Leaping Lizards! Annie, the world famous musicalis coming to the Rome Little Theatre thisNovember. Based on the “Little Orphan Annie”

comic strip, it tells the story of the plucky, optimisticorphan named Annie. She lives in an orphanage thatis run by the evil Miss Hannigan, who abuses theorphans and forces them to work in a sweat shop.Annie dreams of getting out of the orphanage andfinding her parents, who left a note saying they wouldcome back for her someday. However, whenbillionaire Oliver Warbucks decides to have an orphancome stay at his house for Christmas, Annie finds thatshe loves Daddy Warbucks anddecides that if she can’t haveher real parents there is no onein the world she would ratherhave for a father. But, whenMiss Hannigan finds outsabout Annie’s happiness, shebecomes determined to crushit forever! Of course all ends well for Annie, Warbucks,and Warbucks’ new found love, his secretary GraceFarrell, and tomorrow promises to be a better day forall! With such famous songs as “It’s The Hard KnockLife”, “Maybe”, “Little Girls”, “Easy Street”, “You’reNever Fully Dressed Without A Smile” and of course“Tomorrow” Annie is one the most beloved musicals ofall time. “This is a show that everyone knows and we havestayed true to both what the audience expects and thecreators’ vision of the show,” says Director KarenBowling. With a cast of forty-four people, seventeen ofthem children, and half of them new to RLT, Karenknew she was in for a challenge. “It has been so muchfun to help guide all of these young people andnewcomers alike. Some of our rehearsals we havehad to covers some of the basics of stageperformance”, explains Karen. This being a musical and an extremely well knownone at that, the music was always going to beexceedingly important. “Luckily I have a wonderfulmusical director in Tommy Beall and a great vocalcoach in Angela McRee that have helped make ouralready talented cast of singers into a magnificentone. My hard working producer and stage manager,Suzanne Clonts, has been there from day one makingthings run smoothly. Our choreographer, Holly Bryant,has also made numerous contributions to the show,making our big chorus numbers like “NYC” and“Hooverville” true showstoppers, ” details Karen.

Karen Bowling has directed four shows at RLT,eight overall in her career, and has been involved in

twenty. “Like so many people, I came to Rome LittleTheatre with my children. They auditioned, got apart, and of course I helped backstage. Eventually I

got onstage with Fiddler On The Roof and I havebeen around ever since,” quips Karen. Of all of herstage roles, Karen says that her absolute favorite wasthe villainous Mrs. Sowerberry in Oliver! “She was funbecause not only did I get a great song, I also got tobe evil and outrageous, which of course was so muchfun, as it is nothing like me,” Karen explains. The set for Annie will help to transport the audienceback to depression era New York City. “The amazingDavid Clonts has not only designed our set, but hehas also headed up the set crew himself. We havetried to be as realistic as possible, while making theset functional to make our show superb. We will haveall the familiar locations, including Warbucks’ mansion

(various rooms), Miss Hannigan’s orphanage(various rooms), Hooverville, and downtown

New York City. The side stages oraprons will each be used as well,

one for Bert Healy’s radiostation, and the other for theOval Office of the WhiteHouse”, Karen explains.The costumes for Annie will

accurately invoke the time period of the show. “Wehave the wonderful Becky Magruder in charge ofcostumes and she has gone all out. From our leadcharacters, the servants of the Warbucks’ mansion,the homeless Hooverville-ites, and the NYC citizens,every person’s costume helps to create the characternot only for the audience, but for the performer aswell,” details Karen. Overall, Annie promises to be an extraordinaryshow with breathtaking performances, magnificentsinging, and an awe-inspiring set, When I askedKaren why she wanted to direct this show she said, “Ihave loved this show ever since I saw it at Rome LittleTheatre ten years ago. I love the optimistic story andthe spectacular music. The message of this show isthat there is always hope. No matter how bad thingslook now, there is always tomorrow.” «

A bimonthly newsletter for Rome Little Theatremembers and contributors

RLT

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2010

Non-show weeks:Tuesday – Friday

11:00 AM – 4:00 PMShow weeks:

Monday – Friday11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Sunday12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

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ContentsCast of Annie .................... 2

Beyond the RLT .................. 3

Clue Photo Gallery ............. 4

HDTF Update........................ 5

RLT & HDTF Members ....... 6

Cast of Shot in the Dark .... 8

2011-2012 Season .............7

Auditions .............................. 8

Show DatesNovember 12-21 , 2010Shows are Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm

and Sundays at 2:30pm

Have you noticed the lively new look of our volunteers? Specialthanks goes to Virginia McChesney for her generous donationthat enabled us to buy new red vests so our volunteers will lookmore professional and be easy for patrons to identify.

