Cast List: Uncle Vanya

The next installment of The Autumn Players' Readers Theatre Showcase Series is Uncle Vanya.  The play will be performed November 9-11, 2012 and is directed by Anita Chapman.

Cast:

Alexander Serebryakov - Mike Vaniman

Elene, his wife - Honor Elizabeth Moor

Sonya - Carol Cole

Maria - Lee Medart 

Vanya - Michael Lilly

Mikhail Astrov - Robert Linder

Ilya Telegin - Kermit Brown

Marina - Valerie Hogstrom

Yefim - Gary Gaines

Hey! Thanks, Spartanburg!

The Autumn Players' Readers Theatre Showcase production of Over the River and Through the Woods was named a "Best Pick" by the fine folks at the Spartanburg Herald-Journal.

There are three opportunities to come and see this funny, funny performance.  On Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31,  Over the River and Through the Woods will be at 35below here at Asheville Community Theatre.  On Sunday, April 1, the performance will be at the Reuter Center on the UNCA campus.  All performances begin at 2:30 pm and tickets are only $5 at the door.  Not bad for a best pick!

And on a side note, Sandie Kay (second from the right) brought in an Italian cheesecake to share with everyone today.  If word gets out to the press that's she's as good a baker as she is an actor, she'll be fighting off the paparazzi with a stick.  Yes, the cheesecake was that good!

Hope to see you at one of the shows!

Be On Our Stage - Upcoming Auditions

Jamie Meador studies information about the show
 before auditioning for Chicago

You've still got a bit of time to think about it, but we'd just love to have you in one of our shows.  Our auditions are open to anyone in the community - and for most shows, we provide all the audition material (so you can just show up and knock our socks off!)

Did you know that every show at ACT has new (to us, anyway) actors? It's true.  In Chicago, for instance, more than half of the cast are making their ACT debuts!  They're joined onstage by powerhouse ACT veterans - and I don't use the term "powerhouse" lightly when talking about Rachelle Roberts, Janet Oliver, Andre Ellerby, Ruth Butler, Jamie Meador, Matt Harper, and Jacob Walas.

Think about coming out for one of the shows this season!  Here's a partial list of dates - and you can find more info here.

February 21-22, 2012: To Kill a Mockingbird
A Mainstage Production directed by Ralph Redpath
Performs: April 20 - May 6, 2012
Seeking: 9 men, 5 women, 2 boys, 1 girl
(Note: Children should appear to be between 9 and 13 years of age.)

March 13, 2012: Over the River and Through the Woods
A Readers Theatre Showcase Production directed by Thelma Cousins
Performs: March 30 - April 1, 2012
Seeking: 3 men, 3 women

April 10-11, 2012: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
A Mainstage Production directed by Jeff Catanese
Performs: June 1-17, 2012
Seeking: 5 men, 4 women

Readers Theatre Showcase: A Delicate Balance

The Autumn Players brings Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance to life.  This study of an American family is part of the 2011-12 season of the Readers Theatre Showcase series and is directed by Anita Chapman. A Delicate Balance will be performed November 18-19 at 35below and November 20 at the Reuter Center on the campus of UNCA. All performances are at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $5 at the door. 

The Autumn Players presents An Inspector Calls

An Inspector Calls
- A tale of the unexpected -

When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us to examine all our consciences.

Written by
J.B. Priestly

An Autumn Players Readers Theatre Showcase production; in memory of Bernie Hauserman, 1937-2009.

Presented by The Autumn Players and Asheville Community Theatre, in partnership with the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement - and with support from the Western North Carolina Jewish Federation.

Directed by
Margaret Sticpewich

When: Friday October 30, Saturday October 31, and Sunday November 1
Where: Friday and Saturday at ACT's 35below; Sunday at the Reuter Center at UNCA.
When: 2:30pm

Tickets: ACT Box Office: 828-254-1320 or at the door. $5.