Wednesday, December 7, 2011

AUDITIONS Jan. 3 and 4 at 7pm


Auditions for Moon Over Buffalo will be Jan. 3 and 4 at 7:00 pm in the basement Council room of the Lanesboro Community Center. This is going to be a FUN show! Director Barbara Benson Keith will be looking for 4 men and 4 women of all ages. No preparation is necessary to audition. Just show up either night. You will be asked to read from the script. We hope to see you there!

SYNOPSIS: Set in June 1953, 'Moon Over Buffalo', Ludwig’s raucous farce, captures the rich pandemonium in a small theater company’s attempt to stage a show and adds merciless complications for heightened comedic effect. The play focuses on a second-rate, dysfunctional theater troupe led by George and Charlotte Hay, two seasoned hams with dreams of glory. Fate has given them one more shot at starring roles in The Scarlet Pimpernel epic and director Frank Capra himself is en route to Buffalo to catch their matinee performance. Unfortunately, Capra's timing couldn't be worse and they are forced to deal with jealousies, mistaken identities, drunkenness and hilarious misunderstandings. However, they make every effort to salvage their production and stay true to that old stage mantra: The show must go on. Originally opening on Broadway in 1995, the play is known for bringing Carol Burnett back to live theater after 30 years and earning her a Tony Award nomination for best actress.

Character Descriptions:

George Hay: (Late 40s-50s) is very dramatic, a slapstick type, over-the-

top actor. As leader of his own acting troupe, George has always had aspirations to be famous. He’s a bit of a ladies man but really is devoted to his wife, Charlotte.

Charlotte Hay: (Late 40s-50s) is very much a drama queen. She helps to run the acting troupe and plays all the leads even the ones she’s a bit old for. She is a consummate actress who still has dreams of being a star--at all costs! She loves George but is getting tired of his philandering.

Ethel: (late 60s) is Charlotte's mother--close to her daughter, but not happy with her daughter’s choice of a husband. She is also an actress--very witty, and doesn't take any crap from anyone! She is very hard of hearing, which leads to comic misunderstandings.

Rosalind Hay: (20s/30s) George and Charlotte's daughter, used to be an actress and a member of their acting troupe, but she decided that she wanted a real career, so she left--determined never to act again--or be like her parents! Rosalind is, in fact, always repressing her dramatic side, but it’s a losing battle by the end. She has a new fiancé, Howard, but she used to be in love with an actor in her parent's troupe, Paul.

Howard: (20s/30s) is Rosalind's fiancé--a weatherman--so he considers himself to be in the "acting" business. He comes across as a wimp, a little annoying, nervous, and very excitable.

Eileen: (20s) is an aspiring actress, eager to please. She has a crush on George and has been having a fling with him. Eileen wants to be a leading actress with the company, and she comes across very flighty and naïve, but ultimately will do anything to get what she wants.

Paul: (20s/30s/40s) is a member of the acting troupe, who used to be with Rosalind and still loves her and wants her back; but he is an actor first and foremost, so he wouldn't leave the troupe to be with her. Paul has a quiet, subtle sense of humor and often holds the company together.

Richard: (50s) He is George and Charlotte's attorney, but he is in love with Charlotte--always trying to get her to leave George. He is wealthy and used to getting what he wants, and he is both amused and perplexed by the Hay family.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Play Reading of our Winter play "Moon Over Buffalo"


Please join us at the library for our next play reading on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 6pm when we will read "Moon Over Buffalo" by Ken Ludwig, our winter play!

Synopsis: It’s 1953, and the nearly washed-up acting duo, George & Charlotte Hay, are touring in New York… BUFFALO, New York. They have just one shot at leading roles in a film by THE Frank Capra, and he’s coming to see today’s matinee! Everything goes wrong - with hilarious results! This play is nothing less than a love letter to live theater.

Friday, October 21, 2011

Next Season!!

We are pleased to announce our next season of shows:

Moon Over Buffalo (Feb/Mar performances)

Don't Hug Me (June performances)

A melodrama (August)

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Play Reading!

