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Backstage Whispers The Newsletter of Peoria
Players Theatre November 2008
Forever
Plaid
The Plaids are back to entertain Peoria Players
audiences once again! Join us for the return of this
much-loved favorite. Director Roberta Koch and the
guys, Eric Keysor, Josh Kensinger, Jimmy LaHood and
Harry Williams, have prepared for you a memorable
experience. Featuring song favorites "Moments to
Remember," "Three Coins in the Fountain," "Love is a
Many Splendored Thing," and many more, Forever
Plaid is a delightful and heartwarming musical
the entire family can enjoy. The production runs at
7:30 pm on November 7, 8, 12, 13, 14 and 15, and at
2:30 on November 9 and 16. Tickets are $17 for
adults, $12 for patrons 18 and under, and are
available by calling our box office at 688-4473 or
online. And remember our student night on
Wednesday, November 12; students of all ages receive
the $12 ticket price (please bring your student i.d.)
Gather your family and friends and come see
Forever Plaid.
Christmas in the
City
The
holiday favorite, Christmas in the City: A Time
for Christmas, returns to Peoria Players this
December. Directed by Alex Guerrero and Susie
Meaker, the show is back for its third year and
features over 30 singers and dancers. The show is
choreographed by Susie Meaker and Don Coven and
showcases a collection of musical selections that
include popular hits, classic holiday favorites and
as a special feature, original music by local area
music composers Alex Guerrero and Eric Haschke.
Through two acts of entertainment, our audiences
will be taken on a journey from the big city to your
city and from the Pole of the North to the little
town of Bethlehem where it all began over 2000 years
ago. The sights and sounds of Peoria Players
Christmas in the City will be sure to have
something for everyone -- including the young and
the young at heart. The production runs at 7:30 pm
on December 18, 19 and 20, and at 2:30 on December
21. Tickets are $17 for adults, $12 for patrons 18
and under, and are on sale today. Call our box
office at 688-4473 or purchase tickets
online.
Season Ticket Packages
 If
you didn't have a chance to pick up season tickets
for our 90th season, not to worry -- we have 2
special packages available that will still guarantee
you prime seats to most of our 90th season shows,
and at a discounted price! Our "mini-season"
package offers 3 shows for $42 -- Annie Get Your
Gun (February 6-8 and 11-15), One Flew Over
the Cuckoo's Nest (March 13-15 and 18-22), and
Man of La Mancha (May 1-3 and 6-10). Our
"mini season plus" package offers 5 shows for $70 --
Forever Plaid (November 7-9 and 12-16),
Christmas in the City (December 18-21),
Annie Get Your Gun, One Flew Over the
Cuckoo's Nest, and Man of La Mancha.
If you've already purchased a ticket to Forever
Plaid, you may purchase the mini season plus package
for just $53.
Peoria Players Online Mall
 For
all your holiday shopping needs (or just shopping
needs in general), visit the
Peoria Players Online Mall. Check out the
stores featured: Target, Kohl's, Lands End, Circuit
City, iTunes, Gap, Barnes & Noble, Wal-Mart, Apple
Store, Old Navy, KB Toys, Best Buy, Blockbuster,
Toys'R'Us -- and many more! And what's really nice
is that Peoria Players receives a portion of all
sales. So, not only will you complete your holiday
shopping, but you'll be benefiting a great cause --
Peoria Players!
 These
handy dandy coupon booklets are now available in the
Peoria Players box office. For just $30 you'll get
great savings at many area restaurants and
entertainment venues. Peoria Players gets a third
of each coupon booklet sold, so it's a nice
fundraiser for the theatre.
2009
Summer Youth Theatre
 Just
announced! Travis Olson will be directing our
2009 Summer Youth Theatre, Bye Bye Birdie.
Our youth theatre is open to ages 14 to 20.
Mark your calendars now and be ready for lots of
fun! More details will be released in the
coming months.
 Director
Mary Ellen Ulrich will hold auditions for our
February show, Annie Get Your Gun.
Auditions will be held at First Christian Church
(6400 N. University in Peoria) on Friday, November
14 at 6:30 pm and Saturday, November 15 at 1:00 pm.
Please prepare a song to sing, bring your sheet
music, and dress comfortably for dance auditions.
Cue-to-Cue
Thank
you to Mark Atkisson and his cast and crew of
Moon Over Buffalo for a very funny show!
Thank
you to Costume Mistress Bonnie Larson and the
following for another successful clothing sale: Jim
Babrowski, Bill Murphy,Paula
Graves, Amy Blain, Jessie Barber, Jimmy
Ulrich, Liz Whalen, Melissa Blain, Sandy Cheeseman,
Karen & Mike Stringer, Deb Nuske, Johanne Grewell,
Mary Ellen Ulrich, Aliesha Graves, and Greg Larson.
The sale netted$313.85
for the theatre.
Our sincere condolences
and sympathies to Board member Charles Killen, who
lost his brother, Tom. Our thoughts and prayers are
with Charles.
Our condolences also to
the family of Betty Cleaver, who passed away.
Betty was a longtime season ticket holder at Peoria
Players, and we appreciate her years of support.
We are
pleased to announce that our new and beautiful grand
drape is now adorning the front of our stage!
Thank
you to everyone involved in The Rocky Horror
Picture Show. The production was a huge
success, grossing just shy of $10,000. And a big
thank you to Multimedia Services for putting
together a fantastic pre-show party both nights!
Thank you to Bob Brandes,
Jerry Klein, and Jim Wilhelm for participating in
StoryCorps on behalf of Peoria Players Theatre.
These gentlemen discussed the history of Peoria
Players and their experiences with the theatre.
This conversation was recorded and will be placed
into the Library of Congress.
Diva Florist owners
David Sanders and Steve Thurman will hold their
annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, November 22
from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Diva is truly a sight at
this time of year, and there are many beautiful gift
items to choose from!
Important Dates
Tickets-965-2545
Peoria Players-"Forever
Plaid"-Nov. 7-9 and 12-16
Tickets-688-4473 or
online
Mystery Dinner
Theatre-"The Great High School Whodunnit"-Nov. 8
Lakeview Museum
Tickets and more
info-688-3667
Peoria Players Board
Meeting-Nov. 10 (7:00 pm)
Bradley Theatre Department-"The Oresteia"-Nov.
13-23
Tickets-677-2650
Auditions for PPT's
"Annie Get Your Gun"-Nov. 14 (6:30 pm)-Nov. 15 (1:00
pm)
First Christian Church
(6400 N. University in Peoria)
Info-688-4473
Corn Stock Lab-"Doubt"-Nov. 14-16 and 20-22
Tickets-676-2196
Illinois Central College-"The American
Dream"-Nov.14-16 and 18-23
Tickets-694-5422
Corn Stock for Kids-"Willie Wonka"-Dec. 5-7 and
12-13
Tickets-676-2196
Eastlight Theatre-"Joseph"-Dec. 5-7 and 10-14
Tickets-699-SHOW (7469)
or
online
Peoria Players Board
Meeting/Christmas Party-Dec. 8 (7:00 pm)-Location
TBA
Auditions for Corn
Stock Lab's "100 Minutes of Theatre"-Dec. 13
(11:00 am)
Info-676-2196
Peoria
Players-"Christmas in the City"-Dec. 18-21
Tickets-688-4473 or
online
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