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KC/ACTF Region V  Irene Ryan Finals
Festival 47
January  2015
Normandale Community College

ACT I
Nominee: Tony Falk
Partner: Callie Frank
Cheaters
The Long Red Road
Flowers for Algernon

Nominee: Daniel Johnson
Partner: Zack Lee
Spike Heels
The Pillow Man
Hamlet

Nominee: Cat Huck
Partner: Sam Johnson
The Father
Smudge
Are You There God it's Me Mary

Nominee: Ebrin Stanley
Partner: Trevor Hudson
Angels in America
“Two Nobodies in New York” from {Title of Show}
“Let it Sing” from Violet

Nominee: Sarah Bronson
Partner: Nellie Maple
Loose Ends
That Face
“Some Things Are Meant To Be” from Little Women

Nominee: Christopher Priebe
Partner: Alyssa Maldonado
Stop Kiss
Lobby Hero
Uncle Vanya

Nominee: Jayson Speters
Partner: Kayla Peters
The Great God Pan
The Unwritten Chapter
“Seeing You There” from Ordinary Days

Nominee: Dani Mann
Partner: Zachary Huels
Machinal
The Beaux' Strategem
Mary of Scotland


ACT II
Nominee: James Ehlenz
Partner: Steven Labine
“Poor Tied Up Darlin'” from Robber Bridegroom
Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie?
“A Man Could Go Quite Mad” from The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Nominee: Leigh Jacobson
Partner: Emily Scinto
“Some Things Are Meant To Be” from Little Women
Assassins
Screw Loose from Cry Baby

Nominee: Jonathan Fondell
Partner: Rachel Hogen
Red Light Winter
4000 Miles
The Norwegians

Nominee: Alison Kertz
Partner: Jackson Harned
Much Ado About Nothing
Rabbit Hole
Saint Joan

Nominee: Adam Yankowy
Partner: Erin Horst
"One Second and a Million Miles” from Bridges of Madison County
The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
“Stars” from Les Miz

Nominee: Cassandra Johnson
Partner: Amanda Mai
"Don't Think” from Concrete Jungle
Stop Kiss
“Another Life” from Bridges of Madison County

Nominee: Stephanie Stine
Partner: Brian Saice
Stairway to Heaven
Studly Session
Last Chance

Nominee: Cody Gerszewski
Partner: Alex Stoks
My First Trojan
Treefall
“And the Rain Keeps Falling Down” from Elligies for Angels, Punks, and Raging Queens

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Costume Parade Entries

A Midnight Dreary
University of Minnesota Morris
Student Designer: Rose E. Peterson

 

As You Like It
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Designer: David McCarl

 

Awesome Allie: First Kid Astronaut
State Fair Community College
Designer: Becky Keightly Scott

 

Honk!
Central Methodist University
Designer: Terri Rohlfing

 

 Into the Woods
Iowa State University
Designer: Kelly Marie Schaefer

 

Into the Woods
University of North Dakota
Student designer: Jacqueline DeGraff

 

Jungle Book
University of Minnesota-Moorhead
Designer: Ricky Greenwell

 

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
North Dakota State University
Designer: Bill Brewer

 

The Heiress
Southwest Minnesota State
Designer: Sheila Tabaka

 

The Venetian Twins
Winona State University
Designer: Tracy Van Voorst

Fun things to do during your visit to the Guthrie!


INSIDE

Self-Guided Audio Architecture Tour
On your smartphone, go to www.guthrietheater.org
Click on ‘more info’ on the bottom right of the screen
Click on Self-Guided audio tours and select the audio you wish to listen to
Or, if you do not have a smartphone, you may request an iPod from our Box Office free of charge (just show them your badge) between 11:00am to 5:00pm on level 1.


Guthrie Store (Level One) Open 11 am – 5 pm
Shop a thoughtful mix of handcrafted gifts and jewelry, show-specific merchandise, play
scripts, and unique items made exclusively for the Guthrie. Take home a souvenir from your visit!


A piece of history (Levels One, Four and Five)
Enjoy a who’s who of acclaimed actors pictured in backlit photo boxes in the Wurtele Thrust and McGuire Proscenium lobbies, as well as ghostly images of past performances
printed on our walls and ceilings.


