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Southwest Playhouse and directors Jill Berrong and Elizabeth McLean announce auditions for this tale as old as time, “Beauty and the Beast.”
Auditions will be by video submission. If you are interested in being considered for “Beauty and the Beast,” please send a video or video link (from YouTube or Vimeo) of yourself singing your best 16 bars (approximately 30 seconds) from the character for which you are auditioning. If you are auditioning for more than one character, you may select 16 bars from one of the other characters of interest and submit a second video. Please limit vocal video submissions to your top two preferences. Prepare a monologue that is 30-60 seconds in length (this may also come from the movie, Beauty and the Beast). If you are auditioning for a character that has an accent (Lumiere and Babette - French; Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts and Madame De La Grande Bouche - British), please showcase this accent in your monologue.
For best results, place your recording device on a stationary object, such as a tripod or table. Do not tape a close-up; have your entire body (from head to toe) in the frame. Prior to recording, test that you are in focus and well lit, and that your video is free from distracting background noise. State your name, age, and role(s) for which you would like to be considered.
***All video auditions should be submitted to jillsy007@yahoo.com no later than 8 p.m. October 30.***
Included in your e-mail, list any conflicts October 30 - February 20. A confirmation e-mail will be sent with an audition form to complete. If you are unable to complete a video submission, but would like to audition, please e-mail Jill Berrong at jillsy007@yahoo.com for alternative arrangements.
Call backs will be held in person, if needed, Monday, November 1 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Southwest Playhouse.
If you are interested in being part of “Beauty and the Beast” in some other capacity, please e-mail jillsy007@yahoo.com with your area of interest.
Rehearsals for November and December will be weekend rehearsals for music and choreography. They are scheduled November 6, 7, 20, and 21, and December 4 and 5. The rehearsals for January-February are to be determined.
Synopsis
“The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.” - Music Theatre International
Character Breakdown
Belle
A vibrant, intelligent girl with beauty, who wants more out of the life than an ordinary existence. She is optimistic, fun-loving, caring, and eager to experience life.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 25
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: E3
Beast
A Prince transformed into a terrifying beast for his lack of compassion. He is hot-tempered and commanding, but has a warm, loving heart buried far beneath his gruff exterior.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Gaston
The egotistical, ultra-masculine villain determined to marry Belle. He is manipulative yet charming and earnest.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Maurice
Belle's loving, eccentric father. A child at heart and inventor in his own world.
Gender: Male
Age: 55 to 65
Vocal range top: Db4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Cogsworth
A tightly-wound, enchanted mantle clock and the head of the Beast's household. He is uptight, strict, and punctual but also hard-working, faithful, and thorough.
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Mrs. Potts
A warm-hearted, maternal enchanted teapot. She is loyal, caring, and playful.
Gender: Female
Age: 45 to 55
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Lumiere
A suave, debonair enchanted candelabra. He is a loyal and steadfast servant.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: F#2
Chip
An enchanted teacup and Mrs. Potts' darling little boy. He is innocent, playful, and bright-eyed.
Gender: Male or Femsle
Age: 7 to 10
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Babette
A saucy, enchanted feather-duster, and the object of Lumiere's affections. She is the playful, gorgeous, seductive French maid.
Gender: Female
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Madame De La Grande Bouche
A former opera diva-turned-enchanted wardrobe. She has a caring, refined, larger than life personality.
Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: C#4
Lefou
Gaston's bumbling sidekick. He is loyal, energetic, and optimistic, but not quite the brightest guy.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Monsieur D'arque
The scheming proprietor of the local insane asylum. He is a dark, sinister villain who aides Gaston in his plot to marry Belle.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 55
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Ensemble
Wolves; Enchanted Objects; Townspeople; Silly Girls
Performances are February 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20.
Director Jill Berrong, Assistant Director Elizabeth McLean, Music Directors Janis South and Amy Hileman, Choreographer Merrisa McLean
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Silent Auction for Annual Fundraiser
Our silent auction that is part of our Annual Fundraiser is online this year. The auction opens at 7:00 p.m. tonight and closes at 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 10. You are able to view items now!
https://www.32auctions.com/swphannualfundraiser
Thank you to our incredible sponsors!!
