f o r t f i n d l a y p l a y h o u s e t h e f o r t e l l hyde, the musical jekyll & hyde, the...
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Fort Findlay Playhouse 300 W Sandusky St Findlay Ohio 45840 419-423-7168
FFP Board of Trustees President Samantha Henry samanthalynn882003yahoocom VPresident Patrick Davis sancho_43402yahoocom Secretary Alicia Creger acreger326gmailcom Treasurer Georgia Durain gdurainyahoocom Vickie Lopez vlopezdtroh George Rustemeyer gerustemeyersbcglobalnet Wes Taylor wataylormarathonpetroleumcom Mark Thomas findlayrefwohrrcom Marty Williams mgwillia55gmailcom
Other Contacts
FFP Patrons ffppatronsgmailcom FFP Website fortfindlayplayhouseorg FFP Webmaster jaysmithfortfindlaycom Fortell Editor shirleynebergallyahoocom
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 arenrsquot rescheduled)
Fortell Staff
Editor Shirley Nebergall Proofing JR Smith Photos Shirley Nebergall Facebook Contributors OCTA Call-to-Conference Jim Toth Aeryn Williams Marty Williams
NEXT ISSUErsquoS DEADLINE 5pm Sunday September 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 am - 4 pm (summer hours)
(wwwartspartnershipcom)
OCTA Website wwwohiocommunitytheatreorg
July 2013 Shirley Nebergall Editor
F o r t F i n d l a y P l a y h o u s e T H E F O R T E L L
Cast Announced FFPrsquoS 2013-2014 season will start off with the Neil Simon comedyfarce Rumors Written by the playwright of The Odd Couple and Brighton Beach Memoirs Rumors opened on Broadway in 1988 and ran for 535 performances At a large Snedens Landing townhouse the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself Though only
a flesh wound four couples are about to experience a severe attack of farce Gathering for their tenth wedding anniversary the host lies bleeding in the other room and his wife is nowhere in sight His lawyer Ken Gorman and wife Chris (Wes Taylor amp Samantha Henry) must get the story straight before the other guests arrive As the confusions and miscommunications mount the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity The other couples to arrive for the anniversary party are Claire and Lenny Ganz (Aeryn Williams amp Patrick Davis) Cookie and Ernie Cusack (Alicia Creger amp m James Foust) and Cassie and Glen Cooper (Laurie Dye amp Edd Griswold) Officer Welch (Bob Huber) and Officer Pudney (Richele Reynolds) arrive at the townhouse and are also interested in getting the story straight Directed by Jim Toth with assistant director Edd Griswold and producer Barb Pace Rumors will run August 8 - 11 amp 15 - 17 Tickets will go on sale to Benefactors on July 22 to Angels on July 23 and to Patrons and Single Patrons on July 24 Tickets for the general public are $12 and will go on sale July 29 Tickets may be purchased by calling the Arts Partnership box office Monday through Friday (9 am ndash 4 pm) at 419-422-4624 or going directly to the Arts Partnership at 619 South Main Street Rumors is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French Inc
Auditions Scheduled for Jekyll amp Hyde The Musical by Aeryn Williams Jekyll amp Hyde the Musical is a thriller based on the novel The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson Originally conceived for the stage by Frank Wildhorn and Steve Cuden it features music by Wildhorn a book by Leslie Bricusse and lyrics by Wildhorn Bricusse and Cuden A wonderfully written powerfully scored Tony nominee it promises to be great fun and great entertainment It is however an adult-themed musical with no childrens roles This show contains dark themes some bawdy dance a few minor expletives and several murders violently portrayed
A devoted man of science Dr Henry Jekyll is convinced the cure for his fatherrsquos mental illness lies in the separation of manrsquos evil nature from his good Driven to find a chemical breakthrough that can solve some of mankindrsquos most challenging medical dilemmas yet rebuffed by the powers that be he decides to make
(Continued on page 2)
Page 2
himself the subject of his own experimental treatments Dr Henry Jekyll unwittingly unleashes his own dark side wreaking havoc in the streets of late 19-century London as the savage maniacal Edward Hyde
Auditions will be held at the playhouse (300 W Sandusky St) on Monday and Tuesday August 12 and 13 at 730 pm (please arrive early to fill out the audition form) The show will run October 10-13 17-20 and 24-27 The director for Jekyll amp Hyde the Musical is Marty Williams the musical director is Aeryn Williams the choreographer is Julie Lane and the producer is Cathy Williams
For those who will be auditioning for JekyllHyde Lucy and Emma we will be asking to hear specific sections from the musical in lieu of a traditional audition song In order to help you prepare these selections we will have two group practice sessions These sessions will be held July 19 at 7 pm and August 3 at 3 pm at the playhouse Please note these sessions are NOT vocal coaching sessions and will focus only on the notesrhythms of the selections Only group sessions are available (It would be appreciated if you would let me know if you plan to attend one or both of the sessions)
All other roles including chorus should prepare a selection of no more than 90 seconds that shows your vocal range and allows you to emote There is an adult chorus that has multiple break-out solos Please bring sheet music for your selection An accompanist will be provided If you need help locating music please contact the production staff (If you sing for the lead roles you do NOT need to prepare an additional song selection)
There will be some minor movementchoreography in the audition particularly for ladies who are interested in playing Lucy or one of the other ladies of the Red Rat Lounge As such the choreographer suggests ladies wear character shoes if you already own them to the audition Flip flops and clunky bootsshoes are strongly discouraged
To find the audition music and other information go to wwwffpjekyllblogspotcom Please print out copies of the music selections prior to the practice sessions If you are auditioning for JekyllHyde Lucy or Emma you will be required to sing both songs In order to give you the strongest audition possible we are also publishing the sides that will be used in the reading portion of the audition (There may be additional selections chosen at directors discretion) Please read through these We are NOT asking that you memorize any of the sides We do encourage you to attempt the high British or cockney accent as is appropriate for the readings (This is not required but helpful Remember the easiest way to come across as High British is GREAT enunciation)
(Continued from page 1) All that Glitters OCTArsquos Diamond Jubilee Deadline for pre-registration is just around the corner for this yearrsquos conference to be held in Miamisburg over Labor Day
weekend For the complete package at the lowest cost the deadline is August 8 From August 8 to August 15 the cost increases by $10 After August 15 you must register at the door and you will only be able to attend the regular workshops and excerpts and no meals will be included Registration rate is determined by the postmark date There is a registration form on page seven of this Fortell or you may register online (if paying by credit card) by going to wwwohiocommunitytheatreorg and clicking on ldquo2013 OCTA State Conference Registrationrdquo on the main screen This yearrsquos conference will be at the Wyndham Garden Dayton South hotel (31 Prestige Plaza Drive Miamisburg) Room reservation deadline is August 8 in order to receive the special OCTA rate You can make reservations by calling the hotel at 937-434-8030 and telling them you are reserving for the OCTA conference (Group Code 08296805OH) Some of the highlights for this yearrsquos conference include the OCTA Jr winnersrsquo presentation of their excerpts as well as costume set website and newsletter competitions workshops excerpts and awards There will be a silent auction raffles and of course lots of networking (and socializing) Returning for this yearrsquos OCTA conference will be the popular OCTAFeud the OCTA Olympics the MTI Sing-a-long and new this year Broadway Win Lose or Draw Sunday nightrsquos entertainment starts with ldquoThe Emerald City Ballrdquo From OCTArsquos Call to Conference On Sunday night wersquore taking you to The Emerald City When arriving for the banquet we are hoping everyone will be decked out in their finest white and emerald green evening wear tiaras and crowns as we honor the Hall of Fame inductees and scholarship winners and partake of some special cake to celebrate OCTArsquos 60th Anniversary You might even see some special guests among us After dinner you can change into your best andor favorite costume from OZ as we dance the night away To view the OCTA Call to Conference newsletter or join on Facebook go to wwwohiocommunitytheatreorg and click on either ldquoOCTA State Conference 2013rdquo or ldquo2013 Call to
