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Westside Players*

presents . . .

On Golden Pond

October 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, 2010

A crusty, cranky old English professor guards his heart like a fortress and fixates on death, much to the despair of his wife, who tries to distract him with the beauties of the woods and Golden Pond around their summer cabin — until a sassy thirteen-year-old boy comes into his life.  Give this sentimental mixture of humor and heartstring tugs a try!

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

Cocktails 6:00 p.m.      Dinner served 7-7:30      Curtain 8:00 p.m.

Dinner & Show $28   -  Show Only $15  -  ISU Students $5  Show Only

For Reservations call The Raven’s Nest at 232-2232

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

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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. 2^nd 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.

Westside Players

presents a modern classic

TRUE WEST

July 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31, 2010

Austin is a screen writer struggling to finish a film script while he house sits for his mother.  When his petty thieving, con man brother Lee drifts in from the desert, Austin loses his serenity, his film deal, and finally his identity.  Join us for this savagely funny comedy intended for mature audiences.

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

Cocktails 6:00 p.m.      Dinner served 7-7:30      Curtain 8:00 p.m.

Dinner & Show $28   -  Show Only $15  -  ISU Students $5  Show Only

For Reservations call The Raven’s Nest at 232-2232

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

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Something Sparkling for Spring

Move Over, Mrs. Markham is Westside Players’ inspired choice to replace the originally scheduled Boeing, Boeing as our April show. Playwrights Ray Cooney and John Chapman have concocted a frantic evening in the swinging 1970s when the Markham’s top-floor flat becomes the site of an attempted affair, a try at a tryst, and averted adultery.   Slightly stuffy publisher Philip Markham (Walter Mecham) and his fashionable wife Joanna (Michelle Mittelstedt) are having their London flat redone by flamboyant interior decorator Alistair Spenlow (Joseph Tornabene-Zalas).  Their au pair Sylvie (Marni Montgomery-Blake) likes the Markhams well enough, but she loves the decorator.  Philip’s business partner Henry Lodge (Michael Czerepinski) loves lots of ladies and is planning to meet one of them—Miss Wilkinson (Gabrielle Joan) in the Markhams’ apartment.  In self-defense, his wife Linda (Tara Norman) is planning a get-together of her own with Walter Pangbourne (Skip Taft).  Into this sexy mix comes renowned author Olive Harriet Smythe (Diana Potter), looking for a more moral publisher than her last. The eccentric characters, mistaken identities and just plain mistakes add to the hilarious fun under the direction of Dan Varas.

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

April 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 2010       Cocktails 6:00      Dinner Served 7-7:30     Curtain 8:00 p.m.

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

Something Scrumptious for Dinner

During the run of Move Over, Mrs. Markham, P.V’s will be serving: Pineapple Glazed Ham; Three Cheese Manicotti; Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Brown Butter;  Spring Vegetable Medley; Green Salad;  Melon Mango Salad; Rolls; and for dessert, Carrot Cake or      Chocolate Chip Cannolis.

Something Lovely in the Lobby

This spring, our lobby gallery will feature the work of Linda Wolfe, local artist and illustrator.   A native of Oregon, Wolfe settled in Pocatello several years ago.  She calls printmaking her “special form of expression,”  saying: “I fell in love with the process of creating a block print while attending art school.  I work primarily with linoleum and wood blocks.  My prints take on a life of their own.  Some need to have color added and some need to show their black and white beauty.”  Come and see what she means and meet her at the champagne reception on opening night at 6:00 p.m.  Hostess Susan Lorenz will be serving something tasty and creative to welcome you and honor Wolfe.

Something Nifty on the Net

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.  We’re campaigning this season to build our electronic mailing lists.  To have your Newsletter sent via email, sign up at the desk when you check in for Move Over, Mrs. Markham. We’ll save time, postage, and paper.

Something New on the Wall

When you’re next in the Warehouse, check out the paper pillar on the entrance wall. It represents the progress we’re making toward finishing our new roof.  Thanks to your generosity, one half of the project is finished.  Thanks to the mild winter, the other half hasn’t leaked this year.  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.

