[Barn Players] March 2011 Newsletter
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March 2011 Newsletter
Women Of Rock Named Top KC Theater Production of 2010
The Barn capped off another terrific season of theater with a KC Stage Award! Women Of Rock was named the top Kansas City Theater Production Of 2010 by theater-going audiences in a poll done by KC Stage magazine. Congratulations to everyone associated with this wonderful production. Read about our other production winners and more on our website.
EVITA opens March 4 at The Barn!
Argentina's controversial First Lady is the subject of this dynamic musical masterpiece. As an illegitimate fifteen year old, Eva escaped her dirt-poor existence for the bright lights of Buenos Aires. Driven by ambition and blessed with charisma, she was a starlet at twenty- two, the president's mistress at twenty-four, First Lady at twenty- seven, and dead at thirty-three. Eva Peron "saint to the working- class, reviled by the aristocracy and mistrusted by the military" was destined to leave a fascinating political legacy unique in the 20th century. Told through a compelling score that fuses haunting chorales with exuberant Latin, pop and jazz influences, EVITA creates an arresting theatrical portrait as complex as the woman herself.
Reservations available now at our website.
The Barney Awards Are Back at The Barn!
We've reinstated The Barney Awards for the 2011 season. A jury of 8 professional actors and directors will present awards for best production, best lead actor and actress, best supporting actor and actress, best directo,r and best technical awards. All 6 shows in our 2011 season will be judged, helping us achieve even higher levels of excellence in theater production and allow us to acknowledge the great talent involved in all aspects of our productions. Read more about the awards and our judges on our website.
Volunteer Appreciation Reception
Volunteer coordinator Mandy
Harkleroad and Volunteer of the Year April Bishop
On January 29th we held our first Volunteer Appreciation Reception at The Barn. Volunteers who helped us thoughout the year in the box office, selling concessions, taking tickets, and handing out programs were honored as being an integral part of the organization. Catering was provided by Alter Ego Catering with the centerpiece being a cake replicating The Barn logo.
Special recognition was given to Ms. April Bishop, our 2010 Volunteer of The Year. Ms. Bishop is the Cultural Arts Coordinator for the city of Leawood. In spite of her busy schedule, she always has time for The Barn. She has literally volunteered in every capacity at The Barn and was recently trained to act as a House Manager.
The Barn is grateful to have April and all the rest of our volunteers. For more information on volunteering at The Barn, please contact Mandy Harkleroad, our Volunteer Coordinator at mandy.ha...@plattformad.com
Auditions
Coming up this weekend are auditions for Shout! The Mod
Musical
February 26th from 11am - 2pm,
February 27th from 11am - 4pm
May Auditions:
MARVIN'S ROOM
May 7th & 8th from 1pm - 4pm
DROWSY CHAPERONE
May 21st from 1pm - 3pm
May 22nd from 3pm - 5pm
Callbacks: June 5th from 1pm - 5pm
THE LAST FIVE YEARS
May 27 7-10pm,
May 28 2-5pm
Visit our
website for more information.