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Ole Olsen Memorial Theatre
2010-2011 Performance Slate |
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“Timeless Cole 2.0 Now With Recyling”
June 11-13, 18-19 • 2010
celebrates Ole Olsen’s sixth anniversary
Join us as Ole Olsen Memorial Theatre presents the 6th Annual Cole Porter revue...Timeless Cole 2.0. This show, written and directed by Kurt Schindler, will feature numerous scenes filled with Vampires, Late Night Hosts, Real Housewives and even more Cole Porter songs. You won't want to miss it! |
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"A Midsummers Night Dream"
July 30 -31 and August 6&7• 2010
Children's Theatre Workshop Present Shakespear in the Park. Along the Riverwalk.The most talented kids in the COUNTY!
These are FREE to the public, no reservations taken. |
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"A Few Good Men"
Sept 30, Oct1-3, 7-10• 2010
In this military courtroom drama by Aaron Sorkin, inspired by his sister who had signed up with the US Judge Advocate Corp to defend a group of marines, Sorkin tells the story of a Navy lawyer Lt. Daniel Kaffee, assigned to defend two Marines, who are accused of the murder of fellow leatherneck at the U.S. Navy base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Kaffee generally plea bargains for his clients rather than bring them to trial, which is probably why he was assigned this potentially embarrassing case, but when Lt. Commander JoAnne Galloway is assigned to assist Kaffee, along with Sam Weinberg she is convinced that there's more to the matter than they've been led to believe and convinces her colleague that the case should go to court. The marines say the victim died in the midst of a hazing ritual known as "Code Red" under the orders of Lt. Jonathan Kendrick. Col. Nathan Jessup, denies any knowledge of the order, but when Lt. Col. Matthew Markinson confides to Kaffee that Jessup demanded the "Code Red" for violating his order of silence, Kaffee and Galloway have to find a way to prove this in court and get to the TRUTH of the matter.
Sunny Holtzlander & Anne Loy will serve as assistant directors, and Mark Rusie will serve as the military director. |
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"An Ole Christmas"
Dec 2-5, 10-12• 2010
A Christmas spectacular with filled many of the most beloved songs of the season. Our performers will not only sing but will share with you stories of Christmas memories that they remember and hold dear. Good music, good memories and much laughter await you as you join us at "Christmas in Peru".
An Ole Christmas or will be a selection of our favorite Christmas songs, comedic skits, Christmas jokes, and memories of Christmas' past.
Setting to be determined. It could be a Jim Walker Dream, , It could take place at a bus stop during a blizzard. , or it could take place in Sunny's living room. Only by coming will you find out. |
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"Bus Stop"
Feb 17-20, 25-27• 2010
The Bus Stop set is just that, a street corner diner during a major blizzard just west of Kansas City which serves as a bus stop. The characters are a diverse group which create a wonderful story of love, friendship and timeless memories.
The evening bus is stranded with 5 passengers. Cherie, a chanteuse, who is caught up in
Bo Deckers idea of love for her, Bo is an accomplished cowboy who has seriously fallen for "Cherry" as he calls her. Virgil Blessings, Bo's cowhand, keeps him calm and understands him like nobody else. Dr. Gerald Lyman is a drunken college professor, who has a fondness for younger girls. And Carl, the Bus driver A down home type of fellow with plenty of hours behind the wheel who happens to have a fondness for Diner owners.
The rest of the cast rounds out with Grace Hoylard, an woman alone and owns the restaurant. Her employee Elma Duckworth, a young college gal that is naive and still growing around the ways of the world. Will Masters, a strong , easy going type of guy, "the sheriff" and keeps Bo in line. Assitant Director: Mark Esch |
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"The Illiad, The Odyssey,And All Of Greek Mythology In 99 Minutes Or Less"
April 21-24, 29-30, May 1 •
2010
On a simple stage, with the clock ticking in front of everyone’s eyes, the cast speeds through all of Greek Mythology. Its funny, updated and made easy to understand.
The Gods walk the Red Carpet. The Creation of Mankind is a botched subcontractors job. Man and Pandora try settling down despite an ominous wedding gift. Love stories are a dating show and the Greek Tragedies are sports highlights! And don’t forget the two greatest stories ever told, The Iliad and The Odyssey. Kidnap Helen
of Troy and you’ve got a 10 year slap-fight of epic proportions with pouty Achilles, war-hungry Agamemnon and clever Odysseus, destined to wander the seas for 10 more years fighting giants, seductresses and the Gods themselves.
All the silly decisions, the absurd destinies, and the goofy characters are presented lightning-bolt fast with hysterical results as the clock is stopped with only seconds to spare.. Assistant director: Kelly Voss |
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