Interview with Brian Cook from "Picasso at the Lapin Agile"

   If last weekend you missed Alchemy Theatre’s latest play, the very funny Picasso at the Lapin Agile, the good news is: you have two more chances to catch it! 

   We have another interview with a member of the cast to share - let’s hear from the talented and very funny Brian Cook:

Q: What’s Picasso at the Lapin Agile about – and what is a Lapin Agile?

Brian: “Picasso” is about two hours long, with an intermission. “Lapin Agile” is the bar in which the story takes place.

Q: What character do you play?

Brian: I play Sagot, the titular character’s art dealer.

Q: Rumor has it that this play is actually funny. True?

Brian: Chuck, you know better than to spread rumors.

Q: Why did you want to be part of this play?

Brian: I wanted to work with Messrs. Murdock and Sullivan again. I was also interested in performing a Steve Martin script.

Q: Tell us about the cast – funny, talented, or mostly drunkards?

Brian: Funny and talented, yes. However, the cast has remained fairly sober for the duration of the rehearsal process.

Q: Any unusual challenges with this show?

Brian: Sometimes it’s challenging to keep a straight face when my cast mates are performing. 

Q: Why would you recommend this play to our readers?

Brian: The play is absurdly humorous and contains a few surprises scattered throughout.

   Thanks, Brian!

Picasso at the Lapin Agile is being presented by Alchemy Theatre Troupe on April 12 and 13 at 8 p.m. at the Kindred Communications Building at 555 5th Avenue in Huntington. Tickets are general admission and are $15 each.

Interview with Zach Adkins from "Picasso at the Lapin Agile"

   Tonight’s the opening night for Alchemy Theatre’s latest play, the very funny Picasso at the Lapin Agile. 

   We have another interview with a member of the cast - let’s hear from the funny and talented Zach Adkins:

Q: What’s Picasso at the Lapin Agile about - and what is a Lapin Agile? 

Zach: The performance is about the coming together of a few great minds (Einstein, Picasso, and a mystery figure) and these characters discussing in a comical way how they will change the century.

According to Wikipedia, Lapin Agile is a famous Montmartre cabaret, at 22 Rue des Saules, 18th arrondissement of Paris, France.

It’s also a painting created by Pablo Picasso.

Q: What character do you play?

Zach: I play Charles Dabernow Schmendiman, a very loud, energetic, and hopeful inventor that claims his invention will change the century. Now, this invention is very breakable and not usable for what Schmendiman sees it to be used for. However, he does change the century in a small way near the end of the performance.

Q: Rumor has it that this play is actually funny. True?

Zach: It’s a comedy for certain individuals. The humor in it is witty, odd, and sometimes dry. Many jokes will go over some peoples’ heads while others will cackle and laugh at those same jokes. 

Q: Why did you want to be part of this play?

Zach: I’m trying my very best to build up an acting career for myself. I’ve been acting in large church plays for seven years, I was in a small film last year, and I wrote a play last year as well. I attended a talent show in Huntington called the ARTS back in February. I auditioned with a speech from the Lord of the Rings, which was Sam’s speech to Frodo in The Two Towers. The judge highly approved of my performance, told me she could see me doing many things with my acting talent, and gave me a pamphlet about what happens after the show. With hopes of meeting people from AMC, Disney, Netflix, and more, I opened the pamphlet and found I need a great amount of money to continue on with the ARTS and meet very famous directors and casting agents. After sadly having to turn that offer down, I was informed by Michael Sullivan’s wife Kristi to audition for Picasso at the Lapin Agile. Sure enough, I auditioned and landed a role! So, this is just another honorable building block I have added to my life when it comes to making my way to being a well known actor with a grand acting career.

Q: Tell us about the cast.

Zach: The cast is full of many emotional characters (and not the crying-type of emotional). Silly, loud, sexual, inspiring, talented, affectionate, serious, and they can also be relatable as well.

Q: Any unusual challenges with this show?

Zach: The largest challenges just came with building the set. Paintings were created, walls were put up, furniture was found and placed in the scene, lights and sound systems were installed, oh, and costumes were fitted and sought out for. Small challenges came in the forms of just memorizing lines and keeping in mind where an actor / actress’ character needs to be. I heavily encourage anyone and everyone to come and see all of the hard work the stage crew, actors, and actresses have put into this performance!

Q: Why would you recommend this play to our readers?

Zach: It’s a comedy! Everyone deserves to have a good laugh. Also, if an individual is a fan of the arts, not only will you be watch a theatre performance, but you’ll learn about painters and highly intelligent individuals as well! Plus, you’ll be supporting local actors as they try to build their own building acting careers. We hope you all can make it to the show, you will not be disappointed, trust me on that!

