TAGLines T h e N e w s l e t t e r o f t h e T h e a t r e A r t s G u i l d , I n c . – J u n e 2 0 0 5

M a r y C a r r i c k , P r e s i d e n t D a e n a S c h w e i g e r , C h a i r / E d i t o r w w w . t h e a t r e a r t s g u i l d . c o m

1

T A G N I G H T O U T

Take Me Out Thursday, June 2nd

8:00 p.m. SNAP! Productions

Big Love

Thursday, June 23rd 7:30 p.m.

The Blue Barn

__________________________

T H I S I S S U E

On Stage News

The Green Room / Auditions

Other Good Stuff

Theatre Planning Calendar

__________________________

N E W M E M B E R S

There are no new members for June

Page

Notes from the President… and a V-8 by Mary Carrick

At the time of this writing, I am feverishly trying to make Daena’s print deadline, which I happened to have far exceeded. Bad example, I know. The alternative was another one of her Nancy Drew: Missing Column articles, which I was bound to avoid this time in order to save face. I know…I should practice what I preach, but honestly, I never aspired to be in the ministry. The publicity committee has been hard at work this month, and we have some exciting things in the works. If you’re interested in volunteering a few hours to help promote TAG and area theatre, we have a great area of need. We’re seeking a large number of volunteers to help distribute brochures and be onsite PR people during the Nebraska Shakespeare Festival (more info in this issue). If you’re interested in lending a hand and a voice, please contact me or Jennifer Gilg. Make a point to do a drive by and check out our new billboards, located at 72nd & Blondo and just north of 84th & L. Trust me, they’re eye catching. Let’s just hope they don’t cause accidents. These two billboards will be visible for nearly a full year, but locations will change periodically. More billboards will be going up throughout the year, so look for familiar faces while you’re cruising the streets (and hopefully the Interstates) in Omaha! Thank you to Roxanne Wach for her design expertise! If you haven’t yet renewed your membership, now’s the time! Your membership status must be up to date in order for you to participate in the Awards voting process. Plus, being a member is a good thing – it helps you and it helps us, too. Over the course of the next few months the Board will be working to better engage our committees. This is an opportunity for individuals to lend their talents to TAG without the commitment of serving on the Board. Sure, there is a level of commitment involved, let’s get real, but committee work will be focused and involve as much of a time commitment as you are willing to offer. Committees include membership, publicity, education, newsletter, etc. We also need to do some fundraising. We’ll be actively seeking volunteers for these committees and if you haven’t yet renewed your membership, you may indicate your committee interest on your renewal form. Or, you can just call me and we’ll go from there. And, speaking of the Board, we are in need of individuals to run in the upcoming election. Interested? I’m sure you are! We are seeking Board members who are enthusiastic, able to develop new ideas, and, of course, able to follow through on what they say they will do. Hey, we all need to work on that one, and so do I, but this is just a snapshot of what we’re looking for. Board terms are three years - candidates must be current members and have been a member for at least one full year. If this sounds like a role for you, please contact me as soon as possible. In order for your candidacy to be included in the July newsletter, I will need to hear from you by June 14th. Bios and election forms will be included in the Awards invitation mailing, to be sent immediately after Nomination’s night the first week in July. Until the curtain rises in July….

On Stage News *TJBa2arbamwwpJMiTAABHEWJgtf *AJT"COSsZCJJJddmSpw *TJAw

The Bellevue Little Theatre Presents he Robber Bridegroom une 3 – June 12, 2005 ellevue Little Theatre will close the 2004--2005 season with the dult bluegrass musical "The Robber Bridegroom" opening on May 7 and running for three week-ends. Show times are 8 pm Friday nd Saturday evenings and 2 pm on Sundays. Reservations are ecommended and may be made by calling the theatre at 291-1554 etween the hours of 10 am and 5 pm Monday thru Saturday. Tickets re $15 for adults, $13 for seniors, and $7.50 for students. TAG embers will receive a $1 discount on tickets. The production staff ill be: Bridget Robbins as both stage director and choreographer, ith Tim Marsden serving as musical director. Bette Swanson will be roducer, Maggie Opal, stage manager; Ann Shee, lighting designer; ack Hogston, set designer; Jeff Lively, sound designer; Mary cHale, costume designer; and Ted Roche, biographer. The cast

