Review of 42nd Street - Heart of the Hills Playershohplayers.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/HOH-June-2014-Newsletter.pdf · 42nd Street Review Included in this June 2014 newsletter

42nd Street ReviewIncluded in this June 2014 newsletteredition is a full review of the 42ndStreet musical performance,presented by the Heart of the HillsPlayers. Plus information on ourpicnic, the scheduled fall musical,"Cole", and Melanie's HOH MiniShows!You can also find photos from theshow by going to the photo galleryon our website:http://hohplayers.org/show-galleries/

HOH Summer PicnicSAT. AUG 23 1 P.M.

MARSHALL'S969 JAMES K, PONTIAC

MEAT PROVIDEDBring a dish to pass, beverage,

chair, swim suit, CD-G.Valet service included!

Review of 42nd StreetBy Heidi Coffman

Over 1,300 people enjoyed thelatest 4 day, Heart of the HillsPlayers, production, held at theWarren Community Center onJune 4-7. The energetic showwas directed by Steve Krupa,produced by Chancey Miller

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Don't miss "Cole"Cole - a musical featuring thesongs of Cole Porter will be

staged at the Warren Community Center on

Nov. 19-22, and the TroyCommunity Center on Nov 6 at2:00 pm and November 7th at7:00pm. Auditions will be heldafter Labor Day. We will post

the specific date on ourwebsite and future

Newsletters.

HOH Mini ShowsMelanie's cadre of entertainers

are a continuing source ofhappiness and joy to the senior

residents.

New WebsiteIf you haven't seen it yet, besure to visit our new website:HOHPlayers.org

Thank you, Ushers!Kathy Miriani thanks the manydedicated ushers who helpedthe large crowds get seated. They are: Captains Lee Balch,Peggy Bogart, MarleneMarkiewicz, and HeidiCoffman, Others ushers wereMary Gamache, Pearl Hipfel,

and stage managed by ElaineBaird. Sara Scrivano was the

music director and Dave DeClerk led the orchestra. RogerJewett was the crew leader with Jack Yee on lights, DennisGreen on sound, and Margaret Bell on microphones. Sharon Heltsley* convincingly played the wide-eyed ingenuePeggy Sawyer in Pretty Lady, the play within the play. Sharonwas accompanied by Gail Boykins, Kay Heltsley*, Linda Leffler. Bill Baird ably played Billy Lawlor, the pushy but earnestpotential suitor, as he looks out for her while trying to charm herinto dating him. Beverly Luria shined as the diva, Dorothy Brock, who has tochoose between her true love, the suave Pat Denning, played byLarry Blackwell, and Abner Dillon, a boorish Texan millionaireplayed by Steve Watkins. Dorothy tangles with Julian Marsh,the dictatorial director, played with usual aplomb by BobPattison. Joanie Rizzio and Rich Boykins enthusiastically portrayed theco-authors of Pretty Lady, Maggie Jones and Bert Barry. Theydelivered lively performances in"Getting Out of Town" and "ShuffleOff to Buffalo", which featured ablushing bride played by ananimated Lorrie Garrison. Pretty Lady's other featuredroles had the talents of Rev. LarryHooks as Andy Lee,the choreographer, Joe Tocco asMac the stage manager, Sal Vitaleas Oscar the rehearsal pianist,Babs Johnston as the script girl,Judy Sarti, secretary and Bill Dupree, the doctor who tellsDorothy she cannot star in Pretty Lady. Adding talent to otherfeatured roles; Carol Scheffles played Diane Lorimor, BarbaraBaker* as Ethel Rubinstein, Lorrie Garrison as Gladys, BeaShia as Winnie Lee, Harry Miriani as Frankie and Bob Marshallas a thug and ensemble member.as well as Patty Keylon asDorothy's dresser and ensemble member.


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Priscilla Galat, Mike Galat,Betty Ball, Marion Upper, DollyMainardo, Pat Elliot, LupeCastro Jim Murri, Jo AnneVitale, Ron Koester, JeannieSchutte, Don Stidham, RichardRizzio and Pat and RussBracewell. These peoplemade it possible for Kathy tobe a cast member.

