Announcing Straw Hat Theatre Auditions! Come Out And Try Out!
Auditions for this summer's musical season will be held on:
Saturday, March 20th, 10 a.m. - noon for children 12 and under
and 1 - 3 p.m. for teens and adults
AND Sunday, March 21st, 5 - 7 p.m. for teens and adults
Auditions are first-come, first-served. The audition will include a reading or prepared piece of the actor's choice of no longer than 1 minute and a vocal selection no longer than 90 seconds. You also may be asked to read or sing something by the directors and may be asked to do a movement audition. Please bring a list of schedule conflicts. For more information call the Arts Center at (440) 964-3396.
Auditions will be held for: Brigadoon directed by Douglas Anderson on June 11-13, 18 - 20 and 24 - 26; Disney’s 101 Dalmations directed by Linda Fundis on July 2-5 and 8-10; Bye, Bye Birdie directed by Kim Godfrey on July 16-18, 23-25, 29-31 and Secret Garden directed by Steve Rhodes on Aug. 6-8, 13-15 and 19-21.
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Order tickets today for our Children’s Theater Production Class Show!
“The Velveteen Rabbit”
Book, Lyrics and Music byBarnes Boffey and Paul PilcherAdditional music by Bob Love
Based on book by Margery Williams
Directed by Linda Fundis
Produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company.
Performances on Friday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 13 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 14 at 2 p.m.
Save when you buy your tickets in advance!
$12 Patron advance sale, $9 General advance sale, $8 Senior advance sale, $7 Student/Child advance sale
Walk-ins are welcome if seating is available for: $14 patron~$11 general~$10 senior~$9 student/child
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It’s time for our final show of the G.B. Community Theatre season, the Pulitzer prizewinning comedy,
“You Can’t Take It With You”
by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman
Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Performances will be held on March 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28
Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. Sun. at 2 p.m.
G. B. Community Theatre will be throwing off the winter doldrums with their final show of the season, a production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy “You Can't Take It with You.” Directed by Clay Nielsen of Madison, this mad and merry farce gives an hysterical look at the antics of a demented family that is so unconventional it is irresistible.
More of a party than a play, this screwball comedy takes us on a wild ride through the lives of the Sycamore family, who live in a big house which never sees a dull moment. The house is owned by Grandpa Vanderhof, a man who spends his time collecting snakes, throwing darts, attending college commencements and avoiding income tax. His daughter, Penny, writes plays on a typewriter that had been delivered to their home by mistake. Penny's husband, Paul, manufactures fireworks in the basement with the help of Mr. DiPinna, a gentlemen who came to deliver something and has stayed on for seven years.
Daughter Alice is the sole "normal" member of the family. When Alice becomes involved with the bosses son and invites his straight-laced family to dinner, the Vanderhofs agree to act “normal” for one night. But things get complicated when her boyfriend shows up with his parents for dinner one night before the dinner is actually scheduled!
Join us for this madcap comedy that will have you laughing in the aisles!
