Download pdf - Theatre Talk - May 2013

7/30/2019 Theatre Talk - May 2013

1/6

THEATRETALKMay, 2013Volume 49 Issue 9www.pcplaym

akers.org

PresidentMillie Butts

Vice-PresidentNadine Jensen

SecretaryAllison Sauvey

TreasurerSylvia Chappell

MembershipSecretary

Bonnie Segaard

Past PresidentMargot McCann

TrusteesKatie ChafeeSusan DoellMartin SmithEd Vangeloff

Managing Director

Business ManagerBrenda MacDonald

Building ManagerDale Jensen

TheatricalEquipment Manager

Jim MacDonald

PlayreadingCommittee Chair

Matt Parker

OCTA DelegateMillie Butts

Playmakers Civic Theatre66th Season Presents

May 9,10,11,16,17,18, 8:00 PM

May 19, 2013 2:00 PM

Admission $12.00 or Season Ticket

604 West 6th Street Port Clinton, Ohio 43452

For Reservations: Phone 419-734-5044 or www.pcplaymakers.org


2/6

2

2

Harmony Romancesby Ron Hill IsIn RehearsalDirector Assistant Director Tech Coordinator Set Construction

Millie Butts Steve Fillmore Bonnie Segaard Matt Parker

Cast of Characters

Maud.Sue Doell Russell...Ron Hill

Addie.Karen Langley Grace..Bonnie Segaard

Maralyn...Debbie Gordon Leah...Sylvia Chappell

Howard...Steve Fillmore Paster Bob..Ron Abbott

The Ladies of Harmony are at it again but this time they are planning a weddingreception instead of a funeral luncheon. Leah is marrying Howard, a man she has not

seen in years and has communicated only by e-mail and telephone. When the otherchurch ladies meet the groom, they notice that the liver spots on his hand look like the

mark of the devil!! That would explain why Howard keeps disappearing into the churchbathroom on the day of the wedding. Actually, Howard , who ate at a Mexican restauranat the rehearsal dinner the night before, suffers a major spastic colon flare-up and cantstay out of the bathroom . Now its up to the church ladies to find a way to get Howard

out of the bathroom before he misses his own wedding and breaks Leahs heart!


3/6

3

3

Exciting Guild MeetingMay 297:00 PM at the Theatre

Come vote to approve our Slate of Plays for the 2013-2014 Season

November, 2013

A Dickens Christmas Carol: A Traveling Travesty in Two Tumultuous Acts by Mark Landon Smith

This is a farce adaptation of the classical tale. From the bonny shores of England comes the Styckes-Upon-Thump Reperto

Theatre Company, a stuffy old travelling troupe embarking on their fifteenth annual farewell tour of the Dickens' tale. Tcompany includes Sir Selsdon Piddock, the consummate actor, in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge, with Mrs. Bettina Salisbu

Dame Rowena Middleton-Lewis, Mrs. Cordelia ffoliet-ffolkes ffortescue Woods, Teddy Shub and Elyot Crummels in multip

supporting roles. Sweet Cynthia Imbry, the general understudy. When the company's diva feigns illness, certain the produ

tion will be canceled, this merry troupe of over the hill and upstart actors carry on without her much to her shock and rag

Roles are shuffled and the sweet understudy Cynthi, suddenly finds herself on stage knowing only one line of dialogue. S

has written her part in and on almost everything, including the Christmas pudding! Midway through the doomed perfor

ance, the diva rushes in to reclaim her role. Total mayhem ensues as the company scrambles to keep the show going wh

everything goes hilariously wrong.

January, 2014Jerry Finnegans Sister by Jack Neary

Brian Dowd has spent the last 10 years of his life wrestling with an unrequited "something" for his best friend's sister, w

happens to live next door. But each and every time he's spoken with Beth Finnegan for more than 30 seconds, It's ended

with his foot planted firmly in his mouth. Now, Brian's time is about to run out. With recent news that Jerry Finnegan's sis

is getting married, the time has come for him to put up or shut up. Like John Wayne in The High and the Mighty, Brian h

reached the point of no return. What's he got to lose--except the love of his life! In a series of fast-moving, hysterically fun

scenes, two actors play Brian and Beth from ages seven and six, through their adolescent and teen years, right up to t

moment the play is happening, when they're both in their early 20s. Does Brian confess his feelings and win Be

or.

March, 2014

12 Angry Jurors by Reginald Rose

A 19-year-old stands trial for the fatal stabbing of his father. Their decision could lead to the boys death.

doesnt stand a chance , mutters the guard as he leads the jurors to the bleak jury room. It looks like an ope

and-shut case until one of the jurors refuses to vote guilty without discussing the facts which begins an eye ope

ing experience. The discussion turns into heated arguments where jurors expose their personal prejudice, bi

and weaknesses that have clouded their judgment. Tempers get short but evidence is re-examined before a fin

verdict is reached.

