[NEohioPAL] Brigadoon - Opens this weekend!

[Marc Howard via NEohioPAL]

 *Aurora Community Theatre *

*BRIGADOON*

*Fantasy, Romance and Music emerge from the Scottish Mist *

*April 28 - May 20 at ACT*



AURORA, OHIO ---- The romantic musical fantasy, *BRIGADOON*, opens at Aurora
Community Theatre April 28, continuing at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
through May 20 with two Sunday matinees 3 p.m. May 7 and 14 at the theatre,
115 E. Pioneer Trail.



This beloved musical with book and lyrics by *Alan Jay Lerner* and
music by *Frederick
Loewe* is set in the Scottish Highlands where Brigadoon, a mysterious
village, appears from the mist for just one day every 100 years.



*Dustin Oliver* directs the delightful tale about love that transcends
time. *Tim Shaffer* serves as music director, with choreography by *Julianne
Kuchcinski* and *Sarah Kuchcinski. D. Keith Stiver* takes on the double
duties of producer and accompanist.

The story revolves around Tommy Albright, played by *Ron Davis*, and Jeff
Douglas, performed by *Sam Kitzler*, two somewhat jaded, young American
businessmen. Lost on a game-hunting holiday in Scotland, Tommy and Jeff are
drawn to the lively music of a country fair underway in Brigadoon. There
the travelers meet the MacLaren family, headed by Andrew (*Bernie Keister*),
who are preparing for the wedding of daughter, Jean (*Shelby Carlisle) *to
Charlie Dalrymple* (Kevin Rabbits)*. Tommy quickly catches the eye of
MacLaren’s daughter Fiona, performed by *Emily Zart.*



*Rollin DeVere *plays Mr. Lundie, who explains the myth of Brigadoon. To
maintain its innocent charm and protect it from the outside world, 200
years ago the local minister prayed to God to have the town disappear and
only to reappear for one day every 100 years. All citizens of Brigadoon are
forbidden to leave the town, or it will disappear forever.



The cast of townspeople includes:* Stephen Bundy **(Angus MacGuffie), **Dennis
Dumont **(Archie Beaton), **Sarah Kuchcinski **(Maggie), **Michaela Bennett
**(Fishmonger), **Tyler Harding **(Harry Beaton), **JB Miller** (Jane
Ashton), **Elyse Mulvaney **(Kate), **David Rusnak **(MacGregor), **Shannon
Eller **(Meg Brockie), **Neil Rubin **(Sandy Dean),* *Tom Horsfall **(Stuart
Dalrymple), *and *Rollin DeVere* (*Frank)*.



Actors in the ensemble include:* Stephen Bundy*, *Dennis Dumont, Julianne
Kuchcinski, Sarah Kuchcinski, Katie Hintze, Liz Fuller, Michaela Bennett,
JB Miller, David Rusnak, Neil Rubin, Tom Horsfall, Elyse Mulvaney, *and *Bernie
Keister.*



*Ann Nyenhuis *serves as stage manager with *Jim Eller*, assistant stage
manager. *Rachel Veeneman *designed the costumes and *Deb Malcolm, *the
lighting. *Maggie Hamilton *oversees sound, while *Marc C. Howard *is
liaison to the ACT Board of Trustees.



*Nyenhuis *also oversaw the set construction crew of *Neil Rubin, Joe Mira,
Marty Pekarcik, Dave Nyenhuis, Andrew Gordon, Jim Eller, April Sike, Sarah
Kuchcinski, and Jerry Schaber.*



*Brigadoon* highlights traditional Celtic dance and music with cameo
performances featuring sword dancing by *Stephen Bundy *and bagpipes by*
Jesse Tucker.*



The live orchestra includes music director,* Tim Shaffer*, who will also
play trumpet, with *Jonathan Skip Edwards **(Bass), **Marianne Paul **(Cello),
**Debbie Bodkin **(Clarinet), **Michelle Worthing **(Flute), **Lisa Kay
Muth **(F horn), **Josiah Dyck **(Oboe), **Scott Shaughnessy **(Percussion)
**Heather Kovach **(Violin) and **D. Keith Stiver **(Keyboard).*


Lerner and Loewe’s* BRIGADOON *is presented by arrangement with
TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC.560 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York
10022.



Tickets at $16 for adults, $11 for youth 18 and under, are available
online, including seat selection, at www.auroracommmunitytheatre.com, or
call the box office at 330-562-1818 <(330)%20562-1818>. Group discounts are
available by calling the box office.



Opening night tickets include a complimentary after-show gala and the
opportunity to meet cast and crew.



Aurora Community Theatre is located at 115 E. Pioneer Trail, near the
intersection of SR 43 and 306, at the gazebo, in the center of Aurora. ACT
extends appreciation to The Denise G. & Norman E. Wells, Jr. Family
Foundation for their generous underwriting of the Wells Main Stage.



*ACT, celebrating 57 successful seasons in 2016-17, annually presents three
Regular Season shows, a summer stock production, benefit show, plus two
children’s summer workshops, reaching an annual audience of nearly 7,000.
ACT showcases the region’s top actors, musicians, costume and set
designers, construction, lighting, sound and backstage crews -- all of whom
generously donate their time and talent.*
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