How would you like to see one of the funniest Neil Simon plays and help the children on the northshore? Well, one theatre in the area is gearing up for a major fund-raising campaign while another theatre is putting the final touches on its gala season finale musical production.
Slidell Little Theatre is pleased to announce that it is kicking off its “ Children’s Theatre Fund-Raising Campaign” by presenting two special performances of the female version of Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple”, on Friday, July 31st and Saturday, August 1st beginning at 8 pm at the theatre located on Nellie Drive. The hilarious comedy that recently was a mega-hit at Luke’s Brisket and Broadway stars two of the northshore’s most accomplished and versatile actresses Grace Marshall and Suzanne Parsons-Stymiest. The cast also features: Jennifer Baptiste, Katie Koeniger, Luzette Pecoraro, Julie Wood and special appearances by Scott Tramel and Stephen B. Cefalu.
Slidell Little Theatre’s Fund-Raising campaign is headed by Christine Barnhill-Tramel, Allen Little, and Pat Macloud. Funds generated will be used to renovate the large storage shed located behind the theatre so that it can be used to expand the Children Theatre’s YAT’s program from 6 weeks to six months, and also give the theatre a space to do other productions that are not part of its regular slate of productions. Tickets for “The Odd Couple” are $25 per person and can be purchased by calling 985-641-0324.
Slidell Little Theatre is pleased to announce its slate of shows for the 2009-2010 season. On August 14th it will open with the “The Sound of Music”. On October 9th patrons will enjoy Neil Simon’s “Rumors”. Opening on November 27th is the musical “Godspell”. Shakespeare’s romantic comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” will open on January 15th. The drama “The Children’s Hour” opens on March 5th. Rounding out the season is the musical “Ragtime” which opens on April 23rd. For more information please call 641-0324.
Playmaker’s Theatre in Covington is pleased to announce its slate of shows for the 2009-2010 season. It will be opening with “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” on September 11th. Following that will be “On Golden Pond” which opens on November 6th. (Auditions are on Sept. 13th and 14th). After that is the theatre’s holiday play that will have auditions on October 11th and 12th. Next up is the A.R. Gurney comedy “Sylvia” which opens on March 5th. Following that will be “Over the River and Through the Woods” which opens on May 7th. Rounding out the season will be the musical “Cats”. For more information please call 893-1671.
Frank Levy’s summer camp at Playmaker’s continues with “Little Mermaid”. The camp is from July 13th and 19th. The camp will take place at the Greater Covington Center from 10 am until 2:30 pm. For more information please call Levy at 985-893-2090. The camp is for children ages 5 to 16.
Rickie Luke of Luke’s Brisket and Broadway wants to remind everyone about its July summer theatre camps. From July 6th to July 17 the camp participants will work on “Lessons of Oz” and “Jack and The Bean Stock”. From July 20th to July 31st the campers will work on the musical “How to Eat Like a Child”. Besides Luke, the instructors will be Meghan Rose Shea, Bree Kenney, Polly White, and this writer. For more information please call 985-781-6565. The camp will take place daily from 9 am until 3:30 pm and is for children ages 7 to 13 years old.
Luke’s Brisket and Broadway will be doing “Love, Sex and the IRS” running from Aug. 7-22. Friday and Sat. night shows only. Doors open at 6:30 for dinner. The comedy is being directed by Paula Townson.
Playmaker’s Theatre and director Jennifer H. Patterson are please to announce the cast for the theatre’s upcoming production of "Pippin" which will run from July 10-26. Shows are Fri. & Sat. - 8 p.m.; Sun. - 2 p.m. The impressive features: Malcolm Maginnis: (Charles); Deborah Marcelle: (Berthe); Lindsey Piattoly: (Fastrada); David McDonnel: (Pippin); Shawn Patterson: (Lewis/Music Director);Kiley McDonnel: (Theo); Kayla Herrington:(Catherine); Bianca Rollins: ( Lead Player); The Players: (Jennifer Patterson, Kristiana Cobb, Kim McDonnel, Becky Martinez, Jenny Gesvantner, Margaret McNeal, Scott Will, Sophie Martin, and Alison Leachman.) For more information please call 985-893-1671.
CAST Director Jennifer H. Patterson will have a theatre camp from July 27th to August 6th for actor and actresses ages 5-15. Please call 985-590-3645 for details or sign up at DramaAndMusic.com.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SLIDELL LITTLE THEATRE_GINNY AWARD WINNERS
BEST SHOW: MAN OF LA MANCHA
BEST DIRECTOR: RENE SAUSSAYE
BEST ACTOR: JOHN GIRAUD (MAN OF LA MANCHA)
BEST ACTRESS: JULIE FAUST (CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: JACK CERNY (CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: LISA CORSSWHITE, CELIA GUILLORY, KATY JENKINS (LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS)
BEST SET: KIRK BENSON (LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS)
BEST LIGHTING: GARY MENDOZA (MAN OF LA MANCHA)
BEST SOUND: MAGGIE MARONEY (MAN OF LA MANCHA)
BEST COSTUMES: SHERRY ROWLAND (MAN OF LA MANCHA)
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY: MELIAH HENRY (LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS)
BEST MUSICAL DIRECTOR: JOHN GIRAUD (JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR COAT)
BEST CALLBOARD: MICKEY ASCHE (MAN OF LA MANCHA)
BEST POSTER: MICKEY ASCHE (MAN OF LA MANCHA)
LIFE MEMBER AWARD: ROSE KENNEDY
LONNIE HAAS “YAT THEATRE” SCHOLARSHIP RECEIPENTS:
WENDY MORELL, ELIZABETH RYAN, JAMES WHITEHEAD