(download Move Over, Mrs Markham PSA in PDF format)

Westside Players*presents Ray Cooney and John Chapman’s

Move Over, Mrs. Markham

April 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 2010

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

In one frantic evening, the Markham’s top-floor London flat becomes the site of an attempted affair, a try at a tryst, and averted adultery.  Eccentric characters, mistaken identities and just plain mistakes add to the fun in this sparkling British farce set in the swinging 1970s.

Cocktails 6:00 p.m.      Dinner served 7-7:30      Curtain 8:00 p.m.

Dinner & Show $28   -  Show Only $15  -  ISU Students $5  Show Only

For Reservations call The Raven’s Nest at 232-2232

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

AUDITIONS

Auditions for the sparkling British farce Move Over Mrs. Markham by Ray Cooney and John Chapman

Wednesday, February 17th at 7:00 p.m.

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

In one frantic evening, the Markham’s top-floor London flat becomes the site of an attempted affair, a try at a tryst, and  averted adultery.  Mistaken identities and just plain mistakes add to the fun of playing roles from bimbo to best-selling author.

Roles for:   Four men ages 20 to 50

Five women ages  20 to 50

Please prepare a one minute comedic monologue; cold reading will be available.  Questions?  Email director Dan Varas at danvaras@msn.com

Performance dates: April 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 2010

To stay on our actor list, email us at auditions@westsideplayers.org

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Suspense Lights Up the Warehouse Stage

Westside Players kicks off its 24^th season with Gaslight, a Victorian thriller by Patrick Hamilton.  Originally titled Angel Street, the 1941 play is a mix of whodunit, psychological thriller, and comedy that still pleases audiences as they watch a dapper, diabolical husband (Walter Mecham) slowly driving his lovely wife (Marni Montgomery-Blake) mad.  Aided by saucy serving maid Nancy (Gabrielle Joan), the evil Mr. Manningham believes he’s succeeding, but stalwart Inspector Rough (Bill Rasmussen) and faithful servant Elizabeth (Jana Bontrager) have their own plans.  Sean Kane and David Montgomery-Blake pop in for cameo appearances as police officers.  The famous final confrontation continues to tantalize fans with a not-to-be-missed bit of revenge.    Director Travis W. Hopkins brings 23 years of acting and directing experience to his staging of this oldie but goodie mystery set in London in the 1880s and Jackie Czerepinski supplies the period costumes.  Fans of the 1944 George Cukor film will remember Ingrid Bergman as the threatened wife, supported by Charles Boyer, Joseph Cotton, and eighteen-year-old Angela Lansbury in her film debut.

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

January 29, 30,  & February 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 2010   Cocktails 6:00  Dinner Served 7-7:30 Curtain 8:00 p.m.

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

Dinner Satisfies Your Appetite

During the run of Gaslight, P.V’s will be serving: Sirloin Tips in Portobello Demi Glaze; Baked Chicken in Lemon  Herb Florentine; Red Potatoes in Parsley and Butter; Pasta Salad; Tossed Green Salad; Rolls; plus Cherry Cobbler and Milk Chocolate Cake for dessert.

Art Pleases Your Eye

Patrons will be treated to the photographs of Pocatellan Jesse C. Robison in our lobby gallery.   An attorney by profession, Robison learned his love of art from his oil painter father and has demonstrated it by working tirelessly as a member of the Pocatello Arts Council for the past decade.  He says of his art: “my enjoyment of photography as a passionate pursuit blossomed with the advent of the digital camera.”   Come and meet the artist and enjoy his work at the champagne reception on opening night at 6:00 p.m.  Our reception hostess Susan Lorenz is sure to have something delicious to welcome you and honor the artist.

Electronic Newsletters Save

We’re campaigning this season to build our electronic mailing list.  To have your Newsletter sent via email, sign up at the desk when you check in for Gaslight. We’ll save time, postage, and paper.

