Box Office Opens to the Public April 4, 2011

“The Velveteen Rabbit”
Book, lyrics and music by Barnes Boffey and Paul Pilcher.
Additional music by Bob Love.
Based on the book by Margery Williams.
Directed by Sylvia Haynie and Laura Voss

Margery Williams’ classic tale of the little stuffed bunny who longs to be a real rabbit has been delighting audiences for decades. Often outrageously humorous but at times profoundly touching, The Velveteen Rabbit tells the story of a stuffed bunny, a birthday present for a young boy, who finds himself in a toy closet surrounded by rude and unfriendly toys. Though he loves the young boy that owns him, he dreams of scampering off with real, live rabbits.
“What is real?” the Velveteen Rabbit asks the Skin Horse. “Does it hurt?” Often humorous to the point of absurdity, at times profound without being heavy, this musical adaptation of this literary classic follows the adventures of the toy rabbit. On his way, the rabbit must deal with the Top Banana Nana, who rules the nursery with an iron hand, and the other more haughty toys. The story is sprinkled with songs which bring responses from total laughter to misty eyes. The Velveteen Rabbit is special because his message will never diminish as long as people search for the magic of love. Even though hailed as a “children’s classic”, The Velveteen Rabbit is pertinent to all of us who have experienced friendship, love and sacrifice.

INSTRUCTIONS

Finding out that you are cast?
EITHER: in person @ the theatre door
OR: by looking on-line…..
WHAT TO DO NOW!

1) If your child wishes to accept the role offered,
EITHER: put their initials beside their name
OR: email “We accept” to shaynie@academyoftheperformingarts.com
To decline
EITHER: draw a line through their name
OR: email “We decline” to
shaynie@academyoftheperformingarts.com

2) Please plan to attend the parent meeting where you will receive a complete schedule of rehearsals and activities – bring your personal calendar and a pencil.
Each child must have an adult representative at this meeting to avoid confusion and miscommunication.
1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 26th
at Macon Little Theatre
The cast members should also attend the parent meeting!

3) The Boy, Velveteen Rabbit and Skin Horse should contact Ms. Haynie to set up private voice appointments. All other cast members will meet for the first time after the parent meeting.

CAST LIST

Narrator …. T.B.A.
Aunt Sally…. T.B.A.
Uncle Fred…. T.B.A.
Nana…. T.B.A.
Doctor…. T.B.A.
Good Fairy…. Savannah Savage
The Boy…. Matt Newberry
Velveteen Rabbit…. Grey Faulkner
Toy Boat …. Amelia Boland
Clown …. Sadie Frame
Jack in the Box…. Evan Correa
Spinning Top…. Samantha Walton
Baby Doll …. Sophie Leicht
Fire Truck…. Evan Thompson
Skin Horse…. Matt Case
Lion…. Jack Finkelstein
Mouse…. Ella Fenimore
Race Car…. Marcus Fire
Block #1…. Gillian Harvin
Block #2…. M.J. Boland
Block #3…. Cassidy Hall
Block #4…. Carly Moore

TOY SOLDIERS: (speaking parts assigned at first rehearsal )
Mia Pendergast, Cammie Frame, Kenzie Coussons, Abigail Smith, Cason Moore, Anna Thompson, Langley Anne Faulkner, Zoie-Alexis Davis, Emma Mae Smith, Bella Caldwell, Gabrielle Thomas, Lacie Kunselman, Callie Hamilton, Crystal Lynn O’Neal

The REAL Rabbits
Muggsy…. Bailey Vincent
Buggsy…. Madelyn Harvin
Huggsy…. Hayli Hall
Suggsy…. Casey Kaplan
Luggsy…. Delaine Crutchfield
Wuggsy…. Kathryn Spinks
Duggsy…. Sydney Everett
Tuggsy…. Jourdan Miller
Thuggsy…. Edna Rutland

A BAD YEAR FOR TOMATOES
Written by John Patrick
Directed by Cindy Hill
Comedy

3 Males and 4 Females Needed
Play runs May 20 – 29

AUDITIONS:
Sunday, April 10 – 6:30 PM
Monday, April 11 – 7:30 PM

THE STORY:
Fed up with the pressures and demands of her acting career, the famous Myra Marlowe leases a house in the tiny North Georgia hamlet of Beaver Haven, and settles down to write her autobiography. She is successful in turning aside the offers pressed on her by her long-time agent, but dealing with her nosy, omnipresent neighbors is a different matter. In an attempt to shoo them away, and gain some privacy, Myra invents a mad, homicidal sister–who is kept locked in an upstairs room, but who occasionally escapes long enough to scare off uninvited visitors. The ruse works well, at first, but complications result when the local handyman develops an affection for “Sister Sadie” (really Myra in a fright wig) and some of the more officious ladies decide it is their Christian duty to save the poor demented Sadie’s soul. In desperation Myra announces that her imaginary sibling has suddenly gone off to Boston–which brings on the sheriff, and the suspicion of murder! Needless to say, all is straightened out in the end, but the uproarious doings will keep audiences laughing right up to the final curtain.