Blue Wall (Level Four Lobby)
Architect Jean Nouvel wanted to give patrons a peek into the action backstage, hence this
glass wall. Peer through it for an occasional view of our stage crew working, and see the
expansive scene shop’s entrance.

Amber Box (Level Nine)
Officially dubbed the Citizens of Minnesota Overlook, this lobby with amber windows
provides a near 360-degree view of this historic neighborhood, including the river, Gold Medal Park and the downtown skyline.


Endless Bridge (Levels Four and Five)
Perhaps the most noteworthy feature of the Guthrie is a cantilever that extends 178 feet
from the face of the building. Check out the postcard effect of the windows, directing your eyes to specific attractions in the landscape.





OUTSIDE

Jundt Terrace (Levels Four and Five)
Despite its name, the Endless Bridge does come to an end and it is magnificent. Step
outside, take a seat and enjoy one of the most spectacular views in the city. Experience a
bird’s-eye view of the falls, the birthplace of Minneapolis.


Playwrights al fresco
Who says you can’t judge a book by its cover? Step outside to the Guthrie’s western exterior to view majestic photos of Tyrone Guthrie and seven playwrights whose greatest
works have graced our stages and inspired generations of theatergoers.


Take a Walk over the Stone Arch Bridge, or Climb the Hill next door in Gold Medal Park for stunning views of the Guthrie.


Visit the Mill City Museum 2 pm – 5 pm only!
Show your KCACTF badge and enjoy FREE General Admission to the Mill City Museum from 2 – 5 pm.  Enjoy learning about the flour milling industry, the Pillsbury dough boy, and fun facts about the heritage and history of Minneapolis. Your badge also will get you a 10% discount on their Gift Shop and a discount to their “Flour Tower” tour which is awesome!  The museum is located just three doors away for the Guthrie.


Izzy’s Ice Cream
1100 2nd St. S.
Discover amazing flavors of homemade ice-cream just a short walk from the Guthrie.

Kennedy Center American College Theatre 

Festival 47, Region 5

10-Minute Play Festival 2015

Friday, January 23, 2015, 2:00 p.m. 

Guthrie Theatre - Dowling Lab

The TEN-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL is a forum to help student playwrights develop their new work. These Concert Readings are the culmination of a process that begins with a blinded adjudication coordinated by the NPP team of Region II. Each selected play is then assigned a faculty director, a student assistant director and a student stage manager who work closely with the playwright in conjunction with student actors who are cast at the festival. The collaboration is to encourage revision of the work to better explore the world created. The reading is rehearsed for three hours during the week of festival, performed and given a response from festival special guests. Please enjoy!

Act I

Rocking Horse        

by Andrew Hagerty, University of Missouri Kansas City

Cast

Father Henry: Nathan Chester, Waldorf College

Tommy: Michael Barth, University of Nebraska Lincoln

Reader: Addison McGuire, Central Methodist University

Directed by: Melissa Alpers-Springer, William Woods University         

Assistant Director: Michael Casavant, Peru State College

Stage Manager: Jessie Mhire, University of Nebraska Lincoln

                             

Choice     

by Jacob Christiansen, Northwestern College                   

Cast

Mel: Gerrit Wilford, Northwestern College

Bethany: Alyssa Johnson, Minnesota State University Mankato

Reader: Kylie Geiman, Emporia State University

Directed by: Jimmy Bickerstaff, St. Mary's University of Minnesota         

Assistant Director: Justin Ralph, Newman University                 

Stage Manager: Jessie Mhire, University of Nebraska Lincoln

Pillow      

by Anne Welsbacher, Lesley University       

Cast

Deirdre: Cassidy Atchison, Waldorf College

Dominic: Adam Fast, Grandview University

Nurse (Reader): Tony Birklid, North Dakota State University

Directed by: Jerry Cranford, Kansas State University                 

Assistant Director: Carl Santiago, Doane College   

Stage Manager: Lyndsey Schrader, Concordia College Moorhead

 

