Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mama’s Hung You in the Closet and I’m Feelin’ So Sad

Son Jonathan may be sad. Audiences, on the other hand, have been very glad about Arthur Kopit’s absurd and quirky serio-comic play.    After the death of her high-living, womanizing husband, the rich Mrs. Rospettle, played by Diana Potter, travels with her chronologically grown-up son (Joseph Tornabene-Zalas) and his stamp collection. Madame’s entourage also includes Dad, who’s stuffed and travels in his coffin; a cat-eating piranha, Rosalinda, played by Tara Norman; and some very special, very hungry plants, controlled by puppeteer Dale Spencer. While in a Caribbean port, waited on by supporting cast Glenn Buck, Raya Doyle, Dawn Lattin, and Shane Stewart, Madame is attracted to an elderly millionaire sailor, played by Skip Taft, who owns an impressive multi-million dollar yacht.  They begin a romance, while a nymphet nanny, played by Whitney Munns, reaches out to the socially awkward son.  Director Philip Shepherd, who shared directing duties on last summer’s Who Am I this Time? has assembled a stand-out cast for this uniquely offbeat play about a seriously whackadoodle, dysfunctional family.  Come spend a Friday or Saturday evening with us in air conditioned comfort.  Hooligan’s will have plenty of tiny umbrellas on hand for your tropical drinks.  Oh Dad . . .  runs from July 10 to August 1.

Dinner & Show $28.00        Show Only $15.00 (tax included)        ISU Students $5.00 Show Only

July 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, August 1, 2009        Cocktails 6:00 p.m.   Dinner Served 7-7:30 p.m.   Curtain 8:00 p.m.

The Warehouse  1009 S. 2^nd Pocatello, ID                  FOR RESERVATIONS CALL The Raven’s Nest at 232-2232

Oh Dinner, Rich Dinner

During the run of Oh, Dad . . . , P. V.’s Pasta and Vino will be serving: Smokehouse Pulled Pork; Grilled Rosemary Chicken; Balsamic Coleslaw; Potato Salad; Mixed Green Salad; Fresh Fruit Medley; Dinner Rolls; and for dessert,  Peach Cobbler or Milk Chocolate Cake—a perfect meal for summer.

We’ve Hung Art in Our Lobby

Lori Reeves is the featured artist in our lobby gallery this summer.  Recently from North Carolina, where she taught as well as painted, Lori and her husband have just opened Vinyl Perk in Old Town Pocatello.  Of her painting, Lori says: “my paintings are created by my inner self in a variety of forms.  The energy I place in watercolor and water soluble oil painting comes from the beauty I see around me.  My work has a sensual flow of florals, and mountains stemming from my home studio locations.”  Come see the art and meet the artist at a champagne reception on opening night beginning at 6:00 p.m. Susan Lorenz, our reception hostess, is planning something delicious.

And We’re Looking for Actors

Joe Di Pietro’s witty thriller The Art of Murder closes our 2009 season October 9 – 31.  Director Diana Potter will be holding auditions on Tuesday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m. The cast includes two women 30 – 40 and two men 35 – 50.  Actors should prepare a 30-second contemporary comic monologue.  There will also be materials available for cold reading. If you’d like to be part of the fun back stage rather than appearing in front of the audience, come to auditions and sign up to help.  If you have questions call Diana at 232-5705.

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Auditions for Kopit’s dark comedy, “Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mom’s Hung You in the Closet and I’m Feeling So Sad” will be May 29, 30 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. He’s asking for a 30-second Absurdist monologue and can be reached at (801) 918-3387 or phil@timelabs.com.

The offbeat, dysfunctional characters (four men, two women) and the play itself, an engaging spoof of everything from Tennessee Williams’s /Rose Tattoo/ to Freudian psychology, will make this a delicious summer escape for cast, crew and fans.

Production dates:

Fridays and Saturdays, July 11-August 2. At the Warehouse, 1009 S. 2nd, Pocatello, ID.

If you’d rather participate backstage than on stage, come to auditions and sign up to help.

2 male leads
Jonathan should be between 20 and 30
Commodore Roseabove should be between 40 and 60

2 female leads
Madame Rosepettle shoule be between 40 and 60
Rosalie, the babysitter, should be between 20 and 30

Plus:
Bellhops (4-6) can be any gender and any age
Puppetteers (2) for the venus flytraps (don’t need to be experienced)
and
Rosalinda, the Pirhanna Fish (can be any gender and any age)

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Delectable Dinner

During the run of Relatively Speaking, P. V.’s Pasta and Vino will be serving: Pineapple Glazed Ham; Cranberry Cream Cheese; Turkey Breast; Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Brown Butter; Green Bean Casserole; Green Salad;  Potato Salad; Rolls; and for dessert, Carrot Cake and  Chocolate Chip Cannolis.