There is another play reading tonight! Please come and join us as we read some very short plays. 6:00 at the library. Hope to see you there for a fun time!

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Donated Costume

Look at this beautiful dress! Thanks go out to Lydia O'Connor, who donated this costume to the Lanesboro Community Theater this week. The top and skirt are lovely, and she's also donated a hoop skirt to fill it out. We look forward to getting it on stage! Thanks, Lydia!

If you have any costumes you would like to donate, please email bkeithdesigns@yahoo.com. Thank you!

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Play Reading!

There will be a play reading on Thursday night at 6 at the library. We'll be reading from "Noises Off", arguably one of the funniest play ever written! See you then!

Monday, August 1, 2011

Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who came out and attended one (or several!) of the performances of Nunsense! We appreciate you!

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Two performances left!

Saturday, July 30 (7pm), and Sunday, July 31 (2pm) are the final two performances of Nunsense. Both shows are almost completely sold out. If you want tickets, get to the Lanesboro Art Center fast to buy them, or call them at 507-467-2446.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Nunsense opens this week!

You aren't going to want to miss this musical comedy! It opens this Friday night at 7pm, doors open at 6:30.
It's at the St. Mane Theater in Lanesboro.
July 22, 2011 at 7pm
July 23, 2011 at 7pm
July 24, 2011 at 2pm
July 29, 2011 at 7pm
July 30, 2011 at 7pm
July 31, 2011 at 2pm
Tickets are $12/$10 seniors and students. Tickets are available at the door, or in advance at the Lanesboro Art Center. See you there!

By the way, there will be no play reading this week due to Nunsense performances.

Thursday, June 30, 2011

The Nuns are in Lanesboro!


Our summer play, Nunsense, promises to be a barrel of laughs! It will be the last two weekends of July at the St. Mane Theater in Lanesboro.
July 22, 2011 at 7pm
July 23, 2011 at 7pm
July 24, 2011 at 2pm
July 29, 2011 at 7pm
July 30, 2011 at 7pm
July 31, 2011 at 2pm
Tickets are $12/$10 seniors and students. Tickets are available at the door, or in advance at the Lanesboro Art Center. If you live out of town and will be visiting Lanesboro for any of our performances and would like to reserve tickets, please email bkeithdesigns@yahoo.com. Please say which performance and how many people and we'll get back to you to confirm.

Nunsense is a musical comedy with book, music and lyrics by Dan Goggin. This play is produced by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

LCT Pop Booth

Our annual fundraiser, selling pop and water at Art in the Park, was a great success! Thanks to all the volunteers who were involved, and everyone who stopped by to make a purchase!

Saturday, June 18, 2011

LCT's Rudy and Sophie

By the way, did you hear... Lanesboro Community Theater's own Rutabega (Rudy) Smith and his wife Sophie entertained the crowds during the Rhubarb Festival this month.

June Reading

Thanks to everyone who came out for the 3rd Thursday reading this month! We ended up mostly reading poetry because our books didn't come in, but we had a wonderful time and spent an hour laughing! (FYI - no reading in July, but back in August!)

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Nunsense!


Our summer play, Nunsense, promises to be a barrel of laughs! It will be the last two weekends of July at the St. Mane Theater in Lanesboro.
July 22, 2011 at 7pm
July 23, 2011 at 7pm
July 24, 2011 at 2pm
July 29, 2011 at 7pm
July 30, 2011 at 7pm
July 31, 2011 at 2pm
Tickets are $12/$10 seniors and students. If you will be in Lanesboro for any of our performances and would like to reserve tickets, please email bkeithdesigns@yahoo.com. Please say which performance and how many people and we'll get back to you to confirm.

Nunsense is a musical comedy with book, music and lyrics by Dan Goggin. This play is produced by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Play Reading!


We will be reading the first act of "Deathtrap" by Ira Levin at our play reading series on Thursday night. We hope you can join us at 6:00 at the Lanesboro Library!

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Announcing the cast of Nunsense!