Conferencerdquo on the home page
We will be looking for actors to portray Dr Henry JekyllMr Edward Hyde Poole (his servant) Gabriel John Utterson (his lawyer) and Jekyllrsquos fianceacutee Emma Carew They will also be looking for members of the Board of Governors of the mental hospital namely Sir Danvers Carew (chairman) Simon Stride (secretary) Lord Savage Bishop of Basingstroke Lady Beaconsfield Sir Archibald Proops and General Lord Glossop Those needed for the Red Rat Lounge are Lucy Harris (prostitute) Spider (proprietor of the lounge) and Nellie (the lounge manager) Other roles which may be additional cast members or doubled include the people of London ndash aristocrats street people prostitutes servants party guests policemen and customers of the Red Rat Lounge
Jekyll amp Hyde the Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)
Page 3
Looking Ahead to OCTA Events Mark your calendar now for some important OCTA events coming your way
The OCTA State Conference for Labor Day weekend 2013 will be hosted by the West Region (Christi Thomas and John Falkenbach co-chairs) The Northwest Regional for 2014 will be hosted by Oregon Community Theater in Oregon the weekend of June 13-15 The 2014 OCTA State Conference will return to the NW Region and will be held in the Toledo area The 2014 OCTA State Conference site has yet to be determined in fact many things have yet to be determined Joe Barton and Jesse Bernal are the co-chairs for this conference and they are in need of steering committee members Joe says it will be lots of work but also lots of fun If interested in being on this steering committee or if you have questions contact Joe (jbarton22msncom) or Jesse (JesseBernalJrjmcom) soon
Make your Hotel Reservations for the 2013 OCTA State Conference
Be sure to mention the Ohio Community Theatre Association
Group Code 08296805OH Room rates are $79night
Wyndham Garden Dayton South
31 Prestige Plaza Drive - Miamisburg OH 45342 937-434-8030
DEADLINE IS AUGUST 8
OCTA Conference Workshops Christi Thomas has put together a great lineup of Workshops for the weekend Donrsquot forget to leave room in your schedule to bone up on some of the following topics
Copyright
with David Shugh
Movement for Theater with Julie Lane
How do I Make a Movie of my Play with Bruce Jacklin amp Matt Starr
Social Media with Jesse Bernal
Auditioning with RJ Lowe
Stage Management with Michele Kay
Grandma Theatre with Donna Fetzer
MTI Resources and Licensing
Roundtables on Set amp Costuming
and more
2013 AACTFest Awards Received by Regional III Excerpts The National AACTFest was held in Carmel Indiana June 17-23 The Great Lakes Region did not have an excerpt
from Ohio but was well represented at the National Festival Cradle and All presented by the Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre of Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin received the award for Best Sound Design and Steve Martin received the Best Actor award for his portrayal of Nate They also received the 3
rd place Best Show award
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde presented by the Elkhart Civic Theatre of Elkhart Indiana received awards for Best Lighting Design (Randy Zonker) and Best Costume Design (Linda Wiesinger) The 2
nd place Best Show award was given to God of
Carnage presented by the Baytown Little Theatre of Baytown Texas and the Best Show award was given to Radium Girls presented by the Burlington Players for Burlington Massachusetts Congratulations to all
Beauty and the Beast July 24 ndash 28
3 B Productions ndash Holland www3Bproductionsorg
419-865-5533
The Roar of the GreasepainthellipThe Smell of the Crowd August 2 ndash 4
Windmill Productions-Holland Theatre ndash Bellefontaine wwwthehollandtheatreorg
(937) 592-9002
Les Miserables August 9 ndash 18
Crawford Theatre Co ndash Bucyrus wwwcrawfordtheatrecompanycom
419-563-4481
Last of the Red Hot Lovers September 6 ndash 21
Village Players ndash Toledo wwwthevillageplayersorg
419-472-6817
The Black Bonspiel of Wullie Maccrimmon September 13 ndash 22
Black Swamp Players - Bowling Green wwwblackswampplayersorg
bsplayerwcnetorg - subject line tickets
Blithe Spirit September 20 ndash 29
Amil Tellers of Dramatics ndash Lima wwwamiltellersorg
800-944-1441
Twelve Angry Men September 27 - October 6
Bucyrus Little Theatre ndash Bucyrus wwwbucyruslittletheatrecom
419-562-0731
What to see in the Northwest Region and other local theaters
Page 4
FFP Represented in Archbold Production
Congratulations to Kyle Slagley who played Lord Farquaad and Tara Laciano who played a Fairytale Creature as well as serving as choreographer in Archbold Community Theatrersquos production of Shrek the Musical music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Interested in Running for the 2013-2014 OCTA Board
There are six 3-year terms and one 2-year term to be filled on the OCTA Board this year Board Candidates should contact Millie Butts millieb62neorrcom to request a board candidate packet Completed forms need to be submitted prior to August 15
2013-2014 FFP Permanent Committee Chairs
Annex Marty Williams
Annual Banquet Alicia Creger Jim Toth
Banners Marty Williams
Box Office Jim Toth
Building Maintenance Boyd Durain Tom Miller
Computer Maintenance Denis Rodrigues
Costumes Cathy Williams
Fortell Editor Shirley Nebergall
Gizmos Bonnie Froelich
Hair J Ladd
Historian Bill Rayle
House Lori Foster
Intermission Linda Toth Stacy Toth
Grounds Cathy Williams
Librarian Jim Toth
Lights Boyd amp Georgia Durain
Make-up No chair yet
Membership Morale Aeryn Williams
Membership Records No chair yet
OCTA Delegate Jim Toth
Patrons Lindsay Taylor Betty Hipp
Permanent SetTool Maintenance No chair yet
Play Reading Marty Williams
Programs Lindsay Taylor Betty Hipp
Props Julie Lane
Publicity Lindsay Taylor
Second Stage JR Smith
Set Dressing Sandra Krueger
Sound Denis Rodrigues
Website JR Smith George Rustemeyer
If you wish to join one of these committees just contact the committee chair Help is always welcome
cancelled
Page 5
OCTA NW REGIONAL EXCERPT
Above The cast and crew set the stage Below The actors present FFPrsquos excerpt of On Golden Pond
Page 6
FFP at the NW Region OCTAFest
This yearrsquos judges for the regional were Debra Nuhfer Michael Schacherbauer and Michael Morehead (pictured on the right L-R) FFP was well represented at the June NW Regional held in Fort Jennings Ohio Pictured below are members of the cast and crew awaiting the critiques by the judges Front row (l-r) Landon Bott Betty Hipp Rick Workman Beth Wanamaker Jim OrsquoNeill Second row Marty Williams Vicki Lopez Julie Lane Cathy Williams Pete Rose Third row Jim Toth Samantha Henry Those attending the weekend but not pictured are Jim Crumrine Laurie Dye Bonnie Froelich Shirley Nebergall Brendan OrsquoNeill Kevan OrsquoNeill JR Smith Linda Toth and Aeryn Williams
Awards Presented at Regional Congratulations to Betty Hipp and Rick Workman who received merit in ensemble awards for their portrayal of Ethel and Norman
