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Weekly eNews
September 1, 2010 |
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Wow! What a year. Most of you know by now that we just finished a completely sold out run of The Producers,
with more than 3,600 people attending. Thank you for your support. It
was terrific to see so many people at each and every show. Just before
that, we also sold out every performance of The Book of Liz
in the Circle Theatre, with over 650 people attending. Thanks to all of
you for supporting us this year and to each and every individual who
volunteered and worked on all of our outstanding productions during the
2009-2010 season.
Let's take a look at the numbers. When I came
here in 2008, one of the most important things that many of you were
concerned about was "butts-in-seats" (if you'll excuse the vernacular).
This season, on our MainStage, we started with over 3,600 people who
came to see Disney's Beauty and the Beast; then over 2,000 people attended A Christmas Carol; 1,500 for Our Town; 1,500 for Enchanted April; and, 1,600 for The Crucible (plus 3,600 for The Producers).
A pretty good year on our MainStage with about 14,000 "butts-in-seats"
for the year with just 60 performances (ten performances each for six plays). By comparison, in years past, we had just over 12,500 in attendance in 2007-2008 with eight plays and 103 performances. In 2008-2009 there were 73 performances of seven plays
with just over 14,500 people in attendance. In 2007-2008, we averaged
121 people at each performance, in 2008-2009 we averaged 199 people at
each performance and this past season, we averaged 233 people at each
performance. The Circle Series has grown even more. This year we had
five shows, 28 performances with over 2,000 people in attendance, plus
over 250 people attending our Festival of New Plays in the Circle. In
2008-2009, we had 1,750 people see 24 performances of four plays; and,
in 2007-2008, there were 1,400 people who saw 24 performances of four
plays. That's an increase of 43% in attendance in the Circle from the
2007-2008 season to 2009-2010! Your support has really paid off! Thank
you.
That's not to mention all of the wonderful theatre artistry
and magical moments on our stages this year, great sets, costumes,
lights, music, dance, acting and directing. I'm thrilled and honored to
be leading such a dedicated, talented and enthusiastic group of
volunteers and professionals to bring exciting and accessible theatre to
the Chattanooga Community. We also added real-time captioning for the
deaf and hard of hearing this year and thanks to the Chattanooga HLAA
and Barnett & Company, we'll be continuing that service in the
2010-2011 season.
So even with the economic changes that hit
everyone in 2008, we've been able to improve attendance, and that's
thanks to you. You've supported your Theatre Centre and helped us get
the word out (facebook is our friend!). We're excited about the future
possibilities for 2010-2011 with another six great shows (see the
article below and become a subscriber today!) . Do you know that we have
the potential to have more than 22,000 people in attendance for the
year (with six shows and ten performances each), so we've got a ways to
go, but I think we can do it. The best way for you to help us reach that
"sold out" goal for every show is to buy a subscription
(you get free parking with that, plus a discount for subscribing -
whether it's a series or anytime admission) and to tell your friends
about us and get them to subscribe, too. Let's continue to increase
attendance and watch your Chattanooga Theatre Centre thrive. - GQ
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Our next season of plays starts September 24 (in just over three weeks) with THE FANTASTICKS. BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA,
the first show in our 2010-2011 Youth Theatre season is in rehearsals
now for it's October 1 opening date, and auditions for the first Circle
Series production for 2010-2011, SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD are coming up on September 12 and 13.
Starting in September, 2010-2011 Season Subscribers and donors get parking passes to park free in our parking lot at any time
(not just during show times) from September 2010 through July of 2011.
As of September, Single ticket holders (who are not subscribers or
donors) will pay $2 to park for performances. So, not only do
subscribers save money on their tickets and great entertainment, but
they get to park for Free! We'll also no longer be charging credit card
fees on credit card purchases starting with the 2010-2011 season. Visit our website now to subscribe online! Or wait for the season brochure and order form coming to your mailbox next week.
The 2010-2011 MainStage season, Celebrating Women includes a 50th anniversary production of THE FANTASTICKS, from September 24 through October 10, then the Youth Theatre and MainStage series team up for a production of A CHRISTMAS STORY on the MainStage from December 10 through 23. THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK plays February 18 through March 6, 2011, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF runs April 1 through 17, 2011 (coinciding with AEC's Conference on Southern Literature), THE WOMEN, will play May 13 through 29, and we'll close out the 2010-2011 season with the big fat musical HAIRSPRAY from July 1 through 24, a co-production with Destiny Theatre Company.
The 2010-2011 Youth Theatre season includes BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA October 1 through 17, 2010, A CHRISTMAS STORY (on the MainStage) December 10 through 23, 2010, Shakespeare's HAMLET February 11 through 20, 2011, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD February 24 through March 6, 2011, and finally, THE HOUSE AT POOH CORNER May 5 through 22, 2011.
Our Circle Series starts with Jason Robert Brown's SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD (Brown wrote the musicals 13 and PARADE) October 22 through November 6, 2010, Charles Busch's TIMES SQUARE ANGEL December 3 through 18, 2010, Horton Foote's DIVIDING THE ESTATE April 15 through 30, 2011 and finishes up with the popular musical RENT June 17 through July 17, 2011.
