The Teller - Amil Tellers of Dramatics

The Teller
September & October
2015
Encore Theatre
P.O Box 5276
991 North Shore Drive
Lima, OH 45802-5276
(419) 223-8866
www.amiltellers.org
encore@mw.twcbc.com
Editor: Gene Craft
The Teller is the newsletter of the Amil Tellers of Dramatics, Inc. published bimonthly
Encore Theatre is owned & operated by the Amil Tellers of Dramatics, Inc., a non-profit corporation. Corporation members pay annual dues of
$12. Contact Joan Hageman or the office for information on becoming a member.
Amil Tellers of Dramatics, Inc
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Asst. Treasurer
Corporate Secretary
Membership Secretary
Missy Keller
Karen Finn
Diane Finn
Jodie Brincefield
Ashley Shank
Joan Hageman
Trustees:
Christopher Butturff, Gene Craft, George Dunster,
Missy Keller, Julie Kerr, Cheryl Mulholland, Karen Finn
Theatre Office Asst. Mark Trinko
The evolution vs. creationism argument is at the center of this American classic,
whose inspiration is the 1925 "Scopes Monkey Trial" in which Tennessee school
teacher John Scopes was arrested for teaching Darwin's theory of evolution in violation of state law. Two master attorneys (based on historical figures William Jennings
Bryan and Clarence Darrow) square off in the courtroom while the teacher's fate
hangs in the balance.
(WLIO interview is September 7.)
September 18-20 & 25-27, 2015
Disney, “Winnie the Pooh”, Music and lyrics by Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman
and Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez. Music adapted & arrange and additional music
& lyrics by Will Van Dyke. Book and additional lyrics by Cheryl Davis. Based on the stories of
A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney Animated featured film. (continued on Page 4)
OCTOBER 23-25, 2015
A Raisin in the Sun
The following quotes were taken
from responders at the OCTA Excerpt
Evaluation.
(more on Page 2)
Responder: Deb Wentz : “Wow! That is my first and foremost reaction to your excerpt! You deserved all of those outstanding awards that you won. This truly is an outstanding excerpt and I’m so happy that you are going on to State OCTA.”
Responder: Dee Anne Bryll :
“I was extremely impressed with the work of the actors in this excerpt. All had a great look for each of the characters.”
SHREK THE MUSICAL
BY JEANINE TESORI
Production was July 17-19, 23-26. Directed by Missy Keller, this show
was a great treat for Encore Theatre. We sold over 70% of the house and
everyone was talking about it throughout the Lima area. Sunday, July 26,
was a sold out show. Children enjoyed the familiar characters from the
show, “Shrek”. Adults enjoyed the wonderful dancers and singers. Over 40
in the cast and everyone seemed to add a magical sparkle to the show. Encore sold Shrek ears which was a big attraction and it added funds to our
Capital Improvement Fund. Thanks to all the performers and crew that
helped to make this a big success for Encore Theatre.
Pictured here is Shrek by Doug Norton, Fiona by Karin Dorsey, Farquad by
Myles Fullenkamp and the Bishop by Mike Gegel
ON GOLDEN POND, BY ERNEST THOMPSON
PRESENTED BY NOTFA ON AUGUST 7-8-9, 2015
This heartwarming play focuses on aging couple Ethel and
Norman Thayer, who spend each summer at their home on a
lake called Golden Pond. During the year the story takes
place, they are visited by daughter Chelsea with her fiancé
Billy Ray and his son Billy Ray Jr. The play explores the often turbulent relationship the young woman shared with her
father growing up, and the difficulties faced by a couple in the
twilight years of a long marriage.
Thanks to NOTFA and the cast of this show for
donating their time and talent to raise money for our
Capital Improvement Fund. 843 attended the show for
45.07% of the house. Also a special thanks to those
who helped sponsor the pre-show refreshments. Everyone enjoyed this addition and would like to try similar
events.