ncludes: Sam Reimer, Laura Beeghly, Sara Planck, Terry Schmidt, om Fleckten, Dan Beard, Amanda Rounds, Ben Klingemann, udrey Rupnow, Marion Priesman, John Payton, Terra Marsden, nna Peace, David Beacradt, Kyle Avery, Cindy Vanek, Terrence rannen, Rick Tritz, Ryan Dinning, Roger Bennett, and Drew orstman. The Robber Bridegroom is based on a story penned by udora Welty, and Alfred Uhry’s book and lyrics accompany Robert aldman’s music. The musical focuses on the attractive rogue,

amie Lockhart. To all the world Lockhart is an upstanding entleman but in reality, he is ruthless bandit who makes his home in

he woods. Throw in rival gangs, a headless thief and a desirable armer’s daughter and the result is a plotline that will entertain.

The Omaha Community Playhouse Presents nnie

une 1 – June 26, 2005 he Omaha Community Playhouse presents the family musical Annie" on the Mainstage May 27-June 26. Directed by Susan Baer ollins, the cast features Caroline Iliff as Annie, Kenny Glenn as liver Warbucks, Seth Fox as Rooster, Erika Hall as Lily St. Regis, arah Brown as Grace and Judy Radcliff as Miss Hannigan. The upporting cast includes: Ben Beck, Drew Billings, Dennis Collins, ach Elbert, Charlotte Hedican, Dawn Jacobsen, Jentry Merriman, orinne Nelson, Bailey Newman, Karlie Newman, Josh Peyton, enny Priesman, Alison Quirk, Madeline Radcliff, K.C. Ramsell, effrey Taxman, Joyce Torchia and Mary Waltman. Music director im Boggess, choreographer Roxanne Nielsen, scenic and lighting esigner Jim Othuse, costume designer Lynne Ridge, sound esigner Tim Burkhart, assistant director Spencer Williams and stage anaged by Steve Priesman. "Annie" runs Wednesdays through aturdays at 7:30 and Sundays at 2:00 and 6:30. For reservations, lease contact the Box Office at 553-0800 or ww.omahaplayhouse.com. Group discounts available!

SNAP! Productions Presents ake Me Out une 2 – June 26, 2005 s the College World Series heats up, SNAP! Productions’ new show ill throw you a curve ball. If you think that the College World Series

is the only baseball event in Omaha this month, then come see the home run hit of the season... Take Me Out. Now playing at the award winning theater company SNAP! Productions, Take Me Out is the 2003 Tony Award Winner play that packs an emotional grand slam. Take Me Out, written by Richard Greenberg, tells the story of Darren Lemming, the star center fielder of the world champion New York Empires, who is young, rich, famous, talented, handsome and so convinced of his popularity that he decides to call a press conference that results in an astonishing admission. Friends, fans and teammates react with ambivalence, and when the slipping Empires call up the young phenom Shane Mungitt to close their games, the ambivalence turns to violence. Angry, lonely, guilt-ridden and confused, Darren finds some unlikely solace in the form of friendship with his new business manager, Mason Marzac—a brilliant but repressed guy, who, as everyone around him copes with disenchantment, blooms in the ecstatic discovery of baseball. Michal Simpson directs this strikingly, bold drama with a cast that includes Kelcey Watson, Bryan Poole, Matt Allen, D. Kevin Williams, Cameron Van Cleave, Shane Staiger, Jerry Evert, Don Nguyen, Dominic Nila-Maxwell, Aaron Michael Gomez, Geoff Chenoweth. SNAP! Productions is pleased to present Take Me Out, June 2 - 26, 2005 at 3225 California Street.Curtain times are 8:00 pm, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 6:00 pm on Sundays. The theater opens a half hour before curtain time. Reservations may be made by calling 402-341-2757 or on the SNAP! website: www.snapproductions.com. Tickets are $15.00, general admission; $12.00, students, senior citizens, and TAG members. * The Urban Prairie Puppet Company Presents Various Puppet Shows June 11, June 14, and June 20, 2005 Puppets are still alive and well and not running themselves.... YET! Summer is finding the Urban Prairie Puppet Company (all 2 of us humans) busy doing puppet workshops and shows. On Saturday, June 11th we present Aesop’s Fables and Just So Stories at the Grande Olde Players Theatre at 10:30 a.m. Brian is finishing a several month long puppet refurbish and show coordination at the Bellevue Public Library. He has about a dozen students, from the Bellevue area, who will present "The Reluctant Dragon" on June 14, 2 p.m. at the Bellevue Library. And on June 20th we present “Birthdays are a Dragon” at 10:00 a.m. at the Elmwood Community Center in Elmwood, NE. We're writing new material for some upcoming shows. Remember, puppets aren't JUST for kids! They can bring their "adults" too! * The Blue Barn Theatre Presents Big Love June 24 – July 17, 2005 The Runaway Bride meets Rambo in this madcap midsummer sex-romp. Wildly adapted by Charles Mee from the ancient Greek tragedy The Suppliant Women, BIG LOVE is BIG FUN! Don't miss this "vaudevillian tragicomedy" at the Blue Barn. Directed by Susann Suprenant. Big Love contains sex, violence, adult language and nudity and is intended for mature audiences. June 24 - July 17, 2005. Call 345-1576 for reservations and more information. Special preview and TAG night Out on Thurs. June 23 at 7:30pm

