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Mar 13-Mar 24: Fri, 7pm Wed-Fri, 10am Wed­ 1pm Wed-Fri, 10am Quivira, (816) 464-9420, wwwtheatreinthepark.org Sat 8 pm April 7 • KC Athenaeum Department of Music & Theatre Sun, 1pm Adapted from the tale by Rudyard Kipling this curious and brave Officer Buckle knows moreabout safetythan anyone in Napville. mongooseafter a misadventure with a floodlands up in a bun­ Linwood& Charlotte· Tickets $10 Adva.nce,$12 Door Weel:?ly Classes • Master Classes • Ages s-Adult The Theatre in thePark's 2002 Season by ''The Music But when he talks about safety tips, nobody listens. Until, that is, galow garden where all the residentsare terrified of a pair of Info: 816-292-2887• Tickets: 816-960-4636 Man" "Footloose" "Annie Get Your Gun" "Oliver!". Apr 5- the Napville PoliceDepartment buys a new police dog, Gloria. A King-Cobras. It is Rikki's job to teach them that everyone, no www.CrossCurrentsCulture.org ",tJ13:l::.3,fl!f Apr 7: Fri, 6pm Sat, 9amSun, 5pm precocious pup with a vivacious personality! Gloria soon shows matter how small can makea difference. Setin EastIndia with CrooaCurrentaofCulture ia" memberof theJuatOff Br°"dw"'l11,edtreA..ocidtion SPRINCiCOURSES "The Music Man" "Footloose" "Annie Get Your Gun" "Oliver!" everyone how entertaining she can be while offering her own large bunraku puppets, masks and. more. Featuring Laura Directed by (MM) Brad Zimmerman, (Foot)Phil Kinen, Brian Audition Techniques Comedy Sports safety tips. Featuring Paul Mesnerand Diane Bulan, Puppets for Burkhart, Heather Nisbett-Loewenstein,JakeWalker $6.00 indi­ McGinness,(AGYG) Barbara Nichols. TrailridgeMiddle School, Acting I Acting Shal:?espeare this production were created by Suzanne Moulton and Paul viduals, Fine Arts Theater, 5909Johnson Drive, (816) 235-6222, ATTENTIONPLAYWRIGHTS www.stonelionpuppets.org (Intended for Children) 75th and Quivira, (816) 464-9420, www.theatreinthepark.org Sceneworl:? Creating a Character Mesner.Set design by TammyKeiser andPaul Mesner; lighting design by Art Kent; music by Steven Dillman. $6 per person; Colla Voce Dialects for the Stage group rates available for groups of 15 or more., Unity on the Theatre forYoung America* Theatre of Relativity* (Professional) Crosscurrents Announces the The Lifeand Times of the Three LittlePigs Incorporated!by Theatre of Relativity. Mar 23-Mar25: Sat­ Stage Combat Private Piano Plaza, 47th & Jefferson, (816) 235-6222, www.paulmesner Feb 26-Apr 12: puppets.org/ (Suitable for Everyone) Fri, 1pm Sat-Sun, 2pm Tue-Fri, 10amTue-Thr, 12pm Sun, 3pm Mon, 7pm Five & Dime Improvisation & Scenes Private Voice A rollicking musical adaptation of the old English fable in which Interview,cold readingsand improv exercises.We arelooking for Piccadilly Productions* threeyoung pigsgo out into the world to seetheir fortunesand creative, open-mindedand committed artists. After investment Improvisation & Humorous/Dramatic recoup,a stipendwill bepaid to cast& crewbased upon audi­ Pla riting Contest 3 BillyGoats Gruffand Other SillyStories Mar 18-Apr 5: discover instead the perils of living on their own. All the familiar yw Monologues Interpretation ence attendance and dedication. Directed by Maria A. Perez­ Sat, 12pm elements of the old fable are included, but the storyis presented Andujar. (2) Femalesages 20 to 40, (2) Males30 to 50, (I) Male Comedy Sketches, Dramatic Pieces: 5, 10, 15 min in Length "3 Billy Goats" is told with a hilarious castof Piccadilly Puppets as an historical fantasyset in a pre-humanworld where pigs actor of small height (4 to 5 ish), (3) Male Actors/Dancers, (2) legacysa.com • 913•397-7278 and fun musical songsarranged by Kelly Werts. Then sit back were mastersof all animalkind. $6 per person;group rate is $4 Win Money! Attain Fame! Female Actresses/Dancers. The Next Space, 512 E. 18 St., Catherine Boone, Artistic Director and let Brother John tell your children a few great storiesthat will per personfor groups of 20 or more; $3. 75 per personfor groups Scores of Dollars in Prii.es Plays Performed foran Audience of Dozens of I 00 or more.,Theatre for Young America, 4881Johnson Drive, [email protected] O' [email protected] keep them enraptured and wantingmore. Come experience our For details, contact Bill Clause: 816-361-5147 or [email protected] world of singing goats and lumbering trolls. Asonly Piccadilly (913) 831-2131, www.tya.org (Intended for Children) does,we will have you laughing at that troll, and cheering for the heroesand heroines. Directed by Lisa Jorgensen. Featuring Unicom Theatre BACKSTAGE John Anderson,Lisa Jorgensen$6, Discounts forgroups of 20 or Spinning Into Butter by Rebecca Gilman. Mar 13-Apr 7: r ----- 7 SHOW ME FESTIVAL & COMPETITION Sat-Sun, 3pm Wed-Sat, 8pm Tue, 7:30pm Continued/rampageI I more at $3.50 a ticket, Shawnee Civic Center, 13817 Johnson The RogerT. Sermon Center (the host location) is a public community center and per- I Drive, (816) 668-2402, www.piccadillypuppets.com (Intended SarahDaniels, Dean of Students at a mostly white college, calls There is a specificform to fillout called the Appli­ I tormance material should be selected respecting the community values of the host theatre. I for Children) herself