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Office HoursAuditions for ETC's first show of the 2008-9 Season! May 5 and 6 @ 7 pm at the theatre "Office Hours" By Norm Foster Directed by Sue Jennings
The Story: "Office Hours" is a series of individual sketches that take place in various offices in a big city on Friday afternoon. Each sketch works independently from the others but they all loosely link together through various props and gags. It's a funny, quick moving, rather satirical play. Strong comedic timing is essential to the play's success.
Casting Reguirements: Flexible but approx. 10 actors needed: 5 women and 5 men. The Director is looking for a variety of ages from 20's to 60's with creativity, flexivility and willingness to work hard and have fun! Some actors will be required to play more then one role. No experience necessary, new faces are always welcome at ETC!
Audition Format: Reading from the script and some improvisation.
Show Dates: Sept. 10 - 21/08
Rehearsals: Tuesday and Thursdaay evening through May and June, taking a break in July and re-starting following the August long weekend, again only rehearsing on Tues. and Thurs. nights, (no weekends!) Due to the sketch-like nature of the play, not alll actors will be required at all rehearsals. There's lots of room for flexibility and working around vacation schedules.
Crew Requirements: Anyone interested in working backstage on this show should also attend one of the audition dates and let SM Rose Hoy know what you're interested in. No experience necessary. Sound, lights, props, set construction and decor - we will train you for the job! Learn a new skill and have a great time doing it! WODLW.O.D.L. AWARDS GALORE!!
Each of the individuals and teams in the following list deserves
special recognition. However, there are so many from
this outstanding production we can only say...
Congratulations to one and all!
Winners:
The Terry Doyle Memorial Award
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Major Role
Gord Cameron as Host in Ten Times Two
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The Reuben Cardinell Award
Best co-ordinated Production
Elmira Theatre Company
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Nominations:
The Bonanno Award
Outstanding Peformance by an Actress in a Major Role
Tracy Kenyon as Constance et al, Ten Times Two
____ The Pat and Vincent Matthewson Memorial Award
Oustanding Ensemble Work
Ten Time Two
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The April Chappelle Award
Outstanding Direction
Deb Deckert - Ten Times Two
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The D. Park Jamieson Memorial Award
Best Production in Festival
Ten Times Two
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The Spanik Award
Best Visual Production
Ten Times Two - Elmira theatre Company
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The Harold P. Sellers Memorial Award
Outstanding Technical Achievment
Dave Laverty, Kevin Presseault, Joe Brenner,Deb Deckert
Ten Time Two - Elmira Theatre Company
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Special Adjudicator's Awards of Merit:
The Gifts of:
Mr. and Mrs. David Perkins
Laurie Kleinknecht, Costumes, Ten Times Two
CAnielle Deckert, Hair and Makeup, Ten Times Two
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Mr. W. (Bill) Meaden
Deb Deckert, Music Selection, Ten Times Two
Paul Dietrich, Tree Creation, Ten Times Two
W.O.D.L. Festival 2008Ten Times Two is in!!!
The adjudication results for W.O.D.L Festival 2008 have been announced and we're thrilled to have been chosen for our production of Ten Times Two.
At the W.O.D.L. awards announcements yesterday, Feb. 17/08,
the Lighting Design Award went to Dave Laverty
In addition, nominations went to:
Deb Deckert and Joe Brenner - Sound Design
and
Paul Dietrich - Set Design
Festival Week includes:
Mon., March 10 – Moonlight and Valentino, Thistle Theatre (Embro)
Tues., March 11 – I Ought to Be In Pictures, Kincardine Theatre Guild Wed., March 12 – A Bed Full of Foreigners, Guelph Little Theatre Thurs., March 13 – Letters in Wartime, St. Mary’s Community Players Fri., March 14 – Ten Times Two, Elmira Theatre Company Sat., March 15 – Awards Ball and Banquet If you want to attend a night, a few days, or an entire week of wonderful theatre, come to Festival 2008. Sponsored by Theatre Kent in Chatham. For ticket and other info, just click, http://wodl.on.ca/08wodl_brochure1.pdf
Ten Times Two OpeningIt's great to know that ETC has a reputation for being a fun and energetic company.
The recent article in The Record discussing the recent adjudication of Ten Time Two indicated "Spunky Elmira chose the hilarious but little known play by Canadian playwright, David Belke."
