Box Office News - May 1st

DINER THEATRE-- Dinner served diner-style! “Mass Appeal” to be featured! The Barrow-Civic Theatre presents “Mass Appeal”, May 8-9 and 16th in the Little Theatre.

This "diner theatre" production features Al Shilling as Father Tim Foley. Father Foley is a popular parish priest, who has retained the good will of his parishioners by cracking jokes and never taking an unpopular stand on crucial matters. His congregation loves him and he loves his church. One Sunday, his comfortable position is challenged by Mark Dolson, a young seminarian played by John Miller. Dolson's rebellious reputation and frank honesty about behavior seemingly "unbecoming" a candidate for the priesthood, threatens to earn him an expulsion from the seminary. Father Foley is expected to bring Dolson around to the Church's "party line," but the younger man resists the older man's advice--quite loudly at times. In the end, both men reach new understandings of the church, their relationship and themselves. Mass Appeal features some adult themes. Ted Smith is directing, with Rosie Petulla acting as production manager.

Catering for this show is by Judy Grandelis and The AmaZing Foods Catering Co. Tickets are $30.00 a plate. The menu choices are Grilled Chicken Breast over Basil Pesto Penne or Vegetarian Lasagna entrees. Also served will be Tuscan Salad, and fresh fruit shortcake for dessert.

There will be a cash bar for soft drinks, beer and wine. Cocktail hour begins at 5:30pm, dinner will be served at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7:30pm. Advance Reservations are required. Purchase online or through the Box Office at 814-437-3440.

BUY TICKETS ONLINE NOW!!!

We are very excited to announce that Online Ticketing has arrived at the Barrow-Civic Theatre!
You can now go online at www.barrowtheatre.com to purchase tickets to events at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin, PA. Any time day or night, around the clock and around the year! Pick your own seats!It is a safe, secure and fast transaction that will let you get the best seats in the house without waiting for the Box Office to open!
Don't worry; the Box Office itself will still be open Tuesday through Friday, 10am-4:30pm and one hour before show times if you still want to order your tickets in person or over the phone!
Visit www.barrowtheatre.com, enter the homepage and click on the Buy Tickets Now Button located at the top of each page. Or select Events & Tickets from the drop down menu to see our complete schedule along with ticket purchase buttons for every ticketed event.

“Kiss Me Kate” cast announced!
FCOA presents the musical comedy Kiss Me Kate, June 19-20, 26-28 at the Barrow-Civic Theatre.

Fred Graham is a beleaguered theatre troupe director putting on Shakespeare's “The Taming of the Shrew” in Baltimore, Maryland. The cast includes Fred and his former wife, Lilli; also Bill Calhoun, an irresponsible gambler, and the girl whom he is interested in, Lois Lane.

Bill’s gambling problems spell trouble for Fred and Lilli’s amorous love interest, General Howell, soon intrudes backstage as well. Add in a case of mistaken identity as two gangsters invade the theatre to collect an I.O.U, and backstage antics spill onstage in the “The Taming of the Shrew” production with hilarious and touching results.

Kiss Me Kate features Jaime Agnello as Lilli Vanessi/Katherine and Terri Gilmore as Lois Lane/Bianca, with Brett Sloan as Fred Graham/Petruchio and Jacob Krupitzer as Bill Calhoun/Lucentio.

Also with Christian Marshall as Harry Trevor/Baptista, Carissa McClintock as Hattie/Ensemble, Bryana Delaney as Wardrobe Lady/Ensemble, Joe Perrotti as Hortensio/Ensemble, Marc Holland as Paul/Gremio, Cooper Oliver as Pops/Gregory, John-Dominic Heim as Ralph/Ensemble, Nick Mitchell as General Harrison Howell, Stephen Teig and Elias Noyes as The Gangsters, Jaclyn Fike as Dance Captain/Ensemble, Aaron Ritsig as Stagehand #1/Nathaniel, Andrew Ritsig as Stagehand #2/Philip, and Tom Last as Stagehand #3/Haberdasher.

Featured in the Ensemble are Liesl Bittner, Jeri Bolton, Julie Boocks, Sarah Creighton, Liz Deemer, Molly Hennessy, Peg Hennessy, Sara Hoffman, Katie Kirby-Rogers, Tish McClintock, Amanda Smith, and Auri Vearnon.

