Frank Luedkte

Those of you who have been around HPCT for awhile surely know what an important part of the organization the Luedtke Family is. MaryAnn was the founding President of the Board and appeared onstage (we were thrilled to have her back after a long absence in STEEL MAGNOLIAS & ANYTHING GOES), her husband Fran built sets, hosted cast parties and, if the truth was known, probably paid most of the bills in the early days, and their 4 children, Frank, Anne, Lib & Michael appeared onstage and/or backstage and in Frank's case, stole beer from the aforementioned cast parties.

But the years have gone by, and now Frank (at 43) can legally drink beer. Furthermore, as a Sgt First Class in the Army, they actually give him weapons!!! Frank is married and his wife Julie, daughter Morgan, age 14, and son Dylan, age 12, are in Bamburg, Germany while Frank is serving his 4th tour of duty in the Middle East. He was in Iraq in 1991 and since 9/11 has been back to Iraq and is now in his second tour in Afghanistan.

Please join me in sending Frank a card or a letter telling him how proud we are of him. If you haven't met Frank, write him anyway and tell him a funny story about HPCT - preferrably one at MY expense - he would really love that!

Send mail to:

Frank Luedtke
HHB 4-319th AFAR
FOB Kalagush
APO AE 09354

Mail to APO address requires regular postage.

Thanks so much for helping me tell Frank how much we appreciate what he is doing.

Jennifer

P.S. Pictures are of Frank at work and with Drew Carey.

Michael Greene's New Grandson

Ian Michael Steiger (note the middle name) was born April 26, weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and has a full head of dark hair and deep blue eyes. The proud Grandparents (Michael & Wendy Greene) have been down to Tampa twice to see him.

I wonder how quickly Michael will have him playing the piano. Congratulations to all and welcome Ian!

To the Casts & Crews of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, FOOTLOOSE & MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER

Hi All,

Whew! What a great season! Thanks to each of you for having such a vital part in it.

The shows are over but the fundraising continues.

We have two coming up in the next weeks…

On June 4th, we will have our 8th annual golf tournament. Do you know anyone who would like to play? If your Dad plays golf every weekend, ask him to play for something that is important to YOU. Do you work for a company that has promotional items that they could donate for the “goody” bags – we need appx 100 of each item. Would your company be interested in being a $200 sponsor or putting a team together?

You should have all received your e-invitation to our June 9th gala. I hope that you are planning to join us – feel free to invite your friends. Part of our June 9th gala will be a silent auction. Do any of you have access to stores, companies, organizations that might donate items for auction – merchandise, gift certificates, pieces of art, services – virtually ANYTHING would be great.

Golf registration forms, gala invitations and response cards are available on our web site http://www.hpcommunitytheatre.org

For golf prizes or silent auction items donations, simply email me or call 882-2542.

Please take some time to think about contacts that you might have to help on these two events – it’s amazing how many people will donate if asked. So bug your friends, your neighbors and your family.

Thanks for all that YOU do to make this organization a success. You are appreciated.

I hope to see you all on June 4th if you are a golfer; June 9th if you are a party-er; and most importantly – next season as an actor or crew member.

Best wishes for a great summer,

Jennifer

Board Meeting Tonight!

Quick reminder - The Board is meeting tonight - Tuesday, May 22 - at 6:30 p.m. at Beth's office, Dixon Hughes, at 1829 Eastchester Dr.

Please bring silent auction items - or paperwork for them

Thanks,

Jennifer

Thanks to The Man Cast

Thank you so much for a GREAT show! An incredible cast performing an incredible play - pure delight!

Thanks Dan for a great experience!

A Special Thanks to HPCT newcomers: Josh, Thomas, Tim, Jim, Mickey, Stefan, Laura S., Amy, Tim and Don. Welcome to the family! Hope you join us again soon!

Tom & Sue - It was great to have you back after far too long an absense.

Thanks to our children's choir: Aislinn, Charles, Erin, James, Karina, Laura and Megan. Great job guys!

Thanks to Laura H., Lee & Skyler - You 3 put in almost as much time in rehearsal this year as I did!

And to all the rest of you - "a moist incestuous kiss!"

It was a blast!

Love you all,

Jennifer

You Are Invited!

High Point Community Theatre will be holding a fundraising gala on Saturday, June 9th from 7-10 pm at Sammy G's at Market Square and we hope that you can join us.

