Fort Findlay Playhouse THE FORTELL April 2018 Shirley Nebergall, Editor

Fort Findlay Playhouse Established October 13, 1954 Cast Announced for Final Incorporated April 22, 1955 Show of 2017-2018 Season 300 W Sandusky St Findlay, Ohio 45840 419-423-7168 The age-old tale of boy meets girl and the Website: www.fortfindlayplayhouse.org complications that ensue intrigue every Facebook: The Fort Findlay Playhouse (FFP) audience, and no musical puts it on stage better than Anything Goes. Written by FFP Board of Trustees Term Ends P.G. Wodehouse, Guy Bolton, Howard Lindsay, Russel Crouse, Timothy Crouse President: Samantha Henry [email protected] 2020 and John Weidman with music and lyrics by Cole Porter, Anything Goes will be a V.President: Patrick Davis [email protected] 2019 Secretary: Megan Meyer [email protected] 2018 delight. Treasurer: Wes Taylor [email protected] 2018 Andrew Conway [email protected] 2019 Lori Foster [email protected] 2018 It’s the early 1930s, and the S.S. American sets sail from New York to England. m James Foust [email protected] 2020 She carries an unusual group of passengers. Included amongst them are a Rob Stauffer [email protected] 2020 Casey Wurm [email protected] 2019 Gangster, Moonface Martin (Wes Taylor), and his traveling companion, Bonnie

Other Contacts (Ashley Carey); a wealthy debutante and her mother, Hope and Evangeline FFP Patrons: [email protected] Harcourt (Aeryn Williams and Betty Hipp); a nightclub singer, Reno Sweeny (Julie FFP Webmaster: [email protected] Lane); and a wealthy New York businessman and his stowaway assistant, Elisha Witney and Billy Crocker (Brad Schlumbohm and Seth Carey). It turns out that Meetings Board: 1st Wednesday of the month Hope is Billy’s long-lost love. Unfortunately, she is now engaged to a wealthy General Membership: 4th Wednesday of the month Englishman, Sir Evelyn Oakleigh (George Rustemeyer). After a series of comedic (If a meeting night falls on a final dress: Board meetings are happenings, Billy manages to win back Hope. Meanwhile, Billy’s friend, Reno, moved to the following Monday, GM meetings aren’t rescheduled) manages to seduce and win Lord Evelyn. All this happens while Moonface Martin Fortell Staff attempts to escape the law and Hope’s mother strives to maintain her social status. Editor: Shirley Nebergall ([email protected]) Proofing: J.R. Smith 2017-2018 Show Clip Art: Anne Beekman Terrific Cole Porter songs include “It’s De-Lovely,” “I Get a Kick Out Of You,” “All Photos: Kay Arico, Facebook Through The Night,” “Anything Goes,” “You’re The Top,” and “Let’s Misbehave”. Contributors: Jordan Gottschalk, Aara Wise (Cuelines) Samantha Henry, director; Craig VanRenterghem, music director; Mandy Tiech,

choreographer; and Rob Stauffer, producer have put together a cast of playhouse Next Issue’s Deadline veterans and new faces to bring this show to life. 5 p.m., Friday, June 15 (Deadline for all issues - 5 p.m. (Continued on page 2) on the 15th of even numbered months)

Box Office

Fort Findlay Playhouse tickets can be purchased Auditions Announced online by going to tickets.fortfindlayplayhouse.org 24/7 during ticket sale dates only. They can also for 2018-2019 Season Opener be purchased by calling the FFP Box Office at 567-525-3636 or in person at the playhouse The Peanuts gang will be coming to the FFP stage this summer. FFP will present (300 W. Sandusky Street) during box office hours. Box Office hours are You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (revised) as the 2018-2019 season opener. Monday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Based on characters created by Charles Schulz, You’re A Good Man, Charlie (Online ticket sales close 2 hours before Brown (revised) includes music and lyrics by Clark Gesner and Andrew Lippa, curtain on show nights. Unsold or unclaimed with additional dialogue by Michael Mayer. tickets will be sold at the door. House opens 1/2 hour before curtain.) Bossy Lucy is hopelessly in love with piano prodigy Schroeder, who doesn’t give her the time of day, perfectionist Sally is still mocking blanket-toting Linus, Snoopy is in the doghouse, and “blockhead” himself Charlie Brown is in rare form. Brief vignettes span the months from Valentine’s Day to Beethoven Day, from wild optimism to utter despair. Whether you’re keen to fly with the Red Baron, moon over the “Moonlight Sonata,” or just do your best to find “Happiness,” you’re sure to enjoy this timeless musical.