   Thanks, Zach!

   Picasso at the Lapin Agile is being presented by Alchemy Theatre Troupe on April 4, 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 8 p.m. at the Kindred Communications Building at 555 5th Avenue in Huntington. Tickets are general admission and are $15 each.

Upcoming Shows and Auditions

Here’s the show lineup for the week, beginning Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Upcoming shows and auditions are also listed. If I've missed anything, please let me know. 

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ONSTAGE THIS WEEK:

- “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” - Alchemy Theatre Troupe presents the comedy on April 4, 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 8 p.m. at the Kindred Communications Building at 555 5th Avenue in Huntington. Tickets are general admission and are $15. This absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904, just before the renowned scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity and the celebrated painter set the art world afire with cubism. In his first comedy for the stage, actor and screenwriter Steve Martin plays fast and loose with fact, fame, and fortune as these two geniuses muse on the century’s achievements and prospects, as well as other fanciful topics, with infectious dizziness.

- “Disney’s Frozen, Jr.” - The Aracoma Story presents the musical based on the beloved animated movie. Shows will be at the Coalfield Jamboree in Logan, W.Va., on April 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. and April 7 and 14 at 2 p.m.

- “Rock of Ages” - Marshall Artist’s Series presents the touring show of the hit Broadway musical. Nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the musical captures the iconic era that was the big bad 1980s Hollywood. “Know What Love Is,” “Feel The Noise,” and “Take Your Best Shot” at one of the Sunset Strip’s last epic venues, a place where the legendary Stacee Jaxx returns to the stage and rock-n-roll dreamers line up to turn their fantasies into reality. The show will be on April 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center.

- Murder and Merriment (Interactive Murder Dinner Parties) For a complete list of upcoming murder parties, visit www.murderandmerriment.com.

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UPCOMING LIVE THEATRE

- “Peter Pan” - Huntington High School presents the high-flying musical on April 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and April 14 at 3 p.m.

- “Kinky Boots” – The Clay Center at 1 Clay Square in Charleston will present the touring Broadway musical hit on April 11 at 7:30 p.m.

- “Godspell” - Trinity Episcopal Church at 520 11th Street in Huntington will present a spectacular performance of the beloved musical by Trinity's Choir and Musicians from the community. The concert is free but donations will be accepted! Performances will be on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, April 14 at 3 p.m.

- “Tartuffe” - Marshall University’s School of Theatre presents the play by Moliere, translated by Richard Wilbur, on April 24, 25, 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Playhouse of the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center. The story takes place in the home of the wealthy Orgon, where Tartuffe - a fraud and a pious impostor - has insinuated himself. His duplicity is finally exposed and punished. But not before the author has mercilessly examined the evil that men can commit in the guise of religious fervor and the dangers that imperil those who would believe only what they choose to believe despite a mountain of evidence to the contrary.

- “Chicago the Musical” – The Clay Center at 1 Clay Square in Charleston will present the touring Broadway hit on April 24 at 7:30 p.m.

- “Sylvia” - The Alban Arts Center at 65 Olde Main Plaza in St. Albans, W.Va., presents the play April 26, 27, and May 3, 4 at 8 p.m., and April 28 and May 5 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for Seniors and Students. Greg is a man of middle age, a restless empty-nester, tired of his job in finance, looking for meaning in his life. Sylvia is an exuberant and beautiful lab/poodle mix, astray in Central Park, looking for a new home. When they meet, it is love at first sight. But his wife Kate, a busy rising star in the public school system, is looking forward to some independence now that the couple no longer has children to care for, and is less than thrilled by the clever and coquettish canine who jumps, slobbers, sits on her couch, and takes Greg’s attention away from his marriage. A.R. Gurney’s Sylvia is a smart, silly, sophisticated, and occasionally salty comedy about relationships, nature, and growing older.

- “Greater Tuna” - Jenny Wiley Theatre presents the hilarious comedy about Texas' third smallest town, where the Lion's Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. The eclectic band of citizens that make up this town are portrayed by only two performers, making this satire on life in rural America even more delightful as they depict all of the inhabitants of Tuna -- men, women, children and animals. The play will be presented at the at the Jenny Wiley Mainstage at 218 2nd Street in Pikeville, Ky., on April 25, 26, 27 and May 2, 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m.

- “42nd Street” - Charleston Light Opera Guild presents the singing and dancing classic atd the Little Theatre at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center on April 26, 27 and May 3, 4, 5, 10 and 11, 2019. Set in 1933, it follows the story of a young woman who rises to stardom on the Broadway stage. The show features a score by Al Dubin and Harry Warren and features hits like “Lullaby of Broadway” and “Shuffle Off to Buffalo.” 

