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My afternoons are spent at Leisure Glen directing Coming Apart and my evenings at Township Theatre Group directing Witness for the Prosecution. The former goes up in October while the latter goes up in (gulp) three weeks! Sprinkle in some Karaoke for Seniors gigs (4 in Sept) that John and I have plus the reopening of The 75th with the Klein's, and I have a very busy fall ahead of me. Oh, did I mention that A Christmas Carol rehearsals at Theatre Three will start in about 6 weeks?
Please, let us know what you are up to!
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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK submitted by Rich McDermott
Some people are so sensitive that they feel snubbed if an epidemic overlooks them. - Frank Hubbard
SUNSHINE
He made it!
LI Performer Steve Bookbinder finished his English Channel swim! Despite a year of training, it was still very tough going. The water was very cold and rough; being on the boat made some of the men seasick; and the latter part of the swim was in complete darkness, which was scary because they couldn't even see the boat alongside them. (They started at 10am and didn't finish until after midnight). But they all survived and will be certified because they didn't break any rules, which the British captain was very strict about. The fundraiser for Alpha-1 has been a success; they raised more than $7,000. [ed. - amazing! and Congratulations!]
The Hampton Theatre Company in Quogue is looking for an actor to play the role of Carl (the hearty bus driver, 40s-50s) in BUS STOP by William Inge. Rehearsals begin Tues, Sept 2. Production dates are Oct 9 -26. George Loizides directs. Please contact hamptontheatre@optonline.net if interested.
>>>EMERGENCY<<<
Footlight Players is putting on two one-act plays: The Browning Version by Terence Rattigan and What She Felt, a premiere by Nathaniel Green. The following characters are needed: Girl 10; (2) attractive women 35; a man 55; an attractive man 35. Add'l characters are needed with less theatrical experience. If interested, call (516) 599-8342.
Scheduled performance dates are: Nov 7-9 and 14-16.
>>>EMERGENCY<<<
Otherwise Engaged - Casting for 2 non-union actors for a Webisode series set in the Caribbean. Sitcom style show about a crazy family and a wedding, comedic acting experience a plus. Actors must be eligible and available to travel to the Caribbean the week of 9/22 and possibly later in Oct. Auditions and callbacks the week of 9/1. All actors must be comfortable in beach attire. This is not a paying job, however a great oppt'y for experience, exposure and travel. All travel and accommodation paid for, also a per diem provided. Please send resume/head shot to jabrand@hotmail.com, indicating for which character you are interested in auditioning.
LOIS: Female 40 - 55. Mother of the bride. Widower. An overly confident, sarcastic, brutally honest woman. Dry sense of humor, very open somewhat cheerful. After a long marriage she is finally getting in touch with and opening up about her sexuality. Lois enjoys a drink or two. The character would be a cross between the mother in ‘Arrested Development’ and Blanch from ‘The Golden Girls’.
ROWLAND: Male 45 - 60. Widower, retired to the island and runs a small photography business. Confident, friendly, open, honest and jolly. Loves his life. Meets Lois when he speaks with her daughter about taking pictures at her wedding. He is instantly drawn to her dry sense of humor and sincerity.
Jennifer Glendining, Draftfcb, 100 W 33rd St., New York, NY 10001 Tel: 212-885-3253 / Fax: 212-885-3407
THIS WEEK'S AUDITIONS
Airport Playhouse, 218 Knickerbocker Ave., Bohemia, will be holding auditions for Leading Ladies by Ken Ludwig on Sat, Aug 30 at 4pm. The play revolves around two Shakespearean actors who disguise themselves as nieces of a wealthy woman in order to inherit her fortune. Slapstick complications and romantic entanglements abound in this hilarious comedy.
Director: Ed Brennan/Phyllis Kaye
Rehearsals to begin mid-Sept.
Performances run Oct. 17 - Nov. 2 with one Wed. matinee.
The roles of Jack, Florence and Doc have been cast.
Seeking:
Leo: (30s-40s) handsome, gregarious, agile. Uses various vocal styles/accents.
