AUDITION CALL for Liberty Cabaret Dinner Theatre

Theatre in the Little Theatre (TILT) is looking for interested singers to perform in the Liberty Cabaret Dinner Theatre, Jan 22-23 and 29-30.

The Liberty Cabaret will be an evening of music and song, music directed by Tammi Dahl with accompaniment by Kristen Criado. We are looking for singers to perform 2-3 songs, solo - duets - and groups. This will be a nice, relaxed evening of song - no major movement or dance.

Auditions are Monday December 21 at 7pm at the Barrow-Civic Theatre, use the alley door. Please bring a short prepared piece to sing. We are looking for a small, intimate group of singers (6-8).  Songs for the cast will be assigned after auditions and casting is complete.  
 
Presented in the Little Theatre as part of the TILT Dinner Series

Messiah performs Friday Dec. 18th

FCOA Presents Handels Messiah Friday December 18th at 8pm - ONE SHOW ONLY!

Composed in 1741, Messiah is Handel’s most famous creations, it’s uplifting and wondrous music performed annually around the world to millions of fans.  A holiday favorite at the BCT, this year features solo recitative performances by Randy Bowser, Nate Hall, Jennifer Lofink, Amanda Lawton, Daniel Lovestrand, Katie Kirby-Rogers, Sonja Firster, Linda Leisher, Denise Mains, Becky Grove, and Janelle Chambers.

Over 60 singers are in the full Messiah chorus in an evening highlighted by the Hallelujah Chorus and ending with the traditional audience sing-a-long to our favorite holiday songs.  Under the direction this year of Zachary Covington, Messiah performs for one show only on December 18th at 8pm.

Get your tickets at http://www.barrowtheatre.com/ or call the Box Office at 814-437-3440 or 800-537-7769 - don't wait!

Box Office News for December 11, 2009

Due to circumstances beyond the control of the theatre, the Box Office News will not be published in the Good Times on Friday December 11th. So....here it is....please share this with friends and pass it around....the Box Office news will return to the Good Times on December 18th.

Friday December 4 - Opening night and BON

OPENING NIGHT FOR
A CHRISTMAS CAROL-TONIGHT 8pm

A Christmas Carol opens tonight for five shows, Dec 4-5 and 11-13 at the Barrow-Civic Theatre.   Starring Al Shilling as Ebenezer Scrooge.   Tickets available at http://www.barrowtheatre.com/ or through the Box Office 814-437-3440/800-537-7769

Today's article in the Good Times, published in The Derrick and News Herald Papers (click to enlarge):

See you at the theatre!

Christmas Carol opens Friday December 4!

FCOA presents the classic Dicken’s tale of a miserly man who learns the true meaning of Christmas and his own mortality. John McConnell directs A Christmas Carol featuring Allan Shilling as Ebenezer Scrooge, with Marty Rudegeair as Marley’s Ghost and Pete Greene as The Narrator. Follow Scrooge as three spirits from past, present and future take him on a journey to explore his own humanity (or lack thereof) and help him discover the true meaning behind the spirit of Christmas and the wonderful deeds each one of us is capable of.

With Laurie Rogers as Ghost of Christmas Past, Ted Smith as Ghost of Christmas Present, Andrew Ritsig as Ghost of Christmas Future, Bill Hennessy and Tish McClintock at Bob and Mrs. Cratchit, Ben Bodamer as Nephew Fred, and many more.

Presented by FCOA at the Barrow-Civic Theatre, Franklin PA. December 4-5 and 11-12 at 8pm and December 13 at 2pm. Tickets available online at http://www.barrowtheatre.com/ or through the Box Office at 814-437-3440 or 800-537-7769.

Allegheny Sounds performs Opening Night of Christmas Carol

JUST ANNOUNCED:

The award-winning Allegheny Sounds, under the direction of Linda Wrhen, will be performing in the Barrow Little Theatre as part of the opening night festivities for the FCOA production of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."

Opening night of "A Christmas Carol" is December 4th. Beginning at 7:00pm, for those who are attending the performance, there will be a wassail bowl, hors d'oeures, and music in the Barrow Little Theatre. In addition, there will be over 35 beautifully decorated holiday trees in the lobby. The performance of "A Christmas Carol" begins at 8:00pm.

