JOPLIN LITTLE THEATRE

After a very large turnout for auditions  for
Neil Simon’s LOST IN YONKERS,
director Greg Swartz has chosen the following cast:

Gabe Thomas as Jay
Cade Sinclair as Arty
Greg Green as Eddie
Shaun Conroy as Louie
Tegan Whited as Bella
Betsy Stone as Gert
Lisa Green as Grandma
“When teenage brothers, Arty and Jay, are forced to move in with their strict German grandmother, their childlike aunt and their gangster uncle, they can’t help but feel a little lost.  Filled with laughter, tears and insight, Simon’s Pulitzer Prize winning play explores themes of family, independence, courage and the complex relationship people have with those they love.”

Rehearsals are under way.  Performance dates are July 24-28, 2019.
Tickets are on sale – 417 623-3638 or online
www.joplinlittletheatre.org.  (Click on the blue BUY TICKETS box)

To Season Ticket holders:  This is the last show on the 2018-2019 season ticket.  
Remember, it was scheduled for January, but due to our stage renovation we
had to move it to July 24-28.  Your reserved seats are good for this production.
Any questions please call the box office, 623-3638.

                   Director James Boone has announced the cast for the upcoming show
          9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL
           Judy Bernly – – – – – Kimberly Arzoian
           Dora lee Rhodes – – – – – Loren Tipping
             Violet Newstead – – – – – Michelle Jamison
             Franklin Hart, Jr. – – – – – Matt Jackson
         Roz – – – – – Annette Nethery
      Maria – – – – – Jennifer Jones
    Kathy – – – – – Becky Jones
     Missy – – – – – Jocelyn Donegan
   Margaret – – – – – K.C. Brockman
   Daphne – – – – – Stephanie Marsh
Anita – – – – – Zoe Musick
Joe – – – – – Spencer Dawson
Dick/Tinsworthy – – – – – Noah Murdock
Josh – – – – – Zack Jones
Dwayne – – – – – Richard Harper
Supporting Roles – – – – – Charlotte Worden, Katelyn Pursley,
Samantha Walker, Karly Jones, Katie Nelson

The Production Team of 9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL gives a huge Thank You
to everyone who came out for auditions.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director – – – James Boone; Asst. Director – – – Marilyn Marshall
Stage Manager – – – Lara Stamper; Asst. S.M. – – – Elijah Wolfe
Musial Director – – – Kimberly Arzoian; Props Master – – – Hailey Stamper
Set Builder – – – Jeremiah Norton; Costumer – – – Stephanie Jackson
Wig Crew – – – Gloria Southward; Dresser – – – Hannah Adams
Light Designer – – – Kinzy Sapp; Sound Designer – – – Melody Liles
Sound Tech Crew – – – Tony Miller, Eric Nelson
BUM Crew – – – Parker Boone, Lisa Bromley, Victoria Fleming,
Rachel Holden, Katie Nelson, Joy White

Production Dates:  May 29-June 2, 2019
Tickets are on sale NOW.  All seats are reserved!
This show will be a SELL-OUT!  Early reservations are a MUST!
Adults-$18; Seniors (55/up) & Students (Any)-$15;
Children 12 and under-$8
Call the box office:  417 623-3638 or order tickets online:
www.joplinlittletheatre.org

The work on our stage is finished!!  All new rigging, fly system – even to new curtains courtesy of Angel Guild.  We are in the process of moving everything from the trailers, outside the loading door, back into the backstage area.  This was big job initially, getting everything out – now bringing it back in is even more so as everything will be catalogued, photographed, labeled and filed.  
     So, we are back in operation.  Auditions were held for STALAG 17; rehearsals are being held for the upcoming Valentine Show, which will be performed Sunday, February 17.
     Don’t miss any of the happenings at Joplin Little Theatre!

WE’RE GETTING CLOSER TO COMPLETION OF THE
MAJOR WORK DONE ON OUR STAGE.

The Grand Drape, Legs, Travelers, etc. were hung
yesterday and today.  It’s beginning to look like “our” stage
again.  Next will come hanging the light fixtures that
Jessie Smith and her team have refurbished and made
ready for use.  AND we get to move everything that was taken
out six weeks ago and stored in the two trailers at the back
of the theatre.  It all has to be put back into place – cataloged,
photographed and put in order for the next show coming up.
WHICH IS:  February 4 & 5 – Auditions for STALAG 17;
then our Valentine concert on February 17.
Stay with us.  There are WONDERFUL things happening at
JOPLIN LITTLE THEATRE.

A lot of activity going on at JLT through December and January.  It became necessary, for the safety of all concerned working onstage at JLT, that the entire rigging system be replaced.  This project has been in the works for over a year and has finally come to the point that the workmen are here and doing all necessary to give us a safe and secure place to prepare the great shows our audiences expect from us.  This final preparation required that the stage be COMPLETELY emptied to the bare walls and ceiling.  Many people have been involved in accomplishing this amazing feat – but it has been accomplished and is on its way.  This has also required raising funds to cover the costs.  As everyone well knows, the best estimates always go over the amount anticipated.  We will still gratefully accept any donation you may wish to make to help us out.
            Because of the necessity of this work, we have had to reschedule LOST IN YONKERS, which was originally set for January 30-February 3, 2019.  The new production dates are July 24-28, 2019, with auditions being June 3 & 4, 2019.  We are hoping this doesn’t inconvenience anyone – we had no choice.
           All season ticket holders will have the same seats as originally reserved – just at a different date.  If there are any problems or questions, please don’t hesitate to call Cecie at the JLT office – 417 623-3638.  We will work out anything that may be needed.