THE FORTELL - Fort Findlay Playhouse

Fort Findlay Playhouse
THE FORTELL
May 2012
Fort Findlay Playhouse
300 W Sandusky St
Findlay, Ohio 45840
419-423-7168
FFP Board of Trustees
President: Wes Taylor wataylor@marathonpetroleum.com
V.Pres.: Georgia Durain
gdurain@yahoo.com
Secretary: Samantha Henry samanthalynn882003@yahoo.com
Treasurer: Deb Finley
fin400@sbcglobal.net
Alicia Creger
acreger@corpri.com
Patrick Davis
sancho_43402@yahoo.com
Tara Laciano
tlaciano@gmail.com
Pete Rose
foreverboc@sbcglobal.net
Marty Williams
mgwillia@woh.rr.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
Shirley Nebergall, Editor
Let’s Fall in Love!
By Tara Laciano
The Fort Findlay Playhouse is pleased to announce the
cast for the Second Stage musical revue! This is a
fantastic opportunity to see a show written by some of
our own members. Let’s Fall in Love includes love
songs from many different genres, including many Broadway classics. Clear your
calendars for the weekend of June 21! The show will run from Thursday to
Sunday that weekend and you can’t afford to miss this! Call the Arts Partnership
for tickets!
The cast for this production includes Samantha Henry, Jeff Opperman, Elizabeth
Orley, Kyle Slagley, Aeryn Williams, George Rustemeyer, Tara Laciano, Dan
Basinger and John Garner. Betty Hipp is the director and Tara Laciano is serving
as producer.
Call the Arts Partnership (422-4624) for ticket reservations beginning Monday,
June 11.
Let’s Fall in Love is presented in association with ASCAP and BMI.
(If a meeting night falls on a final dress: Board meetings are
moved to the following Monday, GM meetings aren’t rescheduled)
The Silver Whistle Auditions Set
By Samantha Henry
Fortell Staff
Editor: Shirley Nebergall
Proofing: J.R. Smith
Photos: Kay Arico
Contributors: Samantha Henry, Kyle Slagley, Tara
Laciano, Marty Williams, OCTA
NEXT ISSUE’S DEADLINE
5pm, Sunday, July 15
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
The Fort Findlay Playhouse will present The Silver
Whistle by Robert McEnroe August 16-19 and 23-25.
The Silver Whistle follows Wilfred Tasbinder, a
romantically minded tramp, who finds a birth certificate for Oliver Erwenter,
indicating that its owner is 77 years old. Wilfred decides to impersonate Erwenter
and enter a home for the aged. Erwenter rejuvenates the lives of the residents in
many ways and helps the home’s director, Miss Tripp, discover the true meaning
of passion. All goes well until Wilfred’s tramp companion, Emmett, appears on the
scene, causing havoc for all involved.
Auditions will be held Sunday and Monday, June 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the
playhouse. If you would like more information, please contact Samantha Henry
at samanthalynn882003@yahoo.com.
The following roles are available:
Male
Oliver Erwenter (30-50)
Mr. Beebe (50-90)
Reverend Watson (20-40)
Mr. Beach
Policeman
Female
Miss Tripp (20-40)
Mrs. Hanmer (50-90)
Mrs. Sampler (50-90)
Emmett (20-50)
Mr. Cherry (50-90)
Mr. Reddy
Bishop
Father Shay
Mrs. Gross (50-90)
Miss Hoadley (50-90)
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Congratulations to the cast and crew of Titanic, the Musical
Upper Deck (L-R): Lizzy Reynolds, Richele Reynolds, Emma Lithicum, Daniella Gilbert, Carol Clark, Dennis Clark,
Talyn Foust, George Rustemeyer, Jean Daniel, Nathan Buck, Wes Taylor, Andrew Varney, Evan Barth, Dan Basinger,
Scott Edmondson, Kyle Slagley, Pete Rose, Sandra Krueger, Josh Hilborn, Mark Thomas, Desra Dabney
Lower Deck (Stairs/Back Row L-R): Lori Dye, Deb Finley, J Ladd, Patrick Davis, Julie Lane, James Foust, Mandy Bour,
Mackenzie McMasters, Dave Rose, Edd Griswold, Ryan Parker, Jeff Opperman, Dan Orley, Alyssa Miller, Bob Henry, Bill Rayle,
Zachary Thomas, Aeryn Williams, Kendra Anderson, Brent Beggs, Roshan Thomas
Lower Deck (Front Row L-R): Josilyn Lieb, Dawn Rose, Samantha Henry, Georgia Durain, Kennedy Richards, John Garner,
Ty Pace, Tara Laciano, Alicia Creger, Alison Buck, Barb Pace, Cathy Williams, Marty Williams, Daphne Bower
Board Members Needed
Interested in being part of the backbone of FFP? Think about
running for a position on the board of trustees. There are
three, three-year terms open for the 2012-2013 election.