Pictured here is Rick Workman as Norman Thayer, Jan Miller as Ethel Thayer, Kedryn Carpenter as Chelsea Thayer and
Jon Hodges as Charlie Martin. Other cast members are Jim O’Neill as Bill Ray, Tristam Cheeseman as Billy Ray Jr.
(OCTA from Page 1)
Responder: Bruce Jacklin : “I applaud your theater for bringing a story that is both classic and
timeless. I'm certain you received tremendously favorable responses from your home audience.”
2015-2016 SHOWS
Shrek the Musical
Inherit the Wind
Winnie the Pooh KIDS (youth show)
It’s A Wonderful Life
Dreamgirls
Pirates!
(youth show)
& 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse
Ravenscroft
Law & Order: Fairy Tale Unit (youth show)
Making God Laugh
DIRECTORS
Missy Keller
George Dunster
Karen Finn
Doug Norton
Maria Perkins
Molly Brown
Ashley Shank
Julie Kerr
Jodi Brincefield
Jeff Kerr
DATES
July
September
October
Nov./Dec.
January
February
February
March
April
May
PRODUCERS
Diane Finn
Chris O’Neill
Julie Kerr
Julie Kerr
SHOW SELECTIONS FOR THE 2015-2016 SEASON
(BASED ON AVAILABILITY)
Shrek the Musical
Inherit the Wind
Winnie the Pooh KIDS (youth show)
It’s A Wonderful Life
Dreamgirls
Pirates!
(youth show)
& 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse
Ravenscroft
Law & Order: Fairy Tale Unit (youth show)
Making God Laugh
July 17-19 & 23-26
September 18-20 & 25-27
October 23-25
November 27-29 & December 3-6
January 15-17 & 22-24
February 12-14
March 11-13 & 18-20
April 8-10
May 13-15 & 20-22
NOTE: Encore Board of Trustees decided to add an extra production for two shows in the 2015-2016
season. Shrek the Musical had a Thursday, July 23 production at 8:00 PM and It’s A Wonderful Life will have a
production on Thursday, December 3 at 8:00 PM.
2015-2016 SEASON
SEASON TICKET PRICES
SEASON TICKETS (Plus $2 processing fee for each season ticket)
ADULT
$78.00 FULL SEASON
SENIOR
$63.00 FULL SEASON
(62 and above)
(Special with purchase of season ticket: $25 includes the entire Youth Season)
FLEX PASS
6 TICKETS
5 TICKETS
4 TICKETS
3 TICKETS
McDonald Youth Theater: $10.00
Ages 10 and under $5.00
$84.00
$70.00
$56.00
$42.00
All sales are final. No refunds or credits.
Payment is required at time of order.
Individual Adult Show Tickets: Adult—$15, Senior—$12
Holiday Show and Musicals: Adult—$17, Senior —$14
Box Office Hours
The box office is open Monday
3pm - 7pm, Wed & Thursday 1:30-5:30pm. Ticket orders
can be left on the answering machine or can be ordered (for
a fee) on our web site www.amiltellers.org To e-mail Mark
directly in the box office, use encore@mw.twcbc.com.
One week prior to all shows: Monday
Tuesday—Friday
Also open one hour prior to show time.
3:00 to 7:00 PM
1:30 to 5:30 PM
Information for the next issue of The Teller should be submitted by October 20, 2015 to the Editor, Gene
Craft by email at ecraft@woh.rr.com
2015-2016 ENCORE
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Awards: Dan Stanowick
Bylaws/Guidelines: Diane Finn/Karen Finn
Costumes: Vickie Beining/Cheryl Mulholland
Facebook Page: Dan Stanowick, Backup: Diane Finn
Front of House: Lynda Jay/Joan Hageman
Green Room: Jen Applegate
IT: Kevin Finn
Lighting: Missy Keller, Julie Kerr
Maintenance: Missy Keller
Newsletter: Gene Craft
OCTA: Karen Finn
Photo Archivist: Rob Craft
Play Selection: Karen Finn
Properties: Deb Duncan-Faul/Chris O’Neill
Scene Shop: Karen Finn/Mike Hunter
Show Videographer: Steve Faul
Social: Mary Smith
Sound: Mark Trinko
Website: Pearl Healey
Auditions for “Winnie the Pooh”, September 14 & 15 at 5-7
PM.