For show tickets, please call 437-3440 or purchase tickets online at www.barrowtheatre.com

The Charles Dickens holiday classic "A Christmas Carol" plays LIVE on December 4, 5, 11, and 12 at 8:00pm. A special matinee is scheduled December 13 at 2:00pm. "A Christmas Carol" stars Al Shilling as Scrooge and is directed by John McConnell.

Box Office News for November 13, 2009

Please note correction to time for Ozark Jubilee:  Show times are 2pm and 7pm, not 8pm.  Thank you.

Box Office News for October 30, 2009

Interested individuals sought for Board of Directors

The FCOA Board of Directors is seeking motivated individuals committed to the development and enhancement of the theatre arts to serve on the Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors is responsible for the governance and oversight of the Franklin Civic Operetta Association and it's Barrow-Civic Theatre. Individuals should have an interest in promoting the arts, time and energy to work with various management, business, technical, and artistic areas of operations, and acting as a community ambassador for FCOA and Barrow-Civic Theatre as a member of a working and active board of directors.

Interested individuals should write a letter of interest in serving on the Board of Directors and submit it to Ted Smith, Board Development Chair, Barrow-Civic Theatre, PO Box 1089, Franklin PA, 16323 or can email their letter to barrowcivic@gmail.com.

Deadline for interest letters is Friday, November 13, 2009.

FCOA Youth Theatre presents Sleepy Hollow

“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” comes to the Barrow-Civic Theatre for Halloween weekend. This show is part of the Youth Theater educational program. The youth theater offers three opportunities per year for area youth. In February, the all youth musical features all youth who want to be a part of theater ages 8-17. In the summer, there is a weeklong camp that features youth ages 7-16. Lastly in the fall an advanced show is offered for youth ages 10-18. This show features a strict audition where not all who audition are accepted into the show. In addition, the youth theater program features youth running all the behind the scenes of the production. Any youth age 10-18 for all three of the youth theater productions can be a part of the behind the scenes running lights, sound, props, curtains and scenery.


This year’s “Legend of Sleepy Hollow” features 34 cast members and 7 backstage. We are very excited because Joseph Perrotti makes his last appearance on the youth theater stage as the lead character Icabod Crane. He has been in many youth theater productions and is a senior at Oil City High School. In 2004, when the youth theater program put on the show, Joe played the part of Old Man Blackwell (played by Aaron Ritsig in this production) telling the story to the townspeople of the headless horseman in song. The cast and crew are so excited to have Joe play the leading charater for this production. The cast is rounded out by 32 other fine youth including Lane Behe, Grace Burwell, Bridget Carter, Alexandra Dashner, Stephen Dennis, Nick Dobson, Critter Fink, Allison Greenlee, Aaron Hoffman, Anne Marie Hutchinson, Megan Keelan, Harrison Keenan, Madeline Keenan, Grace Kellner, Jill Kellner, Conor Kingdom, Leisel Kober, Abby Larimore, Rachel Marlatt, Geralyn McMullen, Alix Noyes, Jordyn Plymire, Andrew Ritsig, Evelyn Sopher, Andrea Spence, Rachel Spence, Katherine Thompson, William Thompson, Jenny Williams, Chrissy Wolfgang, Alyssa Zlotnicki and David Zlotnicki. The behind the scene crew are Tim Dennis, AJ Fox, Elizabeth Fox, Veronika Lamphere, Rebecca Marlatt, and Daniel Pratt.

Directors for this production include stage and music Director Martha Heise, choreographer Kelly Zerbe, and back stage director (set and costumes) Jessica Rodriguez. All three directors are teachers from the Oil City School District who is a great supporter of the program. In addition, Rebecca Christie a newcomer to the area has begun helping with the youth theater program and the parents of the cast a crew donate much of their time to help the production go off. This year’s advanced youth theater program is sponsored in part by HOLeY Jeans youth choir, Chest Medicine Associates of Seneca and the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts.

Date of the show will be October 29th daytime show for area school children, and October 30 at 8:00pm and Sunday, November 1st at 2:00pm for the public. Tickets available online at www.barrowtheatre.com or through the Box Office at 814-437-3440.

Box Office News - October 23, 2009

Due to circumstances out of the control of Barrow-Civic Theatre, today's Box Office News did not appear in the Good Times.  

Two shows - Two Calls for Interested actors and "voices."

BCT has two shows coming up requiring actors and interested persons to perform.

