[NEohioPAL]Kalliope launches second season tomorrow
John Paul Boukis
jboukis at kalliopestage.com
Thu Sep 30 07:45:53 PDT 2004
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Summer of ’42 Makes Cleveland Debut At Kalliope Stage
October 1.
Paul F. Gurgol Directs New York Talents Jodi Brinkman and Jay Strauss
Who Star With Cleveland’s Alex Wyse
The new musical version of SUMMER OF ’42, will make its Cleveland debut October 1 through November 7 at Kalliope Stage at Cedar & Lee in Cleveland Heights. Performances are Wednesday through Saturday at 8pm, and Sunday at 2pm. There will be a gala “champagne” benefit performance tonight, September 30, to kick off Kalliope’s second season. Limited tickets by calling 216 321 0870.
PAUL F. GURGOL, Kalliope’s award-winning artistic director, directs the musical based on the 1971 movie which starred Jennifer O’Neal and Gary Grimes.
JAY STRAUSS, a veteran Broadway performer plays the role of the druggist. His credits include performances with The Metropolitan Opera, the Broadway Centennial BABES IN TOYLAND at the Lincoln Center, and national tours, including PHANTOM. Film and TV credits include: Law & Order: Criminal Intent, David Letterman, and NYPD Blue. In addition, he has collaborated with such theater luminaries as Michael Bennett and Eddie Bracken.
JODI BRINKMAN, playing the role of Dorothy is an up and coming New York actor. She has appeared regionally in productions of FOOTLOOSE and JEKYLL & HYDE, as well as playing the leading role of Sally Bowles in CABARET.
Cleveland’s ALEX WYSE plays the role of Hermie. Alex has appeared in Cleveland productions of LORD OF THE FLIES and INTO THE WOODS, and in CAROUSEL at Kalliope last season.
CHRIS POHL plays the role of Pete. He is a recent graduate of Baldwin-Wallace College. He appeared at Kalliope as Jigger in the much-lauded production of CAROUSEL. Mr. Pohl is also a teacher for Kalliope’s classes.
SUMMER OF '42 features an ensemble of exceptional local young performers. Aaron Dore, a junior at Shaker Heights High School, plays Oscy; Dan O'Neil, a junior at Chagrin Falls High School plays Benji; Jamie Finkenthal, a senior at Solon High School, plays Aggie; Elizabeth Kelly, a sophomore theater major at Baldwin-Wallace College plays Miriam; Julie Marx, a junior at Cleveland Heights High, plays Gloria. "I could not have found a more talented ensemble of young performers anywhere in the country," says Artistic Director Paul F. Gurgol.
KRIS COMER is musical director and head of Kalliope education program; set design is by RUSS BORSKI, design teacher at CWRU, and frequent collaborator at many Cleveland theaters; and costume designer is KIM BROWN, who costumed Kalliope’s first season.
According to director, Paul F. Gurgol, "I love the way this incredible music was added to a story that has affected so many people through the movie. And it can do things onstage as a musical that it couldn't do as a movie. The Broadway-style score captures the spirit of the '40s and at the same time creates something completely contemporary and emotionally engaging."
Besides SUMMER OF ’42, Kalliope Stage has announced three other musicals for its second season in 2004-05: THE CHRISTMAS CAROL RAG, a New York send-up of Charles Dickens, Nov. 26-Dec. 19; A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, Stephen Sondheim's tribute to Ingmar Bergman, April 8-May 8; and BABY, about expectant parenthood, June 24-July 31 2005.
About Kalliope Stage
Kalliope Stage is the new professional musical theater at Cedar & Lee. For more information go to www.kalliopestage.com or phone 216 321 0870.