Macon Little Theatre would like to thank all of the generous donors who contributed to our Debt Reduction Campaign. Because of you and the Community Foundation Challenge Grant, we are now debt free. With the debt obligation removed, we will now be able to concentrate on much need building improvements to enhance the theatre experience for our patrons. We will to continue to call upon you for your support through attendance and donations. If you would like to include us on you list of yearly contributions, we can build an endowment which will enable us to serve the community for many years to come.

Our original mission statement written by the founders in 1934 states, “Macon Little Theatre is of the people, by the people and for the people and its object is to present drama and related arts and to become a real community asset through its efforts, not only to provide entertainment for its members, but to be the embryo from which, as from the sowing of the dragon’s teeth by Jason, will spring directors, actors,playwrights, artists, costumers – craftsmen all – in a common and eminently worthwhile community activity”. We intend to live up to that mission.

“Community” has come to include Macon and surrounding areas. Our donors and patrons reside in Macon, Eastman, Gray, Perry, Warner Robins, Dublin, Griffin, Centerville, Ft. Valley, Gordon, Lizella, Milledgeville, Ellaville, Forsyth and Kathleen, Thank you all for your support. Your generosity and community spirit will enable us to continue to provide quality theatre experiences for you all. We look forward to seeing you at your Macon Little Theatre.

To read more about our journey, check out the article from The Macon Telegraph.

http://www.macon.com/2011/01/01/1394793/mlt-climbs-out-of-debt.html

Box Office opens to the public on January 31, 2011

“A Streetcar Named Desire” directed by Chuck NeSmith will run from February 4 – 13. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Drama Critic’s Award, “Streetcar” ranks as one of the greatest dramas in the history of the theatre. In 1947, Broadway’s hottest young writer, Tennessee Williams brought a new play to Broadway. It was an exotic, erotic, passionate and dramatic story with performances so raw they changed the American approach to acting for generations to come. “A Streetcar Named Desire,” went on to become a major sensation on Broadway and in Hollywood.

Set in the steamy French Quarter of New Orleans, we follow the nervous adventures of a faded Southern belle, Blanche DuBois. This journey of delicate indiscretions, lost dreams and brutish actions leads Blanche to madness, aided by her handsome, masculine brother-in-law, Stanley Kowalski.

Macon Little Theatre’s cast includes:

Blanche Dubois….Sheila Heath
Stanley Kowalski….Scot Cooley
Stella Kowalski….Lisa Kae
Mitch…Bryson Holloway
Eunice Hubbell….Angelia Hoomes
Steve Hubbell….Andy Moriarity
Pablo Gonzales….Alex Riggs
Nurse….Erin Ferrell
Doctor….Chuck Clark
Flower Vendor…Betsey Brindger
Newspaper Boy…Fletcher Cantrell
Mable…Elizabeth Barrett

Directed By Chuck NeSmith

Auditions: Sunday, December 5 and Monday, December 6 at 7:30PM
Needed: 6 Men, 6 Women

In 1947, Broadway’s hottest young writer brought a new play to Broadway. It was an exotic, erotic, passionate and dramatic story, with performances so raw they changed the American approach to acting for generations to come. Tennessee Williams’ masterpiece, A Streetcar Named Desire, went on to become a major sensation on Broadway and in Hollywood. Set in the steamy French Quarter of New Orleans, we follow the nervous adventures of a faded Southern belle, Blanche DuBois. This journey of delicate indiscretions, lost dreams and brutish actions leads Blanche to madness, aided by her handsome, masculine brother-in-law, Stanley Kowalski. One of the greatest dramas of the 20th century.

Directed by Sylvia Haynie and Laura Voss

Box Office Opens to the Public on November 29, 2010

Leapin’ Lizards! The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals. The family-friendly tale of an orphan whose hard knock life is forever changed when paired with a snappish billionaire, Annie features such show tune staples as “Maybe,” “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile,” “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You” and “Tomorrow.” There’s no better time to welcome Annie, her friends at the orphanage, and of course, her dog Sandy into your life. Bet your bottom dollar, you are going to love it.