News from the Hall

News from the Hall
Gatesinger Company, Ltd.
www.gateshall.com (315) 589-3326
Fall 2015
YouTheatre will rock the house with
Gates Hall, home to
community theatre
since 1867.
One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live Gates Hall stage!
With rockin’ rhythms and dynamic new songs for the stage version, this is a must-see with a powerful
story.
When Ren (Ian MacKay) and his mother (Isabelle Collier) move from Chicago to a small farming
town, Ren is not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local
preacher (Abram Collier), who is determined to exercise the control over the town's youth that he
cannot command in his own home. When the reverend's rebellious daughter Ariel (Avery Carlson) sets
her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend Chuck (Cirrus Hanna) tries to sabotage Ren's reputation,
with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges is
of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.
FOOTLOOSE celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an
open mind.
The reverend’s wife Vi is played by the Gatesinger Board’s YouTHeatre liason Autumn Pollock. The
local teens include Chuck’s friends Lyle (Dan Mares) and Travis (Harrison VandeWalle), Willard, (Kit
Hohenboken); Ariel’s girlfriends Rusty (Emma Vos), Urleen (Carley Randall), and Wendy Jo (Moriah
Mantelli).
Cont. on p. 3
From Gates Hall to Broadway…. And Back!
Broadway performer and Gatesinger alumni J. Michael
Zygo, accompanied by his wife, Jillian, also a professional
performer, hosted a Youth Audition Workshop at Gates Hall
on Saturday, August 8th. The workshop was followed by a
free concert where Mike and Jillian thrilled the audience
with their amazing talents!
Mike graduated from Williamson High School and performed right here in historic Gates Hall in the
YouTHeatre program. The Gatesinger Company was truly honored to have Mike and Jillian share their time and
talents with the students and community. What a great success!
J. Michael Zygo was a member of the original cast of the Tony Award winning musical, Once. Together, Mike
and Jillian have delighted audiences from coast to coast co-starring as Robbie and Julia in The Wedding Singer,
as well as Will Parker and Ado Annie in the National Tour of OKLAHOMA! Mike Zygo has also performed as
Drew in Rock of Ages, Huck Finn in Big River, and the Emcee in Cabaret. Jillian Zygo’s credits include Fannie
Brice in Funny Girl, Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun, and Nancy in Oliver.
Thanks to Mike and Jillian for inspiring today’s Gatesinger Youth!
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A message from the President
Carl Webeck, President
Gatesinger Board of Directors
As the anticipation for this fall’s
YouTHeatre production of Footloose builds,
we are also presented with a time of
thanksgiving. I am sure that we will have
much to be thankful for as Footloose
delights us through the talents of its
youthful cast. And presently, I am thinking
about how I am looking forward to that
performance.
I am also thinking about how we are
thankful for past YouTHeatre director Barb
Hunn, who has decided to move out of the
area, for she delighted our audiences,
guided our youth, and befriended us all. I
was first on stage with Barb in 1989 in
Mattress, (that was my first musical with a
multigenerational cast). Some years later,
she played the memorable leading role of
Martha Jefferson in 1776. She has played
numerous notable roles before and after
these two I mention. But it was during
these two performances when I began to
admire Barb for her talent, excellence, and
commitment to the Gatesinger Company—
all while she was bringing up her two young
children (Steve and Diana).
The last time I saw Barb I told her that
her family, although including just two
generations, is one of the “old-time Gates
Hall families.” The Hunn Family has made
such an impact on us all. While not the
oldest participating family, it is hard for us
to remember a former season-of-shows
without their participation. I am thankful
for the fond memories and the friendship of
Barb and her family. So for me, the Hunns
will always be one of the “old-time Gates
Hall families.”
IOLANTHE Sparkles
at Gates Hall
On July 17-19, IOLANTHE lit up the Gates Hall
stage with magic, merriment and melodious
music. Always a highlight of the Pultneyville
Homecoming celebration, the 2015 Gilbert
and Sullivan production played to the delight
of two full houses. Under the direction of
Karen Skerrett Nail, the fairies sparkled and
made mischief, creating havoc among the
dignified and stately peers. The rollicking
chorus numbers, beautiful ballads and “tantan-ta-ras” played against a fantasy set
created by the talented Tammy Buehler (with
the able assistance of Cynthia Paoli and Gavin
Buehler). With the usual G&S topsy-turvy plot
twists, elevated by fairy magic and resolved
through a legal loophole, fairies and peers all
flew off to live happily ever after.
Congratulations to the talented cast and crew
of this magical production!
Parade Fun
Gatesinger Company was well-represented at this
year’s Pultneyville Homecoming Parade!
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Footloose,
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Ren’s friends include Bickle (Brandon Wollke) and Garvin (Gavin Buehler). The town’s adults feature
Principal Clark (Moriah Gregory); Coach Dunbar (Michael DiCrasto) and his wife Eleanor (Gabrielle
Bailey); Betty Blast (Lyta Dusel) the owner of the burger joint; and Irene (Anisha Stallworth).
Completing the Ensemble as the Church Choir, Cowboys, and Dance Hall Girls are Alandra Kunz, Cerralin
Galeck, Chloe Nichols, David McKay, Eleanor Erwin, Gracie Burr, Jacob Steurrys, Kai Hanna, Katie
Westa, Moriah Gregory, Naomi Atwater, Quinn Henretty, Rachel Collier, Caleb Nagel, and Riley
Schmitt.