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">The new musical version of SUMMER OF ’42, will make its Cleveland debut October 1 through November 7 at Kalliope Stage at Cedar & Lee in Cleveland Heights. Performances are Wednesday through Saturday at 8pm, and Sunday at 2pm. There will be a gala “champagne” benefit performance tonight, September 30,<SUP><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SUP>to kick off Kalliope’s second season. Limited tickets by calling 216 321 0870.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">PAUL F. GURGOL, Kalliope’s award-winning artistic director, directs the musical based on the 1971 movie which starred Jennifer O’Neal and Gary Grimes.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">JAY STRAUSS, a veteran Broadway performer plays the role of the druggist. His credits include performances with The Metropolitan Opera, the Broadway Centennial BABES IN TOYLAND at the Lincoln Center, and national tours, including PHANTOM. Film and TV credits include: Law & Order: Criminal Intent, David Letterman, and NYPD Blue. In addition, he has collaborated with such theater luminaries as Michael Bennett and Eddie Bracken.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">JODI BRINKMAN, playing the role of Dorothy is an up and coming New York actor. She has appeared regionally in productions of FOOTLOOSE and JEKYLL & HYDE, as well as playing the leading role of Sally Bowles in CABARET. <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Cleveland’s ALEX WYSE plays the role of Hermie. Alex has appeared in Cleveland productions of LORD OF THE FLIES and INTO THE WOODS, and in CAROUSEL at Kalliope last season.</FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>CHRIS POHL plays the role of Pete. He is a recent graduate of Baldwin-Wallace College. He appeared at Kalliope as Jigger in the much-lauded production of CAROUSEL. <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Mr. Pohl is also a teacher for Kalliope’s classes.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>SUMMER OF '42 features an ensemble of exceptional local young performers. Aaron Dore, a junior at Shaker Heights High School, plays Oscy; Dan O'Neil, a junior at Chagrin Falls High School plays Benji; Jamie Finkenthal, a senior at Solon High School, plays Aggie; Elizabeth Kelly, a sophomore theater major at Baldwin-Wallace College plays Miriam; Julie Marx, a junior at Cleveland Heights High, plays Gloria. "I could not have found a more talented ensemble of young performers anywhere in the country," says Artistic Director Paul F. Gurgol.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">KRIS COMER is musical director and head of Kalliope education program; set design is by RUSS BORSKI, design teacher at CWRU, and frequent collaborator at many Cleveland theaters; and costume designer is KIM BROWN, who costumed Kalliope’s first season.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>According to director, Paul F. Gurgol, "I love the way this incredible music was added to a story that has affected so many people through the movie. And it can do things onstage as a musical that it couldn't do as a movie. The Broadway-style score captures the spirit of the '40s and at the same time creates something completely contemporary and emotionally engaging."</FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Besides </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">SUMMER OF ’42, </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Kalliope Stage has announced three other musicals for its second season in 2004-05: THE CHRISTMAS CAROL RAG, a New York send-up of Charles Dickens, Nov. 26-Dec. 19; A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, Stephen Sondheim's tribute to Ingmar Bergman, April 8-May 8; and BABY, about expectant parenthood, June 24-July 31 2005.</SPAN><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P><B><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">About Kalliope Stage<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></B></P>
<P><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Kalliope Stage is the new professional musical theater at Cedar & Lee. For more information go to </FONT><A href="http://www.kalliopestage.com/"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>www.kalliopestage.com</FONT></A><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> or phone 216 321 0870.</FONT></P>
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>From Night Kitchen <nightkitchen at gmail.com> Thu Sep 30 15:26:28 2004
From: Night Kitchen <nightkitchen at gmail.com> (Night Kitchen)
Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 10:26:28 -0400
Subject: [NEohioPAL]Night Kitchen's 'On the Brink' opens FRIDAY!
Message-ID: <b773977d0409300726307d3e4b at mail.gmail.com>
Dobama's Night Kitchen takes local audiences On the Brink
Cleveland, Ohio =E2=80=93 This fall embark on a journey with local artists =
to
explore our state of mind and the psyche of characters from a wide
range of theater pieces from the very obscure to the truly classic.
Dobama Theatre's Night Kitchen presents On the Brink October 1-3,
2004.
On the Brink is collection of monologues and scenes that will take a
look into the minds of some of the most compelling characters from
modern and classic plays, including Angels in America, The Taming of
the Shrew, Amadeus, and Hamlet.
Featuring local actors, the cast includes Kristie Erin Barnes, Amanda
Berichon, Allen Branstein, Aaron B. Coleman, Rachel Douglas, Catherine
Gallagher, Jasper Howard, Justin Tatum and Cameran Wareham. The scenes
are directed by Danny Durst, Rivkah Massey and Adrienne Moon.
The shows will be performed at Dobama Theatre, 1846 Coventry Road in
Cleveland Heights. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for general
admission. Friday and Saturday shows will begin at 11 p.m. and
Sunday's show begins at 7 p.m. For tickets and reservations call the
Dobama Box Office at 216-932-3396 or visit them on the Internet at
www.dobama.org.
On the Brink is the first show in Night Kitchen's 2004-2005 season.
Coming January 21-February 6 Night Kitchen will present Steven
Belber's Tape and April 22-May 8 watch for Heaven and Hell (on Earth):
A Divine Comedy by the Actors Theater of Louisville.
Dobama Theatre's Night Kitchen seeks to nurture and support young
developing artists. Night Kitchen provides a venue for experimental
and edgy work that stretches traditional theatrical boundaries. The
company allows emerging artists to develop their craft while providing
high quality theater for the Cleveland area.
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Night Kitchen
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1846 Coventry Road
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(216) 932-3396
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