Thayer in On Golden Pond Landon Bott received a merit in acting award for his portrayal of Billy Ray Jr and Rick Workman also received an excellence in acting award The Northwest Region alternate to state conference is the VanWert Civic Theatre production of Driving Miss Daisy The three excerpts chosen to showcase at state are Fremont Community Theaterrsquos production of Love Letters Harlequins Incrsquos production of Moonlight and Magnolias and I Will Never Play Hamlet from Lionface Productions Congratulations to all those involved
Shows Excepting at OCTA State Festival
Saturday
1000 am I Will Never Play Hamlet (NW) Lionface Productions
1100 am And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little (W) Dayton Theatre Guild
200 pm Spring Awakening (SW) Showbiz Players
300 pm Moonlight and Magnolias (NW) Harlequins
400 pm The 39 Steps (C) The Star Players
730 pm Eleemosynary (SW) Stagecrafters
830 pm The Great American Trailer Park Musical (SW) Footlighters Inc
Sunday
1000 am Love Letters (NW) Fremont Community Theatre
1100 am A Piece of My Heart (SE) Mid-Ohio Valley Players
200 pm 2 Across (NE) Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
300 pm Ruthless The Musical (C) Little Theatre Off Broadway
400 pm I Never Saw Another Butterfly (NE) Geauga Lyric Theatre Guild
OCTA Jr Winners to Open OCTAFest Weekend From OCTA Call-to-Conference
For the past several years OCTA has been sponsoring a state-wide youth theater festival OCTA Jr (to be held in Wadsworth on August 3) with the top two groups having the honor of showcasing their work at State Conference This yearrsquos winners will be on hand Friday night August 30 with their excerpts beginning at 8 pm These young people have entertained us with outstanding work If you have not seen them be sure to get to Miamisburg early on Friday evening so you can see for yourself the great theater that comes from Ohio kids Youth are the future of our theatersmdashas participants and audience Letrsquos let them know OCTA supports and appreciates them
Page 7
LOOKING AHEAD (all events take place at FFP unless otherwise noted)
Tickets for Rumors Benefactors Mon July 22 Arts Partnership Box Office Angels Tue July 23 419-422-4624 Patrons Wed July 24 Mon - Fri General Public Mon July 29 9 am - 5 pm General Membership Meeting Wed July 24 730 pm Rumors Thu - Sat August 8-10 15-17 800 pm Sun August 11 500 pm Board Meeting (moved from August 7) Wed August 14 730 pm Jekyll amp Hyde The Musical Auditions Mon - Tue August 12-13 730 pm General Membership Meeting Wed August 28 730 pm OCTA State Conference Fri - Mon August 30 - September 2 Miamisburg OH Board Meeting Wed September 4 730 pm Fortell Deadline Sun September 15 500 pm Tickets for Jekyll amp Hyde The Musical Benefactors Mon September 23 Arts Partnership Box Office Angels Tue September 24 419-422-4624 Patrons Wed September 25 Mon - Fri General Public Mon September 30 9 am - 5 pm General Membership Meeting Wed September 25 730 pm Board Meeting Wed October 2 730 pm Jekyll amp Hyde The Musical Thu - Sat October 10-12 17-19 24-26 800 pm Sun October 13 20 27 500 pm General Membership Meeting Wed October 23 730 pm Cheaper by the Dozen Auditions Mon - Tue October 28-29 730 pm Daylight Saving Time Ends Sun November 3 200 am Board Meeting Wed November 6 730 pm
2013-2014 NW Regional Reps
John ldquoJJrdquo Aiello jjilo57yahoocom Jesse Bernal Jessebernalhotmailcom C419-681-2254 C303-619-6853 Michelle Johnson msjcatmomgmailcom Linda McClure birdladybrightnet C419-270-5071 C419-233-1168 Angie Wetzel wetzelz2aolcom Jerry Zimmerman fortfoodfunbrightnet C419-202-5842 C419-296-5157
Page 8
Page 2
himself the subject of his own experimental treatments Dr Henry Jekyll unwittingly unleashes his own dark side wreaking havoc in the streets of late 19-century London as the savage maniacal Edward Hyde
Auditions will be held at the playhouse (300 W Sandusky St) on Monday and Tuesday August 12 and 13 at 730 pm (please arrive early to fill out the audition form) The show will run October 10-13 17-20 and 24-27 The director for Jekyll amp Hyde the Musical is Marty Williams the musical director is Aeryn Williams the choreographer is Julie Lane and the producer is Cathy Williams
For those who will be auditioning for JekyllHyde Lucy and Emma we will be asking to hear specific sections from the musical in lieu of a traditional audition song In order to help you prepare these selections we will have two group practice sessions These sessions will be held July 19 at 7 pm and August 3 at 3 pm at the playhouse Please note these sessions are NOT vocal coaching sessions and will focus only on the notesrhythms of the selections Only group sessions are available (It would be appreciated if you would let me know if you plan to attend one or both of the sessions)
All other roles including chorus should prepare a selection of no more than 90 seconds that shows your vocal range and allows you to emote There is an adult chorus that has multiple break-out solos Please bring sheet music for your selection An accompanist will be provided If you need help locating music please contact the production staff (If you sing for the lead roles you do NOT need to prepare an additional song selection)
There will be some minor movementchoreography in the audition particularly for ladies who are interested in playing Lucy or one of the other ladies of the Red Rat Lounge As such the choreographer suggests ladies wear character shoes if you already own them to the audition Flip flops and clunky bootsshoes are strongly discouraged
To find the audition music and other information go to wwwffpjekyllblogspotcom Please print out copies of the music selections prior to the practice sessions If you are auditioning for JekyllHyde Lucy or Emma you will be required to sing both songs In order to give you the strongest audition possible we are also publishing the sides that will be used in the reading portion of the audition (There may be additional selections chosen at directors discretion) Please read through these We are NOT asking that you memorize any of the sides We do encourage you to attempt the high British or cockney accent as is appropriate for the readings (This is not required but helpful Remember the easiest way to come across as High British is GREAT enunciation)
(Continued from page 1) All that Glitters OCTArsquos Diamond Jubilee Deadline for pre-registration is just around the corner for this yearrsquos conference to be held in Miamisburg over Labor Day
weekend For the complete package at the lowest cost the deadline is August 8 From August 8 to August 15 the cost increases by $10 After August 15 you must register at the door and you will only be able to attend the regular workshops and excerpts and no meals will be included Registration rate is determined by the postmark date There is a registration form on page seven of this Fortell or you may register online (if paying by credit card) by going to wwwohiocommunitytheatreorg and clicking on ldquo2013 OCTA State Conference Registrationrdquo on the main screen This yearrsquos conference will be at the Wyndham Garden Dayton South hotel (31 Prestige Plaza Drive Miamisburg) Room reservation deadline is August 8 in order to receive the special OCTA rate You can make reservations by calling the hotel at 937-434-8030 and telling them you are reserving for the OCTA conference (Group Code 08296805OH) Some of the highlights for this yearrsquos conference include the OCTA Jr winnersrsquo presentation of their excerpts as well as costume set website and newsletter competitions workshops excerpts and awards There will be a silent auction raffles and of course lots of networking (and socializing) Returning for this yearrsquos OCTA conference will be the popular OCTAFeud the OCTA Olympics the MTI Sing-a-long and new this year Broadway Win Lose or Draw Sunday nightrsquos entertainment starts with ldquoThe Emerald City Ballrdquo From OCTArsquos Call to Conference On Sunday night wersquore taking you to The Emerald City When arriving for the banquet we are hoping everyone will be decked out in their finest white and emerald green evening wear tiaras and crowns as we honor the Hall of Fame inductees and scholarship winners and partake of some special cake to celebrate OCTArsquos 60th Anniversary You might even see some special guests among us After dinner you can change into your best andor favorite costume from OZ as we dance the night away To view the OCTA Call to Conference newsletter or join on Facebook go to wwwohiocommunitytheatreorg and click on either ldquoOCTA State Conference 2013rdquo or ldquo2013 Call to
