Please help ACTOR decide what play we should do for our Christmas show:
"A Christmas Story" By Jean Shepherd
Synopsis: Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the midwest of the 1940's follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself, at Goldblatt's Department Store. The Consistent response: "You'll shoot your eye out." All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family's temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys' experiment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie's father winning a lamp shaped like a woman's leg in a net stocking; Ralphie's fantasy scenarios and more.
"Trapped By A Treacherous Twin or Double Trouble" By Charles Randall & Joan Bushnell
Synopsis: This lively melodrama has a unique device to delight both cast and audience. The stalwart hero and the fiendish villain are identical twins played by the same actor. An actor's dream! Christmas morning finds their mother, Grace Haverford, sharing confidences with the portrait of her husband, Hubert, who mysteriously vanished one year ago today. It's also the birthday of Noel and Yule - the identical twins - who are as different as, well, as hero and villain! Each of the brothers is smitten with the beauty and virtue of Sadie Rose, Grace Haverford's newly-engaged resident secretary. The twins' rivalry becomes even more intense as each accuses the other of complicity in the disappearance of a large sum of money from the family-owned bank. A cloud of doom hangs over the once-proud Haverford Manor. Virtue, however, triumphs at last with the support of April Haverford, the spirited young sister and her comical but capable suitor, Clarence Collingsworth. Accentuated by a voluptuous French maid and well-meaning policeman, the non-stop action climaxes on a far happier Christmas day one year later.
Vote on them on the right side of the blog now!
ACTOR
Monday, October 4, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
December Play
Next week I should be receiving some scripts in for the Christmas show. Once I read them over, I'll post a poll to see which one you guys would like see performed.Exit question: What is your favorite Christmas show?
Take care,
ACTOR
Monday, September 27, 2010
End of "A Date With Judy"
ACTOR's presentation of "A Date With Judy" has finally come to a close. Opening night was a packed house. Our audience was very generous with their laughter. We even had a couple share their 55th wedding anniversary with us. We were honored!
Thank you to everyone who came out to see our little play. We always hope we brightened your weekend.
On a personal note, to the actors of "A Date With Judy": You guys are my family. I had a blast!
Much love,
Eric Fulton
Thank you to everyone who came out to see our little play. We always hope we brightened your weekend.
On a personal note, to the actors of "A Date With Judy": You guys are my family. I had a blast!
Much love,
Eric Fulton
Friday, September 24, 2010
Judy in "A Date With Judy"
Amanda Byrd as Judy
(The lady in blue)
---Interview---
ACTORTX: What do you like about the character you are playing? How is it being lead?
Amanda: Judy is an very passionate 16 year-old who loves to be center of attention. When her heart is set on something, she is going to get it, no matter what lengths she has to go to. If you ask my parents, they might tell you otherwise... but I promise, I was not like that when I was a teenager. I don't think I have ever wanted anything as much as Judy wants to be queen.
At first, I was nervous about being lead. I had never participated in theatre before ACTOR's Christmas play last year. But with Judy's character, you can't help but be in the spotlight.
ACTOR: Very true. What has your experience been with ACTOR so far?
Amanda: The people involved with ACTOR are some of the funniest, most supportive people I've ever met. It's always a good time with ACTOR!
ACTOR: YAY! Finally, is there anything you would like to say to the readers of our blog?
Amanda: Come see our show, I promise you'll laugh! We've been working really hard, and we only have one weekend left!
ACTOR: Thanks Amanda.
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"A Date With Judy"
(The lady in blue)
---Interview---
ACTORTX: What do you like about the character you are playing? How is it being lead?
Amanda: Judy is an very passionate 16 year-old who loves to be center of attention. When her heart is set on something, she is going to get it, no matter what lengths she has to go to. If you ask my parents, they might tell you otherwise... but I promise, I was not like that when I was a teenager. I don't think I have ever wanted anything as much as Judy wants to be queen.
At first, I was nervous about being lead. I had never participated in theatre before ACTOR's Christmas play last year. But with Judy's character, you can't help but be in the spotlight.
ACTOR: Very true. What has your experience been with ACTOR so far?
Amanda: The people involved with ACTOR are some of the funniest, most supportive people I've ever met. It's always a good time with ACTOR!
ACTOR: YAY! Finally, is there anything you would like to say to the readers of our blog?
Amanda: Come see our show, I promise you'll laugh! We've been working really hard, and we only have one weekend left!
ACTOR: Thanks Amanda.
