Carol's Curtain Call Monday Memo www.carolscurtaincall.com
June 7, 2010
I feel like all I do is share sad news with you all, but, I need to tell you that former Pensacola Little Theatre President and volunteer, Ray Hillyer passed away on May 31. I've known Ray and his brother Henry since I took ballet from Elvie DeMarko in the sixties and seventies. My sincerest condolences to Henry, their family and friends. Obituary reprinted from the PNJ: Ray Gilder Hillyer passed away unexpected May 31 at his home, Melrose Manor. Ray was born December 1, 1932 in Sour Lake, TX. He was graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fine Arts. Following college Ray joined the United States Air Force. After serving at Hurlburt Field, Ray relocated to Pensacola where he remained until his death. He worked for the St. Regis Paper Company, later acquired by the Stone Container Company and was retired after more than 30 years as Senior Artist. He was an active member of the Pensacola Little Theater serving as president and continuing on the board for many years. He was extensively involved with the Elvie DeMarko School of Ballet, dancing, teaching and creating sets. He designed sets and costumes for the Crewe of La Fitte and De Luna coordinating the annual pageantry. He was a sought after consultant for many local weddings. Ray was an active member of Christ Church, a lifelong Episcopalian and devoted acolyte. He is survived by his brother, Henry H. Hillyer of Pensacola. Ray is also survived by one living sister and predeceased by one sister and two brothers outside of the Pensacola area. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Christ Episcopal Church with The Reverend Harry Hargrove Hill III officiating. Entombment will follow at Bayview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00pm, Friday, June 4, 2010 at the funeral home. BAYVIEW FISHER-POU CHAPEL, 3351 Scenic Highway, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Pensacola, 5 N. Q Street, Pensacola, FL 32505. Condolences may be offered at www.bayviewfisher-pouchapel.com <http://www.bayviewfisher-pouchapel.com/>
Kaylin Shuck Update 6-2: "Kaylin is doing better every day. All stitches/staples in her arm are out. She completed tenth grade via in-home schooling. She is still on pain meds. Kaylin was fitted with a walking boot. Insurance does not cover the in-home stuff, but she is getting better and has great attitude for someone who just six weeks ago was lying face down in the middle of the street after getting run over by a speeding motorcycle." Keep getting better Kaylin, we're rooting for you!
It's Blueberry time again!.......The Petsel Blueberries are finally ripe! Brother and sister, Ben and Shanna Petsel are, as always, working to make money for acting related activities. Ben is raising money for college in New York City and Shanna plans to attend the same film school that Ben attended last summer. If you would like to help these hard working kids, please order some blueberries! The kids pick them, bag them and deliver them right to your door! The price is the same as last year ($4.00 per pound) for pre-picked delicious berries. Stay out of the heat and away from the bugs. Let Ben and Shanna do all the work for you. Place your orders now via email paulaspictures@bellsouth.net <mailto:paulaspictures@bellsouth.net> or call 850-944-5224. Please tell your friends!