Directed by Ted Smith (director of Wizard of Oz and Sweet Charity), with music direction by Pete Greene and main choreography by Christine Fornof.

Kiss Me Kate performs June 19-20 and June 26 at 8:00pm, June 27 at 8:30pm and June 28 at 2pm. Follow the show's progress at our show blog: kissmekate-bct.blogspot.com and purchase your tickets online at the theatre website www.barrowtheatre.com

“TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD”
Record breaking attendance!Final Weekend!
Don’t miss out on this highly successful production of “To Kill A Mockingbird” at the Barrow-Civic Theatre this weekend! The production has been record-breaking for the Barrow, bringing in high school students for special daytime outreach performances, and setting attendance records! Catch one of the final two performances this weekend on Saturday, May 2 nd at 8PM and Sunday, May 3 rd at 2PM

SUBMIT A RECIPE!
The Barrow is planning to showcase favorite local recipes in our special ‘theatrical cookbook’ fundraiser this year! We are requesting submissions from anyone with a distinctly scrumptious recipe! If you, or one of your favorite cooks, may be silently hiding something good, snag that recipe and give us a call! We welcome your recipe with an eager appetite! Call Deb Krepps at 814-282-1334 to make your submission!

BORROWED COSTUMES?
Just a reminder to those who have borrowed costumes from BCT’s costuming warehouse to check your closets when you’re spring cleaning this year and see if you may have any un-returned costumes for us! We are doing some cleaning ourselves, and hope to continue to offer the service.

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Dinner Theatre Production of MASS APPEAL

The BCT announces the next "diner theatre" production in the BCT Little Theatre.

Mass Appeal will be presented May 8-9 and 16th in the Little Theatre. Al Shilling stars as Father Tim Foley as a popular Los Angeles parish priest, who has retained the good will of his parishioners by cracking jokes and never taking a stand on crucial matters. His comfortable position is challenged by Mark Dolson, a young seminarian played by John Miller, whose rebellious reputation threatens to earn him an expulsion. Father Foley is expected to bring Dolson around to the Church's "party line," but the younger man resists the older man's advice--quite loudly at times.

A "diner theatre" production featuring catering by AmaZing Foods Catering Co. Tickets are $30.00 for either Grilled Chicken Breast or Vegetarian Lasagna entrees.

Advance reservations are required - tickets can be purchased online at http://www.barrowtheatre.com/ or through the Box Office at 814-437-3440.

Cocktails at 5:30pm, Dinner at 6:30pm and Show at 7:30pm. A combined Diner Theatre-TILT production directed Ted Smith and produced by Rosie Petulla.

Cast for Kiss Me Kate Announced

The cast for Kiss Me Kate has been selected....thank you all who auditioned.

Starring in the cast are Jaime Agnello as Lilli Vanessi/Katherine, Terri Gilmore as Lois Lane/Bianca, Brett Sloan as Fred Graham/Petruchio, and Jacob Krupitzer as Bill Calhoun/Lucentio.

With Christian Marshall as Harry Trevor/Baptista, Carissa McClintock as Hattie/Ensemble, Bryana Delaney as Wardrobe Lady/Ensemble, Joe Perrotti as Hortensio/Ensemble, Marc Holland as Paul/Gremio, Cooper Oliver as Pops/Gregory, John-Dominic Heim as Ralph/Ensemble, Nick Mitchell as General Harrison Howell, Stephen Teig and Elias Noyes as The Gangsters, Jaclyn Fike as Dance Captain/Ensemble, Aaron Ritsig as Stagehand #1/Nathaniel, Andrew Ritsig as Stagehand #2/Philip, and Tom Last as Stagehand #3/Haberdasher.

Featured in the Ensemble are Liesl Bittner, Jeri Bolton, Julie Boocks, Sarah Creighton, Liz Deemer, Molly Hennessy, Peg Hennessy, Sara Hoffman, Katie Kirby-Rogers, Tish McClintock, Amanda Smith, Auri Viarnon, and Erika Vorse.

