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<DIV><FONT size=6>Much Ado About Nothing this weekend on the St. Helena III and
the Towpath</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3> 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. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3> 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.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3> 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.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3> 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.<BR></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=6>The Lion in Winter Auditions are August 31 and September
1</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><BR><FONT size=3>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.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>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.<BR></FONT></DIV></DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>