Old Time Radio Show presents War of the Worlds

Come one, come all to lend your voices to the next Old Time Radio show at the Little Theatre Oct 31 at 8pm and Nov 1 at 4pm.  We are recreating Meridian 7-1212 from the Columbia Radio Workshop - what kind of people call the "time service?" We are also recreating the original Mercury Theatre War of the Worlds broadcast.

The "voices" meeting is Monday at 7pm at the theatre - we will be assigning roles and parts - all voices are need, women and men. No memorization is required as we perform at mic with scripts - along with amazing sound effects by Ed Ramage. No previous experience in acting or on stage is needed - just the ability to talk!

Rehearsals Tue-Thu at the Little Theatre next week. Please join us - if you can't make Monday and want to participate - let me know via email and I'll put you on the list for parts. The radio shows are extremely fun and have been drawing great crowds.

MESSIAH AUDITIONS!!!

October 24 ~ 10am-12pm & October 25 ~ 2pm-4pm Barrow Little Theatre. Directed by Zach Covington

Anyone interested in becoming a member of the choir who has never performed the work at the Barrow should prepare the first 30 measures on your voice part of the “Hallelujah Chorus”, No.44. Those interested in performing a solo should also plan to audition. Please prepare one of the recitatives from the work to use as your audition piece. Performance date is December 18.

Warehouse Clean-Up Day

The latest warehouse clean-up day has been scheduled for Saturday October 24, starting at 9am.

All interested hands are needed to help with costume organization and those with screw guns for taking apart old sets and set pieces to make room for the winter.    Meet at the warehouse starting on 12th Street starting at 9am - bring a screwgun and your sense of adventure.

Box Office News for October 16, 2009

Audition Call

Auditions for A Christmas Carol this weekend!

October 17 ~ 2:00pm & and October 18 ~ 2:00pm.

Barrow-Civic Little Theatre
Directed by John McConnell.

A large cast is needed. All roles are non-singing, however a small group of carolers will be needed. There are roles for all ages from children (youngest - grade 3 please) through adult. Those interested in auditioning need no advance preparation or experience.  Please use Alley Entrance Door.

Performances are scheduled for December 4-5 & 11- 13.

Join the Barrow-Civic Theatre page on Facebook

Are you on Facebook?    Then join our theatre page by clicking the link below.   The Barrow-Civic Theatre page provides show and audition announcements for our friends in the Facebook community.   We're adding new page admins so we can expand our photo and news galleries as well.

BCT Facebook Group

Visit the Christmas Carol Show Blog

The Barrow-Civic Theatre continues it's presence on the internet with our latest show blog for A Christmas Carol.

Director John McConnell and the production staff will utilize the blog at christmascarol-bct.blogspot.com to promote the show and auditions, make rehearsal and casting announcements, and share important information related to the show.

Visit the show blog at christmascarol-bct.blogspot.com today.

2010 Season of Shows Announced

The Barrow-Civic Theatre proudly announces its 2010 Main Stage Season of Shows.   Season tickets go on sale December 1, 2009.  Individual and Group ticket sales begin January 1, 2010.   Visit http://www.barrowtheatre.com/ for more information on the shows, including Youth Theatre and Little Theatre productions for 2010.

The pump boys sell high octane on Highway 57 in Grand Ole Opry country and the dinettes, Prudie and Rhetta Cupp, run the Double Cupp diner next door. Together they fashion an evening of country western songs that received unanimous raves on and off Broadway. They perform on guitars, piano, bass and, yes, kitchen utensils. "A gasser ... with buoyant, earthy humor" says the N.Y. Daily News. March 5-6, & 12-14.

The story of Annie Sullivan and her student, blind and mute Helen Keller, The Miracle Worker dramatizes the volatile relationship between the lonely teacher and her charge. Helen, trapped in her secret world, is violent, spoiled, and treated by her family as sub-human. Only Annie realizes that there is a mind and spirit waiting to be rescued from the dark, tortured silence. Following scenes of intense physical and emotional dynamism, Annie's success with Helen finally comes with the utterance of a single word: "water". April 23-24 & 30, May 1-2.
School shows May 3.

Based on the Mel Brooks movie of the same name, this mad-cap romp of hilarity follows theatrical producer Max Bialystock and his accountant/partner Leo Bloom in their get rich quick scheme to oversell a Broadway flop. Complications arise however when their “flop” becomes a hit, despite having the worst show ever written. With ridiculous accent, amusing parodies and caricatures, and irreverent poking at the business of show business, The Producers has been a hit movie, had successful runs on Broadway and the West End, and international acclaim. July 9-10 & 16-18.

