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Got news? Send it to me! postmaster@oleolsen.org • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • May 8, 2010 Auditions for Ole Olsen Memorial Theater's first production of next season are being held early. Director Debby Mullikin will hold auditions for "A Few Good Men" on Sunday, May 16th at 6 pm at the Peru Depot. "Holding the auditions several months in advance will get scripts in the actor's hands well before rehearsals that will begin in mid August for minor roles, in late July for major roles.. There are several lead roles in this production and that extra time will help with learning lines and characterization," Mullikin said. 16 men and 10 women are needed for the cast. A few of the roles will be doubled up as jurors in the final courtroom scene. Show dates for "A Few Good Men" are the first two weekends in October. For those familiar with the movie, lead roles include: Daniel Kaffee, Sam Weinberg, Colonel Nathan Jessup, Joanne Galloway, Louden Downey, Harold Dawson, Matthew Markinson, Jack Ross & Jonathon Kendrick. All of these roles have extensive dialogue and are involved in many scenes of the play. If you've ever wanted to be in Theatre, but was nervous or shy, this is the perfect opportunity for you to get your feet wet as there are several non speaking parts that are perfect for you! And then there are some the minor roles that have 1-2 pages of lines. Mullikin is also searching for Navy and Marine dress uniforms and utilities for the show. "We're hoping to borrow the costumes. So if anyone out there has them, they can contact me by calling the Depot 765-472-3680 or stop by the auditions on May 16th."
March 25,2010 Cast announced for “Timeless Cole 2.0 – Now With Recycling!” NARRATOR JOE: Daniel Knauff March 4, 2010 Auditions for Ole Olsen's 6th annual original Cole Porter revue "Timeless Cole 2.0 -- Now With Recycling" will be held on Sunday, March 21st at the Depot. Sign-up will begin at 7:00 p.m. with the auditions commencing at 7:15. Those auditioning will be asked to sing a Cole Porter song with some songs provided, including "Night and Day" and "Anything Goes". A pianist will be available if music is brought; singers may also use an instrumental CD if no other voices are on the music. The cast calls for 13 singers able to do comedy, aged 16 and up. Performance dates are June 11-13 and 18-19. The Friday shows are evening shows, all others matinees. Contact Kurt Schindler via the Ole Olsen Facebook page or at k2schind@hotmail.com. February 22, 2010 Cast Announced for "Play It Again Sam" ALLAN--------------Mark Esch September 28, 2009 Cast Announced for “California Suite” New York: Philadelphia: London: Chicago: Hotel Staff/Female Understudies: Sandra Dubois, Sunny Holtzlander Hotel Staff/Academy Award Interviewer: Catie McKinley Director/Male Understudy: Kurt Schindler • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • May 24, 2009 Cast Announced for “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • April 20, 2009 "To the Decade Club!" With that toast, a group of graduating teenagers vow to reunite every ten years. Starting at age eighteen, the characters take the audience on a journey that spans four decades of laughter, tears and memories. Like the party with the "mystery" punch that wasn't so mysterious after all. And what would growing up be without falling in love? Shy Lizzie has always loved Steve, and Steve may just love her too, if he can find a way to deal with his troubled past. But wait! Miss Popularity, Robin, also has a crush on Steve, and Doug, an easy-going guy, loves Lizzie. Angela Crane, the class president, would rather be in the Senate than in love. Chris is happily married. Or so he says. No one's ever seen his wife! By the time we reach our last reunion, there's a whimsical and heart-warming matching of souls. While the audience enjoys this funny, tender tour of growing up, each actor will be challenged by the opportunity to depict their characters as they mature from the age of 18 to 58. “We’re hoping to make this show somewhat of a history lesson. The kids will have to research each decade and will also learn a lot about the aging process. Our goal is help them gain a new respect for their elders and see what growing up is really like,” Mullikin said. “THE DECADE CLUB” CAST
HISTORIANS -
ANDREA CHAMBERS, AUBREE BINNEY, LEAH KIMM, KYLE
JOHNSON, ALISON RUSIE, ETHAN SLYDER, BAYLIE GIEK, ETHAN KIMM DANCERS - ANDREA
