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September 14, 2018 · 11:56 am

Auditions Announced for FIRST DATE at Footlighters Inc.

fli_logoFootlighters, Inc. is proud to host auditions for their production of FIRST DATE.

Produced by Amanda Emmons Shumate and Alan Masters

Directed by Jerry Wiesenhahn
Music Directed by Alan Masters
Vocal Directed by Xan Waddell Jeffery

FIRST DATE is the third show of our 2018-2019 season, running February 14th – March 2nd.

Auditions will be held at The Stained Glass Theatre, 802 York Street, Newport, KY 41071. Home of Footlighters, inc.

Sunday, October 14, 2018: 7pm-10pm
Monday, October 15, 2018: 7pm-10pm

*Possible Callbacks will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 from 7pm-10pm

Auditionees are asked to sign up for a slot, but walk-ins will be accepted in the first available opening. Sign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0448aeae2babfc1-auditions1

A headshot and resume is appreciated by not required.

Please prepare 16-32 bars of a contemporary/pop style Broadway song that best showcases your voice. There will be cold readings from the script. There will not be a dance/movement call at initial auditions, but may be included at callbacks.

For questions about auditions, please contact Jerry Wiesenhahn at wiezj@icloud.com.

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August 27, 2018 · 11:46 am

Directors Call for 2019-2020 Season at Footlighters

fli_logoThe Footlighters, Inc. is accepting submissions for directors for the 2019-2020 season. If you would like to be considered, please send the following information to Janet Wisner, Chair of the Director/Play Selection Committee, at janet.wisner@possible.com. Please include ‘Director Submission’ in the subject line of the email.

  • A one-page letter of interest briefly detailing 2-4 shows you’re interested in directing.
  • A theater resume that includes your contact information.

The deadline to submit materials is Friday, September 14, 2018. Interested directors will be contacted the week of September 24th to schedule interviews, which will take place at the Stained Glass Theatre in early October. When you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to provide more specific information about the shows you are interested in directing, including potential production staff.

Plans are to produce a 4-show season for 2019-2020. We already have our fall production secured, Mamma Mia, so we are looking for three shows (plays and musicals) to round out our season. Exact show dates will be decided by the Board of Directors this fall.

Footlighters, Inc. was founded in 1963 and since 1987 has owned its own facility, The Stained Glass Theatre in Newport, KY. It continually attracts outstanding talent for its productions, and has received local, state, and national awards for outstanding production quality, individual and ensemble performances, and technical achievements.

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August 22, 2018 · 9:34 am

GREASE Runs Sept. 20-Oct. 6

FLI_Grease logoGREASE
Footlighters Inc.
Sept. 20-Oct. 6
Stained Glass Theatre [Newport]

Directed by Arlene Balczo
Music and vocal direction by Alan Masters
Choreographed by Amanda Emmons Shumate
Produced by Jim Curtis & Amie Marmer

Cast: Victoria Avery as Sandy, Nick Godfrey as Danny, Adrianna Boris as Rizzo, Nicholas Brown as Kenickie, Molly Sexton as Jan, Christian Arias as Roger, Emily Borst as Marty, Rick Hunt as Sonny, Cammi Caldwell as Frenchy, Corey Meyer as Doody, Cade Harvey as Eugene, Heidi Olson as Patty, Randolph Geers as Johnny Casino, Mary Puetz as Ms. Lynch, Claire Northcut as Cha Cha, Doug Berlon as Teen Angel & Michael Blessing as Vince Fontaine,
Ensemble: Claire Northcut, Hannah Johnson & Randolph Geers

Return with us to 1959 Rydell High to find the Duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” and the soundtrack of a generation.

  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 20-22 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 23 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 27-29 at 2pm (THU SOLD OUT)
  • Sun, Sept. 30 at 2pm
  • Wed-Sat, Oct. 3-6 at 8pm

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July 27, 2018 · 11:14 am

Celebration of Life of Gary Wettengel

FLI_Gary WettengelThe celebration of life for Gary Wettengel, a long time member of Footlighters, is at 1pm on Sunday, July 29th.