“Froggy" LeSeuer visits a rural Georgia camp and brings Charlie, a shy young man with him. He tells everyone that Charlie is from a foreign country and speaks no English. Once alone Charlie overhears more than he should—the evil plans of a sinister minister; that the minister's fiancée is pregnant; and other revelations made thinking that Charlie doesn't understand a word being said. What he does fuels nonstop hilarity and sets up the climax in which things awry for the "bad guys," and the "good guys" emerge triumphant. August 13-14 & 20-22.

Here is all the charm of J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, the children Wendy, Michael and John, pirates and Indians, embellished with show-stopping songs, "Never Never Land", "I Won't Grow Up" and "I'm Flying". This is one of the world's most celebrated musicals. First produced on Broadway with Mary Martin and Cyril Richard and more recently a major hit starring Cathy Rigby, Peter Pan will steal your hearts and breath. September 24-26 & 30, October 1-2.  The FCOA 2010 Applefest® show!

Box Office News - October 2, 2009

Tickets Available to Final 3 Shows of Joseph

TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE!


Tickets are still available to all 3 final shows of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

October 1-3 at 8pm at the Barrow-Civic Theatre.

Get your tickets online at www.barrowtheatre.com or call the Box Office at 814-437-3440 or 1-800-537-7769.

Don't let yourself miss this production as Pam Mahle and Jordan Rembold lead an exciting ensemble cast in the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic rock-opera style re-telling of the Story of Joseph.

What's Going On at the BCT?

The Barrow-Civic is alive with activity in the coming weeks....









Applefest is always a hive of activity in and around the theatre.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat plays it's final three shows this weekend, October 1-3 at 8pm each night. Get your tickets now - seats are available!!

The BCT Box Office will be open all day Friday and Saturday October 2-3, including special Saturday hours during the day, for you to buy tickets to upcoming BCT events, including Joseph, Davy Jones, Sleepy Hollow, Christmas Carol and Messiah.

The Barrow Cafe extends outdoors for food and relaxation at our Marquee Tables Fri-Sun, Oct 2-4 11am-5pm each day. Enjoy walking tacos, refreshments, and a spot to relax as you enjoy the Applefest Activities.

The Barrow Little Theatre will be open for beer and wine, with live television events Fri-Sun, Oct 2-4 11am-5pm each day. Stop by the Little Theatre to grab a beverage and relax while watching one of the big games.

Get your chances to win a $500 Gas Card from the Davy Jones Committee. Stop by their table and get your chance to fill your tank!

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Upcoming Events at the Theatre:

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Final 3 Shows - October 1-3, 8pm

Auditions-A Christmas Carol
October 17 & 18-2pm

'night Mother
Little Theatre, October 23 & 24 at 8pm

Auditions-Handel's Messiah
Oct 24 10am-12pm & Oct 25 2pm-4pm

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
October 30-8pm and November 1-2pm

War of the Worlds-Old Time Radio Show
October 31-8pm andNovember 1-4pm, Little Theatre

Venango Chamber Orchestra
November 8 at 3pm

Allegheny Sounds Chorus
November 14-7:30pm

Franklin Silver Cornet Band
Fri Nov. 27-8pm. Food Donations accepted

A Christmas Carol
December 4-5 & 11-12 at 8pm
December 13 at 2pm

Ozark Jubilee’s Branson Country Christmas
December 14 at 2pm & 7pm

Handel’s Messiah
December 18 at 8pm

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Barrow-Civic Theatre Box Office
Buy tickets online 24 hours a day at http://www.barrowtheatre.com/

Or Call 814-437-3440 or 1-800-537-7769
Box Office Hours Tue-Fri, 10am-4:30pm

TILT presents 'night Mother

Starring Amy Dittman and Rosie Petulla.

Jessie nonchalantly tells her Mama that by morning she'll be dead, as she plans to commit suicide that very evening . The subsequent dialogue between Jessie and Mama slowly reveals her reasons for her decision and her life with Mama and how thoroughly she has planned her own death, culminating in a disturbing yet unavoidable climax.

Directed by Mike Dittman.
Presented in the Little Theatre Oct 23 & 24 at 8pm

OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION FOR JOSEPH!

A “crash of drums” and “a flash of light” heralds the explosion of the international smash-hit musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat onto the Barrow-Civic Theatre stage for a six show run, September 25-27 and October 1-3.