Director - Karen BowlingProducer - Suzanne Clonts

Annie – Lisa ShoemakerOliver Warbucks – Wain BatesMiss Hannigan – Della Hobby

Grace Farrell – Allison CoxRooster Hannigan – Wayne Jones

Lily St. Regis – Becky MagruderOrphans

Pepper – Ella Claire ChamblessDuffy – Madison BrinsonJuly – Elizabeth ClontsTessie – Maggie Inman

Kate – Autumn CoughlinMolly – Elizabeth Hunter

Orphan ChorusAbigail Childers, Eliza Asbury,Abbey Williams, Bailey Camp,

Ava Witsell, Eliza Witsell,Belle Bryant, Gracen Wiggins,

Rachel McCurry, Bre LiebermanBoys

Sam Bryant, Ian Van RiperDancing Chorus

Charlotte Davis, Ali McFarland,Evan Brackett, Chase Brackett,

Glenn BowmanWomen’s Chorus

Mary Asbury, Leigha Burnham,Beth McFarland, Kasey Smith,

Rachael Clark, Amy Scott,Mallie Powell, Gretchen Dodson,

Lauren BowlingMen’s Chorus

Jonathan Chisolm, Tiff Magruder,Don Schlitz, Neal Brackett, Jesse Kindred

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Board of Directors

Officers

PresidentJason Fordham

VP Of MembershipMegan KeatingVP of Production

Chuck MorrisVP of Public Relations

Mary WalkerVP of Communication

Suzanne ClontsTreasurer

Wayne JonesSecretary

Pam ShoemakerPast President

Paul GriffinMembers at Large

John BarnettNeal Brackett

Jim CurryTiff MagruderJoe MazzolaDave Willis

ParliamentarianCarol Murchland

Office ManagerMary Ortwein

Rome Little TheatreAt the historic DeSoto Theatre530 Broad St. Rome GA 30161

Mailing Address:PO Box 1063 Rome GA 30162

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Rome Little Theatre and HistoricDeSoto Theatre Foundation members

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� Adolph Hitler appointed Chancellor ofGermany

� Work starts on the Golden Gate Bridge� A robot cow moos and gives milk (Popular

Mechanics 1933)� The Board Game Monopoly is invented� The first ever drive in theatre in New Jersey� Kit Kat bars were invented by the Hershey

Company� King Kong was the top movie� Unemployment rate was 25% with another

25% taking wage cuts� Three Little Pigs cartoon released by Walt

Disney� The last double eagle gold coin was minted� Prohibition was repealed� The Chicago World's Fair� The average home cost $5750.00� Average wages were $1550.00 per year� A gallon of gas was 10 cents per gallon� House rent was $18.00 per month� Campbells vegetable soup cost 10 cents

per can� Born in 1933 - James Brown, Carol

Burnette, Michael Caine, Roy Clark, JoanCollins, Tim Conway, Dom Deluise, RobertGoulet, Quincy Jones, Jayne Mansfield,Elizabeth Montgomery, Joan Rivers, WayneRogers, Cicely Tyson, Conway Twitty, GeneWilder

� Cat's Eye Road Reflector was invented� Inventions in 1933 - ice cube tray, electron

microscope, Saran wrap, the story of theLochness Monster, the original stove topexpresso maker, the Valentine love heartcandy was invented

FUN FACTSAnnie is set in the year 1933. Hereare some fun facts from that year.Submitted by Tina Brinson.

Naomi Williams and Tina Brinson, promotionalmanagers for Annie, prepare marketing materials for

many events to promote the productionThe set and rehearsals for Annie are well under way

After the sun has come out tomorrow, and you’re fully dressed withyour smile, you are sure to be looking for some other theatreentertainment to warm the hearts that the orphans of “Annie” have

stolen! There’s lots going on for the holidays in our part of the world, sotravel with me as we go “Beyond the RLT!” And remember that a lot moreinformation about theatre in Atlanta is available atwww.atlantaperforms.com.

