[NEohioPAL] Canal Fulton Players- Much Ado About Nothing Performance and Lion in Winter Audi

[DVangaasbe at aol.com]

Much Ado About Nothing this weekend on the St. Helena III and  the Towpath
 
 The Canal Fulton Players at the UMC Family Theatre  proudly announce that 
they will be presenting William Shakespeare’s wonderful  comedy, Much Ado 
About Nothing, on August 28-29, 2010.  The main difference  between this 
production and other productions that the Players have presented  over the past 
five years is that the play will be presented on the St. Helena  III canal 
boat and the canal towpath between the Canalways Pavilion and Lock IV  in the 
Canal Fulton Parks system.  The play, according to research, is the  first 
one that has been presented on a canal boat since approximately the  1850s.  
Director and Producer David Van Gaasbeek has devised a way that  will keep 
everyone in the audience on the edge of their seat as this plays  unfolds.  
 
 Seven actors will act on the boat while the remainder of  the cast will 
present their lines from the canal towpath as the boat ventures  majestically 
down the canal.  Playing the two rambunctious pairs of lovers  are Anita 
Artzner (Beatrice), Jamie Edwards (Benedick), Christine Gingerich  (Hero) and 
Bryan Steffee (Claudio).  The Prince, Don Pedro, is played by  Jason Reagon, 
while Leonato, Hero’s rather strung out father and owner of the  villa where 
this all takes place, is Gary Gallagher.  Leonato’s sister,  Antonia, is 
played by Cindy Bagocious.  The evil half brother to Don Pedro,  Don John, is 
played by Josh Rowe and his henchmen, Borachio and Conrad, are  played by 
Tyler Brewer and Jarod Hare.  Hero’s faithful handmaiden is  played by Sarah 
Price while her vampy scullery maid is played by Stacey  Pasternak.  
Meanwhile, the rather incompetent police force, which somehow  manages to save the 
day, is led by Lisa Van Gaasbeek (Dogberry).  Her  constables at arms are 
Jack Yoak (Verges), Heidi Knight (Seacole) and Jon  Neumann (the Watch).  The 
Friar, who has the plan to thwart Don John and  his henchman, is played by 
Ray Olivera.  Rounding out the cast is Drew  Hutchinson, who plays the 
Steward.  The play has a surprise  ending.
 
 Much Ado About Nothing is a raucous comedy in which the  love lives of 
Beatrice and Benedick and Hero and Claudio meet several highs and  lows.  
Through the devious machinations of Don Pedro to bring them all  together, these 
four people ultimately find true love despite the rather strange  bumps in 
the road.
 
 The play will be presented at 4:00 and 6:30 pm on both  dates.  The cost 
of the ride and the play is $17.00.  Reservations are  highly recommended as 
the seating per trip is limited to thirty five  people.  Reservations can be 
made by calling Mary Higgins at the Canalways  Pavilion at 330-854-6835.


The Lion in Winter Auditions are August 31 and September  1

On October 22-31, 2010, the Canal Fulton Players at the  UMC Family Theatre 
will be presenting The Lion In Winter, by James  Goldman.  This play, which 
presents a conflict between King Henry II and  Eleanor of Aquitaine over 
the right to succession to the English crown, won  numerous academy awards 
including Best Actress (Katherine Hepburn).  The  play will be presented in the 
Fellowship Hall Theatre at the United Methodist  Church of Canal Fulton, 
363 West Cherry Street, Canal Fulton, Ohio.  The  director is David Van 
Gaasbeek.
 
Auditions will be for seven parts (5 male, 2 female) on August  31, 2010 
and September 1, 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.  For further information please  call 
David Van Gaasbeek at 330-494-1022 or  330-854-4387.
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