SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER, 2011
OSP MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 4 at 7:30 PM
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS
It's time for nominations/elections of four of the five OSP officers:
Business Manager, Treasurer, Secretary and Public Relations. Currently those positions are held by (respectively) Sandy Muzopappa, Wayne Berg, Janet Okarma and Carole Turk.
Please email nominations to Bob Scott at rhscott6969@hotmail.com
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NEXT UP -- DIAL M FOR MURDER
Our next production is the thrilling murder mystery "Dial M for Murder" directed by James Meyers.
Performances are October 14-16 and 21-23.
As always help will be needed with box office, ushering, raffle tickets and refreshments.
To donate baked goods and/or help out at the refreshment table, please contact Emma Brown at 724-745-1274
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AUDITIONS FOR INSPECTING CAROL
From Director Marcus Muzopappa --
The Old Schoolhouse Players announce...Auditions for
"INSPECTING CAROL"
October 3rd & 4th - 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Cold readings from script. No appointment necessary. Bring head shot & resume.
Directed by Marcus Muzopappa
Show dates - Dec. 2,3,4 - 9,10,11
OSP Theater is located in the Mt. Pleasant Twp. Community Center
20 Wabash Ave. Hickory, PA 15340 ~ osptheater.com
Inspecting Carol
by Daniel Sullivan and The Seattle Repertory Co.
Samuel French Pub.
Holiday Comedy ~ 8m, 4f
Described in Samuel French catalog as...
"'A Christmas Carol' meets 'The Government Inspector' meets 'Noises Off' in this hilarious hit from Seattle. A man who asks to audition at a small theatre is mistaken for an informer for the National Endowment for the Arts. Everyone caters to the bewildered wannabe actor and he is given a role in the current production, A Christmas Carol. Everything goes wrong and hilarity is piled upon hilarity."
CAST of CHARACTERS
as described in script, (but completely subject to the director's whim!).
- Zorah Bloch - Founding director of The Soapbox Playhouse. Middle aged. Extremely self-concerned.
- Sidney Carlton - 60-ish. A founding member of the Company. Kind but somewhat addled.
Dorothy Tree Hapgood - His wife. 60-ish. English and unable to lose her accent. A founding member.
- Larry Vauxhall - Middle aged. Tough, intellectually vain Child of the 60's, still looking for a turn-on. A founding member.
- Phil Hewlitt - Middle aged. Small, obsessive, usually plays the ineffectual character in any Soapbox production. A founding member.
- Walter E. Parsons - African-American. 30-ish. Recently taken up acting again after a stint in the military. Good natured, excitable.
- Luther Beatty - A large eleven-year old. He's been playing Tiny Tim two years too long. Extremely friendly.
- Kevin Emery - A nervous man in the impossible position of managing director. Middle aged. Afraid of Zorah.
- Mary Jane McMann - Middle aged. A realist. Long ago realized the the Company hit bottom and now looks on as a bemused observer. A founding member.
- Betty Andrews - Middle aged. An inspector for the National Endowment for the Arts. A forbidding appearance. Bright red hair.
- Bart Frances - A pleasant youth. Dresses in motorcycle jacket and torn jeans.
- Wayne Wallace - 30-ish. In search of a new career in acting. No training, less talent, affable, eager to please.
This is very funny script where "little theatre" has a bit of fun with itself. I hope to see you at the auditions. If you cannot make the auditions, but are interested in the show, please contact me.
Marcus Muzopappa
mzpappa@verizon.net
 
The Cast of Thoroughly Modern Millie participates in the 2011 Canonsburg Fourth of July Parade.
OSP NEWSLETTER -- July, 2011 EDITION
MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The next General Membership meeting is Tuesday, July 5 at 7:30 PM
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CANONSBURG FOURTH OF JULY PARADE
OSP will once again enter a float in the Canonsburg 4th of July Parade. The Parade will be held Monday, July 4. All are welcome to help out and march in the parade. Participants will meet at 9:00 am at the usual place - the end of Pike Street. Wayne will be there around 8:30 am to get the float ready if anyone wants to come down early and help. The parade starts at 10 am.
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NEXT UP: "Thoroughly Modern Millie"
July 15-17, 22-24
Directed by: Cindy Berg
Thoroughly Modern Millie is a high-spirited romp that had all of New York dancing the Charleston. It's the zany 1920's musical that took Broadway by storm!
As always help will be needed with box office, raffles, refreshments and baked goods will be in demand.
