A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Brunswick Little Theatre is excited to bring A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum to Odell Williamson Auditorium on the campus of Brunswick Community College. Dates are February 18-21. Don’t miss it folks … This will be a great show. One weekend only – please come out and support your local community theatre. With a talented cast, fun choreography, and Stephen Sondheim's masterful score, you just can’t go wrong. It's an enjoyably naughty show with no other intention than to be funny, which it is. See you there!

10% of our proceeds with go to the Brunswick County Historical Society.

For additional info about the show or if you'd like to find out what auditions are coming up or our soon to be announced 2010-2011 season, just send us an EMAIL.


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Charlotte's Web - A Timeless Classic

Don’t miss the opportunity to see this all-time favorite children’s classic presented by the Stagestruck Players, the youth division of Brunswick Little Theatre. For a close-up and personal theatre experience, we will for the first time, hold all of our performances in the newly-completed Virginia Williamson Event Center at Odell Williamson Auditorium. Ticket sales will be limited to 150 seats for each show. Please purchase your tickets in advance or call ahead, as we expect to sell out this smaller space. Tickets are $15 for Adults, $10 for Students age 12 and older, and $6 for kids under 12. You can find additional info about BLT by visiting our website. Please feel free to email me if you have questions about Charlotte’s Web or our upcoming season.

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The Music Man - The Train is a Comin'

It's HERE! Don't miss the opportunity to see BLT's big summer musical, THE MUSIC MAN. And when I say big, I mean a talented cast of 70, our largest, multi-generational cast ever!

From the Director:

"We are very excited to be working with this group - they are huge (70!), but amazingly attentive, cooperative, and enthusiastic. We have lots and lots of multi-generational family groups involved, as well as several people who are new to BLT, and some new to theatre in general, who have come out to participate because they've always loved and wanted to be a part of this particular show. I think the light-hearted, nostalgic feel will really appeal to audiences as well, particularly now, when everyone needs to be reminded of good things and fun times. Our leads, Nick and Amy, are both new to the BLT stage, but have already hit the ground running, and we are certain they will be show stoppers."

-Katie Deese

Shows are August 7th-9th and 14th-16th. Evening performances at 7:30 and Sunday matinees at 3:00. For tickets call the Odell Williamson Box Office at 910-755-7416. For more info call Thom Clemmons @ 524-4869.

Please tune in to WHQR 91.3 FM on Wednesday, August 5th at 12:15 PM and you can hear a live interview with Music Man Directors Mark and Katie Deese.

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One More Weekend to See BEEHIVE!!!

Get ready to reminisce and gear up for some phenomenal singing as the best female voices of the sixties and seventies hit the stage. Full details of the show below but first I will share some pictures taken at last week's dress rehearsal. You just do not want to miss this ... trust me.

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Brunswick Little Theatre to Perform "Beehive, the 60s Musical" at Franklin Square Park - Southport

In what has become an extremely popular annual event, the Brunswick Little Theatre will present Beehive, the 60s Musical at Franklin Square Park in Southport. It is a retrospective of the great female acts of the 60s and 70s including the Shirelles, the Supremes, Petula Clark, Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, and more. The cast has been working hard and word on the street is that the voices in this show are unbelievable! I'm excited just hearing about it. This is a free show folks ... donations appreciated of course. It will run two weekends, May 22-24 (Memorial Day Weekend) and May 29-31. Show starts at 8:00. Bring your chairs or blanket and a bottle of wine and enjoy an evening under the stars. Co-sponsored by the Southport Department of Tourism.

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Brunswick Little Theatre Auditions - Music Man

Auditions will be held May 31^st at 3:00 pm and June 1^st at 7:00 pm at Building F on the campus of Brunswick Community College. Callbacks, as needed, will be held June 2^nd and 3^rd. A song and a brief movement sequence will be taught; anyone wishing to be considered for a solo singing part is asked to prepare an additional song. Please note: the roles of the School Board Members (Barbershop Quartet) have already been cast. Readings will be taken from the script as needed. The whole family is invited to audition. Rehearsals will begin June 7^th.

Music Man performance dates are August 7-9 and 14-16 at Odell Williamson Auditorium on the campus of Brunswick Community College. Please email directors Katie and Mark Deese with any questions or call 910-352-0510. We look forward to seeing you there!