Audition dates for Law and Order, Fairy Tale Unit will be held
on February 15 & 16, 2016 from 5-7 pm, here at the Theatre.
Auditions for “Dreamgirls”: November 7 & 8, 5 to 7:00 PM
(Saturday and Sunday).
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
September 2015
4&5
OCTA State Competition
14 & 15 5-7:00 PM
Auditions, Winnie the Pooh
17 — 8:00 PM Inherit The Wind, Club Night
18 — 8:00 PM Inherit The Wind, Production
19 — 8:00 PM Inherit The Wind, Production
20 — 2:00 PM Inherit The Wind, Production
23 — 7:30 PM Encore Trustee Meeting
25 — 8:00 PM Inherit The Wind, Production
26 — 8:00 PM Inherit The Wind, Production
27 — 2:00 PM Inherit The Wind, Production, Set strike
October 2015
07 — 8:00 PM
20 — 7:30 PM
22 — 7:30 PM
23 — 7:30 PM
24 — 7:30 PM
25 — 2:00 PM
Corporation Meeting
Trustee Meeting
Winnie the Pooh, Club Night
Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh, Set strike
November 2015
7&8—5 to 7 PM Auditions Dreamgirls
17 — 7:30 PM Trustee Meeting
25 — 8:00 PM It’s a Wonderful Life, Club Night
26 Thanksgiving
27 — 8:00 PM It’s a Wonderful Life
28 — 8:00 PM It’s a Wonderful Life
29 — 2:00 PM It’s a Wonderful Life
“It’s A Wonderful Life” by Philip Grecian, Based on the film by Frank Capra.
America’s favorite Christmas movie returns to the Encore stage! We present the saga of George
Bailey, the “Everyman” from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose dreams of escape and adventure have been quashed by family obligations and civic duty.
PRODUCTION: NOV. 27-29, DEC. 3 –6, 2015
OCTA AT ENCORE, LIMA, 2016
Northwest OCTA has asked about having the 2016 regional at Encore, which would be the second weekend of June next year, June 10, 11, 12. Van Wert and NOTFA have offered to help with this
undertaking. At the trustees meeting June 16, President Karen Finn announced that we have been chosen
to host the 2016 OCTA. Much work lies ahead to determine how the stage crew will handle the incoming
community theaters.
(CONTINUED FROM Page 1) Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh
is once again in search of honey. Along the way, he meets his pals Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit, and
Owl but soon discovers that Christopher Robin has been captured by the mysterious Backson!
As they prepare for a rescue operation, the animals learn about teamwork, friendship, and sharing
snacks.
Directed by Karen Finn.
TRUSTEE’S ITEMS OF INTEREST
Director George Dunster has released
the cast listing for Inherit The Wind:
Rick Workman
Jim Bode
Cory Coleman
Drew Kantonen
Jeff Kerr
Morgan Bode
Christopher Butturff
Amber Evans
Julie Crawford
Paul Rizor
Bruce Hodges
Brian Emerick
Perry Luhn
Brien Swell
Jacob Eilerman
Jordan Fried
Bill Bartram
Loretta Hodges
Caitie Flower
Laura Rodriguez
Mary Trinko
Richard Gaberdiel
Julie Kerr
Brenda Rizor
1.
Drummond
Brady
Cates
Hornbeck
Rev. Brown
Rachel
Meeker
Sarah Brady
Mrs. Krebs
Davenport
Judge
Sillers
Elijah
Goodfellow
Bannister
Howard
Dunlap
Mrs. Blair
Melinda
Mrs. McClain
Mrs. Loomis
Reporter
Alma Blair
Townsperson
Mark Trinko will head up the Star Spangled Spectacular event with
parking and a party for everyone.
