March 2013 Volume 1, Issue 3

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“The Scarlet Letter” Opens March 8th SET PAINTING NORINE BAHNWEG Oyster Mill presents the second show of the 2013 TESS HEAGY season with the Phyllis Nagy adaptation of the HOWARD HURWITZ Nathaniel Hawthorn classic “The Scarlet Letter”. Come MELISSA HURWITZ out and support the actors and actresses who bring JOYCE O’DONNELL this tale to life as told through the eyes of Hester’s EMILY WEAVER daughter, Pearl. Performances of “The Scarlet Letter” SAMANTHA WEAVER th th th th th are March 8 , 9 , 15 , 16 and 17 starting at 8:00 SCENIC ARTISTS HEATHER JANETTA PM. Sunday matinees are offered at 2:00 PM on CANDY MCDANIEL th th March 10 and 17 . Special thanks (ahead of time) go LIGHTING DESIGN PHIL REPLOGLE out to the following individuals: LIGHTING TECHNICIAN TESS HEAGY SOUND DESIGN/TECH DAVE ROWLAND HESTER PRYNNE STEPHANIE VIA PROPERTIES GAYLE SICCHITANO PEARL MIRANDA BALDYS PHOTOGRAPHY MARK E MATHIS ARTHUR DIMMESDALE SAMUEL EISENHUTH OPENING RECEPTION LOIS HEAGY ROGER CHILLINGSWORTH MIKE STUBBS STEPHEN F. J. MARTIN GOVERNOR BELLINGHAM CHARLES “SMITTY” SMITH MARQUEE MEGAN DAVIS

MISTRESS HIBBONS MEGAN MCCLAIN “SCARLET LETTER” WALTERS EMBROIDERY JULIUS BRACKETT BENJAMIN HELMER SPECIAL NOTE: The performance on 10 March is for

faculty and students (with proper ID). Ticket prices for DIRECTOR JOYCE O’DONNELL this production will be $10 only for faculty members ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SAMANTHA WEAVER and students. Immediately after the performance, join PRODUCER MARY MCGILL the cast and crew for a talk back about the play. See STAGE MANGER ANDREA VERNA the flyer on Page 5 for more details. In addition, if you LEAD COSTUMER JUDY RAZVILLAS know of a school that may be interested, please post Page 5 of the flyer at the school (with their permission). COSTUME ASSISTANTS NORINE BAHNWEG ALICE KIRKLAND JOYCE O’DONNELL INSIDE THIS ISSUE PAT SHEPERD “The Scarlet Letter” opens on March 8th 1 SAMANTHA WEAVER Auditions for “…Greasepaint…” 2 WIGS TAMERA HEAGY “Moon … Brewery” Cast Announced 3

SET DRESSING STEVE & WINNIE HODGSON March General Membership Meeting 3 SET CONSTRUCTION CHIEF TODD GRINAWAY 5 Questions by Larry Wineland 3 Funny Money – Snow-Out to Sell-Out 3 SET CONSTRUCTION DAN DICKERT Community Night at Hoss’s 4 GIULIO MARCHI Spotlight On – Benjamin Helmer 4 STEVE HODGSON March Calendar of Events 4 SUSAN OSCILOWSKI Miscellaneous Items 4 SET PAINTING CHIEF SUSAN OSCILOWSKI School Flyers 5-6

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Auditions for “…Greasepaint…” The cast for ”Roar of the Greasepaint, Smell of the Director Stephen F. J. Martin will hold open auditions for Crowd” includes a total of 1 woman and 5 men, as well “Roar of the Greasepaint, Smell of the Crowd” on as ensemble that will play the urchins. th th Sunday and Monday, March 17 and 18 beginning at Sir: Distinguished looking gentleman of high manners, 7:00 PM at the Oyster Mill Playhouse in Camp Hill. stuffy, full of himself, almost overbearing. Vocal range Sunday callbacks will be held Monday evening. Urchin is Baritone to low Tenor. The actor cast must be able auditions will begin at 6 PM each night. speak in a passable proper British accent and will be

