“Life with Mother” To Open This Weekend

Dress rehearsals at the Palace Theatre for “Life With Mother” proceed all this week in preparation for the opening of this season’s final production.  The show’s talented and worthy cast and crew have been working overtime the last few weeks, under the direction of ACT I veteran Ray Bookmeier and Assistant Director, Sue Freet, to present Benton County theatre goers with a polished, hilarious, and expertly staged sequel to “Life With Father.”  We first met the Clarence Day family in May of the 1997 ACT I Season.  Many of the main cast members have returned to reprise their roles.  This is a show you won’t want to miss.  “Life With Mother” opens June 15, and runs June 16, 17, 22, 23, and 25.  Tickets are on sale now and may be reserved by calling 472-9957.  Curtain times are 7:30 for evening performances and 2:00 for the Sunday performance.  Note that we are performing Thursday nights for this production, skipping Sunday of the first weekend (Father's Day) and Saturday of the second weekend (Party in the Park.)

“LIFE WITH MOTHER” CAST:

                      

Clarence Day, Sr	Steve Arnold
Whitney Day	Josh Deutsch
Harlan Day	Ryan Calderwood
John Day	Matt Salger
Margaret	Nancy Stroschein
Clarence Day, Jr.	Austin Karr
Michael	Ron Baldwin
Vinnie Day	Cathi Calderwood
Bridget	Dorothy Albert
Hazel Willoughby	Elise Dickerson
Bessie Fuller Logan	Lois Ewins
Mrs. Willoughby	Bunny Feller
Clyde Miller	Jim Hilliard
Cousin Cora	Nancy Beckman
Kathleen	Josie Rundlett
Dr. Humphries	Kurt Karr

Below, from left to right, Josh Deutsch, Steve Arnold, and Ryan Calderwood.

Below, from left to right, Nancy Stroschein, and Austin Karr.

“CHARLOTTE’S WEB” CAST

INCLUDES 78 CHILDREN AND 11 ADULTS!

The first ACT I production of the 2000-2001 season, produced by ACT I STAGE!, and directed by Shirale Hanson and Marcy Horst, will open at the Palace Theatre on July 8 and continue on July 9, 13,15 and 16.  This children’s musical, based upon the classic story of a runty pig and a compassionate young girl and spider who save his life, by E.B. White, will appeal to audiences of all ages.  You won’t be able to resist the hilarious antics of the wisecracking rat, wacky barn animals,  mischievous older brother, or Lurvy, the Zuckerman’s hired hand.

The rousing County Fair choral and dance numbers under the musical direction of April Noeller, and expertly choreographed by Joan Cooling, are sure to have spectators tapping their toes and humming along.

Below is the massive and thoroughly talented CHARLOTTE’S WEB CAST LIST:

Sarah Allyn (Charlotte)
Becca Fisher (Goose)
Andy Hanson (Gander)
Nathan Horst (Bat)
Dakota Sellers (Raccoon)
Melanie Williams (Owl)
Alex Frazier (Uncle)                                                     

BABY GOSLINGS:

Brady Gerber
Max Nguyen
Curtis Lueckenotto
Aric Hanson             

The goslings rehearse their song and dance.

BABY SPIDERS:

Clare Cooling

TOWNSPEOPLE/FAIRGOERS:

Erin Horst (Sadie the Waitress)

AVERY’S GIRLS:

Clare Horst
Annie Horst
Laura VanSteenhuyse
Ellie Huyck
Emily Hora

SUMMER GIRLS:

Morgan Merchant

Amanda Riffey
Maria Covington
Courtney Steinford
Kelby Robb
Jessica Speidel
Jennica Speidel
Kensley Pottebaum
Emily Huyck
Alyssa Hanson

BASEBALL BOYS:

Patrick Horst
Isaac Isbell

PATRIOTIC KAZOO BAND:

Stephanie Svoboda

ADULT CAST:

Darran Sellers (Lurvy)
Brian Larkin (Barker/Announcer)
Dave Timmerman (Official)

Does anyone recognize these ACT I feet?

ACT  I  ANNUAL BOARD MEETING AND PICNIC

All ACT I participants and patrons are invited and encouraged to attend the ANNUAL ACT I MEETING AND PICNIC on this Saturday, June 17 at board member Linda Radcliffe’s cabin.  A board meeting will begin at 9:30, followed by the general meeting and picnic at 11:00 AM.  Historically this event is terrific fun for all and a splendid way to celebrate the accomplishments of the past theatrical year.  New board members will be chosen during the 11:00 meeting, as well as one member for the Palace Theatre board of Trustees.  Anyone may be nominated to run for an existing seat. 

Please bring your own meat to grill and beverage of your choice, as well as a dish to share.  You may also bring along a lawn chair. Below is a map to Linda’s cabin.

 2000-2001 SEASON TICKETS FOR SALE

ACT I Season Tickets will be sold during every showing of “Life With Mother.”  Season Ticket prices are $30.00 for adults and $20.00 for KidTix.  The package includes entrance to all main season shows and discounts to our Reader’s Theatres, Poetry Readings, and Concerts, as well as an ACT I voting membership.

 Season tickets may also be purchased by contacting Act I Board president Steve Arnold at 472-5308 or SARNOLDIA@aol.com.

June Trivia Quiz

(Great Lines From Act I Shows)

This month we repeat a quiz theme from last season, but with all new clues.  Identify the show in which the following lines were spoken:

1. “I want to marry your wife.”
2. “I have always depended upon the kindness of strangers.”
3. “I forbid him the crown!  I am the King!”
4. “Lower!”
5. “You mean they tied him up and put him in a feedbox?  Where was Child Welfare?”
6. “Hopni, skipni, hopni, skipni…”
7. “Hiya, Fats!”
8. “I’m going to be baptized, dammit!”
9. “Most of the people in government don’t do anything.”
10. “Is he dead?”
11. “How do you like your eggs?”
12. “Do you mean alive?”

Answers to the April/May Trivia Quiz

(Props)

1. “A Streetcar Named Desire”
2. “The Miracle Worker”
3. “Marvin’s Room” or “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”
4. “Life With Father”
5. “The Gift of the Magi”
6. “Oliver!”
7. “The Prince and the Pauper”
8. “Life With Mother”
9. “Sleuth”
10. “The Secret Garden”

Congratulations to Ruth Arnold for the second month in a row!!!  She correctly named all 10 shows.

Kudos also to Kevin Bookmeier and Lu Karr (they worked together to come up with 7 of 10), Kate Westergard (she figured out 6 of the shows), and Mary Horst (who correctly named 2).

Please submit new entries to Marcy Horst, 1307 C Ave, Vinton 52349 or g.horst@www.mebbs.com

Message from the Editor

I caught a snippet of the “Life With Mother” dress rehearsal last evening, and may confess to chuckling out loud more than once.  I look forward to viewing the production in its entirety.  I can also vouch for the incredible set, as we “Charlotte’s Web” people have been stumbling through and around the amazing structure throughout the past two weeks.  Kevin Bookmeier (Stage manager, Technical Director) and the rest of the “Life With Mother” set crew have truly put together an awesome stage presentation. 

In the meantime, Shirale, April, Joan, and I, with the help of student directors, Ryan Calderwood and Erin Horst, and student choreographer Clare Horst, have been busy molding and shaping 78 young children into various animals and other alter egos.  We are having such fun (one young “goose” actually cheered when I announced added evening rehearsals)!  Don’t forget to reserve your seats for “Charlotte’s Web,” as well as “Life With Mother.”

Marcy g.horst@www.mebbs.com  472-5518

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