Page 2

On Stage News / The Greenroom The Nebraska Shakespeare Festival Presents Pericles and Othello June 23 – 26; July 7, 9, 2005 (Pericles) June 30 – July 3; July 6, 8 & 10 (Othello) Nebraska Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Cindy Melby Phaneuf has announced that Shakespeare on the Green 2005 will feature Pericles and Othello. Pericles will be presented June 23-26 and again on July 7 & 9. Othello will run June 30-July 3 and then again on July 6, 8 & 10. New York actor/director, Scott Freeman will direct his adaptation of Pericles, and D. Scott Glasser will direct Othello. Freeman directed Measure for Measure for NSF in 2003. Glasser is NSF¹s Associate Artistic Director and has directed several NSF productions, including last summer’s Richard III. Lester Purry will take on the role of Othello, the Moor of Venice. In 2003 Mr. Purry played the Othello in the Guthrie Theatre’s touring production of Othello, chosen to participate in the National Endowment for the Arts program, “Shakespeare in American Communities.” Shakespeare on the Green is presented each summer by the Nebraska Shakespeare Festival in cooperation with Creighton University, the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the City of Omaha. Shakespeare on the Green is made possible through public contributions. For more information about the 2005 season or other NSF programs, call (402) 280-2391 or Email at neshakes@creighton.edu.

Auditions & More Auditions __________________________________________________

* The Grande Olde Players George, Cole and The Duke Editor’s note: The information in the May issue was inaccurate. Here is the CORRECT audition announcement. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. The Grande Olde Players will hold open auditions for George, Cole & The Duke – a 1930s Musical Revue on Tuesday and Wednesday June 7 and 8, 7 p.m. at the theatre, 2339 North 90th Street in the Plaza 90 Shopping Center. The production runs from July 21 through August 14. Gary Wallace will base this original 2-hour revue on a 20-minute cabaret act he and a friend performed in the late 1980s after they left the Firehouse Brigade. Wallace is looking for three males and three females to bring a prepared song. It will help if they are familiar with some of the tunes included in the show: I Get a Kick Out of You, Night and Day, Don’t Get Around Much Any More, Satin Doll, Swannee, Love’s Her to Stay and Summertime. For information on the show call Gary Wallace at 571-2960. For general questions about the theatre contact Colene Moreno at 397-5262. Submissions for TAGLines must be turned in by the 14th of every month: taglines@theatreartsguild.com

