tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72648812324642892552024-03-24T00:09:49.980-07:00Media Theatre News!MEDIA THEATRE NEWS--- Professional music theatre company located at The Media Theatre in Media, Pa., 20 minutes southwest of Center City Philly.
WINNER OF 86 BROADWAY WORLD AWARDS FOR 'BEST OF PHILLY THEATRE' (2012-2017) Including Best Directors, Best Musicals, Best Plays, Best Actors, Best Designers, and Best Special Events.
Broadway Series Productions, Youth Programs, are produced by The Media Music Theatre Company (Artistic Director Jesse Cline)
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Roger Rickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03891955691126856009noreply@blogger.comBlogger281125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264881232464289255.post-31408901820727174322020-03-05T10:16:00.002-08:002020-03-05T10:32:32.624-08:00MEDIA THEATRE GALA MARCH 28 FEATURES KEVIN REILLY, RAY DIDINGER, ENTERTAINMENT, AND MORE<span style="color: yellow; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: blue;">Eagles tackle-turned-inspirational speaker will emcee</b></span><br />
<span style="color: yellow; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: blue;">Media Theatre’s star-studded Gala March 28!</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: blue;">Auction items feature ‘Dinner with Playwright Ray Didinger,”</b></span><br />
<span style="color: yellow; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: blue;">chance to witness a New York audition, and tickets to Jimmy Fallon show.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Stroll down Media’s State Street on any day and you will notice – and hear -- a building </b></span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">that literally sings! The music, wafting out from the marquee, makes people smile, puts a spring </b><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">in their step and a song in their heart.</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Yes, the historic Media Theatre literally sings inside and out. Within the theater, people </b></span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">of all ages are taught to sing, performers sing on stage and audiences sing in their seats.</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>“Theatre That Sings” is the theme of the 2020 Media Theatre Gala, a star-studded night </b></span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">of food, fellowship, music and an exciting auction. The Gala is set for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March </b><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">28 and everyone is invited to the party – to sing! </b><br />
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Funds raised help sustain the historic theatre, </b><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">continuing the music for another 25 years. Members of the community are invited to attend.</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Media Theatre is a landmark in Delaware County, yet keeping the doors open at any</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>cultural institution is a challenge. The mission of the annual Gala is to supplement ticket sales in </b></span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">order to offer not only Broadway musicals, but acting classes, children’s theatre, special events </b><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and concerts, and a performance troupe of individuals with special needs. By attending, people </b><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">will help keep this building singing for years to come.</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b> Kevin Reilly is Emcee</b></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This year’s Gala, chaired by Mike Van Horn, features a list of luminaries starting with</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>the emcee, Kevin Reilly. Reilly is a former Eagles football player who, in 1976, lost his left arm </b></span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and shoulder to cancer, inspiring him to become a motivational author, speaker and mentor to </b><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">others who have lost their limbs. A native of Wilmington, Del., he shares his story with </b><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">audiences in hopes of inspiring people to overcome their challenges, including victims of the </b><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Boston Marathon bombings, recuperating soldier and special needs students. </b><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As Gala emcee, he will no doubt get the Gala crowd enthused and engaged.</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b> Win Dinner with Didinger</b></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the auction items at the Gala is dinner with local playwright Ray Didinger and</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Artistic Director Jesse Cline. Didinger is an author, radio/TV broadcaster, filmmaker and </b></span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">journalist. A Delco native, he started his newspaper career with a stint at the Delaware County </b><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Daily Times in 1968. He wrote the beloved play, “Tommy and Me,” about Didinger’s lifelong </b><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">friendship with his boyhood idol, Eagles receiver Tommy McDonald. His play was embraced by </b><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Eagles fans when it was staged at the Media Theatre. With his wide array of talents and </b><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">encyclopedic knowledge of all things Delco, Dinner with Didinger will be a night to remember. <a href="https://mediatheatre.org/2020/03/how-about-having-dinner-with-ray-didinger-bid-now-for-this-auction-item-to-support-our-gala/"><span style="color: red;">BID ON THIS AUCTION ITEM NOW AND GET MORE INFO HERE</span></a></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b> Taping of Jimmy Fallon Show</b></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another exciting auction item features a trip to New York to see a taping of “The Jimmy </b><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fallon Show” at Rockefeller Center, along with dinner and an overnight stay at the Edison Hotel. </b><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fallon is an award-winning comedian who started out with “Saturday Night Live” in 1998 and </b><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">rose to acclaim for his witty, insightful and hilarious takes on modern pop culture.</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b> What Happens at an Audition?</b></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You hear celebrities – even the legendary ones – talk about how nerve-wracking an</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>audition is. One lucky Media Theatre auction winner will get to experience the audition process </b></span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">with Artistic Director Jesse Cline when he goes to Manhattan to audition actors for upcoming </b><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">shows at the theatre. This is a fascinating process and the guests will also have dinner at </b><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Carmine’s with the Media Theatre staff.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As part of the Gala, the Media Theatre board and staff will present the Walter M. Strine</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Advocate of The Media Theatre Award to NBC10 for its excellent coverage of the theatre, along with all arts and culture in the </b></span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">community. Award-winning anchor Rosemary Connors along with Philly Live host Aunyea </b><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lachelle have consistently highlighted the Broadway-style productions on the Media stage.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Community Partnership Award will be presented to the Boys and Girls Club of</b></div>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Chester. Through a grant from Exelon Generation, the Media Theatre collaborated with the </b></span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Boys and Girls Club to involve youth in an acting workshop that resulted in an </b><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">introspective play, “Choices.” The show focused on the challenges faced by at-risk youth </b><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">growing up in Chester.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Of course the “Theatre That Sings” will present performances by Media favorites such as </b><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Patrick Ludt (pictured above), who played Franklin Roosevelt in “Eleanor,” plus Ashley Sweetman, who stars as one </b><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">of the expectant mothers in the current show “Baby,” John Smitherman, also in “Baby,” </b><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">members of the theatre's student Youth Ensemble and the State Street Miracles.</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>The Media Theatre, Delco’s only professional theatre, brings the excitement of live,</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Broadway-style musicals to local residents. The theatre, built in 1927 as a movie theatre, </b></span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">included dressing rooms with the thought that movies were a fad. The Media theatre is the </b><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">second largest employer in Media after Delaware County government. For “Gala” information, </b><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">call 610-891-0100 or visit the website at www.mediatheatre.org.</b><br />
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Roger Rickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03891955691126856009noreply@blogger.com94tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264881232464289255.post-24857813133942234932020-02-14T12:42:00.000-08:002020-03-09T12:19:45.630-07:00THE MEDIA THEATRE ANNOUNCES THE CAST OF 'BABY' (March 11-29)<div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #111111; margin-bottom: 15px;">