It will be held at:
Clough United Methodist Church
2010 Wolfangel Road
Cincinnati, OH 45255

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June 28, 2018 · 9:06 am

2017-2018 Orchid Awards for Footlighters Inc.

FLI_logoJEKYLL AND HYDE The Musical

  • Excellence in Producing – George Fee and Linda Roll
  • Excellence in Program – Gayle Gerhardt and Maureen Lindner
  • Excellence in Set Design – Eric Bardes
  • Excellence in Set Construction – Eric Bardes, Ron Houck and George Fee
  • Excellence in Sound Design – Forrest Goodwin
  • Excellence in Light Design – Eric Bardes
  • Excellence in Musical Direction – Alan Masters
  • Excellence in Ensemble – Amanda Emmons Shumate and Cast
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Shawn Toadvine
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Taylor Isabel Winklewski
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Emily Martin
  • Excellence in Program Art – Gary Rogers and Shelly Huth
  • Excellence in Orchestral Performance – Alan Masters and Orchestra
  • Excellence in Vocal Direction – Alan Masters
  • Excellence in Overall Performance Quality – Amanda Emmons Shumate and Cast
  • Excellence in Overall Technical Quality – George Fee and Linda Roll and Crew
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Gregory Good
  • Excellence in Sound Execution – Forrest Goodwin
  • Excellence in Stage Management – Janet Wisner
  • Excellence in Special Effects – Michael R. Kiser

GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL

  • Excellence in Set Construction – George Fee, Gary Fruhwirth, Ron Houck, Alan Masters, & Don Phillips
  • Excellence in Set Décor – Jill Herzner and Jim Curtis
  • Excellence in Costume Design – Linda Roll
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Aubrey Wilson
  • Excellence in Choreography – Katey Blood
  • Excellence in Direction – Jim Curtis
  • Excellence in Lobby Display – Jim Curtis and Jill Herzner
  • Excellence in Light Execution Janet Wisner
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Michael Blessing
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Pamela Blessing
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Amy Grace Curtis
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Kendra Struthers
  • Excellence in Dance Execution – The Cast
  • Excellence in Orchestral Performance – Alan Masters, Chuck Kleesattel, Tim Binzer, Alynn Rousselle
  • Excellence in Musical Direction – Alan Masters
  • Excellence in Vocal Direction – Alan Masters
  • Excellence in Ensemble – Jim Curtis and Cast
  • Excellence in Program Art – Shelly Huth
  • Excellence in Set Design – Gary Fruhwirth
  • Excellence in Producing – Bill Geraghty

25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

  • Excellence in Producing – Jennifer Keith and Arlene Borock-Balczo
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Claire Northcut
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Deb Schubert
  • Excellence in Musical Direction – Alan Masters
  • Excellence in Orchestral Performance – Alan Masters and Orchestra
  • Excellence in Vocal Direction – Alan Masters
  • Excellence in Ensemble – Nick Horton and Cast
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Tony Bergman
  • Excellence in Direction – Nick Horton
  • Excellence in Set Design – Betsy Obermeyer
  • Excellence in Sound Execution – Kevin Wilson
  • Excellence in Stage Management – Janet Wisner
  • Excellence in Costume Design – Megan Horton and Katie McCarthy
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Justin Stalkamp
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Evan Blanton
  • Excellence in Overall Performance Quality – Nick Horton and Cast

URINETOWN The Musical

  • Excellence in Choreography – J.V. Katz
  • Excellence in Ensemble – Bunny Arszman and Cast
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Robert Breslin
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Jeff Richardson
  • Excellence in Set Décor – Wes Ledyard
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Gary Rogers
  • Excellence in Musical Theatre Performance – Katie McCarthy
  • Excellence in Producing – Gary Rogers and Mary Stone
  • Excellence in Costume Design – Kristie Marasch and Caroline Martinez
  • Excellence in Dance Execution – J.V. Katz and Cast
  • Excellence in Musical Direction – Alan Masters
  • Excellence in Orchestral Performance – Alan Masters and Orchestra
  • Excellence in Vocal Direction – Alan Masters
  • Excellence in Direction – Bunny Arszman
  • Excellence in Overall Performance Quality – Bunny Arszman and Cast

2017-2018 Orchid & OCTAfest Convention Awards

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