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February 22, 2017 · 6:55 am

Auditions Announced for JEKYLL AND HYDE at Footlighters

FLI_logoFootlighters Inc. announces auditions for JEKYLL AND HYDE

Conceived for the stage by Steve Cuden & Frank Wildhorn
Book and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse
Music By Frank Wildhorn
Directed by Amanda Emmons Shumate
Music Direction by Alan Masters

Auditions

  • Wednesday, April 5 6:30pm-9:00pm
  • Saturday, April 8 11:00am-1:30pm

Callbacks
Sunday, April 9 1:00pm

Location: Stained Glass Theatre, 802 York St, Newport KY

Performance dates: October 5-21, 2017

Synopsis: The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage in the musical phenomenon, Jekyll & Hyde. Based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson and featuring a thrilling score of pop rock hits from multi-Grammy- and Tony-nominated Frank Wildhorn and double-Oscar- and Grammy-winning Leslie Bricusse, Jekyll & Hyde has mesmerized audiences the world over.

Auditions Requirements: No roles have been precast. Please bring a headshot and resume if possible. Those auditioning are encouraged to sign up for a time slot. Those without appointments will be seen in the next available slot when you arrive. Please bring your conflicts for May through October as well. Please prepare two contrasting pieces (preferably musical theatre) for the audition. Cuts should be clearly marked between 16-32 bars and in the proper key. You may not be asked to sing both, but please have both available. There will be no cold readings, dance or monolog requirements at auditions, however, you may be asked to prepare something for callbacks.

Questions? Contact Amanda at amanda.y.emmons@gmail.com

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February 13, 2017 · 8:56 am

2017-2018 Season Announced at Footlighters Inc.

fli_logoFootlighters, Inc is proud to announce our 2017-2018 season, featuring split personalities, hometown revolutionists, frequently misspelled words and a little keg-nog!

JEKYLL & HYDE
October 5 – 21, 2017
Murder and chaos are pitted against love and virtue in this sweeping gothic musical.

THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
November 30 – December 17, 2017
It’s holiday time down in Armadillo Acres which turns into a cat-fightin’, sun-worshippin’, chair-throwin’ good time.

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
March 1 – 17, 2018
Six awkward spelling champions learn that winning (and losing) isn’t everything.

URINETOWN
May 3 – 19, 2018
A sidesplitting sendup of greed, love, revolution (and musicals!), in a time when water is worth its weight in gold.

Current season subscribers will be able to renew in May. New subscriptions go on sale in June. We look forward to seeing you at the shows!

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January 17, 2017 · 5:57 pm

SIDE SHOW Runs Feb. 16-March 4

fli_side-show-logoSIDE SHOW
Footlighters Inc.
Feb. 16-March 4
Newport

Directed by Bill Geraghty
Assistant director, Nick Horton
Vocal direction by Alan Masters
Music direction by Todd Florin
Choreographed by Karen Sowards
Produced by Cathy Lutts & Mary Stone

Cast: Katie McCarthy  as Daisy, Helen Raymond-Goers as Violet, Greg Good as Terry, Jeffrey Surber as Buddy, Chuck Ingram as Sir/The Boss, Corey Tucker as Jake, Pam Blessing as Tattoo Girl, Emily Brinkman as Tiny Cossock, Parker Culp as Dog Boy/NYE Guest, Madeleine Fessler as Ensemble, Robert Fields as Tiny Cossock/Suitor, Cody Hendershot as Houdini, Megan Hudson as Auntie, Deborah Hunter as Fortune Teller, Samantha Stapleton as 3 Legged Woman, Justin Stallkamp as Texan/Suitor/Wrangler/Doctor/Camera Man, Mary Vosseburg as Human Pin Cushion, PJ Karpew as Lizard Man/Ray/Doctor/Texan/Suitor/Lawyer, Rebecca Wiesman as 1/2 Man 1/2 Woman, Robert Workley as The Geek/Suitor/Doctor/Texan/Judge & Lydia Yax as Venus de Milo

Daisy and Violet are the star attraction in a carnival sideshow – singing Siamese twins – with opposing dreams: Daisy seeks a life in the spotlight and Violet wants to settle down in a home with a husband. When musician Buddy and talent scout Terry enter their lives and promise to take them to the top of the entertainment scene, their lives change forever and they struggle to balance their individual dreams with their inescapable physical connection.

  • Thu-Sat, Feb. 16-18 at 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 19 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Feb. 23-25 at 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 26 at 2pm
  • Wed-Sat, March 1-4 at 8pm
    Sign language interpreted performances are Feb. 17 & 26.

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November 18, 2016 · 6:38 am

Cast Announced for ALL SHOOK UP! at Footlighters Inc.

fli_logoThe Footlighters, Inc. is excited to announce its cast for the May 2017 production of the hit musical ALL SHOOK UP! The show will open on May 4th and run through May 20th at the Stained Glass Theatre in Newport, Ky.

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

Production staff includes: Emily Carroll (Director); Amanda Emmons Shumate (Choreographer); Kristi Hiner (Music Director); and Clayton Castle, Dave Radtke, and Karen Weibe (Producers.)

ALL SHOOK UP runs May 4th through the 20th at the Stained Glass Theatre, 802 York St., Newport, Ky. 41071. Ticket information can be found at Footlighters’ website, www.footlighters.org

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October 19, 2016 · 6:42 am

PLAY ON! Runs Nov. 3-19

fli_play-on-logoPLAY ON!
Footlighers Inc.
Nov. 3-19
Stained Glass Theatre [Newport]

Directed by Jennifer Richardson

Cast: Arlene Borock-Balczo  as Aggie Manville, Bill Keeton as Gerry Dunbar, Chuck Ingram as Henry Benish, Catherine Ross as Polly Benish, Erica Brady as Marla “Smitty” Smith, Eric Day as Saul Watson, Pat Kramer as Billy Carewe, Betsy Bossart as Violet Imbry, Gretchen Gantner as Louise Perry & Amy Sullivan as Phyllis Montague

“PLAY ON!” is a hilarious send-up to the trials and tribulations of a community theatre. This fast-paced comedy follows a theater group, desperately trying to put on a play in spite of maddening interference from a haughty authoress (who keeps revising the script). Act I is a rehearsal of the dreadful show; Act II is the near disastrous dress rehearsal; and the final act is the actual performance where anything that can go wrong, does! When the authoress decides to give a speech on the state of the modern theatre during the curtain calls, the audience is treated to a madcap climax to a thoroughly hilarious romp.

  • Thu-Sat, Nov. 3-5 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 6 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Nov. 10-12 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 13 at 2pm
  • Wed-Sat, Nov. 16-19 at 8pm

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