Production dates are May 31st – June 16th. Tams- asked to sing the numbers performed by this Character, Whitmark has authorized production of this Leslie not sing/speak ala Rex Harrison or the originator of the Bricusse and Anthony Newley musical. The following role, Cyril Richard. (Age: 30 to 50. Younger performers paragraph is a brief description of the play. who can play older should not be discouraged from auditioning. "Haves vs. Have Nots", "99% vs. 1%": This musical gives you a comic tale of the English class system. Meet Sir, a Cocky: Raggedly, ruffled looking fellow capable of pompous individual who is always on the winning side, better things than he is permitted to achieve, not at all and Cocky, his meek partner who always seems to be on low brow just beaten down. Vocal range is strong clear the losing end of the "game" the two men play. Tenor. The actor cast should be able to speak in a Accompanied by the Urchins, the two players move passable cockney accent, but will be discouraged from through their "Game of Life". The show features such singing the lyrics of the numbers to be performed by hits as "On A Wonderful Day Like Today," "The Joker," this character in the cockney accent. (Age: 25 to 35, in "Feelin' Good," and "Who Can I Turn To" written by any event, younger looking that the actor cast as Sir.

Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley (Willy Wonka, Stop The Kid: Any one of the ragamuffin urchins who shows The World...) big personality and can manage a passable cockney

Although this musical features two male leads, it is very accent. The role may be double/triple cast if more than much an ensemble piece. The leads, the featured one urchin stands out. performers and the chorus of “urchins” all need to have The Girl: Vocal range is Soprano. Pretty waif-like strong clear voices that can blend and harmonize. And, innocent as opposed to a voluptuous experienced while there is no big “dance” production number, many temptress. (Age: 16 to 25) of the musical numbers in the show will be staged with choreographed movement and, yes, dance moves. The The Black Man: The vocal range is strong baritone. libretto is technically British, but the allegory presented Speaking accent not specified. British, maybe Jamaican, is universal. A passable London accent will be required but not gangsta-punk street-speak. (Age: irrelevant) of the character “Sir”, and "Cocky" should be able to The Bully: Any one of the urchins who looks or acts big offer a passable Cockney Accent. In enunciating song enough to beat up Cocky. The role may be double/triple lyrics, however, all that will be required is correct English cast if more than one urchin stands out. pronunciation. The Urchins: Mixed Chorus of ragamuffin children and The playing ages of the two male principals can be teens with a range of strong voices and able to hold anywhere from 30 to 50+. The ingénue should play harmonies in four-part choral numbers. Must also be younger than 30 and the Black Man can be of any age. able to learn choreographed stage movement and take The Kid and Urchins in the chorus should be no younger direction to create controlled improvised reaction to the than 10 years of age, unless a child can demonstrate activity of the principals. (Age: 10 to 20's) maturity and talent beyond his/her actual age. The actual upper age limit of members of the chorus will be Did you know…? Roar of the determined by the apparent age of the performer, but Greasepaint, Smell of the Crowd was probably not looking older than early 20s. nominated for six Tony awards, including SPECIAL NOTE: As with the “Scarlet Letter”, please see Best Original Score and Lead Actor. The Page 6 for a flyer about auditions and help us spread the 1964 UK production featured the professional debut of one Elaine Paige! word!

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“Moon … Brewery” Cast Announced Five Questions by Larry Wineland

Congratulations to the following actors who were recently James Lipton from “Inside the Actor’s Studio” hits all of cast in “Scarlet Letter” at open auditions on January 6th his guests with a set of ten questions, a concept and 7th. Twenty-eight people auditioned for the originated by French television personality Bernard production over the two nights! Director Craig Stouffer Pivot. Larry Wineland introduced the OMP version in and the cast have already begun rehearsals for this previous newsletters with the following five questions. touching, gently humorous presentation of a precocious teenager's "coming of age," in which fantasy and reality This month’s edition features Jack Eilber, who played are deftly juxtaposed to heighten the affecting message of Vic Johnson in our last production of “Funny Money” and is our current Public Relations Officer: the play. This Bruce Graham play is being produced by special arrangement with Dramatist Play Service, Inc. 1. What is your favorite play?

