MLT presents Youth On Stage 2013

Youth on Stage registration is Tuesday, June 4th from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Miami Little Theatre building. Cost is $50 for the workshop. The fee helps defray the cost of the scripts, costumes, play royalties and the Coleman rental fee. The cast will be performing one or both of these plays; "Aesop's Open Auditions" and/or "Aesop's (OH So Slightly) Updated Fables". On Friday June 7th, the children will be auditioning for their roles to gain audition experience. Performance dates are the evenings of June 27 & 28 at the Coleman Theatre. The workshop begins June 5th at 10:00 am to 12:00. Rehearsals will be held Monday through Thursday. The cast is limited to 30 students between the ages of 7 through 14. If you need more information, please contact Pamela Catt 918-533-4683.

Life With Father

Miami Little Theatre
presents
Life With Father
May 2-5, 2013

 

 Starring
Father - Phillip Shamblin
Vinnie - Sallee Barger
Clarence, Jr. - John Gray III
John - Hayden Moss
Whitney - Dillon Rasberry
Harlan - Jaysen Ford
Cora - Hannah Ditzler
Mary Skinner - Kayla Ford
Rev. Dr. Lloyd - Kenneth Blalock
Dr. Humphreys - Jeffrey Ryan Haynes
Dr. Somers - Patrick Mullikin
Margaret - Mary Wooldridge
Annie -Moriah Cousatte
Delia - Elizabeth Garton
Nora - Karen Vanover
Maggie - Mackenzie Shamblin

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - Judy Pitman
DIRECTED BY Linda Kerby

Life With Father

MLT's “August: Osage County” debuts Thursday at Coleman Theatre

By Mark Rogers

http://www.miamiok.com/grandlake/news/article_0195e5c9-62f0-5cb2-9a58-e1dd9f44921b.html

For its third show of the season Miami Little Theatre brings a Pulitzer Prize-winning play written by Oklahoman Tracy Letts to the Coleman Theatre stage for a four-run performance.

This past summer, the Bartlesville and Pawhuska communities were abuzz with the arrival of superstars Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts for a $25 million film version of the play—an adult-themed comedy/drama.

The story revolves around an eccentric Oklahoma family as they experience a crisis caused by the disappearance of hard-drinking poet-dad, Beverly. His wife, Violet, has been diagnosed with cancer and has become addicted to drugs. Daughters Barbara, Karen and Ivy come together, along with the rest of the family, for a dramatic series of conflicts. Periodic dosages of humor occasionally soothe the tragedy of the unfolding events, thanks to the quirkiness of the whole ensemble.

MLT’s dynamic cast includes Jerry Venis, Paula Darnell, Lynn Forkum, Phillip Shamblin, Jean Fordham, Linda Kerby, Donna Bass, Kathryn Wenzel, Robert McKibben, Shannon Duhon, Mackenzie Shamblin, Randy Billings and Bud Catt.

The play is directed by MLT President Pamela Catt. Judy Pitman is assistant director.

“I am so pleased to bring this award-winning drama to Miami,” Catt says. “This show is intense, and the themes are timeless — from jealousies to addictions to complex family relationships. While MLT is widely known for its blockbuster musicals, there is a large segment of our patrons who ask for and appreciate strong dramas and more contemporary offerings. This one won’t disappoint.”

Tickets are $13 for adults, $10 for seniors and students. Due to the adult themes and strong profanity, the director recommends the appropriate audience to be 18 and older. For reservations call the Coleman Theatre at918-540-2425. Tickets may also be purchased at the door. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday with a 2:30 Sunday performance.

Next up is a lighthearted stage favorite, the venerable and very family-friendly “Life with Father,” which will be presented in April.

Miami Little Theatre presents: August:Osage County Auditions

Auditions for August Osage County will be held on Jan 7th & 8th at 7:00 pm at the Miami Little Theatre building just north of the Coleman Theatre.

MLT Presents: 1940's Radio Hour

MLT's “1940's Radio Hour” to beam from Coleman Theatre stage

by Mark Rogers
Area theater-goers are in for a treat this week as Miami Little Theatre presents the comedy musical “1940's Radio Hour.” This crowd-pleasing production premiers Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Coleman Theatre, downtown Miami.
Directed by MLT veteran Judy Pitman, the play is chock full of sentimental 1040s music and dancing.
The plot involves a struggling New York radio station, broadcasting a special radio program for the World War II troops overseas. It's the station's final holiday broadcast of the Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade.
Among the eclectic cast of characters are the ulcer-ridden announcer and general manager, a bubble-headed waitress turned singer, a crotchety stage-hand, and the 'old show standard' Dinah Shore-like singer who's a secretary by day.
Familiar tunes include “Blue Moon,” “Chiquita Banana,” “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “I Got it Bad,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and many more.
“I am really excited about this show,” stated Pitman. “I love the nostalgic music that I remember so fondly from the past. And this cast is the most professional group of amateurs I've worked with. They're wonderful!”
The magnificent Coleman Theatre stage will provide the ideal backdrop for this delightful production. The show will also be performed Friday and Saturday evening with a final Sunday matinee performance at 2:30 p.m.
Assisting Pitman with the production are assistant director Linda Kerby and choreographer Lee Dell Mustain.