Board Notes

1338 people attended theproduction of 42nd Street A question for themembership centers on whento do a book show; spring orfall. Also how to avoidconflicts with Pearl's show andthe availability of the WarrenCommunity Center. Mini-shows continue to bring inrevenue for capital equip.. General membership/Karaokemeeting was a huge successon June 12. Play reading committee needsto expand.

Board Members

Officers President: Chancey MillerVice President: Paul Messano Secretary: Barbara AhlbergTreasurer: Bill Dupree

The audience enjoyed the lively dancing choreographed bySharon Heltsley in the classic numbers of "We're in the Money"and "Lullaby of Broadway." The hard working ensembleincluded, Christine Bert,*Carol Burt*, Patty DiPucchio,* KimFlaig, Melanie Lee, Kathy Miriani, Bev Rembacki, AnitaSodawalla, and Laurie Sullivan. Justine Brace, Sharon Jamali,Elaine Green supported the singers in the ensemble from the pit. Costume ladies included Eileen Marshall, Maria Smiley*,Patsy Matyas, Eileen Britsky, Elaine Green, Bev Rembacki,Humi Koester and Sandi Krupa. The overwhelming success of 42nd Street was dueto diligence and cooperation of the cast and crew.* indicates new member

Director's CommentsBy Steve Krupa * Interviewed by Carol ScheffelsWhat did you enjoy most about directing "42nd Street"? STEVE: You guys - the people! As I spoke of at our cast party,it was a joy watching all of you grow as dancers and performersduring this play! We couldn't have produced it without all of ourtalented, helpful technical and back stage people.What aspect of directing this play was most challenging? STEVE: The whole extensive content of the musical play makesit one of the most challenging to direct. "42nd Street" is one ofmy wife's and my favorite musicals, and we've seen it at manyvenues over the years. My wife, Sandi, especially enjoys the tapdancing. So, the challenge and our love of the show propelledme to direct it.Were there technical challenges as well? STEVE: The biggest challenge in that area was the screen usedfor the "Shadow Waltz" number. We borrowed the screen fromthe Lakeland Players, but the group had never used it. So, it


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Directors Social: Humi KoesterMembership: Elaine BairdProjects: Melanie LeePublic Rel.: Eileen MarshallProduction: Bob Pattison

Newsletter Team

Co-editors: Linda Leffler, Carol Scheffels

PR Director: Eileen Marshall

Layout Designer: Will Heine

Photographer: Jack Yee

was a learning experience for me and the HOH technical staff. The audience seemed to enjoy that part, so the trail blazingpaid off.How did the large amount of dancing in this show affect yourrole, or did it affect it? STEVE: I have total confidence in Sharon Heltsley, ourChoreographer, as I've worked with her in several of my shows. I knew going in she was a triple threat (dancer, actress, singer),and that she would be a huge asset to the play. My onlyconcern was that she could become overwhelmed with hermultiple roles. However, because Sharon was involved in thedancing, she created routines of her own liking, which was anadvantage.Are you open to directing more plays for Heart-of-the-Hills? STEVE: Of course! Again, because of the wonderful, funpeople!! I need to thank Bill Baird for accepting the role of BillyLawlor. He rose to the challenge of singing a tenor role, whenhe's normally a base/baritone, and learned intense tapping. Another actor to commend is Rev. Larry Hooks, who learned totap dance during the play. They and the whole cast pushedthemselves and learned new skills during practices andperformances, which they, in turn, gave as gifts to ouraudiences!

Audience FeedbackA letter of thanks from Janet Gardocki was addressed toMelanie Lee:...."the entire production (music, singing, dancing)was fabulous....they (22 of her friends) said it was good, cleanfun entertainment which was affordable and heartwarming...They look forward to (our) next production..." Cole.

Caring ThoughtsSend caring thoughts to Nancy Lemma as she cares for herhusband following his surgery. Also continue to keep BarbaraTocco in your thoughts as she continues to deal with healthproblems.

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