ACTOR Moving

Untitled, a photo by ACTORTX on Flickr.

On September 22, 2012, Amateur Community Theatre of Rowlett took their last remaining items from the Rowlett Historical Society Building. We removed all the items from the changing rooms (closets) and took down the three walls that had actor's quotes from past plays.

We were sad to see the end of ACTOR at this facility.

But, we have a new home! Located at 4113 Main St. in Rowlett. With this new building, we will have bigger space and no height requirement for the actors!

Since we are in transition, ACTOR is working on doing a possible traveling show next year. If you have a place that wants to do a fundraiser or just needs some entertainment:
please call us at 972-463-4880 or send us an e-mail at info@actortx.com


Thanks,
ACTOR

ACTOR Receives an Award!

Eric with Award, a photo by ACTORTX on Flickr.

Amateur Community Theatre of Rowlett attended Rowlett Chamber of Commerce Award Show on May 3, 2012. We were nominated for Community Partner of the year along with the Lion's Club and Friends of the Library.

We won! We couldn't have done it without you, our community! Thanks to all our volunteers, audience, support staff, crew, and of course, our actors!

This has been a wild ride and we look forward to what's on the horizon.


See you in September!



ACTOR

P.S. Everyone at ACTOR tip our hat to the Lions Club and the Friends of the Library for their generosity to the community. We are all deserving of this award. Without you guys, our community wouldn't be what it is today!

I Can See The Light!

Run!, a photo by ACTORTX on Flickr.

With two weekends done, the cast and crew think they've mastered the art of bringing smiles to the audience's faces...well...maybe not "mastered," but we did see the front row smile!

Anyway, if you haven't seen "You Can't Beat The House" by Pat Cook, then head out this weekend to our LAST three shows.

Friday and Saturday at 8PM
Sunday at 2PM

Guaranteed to lighten you day...or make you smile!

Opening Weekend Done

Cast Serious, a photo by ACTORTX on Flickr.

With the opening weekend under our belts, the cast and crew rest up for round two.

Many thanks to everyone who came out and supported our little production.

We look forward to this weekend.

If you haven't seen the show, we encourage you to come out and share in the laughter.
This Friday, Saturday at 8PM and Sunday at 2PM. www.actortx.com

Brittany

Today we bring you Brittany...

1. What is your name?
I'm Kortney Amos.

2. Can you relate to your character?
I can't...But, people I know think I can relate to Brittany perfectly...

3. Have you acted before?
I have acted before; I've played Bertha in "Greater Tuna" at Rowlett High School.

4. So far, what has been the hardest thing about being in this play?
Remembering to come in. Because I have ten lines between one of mine.

5. What has been the easiest part about being in a play?
Not having to say things!

6. Here's a tough one: If you were stranded on a desert island, which character in the play would you like to be stranded with and why?
I wouldn't want to be Brittney and be stranded on a desert island. But, probably Madame Zenobia because she is really resourceful.

7. Anything you want to say to our readers and possible future audience?
This is one of the funniest plays I have ever seen! I've seen the play about six times and I still laugh.

8. Anyone you would like to say hi too?
Hi to my family and friends! They have been really supportive.

Fern Larraby

Today we bring you Fern Larraby...

1. What is your name?
I'm Carol Prano.

2. Can you relate to your character?
Oh yeah! Lots of ways! (smiling) Because I'm a mother and mothers always want to "whap!" their kids up on the side of their heads. And I get to do that in this play!

3. Have you acted before?
Yes. This is actually my third play with ACTOR. I had the privilege of being one of the aunts in "Arsenic and Old Lace". I played Martha Brewster.

4. So far, what has been the hardest thing about being in this play?
Learning the lines is always the hardest part.

5. What has been the easiest part about being in a play?
All your fellow actors are so supportive, they help you out. Believe it or not actors sometimes forget their lines on stage and everybody covers for you! Nobody knows it ever happened!

6. Here's a tough one: If you were stranded on a desert island, which character in the play would you like to be stranded with and why?
I would like to be stranded with Howie. Because Howie is just a kook and I would be entertained.

7. Anything you want to say to our readers and possible future audience?
You definitely need to come and see the ACTOR plays. They are so funny and I always think that each play that I am in is the funniest one. And then I'm in another one and it's even funnier than the last. This one is a real hoot.

8. Anyone you would like to say hi too?
I want to give a shout out to the chamber members! And tell them that they need to see this play!

Thanks Carol!

Madame Zenobia

Today, we bring you Madame Zenobia...

