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Auditions Announced for HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING at Footlighters Inc.

FLI_logoJULY 13 and 14, 7pm to 10pm
Call Backs, July 15 at 7pm

  • Sign up for audition time: http://bit.ly/Audition_HowToSucceed
  • 16 to 32 Measures of a song that best shows your vocal abilities
  • Prepare a 1 minute comedic monologue
  • You may be asked to do a cold reading from the script
  • Dress comfortable & bring shoes to learn a dance combination

Show Dates are October 22 through November 7, 2015.

Rehearsals will begin Mid-August.

Directed By – Robert Weidle
Produced By – Freida Houck, Lee Osborn & Karen Schulte
Music Direction By – Alan Masters
Vocal Direction By – Todd Florin
Choreography By – Jerry Weisenhahn

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The Footlighters, Inc. Presents THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS Thursday, May 14-30, 2015

FLI_Best Little Whorehouse in Texas logoTHE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS
Book by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson
Music and Lyrics by Carol Hall
Based on a story by Larry L. King

Directed by David Radtke

This happy go lucky view of small town vice and statewide political side-stepping recounts the good times and the demise of the Chicken Ranch, known since the 1850s as one of the better pleasure palaces in all of Texas. Governors, senators, mayors, and even victorious college football teams frequent Miss Mona’s cozy bordello until that puritan nemesis Watchdog focuses his television cameras and his righteous indignation on the institution.

Performances
The Footlighters, Inc. ends it’s season of Little Mysteries with THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS at The Footlighters’ Stained Glass Theatre, located at 8th & York Streets in Newport, Kentucky.

Performances begin Thursday May 14, 2015, and run through Saturday May 30, 2015. Thursday through Saturday performances begin at 8pm; Sunday performances are 2pm matinees.  The third week includes an extra Wednesday night performance on May 27, 2015 at 8pm.  All tickets are $20.  Group rates are available for 10 or more.  For information and/or to purchase tickets, please call (859)652-3849 or buy online at www.footlighters.org.  Visa and Mastercard are accepted.

Footlighters, Inc.
Footlighters, Inc. has presented performances in the Greater Cincinnati area over the past 51 years.  The group is noted for producing quality community theatre productions of primarily musical comedies and bought its own facility in 1987. The Stained Glass Theatre, a former church, is on the National Register of Historic Places and is designated a Kentucky landmark.

Join us for our 2015/2016 Season of Timeless Classics which includes How to Succeed in Business Without really Trying, Picnic, Jesus Christ Superstar and My Way A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra.

Learn more at our website www.footlighters.org or become a friend on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Footlighters-Inc/287519888305.

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THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS Runs May 14-30

FLI_Best Little Whorehouse in Texas logoTHE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS
Presented by the Footlighters Inc.
May 14-30
Newport

Directed by David Radtke

Cast: Deana Tully as Mona, Jon Vater as Sheriff Dodd, Robert Weidle as Melvin P. Thorpe, Dana Kisor as Edsel, Lynn Ollman as Doatsy Mae, Bill Geraghty as Governor, Joy Roland as Jewel, Jules Shumate as Angel, Megan Hudson as Shy, H. Scott Nesbitt as Senator/Rufus, Jeremy Cheek as C.J.
The Girls: Morgan Brashear, Marvel Gentry Davis, Emily Jencson. Jessica Nguyen, Jenni Sheets, Nicole Simon, Mary Ann Smith & Megan Toney,
The Boys: Clayton Castle, Nick Castle, Brandon Dunphy, Robert Fields, Nick Horton, Tony Nguyen, Justin Stallkamp, Jeff Surber & Chris Toney

This happy go lucky view of small town vice and statewide political side-stepping recounts the good times and the demise of the Chicken Ranch, known since the 1850s as one of the better pleasure palaces in all of Texas. Governors, senators, mayors, and even victorious college football teams frequent Miss Mona’s cozy bordello until that puritan nemesis Watchdog focuses his television cameras and his righteous indignation on the institution.

  • Thu-Sat, May 14-16 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 17 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, May 21-23 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 24 at 2pm
  • Wed-Sat, May 27-30 at 8pm
    Fri, May 15 & Sun, May 24 performances are sign language interpreted.

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2015-2016 Season Announced by Footlighters Inc

FLI_logoWe are very excited to announce our 2015-2016 Season!

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
October 22 – November 7, 2015
Book by Abe Burrows and Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert
Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Based on the book by Shepherd Meado
Directed by Robert Weidle

PICNIC
January 14 – January 30. 2016
By William Inge
Directed by Dennis Murphy

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
March 10 – March 26, 2016
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Directed by Bill Geraghty

MY WAY: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra
May 5 – May 21, 2016
Conceived by David Grapes and Todd Olson.
Book by Todd Olson
Directed by Peggy Kenney and Robert Weidle

Details to be announced soon. Visit www.footlighters.org for updates.

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LITTLE WOMEN the Musical Runs March 5-21

FLI_Little Women logoLITTLE WOMEN the Musical
Presented by Footlighters Inc.
March 5-21
Newport

Directed by Jerry Wiesenhahn

Cast: Katie Sullivan as Jo, Deana Tully as Marmee, JJ Long as Laurie, Charlie Harper as Prof. Bhaer, Kelly Dunham as Meg, Megan Hudson as Beth, Lydia Yax as Amy, Catherine Shultz as Aunt March, Nick Horton as Mr. Brooke & Bill Geraghty as Mr. Laurence

Based on Louisa May Alcott’s own family experiences (and novel), LITTLE WOMEN, follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America. The beloved story of the March sisters is timeless and deals with issues as relevant today as when they were written. Now, this wonderful narrative has been brought to life as an exhilarating new musical filled with glorious music, dancing and heart. LITTLE WOMEN embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears, and a lifting of the spirit. This powerful score soars with the sounds of personal discovery, heartache and hope — the sounds of a young America finding its voice. In years to come, we are sure that hundreds of productions by schools and theatres throughout the world will make this stage adaptation of the American classic novel a classic musical theatre treasure in its own right.

  • Thu-Sat, March 5-7 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 8 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, March 12-14 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 15 at 2pm
  • Wed-Sat, March 18-21 at 8pm

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