The production team is led by Directors Karen Skerrett Nail and Nan Hanna-Paquin, assisted by Allison
Saiff; Choreography by Alisha Schneider; Vocal Director is Katy Kolyer; Marcia Sheremeta and Lonnie
Hohenboken are accompanists. Stage Manager is Mackenzie Wood, and Dan Montondo is the Producer.
Sets design and construction by the team of Bob Gorski, Steve Mullin, and Marty Hohenboken.
Collaborating Scenic Artists are Tammy Buehler and Julie Kramer, and Kasi L. Krenzer Marshall and Laurie
B. Krenzer are Costume Designers.
Production dates are November 27, 28; December 4, 5 at 7:30 pm. November 29 and December 6 at 3
pm. Look for ticket information in this newsletter.
FOOTLOOSE is presented trough special arrangement with R&H Theatricals. Stage Adaptation by DEAN PITCHFORD
and WALTER BOBBIE Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford Music by TOM SNOW Lyrics by DEAN
PITCHFORD Additional Music by ERIC CARMEN, SAMMY HAGAR, KENNY LOGGINS and JIM STEINMAN
Announcing Auditions
for our Spring Show!
The Gatesinger Company, Ltd. is thrilled to bring the music of Stephen Sondheim to the Gates Hall stage in our
April production of Company. Winner of seven Tony Awards, Company forged into a new musical genre with
its challenging score and vivid characters. Set in modern NYC, Company takes the audience on an
introspective journey of relationships – friendship, dating, marriage, and divorce. The witty script combined
with Sondheim’s energetic and challenging songs (“Side by Side by Side”, “The Ladies Who Lunch” and
“Getting Married Today”, among others) make this dark horse of musical comedy a new classic.
Auditions for actors 18 and over are scheduled for Sunday, January 3, 2016 (4:00pm) at Gates Hall, with
callbacks if needed on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 (6:30pm). Directed by Kasi L. Krenzer Marshall, Company
takes the stage with four performances April 15-17, 2016. Watch www.gateshall.com for tickets and
information.
Company is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized
performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, New York 10019. Phone: 212541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.mtishows.com
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Danielle Teeple was first involved with the Gatesinger
Company in 1995, and since has become a professional
performer, educator, and director, both locally and in New
York City. Here, Danielle shares her story and some advice
for young performers.
I started with YouTHeatre in the fall of 1995, playing the role of Reno Sweeny in “Anything Goes”
under the direction of Paul Liedmann. Some of my closest and dearest friends today were my castmates in that show. Following high school graduation, I returned on occasion to perform in special
productions at Gates Hall: A Grand Night for Singing, A Christmas Show, and as Miss Mazeppa in
Gypsy, all under the direction of Steve Covey and Nan Hanna-Paquin.
I returned to the Rochester area in the early 2000’s to earn a Masters Degree in Education from
Nazareth College, with a Vocal Performance concentration earning Theatre Arts and English
certifications. During those years, I was very involved performing in Gatesinger spring productions and
vocal directing YouTHeatre. I returned to NYC in 2002 to resume my career in professional theatre.
At a very young age, I made it a point to do as much performing as possible. There was never a
doubt that I wanted to sing and dance, and I had to do what was necessary to stay competitive. I
attended Wagner College on a full scholarship for Musical Theatre, due to my involvement with
community theatre. You MUST do more than your high school shows to be competitive in theatre arts
programs! I have worked on Broadway, National Tours, and Regional productions, as well as radio
work, Disney Theatricals and directed over 30 productions.
After I got married, I returned to Wayne County in 2006 to start my family. I began directing area
high school shows, community theatre and working in the Education Department with Rochester
Broadway Theatre League. The Stars of Tomorrow program - as well as the Middle School Theatre
experience - are two amazing learning opportunities for any child in the arts. I would encourage you to
take advantage of EVERY opportunity available to work with the pros and learn your craft in our VERY
arts-centered community!
This business isn’t one for those who aren’t willing to WORK. It is one that requires dedication,
heart, heartache and will power. When your friends are out having fun, you are going to be in the
theatre memorizing lines. When your friends are at the homecoming game, you are going to be in a
practice room learning your new songs. Keep in mind though, ALL of your hard work will come full
circle and there is no greater feeling than that of the rolling applause from your audience. Keep shining!
Searching for Directors!
The Gatesinger Company is now accepting proposals for our
2016-17 season:
The Mikado, July 2016 (submit proposals by November 15, 2015)
YouTHeatre show, Fall 2016 (submit proposals by January 15, 2016)
Spring Show, 2017 (submit proposals by January 15, 2016)
You’ll find details and information at gateshall.com. We welcome
and support both new and experienced Directors!
TICKET ORDER & PATRON DONATION FORM
All performances at Gates Hall, Pultneyville, NY
ADULTS $12.00
STUDENTS/SENIORS(65+) $10.00
Footloose
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2015-16 Board of Directors
Theatre Located at:
Gates Hall,
Corner of Rt. 21 & Lake Rd.
Pultneyville
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Pultneyville, NY 14538
Phone:
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Steve Mullin
Karen Nail
Autumn Pollock
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