Ten Minute Intermission

            Act II                    

Revolving Door       

by CL Smet, Newman University

Cast

Sean: Alex Givens, University of Missouri Columbia

Gabe: Braeden Garrett, University of South Dakota

May: Theresa Larrabee, Northwestern College

Reader: Abby Sexton, Missouri Western State University

Directed by: Sally Story, Concordia College  Moorhead

Assistant Director: Melissa Williams, William Woods University         

Stage Manager: Lyndsey Schrader, Concordia College Moorhead

Ordinary Things    

by Thomas Matthes, University of Minnesota Duluth                 

Cast

Willis: Trevor Farney, Newman University

Michael: Kyle TenHulzen, Northwestern College

Reader: Brooke Busse, Iowa State University

Directed by: Jim Williams, Winona State University

Assistant Director: Logan Jones, Kansas State University

Stage Manager: Derek R. Copenhaver, Doane College

Fishbowl

by Erik Meixelsperger, University of Minnesota Duluth   

Cast

Ann: Victoria Ptacek, Kansas State University

Mark: Darrington Clark, Kansas State University

Reader: Kristen Cruz, Hutchinson Community College

Directed by: D. Scott Glasser, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Assistant Director: Colton Moyer,  Minnesota State University Mankato 

Stage Manager: Derek R. Copenhaver, Doane College

Respondents

John F. Gresh: Co-Vice Chair of NPP Region II

Christina Ham: Professional Playwright

Georgia McGill: Immediate Past National Chair of the NPP Program

Region 5 National Playwriting Program

Chair: Patrick Carriere, Minnesota State University Moorhead

Vice-Chair: Julie Mollenkamp, University of Central Missouri

Student Assistant: Shelby Coulter, Concordia College Moorhead

In-coming Vice-Chair: Sean Bryd

Directing Co-Coodinators

Beate Pettigrew, Johnson County Community College

Tee Quillin, Missouri Western University

Irene Ryan Finalists

In no particular order:
Sarah Bronson
Cat Huck
Daniel Johnson
Dani Mann
Christopher Priebe
Jayson Speters
Adam Yankowy
Ebrin Stanley
Tony Falk
Cassandra Johnson
Alison Kertz
Jonahtan Fondell
Cody Gerszewski
Leigh Jacobson
James Ehlenz
Stephanie Stine

Costume Parade: Cici Quintero and Lynett Vallejo

If you are staying at,  or otherwise spending time at the Best Western Nicollet Inn Hotel,  please note the following about their Wi-Fi Service:

As you may have noticed, that service has been somewhere in the neighborhood of 'spotty'--unable to access, slow 'traffic' speed, intermittent on-and-off the system. I have spoken with them several times over the last forty -eight hours.  Here are some conclusions and strategies we have discussed--

-In short,  their system has been overloaded with more users than their original capacity was set up for.  Since they are,  largely,  a 'business traveler's' hotel,  you can understand why this is.

-What they have done-- Yesterday they had people from their cable/web provider come in,  and expanded their 'load capacity. ' My  most recent testing indicates that 'access' is now much improved,  but 'speed' is still not lightning fast.

-Here's what we/you could be mindful of in consideration of your fellow festival goers and hotel patrons--1) can you reduce your use and/or time on line?  (especially during peak times... mid-morning,  late afternoon,  evening until Midnight).  2) here are some simple and not too painful strategies for reducing usage A) if you have more than one Wi-Fi device, please turn off the Wi-Fi on one/
s you are not using, B) If You Leave The Hotel,  And Leave Device/
s Behind, Please Turn Off Wi-Fi Or Power Down The Unit (Also Saves Your BATTERY!)  C) If Your  Facebook Or Email Needs Can Be Met In "10 Minutes From Now " Rather Than "Right NOW" Consider Doing So At the Ames Center Or At NORMANDALE CC, since they both have free and good-functioning Wi-Fi.

If we can all try to work together on this,  service will be better and if people have an immediate need or emergency,  access will be more available.