a liberal. But when one of her black students receivesa Performing companies are expected to exercise good taste and judgement in selecting and . cationFonn PA. PA standsfor Performing Artist. I performing their material. The Powerhouse Theatre stage at the Roger T. Sermon Center is a I series of racist letters, she makes a stunning discovery. While proscenium stage and basic stage dimensions are 25· wide by 23· deep. In addition there Is approxi­ investigatingstudents and faculty, she finds bigotryin the least Afterfilling out the formit maytake 3 or 4 months, I mately 6' ot wing space on each side of the stage. There is not a tly system in this facihty. There is I Quality Hill Playhouse a limited backstage area for storage of scenery. Groups are encouraged to choose material that Around the WorldMar 15-Apr 14:, 3pm, 1pm Wed-Mon, likely of places-withinherself. Directed by Sidonie Garrett.Tickets however you will eventuallyreceive a certificate I could be performed with a minimum amount of scenery and props. A floor plan of the stage area range from $12.50-$25.00 (Discounts are available for groups, and other technical information will be provided to each entrant. 8pm of registration. The effectivedate of the registra­ I From Paris to New York, anintimate revue of cabaret songs from students, andseniors), Unicorn Theatre, 3828 Main Street, (816) It Missouri Association of Community Theatres 531-7529, www.unicorntheatre.org (Adult Fare) tion is sooner thanyou may think. is the date I SHOW ME FESTIVAL & COMPETITION around the world, including "I Love Paris" and "New York, New :::::; York" andmore. Songs by Cole Porter, Noel Cowardand others. the application,fee, andyour movie are received : ;;:; ;;: ;:; ;;; ;;;; :;:; ======�F;E;:STIV;;; A; ;L::;;R;E;G;;;IST;;;R;A;;;:r 10 N F OR M to regis..- ,'Our erure asane<11ra11. Directed by J. Kent Barnhart.Featuring Teri Adams,Sanet Allen, University of KansasTheatre by the Copyright Office,not when you receive the �(=�;,m, '°' EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT: Othello (By MARCH tS, 2002) Terry O"Reagan and J. Kent Barnhart pianist and emcee. $20, by William Shakespeare.Mar 1-Mar 9: Sun, 2: 30pm certificationin the mail. THEATRE NAME_ __ ·-- _ _ _ __ $25.00for MoACT members. $18, Quality Hill Playhouse, 303 West10th St, (816) 421-1700, Thr-Sat, 7:30pm or $35.00 for non MoACT members It THEATRE ADDRESS____ _ . ______www.QualityHillPlayhouse.com (Suitable for Everyone) Directed by Jack Wright. Featuring Starring Walter Coppage as is best to fillout the application andsubmit it REGULAR REGISTRATION: Othello $16 & $14 public; $10 all students, Crafton-Preyer The­ CITY ( M within three months of finishingyour master­ Mar16- ay 1. 2002): atre, Murphy Hall-University of Kansas, (785) 864-3982, STATE ZIPCODE $35.00 for MoACT members. Reach... a movement collective inc.* piece. O' or $45.00for non MoACT members www.kutheatre.com (Adult Fare) PHONE ______FAX ______BLUE! Mar 1-Mar 17: Sat-Sun, 7pm Fri-Sat, 8pm MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO MoACT EJAAiilADDRESS Moderndance concert by Kansas City's Reach... a movement col­ lective inc. Dance Choreography exploresdifferent inspirations Unmasked Productions* CONTACTPERSON __ _ ----· ______MAIL TO: CORRECTION _ of the word 'blue'. Highlights include: Wescott's ICE depicting Taking Offthe Maskby Jim Hammer. Mar 17: Sun, 6pm PHONE�. ______EMAIL ______MoACT FESTIVAL/ENTRY REGISTRATION C/0 DONNA KENNEDY/FESTIVAL CHAIR qualitiessuch asfreezing, melting, and dripping, Ryan·s NOT A combination of maskwork, music, monologues,and Bunraku The author of lastmonth's article "Legacy School NAME OF COMPETCarl Reiner other promotional material or Joy & Sorrow ...... Jennifer Olson ing yourself for Spotlight? 8pm Fri ft Sat, 2pm Sun, Mar 1-16 Backstage ...... Larry Levenson to keep them too busy to complain. Tickets: $10, $8 • 913-236-8251 Jen: This month I thought it would help readers to packagingyou use. Spotlight ...... Jennifer Olson Jennifer: What do you see in the future for Presentedby Vintage Playhouse know something about the person doing the spot­ at�, .. � Your copyright will last the Kansas City theatre? Actor Training Studio light interviews, so I put myself on the spot and S 1. 98 Law Revue length of your life plus 50 years. CREW interviewed myself. I thought this interview would Jen: I haven't come to any conclusions. It is nice 8pm Sat Mar 23 • Presented by DistaffTheatre As a side note, anything copy­ Producer ...... Richard Buswell at least provide some perspective on who is doing to see an upsurge of new theatre groups. There righted in 1977 or before,was Technical Director ...... Scott Bowling the interviews. The fact is I usually don't pick the was a point where many places were closing down, The Laramie Project 816-674-5601 Stage Manager ...... Bryan Colley spotlight candidates; they are assigned by the al­ and that was somewhat alarming. Obviously the KC By Moises Kaufmann protected for28 years with an Produced by Winnetonka High School House Manager ...... Tricia Kyler mighty KC Stage editors. (It was really the editors' theatre community is dynamic and ever changing, option to renew it foran addi­ 8pm Tue-Thu Mar 26-28 75th and Bl'lindrr Mistress Electrician ...... Diane Bulan just like any other community. What I think needs Presentedby Catchlight Theatre tional 4 7 years. This is signifi­ idea, so if it sucks, you can blame them too.) When 1 . 