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HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING Runs Oct. 22-Nov. 7

FLI_How to Succeed logoHOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
Footlighters Inc.
Oct. 22-Nov. 7
Stained Glass Theatre [Newport]

Directed by Robert Weidle

Cast: Robert Breslin as J. Pierrepont Finch, Caitlin Ingram as Rosemary, Steve Phelan as J.B. Biggley, Jeff Surber as Bud Frump, Jen Drake as Smitty, Liz Ingram as Miss. Jones, Chuck Ingram as Mr. Twimble, Pam Blessing as Heddy LaRue, Chris Tully as Mr. Bratt, George Fee as Mr. Gatch, Mary Ann Smith as Miss.Krumholtz, Chuck Ingram as Wally Womper, Justin Stallkamp  as Mr. Jenkins, Steve Russell as Mr. Tackaberry, Shane Talbott as Mr. Johnson, Alan Johnson as Mr. Mathews, Trevor Tackett as Mr. Peterson, Sam Johnson as Mr. Toynbee, Clayton Castle as Mr. Davis, Earl Lehkamp as Mr. Ovington, Carson Kruml as Fred & Nick McDonough as George
Ladies Ensemble: Jenni Sheets, Maggie Ingram King, Eva Hernandez, Ruth Cachoua, Hannah Johnson, Caitlin Brown, Leslie Gaudreau & Natasha Boeckman

Big business means big laughs in this delightfully clever lampoon of life on the corporate ladder. A tune-filled comic gem follows the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch, who uses a little handbook called “How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying” to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive. Finch tackles such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliant “company man,” the office party, backstabbing co-workers, caffeine addiction and, of course, true love. HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING boasts an exhilarating score by Frank Loesser including “I Believe in You,” “Brotherhood of Man,” and “The Company Way.”

  • Thu-Sat, Oct. 22-24 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 25 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Oct. 29-31 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 1 at 2pm
  • Wed-Sat, Nov. 4-7 at 8pm
    Sign language interpreted on Oct. 23 & Nov. 1

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Auditions Announced for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Footlighters

FLI_logoThe Footlighters, Inc. is proud to announce auditions for the Andrew Lloyd Webber rock opera, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

Auditions:
Sunday, October 25, 2015 and Monday, October 26th, 2015 from 7pm to 10pm

Callbacks:
Tuesday, October 27 at 7pm

Audition Location:
The Footlighters, Inc.
802 York Street
Newport, KY 41071

– Sign up for audition time: http://bit.ly/Footlighters_Audition_JCS
– Please bring 16-32 bars of two contrasting songs that show your vocal range.
– Please have your music marked with the 16 – 32 bars that you want to sing for each song in advance. If you start at the top of the song, the accompanist will be instructed to stop playing after 32 bars.
– An accompanist will be provided.
– Please don’t audition with anything from “Jesus Christ Superstar.”
– A dance combination will be a part of a callback audition.

Show Dates:
March 10 – 26, 2016

This legendary rock opera tells the story of the last seven days in the life of Jesus as seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. The show illuminates the transcendent power of the human spirit through an extraordinary, groundbreaking score. As compelling today as it was at its inception over 40 years ago, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR has some of musical theatre’s most legendary songs from “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Everything’s Alright,” “Gethsemane,” and of course, “Superstar.”

Producers – Jennifer Keith Richardson, Janet Wisner, and Megan Osborn Williams
Director – Bill Geraghty

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Directors Sought for 2016-2017 Season at Footlighters

FLI_DirectorsFootlighters, 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.

The Footlighters, Inc. is accepting submissions for directors for its 2016 – 2017 season. If you would like to be considered, please send the following information to Robert Weidle, Chairperson of the Director/Play Selection Committee, at rweidle@aol.com.

Please include “Director Submission’ in the subject line of the email.
– A one-page letter of interest briefly detailing 1-4 shows you are interested in directing.
– A theater resume that includes your contact information.

The deadline to submit materials is Monday, October 12, 2015. Robert will contact interested directors by October 26, 2015, to schedule interviews. Interviews will take place November 9th and 10th at the Stained Glass Theatre. When you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to provide additional information on the shows you are interested in directing, including a budget projection.

We will be producing a four-show season for 2016-2017, to include 2 large-scale musicals, 1 smaller musical, and 1 non-musical comedy/drama. Exact show dates will be selected by the Board of Directors in October.

If you have any questions, please contact Robert at the email address listed above.

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Cast Announced for PICNIC at Footlighters Inc.

FLI_logoThe Footlighters, Inc. is excited to announce the cast of PICNIC Playing January 14 – 30, 2016.

  • Hal – Justin Spencer
  • Madge – Amanda Emmons-Shumate
  • Flo – Kristy Rucker
  • Millie – Erin Miller
  • Alan – Sam Kerns
  • Helen – Linda Roll
  • Rosemary – Rose Vanden Eynden
  • Howard – Chris Bishop
  • Bomber – Andrew Ornelas
  • Irma – Gretchen Gantner
  • Christine – Ilona Piaskowy

PICNIC is directed by Dennis Murphy.

For more information visit http://www.footlighters.org/show.php?show_id=53048

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Top Stories for July 2015

TCT_logoListed below are the top 25 stories for July 2015. Breaking it down, there are ten auditions notices, five cast lists, four press releases, three production pages, two casting calls, two season announcements, and one review. (Yes, that totals 27 as there were two ties. 🙂 )

  1. Casting Call for Skyline Chili TV Commercial
  2. The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s 2015-2016 Mainstage Season Auditions
  3. Cast Announced for MARY POPPINS at the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
  4. Exciting Changes Afoot at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
  5. Cast Announced for HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING at The Footlighters
    2016 Season Announced at La Comedia Dinner Theatre
  6. Cast Announced for BONNIE AND CLYDE at Sunset Players
  7. Cast Announced for RENT at Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre
  8. Auditions Announced for A CHRISTMAS STORY The Musical at La Comedia Dinner Theatre
  9. 1776 Review
  10. Auditions Announced for THE WIZARD OF OZ presented by The Carnegie
  11. 2015-2016 Season Announced by Miami University
  12. Auditions Announced for THE DINNER DETECTIVE Cincinnati
  13. 2015-2016 Season Auditions Announced for Dare to Defy Productions
  14. Auditions Announced for JEKYLL & HYDE at Loveland Stage Company
  15. Teaching Positions Available at Indian Hill Performing Arts
  16. Theatre Company Finds New Home in Northside
  17. MARY POPPINS Runs Aug. 6-15
  18. 1776 Runs July 8-26
  19. Auditions Announced for JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS at CenterStage Players
  20. Auditions Announced for BYE BYE LIVER by 628 Productions
    2014-2015 Southwest Regional OCTAFest Awards
  21. Cast Announced for SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS at Mariemont Players
  22. Auditions Announced for CURTAINS at Lebanon Theatre Company
  23. Auditions Announced for PICNIC by The Footlighters Inc.
  24. CCM Drama – Amazing Changes
  25. 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL Runs Aug. 12-30

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