May 2009 - Palace Theatre

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The Palace Cultural Arts Association
276 W. Center St., Marion, OH 43302
Ph: 740/383-2101
Fax: 740/387-3425
Email: info@marionpalace.org
www.marionpalace.org
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Marion, OH
Permit No. 54
MAY
2009
APPLAUSE
Celebrating80YEARS...
the Tradition Continues
RYAN RATLIFF
Voices of Vegas
A Tribute to Michael Buble, Frankie Valli,
Wayne Newton, Tom Jones, Barry Manilow, & More
Friday, May 15, 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $22
Ryan Ratliff, former Marion area resident and Broadway performer, returns
home for a mini tour presenting Voices Of Vegas, A Tribute To Sin City’s Greatest. This interactive show is packed with your favorite Vegas icons: Frankie
Valli, Michael Buble, Wayne Newton, Barry Manilow, Tom Jones, and more.
With a nine-piece combo, Ratliff delivers a dynamic performance combining
jazz, big band and classic 50s rock. Songs in his Voices of Vegas tribute include “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You,” “It’s
Not Unusual,” and so many other memorable selections.
Celebrating
80
YEARS
YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
Loaded with laughs and great fun for the family, Director Clare Cooke, Orchestra
Director George Schram, Choreographer Kristi Wink, and Vocal Director Nathan
Haubert have put together an all star cast for this local production. Cast members include: Brad Bebout as Charlie Brown, Kristi Wink as Sally Brown, Wayne
Rowe as Linus Van Pelt, Joni Carlson as Lucy Van Pelt, Julia Vanderhoff as Snoopy, and
John Garnes, Jr. as Schroeder. Performances are Fri., May 8, 7:30 p.m. & Sat., May 9,
2:00 & 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 & $22 ($12 for children ages 10 & younger).
Presented by Rotary Club of Marion.
SUMMER MUSICAL AUDITIONS -- Saturday, May 16 & Sunday, May 17
Clare Cooke, George Schram and Kristi Wink announce auditions for this summer's musical
Anything Goes. Those interested may audition on Saturday, May 16 & Sunday, May 17.
Saturday auditions are from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on the main stage and participants should
enter through the theatre doors. Sunday auditions will take place in the Scharer Patron
Lounge from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and participants will enter through the May Pavilion doors.
Individuals desiring a speaking part should come with a prepared 2-3 minute vocal selection
(bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided--NO CDs), dressed to learn and perform
a dance routine, and ready to participate in a cold read from the script. All others interested
in participating in the chorus or as a non-speaking part will audition in vocal and dance
groups. Children 6 and up may participate and will also be auditioned in groups. For more
information, contact the Palace box office. MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW -- production dates & times are July 11,
17 & 18 8:00 p.m. and July 12 & 19 2:00 p.m.
Ryan J Ratliff, native of La Rue, Ohio, graduated from The Ohio State University in Musical Theatre in 2004. He
began his professional career at the Barn Theatre with Tom Wopat, and aboard Celebrity Cruiselines as a voice
captain and dancer. Ryan moved to NYC and received rave reviews as Jinx
in Forever Plaid, and starred as Mark in Altar Boyz for 632 performances.
Voices of Vegas Orchestra:
This is not Ratliff’s first return to the Marion area. In August 2008, he and
Piano/Keyboard: John Holsinger
three other area performers returned to perform Forever Plaid on the
Drumset: David Johnston
Palace stage. With roots in Marion, he received a warm welcome and
Guitar: Guy Schlichting
Bass: Dan Erickson
decided then he would like to return for future performances.
Alto Sax/Woodwinds: Bill Swihart
Tenor Sax/Woodwinds: Dave Danko
Trumpet: Erik Gimbel
Trumpet: Mark Stoneburner
Trombone: Scott Garlock
Guest Vocalist:
Jeannette Muzzalupo
Recently, Ryan has been paying tribute to The Four Seasons, singing Frankie
Valli with the Unexpected Boys, traveling across the USA, as well as Dubai
and the Caribbean, opening for Diana Ross, Deborah Cox and Chubby
Checker. Ryan frequently headlines for Royal Caribbean and Princess
Cruiselines and is founder of Ry J Productions, a live entertainment
production company, delivering the best in performing arts and Broadway
around the world. Check out his website at www.ryanjratliff.com. Voices of Vegas will transport the audience to
some of Vegas' hottest spots as Ryan sings and entertains in this one-night, one-man show. Please be advised, this show
is rated PG13 and is not appropriate for young children.
