14 @ 7:00pm & Saturday, February 15 @ 2:00pm NEW MURAL UNVEILED INSIDE THE NORSHOR SKYWALK Duluth’s Public Art’ mural was On November 1, the ‘History of inside the skywalk. This was an unveiled at the NorShor Theatre Commission, and the artist of the initiative of the Duluth Public Arts Now, there will be no mistaking mural is Susan Prentice Martinsen. when you’ve arrived to the Nor- Shor the next time you visit! ALSO COMING SOON TO THE NORSHOR THEATRE NorShor Classic Film Series Jade Presents NorShor Classic Film Series A Streetcar Named Desire “1964” The Tribute It Happened One Night Presented by Chad & Devin Stigsell THE most authentic Beatles tribute Starring Clark Gable & Claudette Colbert January 12 @ 6:00pm January 17 @ 8:00pm February 16 @ 6:00pm the callboard Home to Family-Friendly Theatre Productions www.duluthplayhouse.org/family-theatre BRING THE FAMILY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FOREVER your true power. Young and the young at heart will fall in love with this story of discovering Anna Tucked away in the kingdom of Arendelle live Princesses Anna and Elsa. is a fearless, spirited dreamer, and Elsa, while timid, harnesses magic in her fingertips capable of creating worlds of ice and snow. re When an icy outburst causes a never-ending winter and Elsa makes a quick snowmantreat, Anna named sets Olaf.out to find her. Along the way, she meets ice salesman Kristoff, his reindeer sidekick Sven, and a loveable PERFORMING: January 10-26, 2020 Fri @ 7pm, Sat & Sun @ 1pm & 4pm ENJOY A SNEAK PEEK AT THE COSTUMES OF ANNA & ELSA! SPRING CLASSES 2020 ARE NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT Are you and your young performer ready to join us in the rehearsal studio? Whether it’s a child’s first theatre class or their 15th, there is a class for all ages and all levels of experience! The Playhouse School of Performing Arts and its classes is a must for any young performer looking for an after-school outlet for creative expression.
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