Bobby Bodford hosted Michael Dougherty and I at his home/farm/Dr. Dolittle Home for Needy Animals for a planning session for The Producers. His animals include Hercules, a 4000 lb fence jumping steer, Ginny, a donkey/mule who sounds like she has asthma, a blind horse, various goats and sheep and a horse with hooves that curl up like elf shoes. Quite the menagerie.
We are all looking forward to starting The Producers - and I am now trying to figure out how to put Hercules in the show somehow.
Looking forward to seeing The Producers cast next Monday at 7:00.
Jennifer
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Intrigue In The Real Von Trapp Family
Thanks Mickey for this article from the New York Times
Johannes and Sam Von Trapp, right, cross-country skiing at their Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont.
STOWE, Vt. — When Sam von Trapp, the grandson of Maria, the singing nun made famous by “The Sound of Music,” graduated from college, his father offered him a deal: Sam could do whatever he wanted for 10 years before he had to return home here to run the family’s ski lodge.
When Mr. von Trapp finally returned to take over from his father, Johannes, he had had quite a decade: teaching skiing in Aspen, modeling for Ralph Lauren, surfing in Chile and even making People magazine’s America’s Top 50 Bachelors list in 2001. Recently, he sat in a dark office at the Trapp Family Lodge, the inn his grandmother started, trying to decide what to do with some old curtains.
It is hard for anyone to untangle family history and allegiances during the holidays. When your last name is von Trapp, and Americans claim you as part of their own legacy, that task is just that much harder.
That legacy weighs on Mr. von Trapp even as he considers something as mundane as curtains.
In “The Sound of Music,” the beloved 1965 movie, Maria, the governess played by Julie Andrews, turned old curtains into play clothes for the seven von Trapp children, just as the real Maria had done. Mr. von Trapp figured that if he sold von Trapp draperies on eBay, he might turn a nice little profit.
“Nobody has the level of commitment I do,” said Mr. von Trapp, now 36, but with the energy and earnestness of a teenager. “Nobody has as much to gain.”
Despite the nostalgic mist around “The Sound of Music," Mr. von Trapp is taking over a business for a family that has had its share of ups and downs and disagreements.
When the von Trapps arrived in the United States in 1938, they settled in Pennsylvania and made money by singing baroque and folk music. By 1942, the family had bought a farm in Stowe. Maria rented out rooms in the house when the von Trapps were on tour singing.
Still, Johannes von Trapp, the 10th and youngest child, remembers growing up relatively anonymously in a quiet, strict home. That began to shift after the 1959 Broadway production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music,” and when the movie opened, everything changed.
“You could no longer give your name anywhere without people saying ‘Oh, are you ... ?’ ” said the elder Mr. von Trapp, now 69. “The film, for better or for worse, made us a mass market commodity.”
The von Trapps have never directly profited from the film or Broadway musical: Maria, whose husband died in 1947, sold the rights to the family story to a German film company in the mid-1950s for just $9,000. Johannes and now his son run the cross-country skiing lodge that trades on the family’s fame with Austrian food, waitresses wearing dirndls and pictures of the family, but not a single poster from the movie.
“The Sound of Music was great, but it was an American version of my family’s life,” said Johannes, who no longer sings, although he still has a pleasant, reedy bass voice. “It wasn’t what we were. I just got tired of being cast as a ‘Sound of Music’ person.”
The family legacy has been particularly onerous for him.
People would ask about Liesl, and he would have to point out that his eldest sibling was not 16 going on 17, but 54 in 1965 — and male. They would ask whether he was Kurt or Friedrich, and he would have to explain that his father and mother had three children together that were not portrayed in the movie, and he was the youngest. His mother was presented as a near-saint in the movie; in real life, she was difficult and domineering, people who knew her said.
By 1969, he had graduated from Dartmouth, completed a master’s degree from the Yale school of forestry and was planning on an academic career in natural resources. He returned to Stowe to put the inn’s finances in order, and ended up running the place. He tried to leave, moving to a ranch in British Columbia in 1977 and staying a few years, then moving to a ranch in Montana. But the professional management in Stowe kept quitting. “Now I’m stuck here,” he said.
As long as Maria was alive, the von Trapp siblings grudgingly got along.
“She was a very strong minded, strong willed woman,” said Marshall Faye, a baker who has worked at the lodge for more than 30 years. “She ruled the family. Anything they did had to have her blessing.”
But after she died in 1987, the family members — 32 of whom owned stock in the lodge — started to fracture. Johannes engineered a buyout in 1994 and resolved a lawsuit with relatives in 1999. “I honestly resented the fact that none of my older siblings could’ve took over the business,” he said. “Then I could’ve run off and done whatever I wanted to do.”
If he had to run a lodge, he wanted a quiet, dignified one. He enjoys events like the Friday night wine tastings, where he can sip Grüner Veltliners and greet guests in the patrician fashion he learned as a boy.
But in the off season, the “Sound of Music” bus tours arrive, full of seniors who line their purses with cellophane so they can stuff them with Austrian pastries at the breakfast buffet. He recently discovered that his gift shop had been selling a stuffed goat that sings “The Lonely Goatherd.”
“Isn’t that awful?” he said, sighing. “My staff hid it from me for months. But it does sell.”
Since the buyout, the lodge has been profitable, if not enormously so, he said. It provides well for his family — his wife, Lynne, whom he met when she was a singing waitress at the lodge, and his children, Sam and Kristina, 38, who recently moved back to Stowe and built a house on the 2,400-acre property.
For Sam, a generation removed from “The Sound of Music,” the burden of being a von Trapp is lighter. He has seen the movie only twice, and is the child of a Vermonter, not the son of an Austrian baron. "For him, there were all those issues in the family, too, that came along with that little leap into fame," Sam said of his father.
Since his return, the younger Mr. von Trapp has made snow making his big project, spending nights on the snow-covered meadows in 10-degree weather, doing the heavy manual work it requires. He plans to bring back holiday singalongs and to advertise the lodge during ABC’s broadcast of “The Sound of Music” on Sunday, which his father once opposed.
The movie is “one of the reasons — the big one — that people come here,” said Ron Tanner, a marketing consultant who works at the lodge. “The TV ad will be to say, ‘Hey, the next generation has taken over the Trapp Family Lodge.’ ”
Early on a Friday night, Johannes slipped into the bar and ordered a glass of blaufränkisch, an Austrian red wine, and a hamburger without a bun.
The piano player, John Cassel, was playing a different song for each regular visitor. He plays Scott Joplin’s “Solace” for Sam, and pieces by the Cuban singer Silvio Rodriguez for Sam’s fiancée, Elisa. Johannes’s song is “Desperado,” the Eagles’ ballad.
“It’s very rewarding when you see a lounge full of happy people and a pianist plays someone’s song, my song,” Johannes said.
With Sam taking over, “I’ll get back to Montana,” he said. “I’ve sort of done my thing here. Now it’s up to my son to take it from here.”
Johannes and Sam Von Trapp, right, cross-country skiing at their Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont.
STOWE, Vt. — When Sam von Trapp, the grandson of Maria, the singing nun made famous by “The Sound of Music,” graduated from college, his father offered him a deal: Sam could do whatever he wanted for 10 years before he had to return home here to run the family’s ski lodge.
When Mr. von Trapp finally returned to take over from his father, Johannes, he had had quite a decade: teaching skiing in Aspen, modeling for Ralph Lauren, surfing in Chile and even making People magazine’s America’s Top 50 Bachelors list in 2001. Recently, he sat in a dark office at the Trapp Family Lodge, the inn his grandmother started, trying to decide what to do with some old curtains.
It is hard for anyone to untangle family history and allegiances during the holidays. When your last name is von Trapp, and Americans claim you as part of their own legacy, that task is just that much harder.
That legacy weighs on Mr. von Trapp even as he considers something as mundane as curtains.
In “The Sound of Music,” the beloved 1965 movie, Maria, the governess played by Julie Andrews, turned old curtains into play clothes for the seven von Trapp children, just as the real Maria had done. Mr. von Trapp figured that if he sold von Trapp draperies on eBay, he might turn a nice little profit.
“Nobody has the level of commitment I do,” said Mr. von Trapp, now 36, but with the energy and earnestness of a teenager. “Nobody has as much to gain.”
Despite the nostalgic mist around “The Sound of Music," Mr. von Trapp is taking over a business for a family that has had its share of ups and downs and disagreements.
When the von Trapps arrived in the United States in 1938, they settled in Pennsylvania and made money by singing baroque and folk music. By 1942, the family had bought a farm in Stowe. Maria rented out rooms in the house when the von Trapps were on tour singing.
Still, Johannes von Trapp, the 10th and youngest child, remembers growing up relatively anonymously in a quiet, strict home. That began to shift after the 1959 Broadway production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music,” and when the movie opened, everything changed.“You could no longer give your name anywhere without people saying ‘Oh, are you ... ?’ ” said the elder Mr. von Trapp, now 69. “The film, for better or for worse, made us a mass market commodity.”
The von Trapps have never directly profited from the film or Broadway musical: Maria, whose husband died in 1947, sold the rights to the family story to a German film company in the mid-1950s for just $9,000. Johannes and now his son run the cross-country skiing lodge that trades on the family’s fame with Austrian food, waitresses wearing dirndls and pictures of the family, but not a single poster from the movie.
“The Sound of Music was great, but it was an American version of my family’s life,” said Johannes, who no longer sings, although he still has a pleasant, reedy bass voice. “It wasn’t what we were. I just got tired of being cast as a ‘Sound of Music’ person.”
The family legacy has been particularly onerous for him.
People would ask about Liesl, and he would have to point out that his eldest sibling was not 16 going on 17, but 54 in 1965 — and male. They would ask whether he was Kurt or Friedrich, and he would have to explain that his father and mother had three children together that were not portrayed in the movie, and he was the youngest. His mother was presented as a near-saint in the movie; in real life, she was difficult and domineering, people who knew her said.
By 1969, he had graduated from Dartmouth, completed a master’s degree from the Yale school of forestry and was planning on an academic career in natural resources. He returned to Stowe to put the inn’s finances in order, and ended up running the place. He tried to leave, moving to a ranch in British Columbia in 1977 and staying a few years, then moving to a ranch in Montana. But the professional management in Stowe kept quitting. “Now I’m stuck here,” he said.
As long as Maria was alive, the von Trapp siblings grudgingly got along.
“She was a very strong minded, strong willed woman,” said Marshall Faye, a baker who has worked at the lodge for more than 30 years. “She ruled the family. Anything they did had to have her blessing.”
But after she died in 1987, the family members — 32 of whom owned stock in the lodge — started to fracture. Johannes engineered a buyout in 1994 and resolved a lawsuit with relatives in 1999. “I honestly resented the fact that none of my older siblings could’ve took over the business,” he said. “Then I could’ve run off and done whatever I wanted to do.”
If he had to run a lodge, he wanted a quiet, dignified one. He enjoys events like the Friday night wine tastings, where he can sip Grüner Veltliners and greet guests in the patrician fashion he learned as a boy.
But in the off season, the “Sound of Music” bus tours arrive, full of seniors who line their purses with cellophane so they can stuff them with Austrian pastries at the breakfast buffet. He recently discovered that his gift shop had been selling a stuffed goat that sings “The Lonely Goatherd.”
“Isn’t that awful?” he said, sighing. “My staff hid it from me for months. But it does sell.”
Since the buyout, the lodge has been profitable, if not enormously so, he said. It provides well for his family — his wife, Lynne, whom he met when she was a singing waitress at the lodge, and his children, Sam and Kristina, 38, who recently moved back to Stowe and built a house on the 2,400-acre property.
