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2018 VOLUME 11 ISSUE 2
SPRING 2018
SEASON
presented by
Hershey Area Playhouse
LETTER FROM THE CHAIR
CONTENTS
Hey there Playhouse fans!
CONTENTS
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This Spring issue of Bravo is packed! BOARD MEMBERS
You’ll find that we are making some
changes and planning many things PAGE 2
to excite, entertain, and educate you, VOLUNTEER
our audience. OPPORTUNITIES
PAGE 3
As I mentioned, it is Spring! Despite how Mother Nature keeps
sending us one wintry surprise after another. UPCOMING
PRODUCTION
And speaking of surprises, if you’ve been to one of our 2018 PAGE 5
shows already, you were expecting a different comedy this MARKETING &
month than the one that is featured on our cover. Read director FUNDRAISING
Cory Wilkerson’s explanation on how Boeing Boeing came to
land on our stage. PAGE 6
EDUCATION
Starting with this show, we have some changes to our ticketing
policy. Please make sure to update yourself before your next PAGE 8
purchase. There’s also some reminders on all our ticketing OPERATIONS REPORT
opportunities, including our season tickets.
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I highly recommend the season ticket idea. Our 2019 season will ARTISTIC REPORT
be one you won’t want to miss! It is our anniversary, 10 years
in our Playhouse barn and 20 years of Hershey Area Playhouse PAGE 10
in the community. It will be quite unique; more details about DARK NIGHT SERIES
it inside as well as info on some of our events still to come
in 2018. PAGE 11
SPONSORSHIP POLICIES
Take some time to read the snapshots about two of our
volunteers; they come from all ages! We couldn’t be who we PAGE 12
are without them or you! SPOTLIGHT
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See you at the Playhouse! KIDS’ CORNER
Jennifer Feldser
Chairwoman
CURRENT
BOARD MEMBERS
Skip Becker, Founder
Jilly Harris Michael Ritter
Marketing Chair Treasurer
Maxine Oliver
Dustin Foreman
Co-Volunteer Committee Chair
Cory Wilkerson
Education Department Chair
CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS
KEYSTONE: $1000–$2499:
Hershey Rotary
John & Tasha Messmer
Cory & Scott Wilkerson
CONTRIBUTOR: $250–$499:
PAST BOARD David & Gillian Jenkins
MEMBERS
Linda & Todd Pagliarulo
SUSTAINER: $100–$249:
Jim Bush Jeff Miller Wesley Davis, DDS
Jeff Cartwright Debbie Nifong Cheryl Dellasega
Elaine Eyster Dye
Susan Cerminara George Nye
Peter Graybash
Randy Cline Jill Panyard Eileen & William Hennrikus
Susan Cort Anthony Pingitore George Nye
Mark Douglas Cuddy Bernie Resnick H. Sheldon Parker Jr.
Lowell & Diane Paul
Tom Curry Nan Resnick
Rhoads Pharmacy & Gift Shop
Derek Dunham Theresa Ridge James Ingalzo & Leslie Shearer
Matthew Ford Michele Robertson Maria Thompson
Lisa Greene Alex Roca
SUPPORTER: $50–$99:
Jack Hartman Jennifer Schlener Gretchen & Raymond Cameron
Christine Hepler Patrick Seeley Frederick & Stacie DeCock
Ellen Kellner Ken Skelly John Fine
Michael Lazorcik Sunday Gallagher Strange Melvin Shenk
Jennifer Lear Leona Tinkey FRIEND: $1–$49:
Eric Mansilla Paul Thompson James & Katherine Adame
Joan May Ed Wallace John Fine Sr
Fred and Dianne Sanders
John Messmer
Rebecca Voelker
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There are so many ways to be involved in the theater other
than being a part of a show. Here are the committees we have
at the Playhouse. If something peaks your interest, log onto our
JOIN website and email them to get involved!
US
VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE
Usher shows, sell tickets in the box office, help at auditions,
attend local community events and promote the Playhouse
ARTISTIC COMMITTEE
Researches and proposes the plays and musicals
that will be part of our main stage season
DARK NIGHT COMMITTEE
Seeks out shows for single night or limited runs, not limited to plays
or musicals, also could include music groups, comedy acts, etc.
MARKETING COMMITTEE
Helps promote all the events through a variety
of print, digital, and social media platforms
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
Keep the lights on and the toilet paper rolling by aiding with
finding other ways of financing the theater besides ticket revenue
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Responsible for general operation, maintenance, and repair of the
Playhouse facility and the storage barn. Responsible for use of the
facility and rental of the Playhouse, maintaining the Playhouse calendar.