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DIAL M FOR MURDER
Auditions for the October production of "Dial M for Murder" will be held on July 24 & 25 (Sunday & Monday).
Directed by James Meyers. We need a Stage Manager & a Producer for this show as well as help in other areas.
More details to come.
OSP NEWSLETTER -- June, 2011 EDITION
MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The next General Membership meeting is Tuesday, June 7 at 7:30 PM
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OSP FUNDRAISING
The Old Schoolhouse Players are planning a number of fundraising events. One example is the gift basket that was raffled off during "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown."
A Bingo event will be held at the Community Center on June 26. More details to come. Help needed with with this event.
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CANONSBURG FOURTH OF JULY PARADE
OSP will once again enter a float in the Canonsburg 4th of July Parade. All are welcome to help out and march in the parade.
More details to come.
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NEXT UP: Thoroughly Modern Millie
July 15-17, 22-24
Directed by: Cindy Berg
Thoroughly Modern Millie is a high-spirited romp that had all of New York dancing the Charleston. It's the zany 1920's musical that took Broadway by storm!
OSP is pleased to announce the cast of Thoroughly Modern Millie
Millie: Elizabeth Pegg
Jimmy: Stanley Graham
Mrs. Meers: Megan Bruno
Muzzy Van Hossmere: Tiffany Apan
Miss Dorothy Brown: Valerie Quayle
Ching Ho: Adam Mazza
Bun Foo: Ben Tress
Miss Flannery: April McCracken
Mr. Trevor Graydon- Jim Auld
Ruth: Kristen Salaky
Gloria: Jackie Fox
Rita: Stephanie Tress
Alice: Amber Mikec
Cora: Krissy Penn
Lucille: Kayla Smith
Ethel Peas/ ensemble: Kathryn Griffin
Mrs. Dorothy Parker/ ensemble - Carole Turk
Mathilde/Mama/Ensemble - Janet O’Karma
Men’s ensemble: Dan Casciato, Jamall Staten, Jason Wyndroski, Andrew Miles, Wally Stadtfeld, Joey Ryan, Branden Barish, Eric Dahl, Jesse Descutner
Women’s ensemble: Debbie Descutner, Jessica Leadbitter, Beth Stewart, Greta Englert, Lee Hughes, Hannah Miles, Sara Hinerman
As always help will be needed with box office, raffles, refreshments and baked goods will be in demand.
We Need Your Help!
The Old SchoolHouse Players will be holding work days at the theater every second
Tuesday of the month. These work days are needed in order to get all the projects we must do in the theater completed. All members are encouraged to come out and help as often as your schedules allow. It really takes every members assistance to help keep the theater looking good and running smoothly.
In this same vein, we need more members donating baked goods for all our shows. This is an ongoing problem and
our patrons really look forward to our goodies. If you are unable to bake something or do not have the time, perhaps you could make a monetary donation to so that we could purchase home baked items from our new hometown bakery that just opened. If you can help with
baked goods please let Emma Brown know what you can
bring/donate and for what date. Emma's number is
(724) 745-1274
2nd Annual Old Schoolhouse Players Awards Banquet
On January 31, the Old Schoolhouse players held their 2nd annual awards banquet.
OSP Scholarship
The Old Schoolhouse Players (OSP) is a community theater group whose focus is to bring quality
theatrical endeavors to the Hickory/Washington County area by utilizing local talent and expertise,
coordinating and using volunteers in all aspects of production, and training interested people of all
ages in all areas of production. The group also actively supports community functions and causes
by helping in production areas for special programs and giving benefit performances when possible. Our goal is to
present a theater season that has appeal to all age groups, is approachable to people at all socioeconomic levels, and
does not discriminate against any individual or group in any way.
As an extension of its mission, OSP has created a scholarship program to be awarded to a high school senior or
current college student who is pursuing college degrees in the performing arts (performance, tech., education, music…etc.). Each year, OSP will make available four scholarships of $500.00 each to deserving candidates.
Past Scholarship Winners:
2010: Kristy Bissell, Troy Bruchwalski, Amber Mikec and Valerie Quayle ($500.00 each)
2009: Kristy Bissell and Kaitlyn Descutner ($1,000.00 each)
Click here To find out more about how you can apply for the scholarship.
OSP NEWSLETTER -- DECEMBER, 2010 EDITION
DECEMBER MEETING --
The OSP monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 7th at 7:30 PM
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2011 MEMBERSHIP DUE
It's that time of year! Time to renew your dues. See Wayne at the meeting or send check made payable to the Old Schoolhouse Players to address below.