For Sam, a generation removed from “The Sound of Music,” the burden of being a von Trapp is lighter. He has seen the movie only twice, and is the child of a Vermonter, not the son of an Austrian baron. "For him, there were all those issues in the family, too, that came along with that little leap into fame," Sam said of his father.
Since his return, the younger Mr. von Trapp has made snow making his big project, spending nights on the snow-covered meadows in 10-degree weather, doing the heavy manual work it requires. He plans to bring back holiday singalongs and to advertise the lodge during ABC’s broadcast of “The Sound of Music” on Sunday, which his father once opposed.
The movie is “one of the reasons — the big one — that people come here,” said Ron Tanner, a marketing consultant who works at the lodge. “The TV ad will be to say, ‘Hey, the next generation has taken over the Trapp Family Lodge.’ ”
Early on a Friday night, Johannes slipped into the bar and ordered a glass of blaufränkisch, an Austrian red wine, and a hamburger without a bun.
The piano player, John Cassel, was playing a different song for each regular visitor. He plays Scott Joplin’s “Solace” for Sam, and pieces by the Cuban singer Silvio Rodriguez for Sam’s fiancée, Elisa. Johannes’s song is “Desperado,” the Eagles’ ballad.
“It’s very rewarding when you see a lounge full of happy people and a pianist plays someone’s song, my song,” Johannes said.
With Sam taking over, “I’ll get back to Montana,” he said. “I’ve sort of done my thing here. Now it’s up to my son to take it from here.”
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
THE PRODUCERS Cast List
Thanks to all who auditioned for THE PRODUCERS. It was wonderful to have so many choices for our principal roles and we have one of the strongest ensembles ever. I look forward to working with each of you.
Please know if you were not cast, that I am so appreciative of the time and talent you brought to the auditions. And that your name will be placed on our list for future auditions.
THE PRODUCERS Cast:
Max Bialystock – Mike Gilbert
Leo Bloom – David Wils
Franz Liebkind – Tim Brown
Roger DeBris – Lee Willard
Carmen Ghia – Kevin Rapier
Ulla – Jennifer Arnold
ENSEMBLE (Roles currently cast are in ( ) following the ensemble member’s name. There are lots more roles/solos to be cast from the ensemble and ensemble members with roles currently designated with also appear in other scenes.)
Latimer Alexander IV (Mr. Marks)
Latimer Alexander V (Scott)
Ally Austin
Skyler Brown (Officer O’Houllihan)
Mary Margaret Coble (Usherette)
Daria Corey
Jim Corey (Donald)
Reid Dalton (Jack)
Eric Dowdy (Bryan)
Patrick Ferrara
Bryn Hagman (Usherette)
Daniel Harr
Sally Hord (Hold Me – Touch Me)
Mickey Hyland (Jason, Sargeant O’Brien)
Katie Jo Icenhower (Shirley, Dancing Pretzel)
Kaya Jackson
Tom Kak (Judge)
Lauren Karaman
Ken Kennedy (Officer O’Riley)
Cara Kiser
Morgan Kivett
Michael Martinez (Bum, Kevin)
David McDonald
Christi Morgan
Avis Murphey (Nun)
Donna Nottoli
Lisa Pfuhl (Nun)
Matthew Sara
Gareth Stearns (Blind Violinist, Storm Trooper)
Marjorie Surrett (Lick Me – Bite Me)
Scott Terrill
Krista Webb
Meaghan Wiater
If you were cast, please email jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org by Wednesday, December 24th, signifying that you have seen the cast list and are accepting your role. The first rehearsal/company meeting will be on Monday, January 5th at 7:00 pm.
Happy Holidays to you all,
Jennifer
Please know if you were not cast, that I am so appreciative of the time and talent you brought to the auditions. And that your name will be placed on our list for future auditions.
THE PRODUCERS Cast:
Max Bialystock – Mike Gilbert
Leo Bloom – David Wils
Franz Liebkind – Tim Brown
Roger DeBris – Lee Willard
Carmen Ghia – Kevin Rapier
Ulla – Jennifer Arnold
ENSEMBLE (Roles currently cast are in ( ) following the ensemble member’s name. There are lots more roles/solos to be cast from the ensemble and ensemble members with roles currently designated with also appear in other scenes.)
Latimer Alexander IV (Mr. Marks)
Latimer Alexander V (Scott)
Ally Austin
Skyler Brown (Officer O’Houllihan)
Mary Margaret Coble (Usherette)
Daria Corey
Jim Corey (Donald)
Reid Dalton (Jack)
Eric Dowdy (Bryan)
Patrick Ferrara
Bryn Hagman (Usherette)
Daniel Harr
Sally Hord (Hold Me – Touch Me)
Mickey Hyland (Jason, Sargeant O’Brien)
Katie Jo Icenhower (Shirley, Dancing Pretzel)
Kaya Jackson
Tom Kak (Judge)
Lauren Karaman
Ken Kennedy (Officer O’Riley)
Cara Kiser
Morgan Kivett
Michael Martinez (Bum, Kevin)
David McDonald
Christi Morgan
Avis Murphey (Nun)
Donna Nottoli
Lisa Pfuhl (Nun)
Matthew Sara
Gareth Stearns (Blind Violinist, Storm Trooper)
Marjorie Surrett (Lick Me – Bite Me)
Scott Terrill
Krista Webb
Meaghan Wiater
If you were cast, please email jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org by Wednesday, December 24th, signifying that you have seen the cast list and are accepting your role. The first rehearsal/company meeting will be on Monday, January 5th at 7:00 pm.
Happy Holidays to you all,
Jennifer
The Producer Cast List
Sorry for the cast list delay. It is caused by....
A. High level meetings among the Obama transition team.
B. Santa hasn't gotten back with us about who's naughty and who's nice.
or C. Jennifer overslept.
Sorry guys - one last phone conversation with Bobby and it will be up. Hopefully by 1.
A. High level meetings among the Obama transition team.
B. Santa hasn't gotten back with us about who's naughty and who's nice.
or C. Jennifer overslept.
Sorry guys - one last phone conversation with Bobby and it will be up. Hopefully by 1.
Friday, December 19, 2008
It's Official - Doctor Michael Dougherty
Hannah & Leo with "Doctor Daddy" at Michael's Thursday GraduationCongratulations Michael! Nice Hat!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Hospice Secret Santas
Thanks to all who donated to our Secret Santa gifts for Hospice's KidsPath children. We were able to provide Christmas presents for 6 different families. In addition to our contributors, I would like to give a special thanks to Leslie Ann Blake and her friends at High Point Central High School, Lesley Grayson and her supper club friends, Cynthia Barrett and fellow Christmas Carol cast members, Sheri Masters, Julie Light, Amanda Murray and Stephanie & Travis Vernon. All of these folks shopped, wrapped and/or delivered gifts for our Hospice Kids.
The real Santa was watching so you all will get a special gift in your stocking this year.
Monday, December 15, 2008
The Producer Callbacks
Thanks to all who auditioned for THE PRODUCERS. The artistic staff did not feel that they needed a callback in order to cast the show so watch this space for casting information. The cast list will be posted BY next Sunday at noon (hopefully sooner).We do need appx 4 more guys (late teens and older) who can dance. There are wonderful dance numbers in the show and we had a good number of ladies to choose from for our dance corps but they all need partners. If you are interested in joining our male singing/dancing corps please get in contact with me at jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org In addition to the company numbers, there are roles and solos to be cast from the ensemble.
Please pass this information along to any males that you know that might be interested.
Jennifer
Our Girls in NYC
Our Macy's Parade girls take a break to see Broadway's LITTLE MERMAID.Back row: Halle Sinnott, Leslie Ann Blake
Front row: Elissa Bober, Victoria Hutchins, Mary Margaret Coble
You ladies were beautiful in your hot pink and orange.
I hope that you had a blast.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Happy Holidays from The Sound of Music Staff
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Friday, December 12, 2008
This Incredible Tapestry That Is America!
In his first interview on Meet the Press since winning the election, President-elect Obama discussed his plans to make an impact through arts and culture at the White House, saying that they are "thinking about the diversity of our culture and inviting jazz musicians and classical musicians and poetry readings in the White House so that, once again, we appreciate this incredible tapestry that's America."
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Caroling for Hospice
Thanks to all who joined us for Christmas Caroling for Hospice. Over 30 HPCT company members visited Hospice patients at Westchester Manor, River Landing, Sunbridge, and Evergreen Nursing Homes.
Leo Dougherty was a big hit with his reindeer antlers and his rendition of "Jingle Bells."
What a great way to start the holidays.
We started with dinner provided by Hospice Staff and Volunteers.
Jane Ashley Raborn, Leslie Ann Blake and Hannah Dougherty with Hospice Executive Director Leslie Kalinowski
Leo Dougherty was a big hit with his reindeer antlers and his rendition of "Jingle Bells."
The Whole Gang!
What a great way to start the holidays.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Please RSVP by Monday for Christmas Caroling!
Tuesday, December 95:30 p.m
We will join Hospice of the Piedmont staff and volunteers at the Hospice office, 1801 Westchester Drive (the Martin Twin Theatre for old time High Pointers) for a light dinner, divide into teams and be assigned a route. This is a wonderful way to bring in the holidays and provide some cheer to the Hospice patients and their families.
Hope you are planning to join us? Last chance to RSVP is by Monday at 4:00 pm by emailing jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org. I will then send directions Monday evening to all those attending. If you are available but can't join us at 5:30 - that is fine. Just let me know what time you can arrive and we will plan accordingly.
Also, HPCT is heading up a drive to provide Secret Santas for all of the families currently in Hospice's Kids Path program. Can you either make a donation for the families that HPCT and the NC Shakespeare Festival are adopting or are you interested in organizing your family, company, group of friends in adopting a family? Please email or call for further information or send your check made payable to HPCT but clearly marked as a Hospice donation to P.O. Box 1152, High Point, NC 27261.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!
I wish for you all a safe, blessed Thanksgiving surrounded by those you love and good luck at the Black Friday sales. Happy Thanksgiving!Jennifer
Friday, November 21, 2008
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Need a reason to get up early on Thanksgiving morning? Here's a good one!Five of HPCT's own will be performing with Dance South Performing Arts in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Please support Leslie Ann Blake, Elissa Bober, Mary Margaret Coble, Victoria Hutchins and Halle Sinnott by watching NBC on Thursday morning.
The girls will be in about the middle of the parade with Mike Miller and Associates Dance Team. Look for the bright pink, orange, and red costumes. You can't miss them!
Cres & Mallory - take care of my girls! Here's to a safe, fun trip for all of the Dance South gang.
Breaking News!
Unidentified sources report that Eric Tysinger, a big tough stage manager who has worked with NCSF and is now with Triad Stage, has recently turned into an ooey-gooey marshmallow. The cause of this personality shift is apparently linked to the fact that Eric is now permanently wrapped around the finger of a new Greensboro resident, Emma Grace. Attempts at removing Eric from said finger have been unsuccessful and it is assumed that this is now a permanent condition.
Photo by MaryAnn Luedtke
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Advocacy Works
ARTS North Carolina is pleased to report that the Joint Select Committee on Arts Education has voted affirmatively on two recommendations included in the Committee's report.
The Committee recommends that the State Board of Education shall modify the high school graduation requirements to include one required credit of arts education. Draft legislation can be found on page 12 of the Committee's report at www.artsnc.org/advocacy.
The Committee strongly recommends continued funding for the A+ Schools Program, a whole-school reform model that views the arts as fundamental to teaching and learning in all subjects.