Platinum Sponsors
Blakeburn Clinic
Ed Berrong Insurance Agency
M.T. & Helen Gholston Charitable Trust
Okie Dust Properties
State Rep Anthony Moore
Gold Sponsors
Katie Bartmann, Edward Jones
Magill Insurance & Real Esrate
66 Spirits
Silver Sponsors
Gavan Byrd - State Farm
Maley Farms LLC
Western Medical Equipment
Western Oklahoma Tire & Service LLC
Bronze Sponsors
The Bank of the West, Clinton
Juan Garcia Law
Keri Staggs Photography
La Quinta Inn, Clinton
Nabors Shoe Center
Pepsi of Clinton
Seth Adams Law Firm
SportChassis LLC
Tisdal & O’Hara PLLC
Western Equipment, Clinton
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Southwest Playhouse, Inc. and Director Ashby de la Plaine are excited to announce the cast of "Elf: The Musical" as the following:
Buddy…………………………..……..…..Sean Todd Williams
Jovie……………………………………………………...Emily Gill
Walter Hobbs…………………….………..…...Sean Williams
Emily Hobbs………………….……………………...Gini Smith
Michael Hobbs……………….……………..….Megan Gilbert
Deb……………………………………….....Blair Barnett Foley
Greenway…………………………………….....David Berrong
Santa Clause, Manager…………..…….Doug Gunselman
Mrs. Clause, Saleswoman, Waitress.……Malynda Blevins
Chadwick, Fake Santa………………..…Boone Hardaway
Matthews, Fake Santa………………….……….....Axl Perez
Charlie, Fake Santa…………..………………..Curtis Turney
Charlotte…………………………………………….....Viva Bluth
Sara, Tiara………………………………………..Cierra Cuccias
Boy……………………………………………..…….Truman Bluth
Sam, Fake Santa……………………………......Isaac Martyn
Fake Santa…………………………………..…….Perry Adams
Vinny, Security Guard…………….…...Thomas Williams
Doug, Security Guard……………….……...John Williams
Elder Elves………………….Jovi Petzold, Declan Blevins, Beth Hanson, Olivia Campbell, Ava Sewell, London House
Salvation Army Lady………………..………….Kayla Brittle
Teenager………………………………………...….Jacob Jones
Ensemble Elves……..Lillian Adkinson, Addison Beck, Uriah Blevins, Pippa Jean Bluth, Elliott Bernum, Tinlee Burns, Brynlee Cummins, Bryndee Driskill, Olive Foley, Hannah Gregory, Ainsley House, Alyssa Jackson, John Jones, Judge Jones, Seven Jones, Will Kindsfather, King Maddox, Adalynn McPhail, Addyson McPhail, Miriam Meacham, Logan Purser, Reagan Roper, Arlo Smith, Wylder Smith, Jasper Whitten, Paizlee Whitten
Congratulations to the cast! Production dates for "Elf: The Musical" are December 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, and 19.
Tickets for "Elf: The Musical" go on sale to the general public Tuesday, December 7. Season-ticket holders will be able to purchase their tickets beginning Monday, December 6.
The 55th Season of Southwest Playhouse, Inc includes: Elf: The Musical; Beauty and the Beast; and Murder On the Orient Express. Season tickets are available for purchase at southwestplayhouse.com.
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2021-2022 Season Announced
Season Ticket Are Now Available!!!
The Southwest Playhouse Board of Directors is thrilled to announce the 2021/2022 season! Our 55th Season will kickoff with “The Addams Family” in October. The dates for this kooky musical are October 8-10 and 15-17. Marjorie Anderson will direct. For the holidays, we have “Elf: The Musical,” which will be directed by Ashby de la Plaine. Performances are December 10-12 and 17-19. February will bring to the stage Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” This classic will be performed February 11-13 and 18-20. Jill Berrong will direct. We close out our season with Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of Agatha Christie’s “Murder On the Orient Express” being performed April 1-3 and 8-10. Aleta Bowman will direct.
Keep an eye on our Facebook page and website for more information about auditions. Thank you, and we look forward to once again being able to entertain you this season!!
