http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org This is a news feed for The Little Theatre of Tuscarawas County! Subscribe now to keep updated on all the activities at The Little Theatre! info@thelittletheatreonline.org http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org#021812 Congratulations to everyone that auditioned for our next production of the 2011-2012 season, CHICAGO! The cast for the production is as follows: VELMA KELLEY - Heidi Swinford; ROXIE HART - Jessie Strader; FRED CASLEY - Kenn Holmes; SEARGEANT FOGARTY - Jon Sorensen; AMOS HART - Larry Sams; LIZ - Lora Cotton; ANNIE - Missy Zickel; JUNE - Jackie Luthy; HUNYAK - Elizabeth Lawson; MONA - Kami Stanley; MARTIN HARRISON - Josh Larkin; MATRON - Wendy Shanz; BILLY FLYNN - Robb Leeper; MARY SUNSHINE - James Grimes; GO-TO-HELL KITTY - Megan Sams; HARRY - Damon Bennett; ARRON - Andy Potts; JUDGE - Ty Simmerlink; CLERK - Chase Logan Dummermuth; MASTER OF CEREMONIES - Several Ensemble People will divide this role; ENSEMBLE: Shannon Smith, Laura Clift, Lacey Herbert, Brook Herbert, Amanda Larkin, Jennifer Ames, Jennifer Simmelink, Ty Simmelink, Andy Potts, Kenn Holmes, Josh Larkin, Curtis Scot Peters, Damon Bennett, Chase Logan Dummermuth, Jon Sorensen http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org#020912 This year’s “Relay Revue” will be March 10 at 7 in the Little Theatre of Tuscarawas County. The variety show is the main fundraising project of the theater’s Relay for Life team with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society for research, patient services and education. Producer-director Roxie Long said that auditions will be held at 7 on February 27 at the theater. Those interested should bring a CD if they will be singing or dancing. Any other act should be prepared to audition a sample of what they wish to do in the show. There will be one mandatory rehearsal on Friday, March 9 at 7 pm. “In the past we have had a true variety show, with singing, dancing, comedy and dramatic readings,” said Long. She said the volunteer performers were a mix of Little Theatre veterans and talent from the community. Competition will be held in youth and adult divisions. The program also will include door prizes and a time of recognition for cancer survivors who are in attendance. Tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the event. All seats are general admission and a $10 donation is suggested. Those seeking more details may contact her at (330) 859-2909 or longroxie@yahoo.com. Long also said that anyone interested in joining the Relay for Life team may contact her. The annual walk will be June 1-2 at Franklin Park in Strasburg. The theme this year is “Cruisin’ For A Cure.” http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org#020612 The box office opened this weekend for Seussical the Musical! The show opens Friday, February 10....call now for tickets 330.343.4012! Click here to read a great article about the show in The Times Reporter. Photo by Jim Cummings of the Times Reporter. http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org#020512 The Little Theatre Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 7 at 7:00 pm has a change of venue for this month. The meeting will be held at THE DAILY GRIND in downtown New Philadelphia. If you have business to be discussed by the board, please contact Christa Roberts to be added to the agenda. http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org#020112 The box office opens Friday, February 3 for our upcoming production of "Seussical the Musical." Please call for tickets - 330.343.4012! Please see our CALENDAR page for specific box office hours. http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org#020112 The latest edition of The Little Theatre Newsletter, Curtain Call, is now available on the website! Please visit the NEWSLETTER page to view the newsletter online! http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org#123111 We are looking for some help with our currect production, Seussical the Musical, which is currently in rehearsals and opens on February 10. We need someone to help with make-up, and we need three people to run lights for the show. Also, we are looking for someone to be in charge of props for the show. Many of the props are already here (as part of costume rental) but there are some things to be bought/made by a creative type. If you are interested in helping with the show, please contact Rich Jagnuic via e-mail at rich.j@frontier.com or via phone at 330.343.6557. http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org#120411 The Little Theatre is currently looking for someone to take over as the Ushers Chairperson. Terri Miller has fulfilled this role for many years, and she is looking to take a break. The Ushers Chairperson is responsible for contacting volunteers and arranging ushers to work for all of the performances at The Little Theatre. If you would be interested in this position, please contact Christa Roberts at christajs@roadrunner.com. http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org#120311 Congratulations to everyone that auditioned for our next production of the 2011-2012 season, Seussical the Musical! The cast