Acting Auditions

Arthur Kopit’s absurd and quirky serio-comic play, Oh, Dad, Poor Dad, Mama’s Hung You in the Closet and I’m Feeling so Sad is 2009’s summer show.   Director Phillip Shepherd is holding auditions on Friday, May 29 and Saturday May 30 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Actors should prepare a 30-second Absurdist monologue.  There will also be materials available for cold reading. If you’d like to be part of the fun back stage rather than appearing in front of the audience, come to auditions and sign up to help. For additional information contact Shepherd at (801) 918-3387 or phil@timelabs.com.  Performance dates are July 10 – August 1. 

Amazing Art

In our lobby gallery this spring you’ll find the work of Pat Bingham who says of herself: “My first love was photography but I found it lacking.  You can only capture what reality dishes up.  I’d want herds of hippos and find only pigeons.  When I wanted happy, flying pigeons, I’d find somber, sluggish ones.  So I turned to painting to reconcile this disappointment. The ideas for my paintings bubble up like cherry Kool-Aid from an unknown source.  I suspect it’s that 5-year-old who refused to grow up who gleefully flings these images at me. I capture them with watercolors and pastels and hang them out there for all the other 5-year-olds masquerading as grown-ups.”  Wow!  Join us at a champagne reception for the artist on opening night beginning at 6:00 p.m.  Susan Lorenz, our reception hostess, is planning something delicious.

What Will We See?

If you’re wondering what the upcoming shows are all about, you can read about them in our 2009 Season Brochure.  Pick one up when you’re here and grab a handy business card to remind you of our schedule.

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presents . . .

Relatively Speaking

by Alan Ayckbourn

April 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 2009

at The Warehouse 1009 S. 2^nd Pocatello, ID

Even though it’s 1968, Greg wants to do the conventional thing and ask Ginny’s parents for her hand in marriage.  But the man he believes is Ginny’s father is actually her philandering boss Philip whose wife, Sheila, has secrets of her own.  When they get together, the laughter increases exponentially as the confusions multiply. This witty British comedy in which relationships and people are not what they seem will delight you.

*Westside Players is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization

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 AUDITIONS

for

a witty British comedy in which relationships and people are not what they seem

Monday & Tuesday, February 16, 17, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

at The Warehouse 1009 S. 2^nd Pocatello, ID

Needed: two women, two men to explore and bring to life the characters of two couples in the late 1960’s: young Londoners, girlfriend/boyfriend and a middle-aged married couple (old enough to be their parents) who live comfortably in a lovely home in the country. 

Those who audition should have a one-minute contemporary comic monologue and be prepared for improvisation. Cold reading material will be available as well.

Production dates: April 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 2009

For additional information call Director Leslie Leek at 233-7338

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Great Food

The delicious menu from Pasta Vino’s during Leading Ladies includes:   Italian Sausage Lasagna; Baked Chicken in Lemon Herb Florentine; Cashew Wild Rice Pilaf; House Salad;  Pasta Salad; Bread; and for dessert, Cherry Cobbler with whipped topping and Milk Chocolate Cake.

Talented Artist

While local artist Anne Merkley has been known for more than 20 years for figure drawings and bronze sculptures, she has concentrated over the last five years on portrait paintings, especially of women. This exhibit is a celebration of the feminine, with Anne feeling that all of her subjects are in a sense “leading ladies” — regardless of age, ethnic group, or walks of life.  Since receiving B.A. and  M.F.A. degrees from ISU, Anne has taught art on all levels. Her work has been shown and has received numerous awards in local, statewide and national competitions, and is found in collections both private and public, in the U.S. and abroad.  Join us to toast Anne’s show at a champagne reception on opening night beginning at 6:00 p.m.

 Season Savings

Our 2009 season has everything–comedy, romance, suspense, and a little madness. Season Tickets represent a substantial savings over single admissions and are available through February 21 at the Raven’s Nest or at the theatre. Relatively Speaking, a comedy about young, and not-so-young, love by Alan Ayckbourn, plays April 3 – 25.  From July 10 – August 1 you can see Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mama’s Hung You in the Closet and I’m Feeling So Sad, Arthur Kopit’s absurd and very funny look at family relations.   The Art of Murder, a witty mystery by Joe DiPietro, plays October 9 – 31.  Pick up a 2009 Season Brochure and a handy business card schedule at the theatre.

