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Kat(i)e & J(aw)hn

Marblehead Little Theater Presents An Original Play by Shari Frost

At the MLT Firehouse March 16-17 & 23-25, 2012

Katie & Jawhn

Written by Shari D Frost  www.sharidfrost.com
Directed by Anne Lucas

A muffin shop under renovation and one week away from grand opening.  An ex-con named John (or is it Jawn, as the locals say?)  A Tulane freshman named Katie (or is it Kate?).  A contractor named Sonny.  And a storm on the way.  F’sure!  (And don’t forget about the music…this is New Orleans, after all!)

"With the rhythms of N'Awlins hanging in the air, Frost brings us hearts full of love and regret. This is one storm I look forward to!" - Kate Snodgrass, Artistic Director, Boston Playwrights' Theatre.


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MLT’S KAT(I)E & J(AW)HN & MARBLEHEAD’S MUFFIN SHOP TEAM UP TO SPONSOR A MUFFIN FLAVOR CONTEST

In conjunction with the MLT premiere of Kat(i)e & J(aw)hn, an original play by Marblehead’s own Shari D. Frost set in an under-renovation muffin shop in New Orleans, the Muffin Shop in Marblehead will create a new muffin recipe. From flavor suggestions submitted by you, the Muffin Shop will select a winner for a “premiere” of its own.

Muffin flavor ideas should be e-mailed to info@mltlive.com by Sunday, March 4th. The winner will receive 2 free tickets to Kat(i)e & J(aw)hn.


February 8, 2012 - Casting is set for Kat(i)e & J(aw)hn, an original play by local playwright Shari D. Frost, opening at Marblehead Little Theatre on March 16.

John (aka Jawn) will be played by Chris Clark of Marblehead, a familiar face to local audiences on the North Shore, who was last seen in MLT’s Reindeer Monologues.

Katie (or is it Kate?) will be played by Katelyn Beaudoin of Salem, recently seen in the role of Mimi in Salem State University’s Rent.

Sonny will be played by Michael Siering of Salem, who has acted on stage, film and television, and was previously a proud member of Wharf Rat Productions and Hit and Run Theatre.

Barbara will be played by Meghan Holtz, also of Salem, and fresh off her run as Blanche in Neil Simon’s Brighton Beach Memoirs.

The role of the Homeless Street Musician will be played by popular jazz guitarist and Swampscott resident Vernon Dinnall.

Brighton Beach Memoirs

Marblehead Little Theatre presents Neil Simon’s "Brighton Beach Memoirs" at the MLT Firehouse In January and February, 2012

Produced by: Kara Nelson and Christine Dhionis
Directed by: Steve Black
Lighting Designer: Matthew Breton
Costume Designer: Elvira Schoenthal
Stage Manager: Lindsay Alcorn

Performance Dates and times:

January 27, 28 & 29, 2012

February 3, 4 & 5, 2012

Final Performance Today at 2pm. General Seating - $20 for adults, $15 for students


 "Brighton Beach Memoirs"

A Review by Sheila Barth for the Theatre Mirror

(Excerpt) "Anything associated with New York wasn’t popular in the Bay State on Super Bowl weekend, but audiences at Marblehead Little Theatre’s production of Neil Simon’s comedy, “Brighton Beach Memoirs,” enjoyed the warmth and laughter of this tale set in 1937 Brooklyn. The production ran Jan. 27 through Feb. 5. Actor Owen Grover, a Boston College senior portraying 15-year-old Eugene Morris Jerome, wore a New York Yankees baseball cap, and designer Andrew Barnett’s handsome, two-tiered set sported a Yankees pennant on the wall. Nobody in the packed theater cared. The props were necessary to Simon’s charming coming-of-age tale that resonates today, despite radically changed mores."  Click here for the complete review. 