- “Anne of Green Gables” - written and directed by Lawrence Burgess. The play will be performed at The Capitol Theater of Resurrection Church at 123 Summers Street in Charleston on April 26-28, and May 3-5.

- “Something Rotten!” – The Clay Center at 1 Clay Square in Charleston will present the touring Broadway musical hit on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.

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AUDITIONS FOR: “Bright Star” - The Charleston Light Opera Guild will hold auditions on this schedule:

   Singing: Thursday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. - prepare vocal selection and bring sheet music for Guild accompanist.

   Dancing: Sunday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. - dress to dance, musical theater combinations will be taught. Be prompt!
   Reading: Tuesday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. - scripts will be provided
   All auditions held at the Guild Theatre.

   Charleston Light Opera Guild will present the Appalachian style story, Bright Star, at the Light Opera Guild Theatre before and during FestivALL Charleston on June 14-16, 21-23 and 28-30, 2019. 
   From Grammy, Emmy and Academy Award winning actor Steve Martin and Grammy Award-winning songwriter Edie Brickell, Bright Star is the five-time Tony-nominated Broadway musical that "The New York Times" called a "shining achievement.”

AUDITIONS FOR: Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - The Alban Arts Center will hold auditions on Saturday, April 6 at 1 p.m. and Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m.

AUDITIONS FOR: “William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night” - Alchemy Theatre will present the play in conjunction with The Second Annual West Virginia Shakespeare Festival. It will be performed at Barboursville Park in Barboursville, WV on May 31, June 1, June 7 and June 8. Rehearsals will begin April 16 in Huntington. All roles are open. There will be two audition days, but you only need to attend one. Auditions will be Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m. and Monday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at the Kindred Communications Building at 555 5th Avenue in Huntington (Around the side where the garage door is - follow the signs for Alchemy Theatre). Please be familiar with the play and be prepared to cold read monologues and short scenes at the audition. Come and join us for one of Shakespeare's most beloved romantic comedies, full of madcap humor and lines you know by heart!  

Interview with Joanna Murdock from "Picasso at the Lapin Agile"

   This weekend marks the premiere of the latest show from Alchemy Theatre, Huntington’s newest theatre company!

   They’re presenting a very funny play - Picasso at the Lapin Agile, written by Steve Martin (yes, THAT Steve Martin). 

   We have interviews with the cast to share, and let’s start with the beautiful and talented Joanna Murdock:

Q: What's Picasso at the Lapin Agile about - and what is a Lapin Agile?

Joanna: Well you’ll have to come and see for yourself what it’s about! I can tell you there’s a cast of unlikely characters,  shenanigans, and a bit of magic. (Lapin Agile means something like nimble rabbit:)

Q: What character do you play? 

Joanna: I play Suzanne.

Q: Rumor has it that this play is funny. True? 

Joanna: Oui! 

Q: Why did you want to be part of this play? 

Joanna: This play was a part of the season my first year at college and I loved the production - I wasn’t a part of the cast that time so I jumped at the chance to give it a second try!

Q: Any unusual challenges with this show? 

Joanna: Wearing a corset. 

Q: Why would you recommend this play to our readers? 

Joanna: Steve Martin wrote it, he is very funny. We have a great cast and crew and I think we are pretty funny as well. Plus we’ll have candy for sale at intermission. 

   Thanks, Joanna!

   Picasso at the Lapin Agile is being presented by Alchemy Theatre Troupe on April 4, 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 8 p.m. at the Kindred Communications Building at 555 5th Avenue in Huntington. Tickets are general admission and are $15 each.

Upcoming Shows and Auditions

Here’s the show lineup for the week, beginning Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Upcoming shows and auditions are also listed. If I've missed anything, please let me know. 

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ONSTAGE THIS WEEK:

- “To Kill a Mockingbird" - The classic story by Harper Lee will be presented March 28, 29, 30 and 31 at the Southern WV and Technical Community College.

 - “Madagascar, Jr.” - The Children’s Theatre of Charleston will present the musical adventures of Alex the lion and his friends, Marty the giraffe, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo. Shows will be at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center on March 29 at 7 p.m., March 30 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and March 31 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for Adults and $10 for students.

- Murder and Merriment (Interactive Murder Dinner Parties) For a complete list of upcoming murder parties, visit www.murderandmerriment.com.

