THE FORTELL - Fort Findlay Playhouse

Fort Findlay Playhouse
THE FORTELL
November 2014
Fort Findlay Playhouse
300 W Sandusky St
Findlay, Ohio 45840
419-423-7168
Website: www.fortfindlayplayhouse.org
Facebook: The Fort Findlay Playhouse (FFP)
FFP Board of Trustees
President: Samantha Henry
samanthalynn882003@yahoo.com
V.President: WesTaylor
wataylor@woh.rr.com
Secretary: J.R. Smith
jaysmith@fortfindlay.com
Treasurer: Georgia Durain
gdurain@yahoo.com
Vickie Garner
vgarner@dtroh.com
Pete Rose
PRose@FellerFinch.com
George Rustemeyer gerustemeyer@sbcglobal.net
Mark Thomas
findlayref@woh.rr.com
Marty Williams
mgwillia55@gmail.com
Other Contacts
FFP Patrons: ffppatrons@gmail.com
FFP Website: fortfindlayplayhouse.org
FFP Webmaster: jaysmith@fortfindlay.com
Fortell Editor: shirleynebergall@yahoo.com
Meetings
Board: 1st Wednesday of the month
General Membership: 4th Wednesday of the month
(If a meeting night falls on a final dress: Board meetings are
moved to the following Monday, GM meetings aren’t rescheduled)
Fortell Staff
Editor: Shirley Nebergall
Proofing: J.R. Smith
Photos: Kay Airco (casts), Todd Thompson
(Youtheatre), Facebook
Article Contributors: Tom Miller, Lindsay Taylor
Season show logos (other than Scrooge): Maggie
Hardesty
Next Issue’s Deadline
5 p.m., Thursday, January 8
(Note: new deadline for all Fortells - 5 p.m.
on the 8th of odd numbered months)
Box Office
Fort Findlay Playhouse tickets can be
purchased through the Arts Partnership,
located at 618 S. Main St. in downtown
Findlay, or by calling the Arts Partnership
Box Office at (419) 422-4624.
Box Office hours are
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(www.artspartnership.com)
OCTA Website: www.ohiocommunitytheatre.org
Shirley Nebergall, Editor
Scrooge! Opens December 4
The Fort Findlay Playhouse presents the musical Scrooge! (Book,
Libretto and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse), based on A Christmas
Carol by Charles Dickens and the film of the same name.
This holiday favorite begins on Christmas Eve in Victorian London
and follows Ebenezer Scrooge on his journey to understanding the real meaning
of life and Christmas. Everyone knows this one. It is the classic redemption story
that fills us all with joy, laughter, and that special warmth of the Christmas season.
Marty Williams, director; Aeryn Williams, musical director; Samantha Henry,
Producer; and Julie Lane, choreographer; have put together a wonderful cast to
take you on this journey.
The cast members include: Brad Schlumbohm (Ebenezer Scrooge), Andrew
Conway (Jacob Marley), Pete Rose (Bob Cratchit/Phantom/Demon), Kennedy
Garmong (Kathy Cratchit), Dawn Rose (Ethel Cratchit), Joshua Jones (Peter
Cratchit), Amy Cox (Martha Cratchit), Katelyn Rose (Belinda Cratchit), Nolan
Tiech (Tiny Tim), Samantha Henry (Ghost of Christmas Past), Patrick Davis
(Ghost of Christmas Present), and Elizabeth Opperman (Christmas yet-to-come,
Mrs Pringle, Mary).
(Continued on page 3)
Auditions Scheduled for Play On!
FFP will start off 2015 with the comedy Play On!, written by Rick
Abbot, directed by Jim Toth and produced by Barb Pace.
Play On! is the hilarious story of a theater group trying desperately to put on a
play in spite of maddening interference from a haughty author who keeps revising
the script. Act I is a rehearsal of the dreadful show, Act II is the near disastrous
dress rehearsal, and the final act is the actual performance in which anything that
can go wrong does.
Auditions will be held Sunday and Monday, January 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the
Playhouse (300 W. Sandusky St.). There are parts available for 10 adults (3m/7f),
although a couple of the female characters could be changed to male characters.