What does this all mean? A Committee of Senators, Representatives, and citizens appointed by Speaker Joe Hackney and President Pro Tem Marc Basnight have studied arts education and its value to public education. They have agreed that arts education must be a statewide priority, and they are recommending legislation that ensures the graduation requirement. Members of the Joint Select Committee will introduce legislation in both the House and Senate when the General Assembly convenes in January, and the legislation will be referred to the appropriate Education Committees where discussion begins anew. The Education Committees of both the Senate and the House will need to adopt the legislation, then the bills move to the full House and Senate. Both the House and the Senate must pass the legislation for it to take effect. ARTS North Carolina, working closely with the five statewide discipline organizations, will coordinate advocacy strategies as the bills begin the long process of becoming a law.
The Committee's report is only the beginning of a long and winding road that will require a spirit of unity, commitment, and belief that will be tested as bills makes their way through the General Assembly.
What does this all mean? A Committee of Senators, Representatives, and citizens appointed by Speaker Joe Hackney and President Pro Tem Marc Basnight have studied arts education and its value to public education. They have agreed that arts education must be a statewide priority, and they are recommending legislation that ensures the graduation requirement. Members of the Joint Select Committee will introduce legislation in both the House and Senate when the General Assembly convenes in January, and the legislation will be referred to the appropriate Education Committees where discussion begins anew. The Education Committees of both the Senate and the House will need to adopt the legislation, then the bills move to the full House and Senate. Both the House and the Senate must pass the legislation for it to take effect. ARTS North Carolina, working closely with the five statewide discipline organizations, will coordinate advocacy strategies as the bills begin the long process of becoming a law.
The Committee's report is only the beginning of a long and winding road that will require a spirit of unity, commitment, and belief that will be tested as bills makes their way through the General Assembly.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Christmas Caroling for Hospice
Tuesday, December 95:30 p.m.
We will join Hospice of the Piedmont staff and volunteers at the Hospice office for a light dinner, divide into teams and be assigned a route. This is a wonderful way to bring in the holidays and provide some cheer to the Hospice patients and their families.
Can you join us? Please RSVP by November 26th by emailing jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org. I will then send directions to all those attending. If you are available but can't join us at 5:30 - that is fine. Just let me know what time you can arrive and we will plan accordingly.
Also, HPCT is heading up a drive to provide Secret Santas for all of the families currently in Hospice's Kids Path program. Can you either make a donation for the families that HPCT and the NC Shakespeare Festival are adopting or are you interested in organizing your family, company, group of friends in adopting a family? Please email or call for further information or send your check made payable to HPCT but clearly marked as a Hospice donation to P.O. Box 1152, High Point, NC 27261.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Call to Action
TAKE ACTION NOW
Arts Education Select Committee to Vote
The North Carolina House and Senate appointed a Joint Select Committee on Arts Education in December 2007 to consider requiring a high school education requirement in the arts and other arts education policies that are essential to a 21st Century education. A copy of the full report can be found at www.artsnc.org/advocacy.
ARTS North Carolina believed that the Committee would discuss recommendations at the November 18th meeting and meet again on December 9th to vote. They received word late Friday that the Committee will vote on the above referenced report this coming Tuesday, November 18th, in Raleigh at the Legislative Building in Room 1225. The meeting will be held from 10 AM until noon, and all advocates should make every effort to attend. You will not be required to speak.
Arts advocates must pack the room and halls of the General Assembly to clearly send the message that this is an essential vote and that the arts industry fully supports the Committee's recommendations. Adopting this report is the next step in requiring the new high school graduation framework to include an arts credit. If this report is adopted, legislation will be introduced in January mandating the arts credit.
If you cannot attend the meeting, click here and you will be guided in sending your encouragement to the Committee members to vote "yes" on this recommendation on Tuesday. Please take action no later than 7pm on Monday, November 17th.
Arts Education Select Committee to Vote
The North Carolina House and Senate appointed a Joint Select Committee on Arts Education in December 2007 to consider requiring a high school education requirement in the arts and other arts education policies that are essential to a 21st Century education. A copy of the full report can be found at www.artsnc.org/advocacy.
ARTS North Carolina believed that the Committee would discuss recommendations at the November 18th meeting and meet again on December 9th to vote. They received word late Friday that the Committee will vote on the above referenced report this coming Tuesday, November 18th, in Raleigh at the Legislative Building in Room 1225. The meeting will be held from 10 AM until noon, and all advocates should make every effort to attend. You will not be required to speak.
Arts advocates must pack the room and halls of the General Assembly to clearly send the message that this is an essential vote and that the arts industry fully supports the Committee's recommendations. Adopting this report is the next step in requiring the new high school graduation framework to include an arts credit. If this report is adopted, legislation will be introduced in January mandating the arts credit.
If you cannot attend the meeting, click here and you will be guided in sending your encouragement to the Committee members to vote "yes" on this recommendation on Tuesday. Please take action no later than 7pm on Monday, November 17th.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Holiday Pictures Needed!
Ever been in or worked on an HPCT production? I am working on a holiday slideshow of our HPCT family. Please send a jpg of any holiday picture - it can be a childhood picture, a picture of you with your children, anything at all. My contribution will be Lola & Gracie with Santa.Please email pictures to jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org by Dec 1st and make sure that everyone in the picture is identified.
Happy Holidays!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
With love to the SoM Cast!
When you are as proud as the Sound of Music Production Staff is of our cast, all you can do is....
Dance!
Dance!
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008
HPCT Announces Auditions for The Producers
High Point Community Theatre announces auditions for THE PRODUCERS, the 2nd production of its 2008-2009 Season.
Auditions will be held…
Sunday, December 14th at 2:00 pm
Monday, December 15th at 7:00 pm
Auditions will be held at the HPCT office at 305 North Main Street, Suite 322. Parking and entrance is from the rear of the building off of English Street.
Those auditioning should bring a short musical selection, and sheet music in the proper key. A dance combination will be taught at the audition.
Rehearsals will begin after the first of the year. THE PRODUCERS will be performed March 5 - 8, 2009 at the High Point Theatre and is being directed by Bobby Bodford with musical direction by Michael Dougherty and choreography by Benji Starcher.
Outrageous, hilarious, a teeny bit offensive, off the wall, and the winner of a record 12 Tony Awards are just a few things that THE PRODUCERS is. But it is never boring and you will find yourself holding your sides with laughter as Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom sing and dance their way through the greatest show biz scam that there ever was.
THE PRODUCERS Cast List
MAX BIALYSTOCK, Broadway Producer
LEO BLOOM, Accountant turned Producer
FRANZ LIEBKIND, Author of “the worst play ever”
ROGERS DEBRIS, Noted Director
CARMEN GHIA, Roger’s “assistant”
ULLA, Young Swedish Actress/Secretary/Receptionist
A large Male and Female Singing/Dancing Ensemble of Usherettes, First Nighters, Old Ladies, Nuns, Accountants, Chorus Girls, Storm Troopers, Guards & Convicts. Many secondary roles will be selected from the ensemble. This production is not intended for children and there are no children’s roles in the show. Teens under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian at the audition.
For further information, email jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org or call the HPCT office at 336-882-2542.
Auditions will be held…
Sunday, December 14th at 2:00 pm
Monday, December 15th at 7:00 pm
Auditions will be held at the HPCT office at 305 North Main Street, Suite 322. Parking and entrance is from the rear of the building off of English Street.
Those auditioning should bring a short musical selection, and sheet music in the proper key. A dance combination will be taught at the audition.
Rehearsals will begin after the first of the year. THE PRODUCERS will be performed March 5 - 8, 2009 at the High Point Theatre and is being directed by Bobby Bodford with musical direction by Michael Dougherty and choreography by Benji Starcher.
Outrageous, hilarious, a teeny bit offensive, off the wall, and the winner of a record 12 Tony Awards are just a few things that THE PRODUCERS is. But it is never boring and you will find yourself holding your sides with laughter as Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom sing and dance their way through the greatest show biz scam that there ever was.
THE PRODUCERS Cast List
MAX BIALYSTOCK, Broadway Producer
LEO BLOOM, Accountant turned Producer
FRANZ LIEBKIND, Author of “the worst play ever”
ROGERS DEBRIS, Noted Director
CARMEN GHIA, Roger’s “assistant”
ULLA, Young Swedish Actress/Secretary/Receptionist
A large Male and Female Singing/Dancing Ensemble of Usherettes, First Nighters, Old Ladies, Nuns, Accountants, Chorus Girls, Storm Troopers, Guards & Convicts. Many secondary roles will be selected from the ensemble. This production is not intended for children and there are no children’s roles in the show. Teens under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian at the audition.
For further information, email jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org or call the HPCT office at 336-882-2542.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Don't Miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC
The hills will come alive with THE SOUND OF MUSIC, the classic R & H musical that has inspired generations The opening production of High Point Community Theatre’s 2008-2009 Season will be presented on November 6, 7 and 8, 2008 at 7:30 pm and November 9, 2008 at 2:00 pm at the High Point Theatre. Tickets are available online at http://www.highpointtheatre.com/ or at the High Point Theatre Box Office at 336-887-3001.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
Happy Halloween
To those who missed rehearsal last night, there is no rehearsal tonight (Friday). I will see all cast members 13 and over at load-in on Saturday - 10:00 am at the High Point Theatre.
Our first tech rehearsal is 2:00 on Sunday at the High Point Theatre for the full company. Enter through the stage door on Hamilton Street.
I need the Von Trapp Children, Capt & Maria & Rolf at 1:30 on Sunday for a photo.
Thanks,
Jennifer
Our first tech rehearsal is 2:00 on Sunday at the High Point Theatre for the full company. Enter through the stage door on Hamilton Street.
I need the Von Trapp Children, Capt & Maria & Rolf at 1:30 on Sunday for a photo.
Thanks,
Jennifer
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Rehearsal This Week (Our last before the theatre)
Mon. 27
5:30 – Dinner at Jimmy’s
6:30 – 7:30 - Music Review- Von Trapp Children
7:30 - 8:45 - Choreography Review - Von Trapp Children, Capt & Maria
8:30 - 10:30 - Choreography Review - Party Dancers
Tues. 28 – OFF
Wed. 29 – OFF
Thurs. 30
6:30 – 10:30 - Run Thru – Full Company
Fri. 31
6:30 – 10:30 -Run Thru – Full Company
All who wear a costume will get treats!
Sat. 1 - Meet at the High Point Theatre
10:00 am - Load In – All Cast Members Over the age of 13
The Von Trapp Boogie
Friday, October 24, 2008
Barnes & Noble Bookfair - Hope you can join us!
Barnes & Noble is sponsoring a book fair fundraiser for HPCT on Saturday, Oct 25th from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm. Please download the voucher below, and shop at ANY Barnes & Noble store during those hours. 20% of retail and cafe sales will be donated to HPCT as long as you turn in a voucher at check-out. In store sales only - no online sales.It's a great way to get a jump on your holiday shopping and support HPCT at the same time. Our VonTrapp Family will be performing from 10:30 - 11:30 am and our Nuns from 2:00 - 3:00 pm at the Barnes & Noble at Oak Hollow Mall.
Please print extra vouchers and pass them along to your friends.
For Book Fair vouchers, click here
I hope that you can join us.
Jennifer
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Photos on Sunday
We will be shooting photos of all cast members during Sunday's rehearsal. These shots will be displayed in the High Point Theatre lobby during SoM. All cast members should wear a solid colored shirt (no black or white) with no writing on it (not even if its an Obama shirt). It will be helpful if the Von Trapp family members can come about 15 minutes early.Thanks,
Jennifer
Check change for Thursday's Rehearsal
Change for Thursday – Party-goers who do not dance are not needed.