SONG LIST

"Rock Island"
"Iowa Stubborn"
"Ya Got Trouble"
"Good Night My Someone"
"Seventy-Six Trombones"
"Sincere"
"The Sadder-But-Wiser Girl"
"Pickalittle/ Good Night, Ladies"
"Marian The Librarian"
"My White Knight"
"Wells Fargo Wagon"
"It's You"
"Shipoopi"
"Lida Rose"
"Will I Ever Tell You"
"Gary, Indiana"
"Till There Was You"

CHARACTERS

Professor Harold Hill – 35-55 - a dynamic con man, baritone (A flat - high F)
     sings - "Ya Got Trouble", reprise of "Ya Got Trouble"; "76 Trombones"; "Sadder But Wiser Girl"; "Marian Librarian"; one verse of "Till There Was You"; reprise of "76 Trombones/Goodnight My Someone"; reprise of "Till There Was You"

Marian Paroo – 25-45 - a stuffy soprano (low G - high A)
     sings - as part of chorus in "Iowa Stubborn"; "Piano Lesson/If You Don't Mind My Saying So"; "Goodnight My Someone"; "My White Knight"; "Will I Ever Tell You"; a few lines at the end of "Gary Indiana"; "Till There Was You"; reprise of "76 Trombones/Goodnight My Someone"

Winthrop – 8-12 - Marian's lisping baby brother, alto (C - E flat)
     sings - as part of chorus for "76 Trombones"; a solo section of "Wells Fargo Wagon"; "Gary Indiana"

Mrs. Paroo – 45-65 - Marian's Irish mom, mezzo (A flat - E flat)
     sings - as part of chorus in "Iowa Stubborn"; "Piano Lesson/If You Don't Mind My Saying So"; as part of chorus for "76 Trombones" and "Wells Fargo Wagon"; a few lines at the end of "Gary Indiana"

Mayor Shinn – 45-70 - a blustery politician (non-singing)
     may sing (if able) as part of chorus for "Iowa Stubborn" and "Wells Fargo Wagon"

Eulalie – 35-65 - his peacock wife; alto (D - D)
     sings - as part of chorus in "Iowa Stubborn"; has lines in "Pickalittle" and reprise of "Pickalittle"

Pickalittle Ladies – 30-50 - Eulalie's four gossipy friends
     sing - with chorus in "Iowa Stubborn"; "Pickalittle"; with chorus in "Wells Fargo Wagon"; reprise of "Pickalittle"

Marcellus – 25-45 - Harold's chummy friend; tenor (G - high A)
     sings - with chorus in "Iowa Stubborn"; one harmony line in "Sadder But Wiser Girl"; "Shipoopi"

Amaryllis – 8-12 - Marian's young piano student, alto (C - E)
     sings - with chorus in "Iowa Stubborn"; sings ending of "Goodnight My Someone"; with chorus in "76 Trombones" and "Wells Fargo Wagon"

Tommy – 15-20 - the town badboy - featured dancer
     sings (if able) - with chorus in "Iowa Stubborn", "76 Trombones", "Wells Fargo Wagon" and "Shipoopi"

Zaneeta – 15-20 - the mayor's daffy daughter – featured dancer

sings (if able) - with chorus in "Iowa Stubborn", "76 Trombones", "Wells Fargo Wagon" and "Shipoopi"

Eight traveling salesmen – varying ages - perform "Rock Island"

Charlie Cowell – 30-50 - a rival salesman - performs in "Rock Island"

Constable Locke – 25-65 - a few speaking lines

Assorted townspeople – varying ages – several solo singing and spoken lines available - sing - with chorus in "Iowa Stubborn" and "Wells Fargo Wagon"

Assorted children – varying ages – several solo singing and spoken lines available - sing - with chorus in "Iowa Stubborn", "76 Trombones"  and "Wells Fargo Wagon" 

Again, we look forward to seeing lots of you at the auditions. If you have further questions, please call or email the Director. You may also want to check our website for additional information about our organization. We welcome new members and volunteers!

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Brunswick Little Theatre Auditions - The Odd Couple (Female Version)

Brunswick Little Theatre will be holding auditions for Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE (Female Version) on Monday and Tuesday, December 15 and 16, 2008 beginning at 6:30 PM at Building F on the campus of Brunswick Community College.

The Odd Couple was revised by Neil Simon in 1985 for a female cast (Sally Struthers and Rita Moreno starred). The play ran on Broadway for 295 performances and was directed by Gene Saks. It was based on the same story line and same lead characters, now called Florence Ungar and Olive Madison. When prim housewife Florence Unger’s 15 year marriage fails, she moves in with the slob-of-the-universe news show producer Olive Madison. The six women in the show have traded in the male version’s poker game for Trivial Pursuit, where the character's personalities are more fully developed than in the male version. Click here for more specific info on each of the characters.

