From the volunteer files: Raymond Lee Christian (left) and Chadley Kelderman Biloxi Blues, 1987-88 season
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From the volunteer files: Raymond Lee Christian (left) and Chadley Kelderman Biloxi Blues, 1987-88 season
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BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE PLAYHOUSE This marks the Spring 2005 issue of The Playhouse's volunteer e-newsletter. We e-mail news you can use – Playhouse programming news, special volunteer opportunities and staff news – every quarter. If there's something you'd like included in the next newsletter, such as a question to be answered by John Viars or other staff, contact e-newsletter editor Lee Ann Bakros, 515-974-5358. APRIL 2005 EDITION
VOLUNTEERS SPEARHEAD MIC PACK CAMPAIGN Volunteer Annette Duffy has lead the charge to purchase 10 new microphone packs before The Playhouse produces Disney's Beauty and the Beast this summer. Everyone knows the importance of a working body mic. Those who volunteer at The Playhouse know this fact first-hand. The Playhouse mic packs are old and need to be replaced. The campaign, targeting volunteers for contributions, is looking to raise $6,400. A starting gift of $1,200 from Annette's employer, CDS, got the campaign off to a rousing start, with the Seussical cast answering the challenge. Now Annette is asking the theatre's volunteer corps to take center stage and make this campaign happen. Every gift is appreciated, but if 100 volunteers gave $50 each, the campaign would meet goal. As of early April, half the needed funds had been raised. If you would like more information on the microphone campaign, please contact Rod McCullough, managing director/director of development, at 515-255-3741 ext. 217.
Join your friends on Saturday, July 23, at 6:00 PM, as we celebrate the time and talents of The Playhouse's more than 1,000 onstage, backstage and front-of-house volunteers. Details will be sent closer to the date, but save the date now! AUDITION SCHEDULE SET FOR BEAUTY AND BEYOND Actors, make note of these upcoming 2005-06 audition dates. All auditions, subject to change, are Sundays at 6:00 PM unless otherwise noted. Disney's Beauty and the Beast (musical), Monday, May 9, & Tuesday, May 10, 7:00 PM Chicago (musical), July 17 Pippi Longstocking, Aug. 21 Master Class, Sept. 11 There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom, Oct. 2 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Oct. 23 Number the Stars, Nov. 20 High School Reunion, Jan. 29, 2006 A Year with Frog and Toad (musical), Feb. 19 The Stinky Cheeseman (play with music), Mar. 5 The Foreigner, Apr. 16 Details, including cast needs and directors, are still being finalized. Watch your e-mailbox for audition notices.
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OFFERS PROPS CLASS When the script calls for a newspaper from Dec. 18, 1842, how does the props person faithfully recreate one that looks authentic? When the director asks for 12 vintage 1960s telephones, where does the props crew begin the scavenger hunt? The Playhouse is putting out the call to adults and teens interested in learning the art of creating and gathering stage props. A new props crew class will meet Saturdays, June 4-25, 9:00 AM-noon, to construct the props needed for our summer musical, Disney's Beauty and the Beast. During these sessions, the crew will build props, exchange ideas and learn the responsibilities of being part of the production team on this key crew. For more information, or to register for this free class, please contact Gail Stelmacher, volunteer coordinator, at 515-255-3741 ext. 210.
YOU'RE GONNA SEE YOUR SHEBA SHIMMY SHAKE Playhouse actors are anxiously awaiting auditions for Chicago, the theatre's fall musical. To help you prepare for the show's signature dance style, choreographer Alison Shafer is holding a Fosse Dance Workshop. For more information on this free workshop, contact Robin Spahr, education registrar, at 515-255-3741 ext. 209.
You have probably noticed some new faces around the theatre. The Playhouse is pleased to welcome these new staff members:
Please introduce yourself to our new staff next time you volunteer!
Keep up-to-date on all The Playhouse news and volunteer opportunities by visiting our website frequently. Of special interest to volunteers:
The fine print: The Playhouse uses e-mail to communicate directly with our volunteers. The Playhouse does not rent or sell our e-mail lists to anyone.
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