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(Continued from page 1) Congratulations to…

The officers of the S.S. American will be the …Vicki McClurkin for directing Funny Girl, and captain (Andrew Willford), steward (Donovan Callahan), and on her retirement after 34 years with the U of F purser (Andrew Conway). The ladies of Reno Sweeny’’s Theatre. Vicki directed over 40 productions, 29 backup group are Chastity (Laurie Dye), Purity (Angela of which were musicals for the U of F Theatre Massara), Virtue (Kayla Nagy), and Charity (Megan Meyer). program. She has directed many productions for FFP. The passengers include a Globe reporter and cameraman (Talyn Foust and Jordan Gottschalk); Bishop Dobson and …Jeff Lee and Cheri Hampton-Farmer, who two Christian converts (Pete Reynolds, Vashti Larsen and were in the U of F production of Funny Girl. Juan Flores); and three girls (Iman Thambi, Caroline Guy and Michelle Kleinau). …Kathy Newell, who designed the costumes for Funny Girl, and Micheal Anders, who was Other members of the ensemble who will portray sailors and the music director. passengers are Ellie Eberhard, Sydney Eynon, Dani Jones, Donna Jones, Anna Kahle, Katie Kitchen, Alaska Matteson, …Wes Vollmar, who has been cast as Hunter in The Ritz C.J. Miller, Lily Rutledge, Jada Siebeneck, Cassidi Tiech, Players production of [title of show] which will run May 11-20. Nolan Tiech, and Andrew Varney. …Theresa and Jon Seeberger on the birth of Presented through special arrangement with Tams-Witmark their daughter, Brinley Grace, on March 23. She Music Library, Inc., Anything Goes opened April 26 and will was 18.75 inches and weighed 5 lbs 7 ozs. also run May 3-6 and May 10-13, 2018 at the playhouse. The Sunday performances begin at 5 p.m.; all other performances …FFP youth who were in the FHS production of begin at 8 p.m. The house opens 30 minutes prior to the Shrek, The Musical - Shelby Blair, Victoria performance. Denike, Kennedy Garmong, Mya Lunguy, Alaska Matteson, CJ Miller, Katelyn Tickets are on sale now, general public tickets are $15. Rose, Kylie Rose, Lily Rutledge, and Nolan Tiech. (Continued from page 1) ...The Findlay Light Opera Company, who Aeryn Williams, director, will lead announced their two year partnership with the the auditions at the playhouse (300 W. Sandusky St.) on Marathon Center for the Performing Arts to bring Sunday, June 3, and Monday, June 4, at 7:30 p.m. Caroline community theatre to MCPA. Guy, choreographer, will be leading some dance movements, so please dress appropriately. Each auditioner will need to ...Matthew Johnston, who has been cast as William prepare a song to sing for the auditions. Please bring sheet Barfee in 3B Productions 25th Annual Putnam County music; an accompanist will be provided. There will be no Spelling Bee which, will run May 24-27. a cappella singing, so if you don’t bring sheet music, the production team will provide a song for you to sing with piano ...Amy Berger, who played Sister Mary Lazarus in the accompaniment. There will also be cold readings from the Heidelberg University production of Sister Act. scripts. ...m James Foust, who is playing Ligniere in The Village If you have questions about auditions, contact the director at Players production of Cyrano, which will run May 11-19. [email protected]. If you are interested in working on a technical committee for this show, please contact the ...Andrew Conway, who is playing a minister and is in the producer, Jordan Gottschalk, at [email protected]. ensemble for the Galion Community Theater production of Jekyll and Hyde, which will run June 22-July 1. The casting committee will be casting four men and two women for these roles: Editor’s note: If you know of an FFP person celebrating a life Charlie Brown (Baritone) event or who is involved in another theater production, please Linus Van Pelt (Baritone) let me know. Snoopy (Tenor) Schroeder (Tenor) Guide/Respondent Program Lucy Van Pelt (Mezzo-Soprano) Sally Brown (Soprano) Do you need an extra set of eyes for your rehearsal, production, or excerpt? Then why not Presented through special arrangement with Tams-Witmark use the OCTA Guide/Respondent Program? The Music Library, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (revised), first two uses are free as part of the OCTA dues, after that will run July 26-29, August 2-5 & 9-12 at the playhouse. The the cost is $35 for each use. Download the form from the Sunday performances begin at 5 p.m.; all other performances website at: www.OCTA1953.org. Information from our Guides begin at 8 p.m. The house opens 30 minutes prior to the and Responders can be used or discarded at the discretion of performance. General public ticket sales will begin July 16. the director. What do you have to lose? Plan ahead and make your request 2-3 weeks in advance. Page 3

