[NEohioPAL] Canal Fulton Players- Much Ado About Nothing and A Night of Music and Comedy

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Much Ado About Nothing will be presented  on St. Helena III


Let’s do something different was the  challenge made by the City of Canal 
Fulton to the Canal Fulton Players.   Looking at the entire canal way from 
Canal Fulton Park to Lock 4, Director David  Van Gaasbeek has plotted 
something different.  “How about a Shakespearean  comedy where a portion of the cast 
performs on the St. Helena III and the  remainder of the cast performs from 
the towpath, the bridges, the dry dock and  the docks at Lock 4 Park,” said 
Mr. Van Gaasbeek.  It sounds simple but one  has to realize that the boat 
will be moving and there will be horses.   
“I have some very agile and athletic actors who will run  along the side of 
the boat and deliver their lines when necessary,” said Mr. Van  Gaasbeek.  
The play, which will be presented on August 28 and 29, 2010 at  4:00 and 
6:30 pm, is Much Ado About Nothing, the hilarious tale of the love  stories of 
Beatrice and Bendick and Claudio and Hero.  The antics of these  characters 
will be leaving most if not all of the audience in stitches of  laughter.  “
Shakespeare invites invention because he has no stage  instructions except 
enter and exit,” said Mr. Van Gaasbeek.  “Thus, an  actor is not limited by 
a playwright’s interpretation of a  character.”
Starring in the roles of Benedick and Beatrice are  Jamie Edwards and Anita 
Artzner.  Jamie is a senior at Norton High School  and Anita is a veteran 
of the Canal Fulton Players last seen as Myrtle Mae in  Harvey.  They are 
complemented by Bryan Steffee as Claudio and Christine  Gingerich as sweet but 
defamed Hero.  Bryan last appeared as Rooster in  Annie.  Christine is a 
veteran actress who has appeared in many productions  in the area.  Playing the 
Prince, Don Pedro of Aragon, is Jason Reagon, who  returns to the stage 
after a long hiatus.  Playing Hero’s father, Leonato,  is Gary Gallagher.  His 
sister, Antonia is being played by Cindy  Bagocius.  Don Pedro’s 
illegitimate half brother is played by Josh  Rowe.  Josh’s Don John is the villan in 
this play.  His henchman,  Borachio, is played by Tyler Brewer.
Rounding  out the cast is Lisa Van Gaasbeek (Dogberry), Jon Neumann 
(Verges), Sarah Price  (Ursula), Jarod Hare (The Messenger), Ray Olivera (Friar 
Francis), Stacey  Pasternak (Margaret), Heidi Knight (Seacole) and Drew 
Hutchinson (The  Boy).
The cost of the ride and the play is $17.00 and  reservations should be 
made at the Canal Ways Pavilion or at 330-854-6835.   All reservations must be 
prepaid.  It is highly recommended that  reservations be made. 

Third Annual Fundraiser is
August 21 at  7:00 pm

A night of music and comedy  will be presented along with desserts and a 
silent auction on August 21 at 7:00  pm at the United Methodist Church of 
Canal Fulton, 363 West Cherry Street, Canal  Fulton, Ohio.  Leading the music 
this year will be Jackie Piatt, Olivia  Durell, Matt King, Kristina “Annie” 
Currans, Theresa Graves, Gracyn Loper,  Lauren Stover and Amiee Jarzenski.  
The comedy is being led by Dave Van  Gaasbeek and Katelyn Zeitz.  A new 
twist, break dancing, will be presented  by Josh Rowe and Tyler Brewer. Ms. Zeitz 
will also be  dancing.
The silent auction will feature various items  donated by people and 
businesses throughout the area.  The dessert table  will be supplied by the 
various restaurants and bakeries in the area.   
The cost of admission is $8.00 for adults and $6.00 for  seniors and 
children under the age of twelve.
All proceeds  from the fundraiser will be used by the Players during the 
2010-2011  season.
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