ANNIE at the Sunset Theatre This Weekend!
The she-ogre who administers the orphanage is about to demand each girl greet her with “I love you, Miss Hannigan!” Leapin’ lizards, what a hard-knock life they lead! Will it get better? Come find out! ANNIE at Asheboro’s Sunset theatre: 8/2 & 8/3 at 7:00pm; 8/4 at 2:00pm.
Don’t miss RSVP’s marvelous production of ANNIE, at Asheboro's Sunset Theatre ... details below:
Director/Choreographer Jim Shover, Music Director Kathleen Gee, Accompanist Lisa Johnson, Stage Manager Joshua Way, and Producer Peggy Kilburn are thrilled to be working with an outstanding cast for RSVP's 2019 Summer Production of ANNIE, the musical!
ANNIE will be presented in association with the City of Asheboro, with
PERFORMANCES at Asheboro's Sunset Theatre:
(NOTE new times)
7:00pm Friday-Saturday, August 2-3; and
Sunday matinee 2:00pm August 4.
TICKETS: $15 for Seniors (60+), Youth (under 21), Military; $20 Adults.
Online at https://rsvp-annie.brownpapertickets.com/
or, call or visit Brightside Gallery, Mon-Sat 11am-4:45pm; 170 Worth Street, Asheboro; 336-736-8714.
Annie's cast features:
ANNIE--Kaitlyn Evans.
ORPHANS: Pepper--Natalie Clements. Duffy--Kellan Auman. July--Addison Gee. Tessie--Kate Simpson. Kate--Genesis Valencia. Molly--Alexandra Griffith.
ORPHAN ENSEMBLE: Darlene--Kelsey Snider. Becky--Eliza Beth Turner. Darcy--Delaney Nall. Jane--Abigail Smith. Marcy--Claire Evavold. Martha--Lyna Lemus. Patty--Tatum White.
Daddy Warbucks--JB Griffith. Grace--Shannon Lowe.
Hannigan--Laurine Varner. Rooster--TIm Clements. Lily--Elizabeth Parry.
Rising Star--Rachel Thomas. Bert Healy--Justin Jones.
Boylan Sisters-- Maggie Dunn, Makayla Hunter, Bethany Kidd, Rachel Thomas.
Franklin D. Roosevelt--Jim Wright.
SERVANTS: Cecile--Alanna Cheek. Annette--Makayla Hunter. Mrs. Greer--Renee Morgan. Mrs. Pugh--Elaina Hunter. Drake--Charles White.
HOOVERVILLIANS: Carter Crisco, Maggie Dunn, Makayla Hunter, Justin Jones, Bethany Kidd (Sophie), Elizabeth Lambert, Dianne Lowe (Apple Seller), Clayton Morgan, Lisa Rose, Rachel Thomas, Charlie White.
CABINET MEMBERS: Carter Crisco, Justin Jones, Clayton Morgan, Lisa Rose, Rachel Thomas.
ENSEMBLE: Lauren Evavold, Amber Ingold, Elizabeth Lambert, Alex Robinson, Lisa Rose, Elijah Satterfield, Sarah Winkler, Emily Wright, Boylan Sisters, Cabinet, Hoovervillians, Servants.
ANNIE portrays the adventures of an orphan girl who endures adversity with an overpowering optimism. When she feels down, she always remembers that “The sun’ll come out tomorrow.”
Putting on a large show like ANNIE requires a topnotch staff. James Shover will direct. Jim is well known for his work with RYTC and RSVP, most recently Disney Beauty and the Beast, Jr. Music director is Kathleen Gee, noted choral teacher, instrumentalist, and musical director for other productions. Stage manager is Joshua Way, Randolph Youth Theater Company veteran since 2010. Collaborative Pianist is Lisa Johnson, whose exceptional skill at the ivories has graced RSVP musicals for decades. Producer is Peggy Kilburn, Founding/Former Publicity Director for RSVP. These seasoned hands will channel the energies and excitement of the cast of young people and adults to fashion a family show of stellar proportion.
RSVP has been presenting musicals to the Asheboro/Randolph community since 1985. The experience gained over the years is offered both for a performance opportunity and/or an event worthy of your attention. Visit RSVP Community Theatre on Facebook to learn more. If you have questions, call 336-625-8373.
ANNIE will be presented in association with the City of Asheboro, with
PERFORMANCES at Asheboro's Sunset Theatre:
(NOTE new times)
7:00pm Friday-Saturday, August 2-3; and
Sunday matinee 2:00pm August 4.