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">"BABY", the musical from the acclaimed duo Richard Maltby, Jr., and David Shire, examines how parents-to-be experience the emotional stresses and triumphs, as well as the desperate lows and the comic highs that accompany the anticipation and arrival of a baby.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Three couples on a university campus deal with the painful, rewarding and agonizingly funny consequences of the universal experience of pregnancy and upcoming parenthood. There are the college students, barely at the beginning of their adult lives; the thirty-somethings, having trouble conceiving but determined to try; and the middle-aged parents, looking forward to seeing their last child graduate from college… when a night of unexpected passion lands them back where they started.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Jesse Cline will direct the musical at The Media Theatre, </b></span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">which is on stage March 11-29. Christian Ryan assists Cline and choreographs, with Ben Kapilow as Music Director.</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Tickets are available at mediatheatre.org or by calling 610-891-0100</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>The cast of BABY is:</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Lizzie....Katie Emery</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Pam...Ashley Sweetman</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Nick...Evan Ross Brody</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Arlene...Pam Jorgensen</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Alan....John D. Smitherman</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>The Ensemble consists of Sara Braslow, Patrick Ludt, Kimberly Maxson, Wyatt McManus, Leah Senseney, Grant Struble, Ryane Nicole Studivant, and Tiara Whaley</b></span></div>
Roger Rickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03891955691126856009noreply@blogger.com153tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264881232464289255.post-2774334356070152592020-02-10T09:47:00.000-08:002020-02-10T09:47:13.734-08:00MEDIA THEATRE'S GALA IS MARCH 28, 2020! Here Is A Bit Of The Theatre's History <b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Media Theatre: </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">26 Years of Professional Music Theatre!</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">"Theatre That Sings" Gala Event March 28, 2020</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It was 26 years ago that the marquee was illuminated with the first ever professional musical production in Media, “My Fair Lady”. A sold out crowd of Delaware County and Philadelphia’s most prominent personalities, politicians, and influential names attended the opening night. Before the majestic red curtain opened for the legendary musical’s first scene, Tony nominated Broadway actress Ann Crumb introduced “Philadelphia’s newest professional musical stage” to roaring applause.</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Rockwell Productions, with Artistic Director Jesse Cline, was a for-profit entity at the time. Walter Strine, Sr. of Media Real Estate, had the vision to renovate the old movie house as a live performing arts center, and chose “My Fair Lady” as the first production in honor of his loving wife, Elizabeth.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In December of 2000, Rockwell Productions produced its final musical. Artistic Director Jesse Cline remained as the head of the non-profit entity (The Society for The Performing Arts). He and his life partner, Executive Director Patrick Ward, began producing professional musicals with the assistance of Walter Strine, Sr., so that The Media Theatre would continue to operate as a full-fledged Broadway style house for classic and new musicals.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Since that time, every production produced by Cline and his staff has been under the auspices of the non-profit Society. It was Cline, Ward, and Strine’s wish that the marquee would continue to light up State Street as one of Philadelphia’s most popular music theatres.</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As time went by, in 2003, Mr. Strine sold the historic Media Theatre with a combination of State and local grants to the Borough of Media. Mayor Bob McMahon became a conduit to the borough during this time period, working with Cline and Ward, in establishing a 30 year lease with the borough through the non-profit Society so that the award-winning musicals would continue to have a home.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Cline has led The Media Theatre to award-winning status with “Best Of” honors from The Philadelphia Inquirer, Delaware County Daily Times, Main Line Times, and Broadway World. On a national level, The New York Daily News referred to The Media Theatre as an ‘iconic cornerstone of Delaware County’.</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The music theatre company has also been honored by The US Congress and The PA House of Representatives for its work with The State Street Miracles, a performance troupe of adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities that was created by Cline and Delco’s Patricia Cofiell in 2006. The Miracles are often referred to as “Great Ambassadors for Music Theatre and The Media Theatre” due to their moving performances.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">An integral part of Cline’s vision and mission is the educational component of The Media Theatre. In the year 2000, as the company became a non-profit, he created and established Camp Media Theatre, a summer day camp learning experience for ages 5-14. Initially a four week camp, the summer event grew in popularity each year, and now offers ten weeks of camp (five two-week sessions).<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Camp Media Theatre expanded in 2002 to a Teen Broadway Camp in which camp participants rehearse and perform an entire two-act musical working with professional directors and designers. The first Teen Camp production, “West Side Story”, performed for only one weekend after a two-week rehearsal process. The productions sold out at the time, and since then the Teen Camp grew to a three-week rehearsal process and an entire month of weekend performances (four per weekend).</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">During the non-summer months, Cline created and still oversees The Media Theatre’s School of the Theatre. Acting Classes are offered for young children, as well as an intermediate level, a Tween Class, a Teen Class, and an Adult Class. There are Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions of Acting Class with each having over 60 students regularly.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Noticing that there was a need for a more exclusive type of learning experience for youth who had expressed a possible interest in the theatre as a career, Cline created the conservatory-style New School several years ago. Only up to 30 students are accepted into the New School each year, where they learn in a Master Class environment. Cline instructs the acting component of The New School, and Resident Music Director Ben Kapilow instructs the vocal music portion.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One of the most unique attributes of The Media Theatre’s educational programs is that the students involved are invited, several times a year, to participate in the theatre’s Children’s Series. There, they become involved in a rehearsal process as they begin to bring titles such as “Cinderella”, “Jack Frost”, and others to life on the stage utilizing their personalities within the context of the script. The Children’s Series shows are performed by the students, with one or two special guest adult actors, each weekend in front of general public audiences.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With all of these ingredients of a professional music theatre, The Media Theatre certainly adds more than a bright marquee to the borough of Media. It is the second largest employer in the borough, after the Court House, with its ever-changing cast of actors for each show, musical theatre orchestra pit performers, directors, designers, and box office staff. Audiences who attend the musicals and children’s shows often visit the local restaurants for lunch or dinner and browse the local shops. This includes the groups that are ‘bussed in’ to attend weekday matinees throughout the year. The audiences have been a major asset to the local economy.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">All of the previously mentioned components of The Media Theatre have been happening now for 26 years! At the annual Gala benefit on March 28, 2020, which includes a reception prior to the evening’s entertainment, these programs will be highlighted and celebrated. Special guests will speak, and honorees will assist The Media Theatre in looking forward to the future. The night's honorees are NBC 10 (Arts Advocate Award) and The Boys and Girls Club of Chester (Community Partnership Award).</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So, when you purchase your ticket to the March 28<sup>th</sup> benefit or sponsor the event, you are a large part of The Media Theatre’s integral and appreciated family. For, without your support, local youth with a passion for music theatre would not have their ‘beacon of light’ on State Street, and professional actors, designers, directors, and musicians would have one less marquee inviting them ‘home’.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Most importantly, with your support, <span style="color: blue;">you are assisting to provide much needed updated microphones for the professional actors in the Broadway Series</span>. For what is "Theatre That Sings" unless you are able to hear the song in all of its clarity and beauty? This means you will have many more days and evenings of entertainment coming up for audiences of all ages. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To join The Media Theatre at its 26<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Benefit Gala Event on March 28, call 610-891-0100 or visit mediatheatre.org. Tickets are $150 per person, which includes the reception, an entertaining and moving one-night-only concert event, and much more. </span></b></div>
