LITTLE NUGGETS FROM JEWEL BOX THEATRE By James Goldman February 27 - March 23, 2014 Directed by James Gordon Jr Jewel Box Theatre An Oklahoma Tradition jewelboxtheatre.org Chuck Tweed ~ Production Director James Gordon ~ Box Office Manager 3700 North Walker Oklahoma City, OK 73118-7031 405-521-1786 Get free tickets Details on page 9
P A G E 2 the lion in winter The play opened on Broadway March 3, 1966 and starred Robert Preston and Rosemary Harris, who won a Best Actress Tony Award. Although the work is fictional and none of the dialogue and actions is historical, and there was not a Christmas Court in Chinon in 1183, the events leading up to are generally accurate. The critically acclaimed film was a commercial success ( the 12th highest grossing film of 1968 ). Katharine Hepburn ( who tied with Barbra Streisand for Funny Girl ) won a Best Actress Academy Award. Peter O Toole portrayed Henry II in his old age, but had played the same king as a young man in the film Becket just four years earlier. James Goldman also wrote the play Blood, Sweat and Stanley Poole, which the Jewel Box has produced. He penned the screenplay for Nicholas and Alexandra, Robin and Marian, and White Nights.
P A G E 3 BOX OFFICE OPENS THE LION IN WINTER February 18 for season patrons February 20 for the public Tuesday - Friday from 1-6 pm 405/521-1786 Check out our website jewelboxtheatre.org Jewel Box Performances run Thursdays through Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:30pm For Reservations Call 405-521-1786
P A G E 4 THE 56TH SEASON! THE PHILADELPHIA STORY ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO S NEST A CHRISTMAS CAROL A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM THE LION IN WINTER YOU CAN T TAKE IT WITH YOU
P A G E 5 Q & A with James Gordon Director, The Lion in Winter 1.How much did you look into the history of this play? I am a huge history buff, so I looked into the historical aspects of the show very deeply. I want the actors and the audience to get a glimpse into the differences between then and now. But I also want them to see how similar we are to the characters. 2. It s your first show to direct by yourself. And with this play. Comments? I will not lie, I have been daunted. Overwhelmed maybe, but I have such great friends who are supportive and willing to help out if and when I ask. 3. When did you know you wanted to direct? When does any actor know they want to direct? I think it really hit me when I was in The Dark of the Moon in Florida, and the director kept saying that she had to go check the video from the last time she directed it, to see what we were supposed to do. I thought to myself, I could do better than that! 4. What part of the rehearsal process do you like best? I love when the actors are able to bring the picture I have in my head into reality. Once they get it, they are able to truly bring it to life. 5. What was your costume vision: real, or theatrical? My vision of the costumes is to be as realistic as possible. I would like to present to the audience a picture from the 12th century, not the 21st. 6. What qualities were you looking for in your Henry and Eleanor that mad you cast them? I was looking for a regal, commanding, manipulative couple. I also needed actors who would understand the comedy behind the story and could bring that out.
P A G E 6 Theatrically Tweed We are about to take you to one helluva Christmas with James Goldman s Tony and Academy Award-winning play, The Lion in Winter. A tour-de-force for actors, the play has been presented all over the world since it was written. James Gordon Jr. heads his first production as director, having been assistant director on several shows. His brilliant cast doesn t hurt either! Don t miss out: You can volunteer/attend a boot camp/build a pillar. The newsletter will always have free tickets when you read it and find the mistakes. What a fun way to bring friends! With the boot camp, you go from auditions to a rehearsal to the show. And, on the way, get a free T-shirt and your name in the program. Then you, too, might want to direct! I m so happy we already have people signing up. It will be a fun time. You know you want to. Go for it! As always, we are very happy to have such great audiences! YOU are why we work so hard to present the very best ~ season after season. And, this season is even more special because our patrons chose it. What great taste! Enjoy The Lion in Winter.
