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July 21, 2017 · 12:41 pm

The Regional Premiere of Roald Dahl’s JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH at Beechmont Players

BPI_James and the Giant Peach logoBeechmont Players is excited to present the regional premiere of

Roald Dahl’s JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
Words and Music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Book by Timothy Allen McDonald
Based on the book by Roald Dahl

August 4 – 12, 2017
At the Anderson Center Theater
7850 Five Mile Road
Anderson Township, OH 45230

Directed by Fred Tacon
Choreography by Dee Ann Bryll
Vocal Direction by Sarah Mizelle
Music Direction by Charles Wilhelm
Produced by Pam Kaesemeyer

Come see this fresh and delightfully offbeat musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale about a boy, his extraordinary friends, and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant piece of fruit! To escape the clutches of his evil aunts, the orphaned James and his companions must overcome hunger, sharks, and each other to discover the true meaning of home and family. Complete with a live orchestra, puppetry, magical special effects, and a giant peach, of course! The whole family will love this musical “masterpeach!”

Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach features a wickedly tuneful score by the red-hot Oscar and Tony winning songwriting team of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, Dogfight, A Christmas Story the Musical, and movies La La Land and Trolls), and a fun and quirky book by Timothy Allen McDonald (Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Between the Lines).

Cast:

  • James – Andrew Ramos
  • Ladahlord – Mark Culp
  • Spiker – Emily Martin
  • Sponge – Kendra Struthers
  • Lady Bug – Jessica Nguyen
  • Spider – Jaqlyn Schott
  • Grasshopper – Zachary Julian
  • Earthworm – Nathan Henegar
  • Centipede – Karl Bolinger

Ensemble:

  • Bert Bathiany
  • Amanda Bauer
  • Anna Beyette
  • Jill Blessing
  • Pam Blessing (Dance Captain)
  • Emily Church
  • Parker Culp
  • Jody Hart
  • PJ Karpew
  • James Martin
  • Matthew Nassida
  • Maria Ramos
  • Rebecca Wiesman

Performances:

  • Friday, August 4, 2017 @ 8pm
  • Saturday, August 5, 2017 @ 8pm
  • Sunday, August 6, 2017 @ 3pm
  • Friday, August 11, 2017 @ 8pm
  • Saturday, August 12, 2017 @ 3pm and 8pm

Tickets:

Buy tickets online at or call the box office at 513-233-2468.

  • Adults: $15
  • Students/Seniors: $13
  • Groups 10+: All $13 (must call box office, not available online – 513-233-2468)

Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

Beechmont Players, Inc.
www.beechmontplayers.org

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July 21, 2017 · 12:11 pm

Call for Director Submissions for 2018-2019 Season at Beechmont Players

BPI_logoBeechmont Players, Inc. (BPI), is seeking directors for their 2018-2019 season

If you are interested in submitting to direct at Beechmont, contact Cathy Roesener, VP- Shows, at c.a.roesener@gmail.com. An Application form will be sent to you.  Please fill out and return this Application, along with a current theatrical resume, by September 30, 2017.  You may submit these items by snail mail at the address above, or via e-mail to c.a.roesener@gmail.com.  Please indicate your availability for production dates, as well as your availability for Director Interviews on the Director Application.

Please submit up to three plays that you would like to direct in BPI’s 2018-2019 season (BPI will not be considering musicals for their 2018-2019 season).  If scripts for the shows you are presenting are not available at the Hamilton County Public Library, please submit a copy for the Play Reading Committee (if you do not have a copy and would like assistance obtaining a copy, please let me know).  Please consider the group, our audience, and our theater when suggesting shows to present.  For additional information about our all-volunteer group and a list of our productions since 2008, please visit our website at www.beechmontplayers.org.

For the Director Interviews, you will be asked to present two shows, though the Play-Reading Committee may ask you about the other show you submitted.  Director Interviews will take place on October 15th, 16th and/or 17th. at the Anderson Center.

Thank you for your interest in Beechmont Players, Inc.  I look forward to receiving your submission!

Sincerely,
Cathy Roesener
VP Shows
Beechmont Players, Inc.