Northwest Regional OCTAFest
June 8 - 10
It is that fun time of year again where we showcase the best
theatre in the Northwest (and in the state!). Come join us for
a fun-filled weekend of theatre and friendship.
This year’s regional will be held at The Bellevue Society for
the Arts (205 Maple Street, Bellevue Ohio - one block behind
the Wendy’s on Main Street).
The weekend will include many excerpts from theaters across
the Northwest Region. We are looking at the possibility of 15
excerpts this year, so come see some wonderful productions
and maybe get some ideas for your home theatre’s next
season.
The weekend will start on Saturday morning with
announcements and then excerpts starting at 9:00 a.m. The
delegates’ meeting will be held at lunch on Saturday - make
sure your theatre is represented. We will be electing new
regional reps at this time as well. The weekend will continue
on Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. with even more great
theatre. Come for one day or the whole weekend! You are
sure to enjoy some great talent from the area and meet some
new friends along the way.
In order to be a board member, you must have attended
three meetings (board or general), worked on a show in some
capacity (ushering does not count), or been a chair/co-chair
of a permanent committee.
The elected board members will join Georgia Durain, Tara
Laciano, Pete Rose, Samantha Henry, Alicia Creger, and
Patrick Davis.
If you wish to put your name on the ballot or you have
questions, contact nominating committee chair Pete Rose
(foreverboc@sbcglobal.net).
Where to Stay OCTAFest Weekend
Red Roof Inn
1363 West McPherson Highway
Clyde, Ohio 43410
1-800-992-2694
(15 miles West of Bellevue on St. Rt. 20)
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2011-12 Annual Banquet
Hula into the Fort Findlay Playhouse
What to see in the Northwest
Region and other local theatres
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
June 8 – 24
Toledo Repertoire Theatre - Toledo
www.toledorep.org
419-243-9277
Godspell
June 21 – 24
Towne & Country Players, Inc. - Versailles
www.towne-and-country-players.com
937-526-5570
The Mikado
July 13 – 15
Bucyrus Little Theatre - Bucyrus
www.bucyruslittletheatre.com
419-562-0731
The Secret Garden
July 13 – 22
Amil Tellers of Dramatics - Lima
www.amiltellers.org
800-944-1441
Into the Woods
July 13 – 22
Archbold Community Theatre, Inc. - Archbold
www.archboldcommunitytheatre.com
419-264-5717
Messiah on the Frigidaire
July 13 – 22
Ritz Players – Tiffin
www.ritztheatre.org
419-448-8544
Marvin's Room
July 13 – 22
Williams County Community Theatre - Bryan
www.williamscountycommunitytheatre.com
888-569-9228
Alice in Wonderland, Jr.
July 26 – 28
Oregon Community Theatre - Oregon
www.oregoncommunitytheatre.org
419-691-1398
Children of Eden
July 26 – 29
Fountain City Festival – Bryan
www.fcflive.com
419-636-2247
Titanic, The Musical
July 27 - Aug 5
Star Players - Upper Sandusky
www.starplayers.net
419-294-1411
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Findlay Elks Lodge Ballroom
Island Entertainment
Fabulous Food
Cash Bar
Golden Gizmo Awards
Board Elections
Prizes
Annual Recognition Award
Best Hawaiian Costume Award
Social Time • 5 p.m.