Roger Rickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03891955691126856009noreply@blogger.com90tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264881232464289255.post-67328218684945763992020-01-27T12:37:00.001-08:002020-01-27T12:37:06.332-08:00U.S. REPRESENTATIVE MARY GAY SCANLON WILL SPEAK AT THE MEDIA THEATRE AT FEB. 9 PERFORMANCE OF 'ELEANOR'<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>“Talk Back” with Congresswoman to follow Feb. 9 matinee of “Eleanor” musical</i></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">at the Jan. 18 Women’s March in Philadelphia,</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon will meet with constituents </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">in a more intimate setting -- </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Media </span></b><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Theatre.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rep. Scanlon will reflect on the remarkable legacy of </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">following the Feb. 9 matinee of “Eleanor, An American Love Story,”</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the history-based musical playing at the Media Theatre Jan. 29 to Feb. 23.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Eleanor” is based on the early lives of Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt, </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">through their complicated marriage with a domineering mother-in-law, </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">to </span></b><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Eleanor’s emerging role as a catalyst for social change in America. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Patrons of the play will learn </span></b><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">that </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">are as relevant today as they </span></b><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">were in the 1920s.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As one of the first elected U.S. Congresswomen </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rep. </span></b><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Scanlon also advocates for social change. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">on Nov. </span></b><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">13, 2018, she represents Pennsylvania’s 5th Congressional District.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rep. Scanlon is an education and human rights activist. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Her priorities in Congress include </span></b><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">voting rights, education, </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Like Eleanor Roosevelt, she works tirelessly </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'for equality, justice and opportunity for all </span></b><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Americans, </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">while also being dedicated to her family in Swarthmore.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In addressing the Philadelphia Women’s March, </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Talk Back will take place after the 3 p.m. matinee of “Eleanor” </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Eleanor, An American Love Story” </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">runs Jan. 29 to Feb. 23 at the Media Theatre, </span></b></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Warmth, humor, and insight propel the story of the evolving relationship between Eleanor and Franklin including their passionate courtship, tumultuous marriage, and the courage that eventually led to Eleanor’s emergence as a catalyst for social change.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Songs include “How The Other Half Lives”, “Our Beautiful Daughters” and “The New Century Walk”</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>T</i>he Washington City Paper says the show is “A snappy throwback to the era when Broadway musicals knew what they were about and how to entertain.”</span></span></strong></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's an especially relevant musical for today's times, as it highlights a champion for women's rights.</span></span></strong></div>
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Roger Rickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03891955691126856009noreply@blogger.com165tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264881232464289255.post-30985133115321578752019-11-27T07:59:00.002-08:002019-11-27T07:59:26.291-08:00THE MEDIA THEATRE ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO 'THE VOCALIST' 2020<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Even though it's the holiday season, talent never rests! So The Media Theatre is announcing changes to its summer singing contest "The Vocalist".</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, actually, this summer it's just "The Vocalist Junior" for ages 7-13. There will not be a "Vocalist" for ages 14-24 in 2020. </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>"The Vocalist Junior" will be moving to Wednesday nights in July, leaving Sunday evenings free for families to return from the shore or to relax at home. For the Junior contestants, rehearsals will take place each Tuesday at 4:30pm prior to the Wednesday night performance at 7pm.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>The contest itself will remain as it was: an opportunity for young performers to hone their craft while performing in front of a live audience. As they sing on the stage of Delaware County's only professional music theatre, they will learn valuable lessons on stage presence. After the four-week Wednesday night run, a "Junior" winner will be announced.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>So, even though the holidays are upon us, it's not too early to start thinking about the summer's popular "Vocalist Junior" event, especially if you are planning a vacation.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>The contest will take place on July 8, 15, 22, and 29 at 7pm.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial black, sans-serif;">The Media Theatre received 39 nominations for the Broadway World 2019 "Best of Philadelphia Theatre" Awards, sponsored by TodayTix.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial black, sans-serif;">The nominations were made by the theatre community, and voting will take place through the end of December online at the Broadway World Philadelphia site. Voting is open to the theatre community and members of the general public. To vote, follow this link: </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.broadwayworld.com/philadelphia/voteregion.cfm&source=gmail&ust=1574833543874000&usg=AFQjCNEWf40Rw1b9xtG4tg-HRzyLXrqMIg" href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/philadelphia/voteregion.cfm" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.<wbr></wbr>broadwayworld.com/<wbr></wbr>philadelphia/voteregion.cfm</a></div>
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<b style="font-family: "arial black", sans-serif;">Last spring's "Saturday Night Fever" received 9 nominations, the most of any of The Media Theatre's productions eligible. It was directed by Jesse Cline, who received a nomination for his work on that show as well as a second nomination for directing "Sweeney Todd".</b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: arial black, sans-serif;">BEST PRODUCTION OF A MUSICAL: "SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER", "THE WIZARD OF OZ" </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: arial black, sans-serif;">BEST PRODUCTION OF A PLAY: "JULIUS CAESAR" </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: arial black, sans-serif;">BEST DIRECTOR OF A MUSICAL: JESSE CLINE, "SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER"; JESSE CLINE, "SWEENEY TODD"</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: arial black, sans-serif;">BEST DIRECTOR OF A PLAY: BILL VAN HORN, "JULIUS CAESAR"</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: arial black, sans-serif;">BEST ENSEMBLE OF A MUSICAL: "BEEHIVE"; "FOREVER PLAID"; "THE WIZARD OF OZ"</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: arial black, sans-serif;">BEST ENSEMBLE OF A PLAY: "JULIUS CAESAR"</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: arial black, sans-serif;">BEST NEW WORK: "THE SNOW QUEEN" (Book and Lyrics: Roger Ricker/ Music: Pat D'Amato)</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial black, sans-serif;"><b>BEST ACTOR IN A MUSICAL: JESSE CORBIN, "SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER"; DOUGLAS LADNIER, "SWEENEY TODD"; CARL NATHANIEL SMITH, "FOREVER PLAID"</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial black, sans-serif;"><b>BEST ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL: MELISSA RAPALJE, "SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER"; ANNA ROSENTHAL, "THE WIZARD OF OZ"; JENNY LEE STERN, "SWEENEY TODD"</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial black, sans-serif;"><b>BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MUSICAL: KELLY BRIGGS, "THE WIZARD OF OZ"; RONNIE KELLER, "SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER"; ROGER RICKER, "THE WIZARD OF OZ"; NICHOLAS SAVERINE, "SWEENEY TODD"; BOB STINEMAN, "THE WIZARD OF OZ" </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial black, sans-serif;"><b>BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL: TAMARA DELLA ANDERSON, "SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER"; JENNIE EISENHOWER, "SWEENEY TODD"; ANNA FERRIGNO, "SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER"; RYANE NICOLE STUDIVANT, "BEEHIVE"</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial black, sans-serif;"><b>BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A PLAY: LISA VILLAMIL, "JULIUS CAESAR"</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial black, sans-serif;"><b>BEST CHOREOGRAPHY: MARC ANDREW NUNEZ, "THE WIZARD OF OZ"; CHRISTIAN RYAN, "SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER"</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial black, sans-serif;"><b>BEST SOUND DESIGN: CARL PARK, "SWEENEY TODD"</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial black, sans-serif;"><b>BEST COSTUMES: RYN SMITH, "BEEHIVE"</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial black, sans-serif;"><b>BEST LIGHTING DESIGN: STEVEN SPERA, "SWEENEY TODD"</b></span></div>