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Anything Goes Kneeling (l-r): Vickie Garner, Samantha Henry, Jordan Gottschalk, Juan Flores, Vashti Larsen, CJ Miller, and Rob Stauffer Standing (l-r): Ray Munoz, Richele Reynolds, Andrea Adams-Miller, Nolan Tiech, Andrew Varney, Donovan Callahan, Wes Taylor, Ashley Carey, Andrew Willford, Craig VanRenterghem, Andrew Conway, Brian Fortin, Heidi Raymond-Munoz, J Ladd, C.J. Brincefield, Desra Dabney, and Jeff Lee Up the stairs (left side): Tom Miller, Caroline Guy, Jada Siebeneck, Seth Carey, Aeryn Williams, and Megan Meyer Up the stairs (right side): Zachary Thomas, Tracy Hiller, Cassidi Tiech, Michelle Kleinau, George Rustemeyer, Brad Schlumbohm, Betty Hipp, and Laurie Dye Top row (l-r): Sydney Eynon, Katie Kitchen, Dani Jones, Ellie Eberhard, Talyn Foust, Inman Thambi, Kayla Nagy, Julie Lane, Angela Massara, Lily Rutledge, Alaska Matteson, Donna Jones, Pete Reynolds, and Anna Kahle

FFP Morale Committee to Host Prom FFP Board Members Needed By Jordan Gottschalk Interested in being part of the backbone of FFP? Ever wanted to relive those glory days you had Think about running for a position on the board of back in high school? Do you ever buy fancy clothes trustees. There are three 3-year terms to be filled during the but never find yourself actually wearing them election at the Annual Banquet. anywhere? Well the morale committee has a solution for you. Come and help celebrate Vashti The elected board members will join Andrew Conway, Patrick Larsen not being able to go to her senior prom by Davis, m James Foust, Samantha Henry, Rob Stauffer, and Casey Wurm. coming to our very own FFP Prom. The prom will be held at the playhouse at 8 p.m. on Saturday, If you wish to put your name on the ballot or you have May 19. So ladies get your dresses and men get eligibility questions, contact the nominating committee chair; your suits, cause we’re going to party! Sarah Elizabeth Olesky at [email protected].

You can vote on a theme on the FFP Morale Facebook page. More details to come as we get closer to Special Recognition the date, but be sure to RSVP so we can see how many people we’ll have for that day. Congratulations to Fred Wise, late OCTA Historian, on receiving the AACT (American If you love to bake, we need people to help make some Association of Community Theatre) Special finger foods. We would like dessert items, but an appetizer Recognition Award, which is presented to individuals and would be fine as well. The donation would need to be at the organizations whose contributions to community theatre playhouse by 8 p.m. on May 19. are far reaching and of a special nature. Aara Wise, Kate Charlesworth-Miller, and Dawna Kornick will be attending the If interested in baking or if you have any questions, contact AACT WorldFest June 2018 in Venice, Florida to accept the me at [email protected]. award on his behalf. Fred was born January 20, 1932 and passed away on June 23, 2017. Page 4