1 · . I I 1 . tl ,...... •.', I.. �.: 1 ' \I:: It I 1. ''· I•.: ' you are reading the spotlights, just think of me as to happen is to make sure we get behind the ideas . cant because anything copy­ © Copyrighl 2002by KC STAGE Magazine. www.kcstage.com the person who digs up as much as I can on the we have, and make the city leaders take notice of April Fool's Potluck righted more than 75 years ago our theatre community. We need to take pride in 8pm Fri Mar 29 • 816-292-2887 All material containedin this publication is the propertyof KC STAGE spotlight candidate and asks questions based on �mail: c.rndr1..'\\ p.•(, �whcll.nct Magazine. Any use,duplication, or reproductionof any or all content of the quality of the shows we do both professionally Presentedby Crosscurrents of Culture is now in the public domain. that information. ww w .acttHI rai 11 in p_:-:.t ud.1..'\ io ·, 111 Co11/i11ued011 page 9 this publication is prohibitedexcept with the expresswritten pennission of KC STAGE Magazine. 0, 2 KC STAGE MARCH 2002 7 J 0 y & s 0 R R 0 w N E w s A u D I T I 0 N s RememberingShane Knudtson Agent Adds Insight to Audi­ BarnPlayers• Just OffBroadway TheatreAssociation Brewster, their nephew, who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt., CaliforniaSuite, I NeverSang/or My Father, LittleShop Gorilla Theatre Productions• (Professional) MortimerBrewster, their nephew, the theatre critic., Elaine Harper, ByJennifer Olson tion Workshop of Horrors by Neil Simon, Robert Anderson, Menken & The Clouds by Aristophanes. Mar IO-Mar 25: Sun, 3pm his fiance., Rev. 0[ Harper, her fathe[, Jonathan Brewster, a Ashman. Apr 6-Apr 7: Sat-Sun,1pm Mon, 7pm BorisKarloff type criminal, Dr.Einstein,Jonathan's partner., Of­ Shawn Mullane, Broadcast Director of Exposure ficers Brophy, Klein, O'Hara and Lt. Rooney, Mr Gibbs and Mr Throughout everyone'slives there are joys andsorrows. I am goingto tell you the storyabout a joy and Inc., Talent and Modeling Agency, will attend the Openauditions for all threeof the BarnPlayers' summer shows. All castmembers will bepaid a fee for workingon this pro­ a sorrow in my life, andthe lives of many other KansasCity actors. LastJune, I had the joy of being in Colonial Church in PrairieVillage, 71st and Mission Road, 1-5 duction. The C/Quds is a scathing lampoon of education Witherspoon, "guests"of the ladies.Lawrence Community The­ Audition Workshop offered by FlyOver Productions p.m. on both Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7. Call-bac� and celebrity featuring broad, physical humor. Auditions atre, 1501 New Hampshire St., (785) 843-7469, a production of "The Marriage of Figaro." The importanceof thatshow wasnot in how manytickets and The Actor Training Studio. Mullane will pro­ the evening of the 7th. Auditions will consist of cold readings will be held Sundays March 10 & 24 from 3-6 p.m. and theatre.lawrence.com we sold, or how the audiencefelt about the show; the joy camefrom the love in thatcast. There wasno vide an agent's perspective with information and from the scriptsfor the plays;cold readingsand a preparedsong Monday evenings March 11 & 25 from 7-10 p.m. at the NorthlandActors Ensemble* jealousy,there wasno rivalry,there wasjust love among thatgroup of people. I had neverhad a theatre insight about working with a talent agent, acting for the musical.Auditioners may chooseto audition for one, two Apehouse,517 E 18th Street,KCMO 64108. Rehearsalswill of Days experience like it in my 20-yeartheatre career.When the show ended, we all sat in the theatre staring unions and basic do's and don'ts of the commer­ or all three productions.Directed by Geri Eicher, Frank Robertson, beginApril 9. If you cannot make it during thesetimes, but Book by Lanford Wtlson. Apr I-Apr 2: Mon-Tue, cial auditioning process. Mark Swezey. Over 30 roles available, male and female, age you areinterested in acting in the production,please con­ 7pm at one another. We didn't want the showto end, because we knew that afterspending everyevening range from young adult to 70s or more. Colonial Church in tact Gorillato schedulean alternate time forauditions. Per­ Check-inbegins at 6:30; auditionsstart at 7:00.Call (816) 374- The Actor TrainingStudio and FlyOver Productions together foralmost two months, we wouldn't see eachother asmuch anymore.We would go back to Prairie Village, 71st and Mission Road, (913) 381-4004, formanceswill be at 7:30 in the morningJune 22, 23, 29, 4773 or visit www.northlandactorsensemble.org for more infor­ will conduct a one-day audition workshop for ac­ our other lives,and the groupwouldn't be the same again. Our only comforting thought was,we all www.geocities.com/thebamplayers and 30 at Wheeler Amphitheatre.Directed by DanDeMott. mation. Directed by Mike Doll. 6 men and 5 women ages 20+ tors 18 and older, March 9, 2002from 10 AM to 5 There areseveral rolesavailable for men andwomen of all yearsold Winnetonka High SchoolArena Theatre,5815 NE 48th