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MCP TEASER
News of the Magic Circle Players April 2015
The musical Phantom concludes Magic Circle
Theatre’s 55th season. With book by Arthur Kopit
and music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, Phantom is
based on the novel Phantom of the Opera by Gaston
Leroux.
Not to be confused with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s
well-known 1986 musical, Phantom of the Opera,
Kopit and Yeston’s play was first produced in 1991
and has earned its own reputation as a piece with
considerable musical and dramatic merit. Critics
have acclaimed this version of Leroux’s passionate
story of agonized, unrequited love as more intimate
and sympathetic, capturing better the joie de vivre
of Paris.
Magic Circle’s Phantom is directed by Kathy Murdoch, with Sandy Lundberg, Assistant Director
and Amy Nelp, Assistant Director and Choreographer. Greg Davidson is Music Director. Seventeen
cast members and a chorus/ensemble of 15 singers and dancers bring the passionate tale to life.
In the leading roles are Dalyn Pearson (Erik/The Phantom), Bethany Ward (Christine Daeé,
Erik’s protégé), Jeff Nelp (Gerard Carriere) and Michael Thompson (The Count de Chandon).
Offsetting them are the often-amusing Cholet (George Crosby) and his self-centered wife Carlotta
(Allyson Crosby).
The story combines elements of several well-known tales. Born hideously disfigured, Erik lurks
in the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera House where beautiful music is his only solace in life.
Erik trains the ingénue Christine to operatic perfection, falling in love with her as he does. When a
series of horrifying events reveal the Phantom’s menacing existence, he is cornered in his
subterranean lair. There, his love for Christine, his desperation, and the terrorized society collide
with fatal results.
The music of Phantom is soaring, with coloratura highlights. Especially memorable are the duets
between Christine and Erik and his father, while the ensemble production numbers are showstoppers. Magic Circle Players’ Phantom will amaze.
Please see the Calendar page for the May production dates of this musical.
Established 1959
Recipient of the Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts
Calendar
APRIL
MAY
21 TUES - Box office open for Patrons
2-5 PM
5 TUES - Box office open for Public
2-5 PM
22 WED - Box office open for Patrons
2-5 PM
6 WED - Box office open for Public
2-5 PM
23 THURS - Box office open for Patrons
2-5 PM
7 THURS - Box office open for Public
2-5 PM
28 TUES - Box office open for Season
Tckt Holders 2-5 PM
8 FRI - PHANTOM
OPENING NIGHT!
7:30 PM
29 WED - Box office open for Season
Tckt Holders 2-5 PM
9 SAT - PHANTOM
7:30 PM
30 THURS - Box office open for Season
Tckt Holders 2-5 PM
10 SUN - PHANTOM
2:00 PM
Box Office is open
every Tuesday from
2-5 PM.
15 FRI - PHANTOM
7:30 PM
16 SAT - PHANTOM
7:30 PM
All Friday and Saturday
performances are at 7:30 PM.
Sunday matinees are at 2:00 PM.
The Box Office opens two hours
before each performance.
Regular Box Office times are
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, &
Thursdays - 2 PM to 5 PM.
Come in or call and leave a
message to make reservations.
420 S. 12th St., Information and
Reservations 249-7838
Find us on the web at
www.magiccircleplayers.com
17 SUN Auditions for SOUVENIR
6:30 PM
18 MON Auditions for
SOUVENIR
6:30 PM
22 FRI - PHANTOM
7:30 PM
23 SAT - PHANTOM
7:30 PM
24 SUN - PHANTOM
2:00 PM
29 FRI - PHANTOM
7:30 PM
30 SAT - PHANTOM
7:30 PM
31 SUN - PHANTOM
2:00 PM
NOMINATIONS FOR
SPECIAL AWARDS
Magic Circle Players thrives due
to the excellence of our army of
outstanding volunteers. The
Board of Governors highly
values our volunteers and
invites you to submit
nominations for the following
awards for the 2014/2015
Season:
Betty Dustin Spiro Award – to
honor outstanding contributions
and participation both on and
offstage
Marguerite Lathrop Award – to
honor outstanding “behind the
scenes” contributions
Matthew Gann Youth
Appreciation Award – to honor a
youth (no older than a high
school graduate) who
participated and contributed
both on and offstage
Ralph Farmer Technical Award
– to honor a person whose main
contribution is in any technical
area
Special Star Award – to honor
exceptional support of Magic
Circle Players by a patron,
corporate sponsor or member of
the general public
Corporate Sponsors
WYPU[PUN KLZPNU
We’re Not Just A Copy Shop!
Registration is Saturday, April 25 @ 9:30 AM for all camps. This must be done in person.
Drama Camp weeks are June 15-19 and June 22-26. Pick the week you want and come
register on April 25th!!
Elementary actors must be entering third grade through fifth grade in the fall, and Middle
School actors must be entering sixth through eighth grade.
The price remains $40 per camper and $25 for each additional sibling.
Theatre for Children is sponsored by Montrose Printing
Actors are needed for the 2015 Theatre for Children TRAVEL SHOW. The
sixteen performances are at 1:00 pm and 1:35 pm on Thursdays and
Fridays from September 11 to October 16. Cinderella’s Slippers is a
delightful romp in which Cinderella wants neither the slippers nor a Prince,
but a romantic Frog is sure interested! Four actors create a total of 14
characters with quick costume, voice, and posture changes. If you have
flexible Thursdays and Fridays in the fall, and would like the fun and
rewarding experience of bringing live theatre to local elementary school,
contact Nancy at [email protected]. No auditions are required.