Oversees set construction guidelines. Responsible for ticketing functions.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Teach in our year-round, award-winning Theater Academy
PRODUCTION TEAMS
Are you interested in designing lights, building a set,
costuming, stage managing, directing, etc.?
Hello Check out our website for links to
our updated volunteer policies,
clearance policy, and our code of conduct.
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Volunteers! Sign up to usher a show or work the
box office and see the show for free!
UPCOMING PRODUCTION
A Surprise on So Many Levels
Cory Wilkerson, director
When I agreed to direct “the spring show” for the Getting the rights to produce is a pretty significant
Hershey Area Playhouse, it seemed like a serious sided, accomplishment in itself. This is the second time we’ve
dark comedy, with a bit of depth might be a good plan. tried to get the licensing rights; and there are hairy
I’m usually known for directing large scale shows, or stories out there of theatres trying to get permission
small scale shows with a message, so I was ready to head and failing, due to the popularity of the show. In fact,
down that road. Suddenly however, the opportunity to one theatre waited for seven years before they could
direct the sought-after farce Boeing Boeing dropped secure permission. But a farce? A play that hinges on
into our laps. Surprise! timing, prat falls, physical comedy and innuendo; a
genre I have never directed before–surprise! I found
myself saying yes.
Yes, I really wanted to do this thing, and in fact I wondered
if a classic no holds barred farce wasn’t just what we all
could use right now. So suddenly, I was directing a farce;
and not only a farce, but a French bedroom farce of all
things. For those who are not Theatre geeks like myself,
a bedroom farce is a particular brand of comedy, which
involves romance, unfaithfulness, contrived situations,
mistaken identities and lots of slamming doors. This is
the type of play that provides laughs at the expense
of the hopelessly confused characters. Boeing Boeing,
written by Marc Camoletti, translated by Beverly Cross
& Francis Evans, and produced by special permission of
Samuel French, is a masterful example of the genre.
In case you don’t know the show, let me set the scene
for you- it’s the early 1960’s in Paris, romantic city of love
and all things modern. Everything was possible, music
and colors were psychedelic, artists were painting giant
soup cans and neon portraits of Marilyn Monroe. The
world seemed to have a mad sort of frenzied pace
coming out of World War II and we were not yet into
the terrible chaos of social change that left our country
shaken but stronger.
Boeing Boeing falls squarely in the calm before the
storm. It tells the story of Bernard, a wealthy bachelor
living the hip modern life in Paris, and it tells it in
a way only the French could do. Because you see,
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UPCOMING PRODUCTION
Bernard is so in love with love that he has proposed to
three women. Bernard has decided that if having one
fiancée is good, then having three fiancées must be
even better. Because his three beautiful fiancées work
for three different airlines, visiting on their layovers
in Paris, everything is tightly scheduled and therefore
fool proof. Alas, Boeing invents a faster aircraft
engine, and wreaks havoc with Bernard’s schedule.
Pandemonium ensues as all three fiancées suddenly
appear at the same time, leaving Bernard scrambling to
prevent disaster along with his fresh from the country
friend Robert, and his long-suffering maid Berthe (she
came with the apartment). Spoiler alert: what happens
next involves lots of kissing and innuendo along with
those previously mentioned slamming doors.
Having agreed to direct, the next step was consulting
with local set magicians Carlton Hoke and Jeff Miller.
The key players included a well-designed set. Carlton
had a set design ready the minute I said yes I would
direct; and Carlton being Carlton, the set design was
brilliant. He and Jeff worked like Mad Men (60’s, get it?)
to finish the elaborate set in record time. Our casting
call had produced six incredible actors, and with help
from a tremendous creative team–we were ready.
Rehearsals focused on the identifying the physical
comic bits and letting the actors play and do what they
do best. The result was a frothy cupcake of silliness and
a tremendous joy to direct. We seemed to leave our
troubles behind when we walked through the door,
to enjoy making discoveries. I found myself being
reinvigorated as a theatre artist from this light little
show I had frankly taken for granted. Surprise!
I am forever grateful to Boeing Boeing stars Adam Estep
(Bernard) Dan Fisher (Robert) Shelby Snyder (Gloria)
Eileen Daub (Gabriella) Lori Kimmel (Gretchen) and
Jen Feldser (Berthe), and of course the show would not
have been possible without the energies, dedication
and contributions of John Mallonee as Stage Manager/
Assistant Director and understudy for Robert, and the
hard work of producer Matt Ford, lighting designer
Dave Ebright and sound designer Matt Smoluk. Boeing
Boeing thank you for your delightful surprises and
Hershey Area Playhouse, thank you for making this
all possible.