Meg: (late 20s-30s) fresh and lovely, eager, kind, has a good sense of humor.
Audrey: (20s) pretty, nice figure, fun, maybe a bit quirky, must roller skate.
Butch: (20's) Doc's son, a bit slow but sincere, played football in high school.
Readings will be from the script. No monologue or appt. is necessary. For more info, please call (631) 589-7588.
St. Paul's Community INN (Soup Kitchen) Presents: CALLING ALL SAINTS - VARIETY SHOW FUND-RAISER. SHOW DATE: SAT, NOV 1 at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts. All proceeds from this show will go to help feed those in need on LI. We are looking for musicians, singers, dancers, set builders. If you have an act, we may be able to use you! Audition next Tues, Sept 2 at 7PM at ST. PAUL'S, 31 Rider Ave, Patchogue. For more info, please email the director at herbaleve@aol.com.
HERRICKS COMMUNITY PLAYERS are holding auditions for NEIL SIMON'S LOST IN YONKERS
999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park For info call 516 741-7509
Cast includes 2 young boys (able to play characters ages 13 & 16), 2 adult males & 3 adult females
SHOW DATES: Oct. 24, 25, 31, Nov. 1 @ 8PM Oct 26 & Nov 2 @ 3PM
BEHIND THE SCENES PEOPLE NEEDED ALSO
St. Hugh Productions presents its 40th Anniversary Production Meredith Willson’s The Music Man
Book, Music & Lyrics by Meredith Willson; Story by Meredith Willson & Franklin Lacey
Auditions for Adult Roles and Adult Chorus: Wed, Sept 3 and Mon, Sept 8 At 7:30PM
Auditions for Children’s Roles and Children’s Chorus: Tues, Sept 9 (Boys & Girls 6-13 yrs.) At 7PM
St. Hugh Parish Center Auditorium, 1450 New York Ave, Huntington Station
Please prepare 16 measures of a song in your vocal range!
For further information call: Kathy (631) 549-4761
Second Chance Players will be holding auditions for Garson Kanin's 1940's comedy, Born Yesterday, at 7:30PM on Wed, Sept 3. Callbacks will be on Tues, Sept 9 at 7:30PM. Auditions, callbacks and most rehearsals will take place at SWEETBRIAR NATURE CENTER; 62 ECKERNKAMP DRIVE; SMITHTOWN. There will be 4-6 performances over 2-3 wknds in Nov. There are no performances over Thanksgiving weekend. This is a traveling production, performing at various venues in Western Suffolk Co. There are 11 adult male roles and 4 adult female roles. 8 of the roles are relatively small, and the director may cast performers in more than one role, if necessary. Rehearsals will be Tues, Sept 16 and Tues, Sept 23 from 7:30-10PM; and Sat, Oct 4 from 3-6PM. Following those 3 dates, rehearsals will generally be Mon-Thurs 7:30-10PM, starting Mon, Oct 20. ALL ROLES ARE OPEN. For further info, please call the director, Charles L. Bandler, at (516) 205-3178. For directions to Sweetbriar Nature Center, please call Eric Young at (631) 979-6344 - Ext.102, or visit www.sweetbriarnc.org
THE GAY AND LESBIAN SWITCHBOARD OF L.I. IS LOOKING FOR ASPIRING INDIVIDUALS, WITH ANY KIND OF
ENTERTAINMENT TALENT (SONG, DANCE, COMEDY), TO SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS AT OUR UPCOMING FALL FUNDRAISER EVENT :THE "LONG ISLAND'S GOT TALENT" BRUNCH & AMATEUR SHOW
Top Performers will win Fabulous Prizes and the prestigious LONG ISLAND'S GOT TALENT award for the first prize winner. But first, to participate at the event and perform for our audience and judges, you must first audition.
