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.

Miami Little Theatre Presents: Annie Get Your Gun

Miami Little Theatre proudly presents

Annie Get Your Gun

at the Coleman Theatre
Sept.  20th-22nd at 7:30 PM
and Sept. 23rd at 2:30 PM.

Starring Ashlyn Bashore as Annie Oakley and Brock Goben as Frank Butler.

Buffalo Bill - Jerry Venis

Dolly Tate - Amanda Cole

Tommy Keeler - John Gray

Winnie Tate - Anastasia Stephens

Charlie Davenport - Zachary Thomas

Sitting Bull - Jeffrey Haynes

Foster Wilson - Robert McKibben

Mac - Andrew Bayliss

Jessie - Kayla Ford

Nellie - Ashlyn Ford

Jake - Spencer Smith

Running Deer - Alex Walls

Eagle Feather - Dillon Rasberry

Porter/Waiter - Andrew Bayliss

Pawnee Bill - Richard Rohde

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

Choreographer - Lee Dell Mustain

Stage Manager - Linda Kerby

Asst. Director - Judy Pitman

Director - Pamela Catt

Auditions for 1940's Radio Hour

Auditions for Miami Little Theatre's second production of the season, 1940's Radio Hour, will be held Oct. 1st and 2nd at 7:00, at the MLT building next door to the Coleman Theatre.

Miami Little Theatre 2012-2013 Season

~Announcing the 2012-2013 season~

Sept 20-23: Annie Get Your Gun

Nov 15-18: 1940's Radio Hour

Feb 21-24: August in Osage County

May 2-5: Life With Father

Auditions for Annie Get Your Gun

Annie Get Your Gun Auditions are July 30 and 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the Miami Little Theatre building. Cast size can vary, however we need at least 3 women, 6 men, 2 girls, 1 boy and an ensemble consisting of Cowboys, Indians, Young men & women, Kings & Queens of Europe, Socialites & Debutantes. Contact Pamela Catt at 918-533-4683 if you need more information.

Youth On Stage 2012

Auditions for Youth on Stage's production of Fairy Tale Courtroom are Tuesday May 29, 2012 7:00 P.M. at the Miami Little Theatre Building located at 117 North Main, Miami Oklahoma. For more Information contact Pamela Catt 918-533-4683.

Little Shop of Horrors

Miami Little Theatre

presents

Little Shop of Horrors

Starring

Seymour Krelborn - Zachary Thomas

Audrey - Cadence Miller

Audrey II, Customer, Skid Row Bum, & Bernstein - Dane Burke

Mr. Mushnik - Charlie Rarick

Orin Scrivello - Chris Tanksley

Plant Operator - Dillon Rasberry

Featuring

Skid Row Girl: Chiffon - Kelly Ann Rarick

Skid Row Girl: Crystal - Britney Davis

Skid Row Girl: Ronnette - Miranda Tanksley

With

Mrs. Luce & Bag Lady - Kathy Wenzel

Ms. Snip & Skid Row Bum - Karen Vanover

Customer - Robert McKibben

Wino # 1 & Patrick Martin - Andrew Bayliss

and

Wino # 2 - Meredith Bass

Linda Kerby directs this production with the assistance of Pamela Catt. Reservations are now being taken at the Coleman Theatre. Call 918-540-2425, to reserve your seats now. Show times are May 3rd-5th at 7:30 and 2:00 on Sunday the 6th.

"Disappeared" Casting Call.

CASTING FOR DISCOVERY CHANNEL PRODUCTION
Emmy Award-winning Peacock Productions will be shooting an episode of the Discovery Channel Documentary Series Disappeared in the Vinita, OK area between April 23rd and May 1st. We are looking for actors to portray actual people in re-creation scenes of actual events. The available roles that we are looking to fill are:

GIRL 1
Female, Caucasian, 18 years old, 5’5", 130 lbs, shoulder-length curly brown hair
GIRL 2
Female, Caucasian, 18 years old, 5’7", 145 lbs, shoulder-length straight dark blonde hair
BROTHER
Male, Caucasian, 18 years old, short brown hair
BOYFRIEND
Male, Caucasian, 18 years old, 5’10", short brown hair, medium build
MOTHER 2
Female, Caucasian, 35-40 years old, 5’5", long light brown hair, medium build
FATHER 2
Male, Caucasian, 35-45 years old, 5’11", medium build, short brown hair
MOTHER 1
Female, Caucasian, 40 years old, 5’5", brown shoulder length hair
FATHER 1
Male, Caucasian, 45 years old, 5’11", medium build, bald (w/ hair on sides)
GRANDMOTHER
Female, Caucasian, 65-70 years old, 5’4", short straight silver hair
CONVICT
Male, Caucasian, 35-40 years old, long brown hair, medium/heavy build
UNCLE
Male, Caucasian, 40-45 years old, 5’8", balding, medium build

Actors will need to be LOCAL and NON-UNION and available between April 23rd and May 1st (actual dates/times are still TBD). Prior experience IS NOT necessary. Depending on role, each actor will receive from $25 to $100. All actors will be able to work with a professional team and get exposure on a nationally and internationally syndicated cable series.

If interested in applying for a role, please contact Josh at disappeared.casting@gmail.com with:
1. The role you would like to be considered for (please put in subject line of email)
2. CURRENT headshot, body shot, and resume
3. your availability between the above dates
Find out more about the series at http://investigation.discovery.com/tv/disappeared/

Miami Little Theatre presents: Steel Magnolias

Miami Little Theatre

Presents

Steel Magnolias

Truvy's beauty salon in Chinqaupin, LA is where all the ladies who are "anybody" come to have their hair done. Annelle (Miranda Tanksley) is not sure whether or not she is married. The outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy (Tricia Medlin) dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town's curmudgeon, Ouiser (Pamela Catt). An eccentric millionaire, Clairee (Kay Boman-Harvey) and the local social leader, M'Lynn (Paula Darnell) whose daughter, Shelby (Megan Walker) is about to marry a "good ole boy", round out the circle.

In the world of this southern beauty shop, six very different women come together to share their secrets, fears and love for one another while engaging the audience in hysterical and neighborly gossip. From weddings to divorces, babies to funerals, new beginnings to happy endings, they share each moment in their lives with grace, determination, and perfectly coiffed hair. When tragedy strikes, it is the familiar comfort of Truvy's salon where they seek solace and support that carries them through.

We invite you to be the "fly on the wall" and watch as these six women let down their hair and their guard, where class lines are dissolved, rich and poor, young and old become equal. By the way, be sure and grab a tissue because as Truvy says, "Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion".

Jerry Venis directs this production with the assistance of Linda Kerby and Karen Vanover. Reservations are now being taken at the Coleman Theatre. Call 918-540-2425, to reserve your seats now. Show times are Feb. 23rd-25th at 7:30 and 2:00 on Sunday the 26th.

Announcing auditions for "Little Shop of Horrors"

Auditions for Miami Little Theatre's production of

"Little Shop of Horrors"

will be held at 6:30 on Feb. 27th and 28th.

Audition dates are subject to change. Please check back for updates.

Announcing the cast of "Steel Magnolias"

M'Lynn - Paula Darnell

Shelby - Megan Walker

Truvy - Trish Medlin

Annelle - Miranda Tanksley

Clairee - Kay Boman-Harvey

and

Ouiser - Pamela Catt

Performance dates are Feb. 23-26, 2012

Coleman Theatre