TICKETS: $15 for Seniors (60+), Youth (under 21), Military; $20 Adults.
Online at https://rsvp-annie.brownpapertickets.com/
or, call or visit Brightside Gallery, Mon-Sat 11am-4:45pm; 170 Worth Street, Asheboro; 336-736-8714.
Annie's cast features:
ANNIE--Kaitlyn Evans.
ORPHANS: Pepper--Natalie Clements. Duffy--Kellan Auman. July--Addison Gee. Tessie--Kate Simpson. Kate--Genesis Valencia. Molly--Alexandra Griffith.
ORPHAN ENSEMBLE: Darlene--Kelsey Snider. Becky--Eliza Beth Turner. Darcy--Delaney Nall. Jane--Abigail Smith. Marcy--Claire Evavold. Martha--Lyna Lemus. Patty--Tatum White.
Daddy Warbucks--JB Griffith. Grace--Shannon Lowe.
Hannigan--Laurine Varner. Rooster--TIm Clements. Lily--Elizabeth Parry.
Rising Star--Rachel Thomas. Bert Healy--Justin Jones.
Boylan Sisters-- Maggie Dunn, Makayla Hunter, Bethany Kidd, Rachel Thomas.
Franklin D. Roosevelt--Jim Wright.
SERVANTS: Cecile--Alanna Cheek. Annette--Makayla Hunter. Mrs. Greer--Renee Morgan. Mrs. Pugh--Elaina Hunter. Drake--Charles White.
HOOVERVILLIANS: Carter Crisco, Maggie Dunn, Makayla Hunter, Justin Jones, Bethany Kidd (Sophie), Elizabeth Lambert, Dianne Lowe (Apple Seller), Clayton Morgan, Lisa Rose, Rachel Thomas, Charlie White.
CABINET MEMBERS: Carter Crisco, Justin Jones, Clayton Morgan, Lisa Rose, Rachel Thomas.
ENSEMBLE: Lauren Evavold, Amber Ingold, Elizabeth Lambert, Alex Robinson, Lisa Rose, Elijah Satterfield, Sarah Winkler, Emily Wright, Boylan Sisters, Cabinet, Hoovervillians, Servants.
ANNIE portrays the adventures of an orphan girl who endures adversity with an overpowering optimism. When she feels down, she always remembers that “The sun’ll come out tomorrow.”
Putting on a large show like ANNIE requires a topnotch staff. James Shover will direct. Jim is well known for his work with RYTC and RSVP, most recently Disney Beauty and the Beast, Jr. Music director is Kathleen Gee, noted choral teacher, instrumentalist, and musical director for other productions. Stage manager is Joshua Way, Randolph Youth Theater Company veteran since 2010. Collaborative Pianist is Lisa Johnson, whose exceptional skill at the ivories has graced RSVP musicals for decades. Producer is Peggy Kilburn, Founding/Former Publicity Director for RSVP. These seasoned hands will channel the energies and excitement of the cast of young people and adults to fashion a family show of stellar proportion.
RSVP has been presenting musicals to the Asheboro/Randolph community since 1985. The experience gained over the years is offered both for a performance opportunity and/or an event worthy of your attention. Visit RSVP Community Theatre on Facebook to learn more. If you have questions, call 336-625-8373.
RSVP Seeks Interested Applicants
for Creative teams for our
2019-2020 Season of shows!!
Are you a natural leader? Do you have a vision for a show that RSVP Community Theater is producing that you want to see come to life? With positions varying from Director to Choreographer and a number of design positions available, these people bring a show to life. A show's production staff is directly responsible for the artistic integrity of the company. A production staff is chosen on a per show basis. The director is chosen by the input of the Executive Board based on their vision for the show, and each of the other positions are chosen with the directors input.
RSVP Community Theater of Asheboro seeks experienced and enthusiastic production team members for the 2019 -2020 Season, and beyond. RSVP is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization committed to producing high-quality amateur theatre in Randolph County and Piedmont Triad Area.
Director: The director is in charge of all the creative items on the stage. He/she is responsible for working with the producers to carry out the vision through the different creative aspects. He/she casts the show along with the choreographer and musical director (for a musical, by themselves for a drama). The director is in charge of running the rehearsals, "blocking" the scenes, and coaching the actors in their performance. He/she must also have a good understanding on how to work the technical aspects to facilitate the creative vision of the show.