Join us for dinner before the show on Saturday March 20th! Reservations and prepayment are required no later than noon on Weds., March. 17. However, dinner seats often sell out before the deadline and reservations should be made as early as possible. Dinner seating begins at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $16 plus the price of your theater ticket. Reservations: (440) 964-3396
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| | Walk-in Box Office Tickets: Patron $14 Adult $12 Senior $11 Student $11 Or Save $2 per ticket when you purchase tickets in advance! For Tickets: (440) 964-3396 | | The cast Lisandra Stebner Don Kirsch Fran Pulford Sara Perts Valerie Compton Larry Gasch Ellen Kolman Curtiss Baron Ryan Oatman Rich Werman David Bucci Blaise Beach Tim Kolman | | "The Diary of Anne Frank" Opens Friday! by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman Directed by Stephen Rhodes Feb. 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, and 27. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. Anne Frank was a gangly, rather typical thirteen-year-old girl when she began to keep her diary in July, 1942. This was on the day when, with some neighbors named van Daan, she came with her father, mother and sister to hide in an attic in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. Annes record of the self-imposed seclusion, aided by a friendly Gentile family who brought them spare food rations, had little that was grim about it, though she and her family and the others sharing the seclusion all lived under the shadow of imminet death. Instead, it was filled with the young Anne's gossipy tales of the fights, intimacies, jealousies, humorous incidents and noble impulses among her family and the four other Jews who shared the attic with them. Her diary was filled with the story of her burgeoning love for the young son of the other family; filled with the exuberance of a sensitive, glowing teenager eager for experience, living each moment to the fullest, almost forgiving those who sought her life. "In spite of everything," she kept writing in the diary, "I believe that people are really good at heart." The Ashtabula Arts Center is funded in part by the Ohio Arts Council. | | Join us for "Dinner Before the Show!" The popular "Dinner before the Show" will be available prior to the Saturday evening performance on February 20th. The evening's menu prepared by Angie Gasch of Conneaut will include Corn Chowder, Garden Salad with Strawberries, Herb Roasted Chicken Breasts, Potatoes, Green Beans, Braised Kale, Rolls & Butter, Spice Cake and Assorted Beverages. Seating for the set menu dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Reservations and prepayment are required to be made no later than noon on February 17th. However, dinner seats often sell out before the deadline and reservations should be made as early as possible. Cost is $16 plus the price of your theater ticket. | | | The Ashtabula Arts Center 2928 W. 13th Street Ashtabula OH 44004 (440) 964-3396  | | | | | | |
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|  G.B. Community Theatre presents...
"Forbidden Broadway" January 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30th Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. | | | | Box Office Tickets General Admission $12 Senior/Student $11 Or save $2 per ticket when you purchase tickets in advance! All pre-sale tickets must be prepaid. No reservations will be made without payment. For tickets or more information call the Arts Center at (440) 964-3396 | | | Created and written by Gerard Alessandrini Directed by Kim Godfrey
Gerard Alessandrini's ever-evolving take-off on American musical theatre has actors singing and dancing their way through sly parodies of Broadway hits like "Les Misérables" "Chicago," "Phantom of the Opera," "Wicked" and many, many more. Some of the jokes are visual, others showcase Alessandrini's way with a lyric. You don't have to be up on the latest Broadway hits to enjoy "Forbidden Broadway," you just have to enjoy a good laugh! | | "Dinner Before the Show" Saturday, January 23, 2010 The popular "Dinner before the Show" will be available prior to the Saturday evening performance on January 23rd. The evening's menu prepared by Angie Gasch of Conneaut will include: Split Pea Soup Garden Green Salad Stuffed Chicken Breast Vegetable Medley Rolls with Butter Banana Delight Assorted Beverages Seating for the set menu dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Reservations and prepayment are required to be made no later than noon on January 20th. However, dinner seats often sell out before the deadline and reservations should be made as early as possible. Cost is $16 plus the price of your theater ticket. Come and join us! | | At The Ashtabula Arts Center 2928 West 13th Street Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 (440) 964-3396 | | | | |
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| | | Register today at (440) 964-3396 | | | | Sign up today for The Children's Theater Production Class! Presenting... "The Velveteen Rabbit" | | Instructed by Linda Fundis For Grades 1 - 8
$65 class fee/$59.50 member rate
Mon. & Weds. 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
beginning Mon., Jan. 18th.
Hey kids! Learn all about the theater
and take part in our spring production! This class will teach what you need to know about becoming an actor. Each child receives a role in the play and must be able to attend all rehearsals
and be present at all performances. The class will culminate in a main stage show "The Velveteen Rabbit"
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March 12, 13 (2 shows) & 14th | Auditions will be held for this class on Mon., Jan. 11th and Weds., Jan. 13th from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Auditioners should come to one audition of their choice, prepared with a 30 second song to sing and a poem or short reading. (Auditioning allows children to experience the whole process of participating in a theatrical production. All children who enroll will participate in the production class.).
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"An Evening of One Acts" will be performed on Fri, Feb 5th @ 8 p.m. & Sun, Feb 7th @ 2 p.m. AND Fri, March 5th @ 8 p.m. & Sun., March 7th @ 2 p.m. Individual titles to be announced. Directed by Ray Beach. All G. B. Community Theatre shows: Thurs., Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. Sun. matinees at 2 p.m.
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January 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29 & 30.