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Marketing Jilly Harris, marketing chair
The Marketing team is looking for new members! During 2017, we expanded our social media presence and are looking for
new ways to expand our reach in other ways to continuously bring attention to the Playhouse, its productions, special events,
and acting classes. In an effort to continue our growth in 2018, we are looking for volunteers that wish to assist the marketing
team with new ideas and collaborations. If you are interested, you can let us know by sending an email to volunteer@
hersheyareaplayhouse.com.
2nd annual
Hershey Area Playhouse
Fundraising
Sunday September 16, 2018
10,000 Steps
Rain date: September 22nd
1:00 – 3:00 PM Walk-a-thon
On Sunday, September 16th, 2018 Hershey Area Playhouse will hold the second annual 10,000 STEPS
WALK-A-THON fund raiser, from 1 PM–3 PM. (Rain date Sunday, September 22nd). The WALK-A-THON
promises to be a fun and fit activity for the whole family, with a beautiful walking trail laid out starting at
the playhouse. We’ve mapped out a leisurely walk on tree lined sidewalks, equivalent to about 5000 steps.
If you are interested in completing the entire 10,000 steps recommended by the American Heart Association,
two laps of the route will get you there. Our goal is to help the fundraising committee raise at least $15,000
which will help [list of activities] Help us stay fiscally fit by taking 10,000 steps for your health and ours!
If each walker or team of walkers raises $300.00, we will achieve our goal. We’re hoping to make this
WALK-A-THON the best fund raising event ever, so for those who love a little competition, there are prizes
for the top three walkers who raise the most dollars, and free food for all to celebrate our success.
The planning committee will begin meeting in late March to finalize the details – here is a chance for you
to help. We are in need of volunteers to help staff the event (2–3 hours on a lovely fall day) and we are in
need of area businesses to support the event with donations. We are tremendously grateful to our sponsor
of the 2017 WALK-A-THON, Inside Track. Be sure to visit Inside Track at 6301 Grayson Road in Harrisburg
and let them know how grateful the Hershey Area Playhouse friends and family are.
To volunteer or donate food or prizes for the event, please contact WALK-A-THON chair Cory Wilkerson at
coryw2.0@gmail.com
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EDUCATION Cory Wilkerson, education chair
THANK YOU TO THE HERSHEY COMPANY
FOR SPONSORING OUR THEATER ACADEMY
4 Week Film Course
This spring the Playhouse Theatre Academy continues its excellent programming with something new – an intensive
4 week film course for older elementary, middle school and high school students. Four of our talented teachers will be
working together to offer intensive work in acting for the camera, camera techniques, film editing and post production
techniques, in order to guide young filmmakers in the creation of a short film. Class will end with a film festival and family
fun time as teams race the clock to teach their parents skills learned and create an original “on the spot” film. Come join the
fun starting April 7th and running for four Saturdays at the playhouse.
GRADES 4–12: Saturdays for three hours April 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th
GRADES 4–6th
Theme: Coming Soon to a Theatre Near You! – Creating original short film trailers
$120.00 9:00–Noon for four consecutive Saturdays
This intensive class condenses ‘who-what-where- why” into 60 short seconds of a movie trailer, using the genre to teach
basic film skills, camera shots and angles and encouraging students to get creative and dream big! Students will learn basic
film protocol so that they may direct and star in their own movie trailers; using skills learned to produce simple video tricks,
editing techniques and stage combat to for realistic special effects. Techniques of storyboarding, camera angles and shots,
and intensive study in acting for the camera support the creation of their original films. Session culminates in an open house
film festival and family film fun!
GRADES 7th–12th
Theme: Drama in a Minute (or Two)
$150.00 1:00–4:00 PM for four consecutive Saturdays
Students will learn pre and post techniques to create expressive music videos in a “playground” atmosphere of creative
exploration. They will be challenged to create a storyline given a camera, simple video editing software and a time limit of
2 minutes for the finished product. Techniques of storyboarding, camera angles and shots, and intensive study in acting for
the camera support the creation of their original films. This intensive four week session also includes a special emphasis on
acting for the camera and production roles.
