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OCTOBER 2014
etter from the President
Here we are again at the end of the season, the last show is well into rehearsal and we are looking
forward to performing this show for you in November. The cast is amazing! So many new people have joined us on stage and backstage for this one, it is turning out to be a wonderful experience. We have been working hard getting the warehouse cleaned up for the start of another season,
new board and new adventures. The annual meeting is close approaching, it will be December 4 at
the warehouse, please join us to vote on the new executive board and the announcing of our 2015
season.
Funny how the year has just flown by, it seems to move faster each year. Seems that we just finished the planning for 2014 and it is coming to its close. We have seen many changes this year, much of those a direct result of
an amazing group of volunteers dedicated to the continued success of Stage Crafters. It is with great appreciation
that I thank each and every one of these folks for their contributions of time, funds, materials and blood, sweat
and tears. Of course, all a labor of love, but we have all worked hard to keep things going in the right direction.
I would like to mention a very special thanks to the Emerald Coast Concert Association for their donation
of stage material and the most generous monetary contribution of $5,000.00. We were all bowled over by the very
generous and well needed gift. In addition, we have had two individual contributions of $1,000.00. Each of these
folks have asked to be anonymous, so you know who you are and we truly thank both of you for your generosity.
Remember, please that we are your community theatre and without the community we are just a bunch of
folks who pretend to be something else for no one in particular. We are always in need of volunteers and helpers.
You may think that you don’t have the time or the strength but we need all kinds of help, from stuffing envelopes
to building sets. Often an hour of your time is all that we need and that is a contribution that is so appreciated,
one hour of your time cuts work time abundantly and that is always a good thing. It let’s some of us do laundry,
clean the house or even eat dinner at a reasonable hour. Please keep that in mind if you are looking for something
to do, we put events on our facebook page so follow us there for upcoming events. The next big one will be ballot
mailings, HELP IS ALWAYS needed for this one.
Okay, so ranting over and on to more exciting things. Again, THANKS to all of our volunteers, supporters
and the community.
SEE YOU AT THE THEATRE!
Pamela J. Strecker
President
ANNUAL BANQUET NEWS
The Annual Awards Banquet date is set for Saturday, January 24, 2015. Tickets
will be $40.00 per person and it is absolutely worth it. Where else can you have a fabulous
meal, entertainment and hang out with some of the most talented theatre people in our
community for that price?
It will be held at Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach, 1299 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, on Okaloosa Island. You need to join us, we have a lot of fun!
Our next newsletter will fill you in on all the specifics with a sign-up form.
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Page 2, Ocotber 2014
2015 BOARD NOMINATIONS
ANNUAL MEETING
2015 EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINEES:
President .............................David Jones
Vice President .....................Kevin Clemons
Secretary .............................Ray Erlacher
Treasurer .............................Jean Starkey
Business Manager:..............Craig Ewing
Members At Large: ..............Melissa Wolf-Bates, Jerry Schauer,
John Guzalak, Thomas Hood, Nancy Kruzek
ANNUAL MEETING 2014
Please join us on December 4, 2014 at the Rehearsal Hall for our annual Membership meeting.
7:00 p.m. starts the festivities!! We will be electing the Executive Board for 2015, and
announcing our 2015 Season. Entertainment and refreshments will be provided.
SEE YOU THERE!
STAGE CRAFTERS,
A HISTORICAL VIEW
1988 is where we are in our continuing historical journey. Gas per gallon was .91 cents. Oh, how things
have changed! It is the year that the Hubble Space Telescope was put into operation and we have certainly
witnessed some amazing images over the years from the Hubble. 1988 saw the tragedy of the Pan-Am flight
being shot down over Lockerbie Scotland, killing all onboard. It was the year that the Iran-Iraq war finally
ended after 8 years, Hmmmmph. I had to ponder that one for a moment.
The films of the day were “Rain Man”, “Beetlejuice” and “A Fish called Wanda”. Enya, U2 and Guns
and Roses filled our radio airwaves. The Theatre saw the premiere of Neil Simons’ “Rumors”, “Phantom
of the Opera” opened in NYC for 4000 performances and “Les Mis” opened in Oslo, Japan and the United
States.
