Richland Players eNewsletter Winter 2013
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Players Post
Winter 2013
Entertainment-Inspiration-Education
The Richland Players Theatre is committed to serving the Mid-Columbia region by entertaining, inspiring and educating audiences and artists through the shared experience of live theatre.
In this issue:
An Enemy of the People Upcoming Auditions Support Your Players The 69th Season Facilities News Box Office Hours Season Ticket & Membership Form Community Arts Calendar
an Arthur Miller adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's play
Theatre can entertain, inform or preach. Playwrights have been doing it for centuries. Sometimes a play is written by one author and decades later reimagined in another place by another. An Enemy of the People is just such a piece. Henrik Ibsen wrote the 1882 play as a response to the condemnation in the press of his previous work, Ghosts. Arthur Miller, fresh from his success with Death of a Salesman, took up Enemy to write about the rise of Joseph McCarthy and the fanaticism he created. Enemy had a modest run of 36 performances, opening just after Christmas 1950 and closing at the end of January 1951. Nearly two years to the day later, as McCarthyism grew, Miller penned his more famous play on the topic, The Crucible, which won the Tony for Best Play in 1953. Miller himself was called to testify in front of the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1956 and faced persecution similar to what the main character, Thomas Stockmann, had faced in fiction. The plot revolves around the local health spa and the efforts of the town’s politicians and business leaders to create an economic boom with its development. However, the local physician, Dr. Stockmann, finds a danger in the plan. The play focuses on his efforts to sound the alarm against the entrenched political powers.
Stockmann: Nathan Dirkmatt Kiil: Hugh Roberts Peter: Alan Tindell Hovstad: Sergio Bueno Catherine: Amy Lynn Darling Billing: Shawn Robinson Petra: Annika Rose Rex Aslaksen: Will Thurston Ejilif: Brandon Harbo Horster: Patrick McBurney, Jr. Morten: Zachary Chandler “Townspeople” who will move scenery and provide an unruly mob.
An Enemy of the People
Showtime is 8:00 p.m. on November 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, & 16 and 2:00 p.m. on November 10 & 17. Tickets are $12 for Adults and $10 for Students and Seniors 65 and over. Tickets can be purchased beginning October 30 at the box office at 608 The Parkway, by going online to www.richlandplayers.org, or by calling 509-943-1991 during box-office hours. October 30 from 11 am to 12 pm is reserved for those wishing to purchase their sponsored seats only.
The Mousetrap
by Agatha Christie Auditions are November 3 & 4 7 pm at Richland Players Theater Performances: Jan. 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 & Feb. 1 at 8:00 PM Matinees: Jan. 26 & Feb. 2 at 2:00 PM
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Directed by Kristin Lerch The Mousetrap has been running continuously since opening in the West End of London in 1952, making it the longest initial run of any play in history. This murder mystery play by Dame Agatha Christie is well known for its twist ending and the fascinating characters. The scene is set when a group of people are gathered in a country boarding house, cut off by a snowy blizzard. To their horror, it’s revealed that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerve-shredding moment, the identity and the motive are finally revealed. Notes from the director: I’m dedicated to having a FUN production, enjoyable for the audience as well as the participants. A standard British accent is preferred, but not required, for all actors except Paravicini. Most rehearsals will be Monday thru Thursday evenings. The ages listed are playable ages, not actual ages. Mollie Ralston: mid 20s-30s. Recently married to Giles. A strong woman with a gentle soul and though determined to take care of her guests, is obviously in over her head. Giles Ralston: mid 20s-30s. Married to Mollie, whom he loves and supports. Fiercely protective and prone to jealousy.
Characters: (5 men, 3 women)
Christopher Wren: mid 20s-30s. Flamboyantly outspoken young man. Mrs. Boyle: late 40s to early 50s. Critical older woman who is pleased by nothing she observes. Major Metcalf: mid 50s to early 60s. Kindly man who has long since retired from the military. Miss Casewell: 20s-30s. Strange, aloof, masculine woman. Mr. Paravicini: 40+ Continental gentlemen, probably Italian. Roguish, charming, very mysterious. Detective Sergeant Trotter: Handsome, caring policeman. Meticulous and courteous in his investigation.
