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Volume 38, Issue 2 Spring 2018

2018 Apple Blossom Musical opens May 2nd!

Guys and Dolls May 2-5 and 9-12 at 7:30pm

Matinee May 6 at 4pm and May 12 at 2:00pm

Tickets are going fast for this year’s Apple Blossom Musical, Guys and Dolls, directed by John Mausser and Tiffany Mausser, in partnership with the Numerica Performing Arts Center. Get yours ASAP at www.numericapac.org or by calling (509) 663-ARTS.

Rehearsals with the uber-talented local cast have been going strong since January, and they’ve already wowed audiences at the Apple Blossom pageant, Mobile Meals fundraiser, and Miss East Cascades Pageant.

Hailed as the perfect musical comedy, the award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway. Frank Loesser’s brassy, timeless, score makes Guys and Dolls a crowd pleaser. Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler, Nathan Detroit, played by MTW veteran Kevin McKee, tries to find the cash to setup the biggest crap game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck. Meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, played by Becca Chambers, laments that they’ve been engaged for fourteen years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, played by Ernest Palmer, for the dough. Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown, played by Alanna Hamilton, making her MTW debut. Guys and Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong.

Don’t miss it! Bring the kids! Bring the grandparents! There’s something for everyone in this family-friendly romp. Performances are at the Numerica Performing Arts Center, May 2nd-5th & 9th-12th, with matinees on May 6th & May 12th.

By Christy Shearer

of Little Shop of Horrors… Before we know it, Audrey Two will be invading the Riverside

Script Notes Spring 2018 Inside this Issue… 1 Guys and Dolls

2 Introducing New Faces

2 Fred Meyer

3 Applause

3 Little Shop of Horrors Directors

4 Upcoming/Member Benefits

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MTW Welcomes New Faces in Guys and Dolls In this year’s Apple Blossom production, MTW welcomes some fresh faces to our local stage. Playing unlikely lovers Sky Masterson and Sarah Brown, Ernest Palmer joins us for only the second time, and Alanna Hamilton makes her MTW debut. We thought this would be the perfect opportunity to get to know our stars a bit better.

Ernest grew up in Idaho on his family ranch. He didn’t learn until his early twenties that he wanted to be on the stage. He became involved with the Village Theatre and also the 5th Avenue Theatre, where he did numerous productions for each. He initially moved to the valley ten years ago with his partner Michael, wanting a change of pace from the fast paced life of Seattle. They ended up in Leavenworth where they both worked with Leavenworth Summer Theater. Ernest would go on to star in many productions for LST. Last year, Ernest made his MTW debut in Young Frankenstein, stealing the show as the comedic blind hermit.

When not on stage, he can be found salvaging old furniture and lighting and either refinishing, chalk-painting, or turning it into something new. “If you've got any projects...send them my way! Look us up on Facebook, "Design by MNE," says Ernest. “I am thrilled with the level of motivation and professionalism with MTW. And I am so looking forward to playing Sky in Guys and Dolls this May!”

Alanna also found her way to the valley through Leavenworth Summer Theater. She was born and raised in Spokane, and earned her BA in theatre from Whitworth University. She moved to the valley to perform in all three LST shows this last summer. She understudied Maria in The Sound of Music, played the role of Grace in Annie, and was in the ensemble for Bye Bye Birdie. She decided to stay in the valley to learn more about children's theatre, and she has been working with Stage Kids, working as the dialect coach for Bah Humbug, among other roles with the youth theatre company.

Outside theatre she really enjoys a variety of things and is always up for trying something new. She loves spending time with friends, cooking, baking, and watching The Office.

Alanna had this to say about her MTW debut and experience thus far. “So far at MTW, people have been welcoming, kind and encouraging. I really liked the audition process and John and Tiffany are really great to work with. They are so positive, organized, and accommodating and have made the process a lot of fun so far. I can’t wait to put the whole show together and for everyone to get to see it!” By Brady Dundas

Guys and Dolls will feature Ernest Palmer as Sky Masterson and Alanna Hamilton as Sarah Brown

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APPLAUSE

Short Shakepeareans presents

A Midsummer Night’s Dream This summer, Short Shakes will be

celebrating their landmark 40th anniversary by returning to the production that started it

all, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The production will run one week only,

August 8 -11.