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UPCOMING LIVE THEATRE

- “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” - Alchemy Theatre Troupe presents the comedy on April 4, 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 8 p.m. at the Kindred Communications Building at 555 5th Avenue in Huntington. Tickets are general admission and are $15. This absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904, just before the renowned scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity and the celebrated painter set the art world afire with cubism. In his first comedy for the stage, actor and screenwriter Steve Martin plays fast and loose with fact, fame, and fortune as these two geniuses muse on the century’s achievements and prospects, as well as other fanciful topics, with infectious dizziness.

- “Disney’s Frozen, Jr.” - The Aracoma Story presents the musical based on the beloved animated movie. Shows will be at the Coalfield Jamboree in Logan, W.Va., on April 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. and April 7 and 14 at 2 p.m.

- “Rock of Ages” - Marshall Artist’s Series presents the touring show of the hit Broadway musical. Nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the musical captures the iconic era that was the big bad 1980s Hollywood. “Know What Love Is,” “Feel The Noise,” and “Take Your Best Shot” at one of the Sunset Strip’s last epic venues, a place where the legendary Stacee Jaxx returns to the stage and rock-n-roll dreamers line up to turn their fantasies into reality. The show will be on April 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center.

- “Peter Pan” - Huntington High School presents the high-flying musical on April 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and April 14 at 3 p.m.

- “Kinky Boots” – The Clay Center at 1 Clay Square in Charleston will present the touring Broadway musical hit on April 11 at 7:30 p.m.

- “Godspell” - Trinity Episcopal Church at 520 11th Street in Huntington will present a spectacular performance of the beloved musical by Trinity's Choir and Musicians from the community. The concert is free but donations will be accepted! Performances will be on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, April 14 at 3 p.m.

- “Tartuffe” - Marshall University’s School of Theatre presents the play by Moliere, translated by Richard Wilbur, on April 24, 25, 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Playhouse of the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center. The story takes place in the home of the wealthy Orgon, where Tartuffe - a fraud and a pious impostor - has insinuated himself. His duplicity is finally exposed and punished. But not before the author has mercilessly examined the evil that men can commit in the guise of religious fervor and the dangers that imperil those who would believe only what they choose to believe despite a mountain of evidence to the contrary.

- “Chicago the Musical” – The Clay Center at 1 Clay Square in Charleston will present the touring Broadway hit on April 24 at 7:30 p.m.

- “Sylvia” - The Alban Arts Center at 65 Olde Main Plaza in St. Albans, W.Va., presents the play April 26, 27, and May 3, 4 at 8 p.m., and April 28 and May 5 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for Seniors and Students. Greg is a man of middle age, a restless empty-nester, tired of his job in finance, looking for meaning in his life. Sylvia is an exuberant and beautiful lab/poodle mix, astray in Central Park, looking for a new home. When they meet, it is love at first sight. But his wife Kate, a busy rising star in the public school system, is looking forward to some independence now that the couple no longer has children to care for, and is less than thrilled by the clever and coquettish canine who jumps, slobbers, sits on her couch, and takes Greg’s attention away from his marriage. A.R. Gurney’s Sylvia is a smart, silly, sophisticated, and occasionally salty comedy about relationships, nature, and growing older.

- “Greater Tuna” - Jenny Wiley Theatre presents the hilarious comedy about Texas' third smallest town, where the Lion's Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. The eclectic band of citizens that make up this town are portrayed by only two performers, making this satire on life in rural America even more delightful as they depict all of the inhabitants of Tuna -- men, women, children and animals. The play will be presented at the at the Jenny Wiley Mainstage at 218 2nd Street in Pikeville, Ky., on April 25, 26, 27 and May 2, 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m.

- “42nd Street” - Charleston Light Opera Guild presents the singing and dancing classic atd the Little Theatre at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center on April 26, 27 and May 3, 4, 5, 10 and 11, 2019. Set in 1933, it follows the story of a young woman who rises to stardom on the Broadway stage. The show features a score by Al Dubin and Harry Warren and features hits like “Lullaby of Broadway” and “Shuffle Off to Buffalo.” 

- “Anne of Green Gables” - written and directed by Lawrence Burgess. The play will be performed at The Capitol Theater of Resurrection Church at 123 Summers Street in Charleston on April 26-28, and May 3-5.

- “Something Rotten!” – The Clay Center at 1 Clay Square in Charleston will present the touring Broadway musical hit on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.

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AUDITIONS FOR:

AUDITIONS FOR: “Mamma Mia” - The Aracoma Story will hold auditions on Friday, March 29 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 30 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Logan High School Little Theater. All roles available for adults and teenagers. Prepare about one minute of any song the shows off your vocal range. No monologues required, be prepared to read from a script, which will be provided. ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia a trip down the aisle you'll never forget!