Cast Announced for The Addams Family
Southwest Playhouse, Inc. and Director Marjorie Anderson are excited to announce the cast of The Addams Family as the following:
Morticia Addams - Blair Barnett Foley
Gomez Addams - Oscar Hernandez
Wednesday Addams - Miranda McLean
Pugsley Addams - Wes Washburn
Grandma Addams - Julie K. Barnett
Uncle Fester - Dean McSpadden
Lurch- Gavin Houck
Lucas Beineke - Lane Gateley
Alice Beineke - Erin Giles
Mal Beineke - Wesley Javorsky
Ancestors - Madelyn Blodgett, Bobbi Cornelsen, Madilynn Davidson, Braxton Driskill, Brylie Driskill, Audra Eardman, Olive Foley, Alexandra Fuentes, Gretta Geisler, Megan Gilbert, Emily Gill, Chloe Houck, John Jones, Seven Jones, Will Kindsfather, Lydia King, Katie Kreizenbeck, Izzy O’Bleness, Sandy Parr, Jovi Petzold, Logan Purser, Paizlee Whitten, Saphira Wilson, Thomas Williams
Crew - Julie K. Barnett, Jill Berrong, Emma Brown, Jaiden Dobbs, Ryan Driskill, Natalie Houck, Jacob Jones, Merrisa McLean, Melissa McSpadden, Cassi Selby, Skylar Selby, Keri Staggs
Congratulations to the cast! Production dates for The Addams Family are October 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, and 17.
Tickets for The Addams Family go on sale to the general public Tuesday, October 5. Season-ticket holders will be able to purchase their tickets beginning Monday, October 4.
The 55th Season of Southwest Playhouse, Inc . includes: The Addams Family; Elf: The Musical; Beauty and the Beast; and Murder On the Orient Express. Season tickets are available for purchase now!!
Photo credit: Keri Staggs Photography
Seussical the Musical a Hit!
Through sickness and in health, Seussical the Musical at Southwest Playhouse marched on through all adversity to be an almost entirely sold out show! With a cast of over 60 of our favorite Southwest Playhouse faces, the seats were packed every night with people of all ages to see this fabulous production.
Though on the surface Seussical can seem only whimsical and bright, the underlying lessons of acceptance, open-mindedness, bravery, and self-confidence were evident in this production. Mark Henry was, as always, extremely entertaining in his role as The Cat in the Hat. Braxton Driskill was everyone's darling as the adorable and free-thinking JoJo. Emmi Madden made us laugh, and she made us cheer for her ridiculously cute and sweet Gertrude McFuzz, and Lane Gatley moved us all with his beautiful voice and sweet character as Horton the Elephant.
The stage was full of many other amazingly talented actors, and each and every one of them added to the quality of the show, as the ensemble pieces showed the hard work put in by all. The costumes were beautiful and the lighting added so much to the stage and set. Overall, Seussical the Musical was a hit Southwest Playhouse is very proud of.
4th Annual Christmas Serenade Sets New Fundraising Record!
The very first Christmas Serenade in December of 2016 was mostly an experiment. The Board of Directors and Ashley Underwood, the director of the Serenade, weren't really sure what to expect. SWPH had just hosted a wonderfully successful 50th Anniversary show, and everyone thought a yearly event celebrating the talents of our SWPH performers would be a good way to raise some extra money and offer the city of Clinton a Christmas Community event.
That first year, the Christmas Serenade raised $1,960.00, a number the board and the director were extremely pleased with. There were approximately 100 attendees, and about 20 people in the cast. SWPH declared it a success, and looked forward to the following year.
The 2nd Serenade showed everyone that that $1,960.00 was something that could be and would be blown out of the water. With the additions of sponsors, and an ever-growing silent auction, the 2nd Serenade brought in over $4,000.00! That was over twice the amount from the previous year. The 3rd Serenade continued to grow, raising $4,823.00, and this year, Ashley said her goal was to break $5,000.00.
Little did she know she was dreaming too small.
After all of the money was counted twice. After all of the checks were received in the mail, the 4th Annual Christmas Serenade, with over 200 attendees and 38 cast members, raised $7,300.00. The Board of Directors will decide how best to use these funds to help make the theater an even better place to perform and be a patron. Now that the new seating is in place, the sky is the limit, and the future is looking very bright for Southwest Playhouse.
Thank you again to our amazing patrons for making the Christmas Serenade so successful. Don't miss our next production, Seussical the Musical, in February of 2020!
