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N E W S L E T T E R
SUMMER 2010
Dark Comedy for Bright Summer Evenings
Westside continues its tradition of something out-of-the-ordinary for summer with Sam Shepard’s modern classic of sibling rivalry, True West. A favorite with actors, it’s been produced all over the world since its premiere in 1981. The recent Broadway revival of the play starred John C. Reilly and Philip Seymour Hoffman as the warring brothers. True West begins with Austin, a screen writer struggling to finish a film script while he house sits for his mom. His petty thieving, con man brother Lee drifts in from the desert just in time to compromise Austin’s negotiations with producer Saul Kimmer. In the melee that follows, Austin loses his serenity, his film deal, and finally his identity. Westside’s outstanding cast includes Mike Czerepinski as Austin, Eric Warth as Lee, Roger Freeman as Saul, and Kathleen McBride Jensen as Mom. Scenic designer Brin Durham has created the perfect setting for Jackie Czerepinski’s direction. Join us for this savagely funny comedy intended for mature audiences.
Dinner & Show $28.00 Show Only $15.00 (tax included) ISU Students $5.00 Show Only
July 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31, 2010 Cocktails 6:00 Dinner Served 7-7:30 Curtain 8:00 p.m.
The Warehouse 1009 S. 2nd Pocatello, ID FOR RESERVATIONS CALL The Raven’s Nest at 232-2232
Delicious Dishes for Dinner
For summer theatre goers, Pasta 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, Apple Cobbler and Milk Chocolate Cake.
Auditions for our fall show
Director Kimberly Mumford will hold auditions for On Golden Pond, on Friday, August 6 and Saturday August 7 from 7 – 9:00 p.m. She’s looking for actors to play: Norman Thayer, Jr.(70) a retired professor with a razor-sharp wit who’s slowing down a bit and hating it; Ethel Thayer (69) Norman’s loving, sharp-witted wife who is being forced into the role of caretaker; Chelsea Thayer-Ray (45) their daughter who’s close to her mother but fights with her father; Bill Ray (45-50) Chelsea’s boyfriend, then husband; Billy Ray (13) left with Ethel and Norman for the summer and not happy about it. Mumford stresses that individuals auditioning needn’t be these ages but be able convincingly to act and be made-up to look them. Production dates are October 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 2010.
Remember, you can help us raise the roof by buying tickets for our nightly raffles or by donating directly to the project. Contributions are tax deductible.
Paperless Possibilities for Patrons
We’re campaigning this season to build our electronic mailing lists. To receive electronic notices of auditions or to have your Newsletter sent via email, sign up at the desk when you check in for True West. We’ll save time, postage, and paper. If you’ve never visited Westside Players on our website (www.westsideplayers.org) or our Facebook page, you should give it a try. You’ll find pictures of past shows, the latest announcements about shows and auditions and links that let you sign up for email delivery of information from us.
Amazing Art for your eyes
Westside is proud to be showing the work of native Pocatello painter Tal Sampson in our lobby gallery this summer. While his work has been widely shown and much admired, Sampson is most acclaimed for his portrait of Chief Pocatello, commissioned by the city and unveiled in October of 2009. Sampson earned a BFA in art from ISU in 2007, the same year he won an Outstanding Student Achievement Award. He also often teaches classes at the Pocatello Art Center. As if that weren’t enough, he owns and operates Tal’s Plumbing in Pocatello and is the father of three. Come meet the artist and enjoy his work at the champagne reception beginning at 6:00 p.m. on opening night.