The cast includes (by order of appearance) Pamela Catt, Kenneth Blalock, Steven McCurley, Nedra Roye, Michael Rarick, Chad Jarvis, Charlie Rarick, Lee Jackson, Ashlyn Bashore, Brent Ford, Elaine Rarick, Amanda Cole, John Gray, Karen Vanover and Britney Davis.
This is the second offering of MLT's 53rd season. Adult tickets are $13. Senior and student tickets are $10. Tickets may be purchased at the door or reserved in advance by calling the Coleman Theatre box office at 918-540-2425.

MLT's “Annie Get Your Gun” debuts Thursday at the Coleman by Mark Rogers

Buffalo Bill's Wild West show comes to the Coleman Theatre stage beginning Thursday evening as Miami Little Theatre presents “Annie Get Your Gun.” Pictured are Brock Goben (Frank Butler), Ashlyn Bashore (Annie Oakley), Jerry Venis (Buffalo Bill), Amanda Cole (Dolly Tate), and Zachary Thomas (Charlie Davenport).

Photo by Mark Rogers

MLT's “Annie Get Your Gun” debuts Thursday at the Coleman

by Mark Rogers

A dynamic cast of MLT veterans and some exciting newcomers will showcase their acting talents as Miami Little Theatre presents the beloved musical “Annie Get Your Gun” at the Coleman Theatre September 20-23.

With music written by Irving Berlin, the play is a fictionalized version of the life of Annie Oakley, a sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, and her romance with sharpshooter Frank Butler.

The show produced a number of memorable songs including “There's No Business Like Show Business,” “Doin' What Comes Natur'lly,” “You Can't Get a Man with a Gun,” and “Anything You Can Do.”

MLT will produce an updated version of the show that manages to retain all of the fun and charm of the 1946 blockbuster, but is more sensitive to modern Native American culture.

“Though the musical is mostly a fictitious tale, the spirit of Annie Oakley remains true: an adventurous, confident woman whose talent transforms her into the first female American superstar,” explains director of the show and MLT President Pamela Catt. “I'm very glad I have the opportunity to direct 'Annie Get Your Gun.' The music of Irving Berlin and the story of Annie Oakley go together surprisingly well.”

The cast includes Ashlyn Bashore as Annie Oakley and Brock Goben as Frank Butler. Jerry Venis plays the part of Buffalo Bill.

Amanda Cole plays Dolly Tate; John Gray plays Tommy Keeler; Anastasia Stephens plays Winnie Tate; Zachary Thomas plays Charlie Davenport, Jeffrey Haynes plays Sitting Bull; Robert McKibben plays Foster Wilson and Andrew Bayliss plays Mac.

Kayla and Ashlyn Ford play the parts of Jessie and Nellie; Spencer Smith plays Jake; Alex Walls plays Running Deer; Dillon Rasberry plays Eagle Feather; and Richard Rohde plays Pawnee Bill.

The musical ensemble features Nathan and Vicki Carter, Eric Carter, Brent Ford, Jaysen Ford, Rod Neal, Halle Griswald, Julie Michels, Peyton Lacy, Angela Helmig, Karen Vanover, Briah Harnar, JulieAnna, Kateri, and Annamaria Rohde, Abeni Michels, Chrisann Lamb, Rayanna Lamb, Dillon Rasberry, Alex and Garrett Walls, Judy Pitman, Alexis Owens, Alexa Payne, Brooke Bashore, Christian Ross and Ronan Lamb.

Assistant director for “Annie” is Judy Pitman, who will be directing the next show, “1940's Radio Hour.” The show will be choreographed by Lee Dell Mustain. Vocal directors are Amanda Cole and Christian Ross. The set designer is Bud Catt.

“I am fortunate to have so many great people to work with. Thanks to everyone's efforts, I believe we have a show that will delight our audience,” said Catt. She added, “the lead roles of Annie Oakley and Frank Butler, played respectively by Ashlyn Bashore and Brock Goben, reflect a level of talent that any theatre-goer will appreciate.”

Tickets may be purchased at the Coleman Theatre box office or by calling 918-540-2425. Season tickets for all four MLT 2012-13 shows including “1940's Radio Show,” “August: Osage County,” and “Life with Father” are available at Osborn Drugs and will also be sold prior to each performance of “Annie Get Your Gun.”

Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings with a 2:30 Sunday matinee.