A Bad Year For Tomatoes

Hi again folks!  Due to the short time before the next show, we have changed course once again and decided to do a play we were considering for the fall.  Since it consisted of a small cast and we had such a short time frame to get the production ready, it seemed like the perfect thing to do!

"A Bad Year For Tomatoes" by John Patrick (Cheating Cheaters, A Barrel Full of Pennies) tells the story of a fed up actress that leaves the pressures and demands of her acting career, to write her autobiography in a tiny New England town.  She is successful in turning aside the offers pressed on her by her long-time agent, but dealing with her "Friendly" neighbors proves to be a different matter.

The Cast for Tomatoes is as follows:

Myra Marlowe - Sue Miles
Tom Lamont - Tim Miles
Cora Gump - Stacy Hubbel
Reba Harper - Sharla Jerrel
Piney - Bert Pezzarossi
Willa Mae Wilcox - Teresa Foley
Sheriff - David Kaiser

A Bad Year For Tomatoes is slated for August 5th-7th at the VA Auditorium.

I also wanted to take this time to thank all of those who auditioned for "The King and I".  We are currently in the process of selecting a show for the fall production, with the hope that we will be able to count on many of your talents.

Best Regards,

Dan Hance
Director

Cancellation of "The King & I"

Rodger & Hammerstein's "The King & I" required a cast of 67 individuals. The Barn was not able to secure even half of the required numbers to produce this show.  In light of this news, "The King & I" has been cancelled for Summer 2011.

A smaller, adult cast show "The Savage Dilemma" by John Patrick will be produced in early August.

It is unfortunate that the Barn was unable to produce a large musical this summer, but the group hopes to aim for a large production this fall.

The cast for "The Savage Dilemma" will be announced soon.

Thank you to everyone who auditioned for "The King & I" and the enthusiasm the Miles City Orchestra and community showed for a large-scale musical production-- we look forward to bringing one to the stage soon!

Auditions for "The King & I"

Open Auditions Announcement:

Barn Players Summer Musical!

Rodger & Hammerstein’s “The King & I”

Tuesday, May 31^st and Wednesday June 1^st

6:30-8:30pm MCC Room 106

Please bring a musical selection to perform:  a capella or bring back up music on an MP3 player, thumb drive, CD or iPod/iPad.  There is no minimum time on musical selection, however, musical selections from “The Kind & I” are discouraged.

Adults and children of all ages are encouraged to audition; there are numerous parts for all ages, some with solos and others for ensemble.

“The King & I” is a joint production with the Miles City Orchestra, and will be performed at Sacred Heart Parish School the weekend of July 29^th. There are also orchestration parts available, please speak with the Director and audition team during your audition if you are interested in the orchestra.

Rehearsal at the VA This Week!

Reminder:

Rehearsal at the VA Auditorium starts this week!

Tuesday, March 1st
Group 1
6:30-8:00pm

Thursday, March 3rd
Group 1 & 2
6:30-8:00pm

Starting next week, March 8th -------> till show dates, rehearsals are BOTH GROUPS, Tuesdays and Thursdays, at the VA Auditorium, 6:30-8:00pm.

Thank you to everyone for doing a fantastic job so far!

Set Build Saturday, March 12th

Set Build for "The Pale Pink Dragon" has been scheduled:

Saturday, March 12th 9:00am at the VA Auditorium

Adults and youth over the age of twelve are invited to come help out with set build and decoration.  Please wear appropriate paint/work clothes.  The more people that assist, the quicker the work will go.  :-)

Projects:

Build and paint the backdrops

Paint and re-upholster the four thrones

Build and decorate the witch's tree

Build and paint forest shrubbery

The following tools/items might be useful:  electric drill (we provide torq bits), extension cord, paint rollers (we will provide the naps), small electric jigsaw, electric stapler (we will provide staples).  (Be sure to label any items you bring so they don't get lost or confused with Barn materials).

If you have any questions about Build, please contact the Directors!  

Annual Membership Meeting

Calling all Barn Players Members!

It is time for the Annual Membership Meeting:

Monday, March 14th
7:00-8:00pm
Miles City Public Library- Public Meeting Room




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Agenda

Call to Order (President Dan Hance)
Attendance
Additions to the Agenda
Financial Report (Sec/Treasurer Hannah Nash)

Show Updates:
The Pale Pink Dragon Status (Dan Hance, Hannah Nash, AnneMarie Wallette)
The King & I Status (Membership)
Fall Production ?

Business New/Old:
Update on status of VA Memorandum of Understanding (Board Members)
Storage of Barn Items: set pieces, building materials, costumes (Membership)

Discussion
Adjournment

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Additions to the agenda may be made by anyone attending the meeting either at the start of the meeting, or in advance by contacting the Secretary/Treasurer at barnplays@gmail.com or by phone (406) 951-0560.

This meeting is open to the public.

Needed by March 1st for Every Actor!

Please bring a large, brown grocery sack (or similar upright bag or sized container) for your child's exclusive costume, makeup and prop use in the dressing room. These bags or containers help keep each actor's stuff separate in a busy dressing area during the show.