& Other Good Stuff __________________________________________________

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR / DESIGNER POSITION OPEN Iowa Western Community College is seeking a full-time instructor with design and technical background for academic year beginning August 15, 2005 with the possibility of summer employment. Teach Stagecraft, Drafting, Stage & TV Lighting, possibly Intro to Theatre, and oversee internships. Build, and oversee the scene shop and electrics for 3 productions/year. Work in our highly advanced Arts Center with proscenium theatre and experimental theatre. Responsible for designing, models, working drawings, budgets, inventory, supervision of student workers. MA required. Any questions, contact Kathleen Bagby Coate at (712) 325-3409 or kbagby@iwcc.edu. To apply, send resume and portfolio to Dr. Robert Exley, Theatre Search, IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 2700 College Rd, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503. __________________________________________________ Volunteers Needed for TAG Participation in Nebraska Shakespeare Festival!!!!! As part of its ongoing effort to spread the word about live theatre in the metro area, TAG has volunteered to act as "Merry Bandits" during three performances of this year's Nebraska Shakespeare Festival in Elmwood Park. The "Merry Bandits" spend two hours before each show collecting donations and selling programs, and the Festival Coordinator has given TAG permission to pass out "Get Real -- Experience Live Theatre" materials as well. TAG will be Merry Bandits for the June 25 performance of Pericles and for the July 2 and July 10 performances of Othello. All TAG Members are invited to help out, and to enjoy the show from a spot close to the stage afterwards. It's a great way to spend an evening with some theatre friends! For more information or to volunteer, please contact Chrissie Van Cleave at 706-3501 __________________________________________________ Scott Jackman Memorial Post-Graduate Scholarship The TAG Educational Committee is now accepting applications for the Scott Jackman Memorial Post-Graduate Scholarship. Applicants may apply year round. Scholarships will be awarded by the committee on an as needed / as available basis. Applicants must meet the following requirements: A member of TAG, a resident of the Omaha Metropolitan Area (or within a 50-mile radius of Omaha), a graduate of a high school or GED program, planning to pursue graduate work or enroll in a specified workshop; or participation in an unique opportunity in the Fine or Performing Arts in any of the following categories: Theatre, Stage Direction, Theatre Management, Musical Theatre, Broadcasting, Theatrical Design, Dance, Film, Technical Theatre, Voice, or Playwriting. The TAG Educational Committee will conduct an interview of all prospective applicants. These interviews will be scheduled at the availability of the committee. For more information or to request an application packet, contact Daena Schweiger at 677-4076. __________________________________________________

Page 3

On Stage News TAnb(TTWtopsy

“swvWsiGr_

CTowvpRp_

ECOat

his Could Be You! Olde Players Theater - free Jazz concerts are held the third Sunday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. with an open Jam session in the lobby from 5-6.

s you’re driving to you rehearsal or trying to catch a show in the ext few weeks, don’t be surprised to see some familiar faces staring ack at you along the way. After scraping together some funds thanks, donors!) and working out a deal with Lamar advertising, AG is beginning the next phase of its “Get Real: Experience Live heatre!” campaign with a series of billboards. Once again Roxanne ach put the artwork together, and it turned out to be a monumental

ask (pun intended). TAG wanted to add some pizzazz with photos f local actors, but found only a limited number of shots with the roper resolution and appropriate expression for the text. We’re tarting with what we have and will be adding more throughout the ear.

_________________________________________________

Is your theatre production company looking for a venue in 2005? The Millennium Theatre offers a uniquely intimate and enjoyable black-box space, and elegantly decorated lobby with rehearsal (or performance) stage for your use. Use of the space includes all lighting, musical, sound and special effects equipment, as well as any props, costumes and set pieces in stock. Visit http://www.stagesofomaha.com/ for further details on the technical specifications of the space, or call 402-345-8166 for more information. Whether it is for one night or a 4-week run, The Millennium Theatre is in a wonderful location in downtown Omaha, and a favorite venue for many local theatre patrons.

__________________________________________________

BLT FIREWORKS OPEN AGAIN As one of our major fundraisers Bellevue Little Theatre will again operate a fireworks stand the 10 days before July 4th. Since the stand is staffed by BLT volunteers, we need all of you to help---both by buying fireworks and by volunteering to help sell. If you can help out in the stand, please send an email to Cyberma609@aol.com or call Clara Sue Arnsdorff at 291-3809. We appreciate your help. More details will be available in June.

But wait!” you say. “I’ve always wanted to stop traffic!” Well, there’s till time if you want to get in on the action. Cash bribes are always elcome, but the best way to have a say in whose face is next is to olunteer your time and talents to the TAG Publicity Committee. e’re full of great ideas to promote live theatre in the metro area, but

hort on the human resources it takes to implement them. It you’re nterested in volunteering, please contact Mary Carrick or Jennifer ilg at the numbers listed on the back of your newsletter. The

ewards could be HUGE! _________________________________________________

ountry Bible Church looking to expand Drama Team he Country Bible Church, located in Blair NE, is looking for males f various ages (no younger than 16 please) to join the drama team, ho would be on call for various projects (includes Sunday morning ignettes, filmed vignettes, etc.) If you are interested in becoming a art of this team or would like more information please contact Jeff or enee. email: jeff@countrybible.org or renee@countrybible.org