Purchase your subscription now online or call the Box Office at 423.267.8534.
MainStage
Series subscriptions are available for sale now through September 24,
Anytime Admission Subscriptions are available for sale through December,
Circle Series Subscriptions are available through October 22 and Youth
Theatre Subscriptions are available through October 1. |
 THE FANTASTICKS, a 50th Anniversary production on our MainStage, directed by R. Scott Dunlap with musical direction by Mike Lees and choreography by Lindsay Fussell.The cast includes: Thomas Alford, Jennelle Gilreath, Stacy Helton, Kyle Howard, Rob Inman, Sandra Jennings, Ray Laliberte, and Matt Lynn. Single Tickets go on sale September 13. To get the best seats before anyone else, become a Season Subscriber today.
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AUDITION!
CTC AUDITIONS
Auditions for the our Circle Series production of SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
are September 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. We're looking for 2 men and 2
women. All have to be really strong singers with big ranges and able to
sing complicated harmonies. The music is modern musical theatre and is
influenced by classical, blues, jazz, rock and R&B. We will teach
you what you need to sing at the audition. Directed by George Quick.
Musical direction by Andrew Chauncey. Be prepared to move a little
(this is not a dance show and there is no dialogue, we're strictly
looking for good singers who can act their way through a song).
Auditions for the Circle Series production of TIMES SQUARE ANGEL are September 26 & 27 at 7:30 p.m. More details to come. Possible date change for this audition may come as well.
Auditions for A CHRISTMAS STORY (Youth Theatre AND MainStage production) are October 10 & 11. Directed by Maria Chattin Carter.
Call for Actors
Rock City is auditioning actors for the Forest of Fear
outdoor haunted attraction tomorrow Thursday, September 2nd, 7-9pm at
yourChattanooga Theatre Centre. Meet in the Circle Lobby. Must be
available Friday and Saturday nights in October (6pm til midnight or
later), be 16 years of age or older and not be afraid of zombies. No
experience necessary. There is pay. If you are interested in auditioning
and cannot attend this audition, please email kimjackson@seerockcity.com with your contact information.
Destiny's Kids Theatre for Young Audiences
World Premiere of the musical LIL RED (based on Little Red Riding Hood)
Book by Thorin Alexander, Music by Max Kinberg
Directed by Hope Alexander
Musical Direction by Neshawn Calloway
Auditions September 7, 9 and 11
Chauncey-Goode Auditorium (located on the campus of Tennessee Temple University)
Rehearsals begin September 13, 2010
Opens on October 16, 2010 for a 5 weekend run.
Performances Saturday's at 3pm and Sunday October 31st at 3pm.
Destiny Theatre Company (like your CTC) casts according to talent not race, religion or body type.
Characters:
TEX
MALE OR FEMALE to play the narrator. Good singer- Guitar playing a
plus. (Singing Range: A below Middle C to E on the top space of the
Treble Clef)
LIL RED - to play 16 to 20 girl, spunky, strong willed
(Singing Range: A Flat above Middle C to F Sharp On the top line of the
Treble Clef)
MOMMA woman -30-45 Ever so slightly fading southern
belle (Singing Range: G below Middle C to D on the 2nd line From the top
of the Treble Clef)
WOLFIE male 25- 65 rakish, hungry, charming,
slightly evil (Singing Range: B Flat below Middle C to E on the top
space of the Treble Clef)
GRANNY woman 55-80 Rich, selfish, charming,
funny (Singing Range: A Flat Below Middle C to E on the top space of
the Treble Clef)
Please prepare a monologue and 16 bars of music. You
will be singing A Capella. People auditioning for TEX: if you play
Guitar please bring it with you to the audition.
For audition slot and information send photo and resume to coachhope@hotmail.com and leave your contact info!
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Scene Shop Volunteers
We need a few people to help out with the construction of the set for THE FANTASTICKS.
If youć± e going to be in town this weekend, come work with Scott Dunlap
on Saturday or Sunday, September 4 or 5 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. If you
plan to come, please send an email to Andrew Chauncey to let us know when you're available.
We're also going to have a couple of evening work calls for THE FANTASTICKS on Monday and Tuesday, September 13 and 14 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. If you'd like to help out with any of these, please send an email to our business manager, Andrew Chauncey.
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Hope Alexander is teaching two courses at your CTC
Hope
Alexander is an award winning actor and director. As an actor, Hope was
a leading company member of The American Conservatory Theatre, Berkeley
Repertory Theatre and South Coast Repertory theatre amongst many
others. She starred opposite Sir Michael Redgrave in SHAKESPEARE'S PEOPLEwhich
toured the USA and has played almost every great woman's role in the
Shakespeare cannon. Hope has starred in two television series( THE NEW
W.K.R.P IN CINCINATTI and MYSTERY OF BLACK ROSE CASTLE) and has both
starred or had featured roles in numerous films, THE PRINCESS DIARIES
(with Julie Andrews), GEORGIA RULE (opposite Lindsey Lohan) and THE PACK
(Starring opposite Joe Don Baker) just to name a few. As a director
Hope has directed plays from California to Paris, France! She has been a
faculty member of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, The American
Conservatory Theatre and The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill,
amongst many others.
