Steel Magnolias - Auditions July 15

Auditions
Steel Magnolias
Audition Date: July 15, 2009
Audition Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Ebensburg Rehearsal Hall
526 West Ogle Street
Ebensburg, PA 15931
Performance Dates: September 3 – September 12, 2009
Show Times: Tuesday-Saturday 8 p.m.
Sunday Matinee 2p.m.
Directed by: Robin Reese
Theater Location: 279 Shapiro Road
Loretto, PA 15940
Ticket Sales: 814-472-4333


AUDITIONS
STEEL MAGNOLIAS September 3-12, 2009
Auditions for Steel Magnolias will be on Wednesday July 15 beginning at 4:00p.m. at the Ebensburg Rehearsal Hall located at 526 W. Ogle Street, Ebensburg. The production is under the direction of Ms. Robin Reese – Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts – Penn State – Altoona. Robin made her directorial debut in 2008 with Cresson Lake’s production of Chase Me Comrade.

Steel Magnolias was originally presented at the WPA Theatre in New York City on March 22, 1987. The curtain rises on Truvy’s beauty shop in the quaint well-kept Louisiana hamlet a local group of women congregate at Truvy's Beauty Spot, where they gossip and giggle while preparing one another for life's little tragedies and triumphs. The close-knit women at Truvy's Beauty Salon, the unofficial hub of Chinquapin have lots of time to gossip. Their husbands - absent, depressed, or dead have made sure of it and consequently visitors to the salon get more than a wash and cut.

The Cast of six women include:

Truvy – owner of the beauty shop, outspoken, wise-cracking.
Annelle - beauty shop assistant (who is not sure whether or not she is still married)
Clairee Belcher – widow of former mayor, Grande dame.
Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie – Prettiest girl in town.
M’ Lynn Eatenton – Shelby’s mother socially prominent career woman.
Ouiser – Wealthy Curmudgeon. Acerbic but loveable.

Steel Magnolias opens September 3 through September 12, 2009.
Scripts for review are available at the Business Office located at 526 West Ogle Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931. All roles are available.
Curtain Time is Tuesday through Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday Matinee at 2:00 pm.
Single Tickets for Adults $17.00 and Children under 12 are $10.00.
For information or to place reservations telephone our Business Office at 814-472-4333.
Our office is open from Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our business office is located at 526 West Ogle Street, Ebensburg.
Tickets are available at the door. The Box Office at Cresson Lake Playhouse is open 1 hour prior to each performance.

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2
Director: Gregg Brandt
Performance Dates: June 25-July 11, 2009
Theater Location: Cresson Lake Playhouse 279 Shapiro Road Loretto, PA
Tickets: Adults - $17 Children under 12 - $10
Phone: 814-472-4333

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 returns to the stage at Cresson Lake Playhouse. A fun and fresh new stage version of the record breaking Disney Channel Original Movie. School is out and Troy, Gabriella, and the rest of the Wildcats are spending the summer working at the Lava Springs Country Club which was founded by Ryan and Sharpay’s family! With the club’s annual talent show right around the corner, things begin to heat up as Troy agrees to sing with Sharpay. Will Troy and Gabriella realize that they’re meant to be? Or is it already too late for them to sing one last song together?

The Cast of High School Musical 2 includes:
Returning for an encored performance: Eddie Brandt (Troy Bolton), Emily Morris (Gabriella Montez), Jessica Fox (Sharpay Evans), Jason Mackel (Ryan Evans), Josh Devett (Chad Danforth), Claire Houser (Taylor McKessie), Chris Vella (Zeke Baylor), Kelsey Ingold (Kelsi Neilson), Andrew Kilpatrick (Jack Scott), Stephen Kilpatrick (Fulton), Breanne Huber (Blossom), Natalie Myers (Peaches), Breanne Venios (Violet) and Tiffany Springer (Martha).