CHAMBERS, OLIVIA HATCHER, BAILEY MILLER, AND CAST ASST DIRECTOR -ALAN MYERS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Preparations for this year’s Cole Porter Revue, “Radio Cole” are gaining momentum as the production takes form. Auditions were held last month, and writer/director Kurt Schindler was impressed with the turn out. “We had an unprecedented number of young people come out this year, and the talent level was really impressive. Going in, I was most concerned about the younger parts, but we actually ended up with some very difficult choices and disappointing phone calls to make. Our younger age groups are becoming one of this area’s deepest wells of talent; they’re very impressive.” Young Ole veteran Matt Goodman will be making his Cole Porter debut as Smitty, a young man with a dream of putting on a radio show. Assisting him as Dylan, his harried playwright friend, will be Daniel Pearson. Daniel will be making his fifth Cole Porter appearance, a distinction he will share with Mandee Himes and Barb Cooley. Also making their Ole Olsen debuts will be Jonathan Gill and Jesse Salinas playing two morning dj’s, Hannah Olson as a text-addicted actress, and Kyle Johnson and Erin Herrell as two members of the Junior Achiever-Nauts, a local accelerated scholars program. The remaining Junior Achiever-Nauts include two Ole Olsen Children’s Theatre graduates, Addie Sarver and Daniel Knaupf, and Cole Porter revue veteran Mykayla Bender, making her third appearance. These newcomers will be surrounded by an eclectic cast of former Cole Porter revue veterans. “In many ways, this show is a tribute to what we’ve accomplished in five short years, and the incredible repertory of players we’ve built is a big part of that. This cast definitely represents that, with performers we haven’t seen since ‘A Cole Reception’ and ‘A Cup O’ Cole’ returning to the mix. And as big as this cast is, I could instantly think of fifteen other incredibly talented people we would be thrilled to have return.” Performing in their second Cole Porter this year are Bob Bryan, Carlota Eagley, and Shanna King. Third year returnees include Jerry Butler, Douglas Harvey, Pat Piper, Laura Stroud, Cindy Watson, and Ian Watson. And making their fourth appearances will be Nancy Bender, Jason Gornto, Twanna Jiles, Emily Perkins, and assistant director Angel Mumaw. Music director Tom Gustin will also be performing for a second year, as will Don Smith. The two of them have already begun arranging music for the ensemble Gustin has assembled for the show. Besides pianists Cindy Watson and Jason Gornto, Doc Musselman will also be returning with Ole veterans Dan Roberts and Mike Weller making their Cole Porter debuts. “The musicians are going to really bring a new dynamic to the show. And with this group, there’s no way I’m putting them in a pit. So they’re going to be on stage the whole time, reacting and participating in the action.” “Radio Cole” will be performed as part of the Cole Porter Festival. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • March 20, 2009 If you’re looking to be a part of our group, whether it be on stage or back stage, there are opportunities for both over the course of the next couple of months. If you have any questions about any of the shows or auditions, call 472-3680. 2009 is the 5th anniversary of the Cole Porter Revue written & directed by our own Kurt Schindler. This year the show will be titled “Radio Cole.” At this time, the planned audition dates are: Sunday, March 22: 1-2:00 p.m. for kids & young adults; 2:00-3:00 p.m. adults; Tuesday, March 24: 6:30-8:30 p.m. adults; Sunday, March 29: 1:00-1:45 p.m. for kids & young adults: 1:45 to 2:30 adults. These dates could tentative & the location will be announced. For more info, including character descriptions, check our website early in March or contact Kurt Schindler at (765) 475-9198. The Children’s Theater Committee has announced that this summer’s production will be “The Decade Club” by Robert Frankel. The cast calls for a minimum of 12 teens ranging from 12-18 years old. There are also extra parts for those who’d like to be a part of the experience. (See page 4 for show details) Although the show dates aren’t until July, auditions are being held Sunday, March 29th from 4-8 pm at the Depot. Rehearsals will begin being held once a week after the show is cast until school is out & will be flexible. The regular rehearsal schedule won’t begin until after the Cole Porter Revue ends in mid June. Director Debby Mullikin said the one thing teens need to consider is whether or not they participate in the circus, since the show’s opening will coincide with the festival’s climax & parade. “Because the Circus City Festival in celebrating its 50th anniversary, we want to be a part of our community’s push to bring in tourists for an entire weekend of entertainment,” Mullikin stated. Roles to be cast for “The Decade Club” are: Doug– an easy going follower type; Angela– natural born leader, outgoing; Robin– popular girl who tends to be trouble; Chris—jock, talkative; Steve—rowdy prankster, class clown; Lizzie—shy & quiet, intelligent; Bert– nerdy, smart; Ernie– Bert’s best friend, follower; Ms. Gunderson—Chris’ mother; waitress—sarcastic, opinionated; Bunny—air head, giggly, attractive. Extras—will be present & needed at the high school graduation, at the restaurant as patrons, and on the cruise ship as guests. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |