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FLI Needs Rehearsal and Performance Pianist

The Footlighters desperately needs a pianist to play rehearsals and performances for the local premier of LIGHT ON THE PIAZZA.

Rehearsals are Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesdays. And the show dates/ Times are listed below.

There is a small stipend available. If interested please contact Gary Wettengale at 207-7297.

Thank you!

  • Thursday May 3rd at 8:00
  • Friday May 4th at 8:00
  • Saturday May 5th at 8:00 pm
  • Sunday May 6th at 2:00 pm
  • Thursday May 10th at 8:00 pm
  • Friday May 11th at 8:00 pm
  • Saturday May 12th at 8:00 pm
  • Sunday May 13th at 2:00 pm
  • Wednesday May 16th at 8:00 pm
  • Thursday May 17th at 8:00 pm
  • Friday May 18th at 8:00 pm
  • Saturday May 19th at 8:00 pm

 

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Cast List Announced for FLI’s THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA

Coming to Footlighters’ Stained Glass Theatre in Newport is THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA on March 3-19.

The cast includes:

  • Catherine Ross as Margaret Johnson
  • Abby Paljieg as Clara Johnson
  • Rich Setterberg as Roy Johnson
  • Jeff Richardson as Signor Naccarelli
  • Samantha Toberman as Signora Naccarelli
  • Steffen Whorton as Fabrizio Naccarelli
  • Gregory Good as Guiseppe Naccarelli
  • Samantha Stein as Franca Naccarelli
  • Ensemble: Kevin Rutkowski, Brittany Smile, George Fee, Shannon Beam, RJ Caldwell, Marypat Carletti & Amanda Emmons-Wolery
THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA is directed by Dennis Murphy. For more information visit http://www.footlighters.org/.

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FLI Seeks Febrizio Naccarelli for LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA on Feb. 9

The Footlighters Inc. to hold special Audition for Febrizio Naccarelli in A LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA ON Thursday, February 9th.

Auditions
The Footlighters Inc. will hold a special audition for the role of Febrizio Naccarelli in their spring musical A LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at The Stained Glass Theater (802 York Street, Newport).

Auditions will take place on Thursday, February 9th (6-7:00PM).

Febrizio Naccarelli is the male lead, age 18-25 with a vocal range of tenor (high of A-flat).

Call 513-702-7297 for additional information and to schedule an audition appointment.

Show: A LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
The show takes place in Italy in the summer of 1953. Margaret Johnson, the wife of an American, is touring the Tuscan countryside with her daughter, Clara. While sightseeing, Clara-a beautiful, childish young woman-loses her hat in a sudden gust. As if guided by an unseen hand, the hat lands at the feet of Fabrizio Naccarelli, a handsome Florentine, who returns it to Clara.

This brief episode sparks an immediate romance between Clara and Fabrizio. Extremely protective, Margaret attempts to keep them apart. As the story unfolds, a secret is revealed about Clara: she is not all that she appears.

Unable to suppress the truth, Margaret is forced to reconsider not only Clara’s future, but her own hopes as well.

Performances are May 3-19, 2012.

Director: Dennis Murphy

For more information about The Footlighter’s, please visit www.footlighters.org.

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RENT runs Feb. 16-March 3

RENT
Presented by Footlighters Inc.
Feb. 16-March 3
Newport

Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer-prize winning Broadway musical based loosely on Puccini’s opera La Bohème. It follows a year in the lives of seven friends living the disappearing Bohemian lifestyle in New York’s East Village. AIDS and both its physical and emotional complications pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom, and Angel; Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble; Benjamin has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends; and Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life in general, always behind the camera recording the events but never playing a part. This production contains strong language and mature themes.

Directed by Robert Weidle
Music directed by Charlie Wilheim
Vocal direction by Missy Whitis
Choreographed by David Radtke

Cast: Zachary Huffman as Roger, Bradon Fox as Mark, Jen McGuire as Maureen, Christina Henderson as Joanne, Dustin Baird as Angel, Steffen Whorton as Collins, Tina de Alderete as Mimi & Jason Santel as Benny
Ensemble: Sarah Gravely, Greg Good, Michelle Hanson, Jeff Surber, Lindsey Morgan, Tony Wright, Emily Carroll-Martin & Chris Smyth

  • 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, Feb. 29-March 3 at 8pm

Official page | Online ticketing | FaceBook event |

Local media coverage: WVXU interview |

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Footlighters present Raison D’Etre Holiday Concert

Described by one critic as “divinely stirring,” their singing defines Raison D’Etre. According to Mike Breen of Cincinnati CityBeat, this folk trio offers “some of the finest three-part harmony singing you’ll likely ever hear.” In a typical performance, the women invite you around the hearth of heart and home through their songs about life’s journey, love, and loss. Even their carefully selected covers from Mark Weierman, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, and Jesse Winchester echo a sense of place and rebirth. Traditional folk songs, a capella swing tunes, and Shaker hymns round out their versatile repertoire, all delivered in their pure Kentucky blend.

A simple folk melody with lush, complex harmony is this Kentucky trio’s trademark. Violet Rae, Vickie and Roberta each bring something valuable to the creative process; each is an award-winning songwriter, accomplished instrumentalist, and talented singer. The women profess that singing together is thier reason for being, which is why they chose the name Raison D’Etre (meaning “reason for being” in French). Although they are best known for charming folk tunes with down-to-earth lyrics, they throw in the occasional swing tune like “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” or “In the Mood” which lend themselves splendidly to the trio’s tight three-part harmonies.

Saturday, December 3rd – 7:30
Sunday, December 4th – 2:00
Tickets $15

For Tickets go online to http://www.footlighters.org or call 859-652-3849.

The Stained Glass Theatre
802 York St.
Newport, KY 41071

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