Players Post
Fall 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:
The 39 Steps Upcoming Auditions President's Pen The 69th Season Box Office News New Logo! Season Ticket & Membership Form Community Arts Calendar
by John Buchan, adapted by Patrick Barlow
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 characters (played by a cast of four), some good old-fashioned romance and more. In this two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning play, The 39 Steps, a man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she's a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called "The 39 Steps" is hot on the man's trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale. This production's multi-talented cast includes Michael Thomas, who stars as Richard Hannay. Michael has appeared many times on the Richland Players stage, including the lead role of George in Of Mice and Men. Brianna Sacry plays three roles: Annabella Schmidt, Margaret, and Pamela. She was most recently in the Richland Players' production of On Golden Pond. Christopher Wilson is Clown One, playing characters including a salesman, housekeeper, policeman, and a vaudeville performer called Mr. Memory. Christopher is currently a sophomore in theater at Central Washington University. Sam Shick is Clown Two. Sam plays dozens of characters, including an old Scottish farmer and the mysterious Professor Jordan. You may have previously seen him as Alfred P. Doolittle in Richland Light Opera's production of My Fair Lady. The show is directed by Ellicia Elliott and produced by Ted Miller. Ellicia is the theatre arts director at Richland High School. She directed the Richland Players production of Doubt in 2008. Ted is very involved in many local arts organizations, serving with the Richland Players, ACT, and the Mid-Columbia Mastersingers.
The 39 Steps
Showtime is 8:00 p.m. on September 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 and 2:00 p.m. on September 15 & 22. Tickets are $12 for Adults and $10 for Students and Seniors 65 and over. Tickets can be purchased beginning September 4 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. September 4 from 11 am to 12 pm is reserved for those wishing to purchase their sponsored seats only.
an Arthur Miller adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's play
Auditions are September 3 & 4 OFFSITE Performances: November 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, & 16 at 8:00 PM BEFORE OPENING NIGHT OF THE 39 STEPS Matinees November 10 & 17 at 2:00 PM 6:30 pm at Academy of Children's Theatre, 213 Wellsian Way, Richland
An Enemy of the People
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Miller intended his adaptation of Ibsen's classic story of a man standing up to corruption to be a commentary on McCarthyism. Setting the play in the modern era, director Richard Reuther thinks the theme of whistleblower fits well in this region shaped by World War II and the Cold War. - Doctor Thomas Stockmann. The medical officer at the new Municipal Baths and the main character. - Mrs. Katherine Stockmann, his wife. - Petra, their daughter, a teacher. - Ejlif & Morten, their sons - Peter Stockmann, Doctor Stockmann's elder brother; he is the mayor of the town and thus Thomas' supervisor. - Morten Kiil, a tanner (Mrs. Stockmann's father), also known as the Badger. - Hovstad, editor of The Peoples' Messenger, the local paper - Billing, sub-editor. - Captain Horster. He's a shipmaster who is going to America and a friend of Thomas Stockmann. - Aslaksen, a publisher. - Townspeople: Men of various conditions and occupations, a few women, and a troop of schoolboys - the audience at a public meeting.
Notes from the director:
- The role of Hovstad the reporter will be available to a female actor. - There is a crowd scene in Act II for which 12-14 additional actors will be necessary; some of these roles have lines; these actors may be asked to volunteer to move scenery in Act I and II. Rehearsal of the full scene will be limited to the last three or four weeks of rehearsal to minimize the commitment. Performance call for these actors will be 7:45 PM to allow "staggered" use of the dressing room. - Costuming will be modern; "crowd" actors will be asked to use primarily their own clothing.
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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 volunteers@richlandplayers.org or 509-727-8924. Or sign up online at http://bit.ly/RPVol.
I hope all of you have had a great summer, spending time with family and friends and enjoying our beautiful Tri City sunshine. We have been very busy here at the theatre, starting with hosting a wedding in June and then the general membership meeting and BBQ. We are also working on a few upgrades inside the theatre -- new fabric covering the lights in the house, an upgrade to our sound system and *coming soon* new energy efficient windows upstairs. I want to say a to Tom Powers for his tireless efforts to raise funds for our wonderful sound upgrade. We couldnt have done it without you, Tom! There are so many people to thank around the theatre for their efforts in keeping a top notch organization. I want to thank all of you for everything you are doing -- our volunteers really do make us what we are. We have another very exciting season ahead at the players, starting with the fast paced madcap whodunit The 39 Steps. With this talented group of actors and production crew, it's sure to be a hit with our community. Thank you all for your patronage. If you want to volunteer for anything at the theatre, please contact our Andrea Prignano at volunteers@richlandplayers.org or 509-727-8924. Or sign up online at http://bit.ly/RPVol. Please tell your friends about us and bring someone new to a show this year. See you at the theatre! Mark Humann President
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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.
It has finally happened! The Richland Players has hired their first employee. We're starting small -- the first employee will be running the box office. She's only part-time and we will still need volunteers to work alongside her, but here we go. Introducing drumroll please Jennifer Anderson! A long-time resident of the Tri-Cities, Jennifer has roots in theatre. As a Bomber, she worked behind the scenes doing publicity for Richland High productions. She is an avid patron of the arts, attending many Richland Players and Princess Theater productions. Of Mice and Men might have made her cry (didn't it make us all?), but she says Bell, Book and Candle is her recent favorite. We hope the consistency and professionalism she will bring to our box office will make all our patrons cry with joy!
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To support us by sponsoring one of our upcoming shows or ongoing projects please contact us at president@richlandplayers.org.
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Introducing the new Richland Players Logo. The spotlight captures the onstage craft of acting while the lights capture all that goes on behind the scenes to bring a production to life. It will also remind us always of our place in history, established almost 70 years ago.
Season ticket purchase includes voting membership in the Richland Players and five seats to any production of the year. Or you can become a voting member sans the tickets The Richland Players P.O. Box 603 for $10. Season tickets and memberships can be purchased at the box, online, or by mailing the bottom half of this page (with your check made out to Richland Players) to: Richland, WA 99352 For questions or more information, call Ingrid Gosselin, 509-783-3866.
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Fall 2013 Newsletter
, 2013
PLAYERS BOARD MEETINGS Board of Directors meeting are held the third Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm at the theatre. The public is invited. Please contact the president Mark Humann (president@richlandplayers.org) if you have items for the agenda.
