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J EWE L BOX THE AT R E
Little Nuggets V O L U M E 5 , I S S U E 5
Jewel Box Theatre
“An Oklahoma Tradition”
Chuck Tweed—Production Director James Gordon—Box Office Manager
(405) 521-1786 1-6 pm Tuesday-Friday
3700 North Walker Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73118-7031
jewelboxtheatre.org
In This
Issue!
Peacock
Feathers
Meet Board
Member
Jan Garrett!
Opening
Night!
Proud member of
Jewel Box Performances run
Thursdays through Saturdays 8:00pm
and
Sundays at 2:30pm For Reservations
Call 405-521-1786 1-6 pm
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A Jewel Box premiere! Addison has met the man of her dreams, and is going to get married. Scratch that! Addison will get married if she can win over her fiancée's disapproving mother and the over-the-top wedding planner. Scratch that! Addison might go to jail before the wedding be-cause the wedding planner is murdered, and the mother points to Addison as the killer. What’s a girl to do? Sean Grennan's comedy is made for lots of laughs!
January 21-
February 14
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TICKET
INFORMATION
The box office opens for reservations for
As Long as We Both Shall Live
on January 14, 2016
For season ticket patrons, the box office opens two days early —
January 12-13 to make/change reservations!
During the production, Box Office hours are
1-7 Tues-Sat and Noon-1:30 on Sunday.
Call 405-521-1786
Individual Ticket Prices For
As Long as We Both Shall Live
Adults $20
Students $15
Seniors (Age 65 and over) $15
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We always put on a party to celebrate the start of another show! Join us for the first performance and you’re automatically invited to our Opening Night Party! Enjoy live music, food and drink all in a themed atmosphere to the show. Get to know the cast and crew of the latest show and help to
celebrate the success of another new show
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COMING SOON!
May 14, 2016
Jewel Box Theatre’s
Annual
Gem Awards
Banquet
Watch our website and
newsletters for more
information!
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L I T T L E N U G G E T S
A Conversation
With Director— Don Taylor
1. What attracted you to this script? This was a play I had never heard of. I love those!
Once I read it, I wanted to see it. No theatre was doing it, so I decided to direct it myself so we could all
see it for the first time.
2. What do you find the most rewarding part of directing? I've heard that di-
recting is like giving birth! It is in the sense that you get to nurture the script, actors and crew for a while,
then see it born on opening night. From words on a page, to a show on the stage!
3. Have you directed other shows? Which ones? I have been directing for a number
of years (the exact number of years is a well kept secret). Some favorites have been Driving Miss Daisy,
Dilemmas With Dinner, The Odd Couple and Arsenic and Old Lace.
4. What is your most embarrassing moment in the theatre? My most embar-
rassing moment is easy! Let's just say, never have a Mexican dinner before a three hour performance!
The burrito will find the quietest, most poignant moment of the show to ad lib a line of its own!
5. What has surprised you the most during the direction of this
production? The best surprise is how funny these actors are, on and off the stage! Great friends
are made at Jewel Box every show!
6. What did you find the most challenging about our stage space?
The challenge of directing in the round is that if part of the audience can see your face, just as many can
see your behind! Keep them moving!
7. What is your favorite play and why? Wow, so many choices! I would have to say
"Hamlet". Though I have never done the show, it is a true work of storytelling genius, and I will never tire
of seeing it done.
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A Conversation
With Director— Don Taylor
8. Why do you think this genre of show is popular with audiences? Who
doesn't like to laugh? Comedy is the best two hour vacation you can take!
9. If you could direct any show, which would it be and why? Always wanted to
direct "Little Shop of Horrors" because I love the script and the music and would love for it to be my first
musical to direct. (Do you think the season selection committee reads these things?)
10. If you could play any part on stage, which would it be and why? I have
had the joy of playing most of my dream roles already. Fagin, Henry Higgins, Captain Hook
and King Arthur (in Spamalot) to name a few.
I would love to play Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof. He's a starving peasant, he should be skinny!
Don’t Miss
“As Long As We Both Shall Live”
at Jewel Box Theatre!
1. How long have you been on the board?
Since August, 2011
2. What committees do you serve on the board? Auditions
3. How long have you been involved with JBT?
This is my second time to be involved with JBT ~ the first time was in 1973 and 1974. I returned in 2001 and with very few exceptions, I have worked on at least one show
every season since.