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Roger Rickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03891955691126856009noreply@blogger.com69tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264881232464289255.post-31928208795158768832019-11-18T12:31:00.005-08:002019-11-18T12:33:20.578-08:00THE MEDIA THEATRE HAS 'JACK FROST' RETURNING FOR THE HOLIDAYS<div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial black", sans-serif;">
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<b style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">It's time for the holidays which means "Jack Frost Saves Christmas" is on stage at The Media Theatre. This one hour upbeat and heartfelt show for youth of all ages is becoming an annual tradition at The Media Theatre. It's all about the boy who can't seem to do anything right because everything he touches turns to ice! Soon, however, friendship and the art of giving get everyone in on the act for a wonderful holiday.</b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333;">"Jack Frost Saves Christmas" is by Matt and Tina Jo Wallace with music by Scott Bradley, a previous resident music director for The Media Theatre. Songs include "Countdown to Christmas", "Frost", and "Gifts Are For Giving". It's on Sundays at Noon through December 22, and a December 29 performance at 11am. </span><a href="https://tickets.mediatheatre.org/single/PSDetail.aspx?psn=63649"><span style="color: red;">GET TICKETS</span></a></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;"><b>The production this year features Media Theatre student Greyson Heneks as Jack Frost. He</b></span><b> is 9 years old and resides in Springfield, PA. He has performed in many Media Theater children’s productions such as Snow White, The Snow Queen and Five Little Pumpkins. Greyson also performed in Media Theater’s main stage production of The Wizard of Oz, and was recently seen as Bruce in Matilda: The Musical. When not performing, he enjoys dancing, telling jokes and art.</b></div>
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<b style="color: #333333;">The show features audience participation, particularly when the entire audience is asked to assist Jack Frost. The Rompin' Reindeer dance is also always an audience favorite as several volunteers from the audience are asked to participate. </b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;"><b>Ben Kapilow music directs, with Roger Ricker directing the fast-paced show for children ages 3 and up. Carol Sorensen costume designs with vibrant colors. For tickets call 610-891-0100 or visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://mediatheatre.org&source=gmail&ust=1574194292126000&usg=AFQjCNHVV9e9EkN9MhSrqdBZcnyx0JxHVw" href="http://mediatheatre.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">mediatheatre.org</a></b></span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: arial black, sans-serif;">Songs include "Christmastown", "Never Fall In Love With An Elf", and "SparkleJollyTwinkleJingley". Ben Kapilow music directs the two-hour-and-fifteen minute show.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Exelon Generation</span> is pleased to announce its support </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">of community theatrical arts by sponsoring the first-time ever collaboration between <span style="color: blue;">The </span></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Media Theatre </span>and <span style="color: blue;">Chester Boys and Girls Club</span>. </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">“Choices,”</span> is a provocative and </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">introspective work that highlights the challenges and difficulties often faced by at-risk youth </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">growing up in the city of Chester, PA. This original work was written and is being performed </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">by six youth who recount their experiences and some of the choices they have made </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">growing up in a historically underprivileged community.</span></b></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">“This is a performance about </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: blue;">art, voice, crisis, diversity, </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: blue;">triumph, humanism, and friendship</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">," said The Media Theatre's Artistic Director Jesse Cline. "We are incredibly proud of the boys and girls who have dedicated their time and energy for the last several months to </span><span style="background-color: white;">rehearse</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">. We are also very appreciative of Exelon Generation for their generous support of this program.”</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">“Through sponsorships and support of community-based programs, we <span style="color: blue;">help people of all </span></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;">ages and backgrounds</span> enjoy and experience the arts throughout our region,” said John </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Barnes, president, Exelon Power. “<span style="color: blue;">The arts unify our communities</span> regardless of age, race</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">and ethnicity and help us express our values, and build bridges between cultures – we are </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">extremely proud to sponsor this important collaboration and the performance of “Choices.”</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">“Choices” is a <u>one-time only performance</u> scheduled for Sunday, September 29 at 2:00pm </span></b><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">at the Media Theatre.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u><i>About Exelon Generation</i></u></span></b><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>Exelon Generation, a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC), is one of the largest, most efficient clean </i></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>energy producers in the U.S., with a generating capacity of more than 32,000 megawatts. Exelon Generation </i></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>operates the largest U.S. fleet of carbon-free nuclear plants with more than 19,600 megawatts of capacity</i></span></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>from 22 reactors at 13 facilities in Illinois, Maryland, New York and Pennsylvania. Exelon Generation also </i></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>operates a diverse mix of wind, solar, landfill gas, hydroelectric, natural gas and oil facilities in 19 states with </i></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>more than 12,400 megawatts. Exelon Generation has an industry-leading safety record and is an active partner </i></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>and economic engine in the communities it serves by providing jobs, charitable contributions and tax payments </i></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>that help towns and regions grow. </i></span></b></span><br />
<b><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>Follow Exelon Generation on Twitter @ExelonGen, view the Exelon</i></span></b><br />
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Roger Ricker has spent just about half of his lifetime at The Media Theatre. "Started in 1994, when I was 30 years old," he reminisced.</div>
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"Being involved in almost every aspect of the company has kept me feeling young," he said. "There is no monotony here. Each day is a new chapter. And, sometimes, it's a new show."</div>
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The show on Saturday night, September 14 at 7pm, will be the annual Roger Ricker & Friends fundraiser for The Media Theatre. "I like to refer to them as fun-raisers, because we just have a party," Ricker explained. "We have lots of surprises and special guests, The State Street Miracles, and very talented youth performers to round out the show."</div>
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This year's theme is "We Are Family" and, somewhat fittingly, will be the first performance on The Media Theatre's brand new stage. "It won't be complete yet," he said. "But the foundation will be there. Should be a very exciting night!"</div>
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The annual Volunteer of The Year Award will be presented to Havertown's Carol Sorensen. She donates her talent up to four times per season as The Media Theatre's Children's Series Costume Designer. "Carol is a treasure," Ricker stated. "Her costume design work is impeccable. She adds such dimension to our Children's Series. Tellingly, she does it out of the kindness of her heart because she loves the theatre and the children. That's definitely worth an Award!"</div>
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Special guests this year include Delaware County icon Susan Wefel, who will make her first appearance in the two-time Broadway World Award-winning Ricker concerts. She has a connection to The Media Theatre, due to emceeing the annual summer singing contest "The Vocalist", and by having appeared in several musicals directed by the theatre's Artistic Director Jesse Cline.</div>
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Philadelphia's Tamara Anderson will also join the party by singing two duets with Ricker and performing one of her favorites. She was recently seen in "Saturday Night Fever" at Media and will be in the upcoming "Matilda: The Musical" as Miss Phelps.</div>
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One of Media's most popular performers, Broadway and Cabaret entertainer Kelly Briggs, will once again join Ricker on stage. He will be seen in two of Media's upcoming productions, "Matilda" and "Elf".</div>
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Both of the young actresses sharing the role of "Matilda" (Sydney Amos and Zoe Nesbitt) will perform a song from that show--together, for the first time. </div>