Experienced staffers Laurie Miller-Petersen, Jen Feldser, Debra Macut and Cory Wilkerson will be teaching various aspects
of the Film Course. REGISTER ONLINE and RESERVE YOUR SPOT – Then mail your registration check. Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeN-eaq3p08pYW0uOEdxU9JyJdYW-orQRN0Ga-DxuO09c1kTw/viewform?usp=sf_link
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EDUCATION
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For the Hershey Area Playhouse Theatre Academy
Summer Performance Camps
June Performance Camp at the Playhouse
Weekdays, June 18th–29th
Students entering grades 1–12
Camp culminates in a fully staged evening performances on Friday June 29th for all campers
beginning at 7 PM.
We listened to you, our campers and families and have restructured our summer sessions with
extended times for our older students.
Children entering grades 1–3, times will remain 9–10:30 am.
Students entering 4–6th grade will now attend from 10:30-12:30 and our 7–12th graders will have
class from 1:30–4;30.
This extra time will help us focus on our theme of Scripted Plays. Published works will be prechosen
and will be mounted by our various groups into full productions for our end of camp Showcase Night.
July Performance Camp at the Hershey Gardens
Weekdays, July 16th–27th from 9 AM–Noon
Students entering grades 4-8
Our sixth year in partnership with the Hershey Gardens will feature TREASURE ISLAND!
Another tailored script by resident playwright, Jennifer Feldser, will feature roles for thirty campers
in grades 4–6, July 16–27 camp runs from 9–NOON.
Registration for both camps will begin on March 31st.
Save the Dates!
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OPERATIONS REPORT
Jeff Miller, Operations manager
People like us! They really like us!
Here are just some of the reviews from TripAdvisor.
If you are so inclined: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g52819-d3366398-
Reviews-or10-Hershey_Area_Playhouse-Hershey_Pennsylvania.html
To our patrons:
TICKETING INFORMATION
We very much appreciate the support given to the Playhouse by all of you over the years.
We have tried to continue to provide excellent shows at a reasonable price. Our ticket prices for
the 2018 season are the same as last year. In the past, the Playhouse has not charged a service
and handling fee for those patrons who purchase their tickets by telephone or in person at the
box office. However, as our costs have risen, we can no longer continue to include those ticketing
service fees paid to our provider in the cost of the tickets purchased at the box office or over the
phone. Please be aware that there will be a $2.00 per ticket service fee applied to all tickets of
$15.00 and up. A $1.00 service fee will be added to tickets regularly priced at $10.00 (no fee will be
added to “student rush” tickets which are only available less than 30 minutes prior to show time).
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Exchanges – a $1.00 exchange fee is applied.
8ARTISTIC REPORT
Jill Panyard, artistic committee chair
Happy Anniversary
to Us!
In 2019 the Playhouse will have been
performing in the Playhouse Barn for 10 years.
To celebrate our anniversary, we are offering our entire season of Main Stage shows to
Director’s Choice. Any and all directors in the area have the opportunity to present the play
or musical they have been yearning to direct. Our Artistic Committee will hear the proposals in
June and select our season based on the presentations.
Here’s the Schedule:
May 12: Open House for old and new directors. Visit and tour the Playhouse and stick around
for refreshments and conversation with the Playhouse decision-makers.
May 18: Deadline for the Director’s Questionnaire to be sent to the Artistic Committee
member and reserve a time slot for presentation.
June 4 and 5: Director’s Presentations to the Artistic Committee. Contact Jill Panyard,
jpanyard@comcast.net if you would like to sign up for a 15 minute slot to pitch your show!
End of June and July: Decisions will be made, directors are contacted and our 2019
season announced and celebrated!
Here’s the Criterion:
Director’s must fill out a questionnaire regarding the show(s) they would like to present. Please
contact Jill Panyard jpanyard@comcast.net to have one sent to you. The questionnaire must
be returned by May 18 and then you will be given a time slot on June 4 or 5, according to
your schedule.
February 7–17, 2019: A play or a small musical.
April 4–14, 2019: A play. This can be swapped with October.
July 18–28, 2019: A big musical, including many roles.
October 3–13, 2019: A play. This can have a ‘spooky’ theme’ for Halloween, if you wish.
December 5–15, 2019: A Christmas play or uncomplicated musical.
December 19–22, 2019: A children’s one-act play.
9Daddy
LongLeg s
by Mike Ritter, Director
Based on the classic novel, which inspired the 1955 movie starring Fred Astaire, Daddy Long Legs
is a beloved tale in the spirit of Jane Austen, The Brontë Sisters and “Downton Abbey.” Daddy
Long Legs features music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominated composer/lyricist, Paul Gordon
(Jane Eyre), and Tony-winning librettist/director, John Caird (Les Misérables), and is a “rags-to-
riches” tale of newfound love.