Dinner • 6 p.m.
Awards/Meeting • 7 p.m.
The deadline for dinner reservations was Friday, May 11, but
you are still welcome to the meeting and awards portion of
the evening. Please make a reservation so enough chairs are
available, but if you decide to come at the last minute – that’s
ok too, a chair will be found!! Remember, if you do have
dinner reservations, $18 for each meal is due the evening of
the banquet.
Arts Partnership Ticket
Fees Explained
By Kyle Slagley
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This year The Arts Partnership has
teamed up with Ovation so that you can
now order tickets online! You can find
links to the Ovation website on both The
Arts Partnership website: www.artspartnership.com and the
Playhouse website: www.fortfindlayplayhouse.org. Ovation
does charge a 10% service fee for all online ticket purchases;
this fee is a minimum of $1.50 and a maximum of $5.25. Also
please note that ticket purchases via Ovation are still subject
to The Arts Partnership’s standard $3.00 per transaction
credit card fee.
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Tickets can still be purchased through The Arts Partnership
during standard business hours, Monday-Friday from 9:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m., by calling 419-422-4624 or by visiting 618
South Main Street. Tickets purchased through The Arts
Partnership by check or cash are not subject to any additional
fees; credit card purchases are subject to a $3.00 fee per
transaction. There is also a $2.00 per ticket fee for any
exchanges and reprints if you need to change your seat.
Benefactors, Angels and Patrons who reserve their tickets at
the beginning of the season may change their reservations
up to the week before tickets go on sale to all patrol levels
without being subject to the $2.00 fee. All Benefactor, Angel
and Patron tickets not reserved at the beginning of the
season should be ordered through The Arts Partnership.
If you have questions regarding ticket purchases or the
Ovation ticketing program, don’t hesitate to email
ffppatrons@gmail.com.
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Become a Fort Findlay Playhouse Supporter
We’d like to invite you to consider becoming a Single Patron ($90-$164), Patron ($165-$198), Angel ($199
-$479) or Benefactor ($480 & up). If you would like to become a Playhouse supporter, simply fill out the
application form found in the season brochure. If you didn’t get a brochure in the mail, stop by the
playhouse some evening, or you can email the patron chairs, Lindsay Taylor and Betty Hipp at
ffppatrons@gmail.com, they will be happy to send you a patron packet.
Tickets may be reserved through the Arts Partnership, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday (419-422-4624).
General ticket sales begin on Monday the week prior to opening night. Single Patrons, Patrons, Angels
and Benefactors can make reservations 5-7 days prior to general sales based on level of support.
Tickets are $12 for regular productions and $15 for musicals. Please note that Second Stage productions
(i.e. Let’s Fall in Love) are not included as part of the patron package. (Note article on page three
regarding ticket fees.)
Fort Findlay Playhouse Announces the 2012-2013 Season
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21--24,
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Northwest Region
OCTA 2012
June 9 & 10
Hosted by Bellevue Society for the Arts
Individual Registration - Due June 1
(one individual per form)
Name _____________________________________
Address ___________________________________
___________________________________
Email _____________________________________
Theatre Affiliation___________________________
Are you a member of a performing group? Y N
Are you the delegate for your theatre?
Y N
Two-Day Registration. . . . . . . . . . . $25.00 _____
One-Day Registration Saturday. . . . $15.00 _____
One-Day Registration Sunday. . . . . $15.00 _____
Saturday Night Dinner. . . . . . . . . . .$20.00 _____
TOTAL ______
The Best Comes From Northwest!!
