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October 28, 2021 · 10:39 am

Cast Announced for BONNIE & CLYDE at Footlighters

FLI_logoThe Footlighters, Inc. have announced the cast for their upcoming production of BONNIE & CLYDE.

The cast includes:

  • Robert Breslin as Clyde Barrow
  • Grace Nowak  as Bonnie Parker
  • Alex DeVore as Buck Barrow
  • Annie Bloemer  as  Blanche Barrow
  • Cathy Bennett as Cumie Barrow
  • Joseph Moreland  as Sherrif Schmid
  • Marco Colant  as Ted Hinton
  • Corey Meyer  as Young Clyde
  • Abigail Glacken  as Young Bonnie
  • Marypat Carletti  as Emma Parker
  • Jeff Richardson  as Preacher
  • H. Scott Nesbitt as Henry Barrow | Captain Frank Hamer
  • Chuck Ingram  as Bob Alcorn | Judge
  • Rachel Scardina  as Trish
  • Logyn Sanchez  as Eleanore
  • Adria Whitfill  as Stella
  • Ensemble: Michael Rowlett & James Lindeman

BONNIE & CLYDE is directed by Bunny Arszman, with music and vocal direction by Paul Chiappone, choreographed by JV Katz and produced by Mary Stone.

Performances run Jan. 20-Feb. 6, 2022.

For more information visit www.footlighters.org.

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October 27, 2021 · 2:11 pm

Auditions Announced for SOMETHING ROTTEN at Footlighters, Inc.

fli_logoAuditions for SOMETHING ROTTEN will be held Sunday, November 28th from 4pm-8pm and Monday, November 29th from 6pm-10pm, with callbacks on Wednesday, December 1st beginning at 6pm.

Please note that in order to protect our cast, crew, and visitors, we are requiring vaccinations for all individuals involved in this show. Vaccination verification will be required at auditions and if you are cast. We thank you for your commitment to the health and well-being of all involved.

Directed by Jerry Wiesenhahn
Produced by Cathy Lutts and Kristen Vincenty

Please prepare up to 1 minute of a musical theatre song that best showcases your voice.

There will be an accompanist provided – please bring sheet music in the proper key; No pre-recorded music or a cappella auditions.

There will be a dance audition, including a brief tap combination – please bring appropriate shoes and wear clothing that allows you to move.

Please sign up for an audition spot at the link below. Walk-ins will be taken at the next available time slot.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090d44afab2fa2fe3-something1

Synopsis – Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.

Production dates: April 28-May 15, 2022

Roles

  • Nick Bottom
    A struggling writer who cannot stand Shakespeare. Nigel’s older brother.
    Age: 30 to 40
  • Nigel Bottom
    Nick’s sweet younger brother. A struggling writer who falls in love with Portia, a Puritan.
    Age: 30 to 40
  • Shakespeare
    The Bard. Over the top with a huge ego.
    Age: 30 to 40
  • Bea
    Nick’s wife. She loves Nick despite his past lack of success. She has a progressive view of her role as Nick’s wife.
    Age: 30 to 40
  • Portia
    A Puritan woman who loves poetry, theater, and ultimately Nigel.
    Age: 20 to 35
  • Nostradamus
    A soothsayer
    Age: 40 to 50
  • Brother Jeremiah
    Portia’s father. A Puritan who thinks Nick and Nigel’s plays are sinful.
  • Shylock
    An investor to whom Nick and Nigel are in debt.
  • Lord Clapham
    A posh patron of the theater.
  • Ensemble
    Roles include: Minstrel, Townspeople, Troupe, Lord Clapham, Shylock, Man Servants, Crowd, Chorus, and more.

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October 13, 2021 · 10:48 am

ALL TOGETHER NOW! Runs Nov. 12-14

TDW_All Together Now logoALL TOGETHER NOW!
Footlighters, Inc.
Nov. 12-14
Stained Glass Theatre [Newport | Online]

Directed by Amanda Marasch
Music Direction by Alan Masters
Produced by Amanda Emmons Shumate

Cast: Jeff Richardson, Erica Beimesche, Aubrey Wilson, Caitlin Fry, Madelaine Wilkerson, Shawn Toadvine, Charles McClinon, Emily Carroll, Samantha Toberman, Rob Bucher, Allison Kalfas & James Lindeman

“A fantastic selection of songs from MTI’s beloved catalog of musicals is featured in this brand-new musical revue, including Rent, Les Misérables, Into the Woods, Matilda, Hairspray, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Fiddler on the Roof, Once on This Island, Little Shop of Horrors, Mamma Mia!, Annie, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Come From Away, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins, Godspell, Guys and Dolls, My Fair Lady, Waitress, and many more!”