4. How long have you been involved in theatre in general?
After working at JBT in 1973 and 1974, I was on the running crew and worked in the shop at Lyric Theatre in 1976. In the late 70s and early 80s, I worked on a few shows at the Oklahoma Theatre Center on both the Arena and Thrust stages. I was away from
theatre for a while until I spent some time working in New Jersey. After seeing many Broadway shows, it reminded me how much I missed working with “theatre folk”.
5. What function do you think theatre provides to our community?
A place to go to forget about life for a couple of hours. If you are a regular patron, you know what I mean when I talk about the JBT family and how much fun we have
backstage as well as onstage. I think that is apparent on stage.
6. Do you become involved in actual productions or do you concentrate more on
board functions? I have had the pleasure of being Chuck’s stage manager for almost 15 years! In
addition, I have worked props for 4 other shows.
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7. If involved in actual productions, what are some you’ve been involved in and what
capacity? I worked on four Under The Stars shows (Jewel Box Theatre Amphitheatre)
Annie (2001) Backstage Manager Oliver (2001) Backstage Manager
Annie (2010) Backstage Manager Sound of Music (2011) Stage Manager I worked on four Summer Stock shows (Mitch Park in Edmond)
2005
Sound of Music (Lightboard Operator)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat (Lights) 2006
Wizard of Oz (Stage Manager)
Grease (Stage Manager)
INSIDE JBT
2001- 2002 Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat (Stage Manager) Steel Magnolias (Stage Manager)
You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown (Props) 2002-2003
Tribute (Stage Manager)
The Matchmaker (Stage Manager) 2003-2004
The Foreigner (Props) 2004-2005
The Sound of Music (Props) 2005- 2006
A Few Good Men (Stage Manager)
Driving Miss Daisy (Props) 2006-2007
Dark of the Moon (Stage Manager) 2008-2009
Call Me Henry (Stage Manager) 2009-2010
Auntie Mame (Stage Manager) 2010-2011
Dracula (Stage Manager) 2011-2012
The Broken Statue (Stage Manager) 2012-2013
“Celebrating the Masks of Comedy and Tragedy” (Stage Manager) (The Ugly Duckling & Sorry Wrong Number)
2014-2015
American Farce (Stage Manager) 2015-2016
Chicago (Stage Manager)
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BENEFIT FOR JEWEL BOX SUPPORTERS
You asked for it – we’ve got it!
This season, if you make a $5.00 donation at intermission, we’ll give you a Jewel Box insulated tumbler filled with your favorite drink and
YOU CAN TAKE IT INTO THE THEATRE WITH YOU. Bring the mug back for future performances and you can have your drink for the
regular $1.00 and take it into the theatre
This is only for patrons making a donation for the Jewel Box Tumbler
Styrofoam cups are NOT allowed in the
theatre
8. If involved in actual productions, what is your favorite and why? I loved working on most every show but I think The Broken Statue is the one that
sticks out. Almost every night someone from the audience would stop and tell us they knew Lydie Marland or knew someone that knew her and had heard stories about her. Lydie’s life after she left Oklahoma is a huge mystery and I will always wonder what
really happened. Also, that was the last show Donna Mackie was in – Donna was a delight to work with.
9. Why do you serve on the board and why is that important?
I like being involved and “in on” the fun new up and coming things we do for/at JBT.
10. What else would you like our readers to know about you, your thoughts on theatre
or anything else you might want to add?
I created the JBT Reservation System used today and am the Webmaster for the JBT
website.
Meet another Board Member in our next issue!
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2015-2016
Jewel Box Theatre
Board of Advisors
It takes a village, literally, to keep the cogs rolling at Jewel Box Theatre. In
addition to our wonderful group of volunteers, the Board of Advisors oversee
everything from Play Selection, Gem Awards, Opening Night Parties,
Auditions and many other aspects to keep Jewel Box Theatre shining as the
gem it is.
If you have any questions about our theatre, suggestions you’d like to pass
on, or just a comment, please feel free to stop one of the Advisors and speak
to them. They will be wearing a name tag, so they’re easy to spot!
Dana Billingsley
Amandanell Bold
Joan Corbin
Patty Empie
Carolee Galbraith
Jan Garrett
James Gordon
David Hester
Jana Hester
Pauline Johnson
Shawna Linck
Carol McDonald
Roger Oxford
Craig Rauch
Jane Hall Rodkin
Bruce Smallwood
Geneva Smallwood
Jackie Smola
Don Taylor
A’Mari Thomas
Dalton Thomas
Chuck Tweed
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Original Lobby Art
When visiting Jewel Box Theatre, be sure to check out our original lobby art by
Jime Wimmer
Artistic Talent at Jewel Box Theatre isn’t just on the stage!
