Script Notes Volume 32 Issue 3 Music Theatre of Wenatchee July 2012 Page 1 233B N Wenatchee Ave P

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NON-PROFIT ORG. U. S. POSTAGE PAID Music Theatre of PERMIT NO. 412 Wenatchee, Inc. WENATCHEE, WA 98807 Script Notes Volume 32 Issue 3 Music Theatre of Wenatchee July 2012 Page 1 233b N Wenatchee Ave P. O. Box 3042 Inside this issue: Wenatchee WA 98807-3042 Phone: (509) 662-7814 Man of La Mancha—Auditions E-mail: [email protected] Man of La Mancha 1 OR CURRENT RESIDENT Inside this issue: Opening October 18, Memorable songs with the audition dates Short Shakespeareans 1 Music Theater of We- which have become can call the Director at  Man of La Mancha natchee and Director standards include “The 509-763-3502 BEFORE  Short Shakespeareans One Flew Over the John Mausser bring you Impossible Dream” and August 7th to schedule an 2  One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Cuckoo’s Nest Nest “Man of La Mancha”, “Dulcinea”. This show audition. Roles to be cast  Annual BBQ Meeting the timeless classic mu- contains high and low include 6 Male leads, Annual Meeting 2  Apple Blossom Musical Happy sical. comedy, wrenching which include Cervantes/ Days tragedy and a parable at Don Quixote and Sancho  Nason Creek The story: In the six- Nason Creek 3 teenth century, Mi- its heart about changing Panza, and 5 or 6 male ensemble actors. Fe- V ISIT O UR W EB S ITE! guel de Cervantes and his manservant male roles include Playhouse News 3 W WW.MTOW. ORG are arrested by the the role of Aldonza/ Dulcinea and 5 to 6 Apple Blossom Musical Spanish Inquisi- 3 tion. They are ac- female character/ Happy Days News from the MTW Music Theatre of Wenatchee needs your membership to con- cused of presenting ensemble actors and dancers. More infor- Board: tinue producing quality plays and musicals. Becoming a mem- an entertainment Membership 4 mation can be found  MTW awarded 6 Joan Fadden ber of MTW is a great way to show your support. offensive to the In- quisition. While by following the Scholarships this spring: 3 to “Auditions” link on Board News 4 Wenatchee HS seniors, 2 to they await trial in Membership Benefits: the Music Theatre of Cashmere HS students and 1 prison, the other  Our quarterly newsletter to an Eastmont HS student. prisoners gang up Wenatchee website Short Shakespeareans  Early notice of ticket sales on them and begin at www.mtow.org or  MTW is in need of people  Ticket discounts for "Member Nights" on our Facebook Present with a current alcoholic bever- a mock trial, with  Invitation to semi-annual meetings event page. THE TAMING OF THE age server's license to serve the intention of  Members at the Associate Producer level or above are listed wine and beer for sale at stealing or burning SHREW MTW shows. Interested adults in each show program. his possessions. Man of La Mancha can obtain a certificate by tak- Wishing to save a the world simply by liv- opens Oct 18, and runs Short Shakespeareans are presenting “The Taming of the ing a 3-hour online course at There are Six levels of sponsorship: manuscript he carries ing a moral, engaged, Thurs, Fri, Sat through Shrew” this year. The perform- www.aacea.com/wa at a cost  $25.00 — Sponsor (no program listing) with him, Cervantes courageous life. Nov 3. All shows start at ances will be August 2-4 & 9-11 of about $25. Servers get to  $50.00 — Patron (no program listing) 7:30, except for Saturday, stages the play with the Auditions are 6:30 pm at 7:00 pm, and August 11 at see shows they work at free.  $100.00 — Associate Producer participation of the Monday and Tuesday, October 20, which is a 2pm matinee. 2:00 pm at The Riverside Play-  $250.00 — Producer other prisoners, the August 13 and 14. Ac- house. Tickets are on sale mid-  $500.00 — Executive Producer story of Don Quixote. tors should plan to July at Pak-it-Rite, (509) 663- Contact Producer Cynthia  $1,000.00 — Benefactor come on both nights. 1072. This is the troupe’s 34th In our next issue: The original Brown with questions: Callbacks for some season. This is a great tradition  Man of La Mancha 1965 Broadway show cynthiaim- Contact us online for the membership form and mail your roles will be Wednes- in our community. The per-  Cuckoo’s Nest won five Tony Awards, [email protected] or (509) check or money order to P.O. Box 3042, Wenatchee, WA, 988- day, August 15. Those formers are fabulous. Don’t  Happy Days including Best Musical. 670-8233. 07. Your membership is very important to us. who have a conflict miss this production!  And more ... July 2012—Page 2 July 2012—Page 3 The Nason Creek Update and Information One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Fundraiser is Here!  One new HVAC unit has been purchased and installed and Directed by Cynthia Brown We have the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of is already making a difference. Thanks to all who contrib- July 27, 28, & 29, 2012 for our scholarship uted to this cause. Now we need to focus on replacing the fundraiser. We will need approximately 100 remaining ailing units. Auditions ensemble of mental pa- dozen cookies (home made is appreciated), pa-  Short Shakespeareans will be presenting The Taming of the tients will work together One Flew Over The per cups, paper plates, napkins, coffee, coffee Shrew this coming August. See page 1 for more informa- very closely, have a lot of creamer, and anything else you can think of. tion. You will not want to miss seeing these kids perform Cuckoo's Nest fun, and provide the an- We will also need people to help work the the amazing work of Shakespeare. Mon & Tues, November 5 & 6, chor of the show. We will stand. It is a lot of fun and rewarding.  