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The Youth Ensemble will join professional performers in several numbers, and The State Street Miracles will once again prove they are 'adults with abilities' as the intellectually challenged group will sing some of their trademark numbers.</div>
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"I'll be doing upbeat pop songs for the most part," Ricker said. "Probably some songs the new generation doesn't even know, but hey--let's introduce them to a few oldies, right? It's all for the future of The Media Theatre."</div>
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For tickets, at $25 each, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://mediatheatre.org&source=gmail&ust=1567624839794000&usg=AFQjCNFxzHs8yXt6sZVbyhHRoGmz1Cm1ag" href="http://mediatheatre.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">mediatheatre.org</a> or call 610-891-0100. Sponsorship packages are also available for the September 14 fundraiser. The accompanist for the evening is Resident Music Director Ben Kapilow.<br />
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The theme, "We Are Family", speaks to a dedicated group of professionals, volunteers, families, and students who have a shared goal which is to strengthen The Media Theatre's mission of professional music theatre as it moves into the future. </div>
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Roger Rickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03891955691126856009noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264881232464289255.post-16692707468125642102019-08-22T16:17:00.000-07:002019-08-22T16:21:36.281-07:00MEDIA THEATRE ANNOUNCES 'ELF' CAST<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Remember how that movie "Elf" starring Will Ferrell made you laugh? And how heartwarming it was? Well, "Elf" is also a Broadway musical, and it's coming to The Media Theatre this holiday season (November 13-January 12). Christian Ryan directs and choreographs. Ben Kapilow is Resident Music Director.</b></span><br />
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Elf The Musical</em><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </span>is a must-see holiday treat . Based on the cherished 2003 New Line Cinema hit, <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Elf </em>features songs by Tony Award nominees, Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway</em>, <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Wedding Singer</em>), with a book by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan (<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Annie</em>, <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Producers</em>, <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Hairspray</em>) and Bob Martin (<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Drowsy Chaperone</em>).</span></strong></div>
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Roger Rickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03891955691126856009noreply@blogger.com97tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264881232464289255.post-12490856802967924152019-08-20T14:18:00.001-07:002019-09-17T06:48:09.956-07:00NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER TO BE HONORED DURING MEDIA THEATRE'S 'MATILDA' <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">During the run of The Media Theatre's production of Broadway's hit show "Matilda: The Musical" which is based on Roald Dahl's book, a teacher from the region will be honored each Wednesday night. All educators will be able to attend the show at 7pm each Wednesday for just $25.</b><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><b><br /></b><b><span style="color: #222222;">The </span><span style="color: #222222;">musical's</span><span style="color: #222222;"> narrative centers on </span><span style="color: #222222;">Matilda</span><span style="color: #222222;">, a precocious girl with the gift of telekinesis, who loves reading, overcomes obstacles caused by her family and school, and helps her </span><span style="color: #222222;">teacher</span><span style="color: #222222;"> to reclaim her life.</span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #222222;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="color: #222222;">Nominations will be accepted up through October 2. Please email submissions to Roger Ricker at rer764@gmail.com. Teachers will be honored each Wednesday before the 7pm show (Oct. 2, 9, 16, and 23).</span></b></span>Roger Rickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03891955691126856009noreply@blogger.com57tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264881232464289255.post-61104651066688223972019-08-12T16:29:00.002-07:002019-08-12T16:29:27.061-07:00THREE COMMUNITY LEADERS JOIN THE MEDIA THEATRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>The creative talent
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joining the theatre’s board of directors. Together, they bring a wealth of
knowledge from the tourism, government and business sectors of Delaware County
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start;"><b><i>Three Delaware County civic leaders who have joined the board of directors <br />of the Media Theatre for the Performing Arts are (from left): <br />Michael Van Horn, executive assistant to the president of Exelon Power; <br />Steve Byrne, executive director of Visit Delco, Pa.; <br />and Kevin Madden, Delaware County councilman and businessman.</i></b></span></td></tr>
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> The board welcomes Steve Byrne,
executive director of Visit Delco, Pa., Kevin Madden, Delaware County
councilman and businessman, and Michael Van Horn, executive assistant to the
president of Exelon Power.</b></div>
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theater, both as audience members and benefactors. They recently visited with
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Byrne’s tourism and visitor’s bureau
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where audiences also patronize shops and restaurants.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Madden, an elected official who
serves the 560,000 residents of the county, was a celebrity judge during the
2019 Vocalist competition, and he is a proponent of economic development across
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Van Horn is a benefactor of theatre
programs, especially those involving youth, and is a graduate of Williamson College
of the Trades where theatre founder Walter Strine attended school.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“We are thrilled that these men, who
are pillars in the local community, will lend their time and talent to our
theatre board,” said Artistic Director Jesse Cline. “As the theatre celebrates
its 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary, I look forward to hearing their ideas on how
we can sustain our live theatre experience for the next 25 years. The staff
here is grateful that these men are willing to volunteer their time and talent to
support the creativity, educational experiences, cultural enrichment and
economic development that takes place on and offstage at the theatre.” <o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The Media Theatre, Delco’s only
professional theatre, brings the excitement of live theater to local residents.
Right now, patrons can stroll down memory lane with the staging of the musical,
“Forever Plaid,” running through August 25.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>On Sept. 14, Roger Ricker will stage
his annual fundraiser, “We are Family,” focusing on how the theatre is a family
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<br />Roger Rickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03891955691126856009noreply@blogger.com76tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264881232464289255.post-49242995494670034252019-08-05T08:50:00.002-07:002019-08-05T08:50:30.869-07:00VETERANS SUMMER CELEBRATION AT MEDIA THEATRE WITH 'FOREVER PLAID' AUG. 17<div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">
<b><span style="font-family: arial black, sans-serif;">Area Veterans will have a special night at The Media Theatre on Saturday, August 17. The Veteran's Summer Celebration will begin with a reception at 6pm in the theatre's elegant Crystal Room, followed at 7pm by a performance of "Forever Plaid" on the historic stage. Tickets are just $30 each which includes the reception and show.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial black, sans-serif;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black;">The Pennsylvania Veterans Museum and The Media Theatre invite all area and regional Veterans to attend this Summer Celebration. </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial black, sans-serif;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black;">The reception will feature complimentary wine, beer, and delicious pasta from Fellini Cafe of Media.</strong></span></div>
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Roger Rickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03891955691126856009noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264881232464289255.post-73729478833547883672019-07-31T14:03:00.002-07:002019-07-31T14:03:40.095-07:00MEDIA THEATRE'S 2019-20 SEASON HAS FAMILY FUN, A FIRST LADY, AND ABBA<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Media Theatre is heading into its 26th Broadway Series Season with two contemporary family musicals, a rarely seen show about Eleanor Roosevelt, a classic dealing with pregnancy, and ABBA. It's one of the theater's most eclectic seasons, promising entertaining productions that will ultimately inspire audiences.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First on the boards is the Roald Dahl story of the little girl who could make a difference. It's "Matilda: The Musical" and it's on October 2-27. With a book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, the show has won 47 international awards. Matilda is a little girl with intelligence and psychokinetic powers who is unloved by her cruel parents but whose schoolteacher finds her impressive. But the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and dreams up new punishments for them. Matilda finds a clever and courageous way to possibly become the school's saving grace. With high-energy and songs such as "Naughty", "Revolting Children", and "Quiet", Matilda offers a thrilling time at the theater. Jesse Cline directs, with Christian Ryan doing choreography.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For the holiday season, November 13 to January 12, "Elf: The Musical" will delight families and audiences of all ages. Based on the classic Will Ferrell comedy film, the show invites everyone to embrace their inner elf. A young orphan named Buddy crawls into Santa's bag and suddenly finds himself at the North Pole where he is raised as an elf. Songs include "Never Fall In Love With An Elf" and "World's Greatest Dad". Christian Ryan directs and choreographs, with Resident Music Director Ben Kapilow overseeing the music and orchestra pit.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">January 29 to February 23 is reserved for a musical that will be new to many as it is rarely produced. It's "Eleanor: An American Love Story" and it chronicles the story of Eleanor Roosevelt, the shy young aristocrat who became one of the most legendary First Ladies of all time. With warmth, humor, and insight audiences will see the story of her relationship with Franklin and the courage that led to her emergence as a catalyst for social change. Thomas Tierny and John Forster wrote the music and lyrics, with a book by Jonathon Bolt. Songs include "How The Other Half Lives", "Our Beautiful Daughters", and "The New Century Walk".</span></b><br />