Seeking young actors, entering grades 1 thru 12 and Assistant Directors needed!.........A little red truck pulls into Destin with everything it takes to mount a full-scale musical production….except for the cast! Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation & the Missoula Children’s Theater will hold a one week summer theater residency, June 14 -18 for 60 children at Village Baptist Church in Destin. Auditions will be held for the production of Sleeping Beauty on June 14 from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Some cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the auditions. Among the roles to be cast are Sleeping Beauty, Scarella, Madame Butterfly, the King, the Queen, Spot, Fairies, Trolls, Palace Attendants and Caterpillars. Students entering 1st - 12th grades are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Assistant Directors will also be cast to aid in rehearsals throughout the week, and to take on essential backstage responsibilities. The Missoula Children's Theatre touring productions are complete with costumes, scenery, props and makeup. Daily rehearsal times will be announced upon casting. A ticketed public performance of Sleeping Beauty will be performed on June 18 at 6:00pm at Village Baptist Church, 101 Matthew Boulevard, Destin. Admission is $10 for adults and children 12 and under are free. The Missoula Children's Theatre residency is brought to you by the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation with support from the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, Silver Sands Factory Stores and South Arts. Registration is $65 per child cast in the play (registration fee will be held until your child is cast). The Missoula Children’s theater is a non-profit organization based in Missoula, Montana. Their mission is “In each MCT cast, girls and boys are equal, the disabled become able, the shy experiment with bravery and the gifted become part of the whole. The lesson they learn is that all of them are necessary for the show to go on.” To pre-register or for more information, call the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation at 850-650-2226 or Bobby Parker at 850-837-8107. To register online please click the link below: www.mattiekellyartsfoundation.org/allkinds.php <http://www.mattiekellyartsfoundation.org/allkinds.php>
From Leroy Williams!...........PCARA will be hosting its’ 10th Annual Youth Gospel Extravaganza on June 26 at 6:00pm at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre. The extravaganza will be showcasing Pensacola's most talented youth. Performances will consist of praise dancing, drill teams, gospel rap, singing and much more! Admission is $10.00. Purchase your tickets today from Lifeway Christian Book Store, and the Saenger Theatre Box Office. All proceeds will benefit PCARA. For more information call Leroy Williams at 850-293-5345. www.pcaraonline.com <http://www.pcaraonline.com>
Summer Camp at Izon Models and Talent!....Back by popular demand is the soon-to-be-famous iFilm/iAct and iModel summer camps! iFilm/iAct is a unique camp where kids learn everything you need to know about movie-making from acting to scriptwriting to directing to prop design to costuming to makeup. They actually make a real movie and end the session with a great red carpet premiere! Last year’s campers had a blast and were heard saying such things as “That was sooo much fun! and “That was the best camp I’ve ever been too!” and “Are you going to do it again?” YES WE ARE!! And, of course, iModel is the camp that teaches you all about what it takes to make it as a model--posture, poise, confidence, clothes, hair, makeup, runway, photo movement. They play dress up, do makeup, walk the runway, and even learn to be a spokesmodel! Don't miss out on this fun and never-boring camp! Sign up soon. Camp size is limited! Brochure/Registration Form can be found at www.izonmodels.com <http://www.izonmodels.com>
ADVANCED ACTOR'S WORKSHOP: Izon Models and Talent will be offering an advanced acting workshop this July taught by UWF Theatre Professor Kevin P Kern. For experienced actors only, this 2-weekend workshop will focus on the work of Uta Hagen as it applies to auditioning, scene study, and on-camera work. The class will meet on Saturday/Sunday:
Saturday, July 17 (9:00am - 12:00pm)
Sunday, July 18 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
Saturday, July 24 (9:00am - 12:00pm)
Sunday, July 25 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)
In order to maintain an effective and personalized teaching environment, class size will be limited so please register early.
More summer fun!........the Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company will hold a week-long workshop from July 26 - 31 called Words, Words, Words: Understanding and Interpreting Shakespeare's Text. Join members of SetsCo for a week-long exploration of Shakespeare's poetry and the techniques that can bring his language to life. The workshop will be from noon-4pm every day and culminate in a public performance of material studied during the week. All teens are invited to participate. Teens interested in auditioning for the Company in August are especially encouraged to come. Cost is $75. Register at Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 South Jefferson Street. For more information, call 850-434-0257.
