THE STAGE DOOR. Now Playing... INSIDE THIS ISSUE SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST

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1 Richmond Civic Theatre February 1, 2013 THE STAGE DOOR Now Playing... Based on the novel by John Steinbeck Adapted by Frank Galati Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York Directed by David Cobine Feb 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. Feb 10 at 2 p.m. RCT s next production is a challenging and powerful adaptation of a great American novel that recorded one of the most difficult chapters in American history. The Grapes of Wrath, based on John Steinbeck s novel, will come to life at RCT for two weekends: February 8, 9, 15, 16 at 7:30 p.m., with a 2:00 matinee on Sunday February 10. The Grapes of Wrath, set during the 1930s, vividly portrays the struggles of ordinary people who have lost their homes, incomes and way of life as a result of two disasters: the economic disaster of the Great Depression and the environmental disaster of the Dust Bowl. Specifically, it follows the Joad family, share-croppers in Oklahoma who lose their farm, load their meager possessions and themselves onto an old rattletrap truck and make the difficult long journey to California with dreams of a new beginning and a better life. They face setbacks, losses and mistreatment. But against these hardships they reveal remarkable strength, resilience, decency toward others and a growing anger against injustice. The Grapes of Wrath definitely shows both the ugly and the heroic in human nature. Like Steinbeck s book, the play contains language that might offend some. The language and the difficult story of the Great Depression are not intended for younger children. Continued on page 3 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Now Playing... 1 RCT Office and Box Office... 2 Auditions Season... 4 Stage One... 5 Upcoming Events... 6 Lyrics and Music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy Allen McDonald Based on the book Charlie and The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) Directed by Jack Leer March 2 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. and March 3 at 2 p.m. Join the search for the ultimate prize: a golden ticket allowing entry to Willy Wonka s chocolate factory and a lifetime supply of chocolate! Charlie Bucket is thrilled when he finds a ticket in his chocolate bar and joins an eccentric group tour of the factory into Wonka s world of pure imagination. Based on the book by Roald Dahl and featuring songs from the famous movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, this musical is fun for children and the young at heart! Continued on page 3... SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST Check out the line up for next season on page 4! Audition info for Guys and Dolls and Barefoot in the Park can be found on pages 2 and 3. Stage One is having auditions for The Hundred Dresses. Info on page 5!

2 Auditions RCT Office Office Hours T-F 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m Office Staff Office Manager Bonnie Miller Stage One Managing Director Kristy Jackson RCT Box Office Box Office Hours M-F 12 p.m.- 5:30 p.m The box office opens three weeks prior to show opening for season ticket holders and two weeks before opening for the general public. Guys and Dolls A Musical Fable of Broadway Based on a Story and Characters of Damon Runyon Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) Directed by Charity and Greg Hawkins with musical direction by Jon Hudnall and choreography by Regina Branagin Dates: Tuesday, February 12 and Thursday, February 14 Times: 6 to 8:30 p.m. We are looking for mature and well-seasoned actors, ages 20+, who have excellent vocals, great articulation and projection. You must be able to represent the character s age on stage in order to be considered for the role. The show is set in 1950 s New York. We are not looking for authentic New York accents, but by all means you may try one! Please come prepared to sing, read and be taught a group dance. Nathan Detroit: Character age - 35 to 50 Vocal range - Baritone to high F Audition song: Sue Me. Nathan is funny and romantic. He has been engaged to Adelaide for 14 years, but married to the crap game for longer. Comedic timing and great vocals are a must. Sky Masterson: Character age - 30 to 50 Vocal range - Baritone B to E flat Audition song: I ll Know. Sky is the epitome of 1950 s cool. His story line has nice growth; sinner to saint, quintessential bachelor to walking down the aisle. Must be