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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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Cast Announced for THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAIL PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL at Footlighters

FLI_logoFootlighters, Inc is proud to announce the cast for THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAIL PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL, directed by Jim Curtis. Music direction by Alan Masters. Choreographed by Katey Blood. Produced by Billy Geraghty.

  • Betty — Amy Grace Curtis
  • Lin — Kendra Struthers
  • Pickles — Pamela Blessing
  • Darlene — Aubrey Wilson
  • Rufus — Michael Blessing
  • Jackie — Evan Blanton

Performances run Nov. 30-Dec. 16. For more information visit www.footlighters.org.

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Auditions Announced for THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL at Footlighters

fli_logoFootlighters Inc. auditions for THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL

It’s holiday time down in Armadillo Acres (North Florida’s premier mobile-living community), and everyone’s filled with warmth and beer. But when a freak bout of amnesia strikes the trailer park Scrooge, neighborly love is put to the test. Be on hand as Betty, Lin, and Pickles jingle all the way with some new neighbors in an all-new, all-trailer-park musical! This companion to the original GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL is just as much of a cat-fightin’, sun-worshippin’, chair-throwin’ good time-—but with tinsel and Keg Nog.

When – May 15 and May 16 at 7:30 p.m. / No callbacks

Where — Footlighters, Inc. auditions and performs at the Stained Glass Theatre at 802 York St, Newport KY 41071

Prepare – A full song that shows off your vocal range.  An accompanist will be provided.  You will be asked to read from the script. No dance audition required.

Walk-ins welcome. Information can also be found on our Facebook page.

For an audition appointment, click the link below:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0448aeae2babfc1-audition10/19459866

Show Dates – November 30 – December 16

Director – Jim Curtis
Vocal/Music Director – Alan Masters
Choreographer – Katie Blood

**The roles of BETTY, LIN, and PICKLES have been precast**

ROLES AVAILABLE

  • DARLENE SEWARD – late 20s to early 30s.  Darlene is a year-round “Scrooge.”  She hates everybody and everything all the time and isn’t afraid to show it.  But underneath her hard exterior is a wounded girl who once believed in true love and Christmas magic.  That ended when a terrible accident happened one icy Christmas Eve in another place, another time.  But Darlene won’t even have to leave the trailer park to get jolted out of her anger and start believing in things again, because Armadillo Acres’ heavy-handed use of Christmas lights bring extra-special excess voltage. Mezzo Soprano with a strong belt voice.
  • RUFUS JETER – Late 20s to early 30s.  Rufus is best described as a redneck stud muffin with a heart of gold.  Well-liked around the trailer park, he spends most of his downtime fashioning “art” out of found objects.  He’ll finish off a six-pack as fast as the next guy, but the next guy won’t see the artistic potential in the empties that Rufus can.  It will take him by surprise when this unique ability extends to his grumpy neighbor Darlene- a woman he usually refer to in words that would land most people on Santa’s “other” list. Baritone.
  • JACKSON “JACKIE” BOUDREAUX — 40 to 50 something.  Jackie is a self-made man and an all-American success story.  He took a simple idea and turned it into a thriving local “breastaurant” chain.  Unapologetically capitalistic, Jackie doesn’t discriminate – money is money no matter whose pocket it’s comin’ out of.  But Jackie plays to win and he has a possessive side.  This comes out when he returns from a business trip to find his girlfriend acting completely different person altogether. Baritone

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Cast Announced for JEKYLL & HYDE at Footlighters

FLI_logoFootlighters, Inc is proud to announce our cast for Jekyll & Hyde. Congratulations to everyone involved.

  • Shawn Toadvine – Jekyll/Hyde
  • Emily Martin – Lucy Harris
  • Gregory Good – Gabriel John Utterson
  • Taylor Isabel Winkleski – Emma Carew
  • Bryan Greaves – Mr. Simon Stride
  • Gary Rogers – Sir Danvers Carew
  • Russ McGee – Bishop of Basingstoke
  • Mitch Ruth – General Lord Glossop
  • Matt Hudson – Honorable Archibald Proops
  • Susan Schapiro – Lady Beaconsfield
  • Cody Roberts – Lord Savage
  • Cathy Alter – Nellie
  • Karl Bolinger – Spider
  • Gary Herman – Poole
  • Caitlin Brown – Ensemble
  • Adria Whitfill – Ensemble
  • Kate Crotty – Ensemble
  • Kelley Brady – Ensemble
  • Matthew Nassida – Ensemble
  • Kelsey Cummings – Ensemble
  • Maria Broderick – Ensemble
  • Robert Fields – Ensemble

Performances run Oct. 5-21. For more information visit www.footlighters.org.

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ALL SHOOK UP Runs May 4-20

FLI_All Shook Up logoALL SHOOK UP
Footlighters Inc.
May 4-20
Stained Glass Theatre [Newport]

Directed by Emily Carroll
Music directed by Kristi Hiner
Choreographed by Amanda Emmons Shumate
Produced by Dave Radtke & Karen Weibe

Cast: Greg Shaffer as Chad, Kate Crotty as Natalie, Dave Radtke as Jim, Joy Rolland-Oba as Sylvia, Mariah Crawley as Lorainne, Rick Hunt as Dennis, Michelle Shaffer as Sandra, Karen Vosseberg as Mayor, Freddy Straub as Dean & Gary Herman as Sheriff
Ensemble: Kori Castle, Cayce Cobaugh, Ashley Colbert, Marvel Gentry Davis, Robert Fields, Garrett Klaas, Christy Klein, Nisrene Langenbrunner, Russ McGee, Garrick Straub & Mary Vosseberg

It’s 1955, in a square little town in a square little state. Suddenly, in rides a guitar-playing roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets! This hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such Elvis Presley classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.” Librettist Joe DiPietro’s tale of mistaken identity and romance that ensues was inspired by Twelfth Night and other Shakespearean comedies. The show is all-new, but the music is all Elvis!

  • Thu-Sat, May 4-6 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 7 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, May 11-13 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 14 at 2pm
  • Wed-Sat, May 17-20 at 8pm
    *May 5th & 14th performances are sign language interpreted. 

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