Entrants sought for Power of Photography Show (revised notice)......Do you have a favorite photo you took and have been wondering where to show it off? Here’s your chance. The Wide Angle Photo Club is seeking entrants for its 17th annual Power of Photography Show and Trade Expo. The show runs from July 9-11 at the Wright Place in downtown Pensacola. Anyone may enter contest pictures. The show is open to public viewing for free for three days, including Gallery Night. The show has community and business sponsors and national vendors, too. Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded to winning photos. Last year, some 750 entries by more than 150 photographers from all over the Gulf Coast helped raise over $3,000 for ARC Gateway. Interest is running high again this year says Marty Campbell, WAPC POP SHOW Chairman, of Gulf Breeze. “We’ve had a great response from the community, despite the tough economic times. We would also like to thank Thrift-T Drugs for being our major sponsor for this year’s show. We also need to thank Rob’s Camera as a major contributor.” Categories include Animals; Close-ups; Elements of Design; Flowers, Plants & Trees; Nature & Landscapes; Open, Art & Abstract. “Those include a broad spectrum of images and we think most people can find a category they’re comfortable with,” said WAPC member Kenny Wilder of Navarre Beach. “With this beautiful area in which we live, there’s surely some subject matter that will appeal to most everyone.” There is a special category for Youth (photos taken by photographers 16 and under) and all of those photos will be hung in the show and eligible for monetary awards also. Contestants may enter as many original photos as they wish (size 8-by-10 or larger) for an entry fee of $10 per photo. A portion of the show proceeds go to benefit ARC, which helps developmentally disabled children and adults. Entry fees and matted photos are due between 10am and 2pm, June 19 at ARC Gateway on 10th Avenue in Pensacola. See details, prize criteria, sponsors and rules on the club's Website www.wideanglephotoclub.org <http://www.wideanglephotoclub.org/>
A Very Special Performance!.................The Pyramid Players (adults with developmental disabilities) present Getting to Know CINDERELLA, an adaptation by Tom Briggs of Rodgers & Hammerstein's famed musical Cinderella on June 11 & 12 at the Pensacola Junior College Ashmore Auditorium. Starting at 5:30pm, both evenings of fabulous entertainment will kick off with an art show and sale, a silent auction and a raffle. Curtain is at 7:00pm.Admission is free! Donations Appreciated!! Seating is limited so call 850-453-3341 to reserve yours today!!! Synopsis: Imagine a world where dreams come true. A world where mice become men, pumpkins turn into coaches, and where a lowly servant can rise from the cinders to become a princess. A world where the impossible becomes...well...possible. Can you see it? Are you there? This magical musical production, running for two nights, is the Players' first big-stage performance since 2004. While offering the familiar melodies from the original, the Players' version features plenty of comedic silliness, with Cinderella, portrayed by well known Pensacola Pyramid soprano Betty Wells, as an independent woman who strives to make her own dreams come true. You'll also see the infamous wicked woman who gives all stepmothers a bad name (Lori Cooper), the petulant, spoiled stepsisters (Ann James & Rosa Davis), a handsome prince (Patrick Beyl) and, of course, the fairy godmother (Joanna Dykes), who teaches Cinderella all about possibilities. And that is what The Players are all about: possibilities. The Players are adults with developmental disabilities, professionally trained at the Pensacola Pyramid School of Fine Arts, whose abilities shine through on stage. This amazing troupe, which includes several highly trained vocalists, will wow you with their talent, leaving those who attend with a song in their hearts and a greater understanding of how to turn the impossible into the possible, and make it a reality. Add to that a year of rehearsals, great sets, costumes, lighting and sound, and you have a thoroughly professional production and a night of the best in community theatre Pensacola has to offer. In addition to the two performances of Getting to Know Cinderella, there will be a fine art show and sale featuring framed art, prints, ceramics and jewelry made by Pyramid-trained artists from our fine arts program. You'll also have the opportunity to bid on not one, but two, original Cinderella promotional art pieces. For more information on tickets for Getting to Know Cinderella or how you can help, please contact Cindy Coleman at 850-453-3341 or ccoleman@pyramidinc.org
No auditions this week - see below. For all other auditions, please contact the theatres directly to see if there are changes or cancellations.
From Carol: I try to be as accurate as possible in this newsletter and the information on my site. If you see an error, please let me know ASAP so I can keep my information up-to-date and correct. I apologize for any errors and promise to be diligent in my effort to get the best theatre info out to you in a timely manner.
Remember, for details: times, ticket, dates and venue addresses on the shows or events listed below and others, please follow up with the particular theatre on my site at www.carolscurtaincall.com <http://www.carolscurtaincall.com/> .......and the times & places can change at any time so check with the individual theatres before driving too far! All auditions below are open to the public.
THE WEEK AT HAND........