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************************************************************************** The 39 Steps (Comedy) September 6, 7, 13, 14, (15), 20, 21, (22) by John Buchan/Patrick Barlow Directed by Ellicia Elliott ******************************************** An Enemy of the People (Drama) November 1, 2, 8, 9, (10), 15, 16, (17) by Henrik Ibsen/Arthur Miller Directed by Richard Reuther The Mousetrap (Mystery) by Agatha Christie ******************************************** January 17, 18, 24, 25, (26), 31, February 1, (2) Directed by Kristin Lerch Boeing Boeing (Comedy) by Marc Camoletti ******************************************** March 21, 22, 28, 29, (30), April 4, 5, (6) Directed by Lori Ganders Picnic (Drama) by William Inge ******************************************** May 23, 24, 30, 31, June (1), 6, 7, (8) Directed by Wanda Needham ******************************************** Please remember that UNPAID ticket reservations must be picked up at the box office by 6 pm the DAY BEFORE the performance. Dates in parentheses are Sunday matinees. Evening performances -- 8:00 p.m. curtain. Matinees -- 2:00 p.m. curtain.
Michael Wutzke, our vice-president of facilities, has been leading the charge to upgrade several things at the theater. The first things you might notice as you walk up to the theater are the showbox windows at either side of the entrance. Decked out with plexiglass versions of our new logo, backlit and set on a no-fuss timer, the showboxes should be ready for the next show. Be sure to OOO and AHH next time you come by! The other thing you might notice before you walk in are the theater windows. We're replacing all 13 windows with energy efficient ones. And bringing them up to code! And now, drumroll please ... after a fundraising campaign last year that brought out many generous donors, Michael is overseeing the installation of our new sound system! The new system will allow us to use wireless mics onstage and will eventually bring in a new communications system for the tech and backstage workers. Not only will the sound system feed into the hearing assist system for those who want an extra boost in their ear, the upgrade will also recover use of all of the theater's speakers. "We haven't been taking full advantage of the speakers, for artistic capability or even to make announcements or play pre-show music in the lobby," Michael told the Players Post. Coming along with the sound system is a projection system that adds another dimension to the creative possibilities the theater will offer. But, said Michael, with greater capability comes greater responsibility. "As a volunteer organization, we always need to find someone to run the technical systems, and the projectors is one more of those. But even if a volunteer doesn't know how, we'll teach them," said Michael. "If you know how to run a VCR, you can do this."
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Handy with handouts? Are you set to build some sets? This year we have a to help coordinate everyone eager to help, inside or out. Please contact our Andrea Prignano at [email protected] or 509-727-8924. Or sign up online at http://bit.ly/RPVol.
WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. during week of performance 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. on the day of performance 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the day of performance 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the day of performance
608 The Parkway, Richland. To reserve your seats call (509) 943-1991.
Season ticket purchase includes voting membership in the Richland Players and five The Richland Players seats to any production of the year. Or you can become a voting member sans the tickets P.O. Box 603 for $10. Season tickets and memberships can be purchased at the box, online, or by Richland, WA 99352 mailing the bottom half of this page (with your check made out to Richland Players) to: For questions or more information, call Ingrid Gosselin, 509-783-3866.
Richland Players Membership Subscription (please print)
______ Adult Season Tickets at $48 each ______ Student/Senior Season Ticket(s) at $40 each ______ Voting Membership(s) at $10 each ______ Additional Donation ______ Amount Enclosed (make checks payable to The Richland Players) ___ New Membership ___ Renewal ___ Address Change ___ Please send newsletter by email Email __________________________________
Name _________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________ City ___________________________________________________________ State/Zip _____________________________ Phone ________________________________
The Richland Players P.O. Box 603 Richland, WA 99352 (509) 943-1991 http://www.richlandplayers.org Address Service Requested
Winter 2013 Newsletter
PLAYERS BOARD MEETINGS Board of Directors meeting are held the third Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm at the theater. The public is invited. Please contact the president Mark Humann ([email protected]) if you have items for the agenda.