Other May Events at the Palace
Marion Concert Band’s We Got Fun -- Sunday, May 17, 3:30 p.m. Featuring Neil Miller and Bassoomania. Tickets:
$3.00 at the door.
Mike Albert & The Big E Band -- Friday, May 22, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $24.50 and $30 at the Palace box office.
80
YEARS
Special Events
The Marion Palace Theatre
740/383-2101 www.marionpalace.org
Box Office Hrs M-F, 9am-5pm / Sat., 9am-Noon
This season sponsored in part by:
Pop-rock band Saving Jane will bring their guitar-driven, purposeful songs to the Palace
Theatre on Friday, May 1 at 8pm. With roots in central Ohio, Saving Jane’s breakout hit
Girl Next Door, reaching #31 on Billboard’s Hot 100, propelled them onto the national
music scene in 2006. In no time they went from playing shows throughout the Midwest
to touring across the nation with acts including Daughtry, Kelly Clarkson, PINK, All American
Rejects, and The Fray.
SAVING JANE
IN CONCERT
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 8PM
Tickets: $20 & $30
Pre-Show Party in the
May Pavilion
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Cash Bar Available
While the widespread exposure is appreciated by the band, their real emphasis is on
creating music with heartfelt stories and significant meaning. Saving Jane’s story began
with a chance meeting of two musicians at a bonfire. Lead singer/songwriter Marti Dodson
and guitarist Pat Buzzard had an instant connection which led to the duo writing and
performing together on the campus bar scene in Columbus.
With some members added to the band their first album
was recorded in 2002. Following some extensive regional
touring and grassroots promotion the band built a large
fan base. Soon after, another album was produced with
the title track (Girl Next Door) taking on a life of its own.
Their next hit, the girl-power anthem SuperGirl, quickly
spread across the nation being used for several television shows and as the theme song for
both Danica Patrick and Olympic Gold Medalist Nastia Linken.
ARTS PALACE SUMMER CAMPS
JULY 20-JULY 24, 9 am to noon — ADVENTURES IN ART for ages 9 years & up (INSTRUCTOR: Anne Quilter / FEE: $75) — This camp’s
projects are designed to expand kids’ appreciation for creative learning and artistic expression. Students will take home an array of
fabulous works of art that include a plaster fresco painting, altered photographic images, a three-dimensional masterpiece on canvas,
sculptures in clay, homemade paper and “glass-like” material, and so much more! Camp fee includes healthy snacks.
JULY 20-JULY 24, 1 pm to 4 pm — CULINARY CAMP FOR KIDS for ages 9-12 years (INSTRUCTOR: Connie Cornwell / FEE: $85) —
Students journey into the kitchen to create menus around fun themes that include a Hawaiian Luau, a Breakfast Bonanza, Gourmet
Pizza Shop, Silly Suppers and a Backyard BBQ. Children learn the importance of food preparation, keeping a clean work space, kitchen
safety, how to follow recipe directions and measuring ingredients, while working with basic cooking techniques using a microwave,
double burner, oven and classic cooking tools. Each chef receives a recipe book and an apron to use during the week and at home after
the fun is done.
JULY 27-JULY 31, 9 am to 11 am – SCIENCE EXPLORERS for ages 8-11 years (INSTRUCTOR: Greg Menzie / FEE: $60) — Marvelous
Professor Gizmos Molecules is back this summer with a line up of exciting new hands-on science projects that will engage young
students’ minds. This camp offers the inquisitive fresh and clever instructional insights that will feed their need to know how things
work and why. Activities include creating an erupting volcano and more. Students will be served a mid-session healthy snack.
JULY 27-JULY 31 & AUGUST 3-AUGUST 7 — SET THE STAGE for ages 6-8 years: 10 am to noon and ages 9 years & up: 1 pm to 4 pm
(INSTRUCTOR: Kristi Wink / FEE (Ages 6-8 years): $60 / FEE (Ages 9 years & up): $75 — This camp is back by popular demand! Students
learn acting skills, share in a performance experience, build a sense of accomplishment, and most of all HAVE FUN! Every actor will
receive lines to memorize. Camp runs Monday-Thursday. Friday at 2:30 pm, campers come for rehearsal and a pizza party and then
have a performance for friends & family at 5:30 pm. Cameras & video equipment are welcomed. Camp fee includes snacks & a t-shirt!