Fri. and Sat. shows begin at 8 p.m. Sun. matinees begin at 2 p.m.
Order tickets today!
Where can you see 20 Broadway shows all in one evening? At G. B. Community Theatre when they open the first show of the New Year, “Forbidden Broadway Greatest Hits Volume I” on Friday, January 15th! Gerard Alessandrini's ever-evolving take-off on American musical theatre has actors singing and dancing their way through sly parodies of favorite Broadway hits like "Les Misérables" "Chicago," "Phantom of the Opera," “Cats,” "Wicked" and many, many more! Some of the jokes are visual, others showcase Alessandrini's witty way with a lyric. Most of the shows that this show spoofs have not only played on Broadway but have also been done by community theatres or have been made into popular movies. You don't have to be up on the latest Broadway hits to enjoy “Forbidden Broadway,” you just have to enjoy a good laugh. “Forbidden Broadway” began in a supper club in 1982 and ran in New York for an astonishing 27 years, spawning international tours and a string of cast albums. Directed by Kim Godfrey of Perry, "Forbidden Broadway" will play for three weekends. Cost of box office tickets are: Patrons $14, Adults $12 and Senior & Student $11. Or save $2 per ticket when you purchase tickets in advance. All pre-sale tickets must be prepaid. No reservations will be made without payment. For more tickets or more information call the Arts Center at (440) 964-3396.
Don't miss "Dinner Before the Show!" Our “Forbidden Broadway” dinner will be held on Jan. 23, 2010. Our popular dinners are offered prior to select performances. Reservations and prepayment are required to be made no later than noon on the Wednesday prior to the dinner date. However, dinner seats often sell out before the deadline and reservations should be made as early as possible. Dinner seating begins at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $16 plus the price of your theater ticket. Reservations: (440) 964-3396
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New actors welcome! Come and join the fun!
Auditions for “You Can’t Take It With You”will be Sun., Jan. 3, from 1-3 p.m. and Mon. & Tues., Jan. 4 & 5, from 6-8 p.m. For more info contact director Clay Nielsen at hilltopr@mac.com Readings will be from the script. Please bring your list of conflicts.
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Children’s Theater Production Class.
For grades 1- 8, With Linda Fundis, $65 class fee/$59.50 member rate. Mon. & Weds. 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Beginning Mon., Jan. 18th.
Hey kids! Learn all about the theater and take part in our spring production! This class will teach what you need to know about becoming an actor. Each child receives a role in the play and must be able to attend all rehearsals and be present at all performances. The class will culminate in a main stage show “The Velveteen Rabbit” onMarch 12, 13 (2 shows) & 14th Auditions will be held for this class on Mon., Jan. 11th and Weds., Jan. 13th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Auditioners should come to one audition of their choice, prepared with a 30 second song to sing and a poem or short reading. (Auditioning allows children to experience the whole process of participating in a theatrical production. All children who enroll will participate in the production class.).
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| Written by Noel Coward
Directed by Linda Fundis
Oct. 30, 31, Nov. 1, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14 Thurs., Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m. Sun. at 2 p.m.
Charles and Ruth plan an amusing evening with friends by inviting Madame Arcati, a medium, to their home to hold a séance. But the event turns into a nightmare of hilarity when Charles' very jealous first wife returns from the hereafter and attempts to take matters into her own ethereal hands! Noel Coward's improbable farce takes the audience on an amusing journey through this world and the next in one of theaters most enduring comedy classics! Sponsored by
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| Join us for "Dinner Before the Show" on November 7th! | | | G.B. Community Theatre will once again offer our popular dinners prior to select performances. Reservations and prepayment are required to be made no later than noon on the Wednesday prior to the dinner event. However, dinner seats often sell out before the deadline and reservations should be made as early as possible. Dinner seating begins at 6:30 p.m. Reservations required by noon Weds. Nov. 4 unless seating sells out prior to this date. Prepayment required.
Price: $16 plus your theater ticket.