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July 7, 2017 · 7:13 am

2016-2017 Orchid Awards for Beechmont Players

BPI_logoTHE WIZARD OF OZ

  • Excellence in Program – Jennifer Mielbrecht
  • Excellence in Program Art – Stephanie Mooney
  • Excellence in Light Design – Tom Johnson
  • Excellence in Light Execution – Tom Johnson, Tommy Galvin, Dave Huff, Tim Huff
  • Excellence in Stage Management – Julie Beelman
  • Excellence in Costume Design – Cindy Rumke
  • Excellence in Set Design – Rick Kramer and Tom Bergquist
  • Excellence in Special Effects – Tom Bergquist and Daniel Rose
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Gary Glass
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Matt Santeler
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Garrett Douthitt
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Jennifer Moore
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Erin Russell
  • Excellence in Direction – Laura Berkemeier
  • Excellence in Producing – Tom Bergquist and Pam Kaesemeyer
  • Excellence in Musical Direction – Charles Wilhelm
  • Excellence in Vocal Direction – Jacob Priddy
  • Excellence in Orchestral Performance – Charles Wilhelm and Orchestra
  • Excellence in Overall Performance Quality – Laura Berkemeier and Cast
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Rebecca Wiesman
  • Excellence in Ensemble – Laura Berkemeier and Cast

AND THEN THERE WERE NONE

  • Excellence in Program – Jenny Mielbrecht
  • Excellence in Set Construction – Mike Surber, Gary Fruhwirth, Don Phillips
  • Excellence in Properties – Pam Kaesemeyer
  • Excellence in Sound Execution – Jon Scheiding and Peter Weiglin
  • Excellence in Stage Management – Cathy Roesener
  • Excellence in Producing – Barbara Alenduff
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Richard Zenk
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Steve Phelan
  • Excellence in Light Design – Tom Johnson
  • Excellence in Direction – Jim Waldfogle
  • Excellence in Set Design – Jim Waldfogle and Mike Surber
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Clint Bramkamp
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Mary Ventura
  • Excellence in Ensemble – Jim Waldfogle and Cast

THE SECRET GARDEN

  • Excellence in Costume Design – Faye Crawford and Linda Roll
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Rebecca Mactaggart
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Megan Ainsley Callahan
  • Excellence in Stage Management – Vern Burns

BORN YESTERDAY

  • Excellence in Direction – jef brown
  • Excellence in Program Art – Deborah Mitchell
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Wayne Kirsch
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Amy Stier
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Tim Rogers
  • Excellence in Ensemble – jef brown and Cast
  • Excellence in Costume Design – Faye Crawford and Cindy Rumke
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Lon Nease
  • Excellence in Acting in a Play – Jim Waldfogle

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July 6, 2017 · 2:26 pm

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Runs Aug. 4-12

BPI_James and the Giant Peach logoJAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
Beechmont Players Inc.
Aug. 4-12
Anderson Center

Directed by Fred Tacon

Cast: Andrew Ramos as James, Mark Culp as Ladahlord, Emily Martin as Spiker, Kendra Struthers as Sponge, Jessica Nguyen as Lady Bug, Jaqlyn Schott as Spider, Zachary Julian as Grasshopper, Nathan Henegar as Earthworm & Karl Bolinger as Centipede
Ensemble: Amanda Bauer, Anna Beyette, Jill Blessing, Pam Blessing (Dance Captain), Emily Church, Parker Culp, Bryan Greaves, Jody Hart, James Martin, Maria Ramos, PJ Karpew & Rebecca Wiesman

To escape the clutches of his evil aunts, the orphaned James and his extraordinary friends overcome hunger, sharks, and each other to discover the true meaning of home and family. The whole family will love this musical “masterpeach!”

  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 4-5 at 8pm
  • Sun, Aug. 6 at 3pm
  • Fri, Aug. 11 at 8pm
  • Sat, Aug. 12 at 3pm & 8pm

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June 26, 2017 · 1:39 pm

2016-2017 Orchid Awards

ACT_purpleThe Orchid Awards are presented at the end of each season determined by an adjudication system of providing three judges per production for each of the ACT of Greater Cincinnati member groups. Orchid awards for the 2016-2017 Season:

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