Winter 2013
Entertainment-Inspiration-Education
The Richland Players Theatre is committed to serving the Mid-Columbia region by entertaining, inspiring and educating audiences and artists through the shared experience of live theatre.
In this issue:
An Enemy of the People Upcoming Auditions Support Your Players The 69th Season Facilities News Box Office Hours Season Ticket & Membership Form Community Arts Calendar
an Arthur Miller adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's play
Theatre can entertain, inform or preach. Playwrights have been doing it for centuries. Sometimes a play is written by one author and decades later reimagined in another place by another. An Enemy of the People is just such a piece. Henrik Ibsen wrote the 1882 play as a response to the condemnation in the press of his previous work, Ghosts. Arthur Miller, fresh from his success with Death of a Salesman, took up Enemy to write about the rise of Joseph McCarthy and the fanaticism he created. Enemy had a modest run of 36 performances, opening just after Christmas 1950 and closing at the end of January 1951. Nearly two years to the day later, as McCarthyism grew, Miller penned his more famous play on the topic, The Crucible, which won the Tony for Best Play in 1953. Miller himself was called to testify in front of the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1956 and faced persecution similar to what the main character, Thomas Stockmann, had faced in fiction. The plot revolves around the local health spa and the efforts of the town’s politicians and business leaders to create an economic boom with its development. However, the local physician, Dr. Stockmann, finds a danger in the plan. The play focuses on his efforts to sound the alarm against the entrenched political powers.
Stockmann: Nathan Dirkmatt Kiil: Hugh Roberts Peter: Alan Tindell Hovstad: Sergio Bueno Catherine: Amy Lynn Darling Billing: Shawn Robinson Petra: Annika Rose Rex Aslaksen: Will Thurston Ejilif: Brandon Harbo Horster: Patrick McBurney, Jr. Morten: Zachary Chandler “Townspeople” who will move scenery and provide an unruly mob.
An Enemy of the People
Showtime is 8:00 p.m. on November 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, & 16 and 2:00 p.m. on November 10 & 17. Tickets are $12 for Adults and $10 for Students and Seniors 65 and over. Tickets can be purchased beginning October 30 at the box office at 608 The Parkway, by going online to www.richlandplayers.org, or by calling 509-943-1991 during box-office hours. October 30 from 11 am to 12 pm is reserved for those wishing to purchase their sponsored seats only.
The Mousetrap
by Agatha Christie Auditions are November 3 & 4 7 pm at Richland Players Theater Performances: Jan. 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 & Feb. 1 at 8:00 PM Matinees: Jan. 26 & Feb. 2 at 2:00 PM
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Directed by Kristin Lerch The Mousetrap has been running continuously since opening in the West End of London in 1952, making it the longest initial run of any play in history. This murder mystery play by Dame Agatha Christie is well known for its twist ending and the fascinating characters. The scene is set when a group of people are gathered in a country boarding house, cut off by a snowy blizzard. To their horror, it’s revealed that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerve-shredding moment, the identity and the motive are finally revealed. Notes from the director: I’m dedicated to having a FUN production, enjoyable for the audience as well as the participants. A standard British accent is preferred, but not required, for all actors except Paravicini. Most rehearsals will be Monday thru Thursday evenings. The ages listed are playable ages, not actual ages. Mollie Ralston: mid 20s-30s. Recently married to Giles. A strong woman with a gentle soul and though determined to take care of her guests, is obviously in over her head. Giles Ralston: mid 20s-30s. Married to Mollie, whom he loves and supports. Fiercely protective and prone to jealousy.
Characters: (5 men, 3 women)
Christopher Wren: mid 20s-30s. Flamboyantly outspoken young man. Mrs. Boyle: late 40s to early 50s. Critical older woman who is pleased by nothing she observes. Major Metcalf: mid 50s to early 60s. Kindly man who has long since retired from the military. Miss Casewell: 20s-30s. Strange, aloof, masculine woman. Mr. Paravicini: 40+ Continental gentlemen, probably Italian. Roguish, charming, very mysterious. Detective Sergeant Trotter: Handsome, caring policeman. Meticulous and courteous in his investigation.