P A G E 7 ~GET FREE TICKETS WHEN YOU VOLUNTEER~ Volunteer and become part of the Jewel Box Theatre family! Choose a position for which you would like to volunteer, call us, and we ll train you! So easy, so fun, and totally free! BOX OFFICE: Greet season patrons and sell box office tickets. At intermission, sell soft drinks and our special Jewel Box blue cups. With sixteen performances per show, you can choose a week night show (7-9:30 pm, Thursday-Saturday) or a Sunday matinee (1:30-3 pm). Get a free T-Shirt, too! PAINT CREW: Choose a show or two or three, and help create the set by painting the walls, floors, doors, and more. When you see the show, you know you helped make it come to life! PROPERTIES: Help the director by finding items needed on the set, or something an actor holds in his/her hand (A tray, glasses, writing pad and pencil, a hanky, etc.). We call them props. Working properties involves organizing/maintaining props during the run of the show. COSTUMES: Work with our resident costumer, Christopher Sieker, preparing costumes for actors to try on, then maintain, iron, sew, and catalogue for the show. HAIR AND MAKE-UP: Such fun to work with stylist Jacque Mooney with wigs and make-up. We have many period pieces this season, so there will be a lot of fun to create hair styles and make-up. So many fun ways to help Oklahoma City s oldest community theatre! Give us a call, and start your theatre journey with us! 405/521-1786
P A G E 8 THE CAST HENRY II, King of England..ROB MAY ALAIS, a French Princess.RACHAEL MESSER JOHN, the youngest son...dale MORGAN GEOFFREY, the middle son...c.w. BARDSHER RICHARD LIONHEART, the oldest son...hunter CANEDY ELEANOR, Henry s wife..jackie SMOLA PHILIP, King of France..PHILLIP GREEN THE STAFF DIRECTOR.JAMES GORDON JR. STAGE MANAGER.. CAROL McDONALD COSTUMES...CHRISTOPHER SIEKER SET...RICHARD HOWELLS LIGHTING DESIGN...NICK MALGET PROGRAM COVER NICK BACKES PROGRAM/PUBLICITY PICTURES......JIM BECKEL
P A G E 9 WIN FREE TICKTS Answer the 5 questions below, and receive two free tickets to THE LION IN WINTER. THE FIRST SIX TO CALL IN WILL WIN! Call 405/521-1786 ~ Tuesday-Friday ~ 1-6 pm 1. Holden Latimer has a hair problem in Money Matter. Which one? A. Partially bald B. Cut too short C. Set on fire D. Falls out during an experiment 2. Which show was named Best Play every time it was presented? A. Cats B. South Pacific C. Call Me Henry D. Lend Me A Tenor 3. Which Oklahoman made his/her community theatre debut on our stage? A. Kristen Chenoweth B. James Garner C. Ed Harris D. Kelli O Hara 4. Jewel Box held regional premieres for which two shows? A. Heaven Can Wait B. Cats C Forbidden Broadway: Greatest Hits D. Call Me Henry E. Thee and Thou F. Auntie Mame 5. The outdoor amphitheatre shows were called: A. Jewel Box Stars B. Starry Nights C. Star Light D. Under the Stars GEM AWARDS BANQUET May 9, 2014 ~ Oklahoma History Center Call 405/521-1786 Tuesday-Friday for a reservation
P A G E 1 0 TICKET DEALS FOR YOU! Come and enjoy the best ticket prices in town! Individual Ticket Prices for plays are only $15 for adults, and $10 for senior citizens/college students/and under. Last Thursday of run still offers two-for-one tickets, too! A season patron can invite a friend-for-ten! NEW BENEFIT FOR J EWEL BOX SUPPORTERS You asked for it we ve got it! A new cup design for the 57th season. Can you handle it? This season, if you make a $5.00 donation at intermission, we ll give you a Jewel Box insulated tumbler filled with your favorite drink and YOU CAN TAKE IT INTO THE THEATRE WITH YOU. Bring the tumbler back for future performances and you can have your drink for the regular $1.00 and take it into the theatre. This is only for patrons making a donation for the Jewel Box tumbler; Styrofoam cups are NOT allowed in the theatre.
P A G E 11 Visit and LIKE us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ OKC.JBT or follow us on Twitter @OKCJewelBox Season Ticket Holders! We got your back! Sign up now for an e-mail reminder when our next show is coming up. Just call the box office (405-521-1786) anytime Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 6 pm and give us your e-mail address. If you have a regular night for your reservations (PLAN A), we ll set you up to receive an e-mail at the beginning of the week of your regular performance night. Season ticket holders who call in to make their reservations for each show (PLAN B) will receive an e-mail reminding you when the box office will open for the next production. It s a busy world out there. Let us take a little of the load off by keeping you posted. We ll do the remembering for you! Be a Jewel Box Volunteer and receive two complimentary tickets to a show Call 405-521-1786 for more information Become part of the Jewel Box Family!