AUGUST 3-AUGUST 7, 9 am to noon – GOOPY, GOOEY, & GLOBAL ART for ages 6-8 years (INSTRUCTOR: Patti Sharpe / FEE: $75) —
Young artists travel around the globe creating impressive works of art. Students will hear a brief story or art history lesson about
different cultures and people. Explore Africa to create paper beads and tribal masks; South America to construct piñata birds and
polychrome coil pottery; Europe to design a self portrait in a grand gold frame; Asia to make wind socks and hand printed wrapping
paper; North America to craft fishing decoys and Native American basket weaving. Get ready to get goopy, get gooey, and get global!
The World Famous
GLENN MILLER
ORCHESTRA
Directed by:
Larry O’Brien
Sunday, May 3
3:00 p.m.
Tickets: $20 & $24
Alton Glenn Miller got his musical start in North Platte, Nebraska when his father brought home a mandolin,
which he promptly traded for an old battered horn. He practiced whenever he could, causing his parents to wonder if he’d
ever amount to anything. In 1923, Miller entered the University of Colorado, although he spent more time traveling to
auditions and performing than studying. After failing three of his five courses one semester, Glenn dropped out to
concentrate on his career as a professional musician. He toured with several orchestras, ended up in Los Angeles, and
landed a spot in Ben Pollack’s band, which included Benny Goodman. Here, Miller also got the chance to write some of his
own arrangements.
Arriving in New York City, he sent for and married his college sweetheart, Helen Burger, and for the next three
years, Miller earned his living as a free-lance trombonist and arranger. Miller played and recorded with Tommy and Jimmy
Dorsey, and in 1934, Miller became the musical director of the Dorsey Band, later organizing The Ray Noble Orchestra.
In April 1935, Glenn Miller recorded under his own name for the first time. Using six horns, a rhythm section and
a string quartet, he recorded “Moonlight on the Ganges” and “A Blues Serenade” for Columbia Records. Selling only a few
hundred records, he continued his position with the Noble Orchestra, but in 1937, Glenn Miller stepped out to form his
own band. There were a few recordings. The band performed for a couple of week-long stints and many one-night
performances. Glenn gave his men their final notice on New Year’s Eve at the Valencia Ballroom in York, Pennsylvania.
Broke, depressed, and having no idea what he was going to do, he returned to New York City.
It is said that Miller could never remember precisely the moment he decided to emphasize his new reed section.
But it was during this disheartening interim, that he realized the unique sound just might be the individual and easily
recognizable style that would set his band apart from all the rest.
Formed in March 1938, the second Glenn Miller Orchestra soon began breaking attendance records. Miller also
had record-breaking recordings, such as “Tuxedo Junction,” which sold 115,000 copies in the first week, “In the Mood,”
and “Pennsylvania 6-5000.” Capping off this seemingly sudden rise to the top was Glenn Miller’s “Moonlight Serenade”
radio series, which aired three times a week over CBS. In 1941, it was off to Hollywood where the band worked on its first
movie, Sun Valley Serenade, which introduced the song, and soon-to-be million selling record, “Chattanooga Choo Choo.”
The Second World War was beginning to take its toll on many of the big bands, as some of their musicians and the
rest of country’s young men began receiving draft notices. Miller was no different. On October 7, 1942, Alton Glenn
Miller reported for induction into the Army and was immediately assigned to the Army Specialist Corps. His appointment
as a Captain came after many months of convincing the military higher-ups that he could modernize the army band and
ultimately improve the morale of the men. His training complete, he was transferred into the Army Air Corps, where he
ultimately organized the Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band. Miller’s goal of entertaining the fighting troops took another
year to be realized, but in late 1943 he and the band were shipped out to England.
The Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band engaged in over 800 performances; 500 were broadcasts heard by millions.
There were more than 300 personal appearances including concerts and dances, with a gross attendance of over 600,000.
But Glenn was not to participate in the final six months of these activities. In the fall of 1944, the band was scheduled to
be sent on a six-week tour of Europe and would be stationed in Paris during that time. Miller decided to go ahead, in order
to make the proper arrangements for the group’s arrival. And so, on December 15th, Glenn Miller boarded a transport
plane to Paris, never to be seen again.
Sponsored by:
FRED & NAOMI REID