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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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.

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!

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.

A Spring Surprise at the Warehouse

There’s been a change in our 2008 Season!  For the first time, Westside Players is reprising a show.  April 25 through May 17 patrons will be treated to A. R. Gurney’s Love Letters.  First performed in New York by Kathleen Turner and John Rubenstein in 1989, the reader’s theatre script has since been seen on Broadway and around the country with scores of stars.   It’s a story told through the Love Letters of the title.  Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, both born to wealth and position, are childhood friends who maintain a lifelong connection through their letters.  Through the expected–prep school, college, careers–and the unexpected–war, failure, and alcoholism, the two keep in touch.  Hilarious and heart wrenching by turns, Love Letters is an eloquent exploration of the power of love and language.  Travis W. Hopkins directs Marni Montgomery and Walt Mecham in the roles originally played at The Warehouse by Lorraine Crook and Stephen M. Rhoads under the direction of Diana Potter in 1993.

Dinner & Show $28.00   Show Only $15.00 (tax included)    ISU Students $5.00 Show Only April 25, 26 Only

For Reservations Call The Raven’s Nest at 232-2232 Cocktails 6:00 Dinner served 7-7:30   Curtain 8:15

Whatever Happened to Neil Simon?

Season ticket holders and patrons who’ve been keeping an eye on the season brochure may be wondering why we’ve chosen to produce Love Letters instead of Simon’s Chapter Two as we’d planned.  There was, simply, a shortage of actors available for the spring.  We’re certain you’ll enjoy our current production but the necessity of changing scripts underscores an important point: Westside Players is a community theatre.  If you’ve thought about auditioning, please do.  If you know someone who’s interested, encourage them.  If you know someone who’s talented, tell them about Westside Players.  We can’t do what we do without the willing area residents, all volunteers, who direct, design, act in and work backstage for our shows.

What’s for Dinner?

During the run of Love Letters, the Continental Bistro is serving: Carved Pork Loin; Grilled Lemon & Rosemary Marinated Chicken; Au Gratin Potatoes; Spring Veggie Medley; Fresh Baked Rolls; Mixed Green Salad; Mandarin Orange Salad; Marinated Pasta Salad; and for dessert, Chocolate Torte and Carmel Apple Cobbler

What’s in the Lobby?

Local painter Rita Sussex is a versatile and skilled artist whose paintings pay homage to the Impressionists– radiant works full of light and brilliant color.  Her pictures hang in galleries, homes, and offices from New York City to Japan and have been featured in several publications.  Join us for a champagne reception honoring the artist on opening night beginning at 6:00 p.m.

What’s to Audition for Next?

Who Am I this Time? is the title of our July show–two hilarious one-act plays about life in the theatre: “The Actor’s Nightmare” by Christopher Durang and “The Shock of Recognition” by Robert Anderson.  Director Diana Potter is looking for three men and three women varying in age from 25-45 to play the quirky characters.  Auditions will be held Wednesday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m. at The Warehouse.  Actors should prepare a one-minute comic or absurd monologue.  Cold readings will also be available.  Also, if you’re interested in helping out backstage, please come to the audition.  Production dates are July 11 – August 2.