The characters in Play On! (with approximate ages) are:
Aggie Manville – a stage manager and prompter – any age
Geraldine/Gerry Dunbar – a director – over 30 years old
Louise/Louie Perry – an overworked sound, light, and sound technician – any age
Phyllis/Phil Montague – a somewhat eccentric novice playwright – 42 to 57
Henry Benish (Lord Dudley) – Leading man – mid 50s
Polly Benish (Lady Margaret) – A “diva” somewhat concerned and teased about
her weight – mid 50s
Marla “Smitty” Smith (Doris the maid) – pretty but awkward – quite young
Saul Watson (Dr. Rex Forbes – the villain) – 45-50 years old
Billy Carewe (Stephen Sellers) – future leading man – looks 25-35
Violet Imbry (Diana Lassiter- an Ingénue) – looks 25-35
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Congratulations to the cast and crew of Crimes of the Heart
Front: J.R.Smith, Vickie Garner, m. James Foust, Mark Rose, Elizabeth Opperman, Shirley Nebergall, Megan Meyer, Samantha
Henry, Alicia Creger, J Ladd.
Back (on stairs): Adam VanGorder, Edd Griswold, Lori Foster, Casey Rebal
Membership Morale
2014-2015 Events
The haunted house tours and bonfire
are now in the past, but there are still
more events planned by the committee.
Tues, Dec 16 - Caroling/Christmas Party
Sat, Jan 10 - Improv Games
Fri, Feb 3 - Dinner & a Show
Sat, Mar 14 - Cabaret/Sing-a-long
Sun, Apr 12 - Photo Scavenger Hunt
Wed, May 27 - Annual Banquet
More details will be available as the
events get closer. Watch the Fortell,
FFP website and facebook page (Fort Findlay Playhouse Morale)
Community Involvement
Several FFP members participated in the Susan G. Komen
Race for the Cure on September 27, 2014. Great job all!
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Others on the journey are Kelly Gobrogge (Choir
Mistress), David Marquart (Nephew/Young
Ebenezer/Phantom/Demon), Bob Huber (Santa/Mr.
Fezziwig), Cathy Williams (Mrs. Fezziwig), Lindsay
Taylor (Bess), James Foust (Wine Merchant), Erin Clegg
(Baker/Woman in Window), Juan Flores (Mr. Carstairs/
School Teacher), Pete Reynolds (Hugo Hearty), J Ladd
(Jocelyn Jollygoode), Talyn Foust (Bissett the Butcher), Barb
Pace (Mrs. Dilber), Lori Foster (Miss Dilber), Kim Marquart
(Beggar Woman), Kylie Rose (Beggar Child), Cord Elliott
(Punch & Judy Man/Phantom/Demon), Jeff Opperman (Tom
Jenkins/Dick Wilkins/Topper/Phantom/Demon), Joanne
Marquart (Chestnut Seller), Cassidi Tiech (Jen), CJ Miller
(Young Ebby/Urchin), Megan Meyer (Isabel/Helen), Dylan
Gobrogge (Boy with Sled/Urchin), Mark Simmons (Mr.
Pringle, the Toy Shop Owner), Jeremy Gobrogge (Urchin),
Joshua Jones (Urchin), and Lily Rutledge (Urchin).
If you would like more information, please contact
Jim Toth at jaytee060@gmail.com, or Barb Pace
at angelbearhugs316@aol.com.
The ensemble members are: Laurie Butler, Bonnie Froelich,
Alyssa Miller, Kendyl Sammet, and Tammy Stevenson. The
Children’s Chorus members are: Alyse Fisher, Jenna
Gobrogge, Maddie Kreinbrink, Lauren Selhorst, Laine
Shenise, and Phoebe Treece
Presented through special arrangement with Samuel French,
Scrooge! will run December 4-7, 11-14, & 18-21. Come
hare the wonder and magic of this fabulous musical. We
guarantee your heart will be blessed, your toes will be
tapping, and you will be humming as you leave the theatre,
full of the “Spirit of Christmas (Past, Present, and Future!)”
Come and share this classic with your family and ours and
make your holiday complete! Tickets cost $15 and are on
sale now at The Arts Partnership box office, open Monday
through Friday (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) at 619 S. Main St., or by
calling 419-422-4624.
Congratulations to...
...Heidi and Matt Croy
on the birth of their
daughter, Lucy Kuhn
Croy. She was born at
7:26 a.m. on
November 4. She was
8 lb 9.9 oz, and 20.75"
long.
...to Jeremy Gobrogge
on his role as Tom of
Warwick in the
National Broadway
Tour of Camelot at the
Stranahan Theater.
He performed in the
Thursday and
Saturday evening
performance as well
as the Sunday
matinee.
...to 2014
Homecoming Court
Princess, Katelyn
Rose.