able to command the stage, but not overly cocky. Smooth characterization and strong vocals. Sarah Brown: Character age - 25 to 35 Vocal range - Soprano to high A Audition song: I ll Know. Sarah is a sergeant in the Salvation Army at Times Square. Sarah has the most character growth in the show. She starts out straight laced, ends up tipsy in Havana, then heartbroken, yet madly in love with Sky. Strong actress and singer. Adelaide: Character age 30 to 45 Vocal range - Mezzo to A Audition song: Adelaide s Lament. Adelaide is devoted to Nathan, having been engaged to him for 14 years. She really wants to settle down, but she is getting tired of Nathan s crap game. You are welcome to try a character voice for Adelaide, but be prepared to drop it if asked. This clever character needs to be portrayed as such. Strong vocals and good comedic timing. Nicely-Nicely Johnson: Character age 30 to 50 Vocal range - Tenor to high B flat Audition song: Sit Down, You re Rockin the Boat. Best buddy and crapshoot partner to Nathan Detroit and has some of the funniest lines in the show. Comedic timing and excellent tenor skills are required. Benny Southstreet: Character age 20 to 50 Vocal range - Baritone to high G Audition song: Fugue for Tinhorn. Benny is one of Nicely s pals. This guy really needs to be able sing. Arvide Abernathy: Character age 55+. Audition song: More I Cannot Wish You. Arvide is Sarah s mentor and leader of the Salvation Army in Times Square. Nice fatherly figure. Crap Shooters : Audition song: Guys and Dolls. Handsome gamblers that can sing and dance. Some men will be offered other male roles, i.e. Big Jule, Rusty, Harry the Horse, etc 2 Hot Box Girls: Audition song: Bushel and a Peck. Sexy Kittens that can sing and dance. Some of the ladies will be offered other female roles, i.e. Martha, General Cartwright, etc

3 Auditions Barefoot in the Park By Neil Simon Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York Directed by Ruthanne Bolling This romantic comedy by Neil Simon had a wildly successful run on Broadway in 1966 and was made into a film starring Robert Redford and Jane Fonda in Newlyweds Paul and Corie Bratter move into a small apartment in New York City after their six-day honeymoon. While Paul tries to prove himself as a young lawyer in the courtroom, Corie not only sets up their place, she also sets up her anxious mother with their peculiar neighbor. Corie s efforts to have fun and spice up her mother s life lead to a wild night on the town and the newlyweds begin to wonder if their differences are too extreme. They (and we) learn a lot about compromise and what it takes to be in a relationship. If you d like to be a part of this wild romp, please consider auditioning on Sunday, February 10 and/or Monday, February 11, 6-8 p.m. at RCT. Audition materials will be available at the theatre soon. The performance dates are April 5-7 and 12-13, 2013 Grapes of Wrath continued from page 1 Steinbeck s 1939 book was awarded the Pulitzer Prize, while our stage adaptation by Frank Galati won the 1990 Tony Award for Best Play. Our RCT production is directed by David Cobine, long-time RCT director who most recently led our productions of White Christmas, All My Sons, A Streetcar Named Desire and Oklahoma! The large Grapes of Wrath cast is headed by Michael Sweigart as Tom Joad, Phil Baisley as Jim Casy, Jennie Kiffmeyer as Ma, Eric Burkhardt as Pa, Allison Giles as Rose of Sharon. Other members of the Joad family are Steve Holthouse, Ian Kinder, Trey Wylie, John Garden, Jack Leer, Angie Karch, Casey Pierson and Skylar Miller. Members of the talented ensemble who play multiple roles in the story are Ronnie Wylie, Brian Jackson, Shane Edington, Adrian Hess, Paul Jordan, Robyn Zitnick, Kari Kinsey, Sue King and Max Wylie. This staging of The Grapes of Wrath also includes live music performed on stage to accompany the action of the play. Jeff Templeton is directing the music and his band will include the well -known music duo Garcia & Scott (Dalia Garcia and Gary Scott). The Grapes set (including the Joads truck!) has been designed and created by Keith Ziolkowski, Morgan Clevenger and Carvin Rinehart. The production team also includes Jeff Page (Assistant Director & Stage Manager), Paul Jordan and Sharon Walker (costume design), John Oberle and Malynda Clevenger (lighting design), Nikki Cox (props), Rick Funk (sound), Renee Harlemann (hair & make-up) and Ruth Brown (choreography). RCT s The Grapes of Wrath has served as the focus for a community-wide project called The Ripple Effect. RCT partnered with libraries throughout Wayne and Preble counties to sponsor a community read of Steinbeck s novel, book discussions at varied locations, a movie series, music events and exhibits, all of them related to The Grapes of Wrath, the 1930s and the theme Helping Hands During Hard Times. Visit the Ripple Effect website: the-ripple-effect.us Thanks to the Ripple Effect Steering Committee: David Cobine, Michelle Avery, Ghlee Jewison, Ashley Valentine-Derrer, Ruth Brown, Janet Jackson, Sue King, Gary Batchelor, Kristy Jackson, David Brown. Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Willy Wonka Jr. continued from page 1 Directed by Jack Leer with Assistant Director Kristy Jackson, Music Director Mindy Deckard and Choreographers Ryan Shaw and Hollie Caskey, the cast includes: Willy Wonka/Candy Man: Jake Schamel Charlie Bucket: Joseph Lahmann Mrs. Bucket: Maureen Doherty Mr. Bucket: Isaac Diskin Grandpa Joe: Todd Piekutowski Grandma Josephina: Destiny Brubaker Grandpa George: Braeden Day Grandma Georgina: Jill McKinney James: Ross Fogle Mathilda: Mallory Bolser Phineous Trout: Hannah Wedig Augustus Gloop: Thaddaeus Broussard Mrs. Gloop: Elaine Brady Veruca Salt: Grace Deitsch Mr. Salt: Noah Fecher Violet Beauregard: Mikayla Mathews Mrs. Beauregard: Kimber Robinson Mike Teavee: Ben Deitsch Ms. Teavee: Alex Livesay Oompa Loompa 1: Corrin Dillon Oompa Loompa 2: Luke Sheridan Oompa Loompa 3: Maggi Quigg Oompa Loompa 4: Clare Jackson Oompa Loompa 5: Brennan Fogle Oompa Loompa Chorus: Jakin Hoffer, Kati Quigg, Lily Schamel, Tierney Mathews, Alyssa Haller, Karalyn Kramer, Kyleeanne Wood, Iakiya Hogg, Olivia Carter Ensemble/Candy Kids/Chorus of Cooks/Squirrels: Kinzie Martin, Mackenzie Weadick, Danyell Huber, Chloe Waddle, Skyler Miller, Aubrey Miller, Maggie Lahmann, Alexa Turner, Maia Van Buskirk, Katie Easley, Morgan Davis, Autumn Fecher, Monica Segura-Miller, Willow Runyon, Matthew Piekutowski, Payton Bryant, Jack Rogers Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children. They go on sale Feb 18. 3

4 RCT s Season SUMMER FUNDRAISER Disney s The Little Mermaid Jr. July and MAIN STAGE Les Misérables Aug 16-18, and Brighton Beach Memoirs Oct and The Sound of Music Dec 6-8 and Pride and Prejudice Feb 7-9 and Monty Python s Spamalot April 4-6 and Lend Me A Tenor May 9-11 and Do You Hear the People Sing? Casting Call for Les Misérables Technical Roles Director N. Ruth Brown is seeking to gather an outstanding team of technical designers and operators to produce RCT s season opener, Les Misérables. Long before the people sing, a committed group of top-notch designers and dreamers will collaborate to bring this long-awaited musical masterpiece to our stage. After the dreams have been dreamed, more volunteers will be needed to implement those designs; build the set, operate the equipment, collect props, run equipment and otherwise fulfill the visions. Do you have the passion and the skills to contribute to Building Repairs STUDIO 10 Who s Afraid of Virginia Woolf Sept Zombies from the Beyond Jan STAGE ONE Tom Sawyer Nov 2-3 How I Became A Pirate Nov 15 Disney s 101 Dalmatians Kids March 1-2 Stuart Little April 16 this epic endeavor? Whether you see yourself as a designer or an operator - if the beating of your heart echoes the beating of the drums, please contact Ruth at nruthbrown@lycos.com with Les Mis in the subject line and let her know the ways in which you would like to be involved. Join in our crusade and help make RCT history as Les Misérables comes to the Murray next August! Singers/Actors start stretching and strengthening those vocal chords in preparation for auditions in April or May. Watch the RCT website in the coming weeks for specific dates and other audition information. If you see any repairs that need to be made to the RCT building or annex, please contact the Director of Facilities, Keith Ziolkowski at facilities@richmondcivictheatre.org. Attention Board Game Lovers! Mark your calendar for March 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. We are having a board game fundraiser night in the annex. Admission is $10 per person, which will help pay the music expenses for next season s Studio 10 production Zombies From The Beyond. Games will include Trivial Pursuit and Balderdash. Please reserve your seat in advance by calling Ghlee Jewison at Potential RCT Fundraisers Would you like to help RCT without being involved in a show? We are looking at the possibility of working concessions at some major events this summer as a fundraiser. These events might be in venues such as Conseco or Indy speedway. We would like to know how many of our members and friends or family would like to participate in these efforts. More information about dates and locations will be coming soon, but if you have an interest in helping RCT and having fun, call the office at or office@richmondcivictheatre.org 4