Kiss Me Kate performs June 19-20 and June 26-28 at the Barrow-Civic Theatre. Follow the show's progress at our show blog: http://kissmekate-bct.blogspot.com/

Purchase your ticket online at the theatre website www.barrowtheatre.com

ONLINE TICKETING ARRIVES

We are very excited to announce that Online Ticketing has arrived at the Barrow-Civic Theatre!

Starting today (April 15th), you can now go online at http://www.barrowtheatre.com to purchase tickets to events at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin, PA. Now at your fingertips is a virtual online Box Office, where you can select the show or event you want to attend and purchase your tickets ONLINE! Any time day or night, around the clock and around the year! Pick your own seats!

The Barrow-Civic Theatre has partned with Vendini to provide this modern technology and option for you as a valued theatre patron. Enjoy ordering tickets from anywhere you can access the theatre website http://www.barrowtheatre.com. It is a safe, secure and fast transaction that will let you get the best seats in the house without waiting for the Box Office to open.

Don't worry, the Box Office itself will still be open weekdays, 10am-4:30pm and one hour before show times if you still want to order your tickets in person or over the phone.

Visit http://www.barrowtheatre.com, enter the homepage and click on the Buy Tickets Now Button located at the top of each page. Or select Events & Tickets from the drop down menu to see our complete schedule along with ticket purchase buttons for every ticketed event.

Update Mockingbird Cast

Recently joining the cast for To Kill A Mockingbird is Brandon Tarr as Jem. Also cast in the show are (in alphabetical order): Jamie Agnello as Mayella Ewell, Ben Bodamer as Heck Tate, Gabriela Frederick as Calpurnia, Peg Hennessy as Maudie Atkinson, Nick Keeley as Walter Cunningham, Izaak Lamphere as Charles Baker Harris (Dill), and Abby Larimore as Jean Louis Finch (Scout).

With William G. Martin as Mr. Gilmer, Richard Roberts as Atticus Finch, Megan Wambolt as Stephanie Crawford, Mary Anne Wilkinson as Mrs. Dubose, Nick Keeley as Arthur Radley (Boo), Ed Ramage as Judge Taylor, Joseph Crosley as Rev. Sykes , Kim Tarr as Bob Ewell, and Nick Switzer as Tom Robinson.

Cast as extras for the show are Miya Gossett, Bernice Nelson, Elias Noyes, Alix Noyes, Grace Burwell, Joy Lamphere, Barney Knorr, Rachel Stachelrodt, and Erika Vorse .

Secure your tickets through the Barrow-Civic Theatre Box Office, 814-437-3440 or 1-800-537-7769

Kiss Me Kate Auditions

Auditions for the Summer 2009 FCOA production of KISS ME KATE will be held April 18 and 19 at 2pm, the BCT Little Theatre. We are excited to bring this Cole Porter masterpiece to the stage at the Barrow.

"Arrogant Fred Graham is directing a production of William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, starring his ex-diva wife in the title role of the shrew when the contentious love affair between the actors begins to parallel the bickering characters they are portraying. All-out calamity ensues in this toe-tapping, knee-slapping play-within-a-play."

Auditioners should be prepared to sing a musical piece of 16-32 measures and possibly cold-read from the script. Most of the roles are adult roles (mid-teens and up)...we will also be looking for a supporting ensemble. The show is directed by Ted Smith and Music Directed by Pete Greene. Accompaniment by Kristen Criado, Props by Jude Braymer, Set Construction by Ed Ramage, and produced by Carolyn Jamison and Mary Ann Richardson.

You can fill out an audition packet at the audition call or download it here and bring it with you.

http://www.barrowtheatre.com/kate/kateaudition.pdf

Questions can be emailed to Ted Smith at tedsmith.patio@gmail.com

See you at auditions!

Box Office News April 3, 2009

April 3, 2009 - as appearing in the Good Times, Venango Newspapers

“TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD”

Tickets on sale now!The setting of the play is 1935 Alabama, during the great depression. The story: small town attorney takes on a court case defending a black man wrongly accused of rape. The most affected person in this drama turns out to be his young daughter Scout, who finds herself coming of age through her father’s dynamic and gripping ordeal.