knew that we shared the memoryof that show, andwe had each other to reminisce about the good PM. Bell Road BarnPlayers• ages,including singers anddancers. We areespecially look­ St., (816) 374-4773, northlandactorsensemble.org times. No one could take away the joy we had in that show. But, with every joy there are sorrows to Co-taught by ATS coach Andy Garrison and Den­ An Act of theImagination by BernardSlade. Apr 7-Apr 8: ing for females from a broad rangeof nationalities to take HappyBirthday, WandaJune experience. ver producer/actor Anna Hadzi, the six-hour in­ Sun, 2pm Mon, 7pm part in the chorus. You may prepare a classical monologue by KurtVonnegut, Jr.. Apr I­ (preferably comedic) and/or song for the audition. The Apr 2: Mon-Tue, 7pm th tensive will cover both theatrical and commercial Cold readingsfrom the script or prepared monologue. Directed On January 19 , the joy of that show wasshadowed by a terrible sorrow. ShaneKnudtson, one of our Apehouse, 517 E 18th Street, (816) 471-APES, www.gorilla Check-inbegins at 6:30; auditionsstart at 7:00.Call (816) 374- on-camera auditioning. Workshop content in­ by JasonVivone. RolesAvai lable:, 3 men and 4 women., Ages - 2 beloved cast members was murdered. His death was cruel, heartless, and brutal.The act of killing men, 45-6o; 1 man,mid 20s-mid 30s;2 women, mid 30s-50;2 theatre. org 4773 or visit www.northlandactorsensemble.orgfor more infor­ cludes guidelines for headshots and resumes, in­ him wascowardly and senseless. His killer took advantage of his willingnessto help out a person in women, mid 20s-mid 30s.,Jenkin & Barbara David Theatre, mation. Directed by Mark Riggs. 3 men ages 50s, 3 men ages formation on agents and unions, monologue se­ need, andleft his friendsand family to grieve Shane'sloss. The "Figaro" cast is deeply affectedby this Alumni Hall, (816) 587-0218, www.bellroadbam.com InPlay'" (Professional) 30s, 1 woman ages 30s, I woman ages 40s, 1 preteen girl, 1 lection, preparation andpresentation, handling au­ HarlemKnights by JacqeeGafford. Mar 2: Sat, 4pm preteen boy Winnetonka High School Arena Theatre, 5815 NE tragedy, alongwith other theatre participantswho knew Shane.So many of us are filledwith a great ditions and callbacks, and commercial and on­ Rumors by Neil Simon. Mar IO-Mar 11: Sun, 2pm Mon, "HarlemKnights" is setin NewYork City in 1927 at the height of 48th St., (816) 374-4773, northlandactorsensemble.org sadnessand rage at the murder of our friend.Shane's memory is the only thing that keeps our spirits camera cold-reading technique. 7pm the Harlem renaissance. The action occurs in the apartmentof ZoraNeal Hurstonas she throwsa party to welr.omepoet Lang5ton How I Learnedto Driveby Paula Vogel. Apr I-Apr 2: Mon­ fromtotal despair. The workshop will be held at The Actor Training Audition Fonnat: Cold readingsfrom the script. Directedby Doug Fore!. Rolesavailable:, 5 women and 5 men, age 35-50. Upstairs Hugheshome upon his returnfrom Europe.Directed by Jacqee Tue, 7pm Shanewas a truly generous andhappy person. He had an infectious smile, anda laughter that could Studio, located at 75th and Belinder in Prairie Vil­ Studio, Alumni Hall, (816) 587-0218, www.bellroadbam.com Gafford. InPlay is seeking an African-American man, 35-45, Check-in beginsat 6:30; auditions startat 7:00.Call (816) 374- wann the coldest heart.In fact,if Shanewas laughing, it washard not to start laughing yourself. So lage at the Cherokee Christian Church (2 blocks who can speak with a Jamaicanaccent, and an African-Ameri­ 4773 or visit www.northlandactorsensemble.orgfor more infor­ Tribute can woman, 18-25, who can sing old-time jazz a cappella, manyrehearsals during "The Marriage of Figaro," our sideswould ache from laughing. As anactor, west of State Line Road). Tuition is $100. Call by Bernard Slade. Mar 9-Mar 10: Sat, 2pm Sun, mation. Directed by Shelley Stewart. 2 Men & 3 Women ages 816-674-5601 to enroll or for more information. 7pm Rehearsalswill beginon Saturday,March 9th. Perfonnancedates 20s+ Winnetonka High School Arena Theatre, 5815 NE 48th Shanewas as true to the craftas one canbe. He committed his time, his energy,and his overwhelming Class size is limited. Enrollment deadline is Feb­ Audition fonnat: Cold readingsfrom the script.Directed by Chuck are pm8 Thu-Sat,April 4-20 at the JustOff Broadway Theatrein St., (816) 374-4773, northlandactorsensemble.org personality to the role he was given.He didn't get the biggestroles in the shows in which he per­ Duer. Roles Available:, 3 men and 4 women. Ages - 1 woman, Penn Valley Park. For more infonnation contact Theatre for ruary 23. 