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The start of Spring is the perfect time for a musical entitled "Baby". It's on the historic stage March 11-29. </span></strong><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From the acclaimed duo of Richard Maltby and David Shire, it explores how parents-to-be experience emotional stresses and triumphs, as well as the lows and somewhat comedic highs that accompany the anticipation and arrival of a baby. Songs include "Fatherhood Blues", "We Start Today", and "I Want It All".</b><br />
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<b style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of Broadway's longest-running shows arrives at Delaware County's only professional music theatre. It's "Mamma Mia!" (April 15-June 15). Filled with the greatest hits of ABBA, it's a light-hearted romp on a Greek island paradise. A young woman searches for her birth father when three men from her mother's past pay a visit. The timeless and incredibly popular songs propel the story forward which also features memorable dance numbers. The score includes "Dancing Queen", "The Winner Takes It All", and the legendary title song.</b><br />
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<b><i>The Media Theatre for the Performing Arts is a non-profit organization that has been operating as the only professional theatre in Delaware County since the year 2000. Located in downtown Media on beautiful State St., The Media Theatre was originally constructed in 1927 as a vaudeville house also featuring “talkies”. The ornate physical structure of the Media Theatre certainly represents the historic presence and unique value of downtown Media. In 1993, Walter Strine Sr. purchased the theatre and undertook a massive renovation of over $1 million which restored the theatre to its former aesthetic glory. Throughout the 90s, the theatre was run as a for-profit business under the management of Rockwell Productions. However, there was a small wing of theatre lovers that formed a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization called the Society for the Performing Arts of the Media Theatre.</i></b></div>
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<b><i>In 2000 when Rockwell Productions abandoned the theatre and its production of live entertainment, the Society stepped in, took over management, and established The Media Theatre as it is today. Producing five musicals each year, the current Broadway Series provides opportunities to gain new audiences and strengthen the support of current patrons and old friends.</i></b></div>
Roger Rickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03891955691126856009noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264881232464289255.post-86214029945453779912019-07-30T12:45:00.001-07:002019-09-19T19:53:31.690-07:00THE MEDIA THEATRE ANNOUNCES CAST OF 'MATILDA' FALL SEASON OPENER<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: omnes-pro, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.16px; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5625rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<b>Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning <em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical</em> is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With a book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, <em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Matilda </em>has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.</b></div>
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<b>Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other's lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace!</b></div>
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<b>Packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs and an unforgettable star turn for a young actress, <em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Matilda</em><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span>is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.</b></div>
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<b>Songs include "Quiet", "Naughty", "My House", and "Revolting Children".</b></div>
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<b>The Media Theatre's cast features two of its students as Matilda. Sydney Amos of Aston and Zoe Nesbitt of Drexel Hill will share the role.</b></div>
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<b>The role of Miss Trunchbull will be inhabited by Kelly Briggs, a Broadway World Award-winning actor and cabaret performer. Briggs was seen on Broadway in <i>Les</i> <i>Miserables</i> and <i>Cats</i>.</b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>ACTOR KELLY BRIGGS (LEFT) WILL PLAY MISS TRUNCHBULL. HE IS PICTURED HERE WITH ARTISTIC DIRECTOR JESSE CLINE, WHO DIRECTS 'MATILDA' THIS FALL.</b></td></tr>
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<b>Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood will be brought to life by JP Dunphy and Deborah Lynn Meier. Dunphy has appeared in several musicals at The Media Theatre in the past six years, while Meier was seen in <i>Dogfight</i> three seasons back. Megan Ruggles will appear for the first time on Media's stage as Miss Honey.</b></div>
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<b>New York City's Jordan Dallam will make his Media debut as Rudolpho, and Tamara Anderson (recently seen in <i>Saturday Night Fever</i>) will be Mrs. Phelps.</b></div>
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<b>The Ensemble consists of Rita Castagna, Topher Layton, Kim Senisi, Amanda Shaffern, Angel Sigala, and Roger Ricker.</b></div>
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<b>But Matilda: The Musical is not a show without the cast of children and young actors who play Little and Big Kids. The Media Theatre and Artistic Director Jesse Cline (who is directing the show) have conjured up a strong group of Kids. Christian Ryan choreographs, with Resident Music Director Ben Kapilow overseeing the music and orchestra pit.</b></div>
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<b>Matilda.......Sydney Amos and Zoe Nesbitt</b></div>
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<b>Bruce..........Greyson Heneks and Jacob Shapiro</b></div>
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<b>Lavender....Natalie Amos and Rachel Durham </b></div>
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<b>Amanda......Lily Jo Shelkin and Reese Massiello</b></div>
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<b>Nigel...........Aidan Crane and Elliott Boldin (winner of "Vocalist Junior 2019")</b></div>
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<b>Hortensia...Lila Bea Hannon and </b><b style="letter-spacing: 0.16px;">Chloe Tomaszewski</b></div>
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<b>Eric............Aidan Fox and Kevin Olive</b></div>
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<b>Alice..........Madeline Garson and Amaia Truong</b></div>
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<b>Tommy.......Charlie Carroccio and Preston Newton</b></div>
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<b>Freya..........Lucy Amos and Sutton Gold</b></div>
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<b>Ensemble: Zachary Amos, Elizabeth Brown, Caileigh Crane, Emma Fox, Josie Intham, Alexsa McKeown, Nolan Murphy, Madison Van Horn, Mae Weaver</b></div>
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<b><span style="color: purple;"><i>Matilda: The Musical</i> tickets are now on sale. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: purple;">The show plays October 2 to October 27.</span></b></div>
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Roger Rickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03891955691126856009noreply@blogger.com65tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264881232464289255.post-46476969854479474602019-07-18T12:42:00.002-07:002019-07-18T12:42:32.128-07:00DELAWARE COUNTY COUNCILMAN KEVIN MADDEN VISITS MEDIA THEATRE'S 'VOCALIST' <div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 29px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; margin-top: 20px; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; width: 555.719px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Eleven finalists in the Media Theatre's Vocalist contest discussed their theater aspirations with guest judge Kevin Madden, a Delaware County councilman, and Artistic Director Jesse Cline during the July 17th segment of the theater's annual summer singing competition.</strong></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">The finale is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, when the contestants will vie for the title of "The Vocalist 2019".</strong></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">The contestants are Sophia Cotrotsios, Julia Degruchy, Brooke Falls, Samantha Hocker, Josie Intham, Paul Mariani, Teanna Rico, Zagara Sims, JJ Vavrik and Mary Kate Vink and Paul Vink.</strong></div>
