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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 [email protected] V.President: WesTaylor [email protected] Secretary: J.R. Smith [email protected] Treasurer: Georgia Durain [email protected] Vickie Garner [email protected] Pete Rose [email protected] George Rustemeyer [email protected] Mark Thomas [email protected] Marty Williams [email protected]
Other Contacts FFP Patrons: [email protected] FFP Website: fortfindlayplayhouse.org FFP Webmaster: [email protected] Fortell Editor: [email protected]
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
November 2014 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
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).
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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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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)
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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
Community Involvement
Several FFP members participated in the Susan G. Komen
Race for the Cure on September 27, 2014. Great job all!
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). 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.
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If you would like more information, please contact Jim Toth at [email protected], or Barb Pace at [email protected].
Tickets may be purchased by calling the Arts Partnership box office Monday through Friday (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) at 419-422-4624 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.
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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.
...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.
Congratulations to...
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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.
Congratulations to the Youtheatre Cast and Crew of Shrek the Musical
Congratulations to the Findlay Light Opera Company Cast and Crew of Patience
EAT HAM
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
Dog Sees God December 4 - 6
Lionface Productions - Bowling Green www.lionfaceproductions.org
A Christmas Carol
December 5 - 7 Toledo Repertoire Theatre (Main Stage) - Toledo
www.toledorep.org 419-243-9277
Miracle on 34th Street
December 5 - 13 Archbold Community Theatre, Inc. - Archbold
www.archboldcommunitytheatre.com 419-264-5717
Grandma Sylvia's Funeral
December 5 - 13 Williams County Community Theatre - Bryan www.williamscountycommunitytheatre.com
888-569-9228
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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
[email protected] - subject line "tickets"
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever December 12 - 14
Windmill Productions-Holland Theatre - Bellefontaine www.thehollandtheatre.org
(937) 592-9002
Sleeping Beauty December
Crawford Theatre Co - Bucyrus www.crawfordtheatrecompany.com
419-563-4481
Happy Days January 9 - 18
Amil Tellers of Dramatics - Lima www.amiltellers.org
800-944-1441
Good People January 9 - 24
Village Players - Toledo www.thevillageplayers.org
419-472-6817
What to see in the Northwest Region and other local theaters
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
FROM YOUR FRIENDS
AT THE FORT FINDLAY
PLAYHOUSE!
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! Gift certificates are available at The Arts Partnership during regular business hours or you can contact the patron chairs. 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! 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 ([email protected]).
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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 16
th 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. 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. Additionally, some scrubbing was performed on the floor and seats of the theater. They also chopped a few weeds and
trimmed our large bushes. 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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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. 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).
LOOKING AHEAD (all events take place at FFP unless otherwise noted)
Tickets for Scrooge! Benefactors Mon., November 17 Arts Partnership Box Office Angels Tue., November 18 419-422-4624 Patrons Wed., November 19 Mon. - Fri. General Public Mon., November 24 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 8:00 p.m. Sun., December 7, 14, 21 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 Mon., February 2 Arts Partnership Box Office Angels Tue., February 3 419-422-4624 Patrons Wed., February 4 Mon. - Fri. General Public Mon., February 9 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Membership Morale Dinner & a Show Fri., February 13 T.B.D. NW Region Delegates Meeting Sat., February 21 at Fort Findlay Playhouse 3:30 p.m. Dinner (Logan’s) and a Show (Play On!) Play On! Thu. - Sat., February 19 - 21, 26 - 28 8:00 p.m. Sun., December 22 5:00 p.m. General Membership Meeting Wed., February 25 7:30 p.m.
2014-2015 NW Regional Reps
Mitchell Antesky: [email protected] Joe Barton: [email protected] C: 419-356-6959 C: 419-360-5639 S. Harley Berry: [email protected] Samantha Henry: [email protected] C: 419-262-9899 C: 419-429-9039 Michelle Johnson: [email protected] Linda McClure: [email protected] C: 419-270-5071 C: 419-233-1168 Jan Miller: [email protected] C: 419-204-7246 Facebook: OCTA's Northwest Region
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