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s spectacular musical has been delighting audiences world wide for over 40 years. Noted for its family-friendly storyline, varied musical styles, and universal themes, “Joseph” is a rollicking and fun-paced retelling of the Biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors.

“We have an amazing cast lined up to perform for you,” says Ted Smith, Director of “Joseph” and FCOA Board Member. “Over 40 actors have been rehearsing, dancing, and singing to get ready to bring this fun, light-hearted, and captivating musical to the Barrow stage for our fans and patrons.”

In the title role of Joseph, Jordan Rembold returns to the Barrow stage after his debut as a gangster in Kiss Me, Kate! His talents and energy help drive the show, along with Pamala Mahle as the Narrator. Mahle returns to Franklin Civic Operetta after a fifteen year absence, bringing wisdom and exuberance to the role of the Narrator as she guides you through the story. Audiences will recognize Mike Leisher in the role of Pharaoh, after his turn as The Lion in The Wizard of Oz.




Opening night provides special entertainment for theatre patrons. Our traditional opening night reception from 7:00pm to 8:00pm will feature the Lake Erie Belly Dance performers, under the direction of Carla Fleming and made possible by a grant from the PPA. Bringing a touch of the exotic and middle-east to the Little Theatre, the belly dancers will perform at 7:15pm in the Little Theatre. Opening Night reception hor'dourves and drinks will be served in the Lobby and the Barrow-Civic Marquee Café outside the Box Office, catered by the new Uptown Bistro.

Music Director John McConnell returns to provide direction for both singers and another strong BCT orchestra, while Broadway veteran and choreographer Marc Ellis Holland brings to life the show’s energy and story with a rousing Go Go Joseph and Song of the King. Director Ted Smith recently directed Kiss Me, Kate! and The Wizard of Oz for FCOA. His single-unit designed set, painted by Kristen Criado, brings another first to the BCT stage.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, presented by Franklin Civic Operetta Association, plays September 25-26 and October 1-3 at 8pm and a special Sunday matinee on September 27 at 2pm at the Barrow-Civic Theatre (1223 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323).
Tickets are available online 24 hours a day www.barrowtheatre.com. Tickets by phone are available Tue-Fri 10:00am-4:30pm (Also open one hour before show times) by calling (8143) 437-3440.

Be on stage!

Ever thought of being on stage? Now here's your chance!

ANNOUNCING AUDITIONS FOR A CHRISTMAS CAROL AND MESSIAH!











Audition Dates: October 17 ~ 2:00pm & and October 18 ~ 2:00pm.
Barrow-Civic Little Theatre
Directed by John McConnell.

A large cast is needed. All roles are non-singing, however a small group of carolers will be needed. There are roles for all ages from children (youngest - grade 3 please) through adult. Those interested in auditioning need no advance preparation or experience.
Performances are scheduled for December 4-5 & 11- 13.

















October 24 ~ 10am-12pm & October 25 ~ 2pm-4pm Barrow Little Theatre.
Directed by Zach Covington

Anyone interested in becoming a member of the choir who has never performed the work at the Barrow should prepare the first 30 measures on your voice part of the “Hallelujah Chorus”, No.44. Those interested in performing a solo should also plan to audition. Please prepare one of the recitatives from the work to use as your audition piece. Performance date is December 18.

Get your tickets now for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Good Times as published by The Derrick and News Herald newspapers, September 18, 2009

Box Office News September 18, 2009

Special online color edition of the Box Office News appearing in the Good Times insert of The Derrick and News Herald.

Local doctor provides support for show costumes

We are pleased to announce that Dr. William Fritz has graciously donated hospital scrub sets for the cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

The scrubs will be part of the ensemble costume for the show."When the concept of using medical scrubs as part of the costume came up, we just thought it was natural to get one of the local surgeons involved," said producer Victoria Beal. "Dr. Fritz generously offered to buy all the suits we needed.

Cast members John-Dominic Heim, Crissy Sibley, Aaron Ritsig Joey Campagna, and JIll Kellner wear hospital scrubs donated by Dr. William Fritz to the show & theatre.

Now, thanks to Dr. Fritz, the theatre has 30 sets of scrubs that will be used for this show and I'm sure you'll recognized bits and pieces in Barrow shows for years to come!" Beals continued.