Want to work backstage for a play or musical? Want to 6:30 pm at The Riverside Play- not be providing scripts work onstage for a play or musical? We have many options house. Directed by Cynthia Brown before auditions, but MTW awarded 6 Joan Fadden Scholarships for everyone. Please come to an audition or talk with a those interested in the member of the board to find out what you can do to be a Show runs Jan. 17 to Feb. 2, 2013 this spring: 3 to Wenatchee HS seniors, 2 to big part of a show! MTW has it’s own “America’s Got Tal- show are encouraged to Cashmere HS students and 1 to an Eastmont Roles for 15 men, any age over 18 ent”. We have the best volunteers around. Come and join read Ken Kesey’s book, HS student us. You will have the time of your life! and 4 women aged 18 to 35. Roles as the play follows the include Randall P. McMurphy,  Actors new to Music Theatre of Wenatchee are encouraged Nurse Ratched, Chief Bromden, book more closely than This is a great way to help the young adults to attend any Tuesday night’s Acting/Improv Workshop – and a whole ward full of psychotic the movie, and the book who need a bit of extra money for college. We held at the Riverside Playhouse every Tuesday at 7pm. Free "Acutes". Play by Dale Wasserman will give an actor much are so lucky to have this opportunity. Any help and open to anyone over 16. more insight on the char- from our wonderful supporters would be fan- For more information, write Cyn- This is a non-musical, acterizations the Director tastic! If you can help us, please give a call to thia Brown at cynthiaim- Arlene Jones at 884-6835. [email protected] straight drama with many will be looking for at audi- comedic elements. The tions. 2013 Apple Blossom Musical is Announced MTW’s Annual Summer Meeting Goodbye gray skies, hello blue! Happy with 2:00 pm matinees on May 5, 11, & 12. days are here again with Ritchie, Potsie, Any questions, please contact Daina Toevs at Ralph Malph, and the unforgettable king 509-293-0921 or [email protected]. Music Theatre community. We would really like everyone to of cool, Arthur “The Fonz” Fonza- relli. Based on the hit Paramount Pic- CAST LIST of We- come to this party. You will have tures TV series, Happy Days, A New Last year, we celebrated our 50th Men: natchee’s great food and a preview of Musical reintroduces one of America’s anniversary and we started our 51st best loved families, the Cunninghams- Arthur “The Fonz” Fonzarelli; Richie Cun- summer BBQ scenes and songs from the upcom- year with a bang. We produced a yes, Howard, Marion and Joanie are here ningham; Howard Cunningham; Charles party is coming shows. This is a wonderful too-to a whole new generation of kids “Chaci” Arcola; Ralph Malph; Warren Showcase Anniversary Gala show; a and parents. “Potsie” Webber; Leopards: Manny Moon & time to enjoy the company of oth- Mac Gates; Myron “Count” Malachi; Jumpy ing. Join us The famed drive-in malt shop and num- classic mystery, Wait Until Dark; a Malachi; Arnold Delveccio; & Ensemble. on Sunday, August 26th from ers who enjoy the offerings from ber one hangout, Arnold’s, is in danger of fabulous comedy, Harvey; and a demolition. So the gang teams up to Women: 4:00—6:00 pm for a fun after- MTW. save it with a dance contest and a TV- raucous musical comedy, Xanadu. Pinky Tuscadero; Marion Cunningham; noon of great food and great worthy wrestling match. Even Pinky We thrive to bring the best shows Tuscadero, Fonzie’s childhood sweet- Joanie Cunningham; Mrs. Manny Moon; entertainment. MTW likes to heart, returns to help and-lo and behold- Mrs. Mac Gates; Lori Beth Allen; 2 Pin- to our audience. kette's; & Ensemble. show their appreciation to their they rekindle their old flame. Directed by Daina Toevs Praise for Happy Days, A New Musical: The next year brings us Man of La Happy Days, A New Musical, with long! friends and supporters twice a amazing music from Oscar winner Paul “The characters of Happy Days-A New Musical will Mancha, One Flew Over the Williams and a book by the TV series Auditions at 6:30 pm: January 1st & 2nd, call- need no introduction. Like old friends, they are year. We are not able to pro- backs January 3rd (Please note that rehearsals instantly recognizable and comforting.” original creator Garry Marshall, is a per- Cuckoo's Nest and Happy Days, the will NOT conflict with the Follies). If you can't duce the quality theatre that we fect way to return to the days of 1959 -Los Angeles Times Musical. What an exciting year. You make the auditions, please contact director, have been without your help. Milwaukee complete with varsity sweat- Daina Toevs, to schedule a time to meet. “A family friendly romp thru the last years of the will not want to miss any of these ers, hula hoops and jukebox sock- 50’s.” We are dedicated to continuing hoppin’ fun. This perfect family-friendly Show dates 2013: Evening performances at 7:30 pm on April 25, 26, 27; May 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, -Nashville Entertainment Examiner to bring fabulous theatre to our shows. musical will have you rocking all week