Friday, March 20, 2009
Turning Stone
I got home on Sunday from the Turning Stone Casino and Resort, located in Verona, NY after having performed a couple Flanagan's Wake shows. We had a great cast/crew and the weekend was a great time. Most of the cast were old friends that I hadn't seen in quite some time and it was fun to play/work with them. I, also, had the pleasure of meeting a young man named Reid who is producing a NYC based Flanagan's Wake ... check out their website. He recently graduated from Roosevelt University here in Chicago and relocated to NY and did the off-broadway run of FW and is now starting a production company and touring Flanagan's until he can find a place to house it. Slainte to Reid and Co. If you are in NYC, please support this wonderful production.We just slated auditions for "Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings" which will be in the summer, and I am very excited to start this project. I with be working with the talented and fabulous Bob Kiser, with whom I did "Western Civ" back in 2005. More information to come!!Auditions for HSM2 with Noble Fool Youth Ensemble will be held on May 1 and May 3. Check out their website for more information. Check out this wonderful charity-donating website ... http://www.igive.com/I hope these words find you well. xo, ken
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Summer 08
I can't believe the summer is almost over. Where did it go? Oh, yea. I had a lot of projects this summer. now looking back on the summer I feel it is now time to relax and enjoy my time a little bit. I have been connecting with friends and family and I couldn't be happier that I have some time to myself before the Fall begins.
Of course, my blog wouldn't be complete without a shameless plug of some sort. Now showing at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, IL is "Once Upon A Mattress" presented by Noble Fool Theatricals' Youth Ensemble. I have been involved with this company for 2 years and this is by far one that I am most proud. I Directed and Music Directed this production with Choreography by Helen Buck and our Stage Manager is Natalie Bayard. We were assisted by Barbara Homan and Val Zwada. The show will play until August 30, 2008 at 10:30am. There are four more opportunities to see this charming show; August 16 at 7:30pm, August 23 at 10:30 am, August 29 at 7:30pm and August 30 at 10:30 am.
On July 19, 2008 I closed a 2.5 month run of "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" at Pheasant Run. This was the Main Stage summer show and I had a great time with the cast and crew. Not to mention, this show was a HIT with the audiences. This was my first opportunity to MD on the Main Stage. Paired with the fabulous Tom Mullen, Director, and Stacey Flaster, Choreographer, we created something new from something old. I have already performed a production of this show in New York at Cortland Rep Theatre in 2004 and have always been fond of the show, but now I LOVE IT! I had the pleasure of working with four amazing actors; Charissa Armon, Amy Olsen, John Sanders and Karl Hamilton. Three wonderfully prepared understudies; Sadie Wynn, Gerald Keelel, adn Andrew Weir. A top notch crew: Megan Love, ASM; Rachel Holiday, RC; Toby Driscol, SE; and Jill Yetsky, SM. Musician: Paul Bauer, drummer. We cut the violin from the production and added a drummer to update the feel of the show. At first I was a little skeptical about cutting the violin, but in the end, it was a fantastic choice!!
My final Community Theater endeavor was also this summer; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with Rising Stars Theatreworks. I truly enjoyed this fun production working with Jeanne O'Donnel, Tom Jesse, and Terry Fox. However, I hope to never do a Community Theater show again.
I was able to get away for a short weekend in June to visit my best friend in NYC. This trip was way to short and I will be planning another trip as soon as possible.
Thank you for reading and for your never-ending support. Best summer wishes, Ken
Of course, my blog wouldn't be complete without a shameless plug of some sort. Now showing at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, IL is "Once Upon A Mattress" presented by Noble Fool Theatricals' Youth Ensemble. I have been involved with this company for 2 years and this is by far one that I am most proud. I Directed and Music Directed this production with Choreography by Helen Buck and our Stage Manager is Natalie Bayard. We were assisted by Barbara Homan and Val Zwada. The show will play until August 30, 2008 at 10:30am. There are four more opportunities to see this charming show; August 16 at 7:30pm, August 23 at 10:30 am, August 29 at 7:30pm and August 30 at 10:30 am.
On July 19, 2008 I closed a 2.5 month run of "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" at Pheasant Run. This was the Main Stage summer show and I had a great time with the cast and crew. Not to mention, this show was a HIT with the audiences. This was my first opportunity to MD on the Main Stage. Paired with the fabulous Tom Mullen, Director, and Stacey Flaster, Choreographer, we created something new from something old. I have already performed a production of this show in New York at Cortland Rep Theatre in 2004 and have always been fond of the show, but now I LOVE IT! I had the pleasure of working with four amazing actors; Charissa Armon, Amy Olsen, John Sanders and Karl Hamilton. Three wonderfully prepared understudies; Sadie Wynn, Gerald Keelel, adn Andrew Weir. A top notch crew: Megan Love, ASM; Rachel Holiday, RC; Toby Driscol, SE; and Jill Yetsky, SM. Musician: Paul Bauer, drummer. We cut the violin from the production and added a drummer to update the feel of the show. At first I was a little skeptical about cutting the violin, but in the end, it was a fantastic choice!!
My final Community Theater endeavor was also this summer; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with Rising Stars Theatreworks. I truly enjoyed this fun production working with Jeanne O'Donnel, Tom Jesse, and Terry Fox. However, I hope to never do a Community Theater show again.
I was able to get away for a short weekend in June to visit my best friend in NYC. This trip was way to short and I will be planning another trip as soon as possible.
Thank you for reading and for your never-ending support. Best summer wishes, Ken
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