First up at the Fabulous Fox on Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta isthe classic Christmas musical, “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas,” full ofbeautiful Berlin tunes such as the best-selling title tune, “Blue Skies,”Count Your Blessings,” “Let Me Sing and I’m Happy” and many more. Isaw this last time and I will see it every time it comes our way. “WhiteChristmas” will be at the Fox from Nov. 2nd-7th so hurry and don’t miss it.It’s been on Broadway for the holidays and you can see it in Atlanta! AndChristmas would not be Christmas without a visit to the Fox to see AtlantaBallet’s” The Nutcracker, running Nov. 27th-Dec. 26th. January 12th-16th willsee the return of the family favorite, “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,”and January closes out from the 18th-23rd with the tour of “Blue ManGroup,” billing itself as a multi-media experience with three blue menbanging on just about everything they can find! It’s been running in NewYork for years and some people have seen it multiple times. I’m especiallyexcited about this show because I have never had a chance to see itbefore. Always lots of excitement going on at the Fox! www.foxtheatre.org

At the Woodruff Arts Center a little further north on Peachtree, theAlliance Theatre Company is popping with their holiday productions. Nowthrough Nov. 14th is “The Nacirema Society Requests the Honor of YourPresence at a Celebration of Their First One Hundred Years,” whichprobably will win the prize for one of the longest play titles in history! Thisnew world premiere romantic comedy by Atlanta author Pearl Cleage starsJasmine Guy and is sure to delight as it tells the story of a group of youngAfrican-American debutantes. (By the way, I learned this past weekendthat “Nacirema” is “American” backwards!) I learned that at the Allianceproduction of “Middle School—the Musical,” which has its last publicperformances on Oct. 30, but if you contact them, you can possibly attendone of the multiple school shows during the day this coming month. Theshow is a one-hour improvisational show that is hilarious and you shouldfind a middle schooler and take them immediately! Openingon Nov. 26th and running through Dec. 24th is the lavish Allianceproduction of Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol,” another annual treat starringChris Kayser once again that will help make your Christmas complete.And those crazy actors from Second City are coming to the Hertz Stage atthe Woodruff Arts Center with their new holiday show about Atlanta,Nov. 5th-Dec. 12th, this year called “The Second City: Miracle on 1280Peachtree Street.” I’ve seen this group both times they have come duringthe holidays, and you will split your sides laughing at the satire and hilarity!And before the next newsletter, the Alliance will open its new worldpremiere of “Bring It On—the Musical,” a musical version of the popularmovie series about cheerleading, written, directed and choreographed bycurrent Broadway royalty! More information is at www.alliancetheatre.org.

The Balzer Theatre at Herren’s downtown on Luckie Street is currentlyhosting the True Colors Theatre Company production of “Gut BucketBlues,” running now through Nov. 7th, so hurry. This is the musical storyof legendary singer Bessie Smith, and should be a real treat. ForChristmas, True Colors will be offering their annual Langston Hughes’“Black Nativity,” running Nov. 23rd-Dec. 30th at the Southwest Arts Centeron New Hope Road. For Christmas, the Theatrical Outfit will be presentingonce again their annual staged reading of Truman Capote’s immortal shortstory (and my favorite piece of literature!), “A ChristmasMemory,” Dec. 15th-23rd. Executive Artistic Director of TO and amazing

actor, Tom Key, will be presenting the reading, and it is a delight. Buthurry to catch it because it only runs for ten days. Before our nextnewsletter, TO will be presenting Horton Foote’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “The Young Man from Atlanta,” Jan. 26th-Feb. 20th.More information is available at www.theatricaloutfit.org andwww.truecolorstheatre.org.

The Aurora Theatre in downtown Lawrenceville will be offeringtheir annual sentimental musical treat, “Christmas Canteen 2010”from Nov. 26th-Dec. 23rd. Before our next newsletter, the Aurora willbe offering the southeastern premiere of a new comedy, “Sirens,”Jan. 13th-Feb. 6th, about an older couple on a cruise of the Greek

islands. The Aurora company always makes the short trip toLawrenceville worth every mile! Check the details atwww.auroratheatre.com.

