Stage Door
OKTC STAGEDOOR MAY 2011
Editor: art@oktc.ca
***Last minute bulletin: There is still time to catch a performance of OK’s Romeo & Juliet, running Apr. 29 to May 1 at 7pm & Apr. 30/May 1 at 2pm.
OK FLOWERS THAT BLOOM IN MAY
“13” THE MUSICAL: May 5 – 8 at 7pm. May 7/8 at 2pm.
“…communicates what our 13 amazing 13 year old actors are experiencing today…meaningful and entertaining for all ages…” Lauren Vandervoort: Co-Director
“I love this show…teaches kids…how important it is to embrace who you are…” Emilie Nimetz: Choreographer
“In the words of my character, Brett, “13” is ‘REAL FINE’, not ‘FAKE FINE’”. Christian Corbett: Cast member
“…as fun for you to watch as for us to put together…” Isabel Nagel: Cast member
“This show gives me strength to carry throughout my life.” Hailey Lacelle: Cast member
GUYS AND DOLLS JR. May 11 - 15 at 7pm. May 14/15 at 2pm
The G&D company has sent comments that tweak famous songs in this great Broadway musical-comedy:
“Can do. Can do. The cast says this show can do!”
“It’s better than even money, that this cast’s gonna put on a brilliant show!”
“More I canna wish ye than to wish ye see this show!”
“Sit down, sit down, sit down, sit down! Sit down we’re rocking this show!”
THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER: May 26 – 29 at 7pm. May 28/29 at 2pm
Director Kerry Hishon hopes this production honours the writer’s vision and wants you to read what Mark Twain said about his own Tom Sawyer:
“Although my story is intended mainly for the entertainment of boys and girls, I hope it will not be shunned by men and women on that account, for part of my plan has been to try to pleasantly remind adults of what they once were themselves and of how they felt and thought and talked and what queer enterprises they sometimes engaged in.” Mark Twain
Kerry also says, “I love these kids so much! They’re so funny.”
“A classic book…a marvelous stage production…Never had as much fun as during Tom Sawyer. Isabella Wolder (playing Ben Rogers)
“I like being in the play because it is set a long time ago…it ends differently from the book…don’t want to give away the ending!” William Upfold (playing the Preacher)
“I love that it is from an old book and very interesting…it shows how kids were treated back then..maybe they should be good or they might have to choose a switch!!!!” Abbey McLagan (playing Jeff Thatcher)
“People should see Tom Sawyer because it is a Time less Story.” Maeve Cook (playing Hope Austin)
“Such open love as shown in the comments by all the young artists above is ALWAYS a guarantee of a rich, not-to-be missed experience.” Art: Stagedoor Editor
And early June promises the run of I LOVE A PIANO! This wealth of songs by the immortal Irving Berlin will delight everyone. Those from my generation and up will want to sing along to every song!
CAMP OK & KAMP KIDLETS REGISTRATION ON RECORD-SETTING PACE
This is the perfect moment to let all your friends know that it makes good sense to register NOW! CAMP OK: Unprecedented demand for some of our Camp OK shows choices has given us the opportunity to make some changes that you will be interested in, and will want to tell others about.
TOY STORY (sold out in Session 1) will now be a choice in all 4 Sessions, replacing DORA THE EXPLORER in Sessions 2 & 4. Lots of spots open now in 2, 3 & 4.
LIFE AT HOGWARTS (SOLD OUT IN Sessions 1 & 3) will now replace THE JUNGLE BOOK in Sessions 2 & 4 in which there are lots of open spots now.
CAMP ROCK will now replace THE LITTLE MERMAID in Sessions 1 & 3, and many spots are now open.
We always hoped to use Camp Rock at Camp OK this year, but just received permission from the New York producer to do so. So we’re grabbing it and running with it!
Register at www.oktc.ca for these and all shows.
Here are the other shows in addition to the ones above with good availability:
Session 1: Glee Club 2 (12+ yrs.), a few of Bring It On! (9 to 12yrs.), Advanced Leadership Training (13 to 16 yrs.).
Session 2: A few of Shrek (8 to 11 yrs.), Seussical (9 to 12 yrs.), Advanced Leadership Training (13 to 16 yrs.)
Session 3: A few Scooby Doo (8 – 11 yrs.), Bring It On! (9 to 12 yrs.), Glee Club 2 (12+ yrs.), Advanced Leadership Training (13 to 16 yrs.)
Session 4: Seussical (9 to 12 yrs.), Step Up! (9 to 13 yrs.), Grease (12+ yrs.), Leaders in Training (13 to 16 yrs.), Advanced Leadership Training (13 to 16 yrs.)
**Note that ages are calculated correct to December 31, 2011
Kamp Kidlets: All 6 half-day Sessions (5 to 7 yrs.) have openings, but they will go quickly. Print registration from www.oktc.ca and mail in.
APRIL SHOWS –THE REVIEWS ARE IN!
Here are some comments we’ve received from audience members of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, BACK TO THE 80’S, and SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK-LIVE!
“…one of the top shows of OK’s 20 years.”
“…such an ambitious production..a joy to watch.. kudos to all involved!”
“…what an electric show…huge…over-the-top…deserved all of that applause, laughter and cheering…”
“ …don’t think I’ve ever seen anything so funny…”
“…amazing, heart-pumping, foot-stomping entertainment…saw it 5 times!”
Thanks to you all for your enthusiastic and encouraging comments on the efforts of our actors and staff. Our era of internet and social media obsession is becoming increasingly a world of anonymous destructive comments. But not here!!
OK GRAD GALA –EVERYBODY INVITED!
This is your second-last reminder that all families and friends are invited to our traditional smash hit, FREE season-culminating event!
Enjoy numbers from this season, and from the summer OK shows ahead!
Honour the Grade 8 Grads who are moving into leadership in the Company!
Hear inspiring valedictory speeches from the 11 Company Graduates moving on to new horizons!
Find out the shows being planned and considered for the beginning of OK’s second 20 years!
Mon., June 6. Wolf Performance Hall, London Central Library. 6:30pm to 7:45pm.
KIDBITS
- OK parents tell me that Honk Jr.(May 3, 4, 5) at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School will feature OK Kihanna Becke as Penny, and OK Ciana Danbrook as Snow Queen.
- You can catch Chanel Danbrook playing Olive Ostrovsky in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (June 1. 2, 3) at Mother Teresa.
- Recently we were entertained by OK’s Emma Ruddock and Thomas Sayers in MTP’s Bye Bye Birdie at the Palace Theatre.
- This Sunday, May 1, 3pm at St. Paul’s Cathedral Church, you can support OK Alumnus Michael Marino. He has planned this benefit “Farewell to London” Concert himself, before he heads off to join Calgary Opera. Beautiful music will be made by tenor Michael and his stellar musical guests.