Conferencerdquo on the home page
We will be looking for actors to portray Dr Henry JekyllMr Edward Hyde Poole (his servant) Gabriel John Utterson (his lawyer) and Jekyllrsquos fianceacutee Emma Carew They will also be looking for members of the Board of Governors of the mental hospital namely Sir Danvers Carew (chairman) Simon Stride (secretary) Lord Savage Bishop of Basingstroke Lady Beaconsfield Sir Archibald Proops and General Lord Glossop Those needed for the Red Rat Lounge are Lucy Harris (prostitute) Spider (proprietor of the lounge) and Nellie (the lounge manager) Other roles which may be additional cast members or doubled include the people of London ndash aristocrats street people prostitutes servants party guests policemen and customers of the Red Rat Lounge
Jekyll amp Hyde the Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)
Page 3
Looking Ahead to OCTA Events Mark your calendar now for some important OCTA events coming your way
The OCTA State Conference for Labor Day weekend 2013 will be hosted by the West Region (Christi Thomas and John Falkenbach co-chairs) The Northwest Regional for 2014 will be hosted by Oregon Community Theater in Oregon the weekend of June 13-15 The 2014 OCTA State Conference will return to the NW Region and will be held in the Toledo area The 2014 OCTA State Conference site has yet to be determined in fact many things have yet to be determined Joe Barton and Jesse Bernal are the co-chairs for this conference and they are in need of steering committee members Joe says it will be lots of work but also lots of fun If interested in being on this steering committee or if you have questions contact Joe (jbarton22msncom) or Jesse (JesseBernalJrjmcom) soon
Make your Hotel Reservations for the 2013 OCTA State Conference
Be sure to mention the Ohio Community Theatre Association
Group Code 08296805OH Room rates are $79night
Wyndham Garden Dayton South
31 Prestige Plaza Drive - Miamisburg OH 45342 937-434-8030
DEADLINE IS AUGUST 8
OCTA Conference Workshops Christi Thomas has put together a great lineup of Workshops for the weekend Donrsquot forget to leave room in your schedule to bone up on some of the following topics
Copyright
with David Shugh
Movement for Theater with Julie Lane
How do I Make a Movie of my Play with Bruce Jacklin amp Matt Starr
Social Media with Jesse Bernal
Auditioning with RJ Lowe
Stage Management with Michele Kay
Grandma Theatre with Donna Fetzer
MTI Resources and Licensing
Roundtables on Set amp Costuming
and more
2013 AACTFest Awards Received by Regional III Excerpts The National AACTFest was held in Carmel Indiana June 17-23 The Great Lakes Region did not have an excerpt
from Ohio but was well represented at the National Festival Cradle and All presented by the Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre of Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin received the award for Best Sound Design and Steve Martin received the Best Actor award for his portrayal of Nate They also received the 3
rd place Best Show award
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde presented by the Elkhart Civic Theatre of Elkhart Indiana received awards for Best Lighting Design (Randy Zonker) and Best Costume Design (Linda Wiesinger) The 2
nd place Best Show award was given to God of
Carnage presented by the Baytown Little Theatre of Baytown Texas and the Best Show award was given to Radium Girls presented by the Burlington Players for Burlington Massachusetts Congratulations to all
Beauty and the Beast July 24 ndash 28
3 B Productions ndash Holland www3Bproductionsorg
419-865-5533
The Roar of the GreasepainthellipThe Smell of the Crowd August 2 ndash 4
Windmill Productions-Holland Theatre ndash Bellefontaine wwwthehollandtheatreorg
(937) 592-9002
Les Miserables August 9 ndash 18
Crawford Theatre Co ndash Bucyrus wwwcrawfordtheatrecompanycom
419-563-4481
Last of the Red Hot Lovers September 6 ndash 21
Village Players ndash Toledo wwwthevillageplayersorg
419-472-6817
The Black Bonspiel of Wullie Maccrimmon September 13 ndash 22
Black Swamp Players - Bowling Green wwwblackswampplayersorg
bsplayerwcnetorg - subject line tickets
Blithe Spirit September 20 ndash 29
Amil Tellers of Dramatics ndash Lima wwwamiltellersorg
800-944-1441
Twelve Angry Men September 27 - October 6
Bucyrus Little Theatre ndash Bucyrus wwwbucyruslittletheatrecom
419-562-0731
What to see in the Northwest Region and other local theaters
Page 4
FFP Represented in Archbold Production
Congratulations to Kyle Slagley who played Lord Farquaad and Tara Laciano who played a Fairytale Creature as well as serving as choreographer in Archbold Community Theatrersquos production of Shrek the Musical music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Interested in Running for the 2013-2014 OCTA Board
There are six 3-year terms and one 2-year term to be filled on the OCTA Board this year Board Candidates should contact Millie Butts millieb62neorrcom to request a board candidate packet Completed forms need to be submitted prior to August 15
2013-2014 FFP Permanent Committee Chairs
Annex Marty Williams
Annual Banquet Alicia Creger Jim Toth
Banners Marty Williams
Box Office Jim Toth
Building Maintenance Boyd Durain Tom Miller
Computer Maintenance Denis Rodrigues
Costumes Cathy Williams
Fortell Editor Shirley Nebergall
Gizmos Bonnie Froelich
Hair J Ladd
Historian Bill Rayle
House Lori Foster
Intermission Linda Toth Stacy Toth
Grounds Cathy Williams
Librarian Jim Toth
Lights Boyd amp Georgia Durain
Make-up No chair yet
Membership Morale Aeryn Williams
Membership Records No chair yet
OCTA Delegate Jim Toth
Patrons Lindsay Taylor Betty Hipp
Permanent SetTool Maintenance No chair yet
Play Reading Marty Williams
Programs Lindsay Taylor Betty Hipp
Props Julie Lane
Publicity Lindsay Taylor
Second Stage JR Smith
Set Dressing Sandra Krueger
Sound Denis Rodrigues
Website JR Smith George Rustemeyer
If you wish to join one of these committees just contact the committee chair Help is always welcome
cancelled
Page 5
OCTA NW REGIONAL EXCERPT
Above The cast and crew set the stage Below The actors present FFPrsquos excerpt of On Golden Pond
Page 6
FFP at the NW Region OCTAFest
This yearrsquos judges for the regional were Debra Nuhfer Michael Schacherbauer and Michael Morehead (pictured on the right L-R) FFP was well represented at the June NW Regional held in Fort Jennings Ohio Pictured below are members of the cast and crew awaiting the critiques by the judges Front row (l-r) Landon Bott Betty Hipp Rick Workman Beth Wanamaker Jim OrsquoNeill Second row Marty Williams Vicki Lopez Julie Lane Cathy Williams Pete Rose Third row Jim Toth Samantha Henry Those attending the weekend but not pictured are Jim Crumrine Laurie Dye Bonnie Froelich Shirley Nebergall Brendan OrsquoNeill Kevan OrsquoNeill JR Smith Linda Toth and Aeryn Williams
Awards Presented at Regional Congratulations to Betty Hipp and Rick Workman who received merit in ensemble awards for their portrayal of Ethel and Norman
Thayer in On Golden Pond Landon Bott received a merit in acting award for his portrayal of Billy Ray Jr and Rick Workman also received an excellence in acting award The Northwest Region alternate to state conference is the VanWert Civic Theatre production of Driving Miss Daisy The three excerpts chosen to showcase at state are Fremont Community Theaterrsquos production of Love Letters Harlequins Incrsquos production of Moonlight and Magnolias and I Will Never Play Hamlet from Lionface Productions Congratulations to all those involved
