I'm in a show that Previews tonight; "The Philadelphia Story" at Waukesha Civic Theatre on Main St. in downtown Waukesha. It's been loads of fun to work on so it's almost a shame to reach opening weekend because it means the experience is nearly over! Though I'm sure we're all looking forward to the prospect of having our evenings back to ourselves, so I imagine we'll get over it. ;)
Synopsis, etc. of the show from the WCT website:
The cast includes Ruth Arnell (Tracy Lord), Ramon Campos (Mac & Doctor Parsons), Ruth Caves (May), Jeff Davis (Willie Tracy), Eric Eggers (Sandy Lord), Will Elwood (CK Dexter Haven), Haley Gray-Hoehn (Dinah Lord), Beth Keller (Elsie), Jenny Kosek (Liz Imbrie), Ann Morrow (Margaret Lord), Mark Neufang (Mike Connor), Jeff Porter (George Kittredge), Jim Volden (Seth Lord), and Scott Wendelberger (Thomas).
Reva Fox is the Director. The production staff and crew includes: Costume Designer Aleta Bernard, Co-Properties Designer Kris Kingstad, Wig Master Anthony Mackie, Stage Manager Debi Mumford, Sound Designer John Santroch, Co-Properties Designer Monica Santroch, and Scenic Designer, Master Carpenter and Set Decorator Michael Talaska.
Two people I *must* make special mention of from that list: Michael Talaska and Haley Gray-Hoehn. Michael, the set designer, has once again accomplished weird and amazing things. When we all first saw this set finally pulled together we literally "Oooooh"ed and then broke out into applause. And that Haley girl playing Dinah Lord is an absolute doll. If you're receiving this email and you ever find yourself needing to cast teens (Donna: She sings!), the show is worth checking out if only to pre-audition her. Talented little pistol, this one, and takes direction like a dream.Performances are Fridays - Sundays and run as follows:
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
| Nov. 7-9 | 8:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| Nov. 14-16 | 8:00 PM | 4:00 / 8:00 pm | 7:00 PM |
| Nov. 21-23 | 8:00 PM | 2:00 / 8:00 pm | 2:00 PM |
Ticket info from the WCT website:
Individual tickets are regularly $19.00 ($17.00 for students and seniors.) Tickets may be purchased over the telephone with VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express during Box Office hours or Mail orders are accepted any time. Mail orders are processed in the order in which they are received. Specify show date and time, and mail order to WCT, P.O. Box 221, Waukesha, WI 53187. Please enclose $2 handling fee per order.
BOX OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION
Box Office: 262.547.0708
Fax: 262.547.8454
E-Mail: boxoffice@
I believe there are cheaper rush ticket options available, but I couldn't tell you the first thing about when they're available or how much they are. I would strongly recommend that you contact the box office by phone when purchasing your tickets to confirm the rush time/cost, and to confirm ticket availability before waiting to show up to get in. There is also a Pay-What-You-Can option during the final Saturday matinee (2 pm, Saturday November 22nd).
This is one of the friendliest, most amiable casts I've ever worked with. I'm proud of what we've all worked together to accomplish, excited about the opportunity to work with Reva (audition for her if you can!), and looking forward to sharing the fun with you. And if you should come out to the show, let me know you're there so I can be sure to pop out and say hi. :D
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