Announcing the cast of Nunsense, LCT's summer show:

Mother Superior Nancy Huisenga of Lanesboro
Sister Hubert Sandy Webb of Lanesboro
Sister Robert Anne Barbara Keith of Lanesboro
Sister Amnesia Bonnie Jean Hulsing of Peterson
Sister Leo Carolyn Freese of Lanesboro
Sister Myopia Melissa Messner of Spring Valley
Directed by Rita Dalzell of Lanesboro

The play will be the last two weekends of July (July 22, 23, 29, and 30 at 7pm, and July 24 and 31 at 2pm) at the St. Mane Theater in Lanesboro. If you will be in Lanesboro for any of our performances and would like to reserve tickets, please email bkeithdesigns@yahoo.com. Please say which performance and how many people and we'll get back to you to confirm.

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Nunsense!


Our summer show is Nunsense! We hope you can make it to the auditions on May 2 or May 4!

Monday, March 28, 2011

April 21 Play Reading

Mark your calendar! Our next play reading is April 21 at 6:00 at the Lanesboro Library. We are going to read the first act of "Arsenic and Old Lace" by Frank Capra. We hope you can join us!

Monday, March 7, 2011

Play Reading!


We are hosting another play reading! This time it will be the classic,"Sorry, Wrong Number". No preparations necessary, just be ready for a fun reading. March 10, Thursday, at 6:30-8:00 at the Lanesboro Library. Hope to see you there!

Friday, March 4, 2011

Final Weekend!!

You don't want to miss the final weekend of The Cemetery Club! Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2pm. Audiences last weekend were loving it! Here is some of what they had to say:

"I just wanted to let you know that I loved the play last night. It was the best community theater play ever. The actors were so good and the play is a stitch. Bravo!!"

"What a great play! You did a wonderful job. Thanks for all you hard work."

"It’s a well-written, thoughtful, funny, and delightful play, and I enjoyed the production very much. The set, lighting, costumes and sound lend well to the play and the direction by Barbara Keith was well-done. Some newcomers to the LAC spotlight shared their talent, along with some familiar faces onstage, with New York accents to boot... Support your community theater and Lanesboro Arts Center with your laughter and a few tears during this show."

"Don't miss the Community Theatre in Lanesboro. I attended on Friday night and it is a hoot! Great acting, great play!"

"Last night we went to opening night of the Lanesboro Community Theater's Production of "The Cemetery Club" It was absolutely wonderful! We hope that more people will have a chance to go see this wonderful production!"

"Nice show! Great story with some poignant moments, some nice design work, and everybody on stage was having fun. Good job!"

And here is a deal for you: Stay at Stone Mill Hotel & Suites and mention that you are going to see the "Cemetery Club" and receive 15% off your room rate! Thanks, Stone Mill!


Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Play Reading!

First of all, don't forget to come see Cemetery Club on Mar. 4 or 5 at 7:00 or Mar. 6 at 2:00. It's your final opportunity!

Second, we are hosting another play reading! This time it will be the classic, "Sorry, Wrong Number". Please plan on coming! No preparations necessary, just be ready for a fun reading.
March 10, Thursday, at 6:30-8:00 at the Lanesboro Library. Hope to see you there!

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

The Cemetery Club

The Lanesboro Community Theater is proud to present
The Cemetery Club
by Ivan Menchell

Feb 25, 26, and 27
March 4, 5, and 6
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00, Sundays at 2:00
at the St. Mane Theater in Lanesboro

$10 adults/$8 students and seniors
Tickets at the door or in advance at the Lanesboro Art Center

In cooperation with the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc,
through funding from the Minnesota State Legistature

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Cast Announced!

We are pleased to announce our cast for The Cemetery Club! Thanks to everyone who auditioned.

Sandy Webb - Lucille
Bonnie Hulsing - Doris
Val Tindall - Ida
Peter Torkelson - Sam
Diane Haight/Maureen Anderson - Mildred

Congratulations and Break a Leg! We are looking forward to a great show!