for the production is as follows: JOJO - Dylan DeMonte; CAT IN THE HAT - Sonny Sonnhalter; HORTON - Don Lane; GERTRUDE MCFUZZ - Erika Butler; MAYZIE LABIRD - Michele Davis; SOUR KANGAROO - Terri Miller; MAYOR - Alex Allesandri-Bruce; MRS. MAYOR - Wendy Schanz; YERTLE THE TURTLE - Bart Herman; GRINCH - Bart Herman; GENERAL SCHMITZ - Jon Sorensen; WICKERSHAM - Tom Morris; WICKERSHAM - Luke Weaver; WICKERSHAM - Damen Bennett; BIRD GIRL - Kim Eick; BIRD GIRL - Bobby Sorensen; BIRD GIRL - Ashley Staten; CINDYLOU WHO - Belle Fockler; FISH 2 / JUNGLE - Ireland Thurston; ISH 3 / JUNGLE - Jennifer Procter; FISH 4 / JUNGLE - Josie Waugh; CADET / Ensemble - Will Haverfield; CADET / Ensemble - Conner Limbaugh; CADET / Ensemble - JP Pilcher; CADET / Ensemble - Sean Sorensen; CADET / Ensemble - Lucas Pompey; WHOS: Miranda Jagunic; Luke Morris; Noah Morris; Rachel Ress; Brooke Sommers; Maggie Weaver; ENSEMBLE: Makaila Rhoads; Lorri Pilcher; Lisa Sommers; Heather Luxemburg; Becca Mock; Felicity Ankrom; Alexis Krese; Jackie Taylor; Harry Snead; Bob Miller http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org#120211 This month's Little Theatre Board of Trustees meeting has been moved to Wedesday, December 7 at 7:00 pm to accommodate some schedule conflicts. The meeting will be held in the LT basement. All LT members are welcome to attend. Please contact Christa Roberts at christajs@roadrunner.com if you would like to be added to the meeting agenda. http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org#112511 Pictures from our fall production of Lend Me a Tenor can now be found on the MEDIA page. Check out these great photos by Little Theatre member, Allison Morris. http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org#112011 Our latest show, No Sex Please, We're British, received a lot of media attention this weekend! It began with two articles in our local paper, The Times Reporter, and ended with articles in papers across the country and even a short spot on Fox 8 News! The Times Reporter ran a lovely article in the entertainment section about cast member, Jerry Marlowe. But this article was over shadowed by a front page article about our show poster being banned from the Tuscarawas County Courthouse. This article was picked up by the Associated Press, and ended up being ran in newspapers across the country, including the Washington Post. One cast member even found that the article had went international turning up in a London newspaper. Fox 8 News ran a short story about the incident on the 10 pm news on Saturday. Come find out what all of the buzz is about! There are two more chances to see No Sex Please, We're British. Tickets are still available for the final two performances on Friday, November 25 and Saturday, November 26 beginning at 8 pm. Call the box office for tickets at 330.343.4012. http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org#110411 The box office is now open for "No Sex Please, We're British"! Please call now for tickets - 330.343.4012! Click here to read the Times Reporter article about the show. Photo by the Times Reporter staff. http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org#110211 The latest edition of The Little Theatre Newsletter, "Curtain Call," is now available on the website! Please visit the NEWSLETTER page to view the newsletter online! Thank you to Kathy Blair and Steve Long, our "Curtain Call" editors, for their great work! http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org#101411 The deadline for submissions for the Curtain Call, The Little Theatre newsletter, is Monday October 17. If you have something that you would like to get into the newsletter, please get it to Kathy Blair or Steve Long by Monday. Kathy can be contacted at blairgdp@frontier.com. http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org#091711 Congratulations to everyone that auditioned for the second production of our 2011-2012 season, No Sex Please, We're British! The cast for the production is as follows: Peter Hunter - Shawn Clay; Frances Hunter - Elizabeth Lawson Holmes; Brian Runnicles - Chad S. Roberts; Eleanor Hunter - Patty Feller; Leslie Bromhead - Steve Long; Superintendent Paul - Kenn Holmes; B.R.S. Delivery Man - Frank Huff; Mr. Needham - Jerry Marlowe; Susan - Heidi Surnford; Barbara - Kathy Blair http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org#091411 The box office opens on Friday, September 16 for our first production of the 2011-2012 season, "Lend Me a Tenor!" Please visit the website for more information about this hilarious comedy. Please call the box office to reserve your tickets, 330.343.4012. Visit the calendar page on the website for detailed box office hours. http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org#091311 Congratulations to the new Board of Trustees of The Little Theatre of Tuscarawas County for the 2011-2012 season: President - Christa Sutherland-Roberts; Vice President - Frank J Huff; Secretary - Candice McMath; Treasurer - Aden Troyer; Trustees - Alex Allesandri-Bruce, Carolyn Dixon, Roxie Long, Machelle McCulloch Miller, Jack Pottmeyer, Mike Taylor http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org#090811 The latest edition of The Little