2.
Encore was approached with the suggestion of a fundraiser
idea involving a few singers performing at Shannon (O’Neill)
Wannamacher’s new place called Jamison Place. Details to follow.
3. We continue work on the air conditioner. A new condensation
drip pan has been installed. Interest is being developed to air
condition the lobby.
4. The Social Committee will be planning on new events. We
will try to set a date for the 2016 banquet.
5. Please make sure all costumes used in shows or lent to outside
shows go through Cheryl Malholland or Vickie Beining, Costume Committee.
6. A request was made by Nancy Bronder of Lima Central
Catholic to use Encore Theatre to perform their spring play
April 15th and 16th, 2016. They will hold rehearsals that week
at Encore.
George Dunster Director
Deb Duncan-Faul Asst. Director
Christine O’Neill Producer
PARTY!!!
September 06,2015
Star Spangled Spectacular
Events begin in the park at 4 pm..
As tellers, you have access to the Encore "back" lot.
We have a WONDERFUL pot luck. A grill, (thanks too Karen and Diane) will be provided!!! Mary is planning on
making her famous Pasta Salad..What I need you to do, is bring a dish to pass....Basic condiments will be provided, such as paper plates, etc...Feel free to bring Ketchup, Mustard, Relish, or other stuff . . . .
The lot will open at noon.
We are on private property; should you wish to bring 'adult' beverages, that is allowed. A separate email will
come to the volunteers who are covering the day, regarding 'adult' beverages.
Just come and have fun!!!
As Ever,MARK L. TRINKO
Theatre Office Assistant/Sound Chair
Amil Tellers of Dramatics, Inc.
Encore Theatre
www.amiltellers.org
P.O. Box 5276
991 North Shore Drive
Lima OH 45801
Capital Improvement Fund Drive:
Our members, patrons and community supporters have been very
generous helping to support the Capital Improvement Fund Drive. We now have over $42,000 saved toward our goal.
The immediate plans require $50,000 to replace the boiler. Future plans are designed to update the sound system at about
$20,000 and the lighting system at about $20,000. The lift that we use on the stage to build the set and position lighting
had major repairs. There are current plans to install air conditioning in the front lobby at a cost of $3,200.00. Thanks for
your support.
AROUND THE AREA
Ohio Northern University Freed Center
(419)– 772-2500
www.freedcenter.com, September 5, 2015
7:30 pm The Not so Newlywed Game with Bob
Eubanks
September 25, Edges
October 3, Dance Company
October 17, Dracula
October 22, The Two Gentlemen of Verona
LIMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
(419) 222-5701
Young People’s Concerts, October 9, 2015,
9:30 & 11 AM
Wapakoneta Theatre Guild: (419) 7382248, Lie, Cheat & Genuflect , October 9 10
11 & 16 17 18
Niswonger Performing Arts Center
419-238-6722 www.npacvw.org
September 21, Scotty McCreery
September 28, Chris Spielman
October 10, Mike Super-Illusionist
October 17, Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Coat
October 24, Peter Frampton
Ft. Findlay Playhouse
300 West Sandusky Street
(419) 423-7168
www.fortfindlayplayhouse.org,
Veterans Memorial Civic Center
Lima, Ohio, http://www.limaciviccenter.com/#!events/cfvg
Rodney Carrington, Friday, October 2, 2015, 7 PM
The Mersey Beatles, Thursday, October 15, 2015, 7 PM
Big Daddy Weave, Sunday, October 25, 2015, 6 PM
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, Tuesday, December 8,
2015, 7 PM
University of Findlay (419) -4345335
http://www.findlay.edu/campuslife/
Performing-Arts
Off Stage Productions, Van
Wert (419) 605-6708, Production, www.offstagetheatre.com