El Phantismo

Auditions Are May 21-23 2012 @ Arts Place at 6:30PM

Show dates are July18-21 2012

Directed By Dave Flowers

Needed 10 Men & 12 Women

Three old crones start telling a magical pirate story to Sierra, a bored young woman who soon learns that an arranged marriage has been planned for her that very day! Feeling trapped, Sierra convinces the town loudmouth to meet her intended. Meanwhile, the young bridegroom, Santiago, plans the same ruse with his buddies. When he finally discovers it is Sierra he’s to marry, he tries to win her heart by posing as El Phantismo, the dashing, heroic pirate of the duenas’ story. Soon, Sierra’s girl friends fall for Santiago’s guy friends and weddings are planned. But more than romantic complications abound. The local mayor will do anything to claim the fortune Sierra will inherit upon her marriage and a pirate hunter wants to kill El Phantismo. Meanwhile, a real pirate is posing as the village padre, which means the young couples are not married after all! It’s pure chaos as nine different El Phantismos and assorted concerned citizens search frantically to find the real padre and capture the villains. Finally, the truth about one of the old women is revealed and there is a happy ending after all.

The inaugural recipient of this award was Tom Casey.

His widow, Sue Casey, was present to accept the award, which was presented to her by three of her husband’s long-time friends and collaborators Dolphus Stephens, Kent McClung, and Barbara Wilkinson.

From 2006 the official name of the award was changed to The Tom Casey Lifetime Achievement Award.

It is not too much to say that without Tom Casey, Jay County theatre would today be a much different organization. He was instrumental in helping to establish so many things that, over time, have become theatre traditions. For more than ten years, from 1981 to 1991, there were almost no shows that did not feature Tom in some way, shape, or form, most often as Director, Writer, or Featured Player (and sometimes as all three at once!)

Tom was a beacon of light, and he is sorely missed.

Financially compensated positions
Dates Tentative

El Phantismo
April 5,6,7,8 12,13,14,15 2012

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
October 2012

A Christmas Story
December 2012

Jay Richards – Little Women – Musical
February 2013

Xanadu – Musical
May 2013

Winnie The Pooh – Summer Children Workshop
July-2013

All shows subject to rights and availability

PLEASE APPLY BY FRIDAY, Feburary 3rd 2012
Write a short letter stating your interest in directing any of these shows. Please enclose: your resume, contact information. Please send via email to: Jaycountycivic@gmail.com . Or by mailing the info to the address below
(All materials will be turned in to the board for review)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN WORKING WITH JCCT, Inc.
Jay County Civic Theatre, Inc.
Attn: Bryon Sparks — P.O. Box 121 Portland Indiana 47371
Email resumes to jaycountycivic@gmail.com
Bryon Sparks (765) 730-7928

I wish you love and friendship too
Throughout the coming year
Lots of laughter and happiness
To fill your world with cheer..

We could use some volunteers to hand out programs – and man donation boxes.

If you can help at either show please contact: Andre@Possibilities-online.com

Also Spread the word …
Jay County Civic Theatre, Inc. would like to share with you and your organization our Holiday Performance of “Must be Christmas”

This holiday show contains our versions of the classics” The Night Before Christmas” as well as the hilarious “5 minute version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol” and JCCT’s hilarious versions of ” Must be Santa”, “The Restroom door said Gentleman”, Santa’s Lazy Song” “Santa Baby” and “We wish you a merry Christmas” This show is sure to bring smiles to young and old alike.

“Must Be Christmas” will be preformed for the general public November 19th 2011 as part of the Winterfest Celebrations.

This is a one hour performance that can easily be broken down into small sections. Although donations are always welcome we are offering all or part of this show FREE for your Holiday events.

The Jay Country Civic Theatre is a 501(c) (3) Not For Profit Organization and is dedicated to bringing quality theatre opportunities for actors and audiences alike. Please help us keep this wonderful tradition alive.

Spread The Word and help us as we Spread the Joy!

For more information or to scheduled your Holiday performance
Contact: Andre’ Whetstone (260) 846-0259 or LivingNamaste@gmail.com

This holiday show contains our versions of the classics” The Night Before Christmas” as well as the hilarious “5 minute version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol” and JCCT’s hilarious versions of ” Must be Santa”, “The Restroom door said Gentleman”, Santa’s Lazy Song” “Santa Baby” and “We wish you a merry Christmas” This show is sure to bring smiles to young and old alike.

“Must Be Christmas” will be preformed for the general public November 19th 2011 as part of the Winterfest Celebrations.

This is a one hour performance that can easily be broken down into small sections. Although donations are always welcome we are offering all or part of this show FREE for your Holiday events.

The Jay Country Civic Theatre is a 501(c) (3) Not For Profit Organization and is dedicated to bringing quality theatre opportunities for actors and audiences alike. Please help us keep this wonderful tradition alive.

Spread The Word and help us as we Spread the Joy!

For more information or to scheduled your Holiday performance
Contact: Andre’ Whetstone (260) 846-0259 or LivingNamaste@gmail.com

Jay County Civic Theatre, Inc. presents:
“Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street”
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Book by Hugh Wheeler.
Based on a version of “Sweeney Todd” by Christopher Bond.
Hall-Moser Theatre Arts Place, Inc.
October 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 – 7:00 pm
October 23, 30 – 2:00 pm

Tickets $10.00 Adults $7:00 Students
Opening Night special – All Seats Just $7.00

Box Office: (260) 726-4809

Sweeney Todd is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-541-4684
Fax: 212-397-4684
www.MTIShows.com

As the evening got colder that didn’t stop Jay County’s Homecoming festivities as the Homecoming court announced Liz Lennartz and Matt Shrack as Homecoming King and Queen. The Jay County Patriots went on to take a loss against Winchester Community.

Thanks to everyone for battling the cold and helping support Jay County Civic Theatre.

“Must Be Christmas!”

OCTOBER 5TH , 2011 @ 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Jay County Public Library

Must B e Christmas will have 2 show performances (For free) November 19th, 2011 at the Jay County Court House Auditorium during Portland’s Winterfest.

We invite ALL Ages to come and join the holiday frivolity and share in the joy As we celebrate perform a 1 hour variety type show for the Jay County area.

Parts of this show are also available to be preformed for local holiday gatherings.

Rehearsals will be one or two times a week for the next month – and
can be worked around most schedules.

For More Information Call:  Andre’ Whetstone (260)846-0259
Jay County Civic Theatre presents:
Auditions – Informational Meeting for

“Must Be Christmas!”

OCTOBER 5TH, 2011 at 6:30 – 8:00 PM in the Jay County Public Library.