Thurs. 23
5:30 – 6:30 – Mark, Tara, Mary Margaret & Grayson for interview
6:30 – 7:30 - Review Choreography for All Von Trapp Family Numbers
7:30 - 8:00 - Review Choreography Liesl & Rolf
8:00 - 10:00 - Review Choreography for The Party (Von Trapp Children needed until 8:30) Only those who dance are needed.
Fri. 24
6:30 – 10:30 - Run Acts I and II – Full Company
Sat. 25
10:30 – 11:30 – Von Trapp Family sings at Barnes & Noble
2:00 – 3:00 – Nuns sing at Barnes & Noble
9 am – 9 pm – ALL COME SHOP AT BARNES & NOBLE – Bring your friends!
Sun. 26
10:00 am – Nuns at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
2:00 – 6:00 – Run Through Acts I & II – Full Company
Cast photos will be taken during rehearsal.
All cast members other than the nuns need to schedule a costume fitting. Please do that at your next rehearsal.
All Postulants need to schedule a fitting. Elizabeth and Alexis – please schedule yours for one of the later slots – yours are the last two Postulant dresses that they need to finish.
I MUST have all bios by Thursday – please email.
Costume pieces that we need you to provide if possible…
Nuns: Black shoes, Black tights
Postulants: Black Shoes, Black tights
Von Trapp children: night clothes, Girls white tights, Liesl hose, black shoes.
Captain: shoes, socks, under shirt
Maria: black character shoes, hose, white shoes
Other men in the show: Check with Melanie at your fitting.
Thurs. 23
5:30 – 6:30 – Mark, Tara, Mary Margaret & Grayson for interview
6:30 – 7:30 - Review Choreography for All Von Trapp Family Numbers
7:30 - 8:00 - Review Choreography Liesl & Rolf
8:00 - 10:00 - Review Choreography for The Party (Von Trapp Children needed until 8:30) Only those who dance are needed.
Fri. 24
6:30 – 10:30 - Run Acts I and II – Full Company
Sat. 25
10:30 – 11:30 – Von Trapp Family sings at Barnes & Noble
2:00 – 3:00 – Nuns sing at Barnes & Noble
9 am – 9 pm – ALL COME SHOP AT BARNES & NOBLE – Bring your friends!
Sun. 26
10:00 am – Nuns at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
2:00 – 6:00 – Run Through Acts I & II – Full Company
Cast photos will be taken during rehearsal.
All cast members other than the nuns need to schedule a costume fitting. Please do that at your next rehearsal.
All Postulants need to schedule a fitting. Elizabeth and Alexis – please schedule yours for one of the later slots – yours are the last two Postulant dresses that they need to finish.
I MUST have all bios by Thursday – please email.
Costume pieces that we need you to provide if possible…
Nuns: Black shoes, Black tights
Postulants: Black Shoes, Black tights
Von Trapp children: night clothes, Girls white tights, Liesl hose, black shoes.
Captain: shoes, socks, under shirt
Maria: black character shoes, hose, white shoes
Other men in the show: Check with Melanie at your fitting.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Rehearsal This Week
Mon. 20
6:30 – 10:30 - Run Act II (Von Trapp Children released at 9:00)
Tues. 21 – OFF
Wed. 22 - OFF
Thurs. 23
6:30 – 7:30 - Review Choreography for All Von Trapp Family Numbers
7:30 - 8:00 - Review Choreography Liesl & Rolf
8:00 - 10:00 - Review Choreography for The Party (Von Trapp Children needed until 8:30) (We need all party-goers)
Fri. 24
6:30 – 10:30 - Run Acts I and II – Full Company
Sat. 25 – OFF
Sun. 26
2:00 – 6:00 – Run Through Acts I & II – Full Company
6:30 – 10:30 - Run Act II (Von Trapp Children released at 9:00)
Tues. 21 – OFF
Wed. 22 - OFF
Thurs. 23
6:30 – 7:30 - Review Choreography for All Von Trapp Family Numbers
7:30 - 8:00 - Review Choreography Liesl & Rolf
8:00 - 10:00 - Review Choreography for The Party (Von Trapp Children needed until 8:30) (We need all party-goers)
Fri. 24
6:30 – 10:30 - Run Acts I and II – Full Company
Sat. 25 – OFF
Sun. 26
2:00 – 6:00 – Run Through Acts I & II – Full Company
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Sunday Services for the Nuns
This Sunday, the 19th, Elizabeth Gulley will be hosting our Sound of Music Nuns at First Presbyterian Church at 918 North Main Street (across the street from Krispy Kreme). Our Nuns need to arrive at 10:00 am and will be singing "The Morning Hymn" and "Alleluia" for the Introit and Response. Elizabeth will have more information at rehearsal.On Sunday, the 26th, our Nuns will be participating in Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church's 11:00 service (Michael Dougherty's church). Again, we need to arrive at 10:00 am for rehearsal.
For both services, wear what my Mother used to call "Sunday-Go-To-Meetin'" clothes - in other words, Church Clothes (whatever that means to you).
Thanks to those of you who are available for these services. It will be a great way to get the word out about our show and a special thanks to Elizabeth & Michael for allowing us to be a part of your services.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Barnes & Noble Bookfair
Barnes & Noble is sponsoring a book fair fundraiser for HPCT on Saturday, Oct 25th from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm. Please download the voucher below, and shop at ANY Barnes & Noble store during those hours. 20% of retail and cafe sales will be donated to HPCT as long as you turn in a voucher at check-out. In store sales only - no online sales.It's a great way to get a jump on your holiday shopping and support HPCT at the same time. Our VonTrapp Family will be performing from 10:30 - 11:30 am and our Nuns from 2:00 - 3:00 pm at the Barnes & Noble at Oak Hollow Mall.
Please print extra vouchers and pass them along to your friends.
For Book Fair vouchers, click here
I hope that you can join us.
Jennifer
Friday, October 10, 2008
Kim, Lee & Jennifer Become Von Trapp Children for a Day
In 1993, Kim Harrison (Elsa), Lee Willard (Max) and I traveled with The Choral Society of Greensboro on a tour to Europe. One of the stops was 3 days in Salzburg, Austria - the location of the 1965 Sound of Music filming. It's hard to tell which is the bigger tourist attraction in Salzburg - The Sound of Music locations or the birthplace of Mozart. We were lucky enough to have plenty of fun with both and of course had to have our pictures made in all of the SoM locations.
The Snow-Capped Swiss Alps - in July
Leopoldskron - The Estate That Served as the
Exterior of the Von Trapp Family Home
Playing In The Trees
The "Do-Re-Mi" Steps
The "I Have Confidence" Fountain
Playing in our "Play Clothes"
Thankfully not made of curtains.
Yes, Peggy Clapper was there also - but wasn't playing with us. I guess she was busy at the abbey.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Our Own Sarah Palin
Our Jane Ashley Raborn (SoM's Louisa) decided to go with the "down do" in portraying one of her favorites, Sarah Palin, for a school event.
Don't worry, if I hear her droppin' her g's, talking about Joe Six-Pack, or doing any excessive winking, I will demand an intervention.
Love you, Jane Ashley!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
T-Shirts
Attention SoM Cast Members (and parents where applicable!)
Starting Thursday night, Steffanie (Reverend Mother) will start taking orders for show shirts. The front of the shirt will be the "Sound of Music" logo seen on the HPCT blog and the back of the t-shirt will have the HPCT logo, a quote from the show ("Follow Every Rainbow 'til You Find Your Dream"), the dates of the show and "High Point, North Carolina."
T-shirts prices are:
Child (S-L) & Adult (S - XL) = $ 8.00
Adult (XXL) = $ 9.00
Adult (3XL) = $ 10.00
All orders should be requested and paid for by Friday, Oct. 24.
Thanks Steffanie for handling this for us!
Starting Thursday night, Steffanie (Reverend Mother) will start taking orders for show shirts. The front of the shirt will be the "Sound of Music" logo seen on the HPCT blog and the back of the t-shirt will have the HPCT logo, a quote from the show ("Follow Every Rainbow 'til You Find Your Dream"), the dates of the show and "High Point, North Carolina."
T-shirts prices are:
Child (S-L) & Adult (S - XL) = $ 8.00
Adult (XXL) = $ 9.00
Adult (3XL) = $ 10.00
All orders should be requested and paid for by Friday, Oct. 24.
Thanks Steffanie for handling this for us!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Casting Announcement
Festival Contest Winners for Act II-sc 7 are Beverly Biel, Peggy Clapper and Jim Corey as the Trio of the Saengerbund of Herwegen and Christi Morgan as Fraulein Schweiger.Nazis for Act II, Sc. 7 are Joe Eckstein, Daniel Sullivan and Jacob Talley.
Will the 7 of you send an email to me at jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org so that I know you saw this?
Thanks!
Sunday, October 5, 2008
SOUIND OF MUSIC on the road
The Sound of Music
I need to know the SOM cast availability for the following events by Monday's rehearsal. Please email me at jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org
Sunday, Oct 19th:
10:00ish warm-up, 11:00 am worship service - Nuns
Saturday, Oct 25th:
10:30 am - 11:30 am - Maria, Captain & Children for Barnes & Nobles
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Maria, Mother Abbess, Nuns for Barnes & Nobles
Volunteers all day - Just let me know when you are available.
Sunday, Oct 26th:
10:00ish warm-up, 11:00 am worship service - Nuns
Thanks for helping with these opportunities to preview our show to the High Point community.
I need to know the SOM cast availability for the following events by Monday's rehearsal. Please email me at jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org
Sunday, Oct 19th:
10:00ish warm-up, 11:00 am worship service - Nuns
Saturday, Oct 25th:
10:30 am - 11:30 am - Maria, Captain & Children for Barnes & Nobles
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Maria, Mother Abbess, Nuns for Barnes & Nobles
Volunteers all day - Just let me know when you are available.
Sunday, Oct 26th:
10:00ish warm-up, 11:00 am worship service - Nuns
Thanks for helping with these opportunities to preview our show to the High Point community.
This Week's Rehearsal
Mon. 6
5:30 – 6:30 – Dinner at Jimmy’s
6:30 – 10:00 - Work Thru Act I – Full Company – Von Trapp Children except Liesl will be released at 9:00 - Gretl can leave at 8:30 if necessary.
Act I, Sc. 10 & 11
Act I, Sc. 1 - 9
Party Dancers will work on Laendler after we finish Act I, Sc. 1
Act II, Sc. 2, pages 69 – 75 - Captain, Maria, Elsa, Max, Franz
Tues. 7 – OFF
Wed. 8 – OFF
Thurs. 9
Block Act II-Sc. 1
6:30 – 8:30 – Mother Abbess, Maria, The New Postulant, Nuns
8:00 - 10:30 - Choreograph Waltz - Party Couples
Fri. 10
6:30 – 8:30 – Block Act II-Sc. 2 – pages 63 – top of 69 – Children, Max, Elsa, Captain
6:30 – 8:30 – Music - Nuns
8:30 – 10:30 – Block Act II-Sc. 2 – pages 69 – 75 - Captain, Maria, Elsa, Max, Franz
Sat. 11 - OFF
Sun. 12
2:00 – 6:00 - Detail Act I in order – Full Company
* Changes are in italics.
5:30 – 6:30 – Dinner at Jimmy’s
6:30 – 10:00 - Work Thru Act I – Full Company – Von Trapp Children except Liesl will be released at 9:00 - Gretl can leave at 8:30 if necessary.