Monday, June 7:
Creative Drama Camp #1 for ages 5-7; 9:00am Noon at the Pensacola Little Theatre thru June 18
Break-a Leg Camp #1 for ages 8-10; 1:00-4:00pm at the Pensacola Little Theatre thru June 18
CHARLOTTE'S WEB by Seaside Rep in Seaside, FL - Mondays only. FREE! Thru August 9
Tuesday, June 8:
South Baldwin Community Theatre presents “SummerTide Theatre's Children's Theatre Camp” in Gulf Shores, AL with instructors from the University of Alabama
THE FISHERMAN AND HIS WIFE by Seaside Rep in Seaside, FL - Tuesdays only. FREE! at the Watercolor Marina Park Amphitheatre thru August 3
Wednesday, June 9:
One night only! Act4Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre A VACATION TO DIE FOR in Destin, FL
THE TEMPEST by Seaside Rep in Rosemary Beach, FL - Wednesdays only. FREE! Thru Aug. 4
Thursday, June 10:
Opening night of THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) at Seaside Repertory Theatre in Seaside, FL
Late night Comedy by The Flaws at Seaside Repertory Theatre in Seaside, FL - Thursday & Fridays only thru July 30
Friday, June 11:
Opening night of GETTING TO KNOW CINDERELLA by the Pyramid Players at PJC Ashmore Auditorium
Opening night of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Pensacola Little Theatre for the Mainstage
Opening night of FRANKENSTEIN at StageCrafters in Ft. Walton Beach, FL
Opening night of MY LITTLE EYE at Panhandle Community Theatre in Pace, FL
Performance of THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) at Seaside Repertory Theatre in Seaside, FL
Saturday, June 12:
Closing performance of GETTING TO KNOW CINDERELLA by the Pyramid Players at PJC Ashmore Auditorium
Performance of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Pensacola Little Theatre for the Mainstage
Performance of FRANKENSTEIN at StageCrafters in Ft. Walton Beach, FL
Performance of MY LITTLE EYE at Panhandle Community Theatre in Pace, FL
Performance of THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) at Seaside Repertory Theatre in Seaside, FL
One night only! Act4Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre FOUL PLAY ON THE SPEEDWAY in Crestview, FL
Sunday, June 13:
Performance of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Pensacola Little Theatre for the Mainstage (mat)
Performance of FRANKENSTEIN at StageCrafters in Ft. Walton Beach, FL (mat)
Performance of MY LITTLE EYE at Panhandle Community Theatre in Pace, FL (mat)
Monday, June 14:
Auditions for NCADD fundraiser BILL W. AND DR. BOB at the Pensacola Little Theatre Studio 400
Tuesday, June 15:
Auditions for NCADD fundraiser BILL W. AND DR. BOB at the Pensacola Little Theatre Studio 400
UPCOMING THEATRE INFORMATION:
Auditions:
June 14 & 15: NCADD fundraiser BILL W. AND DR. BOB at the Pensacola Little Theatre Studio 400
June 21 & 22: SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS at the Pensacola Junior College
June 21 & 22: MURDER CAN BE HABIT-FORMING at StageCrafters in Ft. Walton Beach, FL
June 28 & 29: ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST by Independent Director Eric Vandervort - awaiting details
July 12 & 13: ALL SHOOK UP at the Pensacola Little Theatre for the Mainstage
(For auditions after this date, go to www.carolscurtaincall.com <http://www.carolscurtaincall.com/> )
Performances:
June 14 - August 9: CHARLOTTE'S WEB by Seaside Rep in Seaside, FL - Mondays only FREE!
June 15 - August 3: THE FISHERMAN AND HIS WIFE by Seaside Rep in Seaside, FL - Tuesdays only FREE! at the Watercolor Marina Park Amphitheatre
June 16: Act4Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre A VACATION TO DIE FOR in Destin, FL
June 16 - August 4: THE TEMPEST by Seaside Rep in Rosemary Beach, FL - Wednesdays only. FREE!