The show will be directed by Thom Clemmons and will run in two venues - 7:30 PM March 6-8, 2009 at Odell Williamson Auditorium on the campus of Brunswick Community College, about 20 minutes south of Wilmington off of Highway 17, and 8 PM March 13-15 at Brown Coat Pub and Theatre at 111 Grace Street in downtown Wilmington. Roles are available for six women ages 30 to 50 and two males who play the Costazuela brothers ages 30 to 40. The show can be cast somewhat older or younger.

For further information, contact Thom Clemmons at 910-524-4869 or go to our website.

UPDATE****

12/18/08 THE SHOW HAS BEEN CAST!!!

Olive---Sherrill Jolly
Florence---Debbie Skillman
Sylvie---Rebekah Hayler
Vera---Karen Fairflield
Mickey---Dawn Worden
Renee---Mary Wayne
Manolo---Jake Spencer
Jesus---Jeremy Duckworth

...I was helping out at Monday's auditions and can tell you from the read-throughs, that the dialog "snaps, crackles, and pops" in typical Neil Simon fashion. This is a strong cast and I know they will do it justice and THEN SOME!!!

1-3-09 Update

The cast is already hard at work. March will be here before you know it. Do I hear "Girls Night?" Guys don't worry ... you'll find plenty to relate to. I promise.....

Tickets: Adults $15; Students with ID $6.

The girls play Trivial Pursuit. Clockwise: Dawn Worden, Mary Wayne, Sherrill Jolly, Karen Fairfield, and Rebekah Hayler.

***A portion of the proceeds will be donated to CUE Center for Missing Persons.

IT'S A WRAP....Bravo to the Director, cast and crew! You are fantastic!

Don't Miss Dracula - Halloween Weekend

Brunswick Little Theatre's weekend offering is an enormously successful revival of this classic opened on Broadway in 1977 fifty years after the original production. This is one of the great mystery thrillers and is generally considered among the best of its kind. Lucy Seward, whose father is the doctor in charge of an English sanitarium, is attacked by a mysterious illness. Dr. Van Helsing, a specialist, believes that the girl is the victim of a vampire, a sort of ghost that goes about at night, sucking blood from its victims. The vampire is at last found to be a certain Count Dracula, whose ghost is at last laid to rest in a striking and novel manner. The play is for all who love thrills in the theater.

"Pure escape and great fun." N.Y. Post

"An evening of high class fun." Newsweek

Director: Ron Lee

Starring Linden Willetts as Dracula and Maureen DeWire as Lucy, the current object of his affection. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Cape Fear Chapter, American Red Cross.

Where: Odell Williamson Auditorium Box Office

Times: Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm. Sunday matinee at 3pm.

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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

October 3 - 5, 2008

Brunswick Little Theater presents:

Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory.

Friday - 10/3 @ 7:30pm

Saturday and Sunday Matinee - 10/4 & 10/5 @ 3pm.

Director: Debbie Skillman

Set and Lighting Design: Paul Bertelsen

The Stagestruck Players, the children's division of Brunswick Little Theater, will spark the imaginations of theater goers of ALL ages. The cast has been in rehearsal since June. Come out and support all their hard work and encourage their talent. You're in for a treat!

Brunswick Community College - Odell Williamson Auditorium

Old Highway 17, Supply, NC

Contact: Thom Clemmons

910/524-4869

All tickets - $6 OWA Box Office

OWA Box Office 800-754-1050 ext. 416

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t Part of the proceeds will benefit Providence Home, a shelter for youth, in Brunswick County.

It's going to be a great show ... don't miss it!

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SEUSSICAL! (the musical) is HERE!!!

Tickets: $15/adults and $6/kids or students (w/ID)

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UPDATE!!! One more weekend to go ... don't miss it!

Click HERE for the Wilmington Star Review.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Auditions

Southport NC - COME ON OUT!!!

June 7, 2008 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Stagestruck Players Auditions

The Stagestruck Players, the children's division of Brunswick Little Theatre, announces auditions for its September production of Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. Roles available for 8 males and 8 females, 2 roles that can be either male or female, and ensemble. Those wishing to audition for a specific role should prepare a short solo. All who audition will be asked to learn and demonstrate a short movement sequence and singing ability.

Carr Jorgensen House of St. Philip's Episcopal Church Located on Dry Street in Southport

If you are not able to attend the audition, please contact Debbie for arrangements.