Lucky Winners

We’re pleased to congratulate the winners of our 2008 Grand Prize drawing.  The lucky patrons are : Bill Purnell, Four Dinner and Show Season Tickets for 2009 plus the T-shirt for each production; Laurie Carston, the two-liter bottle of Mondavi Cabernet-Sauvignon (generously donated by Bob and Chris Grayson); and  Jeff Ticknor, Two Dinner and Show Season Tickets for 2009.  Proceeds from the nightly raffles pay our mortgage and enable us to maintain The Warehouse.  2009 will (hopefully) be the year of the new roof.   Take a chance when you attend this season’s shows and 2009’s winner could be you!  

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AUDITIONS

for

Leading Ladies

by Ken Ludwig

7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2008

at The Warehouse 1009 S. 2^nd Ave.  Pocatello, ID

Set in 1955, Leading Ladies offers a little bit of Shakespeare, a healthy helping of Tootsie, and a whole lot of laughs 

Roles for 3 women and 5 men of various ages  

The characters are:  Meg, early 30s and a charmer

                  Duncan, a 40-something minister engaged to Meg

                  Leo, a 40-ish British Shakespearean actor

                  Jack, Leo’s 30-something acting partner, also British

                  Doc, 50ish, a lovable curmudgeon

                  Butch, early-20s, Doc’s son

                  Audrey, early 20s, energetic and cute

                  Florence, 60+, Meg’s wealthy, ailing aunt 

Please prepare a one-minute contemporary comic monologue and a one-minute monologue from Shakespeare.  Cold readings will also be provided. 

Production dates: Jan. 30, 31, Feb. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 2009 

For further information call director Jackie Czerepinski at 234-7621

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Delicious Menu

During the run of Cash on Delivery, Pasta Vino’s buffet dinner service will include: Baked Tilapia in a Cilantro Lime Sauce; Apple and Walnut Stuffed Pork Loin; Orzo Pasta; Tossed Green Salad; Waldorf Salad; Fresh Bread; and for dessert, Apple Crisp, and Rich Angel Food Cake.

An Extraordinary Season

We’re really excited about our 2009 Season.  It has everything–comedy, romance, suspense, and a little madness—written by some of your favorite playwrights.  The season opens January 30 with Ken Ludwig’s Leading Ladies, a romantic romp set in the 1950s.  Spring brings Relatively Speaking by Alan Ayckbourn, a comedy about young, and not-so-young, love.   In July you can see Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mama’s Hung You in the Closet and I’m Feeling So Sad, Arthur Kopit’s absurd and very funny look at family relations.   The Art of Murder, a witty mystery by Joe DiPietro, closes the year.  Be sure to pick up a 2009 Season Brochure when you attend Cash on Delivery.  Season Tickets, which represent a substantial savings over single admissions, are  on sale  at the Raven’s Nest or at the door show nights. 

Delightful Art

Gracing the Lobby Gallery for our fall show is the work of local painter Carolyn Purnell. Although she’s worked in several media, including photography, Purnell now specializes in porcelain art.  A retired Administrative Director for the FBI, Carolyn has lived, worked, and studied art in several states.    Join us  on October 3, beginning at 6:00 p.m., for a champagne reception where you can celebrate the art and meet the artist.

Exciting Prizes

On closing night, October 25, we’ll have our 2008 Grand Prize drawing.  Every raffle ticket purchased this year will be back in the final drawing following the show that night.  The Grand Prize is Four Dinner and Show Season Tickets for 2009 plus a T-shirt for each show.   Second prize is the two-liter bottle of Mondavi Cabernet-Sauvignon.  Third Prize is Two Dinner and Show Season Tickets for 2009.  Proceeds from the nightly raffles pay our mortgage and provide the funds to maintain and improve the facility.  We’re beginning repairs to our roof thanks to your willingness to take a chance.

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Two scam artists await their fate, maybe. Cash on Delivery. Photographic

Caught at last, maybe, Cash on Delivery, Photo: Photographique

Photo: Photographique. The startled psychiatrist tries to explain, Cash on Delivery

 

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 presents . . .

Cash on Delivery

an outrageous farce by Michael Cooney

October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 2008

At The Warehouse 1009 S. 2^nd Pocatello, ID

When Eric began cashing his former lodger’s social security check, he was just trying to get through a spot of unemployment.  But it was so easy that he kept applying for more benefits for more imaginary lodgers.  Now he wants to quit, but killing off imaginary folks is far more difficult, and much funnier, than it seems. Social Services arrives in force and the farce multiplies.  Who’s who?  What’s what? And why’s that man wearing a maternity dress?

*Westside Players is a non-profit organization

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