AUDITIONS will be held Thurs, Sept 4. For details and to secure a slot at our auditions, contact Joan at 631-399-2234 our Talent Hotline, and register for an appt to tryout. Those chosen from auditions will perform at our fundraiser on Sun, Nov 2. All ticket proceeds benefit the Gay and Lesbian Switchboard of L.I, a non-for-profit hotline organization now in its 17th year of lending an ear of support, information and peer counseling to the LGBT Community in LI
NEW CALLS
The John W. Engeman Theater is looking for understudies for the role of Mr, Mushnik, Seymour, the Voice of Audrey II, and Urchins (1 understudy for all three) for its up coming production of Little Shop of Horrors. Rehearsals begin Sept 8 in Manhattan; runs Oct 2–Nov 9. Performance schedule is for 5 performances/week from Thurs-Sun. This is a non-union position. Please email or send pictures and resumes to Vic DiMonda, Associate Artistic Director. vidmonda@engemantheater.com c/o The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St, Northport, NY11768 <Character descriptions can be found on the Cast Calls page>
Barteld Theatrical Productions is holding auditions for its touring company, The Empire Players. Auditions are by appt only. The Empire Players will be performing children’s and educational theatre, small cast musicals and dramas. We are looking for actors/actresses 18 years and older with your own transportation. These are paid positions. Please call (631) 615-6192 for additional information and to schedule an appointment. You can also e-mail us at Barteldprod@aol.com and please visit our web site BarteldTheatrical.com.
Artworks International is holding an open call audition for its full year season of Maritime Pirates. We have upcoming projects of school tours throughout the year along with our Thanksgiving show, Christmas show, Easter show, family shows and our possible trip to St. Thomas and our shows along the eastern seaboard. We are also pursuing moving into an off B'way house in the near future. We are also casting for our Haunted Ghost Ship and Halloween Show (which runs in Oct) in the South Street Seaport. Jamie Davis is the Artistic Director and producer; Christopher Gooley is the Ass't.Casting Director and Production Coordinator. Rehearsal will begin around Sept for the Halloween show and through the year depending on what project you get cast for. We are looking for men to play pirates & woman to play wenches. We are looking for team players and good people who have a unique vision about what kind of pirate they can be. We are looking for all types. We are strongly interested in actors who are musicians. Seeking actors who can play the guitar well. We are also very interested in character types as some of our shows require actors to play roles other than pirates or wenches. Actors with improv skills/stand up comedy - please do apply. We are also seeking production help for backstage work. Seeking a stage manager. College Credit is offered. We are also seeking actor and backstage interns, a make-up artist, a costumer, and musicians who can play all kinds of instruments. Auditions are Sept 5-7. 10am-5pm. Sept. 5 will be by apt only. If you want to come on Fri the 5th please send your headshot and resume to christophergooley@yahoo.com. We will contact you with the audition time. The 6th and 7th are open calls, the monitor will start the sign up at 10am with the audition starting at 11am-5pm for both days. The auditions will be held at South Street Seaport Museum, 5th floor, 12 Fulton Street, NYC. Get there early to sign up for a time on the open call days. There is some pay depending on the show. There are meals and travel depending on the show. For more info on the Maritime Pirates visit www.MaritimePirates.com. For more info on the Haunted Ghost Ship visit www.HauntedGhostShip.com. For add'l casting info visit www.ArtworksInternational.com or call 631-765-6235.
GST Visions is casting male and female actors ages 18-30 for original, new musical, THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED. Based on the events that inspired the song, American Pie, the show is about a group of teenagers growing up during the 1960s. Performances run at the Landmark Theater in Port Washington from Dec 5-6. A spring '09 reading of the show is in talks with B'way producers. AUDITIONS will be held on SAT, SEPT. 13, from 2-5PM, and SUN, SEPT. 14, from 12-3PM at THE NY DANCERS STUDIO, 388 Merrick Ave, East Meadow. Lead roles available to males and females with strong vocal ability (dance ability a plus.) Supporting roles available to males and females with strong dance ability (vocal skills a plus.) ALSO NEEDED: One mature, actor to play role of father (age 35-50.) CONTACT: GSTVisions@gmail.com to book an audition appt; check out www.thedaythemusicdied.org to learn more about show.