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"A Date With Judy"
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Mitzi & Mrs. Foster in "A Date With Judy"
Joan Leonard as Mitzi
(The lady in white)
---Interview---
ACTORTX: What do you like about the characters you are playing?
Joan: Mrs. Foster is a great Mom and a good wife. I enjoy her range...from scolding Randolph, to empathizing with Judy, to cherishing her husband.
Mitzi is a zany character and a lot of fun. Her part is a stretch for me. It's been a LONG time since I was a teenager and I was never a zany one. I can, however, relate to her long legs.
ACTOR: What has your experience been with ACTOR?
Joan: The friendships I have enjoyed through ACTOR are irreplaceable. One of my favorite parts of ACTOR is the time we spend backstage before performances. That's when the actors finally get to know each other on a personal level. Before that, we're so focused on our lines and stage directions, we don't get a chance to learn about each other outside of ACTOR.
ACTOR: Is there anything you would like to say to the people reading the blog?
Joan: Share the joy that is community theatre! Really, for the price of a ticket, you just can't beat the entertainment value.
ACTOR: Thanks, Joan!
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"A Date With Judy"
(The lady in white)
---Interview---
ACTORTX: What do you like about the characters you are playing?
Joan: Mrs. Foster is a great Mom and a good wife. I enjoy her range...from scolding Randolph, to empathizing with Judy, to cherishing her husband.
Mitzi is a zany character and a lot of fun. Her part is a stretch for me. It's been a LONG time since I was a teenager and I was never a zany one. I can, however, relate to her long legs.
ACTOR: What has your experience been with ACTOR?
Joan: The friendships I have enjoyed through ACTOR are irreplaceable. One of my favorite parts of ACTOR is the time we spend backstage before performances. That's when the actors finally get to know each other on a personal level. Before that, we're so focused on our lines and stage directions, we don't get a chance to learn about each other outside of ACTOR.
ACTOR: Is there anything you would like to say to the people reading the blog?
Joan: Share the joy that is community theatre! Really, for the price of a ticket, you just can't beat the entertainment value.
ACTOR: Thanks, Joan!
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"A Date With Judy"
Monday, September 20, 2010
Mr. Foster in "A Date With Judy"
Steve Golin as Mr. Foster
---Interview---
ACTORTX: Hey Steve, so what do you like about the character you are playing?
Steve: I like him because he shows a great range of emotion. He can be fun and kinda goofy, but then he gets to really blow his top. He seems very real to me.
ACTOR: And what has your experience been with ACTOR? Has it been weird? Interesting? Unique?
Steve: All of the above. It has been a lot of fun.
ACTOR: How long have you been with ACTOR?
Steve: Seven years.
ACTOR: Is there anything you would like to say to the people reading the blog?
Steve: Stay tuned and be sure to come out see each and every show, its guaranteed to be an experience you won't forget.
ACTOR: Thank you, Steve.
---Interview---
ACTORTX: Hey Steve, so what do you like about the character you are playing?
Steve: I like him because he shows a great range of emotion. He can be fun and kinda goofy, but then he gets to really blow his top. He seems very real to me.
ACTOR: And what has your experience been with ACTOR? Has it been weird? Interesting? Unique?
Steve: All of the above. It has been a lot of fun.
ACTOR: How long have you been with ACTOR?
Steve: Seven years.
ACTOR: Is there anything you would like to say to the people reading the blog?
Steve: Stay tuned and be sure to come out see each and every show, its guaranteed to be an experience you won't forget.
ACTOR: Thank you, Steve.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Eloise / Susie in "A Date With Judy"
Julie Macatee
(The lady with the hat)
---Interview---
ACTORTX: So what do you like about your character, er characters?
Julie: I like them both. Eloise is kinda spunky, so its fun to play her. And then Susie is well she is unique.
ACTOR: How is she unique?
Julie: Well, she's kinda a tom-boy. For her age, 11 year old girl, some of the things she says is pretty fun.
ACTOR: What has your experience been with ACTOR?
Julie: It has been fun, a learning experience, and I have definitely enjoyed it.
ACTOR: Great! And is there anything you would like to say to the people reading the blog?
Julie: Come see our show, you will laugh, I promise!
ACTOR: Thank you Julie!
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"A Date With Judy" Opens September 17th
(The lady with the hat)
---Interview---
ACTORTX: So what do you like about your character, er characters?
Julie: I like them both. Eloise is kinda spunky, so its fun to play her. And then Susie is well she is unique.