1. What is your name?
I'm Becky Sebastian

2. Can you relate to your character?
No. Okay, I could be lying.

3. Have you acted before?
Yes, they tell me what I do is "acting".

4. So far, what has been the hardest thing about being in this play?
Memorizing lines...and not laughing!

5. What has been the easiest part about being in a play?
That's a really good question....

6. Here's a tough one: If you were stranded on a desert island, which character in the play would you like to be stranded with and why?
Howie. Cause he will keep me laughing.

7. Anything you want to say to our readers and possible future audience?
I hope you will come and join us, because the play is so funny that we have yet to rehearse without laughing.

8. Anyone you would like to say hi too?
Hi to everyone because without ya'll, we wouldn't be here!

Thanks Becky!

Officer Milo Larraby

Today, we bring you Officer Milo Larraby...

1. What is your name?
I'm Harry Huttash

2. Can you relate to your character?
I think so. He's a real laid back kinda guy. Loves his mom and just worships her really. And takes a lot of abuse from her. I can definitely relate to that!

3. Have you acted before?
Yes I have. I've had the fortunate situation to be able to at in several plays with ACTOR and its just a ball.

4. So far, what has been the hardest thing about being in this play?
The hardest thing has been, number one, memorization of line; because for me it takes me a while. And secondly, it is the time commitment, but believe me, it is all worth it!

5. What has been the easiest part about being in a play?
Just coming and enjoying the friendships and the hard work that we all put together to create a show that the audience would enjoy.

6. Here's a tough one: If you were stranded on a desert island, which character in the play would you like to be stranded with and why?
Not my mother, that's for sure! But I would say, probably, Madame Zenobia. Just because I like her style.

7. Anything you want to say to our readers and possible future audience?
You ought to come out and see this play. Out of all the plays I've done, this is probably one of the funniest one's I've seen. Just getting through rehearsals with my fellow actors and actresses, director, sound man, that it is just so comical funny; always laughter.

8. Anyone you would like to say hi too?
Hello to Rowlett Texas! Come out and see the play. You'll laugh your...fanny off.

Thanks Harry!

Lillian

Today, we bring you Lillian...

1. What is your name?
I'm Pam Minatrea

2. Can you relate to your character?
Very much so! I have a daughter and son-in-law and I'm a little bit of a flake...I'm a blonde! So, it comes naturally.

3. Have you acted before?
Not since high school.

4. So far, what has been the hardest thing about being in this play?
The stage fright!

5. What has been the easiest part about being in a play?
Nothing so far!

6. Here's a tough one: If you were stranded on a desert island, which character in the play would you like to be stranded with and why?
Oh goodness....I think...hmm....Howie. Just because he is hilarious! He would keep me laughing no matter what the circumstance.

7. Anything you want to say to our readers and possible future audience?
The experience of participating in a play with ACTOR has been wonderful! I love it to death! And, you can always depend on ACTOR having wholesome, funny comedies, that are family-oriented.

8. Anyone you would like to say hi too?
Hi to my Heritage church! The gang there has all been really supportive. They all plan on coming to see me make a fool of myself.

Thanks Pam!

Courtney Parfait

Today, we bring you Courtney Parfait...

1. What is your name?
Debby Bobbitt

2. Can you relate to your character?
No. I'm not a seller.

3. Have you acted before?
Sure. I've always played little old ladies.

4. So far, what has been the hardest thing about being in this play?
Memorizing lines.

5. What has been the easiest part about being in a play?
When you are the stage manager. (she's not the stage manager for this play)

6. Here's a tough one: If you were stranded on a desert island, which character in the play would you like to be stranded with and why?
In this play? Hmm. That's really hard, on a desert island? I would be stranded with Larraby, because he is funny.

7. Anything you want to say to our readers and possible future audience?
Come and see us! It will give you a little joy in your life.

8. Anyone you would like to say hi too?
Hi to all my friends. Come out to see the play!

Thanks Debby!

Glenda Spears

Today we bring you Glenda Spears...

1. What is your name?
Michele Berry

2. Can you relate to your character?
Yes! I am also house hunting!

3. Have you acted before?
When I was in grade school...

4. So far, what has been the hardest thing about being in this play?
Time commitment.

5. What has been the easiest part about being in a play?
Its all hard! No, I would say, being surrounded with really nice people and its easy to show up everyday and be around them.

