[Barn Players] August 2011 Newsletter
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August 2011 Newsletter
What's happening at The Barn in August?
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- August 5-7
Marvin's Room - August 12-14
"The Last Five Years" and "The Jason Robert Brown Songbook", our 2011 Fund Raiser - Saturday, August 20th, 10am-Noon
6x10 Playwright Workshop - August 28-29
Sweet Charity Auditions - August 31
Deadline for Scripts for the 2011 6x10
Aristocats cast helps Wayside Waifs
The Barn Kids cast of "Disney's The Aristocats KIDS," which closed Thursday evening after three spectacular sold out performances, voted to forego their traditional cast "goodie bags" and instead collected the cash value and donated it to Kansas City's Wayside Waifs after the show's final performance, in a totally kid-driven plan.
The cast donated $80.00 and a cat-toy to Wayside Waifs, and Marie Dispenza from Wayside Waifs (left) was on hand to accept the donation from Devynn Snider (right), who played "Scat Cat" in the production.
Wayside Waifs helped kick off the Barn Kids production by bringing their big mobile pet adoption van to the theatre with a number of "Aristo-kittens" on board for adoption. Barn Kids cast members, in "Kitty" make-up, added to the highly successful two-hour adoption event.
KCMO-94.9-FM's "Cool Cat" station mascot was on hand and Runza of Mission offered their famous chip chocolate cookies and food coupons to all.
The mother of one of the Aristocat cast members, Cindy Raedle, sent a note to Vida Bikales, President of the Barn Players Board of Directors and Jason Coats, Education Director of the Barn Players and the director of Aristocats, saying: "Gretchen had tears streaming down her face on the way home because she was so sad it was over. Of all the theatre productions she has done Barn Kids is her favorite. Thank you for the time you gave to all these kids."
Fund Raiser Tickets On Sale Now!
Join us August 12, 13 and 14 for our annual fund raiser-this year The Barn Players present "The Last Five Years" starring Bryan LaFave and Katie Meador, with a special second act featuring Danielle Gibbs, Rebecca Johnston, Michael Golliher and John Cleary performing the music of Jason Robert Brown.
Tiffany Garrison-Schweigert directs. Tickets are $15 dollars for the Friday night performance at 7:30 and Sunday matinee at 2:00. The $20 Saturday night ticket ($25 at the door) includes dinner courtesy of RJ's Bob-Be-Que Shack, Runza, Alter Ego, Rimann Liquors and a silent auction. Go to www.thebarnplayers.org for tickets. Silent auction items range from local theatre and musical performances to jewelry and finery from Alaskan Fur and much, much more.
Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers to work our shows are always needed. Hand our programs, sell concessions or work in the box office and see the show for free! Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Mandy Harkleroad at mandy.ha...@plattformad.com if interested.
New Board Member!
The Board welcomes new member Traci Christian. Traci first started volunteering at The Barn when her daughter was participating in the Barn Junior program. We welcome Traci and look forward to working with her.