0 Ruthless, theMusical! formed.In fact,even he would probably tell you that the role he had in Figaro was kind of lame. It 18-25; 1 man, 18-25; 1 woman, 35-50; 2 women, 45-6o; 2 men, Young America at 913-831-1400or email [email protected], by JoePaley, Music by Marvin Laird. Theatre For Young America, Mission Mall, (816) 235-6222, Mar 18-Mar 19: Mon-Tue, 7pm didn't matterthough, Shane did his role the bestit could be played,and just had fun. We lovedhim for 45-6o., Jenkin & Barbara David Theatre, Alumni Hall, (816) Seeking Directors 587-0218, www.bellroadbam.com [email protected] Check-inbegins at 6:30; auditions startat 7:00.Call (816) 374- doing it too. In a productionin Blue Springs, Shanehad to dressup as a giantsnowman and sing and City Theatre of Independence is currently seeking 4773 or visit www.northlandactorsensemble.orgfor more infor" Encore Theatre TBA Players mation Directedby Jay Coombs. Multiple male & femaleroles, dance. Was it highart? No. Wasit being true to the spirit of performing art?Yes, in every sense of the interested individuals to direct the 2002-2003 Sea­ BoysNext Door The Mar 2-Mar 3: Sat, 10am Sun, 1pm including pre-teen girl. Winnetonka High School Arena The­ son Productions. Productions include Squabble, Stop the Presses! by nm Kelly. Mar 15-Mar 18: Fri, 4pm word. He took the role andentertained the audience with a love forwhat he wasdoing. There are The play is a comedy about 4 mentally handicapped men and atre, 5815 NE 48th St., (816) 374-4773, northlandactors Dracula, Hedda Gabler, Mon, 7pm minutesof everyday in which I still can'tbelieve he isn't here anymore. His personalitywas so alive; Sep 5-15, Oct 31-Nov 10, their social worker living in a communal residence. Mingled ensemble.org Cold readingsfrom script. Encore Theatre; Sennon Center,(816) Jan 23-Feb 2, The Wizard of Oz, Mar 6-16, and with scenesfrom the daily livesof thesefour aremoments of great it is hard to believehe is not. 325-7370 The Company of Wayward Saints, May 29-Jun 8. poignancywhen the wantonly to love andlaugh andfind some Olathe Community Theater* Afterhis death, I dug out all my pictures of him. Everypicture I have of him shows how infectiously Paul Rudnik. Mar 16-Mar 18: 1pm Director applications and synopsis of the shows JohnsonCounty Community College, Depart­ meaningfulpurpose in life. Directed by Dan Schmidt.The play I HateHamlet by Sat, happy Shanewas, and it made me smile throughthe tears.I foundone picture that wasnot of him,but may be obtained by calling (816) 325-7367 (leave ment of Theatre calls for 7 men (one black) and 2 women. Rehearsals will be Mon, 7pm one that he took with my cameraof some of the "Figaro" castmembers in the River Market. We were Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm starting Auditions will beheld at the Olathe Community Theaterwhich is a message) or visiting our web site at Megby Paula Vogel. Mar 25-Mar 27: Mon-Wed, 7:30pm March4th. (Placefor rehearsalsyet to bedetennined) Questions locatedat 500 East Loula in Olathe, Kansas. Audition dates are alllooking offin differentdirections, and Shane was looking at us through the lens. I guessthat is how Opencall: Mar.25, 26, 2002,7:30 p.m. in the Black BoxTheatre www.citytheatreofindependence.org. Applications -pleaseE-mail vicmiles@juno.r.om or call (816) 444-2459. Just Saturday, March 16 from 1 to 5PM and Monday, March 18 from atJCCC. Callback: Mar. 27, 2002,7:30 p.m. in the samelocation. I see us now. We are all taking our differentdirections in our lives, and Shaneis watching us from must be received by March 8, 2002. Mailapplica­ OffBroadway Theatre, 3051 Central. 7-lOPM. Call the director, Shelly Stewart,at (913)780-5643for Memoriz.ed2-3 minute monologue. Directed by Sheilah Philip­ somewhere else. You can'tsee him in the picture, but he is there andalways will be in our minds and tions to: City Theatre of Independence, Inc., At­ additional infonnation. Directedby Shelly Stewart.Three men Bradfield. 3 men, 2 women. Age range18-6o. Historical charac­ LawrenceCommunity Theatre hearts. tention: Tracy Ramsey, 201 N. Dodgion, Indepen­ andthree women ages20's to 6o's.Olathe Community Theater, tersof Sir ThomasMore, his daughter Margaret,wife Alice, Will Arsenic and Old dence, MO 64050 or email them to: IAceby Joseph Kesselring.Feb 24-Feb 25: 500East Loula, (913) 782-2990, www.olathetheatre.org Roper and Cromwell. Black Box Theatre, Carlsen Center, 12345 Knowing Shanewas one of the great joys in my life. His passingreminded me that I should always [email protected]. Director interviews willbe held Mon, 7pm make the effortto tell the people I care about how I feel. I know there are people who loved him who College Blvd, (913) 469-4445, web.jccc.net/academic/liberalarts/ It is the storyof two charming andinnocent ladieswho populate The Theatre in the Park* on Saturday, March 23. Interviews will be held at theatre/index.him wished they could have had the chanceto say, "Goodbye." Truthfully, if we had that chance,I don't the Roger T. Sermon Center at the corners of their cellarwith the remainsof sociallyand religiously "accept­ Audition Workshop Mar 9: Sat, 9am able" roomers. Roles are available for 11 men and 3 women. Join us for an infonnative wor�hop that will offer hands-on think we could let him go. Trueto his selflessnature, I think Shane's spiritknew we couldn't lethim go Truman and Noland roads in Independence, Mis­ Perfonnancesare scheduled for April 12 through the 27th. Scripts souri. 0 learning for all perfonners. Our expert panel will offer lips on andwent too quicklyfor us to hangon. It wasbetter that we were not there. We miss him terriblyand New Online Reviews are available for checkout from the Theatre office with a $10 song selection, dance technique, headshots, resumes and the his friendswill not likely recoverfrom his deathsoon. 