The always delightful Horizon Theatre on Euclid Avenue in Little FivePoints will once again be offering their two Christmas treats: DavidSedaris’ “The Santaland Diaries” and the children’s show, “Madeline’sChristmas,” about the popular French school girl. The schedule iscomplicated, so check the website at www.horizontheatre.com, but“…Santaland…” will run from Nov. 26th-Jan. 2nd, and “Madeline…” will runfrom Dec. 11th-Jan. 2nd, mostly matinees with a few early eveningperformances, while …”Santaland…” will run at night. Their 2011 seasonwill be announced soon.

The Georgia Shakespeare Festival company will be presenting a newproduction for the holidays, “A Christmas Story,” based on the popularmovie and book by Jean Shepherd (Who can ever forget the leg lamp, thetongue frozen to the pole and “You’ll shoot your eye out!”) This showwill run Dec. 7th-26th. For more information, visitwww.gashakespeare.org.

As always, things are really hopping in nearby Marietta theatres. Ourfavorite company, the Atlanta Lyric Theatre, which performs on thesquare in the Strand Theatre, will be presenting their Christmasproduction, “42nd Street,” Dec. 3rd-19th. This toe-tapping musical based onthe original movie won the Tony for Best Revival the last time it was onBroadway, and you don’t want to miss this treat! More information is atwww.atlantalyrictheatre.com.

Also just off the square on Whitlock Street in Marietta, the newlyrenovated Theatre in the Square is offering their annual “Sanders FamilyChristmas,” the second in the Sanders family “Smoke on the Mountain”trilogy Nov. 23rd-Jan. 2nd on the main stage, and the hilarious “A TunaChristmas” returns to the Alley Stage Nov. 16th-Jan. 2nd. And Jan. 19th-Feb. 20th, before our next newsletter, I’m really looking forward to theirproduction of the hilarious version of Hitchcock’s “The 39 Steps,” with fouractors playing over 250 roles in nonstop slapstick! Check out the details atwww.theatreinthesquare.com.

At the beautiful Cobb Energy Centre, a fantastic new production byCirque Dreams called “Holidaze” will be presented Nov. 30th-Dec. 5th. Thisis a brand new production by the people who brought the Broadway hit“Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy” to CEPAC last year, and this time it’sthemed for the holidays. For the first time in Atlanta, the Holiday IceSpectacular will play at CEPAC Dec. 16th-24th, and is sure to be a hit!Before our next newsletter, the favorite “Oklahoma!” will play at CEPACJan. 6th-9th. And “The Wizard of Oz” will be presented Feb. 3rd-6th. Somuch going on at such a beautiful place, and you can find moreinformation at www.cobbenergycentre.com.

On the local scene, at Shorter University’s Callaway Theatre, the newKander and Ebb (“Chicago”, “Cabaret”) musical “Curtains” will bepresented Nov. 11th-21st. This is a murder mystery musical comedy andwon a slew of Tony Awards a few years ago. Call now for reservations asthe Callaway is small and this will sell out fast: 706-233-7288. The BerryCollege Theatre Company is presenting the classic Greek tragedy,Euripides’ “Hecuba” the same dates, Nov. 11th-21st. Call their box office at706-236-2263 for reservations for this. If you miss the local collegeproductions, you are really missing an inexpensive treat right here in ourneighborhood. Darlington School is in rehearsal for their Februaryproduction of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,” and I’ll cover those detailsin the next newsletter.

Speaking of local neighborhoods, Calhoun Little Theatre will bepresenting the second installment of the gospel-singing Sanders familytrilogy if you can’t get to Marietta, “Sanders Family Christmas” for the

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Mr. Boddy – Levi BurdickMrs. Peacock – Laura Dutton

Professor Plum – Robert MoulardMiss Scarlet – Leigh Barba

Colonel Mustard – Tiff MagruderMrs. White – Jonathan Chisolm

Mr. Green – Ben PeckDetective – Angela Jones

Director: Chuck MorrisMusical Director: Jason Fordham

Producer: Wayne Jones

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updatepresents

variety showFriday, December 10 - 8 pm

Saturday, December 11 - 2:30 pm & 8 pm

From organizer Joe Mazzola: “I am looking for complete actsfor the show. Minimum of 6-8 minutes probably no longer than12-15 minutes. I would like to cast 10 -12 acts for a total

running time of the show 90 minutes.I will probably cast one or two transition acts (ie - people who will

sing a song, a dance number etc to perform between acts. Theseacts will most likely have two or three spots).