ACTOR: How is she unique?
Julie: Well, she's kinda a tom-boy. For her age, 11 year old girl, some of the things she says is pretty fun.
ACTOR: What has your experience been with ACTOR?
Julie: It has been fun, a learning experience, and I have definitely enjoyed it.
ACTOR: Great! And is there anything you would like to say to the people reading the blog?
Julie: Come see our show, you will laugh, I promise!
ACTOR: Thank you Julie!
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"A Date With Judy" Opens September 17th
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Randolph in "A Date With Judy"
Eric Fulton as Randolph
(The gentleman on the left)
---Interview---
ACTORTX: So, what do you like about your character?
Eric: Well, its fun to play a 14 year old boy with a crazy sister.
ACTOR: And what is fun about that?
Eric: I get to play with bugs, a frog (named Pedro), and even a kite!
ACTOR: I see. Next question: What has your experience been with ACTOR?
Eric: Well, it has been a wild ride. I helped start ACTOR in 1999 with my Mom and Dad. So, ACTOR is pretty dear to my heart. We really wanted to bring something to the community that they could trust would be fun, funny, and family-friendly. I think so far we have been successful. Going on almost 11 years now! So, you could say we are an overnight success.
ACTOR: Indeed. Finally, is there anything you would like to say to the people reading our blog?
Eric: First off, thank you for showing an interest in what we do. And I hope to see you at one of our performances. Everyone has put a lot of work into their parts, be it the character they play, costumes they pick out, or working on those pesky lines. So, come on down and experience some family-friendly fun here in Rowlett!
ACTOR: Thanks Eric.
Eric: No, thank you.
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Opening night September 17th
"A Date With Judy"
(The gentleman on the left)
---Interview---
ACTORTX: So, what do you like about your character?
Eric: Well, its fun to play a 14 year old boy with a crazy sister.
ACTOR: And what is fun about that?
Eric: I get to play with bugs, a frog (named Pedro), and even a kite!
ACTOR: I see. Next question: What has your experience been with ACTOR?
Eric: Well, it has been a wild ride. I helped start ACTOR in 1999 with my Mom and Dad. So, ACTOR is pretty dear to my heart. We really wanted to bring something to the community that they could trust would be fun, funny, and family-friendly. I think so far we have been successful. Going on almost 11 years now! So, you could say we are an overnight success.
ACTOR: Indeed. Finally, is there anything you would like to say to the people reading our blog?
Eric: First off, thank you for showing an interest in what we do. And I hope to see you at one of our performances. Everyone has put a lot of work into their parts, be it the character they play, costumes they pick out, or working on those pesky lines. So, come on down and experience some family-friendly fun here in Rowlett!
ACTOR: Thanks Eric.
Eric: No, thank you.
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Opening night September 17th
"A Date With Judy"
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Delivery Man in "A Date With Judy"
Lyle Bradley as Delivery Man
(photo is him doing lights and sound for "A Date With Judy")
---Interview---
ACTORTX: So Lyle, what do you like about the character you are playing?
Lyle: It's short and sweet....and I um, didn't have to die.
ACTOR: Have you died before?
Lylie: Not on stage.
ACTOR: A little inside?
Lyle: A little inside, everytime I go out there. But this is the first.
ACTOR: The first time on stage?
Lyle: Yes this is my first time out there on stage. I'm EXCITED!
ACTOR: Really? Are you enjoying it? What does your character have to do?
Lyle: I'm deliverying a package and trying to stay away from Hannah.
ACTOR: And whose Hannah? Is she a bad gal?
Lyle: She has a bad attitude, so I'm afraid she going to do something with that rolling-pin of hers.
ACTOR: Oh, I see. Second question, what has your experience been with ACTOR?
Lyle: It has been very rewarding. It's a very stress relief program for me. After a hard day, this is the way to relax.
ACTOR: Oh ya? So, like other people might relax at the pool, you come out and do a show...So what else do you do for the show?
Lyle: Lights and sound. That's my way of brighting the day and bring sound to a quite spot.
ACTOR: I hear ya. Have you had any interesting experiences with the lights and sound? Maybe something funny?
Lyle: Yes, I've had a couple of meltdowns where I couldn't stop certain sounds from happening on stage. As the play kept going, it kept repeating over and over again. I was slowly melting down in my seat. But after the fact, it was all pretty funny.
ACTOR: Sounds fun. Finally last question, do you have anything you want to say to the people who are reading this blog?
