Stage Voice Nov-Dec 2014

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November-December 2014
STAGE VOICE
PO Box 531, 824 Main Street, Duncan, OK 73533 ph. 580-252-8331
After a 19 year hiatus, DLT will again be putting on the world famous musical "The Sound of Music" which tells
the story of the Von Trapp Family Singers who abandoned their lovely Austrian home to walk across the Alps
to freedom when Nazi Germany invaded Austria. Danielle Flesher will be directing with her mother Gina
acting as producer and costumer. Please plan on attending this production during the final two weekends in
February. Support the volunteer actors and stage crew by blessing them with sold out audience as it takes
hours of practice and preparation to stage such a production.
Duncan Little Theatre Cast List for "The Sound of Music”.
Maria: Eliza Mobley
Captain Von Trapp: Eric Schmidt
Mother Abbess: Tonya Bardsher
Elsa Schraeder: Tana Ashford
Max Detweiller: Craig Lovett
U/S=understudy
Lauren Blakeburn U/S
Justin Sullivan U/S
Sonja Skinner U/S
Heather Amaya U/S
Ken Jones U/S
VON TRAPP CHILDREN........Liesl: Alyssa Flesher
Friedrich: Brock Freeman
Louisa: Madison Wise
Kurt: Rylee Townsend
Brigitta: Sheridan White
Marta: Macy Ebenhack
Gretl: Ava Johnson
Rolf: Tommy Peercy
Sister Margaretta: Emily Leinz
Sister Sophia: Lauren Blakeburn
Sister Bethe: Sonja Skinner
Franz: Carter Waid
Frau Schmidt: Elizabeth Hibbard
Herr Zeller: Ken Jones
Baron Elberfeld: Justin Sullivan
Admiral Von Schreiber: Brett Lovett
Liesl: Mikayla Amaya
Friedrich: Caden Spurgin
Louisa: Ensley Kohout
Kurt: Landry Freeman
Brigitta: JJ Gregston
Marta: Emersen Villagrana
Gretl: Ainsley McEntire
Rolf: Brady Henricks
Mackenzie Cook U/S
Katie Farrow U/S
Kassie Gilmore U/S
Jeff Beyer U/S
Anita Williams U/S
Frau Zeller: Katie Farrow
Baroness Elberfeld: Heather Amaya
New Postulant: Murphie Robinson
NAZIS........Ian Beyer, Josiah Criswell, Jess Hough, David Lovett
MEN PARTY GUESTS.......Jeff Beyer, Roy Grabman, Ian Beyer, Josiah Criswell, Jess Hough, David Lovett
NUNS: Heather Amaya, Katie Farrow, Kassie Gilmore, Jeri Freeman, Anita Williams, Mackenzie Cook, Murphie Robinson,
Cheri Spurgin, Rebekah Kafer, Camalla Mireles, Consuela Mireles, Sarah Webb, Linda Raber, Naomi Webb, Anna Adams, Celia
Jones, Sharon Hobson, Janna Lovett, Michele Jones, Lizzie Miller, Christen Belford, Kayla Robinson, Tara Harper
Nuns will also be utilized as various other ensemble members such as party guests, festival contestants, etc. We will
cast these specific roles during the rehearsal process.
Come out to see your local volunteer actors perform in "The Sound of Music".
February 20th & 21st, 27th & 28th, 2015 7:30 p.m1. Simmons Center Theater Matinee at 2 p.m. on the 22nd
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February 20th & 21st at 7:30 p.m. plus a matinee at 2:00
2014/15 Board of
on the 22nd, 27th & 28th at 7:30 p.m. Simmons Center
Directors
President.....Gina Flesher
Vice President.....Sharon Burum
Treasurer.....Floyd Wininger
Secretary.....Ladd Polk
Costumes.... Nicole Bower
Publicity.......Paula Huckabaa
Facilities.......Tana Ashford
Membership...Beth Cowan
Shannon Arrington
Haljean Gillespie
Sr. Teen Rep....Alyssa Flesher
Website.....Gary Williamson
Grants/Newsletter...Lois Wilson
Accounting.....Steve Beebe
DLT 's producing "THE
SOUND of MUSIC"
Danielle Flesher grew up in Duncan and was active in Duncan Little Theatre and the
vocal music and drama departments at Duncan Public Schools. She went on to study
Music Theatre at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, where she
graduated in 2009. Danielle was lucky enough to land the lead role of Elle Woods in
the Oklahoma premiere of “Legally Blonde, the Musical” at the Pollard Theatre in
2012. Not long after closing that show, Danielle got the amazing news that she had
been hired as a Featured Vocalist for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, and has been
traveling the world for the past 2 years entertaining international audiences around the
globe! She has gotten to travel to such places as Australia, New Zealand, Bali, Bora
Bora, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and many, many more! Danielle is back in
Oklahoma for a 6 month break between contracts to direct “The Sound of Music” at
Duncan Little Theatre, in tribute to the late Jimmy Zinn, whom
Danielle was lucky enough to study vocal music underneath before
he passed away her senior year of high school. Danielle will be
joining Royal Caribbean again for her 3rd contract starting in April
2015, this time traveling to the warm and sunny Caribbean.