Cloverleaf Productions is currently casting for two roles for its upcoming holiday show: Tis The Season To Die written and directed by Fr. Col. The show will run Nov and Dec with rehearsals during the month of Oct- two nights per week. You will be paid and fed a 3-5 course meal. We are looking for two males between the ages of 35-60 who are looking to be part of a suspenseful, entertaining show which will perform throughout Nass & Suff. Please call: 631-398-1693 for an audition appt and check out www.cloverleafprod.com
Seeking three actors/actresses age 16+ (2 will sing) for a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater spoof of American Idol for 1-2 Fri/Sat night performances during Nov in the Smithtown area. Show is being done as a benefit for the NTAF, so no pay is involved, but cast will have a great time throughout the production (and will be fed at the shows). Rehearsals will be 1-2 nights per week beginning week of Sept 29 in Suff Co. Characters needed:
Contestant – Male or female. Will be one of the final 2 contestants attempting to win the contest. Sings 1-2 songs of his/her choosing (style and song to be discussed w/ director’s approval).
Detective – Male or female. Will double as a contestant in the beginning of the show and return later as the detective. Will sing 1 song of his/her choosing (style and song to be discussed w/ director’s approval).
Host – Our version of Seacrest. Does not sing. Male preferred, but will cast as female if necessary.
If interested, kindly send headshot and resume to director at jamcarey@optonline.net. We will be contacting those interested to set up audition date in Sept.
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CrawlSpaceFilms is looking to cast for our fifth short film titled Babbs. This is a story about a women Lacy Abrams along with her young daughter Lily who are being victimized by their Landlord John. There is a short synopsis of the short on our website. www.crawlspacefilms.com We are seeking talent to play the roles of Lacy Abrams: A women in her mid to late thirties. Lily Abrams: A young age range from 9 -12, artist type. Barry Abrams: An older pleasant looking man in his mid 60's. If interested, contact James Duggan at james@crawlspacefilms.com to set up an appt to read.
ONGOING RECRUITMENT
The Arena Players Theater is currently accepting pictures and resumes for auditions for our upcoming Fall and Winter Season. Plays include: The Turn of the Screw, The Pillowman, The Lion in Winter and Rabbit Hole. Please send pictures and resume's to: Arena Players Theater 296 Route 109 E Farmingdale, NY 11735. You may also call 516 293-0674 with any questions or to set up an audition.
The Long Island Cabaret Theatre, with musical director Bill Holland (with us for 25 years), is seeking singers and dancers for a new production entitled Big Time. We expect to cast 35 performers. Please call Gary Dana at (516) 946-7207 to audition.
STAR PLAYHOUSE OF THE SUFFOLK Y IS SEEKING MEN, AGES 18+, FOR THE ENSEMBLE OF THEIR FALL PRODUCTION OF EVITA. ENSEMBLE IS ON STAGE 70% OF THE TIME AND HAS MUSIC THAT WILL EXCITE AND CHALLENGE ANY ACTOR IN MUSICAL THEATRE. REHEARSALS BEGIN SEPT. 8 WITH PERFORMANCES ON 11/8, 9, 15, 22 & 23. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE E MAIL PRODUCERS GENE & TINA INDENBAUM @ indeject@optonline.net.
Hofstra Entertainment is currently seeking emails of interest from actors interested in participating in the following fall presentations. If interested please send an email to Bob Spiotto, Executive Producer,
Hofstra Entertainment, culrts@hofstra.edu <descriptions can be found on Cast Calls page>
THE WRITE STUFF... conceived and directed by Bob Spiotto
Thurs, Oct 16 & Fri, Oct 17 @ 8pm Monroe Lecture Center Theater, California Ave, South Campus
AND~
Fightin' Words! conceived and directed by Bob Spiotto
Nov 13, 14 & 15 at 8pm in The Hofstra Museum, Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, south campus
Plaza Theatrical Productions Inc., Kevin Harrington - Producer, Barry Kaplan -Director is casting male and female roles in the fall production of Guys and Dolls. Call for audition - (516) 599-6870.