(will have to check on the amount -- still $10 ?)
Old Schoolhouse Players
Attention: Wayne
P.O. Box 246
Hickory, PA 15340
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NUNCRACKERS
We had a great opening weekend for "Nuncrackers: the Nunsense Christmas Musical." Kudos to Rick, the cast, production staff, Ruth Ann & the orchestra and our wonderful volunteers.
We need help in all areas and refreshments again this weekend. If you can bring goodies for intermission please let Emma Brown know what you're bringing. Call her at 724-745-1274.
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OSP BANQUET --
The OSP Banquet will be held Sunday, January 30 at 3:00 PM.
This is our second annual event to celebrate the end of the theatre season and those who participated in our shows.
We need to have a committee meeting asap. Perhaps next Tuesday or Thursday?
Please contact Bob Scott at rhscott6969@hotmail.com
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NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Kathy Leadbitter will take over as Artistic Director on January 1. Congratulations Kathy! (sucker!)
Bob Scott will still be hanging around, though, don't worry. It's been an honor and a pleasure to serve as your AD for the past two years.
You're the greatest!!!!!
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OSP 2011 SEASON
Lots of help needed for the shows next season. If you'd like to sign up for an unfilled job please contact Bob Scott or Kathy Leadbitter.
We REALLY need production staff for our first show of 2011, "Broadway Bound." Still need a producer and stage manager.
John would like to have a production meeting asap and auditions will be at the end of January.
BROADWAY BOUND
March 18-20 & 25-27
Director -- John Reilly
Producer --
Stage Manager --
Costume Design --
Set Design --
Set Construction -- Bob Scott
Lighting --
Sound --
House Manager --
Box Office --
Refreshments --
Stage Crew --
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
May 13-15 & 20-22
Director -- Rick Bryant
Musical Director -- Ruth Ann Fox
Choreography --
Producer --
Stage Manager --
Costume Design --
Set Design --
Set Construction --
Lighting --
Sound --
House Manager --
Box Office --
Refreshments --
Stage Crew --
THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
July 15-17 & 22-24
Director -- Cindy Berg
Musical Director -- Ruth Ann Fox
Choreographer --
Producer --
Stage Manager --
Costume Design --
Set Design --
Set Construction --
Lighting --
Sound --
House Manager --
Box Office --
Refreshments --
Stage Crew --
DIAL "M" FOR MURDER
October 14-16 & 21-23
Director -- James Meyers
Producer --
Stage Manager --
Costume Design --
Set Design --
Set Construction -- Bob Scott
Lighting --
Sound --
House Manager --
Box Office --
Refreshments --
Stage Crew --
INSPECTING CAROL
December 2-4 & 9-11
Director -- Audrey Castracane
Producer -- Rick Bryant
Stage Manager --
Costume Design --
Set Design --
Set Construction -- Bob Scott
Lighting --
Sound --
House Manager --
Box Office --
Refreshments --
Stage Crew --
November 2010
OSP GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:
Our Next Business Meetings: December 7, 2010, 7:30 PM and January 4, 2011, 7:30 PM
OSP 2011 SEASON
Folks,
We need to fill positions for our shows for 2011. MOST URGENTLY we need Stage Manager, Producer & Set Designer for the first show of next year, "Broadway Bound." John would like to have auditions late January and a production meeting before that. Please let me or Kathy know if you're interested. Thanks!
March 18-20 & 25-27 "Broadway Bound" by Neil Simon Directed by John Reilly
May 13-15 & 20-22 "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" the musical by Clark Gesner based on the beloved Charles Schulz comic strip "Peanuts" Directed by Rick Bryant
July 15-17 & 22-24 "Thoroughly Modern Millie" the musical by Tesori, Scanlan & Morris Directed by Cindy Berg
Oct. 14-16 & 21-23 "Dial M for Murder" by Frederick Knott Directed by James Meyers
Dec. 2-4 & 9-11 "Inspecting Carol" the comedy by Daniel Sullivan Directed by Audrey Castracane
John Reilly has not directed at OSP before so it's nice to have new blood. Audrey has directed there, but it's been quite a while.
We need to fill positions for ALL of these shows:
- Producer
- Stage Manager
- Set Designer
- Lights
- Sound
- Costumes
- Set Construction
- Stage Crew
- Refreshments
- Box Office
- House Manager
We really need to get cracking on the first show, "Broadway Bound." Need Producer & Stage Manager asap.
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