Our Blithe Spirit Cook Kitty O'Shea Menu Mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette
White bean soup
Herb roasted pork shoulder with gravy
Apple and sage dressing
Green beans
Roll with butter
Robinson's blueberry-lemon buckle pie
Upcoming 2009 - 2010 Dinners "Forbidden Broadway" on Feb. 20, 2010
"You Can't Take It With You" on March 20, 2010 | | | "Blithe Spirit" Box Office Prices Order tickets today! |  | Box Office
Prices:
Patron $14
General Admission $12 Senior/Student $11
or save $2 each when you
purchase advance sale tickets!
All pre-sale tickets must be prepaid. (440) 964-3396
You won't find a better theater value anywhere! "Blithe Spirit" is Directed by Linda Fundis The "Blithe Spirit" Cast Rita Werman as "Edith" Jeannie Jyurovat as "Ruth" Clay Nielsen as "Charles" Dennis Dixon as "Dr. Bradman" Valerie Compton as "Mrs. Bradman" as "Madame Arcati" Ellen Knox Dare as "Elvira"
| | | Volunteers Needed |  | The Ashtabula Arts Center is in need of VOLUNTEERS to usher, sell raffle tickets and work box office and concessions for all of our performances of "Blithe Spirit" on October 30, 31, November 1, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14. Volunteers need to arrive at least one hour prior to performance time.
Volunteers can watch the show for free if seating is available.
Please sign up today by calling the Arts Center at (440) 964-3396.
We need you!
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“Blithe Spirit”
Sponsored by KeyBank
Written by Noel Coward
Directed by Linda Fundis
Oct. 30, 31, Nov. 1, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14
Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 p.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m.
Charles and Ruth plan an amusing evening with friends by inviting Madame Arcati, a medium, to their home to hold a séance. But the event turns into a nightmare of hilarity when Charles’ very jealous first wife returns from the hereafter and attempts to take matters into her own ethereal hands! Noel Coward's improbable farce takes the audience on an amusing journey through this world and the next in one of theaters most enduring comedy classics!
Box OfficePrices: Patron $14, General Admission $12, Senior/Student $11. Or Save $2 each when you purchase advance sale tickets! All pre-sale tickets must be prepaid. (440) 964-3396 You won’t find a better theater value anywhere!
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G.B. Community Theatre will once again offer our popular dinners prior to select performances. Reservations and prepayment are required to be made no later than noon on the Wednesday prior to the dinner event. However, dinner seats often sell out before the deadline and reservations should be made as early as possible. Dinner seating begins at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $16 plus the price of your theater ticket.
2009 - 2010 Dinners
“Blithe Spirit” on Nov. 7, 2009
“Forbidden Broadway” on Jan. 23, 2010
“Diary of Anne Frank” on Feb. 20, 2010
“You Can’t Take It With You” on March 20, 2010
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Music Theater with Kim Godfrey
$17 per one-hour lesson
A mix of voice lessons, coaching on the acting of a song, and monologue coaching. Find out ways to build a character for an entire show or even a minute long monologue. Get prepared for college auditions or auditions down the street!
Register today! 964-3396
General Theater with Tom Jessup
$17 per one-hour lesson
Veteran actor Tom Jessup will work with you on anything from monologue selection and prep to character interpretation. Tom is here to help you be the best you can be!
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Coming in 2010....
Where else can you see 20 Broadway shows in one evening?
“Forbidden Broadway”Greatest Hits Vol. 1,
By Gerard Alessandrini,
Directed by Kim Godfrey.
Jan. 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 2010
“The Diary of Anne Frank”
By Frances Goodrich & Albert Hackett,
Newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman
Directed by Stephen Rhodes
Feb. 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 2010
“You Can’t Take it With You”
By Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman
Directed by Clay Nielsen
March 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 2010
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"Stage Fright" Halloween Kids Day Out! "Blithe Spirit"
| | | It's Halloween at the Arts Center! | October 2009 | | Don't miss Ashtabula's best ever Halloween bash! Ticket sales are very limited! Order yours today! "Stage Fright" Sat., October 24th
8 p.m. - midnight
The evening will include:
50/50 raffle, costume contests,
prizes, refreshments, beer & wine cash bar and more! Costumes encouraged!
Dance the night away to three rotating bands!
Bar Trek, Blues Project, and The King Pins!
You won't want to miss a single minute!
Tickets: $15 per person
Age 21 and over
Underage ticket holders not admitted.
All ticket sales final.