COMEDIANS
Do you think you are funny? Did you ever want to try being a comedian? Well here is your chance. Come join Alan S. and Long Island's hottest comics for an evening of fun and laughter-every Tues night at 7:30 at Fins Pub, 4608 Sunrise Hwy, Oakdale. For further info call Alan (631) 645-5152 or e-mail finsopenmic@gmail.com.
TECHNICIANS
A Small Company In America, theatre-in-residence at NYIT Old Westbury, needs a stage manager and tech support for their upcoming performances of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit. Please email info to jfa_ascia@verizon.net. All info to be arranged by emailing/telephoning John F. Anderson, director at (516) 676–3001 and please, talk to the machine! All performances are non-union, no pay. This production will be presented in ASCIA’s home in the NYIT’s Old Westbury Campus. The theater is located in Salten Hall. Easily accessible, the campus is on Northern Blvd - Route 25A. (between Glen Cove Road and Route 107) The production dates are as follows: Sat 10/4, 11, 18, 25 at 8pm, Sun 10/5, 12, 19 at 3pm,
Seeking a lighting designer for a production of Art by Yasmina Reza. The performance dates are Nov 20, 21, 22, and 23. The theatre is located at Iona College in New Rochelle, NY. Flexible hours. Paid position. If you or anyone that you know are interested in this, please let me know. Contact me at TDonnarumma@Iona.edu or at 212-946-5576.
SINGERS
The Northport Chorale, a north shore LI Community choir, is holding auditions on Weds, Sept 3 & 10 at 7pm in the Northport HS choir room. All vocal parts are warmly welcomed! Our annual Winter Concert will be held on Fri, Dec 12 at 8pm. If you are interested, please e-mail us at su@northportchorale.org or check out our website at www.NorthportChorale.com for more info. We'll be sure to get back to you promptly.
MUSICIANS
Act Out Musical Theatre of the YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts is looking for a piano accompanist for their Sat morning classes/upcoming production of Kidz Rock Broadway, a cabaret –revue.
Classes meet from 10am-1pm at the theatre in Bay Shore for children ages 8-16. Must be great with kids and be able to accompany and possibly transpose and arrange. Performance is Sun, March 29. Please email resume ASAP to tianac@ymcali.org or call 631-665-4255, ext 148.
The Island Trees Community Chorus in Levittown is seeking an accompanist. Some rehearsals and concert accompaniment requested. This is a volunteer organization but a small stipend is offered. Please contact Chet @harmonygirl@optonline.net for more info.
DANCERS
Tap dancers with jazz experience wanted for Queens Community Theatre production of 42nd Street planned for Nov auditions and March '09 production. Letters of community service will be provided to those selected. Please contact the Director at (917) 658-8928 or via email: lrrybloom@aol.com
MEMBER TO MEMBER
Only 2 orchestra tickets left for Title of Showfor Sat, Sept 27, at 8 PM. They are great seats-Row H, center. We paid $46.50 per ticket, plus the handling fee and postage. We would like to get $105. If interested, please e-mail us (Cooky & Lenny Klein) at cookylen@aol.com or call 631-667-7427.
The Northport Reader's Theater will be meeting on Sept 15, 7:30pm at St Paul's United Methodist Church, 270 Main St, Northport. We will be reading Hey Doc! and Who Knew? by Michael Casano. All are welcome to read or to listen. To sign up to read or for further info contact Jo Ann Katz 631-261-5089 or JoAnnKatz@gmail.com. The schedule for the rest of the season is: Oct 13, Nov 17, Dec 8, Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 9, Apr 13, May 11.
Scrooge....is looking for you! Theatre Three will be celebrating the 25th anniversary production of A Christmas Carol on Nov 16 and invites all former cast and crew members to join in the festivities. For more info contact Theatre Three at 928-9202 or acc25@optonline.net.
As the halcyon days of summer draw to a close and the Labor Day weekend looms ahead can the new season of the Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island be far behind? Of course not!
The first rehearsal for this season’s production of THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD will take place at 8PM on Tues, Sept 9 at Chatterton School in Merrick, the scene of our former triumphs.