SWPH is Proud to Announce the Cast of Yes, Virginia (September 30, 2019)
The production team for Yes Virginia is very excited to announce the cast and crew!
Cast
Edward P. Mitchell – Jim Hull;
Frank P. Church – Benjamin Dobbs;
Andrea Borland – Malynda Blevins;
Teddy Murray – Gavin Houck;
Newspaper Girl– Beth Hansen;
James O’Hanlon – Wesley Javorsky;
Evie O’Hanlon - Charissa Berrong;
Virginia O’Hanlon – Jovi KayLynn;
Sean O’Hanlon – Colton Hileman;
Dominic Donneli/Cornelius Barrington/Mr. Schuller – Mark Henry;
Celeste Donneli – Tosha Varner;
Maria Donneli – Madilynn Davidson;
Julie – Brylie Driskill;
Susan – Brighton Varner;
Mrs. Goldstein – Julie K. Barnett;
Officer Flynn – Jaiden Dobbs;
The Thief/ Santa Kid 1 – Declan Blevins;
Hallelujah Kids - Gabriela Abraham, Jeremiah Abraham, Josiah Abraham, Olivia Campbell, Izzy Enochs, Lola Enochs, Tobi Green, Beth Hansen, Teia Lund, Ava Sewell;
Goss – Daniel Mildren;
Tom Pryor – Cameron Blevins;
Chambers – Ryan Driskill;
Otho – Brandt Arganbright;
Shannon – Lane Gateley;
O’Hara – Michael Berrong;
Red – Zach Perry;
Scotty – Jacob Staggs;
Anderson – Shawn Wilson;
Santa – Cordell Santa Claus;
Santa Kid 2 – Uriah Blevins;
Homeless Woman – Mundy Berrong; and,
Church Lady – Madison Gilbert.
Production
Director – Ashby de la Plaine;
Producer – Charissa Berrong;
Stage Manager – Malynda Blevins;
Costumer – Julie K. Barnett;
Scenic Artist - Ashley Underwood;
Prop Master – Sheila Altland;
Light Technician – Dirk Day;
Sound Technician – Emma Brown;
Film Editor/Music & Vocals – Sean Pritchett;
Set - Scott Campbell, Benjamin Dobbs, Corben Dobbs, Ryan Driskill, Dean McSpadden;
Box Office – Sharon Hull; and,
Usher Coordinator – Tracye Kelly.
Two compelling stories come together in this heartwarming play inspired by the famous editorial Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. On Christmas Eve, 1897, in New York City, eight-year-old Virginia is left pondering whether or not Santa really exists after a series of unhappy events. Virginia wondered and wrote: "Dear Editor, I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says if you see it in the Sun, it's so. Please tell me the truth. Is there a Santa Claus?" Ed Mitchell, the Sun's editor, gives the assignment of answering Virginia's letter to Frank Church who, until his wife and baby died last Christmas Eve, was the Sun's best and most dependable reporter. Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus is a play for young and old, magically reaffirming life's highest beauty and joy—"the eternal light with which childhood fills the world."
Cast Announced for Spring Musical - The Music Man
Southwest Playhouse proudly announces its cast for the upcoming production of The Music Man.
Cast list for The Music Man:
Salesman # 1 - Jacob Staggs; Salesman #2 - Dakota Altland; Salesman #3 - Hunter Staggs; Salesman #4 - Andrew Long; Salesman #5 - Seth Adams; Charlie Cowell - Zach Perry; Conductor - Perry Adams; Harold Hill - Mark Henry; Ewart Dunlop - Michael Berrong; Oliver Hix - Parker Williams; Jacey Squires - Carson Guthrie; Olin Britt - Jason Bengs; Marcellus Washburn - Wesley Javorsky; Tommy Djilas - Lane Gateley; Marian Paroo - Charissa Berrong; Mrs, Paroo - Ashton Jung; Winthrop Paroo - Braxton Driskill; Amaryllis - Lorelai Bull; Mayor Shinn - Matthew Blakeburn; Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn - Melissa McSpadden; Zaneeta Shinn - Sage Showers; Gracie Shinn - Bray Jarvis; Alma Hix - Melissa Valencia; Maud Dunlop - Julie Williams; Ethel Toffelmier - Ashley Kelley; Mrs, Squires - Brianna Bull; Pick-a-little Lady - Kristin Blakeburn; and, Constable Locke - Perry Adams,
River City Townspeople: Jalonda Bengs, Kathy Gregory, Kaidee Monroe, Brandi Wilson, Nikki Reiss, Shelia Altland, Malynda Blevins, Marilyn Marquis, Kayla Page, Melody Byrd, Jennifer Rother, Deloris Flaming, Tracye Kelly.