Thank You!
Tom Woldt
Region V Web Manager (and best western 'resident')

For any general questions: Amanda Petefish-Schrag, Coordinator, apschrag@iastate.edu


ACTOR’S THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE

Apprentice Company Callbacks—If you are called back, you are strongly encouraged to attend the info session about the program on Thursday at 2:00 pm in Room P1844 at Normandale Community College.
If you are not graduating this year, do NOT sign up for a callback slot.  I’m calling you back to indicate interest.  Find me when you are graduating.
If you are graduating, sign up for a callback slot Wednesday or Thursday. 
For more info about the program, actorstheatre.org/learn/ai-company.
These are the individuals called back:

6, 9, 42, 50, 64, 116, 124, 143, 148, 150, 159, 217

WEDNESDAY—BOARD ROOM, AS YOU SIGNED UP

THURSDAY—2264 FINE ARTS (NORMANDALE), AS YOU SIGNED UP



BLACK HILLS PLAYHOUSE

All those called back should bring a headshot and resume.  These are the individuals called back:

3, 22, 23, 34, 41, 45, 57, 77, 107, 121, 134, 142, 143, 159, 177, 180, 182

WEDNESDAY--SOUTH BALLROOM 1-3 PM



BROWNVILLE VILLAGE THEATRE

These are the individuals called back:

1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 28, 30, 33, 34, 36, 37, 40, 41, 46, 47, 48, 50, 51, 55, 58, 61, 64, 66, 67, 68, 71, 72, 73, 76, 77, 79, 80, 81, 85, 88, 100, 101, 103, 104, 105, 107, 109, 110, 111, 112, 115, 116, 119, 121, 122, 124, 127, 129, 138, 140, 143, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 161, 163, 164, 165, 166, 168, 169, 174, 176, 178, 179, 180, 182, 183, 185, 186, 187, 194

WEDNESDAY—SOUTH BALLROOM, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM



CRANE RIVER THEATER

These are the individuals called back:

16, 20, 33, 34, 40, 42, 45, 46, 50, 57, 61, 67, 76, 83, 103, 104, 107, 115, 118, 123, 136, 138, 142, 143, 146, 148, 152, 153, 159, 165, 177, 178, 179, 181, 182, 186, 217

WEDNESDAY—ACTOR CALLBACKS—ROOM 120 12:00-3:00 PM

WEDNESDAY—DANCE CALLBACKS—SOUTH BALLROOM 3:00-4:00 PM



FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE

All of the individuals who are called back should drop off a headshot and resume at the Professional Auditions/Interviews check-in. 

These are the individuals called back:

5, 6, 12, 14, 16, 19, 20, 24, 30, 33, 34, 37, 41, 42, 45, 48, 57, 67, 76, 77, 84, 100, 109, 119, 124, 147, 148, 149, 152, 159, 171, 176, 184, 217

THERE ARE NO CALLBACKS ON SITE.



GREAT RIVER SHAKESPEARE

Have 2 very brief contrasting monologues, hopefully with one being classical.  If you only have one, please prepare that.

These are the individuals called back:

6, 9, 17, 23, 26, 30, 57, 66, 71, 74, 76, 77, 80, 84, 85, 107, 113, 138, 143, 148, 159, 165, 177, 182, 217

WEDNESDAY—ACTOR CALLBACKS—BOARD ROOM 9:00-11:00 AM (As signed up)



HIGHLAND SUMMER THEATRE

Actors will receive an email regarding callback times in the SOUTH BALLROOM.

These are the individuals called back:

8, 17, 33, 42, 52, 59, 80, 113, 139, 143, 146, 148



NATIONAL THEATRE FOR CHILDREN

These are the individuals called back:

3, 6, 8, 26, 34, 35, 42, 48, 61, 68, 74, 85, 109, 115, 116, 176, 217

ACTOR CALLBACK—EXECUTIVE BOARDROOM—9:00 AM-3:30PM—ACCORDING TO THE SIGN UP SHEET.



PRAIRIE REPERTORY THEATRE

We will be providing additional information during the callbacks. 

WEDNESDAY--SOUTH BALLROOM 9:00-12:00 NOON—Don’t worry if you can’t be there.  Check prairierep.org for more information.

