Volume 3, ISSUE 5 (January 16, 2014)

L I TTLE NUGG E TS
F RO M
JE WE L BOX THE ATR E
Stunning surprises
Cunning disguises
Pantaloons and tunics
Courtesans and eunuchs
Funerals and chases
Baritones and basses
Panderers
Philanderers
Mistakes
Fakes
Tumblers
Grumblers
Fumblers
Bumblers
Book by Burt Shevelove/Larry Gelbart
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
January 16 — February 9, 2014
Directed by Matthew Sipress
Jewel Box Theatre
An Oklahoma Tradition
jewelboxtheatre.org
Chuck Tweed ~ Production Director
James Gordon ~ Box Office Manager
3700 North Walker
Oklahoma City, OK 73118-7031
405-521-1786
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‘A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM’
Ah, the stories behind this funny, funny musical!
The show ’ s creators originally wanted Phil Silvers in the lead role of
Pseudolus, but he turned them down, allegedly because he would have
to perform on stage without this glasses, and his vision was so poor that
he feared tripping into the orchestra pit. Also, during the out of down
pre-Broadway tryouts the show was attracting little business and not
playing well. Jerome Robbins was called in by director George Abbott
and
producer Hal Prince to give advice and make changes. The
biggest change Robbins made was a new opening number and
introduce the show as a bawdy, wild comedy. From that point on, the
show was a success.
The show, which opened on Broadway
May 8, 1962 , won Tony
Awards for Best Musical, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Book,
and Best Director. The score, Stephen Sondheim ’ s first time on
Broadway writing both words and music, was coolly received, however,
and not even garnering a nomination. A shame! The show ran for 964
performances.
Every actor who has opened in the title role of Pseudolus on Broadway
( Z ero Mostel, Phil Silvers, and Nathan Lane ) won a Best Actor Tony
Award for their performance. Ironically, Silvers run was cut short due to
illness.
Get ready to enjoy one of the funniest of musicals!
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BOX OFFICE OPENS
A Funny Thing Happened..
January 7 for season patrons
January 9 for the public
Tuesday - Friday from 1 - 6 pm
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Jewel Box Performances
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and
Sundays at 2:30pm
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THE 56TH SEASON !
THE
PHILADELPHIA STORY
ONE FLEW OVER
THE CUCKOO’S NEST
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON
THE WAY TO THE FORUM
THE LION IN WINTER
YOU CAN’T
TAKE IT WITH YOU
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Q & A with Matthew Sipress
Director, ‘A Funny Thing Happened
On The Way To The Forum’
1.How did you first hear about ‘Forum’?
I knew about ’Forum’, of its existence, when I
was a kid, but didn’t REALLY know about it until
I played a ’Protean’ as a sophomore at OCU.
2. Have you directed it before?
I have never directed/choreographed
but I am VERY excited to.
it
before,
3. What about this show appeals to you as a
director/choreographer?
I love the farcical aspect of the show.
4. What role would you like to do in this show?
If I still had the capability to remember lines,
lyrics AND staging at the same time, of course
I’d LOVE to play Pseudolus.
5. What is the musical you want to direct?
I’d really like to direct ‘Sweeney Todd’,
La Cage’, and ‘Merrily We Roll Along’.
6. What is the most fun for you about rehearsals?
Watching the actors take a note and run with it
to a place I might not have considered.
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Theatrically Tweed
As we glide into the second half of the season, we look forward
to presenting three incredible shows: ‘Forum’, ‘The Lion in
Winter’, and the number one pick from our season patrons for
the 56th ~ ‘You Can’t Take it With You.’
Buy a season sampler for only $20 and see the above shows.
You will save $30 over individual ticket sales!! Can’t beat that ~
anywhere ~ ever! Give as a gift, or buy and bring a friend.
To help Jewel Box’s legacy ~ buy a pillar. There are many
choices that will keep Jewel Box maintaining its high standards,
and you enjoying the city’s oldest community theatre. We run
the gamut in prices ~ something for everyone. We’re a recipient
of a special Governor’s Arts Award for a very good reason!
Get ready to enjoy one of the funniest musicals ever written
and a winner of a Tony Award for best musical on Broadway!
Combined with the many talents of director/choreographer
Matthew Sipress, musical director Tim Goff, and the incredible
cast, crew and musicians, ‘Forum’ will be one of your favorite
Jewel Box shows!
Welcome to live theatre!
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~GET FREE TICKETS WHEN YOU VOLUNTEER~
Volunteer and become part of the Jewel Box Theatre family!
Choose a position for which you would like to volunteer, call us, and we’ll train
you! So easy, so fun, and totally free!