FFP Says Good-bye to OCTA Dates to Remember Thomas Tucker (excerpts from official obituary)

Thomas L. Tucker, 71, passed away Monday, March 26, at the Meadows of

Ottawa. Thomas is survived by his brother, Randy, and sisters, Deanne Hickling and Northwest Owens Community College Shirley Geggie, as well as many nieces and Regional Center for Fine and Performing Arts nephews, and great nieces and nephews. OCTAFest 30335 Oregon Road June 9-10, 2018 Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 Thomas was very proud of his job in nursing services and to be a member of OCTAFest 2018 St. Andrew’s UM Church. A memorial August 31 to September 3 service was held on April 14 at the church. (Labor Day weekend)

Tom’s first FFP production was Inherit the Crowne Plaza North-Worthington Wind in October 1978. He was part of 6500 Doubletree Avenue several productions in the Columbus, Ohio 43229 late 70s and early 80s. One of these productions was Comedy of Errors in September 1984 in which he played Balthazar.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church. Dates to Remember 2018-2019 Season 2018-2019 Meeting Dates You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown Board General Audition Dates: June 3-4 June 6 June 27 Benefactor & Angel tickets on sale: July 9 July 4 (subject to change) July - no meeting Patron & Single Patron tickets on sale: July 10 August 1 August 22 General tickets on sale: July 16 September 5 September 26 Show Dates: July 26-29, August 2-5 & 9-12 October 3 October 24

November 7 November 28 Deathtrap by Ira Levin December 10 (Monday) December 26 Audition Dates: September 3-4 January 2 January 23 Benefactor & Angel tickets on sale: October 1 February 11 (Monday) February 27 Patron & Single Patron tickets on sale: October 2 March 6 March 27 General tickets on sale: October 8 April 3 April 24 Show Dates: October 18-21 & 26-28 May 6 (Monday) May 22 - Annual Banquet

Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring Annual Banquet - May 23 Audition Dates: October 29-30 Benefactor & Angel tickets on sale: November 19 It’s time once again for our Annual Banquet and Patron & Single Patron tickets on sale: November 20 awards presentations. The banquet will be held General tickets on sale: November 26 at the Findlay Elks, 900 W. Melrose Ave. Show Dates: December 6-9 & 14-16

With the success of last year’s casino games, they Daddy’s Dyin’, Who’s Got the Will? by Del Shores are back for another year. During the cocktail hour Audition Dates: December 17-18 and dinner, you’ll have time to try your luck. There Benefactor & Angel tickets on sale: January 21 will be table games, including craps, blackjack, and Patron & Single Patron tickets on sale: January 22 others. And for those who prefer not to roam the General tickets on sale: January 28 floor, we’ll have bingo games. Show Dates: February 7-10 & 15-17

We’ll start the evening with cocktails and games at 6:00. Dinner will be served while the games are happening, then A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum the meeting and awards will begin at 7:30. Those who win the Audition Dates: March 4-5 most “money” will be able to buy prizes with their winnings. Benefactor & Angel tickets on sale: April 15 Patron & Single Patron tickets on sale: April 16 More details are yet to come, so be sure to watch the website General tickets on sale: April 22 and your email for further announcements and reservation Show Dates: May 2-5 & 9-12 & 16-19 details. Page 5

