July 2014 Volume 14, Issue 1

Colonel Town Players of Lancaster, Inc.

Curtain Calls

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Fall 2014 YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN!

From the MTI Catalog: “IT'S ALIVE! From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation “The Producers” comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius Mel Brooks adapts his electrifyingly funny film into a brilliant stage creation!

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN!

Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced "Fronk-en-steen") inherits his family's estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked side-kick, Igor (pronounced "Eye-gore"), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. ‘It's alive!’ he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather's. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds.

Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan sew together an immaculate blend of tongue in cheek, double entendre, and downright goofy comedic moments that are every bit as relevant to audience members who will remember the original as it will be to newcomers. YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN has all the panache of the screen sensation with a little extra theatrical flair added. It will surely be the perfect opportunity for a production company to showcase an array of talents. With such memorable tunes as "The Transylvania Mania," "He Vas My Boyfriend" and "Puttin' On The Ritz," YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN is scientifically-proven, monstrously good entertainment!” YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN will be directed by Deborah Osborne (who joined CTP in our production of “Our Town”) with music direction by Catherine Carter, Technical assistance by John Ayers and Dan Caouette, Scott Cramer accompanist, and Patti Dugan-Henriksen stage manager. CTP looks forward to this riotous musical comedy coming on the heels of Monty Python’s “Spamalot!”

We look forward to seeing you at auditions on August 24th!

Save the Dates! Sunday, August 24

6:00 PM

CTP Annual Meeting and Elections

7:00 PM

Auditions for

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN!

Town Hall in Lancaster

Production dates

November 7, 8, 9, 14, 15

Directed by Deborah Osborne

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Our Board Members:

Chairperson: Kit Carter (2014)

Secretary: Naomi Going (2015)

Treasurer: Jon Dugan-Henriksen (2016)

John Ayers (2015) Dan Caouette (2014) Grant Fuller (2015)

Wendy Muello (2016)

Spring 2015 Arsenic and Old Lace!

In ARSENIC AND OLD LACE we meet the Brewster family. Mortimer, who is courting the girl next door, while he tries to deal with his two charming aunts who populate their cellar with the remains of poor lonely roomers they have poisoned; the delusions of his uncle Teddy who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt digging the Panama Canal (conveniently, also in the basement); and the sudden appearance of his murderous brother Johnny and his accomplice Dr. Einstein (not Albert – the other one) who are running from the law with the corpse of their latest victim. Cue the arrival of the police, the concern of the aunts that there is an extra body who is not one of their “gentlemen,” and this is the prescription for hilarity in this somewhat dark comedy. ARSENIC AND OLD LACE is an American classic you are sure to love – directed by John Ayers in the spring of 2015!

A New Name and By Laws

For the past 40 years this organization has been called the Colonel Town Players, but due in part to a change in IRS regulations for non-profits, we have had to re-apply for our 501(c)(3) non-profit status, change our corporate name, and update our by laws. Our new name is the Colonel Town Players of Lancaster, Inc. Our bank accounts, Facebook page, and corporate papers reflect this change; we are registered as a non-profit organization with the State of New Hampshire; and have applied for non-profit status with the IRS. We will be asking the members to approve and adopt the by new laws at our annual meeting on August 24. A copy of the new by-laws is posted at our Facebook page, and may also be requested by email in advance of the meeting.

Elections

The CTP Board will hold elections to fill two board positions at our annual meeting on Sunday, August 24 at 6:00 PM. These positions are for three-year terms. Anyone wishing to run should attend this meeting as nominations will be made from the floor – or contact any board member to be nominated.

2013-2014 Recap Favorites Old & New!

This past season was a winning combination of an old favorite – Thornton Wilder’s American classic, “Our Town,” and a recent Broadway hit – Monty Python’s “Spamalot!” Both productions brought us new cast and crew members, and were instant favorites with our audiences. “Spamalot,” was our musical directed by John Ayers, and told the story of King Arthur and knights comedic search for the holy grail. “Our Town”, was CTP’s contribution to Lancaster’s 250th anniversary, directed by Jon Dugan-Henriksen, and was a nostalgic look at life in a small New Hampshire town of yesteryear.

Looking for Adjudicators

The Colonel Town Players of Lancaster, Inc. is a member of the New Hampshire Theatre Awards, which celebrates the best plays and musicals in our state, and their companies, at an awards gala each year. CTP nominees this year included Dennis MacKay, Peter Gair, Courtney Vashaw, Naomi Going, Wendy Muello, and Connor MacDonald, as well as our productions of “Spamalot” and “Death of a Salesman.” Member companies provide the adjudicators who are trained and assigned by the NHTA to see (at no charge) and review several productions each year and to submit their ratings and comments to the NHTA. Daniel Adams serves as our lead adjudicator along with Art Hammon. Trainings are held throughout the fall and winter, and CTP is always looking for members who want to be trained. If you enjoy seeing theatre – don't mind traveling – and will commit to the training and review process, please let us know and we’ll get you more information.

Interested in Directing?

CTP is always looking for new shows and directors to produce them. If you have seen or read a play or musical and thought, “I’d love to see CTP do that one,” then please contact the Board of Directors and propose your show! You will need to furnish a few details such as cast size, royalty/rental costs, and a working budget, but any board member will be glad to help you put together your proposal and get you started.

“SPAMALOT! ” November, 2013 “Our Town”, April, 2014

AUDITION NOTICE

Sunday, August 24, 2014

7:00 PM (Immediately following the annual CTP meeting)

Lancaster Town Hall A cast of 11 – 20 is needed – men and women

ALSO NEEDED –

Production and Technical help are also needed.

Come and Bring a Friend!

Questions?? – please contact

Deborah Osborne (603) 520-9358 debosnh@gmail.com

Tell us what you think of this electronic newsletter format. Would you like to see one a year or more? Email your comments and suggestions to coloneltownplayers@gmail.com - subject heading “Newsletter.”

Treasurer’s Report FY 2014 9/1/2013-6/30/2014 Beginning Balance: Checking: $3462.21 Savings: $1814.66 Income:

Gate (SPAMALOT) 7606.00 Gate (OUR TOWN) 624.00 Donations (OUR TOWN) 1363.00 **(1363.00) Anticipated Revenue (1500.00) Interest 4.77

Total 9592.00 4.77 Expenses:

SPAMALOT (FY 2013) (1737.00) SPAMALOT 3736.21 OUR TOWN 2065.36 Other (Storage, ASCAP 2196.00

Insurance, etc.) Total 7997.57 Ending Balances 5057.64 1819.43 * from Lancaster 250th - will be credited to FY 2015 ** Will be added to our Reserve account for FY 2015