Ensemble Men
Stephen Sloan
Cory Brubaker
Jonathan Nicoloff
Evan Standley
Peter Zimmerman

Ensemble Women
Morghan Kusch
Katie Lynch
Chelsea Frederick
Susie Rhoades

Dancers
Arlene Ivory
Victoria Ivory
Ashley Chirdon
Johnna Cwik
Amanda Meier

Production Team
Gregg Brandt (Director)
Susan Brandt (Music Director)
Kelly Wheeler (Choreographer)
Amy Vinglish (Stage Manager)
Bruce Standley (Set Designer)
Rick Drager (Set Construction)
Julie Piotti (Costume Designer)
Bill Amrhein (Make-up/Wigs)
Janelle Lockard (Props)
Joe Houser (Asst Stage Manager)
Samantha Makin (Asst Stage Manager)
Breanne Venios(Asst. Choreographer )
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GIRLS' NITE OUT JULY 23

Event: Girls’Nite Out
Date: July 23
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Young People’s Community Center
300 Prave Street
Ebensburg, PA 15931
Tickets: $15.00

The Original Shopping and Basket Party
Event Spectacular Thursday July 23!

Shop, Score, and Savor the hottest up and coming Designs from Kevin Charles Fashions of Hollidaysburg, All showcased at Ebensburg Young Peoples Center! Many vendors will be hosting exclusive sales......from apparel to accessories......basket to beauty....jeans to jewels...
Cresson Lake Playhouse’s GIRL’s NIGHT OUT WILL HAVE IT ALL..........GOODY BAGS with discount coupons and samples guaranteed to the first 200 guests. Time 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Girlfriend Groups of 8 or more will have a personal waiter for each table with a pre-paid reservation. For information or reservations phone the business office at 814-472-4333.

Kids' Musical Theatre Camp - August

Cresson Lake Playhouse

presents

“Kids’ Musical Theatre Camp”
(Ages 9 to 16)

Dates: Monday, August 17th – Friday, August 21st
Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm
Location: CLP Rehearsal Hall, 526 West Ogle Street, Ebensburg
Instructors: Gregg Brandt, Broadway Veteran & Director of HSM2!
Susan Brandt, Seasoned Performer & Instructor

Course Description: In the week of this course we will learn songs and scenes from the Rodgers and Hammerstein era. You will be introduced to the basics of good singing and performing with some basic stage movements & choreography. A brief presentation on the CLP Stage will be performed on the final day of our workshop - Friday, August 21st at Noon!

Course Objectives: Students will see acting as a craft by identifying skills, acknowledgement of their own skill levels and participation in exercises to enhance those skills. Students will be comfortable with themselves and each other by participating in exercises that build trust and concentration. Students will act with intention as well as play the given circumstances truthfully by developing a vocabulary through participation in games, exercises and scenes.
Course Requirements: Show up on time and have your materials ready. You will be provided with copies of music and any other papers you may need. Please bring a 3-ring binder for your music and scenes. And above all, come ready to have fun!

Cost: The total cost per child is $150.00 for the week, and make your checks payable to the
Cresson Lake Playhouse.

Reservations: Email the Director, Gregg, at greggbrandt@gmail.com or
Elaine at cressonlakeplayhouse@verzion.net to register.

Call 472-4333 for further details.

Class size is limited to 14 students, so don’t wait!

Gift Certificates for any Occasion

Gift Certificates in any amount are available for your gift giving needs. Gift Certificates are the perfect gift for the person that has everything, young and old alike. The perfect gift for any occasion. Call 814-472-4333 for details.

Cresson Lake Publishes Historical Reflections

Cresson Lake Playhouse has assembled a book of historical reflections that represent the past 30 years of history at the theatre.

This collection aims to recognize the men, women, and children who have continued to create and bring the magic of live theatre to the "Historic Theatre" at Cresson Lake for more than 30 years. The range of this book does not allow the inclusion of every theatrical event of importance. The intention has been to lay a foundation upon which to build in the future, rather than to attempt an extensive treatment of every past production.

We gratefully acknowledge Mr. Herman Nagle, who painstakingly researched and compiled the history to include the names of the actors and directors from each of the 157 productions spanning the 30 year history of the Playhouse.

Mrs. Eleanor Lantzy graciously wrote the forward for the book explaining the many challenges they faced getting the theatre started. It was her vision to showcase area talent by providing the experience of performing for vocational and avocational actors and to provide quality musicals and drama for audiences to enjoy. The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts called Cresson Lake Playhouse "The Little Theatre That Could." Mrs. Lantzy also states the longevity of the playhouse indicates that it is still fulfilling the mission for which it was founded.

The book is dedicated to all the men, women, and children who have kept the theatre alive and growing for more than 30 years.

Copies of the book can be purchased for $20 and can be ordered by calling (814)472-4333.

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