[ACT newsletter] Albany Civic Theater Newsletter
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ALBANY CIVIC THEATER PRESENTS
The Musical
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Book by: Burt Shevelove & Larry Gelbart
Music & Lyrics by: Stephen Sondheim
Directed by: Barbara Osterholm
Musical Director: Jim Guynn
Vocal Director: Dean Kennedy
Performances: July 27, 28, August 3, 4, 5(m), 9, 10, 11, 12(m), 16, 17, & 18
Content note: Suitable for older children
"Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight!" Broadway's greatest farce is light,
fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written
- the perfect escape from life's troubles. A non-stop laugh-fest in which a
crafty slave struggles to win the hand of a beautiful but slow-witted
courtesan for his young master, in exchange for freedom.
Cast of Characters:
Senex - Bill Maier
Domina - Jillian Bower
Hero - Cameron Graham
Philia - Alison Nordyke
Hysterium - Cameron McFee
Pseudolus - Bill Brown
Erronius - Dennis Glidden
Miles Gloriosus - Brad Townsend
Lycus - Jeremiah Allen
The Courtesans - Kaylie Chytraus, Kaitlin Fitzgerald, Shauna Kiefiuk,
Brittany Mills, Sierra Hodges, Bekka Hollander
The Proteans - Kris Miller, Sarah Roth, Andrew Knoy
PERFORMANCES: Evening show at 8 pm ~ matinee at 2:30 pm
WHERE: Albany Civic Theater, 111 First Ave W
TICKETS: $10 general $7 for people over 60 and under 18
AVAILABLE: Sid Stevens Jewelers, 140 First Ave W, Albany (541) 967-8140
Rice's Pharmacy, 910 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis (541) 752-7760
Or at the ACT box office ~ opens 45 minutes before curtain
AUDITIONS: July 30, 31, callbacks only if needed August 1
Wonder of the World
BY: David Lindsay - Abaire
Directed by: John Elliott
PERFORMANCES: October 19, 20, 26, 27, 28(m), Nov 1, 2, 3
When Cass discovers a shocking secret about her husband, she flees to the
honeymoon capital of the world in search of the life she thinks she missed
out on. A wild ride over Niagara Falls in a barrel of laughs.
Cass Harris - 30s. Anxious to start a new life
Lois Coleman - little older than Cass. A blithely uncaring alcoholic
Kip Harris - 30s. It's his fault Cass left
Captain Mike - 30s. An available widower
Karla - 60s. She and her husband are dabblers
Glen - 60s. Karla's husband
Barbara, Helicopter Pilot, Several Waitresses, and Janie - all played by one
woman
2 non-speaking stagehand roles
Upcoming Events
Auditions for
Goodbye, Charlie
Directed by: Jackie Tasker
September 10, 11, & 12
Cast: 4 Men ~ 3 Women
Charlie was a demon lover, a connoisseur of wines and the possessor of a
fine backhand. He met his end trying to escape through a porthole on a
cuckold's yacht. Now Charlie has returned to seek revenge for his murder -
as a woman, posing as his own wife. Meanwhile, Charlie's best friend is
beginning to feel a different kind of affection for the new Charlie.
Auditions for
Dinner with Friends
Directed by: Pat Kight
October 22, 23, & 24
Cast: 2 Men ~ 2 Women
What happens to two married couples - best friends for years - when one of
the marriages breaks up? Donald Margulies' 2000 Pulitzer Prize-winner brings
intelligence and spiky humor to an all-too-common circumstance of modern
life, creating a deeply affecting story.
How to help at ACT
An Opportunity
If you or someone you know is interested in supporting ACT by advertising in
our programs, please contact Kay at 981-2645 or via e mail at
kay.roth at gmail.com You can also leave a message at the box office.
~ THANKS ~
We couldn't have done it without you
A great big THANK YOU to all the volunteers and patrons who made the
2006-2007 season a fantastic one.
Newsletter Preparation Work Parties
We really need your help. Come lend a hand and save ACT some money!
Saturdays at 10 am in the theater's lobby.
8/11, 9/22, 11/3, 12/15, 1/19, 3/1, 3/29, 5/3, 5/24, 6/14, 7/12
Albany Civic Theater
Announces our 2007-2008 Season
Taming of the Shrew
Directed by: Gregg Burgess
Sept 7, 8, 14, 15, 16(m), 20, 21, 22, 2007
Two young suitors seek to woo the fair Bianca, but her father will have none
of it until her shrewish older sister, Katherine, is wed. Enter Petruchio,
who vows to capture the reluctant Kate - and watch the fireworks fly!
Wonder of the World
Directed by: John Elliott
Oct 19, 20, 26, 27, 28(m), Nov 1, 2, 3, 2007
When Cass discovers a shocking secret about her husband, she flees to the
honeymoon capital of the world in search of the life she thinks she missed
out on. Ride over Niagara Falls in a barrel of laughs.
Goodbye, Charlie
Directed by: Jackie Tasker
Nov 30, Dec 1, 7, 8, 9(m), 13, 14, 15, 2007
Charlie was a demon lover, a connoisseur of wines and the possessor of a
fine backhand. He met his end trying to escape through a porthole on a
cuckold's yacht. Now Charlie has returned - as a woman.
Dinner with Friends
Directed by: Pat Kight
Jan 11, 12, 13(m), 17, 18, 20, 2008
What happens to two married couples - best friends for years - when one of
the marriages breaks up? Margulies 2000 Pulitzer Prize-winner brings
intelligence and spiky humor to an all-too-common circumstance of modern
life, creating a deeply affecting story.
