I got to see ATS actor Brian White in the Rep Theatre of St. Louis' production of The History Boys, this past Sunday.

What a great show! Very well done, with terrific acting, good sets, music and lighting. Kind of a disturbing story, but compelling.

And our boy Brian did a beautiful job -- one of only two non-Equity actors in the show (he's a junior at Webster University) and there wasn't a drop-off at all -- he's was in the thick of a really talented ensemble. I'm really very proud of him and I'm sure all of his classmates at ATS would have been, too. In fact, I'm telling you that you can be -- take my word for it.

I got a note from Darren about his directoral debut and think it's something everyone should get to read. ATS actors Theresa Von Colln and Ian Dempsey (in his stage debut -- I hear he's doing great!) and Gayle Hutchens-Grooms (asst. director) are all part of this show.

AG

Hi, all. I'm directing "The Diary of Anne Frank" for the Olathe Community Theatre and wanted to encourage you to see the show for a few reasons:

1. It's been a terrific experience working with the cast and crew*, and their hard work deserves to be seen.

2. This is the 1997 Wendy Kesselman update of the play, which also deserves to be seen if only because it's a truer interpretation of Anne Frank's original diary.

Thin Air Theatrics in collaboration with Shine Shows announce:
Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical
by Frank Wildhorn & Leslie Bricusse

Performing October 12, 13, 19, 20, 22, 27 & 31 at 8:00pm
October 28 at 2:30pm

It's a musical based on the evocative tale of the epic battle between good and evil based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story about a brilliant doctor whose experiments with human personality create a murderous counterpart. Convinced the cure for his father's mental illness lies in the separation of Man's evil nature from his good, Dr. Henry Jekyll unwittingly unleashes his own dark side, wreaking havoc in the streets of late 19th century London as the savage, maniacal Edward Hyde.

CenterStage Theatre is proud to announce auditions for

1776

Audition Dates:
Sunday, December 9, 2007, 5:30-9:30pm
Monday, December 10, 2007, 5:30-9:30pm

Performance Dates:
February 23, 24, 28, March 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 2008

Book by Peter Stone
Music & Lyrics by Sherman Edwards
Director: Mark Swezey
Music Direction: Kristi Mitchell
Choreographer: Ann McCroskey

Audition Information
Please prepare 32 measures of music from a musical theatre selection. Also, be prepared to participate in a movement exercise. Callbacks will take place on Wednesday, December 12, 2007.

Synopsis

CenterStage Theatre is proud to announce auditions for

Falsettos

Audition Dates
Monday, Nov12, 2007, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday, Nov13, 2007, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Performance Dates
January 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 2008

Book by William Finn and James Lapine
Music & Lyrics by William Finn
Director: Mark Swezey
Music Director: Laura VanLeeuwen
Choreographer: Mitch Simmons

Audition Information
Please prepare 32 measures from a musical theatre selection. Also, be prepared to participate in a movement exercise. Callbacks will take place on Sunday, November 18th, at 6:30pm

Ian's in rehearsal for his very first show -- The Diary of Anne Frank at OCTA. We're all psyched about getting to see him and I'm hearing great things from his castmates. Ian's got a wonderful sensitivity and confidence that comes through his work -- lots of fun. AG

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Please contact the filmmaker with any questions -- I don't know anything more than is posted here. Thanks! AG

Film Title: FINALS WEEK

Short Film, 15min

Synopsis: Two college students become entangled in a web of murder and blackmail while studying for finals one evening.

Seeking actors and actresses for the following roles:

MOLLY - female, age 20-27, college student, intellectual flirt, quick witted

WILL - male, age 20-27, college student, hometown college boy appearance, set on "getting the girl"

DEXTER - male, age 35-55, college professor, icy personality, wolf in sheep's clothing

Stone, former flatfoot now detective, is hired to find the daughter of the powerful millionaire Luther Kingsley while Luther’s wife is doing her best to seduce Stone.

Busy dodging thugs and trying to convince his former partner Manny Munoz he is not guilty of murder, Stone works his private detective job.

It’s just another day in Hollywood of the 1940's world of powerful film studios and flimsy negligees.

All this set in a movie within a musical; something like The Maltese Falcon meets The Producers.

GOT TUBA?

So here’s what I need:

I’m shooting a local television campaign early next week and I’m looking for a WIDE variety of comedic 20-something performers/musicians/singers (or musical stylists). Nothing too big or too small or too odd … from polka to rap to country western to heavy metal. Accordion player, anyone? This TV campaign is gently spoofing the “audition” process … so, the more, the merrier. Date is tentatively scheduled for NEXT MONDAY … and I’m open to any suggestions.

Help!

M2, Esq.

Michael Mackie
Senior Writer/Director
Philanthropic Committee Chair

Got this from Greg this morning... AG

We are still looking for an actor for our Halloween run. We are seeking a gentleman, 20's to 40's, to play a vampire. If you could let your actors know my name and number, I'd appreciate it. Thanks.

Greg Marino
Artistic Director
Leavenworth Players Group
"We've perfected the interactive murder mystery comedy!"
314-802-7415 - production office
913-240-5054 - cell phone
gjmcanlup@hotmail.com

Got this from Scott this afternoon. AG

Please pass this information to all of your students...thank you.

Pig Farm is extending!

Pig Farm
a play by Greg Kotis (Urinetown)
directed by Scott Cordes

Groups of students can come 2 for 1 ($12)
just mention this offer when you call to reserve your tickets at 816-803-3970

and all reservations made by phone or myspace (www.myspace.com/pigfarmkc)
will be entered into a weekly drawing for great prizes!

Come and experience "farm noir" for yourself!

Next Space
512 E 18th St
KCMO

Friday, September 14 @ 8pm
Saturday, September 15 @ 8pm

I got this from Bob Hart, who's just as good as they get in this town. And ATS actors Theresa Von Colln and Ian Dempsey appear in this one, directed by ATS actor Darren Sextro.

AG

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
by Frances Goodrich & Albert Hackett
newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman

DIRECTED BY: Darren Sextro

CAST:
Anne Frank – Jessica Ims
Otto Frank – Bob Hart
Edith Frank – Theresa Von Colln
Margot Frank – Maggie Blake
Miep Gies – Lindi Wells
Peter Van Daan – Ian Dempsey
Mr. Kraler – Paul Anderson
Mrs. Van Daan – Pam Haskin
Mr. Van Daan – John Rubin
Mr. Dussel – Allan Boardman

ATS actor Katie Ligon has joined with other talented young cast members to pull off Trainspotting, produced by Journeyman Theatre at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre space.

It's a tough, raw show that kept me engaged the whole time. The entire cast was solid, led by MET member Sam Wright. And Katie turns in a performance that by its nature is totally different than anything I've ever seen her do. She's always a wonderfully surprising actor, but this surprise is a completely new direction for her. She and the rest of the cast go after the material and then just let the story have its way with them.

Went to see Funny Money Friday night at CTI -- ATS actor Mike Wimpy played a cameo role in just his second onstage role (and did a great job!).

And director Nino Cassisi's put together a nice tight farce that had the audience laughing, at times uncontrollably. Bill Pelletier anchors the piece really wonderfully -- his timing is terrific. And rest of the cast is solid, with the two women, Nancy Eppert and Vickie Smithson, really kicking it.

Go see this one!

AG

On Saturday, October 5th, Leavenworth Players
Group, a professional theatre company, will
conduct auditions for their holiday season. The
audition location is High Noon Saloon, 206
Choctaw, Leavenworth KS 66048. If you have
questions, please phone the director, Greg
Marino, at 913-240-5054.