Brighton Beach Memoirs - Cast on Set
Click to view more photos - images courtesy of Joe Puleo

 

Ever wonder what happens in the weeks leading up to the big show? How do the actors gear up for a performance? Well now is your opportunity to find out! Check out the video below as Owen Grover guides you through the first rehearsals of Brighton Beach Memoirs.

Also, head over to the button on the top right to access Backstage at MLT, a new blog designed to give you the backstage scoop!


The Cast of Brighton Beach Memoirs

Eugene Morris Jerome – Owen Grover
Stanley Jerome – Alex Grover
Kate Jerome – Ursina Amsler
Jack Jerome – Bobby Kerrigan
Blanche Morton – Meghan Holtz
Nora Morton – Jacqui Amrich
Laurie Morton – Annie Krivit


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“Who I’ll Be”

Who I'll BeA night full of fierce belting and beautiful music that you won't want to miss!

"Who I'll Be"is a concert showcasing the works of contemporary music theatre featuring composers such as Pasek & Paul, William Finn, Ryan Scott Oliver, Alan Menken and many more.

Singers: DJ Plunkett, Mary Janus, Alex Newell, Katy Geraghty
with accompaniment by Austin Davy

At the Firehouse - One performance only!

Friday, August 19, 7:30pm

Admission is a recommended minimum donation of $5 to support Marblehead Little Theatre's fundraising efforts and provide performance opportunities to young, local talent.

Oliver! The Musical

At the Veterans Memorial Middle School's
Marblehead Performing Arts Center (PAC)
217 Pleasant Street, Marblehead

Produced by Lori Lord and Pam Le Mieux
Directed by Bobby Kerrigan
Music Directed by Thomas Smoker

Musical adaptation of 'Charles Dickens' 's classic tale of an orphan who runs away from the orphanage and hooks up with a group of boys trained to be pickpockets by an elderly mentor. Written by Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>

Download and Print Your Own Oliver! Poster

 

 

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Continue reading Oliver! The Musical

Spring Awakening

spring awakening

Now Playing at the Firehouse!

Audience reviews range from "Best show I've every seen!" to "Even better than the Broadway production!"

All performances are sold out.

Thurs, Oct 20 at 7:30pm, Fri, Oct 21 at 7:30pm, Sat, Oct 22 at 7:30pm, Sun, Oct 23 at 2:00pm

Book & Lyrics by Steven Sater
Music by Duncan Sheik
Based on the play by Frank Wedekind

All Seating, General Admission
(Students must present their Student ID at the door)

Parental Advisory

Produced by Craig Massey & Judy Wayne
Directed by Steve Black
Musical Direction by Lianne Goodwin
Choreography by Lara Finn
Costume Design by Elvira Schoenthal
Scenic Design by Nate Bertone
Lighting Design by Matthew Breton
Publicity by Susan Parker

The rock musical adaptation of the controversial 1891 German play by Frank Wedekind. Set in the late 19th century Germany, it concerns teenagers who are discovering the inner and outer tumult of sexuality. Spring Awakening received eleven Tony Awards in 2007.

The Cast of Spring Awakening

Adult Men - Bruce Whear
Adult Women – Ursina Amsler, Meghan Holtz
Melchior – Allen Yannone
Wendla – Jacqui Amrich
Ernst – Ricky DeSisto
Hanschen – Chris Mroczskowski
Georg - Alex Grover
Moritz – Tyler Strawhecker
Otto – Bernie Baldassaro
Anna – Kara Nelson
Ilse – Julie Schoenthal
Martha – Amanda Arruda
Thea – Brianna Fogden
Ensemble – Joe Boyce, Nate Bertone, Maryanna Devlin, Bethani Boccia

Photos on line at http://snapdog.smugmug.com/Marblehead-Little-Theatre

Joe Puleo has been photographing all of the plays presented by the Marblehead Little Theatre--starting with Oklahoma.

This is a professional site where you can order high quality prints by a professional lab at reasonable prices. Should you need something specific, please feel free to contact Joe: 978-979-1227, joe@portraitsoflight.com www.portraitsoflight.com