Jerusha Abbott is the “Oldest Orphan in the John Grier Home” until a mysterious benefactor decides
to send her to college to be educated as a writer. Required to write him a letter once a month,
she is never to know the benefactor’s identity – so she invents one for him: Daddy Long Legs.
Although she knows that he will never respond to her letters, she grows more and more fond of this
elusive and kindly “old” gentleman. But another relationship soon begins to develop in Jerusha’s life.
Jervis Pendleton is the well-do-do, “youngish” uncle of one of Jerusha’s roommates, who introduces
her to a world of literature, travel and adventure. Through her correspondence with Daddy Long Legs
and her growing intimacy with Jervis, Jerusha’s letters chronicle her emergence as a delightfully
independent “New American Woman.” Yet, there is one startling fact that Jerusha has yet to uncover
– a fact that will change her life forever.
Join us for the South Central PA premiere of this charming two-hander August 9, 10, and 11, 2018
at 7:30pm. Presented as part of the Hershey Area Playhouse Dark Night Series.
10SPONSORSHIP POLICIES
Hershey Area Playhouse considers all members of the Hershey Area community,
who have signed up for our mailing list to be friends of its existence and mission.
Friends also receive e-bulletins, including this BRAVO magazine, and are eligible
to serve on Playhouse Committees and/or the Board of Directors. You also get
discounts on our Theater Academy, Playhouse rental fees, and advertising.
Bonus: All contributions are tax deductible.
GOLD: $10,000 AND UP SEASON SPONSOR: $4,000.00
Corporate logo (if appropriate for corporate sponsorships)
and recognition to appear on the annual program cover
and in all appropriate materials such as ads and posters
SILVER: $5000–$9999 related to the annual season. Appropriate recognition
to be displayed in the theater or lobby recognizing the
season sponsor as well as recognition in the program, the
Playhouse’s official newsletter—BRAVO, and our website
throughout the season.
BRONZE: $2500–$4999
MUSICAL PRODUCTION: $3,000.00
(For one show for the entire run)
KEYSTONE: $1000–$2499 Sponsor recognition on all posters, ads, and materials
related to the specific show. Sponsor also recognized
inside the theater or lobby as the show sponsor.
PATRON: $500–$999 PLAY/NON-MUSICAL PRODUCTION: $2,000.00
(For one show for the entire run)
Sponsor recognition on all posters, ads, and materials
related to the specific show. Sponsor also recognized
CONTRIBUTOR: $250–$499 inside the theater or lobby as the show sponsor as well
as in the program, the Playhouse’s official newsletter—
BRAVO, and our website throughout the run.
SUSTAINER: $100–$249 No individual or corporate sponsor will be considered as a
sponsor for any individual show for which that individual
or corporate official (defined as the person or persons
responsible for making sponsorship decisions) has sought
or been awarded a role in the show for which a sponsorship
SUPPORTER: $50–$99 is sought.
ADOPT A CHARACTER: $200
FRIEND: $1–$49 Sponsors will be recognized in the program and curtain
speeches of the show as well as in the Playhouse’s official
newsletter—BRAVO.
11Volunteer Committee
SPOTLIGHT
Julie Moore
Being Earnest” with a few ladies helping with Marketing & Publicity in
from my women’s club. All of the the future
actors, including Jillian Kinsey were
absolutely wonderful! After that What do you like most about volunteering
I decided to become a volunteer. My at the Hershey Area Playhouse?
son was a freshman in high school,
so I brought him along since I was Meeting other volunteers and helping
looking for things that we could do patrons to have a positive experience
together (much to his dismay at the when they come to support
time). Nowadays, he still ushers at the Playhouse. I have a couple of
the Playhouse on occasion when “Box Office Buddies” that I really
he’s in town and available. enjoy spending time with while at
the Playhouse.
When did you start working with
the Hershey Area Playhouse? What could you tell our readers
about you that they might be
I don't consider what I do at the surprised to learn?
