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<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=6>The Canal Fulton Players at the UMC
Family Theatre proudly presents</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=6></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=7>The Lion in Winter</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=5>by James Goldman</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=5></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=5>A Samuel French
Production</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=5></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=6>Directed and Produced
</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=6>by </FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=6>David Van Gaasbeek</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=6></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=6>Starring</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=6>Ken Hehmeyer as Henry
II</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=6>Cindy Bagocius as Eleanor of
Aquitaine</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=6>Matt King as Richard, The
Lionheart</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=6>Tyler Brewer as
Geoffrey</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=6>Josh Rowe as John</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=6>Craig May as Phillip of
France</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=6>Courtney Westfall as
Alais</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=6></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=6>October 22-24,
29-31</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=6>at 7:30 pm</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=6></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=6>Fellowship Hall
Theatre</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=6></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=6>Admission- Adults
$8.00</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=6>Seniors and Children under 12
$6.00</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=6></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=6>For Further Information-
</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=6>David Van Gaasbeek
330-494-1022</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=6>or 330-854-4387</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=6></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=5>Much Ado About Nothing Scores
Big</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=left> <STRONG><FONT size=3>In January, 2010,
the City of Canal Fulton asked David Van Gaasbeek, director and producer of the
Canal Fulton Players at the UMC Family Theatre, whether it was possible to
produce a dramatic production on the St. Helena III while it was moving.
Never one to shy away from a challenge, David went to the nearest computer to
obtain a guide concerning a live production off an American canal boat.
Much to his surprise, Google produced nothing. After researching the
question for a month and turning up nothing, Dave realized that this would be
the first time anyone had ever attempted presenting a play off a canal boat
while it was moving.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=left> <STRONG><FONT size=3>Intrigued by the
idea, Dave decided to do <EM>Much Ado About Nothing </EM>by William Shakespeare
and went to several of his friends who have done Shakespeare to see if one of
them could direct it. After hearing that the play would be presented on a
moving canal boat with half the cast on the boat and half the cast on the tow
path, they all shyed away leaving Dave with the task of not only producing the
play but directing it.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=left> <STRONG><FONT size=3>Aided by George
Dorer, Tyler Brewer and Josh Rowe, Dave walked the towpath many times looking
for ways to present the play while the boat was moving. Many different
scenarios were considered until it was decided that instead of trying to stop
the boat at various points, originally favored by many but totally unfeasible,
the cast on the towpath would walk alongside the boat and jump in when their
characters were required to give lines.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=left> <STRONG><FONT size=3>The cast was superb
as Gary Gallagher and Jason Riggan led the male side of the cast with a great
deal of confidence. What is shocking about this is that they are both
rookies at acting. It is difficult to do a play as a rookie but to do
Shakespeare is mindboggling. Yet, they did it and did it well.
Further, they were superbly aided by Bryan Steffee as Claudio, Jamie Edwards as
Benedick, Josh Rowe as Don John, Tyler Brewer as Borachio, Jarod Hare as Conrad,
Ray Olivera as Friar Francis, Jack Yoak as Mergus and Drew Hutchinson as the
Steward.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=left> <STRONG><FONT size=3>The female side of
the cast was led by Christine Gingerich as Hero, Anita Artzner as Beatrice,
Cindy Bagocius as Antonia, Sarah Price as Ursula, and Stacey Pasternak as
Margaret. Lisa Van Gaasbeek and Heidi Knight played male parts as
Dogberry, the Constable, and Seacole. </FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=left> <STRONG><FONT size=3>All four
performances on August 28-29 were sold out. There was no doubt that the
audiences loved the play and the concept because many called Canalways and asked
if we would be doing it next year. Further, we had a waiting
list.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=left> <STRONG><FONT size=3>If one thing is
proven, you can present a play off a canal boat while it is moving. There
is no stage right or stage left. There is no upstage and there is no
downstage. It is pure environmental theatre.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=left> <STRONG><FONT size=3>As for the director
and producer, he sat on top of the St. Helena III and almost became a half a
baked chicken because the heat was so bad. However, there is satisfaction
that this theatre group managed to do something that no other theatre group has
ever attempted. With a lot of prayer and heavenly guidance, the cast, the
crew (George Dorer and Sharon Brunley) and the director and producer proved that
you can do it.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=left><STRONG><FONT size=3></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=5>The Lion in Winter opens October
22</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=left> <STRONG><FONT size=3>It is Chinon,
France, during Christmas 1183. King Henry II, obsessed over who will
succeed him as king, has called his three surviving sons, Richard, Geoffrey and
John to attend a Christmas court. His oldest son, Henry, has just recently
died of consumption. He also invites King Phillip of France to the court
for the specific purpose of trying to resolve a dispute over whether or not
Alais, Phillip's sister, will marry an English prince as originally
agreed. If they cannot resolve their differences, the Vexen, a small but
strategic county in France, must be returned to France by
England.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=left> <STRONG><FONT size=3>Also invited is
Eleanor of Aquitaine, Henry's queen, who has been locked up at Salisbury Tower
for ten years all because she led a civil war with the deceased Henry against
Henry II. She lost but he did not have the heart to execute
her.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=left> <STRONG><FONT size=3>For the days around
the court, the parties scheme and plot as to who will become King of England
after Henry dies. They even bring in the Pope when Henry believes that
none of the children are worthy of the throne. He is asking the Pope to
annul his marriage with Eleanor so he can marry Alais. Thus, a religious
war is brewing.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=left> <STRONG><FONT size=3>The play starred
Robert Preston as Henry II and Rosemary Harris as Eleanor. The movie
starred Peter O'Toole as Henry and Katherine Hepburn as Eleanor. Ms.
Hepburn won an Academy Award for her portrayal.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=left> <STRONG><FONT size=3>In this play, Ken
Hehmeyer plays Henry while his queen is played by Cindy Bagocius. Ken was
last seen as Elwood Dowd in Harvey. Cindy was last seen as Antonia in Much
Ado About Nothing. Playing Richard is Matt King, fresh off his portrayal
of Daddy Warbucks in Annie. Tyler Brewer plays the much neglected
Geoffrey, while Josh Rowe plays John (yes, the one of Magna Charta fame).
Craig May will appear as Phillip of France while Alais Capet will be portrayed
by newcomer, Courtney Westfall.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=left> <STRONG><FONT size=3>The play will be
presented on October 22-24 and 29-31 in the Fellowship Hall which will be
transformed into a medieval castle through lighting. The cost of the play
is $8.00 for adults and $6.00 for seniors and children under the age of
12. Come see the play where no one gets what they want for
Christmas.</FONT></STRONG></DIV></DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>