Act I, Sc. 10 & 11
Act I, Sc. 1 - 9
Party Dancers will work on Laendler after we finish Act I, Sc. 1
Act II, Sc. 2, pages 69 – 75 - Captain, Maria, Elsa, Max, Franz
Tues. 7 – OFF
Wed. 8 – OFF
Thurs. 9
Block Act II-Sc. 1
6:30 – 8:30 – Mother Abbess, Maria, The New Postulant, Nuns
8:00 - 10:30 - Choreograph Waltz - Party Couples
Fri. 10
6:30 – 8:30 – Block Act II-Sc. 2 – pages 63 – top of 69 – Children, Max, Elsa, Captain
6:30 – 8:30 – Music - Nuns
8:30 – 10:30 – Block Act II-Sc. 2 – pages 69 – 75 - Captain, Maria, Elsa, Max, Franz
Sat. 11 - OFF
Sun. 12
2:00 – 6:00 - Detail Act I in order – Full Company
* Changes are in italics.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Emma Grace Tysinger
Congratulations to our friends Eric & Teresa Tysinger on the birth of their beautiful daughter Emma Grace on Friday. Eric is currently the stage manager for Triad Stage, and is a long time friend of HPCT (he can reach the high places at my office) and a dear friend to many in the Triad theatre community.
As you can tell from the picture, Emma has already got her Daddy securely wrapped around her little finger.
As you can tell from the picture, Emma has already got her Daddy securely wrapped around her little finger.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Food Shortage
From Triad Health Project...
Due to the current tough economy having an impact on our client family assistance requests, we are currently experiencing a heightened need for any non-perishable food item donations for both our Greensboro and High Point client food pantries. Reclamation programs such as Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina and Greensboro Urban Ministries are strapped for what THP is able to receive from them and give to our clients (typically 2 tons each month). Healthy items that can be easily prepared can be dropped off at either THP location - 801 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, or 620 English Street, High Point - Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5pm. For more information on donating furniture items or food, or how you might be able to organize a food drive on THP's behalf, contact Shane Burton at 336-275-1654, ext. 26, or sburton@triadhealthproject.com.
From Jennifer...
Can we help?
I will transport any items brought to the HPCT office to Triad Health Project's High Point office. Feel free to bring non-perishable food items to Sound of Music rehearsals or during the day, drop them off at the HPCT office (feel free to leave them outside the door if I am not in the office) before October 29th.
Due to the current tough economy having an impact on our client family assistance requests, we are currently experiencing a heightened need for any non-perishable food item donations for both our Greensboro and High Point client food pantries. Reclamation programs such as Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina and Greensboro Urban Ministries are strapped for what THP is able to receive from them and give to our clients (typically 2 tons each month). Healthy items that can be easily prepared can be dropped off at either THP location - 801 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, or 620 English Street, High Point - Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5pm. For more information on donating furniture items or food, or how you might be able to organize a food drive on THP's behalf, contact Shane Burton at 336-275-1654, ext. 26, or sburton@triadhealthproject.com.
From Jennifer...
Can we help?
I will transport any items brought to the HPCT office to Triad Health Project's High Point office. Feel free to bring non-perishable food items to Sound of Music rehearsals or during the day, drop them off at the HPCT office (feel free to leave them outside the door if I am not in the office) before October 29th.
Playbill Ads
Do you work for or know about a company that might be interested in advertising in the HPCT 2008-2009 Playbill? If so, please pass the information below to them or give contact information to me. The revenue received from our advertisers is a large percentage of the HPCT budget.
Help if you can!
Thanks,
Jennifer
Advertisers letter
Ad Sales form
Help if you can!
Thanks,
Jennifer
Advertisers letter
Ad Sales form
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Sound of Music Cast...
I need your bios and measurements!!!
Please email jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org or bring to your next rehearsal or I will make-up your bios and assume that your measurements are the same as mine!
You can download forms in the list on the right.
Thanks,
Jennifer
Please email jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org or bring to your next rehearsal or I will make-up your bios and assume that your measurements are the same as mine!
You can download forms in the list on the right.
Thanks,
Jennifer
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Candidates Positions on the Arts
Since I never get tired of politics, I have posted links in the right hand column, under Arts Advocacy, to candidates' position statement on the arts, arts education and arts & commerce.
Two of our gubernatorial candidates have now posted their positions on their websites (Libertarian candidate Michael Munger has not posted a position statement) as has Barack Obama. There is no position statement posted on John McCain's website. But I will keep checking and will add it if he posts one.
Two of our gubernatorial candidates have now posted their positions on their websites (Libertarian candidate Michael Munger has not posted a position statement) as has Barack Obama. There is no position statement posted on John McCain's website. But I will keep checking and will add it if he posts one.
Save The Date - October 25th
On October 25th, Barnes & Noble's Oak Hollow Mall store will be hosting a fundraiser for HPCT from 9 am - 9 pm. At this fundraiser, HPCT will receive a percentage (up to 20%) of cafe and book sales for anyone who turns in a voucher. The vouchers will be available soon, but for now, plan on doing some early Christmas shopping at B & N on that date. We need lots of volunteers to help promote HPCT to the B & N shoppers. If you are available to volunteer anytime during October 25th, please let me know.In addition to the fundraising opportunities, we have been asked to perform musical numbers from THE SOUND OF MUSIC. I hope that many cast members will be able to join us that day. It's a great opportunity to plug our show. Check your calendars and we will set the schedule soon.
Thanks for your help.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Monday Rehearsal Schedule Change
Mon. 29
5:30 – Dinner at Jimmy’s
6:30 – 7:30 – Block Act I-Sc. 10 – Frau Schmidt, Children
The following people are needed on Monday, Sept 29th from 7:00 pm (note time change) - 9:00ish for Act I, Scene 11:
Baron & Baroness Elberfeld, Herr Zeller, Captain
Franz, Brigetta, Frau Schmidt, Kurt, Maria, Elsa, Max
Ursula, the Von Trapp Family Maid – Halle Sinnott
Party Guests
Charlene Sullivan
Lindsay Steele
Jim Corey
Avis Murphy
Meredith Stephens
Dancing Couples*
Frosty Culp
Elizabeth Gulley
Mark Lane
Lee Willard
Kim Harrison
Joe Eckstein
Mickey Hyland
Jacob Talley
Jay Poole
Charlie Waller
Debby Alston
Kat Davis
Christi Morgan
Lisa Pfuhl
Jaye Pierce
9:00ish - 10:00 - Block Act I-Sc. 11 pages 53 – 56 – Captain, Maria, Elsa, Max, Franz
* Dancing couples should also plan on the choreography rehearsal on October 5th.
Party guests & dancers, please let me know asap if you are unavailable for the party rehearsals.
5:30 – Dinner at Jimmy’s
6:30 – 7:30 – Block Act I-Sc. 10 – Frau Schmidt, Children
The following people are needed on Monday, Sept 29th from 7:00 pm (note time change) - 9:00ish for Act I, Scene 11:
Baron & Baroness Elberfeld, Herr Zeller, Captain
Franz, Brigetta, Frau Schmidt, Kurt, Maria, Elsa, Max
Ursula, the Von Trapp Family Maid – Halle Sinnott
Party Guests
Charlene Sullivan
Lindsay Steele
Jim Corey
Avis Murphy
Meredith Stephens
Dancing Couples*
Frosty Culp
Elizabeth Gulley
Mark Lane
Lee Willard
Kim Harrison
Joe Eckstein
Mickey Hyland
Jacob Talley
Jay Poole
Charlie Waller
Debby Alston
Kat Davis
Christi Morgan
Lisa Pfuhl
Jaye Pierce
9:00ish - 10:00 - Block Act I-Sc. 11 pages 53 – 56 – Captain, Maria, Elsa, Max, Franz
* Dancing couples should also plan on the choreography rehearsal on October 5th.
Party guests & dancers, please let me know asap if you are unavailable for the party rehearsals.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Children & Youth Chorales
The High Point Area Arts Council is once again sponsoring the High Point Children’s & Youth Chorales to provide young singers with an opportunity to perform high quality choral music in a setting that will encourage excellence in an individual and group effort. These choral groups are for treble voices (girls and boys) and will emphasize music from all periods of music in a variety of styles.The High Point Children’s & Youth Chorales are directed by Carolyn Hall and rehearsals will begin on October 7, 2008 at the Arts Council's rehearsal space at 305 N. Main Street, Suite 222. Each Tuesday, the Children’s Chorale will rehearse from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. and the Youth Chorale will rehearse from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. with the two groups rehearsing together for 15 minutes. There will be performance opportunities for the chorales throughout the school year ending with a concert in the spring.
Tuition for the chorales is $30 per month with a discount for siblings (partial and full scholarships are also available). For more information, contact Debbie Lumpkins, Executive Director of the High Point Area Arts Council, at 336-889-2787 ext. 22 or dlumpkins@highpointarts.org.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Homeschoolers' Performance Project
A Child’s Christmas in Wales Home School Performance ProjectWednesdays, 10am until noon
October 15 through December 17
(extra rehearsals to be added the week of the 17th)
Ages 8 and up
$130.00 per student ($20.00 discount for 2 or more siblings)
Limited scholarships available. Please call Jennifer at 336-882-2542 for information.
Class instructor: Martha Mendenhall
A Child’s Christmas in Wales is Dylan Thomas’s fond remembrance of growing up in Wales during Christmastime. We’ll recreate the world of his small town -- family, friends and neighbors -- and use his short narrative to create a play. Get your sleds out, start baking those Christmas goodies and join us in a playmaking project sure to get you in the Christmas spirit! Using simply homemade props and costumes scrounged from our closets, we will stage a performance fit for the Holiday season. We will perform on the final day of class for family and friends in the morning and at a local retirement community in the afternoon.
To Register, please send the information below, with your check made payable to High Point Community Theatre to P.O. Box 1152, High Point, NC 27261
Please Print!
Student’s Name:
Address:
City: Zip:
E-mail:
Home Phone: Cell Phone:
Parents’ Names:
Student's Age:
Sunday, September 21, 2008
SOUND OF MUSIC TENTATIVE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
The SOUND OF MUSIC TENTATIVE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Please check carefully
Call Jennifer at 882-2542 or email jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org with any questions.
September
Mon. 22
5:30 – 6:30 – Dinner at Jimmy’s Pizza
6:30 – 8:30 - Block-Act I-Sc. 5 – pages 16 – 23 – Maria, Captain, Children, Franz, Frau Schmidt
6:30 – 7:15 – Music – Rolf
7:15 – 9:00 – Music – Nuns
8:30 – 10:30 – Block Act I-Sc. 5 – pages 12 – 16 – Maria, Captain, Franz, Frau Schmidt
Tues. 23 – OFF
Wed. 24 – Off
Thur. 25
6:30 – 8:30 – Block Act I-Sc. 7 – Maria, Frau Schmidt, Children
8:30 – 10:30 – Block Act I-Sc. 6 – Liesl, Rolf
Fri. 26
6:30 – 8:30 – Block Act I-Sc. 9 – pages 36 – 42 - Captain, Maria, Elsa, Children
7:00 - 9:00 - Music - Nuns
8:30 – 10:30 – Block Act I-Sc. 9 – pages 32 – 36 - Franz, Elsa, Captain, Max, Rolf
Sat. 27 – Off
Sun. 28
2:00 – 5:00 - Block Act I-Sc. 3 – Maria, Mother Abbess, Sisters Margaretta, Berthe and Sophia
2:00 – 4:00 – Music – Children
4:00 – 5:00 – Music - Captain
Mon. 29
5:30 – Dinner at Jimmy’s
6:30 – 7:30 – Block Act I-Sc. 10 – Frau Schmidt, Children
7:30 – 9:00 - Block Act I-Sc. 11 pages 43 – 46 - Baron & Baroness Elberfeld, Herr Zeller, Captain, Franz, Brigetta, Frau Schmidt, Kurt, Maria, Elsa, Party Couples T.B.A.