Tickets may be purchased by calling the Arts Partnership box
office Monday through Friday (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) at 419-4224624 or going directly to the Arts Partnership at 619 S. Main
St. Benefactors may make ticket arrangements beginning
Monday, February 2; Angels on Tuesday, February 3 and
Patrons and Single Patrons on Wednesday, February 4.
General public tickets are $12 and go on sale February 9.
Presented through special arrangement with Samuel French,
Inc., Play On! will run February 19 – 22 & 26 -28 at the
playhouse. The Sunday performance begins at 5 p.m.; all
other performances begin at 8 p.m. The house opens 30
minutes prior to the performance.
OCTAFest 2015;
‘OCTAopoly’
In keeping with the 2015 state
conference theme - more trivia
regarding the Hasbro game Monopoly.
Another original game piece, the shoe, is modeled after the
practical work shoe of the 30s. Instead of changing its design
with the times, the shoe has remained the same and is a
symbol of both hard work and the riches that can come along
with it.
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Congratulations to the Youtheatre Cast and Crew of Shrek the Musical
Congratulations to the Findlay Light Opera Company Cast and Crew of Patience
Findlay light Opera Company Recognized
The Findlay Light Opera Company is the 2013-2014 recipient of the Community Arts Awareness Award from The Arts
Partnership, recognizing their efforts to increase an awareness of the arts throughout Findlay and Hancock County over the last
few years and, in particularly, for their efforts to expand educational outreach.
In November 2013 FLOC took an excerpt of their re-imagined version of H.M.S. Pinafore to The Arts Partnership’s School Day
Performance program. This show, entitled The Lass Who Loved a Redshirt: U.S.S. Pinafore, combined the Gilbert &
Sullivan masterpiece with the cult-classic Star Trek.
In April 2014 FLOC transformed their traditional vocal music scholarship into the Eleanor S. Michell Performing Arts
Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded at a juried recital which features Hancock County High School Seniors
planning to continue their studies in dance, vocal or instrumental performance at the collegiate level.
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What to see in the Northwest
Region and other local theaters
A Taffeta Christmas
November 20 - December 6
Van Wert Civic Theatre - Van Wert
www.vwct.org
419-238-9689
Miracle on 34th Street
November 28 - December 7
Amil Tellers of Dramatics - Lima
www.amiltellers.org
800-944-1441
The Little Match Girl/The Gift of the Magi
December 5 - 14
Bucyrus Little Theatre - Bucyrus
www.bucyruslittletheatre.com
419-562-0731
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
December 11 - 14
Black Swamp Players - Bowling Green
www.blackswampplayers.org
bsplayer@wcnet.org - subject line "tickets"
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
December 12 - 14
Windmill Productions-Holland Theatre - Bellefontaine
www.thehollandtheatre.org
(937) 592-9002
Dog Sees God
December 4 - 6
Lionface Productions - Bowling Green
www.lionfaceproductions.org
Sleeping Beauty
December
Crawford Theatre Co - Bucyrus
www.crawfordtheatrecompany.com
419-563-4481
A Christmas Carol
December 5 - 7
Toledo Repertoire Theatre (Main Stage) - Toledo
www.toledorep.org
419-243-9277
Happy Days
January 9 - 18
Amil Tellers of Dramatics - Lima
www.amiltellers.org
800-944-1441
Miracle on 34th Street
December 5 - 13
Archbold Community Theatre, Inc. - Archbold
www.archboldcommunitytheatre.com
419-264-5717
Good People
January 9 - 24
Village Players - Toledo
www.thevillageplayers.org
419-472-6817
Grandma Sylvia's Funeral
December 5 - 13
Williams County Community Theatre - Bryan
www.williamscountycommunitytheatre.com
888-569-9228
EAT
HAM
HAPPY
THANKSGIVING
FROM YOUR
FRIENDS
AT THE FORT
FINDLAY
PLAYHOUSE!
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Auditions Scheduled
From the FLOC website
The Findlay Light Opera Company will be holding open
auditions for their 2015 season opening production of Forever
Plaid, directed by Harry Stockton.
When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they
posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this goofy
1950s nostalgia trip. Forever Plaid is one of the most
popular and successful musicals in recent memory.
This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop
quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies!
Auditions for Forever Plaid will be held on Friday, December
12 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, December
13 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Both dates will be held at the St.
Andrew’s Annex, 214 W. Sandusky Street, Findlay, Ohio.
You may audition at either date, but the director may ask you
to stay or come back on Saturday to sing in a group. Each
performer is asked to prepare 2 selections: one up-tempo
number and one ballad which showcase their range and
characterization. An accompanist will be provided.