Our thanks to Dr. Fritz for helping support Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Exotic Opening Night for Joseph Sept. 25

A special pre-show performance, featuring professional belly dancers, will set the stage for those attending the opening night performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on Friday, September 25, 2009, at the Barrow Civic Theatre.

“Our thought was to have a fun event on opening night to kick off our 'Joseph' show. Belly dancers were a natural link, as our play is set in Egypt--where belly dancing has been performed throughout history," said Ted Smith, show director. “We were delighted to find that a group like this is based in Erie, and willing to perform for us!" He continued.

Featuring members of the Lake Erie Belly Dance Troupe, the opening night performance will be based in American Tribal Style (ATS) Bellydance, created by Carolena Nericcio of FatChanceBellyDance in San Francisco. ATS is an improvisational form of dance, where the lead dancer, to the front right as you're facing the dance formation, gives cues for the other dancers to follow. The dancers are able to improvise and play with the cues and movements, creating a work of "moving art" before your eyes and a different performance each time they dance. You'll experience "elaborate costumes, fancy steps, and exciting music" but the brilliance of ATS is that these are "women working together in cooperation and focused on presenting the dance as one entity."

Erie's professional belly dancing troupe is a multi-generational group of women, representing multiple styles of bellydance such as ATS, cabaret, and fusions. Members study and rehearse weekly at Long's School of the Dance in Erie, Pa, with direction from Carla Fleming. LEBD represents the 'sisterhood' of the dance, and is a supportive and driving force for bellydance in the Erie area, dancing regularly at venues such as the Presque Isle Gallery Coffeehouse and Celebrate Erie.

The belly dancers will perform on September 25 at 7:15pm in the Little Theatre. Anyone who has purchased a ticket for the main stage performance for that evening is welcome to attend. Hor'dourves and beverages will be provided. This event was made possible through a grant from Pennsylvania Partners on the Arts.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, presented by Franklin Civic Operetta Association, plays September 25-26 and October 1-3 at 8pm and a special Sunday matinee on September 27 at 2pm at the Barrow-Civic Theatre (1223 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323).

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice, Directed by Ted Smith, Musical Direction by John McConnell, and Choreography by Marc Ellis Holland. Tickets are available online 24 hours a day www.barrowtheatre.com. Tickets by phone are available Tue-Fri 10:00am-4:30pm (Also open one hour before show times) by calling (8143) 437-3440.

Box Office News for Sept 11, 2009

TILT presents 'night Mother

'night, Mother is a 1983 play by Marsha Norman about a daughter, Jessie, and her mother, Thelma (referred to as "Mama" in the play).

The play opens with Jessie calmly telling Mama that by morning she'll be dead, as she plans to commit suicide that very evening (she makes this revelation all while nonchalantly organizing household items and preparing to do her mother's nails).

The subsequent dialogue between Jessie and Mama slowly reveals her reasons for her decision and her life with Mama and how thoroughly she has planned her own death, culminating in a disturbing yet unavoidable climax.

Night Mother stars Amy Dittman as Jessie and Rosie Petulla as Mama. Mike Dittman directs this Little Theatre production playing October 23 and 24 at 8pm.

sourced from wikipedia.org

Box Office News September 4, 2009

As published in the Good Times-Derrick and News Herald papers

Live In Concert - DAVY JONES!

The Barrow-Civic Theatre is getting Davy Jones, one night only October 17 at 8pm

Davy Jones first invaded teen hearts as the international idol of millions in the 1960s Emmy Award winning television classic The Monkees. Since the show hit the small screen, Davy has triumphed as both a serious actor and a comedian on the theatrical stage; as a rock musician, composer and artist.

Born in Manchester, England on December 30, 1945, Davy began entertaining at 11 years old as Ena Sharples' grandson on the still-running ITV soap opera, Coronation Street.

Theatrical agents sought him out as he was working as an apprentice jockey in Newmarket and took him to London where he portrayed Dickens' mischievous Artful Dodger in the West
End production of Oliver! Later, at the age of 16, Davy found himself the toast of New York where he originated the Artful Dodger role on Broadway
and was nominated for a Tony Award.

As a result, Davy was offered a contract with Columbia Pictures/Screen Gems Television, and The Monkees was created shortly after. Also a musical group, The Monkees' album sales surpassed all records, and they continue to be best-sellers 30 years later.