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************************************************************************** The 39 Steps (Comedy) September 6, 7, 13, 14, (15), 20, 21, (22) by John Buchan/Patrick Barlow Directed by Ellicia Elliott ******************************************** An Enemy of the People (Drama) November 1, 2, 8, 9, (10), 15, 16, (17) by Henrik Ibsen/Arthur Miller Directed by Richard Reuther The Mousetrap (Mystery) by Agatha Christie ******************************************** January 17, 18, 24, 25, (26), 31, February 1, (2) Directed by Kristin Lerch Boeing Boeing (Comedy) by Marc Camoletti ******************************************** March 21, 22, 28, 29, (30), April 4, 5, (6) Directed by Lori Ganders Picnic (Drama) by William Inge ******************************************** May 23, 24, 30, 31, June (1), 6, 7, (8) Directed by Wanda Needham ******************************************** Please remember that UNPAID ticket reservations must be picked up at the box office by 6 pm the DAY BEFORE the performance. Dates in parentheses are Sunday matinees. Evening performances -- 8:00 p.m. curtain. Matinees -- 2:00 p.m. curtain.
Michael Wutzke, our vice-president of facilities, has been leading the charge to upgrade several things at the theater. The first things you might notice as you walk up to the theater are the showbox windows at either side of the entrance. Decked out with plexiglass versions of our new logo, backlit and set on a no-fuss timer, the showboxes should be ready for the next show. Be sure to OOO and AHH next time you come by! The other thing you might notice before you walk in are the theater windows. We're replacing all 13 windows with energy efficient ones. And bringing them up to code! And now, drumroll please ... after a fundraising campaign last year that brought out many generous donors, Michael is overseeing the installation of our new sound system! The new system will allow us to use wireless mics onstage and will eventually bring in a new communications system for the tech and backstage workers. Not only will the sound system feed into the hearing assist system for those who want an extra boost in their ear, the upgrade will also recover use of all of the theater's speakers. "We haven't been taking full advantage of the speakers, for artistic capability or even to make announcements or play pre-show music in the lobby," Michael told the Players Post. Coming along with the sound system is a projection system that adds another dimension to the creative possibilities the theater will offer. But, said Michael, with greater capability comes greater responsibility. "As a volunteer organization, we always need to find someone to run the technical systems, and the projectors is one more of those. But even if a volunteer doesn't know how, we'll teach them," said Michael. "If you know how to run a VCR, you can do this."
**********************************************************************
Handy with handouts? Are you set to build some sets? This year we have a to help coordinate everyone eager to help, inside or out. Please contact our Andrea Prignano at [email protected] or 509-727-8924. Or sign up online at http://bit.ly/RPVol.
WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. during week of performance 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. on the day of performance 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the day of performance 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the day of performance
608 The Parkway, Richland. To reserve your seats call (509) 943-1991.
Season ticket purchase includes voting membership in the Richland Players and five The Richland Players seats to any production of the year. Or you can become a voting member sans the tickets P.O. Box 603 for $10. Season tickets and memberships can be purchased at the box, online, or by Richland, WA 99352 mailing the bottom half of this page (with your check made out to Richland Players) to: For questions or more information, call Ingrid Gosselin, 509-783-3866.
Richland Players Membership Subscription (please print)
______ Adult Season Tickets at $48 each ______ Student/Senior Season Ticket(s) at $40 each ______ Voting Membership(s) at $10 each ______ Additional Donation ______ Amount Enclosed (make checks payable to The Richland Players) ___ New Membership ___ Renewal ___ Address Change ___ Please send newsletter by email Email __________________________________
Name _________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________ City ___________________________________________________________ State/Zip _____________________________ Phone ________________________________
The Richland Players P.O. Box 603 Richland, WA 99352 (509) 943-1991 http://www.richlandplayers.org Address Service Requested
Winter 2013 Newsletter
PLAYERS BOARD MEETINGS Board of Directors meeting are held the third Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm at the theater. The public is invited. Please contact the president Mark Humann ([email protected]) if you have items for the agenda.