6. Here's a tough one: If you were stranded on a desert island, which character in the play would you like to be stranded with and why?
I have to think about the characters...I think Officer Milo Larraby, because he seems to have a lot of really bizarre stories to tell, and that would keep me entertained.

7. Anything you want to say to our readers and possible future audience?
They should totally come to the play because its really funny!

8. Anyone you would like to say hi too?
What up Adriel!

Conrad Spears

Today, we bring you Conrad Spears...

1. What is your name?
I'm Carl Pankratz

2. Can you relate to your character?
Well, I'm not married so I don't understand what its like to be beat up by your mother-in-law.

3. Have you acted before?
I’ve been in previous plays with Amateur Community Theatre of Rowlett. But, I am far from a professional.

4. So far, what has been the hardest thing about being in this play?
Dealing with Eric Fulton. He’s our director. He throws stuff and has a violent temper, so its a very hostile working environment. If I make it through alive, its been a good time and there are a lot of fun people to work with.

5. What has been the easiest part about being in a play?
Coming to rehearsal. Because every time I come here I’m surrounded by friends. No matter what’s going on in my day, coming here is like coming to a safe haven.

6. Here's a tough one: If you were stranded on a desert island, which character in the play would you like to be stranded with and why?
On the one hand you have Madame Zenobia, who is deceiving; like, if you teach her to make a fire, she might burn down your hut. There is a lot of those characters like that in the play. But at the end of the day, its Glenda.

7. Anything you want to say to our readers and possible future audience?
This is a fantastic opportunity to improve yourself. What I mean by that it is most everyone’s fear is public speaking. Doing things like this, helps you overcome that. Plus the friendships: If your new to Rowlett, this place is filled with so many good people; there is a sense of family here.

8. Anyone you would like to say hi too?
If you live in Rowlett, there is no better place to go, no matter what you are going through, you can come here and not have to worry about vulgar language or anything else that might be offensive. You can bring your family to the show and be around people who care about you and the city of Rowlett.

Thanks Carl!

Howie

Today we bring you Howie...

1. What is your name?
I'm Dane Pence.

2. Can you relate to your character?
(smiling really big) At times I can relate to Howie...sure...yeah.

3. Have you acted before?
I have acted before, yes.

4. So far, what has been the hardest thing about being in this play?
The time commitment. Since I have a family and two small children.

5. What has been the easiest part?
The camaraderie: having fun with everyone.

6. Here's a tough one: If you were stranded on a desert island, which character in the play would you like to be stranded with and why?
That's a tough one! Hmm, lets see, I would go with a female and it would be the crazy...Madame Zenobia. Why? For entertainment purposes.

7. Anything you want to say to our readers and possible future audience members?
Come and see us! It is a lot of fun!

8. Anyone you want to say hi too?
Hi Ethan! I know he will be watching me in the play; he's my seven year old.

Thanks Dane!

Interview starting with Merle

Starting today, ACTOR will interview the cast of "You Can't Beat The House" by Pat Cook.

Today,we bring you Merle...

1. What is your name?
I'm Brandon Razinha.

2. Can you relate to your character?
Oh so much! He is surrounded by people who aren't on his level. BUT, not that I feel that way at all, mind you, its all fun and games. I do enjoy hitting people...I MEAN...I enjoy acting!

3. Have you ever acted before?
Yes, actually this is my fourth or fifth play with ACTOR.

4. So far, what has been the hardest thing about being in this play?
Not laughing on stage when everyone else is.

5. What has been the easiest part?
Not having stage fright. Once you get past the initial butterflies, it just flows.

6. Here's a tough one: If you were stranded on a desert island, which character in the play would you like to be stranded with and why?
Oh that's a tough one. Uhmm...I'm gonna have to say...Howie. So that I have someone to blame it on!

7. Anything you want to say to our readers and possible future audience member?
Thank you for coming! Make sure you come to this show, because I think, this is going to be one of THE funniest plays we've ever done!

8. Anyone you want to say hi too?
My family and friends....those that actually show up! And of course, ACTOR itself.

Thanks Brandon!

The Stage is Set...

The stage has been set for "You Can't Beat The House" by Pat Cook.

Our cast has been hard at work at bringing you the best comedy for your entertainment. We have a few new people in the cast to ACTOR. When the cast and crew get that entertainment bug, only hearing the laughter and enjoyment of you, the audience, can appease it.

ACTOR is truly excited to Present "You Can't Beat The House" in April!

In future posts, ACTOR will do some interviews of the cast so you can see what their experience has been like so far.

We look forward so seeing you in April!

ACTOR