Dinner (by Sammy G. of Aquaria & Gianno's), Dancing and Silent Auction

$35.00 per person - Wine & Beer Included - Cash Bar

To view the invitation - go to http://www.gameroom.com/jenhp/Invitation.jpg

Print the response card available at http://www.gameroom.com/jenhp/Response.jpg and mail it with your payment to HPCT, P.O. Box 1152, High Point, NC 27261

Have questions? Email jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org or call 882-2542

Thanks to our Gala Hosts http://www.gameroom.com/jenhp/Hosts.jpg

High School/College Acting Summer Workshop

High Point Community Theater will offer a two-week summer intensive workshop for experienced high-school and college student actors June 18-June 29. The class, under the direction of Allan Edwards, will focus on scene work and character development and close with a public presentation of the actors’ work.

The class will meet from 6:00-9:00 pm Monday through Friday for the two weeks at Mallory Graham’s Dance South, 1635 North Main Street, High Point.

Class size is strictly limited, and early enrollment is strongly encouraged.

Tuition: $150.00 for the 30 hours of class. A limited number of partial scholarships are available. For scholarship information, please call Jennifer Blevins at (336) 882-2542.

To register, please send your check and the following information to:

High Point Community Theatre, P.O. Box 1152, High Point, NC.

Please send an email to jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org when registration info has been mailed to hold your place until your check arrives.

Name:
Address:
Phone:
E-Mail:
Age:
School:
Grade:

Email jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org or call (336)-882-2542 with any questions.

Join Us!

Please join us for THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER! It's a great show with a wonderful cast.

Performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm.

Tickets available by calling the HP Theatre Box Office at 887-3001 or at the door.

Hope to see you there!

Rehearsal - Sunday

Hi All,

Thanks so much for the HARD work today - particularly those who stayed till the bitter end. We will be finishing up set stuff between 2 & 6 tomorrow if anyone needs to have some MORE fun.

Rehearsal will be at 6:00 pm for the full company with the exception of the children's choir. If you don't come on till Act 2 or 3 - bring a book - we do need everyone there at 6:00.

As always, call me at 882-2542 with any questions.

See you tomorrow.

Jennifer

Rehearsal - Friday

Friday’s schedule…..

7:00 – Block the children’s choir into the end of Act II

7:15 – Act I

8:15 – Act II (children’s choir doesn’t need to stay for this run thru)

9:00 – Act III

10:15 – Liberty for a festive beverage

See you then

Btw – Sunday’s rehearsal will be 6 – 10pm

Rehearsal - Thursday

Hi All,

Happy last night off!

We are staggering the calls for Thursday’s rehearsal. Please be ready to start each act at the time listed below.

Act I – 7:00

Act II – 8:15

Act III – 9:00

See you then.

Jennifer

Rehearsal Monday & Costume Fittings

Hi All,

Monday’s schedule has changed….

Radio Techs, Lee & Betsy do not need to come.

All other cast members….

We will be doing…
Act I scene work at 7:00 pm
Act II scene work at 8:00 pm
Act III scene work at 9:00 pm


Tuesday’s schedule remains the same – Run entire play and add in convicts, deputies, etc – so Mickey, Travis, Tim & Tom need to come at 7:00

Costume Fittings:

The people below have schedule their costume fitting. Fittings will be held at the NCSF building (the old Aerochem warehouse) at the corner of Green Street and Ward Avenue. From North Main Street turn onto Green Street – its one-way so you can’t mess up and follow it to Ward Ave. Turn right onto Ward and then left into the first parking lot on the left. The NCSF admin building will be on your right as you enter the parking lot. Ask for Melanie.

Monday
Lee – Call Melanie at 841-2273 to arrange time
Amy – 3:30 pm

Tuesday
Peggy – 3:30
Laura Hall – 4:00
Skyler – 5:00

Wednesday
Stefon – 3:30
Tom Kak – 3:30
Chris – 4:00
Laken – 4:00

Thursday
Shelley – 1:00
Sue – 4:30


The following cast members will be fitted during rehearsal on Tuesday – Come a little early if you can…
Betsy
Jim
Sheri
Steffanie

If you name is not listed above – please email me to let me know if you can get by NCSF between 9 & 5 Monday – Thursday. If you can’t we will add you to the Tuesday night list.

Thanks,

Jennifer

HPCT Board Meeting - May 7th

The next Board Meeting will be on Mon May 7th at 6:30 pm – We may need to order pizza – there will be lots to discuss! PLEASE make every effort to be there!

Enjoy Your Night Off!

Hi All,

Enjoy your Wednesday Night off - but remember to spend some time with your lines.

Schedule for the remainder of the week... Notice the later call time for Act 3.

Thursday, May 3
7:00 – 8:30 – Work Act I
8:30 – 10:00 – Work Act 3

Friday, May 4
7:00 – 8:30 – Work Act 2
8:30 – 10:00 – Work Act 3

Sunday, May 6
6:15 - Cast Photos Begin
7:00 –10:00 – Run Act 3 Off Book