Producer: In community theater, a producer’s job is to make sure everything happens in the time it is supposed to happen. They coordinate production meetings, coordinate logistics for the production, and work closely with the publicity and house committee chairpersons. Producers are expected to assist the director, production team and board members with details like getting volunteers for backstage and coordinating any special events or promotions of the show.
Choreographer: "The key to good choreography is creating the right dances for the level of your performers and making them look good performing it" (Gary P. Cohen, The Community Theater Handbook p 26). The choreographer is essential to a musical whether it is a "heavy" dance show or not. The choreographer is responsible for both creating the dances and ensuring that the show flows like a musical should.
Musical Director: A musical theater necessity. In short, the musical director (MD) is responsible for everything musical. The MD must be present for casting, teach the music to the cast, act as a vocal coach, compile and rehearse an orchestra, and conduct the show. Proficiency with the piano is a definite plus.
Stage Manager: The stage manager is responsible for a great many things; most notable of these is keeping the production going. The stage manager is responsible for facilitating rehearsals and attending each as well. The SM must take extensive notes on blocking, props, set changes, and the like for the prompt book. The SM also acts as the liaison between the cast and the creative staff, and answers to the producers on the state of the production. The SM is critical for tech rehearsals and performances. The SM sits backstage or in the wings to "call" the show (giving instructions to stage crew, lighting, and sound).
Lighting Designer: The lighting designer must be knowledgeable of basic theatrical lighting fixtures and how to use them in creating various moods and effects. He/she is responsible for coming up with a lighting plot that lights the stage while conveying the vision agreed upon by the director and producers. The lighting designer must closely read the script and attend rehearsals to understand the blocking of the actors. The lighting designer must be available for tech week of the show, where the lights implemented and focused. A board operator may be provided if there is interest, but it is not uncommon for the designer to run the board. The designer is expected to take notes and make changes to the cues as necessary.
Costume Designer: The costume designer is responsible for everything that the actors wear in the show. He/she must be able to work with the director/producers to understand the vision and make it happen in conjunction with the set, the lighting, the blocking, and the specific actors. Costumes are acquired either through designing and building, renting or borrowing. Ability to sew is a plus, but not always necessary.
If you are interested, please click on the following link and submit the form. Someone will contact you. Are you a natural leader? Do you have a vision for a show that RSVP Community Theater is producing that you want to see come to life? With positions varying from Director to Choreographer and a number of design positions available, these people bring a show to life. A show's production staff is directly responsible for the artistic integrity of the company. A production staff is chosen on a per show basis. The director is chosen by the input of the Executive Board based on their vision for the show, and each of the other positions are chosen with the directors input.
RSVP Community Theater of Asheboro seeks experienced and enthusiastic production team members for the 2019 -2020 Season, and beyond. RSVP is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization committed to producing high-quality amateur theatre in Randolph County and Piedmont Triad Area.
Director: The director is in charge of all the creative items on the stage. He/she is responsible for working with the producers to carry out the vision through the different creative aspects. He/she casts the show along with the choreographer and musical director (for a musical, by themselves for a drama). The director is in charge of running the rehearsals, "blocking" the scenes, and coaching the actors in their performance. He/she must also have a good understanding on how to work the technical aspects to facilitate the creative vision of the show.
Producer: In community theater, a producer’s job is to make sure everything happens in the time it is supposed to happen. They coordinate production meetings, coordinate logistics for the production, and work closely with the publicity and house committee chairpersons. Producers are expected to assist the director, production team and board members with details like getting volunteers for backstage and coordinating any special events or promotions of the show.
Choreographer: "The key to good choreography is creating the right dances for the level of your performers and making them look good performing it" (Gary P. Cohen, The Community Theater Handbook p 26). The choreographer is essential to a musical whether it is a "heavy" dance show or not. The choreographer is responsible for both creating the dances and ensuring that the show flows like a musical should.
Musical Director: A musical theater necessity. In short, the musical director (MD) is responsible for everything musical. The MD must be present for casting, teach the music to the cast, act as a vocal coach, compile and rehearse an orchestra, and conduct the show. Proficiency with the piano is a definite plus.