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Theatrically Tweed
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THE 57TH SEASON
OF CONTINUING EXCELLENCE
My, oh, my what a wonderful year Jewel Box is having! We are about to pass the 2,300 mark for season patrons; Jewel Box was named OCTA's Theatre of the Year, with Board member Jana Hester being named a Volunteer of the Year. To start the new year is a Jewel Box debut: As Long as We Both Shall Live, with Gem Award-winning director Don Taylor putting together a madcap comedy that starts with a wedding rehearsal where the wedding planner is killed, and the future mother-in-law puts the blame on the future daughter-in-law she detests. Not only are there laughs along the way, but a surprise ending no one will see coming. Jewel Box will also start the new year with acting classes, headed by the Gem Award-winning director, actress, and board member, Shawna Linck. Visit our webpage at jewelboxtheatre.org for future an-nouncements. We are thrilled to offer classes with Shawna and her years of experience. Who knows? We might find you in her class, followed by being in a show on our stage! The best is yet to come because you can still buy a season sampler: Three shows for $20. Can't beat that anywhere in the state!! The offer will continue through the January-February show. Don't miss out!
click here to order a season sampler If you are a season patron, you are going to receive in the second week of February, an early-bird spe-cial in which we announce our 59th season to you before we announce it to the general public in March. It is good for only a few days. You are going to love our Fab Festival of Fun. We appreciate everyone associated with Oklahoma City's oldest community theatre, both on stage and off.
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Volunteer and become part of the
Jewel Box Theatre family!
Choose a position for which you would like to vol-
unteer, call us, and we’ll train you! Easy, FUN and Free!!
BOX OFFICE: Greet season patrons and sell box office tickets. At
intermission, sell soft drinks and our special Jewel Box blue cups.
With sixteen performances per show, you can choose a week night
show (7:00 - 9:30 pm, Thursday - Saturday.) or a Sunday matinee
(1:30-3 pm). Get a free T-Shirt, too!
PAINT CREW: Choose a show or two or three, and help create the
set by painting the walls, floors, doors, and more. When you see the
show, you know you helped make it come to life!
PROPERTIES: Help the director by finding items needed on the set,
or something an actor holds in his/her hand (A tray, glasses, writing
pad and pencil, a hanky, etc.). We call them props. Working properties
involves organizing/maintaining props during the run of the show.
COSTUMES: Work with our resident costumer, Christopher Sieker,
preparing costumes for actors to try on, then maintain, iron, sew, and
catalogue for the show.
HAIR AND MAKE-UP: Such fun to work with stylist Jacque Mooney
with wigs and make-up. We have many period pieces this season, so
there will be a lot of fun to create hair styles and make-up.
So many fun ways to help Oklahoma City’s oldest community
theatre! Give us a call, and start your theatre journey with us!
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FREE TICKETS!
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Theatre Lores and Legends
Peacock feathers
Why is it bad luck to have peacock feathers on stage?
According to legend, peacock feathers can create all kinds
of havoc in the theatre. It’s believed they can start fires,
cause sets to come crashing down, and bring horrific
accidents to actors.
The legend has it that the peacock feather has an “evil eye”
on it. This evil eye casts its wrath on actors, sets, curtains -
even entire productions. The superstition may have started
based on the mythological legend of Argus, the Greek mon-
ster covered with a hundred eyes. As the legend goes, he
transferred these eyes to peacock feathers.
Because of the legend, many theatres won’t use peacock
feathers as set decoration or on costumes. Come to think of
it, the next time you see a peacock feather on stage, you
might want to locate the nearest exit. Just in case.
Next issue - Mirrors
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Check out
our website
jewelboxtheatre.org
Season Ticket Holders!
We got your back!
Sign up now for an e-mail reminder when our next show is coming
up. Just call the box office (405-521-1786) ~ Tuesday through
Friday from 1 to 6 pm and give us your e-mail address.
If you have a regular night for your reservations (PLAN A), we’ll set
you up to receive an e-mail at the beginning of the week of your
regular performance night. Season ticket holders who call in to
make their reservations for each show (PLAN B) will receive an e-mail
reminding you when the box office will open for the next production.
It’s a busy world out there. Let us take a little of the load off by
keeping you posted. We’ll do the remembering for you!
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Be a Jewel Box Volunteer and receive
two complimentary tickets to a show Call 405-521-1786 for more information
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TICKET DEALS FOR YOU!
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Individual Ticket Prices for plays are only $20 and
$15 for senior citizens/college students and under
Last Thursday of the run still offers 2-for-1
tickets with advance reservations!