Short Shakes is always looking for new kids to join the group. There is no required cost to participate! “Auditions” will be this spring…we will announce the dates on the website and

Facebook. If you have any questions, please contact us at

shortshakeswenatchee@gmail.com .

Apple Blossom 2019 We are pleased to announce that we will be partnering once again with the Numerica Performing Arts Center for the Apple Blossom Musical in 2019…

MTW Executive Board: President: Dave Williams

President-Elect: Nita Paine Past-President: Tiffany Mausser

Secretary: Christy Shearer Treasurer: Cynthia Brown

MTW Board Members: Kelly Atwood Brady Dundas Jeff Heminger Arlene Jones Sue Lawson John Mausser

Vicki Michael Jason Rolfs Vern Smith Bonnie VanHoven

Coming this Fall!

Meet the Directors

of Little Shop of Horrors… Before we know it, Audrey Two will be invading the Riverside Playhouse in this fall’s production, Little Shop of Horrors. A team of MTW veteran actors will be combining forces to sit in the dentist… I mean director’s chair. Dave Williams and Vern Smith will be co-directing for the first time. Dave previously co-directed Music Theatre of Wenatchee’s production of The Woes of Being a Wallace, among other projects. Vern is making his directorial debut. But neither are new to the MTW stage. Dave has starred in many shows with MTW including Beauty and the Beast, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Drowsy Chaperone, and Young Frankenstein just to name a few. Vern is well known for his performances in Man of La Mancha, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, and Young Frankenstein. In fact, in last year’s Apple Blossom production, Dave played Dr. Frankenstein, and Vern played his monstrous creation.

Off the stage, both Vern and Dave have served for several years on the MTW board, where Dave serves as our president, and Vern serves as our facilities manager. Vern can also often be found in our scene shop working on sets and inventing new theatre magic and tricks to dazzle our audiences. He recently built several pneumatic castors used to move large set pieces quickly and easily.

Dave has this to say about this production and co-directing with Vern. “It's our first time working together except as Doctor Frankenstein and his creation! I am looking forward to bringing this awesome show to life on stage. Vern and I got to know each other pretty well in Young Frankenstein and we both felt that we would work well together on this production. Vern already has a great vision for the set and how to best use the space at The Riverside Playhouse.”

Auditions will be held August 12th-14th at 6:00 PM at the Riverside. Find us on Facebook or on our website www.mtow.org as auditions approach for more information. By Brady Dundas

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NON-PROFIT ORG. U. S. POSTAGE PAID

PERMIT NO. 412 WENATCHEE, WA

98807

OR CURRENT RESIDENT

UPCOMING EVENTS:

May 2-12 Guys and Dolls 2018 Apple Blossom Musical

Aug. 8-11 Short Shakes 40th Anniversary A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Aug. 12-14 Open Auditions Little Shop of Horrors

Aug. TBA Member BBQ

Oct. 18-Nov. 3 Little Shop of Horrors

MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS BENEFITS!

Music Theatre of Wenatchee needs your membership to continue producing quality plays and musicals. If you haven’t renewed your membership, do it today! If you are not a current member, you can join today!

Membership Benefits: • Our quarterly newsletter • Early notice of ticket sales • Ticket discounts for "Member Nights" • Invitation to semi-annual meetings • Members at the Associate Producer level or above are listed in each show program. Levels of Sponsorship: • $25 Sponsor (no program listing) • $50 Patron (no program listing) • $100 Associate Producer • $250 Producer • $500 Executive Producer • $1,000+ Benefactor Contact us online for the membership form and mail your check or money order to P.O. Box 3042, Wenatchee, WA, 98807. Your membership is very important to us.

233B N Wenatchee Ave P. O. Box 3042 Wenatchee WA 98807-3042 Phone: (509) 662-7814 Email: info@mtow.org

Inside this Issue:

Guys & Dolls

New Faces

Fred Meyer Rewards

Applause

Meet the Directors

Upcoming Events

VISIT OUR WEBSITE!

www.mtow.org

Opening May 2nd Guys and Dolls