It was 120 years ago that THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD premiered. It is generally agreed that this is the work in the canon of G&S collaborations that most closely approaches ‘Grand Opera.’ If you thought many G&S operas sound musically alike you are in for a real surprise. Sullivan’s score and orchestration have a true symphonic breadth to them and the big numbers pave the way to the large oratorios Elgar was to write in the first years of the 20th century. Gilbert’s libretto is also rather unique. With many light-hearted moments as one would think, there is an underlying seriousness throughout which culminates in the controversial final scene.
Scores will be available for purchase at the first rehearsal and are priced at $15.
I look forward to seeing the G&SLOCoLI family again on September 9th.
Don't forget these terrific shows hosted by LI theater luminaries...
Brittany Brown’s theatre-themed radio show, Marvelous Party, on alt Thurs 10am-Noon on WUSB 90.1 FM
The Broadway Show, 1370 WALK AM, Sat, 10 a.m., Jim Redding and Bill McGrath.
Rich Keith - richkeith7@hotmail.com
Sunday Sinatra-Sun mornings 10am-Noon at 91.9 WSHR, Lake Ronkonkoma. Also, some good music (Jazz and Standard...of course much from Broadway & Film) on my Friday evening Show from 7-11pm.
Fred Tubello WHPC 90.3 FM every Tues morning from 7:30-8:30am - country music program
The Realm of Never
Woodbury: Tues, 9:30 pm, Ch 115 Digital IO Cable
Hauppauge/Brookhaven: Tues, 9:30 pm, Ch 20
QPTV: Thurs, 6pm, Ch 57 and Fri, 4pm, Ch 35
Also streaming episodes on GOOGLE VIDEO and YOU TUBE.
Please visit www.powerofcohesion.com for the direct links
ed. asks...Can you name the contemporary film in which this occurs?
The red slurpee that spills over the windshield of the cop car was darkened in the trailer after it was discovered that audiences were mistaking it for blood.
Winner: Michael McAuliffe, Jonathan Baker, Flo Federman, Toni Munna
THEATER
Peter Morrison asks...
Italian director Federico Fellini has been the inspiration for three shows that played on Broadway, two of them long-running hits which have enjoyed revivals. Can you name the three shows and the composers and lyricists for all of them? Bonuses: 1) Name the Fellini films on which each show is based. 2) In the ensemble of one of the shows was a comedienne who appeared regularly in a TV comedy show in the late '60's and early '70's Who was she and in which of the three shows did she appear?
This show enjoyed a respectable run, despite a few complaints from major critics, when it first opened in the early Forties. The show ran successively in three different theaters. It became a longer-running revival and a greater critical success in the early 1950's, when a major songwriter undertook to produce a revival. One of its songs spoofs Gypsy Rose Lee. Name the show, the song, and the producer of the first revival. Bonuses: Which theaters did the original show run in? Which woman in a small role in the first revival cast went on to become a major Broadway personality? How many times to date has the show been revived on Broadway?
Answers: Pal Joey, which opened on Dec 25, 1940 and closed on Nov 24, 1941.
It ran successively at the Ethel Barrymore (12/25/40-8/16/41), the Shubert (9/1/41-10/21/41), and the
St. James (10/21/41-11/24/41).
The original starred Gene Kelly and Vivienne Segal. The first revival starred Harold Lang and Vivienne Segal.
The song is Zip
Elaine Stritch had a small role in the first revival (1952) at the Broadhurst, 540 performances.
There have been three Broadway revivals to date:
Broadhurst (1/3/52-4/18/53) Produced by Jule Styne
City Center (5/29/63-6/9/63)
Circle in the Square (9/27/76-8/29/76)
Note: The show is due to be revived again on Dec 11, 2008 at Theater 54, as part of the Roundabout season. So far the only definite cast member will be Stockard Channing playing Vera Vanessa.
