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August 2005

"YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU"  [Posted 8/30/05]
KOS Productions and the Parker Arts Council present
"YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU"
By Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman
Directed by Carol Petitmaire
September 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 at 7:30 pm
Mainstreet Center, 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138
Adults: $12, Children/Seniors: $6, Group Discounts (groups of 15 or more): $10 adults and $5 children/seniors. Tickets are available at the door or TicketsWest locations, all King Soopers, www.ticketswest.com, or by calling 1-866-464-2626. Service charges will be applied to purchases through TicketsWest and King Soopers.
This beloved comedy won the 1936 Pulitzer Prize for Kaufman and Hart. It is a visit with one of the most irrepressible families ever created for the stage-the Sycamores of Manhattan. Headed by Grandpa Vanderhof, who has spent most of his life avoiding the IRS, this extended family is a completely uninhibited clan whose members simultaneously manufacture fireworks in the cellar, distribute left-wing propaganda in homemade candy, take ballet lessons in the living room, and operate printing presses and xylophones-often simultaneously. As Grandpa says, "Why not do what you want to do? After all…you can't take it with you!"
CAST
Ed: Chris Halasz
Gay Wellington: Mary Beth Gudewicz
Donald: Doyle Graham
Mr. Kirby: Michael Kempton
Penelope Sycamore: Theresa Bailey
Martin Vanderhof: Ken Street
Mrs. Kirby: Gloria Cannon
Essie: Liz Westerfield
Alice: Amanda Goff
Olga: Jen Comber
Rheba: Paula Dugan
Mr. Henderson: Ron Ross
Paul Sycamore: Mike Kienker
Tony Kirby: Jeff Gudewicz
Mr. De Pinna: Mark Como
Boris Kolenkhov: David Truhler

Ovation Players News Feed Approved for Syndication  [Posted 8/29/05]
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Antique Piano Available  [Posted 8/25/05]
One of our Ovation Players members is offering this gorgeous carved 1840 Chappell Upright for sale. It is in near mint condition and plays beautifully.
See the flyer for full details.

1st Annual Denver Improv Festival - Oct 14 - 16  [Posted 8/15/05]
A new and exciting venture for the improv and theatre community is underway in our fine city of Denver - The Denver Improv Festival. This festival will be held Friday-Sunday, October 14-16, 2005. All shows (Friday and Saturday) will be held at Jazz at Jacks in Downtown Denver, and a variety of workshops for all levels of improvisers will be available on Saturday at the Auraria campus.
It is time to bring together all the local improvisers to learn, laugh and play.
To help fund the festival, The GroupMind Foundation will be hosting a fundraiser show on Thursday August 25th at The Avenue Theatre, 417 E. 17th Avenue, featuring three diverse troupes: Chicken Lips, A.C.E. and Spontaneous Combustion. The cost is $10 and starts at 7:30 pm. Those interested in attending the festival or the fundraiser shows, performing at the festival, taking a workshop or volunteering should contact us at info@denverimprovfest.com http://denverimprovfest.com

Boulder International Fringe Festival August 17 - 28  [Posted 8/14/05]
What is Boulder Fringe Festival? A Celebration! The Boulder Fringe Festival is an annual 12-day un-juried arts event packed with live theatre, dance, circus art, media art, cinema, visual art, spoken word, puppetry, workshops and storytelling. The 2005 Boulder Fringe Festival will host over 70 artists, local and international that will present over 300 events in twelve days at venues throughout downtown Boulder. 720.563.9950 Fringe Fone info@boulderfringe.com http://boulderfringe.com


Lakewood Sentinel Article on "South Pacific"  [Posted 8/12/05]
Wes Munsil is a software consultant by day, but at night he can become a serious and perfectionist theater director.
Holed up in a Denver church basement, he holds a legal pad full of notes about every line and expression performed by the 43 amateur actors in the Ovation Players production of "South Pacific."
Read the Full Story

The Heidi Chronicles at Miners Alley  [Posted 8/12/05]
I'd love to see everyone at The Heidi Chronicles at Miners Alley! We have two more weekends (the run is through August 21). Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 and Sunday shows are at 6:00pm. Backstage Colorado gave the show an "A" and of course it would be a great excuse to see everyone again. Call the reservation line at 303-935-3044. http://www.minersalley.com/
Thanks for a great time on South Pacific! Take care, Rob Kramer

Why You Should Support Referendums C & D
Arts for Colorado  [Posted 8/5/05]
If C & D pass, arts education and community organizations will have the first chance in four years of seeing state support for the arts grow. Budget pressures will be relieved, and our state leaders will have room to address the enormous demands Colorado’s growth have put on programs like transportation, education and health care.
WE ARE ASKING YOU TO ACT NOW! Arts for Colorado is sponsoring an open informational regarding the implications of Referendums C & D.
* When: August 15, 2005
* When: 5:00 PM
* Where: Ricketson Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex.
* What: Full explanation of the proposed temporary deferment of the TABOR rebates and the actions you and your organization can take to help pass C&D.
Few times in recent Colorado history has the cultural community faced such a clear-cut choice. Please come to this informational meeting to support arts and culture in our communities.
Jim Copenhaver President, Arts for Colorado http://www.voteyesonc-d.com

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