AUDITIONS FOR: “Bright Star” - The Charleston Light Opera Guild will hold auditions on this schedule:

   Singing: Thursday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. - prepare vocal selection and bring sheet music for Guild accompanist.

   Dancing: Sunday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. - dress to dance, musical theater combinations will be taught. Be prompt!
   Reading: Tuesday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. - scripts will be provided
   All auditions held at the Guild Theatre.

   Charleston Light Opera Guild will present the Appalachian style story, Bright Star, at the Light Opera Guild Theatre before and during FestivALL Charleston on June 14-16, 21-23 and 28-30, 2019. 
   From Grammy, Emmy and Academy Award winning actor Steve Martin and Grammy Award-winning songwriter Edie Brickell, Bright Star is the five-time Tony-nominated Broadway musical that "The New York Times" called a "shining achievement."  

"Bright Star" Auditions in April

The Charleston Light Opera Guild has announced auditions for the musical Bright Star. Here's the info:

Auditions for:

- Singing: Thursday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. - prepare vocal selection and bring sheet music for Guild accompanist.

- Dancing: Sunday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. - dress to dance, musical theater combinations will be taught. Be prompt!

- Reading: Tuesday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. - scripts will be provided

*All auditions held at the Guild Theatre*

Charleston Light Opera Guild will present the Appalachian style story, Bright Star, at the Light Opera Guild Theatre before and during FestivALL Charleston on June 14-16, 21-23 and 28-30, 2019.

From Grammy, Emmy and Academy Award winning actor Steve Martin and Grammy Award-winning songwriter Edie Brickell, Bright Star is the five-time Tony-nominated Broadway musical that "The New York Times" called a "shining achievement."  

Inspired by a true story, Bright Star is a romantic tale set in North Carolina in the 1920s and 1940s with beautiful melodies, bluegrass music and compelling characters. The production is also powered by an ensemble cast of characters, onstage musicians and dancers.

Bright Star is the story of one woman at two different points in her life: the first, when she is a young girl growing up barefoot and carefree in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina; the second, when she is a well-to-do magazine editor in Asheville, 22 years later. Her story is woven with that of an idealistic young man named Billy, with whom she shares a mysterious connection. As a young teen in Zebulon, N.C., Alice is hopelessly in love with small town heartthrob Jimmy Ray, the mayor's son. Although their love was pure, it falls victim to the interference of ambitious parents.

More than two decades later, Alice is the successful editor of The Asheville Southern Journal, and meets a promising young writer named Billy. Eventually they realize they share a hometown. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past.

Godspell Auditions in Ashland

   Auditions will be held this week for the musical Godspell, which is being staged by the Chocolate Church Players.

   Auditions will be offered Monday, March 25 and Tuesday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. (sign-ups are at 6 p.m.) at the First United Methodist Church in Ashland. Use the side garden entrance - meet in the sanctuary. 

   For further information, please call 606-465-9834.

Back in the Saddle Again

   My apologies, gentle readers, for the general lack of posts in recent weeks. I've been so busy working on a theatre project that I haven't had much time to write about local theatre (other than updating the weekly rundown of local shows).

    I was part of the directing team for First Stage Theatre's musical, Disney's Newsies, and I hope you managed to catch the show - it was really something special. (I admit prejudice.)

   The cast was amazingly talented and hard-working, and all the elements came together at just the right time - the incredible choreography, the terrific band, the set, the costumes, the tech crew - all worked together to make a top-notch show. 

   It doesn't hurt that the show is filled with incredible songs, unforgettable characters, lots of humor and heart. 

   It was a lot of fun to be part of the show - the first production in West Virginia, I believe (though several others are following close behind up north) - and I'm proud of what the cast, crew, volunteers and directors managed to accomplish.

   So, what's next locally, now that Newsies is done? Well...

- Alchemy Theatre will be presenting the very funny play Picasso at the Lapin Agile soon in Huntington - don't miss it!

- Be sure to see Godspell, being staged in April at Trinity Episcopal Church in Huntington, directed by Mark Smith!

- Don't miss HART's crowded summer offerings, with Mamma Mia, The Little Mermaid and a Frozen, Jr. Pre-show, too!

- First Stage will hold auditions for Frozen, Jr. in June - it'll be the first show in the company's 30th season. 

- Auditions are also coming up soon for the next Junior Theatre Festival troupe from First Stage!

- As for me, I'm finalizing plans for a musical that'll be staged later this summer - one of my all-time favorite shows! More news on that very, very soon!

   Stay tuned!