Winner: Gary Tifeld
Runners Up*: Marc Courtade*, Frank Tangredi, Lloyd Baum, Melanie Lipton Waddell,
Toni Munna, Michael McAuliffe [*ed. - each player got most of the question correct]
*Marc added...Gladys Bumps was played by June Havoc (Gypsy’s sister aka Baby/Dainty June) in the original.
Peter Morrison asks Michael McAuliffe & Lloyd Baum, "I went to Philip SEYMOUR Hoffman's website to see if he was the Philip Hoffman in the original cast of Is There Life After High School? and there was nary a mention of that show in his list of credits. I'd be interested to know which source you used to determine that it was the 'Capote' guy."
THIS WEEK IN BROADWAY HISTORY
Aug. 31, 1966 - The NY Times appoints Walter Kerr as its drama critic. He succeeded Stanley Kaufman after spending 15 years at The New York Herald Tribune.
TELEVISION
Phil Gellis asks...
Who played Marshall Dillon in the original radio version of Gunsmoke, and for extra credit*, what TV detective did he play in the 70s AND what cartoon series did he narrate in the 60s?
Name the acting couple: He annoyed the First Wives Club and presided in 7th Heaven. She had a shorter career, mostly as a student of The Greatest American Hero.
Answer: Stephen Collins & Faye Grant
Winners: Lloyd Baum, Karen Ottomano, Michael McAuliffe, Gary Tifeld
HUMOR - submitted by Dana Jaffe
Broadway Mergers...Combinations of two show titles plus a capsule review of the resulting production.
The artist sings with increasing frustration as Latino dancers refuse to hold still in the poses he places them in.
Hamlet@ Arena Players/Vanderbilt Museum Centerport 8/29
The Philadelphia Story @ Rockaway Theatre Company 8/30
Ain't Misbehavin’ @ Bay Street Theatre 8/31
Ladies in Retirement @ Arena Players Main Stage 8/31
Oliver! @ CM Performing Arts Center 8/31
OPENING
LI Comedy Festival @ Theatre Three 8/29 & 8/30 ONLY!
Beatlemania @ Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts 8/30/& 8/31 ONLY!
UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS/CAST LISTS/SHAMELESS PLUGS
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LI Comedy Festival
Don't miss the Final 2 performances for 2008! Fri, Aug 29 & Sat, Aug 30 @ 8PM Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson. Tickets: $25 There are a limited amount of Discount Tickets available for just $15 for the Aug 29 performance! Use Discount Code Cheap Seats when ordering your tickets from the box office!
Arena Players Main Stage Theater presents A Bad Year for Tomatoes
Sept 5 – 28
Performances: Fri/Sat at 8:30pm, Sunday at 3pm
Tickets: $18 Fri/Sun, $22 Sat
Fed up with the pressures and demands of her acting career, the famous Myra Marlowe leases a house in the tiny New England hamlet of Beaver Haven and settles down to write her autobiography. She is constantly bothered by townspeople. In an attempt to shoo them away, and gain some privacy, Myra invents a mad sister-who is kept locked in an upstairs room, but who occasionally escapes long enough to scare off uninvited visitors. It works for a while, but when the sister disappears, Myra is accused of Murder with hilarious results
CAST LIST
MYRA MARLOWE………………………Linda Rameizl
TOM LAMONT……………………………Martin Edmond
CORA GUMP…………………………….Nancy Anderson
WILLAMAE WILCOX…………………….Ann Morelli
REBA HARPER …………………………Camille Giammarino
SHERIFF …………………………………John Wolf
PINEY……………………………………...Rob Rosin
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Cloverleaf Productions presents the World Premiere of Fallen By the Numbers, a murder mystery comedy by Ace Masters. There are 10 performances around Suffolk and Nassau throughout Sept and Oct. This is dinner theatre (in addition to a show, a 3-5 course dinner is included). The show runs from Tues, Sept 9 to Fri, Oct 31. Please check www.cloverleafprod.com for performance dates and locations. A contact number for each location, which is usually a restaurant, is included on the website referenced above. Please contact the restaurant directly for reservations and directions.
Director------------------------------- Charles L. Bandler