Shows Excepting at OCTA State Festival
Saturday
1000 am I Will Never Play Hamlet (NW) Lionface Productions
1100 am And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little (W) Dayton Theatre Guild
200 pm Spring Awakening (SW) Showbiz Players
300 pm Moonlight and Magnolias (NW) Harlequins
400 pm The 39 Steps (C) The Star Players
730 pm Eleemosynary (SW) Stagecrafters
830 pm The Great American Trailer Park Musical (SW) Footlighters Inc
Sunday
1000 am Love Letters (NW) Fremont Community Theatre
1100 am A Piece of My Heart (SE) Mid-Ohio Valley Players
200 pm 2 Across (NE) Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
300 pm Ruthless The Musical (C) Little Theatre Off Broadway
400 pm I Never Saw Another Butterfly (NE) Geauga Lyric Theatre Guild
OCTA Jr Winners to Open OCTAFest Weekend From OCTA Call-to-Conference
For the past several years OCTA has been sponsoring a state-wide youth theater festival OCTA Jr (to be held in Wadsworth on August 3) with the top two groups having the honor of showcasing their work at State Conference This yearrsquos winners will be on hand Friday night August 30 with their excerpts beginning at 8 pm These young people have entertained us with outstanding work If you have not seen them be sure to get to Miamisburg early on Friday evening so you can see for yourself the great theater that comes from Ohio kids Youth are the future of our theatersmdashas participants and audience Letrsquos let them know OCTA supports and appreciates them
Page 7
LOOKING AHEAD (all events take place at FFP unless otherwise noted)
Tickets for Rumors Benefactors Mon July 22 Arts Partnership Box Office Angels Tue July 23 419-422-4624 Patrons Wed July 24 Mon - Fri General Public Mon July 29 9 am - 5 pm General Membership Meeting Wed July 24 730 pm Rumors Thu - Sat August 8-10 15-17 800 pm Sun August 11 500 pm Board Meeting (moved from August 7) Wed August 14 730 pm Jekyll amp Hyde The Musical Auditions Mon - Tue August 12-13 730 pm General Membership Meeting Wed August 28 730 pm OCTA State Conference Fri - Mon August 30 - September 2 Miamisburg OH Board Meeting Wed September 4 730 pm Fortell Deadline Sun September 15 500 pm Tickets for Jekyll amp Hyde The Musical Benefactors Mon September 23 Arts Partnership Box Office Angels Tue September 24 419-422-4624 Patrons Wed September 25 Mon - Fri General Public Mon September 30 9 am - 5 pm General Membership Meeting Wed September 25 730 pm Board Meeting Wed October 2 730 pm Jekyll amp Hyde The Musical Thu - Sat October 10-12 17-19 24-26 800 pm Sun October 13 20 27 500 pm General Membership Meeting Wed October 23 730 pm Cheaper by the Dozen Auditions Mon - Tue October 28-29 730 pm Daylight Saving Time Ends Sun November 3 200 am Board Meeting Wed November 6 730 pm
2013-2014 NW Regional Reps
John ldquoJJrdquo Aiello jjilo57yahoocom Jesse Bernal Jessebernalhotmailcom C419-681-2254 C303-619-6853 Michelle Johnson msjcatmomgmailcom Linda McClure birdladybrightnet C419-270-5071 C419-233-1168 Angie Wetzel wetzelz2aolcom Jerry Zimmerman fortfoodfunbrightnet C419-202-5842 C419-296-5157
Page 8
Page 3
Looking Ahead to OCTA Events Mark your calendar now for some important OCTA events coming your way
The OCTA State Conference for Labor Day weekend 2013 will be hosted by the West Region (Christi Thomas and John Falkenbach co-chairs) The Northwest Regional for 2014 will be hosted by Oregon Community Theater in Oregon the weekend of June 13-15 The 2014 OCTA State Conference will return to the NW Region and will be held in the Toledo area The 2014 OCTA State Conference site has yet to be determined in fact many things have yet to be determined Joe Barton and Jesse Bernal are the co-chairs for this conference and they are in need of steering committee members Joe says it will be lots of work but also lots of fun If interested in being on this steering committee or if you have questions contact Joe (jbarton22msncom) or Jesse (JesseBernalJrjmcom) soon
Make your Hotel Reservations for the 2013 OCTA State Conference
Be sure to mention the Ohio Community Theatre Association
Group Code 08296805OH Room rates are $79night
Wyndham Garden Dayton South
31 Prestige Plaza Drive - Miamisburg OH 45342 937-434-8030
DEADLINE IS AUGUST 8
OCTA Conference Workshops Christi Thomas has put together a great lineup of Workshops for the weekend Donrsquot forget to leave room in your schedule to bone up on some of the following topics
Copyright
with David Shugh
Movement for Theater with Julie Lane
How do I Make a Movie of my Play with Bruce Jacklin amp Matt Starr
Social Media with Jesse Bernal
Auditioning with RJ Lowe
Stage Management with Michele Kay
Grandma Theatre with Donna Fetzer
MTI Resources and Licensing
Roundtables on Set amp Costuming
and more
2013 AACTFest Awards Received by Regional III Excerpts The National AACTFest was held in Carmel Indiana June 17-23 The Great Lakes Region did not have an excerpt
from Ohio but was well represented at the National Festival Cradle and All presented by the Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre of Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin received the award for Best Sound Design and Steve Martin received the Best Actor award for his portrayal of Nate They also received the 3
rd place Best Show award
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde presented by the Elkhart Civic Theatre of Elkhart Indiana received awards for Best Lighting Design (Randy Zonker) and Best Costume Design (Linda Wiesinger) The 2
nd place Best Show award was given to God of
Carnage presented by the Baytown Little Theatre of Baytown Texas and the Best Show award was given to Radium Girls presented by the Burlington Players for Burlington Massachusetts Congratulations to all
Beauty and the Beast July 24 ndash 28
3 B Productions ndash Holland www3Bproductionsorg
419-865-5533
The Roar of the GreasepainthellipThe Smell of the Crowd August 2 ndash 4
Windmill Productions-Holland Theatre ndash Bellefontaine wwwthehollandtheatreorg
(937) 592-9002
Les Miserables August 9 ndash 18
Crawford Theatre Co ndash Bucyrus wwwcrawfordtheatrecompanycom
419-563-4481
Last of the Red Hot Lovers September 6 ndash 21
Village Players ndash Toledo wwwthevillageplayersorg
419-472-6817
The Black Bonspiel of Wullie Maccrimmon September 13 ndash 22
Black Swamp Players - Bowling Green wwwblackswampplayersorg
bsplayerwcnetorg - subject line tickets
Blithe Spirit September 20 ndash 29
Amil Tellers of Dramatics ndash Lima wwwamiltellersorg
800-944-1441
Twelve Angry Men September 27 - October 6
Bucyrus Little Theatre ndash Bucyrus wwwbucyruslittletheatrecom
419-562-0731
What to see in the Northwest Region and other local theaters
Page 4
FFP Represented in Archbold Production
Congratulations to Kyle Slagley who played Lord Farquaad and Tara Laciano who played a Fairytale Creature as well as serving as choreographer in Archbold Community Theatrersquos production of Shrek the Musical music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Interested in Running for the 2013-2014 OCTA Board
There are six 3-year terms and one 2-year term to be filled on the OCTA Board this year Board Candidates should contact Millie Butts millieb62neorrcom to request a board candidate packet Completed forms need to be submitted prior to August 15
2013-2014 FFP Permanent Committee Chairs
Annex Marty Williams
Annual Banquet Alicia Creger Jim Toth
Banners Marty Williams
Box Office Jim Toth
Building Maintenance Boyd Durain Tom Miller
Computer Maintenance Denis Rodrigues
Costumes Cathy Williams
Fortell Editor Shirley Nebergall
Gizmos Bonnie Froelich
Hair J Ladd
Historian Bill Rayle
House Lori Foster
Intermission Linda Toth Stacy Toth
Grounds Cathy Williams
Librarian Jim Toth
Lights Boyd amp Georgia Durain
Make-up No chair yet
Membership Morale Aeryn Williams
Membership Records No chair yet
OCTA Delegate Jim Toth
Patrons Lindsay Taylor Betty Hipp
Permanent SetTool Maintenance No chair yet