Fort Findlay Playhouse Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring Produced in Association with Dramatists Play Service 2018-2019 Season Announced Representing the 1960s (The first production in our current location) The Fort Findlay Playhouse is pleased to announce Director: Vicki McClurkin its season of plays and musicals for the 2018-2019 Audition Dates: October 29-30 season. The play reading committee, consisting of Jim Show Dates: December 6-9 & 14-16 Toth (chair), Andrew Conway, Patrick Davis, m James Foust, Samantha Henry, J.R. Smith, and Rob Stauffer, Arsenic and Old Lace opened on Broadway in 1941. It was have pared down its original list of possibilities to a an immediate hit and has continued to be one of the most season that is sure to please audiences, actors, and popular American plays for nearly 70 years. techies. This season the playhouse will be reprising one show from each of the past five decades to celebrate The story revolves around the two charming old maid 50 years in the current location. An added feature of this Brewster sisters. Abby and Martha pursue a mission of season is the addition of a second Sunday performance mercy by helping homeless and lonely men escape a life of for the non-musicals. sadness by poisoning them and burying the bodies in the cellar. Assisted by Teddy, a brother who believes he is You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown Theodore Roosevelt, all goes well until nephew Mortimer Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner discovers one of the bodies. To further complicate matters, Additional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa an unexpected visit by brother Jonathan, a serial killer, and Additional Dialogue by Michael Mayer his intoxicated friend, Dr. Einstein, throws the family into even Based on characters created by Charles Schultz more turmoil. Produced in Association with Tams-Witmark Music Library Representing the 2000s Daddy’s Dyin’, Who’s Got the Will? by Del Shores Director: Aeryn Williams Produced in Association with Samuel French Audition Dates: June 3-4 Representing the 1990s Show Dates: July 26-29, August 2-5 & 9-12 Director: Jim Toth Audition Dates: December 17-18 The whole Peanuts gang will come to the FFP stage this Show Dates: February 7-10 & 15-17 summer. Bossy Lucy is hopelessly in love with piano prodigy Schroeder who doesn’t give her the time of day, perfectionist Set in a small Texas town in anytime, U.S.A., Daddy's Dyin', Sally is still mocking blanket-toting Linus, Snoopy is in the Who’s Got the Will?, concerns the reunion of a family doghouse, and “blockhead” himself Charlie Brown is in rare gathered to await the imminent death of their patriarch, form. Brief vignettes span the months from Valentine’s Day to who has recently suffered a physically as well as mentally Beethoven Day, from wild optimism to utter despair. Whether disabling stroke. In essence, however, it is not the story of you’re keen to fly with the Red Baron, moon over the the impending demise of the father or of the drafting of his “Moonlight Sonata,” or just do your best to find “Happiness,” will, but of a rebirth of the spirit of the family unit. you’re sure to enjoy this timeless favorite. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Deathtrap by Ira Levin Book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart Produced in Association with Dramatists Play Service Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Representing the 1980s Produced in Association with Music Theatre International Director: J.R. Smith Representing the 1970s Audition Dates: September 3-4 Director: Samantha Henry Show Dates: October 18-21 & 26-28 Audition Dates: March 4-5 Show Dates: May 2-5 & 9-12 & 16-19 Seemingly comfortably ensconced in his charming Connecticut home, Sidney Bruhl, a successful writer of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is a Broadway thrillers, is struggling to overcome a dry spell, nonstop laughfest in which Pseudolus, a crafty slave, which has resulted in a string of failures and a shortage of struggles to win the hand of a beautiful, but slow-witted, funds. A possible break in his fortunes occurs when he courtesan named Philia for his young master, Hero. In receives a script from a student in the seminar he has been exchange, Hero will grant Pseudolus his freedom once and conducting at a nearby college - a thriller that Sidney for all. However, things are never as easy as they seem. recognizes immediately as a potential Broadway hit. Sidney's Chaos ensues with hair-brained schemes, cases of mistaken plan, which he devises with his wife's help, is to offer identity, slamming doors and convoluted plot twists. collaboration to the student, an idea which the younger man quickly accepts. Thereafter suspense mounts steadily as the General public ticket sales begin 10 days prior to the opening plot begins to twist and turn with devilish cleverness and an night for each production. The patron chairs are busy putting abundance of thrills and laughter. the patron packets together, so watch for those sometime in May or June. Deathtrap holds the record for the longest-running comedy- thriller on Broadway and was nominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Play. Page 6

Delegates Meeting Reports By Shirley Nebergall, FFP OCTA Delegate

The third OCTA Northwest Region delegates meeting of the 2017-2018 season was held on Saturday, April 14, at The Village Players. The meeting was attended by 16 people (including six NW regional reps and two OCTA board members).