BOX OFFICE:
Greet season patrons and sell box office tickets. At
intermission, sell soft drinks and our special Jewel Box blue cups. With sixteen
performances per show, you can choose a week night show (7 - 9:30 pm,
Thursday-Saturday) or a Sunday matinee (1:30-3 pm). Get a free T-Shirt, too!
PAINT CREW: Choose a show or two or three, and help create the set by
painting the walls, floors, doors, and more. When you see the show, you know
you helped make it come to life!
PROPERTIES:
Help the director by finding items needed on the set, or
something an actor holds in his/her hand (A tray, glasses, writing pad and
pencil, a hanky, etc.). We call them props. Working properties involves
organizing/maintaining props during the run of the show.
COSTUMES:
Work with our resident costumer, Christopher Sieker,
preparing costumes for actors to try on, then maintain, iron, sew, and catalogue for the show.
HAIR AND MAKE-UP:
Such fun to work with stylist Jacque Mooney with
wigs and make-up. We have many period pieces this season, so there will be a
lot of fun to create hair styles and make-up.
So many fun ways to help Oklahoma City’s oldest community theatre!
Give us a call, and start your theatre journey with us!
405/521-1786
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THE CAST
SENEX, an old man.…………………...……………………...Michael Gibbons
DOMINA, his wife…….....................................................aMy Venable
HERO, his son, in love with PHILIA .......................................Joel Swanson
HYSTERIUM, slave to SENEX and DOMINA...........................Jon-Philip Olson
PSEUDOLUS, slave to HERO...........................................Chantry Banks
ERRONIUS, an old man………....................................spencer hankins
MILES GLORIOSUS, a warrior……...................................brian osborn
MARCUS LYCUS, a buyer and seller of courtesans…................Matt barGer
TINTINABULA, a courtesan………..……………..……………..…Jessa Schinske
PANACEA, a courtesan………….……………………………..….....Lara Randolph
GEMINAE 1, a courtesan……..…………………….......................Ashlyn Adams
GEMINAE 2, a courtesan….………………………………......Marianne Edwards
VIBRATA, a courtesan…..………………………...…………...…Trinity Goodwin
GYMNASIA, a courtesan........................................Annie Michelle Guy
PHILIA, a virgin.....................................................Jordan Cardenas
PROTEAN 1……………………………………………………..……...Paul Mitchell
PROTEAN 2……………..……………….……………..…...Jason Martin Beagle
PROTEAN 3……………………………………………………....…Vahn Phollurxa
THE STAFF
Director………………………………………..………...MattheW sipress
Musical Director……………………………………….………….tiM Goff
staGe ManaGer…………………………………..………..……nick MalGet
costuMes………………………………….………….christopher sieker
set construction………………………….…………..richarD hoWells
liGhtinG DesiGn………………………………...………..…...nick MalGet
proGraM coVer………………………………………………..JiMe WiMMer
proGraM/publicity pictures…………….………………...JiM beckel
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WIN FREE TICKETS
Answer the 5 questions below, and receive two
free tickets to
‘A funny thing happened on the way to the forum.’
1. Holden Latimer has a hair problem in ‘Money Matter. Which one?
A. Partially bald
B. Cut too short
C. Set on fire
D. Falls out during an experiment
2. Which show was named Best Play every time it was presented?
A. Cats
B. South Pacific
C. Call Me Henry
D. Lend Me A Tenor
3. Which Oklahoman made his/her community theatre debut on our stage?
A. Kristen Chenoweth B. James Garner C. Ed Harris D. Kelli O”Hara
4. Jewel Box held regional premieres for which two shows?
A. Heaven Can Wait B. Cats C Forbidden Broadway: Greatest Hits
D. Call Me Henry E. Thee and Thou F. Auntie Mame
5. The outdoor amphitheater shows were called:
A. Jewel Box Stars B. Starry Nights C. Star Light
D. Under the Stars
Thirty-third annual Gem Awards Banquet
May 9, 2014 at the Oklahoma History Center
Tickets: $25 ~ Call 405-521-1786 ~ Tuesday-Friday. 1-6 pm.
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TICKET DEALS FOR YOU!
Come and enjoy the best ticket prices in town!
Individual Ticket Prices for plays are only $15, and $10 for
senior citizens/college students/and under.
Musicals: $20/$15
Last Thursday of run still offers two-for-one tickets, too!
NEW BENEFIT FOR J EWEL BOX SUPPORTERS
You asked for it – we’ve got it!
This season, if you make a $5.00 donation at intermission, we’ll give you a
Jewel Box insulated tumbler filled with your favorite drink and YOU CAN
TAKE IT INTO THE THEATRE WITH YOU. Bring the tumbler back for
future performances and you can have your drink for the regular $1.00 and
take it into the theatre.
This is only for patrons making a donation for the
Jewel Box tumbler;
Styrofoam cups are NOT allowed in the
theatre.
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