Play Reading Marty Williams
Programs Lindsay Taylor Betty Hipp
Props Julie Lane
Publicity Lindsay Taylor
Second Stage JR Smith
Set Dressing Sandra Krueger
Sound Denis Rodrigues
Website JR Smith George Rustemeyer
If you wish to join one of these committees just contact the committee chair Help is always welcome
cancelled
Page 5
OCTA NW REGIONAL EXCERPT
Above The cast and crew set the stage Below The actors present FFPrsquos excerpt of On Golden Pond
Page 6
FFP at the NW Region OCTAFest
This yearrsquos judges for the regional were Debra Nuhfer Michael Schacherbauer and Michael Morehead (pictured on the right L-R) FFP was well represented at the June NW Regional held in Fort Jennings Ohio Pictured below are members of the cast and crew awaiting the critiques by the judges Front row (l-r) Landon Bott Betty Hipp Rick Workman Beth Wanamaker Jim OrsquoNeill Second row Marty Williams Vicki Lopez Julie Lane Cathy Williams Pete Rose Third row Jim Toth Samantha Henry Those attending the weekend but not pictured are Jim Crumrine Laurie Dye Bonnie Froelich Shirley Nebergall Brendan OrsquoNeill Kevan OrsquoNeill JR Smith Linda Toth and Aeryn Williams
Awards Presented at Regional Congratulations to Betty Hipp and Rick Workman who received merit in ensemble awards for their portrayal of Ethel and Norman
Thayer in On Golden Pond Landon Bott received a merit in acting award for his portrayal of Billy Ray Jr and Rick Workman also received an excellence in acting award The Northwest Region alternate to state conference is the VanWert Civic Theatre production of Driving Miss Daisy The three excerpts chosen to showcase at state are Fremont Community Theaterrsquos production of Love Letters Harlequins Incrsquos production of Moonlight and Magnolias and I Will Never Play Hamlet from Lionface Productions Congratulations to all those involved
Shows Excepting at OCTA State Festival
Saturday
1000 am I Will Never Play Hamlet (NW) Lionface Productions
1100 am And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little (W) Dayton Theatre Guild
200 pm Spring Awakening (SW) Showbiz Players
300 pm Moonlight and Magnolias (NW) Harlequins
400 pm The 39 Steps (C) The Star Players
730 pm Eleemosynary (SW) Stagecrafters
830 pm The Great American Trailer Park Musical (SW) Footlighters Inc
Sunday
1000 am Love Letters (NW) Fremont Community Theatre
1100 am A Piece of My Heart (SE) Mid-Ohio Valley Players
200 pm 2 Across (NE) Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
300 pm Ruthless The Musical (C) Little Theatre Off Broadway
400 pm I Never Saw Another Butterfly (NE) Geauga Lyric Theatre Guild
OCTA Jr Winners to Open OCTAFest Weekend From OCTA Call-to-Conference
For the past several years OCTA has been sponsoring a state-wide youth theater festival OCTA Jr (to be held in Wadsworth on August 3) with the top two groups having the honor of showcasing their work at State Conference This yearrsquos winners will be on hand Friday night August 30 with their excerpts beginning at 8 pm These young people have entertained us with outstanding work If you have not seen them be sure to get to Miamisburg early on Friday evening so you can see for yourself the great theater that comes from Ohio kids Youth are the future of our theatersmdashas participants and audience Letrsquos let them know OCTA supports and appreciates them
Page 7
LOOKING AHEAD (all events take place at FFP unless otherwise noted)
Tickets for Rumors Benefactors Mon July 22 Arts Partnership Box Office Angels Tue July 23 419-422-4624 Patrons Wed July 24 Mon - Fri General Public Mon July 29 9 am - 5 pm General Membership Meeting Wed July 24 730 pm Rumors Thu - Sat August 8-10 15-17 800 pm Sun August 11 500 pm Board Meeting (moved from August 7) Wed August 14 730 pm Jekyll amp Hyde The Musical Auditions Mon - Tue August 12-13 730 pm General Membership Meeting Wed August 28 730 pm OCTA State Conference Fri - Mon August 30 - September 2 Miamisburg OH Board Meeting Wed September 4 730 pm Fortell Deadline Sun September 15 500 pm Tickets for Jekyll amp Hyde The Musical Benefactors Mon September 23 Arts Partnership Box Office Angels Tue September 24 419-422-4624 Patrons Wed September 25 Mon - Fri General Public Mon September 30 9 am - 5 pm General Membership Meeting Wed September 25 730 pm Board Meeting Wed October 2 730 pm Jekyll amp Hyde The Musical Thu - Sat October 10-12 17-19 24-26 800 pm Sun October 13 20 27 500 pm General Membership Meeting Wed October 23 730 pm Cheaper by the Dozen Auditions Mon - Tue October 28-29 730 pm Daylight Saving Time Ends Sun November 3 200 am Board Meeting Wed November 6 730 pm
2013-2014 NW Regional Reps
John ldquoJJrdquo Aiello jjilo57yahoocom Jesse Bernal Jessebernalhotmailcom C419-681-2254 C303-619-6853 Michelle Johnson msjcatmomgmailcom Linda McClure birdladybrightnet C419-270-5071 C419-233-1168 Angie Wetzel wetzelz2aolcom Jerry Zimmerman fortfoodfunbrightnet C419-202-5842 C419-296-5157
Page 8
Beauty and the Beast July 24 ndash 28
3 B Productions ndash Holland www3Bproductionsorg
419-865-5533
The Roar of the GreasepainthellipThe Smell of the Crowd August 2 ndash 4
Windmill Productions-Holland Theatre ndash Bellefontaine wwwthehollandtheatreorg
(937) 592-9002
Les Miserables August 9 ndash 18
Crawford Theatre Co ndash Bucyrus wwwcrawfordtheatrecompanycom
419-563-4481
Last of the Red Hot Lovers September 6 ndash 21
Village Players ndash Toledo wwwthevillageplayersorg
419-472-6817
The Black Bonspiel of Wullie Maccrimmon September 13 ndash 22
Black Swamp Players - Bowling Green wwwblackswampplayersorg
bsplayerwcnetorg - subject line tickets
Blithe Spirit September 20 ndash 29
Amil Tellers of Dramatics ndash Lima wwwamiltellersorg
800-944-1441
Twelve Angry Men September 27 - October 6
Bucyrus Little Theatre ndash Bucyrus wwwbucyruslittletheatrecom
419-562-0731
What to see in the Northwest Region and other local theaters
Page 4
FFP Represented in Archbold Production
Congratulations to Kyle Slagley who played Lord Farquaad and Tara Laciano who played a Fairytale Creature as well as serving as choreographer in Archbold Community Theatrersquos production of Shrek the Musical music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Interested in Running for the 2013-2014 OCTA Board
There are six 3-year terms and one 2-year term to be filled on the OCTA Board this year Board Candidates should contact Millie Butts millieb62neorrcom to request a board candidate packet Completed forms need to be submitted prior to August 15
2013-2014 FFP Permanent Committee Chairs
Annex Marty Williams
Annual Banquet Alicia Creger Jim Toth
Banners Marty Williams
Box Office Jim Toth
Building Maintenance Boyd Durain Tom Miller
Computer Maintenance Denis Rodrigues
Costumes Cathy Williams
Fortell Editor Shirley Nebergall
Gizmos Bonnie Froelich
Hair J Ladd
Historian Bill Rayle
House Lori Foster
Intermission Linda Toth Stacy Toth
Grounds Cathy Williams
Librarian Jim Toth
Lights Boyd amp Georgia Durain
Make-up No chair yet
Membership Morale Aeryn Williams
Membership Records No chair yet
OCTA Delegate Jim Toth
Patrons Lindsay Taylor Betty Hipp
Permanent SetTool Maintenance No chair yet
Play Reading Marty Williams
Programs Lindsay Taylor Betty Hipp
Props Julie Lane
Publicity Lindsay Taylor
Second Stage JR Smith
Set Dressing Sandra Krueger
Sound Denis Rodrigues
Website JR Smith George Rustemeyer
If you wish to join one of these committees just contact the committee chair Help is always welcome
cancelled
Page 5
OCTA NW REGIONAL EXCERPT
Above The cast and crew set the stage Below The actors present FFPrsquos excerpt of On Golden Pond
Page 6
FFP at the NW Region OCTAFest
This yearrsquos judges for the regional were Debra Nuhfer Michael Schacherbauer and Michael Morehead (pictured on the right L-R) FFP was well represented at the June NW Regional held in Fort Jennings Ohio Pictured below are members of the cast and crew awaiting the critiques by the judges Front row (l-r) Landon Bott Betty Hipp Rick Workman Beth Wanamaker Jim OrsquoNeill Second row Marty Williams Vicki Lopez Julie Lane Cathy Williams Pete Rose Third row Jim Toth Samantha Henry Those attending the weekend but not pictured are Jim Crumrine Laurie Dye Bonnie Froelich Shirley Nebergall Brendan OrsquoNeill Kevan OrsquoNeill JR Smith Linda Toth and Aeryn Williams