I will not be holding rehearsals. There will be one "open audition"to preview your act in late October but this is not mandatory to be inthe show. I have heard from a few people already and have a coupleof tentative acts scheduled.

We will have one or two technical run-throughs but that it is. Youract does not have to have a holiday theme but if you are a

band, singer, dancer, variety act (juggling, fire eater(probably not thisyear), magician, clown, gospel choir, Elvis impersonator, etc...), itwould be nice for you to have a holiday feel.

This is an opportunity to start a wonderful tradition at the DeSotoTheatre. Please help me put together a wonderful show. If you knowof any acts, let them know about this opportunity. I would love tohave a bell choir, gospel choir, Latino band, etc. Variety is the key...

Contact me at (706) 766-1474 or jcmazzolado@pol.net withquestions.” «

Tinsley Ellis poses with Elizabeth, Sandy and RandyDavis (above) and Melissa and Jim Powell (right)

Matt Mitchell and MG Gaskin sign theirposter after a hilarious performance of

standup comedy on October 14 (above)

Michelle Picon gave the Theatre’sbanquet room a spooky atmosphere in

preparation for the Foundation’sProgressive Dinner and Theatre Tales

held on October 28 (right)

Tinsley Ellis playedhis bluesy music toa packed house of

excited fans onOctober 23 (above)

Special thanks to Eagle Scout MarkHostetler for taking on the problem ofdressing room storage. He provided

us with new cubbies and clevercostume rods. Jason Fordhaminspects and approves (above)

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As a non-profit community organization, we depend on your membership and contributions as our primary financial support.Thank you to our RLT Members and Contributors

Honorary Lifetime MembersPaul Beyer,Debby Brown,Mary Doster,Keith & Betty Finley,Norris & Cornelia Gamble,Jeanne Holt,Joel & Joan Jones,Gordon & Peggy Leiter,Becky & Tiff Magruder, VirginiaM. McChesney, MarleneMillard,Don Rusaw,Gold ($1000-$1499)Dr Jim Curry,Heyman Family Foundation, in

memory of Jo Heyman,Bronze ($500 - $749)Greg, Mary, James &

Eliza Asbury, Barbara& Jim Austin,Dr Ralph HelserStar ($250 - $499)Mary & Tommy Ortwein,Reed & Susi Edwards,Joel & Lynn TodinoRoman ($100 - $249)Janice Brown,Paul & Shari Culotta,Sandy Davis,Sylvia & Randy Eidson,Leo & Carol Grajzar,Dianne & Bannester Harbin,Rex & Marge Hauser,Diane Hix,Mike, Rainey &

Connor Lancaster, VirginiaM McChesney,Joan Mulrennan,Dr William Robison, III, DedeeSandersonDon & Gerry Schllitz,Virginia & Sam Spector, Judge& Mrs Robert Walther, Tom &Joni Wannamaker, Friend($50—$99)Barbara & Jim Austin, WendellBarnes,

Jim & Paula Bowers &Anna Loyd,

Tooken Richardson Cade,Melanie Caldwell,Barry, Tammy & Abigail Childers,Ouida Dickey,Joel & Jean Fletcher,Jason Fordham,Dan & Donna Griesemer,Betty Karasch,Mike Keating,Norm & Colleen Marks,Pete & Arlene Mumber, Raymond& Wanda Murphy, John &Rebecca Pillsbury, SharonReichel,Frank Romano,Matthew, Pam &

Lisa Shoemaker, Jane& George Slickman, LisaSmith,

in honor of Gordon Leiter,Bill & Virginia Steinhauer, Alan& Diane Vary,Helga Waechtler,Jane WentworthSeason Ticket Holders Frank& Kathy Adams,Greg, Mary, James &

Eliza Asbury,Ed Baker & Theresa Baker,Edith Baker,Charlotte Ball,Wendell Barnes,Dr John & Kay Barnett,

Anna Barnett, Nash Williams,Carol Blair,Robert & Liesl Bold,Jim & Paula Bowers &

Anna Loyd,Karen & Ernie Bowling,Melissa, Gene &

Glenn Bowman, Neal,Kim, Evan, Chase

& Isaac Brackett,Rob & Tina Brinson,Debby Brown, JaniceBrown,

Vickie Brown,Nancy Bryan,Holly & Chuck Bryant, Sara& Jim Burdette, Leigha &Sam Burnham, TookenRichardson Cade, JoanneCampbell,Tony & Angela Cargle, AnnCasto,Judith & Larry Caywood,Jonathan Chisolm,Shelby & Jim Christie, David& Suzanne Clonts,

