[ACT newsletter] Albany Civic Theater Newsletter-January 2008

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ALBANY CIVIC THEATER
Newsletter for January 2008

Contents:

Hello, Dolly
Performances February 15 - March 8

The Diary of Anne Frank
Auditions February 18, 19, & 20

Important Tidbits ~ FAQs ~ Interesting Facts

Upcoming events


ALBANY CIVIC THEATER PRESENTS

Hello, Dolly

By: Michael Stewart
Directed by: Christi E. Sears
Musical & Vocal Director: Dow Yeh
Choreographer: Megan Matthes

PERFORMANCES: February 15, 16, 22, 23, 24(m), 28, 29, March 1, 2(m), 6, 7, 8

CONTENT NOTE: Appropriate for all ages

"And what do you do for a living, Mrs. Levi?" asks a character in the first
scene of this most delightful of musical comedies. 
"Some people paint, some sew ... I meddle," replies Dolly. And 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.

Cast of Characters: 

Harriet Nixon - Dolly Levi 
Ed Beaudry - Horace Vandergelder 
Mat Genuser - Cornelius Hackle 
Lance Duddlesten - Barnaby Tucker 
Erin Creager - Mrs. Irene Malloy 
Meghan Duddlesten - Minne Fay 
Jered Hernandez - Ambrose 
Tiffany Welch - Ermengarde 
Rebecca Douglas - Ernestina 
Tony DeMeo - Rudolph 
Douglas Hambley - Stanley  
Jackie Tasker - Mrs. Rose 
Bernadette Feyerherm - The Judge
Cathy Sams - Court Clerk 
Kevin Nordquist - Policeman 
Cameron Graham - Hank/ First Cook 
Jim Schweitzer - Second Cook 
John daCunha - Fritz 
Jack Peters - Harry 
Luke Hooten - Louie
David Allen - Danny 
Bryan Houde - Manny  
Chorus - Michelle Beaudry, Jillian Bower, Maegan Christoson, Ara Duddlesten,
Molly Duddlesten,   Allison Jackson, Carrie Jansen, 
Mirinda Keeling, Megan Lofgren, Stephanie Lunceford, Kim Mainord, Alexa
Miller, Marissa Miller, Taylor Moffatt, Brandon Rosevear - Wingo, 
Katie Beth Sramek, and Sophie Welch


PERFORMANCES: Evening show at 8 pm ~ matinee at 2:30 pm

WHERE: Albany Civic Theater, 111 First Ave W 

TICKETS: $12 general ~ $9 for people under 18 and over 60 

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: 

January 14, 15, & 16
The Diary of Anne Frank

By: Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett
Based upon "Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl" Newly adapted by Wendy
Kesselman

Directed by: Kay Roth

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, and
the spirit, passion for life and prophetic thoughts of one 
young Jewish girl living in Nazi-occupied Holland. A new adaptation for a
new generation.

Cast of Characters: 

Anne Frank (early teens) A free spirited teen who doesn't allow the
atrocities of war to stifle her creativity 

Otto Frank (40-50) Anne's father who will do whatever he can to save his
family from the Nazi persecution

Edith Frank (40-50) Anne's mother. Nervous and who is often at a loss on how
to interact with her daughter  

Margot Frank (mid to late teens) Anne's older sister, her call-up is the
reason the family goes into hiding 

Miep Gies (late 20s and up) Mr. Frank's employee, the family's lifeline to
the outside world

Peter Van Daan (mid teens) Teenaged son of Otto Frank's business partner.
Anne's first real boyfriend

Mr. Kraler (30-50) Another employee who helps the families and keeps their
secret safe

Mrs. Van Daan (40s & up) Peter's mother determined to make her husband pay
for not safeguarding his family

Mr. Van Daan (40s & up) Mr. Frank's business partner, second-guesses his
ability to be a husband and father
3
Mr. Dussel (40s and up) - A dentist who joins the rest when he too is forced
into hiding

First, Second and Third Men (Any ages) - The three who arrest and take the
families away to their tragic end. 
Good roles for men with little acting experience who would like to see what
it's like to be on stage

PERFORMANCES: April 25, 26, 27(m), May 2, 3, 4(m), 8, 9, 10  


Important Tidbits ~ FAQs ~ Interesting Facts

One More Time!

We can't say it often or loud enough - Thank you to all who help make ACT
the wonderful community theater it is. From our actors, 
directors, and technicians to our wonderful sponsors and patrons, Albany
Civic Theater continues to produce high quality live theater 
we can all be proud of. Thanks for helping make the magic happen!


Newsletter Preparation Work Parties

Come lend a hand and save ACT some money!  Saturdays at 10 am in the
theater's lobby. 

3/1, 3/29, 5/3, 5/24, 6/14, 7/12


We Love Volunteers! 

If  want to act, direct, work backstage on sets, lights, sound, props and
costumes, sell tickets, or usher for a performance, you're more than welcome
at ACT. 

Johanna Spencer 
Volunteer Manager
spenjohanna at hotmail.com
541.990.3192

Like to join in, just give us a call!  541.928.4603


Upcoming Events

Auditions for 
The Diary of Anne Frank
Directed by: Kay Roth
Auditions February 18, 19, & 20
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. 
4 Men, 3 Women, 3 Teens (1 male & 2 female), plus 3 extras 

Performances of  
The Drawer Boy
Directed by: Don Taco
March 28 - April 5
A young actor arrives on a small Canadian farm to research a play about
country life. His encounter with two middle-aged bachelor farmers launches a
chain of 
events that reveals a secret and the ultimate power of friendship. 

Auditions for 
Fawlty Towers
Directed by: Harriet Nixon
Audition March 31, April 1 & 2
Fans of Monty Python and Britcoms in general 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 a
belligerent, bull-headed and bumbling hotel owner, Basil Fawlty and his crew
of misfit employees,
 his put-upon wife and a slew of odd guests. 
9 Men, 5 Women plus walk-ons; some doubling

Auditions for
Nickel and Dimed
Directed by: Johanna Spencer
April 28, 29, & 30
All it takes to make it in this country is hard work, right? Can a
middle-aged woman survive on $7 an hour? In her "in your face" comic epic,
acclaimed author 
Barbara Ehrenreich set out to answer this question. The characters she meets
along the way show us how life is lived in the real world and struggle with
a 
gallantry that humbles us all. 5 Women, 1 Man



For more information visit http://albanycivic.org










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