May, 2014

A Grand Night for Singing: A Musical Review by Rodgers & Hammerstein

A romantic musical journey from young infatuation to the touching and funny complexities of commitment and marriage, t

joys of parenthood, and the power of enduring love. Features over 30 songs from the beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein mu

cals such as Carousel, Oklahoma, The King and I, South Pacific, Cinderella, and The Sound of Music, as well as lesser-kno

works such as Allegro, Me and Juliet, State Fair, Pipe Dream, and Flower Drum Song. Rodgers & Hammerstein signatu

songs like OH, What a Beautiful Mornin to Some Enchanted Evening are placed in new contexts in a way that celebra

the colossal appeal of their legendary songbook.


4/6

4

4

Announcing Proposed Slate of Officers for 2013-2014Make Your Voice Heard by Voting at the Guild Meeting

May 29, 20137:00 PMAt the TheatreAs Chairperson of the Nominating Committee, which included myself, Past Presidents Dale Jensen and

Margot McCann, we are submitting our list of persons to be considered and voted on for the Playmakers2013-2014 Season. They are as follows:

President: Nadine Jensen Board of TrusteesVice-President:: Jeff Bugbee Katie Joreski Susan DoellRecording Secretary: Allison Sauvey Margot McCann Lisa MeyerMembership Secretary: Bonnie Segaard Sue Baker Jean FyfeTreasurer: Sylvia Chappell

This proposed slate of officers will be presented for vote by The Guild at our next Guild Meeting whichwill be held on May 29, 2013, 7:00 PM, at the theatre. As always, according to our Constitution, nomina-

tions will be taken from the Guild members present with the permission of the person being nominated

for the position.

Susan Doell, Chairperson

Nominating Committee 2012-2013

All That GlittersOCTAs Diamond Jubilee

Hosted By the West RegionCo-Chairs: John Falkenbach and Christi Thomas

August 30 - September 2, 2013Wyndham Garden Dayton South

31 Prestige Plaza Drive

Miamisburg, Ohio


5/6

5

5

PLAYMAKERS CIVIC THEATRE

2013 2014 (67th) SEASONAPPLICATION TO DIRECT

In order to complete the selection of Directors for next seasons slate of plays, alltheatre types interested are asked to complete and return this application to

Millie Butts, 9 Fairwood Avenue, Norwalk, OH 44857

or mail to P.O. Box 149, Port Clinton, OH 43452

PRIOR TO: Wednesday, May 22, 2013

It is suggested those applying should have had previous directing or assistant directing experience.

NAME _________________________________________ADDRESS _______________________________________ Phone: ________________________________________________________________

PLEASE MARK PLAY PREFERENCE BY NUMBER (1) (2) (3) (4)

_____ A Dickens Christmas Carol; A Traveling

Travesty in Two Tumultuous Acts November, 2013

_____ Jerry Finnegans Sister January, 2014

_____ 12 Angry Jurors March, 2014

_____ A Grand Night for Singing May, 2014

IMPORTANT: Please explain YOUR staging, set, and other technical requirements. (Otherwise it is as-sumed

You will accept any PCT Board of Trustees limitations) PLEASE USE THE BACKSIDE FOR THIS.

*************************************************************************

ANY OTHER INTEREST IN THESE POSITIONS? These are as important as Directing or Acting!

Please check position and list play behind it.

_____ ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ____________________________

_____ TECHNICAL DIRECTOR ____________________________

_____ HOUSE MANAGER _________________________________

_____ STAGE MANAGER _________________________________

_____ SET DESIGN ____________________________________________ OTHER TECHNICAL ________________________________

(Lights, sound, properties, costumes, set construction and decorating, stage hand, etc)

_____ Reservations Box Office (At the theatre) __________________

_____ Ushering ___________________________________________

_____ Theater Cleaning before Dress Rehearsal __________________

_____ Publicity ___________________________________________

PLEASE PLAN TO BE ACTIVE IN OUR 67th SEASON BY VOLUNTEERING NOW! ITS FUN!


6/6

6

Playmakers Civic TheatreP. O. Box 149Port Clinton, Ohio 43452

Theatre TalkA Newsletter for Playmakers

Editor: Millie Butts

Website:

www.pcplaymakers.org

May 7 Board Meeting: 7 PM at the theatre

May 9,10,11, 1st week ofHarmony Romances 8 PM at the theatre

May 16,17,18 2nd week ofHarmony Romances 8 PM at the theatre

May 19 Sunday Matinee 2 PM at the theatre

May 29 Guild Meeting 7 PM at the theatre

PCT CalendarDeadline for articles inthe next Theatre Talk

May 31, 2013

Contact: Millie Butts

[email protected]

419-307-3035

Playmakers Civic Theatre604 W. 6th Street, Port Clinton , Ohio 43452

For Reservations: 419-734-5044 or www.pcplaymakers.org

Our 66th Season FINAL SHOW

Harmony Romances by Ron HillMay 9,10, 11, 16, 17, 18 & 19