Katherine & Elizabeth Clonts,Kathleen & Michael Colvin, GaryCordle,Charlene Covington,Allison Cox,Larry & Cheryl Cox,

Amanda Hunter,Therese D CoxPaul & Shari Culotta,Dr Jim Curry,Sandy Davis,Ouida Dickey,Kathleen Doetll

& Brittany & William Henry,Mrs Mary Doster,Mark Earwood,Barbara Edes,Reed & Susi Edwards,Sylvia & Randy Eidson,Keith & Betty Finley,Christine, David & Haley Fisher,Jack & Sallie Floyd,Jason Fordham,Linda C Fox,Norris & Cornelia Gamble,Branson & Margaret Gayler,Sims & Adele Gordon, Sr,Leo & Carol Grajzar,Dan & Donna Griesemer,Thomas H & Eleanor Hamby,Diane & Bannester Harbin, Jr,Alvin & Ann Hardin,Stephanie Hart,Dr Ralph Helser,Jim & Anne Henry,

Lyons Heyman,Heyman Family Foundation,Diane Hightower,Dianne Hix,Jeanne Holt,Gayle Hopkins,Hilde Hudson,William, Allison &

Elizabeth Hunter,Louise Jackson,Kitty & Wayne Johnston,Joel & Joan Jones,Tom & Margaret Jones,Wayne Jones,George & Bonnie JoynerBetty Karasch,Chuck Morris & Megan &

Grayson Keating,Tracy & Andy Kight, BobKillcreas,Fran Kirtland,Mike, Rainey &

Connor Lancaster,Mr & Mrs Richard Landry,Gordon & Peggy Leiter,Ramona Leiter,Tiff & Becky Magruder,Carolyn Mayo,Joe, Debbie, Jonathan &

Sam Mazzola, Eddie& Joy McAfee, Virginia MMcChesney, Kim McCoy,Louise Michielsen,Marlene Millard,Mr & Mrs J.B. Milner,James & Amanda Morgan,Opal Morris,Chris Motes,Pete & Arlene Mumber,Raymond & Wanda Murphy,Tommy & Mary Ortwein,Ladonna Padgett,Connie & Steve Patrick, BenPeck & Coni Carey, JanetPeterson,John & Rebecca Pillsbury,Ed Poe,

Catherine & David Price,Sharon Reichel,Rose Remington,Madeline, Martin & Julia Rhiner,Dr William Robison, III,Frank Romano,Don Rusaw,Mrs. Rebecca Russell,Dedee Sanderson,Angela Sanford,Don & Gerry Schlitz,Jackie Scott,Faye Self,James & Marion Sender, Patty,Terry & Carrie Shaw, Terrell &Sheila Shaw, Matthew, Pam &

Lisa Shoemaker,Earl & Joyce Skeen,Vivian Skeggs,Jane & George Slickman,Mr & Mrs William D Sparks, Bill& Virginia Steinhauer,Margaret & Robert Swanson,Martha L Tapia,Joel & Lynn TodinoRobert & Kelly Torline,Elsie Jo Trawick,Kip & DeAnne VanRiper, Alan& Diane Vary,Helga Waechtler,L.F. Walker,Lori & Lance Walker,Bruce Watson,Jane Wentworth,Anne Westfield,Ralph L White,Gail Wilkes,Tara Williams,Dave & Peggy Willis,Shirl Willis,Robert & Melissa Witsell,Michelle, Terry, Chandler

& Tyler Woodard

Medallion ($1000 & up)Bobby Lee CookDr. James L Curry,Evie McNiece,Mr & Mrs William Sparks,J.T. Watters

Bricks and Mortar ($500)Barbara & Jim Austin, Dr.& Mrs. Hector Picon

Foundation ($250)Mr. & Mrs. RH Arnold, Dr.& Mrs. Jim Bradshaw,Peter & Suzy Gilbert,Greater Rome