Admission Fees
Musicals........adults....$20
Students, seniors, military..$15
Regular Show.......adults....$15
Students, seniors, military..$10 Teen Theater.....special price
Adults, seniors,etc.......$5
12 & under...........free
Dinner Theater......all....$30
DONATIONS
To help DLT repair our roof or
just to help put on a show please
consider making a donation.
Contact Floyd Wininger at
580-255-4411 or [email protected]
MEMBERSHIPS
To join the DLT family, and
receive our newsletter, please
contact Beth Cowan at
580-467-0401or
[email protected]
Oklahoma Community Theatre
Association received a special
Governor’s Arts Award for 2014. The
award noted the history of the
statewide theatre organization in arts
education, promoting excellence in community theatre, and providing
resources for community theatres. OCTA is the oldest community theatre
organization west of the Mississippi, beginning in 1969. Of interest to
Duncanites, Dwayne Brittain was a member of the first governing group to
create OCTA along with Bill Crawford of Lawton, Lil Williams of Ardmore,
and others. President Debbie Sutton accepted the award from Governor Mary
Fallin.
Sharon Burum, DLT Vice President
DLT is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization so all donations
are tax deductible.
Our Main Street Costume Shop/rehearsal hall desperately needs a new roof so
if you can help us out please call our treasurer and make a donation.
Every little bit helps keep live theater a choice for our community.
Your help will be appreciated.
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November-December 2014
Producer’s Report for "Christmas Belles”
The show was enjoyed by those who saw it. The cast was so funny and the costumes were appropriately over the top!
Michael Harris and Caitlyn Harris are practically a producing team together. They took charge of all the technical
aspects and put together a great production. Costs were kept in check, and DLT should do well financially from this
show. The cast of experienced actors was extremely talented and it showed in the performance. A few newcomers
rounded out the cast and they did not disappoint. Although the audiences were not as large as expected, those who
came appreciated a Christmas show during this time of the year. Publicity from the
Lawton newspaper brought in some folks
from Altus and Rush Springs. All enjoyed the
Christmas trees/wreaths in the lobby which
added to the festive atmosphere. It was a
great beginning to the Christmas season.
Sharon Burum, Producer
Duncan Little Theatre has a new logo compliments of our wonderful volunteer
graphic artist, Michel Harris, who donates hours of his time directing, acting,
set designing and doing our award winning poster and program art.
Duncan
In Memorial
DLT is doing a t-shirt
sponsorship as a memorial to
Jimmy Zinn so if you wish to
Little Theatre sadly reports the deaths of John and "Tinker" Hruby
and their daughter, Katherine, who were killed in a senseless act of
violence. All three of them were enthusiastic supporters of DLT and will be
sorely missed. They made the theatre community part of their family and
gave generously of their time and talents. Our condolences to their family.
If you would like to contribute to the DLT memorial fund in their honor,
please contact Floyd Wininger or any other DLT board member.
contribute, we will be taking
sponsors as late as Feb 1st for
inclusion on the t-shirt.
Nell and Alvin Zinn have made a memorial donation in the
name of their son, Jimmy. DLT thanks them for their support.
DLT could not offer 5 plays per season without the help of our grantors
and sponsors such as The Oklahoma Arts Council, the Inasmuch Foundation, the Kerr Foundation, and the
Simmons Center Community Spirit Awards.
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November-December 2014
Teen Theatre 2015 under the direction
of Melissa Godfrey, will be from July
13th - Aug. 1st with a matinee
performance at 2:00 p.m. on the final
day. Scholarships are available for
interested students. The three week
summer camp will be held at the
Simmons Center at a cost of $75 per
student. Applications are available
on our website and will be delivered
to area schools before summer break.
If you are interested in attending this
camp, contact A board member or
leave a message at DLT and a board
member will contact you.
Upcoming DLT Events
DLT is finishing out the season with a bang and already starting on
the next season with Teen Theater from July 13th to August 1st,
2015
"Broadway Sketches"
June 11th, 12th &
13th, 7:30 p.m. at the Simmons Center Theater
This June, DLT will offer an old-fashioned evening of song and
dance routines plus comedic sketches. It is a show that will delight
you so plan to attend DLT's final production of the 2014/15 season.
The show will be under the direction of Veronica Hodgson with
Beth Cowan as producer at 7:30 p.m. nightly on June 11, 12 & 13.
Come out and enjoy this evening of Broadway song and dance
routines.
PO Box 531, Duncan, OK 73534
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