Awards Presented at Regional Congratulations to Betty Hipp and Rick Workman who received merit in ensemble awards for their portrayal of Ethel and Norman
Thayer in On Golden Pond Landon Bott received a merit in acting award for his portrayal of Billy Ray Jr and Rick Workman also received an excellence in acting award The Northwest Region alternate to state conference is the VanWert Civic Theatre production of Driving Miss Daisy The three excerpts chosen to showcase at state are Fremont Community Theaterrsquos production of Love Letters Harlequins Incrsquos production of Moonlight and Magnolias and I Will Never Play Hamlet from Lionface Productions Congratulations to all those involved
Shows Excepting at OCTA State Festival
Saturday
1000 am I Will Never Play Hamlet (NW) Lionface Productions
1100 am And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little (W) Dayton Theatre Guild
200 pm Spring Awakening (SW) Showbiz Players
300 pm Moonlight and Magnolias (NW) Harlequins
400 pm The 39 Steps (C) The Star Players
730 pm Eleemosynary (SW) Stagecrafters
830 pm The Great American Trailer Park Musical (SW) Footlighters Inc
Sunday
1000 am Love Letters (NW) Fremont Community Theatre
1100 am A Piece of My Heart (SE) Mid-Ohio Valley Players
200 pm 2 Across (NE) Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
300 pm Ruthless The Musical (C) Little Theatre Off Broadway
400 pm I Never Saw Another Butterfly (NE) Geauga Lyric Theatre Guild
OCTA Jr Winners to Open OCTAFest Weekend From OCTA Call-to-Conference
For the past several years OCTA has been sponsoring a state-wide youth theater festival OCTA Jr (to be held in Wadsworth on August 3) with the top two groups having the honor of showcasing their work at State Conference This yearrsquos winners will be on hand Friday night August 30 with their excerpts beginning at 8 pm These young people have entertained us with outstanding work If you have not seen them be sure to get to Miamisburg early on Friday evening so you can see for yourself the great theater that comes from Ohio kids Youth are the future of our theatersmdashas participants and audience Letrsquos let them know OCTA supports and appreciates them
Page 7
LOOKING AHEAD (all events take place at FFP unless otherwise noted)
Tickets for Rumors Benefactors Mon July 22 Arts Partnership Box Office Angels Tue July 23 419-422-4624 Patrons Wed July 24 Mon - Fri General Public Mon July 29 9 am - 5 pm General Membership Meeting Wed July 24 730 pm Rumors Thu - Sat August 8-10 15-17 800 pm Sun August 11 500 pm Board Meeting (moved from August 7) Wed August 14 730 pm Jekyll amp Hyde The Musical Auditions Mon - Tue August 12-13 730 pm General Membership Meeting Wed August 28 730 pm OCTA State Conference Fri - Mon August 30 - September 2 Miamisburg OH Board Meeting Wed September 4 730 pm Fortell Deadline Sun September 15 500 pm Tickets for Jekyll amp Hyde The Musical Benefactors Mon September 23 Arts Partnership Box Office Angels Tue September 24 419-422-4624 Patrons Wed September 25 Mon - Fri General Public Mon September 30 9 am - 5 pm General Membership Meeting Wed September 25 730 pm Board Meeting Wed October 2 730 pm Jekyll amp Hyde The Musical Thu - Sat October 10-12 17-19 24-26 800 pm Sun October 13 20 27 500 pm General Membership Meeting Wed October 23 730 pm Cheaper by the Dozen Auditions Mon - Tue October 28-29 730 pm Daylight Saving Time Ends Sun November 3 200 am Board Meeting Wed November 6 730 pm
2013-2014 NW Regional Reps
John ldquoJJrdquo Aiello jjilo57yahoocom Jesse Bernal Jessebernalhotmailcom C419-681-2254 C303-619-6853 Michelle Johnson msjcatmomgmailcom Linda McClure birdladybrightnet C419-270-5071 C419-233-1168 Angie Wetzel wetzelz2aolcom Jerry Zimmerman fortfoodfunbrightnet C419-202-5842 C419-296-5157
Page 8
Page 5
OCTA NW REGIONAL EXCERPT
Above The cast and crew set the stage Below The actors present FFPrsquos excerpt of On Golden Pond
Page 6
FFP at the NW Region OCTAFest
This yearrsquos judges for the regional were Debra Nuhfer Michael Schacherbauer and Michael Morehead (pictured on the right L-R) FFP was well represented at the June NW Regional held in Fort Jennings Ohio Pictured below are members of the cast and crew awaiting the critiques by the judges Front row (l-r) Landon Bott Betty Hipp Rick Workman Beth Wanamaker Jim OrsquoNeill Second row Marty Williams Vicki Lopez Julie Lane Cathy Williams Pete Rose Third row Jim Toth Samantha Henry Those attending the weekend but not pictured are Jim Crumrine Laurie Dye Bonnie Froelich Shirley Nebergall Brendan OrsquoNeill Kevan OrsquoNeill JR Smith Linda Toth and Aeryn Williams
Awards Presented at Regional Congratulations to Betty Hipp and Rick Workman who received merit in ensemble awards for their portrayal of Ethel and Norman
Thayer in On Golden Pond Landon Bott received a merit in acting award for his portrayal of Billy Ray Jr and Rick Workman also received an excellence in acting award The Northwest Region alternate to state conference is the VanWert Civic Theatre production of Driving Miss Daisy The three excerpts chosen to showcase at state are Fremont Community Theaterrsquos production of Love Letters Harlequins Incrsquos production of Moonlight and Magnolias and I Will Never Play Hamlet from Lionface Productions Congratulations to all those involved
Shows Excepting at OCTA State Festival
Saturday
1000 am I Will Never Play Hamlet (NW) Lionface Productions
1100 am And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little (W) Dayton Theatre Guild
200 pm Spring Awakening (SW) Showbiz Players
300 pm Moonlight and Magnolias (NW) Harlequins
400 pm The 39 Steps (C) The Star Players
730 pm Eleemosynary (SW) Stagecrafters
830 pm The Great American Trailer Park Musical (SW) Footlighters Inc
Sunday
1000 am Love Letters (NW) Fremont Community Theatre
1100 am A Piece of My Heart (SE) Mid-Ohio Valley Players
200 pm 2 Across (NE) Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
300 pm Ruthless The Musical (C) Little Theatre Off Broadway
400 pm I Never Saw Another Butterfly (NE) Geauga Lyric Theatre Guild
OCTA Jr Winners to Open OCTAFest Weekend From OCTA Call-to-Conference
For the past several years OCTA has been sponsoring a state-wide youth theater festival OCTA Jr (to be held in Wadsworth on August 3) with the top two groups having the honor of showcasing their work at State Conference This yearrsquos winners will be on hand Friday night August 30 with their excerpts beginning at 8 pm These young people have entertained us with outstanding work If you have not seen them be sure to get to Miamisburg early on Friday evening so you can see for yourself the great theater that comes from Ohio kids Youth are the future of our theatersmdashas participants and audience Letrsquos let them know OCTA supports and appreciates them
Page 7
LOOKING AHEAD (all events take place at FFP unless otherwise noted)
Tickets for Rumors Benefactors Mon July 22 Arts Partnership Box Office Angels Tue July 23 419-422-4624 Patrons Wed July 24 Mon - Fri General Public Mon July 29 9 am - 5 pm General Membership Meeting Wed July 24 730 pm Rumors Thu - Sat August 8-10 15-17 800 pm Sun August 11 500 pm Board Meeting (moved from August 7) Wed August 14 730 pm Jekyll amp Hyde The Musical Auditions Mon - Tue August 12-13 730 pm General Membership Meeting Wed August 28 730 pm OCTA State Conference Fri - Mon August 30 - September 2 Miamisburg OH Board Meeting Wed September 4 730 pm Fortell Deadline Sun September 15 500 pm Tickets for Jekyll amp Hyde The Musical Benefactors Mon September 23 Arts Partnership Box Office Angels Tue September 24 419-422-4624 Patrons Wed September 25 Mon - Fri General Public Mon September 30 9 am - 5 pm General Membership Meeting Wed September 25 730 pm Board Meeting Wed October 2 730 pm Jekyll amp Hyde The Musical Thu - Sat October 10-12 17-19 24-26 800 pm Sun October 13 20 27 500 pm General Membership Meeting Wed October 23 730 pm Cheaper by the Dozen Auditions Mon - Tue October 28-29 730 pm Daylight Saving Time Ends Sun November 3 200 am Board Meeting Wed November 6 730 pm