Performers should also be prepared to sing in a group from
music provided at the audition. Finally, performers should be
dressed for a simple movement exercise.
U of F Helps Out at FFP
By Tom Miller
The University of Findlay provided the Fort Findlay Playhouse
with seven students for the morning of August 16th as part of
their Freshman Orientation Service Project. For this, all
incoming freshmen are required to spend three hours
volunteering in a local civic organization. FFP typically
achieves over 40 man-hours of improvements in a Saturday
morning.
Gift certificates are available at The Arts Partnership during
regular business hours or you can contact the patron chairs.
FFP takes
advantage of
this program
to catch up
on building
and grounds
maintenance.
This year we
focused on
the exterior of
the Annex,
painting
exposed
wood around
some of the
windows. They also painted the interior red of our theater
entrance doors.
You can give your aunt and uncle a gift certificate and they
can choose the show they want to see! No more, “gee
thanks, it’s just what I wanted” as they put the gift back in the
box and close the lid!
Additionally, some scrubbing was performed on the floor and
seats of the theater. They also chopped a few weeds and
trimmed our large
bushes.
Forever Plaid performances will be held on February 27,
28 and March 1, 2015. Detailed information on roles in the
production, as well as a rehearsal schedule are available on
the FLOC website (findlayopera.org).
Gift Certificates Available
Christmas is just around the corner. It’s
time to start thinking about your gift giving
list, especially Uncle Charlie and Aunt Sue,
who have everything they could ever want
or need!
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Of course Christmas isn’t the only time you give gifts. How
about a birthday present, a graduation present or a gift of
a night out for your sweetie for Valentine’s Day? You can
even purchase gift certificates good toward a year’s
patronship.
There is no expiration date on these gift certificates, and you
may purchase them in any amount. Just stop by The Arts
Partnership (Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) to make your
purchase or email the patron committee for assistance
(ffppatrons@gmail.com).
This is the eighth
year we have
benefitted from
their efforts. Last
year, we focused
on the red of the
east side of our
building and
painting the
interior of our
annex.
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LOOKING AHEAD
(all events take place at FFP unless otherwise noted)
Tickets for Scrooge!
Benefactors
Angels
Patrons
General Public
Mon., November 17
Tue., November 18
Wed., November 19
Mon., November 24
Arts Partnership Box Office
419-422-4624
Mon. - Fri.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
General Membership Meeting
Wed., November 26
7:30 p.m.
Scrooge!
Thu. - Sat., December 4 - 6, 11 - 13, 18 - 20
Sun., December 7, 14, 21
8:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Board Meeting
Mon., December 8 (note change!)
7:30 p.m.
Membership Morale Caroling/Christmas Party
Tue., December 16
6:00 p.m.
General Membership Meeting
Wed., December 24 (cancelled)
7:30 p.m.
Board Meeting
Wed., January 7
7:30 p.m.
Fortell Deadline
Thu., January 8
5:00 p.m.
Membership Morale Improv Games
Sat., January 10
6:00 p.m.
Auditions for Play On
Sun. - Mon., January 11 - 12
7:30 p.m.
General Membership Meeting
Wed., January 28
7:30 p.m.
Board Meeting
Wed., February 4
7:30 p.m.
Tickets for Play On!
Benefactors
Angels
Patrons
General Public
Mon., February 2
Tue., February 3
Wed., February 4
Mon., February 9
Arts Partnership Box Office
419-422-4624
Mon. - Fri.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Membership Morale Dinner & a Show
Fri., February 13
NW Region Delegates Meeting
Sat., February 21 at Fort Findlay Playhouse
Dinner (Logan’s) and a Show (Play On!)
3:30 p.m.
Play On!
Thu. - Sat., February 19 - 21, 26 - 28
Sun., December 22
8:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
General Membership Meeting
Wed., February 25
7:30 p.m.
T.B.D.
2014-2015 NW Regional Reps
Mitchell Antesky: bumrrr@gmail.com
C: 419-356-6959
S. Harley Berry: boyharly@hotmail.com
C: 419-262-9899
Michelle Johnson: msjcatmom@gmail.com
C: 419-270-5071
Jan Miller: danjange@watchtv.net
C: 419-204-7246
Joe Barton: jbarton22@msn.com
C: 419-360-5639
Samantha Henry: samanthalynn882003@yahoo.com
C: 419-429-9039
Linda McClure: birdlady@bright.net
C: 419-233-1168
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