Ticket sales are limited! Order early! 964-3396 All proceeds benefit the Arts Center. |  | | And just for kids... Halloween Kids Day Out!  Halloween is coming and the kids have a day off school! Bat decorations, cards, scary snacks, creepy drawings, Halloween rubber stamp designs and much more will be in store for kids who sign up for our annual Halloween day! Make fake blood and learn how to make icky looking fake scars with things you have around the house. There will also be time for outdoor games (Slime Pass will be back!)and even a scary story, (but not too scary we hope!).
Friday, October 16th
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
For grades 1 - 6
Cost $30 per child
Bring a packed lunch and dress for a mess!
Register early! 964-3396 | | About Us Ashtabula Arts Center 2928 West 13th Street Ashtabula OH 44004 (440) 964-3396 aac@ashartscenter.org
| | | Just in time for Halloween.. | | A Haunted Halloween Treat! "Blithe Spirit"
Written by Noel Coward Directed by Linda Fundis Oct. 30, 31, Nov. 1, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 2009
Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.
Sunday at 2 p.m. Charles and Ruth plan an amusing evening with friends by inviting Madame Arcati, a medium, to their home to hold a séance. The event turns into a nightmare of hilarity, however, when Charle's very jealous first wife returns from the hereafter and attempts to take matters into her own ethereal hands! Noel Coward's improbable farce takes the audience on an amusing journey through this world and the next in one of theaters most enduring comedy classics! Sponsored by: G. B. Community Theatre Box Office Prices: Patron $14 ~ General Admission $12 ~ Senior/Student $11 or Save $2 each when you purchase Advance Sale Tickets! All pre-sale tickets must be prepaid. No reservations without payment. (440) 964-3396. You won't find a better theater value anywhere! | | | |
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| | Volunteers needed for October 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 2009 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. The Ashtabula Arts Center is in need of VOLUNTEERS to usher, and work box office and concessions at all of our performances of "Night of January 16th." Volunteers need to arrive at least one hour prior to performance time.
Volunteers can watch the show for free if seating is available. Volunteers are also be needed to work as kitchen prep, servers and clean-up crew at our "Dinner Before the Show" on October 10th.
Please sign up today by calling the Arts Center at (440) 964-3396. We need you! | Pamela Hammond
Public Relations/Marketing Coordinator
Ashtabula Arts Center 2928 West 13th Street | |
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a play by Ayn Rand Directed by Douglas Anderson |
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 Image by heraldpost via Flickr
In this dramatic courtroom tale Bjorn Faulkner has swindled millions of dollars from investors but in the wake of a crash, he is facing bankruptcy. On the night of January 16th, Bjorn and Karen Andre, his mistress of ten years, are in the penthouse at the top of the Faulkner Building when Faulkner falls to his death. Did he commit suicide? Or did the lovely Karen Andre do him in? A jury chosen from audience volunteers will weigh the facts and decide the verdict! "This show is unique in drawing a jury from among the audience -- and then letting the jury decide how the play will end by their verdict of guilty or not guilty," says Director Douglas Anderson. "This poses quite a challenge to our actors, since they don't know themselves till the end of the show whether they're telling the truth. Luckily we have a cast that's up to the challenge." | | | Join us for "Dinner Before the Show" Saturday, October 10, 2009 The Menu Garden Green Salad Apricot Glazed Chicken Roasted Autumn Vegetables Roll and Butter Apple Cake Assorted Beverages Angie Gasch Seating for the set menu dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Reservations and prepayment are required to be made no later than noon on October 7th. However, dinner seats often sell out before the deadline and reservations should be made as early as possible. (440) 964-3396.
Cost of dinner is $16. | | | | Show Dates: October 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 2009 | | at 8 p.m. | | G. B. Community Theatre Box Office Prices:
Patron $14 General Admission $12 Senior/Student $11
or save $2 each
when you purchase advance tickets! All pre-sale tickets must be prepaid. No reservations without payment. (440) 964-3396
You won't find a better theater value anywhere! | | | Pamela Hammond
Public Relations/Marketing Coordinator
Ashtabula Arts Center 2928 West 13th Street Ashtabula OH 44004
Phone/Fax: 440.964.3396
aac@ashartscenter.org | | |
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