Yes, we are spunky, and yes, it is hilarious!!
There's still time to come out and see it. It's running at 8:00 P.M. - Fri. Feb. 8, Sat. Feb. 9 & Sun. Feb. 10 at 2:30 as well as Fri. Feb 15 and Sat. Feb. 16, both at 8:00 P.M.
Note: Tickets may be purchased at The Centre in the Square, Kitchener, (see the link on our main page), as well as at the door. ($17) Mugworts Bane - AUDITIONSMugworts Bane
by
local playwright:
Paddy Gillard-Bentley
Directed by
Tracey Kenyon
Date: Saturday, January 26 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Elmira Theatre company, 76 Howard Ave., Elmira Cast Requirements: Students of all ages welcome! No prep necessary. Group audition. Rehearsals: TBA Productions Dates: To be presented throughout the day at the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival, April 5, at 9:00, 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00
For more information, contact producer Bev Dietrich, 669-5257 or dietrich@golden.net Maggie's Getting Married - AUDITIONSMaggie's Getting Married
by
Norm Foster
Directed by
Mike Grant
Dates: Jan. 14 & 15
Time: 7:00 PM Location: Elmira Theatre company, 76 Howard Ave., Elmira
Cast Requirements: 3 men 3 women
No preparation required, ETC traditionally does cold readings in groups. Just show up at the audition.
Rehearsals: TBA
Productions Dates: April 25-27, May 1-4 and 8-10
The Story: While the rehearsal party takes place in the living room, Maggie’s family copes with the night before wedding jitters in the kitchen. Maggie is nervous, her fiancée is missing, Dad is feeling sentimental about losing his little girl,
Mom is feeling pressured to have everything go perfectly, the sister’s boyfriend is trying to sneak a smoke on the back deck and the sister is trying to figure out whether or not she’s slept with the groom before.
Ages quite flexible. Listed are script descriptions but director Mike Grant says he can swing 5 plus years up or down depending on who comes to auditions.
Maggie; 29. The bride. She is getting married tomorrow. She is sweet, smart and slightly insecure.
Wanda: 32. Maggie’s older sister. She sells real estate and has much more experience with men than her sister.
Cass: early 50’s. Maggie’s mother is a no-nonsense woman, determined to make this night perfect for everyone.
Tom: 56. Maggie’s deadpan father who works as a dentist but has bigger dreams. He is going through a midlife crisis.
Axel: 37. Wanda’s latest boyfriend. He’s a wacked out actor with a real fear of women.
Russell: 35. The groom. Also in real estate. Somewhat of a social misfit as he tries too hard to make people like him.
2007 2007
what a year!
A fantastic year of hard work, quality shows and most of all FUN!!!
Thanks to all who contributed time, money - or any resource at their disposal -toward it and a standing ovation to our audiences! Their glowing reception of our artistic endeavours helps keep the burning desire to present our talents in the performing arts alive.
We all want to wish you the very best for the future and say:
Happy New Year!!!!
2008 The Odd CoupleWhat a success!!
The Cast and Crew are having a blast in this run of The Odd Couple and it shows. Standing ovations are the rule and accolades are pouring in.
This is just a sample of the comments received.
"Hey guys, that was a wonderful production. We were busting a gut laughing!"
"... fabulous seats and the meal was great as well."
"The props were unbelievable...."
"We had a walk down memory lane for sure."
"Very well done!!!!! We loved all of the characters."
Tickets are still available for this Thurs., Nov 22, which is show only ($17). So invite your friends and family to come out and join in this laugh riot. Ten Time TwoAuditions for Ten Times Two By David Belke Directed by Deb Deckert Wednesday, Nov. 14, 7:00 PM and Saturday, Nov. 17 10:00 AM
The Story Cast Requirements: 2 men, 1 woman
EPHRAIM - an immortal, an evil-doer with great charisma, he thinks he’s God’s gift to women.