Flo-Jo was breaking all kinds of records and Mike Tyson’s marriage woes were filling the gossip pages.
Mayor Ed Koch called President Reagan a WIMP! Jimmy the Greek was fired from CBS for racial
remarks; well things have not changed all that much, have they? Biggest news event I could see for 1988
was the year that MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL premiered on Television.
Stage Crafters performed 5 shows that year, “Charley’s Aunt”, “Octette Bridge Club”, “Inherit the
Wind”, “Move Over Mrs. Markham” and “Annie Get Your Gun”. Walt Steigleman won best actor for his
role in “Inherit the Wind” and best show was won by “Annie Get Your Gun” directed by Walt Steigleman.
Walt was also the incoming President that year. It is always interesting how things fall when I put this
information together. It was a bit saddening to see all that Walt did in the year we highlight as we lost
Walt this year and Stage Crafters mourns his passing.
Historically speaking…
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Page 3, October 2014
Re-New Your
Season Tickets!
See Your Favorite Community Plays
All Year Long!
RESERVATIONS:
Phone:
Online:
(850) 243-7378
www.stagecrafters.com
2014 TICKET LOCATIONS:
Bayou Books, Niceville, FL
PS Gifts, Fort Walton Beach, FL
MAILING ADDRESS
Stage Crafters
Community Theatre, Inc.
P.O. Box 1749
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549-1749
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REHEARSAL HALL
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
40 Robinwood Drive
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Join our 2015Season! Let us help you collect memories!
METHOD OF PAYMENT
Ì Check or money order enclosed for
Ì MASTERCARD Ì VISA
Ì Last Years’ Membership Number(s) (if applicable)
Signature
Expiration Date
Ì CORPORATE $1000 (8 season tickets)*
(plus a full-page ad in program)
NAME (Please print)
PLEASE LIST ALL NAMES FOR MEMBERSHIP (IF MORE THAN ONE PERSON)
ADDRESS
CITY/STATE/ZIP
PHONE (MANDATORY)
E-MAIL ADDRESS
Card Account Number
Ì EXECUTIVE $800 (8 season tickets)*
Ì ANGEL $600 (6 season tickets)*
Ì BENEFACTOR $400 (4 season tickets)*
Ì FRIEND $300 (3 season tickets)*
Ì PATRON $200 (2 season tickets)*
Ì MEMBER $50 (1 season ticket)
*Eligible for partial tax deduction
Please mail to Stage Crafters Community Theatre, Inc.,
P.O. Box 1749 I Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549
E-MAIL US AT: [email protected]
Information and forms available on our website: www.stagecrafters.com
BRICK BY BRICK
JOIN OUR WALL!
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Stage Crafters
NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATION
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COMMUNITY THEATRE INC.
P. O. BOX 1749
FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32549-1749
Fort Walton Beach
FL, 32549
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2014 sletter!
New
Reminder on the
Reservation System
Reservations can be made using the Call-Center method:
Dial 243-RESV (7378) or by using your computer to make
reservations on-line at the Stage Crafters website (just follow the instructions): www.stagecrafters.com
NOTE ON MAKING RESERVATIONS:
The Reservation System will open for reservations one month
prior to the scheduled opening date. Reservations cannot be
made before then.
NOTES ON CANCELLATIONS:
Cancellation of reservations MUST be accomplished at least
four hours prior to the scheduled performance. If not, your
tickets are gone! The reservations system will NOT allow you
to make other reservations if you have not cancelled in accordance with the four-hour deadline.
IMPORTANT REMINDER:
The reservation phone number is FOR RESERVATIONS
ONLY! For answers to questions or to contact Stage
Crafters, visit the website at www.stagecrafters.com or
call 243-1101.
GET ONLINE AND GET IT DONE EASY!
Once you’ve sent an email to set up your online reservation
account ([email protected]), it’s a quick and easy
way to make your reservations – or change them. On-line –
the smart way to handle your show reservations!
THANK YOU FOR
Joining us for our 2014 Season!
November 14, 15, 16 • 21, 22, 23
Directed by
Nancy Kruzek & Don Goodrum