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Posted: Friday, April 11, 2003
Children's Production of "Alice in Wonderland" On Stage
 Join us for an imaginative trip down the rabbit hole and into a world of magical make-believe as the Ashtabula Arts Center�s Youth Theater Production Class presents the classic fairy tale �Alice in Wonderland,� on the main stage for one weekend only, April 11, 12 and 13.
This musical version of �Alice in Wonderland� varies slightly from the classic tale written by Lewis Carroll, but is still appropriate for audience members of all ages.
The basic story remains the same: upon spotting a hurried rabbit with a pocket watch, young Alice curiously follows him into his rabbit hole. There she tumbles down into an imaginary world of memorable characters, including the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, and the Queen of Hearts. She engages in a Caucus Race, attends a Mad Tea Party, helps the Knave of Hearts at his trial, plays croquet with the Queen, and is almost beheaded, all before finally finding her way back home again.
The cast for this show are members of the Youth Theatre Production Class at the Arts Center, who have been rehearsing the show for the past ten weeks. Rehearsals have included full cast instruction two days a week, in addition to extra individual music rehearsals for the principle characters.
Being that the presentation of �Alice in Wonderland� is actually the culmination of the class session, the cast is also responsible for assisting with other parts of the �behind-the-scenes� portions of the production. This process makes this show different from others that children just try out for and act in.
Nearly 60 local teenagers and children are involved in �Alice,� some appearing on stage for the very first time.
According to director Linda Fundis, being involved with the class means the kids get the �total theater experience.� By this she means that the actors not only learn their lines and blocking on-stage, they are also responsible for helping to choose or make costumes and build set pieces for the show.
In addition, two young veterans of the Arts Center stage are moving behind the scenes in order to assist Fundis with directorial duties for this show. Recent Saints John and Paul graduate Jordan Malin tries her hand for the first time as assistant director and stage manager, while Geneva High School student Ryan Czerwonko serves as student director. Czerwonko even staged one scene in the musical himself, which Fundis claims was a �new venture� for him.
Cast members of �Alice in Wonderland� range in age from five to fifteen, although, according to Fundis, nearly half of the cast is under the age of ten.
�This is a very young cast,� said Fundis. �This is probably the youngest cast I�ve ever worked with. But it has been a really good group.�
Principle characters include Lauren Haines in the title role of Alice, Carly Cash as the Cheshire Cat, John Brady as the Mad Hatter, Jessica Laurello as the March Hare, Emily Kline as the Dormouse, Tara Katchur as the Knave of Hearts, and Allison Adams as the Rabbit. Alyx Lynham and Emily Stolfer share the role of the Queen of Hearts, and Carey Ann Santiano and Kayleena Brashear appear as Caterpillars. Abby Svigelj and Jasneet Devgun share the role of Alice�s sister, Helen, in which they sing a stunning duet with Alice in the first scene of the show.
�Alice in Wonderland� will run for four performances only, Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets for the show are $11 patron, $8 Adults, $7 Seniors, $6 Students, and $5 Children under 12.
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Posted: Friday, April 04, 2003
The casts for the 2003 Straw Hat Theatre summer season are up!
Included here are the names of those who made each of the shows. Additions may be made to these lists following callbacks, so be sure to check back periodically to see who else has been cast. The Theatre Department of the Arts Center thanks each and every person who tried out for the summer season, and wishes the best of luck to all of our actors.
"Krazy Kamp" - June 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14
Directed by Steve Sposito
Alison Adams
Lindsey Alpeter
Connor Bacon
Christine Bielech
Caleb Bradley
John Brady
Laura Cole
Missy Cimorell
Ryan Czerwonko
Jasneet Devgun
Jen Foglio
Mo Forinash
Giulia Giancola
Ida Giancola
Lauren Haines
Becky Hamm
Ernie Harris
Heather Helms
Kacie Herron
Julia Hines
Tara Katchur
Elizabeth Kline
Emily Kline
Jessica Laurello
Nicole Loeber
Alyx Lynham
Kaitlyn Mascatelli
Eric McNeil
Nick Meloro
Tyra Miller
Danny Moore
Katie Peck
Carly Penna
Travis Plats
Sara Ruane
Abigail Svigelj
Sarah Saddler
Carey Santiana
Lizzie Tredent
"Kiss Me Kate" - June 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, July 3, 4, 5
Directed by Josh Twining
Curtiss Barron
Mindy Smith
Aaron Rose
Jordan Malin
Danny Henning
Jarod Sickles
Danny VanAllen
Phil Mullet
Larry Gasch
Jillian Forsty
Missy Sorohan
Michele Frazier
Eric Johnson
Jesika Keener
Connie Notter
Alex VanAllen
Laura Ranta
Andrew Weier
Rachel Meyer
Alania Vendetti
Katie Tredent
Jenica Saddler
Katie Labriola
Amy Spring
Stephanie Morris
Sheanna Davis
Leah Davis
Amy Harris
Zach Witta
Camelio Villa
Hannah Beaumont
Mary Bice
Jenna Bice
Ryan Smith
"West Side Story" - July 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26
Directed by Darrell Lowe and Debra Greene-Lowe
Brandon Burkhammer
Terry Caruthers
Anneli Curnock
Caitlin Dubsky
Ralph Elliott
Kimberly Godfrey
Marc Hudson
Laura Hake
Ryan Hutton
Tywan Jackson
Jesika Keener
Ellie Kline
AnnaMarie Kovats
Katie Labriola
Jamie Langton
Jacob Lowe
Neil Meloro
Nick Meloro
Justin Nigro
Connie Notter
Katie Rockow
Jami Ross
Therese Scharf
Jarrod Sickles
Phillip Werman
Alaina Venditti
Andrew Weirer
"Suds: the Rocking 60's Musical Soap Opera" - August 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9
Directed by Debra Greene-Lowe
(same cast as February's dinner theater performance)
Linda Fundis
Jordan Malin
Colleen O'Leary
Josh Twining
"Lucky Stiff" - August 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30
Directed by Doug Anderson
Pat Betteley
Ron Cramer
Tim Dorman
Kim Godfrey
Amy Harris
Danny Henning
Tom Jessup
Jeannie Jyurovat
Jordan Malin
Chris Nappi
Aaron Rose
Get ready for a GREAT summer season!
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