J

hone: 426-5592 ext – 1010. _________________________________________________

Call f

(no

very second Saturday Trish Place and the Urban Prairie Puppet ompany put on a show for children at 10:30 a.m. at The Grande lde Players Theater. The hour-long show is an adapted version of fairly tale or revolves around a holiday with plenty of wit and quips o reflect society today. Cost is $5 per person. Also at The Grande

The Bellevue Little Theatre announces their 2005-2006 Season (37th Season)

Sweet Charity

Sept. 16 - Oct 2, 2005

The Rainmaker Nov. 4 - Nov. 20, 2005

Mousetrap

Jan. 27 – Feb. 12, 2006

oseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Mar. 24 - Apr. 9, 2006

Crossing Delancey

May 19 – June 4, 2006

e 4

Pag

Check out our NEW Theatre Hotline! (402) 334-4567

or current show information, including show

dates and times!

te: this is an announcement only service)

Page 5

Page 6

Page 7

Theatre Planning Calendar

June 2005 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH F SA SU M T W TH* BLT – The Robber Bridegroom * OCP – Annie * SNAP! – Take Me Out TNO * Urban Prairie Puppet Co. – Various Shows * Blue Barn – Big Love TNO NE. Shakespeare Festival – Pericles NE. Shakespeare Festival – Othello AUDITIONS * GOPT – George, Cole & The Duke

B l a c k B o x e s d e n o t e c l o s i n g d a t e s . T N O d e n o t e s a T A G N i g h t O u t . * d e n o t e s a M e m b e r T h e a t r e

Theatre Arts Guild, Inc. P.O. Box 24008

Omaha, NE 68124-0008

www.theatreartsguild.com

Your newsletter is sent bulk mail and not forwarded. Keep your address current!

Send changes to:

TAG c/o Barb Ross 9035 Raven Oaks Drive Omaha, NE 68152 barb@ross.vg June 2005

T A G B o a r d o f D i r e c t o r s & G e n e r a l I n f o r m a

Deb Beck (2007) 558-7985 Amanda Link (2005), Scholarship ChaiTom Bertino, Webmaster, Ex-officio 572-7971 James Tobey (2005), TAG Night Out CMary Carrick (2004), President 344-3257 Eduardo Millan (2007) Gary Emenitove, TAG E-Broadcast, Ex-officio D. Laureen Pickle (2006) Jo Gaver (2005), Corresponding Secretary 397-6052 Ted Roche (2006), Treasurer Pegi Georgeson (2007) 330-7762 Barb Ross (2006), Membership Chair Jennifer Gilg (2004), Past President, Ex-officio 551-6284 Amanda Rounds (2004-2005) Teen ReFred Goodhew (2007) 391-2270 Daena Schweiger (2006), Newsletter CLiz Heim, Awards Chair (2006) 552-9326 Diane Watson (2007) Melissa Jarecke (2005), Public Relations Chair 592-3124 Rachel Lien (2004-2005), Teen Rep.

• The next Board of Directors Meeting will be held Saturday, June 11, 2005 at 10 a.m. at the Omaha Community Playh• Board meetings are held the second Saturday of each month. All TAG Members are welcome and encouraged to

at (402) 344-3257 if you plan to attend. • The final DEADLINE for items, articles and advertisements for the July Newsletter is Tuesday, June 14, 2005. • To submit newsletter information/articles, send via email to taglines@theatreartsguild.com or mail to Daena Sc

Omaha, NE 68137-5119. • To advertise in TAGLines contact us. Our rates cover both inserted flyers (which you supply) and printed advertise

rates at www.theatreartsguild.com. Non-members may only advertise theatre-related business. • To sign up for members-only access at www.theatreartsguild.com, send an email to webmaster@theatreartsguild.co• An e-broadcast service is available for newsworthy information that is not included in the TAGLines or urgent informa

cancellations and/or auditions. For questions regarding TAG E-broadcasts, contact Daena Schweiger.

PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE

PAID

OMAHA, NE

PERMIT NO 1024

t i o n

r 492-8252 hair 310-0265

345-7223 391-2414

292-3781 571-8311

p. hair / Ed. 677-4076

346-0949

ouse. attend. Please call Mary Carrick

hweiger, 15123 Patterson Drive,

ments. Check out our advertising

m. tion pertaining to date changes,

Page 8