9:00 – 10:30 – Block Act I-Sc. 11 pages 53 – 56 – Captain, Maria, Elsa, Max, Franz
Tues. 30 - OFF
OCTOBER
Wed. 1 – OFF
Thurs. 2
6:30 – 8:30 - Choreograph- “Do Re Mi” - Maria, Children
8:30 – 10:00 – Choreograph “I Have Confidence” – Maria
Fri. 3
6:30 – 8:30 - Choreograph- “My Favorite Things” - Maria, Children
7:00 – 8:30 – Music - Nuns
8:30 – 10:30 – Choreograph “Sixteen Going On Seventeen” – Liesl, Rolf
8:30 - ? – Music – Captain
Sat. 4 – OFF
Sun. 5
2:00 – 4:00 - Choreograph “So Long Farewell” – Children
2:00 – 4:00 – Music – Captain, Maria
4:00 – 6:00 - Choreograph “The Party” – Max, Elsa, Captain, Maria, Party Couples T.B.A.
Mon. 6
5:30 – 6:30 – Dinner at Jimmy’s
6:30 – 10:00 - Run Act I – Full Company – Von Trapp Children except Liesl will be released at 8:30
Tues. 7 – OFF
Wed. 8 – OFF
Thurs. 9
Block Act II-Sc. 1
6:30 – 10:30 – Mother Abbess, Maria, The New Postulant, Nuns
Fri. 10
6:30 – 8:30 – Block Act II-Sc. 2 – pages 63 – top of 69 – Children, Max, Elsa, Captain
6:30 – 8:30 – Music - Nuns
8:30 – 10:30 – Block Act II-Sc. 2 – pages 69 – 75 - Captain, Maria, Elsa, Max, Franz
Sat. 11 - OFF
Sun. 12
2:00 – 6:00 - Detail Act I – Full Company
Mon. 13
6:30 - 8:30 – Block Act II-Scs. 3, 4, 5 – Captain, Maria, Mother Abbess, Children, Nuns
8:30 – 10:30 – Detail Act II-Sc. 1 - Mother Abbess, Maria, The New Postulant, Nuns
Tues. 14 – OFF
Wed. 15 – OFF
Thurs. 16
6:30 – 8:30 – Block Act II-Sc. 6 – pages 78 – 81 and transition to Act II-7- Max, Children, Frau Schmidt, Herr Zeller, Franz, Captain, Maria,
8:30 – 10:30 – Block Act II-Sc. 6 – pages 81 – 89 - Maria, Captain, Max, Liesl, Frau Schmidt, Rolf, Franz, Admiral Von Schreiber, Zeller
Fri. 17
6:30 – 8:30 – Detail Act II-Sc. 2 – pages 63 – top of 69 – Children, Max, Elsa, Captain
6:30 – 8:30 – Music - Nuns
8:30 – 10:30 – Block Act II-Sc. 2 – pages 69 – 75 - Captain, Maria, Elsa, Max, Franz
Sat. 18 – OFF
Sun. 19
2:00 – 3:30 – Block Act II-Scs. 7,8 – Captain, Maria, Children, Max, Festival Winners T.B.A., Nazis
3:30 – 5:00 – Block Act II-Sc 8 – Captain, Maria, Children, Rolf, Nazis, Mother Abbess, Nuns
5:00 – 6:00 - Detail Act II-Sc 6 – Max, Children, Frau Schmidt, Herr Zeller, Franz, Captain, Maria, Rolf, Adm. Von Schreiber
Mon. 20
5:30 – 6:30 – Dinner at Jimmy’s
6:30 – 10:30 - Detail-Act II-Scs. 7,8 - Captain, Maria, Children, Max, Festival Winners T.B.A., Nazi, Rolf, Mother Abbess, Nuns – Von Trapp Children except Liesl will be released at 9:00
Tues. 21 – OFF
Wed. 22 - OFF
Thurs. 23
6:30 – 10:30 - Choreography Review – To Be Announced
Fri. 24
6:30 – 10:30 - Run Act II – Full Company
Sat. 25 – OFF
Sun. 26
2:00 – 6:00 – Run Through Acts I & II – Full Company
Mon. 27
5:30 – Dinner at Jimmy’s
6:30 – 10:30 - Choreography and Music Review – To Be Announced
Tues. 28 – OFF
Wed. 29 – To Be Announced
Thurs. 30
6:30 – 10:30 - Run Thru – Full Company
Fri. 31
6:30 – 10:30 -Run Thru – Full Company
NOVEMBER – All at the High Point Theatre from this point on
Sat. 1
10:00 am - Load In – All Cast Members Over the age of 13
Sun. 2 – Spacing Rehearsal
2:00 – 6:00
Mon. 3 – Dress Rehearsal
6:30 Call
7:00 - Go
Tues. 4
6:30 Call - Dress/Tech
7:00 - Go
Wed. 5 – Dress Rehearsal
6:00 Call
7:30 - Curtain
Thurs. 6, Fri. 7, Sat 8 - Performances
6:00 Call
7:30 - Curtain
Sun. 9 - Performance
12:30 – Call
2:00 Curtain
Scenery Strike followed by Cast Party
Please check carefully
Call Jennifer at 882-2542 or email jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org with any questions.
September
Mon. 22
5:30 – 6:30 – Dinner at Jimmy’s Pizza
6:30 – 8:30 - Block-Act I-Sc. 5 – pages 16 – 23 – Maria, Captain, Children, Franz, Frau Schmidt
6:30 – 7:15 – Music – Rolf
7:15 – 9:00 – Music – Nuns
8:30 – 10:30 – Block Act I-Sc. 5 – pages 12 – 16 – Maria, Captain, Franz, Frau Schmidt
Tues. 23 – OFF
Wed. 24 – Off
Thur. 25
6:30 – 8:30 – Block Act I-Sc. 7 – Maria, Frau Schmidt, Children
8:30 – 10:30 – Block Act I-Sc. 6 – Liesl, Rolf
Fri. 26
6:30 – 8:30 – Block Act I-Sc. 9 – pages 36 – 42 - Captain, Maria, Elsa, Children
7:00 - 9:00 - Music - Nuns
8:30 – 10:30 – Block Act I-Sc. 9 – pages 32 – 36 - Franz, Elsa, Captain, Max, Rolf
Sat. 27 – Off
Sun. 28
2:00 – 5:00 - Block Act I-Sc. 3 – Maria, Mother Abbess, Sisters Margaretta, Berthe and Sophia
2:00 – 4:00 – Music – Children
4:00 – 5:00 – Music - Captain
Mon. 29
5:30 – Dinner at Jimmy’s
6:30 – 7:30 – Block Act I-Sc. 10 – Frau Schmidt, Children
7:30 – 9:00 - Block Act I-Sc. 11 pages 43 – 46 - Baron & Baroness Elberfeld, Herr Zeller, Captain, Franz, Brigetta, Frau Schmidt, Kurt, Maria, Elsa, Party Couples T.B.A.
9:00 – 10:30 – Block Act I-Sc. 11 pages 53 – 56 – Captain, Maria, Elsa, Max, Franz
Tues. 30 - OFF
OCTOBER
Wed. 1 – OFF
Thurs. 2
6:30 – 8:30 - Choreograph- “Do Re Mi” - Maria, Children
8:30 – 10:00 – Choreograph “I Have Confidence” – Maria
Fri. 3
6:30 – 8:30 - Choreograph- “My Favorite Things” - Maria, Children
7:00 – 8:30 – Music - Nuns
8:30 – 10:30 – Choreograph “Sixteen Going On Seventeen” – Liesl, Rolf
8:30 - ? – Music – Captain
Sat. 4 – OFF
Sun. 5
2:00 – 4:00 - Choreograph “So Long Farewell” – Children
2:00 – 4:00 – Music – Captain, Maria
4:00 – 6:00 - Choreograph “The Party” – Max, Elsa, Captain, Maria, Party Couples T.B.A.
Mon. 6
5:30 – 6:30 – Dinner at Jimmy’s
6:30 – 10:00 - Run Act I – Full Company – Von Trapp Children except Liesl will be released at 8:30
Tues. 7 – OFF
Wed. 8 – OFF
Thurs. 9
Block Act II-Sc. 1
6:30 – 10:30 – Mother Abbess, Maria, The New Postulant, Nuns
Fri. 10
6:30 – 8:30 – Block Act II-Sc. 2 – pages 63 – top of 69 – Children, Max, Elsa, Captain
6:30 – 8:30 – Music - Nuns
8:30 – 10:30 – Block Act II-Sc. 2 – pages 69 – 75 - Captain, Maria, Elsa, Max, Franz
Sat. 11 - OFF
Sun. 12
2:00 – 6:00 - Detail Act I – Full Company
Mon. 13
6:30 - 8:30 – Block Act II-Scs. 3, 4, 5 – Captain, Maria, Mother Abbess, Children, Nuns
8:30 – 10:30 – Detail Act II-Sc. 1 - Mother Abbess, Maria, The New Postulant, Nuns
Tues. 14 – OFF
Wed. 15 – OFF
Thurs. 16
6:30 – 8:30 – Block Act II-Sc. 6 – pages 78 – 81 and transition to Act II-7- Max, Children, Frau Schmidt, Herr Zeller, Franz, Captain, Maria,
8:30 – 10:30 – Block Act II-Sc. 6 – pages 81 – 89 - Maria, Captain, Max, Liesl, Frau Schmidt, Rolf, Franz, Admiral Von Schreiber, Zeller
Fri. 17
6:30 – 8:30 – Detail Act II-Sc. 2 – pages 63 – top of 69 – Children, Max, Elsa, Captain
6:30 – 8:30 – Music - Nuns
8:30 – 10:30 – Block Act II-Sc. 2 – pages 69 – 75 - Captain, Maria, Elsa, Max, Franz
Sat. 18 – OFF
Sun. 19
2:00 – 3:30 – Block Act II-Scs. 7,8 – Captain, Maria, Children, Max, Festival Winners T.B.A., Nazis
3:30 – 5:00 – Block Act II-Sc 8 – Captain, Maria, Children, Rolf, Nazis, Mother Abbess, Nuns
5:00 – 6:00 - Detail Act II-Sc 6 – Max, Children, Frau Schmidt, Herr Zeller, Franz, Captain, Maria, Rolf, Adm. Von Schreiber
Mon. 20
5:30 – 6:30 – Dinner at Jimmy’s
6:30 – 10:30 - Detail-Act II-Scs. 7,8 - Captain, Maria, Children, Max, Festival Winners T.B.A., Nazi, Rolf, Mother Abbess, Nuns – Von Trapp Children except Liesl will be released at 9:00
Tues. 21 – OFF
Wed. 22 - OFF
Thurs. 23
6:30 – 10:30 - Choreography Review – To Be Announced
Fri. 24
6:30 – 10:30 - Run Act II – Full Company
Sat. 25 – OFF
Sun. 26
2:00 – 6:00 – Run Through Acts I & II – Full Company
Mon. 27
5:30 – Dinner at Jimmy’s
6:30 – 10:30 - Choreography and Music Review – To Be Announced
Tues. 28 – OFF
Wed. 29 – To Be Announced
Thurs. 30
6:30 – 10:30 - Run Thru – Full Company
Fri. 31
6:30 – 10:30 -Run Thru – Full Company
NOVEMBER – All at the High Point Theatre from this point on
Sat. 1
10:00 am - Load In – All Cast Members Over the age of 13
Sun. 2 – Spacing Rehearsal
2:00 – 6:00
Mon. 3 – Dress Rehearsal
6:30 Call
7:00 - Go
Tues. 4
6:30 Call - Dress/Tech
7:00 - Go
Wed. 5 – Dress Rehearsal
6:00 Call
7:30 - Curtain
Thurs. 6, Fri. 7, Sat 8 - Performances
6:00 Call
7:30 - Curtain
Sun. 9 - Performance
12:30 – Call
2:00 Curtain
Scenery Strike followed by Cast Party
Friday, September 19, 2008
RENT
I wanted to let you know about a very special movie celebrating the final performance of the groundbreaking musical RENT. Filmed Live on Broadway, RENT is coming to Movie Theatres for Four Shows ONLY!
