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Seussical Cast List

Thanks to all who auditioned for SEUSSICAL. The artistic staff had many difficult decisions due to the depth of the talent pool. Please know that if you were not cast, we would love to have you audition in the future and your email address has been added to our list for HPCT activities.

Please reply with an email to jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org signifying that you have seen the list and if cast are accepting your role. Please reply by noon on October 1st.

Please bookmark this blog. It is the place to find information about rehearsals, future auditions and other HPCT events.

We will not begin rehearsals until next week. Please check back here on Friday to find out the date and time for the first company meeting.

The Seussical Cast:

The Cat In The Hat – John Wilson

The Jungle Animals:
Horton – Lee Willard
Gertrude McFuzz – Brynn Lewallen
Mayzie LaBird – Amanda Martin
Sour Kangaroo – Tashia Dorsey

The Bird Girls
Mary Margaret Coble
Victoria Hutchins
Cara Kiser
Morgan Kivett
Ally Phillips
Jane Ashley Raborn

The Wickershams
Josh Jones
James Littlejohn
Matthew Sara
Jacob Talley
Travis Vernon

Jungle Animals
Elizabeth Church
Waffa Elajc
Ariel Forgette
Ashley Light
Savannah Lee Mumford
Ashelyn Roberts
Amanda Rodriguez

The Whos:
JoJo – Tori Galloway
The Mayor of Whoville – Tim Brown
Mrs. Mayor – Stephanie Vernon
General Genghis Khan Schmitz – Mickey Hyland

The Whos
Bethany Alston
Debby Alston
Chip Barnette (also Yertle the Turtle)
Wren Beavers
Beverly Biel
Maia Blendermann
McLaren Brieaddy
Annabel Brunk
Emily Burton
Tiffany Carlson
Annelise Cheramie
Alexandra Church
Peggy Clapper
Alexis Cline
Olivia Cline
Audrey Curtis
Gracey Falk
Mike Gibert (also Vlad Vladikoff)
Shawn Greer
Phillip Haworth
Sally Hord
Kaya Jackson
Brenna Kaplan
Courtney Lakin
Meredith Leonard
Julie Light
Anthony Marino
Bridgett Rae McPherson
Elizabeth Nee
Erica Ratliff
Sarah Ann Schultz
Jim Simonds (also The Grinch)
Matty Sorrell
Carissa Spencer
Kayla Stewart
Elizabeth Stroup

Cadets (Will double in The Whos or The Children’s Ensemble)
Wil Church
Kit Curtis
Charles Epps
Wilson Haworth

Children’s Ensemble (Will also be cadets, hunters, fish, etc.)
McKayla Davis
MacKenzie Davis
Kelly Dennehy
Megan Dennehy
Ashleigh Dickerson
Kana Dorsey
Kyla Dorsey
Cassidy Harding
Sarah Herman
Savannah Hicks
Peyton Kaplan
Zoe Kelley
Jessica O’Neal
Paige Ratliff
Autumn Routt
Bailey Snodgrass

Thanks again for the time, talent and energy you brought to your audition. Please remember to email jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org as soon as possible.

Paper Lantern Theatre presents THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER

The creators of the highly acclaimed play THE LARAMIE PROJECT, which since 2000 has been one of the most performed plays in America, will premiere a compelling and groundbreaking epilogue to the original piece. Entitled THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER, the play will be performed in New York at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, and over 100 other theaters in all fifty states, Canada, Great Britain, Spain, Hong Kong and Australia on October 12, 2009. The writers of this play are Tectonic Theater Project members Moisés Kaufman, Leigh Fondakowski, Greg Pierotti, Andy Paris, and Stephen Belber.

In tandem with the Premiere, an online interactive community will be launched where participants can blog, upload video and photos and share their stories about the play, experiences in preparing and presenting the Epilogue in their communities.

Paper Lantern Theatre Company will join with theatres across the country to present this important new work. The performance is at 8pm, and will be held at Twin City Stage, 610 Coliseum Drive, Winston-Salem, 27103. The performance is free and donations will be accepted at the door and throughout the evening. All proceeds will benefit The Adam Foundation and the Matthew Shepard Foundation. To reserve tickets, please go to www.paperlantern.com, or call 1-800-838-3006.

Stephanie & Travis at the Vino Shoppe

Stephanie and Travis Vernon perform at an evening of wine-tasting at the Vino Shoppe. This is a monthly gig for them, so join them when you can.


It was so much fun to see Timmy Metzner (Little Shop's Seymour) and get to hear him sing again when he joined Stephanie.

A great night of good friends (and good wine)!

Note: To turn the blog music off so that you hear the video, go to the player at the bottom of the page.

HPCT Season Subscriptions Available

Season Subscriptions are now available for our fun and exciting 2009-2010 Season!

Single tickets are on sale 2 weeks prior to each production, but subscribers are able to reserve for any or all shows beginning October 1st. For a downloadable season brochure, click here.

Seussical
November 19, 20 & 21, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Carousel Matinee - November 20, 2009 at 9:30 am
Carousel Matinee Reservation Line (336)812-3953
November 22, 2009 at 2:00 pm
High Point Theatre

*****

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
March 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 & 20, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church Sanctuary

Note – There will be no Sunday matinee for

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

*****

Nunsense
May 13, 14 & 15, 2010 at 7:30 pm
May 16, 2010 at 2:00 pm
High Point Theatre

Please note the 7:30 Curtain Time for all evening performances.