The cast includes Jamie Agnello, Ben Bodamer, Gabriela Frederick, Peg Hennessy, Nick Keeley, Izaak Lamphere, Abby Larimore, William G. Martin, Megan Wambolt, Mary Anne Wilkinson, Ed Ramage, Joseph Crosley, Kim Tarr, Nicholas Switzer and Richard Roberts doing double-duty as both Director and Actor as he takes on the lead role of Atticus Finch.

Extras include Miya Gossett, Bernice Nelson, Elias Noyes, Alix Noyes, Grace Burwell, Joy Lamphere, Barney Knorr, Rachel Stachelrodt, and Erika Vorse. Performance dates are April 24, 25, May 2nd and 3rd. Tickets can be purchased now by calling our box office at 814-437-3440.
The production team includes Lisa Harry, Jenn Fox, Ed Ramage, Deb Krepps, Andrew & Adam Ritsig, Veronica Lamphere, and Michael Hovis.

CALLING ALL ENGLISH TEACHERS!
SCHOOL PERFORMANCES SCHEDULED FOR ‘MOCKINGBIRD’
On April 29, The Barrow will offer two special performances of “To Kill A Mockingbird” schedule for 9:30AM and 12:15M. These special performances will be offered to schools at $5.00 per student—more than ½ off regular student prices! (Corrected times 4/8/09)

SUBMIT A RECIPE!
The Barrow is planning to showcase favorite local recipes in our special ‘theatrical cookbook’ fundraiser this year! We are requesting submissions from anyone with a distinctly scrumptious recipe! If you, or one of your favorite cooks, may be silently hiding something good, snag that recipe and give us a call! We welcome your recipe with an eager appetite! Call Deb Krepps at 814-282-1334 to make your submission!

“ACOUSTIC CAFÉ” tonight in the Barrow Little Theatre!
The Barrow-Civic Theatre's little theatre will host an acoustic cafe tonight, April 3rd. This event will feature an open mic segment as well as several local acoustic musicians.

Doors for this event will open at 7pm. The Open Mic segment will run from 7:30 to 8:30pm. Those who are interested in performing at the Open Mic should contact Kyle Walter (kdeuce87@yahoo.com or 814-671-8783) for details and to reserve a time. There will also be a sign-up sheet at the door. Time slots will be no longer than 15 mintues.

After the Open Mic three local acoustic performers will be sharing the stage:
Seth Brewster, an acoustic guitarist/vocalist from Meadville; Justin Parson, an acoustic guitarist/vocalist from Brookville, and Remora Deign, a popular local band will also be playing an 'unplugged' set. The cost for this will be: $2 dollars for open mic performers; $5 dollars general admission.

AUDITIONS! “KISS ME, KATE”
April 18 & 19! Directed by BCT board member Ted Smith. The production team also includes Mary Ann Richardson and Corky Jamison as producers! For detailed information on audition requirements, email Ted Smith at tedsmith.patio@gmail.com

THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS!
A special thanks to all who helped out with the David Cassidy concert! David Weaver, Jeff Corbett, Doug and Tawnee Smith, Judy Mathews, Ed Ramage, the volunteers of the ”David Cassidy” committee, and a special thanks to all the sponsors for making the event possible. Thanks also to Toni and Sue Hannon and all the ushers, concession workers, and volunteers who helped get the building into tip-top shape! Thanks to Ronnie Beith, The Chamber of Commerce, and The AmaZing Catering Company for outstanding food! Also thanks to Bill Walters, Jenna Gregory, Jerry Sowden, The Derrick & News Herald. Special thanks to the box office volunteers, George Etzel and the Franklin School of Kung Fu & Tai Chi.

THANK YOU SPONSORS!
The support of the David Cassidy concert was tremendous, and those who contributed should know that they are THE reason the Barrow was able to host the concert, which sold out, putting the theatre back in the black! Special thanks to those donors: Joy Mining Machinery, The R.J. Porterfield Family, The Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts, Dr. David Femovich, Rosie Petulla, Chris & Randy Shaw, Pioneer Electric, Shake Industries, The Bert Company, Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, Franklin Insurance, Franklin Fine Arts, Franklin Retail Association, Feldman’s Jewelers, Joe Liotta, and other friends of the theatre!