07 www.kcstoge.com deposit. Directed by VictoriaHartman. Abby and MarthaBrewster, audition processin general.Whether you are veterana perfonner delightful older ladies with a not so innocent hobby., Teddy Continued011 page 9 6 KC STAGE MARCH 2002 3 p E R F 0 R M A N C E s p E R F 0 R M A N C E s Co111i11ued from page 3 He KansasCity Ballet Music Theatre forYoung People of KC* AmericanHeartland Theatre & SheMar 30: Sat, 8pm AndrewMchanford - David Campanella, $7.00, Corinth Dance JohnsonCounty Community College, Depart­ In The Wings Footloose DamesAt Mar 8-Mar 10: Fri-Sat, 8pm Sun, 2pm Mar 8-Mar 10: Sun, 2pm Fri-Sun, 7:30pm Seaby GeorgeHaimsohn andRobin Miller. Mar Ten minutesinto the act, andyou've forgotten everything- the Center,4047 Somerset Drive, (913) 383-1900,www.geocities.com/ ment of Theatre All seats $10, Carlsen Center, 12345 College Blvd, (816) 931- The castof 46 high schoolprofessional teens all from the Kansas 8-Apr 28: Sat-Sun, 2pm Sat, 4pm Tue-Sat, 8pm Wed, 1pm time, the place andall your troubles.When's the lasttime you corinthdance/ (Suitable forEveryone) "Commediadeli' Commedia" had this much fun? Featuring Jane A Johnston, Billy Barnes Mar 16: Sat, 2pm, 7pm 2232, www.kcballet.org (Suitable forEveryone) City metropolitan areawill be perfonning in this just released Thislong-running, off-Broadwaymusical is a campy tribute to Crosscurrentsof Culture• musical from Broadway1 KansasCity native, and fonner Broad­ Hollywoodmusicals of the l 930's. A girl from the sticks comesto $27, $24, The Theatre, 12345 College Blvd, (913) 469-4445, For children andfamilies, a production done in the style of the (Suitablefor Ev­ LawrenceCommunity Theatre way castmember of Footloose,Drew Starling choreographed the New York to make a splashon Broadway and bumps into a sailor www.jccc.net (click community andvisitors) See The Just Off Broadway Theatre Association Italian Renaissance Commediadell' arte, improvisedanew at eryone) W;t by Margaret Edson. Mar I-Mar 16: Fri-Sat, 8pm Sun, show under the direction of Cary Danielson-Pandzik.This high from her hometown with ambitionsof being a songwriter. Love each perfonnance. Directed by Scott Stackhouse. All seats $3, DeadRinger Dinner Playhouse Black Box Theatre, Carlsen Center, 12345 College Blvd, (913) 2:30pm Thr, 7:30pm energy show is suitable for ages 11 and up. Directed by Cary sets sail on a seaof great songs, dock-side dance, and riotous $7.00 Stoltzman,Douglas, and PearsonMar 2: Sat, 8pm 469-444 5, web. j ccc.net/academic/I iberal arts/theatre/index. htm Winner of the 1999 Pulitzer Prize,this is the story of a renowned Danielson Pandzik. $10.00 for adults, with student id., mating mishaps.Musical numbers include BroadwayBaby, That And theAward Goesto ... Murderby ToddM. Miller. Feb 9- th Come Monday, how areyou going to express the sheer,breath­ (Intended forChildren) English professor reassessing her life and work in the face of Avila's Goppert Theatre, 119 & Wornall, (913) 341-8156, Mister Man of Mine, andWall Street.Full steamal1ead to Dames Apr 6: Fri-Sat, 7:30pm taking beautyof this moment? A multimedia music event so life­ illness. Told with profundity and humor, it transforms audienres. www.mtyp.org/ (Adult Fare) at Sea! Featuring To be announcedRange from 14 .00 to 27.50 Interactive murder-mystery/comedy. Murder takes the stage at affinning,so astonishing, so utterly surprising... andall you can Just OffBroadway Theatre Association Directed by Penny Weiner. Thurs$12 reg, $1 I senior,$8 student; depending on performance day, American Heartland Theatre, the 2nd annual"Screamie" awards... only this time it's not just New Theatre Restaurant think to say is, "I guessyou had to bethere." And aren'tyou glad Fri & Sat $15 reg, $14 student/senior; Sun $12 reg, $11 student/ 2450 Grand Blvd, (816) 84 2-9999, www.al1tkc.com (Suitable in a horror movie! Laughs abound as well in this send-up of Catchlight Theatre Beau/est forEveryone) you were?Featuring Richard Stoltzman, clarinet, Bill Douglas, TheI.aramie Project senior,Lawrence Community Theatre, l 501 New HampshireSt., by James Sherman. Feb 6-Apr 14: Sat-Sun, Wed, award shows so popular this time of year.Perfonned with a 3- by Moises Kaufmann.Mar 26-Mar 28: keyboards and bassoon, andJohn Pearson, nature photogra­ (785) 84 3-7469, theatre.lawrence.com (Adult Fare) 12pm Tue-Sun, 6pm coursemeal servedbetween the acts. Fridaysand Saturdays. Res­ Tue-Thu, 8pm TheRainmaker by N. Richard Nash. Jan 18-Mar 3: Sat, pher $25, $20, Yardley Hall, 12345 College Blvd, (913) 469- I.aramieProject Sit down to the Dinner Party where Saral1Goldman announces: ervationsare REQUIRED. Askabout our Private Parties! We can Winnetonka High School's production of 7be Lee's Summit High School* 4pm Tue-Sat, 8pm Sun, 2pm 4445, wwwjccc.net (click community andvisitors) (Suitable goes on tour to midtown. Directedby Helena Cosentino.Just Off "Mom, Dad, meet my boyfriend, the doctor." In this sweetheart for makeany function a "killer" event! Directedby1im Phillips. $38 Antigone During a drought in the American West,a plain-looking fann Everyone) Broadway Theatre, 3051 Central, (816) 753-7131 (Suitable for by Sophocles. Feb 28-Mar 3: Sun, 2:30pm Thr­ of a comedy, the