[NEohioPAL] Canal Fulton Players- Annie's Opening is Approaching and Much Ado is Casting

Fri May 28 16:09:27 PDT 2010

Theatre Times
The Canal Fulton Players  proudly presents the Wonderful Musical about 
Little Orphan  Annie

Annie
By Charles  Strouse
A Musical Theatrical  International Shows Production

Produced and Directed by David Van Gaasbeek
Directed by  Matt King
Musical Director- Jackie Piatt
Choreographer- Anita Artzner
Key Board- Margie Metcalf
Drums- Matt Palmer

Starring
Kristina Currans as Annie

Matt King as Daddy  Warbucks
Jackie Piatt as Miss  Hannigan
Olivia Durrell as  Grace
Bryan Steffee as  Rooster
Stacey Pasternack as  Lily
Ben Currans as  Drake
Ray Olivera as  Sandy
Gracyn Loper as  Duffy
Hunter Rapp as  July
Katelyn Zeitz as  Molly
Kennidy Zentiska as  Pepper
Debbie Liknes as  Kate
Addi Bair as  Tessie
and a host of  others

June 24-27,  2010
7:30 Curtain
June 26, 2010 is a Dinner  Theatre starting at 6:30 pm
The United Methodist  Church of Canal Fulton
363 West Cherry  Street
Canal Fulton,  Ohio

Admission- $8.00 for  adults non dinner theatre
$18.00 for dinner  theatre
$6.00 for seniors and children under the age of 12 non dinner  theatre
$16.00 for dinner  theatre

For Further  Information-
David Van Gaasbeek
330-494-1022 and 330-854-4387

Casting and Directing changes in  Annie

Matt King has become the assistant  director for  Charles Strouse’s 
wonderful musical about Little Orphan  Annie, Annie.  After seriously discussing 
the vacancy of Daddy  Warbucks, Matt decided to take the part and assume the 
position of assistant  director so he can give enough time to develop the 
part.  Producer  David Van Gaasbeek will direct the play and is very pleased 
and thankful with  Matt’s dedication to the play.  “It was a difficult 
decision for Matt but  he cannot give Daddy Warbucks his due if he is the 
director.  He will be  involved in the decisions concerning the direction of the 
cast.  The girls  who play the orphans are all excited about him shaving his 
head.  Someone  asked me to be Warbucks because I have very little hair left.  
I considered  it but I cannot sing,” said Mr. Van Gaasbeek.
Cast as that  wonderful little munchkin who stole the hearts of many during 
the Depression is  Kristina Currans of Apple Creek, Ohio.  Kristina has 
already reminded many  of one of the Players’ veteran actresses, Lisa Van 
Gaasbeek, who sports high top  sneakers to the knee and a wide variety of 
bohemian outfits to rehearsal.   When Kristina showed up for the first rehearsal, 
she had high top sneakers on to  the knee and bohemian dress.
Jackie Piatt plays the  irascible Miss Hannigan, the owner of the orphanage 
where Annie lives before she  is discovered by Warbucks’ assistant, Grace, 
who is played by Olivia  Durrell.  Olivia hails from Northwest High School.  
Playing Hannigan’s  son, Rooster, is Bryan Steffee.  His henchwoman in 
crime, Lilly, is being  played by Stacey Pasternack.  Drake, the loyal Butler is 
being played by  Ben Currans and Sandy, the dog, is being played by Ray 
Olivera.
Rounding out the Orphans who live and dream with Annie are Gracyn Loper as  
Duffy, Hunter Rapp as July, Katelyn Zeitz as Molly, Kenidee Zentiska as 
Pepper,  Debbie Liknes as Kate, Addi Bair as Tessie, Lisa Gabel, Lauren Stover, 
Lily  Bair, Xavere Baker, and Emma Canfield.  
Rounding out the  adult parts are Mike Groom, Maggie Leatherman, John 
Steiner, Jena Bair, Jarrod  Hare, Rachel Antal, Duane Acker, Josh Rowe, Tyler 
Brewer, Rachel Farley, Sabrina  Grebenstein, Heidi Wright, and Brittany 
Marquardt.  “This is a monumental  task and we have a great deal of support for 
these people as they key in on  Opening Night,” said Mr. Van  Gaasbeek.  
The keyboardist is Margie  Metcalf. She will be supported by drummer Brad 
Palmer.  Choreography will  be done by Anita Artzner.  The Musical Director 
will be Jackie Piatt.   
Annie will be performed in the Fellowship Hall Theatre on  June 24-27, 
2010.  A dinner theatre will be done on June 26,  2010.
Tickets will be $8.00 for adults and $6.00 for seniors and children  under 
the age of 12.  For the dinner theatre, the cost is $18.00 and  $16.00.

Much  Ado About Nothing Auditions are June 6, 2010.

    On August 28-29, 2010, the Players will be presenting Much Ado  About 
Nothing, by Sir William Shakespeare on the St. Helena III and the  Towpath 
abutting the Canal.  A trip down the canal will entitle the  audience members 
to experience the comedy romp of Beatrice and Benedick as they  try to deal 
with nasty gossip concerning poor Hero.  The play will start at  the 
Canalways pavilion in Canal Fulton Park and will proceed to Lock 4.   There after 
turning the St. Helena III around, the audience will be watch the  second 
part of the play from Lock 4 to Canal Fulton Park.  David Van  Gaasbeek states 
that this might be the first time the Bard ever was presented on  a replica 
of a canal boat in the State of Ohio.  Auditions will be  announced in the 
near future.
    Auditions will be for fifteen parts (9 male six female) on June  6, 
2010 at 7:00 pm at the United Methodist Church of Canal Fulton, 363 West  
Cherry Street, Canal Fulton, Ohio.  Be prepared to read from the  script.  These 
are open  auditions.
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