Debbie Skillman 910/457-5651 EMAIL

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Brunswick Little Theatre - Looking Back 25 Years

Tonight brings 25 years of Broadway Musicals back to Franklin Square Park in Downtown Southport. This Silver Anniversary show is a broad-spectrum mix of songs from selected shows dating back to 1983, when the newly formed theatre group presented its maiden musical, Brigadoon. Over sixty shows later, Brunswick Little Theatre is still alive and kicking with a dedicated and talented bunch of local performers intent on sharing their love of community theatre. Kudos to Director, Thom Clemmons and Musical Director Debbie Skillman for bringing this frolicking "romp in the park" together.

Shows start at 8PM Friday, (tonight) Saturday, and Sunday. Bring a chair, or blanket, bug spray just in case and enjoy the show. It runs about an hour and a half including intermission. Concessions will be sold. Best of all, THE SHOW IS FREE......donations happily accepted of course.

Rehearsing "Puttin' on the Ritz" in Holden Beach

"Kids" from Bye Bye Birdie

"Baseball" from You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

For more information about Brunswick Little Theatre and our upcoming 2008-2009 season, please visit our website. (click)

Searching for Sylvia

Get in on the fun with Brunswick Little Theatre's upcoming production of Sylvia, a hilarious man-loves-dog comedy about a couple, having recently moved to Manhattan, who find their relationship turned on its head when Greg (the husband) brings home Sylvia, (a stray poodle/lab mix) from the park. Kate (the wife), a teacher whose new writing career is beginning to take off, is completely threatened when Sylvia becomes the new object of Greg's desire.

Sylvia, the schmaltzy mutt with the big heart, and a heaping helping of ATTITUDE is caught in the crossfire between the object of her desire, and her nemesis Kate, who just wants her out of the picture completely. The close-to-home dynamics of the characters drive this show from start to finish and make for one good rollicking, irreverent good time.

The Brunswick Little Theater, as a pre-performance warm-up, would like for you to help us find our own local version of Sylvia, a dog of sound mind, questionable heritage, pompous attitude, and unflappable heart. We are even offering a $50 reward to the person whose dog most mirrors our famous mix-of-a-mutt, Sylvia. Instructions on how you may enter are as follows........

Contest begins February 4th, 2008

How to enter:

1. You must be at least 18 years of age and a resident of Brunswick County.

2. Send us an email with a photo of your dog attached (no larger than 600X400px please) Tell us briefly why you think your precious mutt fits the bill. If you are unable to send via computer, entries can be mailed to Vicki Burton, 211 N. Lord Street, Southport, NC 28461.

3. Deadline for receipt of all entries is March 1, 2008

All entries will be displayed here on this blog where you and the general public can help us select our real-live Sylvia. Further voting instructions will follow when the final ballot is placed here on the blog.

The winner will be announced on Saturday, March the 8th during the show at Odell Williamson Auditorium. (Show starts at 7:30)

Please join the fun and email your entries to brunswicklittletheatre@gmail.com

Here are the Contestants for "Searching for Sylvia"

Thanks to all who submitted. This is one great-looking batch of dogs. All pictures were edited and enhanced for best display on this web site. Descriptions given by the owner were condensed to the space allowed. Our winner will be announced in unique fashion during the intermission of this Saturday evening's production of Sylvia at Odell Williamson Auditorium. In alphabetical order they are:

Artie - According to his owner he's part licky and part stupid. His favorite seat in the house is the couch. Everyone who visits finds this out early in visit. It's his seat and he doesn't like giving it up.

Bear - Bear is a dog with a lot of attitude. He loves to wrestle and he doesn't like to lose. People will drive by and honk and wave at him and the UPS guy stops by and plays with him at least once a week.

Bella - Bella can jump 5 feet high. All her owners have to ask her is "Bella do you want to go fishing?" and she starts jumping like a kangaroo. She walks on the beach 3 miles a day and she has lots of friends.

Finnigan - Finnigan is the official greeter on the Bald Head Island Passenger Ferry.

Jenny - Jenny lives with 2 cats and a baby. She has the patience of Job and loves everyone. She likes long walks on the beach and “movie time” with the family.

Maggie - She is a rescue from Katrina; she is a schnoodle (part schnauzer and part poodle); is the sweetest girl in the world but definitely has some "attitude" when required!

Please vote only once......and good luck to ALL!

Deadline March 7, 2008 at 12:00 Noon

Winner revealed on Sat. March 8 during the show. (starts at 7:30)