Winter 2010 Newsletter – Gaslight
Suspense Lights Up the Warehouse Stage
Westside Players kicks off its 24th 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. 2nd 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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