Board of Realtors,Paul Griffin,Jim Powell,Greg Price,Suzanne Scott,

Ground Breaker ($50-$100)Gena & Clinton Agnew, John& Kay Barnett, Charlene &Alan Bowen, MelanieCaldwell,Vonnell Cescutti,Ouida Dickey,Tesa & Bill Dupre,Jason Fordham,Leo & Carol Grajzar,

Greater Rome Bank,Diane & Bannister Harbin,Rex & Marge Hauser,Al & Cheryl Hodges,Shelley & Greg Hopkins,Sue Hamler Lee, Gordon& Peggy Leiter, Jane &Pete McDonald, ChuckMorris & Megan &Grayson Keating,

Jean Palmer,Charles & Sharon Reichel,Irma Garcia Rose,Dorothy Stevens - in honor of

Jim & Cathy Powell, LisaSmith - Rome Tourism,Melissa Threadgill,Joel & Lynn Todino,Joe & Martha Walstad

Thank you to our Friends of the DeSoto Members

«Eternity - The time that passes between a dropped cue and the next line.«Prop - A hand-carried object small enough to be lost by an actor 30 seconds before it is needed on stage«Blocking - The art of moving actors on the stage in such a manner as not to collide with the walls, the

furniture, the orchestra pit or each other. Similar to playing chess, except that the pawns want to argue withyou.

«Dress Rehearsal - Rehearsal that becomes a whole new ball game as actors attempt to maneuver amongthe 49 objects that the set designer added at 7:30 that evening.

«Tech week - The last week of rehearsal when everything that was supposed to be done weeks beforefinally comes together at the last minute; reaches its grand climax on dress rehearsal night when costumesrip, a dimmer pack catches fire and the director has a nervous breakdown. Also known as hell week.

The Community Theater DictionarySubmitted by Greg Asbury

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holidays, Nov. 12th, 13th, 19th and 20th at 7:00 and Nov. 14th at 3:00 at theRatner Theatre in the Harris Arts Center on Wall Street in downtownCalhoun. This is a change from the originally announced dates. Pleasesupport CLT as they are trying to get as organized as RLT! Moreinformation is at www.cgarts.org, and click on “Programs” and then “LittleTheatre,” or you can call them at 706-629-2599 to make a reservation. Ihave loved being involved with this group recently and always enjoy theirproductions, just a quick 25-30 minutes away!

Another 25-30 minute trip away, The Pumphouse Players at the LegionTheatre are always busy with productions. Dec. 3rd-18th they will be runningtwo holiday shows, “The Scrapbook,” a play by a local author about a familystruggling through hard times to have a wonderful holiday, a holiday treatthat will be for the whole family. This will run in repertory with the adultholiday comedy, David Sedaris’ “The Santaland Diaries,” in case you don’twant to travel all the way to the Horizon in Atlanta to see it. “TheScrapbook” will run at 7:00 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3:00 p.m.Sundays, and “The Santaland Diaries” will run at 9:00 p.m. Fridays andSaturdays only. Details can be found at www.pumphouseplayers.com.

I don’t usually report concert activities in this article, but there are threeinteresting ones coming up at the nearby Cedartown Performing Arts Center.The first is “Ricky Nelson Rememered,” performed by his twin sonsMatthew and Gunnar as the group Nelson, on Nov. 13th . In December, theAtlanta Pops Christmas Orchestra returns to Cedartown for their annualChristmas concert on Dec. 4th, and on Dec. 9th living legend Judy Collins willperform in concert. All concerts are at 7:30 p.m. and more information canbe found at www.ccauditorium.com.

A little further away, but not too far, into northeast Georgia, the HollyTheater in Dahlonega will be offering their holiday show, “Nuncrackers—theNunsense Christmas Musical,” with those wacky nuns at it again. I hope tofinally get to the Holly to see this since I have never seen it and missed aproduction in Acworth last year. This production will run Dec. 3rd-19th. Next

up for the Holly, and perhaps before our next newsletter, will be ColePorter’s immortal classic musical about backstage life, “Kiss Me, Kate” Jan.28th-Feb. 13th . For more information about these shows, visitwww.hollytheater.com (note spelling of “theater.”) In Gainesville, theGainesville Theatre Alliance will be offering the delightful musical comedy,“Singin’ in the Rain,” Nov. 9th-20th in the Hosch Theatre at BrenauUniversity. And yes, it will really rain onstage! Contact information fordetails about this wonderful show is at www.gainesvilletheatrealliance.org.

