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In this Issue In Other News AUDITIONS FOR THE MUSICAL FOOTLOOSE, June 8 & 9 at 6pm at the Erie Playhouse rehearsal hall, 1158 Brandes. Click Here for more information. 16th Annual Youtheatre Camp for ages 5 to 16 - June 16-21, 23 – 28 and Encore! Camp July 14-19. Register online
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 
All your familiar friends are here in this marvelous musical adaptation. Young and old alike will delight in the toe-tapping tunes. Don’t miss this “gem of a fairytale” put on by the Youtheatre. Showdates and Times: 
Omigod! It’s totally Prom time…and you’re invited! Here's your chance to create those "special memories" one more time or for the first time! So…get out your prom dress, big hair and powder blue tux and travel back to the 80's. In the style of Tony n' Tina's Wedding, you will have a blast at this interactive show - one of the hottest tickets in NYC! Rainbow and Matthews' Broadway Memories 
A concert of Broadway music featuring a 40 piece orchestra under the baton of Andrew Rainbow, 22 of the finest singers at the Erie Playhouse and your host for the evening, David Matthews! Showdates and times: The Ultra Sonic Rock Orchestra - A Night at the Rock Opera 
The Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra, from Boston, will present “A Night at the Rock Opera” June 26-29 on the Playhouse stage – 20 incredible musicians and singers present an evening of songs from the most decadent and glitter-crazed era of rock ‘n’ roll. It is of value to note that the group's creator and driving force is Sal Clemente, Erie native, and brother of EP executive director Almitra Clerkin. Read what the critics have to say; Showtimes: Thursday-Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2:00pm Bye Bye Birdie Golf Tournament 
Plan NOW! to be at the Riverside Golf Club, Wednesday, July 23 for fun and prizes! All golfers will be entered in the Golfers Only Raffle with a chance of winning $1,000 cash! New this year - 1st place prizes for Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Teams. You don’t have to be a great golfer or even a good golfer to win, you just have to play! Click Here for more information. 
Dear Erie Playhouse Family, The Erie Playhouse is excited to welcome Emily Cassano to the Erie Playhouse Staff. Emily is the new Youtheatre/Education Director. She graduated from Villa Maria Academy in 2001, Gannon University in 2005, and NYU in 2007 with a masters in theatre education. We are eager to have Emily share her knowledge and love of theatre with the Youtheatre performers and families. I hope you all received the newsletter that hit the mailboxes last week. The Erie Playhouse is busting at the seams with entertainment options for you and your family this month and the summer months to follow! Here’s the extensive list: Snow White...May 9-18 As you can see, there is something for everyone! Please let your community theatre - the largest and busiest in Pennsylvania – entertain you by taking in some shows! Invite family and friends to spend some of their summer vacation in beautiful Erie, PA. After a great day outdoors, come to the air-conditioned Erie Playhouse to share in great entertainment! See you at the theatre! Meet our new Youtheatre/Education Director You are invited to come to the Erie Playhouse on Saturday, June 7 to meet our new Youtheatre/Education Director Emily Cassano. An Erie native, Emily graduated from Gannon with a degree in theatre and received her masters degree from NYU in theatre education. Please join us from 11am- 12 noon to welcome Emily. Max & Erma's Fund Raiser! Join Erie Playhouse family, friends and supporters on Tuesday, May 20th at Max & Erma's Restaurant on Interchange Rd. for lunch, dinner or carryout! By presenting the attached coupon, 20% of your meal purchase will be donated to the Erie Playhouse. Support the Playhouse and enjoy dining out! The Erie Playhouse board and staff are grateful to the following community theatres for providing data for use in strategic planning: Jim Coppens - South Bend IIndiana) Civic Theatre, Bruce Tinker - Grand Rapids (Michigan) Civic Theatre, Tim Sebsen - Midland (Texas) Community Theatre and John Cramer - Waukesha (Wisconsin) Civic Theatre. Sarah Roussos, EP performer, has been on tour with Hairspray and wowed home audiences last week as she danced and sang the lead role of Tracy Turnblad at the Warner Theatre! Way to go Sarah – "you can't stop the beat!" We’re proud of you!! Congratualtions to Susan Paradise Baxter, Youtheatre parent, performer and former board member for being named "Woman of the Year" by The Women's Roundtable at the 21st annual Awards Banquet on April 16. Julie Craig, another Youtheatre performer who has "gone professional," will be featured as Cosette in Les Miserable at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. She is there thru August 3rd. Vicki Glembocki, former EP actress, will be at Borders/Interchange Road on Thanksgiving in New York City with the Erie Playhouse Join the Erie Playhouse, and your hosts David and Judy Matthews, for Thanksgiving in New York, November 26-30, 2008. The trip will include round-trip coach transportation, two or three new Broadway shows (still being confirmed at this time but could include A Chorus Line, Billy Elliot, Curtains, Cry-Baby, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Shrek, etc.),Thanksgiving dinner at the famous and fabulous Carmine’s Restaurant, and hotel accommodations at the Best Western President Hotel, 48th and Broadway.
Online registration begins May 19 or call Almi at 814/454-2852, ext. 8 to hold your place.
Sunday, June 22 from 12 - 2:30pm Cathedral Center Cafeteria - 160 West 11th Street Join in the fun of an afternoon tea, a parade with you and your doll, games, vendors, Raffles – including an American Girl doll, American Girl memorabilia, tickets to the American Girl Show in NYC, Kit Kittredge An American Girl Movie Package and more - and a special musical show featuring some of your favorite America Girls! Reserve online beginning Monday, May 12th at www.erieplayhouse.org or pick up your reservation form at Snow White beginning May 9th. Tables of eight are available. Tickets are $15 - includes tea, show, door prizes and more! American Girl Doll Raffle – buy your chance on Nellie, in her Meet Dress and Accessories, along with her book Nellie’s Promise. - $1 for $5 or 3 for $10 – raffle tickets will be sold at Snow White beginning May 9th. All monies raised on the doll raffle will support the Erie Playhouse Irish Cultural Exchange. Questions? Please contact Almi.
Acting Classes for Youth and Adults Adult Acting Classes Have you ever had the interest to perform on stage but didn’t know how to start? Think about the Erie Playhouse Adult Acting classes! Acting classes will be offered for those 18 and older over the summer. If you are interested, please email Almi. We will get together and choose a time that will work for all involved. The first class can meet prior to the first Cattle Call Auditions for the 2008-2009 Season set for June 15 and 16. Youtheatre Acting Classes for ages 5 to 16 Classes will be held Saturdays May 10- June 14 – register online |
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