2013-2014 NW Regional Reps
John ldquoJJrdquo Aiello jjilo57yahoocom Jesse Bernal Jessebernalhotmailcom C419-681-2254 C303-619-6853 Michelle Johnson msjcatmomgmailcom Linda McClure birdladybrightnet C419-270-5071 C419-233-1168 Angie Wetzel wetzelz2aolcom Jerry Zimmerman fortfoodfunbrightnet C419-202-5842 C419-296-5157
Page 8
Page 6
FFP at the NW Region OCTAFest
This yearrsquos judges for the regional were Debra Nuhfer Michael Schacherbauer and Michael Morehead (pictured on the right L-R) FFP was well represented at the June NW Regional held in Fort Jennings Ohio Pictured below are members of the cast and crew awaiting the critiques by the judges Front row (l-r) Landon Bott Betty Hipp Rick Workman Beth Wanamaker Jim OrsquoNeill Second row Marty Williams Vicki Lopez Julie Lane Cathy Williams Pete Rose Third row Jim Toth Samantha Henry Those attending the weekend but not pictured are Jim Crumrine Laurie Dye Bonnie Froelich Shirley Nebergall Brendan OrsquoNeill Kevan OrsquoNeill JR Smith Linda Toth and Aeryn Williams
Awards Presented at Regional Congratulations to Betty Hipp and Rick Workman who received merit in ensemble awards for their portrayal of Ethel and Norman
Thayer in On Golden Pond Landon Bott received a merit in acting award for his portrayal of Billy Ray Jr and Rick Workman also received an excellence in acting award The Northwest Region alternate to state conference is the VanWert Civic Theatre production of Driving Miss Daisy The three excerpts chosen to showcase at state are Fremont Community Theaterrsquos production of Love Letters Harlequins Incrsquos production of Moonlight and Magnolias and I Will Never Play Hamlet from Lionface Productions Congratulations to all those involved
Shows Excepting at OCTA State Festival
Saturday
1000 am I Will Never Play Hamlet (NW) Lionface Productions
1100 am And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little (W) Dayton Theatre Guild
200 pm Spring Awakening (SW) Showbiz Players
300 pm Moonlight and Magnolias (NW) Harlequins
400 pm The 39 Steps (C) The Star Players
730 pm Eleemosynary (SW) Stagecrafters
830 pm The Great American Trailer Park Musical (SW) Footlighters Inc
Sunday
1000 am Love Letters (NW) Fremont Community Theatre
1100 am A Piece of My Heart (SE) Mid-Ohio Valley Players
200 pm 2 Across (NE) Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
300 pm Ruthless The Musical (C) Little Theatre Off Broadway
400 pm I Never Saw Another Butterfly (NE) Geauga Lyric Theatre Guild
OCTA Jr Winners to Open OCTAFest Weekend From OCTA Call-to-Conference
For the past several years OCTA has been sponsoring a state-wide youth theater festival OCTA Jr (to be held in Wadsworth on August 3) with the top two groups having the honor of showcasing their work at State Conference This yearrsquos winners will be on hand Friday night August 30 with their excerpts beginning at 8 pm These young people have entertained us with outstanding work If you have not seen them be sure to get to Miamisburg early on Friday evening so you can see for yourself the great theater that comes from Ohio kids Youth are the future of our theatersmdashas participants and audience Letrsquos let them know OCTA supports and appreciates them
Page 7
LOOKING AHEAD (all events take place at FFP unless otherwise noted)
Tickets for Rumors Benefactors Mon July 22 Arts Partnership Box Office Angels Tue July 23 419-422-4624 Patrons Wed July 24 Mon - Fri General Public Mon July 29 9 am - 5 pm General Membership Meeting Wed July 24 730 pm Rumors Thu - Sat August 8-10 15-17 800 pm Sun August 11 500 pm Board Meeting (moved from August 7) Wed August 14 730 pm Jekyll amp Hyde The Musical Auditions Mon - Tue August 12-13 730 pm General Membership Meeting Wed August 28 730 pm OCTA State Conference Fri - Mon August 30 - September 2 Miamisburg OH Board Meeting Wed September 4 730 pm Fortell Deadline Sun September 15 500 pm Tickets for Jekyll amp Hyde The Musical Benefactors Mon September 23 Arts Partnership Box Office Angels Tue September 24 419-422-4624 Patrons Wed September 25 Mon - Fri General Public Mon September 30 9 am - 5 pm General Membership Meeting Wed September 25 730 pm Board Meeting Wed October 2 730 pm Jekyll amp Hyde The Musical Thu - Sat October 10-12 17-19 24-26 800 pm Sun October 13 20 27 500 pm General Membership Meeting Wed October 23 730 pm Cheaper by the Dozen Auditions Mon - Tue October 28-29 730 pm Daylight Saving Time Ends Sun November 3 200 am Board Meeting Wed November 6 730 pm
2013-2014 NW Regional Reps
John ldquoJJrdquo Aiello jjilo57yahoocom Jesse Bernal Jessebernalhotmailcom C419-681-2254 C303-619-6853 Michelle Johnson msjcatmomgmailcom Linda McClure birdladybrightnet C419-270-5071 C419-233-1168 Angie Wetzel wetzelz2aolcom Jerry Zimmerman fortfoodfunbrightnet C419-202-5842 C419-296-5157
Page 8
Page 7
LOOKING AHEAD (all events take place at FFP unless otherwise noted)
Tickets for Rumors Benefactors Mon July 22 Arts Partnership Box Office Angels Tue July 23 419-422-4624 Patrons Wed July 24 Mon - Fri General Public Mon July 29 9 am - 5 pm General Membership Meeting Wed July 24 730 pm Rumors Thu - Sat August 8-10 15-17 800 pm Sun August 11 500 pm Board Meeting (moved from August 7) Wed August 14 730 pm Jekyll amp Hyde The Musical Auditions Mon - Tue August 12-13 730 pm General Membership Meeting Wed August 28 730 pm OCTA State Conference Fri - Mon August 30 - September 2 Miamisburg OH Board Meeting Wed September 4 730 pm Fortell Deadline Sun September 15 500 pm Tickets for Jekyll amp Hyde The Musical Benefactors Mon September 23 Arts Partnership Box Office Angels Tue September 24 419-422-4624 Patrons Wed September 25 Mon - Fri General Public Mon September 30 9 am - 5 pm General Membership Meeting Wed September 25 730 pm Board Meeting Wed October 2 730 pm Jekyll amp Hyde The Musical Thu - Sat October 10-12 17-19 24-26 800 pm Sun October 13 20 27 500 pm General Membership Meeting Wed October 23 730 pm Cheaper by the Dozen Auditions Mon - Tue October 28-29 730 pm Daylight Saving Time Ends Sun November 3 200 am Board Meeting Wed November 6 730 pm
2013-2014 NW Regional Reps
John ldquoJJrdquo Aiello jjilo57yahoocom Jesse Bernal Jessebernalhotmailcom C419-681-2254 C303-619-6853 Michelle Johnson msjcatmomgmailcom Linda McClure birdladybrightnet C419-270-5071 C419-233-1168 Angie Wetzel wetzelz2aolcom Jerry Zimmerman fortfoodfunbrightnet C419-202-5842 C419-296-5157
Page 8
LOOKING AHEAD (all events take place at FFP unless otherwise noted)
Tickets for Rumors Benefactors Mon July 22 Arts Partnership Box Office Angels Tue July 23 419-422-4624 Patrons Wed July 24 Mon - Fri General Public Mon July 29 9 am - 5 pm General Membership Meeting Wed July 24 730 pm Rumors Thu - Sat August 8-10 15-17 800 pm Sun August 11 500 pm Board Meeting (moved from August 7) Wed August 14 730 pm Jekyll amp Hyde The Musical Auditions Mon - Tue August 12-13 730 pm General Membership Meeting Wed August 28 730 pm OCTA State Conference Fri - Mon August 30 - September 2 Miamisburg OH Board Meeting Wed September 4 730 pm Fortell Deadline Sun September 15 500 pm Tickets for Jekyll amp Hyde The Musical Benefactors Mon September 23 Arts Partnership Box Office Angels Tue September 24 419-422-4624 Patrons Wed September 25 Mon - Fri General Public Mon September 30 9 am - 5 pm General Membership Meeting Wed September 25 730 pm Board Meeting Wed October 2 730 pm Jekyll amp Hyde The Musical Thu - Sat October 10-12 17-19 24-26 800 pm Sun October 13 20 27 500 pm General Membership Meeting Wed October 23 730 pm Cheaper by the Dozen Auditions Mon - Tue October 28-29 730 pm Daylight Saving Time Ends Sun November 3 200 am Board Meeting Wed November 6 730 pm
2013-2014 NW Regional Reps
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