THE HOST, a supernatural observer and manipulator, quick witted and charming
***The female characters are all played by the same actor; will need to sing and do accents; CONSTANCE (1399) an Irish serving girl; LADY ELEANORE Penfield (1475) an English lady in waiting; POLLY (1550) a Cockney swineherd; SISTER FRANCESCA de la Cruz (1625) a Spanish nun; BETSY Parsons (1700) a young woman of London; SIMONE De Longchamps (1775) a French spy; CATHERINE Ballantyne-Bell (1850) a Scotswoman visiting London; PRU Grevney (1925) an American socialite; WOMAN (2000) a businesswoman; CONSTANCE (2075) a historical interpreter and museum curator
Crew Requirements:
Please contact SM Bev Dietrich (669-5257 or dietrich@golden.net) if you’d like to be part of this demanding show. Although the cast is small, the crew will be an integral part of the show as scene changes and costume changes must be choreographed Show Dates: Feb 1-3, 8-10, 15-16. Rehearsal: TBA
NB -> This is our "IN" Festival entry for the WODL competition in March.
***If you audition or crew for this show it is with the understanding that you are committed to present the show in Chatham in March, if we are chosen to compete in the Festival.
If the show wins at this level it’s on to the Theatre Ontario competition during the 2-4 weekend in May, this year to be held in North Bay.
-> If you already know you’re going to be away - like Cuba in March or camping "May two-four" weekend - this is not the show for you. The Odd CoupleCast of The Odd Couple
Director Joe Brenner is pleased to announce the cast of Neil Simons's 'The Odd Couple'*, our fall dinner theatre production.
Oscar the slob: Tom Bolton
Felix the fastidious: Gord Cameron
Murray: Gary Seibert
Roy: Paul Duncan
Speed: Mike Grant
Vinnie: Patrick Hoy
and
Cecily and Gwendolyn, the Pigeon sisters: Kathy Paul and Michelle Kreutzer
Come out and see this veteran cast in an absolutely hilarious production: starting Nov. 9, running through to Nov. 24.
*With special permission by Samuel French
SCRIPT READING Wednesday, October 17,/07
7:30 P.M.
at the theatre
Chair of the script readng committee, Sue Parr, sends out a call for scirpt submissions.
If you have a scipt you'd like to see on our playbill at some time, bring it along. Prospective directors are also invited to bring their treasures for consideration. Please bring a plot outline and a few copies of key scenes so we can read them together and get a feel for the show.
All ages and and voices are welcome at the script reading. You don't have to read if you choose not too, just listen and laugh along with the rest of us - the more the merrier!
Coffe and donuts provided. Remains in the FamilyThe world premier of Ron Eagle’s autobiographic play ‘Remains in the Family’ was a resounding success.
From utterly ‘pin-drop’, poignant moments with the young ‘Bobby’, to hilarious moments with the ‘primping over the boarder’ sisters, the production had the audience riveted to their seats. Standing ovations confirmed this fact and ETC’s first late-summer production will surely become a mainstay in the playbill for all forthcoming seasons.
An added feature, for live theatre audiences, was the outstanding performance by Rosemarie Hoy as Enid, in a mid-run walk-on for the terribly ill Danielle Deckert.
“The Actor’s Nightmare” depicts the feeling every actor experiences from time to time: that of knowing neither your lines nor your blocking on stage. Rose had to do it live!
She displayed incredible courage and the audience accepted her fully as the exuberant, young Enid.
Thankfully, Danielle is recovering and will no doubt have a significant role in shows to come.
The Odd CoupleThe Odd Couple
by Neil Simon*
Directed by Joe Brenner
Auditions will be held:
7:00 P. M. onTues., Mon., Aug. 27 & Wed. Aug. 29/07
at the Theatre, 76 Howard Ave., ELMIRA, ON
Cast Requirements:
6 men - Oscar, Felix and their 4 card playing buddies.
2 women - Cecily and Gwendolyn, the Pigeon sisters.
As always, lots of Crew positions available. Come and join the fun backstage where the real show takes place!
*with special permission from Samuel French
Cast of Standoff at the Lucky ForkRookie Director Tracey Ecclestone is pleased to announce the cast & crew for the Mini-fest production "Standoff at the Lucky Fork."
Henrietta, owner of the Lucky Fork - Lauren Snyder
Paul, a travelling salesman - Tracy Leighton
Betty, the sheriff - Gail Wareing
Terry, a C.E.O. - Lindsay Eitzen
Janice & Walter, a newly married couple - Jacqueline Godbout & Caleb Fahey
S.M. - Bev Dietrich
Props - Deb Deckert
Tech - Joe Brenner Cast of Remains In The FamilyRemains In The Family
Cast!