Meeting highlights included:

 Delegates received the regional packets, and Michelle Johnson, OCTAFest Chair, went over the forms and rule changes and answered delegates’ questions. (Dan Maloney will be the OCTAFest chair for the NW Regional as this would be a conflict of interest for Michelle.)

 It was noted that theaters who will be excerpting shows at regional from Samuel French would need to get permission ASAP as they are requiring forms to be completed 60 days in advance.

 The new registration fees were reiterated:  Registration before May 29; $15 for one day, $25 for both days  From May 29 to June 8; $20 for one day, $30 for both days  At the door; $25 for one day, $35 for both days (plan ahead, if you register for one day and then decide to do both, you will have to pay the one-day fee for the next day, not the difference between one day and two days.)  Registration fees for large cast shows (26-50 and 51+) were also reviewed.  To register, go to www.octanorthwest.com and go to Northwest Regional Info

 As a security/safety issue, wristbands will be issued to all regional attendees. Each day there will be a color for those presenting an excerpt and a different color for those not involved in an excerpt. These will be checked by door security volunteers each time you enter the auditorium. These can be removed for the excerpt by the stage manager and new ones will be issued after the excerpt.

 The deadline to pre-order regional T-shirts is May 25, there will be no shirts available at regional. Shirts are $10 ($12 for sizes 2X-5X).These can be ordered by going to www.octanorthwest.com and then to Northwest Regional Info.

 Anyone who volunteers to work at regional, and not attend any excerpts will NOT have to pay any registration fees. But you will need to register! If you work for half of a day and want to see the excerpts in the other half, you will only have to pay $10 for that day. A 4-hour, 2-shift block is required for this special rate. (See ‘Volunteers Needed’ on page seven to sign up.)

 Plans are being made to have an excerpt of an original work presented at regional while the adjudicators are deliberating.

The fourth OCTA Northwest Region delegates meeting of the 2017-2018 season was held on Sunday, April 29, at Owens Community College Center for Fine and Performing Arts. This walk-the-stage meeting date was chosen due to scheduling conflicts with Owens. The meeting was attended by 13 people (including three NW regional reps, two OCTA board members, and two representatives from Owens).

This meeting focused on specifics and personnel for regional weekend. Those present were shown load-in doors, location of curtain positions, and light grids. Attendees were able to have their questions answered regarding all aspects of excerpting at regional.

The next delegates meeting will be over the Sunday lunch break at regional. At this point the excerpts will be Saturday and Sunday June 9 and 10. There is a possibility of also using Friday, June 8, if there are enough excerpts. Conversely, if there aren’t enough excerpts for two days, Saturday could be the only day.

Dates to remember: 2018 - OCTA JR - August 4-5 2018 - AACT year (beginning with our state festival) 2019 - NW Region will be hosting the OCTA State Festival (Holiday Inn French Quarter/Owens) 2020 - Ohio hosts the ACCT Regional Festival (Region 3) Page 7

[title of show] May 11 - 20 Ritz Players - Tiffin www.ritztheatre.org What to see in the Northwest 419-448-8544 Region and other local theaters The Dixie Swim Club May 11 - 20 Squabbles Williams County Community Theatre - Bryan April 27 - May 6 www.williamscountycommunitytheatre.com Harlequins, Inc. - Sandusky 419-636-6400 www.harlequinstheatre.org 419-621-1311 Hands on a Hardbody May 18 - 19 Love, Sex and the IRS Perrysburg Musical Theatre - Perrysburg May 3 - 13 www.perrysburgmusicaltheatre.org via website Van Wert Civic Theatre - Van Wert www.vwct.org The Last Five Years 419-238-9689 May 18 - 20 Cutting Edge Theatre Company - Toledo Pirates! www.cuttingedgetheatre.org May 4 - 6 419-494-4814 Toledo Repertoire Theatre (Young Rep Series) - Toledo www.toledorep.org 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 419-243-9277 May 24 - 27