More and more films are being shot in this part of the country; are YOU ready to audition for one of them?
CTC's
ongoing on camera class for adults will teach you how to use the camera
to your advantage! Working with film and television scripts you will
learn how to develop your acting technique to accommodate this medium
and the "business of the business" - skills to help you move your career
along. We will also cover on camera cold reading, commercial acting and
industrials.
Class size is limited so you will work EVERY week!! Call 423-267-8534 to reserve your place in class TODAY! Only 10 spaces left!!!
"Living
in Chattanooga and working professionally in film for 10 years now has
lent itself to a lot of driving. I am so thankful to have Hope Alexander
teaching this class right in my own backyard. I started the class the
very first day it was offered. My agents in both Knoxville and Atlanta
immediately noticed the difference in my work which led to auditions for
Army Wives and Drop Dead Diva. This class is a must for anyone wanting
to work in the film industry. It's not just coming to the
Southeast....it's here. Take this class, raise your bar and start
working! Many thanks to Hope and the CTC for giving us the edge." -Victoria Galen
Acting Shakespeare is two 6 week courses about becoming one with the Bard!
The first 8 weeks is about acting the Comedies including AS YOU LIKE IT, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW and THE COMEDY OF ERRORS. The next 8 weeks will cover the Tragedies including MACBETH, HAMLET and KING LEAR.
This
is a non-academic approach to acting Shakespeare focusing on
demystifying the language and acting style of this amazing playwright
and learning to have FUN with it. Class size is limited so everyone will
work every week on either a scene or monologue!! Come and play!
Call 423-267-8534 to reserve your place in class TODAY! Only 10 spaces left!!!
"If
you are at all interested in growing in knowledge and understanding of
Shakespeare as literature and performance art, you must take this class.
Hope's expertise has enabled me to begin engaging in a living way with
Shakespeare that brings together the beauty and complexities of his
timeless work that is all at once tangible, relevant, and meaningful.
Hope's experience and knowledge is a great resource and gift to the
theatre arts. And, it's FUN!" Amber Hall
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Thanks
for reading. Please share this with your friends via email and
FaceBook (use the handy links below) and I'll see you at the Theatre! -
GQ
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THANK YOU!
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We couldn'T have done it without you. Those who worked on scenery were:
Nancy Anderson, Fiona Battersby, Guy Flint, Ken Gross, John Lanese,
Benny Malone, Pat O'Brien, Chelsea Spring, Angela Sweet, Jake Van
Valkenburg, Steve Wixson, and Justin Young. Milly Farriss coordinated
our box office Will Call volunteers and they are: Ginny Atkins, Sarah
Bearden, Barbara Bye, Nancy Collum, Norman Dien, Kelseigh Garrett,
Kittie Garrett, Norma Harrison, Martin & Vivian Hershey, Eunice
Hodges, Sherry Lary, Barbara Lotspeich, June McBride, Joanne Miller,
Linda Morris, Tom & Vivian Pettigrew, Glenda Rucks, Sue Russell,
Rhonda Seeber, Jody & Jack Stanford, Beverly Teague, and Bucky
Warren. Susan Brandenburg coordinates our House Managers and Ushers and
they were: House Managers - Betty Ann Allgood, Susan Brandenburg, Jo
Coke, Kim Jackson, Patti & Ken Gross, Karen Henderson, Vivian
Hershey, Abigail Mitchell, Tony Taylor, and Mike Tulloss. Ushers -
Representatives from Chattanooga Women's Club, Little Theatre
Associates, Rossville Business and Professional Women's Club, Sequoyah
Women's Club, Tennessee Paralegal, Theatre Quest, and Maggie Bradshaw,
Ellyn Brooks, Frances Castleberry, Bob & Kathy Catale, Abbey &
Lisa Crowder, Karen Henderson and her "Little Sister", Gail Lindsey,
Susan Malone, Shanelle Newton, Joyce Teal, Martha Waller, and Barbara
Walker. Helping out in the costume shop were: Susan Brandenburg, Judy
LaMance, Lynn Strong, Peggy Moore, Sara Brewer, Colleen Laliberte, and
Wanda Lee. Our stage crew for the show was led by Rodney Strong, Stage
Manager with: Bob Couter, John Lanese, Wanda Lee, Susan Longley,
Mitchell McCain, Peggy Moore, Marcia Parks, Mike Smith, Lynn Strong, and
Anne Swedberg. Paul Hughes ran sound for the show and Thomas Goddard
designed the lights. We also thank Brad Cansler for headshots and
production photos and Alex McMahan for publicity photos. Linda Hershey
volunteered her time as the captioner for our real-time captioning. If
you're interested in volunteering in any of these ways, please send me an email and let me know! |
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