River City Teenagers: Lily Dowdy, Cassie Glover, Emma Pyron, Lexus Wolfe, Miranda McLean, Brooklyn Parker, Alycia Parker, Nydia Campbell, Chelsea Nickel, Jacob Staggs, Dakota Altland, Hunter Staggs, Andrew Long,
River City Kids: Madilynn Davidson, Jovi Petzold, Lydia King, Delilah Perez, Jaylyn Byrd, Samantha Rother, Kalyssa Staggs, Madelyn Blodgett, Savannah Williams, Hannah Gregory, Olivia Campbell, Britten Bengs, Kenzee Kelley, Brylie Driskill, James Rother, Derron Jackson, Ryder Adams, Landon Tisdal, Declan Blevins, Curtis Turney, Randon Folsom.
Crew Director - Julie K, Barnett; Assistant Director - Blair Barnett; Music Director/Accompaniment - Kim Duerksen; Choreographer - Cris Hart Wolfe; Lighting Designer - Dean McSpadden; Light Board Op - Mike Kiser; Costume Mistress - Julie K, Barnett; Properties Mistress - Tracye Kelly; Set Crew Manager - Scott Campbell; and Set Crew: Dean McSpadden, Gerald Kelley, and Matthew Blakeburn.
This award-winning, critically acclaimed Broadway classic is an all-American institution, thanks to is quirky characters, charmingly predictable dramatic situations and one-of-a-kind, nostalgic score of rousing marches, barbershop quartets and sentimental ballads, which have become popular standards. The cast features a soaring soprano ingenue, parts for young performers and children, and one of the musical theatre's treasures, a tour de force leading role for a charismatic actor. The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall. Music Theatre International
Cast for Little Women Announced!
Cast for Little Women Announced!
Little Women, based on the famous book by Louisa May Alcott, follows the March family. The four March sisters live with their mother, facing Christmas without their father as the American Civil War is underway. The family is settled in a new neighborhood, living in genteel poverty after the father lost their money. Meg and Jo March, the elder sisters, both work outside the home for money to support the family. Meg teaches four children in a nearby family, while Jo aids her grand-aunt March, a wealthy widow whose strength is failing. Beth helps with housework, and Amy attends school. Their nearest neighbor is a wealthy man whose orphaned grandson lives with him. The sisters introduce themselves to the handsome shy boy, Laurie, who is the age of Jo. Meg is the beautiful sister; Jo is the tomboy; Beth is the musician; and Amy is the charming artist with blond curls. The story follows the sisters as they grow from children to young women, and the challenges they face through disease, heartache, and war.
The cast for Little Women is as follows:
Young Jo- Ella Barnett Young Amy- Izzy O'Bleness Young Beth- Miranda McLean Young Meg- Naomi Showers Marmee- Ashby de la Plaine Hannah- Keri Staggs Mrs. Gardiner- Jalonda Bengs Sally- Kenda Harris Boy Guest- Jacob Staggs Young Laurie- Hunter Staggs Servant- Jacob Staggs Mr. Laurence- Mike Kiser Jenny Snow- Jacky Johnson Mr. Davis- Bob Blodgett John Brooke- Connor Williams Aunt March- TJ Williams Mr. March- Jason Bengs Older Amy- Lily Dowdy Older Meg- Emmi Madden Older Laurie- Wesley Javorsky Older Jo- Melissa Valencia Older Beth- Sage Showers Lad- Hunter Staggs Mr. Scott- Jacob Staggs Lotty- Kenda Harris Mr. Dashwood- Mark Henry Prof. Friedrich Bhaer- Marcus Moyer Assemble Cast Britten Bengs Madelyn Blodgett Lane Gateley
Congratulations! Production dates for "Little Women" are November 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19. Tickets go on sale for Season Ticket Holders on Monday, Nov. 6 and for the general public on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
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