Patrons Win Prizes

Our 2009 raffle Grand Prize–four center stage season passes for 2010–went to Jeff Smith.  Jean Holdern was the lucky winner of the three-liter bottle of fine wine (generously donated by Bob and Chris Grayson).  Iris Flechsenhaar happily won the third prize—two Season Tickets for our 2010 shows.  Thanks to all who bought raffle tickets in 2009.  We couldn’t keep performing without your willingness to take a chance.  Also, we’re still saving for the next phase of our new roof and we would love to add your name to our galaxy.  Your star can shine beginning at $50.00.

Savings Benefit Your Budget

There’s still plenty of time to purchase a Season Ticket for all four 2010 productions.  With dinners, the cost is  $95.00—a savings of $17.00 over individual admissions.  Season Tickets can be purchased at the theatre on show nights or at The Raven’s Nest.  Pick up a 2010 brochure or bookmark and a business card to learn about the upcoming shows: Boeing, Boeing a light-hearted, romantic farce playing April 2 – 24; Sam Shepard’s gritty, serio-comic True West, July 9 – 31; and the sentimental favorite, On Golden Pond, October 8 – 30.

Visit us on the web at www.westsideplayers.org

An Artful Thriller for Fall

Our 2009 Season closes with Art of Murder, a witty mystery by playwright Joe DiPietro whose Over the River and Through the Woods delighted Westside patrons a few seasons ago.  This time, DiPietro gives us Jack, portrayed by Glen Buck, a charismatic painter whose ego is every bit as big as his reputation.  His wife Annie, played by Lisa Hammond, is also a painter—younger and less famous than her controlling spouse but perhaps every bit as talented.  Kate, played by Tara Norman, is an attractive Irish immigrant who’s employed as the couple‘s maid but spends much of her time fielding Jack’s passes.  Vincent, played by Daniel Varas, is Jack’s agent.  He’s made a lot of money representing Jack but it may not be enough to offset his dislike of his famous client.   Everyone, including Jack, knows that a painter’s work is worth more if he’s dead.   Would killing Jack be worth the risk?  Would faking his death be even better?   Co-directors Diana Potter and Philip Shepherd keep the suspense taut; it’s impossible to know what will happen next or guess who’s fooling whom in this intriguing show.

Dinner & Show $28.00

Show Only $15.00 (tax included)

ISU Students $5.00 Show Only

October 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31, 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

A Delicious Meal

For the October show, P. V.’s Pasta and Vino will be serving: Roast Baron of Beef with Au jus; Roast Pork Loin with Honey Dijon Cream; Creamed Peas and Potatoes; Tossed Green Salad; Waldorf Salad; Dinner Rolls; and the perfect fall dessert, Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream.

Thrilling Art for the Lobby

Patrons will be treated to the work of Helen Livingston during the run of Art of Murder.  A graduate of SMU, Livingston came to Pocatello after she retired and then went right to work on a Master’s degree in Fine Arts at ISU, graduating in 2007. Although she began doing representational work, she now uses nature as the inspiration for abstraction. Livingston says of her paintings: “Abstraction means reduction and simplification.  I reduce nature’s shapes to please my own, personal fantasies.”  Come and meet the artist at the champagne reception on opening night at 6:00 p.m.  Our reception hostess Susan Lorenz is sure to have something delicious to welcome you and honor the artist.

Creative Costume Contest

You may have noticed that our closing night is Halloween.  In the spirit of the holiday, we’re inviting you to come to the theatre in costume on October 31.  The house staff will act as judges and we’ll award prizes for the best costumes we see.  Join in the fun whether you choose to dress up or not.

A Promising Season for 2010

Our 2010 Season opens January 29 – February 20 with Gaslight, Patrick Hamilton’s classic, creepy mystery set in 1880’s London. From April 2 – 24 we’re brightening the theatre with Marc Camoletti’s Boeing, Boeing a light-hearted, romantic farce.  July 9 – 31 you can see Sam Shepard’s gritty True West.  Our season closes with Ernest Thompson’s sentimental favorite, On Golden Pond, October 8 – 30.  A Season Ticket for all four shows with dinner is $95.00—a savings of $17.00 over individual admissions.  Season Tickets are now on sale at the theatre on show nights or at The Raven’s Nest.  Pick up a 2010 brochure or bookmark and a business card when you attend Art of Murder.