Palos Village Players

NEWS  Feb 2008

HEIDI

Producers: Phyllis Adams and June Ryl-Kuchar are busy, filling out the crew and have a lot of eager and willing people to help.  The rehearsals are going wonderfully, our Heidi knows all of her lines, and is challenging the rest to step up.  They are a week or so ahead of schedule, but Lori and Peg are not worried that they will peak too soon.  It is a wonderfully cohesive group and we are having entirely too much fun at the rehearsals.  We welcome Joyce Eddy and Ray Velasquez  and Renee Ogelsby to the crew. Rose Ellis found all of the paintings and made up a Power Point. And Carl Erickson and David Groebe are “conspiring” on the stage set up.

I HATE HAMLET TRYOUTS:               MAR 4,5 -8p.m.

ALL SAINTS CHURCH 13500 LaGrange

I Hate Hamlet is a dramatic comedy written in 1990 by Paul Rudnick. Set in John Barrymore's old apartment in New York City - at the time, the author's real-life home - the play follows successful television actor Andrew Rally as he struggles with taking on the dream role of Hamlet, dealing with a girlfriend who is keeping a firm grip on her chastity, and playing host to the ghost of John Barrymore, who, clothed as Hamlet, has come back to earth for the sole purpose of convincing Rally to play the part.  Barrymore proves to be very convincing (challenging Andrew to a sword fight in the middle of the New York loft), and Andrew decides to play Hamlet. But when a Hollywood friend shows up offering Andrew a new television role, and millions of dollars in salary, Andrew is forced to choose between Shakespeare, whom his girlfriend loves, or television, where he is loved by millions.  3 men 3 women

Director: Len Wcislo 708 598 5995

Asst. Director: Chris Haines: 708-598-8268

 Play Reading Committee 

PVP’s Play Reading Committee is a very active group!  We’ve been reading, sharing our impressions, doing short write-ups (so we don’t forget what we thought) and then trading playbooks with each other to get an all important “second opinion”. 

If you’re a PVP member and you’d like to join us, please do.  We meet every other Monday evening in the Seattle’s Best Café at Borders Books in Orland Park (153^rd/Lagrange Rd.) at 8:00pm.   Next time will be February 11^th.  

Each play is read by at least two (2) of us and we do brief write-ups noting a Yes or No vote for recommending to the Board; as well as any special notes, e.g., staging challenge, or opportunity to expand stated cast, one-room set., etc.  The purpose of the meetings is to share our opinions and grab another play or two to read for next time.

Questions?  Call Marie Whitney at 630-371-7006 or voicewhitney@hotmail.com

 PROGRAM  AD BOOK

We go to press in a week and we are behind on the number of ads this year.  Please stop in to one of our current supporters or sell a new ad.  Remember you can get your membership free if you get a new full page ad. Full page ads are $150 and 1/2 page are $80.

Help us fill out the book!!!

SCHOLARSHIPS for Theater Camps this summer

Joyce Eddy is looking for applicants for Summer camps. If you know someone who is interested, let her know: jedagreen@.net (708) 448-9235.  PVP gives up to 4, $250 scholarships  per year.

Marie Whitney and Rick Baiker are engaged!!!.  Our last “union” from the Players was Terese and David Groebe.

Much Happiness!! 

Anna Meyers and Joey Caccitolo have set a date for their  wedding   It is June 14

Love is all around!!   Congrats!!!

 IN OUR PRAYERS:

Lucy Mahoney’s father, Ed Yaras passed away this past month after a short illness.

Gloria Micek’s mother and father-in-law are very ill and have both been in and out of the hospital.

WE SEND OUR PRAYERS TO THEM.

Palos Village Players Box #344 Palos Park, IL 60464 loripvp@gmail.com