These are the individuals called back:

5, 6, 14, 16, 17, 20, 22, 23, 27, 30, 34, 38, 44, 45, 46, 48, 50, 51, 52, 53, 57, 58, 59, 62, 67, 68, 72, 74 , 76, 77, 81, 83, 84, 85, 103, 104, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 115, 117, 118, 119, 121, 130, 134, 137, 138, 139, 142, 146, 147, 158, 161, 162, 165, 166, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 185, 186, 217



SOUTH DAKOTA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

These are the individuals called back:

6, 9, 12, 23, 26, 30, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 41, 47, 48, 52, 56, 58, 61, 63, 73, 77, 79, 80, 84, 100

WEDNESDAY—NORTH BALLROOM 12:30-3:30 PM—ACCORDING TO THE SIGN UP SHEET

 
STRAW HAT PLAYERS

These are the individuals called back:

4, 5 WITH A SONG, 8, 9 WITH A SONG, 10, 13, 16, 17, 20, 22, 33, 34, 42, 50, 58 WITH A SONG, 61, 64, 67, 68, 76, 77, 87, 128, 148, 159, 165, 176, 177, 178, 181, 186, 217

WEDNESDAY—SOUTH BALLROOM 10:00 AM – NOON

The following directors have been selected to move on to the semi-finals of the SDC Initiative:
Amanda Beeler- Vigils
Kivan Kirk- Bitter Sauce
Matt Caron- Streetcar

Michael Sheeks- Mauritius
Seth Honerman- Vigils

Robert Poston- Mauritius
Taylor Hudson- Streetcar

Aaron Scully- Water by the Spoonful


The semi-final is split into two different Groups. Group A will perform tonight from 7-9 pm, and Group B tomorrow morning from 9-11 am, both in the Best Western North Ballroom. The order is as follows:

Group A
7:00 Aaron Scully

7:30 Amanda Beeler

8:00 Michael Sheeks

8:30 Matt Caron


Group B
9:00 Kivan Kirk
9:30 Robert Posten
10:00 Taylor Hudson
10:30 Seth Honerman

In regards to the finals, the Dowling Studio is a 200 seat proscenium, the audience is not raked, and the stage will be a similar raised platform to what is being used in the Best Western North Ballroom. Please take this information into account when performing in semi-finals. As well, the sound will be the same set up at finals as we are currently using.

As well, interviews will take place in the Best Western North Ballroom Wednesday from 4-7:30 pm. The times are as follows:

4:00 Seth Honerman
4:15 Taylor Hudson
4:30 Robert Posten
4:45 Kivan Kirk
6:30 Matt Caron
6:45 Michael Sheeks
7:00 Amanda Beeler
7:15 Aaron Scully

KCACTF 2015
MTI DANCE
Cast List


Adaptation of Bob Fosse’s “Rich Man’s Frug”

Ponytail Girl: Hannah Fernandes

Gentleman: 
Lukas Ptacek
Caleb Reich

Ladies:
Julia Amundson
Brianna Bernard
Christina Case
Emmy Cuvelier 
Jennie Hughes
Liz Jarmer
Brianna Melroy
Emily Vortherms

First dance rehearsal Tuesday 6-9:30 Normandale A1560
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MTI Singing finalists:
Songs chosen to be performed at the Guthrie:


People Like Us


Who will Love Me?


Hard to Speak my Heart


Pinch me


Darling


Fine


Not Afraid


Hello, Little Girl


Seven Wonders


Raining


It all Fades Away


I’ve Gotta Run


Darryl is a Boy….


Cornerstone


Mooning


A Trip to the Library


To Excess


You Don’t Know this Man- M. Conrad


The Gun Song


Candy Store

Please note the following VERY IMPORTANT items about ticketing for festival productions.

The following Wednesday productions are ticketed events. Tickets will be available at 11 p.m. tonight, online.

Of Mice and Men.
Sleeping with Hitler.
The Clean House.
Soderville.
My Soul.

Booking tickets tends to work most smoothly from mobile devices if one uses the Guidebook route.

-Please remember to return any tickets you discover you will not be using at your earliest convenience so that someone else may book them.

Thank You!

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