3 B Productions – Holland Funny Girl www.3Bproductions.org May 4 - 12 419-865-5533 Bellevue Society for the Arts - Bellevue

www.bellevuesocietyforthearts.wordpress.com Sweet Charity 419-484-2787 June 1 - 17 Camelot Toledo Repertoire Theatre (Main Stage) - Toledo May 10 - 20 www.toledorep.org Playmakers Civic Theatre - Port Clinton 419-243-9277 www.pcplaymakers.org Disney's Alice in Wonderland, JR. 419-734-5044 June 22 - 24 Cyrano Waterville Playshop - Waterville May 11 - 19 www.watervilleplayshop.org Village Players - Toledo 419-270-1204 www.thevillageplayers.org 419-472-6817 Bingo! The Winning Musical June 28 - July 1 Baskerville. A Sherlock Holmes Mystery Fort Defiance Players – Defiance May 11 - 20 www.facebook.com/fortdefianceplayers/ Amil Tellers of Dramatics - Lima 419-782-7529 www.amiltellers.org 800-944-1441 Beauty and the Beast July 12 - 15 Disney's Alice in Wonderland, JR. Archbold Community Theatre, Inc. - Archbold May 11 - 20 www.archboldcommunitytheatre.com Bucyrus Little Theatre - Bucyrus 419-264-5717 www.bucyruslittletheatre.com 419-562-0731

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Volunteers Needed May 11 - 20 Fremont Community Theatre - Fremont Volunteers are needed from all OCTA NW Region theaters www.fremontcommunitytheatre.org to make the 2018 OCTAFest a success. Help is needed 419-332-0695 for the registration table, door security, concessions, logo, 50-50 sellers, and more. A sign-up page is set up and can be accessed through OCTAs Northwest Region website (www.octanorthwest.com) under Northwest Regional Info. Sign up now. Page 8 LOOKING AHEAD (all events take place at FFP unless otherwise noted)

Tickets for Anything Goes - on sale now 567-525-3636 Mon. - Wed. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Anything Goes Thu. - Sat., April 26-28, May 3-5 & 10-12 8:00 p.m. Sun. April 29, May 6 & 13 5:00 p.m.

FFP Prom Sat., May 19. 8:00 p.m.

Annual Banquet (Findlay Elks, 900 W Melrose Ave.) Wed., May 23 Cocktails, dinner and games 6:00 p.m. Meeting/Awards 7:30 p.m.

Auditions You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown Sun.- Mon., June 3-4 7:30 p.m.

Board Meeting Wed., June 6 7:30 p.m.

NW Regional (Owens Community College) Sat.- Sun., June 9-10 TBA If registered by Tuesday, May 29; $15/day or $25 for both days If registered between May 29 and June 7; $20/day or $30 for both days At the door registration; $25/day or $35 for both days

Fortell Deadline Fri., June 15 5:00 p.m.

General Membership Meeting Wed., June 27 7:30 p.m.

Board Meeting (date subject to change) Wed., July 4 7:30 p.m.

Tickets for You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown Benefactors & Angels Mon., July 9 567-525-3636 Patrons & Single Patrons Tue., July 10 Mon. - Wed. General Public Mon., July 16 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

General Membership Meeting Wed., July 25 7:30 p.m. (Cancelled due to final dress rehearsal)

You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown Thu. - Sat., July 26-28, August 2-4 & 9-11 8:00 p.m. Sun. July 29, August 5 & 12 5:00 p.m.

Board Meeting Wed., August 1 7:30 p.m.

Fortell Deadline Fri., August 15 5:00 p.m.

General Membership meeting Wed., August 22 7:30 p.m.

OCTA State Conference Fri. - Mon., August 31 - September 3 Crowne Plaza Columbus-North Worthington 6500 Doubletree Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43229

Auditions Deathtrap Mon.- Tue., September 3-4 7:30 p.m.

2017-2018 NW Regional Reps

Lead Rep: Mitchell Antesky: [email protected] Harley Antesky: [email protected] Millie Butts: [email protected] Karen Finn: [email protected] Sara Ledzianowski: [email protected] Jason Neymeiyer: [email protected]

Facebook: OCTA's Northwest Region 2018 Regional: June 9-10 - Owens Community College Website: www.octanorthwest.com Center for Fine and Performing Arts Email: [email protected] 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 State website: www.octa1953.org