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Roger Rickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03891955691126856009noreply@blogger.com249tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264881232464289255.post-16407229334666964182019-06-27T13:29:00.002-07:002019-06-27T13:31:03.210-07:00BROOMALL'S OWEN MANNION JOINS THE MEDIA THEATRE'S 'PIPPIN' THIS SUMMER<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">"Join us, leave your fields to flower! Join us, leave your cheese to sour! Join us, come and waste an hour or two....Doodleeedo!"</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Those are the opening lyrics to "Magic To Do", the first song audiences will hear in the bright and bubbly musical "Pippin", which plays every weekend in July at The Media Theatre. Stephen Schwartz, of "Wicked" and "Godspell" fame, wrote the music and lyrics.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>You certainly won't waste an hour or two enjoying this Tony Award-winning musical, which first appeared on stage in 1972. Roger O. Hirson and the legendary Bob Fosse wrote the book, and Fosse developed creative choreography for the show.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Mannion started his involvement at The Media Theatre over a decade ago when he joined Camp Media Theatre for the first time at age 8. He studied with Artistic Director Jesse Cline in the theatre's New School for two years and, as he grew into his later teens, he worked in the theatre box office and assisted with social media campaigns and graphic design.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>"The Media Theatre has been a large part of my life and development," Mannion said. "I look forward to many more years of being involved here, and to being in the show this summer. My hope is that I set an example for the teenagers that have a desire to fulfill their own goal of a career in theatre."</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>He is referring to the show's Teen Ensemble, who take on all of the other roles in the show. Each summer, The Media Theatre produces a Teen Musical Experience as part of its annual camp offerings. Previous Teen Musicals include "Hair", "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Heathers", and "Grease".</b></span><br />
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<b style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.16px;">The Media Theatre's summer Teen Ensemble productions have been very successful, providing an opportunity for youth actors, singers, and dancers to perform a two-act Broadway musical for general audiences. They'll rehearse for two weeks, working with professional directors and designers before performing the musical for general public audiences.</b></span><br />
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<b style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.16px;">"Pippin" performs every weekend in July (Fridays at 7pm; Saturdays at 2pm and 7pm; Sundays at 3pm). Tickets are $12-15. Get tickets at mediatheatre.org or by calling 610-891-0100.</b></span><br />
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Roger Rickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03891955691126856009noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264881232464289255.post-72992984901307493642019-06-20T13:19:00.002-07:002019-07-18T12:50:38.568-07:00THE MEDIA THEATRE'S 2019 'VOCALIST' AND 'JUNIOR' CONTESTANTS ARE READY TO SING THIS SUMMER<b style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333;">You don’t have to go to NYC to find talented young up-and-coming performers. The Media Theatre’s summer contest “The Vocalist” allows local young singers to shine on stage Wednesday nights at 7pm (July 10, 17, and 24). </span><a href="https://mediatheatre.org/vocalistandjunior/"><span style="color: red;">GET TICKETS</span></a></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">“Audiences will actually get to see each contestant grow,” said Artistic Director Jesse Cline. “We also look at this as an educational experience. So, rather than singing one song and leaving the competition, each vocalist has the opportunity to learn a bit more about what it takes to perform in front of an audience on a professional stage.”<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Cline, as the one constant judge, is a part of an important process in the competition. He will have an extra category on his ballot that will not appear on the guest judges’ tally sheets. His added category is Individualism, which reflects his connection to the singers each week and his rapport with them following their performances.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Cline said. “There may be a week in which a young singer falters a bit, but I will know what they are capable of and who they are. The Individualism category speaks to the fact that each contestant is unique. Their interests and what is best for them should come first. Each has their own story to tell in their own way.”<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The guest judges will mark their ballots in three categories: Song Choice, Vocal Ability, and Stage Presence. Cline will have those three, plus his extra category. All categories will utilize a 1-10 ranking system, with 1 being the lowest score and 10 being the highest.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Online voting will take place again this year. As with the judges’ scoring, the online voting will also be accumulated. <span style="font-size: 13px;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Sophia Cotrotsios of West Chester; Julia Degruchy of Philadelphia; Brooke Falls of Glenolden; Samantha Hocker of Brookhaven; Josie Intham of Media; Paul Mariani III of Malvern; Clayton Matthews of Philadelphia; Teanna Rico of Ridley Park; Zagara Sims of Delco; JJ Vavrik of Swarthmore; Mary Kate Vink and Paul Vink, both of West Chester.</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Summer Bakey of Glen Mills; Parvathi Balakrishnan of Garnet Valley; Sophie Becker of Malvern; Elliot Boldin of Wynnewood; Elizabeth Brown of Glen Riddle; Charlie Carroccio of Newtown Square; Amy Ciragliano of Delco; Ava DiGiuseppe of Thornton; </b></span><b style="color: blue; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Grace Gill of Media; Josephine Hughes of Glen Mills; Maya Maloskey of Malvern; Reese Masiello of West Chester; Ellen Marcantonis of Thornton; Ryan Ming of Garnet Valley; Tika Nasta of Media; Zoe Nesbitt of Drexel Hill; Hope Noonan of Broomall; Kai Sherman of Wynnewood; Charlotte Taylor of Wallingford; Amaia Truong of Wayne; Madison Van Horn of Media; and Anirudh Venkatesh of Malvern.</b></div>
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<br />Roger Rickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03891955691126856009noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264881232464289255.post-23167317108683834262019-06-14T15:05:00.001-07:002019-06-17T09:21:30.867-07:00THE MEDIA THEATRE'S SUMMER SEASON 2019--MONTH BY MONTH<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>When school is out, The Media Theatre takes center stage for many of the region's youth due to its popular Camp Media Theatre. It's a large part of the theater's summer schedule, running daily from June 17 to August 23.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>June brings the first two weeks of Camp Media Theatre, during which day camp participants will have a fun and educational time performing songs from "Mary Poppins" and "Mary Poppins Returns". They'll also learn choreography for each song and take part in an acting class during which campers create their own vignettes with assistance from the camp instructors. "Mary Poppins Camp" is June 17 through June 28, culminating in a show performed for family and friends on the final Friday at 5:30pm.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>On June 17 the teen campers also begin rehearsing the legendary musical "Pippin". The show is all about a young man who wants to be extraordinary, finally realizing that the small things in life are what bring true happiness. With songs featuring "Magic To Do" and "Corner of The Sky", it's a perfect summer musical brought to life by teenagers from Delaware County.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>July 5 brings the first public performance of "Pippin", which continues through July 28. It's on every Friday night at 7pm, Saturday afternoons at 2pm, Saturday evenings at 7pm, and Sundays at 3pm. Tickets are available for public audiences for just $12 and $15.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>July also includes the weekly "Vocalist" and "Vocalist Junior" contests, which are extremely entertaining for audiences. "Vocalist" is on Wednesday nights at 7pm (July 10, 17, and 24) while "Junior" showcases young talent Sunday nights at 7pm (July 7, 14, 21, and 28). The Wednesday night show features vocalists ages 14 to 24; the Sunday night contest delights with singers who are ages 7-13. Tickets are $12-15. (Except for the Final Week for each, which are $20). Iron Workers Bank sponsors the event.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Camp Media Theatre continues in July with "Trolls" Camp (July 1 to July 12), and "Fun Villains" Camp (July 15 to July 26). There are still spaces available in each camp. Call 610-891-0100 or visit mediatheatre.org. The "Greatest Show" camp, which begins July 29, is sold out </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>August brings back great music from the '50's with the popular musical "Forever Plaid" (August 8-25). Part of the Media Theatre's professional Broadway Series of shows, with a live band on stage and plenty of fun, "Forever Plaid" follows the plight of four young musicians who were in a car crash after high school before they could make it big and fulfill their dreams. They are sent back to Earth for a special one-night-only concert in the present day--trouble is, they are stuck in a time-warp and think the '50's songs they perform are still giant hits. The guys are played by Carl Nathaniel Smith, Austy Hicks, Zack Krajnyak, and James Ofalt. Visit mediatheatre.org for tickets. (The musical is on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, with matinees on Saturday and Sunday each week.)</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Camp Media Theatre has its final two-week day camp session for the summer August 12 through August 23 with the "Hamilton/ Miranda" Camp, named after the composer of the popular show. The campers will perform several songs from the Broadway smash, as well as other songs written by Lin Manuel Miranda.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>Roger Rickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03891955691126856009noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264881232464289255.post-14940802042789999752019-06-11T13:21:00.001-07:002019-06-17T09:22:44.913-07:00THE MEDIA THEATRE HAS 'PIPPIN' PERFORMED BY TEENS IN JULY<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.16px; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5625rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>There's plenty of Magic To Do this summer when The Media Theatre's Teen Ensemble performs the Tony-winning 2013 revival version of Stephen Schwartz' "Pippin".</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>It's on every weekend in July (Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 2pm and 7pm, Sundays at 3pm). </b></span></div>