Footlighters, Inc. will be joining thousands of theatrical organizations around the globe by producing their own local production of Music Theatre International’s All Together Now!: A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre. Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) created this revue for theatres across the globe to use as a local fundraising event performed over the same weekend of November 12, 2021.

10/13/21: COVID-19 Policy

In-person performances have SOLD OUT. For more information on the streaming option, click here. 

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 12-13 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 14 at 2:30pm

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September 29, 2021 · 1:49 pm

Directors Sought for 2022-2023 Season at The Footlighters, Inc.

FLI_Directors 2022-2023Directors sought for the 2022-2023 season at The Footlighters, Inc. in Newport, KY.

The Footlighters, Inc. is accepting submissions for directors for the 2022-2023 season. Interested directors must submit an application and a theatrical resume. Directors will be allowed to submit up to two productions for consideration. One of those productions must come from a list of shows selected by Footlighters, and one can be of the applicant’s choosing. All submissions will be considered equally regardless of whether they are from the list of potential productions or independently selected by the director.

We are seeking directorial candidates who feel they can bring a fresh and inclusive perspective to the shows they’ve submitted, and we encourage directors from diverse backgrounds, whether you’ve directed for Footlighters before or not, to apply.

Please visit https://www.footlighters.org/directors-submissions-2022-2023 to download your application and to view the list of potential shows.

All submissions must be emailed to the Season/Director Committee Chair, Chad Brinkman, at Footlighters.Director.Submission@gmail.com. The deadline to submit materials is Sunday, October 17, 2021. Interested directors will be contacted to schedule interviews for the week of October 18 or 25. Interviews will take place at the Stained Glass Theatre or will be conducted virtually via Zoom.

We will produce a four-show season for 2022-2023. Each production will have 14 performances in our very own Stained Glass Theatre.

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder and its accompanying director have been previously selected to fill one of these production openings. Therefore, we will be selecting three directors and three productions to complete the season.

Should you have additional questions or need assistance, please email Footlighters.Director.Submission@gmail.com, and we will be happy to help.

The Footlighters, Inc. is a nonprofit organization located in Newport, Kentucky. For nearly 60 years, Footlighters has been committed to providing Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky with a wide variety of high-quality theatrical experiences and has received local, state, and national awards for outstanding production quality, individual and ensemble performances, and technical achievements 

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August 31, 2021 · 10:39 am

THE ODD COUPLE Female Version Runs Sept. 30-Oct. 16

FLI_The Odd Couple FV logoTHE ODD COUPLE Female Version
Footligthers, Inc.
Sept. 30-Oct. 16
[Newport]

Directed by Tom Peters
Produced by Cathy Lutts & Freida Houck

Cast: Jen Drake as Olive, Stefanie Adams as Florence, Mary Stone as Mickey, Elizabeth Hickerson as Vera, Stephanie Klein as Sylvie, Jessie Faye as Renee, Adam Drake as Manolo & Jeff Richardson as Jesus

Neil Simon’s revision of his hugely successful play, The Odd Couple, sees the lead characters transformed into Olive Madison and Florence Unger. Olive and their group of girlfriends are enjoying their weekly Trivial Pursuit night in Olive’s messy and ill-equipped apartment. As the game continues, Florence arrives, fresh from being dumped by her husband. Fearful that the neurotic Florence might try to harm herself, Olive invites her to move in as her roommate. However, Olive and Florence have VERY different personalities. Where Olive is messy, untidy, and unconcerned about the state of her apartment, Florence is obsessively clean, tidy, and obsessed with hygiene. Olive’s easy-going outlook on life soon clashes with Florence’s highly-strung neurotic tendencies, testing their friendship to the limit. When Olive organizes a double-date with the Costazuela brothers, their differences come to a head and sparks fly.

9/24/21 Covid Policy: Please note that guests over age 12 will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test (antigen or PCR) that was administered no more than 72 hours before their ticketed performance. You may display proof on a smartphone (e.g., a photo of your card) or present a physical copy. Guests under age 12 must have a negative test under the same parameters.
All patrons, visitors, volunteers, and crew members must wear a facemask at all times while indoors at The Stained Glass Theatre—even when seated. Performers will be unmasked while on stage, but they will be required to wear a mask at all other times. If you do not have a facemask upon entry, you will be provided one.
Note: Always verify the latest policy changes before attendance.

  • Thu-Fri*, Sept. 30-Oct. 1* at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 2 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 3 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 7-8 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 9 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 10 at 2pm*
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 14-15 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 16 at 2pm & 7:30pm
    *Sign language interpreted.

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