Carmike 18 in Greensboro on Koger Blvd.
September 24 & 25 at 7:00 pm, Sept 27 & 28 at 1:00 pm.
Tickets available online at http://www.fandango.com/carmike18_aahzi/theaterpage?date=9/24/2008.
I am planning to go on Wednesday, September 24th (Happy Birthday to me!). Wanna join me?
Jennifer
Carmike 18 in Greensboro on Koger Blvd.
September 24 & 25 at 7:00 pm, Sept 27 & 28 at 1:00 pm.
Tickets available online at http://www.fandango.com/carmike18_aahzi/theaterpage?date=9/24/2008.
I am planning to go on Wednesday, September 24th (Happy Birthday to me!). Wanna join me?
Jennifer
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Georgia Peyton Falke
Congratulations to Elizabeth & Kurt Falke on the birth of Georgia Peyton, born at 5:10pm on Sept. 14, 2008 (after more than 36 hours of labor).
Georgia has already made her HPCT stage debut as she came along for the ride with her newly expecting Mom as a Hot Box Girl in March's Guys & Dolls.
Georgia is having to spend a couple of days in the NICU under the bilirubin lights for jaundice. But hopefully will be home with her Mom & Dad soon. But with her shades, she looks like she's getting in some practice for beach time.
Georgia has already made her HPCT stage debut as she came along for the ride with her newly expecting Mom as a Hot Box Girl in March's Guys & Dolls.
Georgia is having to spend a couple of days in the NICU under the bilirubin lights for jaundice. But hopefully will be home with her Mom & Dad soon. But with her shades, she looks like she's getting in some practice for beach time.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Welcome to The Sound of Music Cast
We had the first read-thru of the SOM script on Sunday and it was great to see everyone together. I can't wait to get started on the music. This promises to be a fantastic production.
A special welcome to our HPCT newcomers. Of our 63 cast members, 31 are making their HPCT debut.
A special welcome to our HPCT newcomers. Of our 63 cast members, 31 are making their HPCT debut.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Sound of Music Rehearsal Schedule - 1st Week
The first week’s rehearsal schedule is below. We will have the remainder of the rehearsal schedule to you within the first week.
Sunday, 9/14 –
2:00 – 2:30 – Meeting with full company and parents of those under driving age
2:30 – 5:00 – Read-thru – Full company (which translates to everyone)
Monday 9/15 – Off
Tuesday 9/16 - Music
6:30—8:00 - All Von Trapp Children and Maria
8:00—10:00 – All Nuns
Wednesday 9/17 - Music
8:00—9:00 - Rolf, Liesl and Maria
9:00 – 10:30 - Maria and Captain
Thursday 9/18 - Tablework
7:00 - 10:00 - Maria, Captain, Rolf, Liesl, Elsa, Max, Mother Abbess, Franz
Friday 9/19 - Music
6:30 – 8:00 – All Von Trapp Children, Maria, Captain
8:00 – 10:00 – All Nuns
Saturday 9/20 - Off
Sunday 9/21 - Music
2:00 – 3:30 – All Von Trapp Children and Maria
3:30 – 5:00 – All Nuns
5:00 – 6:00 – To Be Announced
Sunday, 9/14 –
2:00 – 2:30 – Meeting with full company and parents of those under driving age
2:30 – 5:00 – Read-thru – Full company (which translates to everyone)
Monday 9/15 – Off
Tuesday 9/16 - Music
6:30—8:00 - All Von Trapp Children and Maria
8:00—10:00 – All Nuns
Wednesday 9/17 - Music
8:00—9:00 - Rolf, Liesl and Maria
9:00 – 10:30 - Maria and Captain
Thursday 9/18 - Tablework
7:00 - 10:00 - Maria, Captain, Rolf, Liesl, Elsa, Max, Mother Abbess, Franz
Friday 9/19 - Music
6:30 – 8:00 – All Von Trapp Children, Maria, Captain
8:00 – 10:00 – All Nuns
Saturday 9/20 - Off
Sunday 9/21 - Music
2:00 – 3:30 – All Von Trapp Children and Maria
3:30 – 5:00 – All Nuns
5:00 – 6:00 – To Be Announced
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Thomas "Wade" Donahue
Our condolences to the family of Wade Donahue who was killed in a car accident on September 10th. Wade auditioned for and was cast in THE SOUND OF MUSIC and after meeting him at auditions and exchanging a few emails with him, I was really looking forward to getting to know him. Please keep his family and friends in your prayers.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Cast List
Thanks to all 172 of you who auditioned for THE SOUND OF MUSIC. We could have easily cast the childrens' roles in this show 10 times. It is amazing to see the depth of talent in our young actors. Please know that due to this great turn out, a year-round children's theatre program in High Point has moved to the top of my priority list.
And what great choices for the adult roles as well. While there were many difficult decisions to make, the artistic staff certainly was thrilled to have so many options.
Please know if you were not cast, that I am so appreciative of the time and talent you brought to the auditions. And that your name will be placed on our list for future auditions.
If you were cast, please email jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org as soon as possible, signifying that you have seen the cast list and are accepting your role. The first company meeting and read-thru will be Sunday, September 14th from 2 - 5 for everybody. All cast members under driving age should have a parent accompany them to the company meeting which will last approximately 30 minutes. We will then read the play. We have an exciting cast and will have an incredible production.
Congratulations to THE SOUND OF MUSIC Cast...
Maria Rainer – Tara Raczenski
The Mother Abbess - Steffanie Vaughan
Sister Berthe - Lynne Harris
Sister Margaretta - Bridget Kilcourse
Sister Sophia – Shelley Garis
Captain Georg von Trapp – Mark Lane
Franz - the butler – Rick Sullivan
Frau Schmidt - the housekeeper – Pat Grayson
Liesl von Trapp – Mary Margaret Coble
Friedrich von Trapp – Zachary Messick
Louisa von Trapp – Jane Ashley Raborn
Kurt von Trapp – James Stephens
Brigitta von Trapp – Matty Sorrell
Marta von Trapp – Tanner Davis
Gretl von Trapp – Grayson Rosser
Rolf Gruber – Josh Jones
Elsa Schraeder – Kim Harrison
Max Detweiler – Lee Willard
Herr Zeller – Tom Kak
Baron Elberfeld – Frosty Culp
Baroness Elberfeld – Elizabeth Gulley*
Admiral von Schreiber – Mickey Hyland
The New Postulant – Ally Phillips**
Nazis/Male Party Guests
Jim Corey
Wade Donahue
Joe Eckstein
Bradley Eudy
Matthew Johnson
David McDonald
Jay Poole
Jim Simonds
Jacob Talley
Charlie Waller
Nuns, Novices & Postulants
(Female Party Guests & Concert Contestants will be selected from this group)
Olivia Albertson
Bethany Alston
Debbie Alston
Mary Baynard
Beverly Biel
Leslie Ann Blake
Tiffany Carlson
Jan Carmichael
Rebekah Carmichael
Peggy Clapper
Alexis Cline
Mary Jordan Collins
Katherine Davis
Bea Deloatch
Ariel Forgette
Jordan Frazier
Reagan Frazier
Elizabeth Gulley*
Ivey Harris
Morgan Kivett
Kate Lasine
Olivia Lassiter
Sarah Lawrence
Ashley Light
Christi Morgan
Avis Murphy
Amanda Murray
Elizabeth Nee
Jacklyn Pfuhl
Lisa Pfuhl
Jaye Pierce
Sharon Pierce
Ally Phillips**
Christine Plough
Jennifer Raiford
Erica Ratliff
Stephenie Sanders
Sarah Ann Schultz
Annabell Simpson
Halle Sinnott
Lindsay Steele
Megan Stephens
Heather Stewart
Charlene Sullivan
Heather Sullivan
Audrey Thomas
Muffy Underwood
Brandi Vanhoy
Alyson Waller
Jill Willis
Alex Woodgeard
Cast members, please consider helping me stock the HPCT pantry by bringing a package of toilet tissue or paper towels to the company meeting (ah the necessities of life - but hey its a big cast).
Thanks again to all!
Jennifer
And what great choices for the adult roles as well. While there were many difficult decisions to make, the artistic staff certainly was thrilled to have so many options.
Please know if you were not cast, that I am so appreciative of the time and talent you brought to the auditions. And that your name will be placed on our list for future auditions.
If you were cast, please email jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org as soon as possible, signifying that you have seen the cast list and are accepting your role. The first company meeting and read-thru will be Sunday, September 14th from 2 - 5 for everybody. All cast members under driving age should have a parent accompany them to the company meeting which will last approximately 30 minutes. We will then read the play. We have an exciting cast and will have an incredible production.
Congratulations to THE SOUND OF MUSIC Cast...
Maria Rainer – Tara Raczenski
The Mother Abbess - Steffanie Vaughan
Sister Berthe - Lynne Harris
Sister Margaretta - Bridget Kilcourse
Sister Sophia – Shelley Garis
Captain Georg von Trapp – Mark Lane
Franz - the butler – Rick Sullivan
Frau Schmidt - the housekeeper – Pat Grayson
Liesl von Trapp – Mary Margaret Coble
Friedrich von Trapp – Zachary Messick
Louisa von Trapp – Jane Ashley Raborn
Kurt von Trapp – James Stephens
Brigitta von Trapp – Matty Sorrell
Marta von Trapp – Tanner Davis
Gretl von Trapp – Grayson Rosser
Rolf Gruber – Josh Jones
Elsa Schraeder – Kim Harrison
Max Detweiler – Lee Willard
Herr Zeller – Tom Kak
Baron Elberfeld – Frosty Culp
Baroness Elberfeld – Elizabeth Gulley*
Admiral von Schreiber – Mickey Hyland
The New Postulant – Ally Phillips**
Nazis/Male Party Guests
Jim Corey
Wade Donahue
Joe Eckstein
Bradley Eudy
Matthew Johnson
David McDonald
Jay Poole
Jim Simonds
Jacob Talley
Charlie Waller
Nuns, Novices & Postulants
(Female Party Guests & Concert Contestants will be selected from this group)
Olivia Albertson
Bethany Alston
Debbie Alston
Mary Baynard
Beverly Biel
Leslie Ann Blake
Tiffany Carlson
Jan Carmichael
Rebekah Carmichael
Peggy Clapper
Alexis Cline
Mary Jordan Collins
Katherine Davis
Bea Deloatch
Ariel Forgette
Jordan Frazier
Reagan Frazier
Elizabeth Gulley*
Ivey Harris
Morgan Kivett
Kate Lasine
Olivia Lassiter
Sarah Lawrence
Ashley Light
Christi Morgan
Avis Murphy
Amanda Murray
Elizabeth Nee
Jacklyn Pfuhl
Lisa Pfuhl
Jaye Pierce
Sharon Pierce
Ally Phillips**
Christine Plough
Jennifer Raiford
Erica Ratliff
Stephenie Sanders
Sarah Ann Schultz
Annabell Simpson
Halle Sinnott
Lindsay Steele
Megan Stephens
Heather Stewart
Charlene Sullivan
Heather Sullivan
Audrey Thomas
Muffy Underwood
Brandi Vanhoy
Alyson Waller
Jill Willis
Alex Woodgeard
Cast members, please consider helping me stock the HPCT pantry by bringing a package of toilet tissue or paper towels to the company meeting (ah the necessities of life - but hey its a big cast).
