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CALLBOARD February 2011 |
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Richard Devlin Editor, Prevaricator, and Embellisher of this rag |
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OF THE NEW KENSINGTON (PA) CIVIC THEATER OUR 65th SEASON October 2011 724 339 3140 P.O. BOX 202, New Kensington, Pa 15068
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CALLBOARD |
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New Kensington Civic Theatre Entertaining the AK Valley for over 65 years |
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Here it is October already - the calendar pages seem to be falling faster than the leaves. As a reminder the first show of the season, now in rehearsals, will open this month, Thursday the 27th. It’s the musical Lucky Stiff and we’ll get to the cast on page two.
But first, the monthly meeting. It’s Friday the 14th, 8PM at the workshop. Carl and George in the Valley Heights section of our fair city. Here we’ll get the scoop on the progress of the play, the stuff still needed and the positions to be filled if any. There will be refreshments and you can bring some wine if you like and relax for a bit. The exterior of the workshop has been repainted and our logo is embossed, read painted, on the front and side. Two signs are also in the works but then so are many other things.
Jennifer, head of the Acting Department set us up on Face book and there are pictures posted there with the tag line asking if you can name the play. Nice touch. Denny in a dress reminds us of our third grade teacher who drove truck on the side.
On another and equally important subject, Jennifer is striving to resuscitate, yes, that’s the word, our long dormant workshops for the monthly meetings. These workshops were instrumental in developing actors with experienced directors, giving new directors a chance to try it on for size and to showcase plays that we may want to do for the coming seasons. For a time, now, these considerations have been set aside and our meetings have been barren of workshops. However this can change and you can be a part of it. Talk to Jennifer.
Here, then, is the info on the upcoming musical, LUCKY STIFF
Major Characters:
Josh List – Harry Witherspoon, mild mannered shoe salesman Katie Houser – Annabel Glick, an agent for The Universal Dog Home of Brooklyn Amanda Morse – Rita La Porta, the legally blind woman Dom Palmieri – Luigi Gaudi, a mysterious boisterous Italian Max Moio – Vinnie Di Russo, Rita’s oppressed brother Erica Jureckson – Dominique du Monaco, a French night club singer Paul Romito – the dead body of Anthony Hendon – Harry’s murdered uncle
Ensemble:
Beth Minda Martin Miller Elena Ziccarelli
Matt Mlynarski Kat Fabbroni Frankie Shoop
Caitlin Young Anthony Fellows Danny Allman
Directed by Alyssa Bruno Tech Director/PSNK Liaison is Bill Mitas
Now, speaking of Bill Mitas, he has come up with the following work session dates:
Oct. 8, Saturday 10 am to 3 pm Oct. 10, Monday 10 am to 4 pm Oct. 15, Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Oct. 17, Monday 10 am to 4 pm Oct. 19, Wednesday !:30 to 4:30 Oct. 21, Friday - the move to Penn State – 6 pm to 9:30 Oct. 22, Saturday 10 am to 5 pm constructing the set Oct. 23, Sunday 10 am to 5 pm at Penn State Oct. 24 Monday 10 am to 4 pm at Penn state
Not everyone has all that time to devote but come when you can and leave whenever you want. It’s interesting to see that tangled mass of wood transformed into an attractive set and it’s a particular mark of pride to have been a part of it. Should there be any questions call 724-448-8942
IN THE ‘SMALL WORLD” DEPRTMENT:
One lovely Saturday afternoon in August as Nancy Planitzer was climbing down the fire tower in Cook’s Forrest State Park she encountered Chris Pastrick and Jeff Daugherty who were climbing up! Nothing like hugging friends in the middle of an 80 year old fire tower.
Workshop Warrior John DelVecchio, reports that he, Billy M., Denny and John L. built and attached a roof over the side door, giving the smokers a place to stand when it rains when overcome with the urge during a meeting.
He also ordered T-shirts for those who requested them. Here he is hugging the workshop.
Here’s Bill Mitas, Instructor at The Art Institute, Set Designor, Teacher of Theater at Penn State in his combination office, broom closet and general storage room. He’s looking at you to as a reminder to attend whatever scheduled work sessions that you can, to be at the move on the Friday 21 at 6 PM and the strike on Sunday, the 30th. Following the strike we can all relax and enjoy the fruits of our labors at the strike party.
But before all that there’s the General Meeting this Friday, the 14th at 8. In between time check us out on Facebook – New Kensington Civic Theater and try to come up with the name of the play from the posted pictures like the one above of Bill.
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