Volunteers Needed
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Work day to re-organize the costumes at the palace on 2/18/12
Take your allergy medicine..bring a dust mask if you need one…wear a
jacket…bring something to drink…and if you need a chair to sit in
- bring that also. We need lots of help. So if you know of anyone that
would like to help….pass this on.
We need storage bins/tubs/containers – they are needed to store the
small things. If you don’t mind donating them – it would be
appreciated.
Thanks
Miriam
Would you like to receive a newsletter?
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Go to the contact us tab at the top of the page and fill out the form. It’s that easy to receive the newsletter. Check out past newsletters on the Newsletter’s tab. Thank you to Susan Dill for creating the newsletters!
Applicants are now being accepted for Kellye James Memorial Scholarship
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The Royal Players and Young Players will award a scholarship of at least $200 to a 2011 graduate who has shown a past commitment to the theatre and plans to receive further education in theatre/film with the goal of a career in the industry. Preference will be given to those active in the Royal Theatre productions.
Please click on the link below for the application
Kelly James Memorial Scholarship Application2012
February newsletter
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The February Newsletter has been published. To view please go to newsletter tab at the top of the website. Thank you
Royal Theatre Dinner Theatre Benefit
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DINNER THEATER
To get patrons in the mood for the February Kiss Me Kate production, the Royal Players are offering a special Valentine-themed dinner theatre, Celebrating Love, February 11, at the Christian Life Center at First United Methodist Church Benton, 200 N. Market St., Benton. Catering is by Just Leave It to Liz. There will be cabaret-styled entertainment from some of the Royal Players and other community musicians. Time for dinner is 6:30 p.m. with program at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. Patrons can call 501-315-1663 or 681-5986 or simply mail check to Sam Stueart, 1717 Teresa Cr., Benton, 72019 and pick up tickets at the door.
Brent Jackson will serve as master of ceremonies and will also be performing. Lynda Hollenbeck is coordinating the entertainment which includes a number or two from Kiss Me Kate and The Fantasticks. Among those performing will be Warren Walker, Daphne Shoppach, Koty Mansfield, Angela Morgan, Matthew McCallister, Tamara Maertens, Misti Hart, Hollenbeck, and others.
Kiss Me Kate
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The Royal Players will present Kiss Me Kate February 23-26 and March 1-4 at the Royal Theatre in Downtown Benton. Duane Jackson is directing with music direction by Jo Murry.
Kiss me Kate won the first Tony award presented for “Best Musical” in 1949. With music and lyrics by Cole Porter, book by Bella and Samuel Spewack with Lisa Kirk and Harold Lang; Kiss Me Kate is a play within a play. The character Fred is reunited with his ex-wife Lilli to play the leading roles in Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. In the popular MGM musical, those roles were played by Howard Keel and Kathryn Grayson. Also cast are two former cabaret performers, Lois and Bill. The two couples provide entertainment in their “real lives” as well as those on the stage within a stage. Two gangsters harass Fred in a case of mistaken identity, adding to the mix in this romantic comedy produced with permission of Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc. Familiar songs from the show include “Brush Up on Your Shakespeare,” “So in Love,” “Too Darn Hot,” and Why Can’t You Behave.”
The production includes actors who have been on stage at the Royal many times as well as some new faces: Frederic C. Graham is played by Harold Dean, Lilli Vanessi is Paige Carpenter, Lois Lane and Bill Calhoun are Justin Pike and Molly Sublett. Rounding out the cast of characters are Greg Blacklaw, Mason Newberry, Brian Roberson, Caroline Simmons, Jeff Miller, Michael Bartholmey, and Mark Burbank. Ensemble members are Anthony McBride, Zack Baker, Christian Taylor, Hannah Baker, Georgeann Burbank, Kathy Barbeire, Melissa Farmer, and Karen Ray.
Duane Jackson is well-known in the area, having just directed The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later at the Weekend Theater.
Times for the Royal production are 7 pm on Thursday through Saturday and 2 pm on Sunday. Theater phone number is 501-315-5483. Tickets may be purchased online at theroyalplayers.com. Adults are $12, seniors $10, and students $5. Theater address is 111 S. Market, Benton.
A question for the Community, We want your input!
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The Fantasticks Cast
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Congrats to cast of Fantasticks:
El Gallo – TBA
Matt – Michael Bartholmey
Luisa – Angie Morgan
Huck – Paul Johnston
Bell – Harold Dean
Henry – Perry Bland
Mortimer – Brian Roberson
Mute – Anthony McBride
Kiss me Kate Cast
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Congratulations to Kiss Me Kate cast:
Frederic C. Graham Harold Dean
Lilli Vanessi Paige Carpenter
Lois Lane Molly Sublett
Bill Calhoun Justin Pike
Harrison Howell TBA
First Man Mason Newberry
Second Man Brian Roberson
Hattie Caroline Simmons
Paul TBA
Harry Trevor Jeff Miller
Gremio Michael Bartholomey
Hortensio Mark Burbank
ENSEMBLE
Anthony McBride
Zack Baker
Koty Mansfield
Christian Taylor
Hannah Baker
Georgeann Burbank
Kathy Barbiere
Melissa Farmer
Karen Ray
Erin Martinez
Annual Membership Drive
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The Royal Players will host its Annual Membership Drive and board elections at the Western Sizzlin on January 21st at 7p.m. We welcome your input. You can volunteer for a committee and become involved in some of the various on-going projects. Have you ever wanted to suggest a play or say, “Why don’t you…..? Or “ How is this decided?” This is your chance to become an active and more informed member of the Royal Players.
Membership form is below