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large; letter-spacing: 0.16px;">"Pippin" is one young man's journey to be extraordinary as he searches for meaning and significance. He learns that happiness is not found in magnificent endeavors but rather in the simple small moments that make up each day.</b></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.16px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>T</b></span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">he show appeals to all ages and features the classic songs "Magic To Do", "Corner of The Sky", and more. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>The Media Theatre's summer Teen Ensemble productions have been very successful, providing an opportunity for youth actors, singers, and dancers to perform a two-act Broadway musical for general audiences. They'll rehearse for two weeks, working with professional directors and designers before performing the musical for general public audiences July 8-25.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Owen Mannion, of Broomall, will play the role of Pippin. He is a former Media Theatre student now pursuing a professional career in theater at Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY. When a student at Media, he was seen in several of the summer productions including "School of Rock". He has also been in The Media Theatre's professional Broadway Series ("The Who's Tommy", "The Wizard of OZ", "The Sound of Music").</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>For tickets to the Teen Ensemble performance of "Pippin", call 610-891-0100 or visit mediatheatre.org</b></span></div>
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<b style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It focuses on Tony Manero, a Brooklyn<span style="color: black;"> </span>youth whose weekend is spent at the local disco. There he luxuriates in the admiration of the crowd and a growing relationship with Stephanie Mangano, and can temporarily forget the realities of his life, including a dead-end job in a paint store and his gang of deadbeat friends. </span></b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>JESSE CORBIN IS TONY MANERO</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>JESSE CORBIN AS TONY, WITH MELISSA RAPELJE AS STEPHANIE</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>CANDY (TAMARA DELLA ANDERSON) PERFORMS AT THE DISCO</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>BOBBY (RONNIE KELLER) CONTEMPLATES HIS FUTURE</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">MORE DANCIN' FROM TONY (JESSE CORBIN) AND THE DISCO CROWD<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>TONY IS 'STAYIN' ALIVE' IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>TONY AND STEPHANIE FIND EACH OTHER ON THE DANCE FLOOR</b></td></tr>
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<br />Roger Rickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03891955691126856009noreply@blogger.com192tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264881232464289255.post-14398861526965593272019-04-16T08:01:00.000-07:002019-04-16T08:01:04.132-07:00MEDIA THEATRE 'MATILDA' YOUTH AUDITIONS APRIL 27<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>The Media Theatre is holding Youth Auditions for "Matilda: The Musical" on Saturday April 27 from 9am to 1pm.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning <em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Matilda: The Musical</em> is the captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace!</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Those interested in should take a look at the breakdown below and prepare 16 to 32 bars of uptempo music (singing from the show is encouraged, but not required). Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key. There will be a movement/dance call, please bring clothes that are easy to move in.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="il" style="box-sizing: border-box;">MATILDA</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </span></span><i style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Female)(Can play Age 7-10)</i>: Preferably under 4’5”. A clever girl who is wise beyond her years. Very strong solo vocalist and clear acting ability. Major memorization required. Ability to adapt dialect. Vocal range: A3 to D5.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">BRUCE BOGTROTTER</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </span><i style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Male)(Can play Age 7-14)</i><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </span><span class="il" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Matilda</span>‘s classmate. Preferably under 4’10”. Preferred unbroken voice. Strong vocal solo in “Revolting Children” song. Comedic acting.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">MICHAEL WORMWOOD</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </span><i style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Male)(Can play Age 10-16)</i><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </span><span class="il" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Matilda</span>‘s older brother. Not very bright. Age varies. Small spoken role. Limited dance and singing.</b></span></div>
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Roger Rickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03891955691126856009noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264881232464289255.post-56388524164370730932019-04-10T09:04:00.004-07:002019-04-10T09:04:56.614-07:00MEDIA THEATRE HAS 'VOCALIST' AUDITIONS MONDAY MAY 13<div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 15px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Media Theatre is having “Vocalist” and “Vocalist Junior” auditions on Monday May 13 at 6pm. Seeking singers for “Vocalist” (ages 14-24) and “Junior” (ages 7-13). The contests are sponsored by Iron Workers Bank.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“The Vocalist” and “Vocalist Junior” are representative of the The Media Theatre’s mission of professional music theatre. The summer contest event sets the tone for The Media Theatre’s focus on musicals and music theatre education. It is produced by Media Music Theatre Company, the professional non-profit music theatre organization which has a full season each year with its Broadway Series and youth programming.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Auditions for “The Vocalist” and “Vocalist Junior” will be held Monday May 13 at 6pm. The competitions are held in front of large general public audiences for five weeks in July and August. The contest gives young performers in both age groups an opportunity to hone their skills by actually performing for live audiences, and then receiving feedback from Artistic Director Jesse Cline after performing.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cline and guest judges, who appear on a rotation basis each week, judge each vocalist on a point system in the categories of Vocal Ability, Song Interpretation, and Stage Presence. Cline has an extra category, Individualism, which is based on each competitor’s overall unique ability.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The contest has produced several performers who have gone on to appear in professional productions at The Media Theatre and at other regional theatres, including Ava Briglia who was a top five placer during “Vocalist Junior” and was in Broadway’s hit show “Matilda”, playing the title role. Jamai, who is from Chester, PA, was also a contestant a few years ago and appeared on NBC’s “The Voice”.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Both age groups may audition on the same day and will be placed in the proper category according to their age. “The Vocalist” is for ages 14-24 while “Vocalist Junior” is for ages 7-13. The actual contests begin on stage in front of a live audience in July.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The winner of “The Vocalist” and “The Vocalist Junior” will receive a cash prize to assist in furthering their education or career. Iron Workers Bank sponsors the competition.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;">“The Vocalist” will take place for three-to-five weeks this summer starting July 10. (The length of the contest depends on how many contestants we have)</span></strong><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"> </span></strong></span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Junior” will have a competition starting on July 7. The contest will be either four or five weeks, dependent on how many contestants we have. </span></span></strong></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is a <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;">$25 registration fee</span> for the auditions at The Media Theatre. All auditioning must bring sheet music for the pianist. Any audition song is acceptable for both age groups.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://mediatheatre.org/support-us/vocalistauditions/"><span style="color: red;">REGISTER HERE</span></a> and use a credit card for the $25 fee, or </span>register at the door the night of the auditions. No appointments; the auditions are held in order of ‘sign-up’. Please email<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> Roger at rer764@gmail.com with questions, or call 610-891-0100.</span></span></strong></strong></div>
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