Auditions were great and here's the result:
Bobby Raven - Michael Hoy
Buck Raven - Rick Ryan
Sally Raven - Kathy Fahey
Myrna Geisel - Marilyn Dufresne
Addison Geisel - Brina Otto
Roger Geisel - Jared Wilson
Benny Geisel - Adrian Eitzen
Enid Geisel - Danielle Deckert
Alvie Geisel - Mark Dakin
Grace Geisel - Cathy Reid-Wilson
Ruby Winslow - Veronica Barton
Georgie Adams - Tracy Leighton
Jake Brady - Steve Robinson
Isobel MacIntosh - Jocelyne Proulx
Breadman - Werner Eitzen
Congratulations to all. It's going to be a fun production and we can't wait to see you on stage in Sept.!
Mini-fest Audions Each year, the Western Ontario Drama League hosts two festivals: a week long event in March and a one-act festival on a weekend in July, known as mini-fest. Only six theatre groups are chosen to participate in mini-fest and the Elmira Theatre Company is one of the lucky companies selected for 2007!
This is a unique One-Act Festival where everyone presents the same play!
This year, the play is :
Standoff at the
Lucky Fork
by
David Victor
Directed by
Tracey Ecclestone
It's the story of 5 strangers stranded at the Lucky Fork diner in a driving snowstrom, during which, a sheriff interrogates all ot the suspects in the murder of a wealthy recluse.
There are 6 different endings for this play and each group's ending is one drawn from a hat!
Every presentation is unique and no one knows what the ending will bring.
The Cast includes 6 characters, with some roles suitable for either/or male andfemale.
The intent of Mini-fest is to encourage new actors, directors and techies to use their skills without
the pressure of a full length production.
This is your chance for a great experience and fun time, so, come out to:
AUDITIONS: June 10 & 11/07 at 7:00 P.M.
at the Elmira Theatre Company
76 Howard Ave.,
ELMIRA, ON
(Mini-Fest presented July 27 & 28/07 at the Thistle Theatre, EMBRO, ON) Remains in the Family AuditionsAUDITIONS for Remains in the Family By Ron Eagle
June 4, 5, 6/07 7:00 PMElmira Theatre Company, 76 Howard Ave., Elmira Show to be performed Sept.12-16 and 21-23/07
Buck Raven, an MP with the Canadian military has been transferred to Windsor on border patrol. His wife, Sally, and their youngest son, Bobby, leave Preston and move back in with her parents and siblings in order to be closer to Buck.
Sally’s two married sisters have also moved back home while their husbands are overseas. A handsome boarder who lives with the family quickly becomes a disruptive element in the Raven marriage. With so many different personalities crammed under one small roof, Sally eventually suffers a temporary breakdown. Will she begin a new life with another man or try to repair her marriage and regain her young son’s respect?
Sally Raven - eldest Geisel Daughter, wife of Buck, pretty, but spoiled and a bit high strung: early 30's
Bobby Raven - youngest son of Sally and Buck, about 5 years old.
Myrna Geisel - mother of the Geisel family, she is the glue that holds the family together: mid to late 40's
s. Addisson Geisel - father and head of the Geisel family. Working night for the war effort and trying to sleep in a houseful of pople has left him exhausted: 50's
AdRoger Geisel - youngest son in the Geisel family: about 10
Benny Geisel - 2nd youngest son in the Geisel family: about 12
t 1RRuby Winslow - married daugher of Myrna & Addison, she has moved back home while her husband is away at war: late 20's
Georgie Adams - another married daughter of Myrna and Addison, also moved back home while her husband is away: mid 20's
Enid Geisel - another daughter of Myrna and Addison, determined to marry someone her parents do not approve of: early 20's
Jake Brady - a boarder in the Geisel home, handsome and quite a temptation to a houseful of young women: 30's
Alvie Geisel - married Geisel son: mid-30's
Grace Geisel - wife of Alvie, daughter-in-law to Myrna and Addison: mid-30's
Isobel MacIntosh - neighbour of the Geisel family, friend and confidant of Myrna: 50's
BBreadman - makes daily deliveries of baked good and gossip: 40 - 50's
For more information about the show, Remains in the Family,
contact director Ron Eagle, 519-669-8972
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