Thanks again to all!
Jennifer
From Arts North Carolina
Without editorial comment (as hard as that is for me), I would like to pass along some information that I received today from Arts North Carolina from the Gubernatorial debate.
What follows is a transcript of the portion of last night's debate that focused on the arts in North Carolina:
Cullen Browder: Let's move on to another economic-related question. We got a lot of questions across the state related to the arts here in North Carolina. I think this was representative of a lot of those questions. It's from Ira David Wood, a very well-known actor, theatre director here in Raleigh: "North Carolina is often referred to as 'The State of the Arts' because the arts generate a great deal of money in and for North Carolina. How will you create policy and support funding to focus on recruitment and retention of creative industries and small businesses here in North Carolina?"
Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue: That's the future of America, not just North Carolina: the creative class. We all know that. And the mayor is correct: you can't--can no longer just depend on the old tax system and the old way of doing things. You've really got to look to the future. North Carolina has a tremendous legacy of arts. We've got the School of the Arts. A couple of weeks ago, I visited with the Film Leadership Team there. It's remarkable what's going on: the Museum of Art here, the wonderful, wonderful arts and music and cultural opportunities we have not just in Raleigh, but in Durham and this whole Triangle area, throughout the state are critical. I've got such a track record on investment in the arts from across North Carolina, in every community. It's part and parcel of who we are as a people. And we not only have to celebrate it and honor it, we have to keep growing it. And so, as governor, as the next governor of this state, you will see me highly engaged, not just in the state facilities for arts and cultural resources, but across North Carolina, community after community. That old community arts grassroots program that some of us loved so much in the '90s, you know, if there is ever a way to fund that and put it back in, we ought to do that. Because that's how little kids across North Carolina begin to get hooked on the arts and hooked on music.
Mayor Pat McCrory: Well, I think the arts do play an important role in our quality of life, but the arts won't survive if we don't have jobs. And right now jobs has to be our top priority. And I'm more worried about, for example, the farmer who's paying incredible feed prices, a lot of it due to incredible ethanol pressures, and being able to pay that feed prices. And my main focus will be to help those farmers and, because, and to help the manufacturing plants and to help the financial industry create jobs, because it is those people who then pay for the arts and then pay for the extras that add to our quality of life. But if we don't have a strong sector, private sector in creating new jobs, we aren't going to have the arts, because they're the ones who pay the bills to help train people in the arts and to also have wonderful artists throughout our cities and towns in North Carolina.
ARTS North Carolina is still seeking more formal policy statements from the candidates and I will pass them along as I receive them.
What follows is a transcript of the portion of last night's debate that focused on the arts in North Carolina:
Cullen Browder: Let's move on to another economic-related question. We got a lot of questions across the state related to the arts here in North Carolina. I think this was representative of a lot of those questions. It's from Ira David Wood, a very well-known actor, theatre director here in Raleigh: "North Carolina is often referred to as 'The State of the Arts' because the arts generate a great deal of money in and for North Carolina. How will you create policy and support funding to focus on recruitment and retention of creative industries and small businesses here in North Carolina?"
Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue: That's the future of America, not just North Carolina: the creative class. We all know that. And the mayor is correct: you can't--can no longer just depend on the old tax system and the old way of doing things. You've really got to look to the future. North Carolina has a tremendous legacy of arts. We've got the School of the Arts. A couple of weeks ago, I visited with the Film Leadership Team there. It's remarkable what's going on: the Museum of Art here, the wonderful, wonderful arts and music and cultural opportunities we have not just in Raleigh, but in Durham and this whole Triangle area, throughout the state are critical. I've got such a track record on investment in the arts from across North Carolina, in every community. It's part and parcel of who we are as a people. And we not only have to celebrate it and honor it, we have to keep growing it. And so, as governor, as the next governor of this state, you will see me highly engaged, not just in the state facilities for arts and cultural resources, but across North Carolina, community after community. That old community arts grassroots program that some of us loved so much in the '90s, you know, if there is ever a way to fund that and put it back in, we ought to do that. Because that's how little kids across North Carolina begin to get hooked on the arts and hooked on music.
Mayor Pat McCrory: Well, I think the arts do play an important role in our quality of life, but the arts won't survive if we don't have jobs. And right now jobs has to be our top priority. And I'm more worried about, for example, the farmer who's paying incredible feed prices, a lot of it due to incredible ethanol pressures, and being able to pay that feed prices. And my main focus will be to help those farmers and, because, and to help the manufacturing plants and to help the financial industry create jobs, because it is those people who then pay for the arts and then pay for the extras that add to our quality of life. But if we don't have a strong sector, private sector in creating new jobs, we aren't going to have the arts, because they're the ones who pay the bills to help train people in the arts and to also have wonderful artists throughout our cities and towns in North Carolina.
ARTS North Carolina is still seeking more formal policy statements from the candidates and I will pass them along as I receive them.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Call-Backs
With a total of 118 children and 54 adults, the Sound of Music auditions were our biggest ever! We need to see the following people one more time at the time listed.
Again, please remember that not being on the call-back list DOES NOT mean that you are not being cast. The list is not in alphabetical order (or any other order that makes sense to anyone but me), so please check carefully.
Tuesday, September 8th at 7:00 pm
Amanda Murray, Ashley Judge, Sarah Ann Schultz
Mary Margaret Coble, Jane Ashley Raborn, Elissa Bober
Mary Jordan Collins, Kate Lasine, Ally Phillips
Lauren Karaman, Leslie Ann Blake, Muffy Underwood
Rebekah Carmichael, Morgan Kivett, Alex Woodgeard
Tiffany Carlson, Halle Sinnott, Bethany Alston
Olivia Lassiter, Megan Stephens, Jenna Allred
Ariel Forgette, Audrey Thomas, Elizabeth Church
Alexandra Church, Emily Lumston, Michelle Baity
Tyler Granillo, James Stephens, Alex Sargeant
Luke Van Hine, Wil Church, Jacob Leinbach
Matthew Johnson, Jacob Talley, David McDonald
Josh Jones, Zac Messick, Bradley Eudy
Sarah King, Anna Messick, Lindsay Tripp
Laura Stephens, Paige Hetley, Kira Arrington
Claire O'Connor, Macy Hedrick, Audrey Curtis
Matty Sorrell, Kathy Ledbetter, Kayla Stewart
Morgan Hernandez, Julia Hernandez, Gracie Phillips
Carlie Shepherd, Tanner Davis, Taylor Davis
Elizabeth Harris, Sarah Stephens, Maggie Yarborough
Hannah Garis, Grayson Rosser, Tara Oldaker, Mackenzie Stalker
Tuesday, September 8th at 8:00 pm
Meredith Stephens, Shelley Garis, Beverly Biel
Gary Stirewalt, Priscilla Oldaker, Frosty Culp
Lisa Pfuhl, Jaye Pierce, Mickey Hyland
Jill Willis, Bea DeLoatch, Tom Kak
Charlene Sullivan, Rick Sullivan, Kate Smith
Wade Donahue, Lynne Harris, Annabell Simpson
Joe Eckstein, Jim Simonds, Steffanie Vaughan
Katherine Davis, Ivey Harris, Charlie Waller
Sharon Pierce, Tara Raczenski, Pat Grayson
Stephanie Sanders, Bridget Kilcourse, Mark Lane
Lindsay Steele, Avis Murphy, Kim Harrison
Elizabeth Gulley, Christine Plough, Lee Willard
We will need to see some of you for just a few minutes to refresh our memories. We may need some of you to read from the script or sing from the score. Please come with lots of patience (and a book) as we try to make some very difficult decisions. We will get through call-backs as quickly as possible.
Please email me at jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org if your name is on the call-back list but you are unable to come on Tuesday.
Thanks,
Jennifer
Again, please remember that not being on the call-back list DOES NOT mean that you are not being cast. The list is not in alphabetical order (or any other order that makes sense to anyone but me), so please check carefully.
Tuesday, September 8th at 7:00 pm
Amanda Murray, Ashley Judge, Sarah Ann Schultz
Mary Margaret Coble, Jane Ashley Raborn, Elissa Bober
Mary Jordan Collins, Kate Lasine, Ally Phillips
Lauren Karaman, Leslie Ann Blake, Muffy Underwood
Rebekah Carmichael, Morgan Kivett, Alex Woodgeard
Tiffany Carlson, Halle Sinnott, Bethany Alston
Olivia Lassiter, Megan Stephens, Jenna Allred
Ariel Forgette, Audrey Thomas, Elizabeth Church
Alexandra Church, Emily Lumston, Michelle Baity
Tyler Granillo, James Stephens, Alex Sargeant
Luke Van Hine, Wil Church, Jacob Leinbach
Matthew Johnson, Jacob Talley, David McDonald
Josh Jones, Zac Messick, Bradley Eudy
Sarah King, Anna Messick, Lindsay Tripp
Laura Stephens, Paige Hetley, Kira Arrington
Claire O'Connor, Macy Hedrick, Audrey Curtis
Matty Sorrell, Kathy Ledbetter, Kayla Stewart
Morgan Hernandez, Julia Hernandez, Gracie Phillips
Carlie Shepherd, Tanner Davis, Taylor Davis
Elizabeth Harris, Sarah Stephens, Maggie Yarborough
Hannah Garis, Grayson Rosser, Tara Oldaker, Mackenzie Stalker
Tuesday, September 8th at 8:00 pm
Meredith Stephens, Shelley Garis, Beverly Biel
Gary Stirewalt, Priscilla Oldaker, Frosty Culp
Lisa Pfuhl, Jaye Pierce, Mickey Hyland
Jill Willis, Bea DeLoatch, Tom Kak
Charlene Sullivan, Rick Sullivan, Kate Smith
Wade Donahue, Lynne Harris, Annabell Simpson
Joe Eckstein, Jim Simonds, Steffanie Vaughan
Katherine Davis, Ivey Harris, Charlie Waller
Sharon Pierce, Tara Raczenski, Pat Grayson
Stephanie Sanders, Bridget Kilcourse, Mark Lane
Lindsay Steele, Avis Murphy, Kim Harrison
Elizabeth Gulley, Christine Plough, Lee Willard
We will need to see some of you for just a few minutes to refresh our memories. We may need some of you to read from the script or sing from the score. Please come with lots of patience (and a book) as we try to make some very difficult decisions. We will get through call-backs as quickly as possible.
Please email me at jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org if your name is on the call-back list but you are unable to come on Tuesday.
Thanks,
Jennifer
Sunday, September 7, 2008
123 and Counting!
What a day! There were 123 at the Sunday Sound of Music auditions. Thanks to all who auditioned! Remember to check back here for a call-back list. That list will be posted by Monday at midnight and call-backs will be held on Tuesday at 7:00.
You have one more chance to audition for Sound of Music.
Monday, September 8th at 7:00 pm for Children And 8:00 pm for Adults
The more, the merrier!
You have one more chance to audition for Sound of Music.
Monday, September 8th at 7:00 pm for Children And 8:00 pm for Adults
The more, the merrier!
Heather & Baby Ava Pike
Heather Pike is a mommy! Ava Elizabeth Pike entered the world September 5, 2008 at 11:16pm weighing 8lbs 14 oz and 22 inches long! Congratulations to Heather & Jared!
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