Playhouse working. In April of 2011
Tell us a little about yourself… I began helping as an usher which I’m a laundress at heart, so I truly
(town you live, family, pets, included operating the lift, selling enjoy doing laundry! When I was
place you work, etc...) raffle tickets and seating patrons. interviewed for my position in the
Wardrobe Dept. I was asked if “I like
My husband and I live in the Palmdale What positions have you doing laundry” and I thought it was
area of Hershey with a pug named volunteered for so far? a joke question. I answered with a
Velcro. We have 1 son currently resounding “YES”! My laundry area
attending Wilkes University. I work Primarily, ushering for the first few is in the basement of my home and no
as an Administrative Assistant years, in addition to “Will Call” one is allowed in my Laundry Lab but
during the day, and for the last few here and there, however I have me. I have an arsenal of products to
years I have also been helping out mostly been assisting in the box take care of all types of stains. When
at HersheyPark within the Wardrobe office lately. my son comes home from college he
Dept. some evenings and weekends. hands me his clothing and informs
What positions would you like me if there are old stains. I consider
What made you decide to volunteer to volunteer for in the future? it a personal challenge to remove
for the Hershey Area Playhouse? them! I only use the high setting on
I would possibly like to get more my dryer for heavy items such as
My first experience at the Playhouse involved with co-planning fundraising towels and jeans since my policy is
was attending “The Importance of events. I might also be interested in “DON’T FRY YOUR CLOTHES DRY”!
12Jude K. Petersen
Jude is active in Boy Scouts, theatre, dance, and film making. He has
directed and produced original movies and starred in the Derry Township
School’s HIP program video, seen throughout the district. He played Young
Shrek and the Elf in Shrek, the Musical at the Lebanon Community Theatre,
and Charlie in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. He has been featured
in the Playhouse’s A Christmas Carol, Kids Cabaret, A Charlie Brown
Christmas, Miracle on 34th Street, and Oliver, among others,and played the
newspaper boy for the Hershey Historical Society trolley tour production.
He is becoming quite versed in balancing multiple show schedules at once.
He has done multiple productions at the Hershey Gardens.
1. How did you get interested in theatre? 5. What do you find the hardest/most
I enjoyed performing doing dance and stuff. But my mom challenging thing about theatre?
did stage combat so when she would leave for “work”, Learning choreography in a short amount of time is
I wondered where she went. So when Oliver came along challenging. Auditioning is also hard, because you
I wanted to audition. I have loved being involved in theatre never know what the director is looking for, and you
ever since. have to be able to bounce back from disappointment
if you don’t get the part you want.
2. What other ‘skills’ do you have and that you 6. What has been your favorite role/character so far?
have maybe taken classes on to help you?
I have taken dance since I was 5. I also take My favorite role was probably Young Shrek in Shrek,
voice lessons and musical theatre. I have been the Musical. The role uses a lot of emotions, so it was
in the acting and film classes at Hershey Area great for acting. It was also fun to wear green make-up
Playhouse and this will be my third summer at every performance, and challenging to quick-change,
the Gardens Camp. make-up and all, into the Elf in under 2 minutes.
3. What shows have you participated in? 7. What other areas of theatre are you
interested in trying or doing?
I’ve performed in Oliver, A Charlie Brown Christmas,
Right now, I am writing a musical. I also write, direct,
Miracle on 34th St., and A Christmas Carol (2017),
and edit my own short films. I participated in the Film
among others here at the Playhouse. I also played
Festival at the library and hope to do more of that.
Young Shrek and the Elf in Shrek, the Musical at
Lebanon Community Theatre, and Charlie in
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. I have been
in productions at the Hershey Gardens including
8. Do you have a dream role or show you
would like to do, what is it?
The Jungle Book, The Stuff of Legend, and
I would love to play William Shakespeare in Something
Pumpkin Glow, and numerous Cabarets and
Rotten! His role is funny and larger than life. I really admire
performances throughout the community. I also
Shakespeare, so it would be a fun way to portray him.
played the lead in a video shown throughout
Derry Township School District.
9. If you were going to encourage other kids
4. What’s your favorite thing about to do theatre, what would you say?
It’s a fun-filled experience but you need to be focused and
doing theatre? be willing to dedicate a lot of free time. You have to work well
I like singing, dancing, and acting, so it is hard with others and memorize lines, songs, and choreography.
to choose just one. I also enjoy stage combat. It’s a good idea to take theatre classes and camps.
13P.O. Box 703 Hershey, PA 17033 CALENDAR DATES Boeing Boeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 12–15, 19–22, 2018 Theater in the Gardens: Treasure Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 16–27, 2018 Once Upon a Mattress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 19–22, 26–29, 2018 Dark Night: Daddy Long Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 9–11, 2017 Inherit the Wind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 4–7, 11–14, 2018 A Christmas Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 6–9, 13–16, 2018 VISIT HERSHEYAREAPLAYHOUSE.COM FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE CALENDAR LISTINGS.
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