5 Stage One Auditions March 4 and 5 at 5 p.m. at Richmond Civic Theatre THIS SHOW IS ONLY FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES Wanda s family immigrated to the U.S. from Poland and Wanda is struggling to make friends. When she tells the girls in her class about the hundred dresses lined up in her closet they don t believe her and bully her. When Wanda s family moves away, Maddie feels guilty about not stopping the bullying. When she finally stands up to her classmates she learns a tough lesson and finds a new friend. The first rehearsal will be Saturday, March 9 and performances will be April 16 and 17. Roles Wanda Petronski: 10-years-old, shy, soft-spoken child of a Polish immigrant Peggy Thomas: 10-years-old, most popular girl in school, very verbal, powerful Madeline Reeves: 10-years-old, imaginative, playful, Peggy s best friend Cecile Allen: 10-years-old, well-spoken, but on the giggly side Jack Beggles: 10-years-old, fun, smart, motor-boat designer whiz, dreams big Willie Bounce: 10-years-old, a boaster, full of adventure and dares Miss Mason: The classroom teacher, compassionate, clear-spoken Shelly Reeves: Madeline s mom, kind, industrious in the face of hard times Mr. Petronski: Wanda s father, a Polish immigrant, speaks broken English, hard worker, supports his children Jacob Petronski: 13-years-old, Wanda s brother, more hardened to life Mr. Svenson: In his 50 s-60 s, lives alone on Boggins Heights, reclusive, lonely Disney s The Little Mermaid Jr. This season s summer fundraiser will be Disney s The Little Mermaid Jr. Stage One is very excited to team up with the RCT main stage to present this ALL YOUTH production in July Based on the Disney film and the Broadway musical, this production will feature all of the popular characters we love as well as additional sea creatures, singing princesses and a large singing and dancing sea chorus. Auditions will be April 20 and 21. Look for audition material in late February. Because of the contract restrictions, this show is ONLY available for school-age actors 18 and under as of April Students need to be at least six years old and in Kindergarten to audition. Great roles for both boys and girls! Storybook Café Thank you to this year s Storybook Café volunteers: Becky Jewison, Janet Jackson, Bill Jackson, Beth, Will and Jeff Roegner, David Cobine, Ghlee Jewison, Jack Leer, Lois Brown, Leslie Bolser, Mallory Bolser, Ashley Valentine-Derrer, Evelyn Derrer, Kathie Zaleski, Mary Alice Zaleski, Kayla Zaleski, Emily Hobson, Stacie Perkins, Dwan Doherty, Cheryl DeLucio, Laura Van Pelt, Bridget Hazelbaker, Mary Garman, Lydia Perkins, Samantha Hazelbaker, Paige Hazelbaker, Jill McKinney, Katie Easley, Morgan Davis, Todd Piekutowski, Karalyn Kramer, Jenny Dole, Madison Dillon, Madison Studebaker, Lily Ballenger Dustin Summan, Devin Summan, Derek Summan, Ryan Shaw, Bryan Schuck, Blake Middleton, Kaitlyn Stupi, Jaci Bartlemay, Emily Jewison, Chaslyn Piper, Maureen Doherty, Peyton DeLucio, Bryn-Ellyn Fraser, Krista Falcone, Becca Bartlemay, Joanna McLarnan, Elaine Brady, Rosa Reinemann, PLUS MANY OTHERS 5

6 Richmond Civic Theatre 1003 East Main Street Richmond, IN Business Office: Box Office: Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 822 Richmond, IN Return Service Requested Richmond Civic Theatre The mission of Richmond Civic Theatre is to produce high quality theatrical productions that will engage, entertain, educate, and inspire the people of Richmond and the surrounding community, participants, and audience alike. Upcoming Events Feb 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. Feb 10 at 2 p.m. Feb 10 and 11 at 6 p.m. Feb 12 and 14 at 6 p.m. Feb 18 at 6 p.m. March 2 and 3 at 2 p.m. March 2 at 6 p.m. March 4 and 5 at 5 p.m. March 17 and 18 March 18 at 6 p.m. March 23 at 7 p.m. April 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. April 7 at 2 p.m. April 15 at 6 p.m. May 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. May 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. May 20 at 6 p.m. The Grapes of Wrath Auditions for Barefoot in the Park Auditions for Guys and Dolls Stage One s Willy Wonka Jr. Auditions for Stage One s The Hundred Dresses Auditions for Studio 10 Fundraiser Othello Board Game Night Barefoot in the Park Guys and Dolls