From Lisa
A huge shout out to Jaymi Daugherty
(and Jason), Rachel Darling and Jillian
Edgell for covering the Box Office on
show nights so I could “play” in Pride
and Prejudice; their excellent care of our
guests was a such support to me! Thanks
to all of you for your kind words and
encouragement, I had SO MUCH fun,
but I also look forward to serving you
again for Phantom.
Our 56th Season is just around the
corner, but be sure to savor all the
delights of the remainder of our Emerald
Anniversary: Phantom, The Prince Who
Wouldn’t Talk and FREE Drama Camp
performances the end of June.
Have a great summer!
SAVE THE DATE
Invitation Gala Event For
Magic Circle Patrons
Saturday, July 25th
7:00 PM
SAVE THE DATE
Season Celebration
End of year cast party for all
volunteers in the 2014-2015 season
June 27
7:00 PM
Summer Calendar
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
The Prince
5 Fri - 7 PM The Prince
Who Wouldn’t Talk
6 Sat - 2 PM The Prince
Who Wouldn’t Talk
7 Sun - 2 PM The Prince
Who Wouldn’t Talk
12 Fri - 7 PM The Prince
Who Wouldn’t Talk
Who Wouldn’t
TFC
by James Brock
ONLY $3
for
Children!
Fri. June 5 and Fri. June 12, 7pm.
Sat. June 6 and Sat. June 13, 2pm
Sun. June 7, 2pm
13 Sat - 2 PM The Prince
Who Wouldn’t Talk
19 Fri
26 Fri
4 & 6 PM
4 & 6 PM
Free Drama Camp Performances
The Rescue of Robin Hood &
Chief Ogaloussa’s Contest
June 19 and June 26
25 Sat Patrons’ Night 7 PM
27 SAT
Invitation
Only Gala for
Magic Circle
Patrons
July 25
26 Sun 2 PM & 6:30 PM
Mary Poppins Auditions
25 TUES Box Office
open for Patrons 2-5 PM
27 Mon 6:30 PM
Mary Poppins Auditions
26 WED Box Office open
for Patrons 2-5 PM
Season
Celebration
Saturday, June 27
End of Season Party for
all volunteers in the
2014/2015 Season
27 THURS Box Office
open for Patrons 2-5 PM
Directors:
Nancy Ballantyne and Stasia Allyn
King: David Olson
Queen: Merrilee Robertson
Prince: Nathanial McCay
Maiden: Breanna Kemming
Wizards: McKinley Nichols,
Ian Redmond, Chad Nichols
Narrator: Amber Boyd
MCP Board of Governors
Ray Jantzen - Chair
Dave Frank - Vice Chair
Kevin Cohenour Treasurer
Judy Wind - Secretary
Mark Smith
Kathy Murdoch
Bethany Ward
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Teaser Layout & Design
Amy Nelp
Auditions!
Souvenir is a comedy based on the
real life story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a
wealthy society eccentric who suffered
under the delusion that she was a great
operatic soprano when, in fact, she could
not sing two consecutive notes in tune.
Nonetheless, she sold out Carnegie Hall in
two hours in 1944.
Souvenir, by turns hilarious and
poignant, is told through the eyes of Cosme
McMoon, Florence's accompanist. He is a
talented musician who at first sees Florence
only as a meal ticket, but their relationship
becomes one of real friendship and
affection.
Needed is one male between the age of 40
to 60 who can sing. Ability to play piano is
a plus. One female between the age of 40
and 60 who can sing very well and very
badly. Auditions will be Sunday May 17
and Monday May 18 at 6:30 pm at the
theatre. Audition material will be available
at the box office prior to auditions. For
more information contact Mark Smith at
970-901-8857.
Souvenir opens September 11 and runs for
three weekends.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Part of the MAGIC of our community theatre is
the CIRCLE of volunteers that literally have
made THEATRE happen for 55 years. We are in
need of volunteers to join our PUBLICITY
Committee, THEATRE FOR CHILDREN
committee and SHOP Committee. You can be part
of making theatre happen in the Montrose
community, for more information, e-mail
[email protected].
Based on the classic Disney film, Mary Poppins,
is the story of a mysterious nanny who magically appears
at the Banks household in London to care for the children
of an unhappy family. Using a combination of magic and
common sense, she must teach the family to value each
other again. An irresistible story with breathtaking dance
numbers and beloved songs such as “A Spoonful of
Sugar”, Let's Go Fly A Kite” and
“Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”.
Auditions for Mary Poppins will be held Sunday, July 26
at 2pm and 6:30pm and Monday, July 27 at 6:30pm. Call
backs, if needed, will be Saturday, August 1. Mary
Poppins opens November 6, 2015 and runs for four
weekends in November. This is a large cast production
with 12 to 15 men, 15 women and, at least, two pre-teen
children. Mature teens will be welcome to audition for
the young adult roles. Male tap-dancers will be a high
priority.
Souvenir
and
Mary Poppins
SEASON SELECTION COMMITTEE
Every year a committee of volunteers is tasked with
reading all the plays that directors have submitted and
recommending a potential Season line up to the
Board of Governors. The committee will be formed at
the end of summer, attend a meeting in September to
hear the director’s submissions and then read the
plays with a recommendation given to the Board in
early 2016. If you are interested in serving on this
committee, please e-mail [email protected].
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