Production dates are March 8th through March 17th. The “Noises Off” cast list is as follows: 2. What is your favorite musical?

AMANDA WASLYK TAYLOR GUARENTE “Urinetown”

RANDOLPH ANTHONY J. GERACI 3. What character would you love to play that you WARREN ZIMMERMAN JOHNATHAN MORGAN haven't been able to up to this time and why?

MIRIAM WASLYK MEGAN GILES I don’t have a specific character, but I would love to play a bad guy.

DIRECTOR CRAIG STOUFFER 4. What acting role has been your favorite? PRODUCER LISA MARIE Norbert Garstecki in “The Great American Trailer Park Musical.” I took myself out of my comfort zone and had to sing solos! STAGE MANGER JESSICA RAMSEY 5. What show would you like to see produced at OMP and why?

I can’t think of any specific show at the moment.

March General Membership Meeting March 10th, 2013 A General Membership Meeting is scheduled for 6:00 PM “Funny Money” – Snow-Out to Sell-Out on March 10th, 2013 at the Playhouse, with an Executive Board meeting to follow. It is at the March membership Once again, congratulations to the cast meeting that a Nominating Committee is formed to seek and crew of “Funny Money”... Despite out candidates for election to the Board of Directors in the fact that we needed to cancel June. opening night and battled snow flurries and ice through the run of the show; This committee, which is chaired by a Member of the audiences still turned out to see this OMP Executive Board named by the President, will delightful, madcap production written by propose a slate of candidates for the election of Executive Ray Cooney. Board Members at the June General Membership Meeting. Board positions up for election are President, British farce once again proves to be a Secretary, Production Coordinator, Public Relations crowd pleaser. The total attendance for Officer, and all Members at Large. the eight public performances of “Funny $$$$$” averaged around 95% (690 out of Just as a reminder, OMP members are allowed to attend 728 seats sold.) Executive Board meetings, but cannot make motions or Special Thanks to Marte Engle for title of article participate in any Board votes. We hope to see you there!

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OMP Community Day – March 18th March Calendar of Events

Join Oyster Mill Playhouse by eating at Hoss's MARCH 2013 restaurant (located at 43 Wertzville Road) in Enola on Monday, 18 March. The theater will receive 15% SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT of the amount of your check. You will need a copy 01 02 of an email (that will be sent separately) in order for Oyster Mill Playhouse to get the proceeds. Help 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 support OMP and have a nice meal out. Thank you 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 in advance for your support! 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

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“Scarlet Letter” – Performances

A 08, 09, 14, 15, 16 – 8:00 PM | 10, 17 – 2:00 PM

OMP General Membership Meeting Spotlight On: Benjamin Helmer By Melissa Hurwitz 10 – 6 PM (with Executive Meeting Afterwards)