Lyle: Please come out and see for yourself what it's all about and I'm sure you will enjoy it.
ACTOR: I'm sure they will, thanks Lyle.
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Current Show
(photo is him doing lights and sound for "A Date With Judy")
---Interview---
ACTORTX: So Lyle, what do you like about the character you are playing?
Lyle: It's short and sweet....and I um, didn't have to die.
ACTOR: Have you died before?
Lylie: Not on stage.
ACTOR: A little inside?
Lyle: A little inside, everytime I go out there. But this is the first.
ACTOR: The first time on stage?
Lyle: Yes this is my first time out there on stage. I'm EXCITED!
ACTOR: Really? Are you enjoying it? What does your character have to do?
Lyle: I'm deliverying a package and trying to stay away from Hannah.
ACTOR: And whose Hannah? Is she a bad gal?
Lyle: She has a bad attitude, so I'm afraid she going to do something with that rolling-pin of hers.
ACTOR: Oh, I see. Second question, what has your experience been with ACTOR?
Lyle: It has been very rewarding. It's a very stress relief program for me. After a hard day, this is the way to relax.
ACTOR: Oh ya? So, like other people might relax at the pool, you come out and do a show...So what else do you do for the show?
Lyle: Lights and sound. That's my way of brighting the day and bring sound to a quite spot.
ACTOR: I hear ya. Have you had any interesting experiences with the lights and sound? Maybe something funny?
Lyle: Yes, I've had a couple of meltdowns where I couldn't stop certain sounds from happening on stage. As the play kept going, it kept repeating over and over again. I was slowly melting down in my seat. But after the fact, it was all pretty funny.
ACTOR: Sounds fun. Finally last question, do you have anything you want to say to the people who are reading this blog?
Lyle: Please come out and see for yourself what it's all about and I'm sure you will enjoy it.
ACTOR: I'm sure they will, thanks Lyle.
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Current Show
Monday, September 13, 2010
Barbara In "A Date With Judy"
Lisa Ferrell as Barbara
(The lady in the white shirt)
---Interview---
ACTORTX: What do you like about your character?
Lisa: I like Barbara.
ACTOR: How come?
Lisa: She is a 16 year old, kinda frilly, frivolous, little girl in the 1940s. So, it's fun! It is definitely different from my last character.
ACTOR: What was your last character you played?
Lisa: That was Savannah. And she was a very um, how should I say this, amorous... with... the... gentlemen. She was a married woman (Southern bell) who was trying to kill her mother-in-law.
ACTOR: Wow! So totally different from Barbara.
Lisa: That's right! It feels like I'm almost multiple-personalities.
ACTOR: That's great!
Lisa: Yes!
ACTOR: Moving on, how has your experience been with ACTOR?
Lisa: It has been a great experience! I have loved it. It is something I never thought I would do, act on stage. But I've completely enjoyed it. The first night when you get up in front of the audience and they start laughing, it is the best feeling in the world! I love doing it.
ACTOR: Is there anything you would like to say to the people who are reading the blog?
Lisa: Make sure you come out to one of the performances. They are a lot of fun. Family-friendly and hilarious. Nothing sad. Come down and have a great time.
ACTOR: Thank you, Lisa!
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Opening night is September 17th
http://www.actortx.com/
(The lady in the white shirt)
---Interview---
ACTORTX: What do you like about your character?
Lisa: I like Barbara.
ACTOR: How come?
Lisa: She is a 16 year old, kinda frilly, frivolous, little girl in the 1940s. So, it's fun! It is definitely different from my last character.
ACTOR: What was your last character you played?
Lisa: That was Savannah. And she was a very um, how should I say this, amorous... with... the... gentlemen. She was a married woman (Southern bell) who was trying to kill her mother-in-law.
ACTOR: Wow! So totally different from Barbara.
Lisa: That's right! It feels like I'm almost multiple-personalities.
ACTOR: That's great!
Lisa: Yes!
ACTOR: Moving on, how has your experience been with ACTOR?
Lisa: It has been a great experience! I have loved it. It is something I never thought I would do, act on stage. But I've completely enjoyed it. The first night when you get up in front of the audience and they start laughing, it is the best feeling in the world! I love doing it.
ACTOR: Is there anything you would like to say to the people who are reading the blog?
Lisa: Make sure you come out to one of the performances. They are a lot of fun. Family-friendly and hilarious. Nothing sad. Come down and have a great time.
ACTOR: Thank you, Lisa!
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Opening night is September 17th
http://www.actortx.com/
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