Stage Manager: The stage manager is responsible for a great many things; most notable of these is keeping the production going. The stage manager is responsible for facilitating rehearsals and attending each as well. The SM must take extensive notes on blocking, props, set changes, and the like for the prompt book. The SM also acts as the liaison between the cast and the creative staff, and answers to the producers on the state of the production. The SM is critical for tech rehearsals and performances. The SM sits backstage or in the wings to "call" the show (giving instructions to stage crew, lighting, and sound).
Lighting Designer: The lighting designer must be knowledgeable of basic theatrical lighting fixtures and how to use them in creating various moods and effects. He/she is responsible for coming up with a lighting plot that lights the stage while conveying the vision agreed upon by the director and producers. The lighting designer must closely read the script and attend rehearsals to understand the blocking of the actors. The lighting designer must be available for tech week of the show, where the lights implemented and focused. A board operator may be provided if there is interest, but it is not uncommon for the designer to run the board. The designer is expected to take notes and make changes to the cues as necessary.
Costume Designer: The costume designer is responsible for everything that the actors wear in the show. He/she must be able to work with the director/producers to understand the vision and make it happen in conjunction with the set, the lighting, the blocking, and the specific actors. Costumes are acquired either through designing and building, renting or borrowing. Ability to sew is a plus, but not always necessary.
If this is something you are interested in, click on the following link, fill out the form and someone will be in contact with you. https://forms.gle/ND1quae9L2RS4BXK6
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RSVP Community Theatre, in association with the City of Asheboro, presented Charles Dickens' Christmas novella The Cricket on the Hearth twice during Christmas on Sunset (December 14) at the Sunset Theatre. This staged reading was free and open to the public as a gift from RSVP and the City.
The Cricket on the Hearth, a tale of the importance of home and family, is not as well known as its sibling, A Christmas Carol … but it is just as full of character and excitement.
The cast included:
Narrator--Manashi C-Lim
John Peerybingle--Reggie Ferree
Dot Peerybingle--Kathy Landis
Caleb Plummer--Scott Hunter
Bertha Plummer--Jordan Willis
Tackleton--Scott Murkin
The Stranger/Edward--Jacob Williams
May--Reba Derrah
Tilly Slowboy--Peggy Kilburn.
And, wait! The Cricket cricked by Mary Beam. Philip Shore directed.
With plain feelings, hidden feelings, strong feelings, and misplaced feelings, the characters evoke Christmas feelings in a rare story by a master of storytelling. Suitable for all ages and brief enough to hold the interest of the youngest, The Cricket on the Hearth is the glaze on the plum pudding that is Christmas on Sunset.
The Cricket on the Hearth, a tale of the importance of home and family, is not as well known as its sibling, A Christmas Carol … but it is just as full of character and excitement.
The cast included:
Narrator--Manashi C-Lim
John Peerybingle--Reggie Ferree
Dot Peerybingle--Kathy Landis
Caleb Plummer--Scott Hunter
Bertha Plummer--Jordan Willis
Tackleton--Scott Murkin
The Stranger/Edward--Jacob Williams
May--Reba Derrah
Tilly Slowboy--Peggy Kilburn.
And, wait! The Cricket cricked by Mary Beam. Philip Shore directed.
With plain feelings, hidden feelings, strong feelings, and misplaced feelings, the characters evoke Christmas feelings in a rare story by a master of storytelling. Suitable for all ages and brief enough to hold the interest of the youngest, The Cricket on the Hearth is the glaze on the plum pudding that is Christmas on Sunset.
An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe
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On October 26 through November 4, RSVP Community Theatre's staged readings for AN EVENING WITH EDGAR ALLAN POE featured stories designed to chill the bones and curdle the blood … all crafted by the Master of Mystery and the Macabre. Readings included: Annabel Lee * The Bells * The Haunted Palace * The Masque of the Red Death * Morella * The Raven * The Sleeper * The Tell-Tale Heart ... all skillfully read by David Adkins, Manashi C-Lim, Russ Giles, Saulo Hernandez, Sam Huff, Justin Tarlton, and Jacob Williams Light/Sound Technician: Scott Hunter Stage Manager: Dan Bressler Director: Geri Bressler |
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Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID
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The Little Mermaid is the live-action telling of Disney's popular animated feature. Music by Alan Mencken with lyrics by Ashman & Slater. The book is by Doug Wright based on Hans Christian Andersen's classic story.
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RSVP's Mission:
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RSVP Grand Masters Carole Davis, Philip Shore, Joe Thatcher, and Alisa Smith McNeill enjoy the glorious re-opening of Asheboro's Sunset Theatre.
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