The theater remains in Davy's blood. He most recently received rave reviews for starring in the complex role of Fagin. He has also starred in productions of The Boyfriend, Harry Nilson's The Point, and appeared as Jesus in Godspell, which played in London's West End . Perhaps the
most celebrated television appearance in Davy's long career as a heartthrob is The Brady Bunch episode, "Getting Davy Jones."

Davy is also an accomplished writer and humorous storyteller. His talents extend to short stories, poetry, and photography.

Davy appears for ONE NIGHT ONLY on the Main Stage on October 17 at 8pm. Tickets are available at www.barrowtheatre.com or by calling the Box Office at 814-437-3440.

Sleepy Hollow Cast Announcement

Youth Theatre Cast List for “Sleepy Hollow” posted.

If you name is not on the list, please know you are welcome to work on tech. So please come to the read through as a tech person.

Ichabod Crane – Joe Perrotti
Old Man Blackwell – Aaron Ritsig
Mary Elizabeth Blackwell – Megan Keelan
Myneer Van Tassel – Andrew Ritsig
Katrina Van Tassel – Alyssa Zlotnicki
Mrs. Van Houten – Jill Kellner
Marth Van Houton – Anne Marie Hutchinson
Jessica Van Houton – Chrissy Wolfgong
Brom Bones– Stephen Dennis
Andy Brimstone – Critter Fink
Bessie Wheelwright – Grace Burwell

All the following people have their part as well
as towspeople and guest of the party:

Gossip Women: Katie Gagliotti, Allison Greenlee, Leisel Kober, Alex Noyes, Abby Larimore, Geralyn McMullen, Natalia Spadafora, Katherine Thompson, Jenny Williams

Students: Lane Behe, Bridget Carter, Alex Dashner, Nick Dobson, Harrison Keenan, Madeline Keenan, Grace Kellner, Rachel Marlatt, Evelyn Sopher, William Thompson, David Zlotnicki

Party Band: Aaron Hoffman, Connor Kingdom, Jordyn Plymire, Andrea Spence, Rachel Spence

TECH WHO FILLED OUT FORMS:
Rebecca Marlatt, Veronika Lamphere, Tim Dennis, Daniel Pratt

Read through will be held at the Little Theater on Thursday, August 27th at 6:30pm. PLEASE BRING A PARENT!!!!

BLACK-TIE BARROW RAISES THE CURTAIN AT THE BARROW.

BLACK-TIE BARROW for a Gala Performance
Saturday August 22-8pm
ONE NIGHT ONLY!


















Choreographer Marc Ellis Holland and Co-Musical Director Tammi Dahl are part of the celebration of music, theatre, opera and dance as various local performers take the stage for an evening of elegant and powerful performances. Tribute pieces from grand shows including “Carousel,” “Showboat,” and many others make up a large portion of the show. The music from “The Phantom of The Opera” is featured as a spectacular finale.

























Jeff Brown and Tc Marshall (above) provide vocal performances, along with additional performances by Dennis Geib, Tammy Dahl, and Sam DePalma. Jenn Fox, Tim Gilbert, Jodi Hoover, Hanna Pratt, Richard Roberts, and Bret Sloan. Violinist Tom Karg also lends his talent.The evening also brings spectacular dance performances by Olivia Beals, Marc Holland, Darin Paden, Stephen Teig and Samantha Caiarelli. The host for the evening is Ted Smith.



















Bret Sloan and Hannah Pratt (above), along with Jenn Fox and Richard Roberts (below), and Tim Gilbert, and Jodi Hoover also will be performing. Violinist Tom Karg also lends his talent.The evening also brings spectacular dance performances by Olivia Beals, Marc Holland, Darin Paden, Stephen Teig and Samantha Caiarelli. The host for the evening is Ted Smith.

























The “Black Tie Barrow” was conceived by Mary Ann Richardson, the former Chairman of the board having held the seat for 25 years. Richardson was also the leader of the building purchase, now known exclusively as The Barrow-Civic Theatre. “I expect this show to rank as one of the greatest evenings of entertainment ever seen at the Barrow,” said Richardson.

Richardson is producing the show, with Tammy Dahl and Dennis Geib co-directing. There will be pre-show Champaign reception, and hors’ de ouvres.

Tickets are $20.00 each and can be purchased by calling the Barrow-Civic Theatre box office at 814-437-3440 from 10AM to 4:30PM Tuesday through Friday.

Tickets can also be purchased online by visiting the website at http://www.barrowtheatre.com/.