Barnes & Noble Bookfair - September 26th

Barnes & Noble is sponsoring a book fair fundraiser for HPCT on Saturday, September 26th from 9:00 am - 4:00 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 do some shopping and support HPCT at the same time. Entertainers presenting songs from our 2009-2010 Season will be at the Barnes & Noble at Oak Hollow Mall from 2:00 - 3:00.

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

Audition Links

Hope to see all of you at auditions next Sunday or Monday at 7:00.

Links to the Audition Form, Conflict Calendar and Music for those 13 and under can be found in the right hand column.

Please download and print the forms, complete them and bring them with you to the audition.

A great way to multiply your support!

Want to support HPCT's programs even more???

Ask family and friends to support your efforts in HPCT's Break-A-Leg 5k. It's very quick and easy. Just visit http://www.firstgiving.com/22176 and click on "Make your own fundraising page for HIGH POINT COMMUNITY THEATE INC." You then select sporting events, and select running and the date October 31, 2009. Select our event from the list or simply type in HPCT's Break-A-Leg. If new to the site, you will register with your name and address, then you will be directed to pick a name for your website. You will then get your own fundraising page where you can set your own goal, add a picture and information about HPCT or the 5K if you wish and get a link that you can forward to anyone who might support you in the effort.

For instance, my link for this event is http://www.firstgiving.com/jenniferblevins

Thanks so much for your support of HPCT!

Our Younger Runners - April, 2009

Go Paxton Go!

Leo Gets A Little Help From Dad

Seussical Auditions

Don't forget that the auditions for the opening production of its 2009-2010 season, Seussical are coming up soon. Based on several stories by beloved children’s author Theodor Seuss Geisel—Dr. Seuss— Seussical tells the story of Horton the Elephant’s heroic efforts to save the tiny people of Whoville. Featuring characters ranging from the Grinch and Gertrude McFuzz to Yertle the Turtle and the Cat in the Hat, Seussical brings these well loved stories delightfully to life. Experience the joy of “The Thinks You Can Think”; see how “Amazing Mayzie” grew her incredible tail of feathers; and know that, no matter what, you’re never “Alone in the Universe.” A magical journey for the entire family!

A pre-audition workshop will be held on Sunday, September 20th at 7:00 pm. At this workshop, those auditioning can learn more about the audition, rehearsal and performance process and will have the opportunity to go over their audition selection with the musical director and accompanist.

Auditions will be held on Sunday, September 27th and Monday, September 28th at 7:00 pm. Those under the age of 14 will be taught a short song. Those 14 and over should prepare a short song and bring sheet music in the proper key. An accompanist will be provided. A dance combination will be taught at the audition.

The pre-audition workshop and auditions will be held at the HPCT rehearsal space, 305 North Main Street, Suite 322 in High Point. Parking and entrance are in the rear of the building off of English Drive.

Seussical will be performed at the High Point Theatre on November 19, 20 & 21, 2009 at 7:30 pm, November 20, 2009 at 9:30 am and November 22, 2009 at 2:00 pm and will be directed by Bobby Bodford with musical direction by Michael Dougherty.

Seussical Characters:
• The Cat In The Hat, a mischievous cat who is the "narrator" of the story (can be male or female)
• Horton, a kind, gentle and loyal elephant
• JoJo, a thinker, the son of The Mayor and Mrs. Mayor (can be boy or girl)
• Gertrude McFuzz, the loyal self-conscious bird-neighbor of Horton
• Mayzie LaBird, a pompous and show-all bird
• Sour Kangaroo, the brash kangaroo
• The Bird Girls, a type of Greek chorus of birds
• The Mayor of Whoville, the father of JoJo.
• Mrs. Mayor, The Mayor's wife, the mother of JoJo.
• General Genghis Khan Schmitz, the General of an army of cadets
• The Grinch
• Yertle the Turtle
• Vlad Vladikoff, a black-bottomed eagle who takes Horton's clover.
• A large singing and dancing ensemble of adult, teen and children of reading age and above. The ensemble will portray The Whos, The Wickershams, Cadets, Hunches, Jungle Creatures, Hunters, Circus Performers and other beloved Dr. Seuss characters.

Contact Jennifer Blevins at 336-882-2542 or jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org with any questions.

October 31st Break-A-Leg 5k, Fun Run & Kids' Trick or Treat Trot

DATE & TIME
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Registration Cut-off: 8:30 a.m.
Race begins: 9:00 a.m.

COURSE
A simple out and back run through historic
downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.
Water stops along course.

ENTRY FEE
$20 in advance before Day of the Race
$25 on day of the race
$5 Kids Trick or Treat Trot

There are three ways to register:

OPTION #1:
www.Active.com by clicking here.

OPTION #2:
Mail to arrive on or before October 29th ($20)
Make checks payable to:
High Point Community Theatre
and mail to
P.O. Box 1152
High Point, NC 27261

OPTION #3:
Register on race day between 7:00 a.m. & 8:30 a.m ($25)

For a downloadable Break-A-Leg 5K Information Brochure with registration form, click here.

NCSF needs some volunteers Sept 28th

The North Carolina Shakespeare Festival needs some volunteers for the dedication of their Shakespeare statue on Monday, September 28 at Spirit Center - corner of West Green & Ward Avenue in High Point.

They need 6-8 people who can be with them from about 5-8 pm. The food will be fabulous!

The first hour will be a costume fitting and an info session. After that you would mainly man spaces in the building and tell patrons who might tour the space what the space the volunteer oversees is about.

Email me at jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org if you are interested and I will pass your contact info to Pedro Silva.

Thanks - hope that some of you are available to support NCSF!

Way To Go Leo!

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