June 17 - 20: ARSENIC AND OLD LACE by Spanish Trail Playhouse in Chipley, FL
June 17 - July 30: Late night Comedy performances by The Flaws at Seaside Repertory Theatre in Seaside, FL - Thursday & Fridays only
June 17 - July 31: THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) at Seaside Repertory Theatre in Seaside, FL - Thursday, Friday & Saturday
June 18, 19 & 20: (cont.) FRANKENSTEIN at StageCrafters in Ft. Walton Beach, FL
June 18, 19, 20: (cont.) MY LITTLE EYE at Panhandle Community Theatre in Pace, FL
June 18 - 10, 25 - 27: (cont.) LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Pensacola Little Theatre for the Mainstage
June 18 - 20, 25 - 27: THE FOREIGNER at Sanctuary in the Groves - Theatre West in West Pensacola
June 19: Act4Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre THE MYSTERY OF THE RED LEG THE DREADED, PIRATE OF THE GULF in Niceville, FL
June 22: One night only! Opera Scene Night at UWF presented by the UWF Music Department. Free and open to the public!
June 23: Act4Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre A VACATION TO DIE FOR in Destin, FL
June 24: Act4Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre MOBBED UP FOR MURDER in Defuniak Springs, FL
June 26:10th ANNUAL YOUTH GOSPEL EXTRAVAGANZA at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre
June 30: Act4Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre A VACATION TO DIE FOR in Destin, FL
July 9 - 11, 16 - 18: POULTRY IN MOTION & PUSS IN BOOTS at the Pensacola Little Theatre for Treehouse Family Theatre
July 14, 15, 16 & 17: GREASE! at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center on the NWFSC Niceville campus
July 30 - August 1 & August 6 - 8: SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS at the Pensacola Junior College for Summer Highschool Onstage Workshop
(For performances after this date, go to www.carolscurtaincall.com <http://www.carolscurtaincall.com/> )
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST:
(For details of items listed below, go to the Calendar of Events page at www.carolscurtaincall.com <http://www.carolscurtaincall.com/> )
June 14- June 18: (cont.) Creative Drama Camp #1 for ages 5-7; 9:00am - Noon at the Pensacola Little Theatre
June 14- June 18: (cont.) Break-a Leg Camp #1 for ages 8-10; 1:00-4:00pm at the Pensacola Little Theatre
June 14 - July 8: “Camp Glee”, a Creative Dramatics summer workshop for youth age seventh grade through college age at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, FL
June 20 & 21: Margo Anderson performs “Tribute to Patsy Cline” at the Pensacola Cultural Center/Pensacola Little Theatre
June 21 - July 23: Summer Stars Camps # 1 & 2 for ages 11-15 at the Pensacola Little Theatre (two sessions daily: 9:00am-Noon & 1:00-4:00pm)
June 22 - 26: PJC's Summer Dance Workshop
July 5 - 10: Pensacola Children's Chorus offers “PZAZZ”, a comprehensive musical theater day camp for rising fifth through eighth-graders.
July 5 - 16: LaBelle Performing Arts presents two Summer Programs in Pensacola - MAGICAL TRUNK IN GRANDMOTHER'S ATTIC & HIP HOP HEROES (boys only)
July 6 - 10 & July 20 - 24: Weeks One & Two of Pensacola Opera Camps
July 17, 18, 24 & 25: ADVANCED ACTOR'S WORKSHOP by Izon Models and Talent taught by UWF Theatre Professor Kevin P Kern
July 19 - 30: Shakespeare Summer Company at UWF for grades 7 – 12
July 26 - 30: “Pageant Boot Camp” in Fort Walton Beach with Ann Marie Crouch & Darla Briganti (A Class Act Studio)
July 26 - 31: Workshop by Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company “Words, Words, Words: Understanding and Interpreting Shakespeare's Text”
August 2 - 6: “On-Camera Actor’s Camp” in Gulf Breeze with Ann Marie Crouch (Acting with Ann Marie)
August 16 - 20: “Model’s Boot Camp “in Gulf Breeze with Ann Marie Crouch & Specialists (Acting with Ann Marie)
AUDITIONS:
Nothing at this time.
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Carol Kahn Parker carolkahnparker@cox.net
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