Theatre Newsletter, Curtain Call, is now available on the website! Please visit the NEWSLETTER page to view the newsletter online! Thank you to Kathy Blair and Steve Long for continuing to give us a wonderful newsletter to keep us informed! http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org WE NEED YOUR HELP! The Little Theatre, in conjunction with the Ohio Community Theatre Association (OCTA), will be collecting items for the school children in Joplin, Missouri. The area was devastated by tornados in May, destroying many of the schools and causing students to have to start the school year in empty stores in area malls. The items that are needed are: pens, pencils, tablets, erasers, rulers, glue sticks, 3 ring binders, bath soap, deodorant, towels, wash cloths, razors, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, and hair brushes. They DO NOT need clothes. Money is always welcome. Items can be dropped off at the theatre from 6:30-8:30pm Monday through Thursday. You can also contact Roxie Long at 330.859.2909 (home) or 330.204.5135 (cell) to make arrangements to drop off items or have them picked up for your convenience. Items will be collected through Thursday, September 1 when items will be delivered to OCTA officials at the State OCTA Conference. Thank you for contributing to this worthwhile cause! http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org We will be taping and painting the set for our next production, "Lend Me a Tenor," on Sunday, August 28 beginning at 1:00pm. Everyone is welcome: no previous painting skills necessary! We will be painting all afternoon, so please stop by even if you can't make it right at 1:00. Please e-mail Chad Roberts at croberts0130@gmail.com if you are able to help so that he can have enough paint rollers and brushes for everyone. Hope to see you there! http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org Congratulations to everyone that auditioned for our next production, Lend Me a Tenor! The cast for the production is as follows: Max - Joshua Larkin, Maggie -Amada Larkin, Saunders - Scott Daniels, Tito - Dave Cleveland, Maria -Melanie Slabaugh, Julia -Michele Davis, Diana -Angela Stewart, and The Bellhop -Nathan Mayse. We are excited to see how the production comes together! http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org The Little Theatre will be holding auditions for their fall production, "Lend Me a Tenor," on August 7 and 8. Auditions begin at 6 pm at The Little Theatre. "Lend Me a Tenor" is a comedy by Ken Ludwig (the same author as last season's production "Leading Ladies"). The story takes the audience through a chain-reaction of mistaken identity, farcical plot twists, double entendres, innuendoes, and constant entrances and exits through many doors. A more detailed plot description can be found on the Auditions page. Roles are available for 4 men and 4 women. "Lend Me a Tenor" will be directed by Pat Potter and will be performed September 23, 24, 25, 30, October 1, 2, 7, 8. Please contact Pat Potter at 330.339.3937 if you have questions about auditions. http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org The Times Reporter ran a very nice article in the paper this week about our very own Pat Potter! Click here to read the article! Pat will be directing our fall production of "Lend Me a Tenor." Auditions will be held August 7 & 8. http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org Last night, The Little Theatre closed their production of "High School Musical" after a run of 9 performances. Congratualtions to the cast and crew on a great run! http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org Today, the cast of "High School Musical" performed a song from the show in a Flash Mob at the New Towne Mall in New Philadelphia. Check out the video on the website! http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org This weekend is closing weekend for our production of "High School Musical" with performances on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday beginning at 8:00 pm. Please come out to watch closing weekend of this wonderful family show. Tickets are going fast, so call the box office now to reserve your tickets now at 330.343.4012! http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org Work began this week on an extensive capital improvement project on the exterior of the theatre. Funded by a generous $2,200 grant from the John and Orlena Marsh Foundation, the project has been contracted out to the Watson and Burkey company of New Philadelphia. They will be cleaning and painting the exterior walls of the theatre. Thank you to the Marsh Foundation for this very generous grant! We are excited to see the new look! http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org/index.htm "High School Musical" opens tonight at 8:00 pm! Call the box office for tickets: 330.343.4012. The show runs through July 16th. Check out the Now Showing page for more information about the show. http://www.thelittletheatreonline.org/index.htm The box office is now open for "High School Musical"! Call the box office at 330.343-4012 to reserve your tickets today. For more information on box office hours, go to the Contact Us page.