Return to: Amy Boley, 533 Fairfield Drive, Lima, OH 45805
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UPCOMING EVENTS
(all events take place at FFP unless otherwise noted)
Annual Banquet / General Membership Meeting
Social Time
Dinner
Awards and Entertainment
Wed., May 23
(Elks Lodge)
Board Meeting
Wed., June 6
NW Regionals – Bellevue, Ohio (see article page 2)
Fri. - Sun., June 8 - 10
Tickets on Sale for Let’s Fall in Love
Mon., June 11
Let’s Fall in Love (see article page 1)
Thurs. - Sat., June 21 - 23
Sun., June 24
8:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Auditions for The Silver Whistle (see article page 1)
Sun. - Mon., June 24 - 25
7:30 p.m.
General Membership Meeting
Wed., June 27
Board Meeting (date subject to change)
Wed., July 4
7:30 p.m.
Fortell Deadline
Sun., July 15
5:00 p.m.
General Membership Meeting
Wed., July 25
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
419 - 422 - 4624
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ANNIE AUDITIONS
ANNOUNCED
By Marty Williams
This year's Christmas m usical is the American favorite, Ann ie. Reuniting the team that brough t you last year's The Soun d of Mu sic, Annie w ill be d irecte
Kathy Newell and produced by Marty Williams w ith musical d irection by Dan Basin ger and choreography by the team of L inda England and Kirsten Ga
Auditio ns will be held the weekend of September 30 throug h October 2.
Children's Aud itions
Girls between the ages of eight and fourteen will audition on Saturday, September 30 at G lenwood Midd le Schoo l. Reg istratio n begins at 9:00 a m with
audition s beginn ing at 1 0:00 am. There are roles for seven girls in th is prod uction. Please have a one-minu te song prepared. Select a son g or the portion
song that shows your best! Please, no son gs from the show. An accompanist w ill be provided. You shou ld dress comfortab ly and be prepared to dance. T
audition ing who are called back from the music and dance auditions mus t be available on Saturday afternoon for a reading a udition.
Adult Audition s
Adults w ill aud ition on Sunday and Monday evenin gs at 7 :00 p. m. Please have a one-minute so ng prepared. Select a song or the portio n of a song that sh
your best! Please, no song s from the s how. An accompanist will be prov ided. Come prepared to move. T his s how is reminiscent of the th irties m ovie m u
so there is a considerable amou nt of dancing.
Synop si s of Roles
Principal Wo men's Roles :
Miss Hann igan - age range 30s to 40 s, must s ing and dance, with so me solo w ork. Excellent character role. Miss Hann igan runs the orp
for girls.
Grace Farrell - age range 20s to 30s, mus t sin g soprano range and m ove well. Grace is secretary to Oliver Warbucks.
Lily St. Regis - age range 20s to 30s, must sing and dance. Lily is Rooster Hannigan's g irlfriend and m ight be described as 'not too brig
Principal Men's Roles :
Oliver Warbucks - age range 40s-50s, mus t sing and dance. Successful b illionaire indu strialist. Very po mpous but has a s ofter side.
Rooster Hannigan - age range 20s to 30s , mu st sing and dance. Excellent character role.
FDR - s mall, but importan t character role.
Children's Roles:
All of the children sing and dance. Age ranges given are the character's age. Hopefully girls who are a little older, bu t "look" youn
be cast in many of the roles. Due to the paces of the rehearsals and the show, it is recommended that aud itioners be at least eigh t y
old.
Annie - age range 10-11. Must sing and dance well. This ro le requires terrific stamina because of the nu mber of scenes invo lved.
Molly - character age range of 5-6 but will be p layed by an older child who looks younger.
Kate - age range 7-8
Tessie - age range 9-10
Pepper - age range 12-13
July - age range 12-13
Duffy - age range 13-14
The supporting cast of th is sh ow is made up of five men and seven women. T he women have twenty roles between them and men have th irty five. A gre
opportunity for the character actor in all of us.
If you have any question s or would like more information, please contact Kathy Newell at 423-13 14 or Marty W illia ms at 42 2-1834.
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J.R. Smith
Shirley Nebergall
J. Ladd, Marty Williams,
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Findlay OH 45840
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