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April 2010 Newsletter |
| Summer Plans |
 Those "lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer" are almost upon us. Actually, there is nothing lazy or hazy about the upcoming weeks for the Kenai Performers...but there is a whole lot of crazy!
Plan the month of April well. On the menu is another original play from Mike Druce in the form of Murder at the Pie Auction. On the same weekend, the Performing Arts Society presents our favorite ARC Trio in concert.
We're ramping up for summer camp again. Summer at the Playhouse 2010 will be starting on the Monday after school is out. At the same time, we'll be getting ready to move out of the Playhouse and into our new home down the road!
A new addition to the summer line up is the Kenai Performers Academy. The Academy will provide ample opportunities for students to expand their theatrical skill set.
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| Murder at the Pie Auction |
 The Kenai Senior Connection and Kenai Performers present a new mystery dinner theatre, written and directed by Mike Druce.
Dinner and the show will be two nights only, April 23 and 24, 2010 at the Kenai Senior Center.
Dinner starts at 7pm, followed by the show at 8 pm.
Tickets are $30; available at Kenai Senior Center, Charlotte's, and River City Books.
For more information call; 283-4156, 398-0756, or 252-7929. |
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| Performing Arts Society |
 The Performing Arts Society presents a concert by the ARC Trio - Maria Allison, pianist; Linda Rosenthal, violinist; and Andrew Cook, cellist. Accomplished musicians. Refined performance. Classical music. A treat for the ears, mind and soul.
The concert is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 24 at Christ Lutheran Church in Soldotna.
Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for youth, available at Already Read Books in Kenai; River City Books, Northcountry Fair and Sweeney's in Soldotna, and at the door. Visit www.performingartssociety. |
| Summer at the Playhouse 2010 |
| Contest at Cowlick Cast 2009. |
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Carol Ford and Stephanie Bouchard invite you to participate in an all-out Kenai Performers musical experience this summer.
1st through 6th grades begin on May 24 - June 18 on weekday mornings from 9am - Noon. Show: June 18, 19, 20. Tuition: $400.
6th through 12th grade begins on May 31- June 25 on weekeday afternoons from 1pm -4pm. Show: June 25, 26, 27. Tuition: $400
Registration forms are also available at Curtain Call Consignment Boutique, Charlotte's, the Kenai Library, and River City Books. For more information, call Carol at 776-8308.
Also offered this summer is Theatre Play for children between the ages of 5-7. This one week camp is designed to allow our students to explore and to focus on the process of theatre without worrying about the product. For more information, call Laura at 394-1525. |
| Kenai Performers Academy |
| Grease 2010 |
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The goal of the Kenai Performers Academy is to prepare students, teen to adult, for audition, and participation in all aspects of Kenai Performers' Productions. The completion of each seminar earns participants 8 Academy hours in the topic.
Session 1: Mon, Tues, and Thurs May 31 to June 17
5:00 to 6:15 p.m. - Vocal Technique
6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. -Acting Technique
Acting Technique will focus on interpreting text, connecting with your audience, moving onstage in character, and improvisational exercises. All experience levels welcome.
Session 2: Mon, Tues, and Thurs June 21 to July 1
| Grease 2010. |
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5:00 to 6:15 p.m. - Theatre Dance
Choreography from different musicals will be explored each session-Stomp, High School Musical, Cats, etc. Focused on helping stage performers develop comfort in a variety of theatre movement situations, performers will use a variety of styles and props. All experience levels are welcome.
6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. - Stage Combat
Performers will learn techniques of combat for the stage. The focused will be on safety, and understanding conflict as an important part of the actor's approach to telling a story onstage. All experience levels are welcome.
Participants in all seminars should come prepared to move, in comfortable clothing with a water bottle. The cost of each seminar is $75.00 in advance for a full session, or $10.00 per class for drop-ins.
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 Grease DVDs are ready! Anyone interested in copies please send check or money order for $25 per copy to:
Robert Mabrey
49305 East Ct.
Kenai, AK 99611
Please include the word Grease, how many copies, and a shipping address and I will mail them right away. It only takes a couple of days. If this is not convenient, send me an email or call me at 776-6575 and we can make other arrangements. Thank you very much for a wonderful time, ~Bob Mabrey
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Yep, it's official. Kenai Performers is moving. We're in the process of purchasing the Hall Quality Builders building located at 1212 1st Ave...just down the road from the Playhouse. We don't know the exact date that we're moving- it won't take place until after Summer at the Playhouse is completed.
One thing we do know for certain is that there is a lot of work to do. You're all invited to come by the Playhouse on any Sunday afternoon to help downsize our vast array of treasures (and other stuff). Come by for a few minutes, or stay for an hour or two. Bring food, bring gloves, bring trucks (to haul away some of that "other stuff"), bring ideas or just a little encouragement. Everyone is welcome.
Sincerely,
Kenai Performers |
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Announcing!
Kenai Performers is seeking an Executive Director to work with the board of directors in organizing and production management. The organization presents fully-produced shows and has been able to offer the space for private rental, music concerts and special events.
A successful candidate will be able to work with Kenai Performers on the following:
- Fundraising efforts, including pursuing and managing grants.
- Day-to-day financial and logistical management.
- Production coordination for the theater season.
- Program and policy development and implementation.
If you’re ready for an opportunity to make a difference for an established and growing arts organization, one with heavy community involvement, it's time you joined the team.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION!
Please submit your resume with contact information to Kenai Performers, P.O. Box 914, Kenai, AK 99611 or send your resumé to kenaiperformers@gmail.com.
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November 18, 2009
Grease
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WHAT: Cast, Dancers and Chorus for Grease
WHEN: December 4, Friday at 5PM & December 5, Saturday at 9AM
WHERE: KCHS Little Theatre and cafeteria
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Fill out an audition form-available on site.
2. Get a number which corresponds to your form AND PIN IT ON!
3. Learn a vocal selection and short dance.
4. Perform the vocal selection (individually) and dance (in small groups).
Everyone will sing; Shaking at the High School Hop
All girls will sing; Sandra Dee
All boys will sing; Greased Lightnin'
The dance auditions will be from We go Together...probably
FAQS:
YES- YOU MUST SING AND DANCE! (It's a musical.)
NO- WE WON'T LAUGH OR THROW THINGS AT YOU!
YES- WE ARE LOOKING FOR SINGERS AND DANCERS 13-YEARS-OLD AND UP!
YES- WE ARE LOOKING FOR PITCH-MATCHING ABILITY & PROJECTION ON VOCALS!
YES- WE ARE LOOKING FOR A "GO FOR IT" ATTITUDE & THE ABILITY TO STAY ON THE BEAT WHEN YOU DANCE!
YES- YOU SHOULD WEAR COMFORTABLE, EASY-TO-MOVE-IN SHOES & CLOTHING!
YES- YOU MAY AUDITION BOTH DAYS, BUT YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE THERE BOTH DAYS.
YES- THIS WILL BE A GOOD TIME!
SHOW DATES:
FRIDAY - SUNDAY FEBRUARY 19-21 & 26-28, 2010
Show times; 7 PM & 3 PM
KCHS AUDITORIUM
If you have questions or want more information contact :
Terri Zopf-Schoessler, Director & Choreographer
trzopf@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
Mim McKay, Vocal Director & keyboards
mmckay@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
Chris Cook, Producer & Costumer
chrisc@gci.net
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