Running now through Nov. 13th at the beautiful Greenville Little Theatre inthe gorgeous town of Greenville, SC is the thriller “The Woman in Black,” ahuge hit in London for many years. Next up there is their annual “ChristmasSpectacular,” which will run Dec. 10th-19th . These shows can be furtherexamined at www.greenvillelittletheatre.org. It’s worth a weekend away tovisit Greenville and their beautiful community theatre!

And I always end my article with a shout out to our favorite nearby out ofstate venue, the professional Cumberland County Playhouse in Crossville,TN. I wish I could have a theatre weekend every weekend at this wonderfultheatre! Running now through Nov. 21st is Lerner and Loewe’s beautifulmusical, “Brigadoon.” Now through Nov. 11th is the delightful love-late-in-life story, “Southern Comforts, which we saw at Theatrical Outfit a year ortwo ago and loved. Your third opportunity to see “Sanders FamilyChristmas” is also at CCP through Dec. 18th. And they are also running“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” for the holidays from Nov. 4th-Dec. 19th,and the delightful musical based on “The Little Shop Around the Corner,”“She Loves Me” Nov. 18th-Dec. 18th. I wasn’t kidding about being able tosee lots of theatre in one weekend! Check out the schedule atwww.ccplayhouse.com.

Like I keep saying, there’s lots of theatre out there “Beyond the RLT!”Enjoy, and Happy Theatre Holidays! «

Beyond the RLT(Continued from page 3)

Charlotte's WebAugust 26 - September 4, 2011

DraculaOctober 21 - 30, 2011It's a Wonderful Life

December 2, - 11, 2011The Man Who Came to Dinner

February 10 - 19, 2012The Glass Menagerie

April 20 - 29, 2012The Sound of Music

June 1 - 10, 2012All shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2:30 pm.

2011-2012 Season

RLT is now taking applications to direct and produceshows for the 2011-2012 Season. Directors and

producers should have some theatre or theatre-relateddirecting or producing experience; please completeand print (or save and e-mail) the appropriateapplication found online at romelittletheatre.com.Prospective directors must have assistant directed ordirected (for RLT or other similar organizations) inorder to be eligible to direct a production at RLT.Directors and producers should submit an applicationto the theatre office by dropping off the application, e-mailing the application to: rltoffice@bellsouth.net ormail to:Rome Little Theatre - P.O. Box 1063 - Rome,GA, 30162-1063. Please submit by January 15, 2011.

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P.O. Box 1063Rome, GA 30162-1063

www.romelittletheatre.comrltoffice@bellsouth.net

706-295-7171

All shows are Friday and Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm.Ticket prices are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students.

Musical ticket prices are $14 for adultsand $12 for seniors and students.

2010-2011 SeasonPeter Pan

August 13-22, 2010Clue, the Musical

September 24-October 3, 2010Annie

November 12-21, 2010A Shot in the DarkFebruary 4-13, 2011

Joseph and the AmazingTechnicolor Dreamcoat

April 8-17, 2011And Then There Were None

June 3-12, 2011

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The purpose of this organization is to present amateur theatrical productions, encourage interest in drama, and contribute to the culturaland educational life of the community. The Rome Little Theatre, Inc. is an active supporter of the arts in Rome and Floyd County. «

MISSION STATEMENT

AUDITIONS

Coming in early 2011Check romelittletheatre.com for more details

Joseph and the Amazing TechnicolorDreamcoat, the first collaboration betweenAndrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, tellsthe story of a young man named Josephliving in the land of Canaan. His father'sfavorite son, Joseph is perhaps a littlespoiled. While the rest of his brothers areforced to wear sheepskin, he struts aroundin a fabulous rainbow-colored coat, a giftfrom his adoring father. The rest ofJoseph's brothers aren't too pleased withthe situation, and when Joseph goes so faras to tell them of a dream he has had inwhich their stacks of wheat bow down tohis stack of wheat, they decide they havefinally had enough. «

Director - Bob MoulardProducer - Angela Jones

Cast ListPaul Sevigne - Ben Peck

Morestan - Daniel MurchlandLablache - Bruce Watson

Antoinette Sevigne - Desiree CoxJosefa Lantenay - Savannah Ruth

Guard - Don SchlitzDominique Beaurevers -

Virginia M. McChesney BenjaminBeaureves - Ed Baker