doctoris actually anactor from anescort service perperson, includes meal, show, tax and gratuity, Holiday Inn girl, saddledwith taking careof her father and two grown broth­ Everyone) Sat, 7:30pm hired as a replacement Mr. Right - who Saral1 seems to have CatchlightTheatre Olathe, Great Mall,(913) 789-PLAY, [email protected], ers,longs for a familyof her own. But her oddsof winning the The Ancient Greektale of a woman who must followher moral already met. Or has she? Gently poking fun at ethnic family (Suitable forEveryone) attentions of a suitor seemas slim asthe prospectsof saving the See The Just Off Broadway Theatre Association Crosscurrents of Culture• teachinF,the Apple Tree and SentimentalJour­ One of the mostsignificant, versatile, and innovative violinists to 2887,www.crosscurrentsculture.org (Suitable for Everyone) Lyric Opera of KansasCity www.newtheatre.com (Adult Fare) dependingon perfonnancenight, American Heartland Theatre, ney.Directed by Brad Zimmennan. FeaturingLlcia Watson,Krista emerge on the jazz scene in decades,Regina Carter createsmu­ Don Pasquale 2450 Grand Blvd, (816) 84 2-9999, www.al1tkc.com (Suitable Eyle�Jennifer Rismille�Julie O'Rourke,Stasha Case $1 0.00Adults SpencerBohren & Tret Fure. Mar 2: Sat, 7:30pm & 8:30pm by Composer: Gaetano Donizetti; Libretto by: for Everyone) sic ("wonderfully listenable, probingly intelligent, and,at times, Olathe Community Theater* $9.00Seniors $5.00 Students,Chestnut Fine ArtsCenter, 234 N. Don't miss this fantasticcombination of live music. Spencer Giovanni Ruffini.Mar 16-Mar 24: Mon, Wed, 7:30pm Fri­ breathtakinglydaring"-1ime) that hasbrought cheeringfans HeddaGabler Chestnut Street, (913) 764-2121, [email protected], Bohren: "Spencer'sbreathtaking music resonates with the pro­ Sat, 8pm Sun, 2pm by Henrik Ibsen. Mar 8-Mar23: Thr-Sat, 8pm Carlsen Center to their feetat the MontereyJazz Festival and the HollywoodBowl (Suitable for Everyone) found ambience of the rivers,roads andbayous of the American Lucky Norina! Her true love, Ernesto, has scads of money. But One of the mostimportant feministplays of the 19th century.The and has kept the critics marveling. "Her violin is her voice-­ Academy ofAncient Music Mar8: Fri, 8pm south. Astonishing!" Tret Fure: In addition to being heralded as what? Could he really becomepoor? Good thing Ernesto'suncle classicstory of a woman who retained her maiden name while soaring, sighing, demanding, convincing- ...taking the lis­ "Thisisn't 'classicalmusic,"' you wantto say out loud. "This is Talking With by Jane Martin. Mar 14-Mar 24: Sun, 2pm a prolific songwriter, Fure possessesan uncannymastery of mu­ is filthy rich and hot for her. Perhaps a little manipulation is in married to a boring, narrow minded scholar and who tookper­ tener into the futureof jazz"(TI me). $25/$22, Folly Theater, 300 a light show. A dazzlingspectacle of joy. An improvisationaljam Thr-Sat, 8pm sical technology. Her wit andintrinsic sense of musicality have order? An innovative new set by John Pascoefor Virginia Opera verse delight in subjugating that sex which took her sex for West'Jwelfth Street, (816) 474-44 44, [email protected], (Suit­ sessionacross time." You're gushing. Andwhy not? Thisis Mozart. Eleven extraordinary monologues by characters that amuse, endeared her to long-time fansand critics throughout the world. adds gusto to the Lyric's newproduction of this exuberant farce. granted.She plays her husbandfor a fool, and shesystematically able for Everyone) All Mozart program:Haffner Symphony, Piano Concerto K, 467, move,and frighten. The charactersinclude a baton twirle� snake Tret Fure presented by Willow Productions. Bohren:$14 ad­ Directed by Linda Ade Brand; Conductor: Valery Ryvkin. Featur­ destroysfirst the manuscriptand then the life of the male friend who idolizesher, before she exercises her own right to coup de andRobert Levin improvises in the style of Mozart. Christopher handler, ex-rodeo rider, actress, old woman and many more. vance, $16 at the door; Fure: $15 advance, $17 at the door; ing Don Pasquale:David Evitts, Norina: Angela TurnerWilson•, Seem-to-BePlayers $ $9.00 Hagwood, conductor. Featuring Robert Levin, fortepiano $35, Directedby Shelly Stewart.Featuring Kim Alley, TinaAnderman, TheBoston TeaParty Bohren/Fure combo tickets $20. All Souls Unitarian Church, *Lyric debut Tickets prices range from l0-$6o. Generous dis­ grace. Directed by Glenn Q. Pierce. $10.00 for adults, for Mar 18: Mon, 11:30am, 9:30am $30, Yardley Hall, 12345 College Blvd, (913) 469-4445, JanConno� Vicky DeLaughder,Ellie DeShon,JC.Dresslaer, Ellen 4501 Walnut, Tickets: (816) 960-4636; Info: (816) 292-2887, counts for seniorsand groups. Student Rush tickets are available children and $8.00 for kids 12 andunder., Olathe Community A Women's History Month classic! Seen through the eyes of a www.jccc.net (click community andvisitors) (Suitablefor Ev­ Finch, DianeGarrett, Peggy Mall, TriciaNabors, Jennifer Zindel www.crosscurrentsculture.org (Suitable for Everyone) one hour before the perfonnance for $5 (with valid ID)., Lyric Theater, 500East Loula, (913) 782-2990, www.olathetheatre.org womannamed Mercy Otis Warren, pamphletwriter, playwright, eryone) Adults: $10.00 Seniors: $9.00 Students/children:$5 .00, Chest­ Theatre, 11th and Central, (816) 471-7344, www.kc-opera.org (Suitable forEveryone) and revolutionary, the show examines questions that America nut Fine Arts Center, 234 N. Chestnut Street, (913) 764-2121, DistaffTheatre (Adult Fare) Deathof a Salesman facedin the daysleading up to the RevolutionaryWar. Thisis the $1.98 I.awRevue. ParkUniversity Theatre Department* Mar9: Sat, 2pm [email protected], (Intended for Children) Mar 23: Sat, 8pm story of such famousAmericans as Thomas Paine,John Hancock, It's not that Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesmancould change UMKC School of Law's Annual Revue Show. Directed by Megan Missouri Repertory Theatre Park University TheatreDepartment SamuelAdams, Paul Revere,Benjamin Franklin, and a woman A MidsummerNight's Dream your life. It's that it should. Featuring Montana Repertory The­ CorinthDance Center/ Poke in the Eye Pro­ Roth. Just Off Broadway Theatre, 305 1 Central, (816) 806-2554 by WilliamShakespeare. Feb who, while unheralded, wasamong their esteemedranks: Mercy Co-production with the Arizona Theatre Company atre $25, Yardley Hall, 12345 College Blvd, (913) 469-4445, ductions* Work Song: Three Views ofFrank /Joyd Wright 22-Mar 2: Thr-Sat, 8pm Otis Warren.Grades 4 - 9 $5.00adults & children,I freeadult for Vintage Playhouse• by Eric www.jccc.net(click community andvisitors) (Suitable for Ev­ Enter I.aughing The Classic, Fantastic Comedy by the Classic, Fantastic Bard1 Poke in the Eye Productions every 10 children, Folly Theater, 300West 'Jwelfth Street, (816) by Carl Reiner. Mar I-Mar 16: Fri-Sat, 8pm Simonson andJeffrey Hatcher. Mar 8-Mar 30: Sat-Sun, 4pm, eryone) TheBride ofBrackenloch! Directed by marsha m. morgan. Featuring Pete Bakely, Brad by Rick Abbot. Mar I-Mar I0: 474-4444, [email protected], (Intended for Children) Sun, 2pm 2pm Sun, Tue-Wed, 7pm Thr-Sat, 8pm Baska,JasonBauer,Josilyn Clark, Elizabeth Cooper, Paige Darby, Fri-Sun, 8pm David is stage-struck! He is a delivery boy for a sewingmachine Work Song is a triptych of one-acts that provides a revealing Gershwin'sStrike Up the&md by Georgeand Ira Gershwin. Rick Dodds, Lisa Eberspacher, Steffanie Harrold, Aaron Holl)(, A Ghastly Gothic Thriller? This show takes place on the Scottish Full FrontalComedy factory in New York in the 30's. His parents want him to be a portrait of America's most famousand, to some, notorious archi­ Mar 15-Mar 16: Fri-Sat, 8pm Justin Kuder, Brianne Lehr,Jeromy Magee, Michael Mangus, moorsin the mid-1800;.Welcome to the parlorof the Brackenloch TheEnvelope, Please druggist. He has saved enough money to join a han1my, semi­ tect through three periods in his 92 years of life. Wright was a Broadway's freshestvocal talent, sparkling gowns, a full orches­ Mar9: Sat, 8pm Jason Marar, Moises Mendoza, Mario Munoz, Quiana Rieves, Manor home of Jabez Thorngall the moody young Lordof the professional company that will put anybody in a play for the prolific architect who also fathered sevenchildren with different tra. Original scripts andscores from the Gershwins' 1927 smash Full Frontal Comedy is animprovisational comedy troupe.FFC Quinan Rieves, Mark Robison, Jeannine Smith, Rich Sutton, manor.Wacky hjinx ensues with vanishing brides, a snooping right amountof money. He managesto splashthrough roman­ women, suffered personal tragedy,stirred socialcontroversy, and, hit deliveredin hip,sexy style. She'll besinging "I'veGot a Crush performs short-fonn improv games and sketches based on the Angie Fiedler Sutton, TiffaniTheiss, Shannon Turner, Samantha neighbor, curses,crazies, and a seamonster? You will justhave to tic scenes with several young ladies and make his stage debut! in the face of crisis, reinventedhis own careera number of times. on You" all the way home. $35, $28,Yardley Hall, 12345 College show's theme. Theshows contain adult language/material and Wade, Elizabeth Weese,Kristin Wolfe, General Admission: $8.00 come andsee for yourself.Directed by Dav Riley. FeaturingJabez­ Directed by Geri Eicher. Featuring Matt Renfro, Chris Powers, Directed by Eric Simonson. Prices vary. For single tickets call I Blvd, (913) 469-4445, www.jccc.net(click community and visi­ arenot intended for childrenor uptight adults. Directedby Tina Seniors, Students, Children: $5.00,Jenkin & Barbara David Brad Wright, Daphne - Jennifer Olson, Comfort Grody - Shari Tracy Cramer,Denise Fossman,Don Carolton, Lorie McMal1on, 8161235-2700;for seasonpacka ges call 8161235-5375; for groups tors) (Suitable for Everyone) Andennan.$1 0.00,The Chestnut Fine ArtsCenter, 234 N. Chest­ Theater, Alumni Hall, Park University Home Campus, (816) Kinder, Glynnis Prescott - TBA, Lady Alicia Goddard - Pamela Howard Capps, Rebecca Eatons, Chris Cook, Monica Hutton, call 8161235-5458., Helen F Spencer Theatre, Performing Arts nut, (816) 753-6946,www.geocities.com/ffcimprov_2000 (Adult $ Center,UMKC Campus,(816) 235-2700,www.MissouriRepertory 584-6450, (Suitable for Everyone) Klifar, Mavis Beaufort - Therese Riley, Janet Magleesh - Page Fare) Larry Goodman, Chris Rossburg andVince Kelley. I0, $8, Just Continuedon page 9 Conlinued

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