Hello, Dolly
Directed by: Christi Sears
Feb 15, 16, 22, 23, 24(m), 28, 29, March 1, 2(m), 6, 7, 2008
We're off on a whirlwind race around New York at the turn of the twentieth
century, following the adventures of America's most beloved musical
matchmaker.
The Drawer Boy
Directed by: Don Taco
March 28, 29, 30(m), April, 3, 4, 5, 2008
A young actor arrives on a small farm to research a play about country life.
His encounter with two middle-aged bachelor farmers - one who has a profound
brain injury that leaves him unable to remember anything - launches a chain
of events that reveals a secret and the ultimate power of friendship.
The Diary of Anne Frank
Directed by: Kay Roth
April 25, 26, 27(m), May 2, 3, 4(m), 8, 9, 10, 2008
Newly discovered writings from the diary of Anne Frank, as well as survivor
accounts, are interwoven to create an impassioned, contemporary story of the
lives of people persecuted under Nazi rule.
Fawlty Towers
Directed by: Harriet Nixon
May 30, 31, June 6, 7, 8(m), 12, 13, 14, 2008
Fans of Britcoms will roar at this stage adaptation of three episodes from
the hilarious BBC TV series. Fawlty Towers is the best-loved bad hotel in
the world, a hilarious romp through the daily mishaps of bumbling hotel
owner, Basil Fawlty.
The Last Five Years
Directed by: Carri Moffatt
* Special Event: June 20 & 21, 2008
A contemporary, two-character musical that ingeniously chronicles the five
year life of a marriage, from meeting to break-up ~ or from break-up to
meeting, depending on how you look at it.
Nickel and Dimed
Directed by: Johanna Spencer
July 11, 12, 13(m), 17, 18, 19, 2008
Can a middle-aged, middle-class woman survive when she suddenly has to make
beds all day and live on $7 an hour? Maybe. But she'll have to do
back-to-back shifts as a hotel chambermaid and a waitress. A moving, urgent
comic epic about the lives of women on the margins.
The Compleat Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
Directed by: Miranda Prince
August 8, 9, 15, 16, 17(m), 21, 22, 23, 2008
A whirlwind jaunt through all 37 of William Shakespeare's published works,
including the sonnets. This smart, funny and irreverent show will have you
laughing out loud.
Performance Times: Thursday - Saturday 8:00 pm Sunday Matinee 2:30 pm
* Special Events are not included in season ticket prices
Season Tickets
Albany Civic Theater season tickets go on sale each summer for the season
starting in September, and come in two varieties - one for the dedicated
theater fan and one for more occasional patrons. Both work as payment
vouchers and do not guarantee seating: Season ticket holders still must
reserve their seats for each performance, then present the season tickets in
payment at the ticket outlets or the theater box office.
Season ticket holders get a substantial discount from single-seat prices and
first choice on seats, five days before they go on sale to the general
public.
* Season Passes:
Good for admission to all 10 regular-season shows
General audience: $92
Juniors & seniors: (under 18 or 60 & over) $65
* Season Samplers:
Good for admission to any 4 regular season shows, plus a musical
General audience: $47
Juniors & seniors: $36
Our season tickets work like a payment voucher: You reserve the seats you
want for each performance and use the ticket to pay for them when you pick
them up. Season ticket holders get first pick before tickets go on sale to
the general public.
Visit our website for more information about shows, auditions, and other
theater activities.
Albany Civic Theater
111 First Ave SW, Albany
541.928-4603
www.albanycivic.org
Ticket Outlets
Sid Stevens Jewelers
541.967.8140
140 First Ave SW, Albany
Rice's Pharmacy
541.752.7760
910 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis
Tickets go on sale at our outlets 19 days before opening; for the first five
days, they are available to ACT season ticket holders; afterward, they may
be purchased or reserved by the general public. Popular shows - especially
musicals - may sell out, so buy or reserve your seats early!
The ACT box office opens 45 minutes before curtain time and will hold
reserved tickets until 15 minutes before the show starts. At that time,
unclaimed tickets go on sale on a first-come, first-served basis.
Gift Certificates:
Looking for the perfect gift for your theater-loving friends or relations?
Gift certificates for any number of tickets are available now. Buy them at
our box office during any performance.
We do not accept credit or debit cards, but gladly accept your personal
check. Cash machines are available within two blocks of the theater.
ACT is conveniently located between the bridges in historic downtown Albany.
You'll find abundant free parking during performances, as well as nearby
restaurants, pubs, and coffee houses.
2007-2008 Season Passes (good for entire 10 show season)
_____General admission $92 each
_____Junior/Senior* Season Passes $65 each
Season Sampler (any 4 plays plus a musical)
____General Admission $47 each
____Junior/Senior $36 each
____ACT Membership $10 each
*Juniors/Seniors are under 18 or 60 & older
Additional donation to ACT: $________
Albany Civic Theater is a 501 (C)(3) nonprofit organization. Gifts are tax
deductible to the extent of provided by the law
Name(s): _____________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________
City:____________________ State: ____________Zip:________
Phone/email:__________________________________________
Note: Because we are an all-volunteer organization, it may take up to two
weeks to process your order. The new season opens Sept. 7 with The Taming of
the Shrew. Please plan accordingly. If you need season tickets right away,
you may wish to purchase them at Sid Stevens' Jewelers, or at the theater on
performance nights. If you have questions about tickets, feel free to
contact us.
Thank you for your order
For more information visit http://albanycivic.org
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