Ben Helmer will be making his first appearance on “Moon Over the Brewery” – Postcard Labeling the Oyster Mill stage as Julius Brackett, the jailor, in  16 – 10:00 AM “The Scarlett Letter”, opening Friday, March 8th. “Roar of the Greasepaint, Smell of the Crowd” – Auditions Ben is originally from Maryland, and came to Pennsylvania to attend York College, where he 17 & 18 – 6:00 PM (Chorus) / 7:00 PM (Adults) majored in social studies education and minored in theater. Ben’s first acting experience, which was also his favorite, was in his freshman year when he played two roles in “Torch Song Trilogy”. He very much enjoyed the atmosphere of the small cast and Miscellaneous Items the kinship that developed among them and Thanks to all for your support on 11 February by continued to perform in plays during his college visiting Friendly’s in Camp Hill to support OMP years. After graduating, Ben performed for a couple Community Day. We raised $200.68! seasons as a cowboy stuntman at Six Flags. He decided to remain in Pennsylvania, and began Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour working at the Navy Base in Mechanicsburg. Ben on 10 March for Daylight’s Savings Time. You do currently resides in York, PA with his wife, not want to miss those OMP events that day! Meredith. He has not performed in theater for a number of years, but now that his life is more Special thanks to those individuals who came out to label settled, he made a New Year’s resolution to postcards for “The Scarlet Letter”: audition for a show. JACK EILBER MARTE ENGLE TIM FREEBORN Ben is enjoying his time at Oyster Mill and said FRED HEAGY TESS HEAGY CHRIS HOLBERT being part of this show has been “beyond my HOWARD HURWITZ MELISSA HURWITZ STEPHEN JAHN expectations” with the atmosphere being similar to JOYCE O’DONNELL CHARLES SMITH KATHIE SPACHT his college theater experience and with the friendliness of everyone in the cast and crew. Finally, the Oyster Mill “family” would like to extend its sympathies to the friends and family of Dick Anliot. He recently passed away in February. He was well known in the Harrisburg community theater scene; and directed our productions of “Arsenic and Old Lace” and “The Curious Savage.” (See Jay Miffoluf’s Facebook page for more info)

The Scarlet Letter by Phyllis Nagy based on Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Oyster Mill Playhouse Sunday, March 10th at 2PM $10.00 Admission for Faculty & Students with ID ~Talk Back~ Following the performance with the cast!

PLAN NOW! ~Attention Teachers~ Join us for this excellent opportunity to 737-6768 717- experience Hawthorne’s classic tale in a community theatre setting. www.oystermill.com Makes a worthwhile EXTRA CREDIT assignment! Students may participate in a “Talk Back” with the cast! Call Oyster Mill TODAY!

Other performances: March 8-17 8pm Thurs/Fri/Sat; 2pm Sundays Reserve EARLY ~ performances sell out! Oyster Mill Playhouse, 1001 Oyster Mill Road, Camp Hill

AUDITION NOTICE

“The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd” A Musical written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley

The theme of this rousing musical is the tension between the upper and lower classes of society, the “haves” and the “have-nots.” The two main characters, Sir (upper class) and Cocky (lower class) move about the game board stage playing what is, allegorically, the Game of Life. Since Sir keeps changing the rules of the game, the downtrodden Cocky always gets the short end of the stick.

Sir is supported in his enterprise by a chorus of street urchins who, led by “the Kid,” Sir’s most eager disciple, follow Sir’s every direction and cater to his every whim, anxious to pick up bits of wisdom while helping keep Cocky in his place.

The urchin chorus is rarely off-stage throughout the show, participating in nearly every number in the show. Urchins in the chorus need to have strong clear voices that can blend and harmonize. And, while there is no big “dance” production number, many of the musical numbers will be staged with choreographed movement and, yes, dance moves.

Actors/singers auditioning for the chorus should be no younger than 10 years of age, unless a child can demonstrate maturity and talent beyond his/her actual age.

Audition Dates & Times

March 17, 2013 beginning at 6:00 pm (for chorus); 7:00 (for adults) and on March 18, at 6:00 pm (for chorus); 7:00 pm (adults and call-backs) at the Oyster Mill Playhouse

Prepare to sing all or part of a song of your choice (but please not “Tomorrow” from Annie). Bring sheet music for the pianist or an accompaniment tape or C.D. Wear comfortable shoes for dance movement; no sandals or flip-flops

Performance dates are May 31, 2013 through June 16, 2013

Further questions may be directed to [email protected] or leave a message for the director, S.F.J. Martin, on the box-office phone 737-6768.