Cast Announced – Death of a Salesman

Director Jade Leggott has announced the cast for Death of a Salesman:
The Characters:

WILLY LOMAN Kevin Babbitt
LINDA Kelly Purser
HAPPY Thorr Miller
BIFF Dustin Sisney
BERNARD Nathan Kaminsky
YOUNG BIFF Brock Goben
YOUNG HAPPY Kyle Grover
YOUNG BERNARD Karsten Nicholas
THE WOMAN Brandy Castlebury
CHARLEY J.P. Dickey
UNCLE BEN Brett Hecksher
HOWARD WAGNER Rory Stuckey
JENNY Alycia Allen
STANLEY Zac Freisberg
MISS FORSYTHE Gwendolyn Leggott
LETTA Amber Julian

Thanks to all who auditioned! We will be having our first read through at Joplin Little Theatre on October 24th at 7pm. and look forward to seeing you all there!

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Auditions – Death of A Salesman – EXTENDED

Title: Auditions – Death of A Salesman
Description: Director Jade Leggott announces open auditions for the next production at JLT, the Arthur Miller classic, “Death of A Salesman”. Auditions will be held at 7:00pm on Monday and Tuesday, October 17-18, 2011 at Joplin Little Theatre.

*** Additional auditions will be held October 20, 2011 at 7pm ***

The story revolves around the the last days of Willy Loman, a failing salesman, who cannot understand how he failed to win success and happiness. Winning a Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Play in 1949, this play is considered to be one of Arthur Miller’s finest.

Ten men and five women between the ages of 16 to 50+ are needed. The auditions will consist of cold readings from the play. The director advises that all should be familiar with the story, or have read the script prior to auditions. Production dates are December 7-11, 2012.

For further information, contact director Jade Leggott at 417-529-1378

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Show Opens – The Night I Died at the Palace Theatre

The Palace Theatre actors are just getting ready to rehearse the final scene for their latest production, “I Ain’t Got No Body”, when they run into a snag – the director who wrote the play is found dead onstage. Clues intermingle with unveiled threats as cast member turns against cast member.

Pat Cook has become one of director Chet Fritz’s favorite playwrights.  He is the author of the “Monday” mysteries.  In the cast are several veteran performers, plus some newcomers to the JLT stage.

The show opens Wednesday, October 12, 2011 and runs through Sunday, October 16. House opens at 7:00pm Wed-Sat with a 7:30pm curtain, and 2:00pm Sunday with a 2:30pm curtain. Tickets can be purchased at the JLT Box Office or by calling 417-623-3638.

The Characters:

FRANCES PRESTON Angela Beal
AVA DONNELL Karen Eckhardt
LUTHER WALLACE Steve LeMaster
SGT. MIKE MALLORY Todd Loudis
DANA PUGH Stephanie McNally
LOIS BIRDWELL Denise Middick
TIMOTHY PRICE Ken Middick
GLENDA HOWARD Susie Schwabenlander
GORDON DONNELL Dustin Sisney
KALENE COOPER Dee Timi
THEODORE BUTLER Bill Welsh
JIMMY TODD Jacob West
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Work Day

Title: Work Day
Description: JLT is planning a general work day for Saturday, Sept 3, 2011 in order to address general cleaning, repair and other maintenance items. Anyone who’s available to help is welcome to join!
Start Time: 09:00
Date: 2011-09-03

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Auditions – The Night I Died at the Palace Theatre

Director Chet Fritz announces open auditions for the next production at Joplin Little Theatre, The Night I Died at the Palace Theatre.  Auditions will be held August 29th and 30th at 7:00 pm at the theatre.

The Palace Theatre actors are just getting ready to rehearse the final scene for their latest production, “I Ain’t Got No Body”, when they run into a snag – the director who wrote the play is found dead onstage.  Clues intermingle with unveiled threats as cast member turn against cast member.

This mystery/comedy by Pat Cook, the author of the “Monday” playes, requires 6 men and 6 women, ages 25 to 50+.

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.  Production dates are October 12-16, 2011.  All are invited to join in the fun.

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