The cast of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” has been announced!  Thank you to all who auditioned!

Cast:
Charlie Brown - David Guebert
Lucy Van Pelt - Maria Wilken
Linus Van Pelt - Andrew Topping
Schroeder - Kevin Hester
Sally Brown - Keely Vasatka
Snoopy - Chris Kernan
PigPen - Paul Kruta
Shermy - Tim McWhirter
Peppermint Patty - Valleri Dillard
Marcie - Tonya Kemble
Frieda - Lauren Keck
Violet Gray - Kara Grossman
Woodstock - Lydia Donnigan
 

The production team includes:
Director - Matt Dossett
Assist. Director - Stacey Tunnicliff
Music Director - Marcia Braswell
Choreographer - Donna Goetz

From the Director:
"It’s hard to believe that we’re finally getting started!!  Auditions were held.  The cast is in place.  Our first rehearsal is looming over the horizon.  And soon – it will be time to perform!  Words can not express how very excited I am for everyone to see this show.  It is truly going to be something special!  We had such a fantastic turn-out for our auditions!  Because of the level of talent that came forth, we had to create a chorus of EIGHT new characters! 

With its bigger than life theme throughout, these iconic characters will show us a typical day in the life of Charlie Brown.  From going to school, to flying a kite, rabbit chasing, book reports, new philosophies, a birthday celebration, suppertime among others.

Our set design was inspired by seven year old Madeline Reuter of Waterloo.  Her crayon colored pictures will be projected onto the back of our set, and everything will be painted to resemble her drawings.  She is just tickled pink.  I have told her since she was four years old that she needed to get involved in theatre, and she gets to be such an important part of this show…something she is very proud of.

Music director Marcia Braswell is excited because, in the years of playing and directing for shows, this will mark the first time she has worked on YAGMCB.  Having worked with her several times in past shows, I knew she was my first and only option as musical director.  I am thrilled to get the chance to work with her in this way.  Assistant director Stacey Tunnicliff has also gotten bitten by the “Charlie Brown bug.”  She was such a help in casting the show.

Choreographer Donna Goetz has created a wonderful set of dances.  And some that are just perfectly hilarious!

So, clear your calendars March 1-4.  We are introducing a Saturday matinee, giving us a total of five performances.  We hope to see you there!  Believe me when I say this, you’re not going to want to miss this show!”

Matt Dossett

2011-2012 Season Info!
Director, show & audition dates for the remainder of our second season are as follows:

“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”
Directed by Matt Dossett
Performances: March 1-4, 2012

“Rumors”
Directed by Warren Frank
Auditions: March 4 & 5, 2012 @ 7 p.m.
Performances: June 7-10, 2012Ticket prices for the 2011-2012 season:

Trivia Night!

Get your reservations in now for the BRP Trivia Night on February 4!  Cost is $10 per person, 8 people per table.

Join us for our 3rd Annual Trivia Night!
If you don’t want to play, we’re always needing and welcoming volunteers!

 When:    Saturday, February 4, 2012

Where:    Signal Hill School in Belleville
How Much:    $10 per person; 8 players / table

Cash prizes for top 3 teams…Mulligans… Entertainment-themed Attendance Prizes and 50/50 drawing… Soda, water, and snacks available… Outside food allowed…Alcohol NOT permitted.

To reserve a table or for more information, contact Lynn Venhaus at 618-416 -2387 or lvenhaus@charter.net.

All proceeds support the community theatre group’s endeavors. www.brassrailplayers.org

 

2011-2012 Tickets
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT OUR BOX OFFICE
Lindenwood University Belleville Auditorium Premier Center for the Arts
2600 West Main Street Belleville, IL 62226
Box office opens 1 hour before show time.


All performances

General Admission $12.00
Senior citizens 60+ $10.00
College Students with ID $10.00
High School Students with ID $10.00
Youth (under high school age) $ 6.00

Group rates for prepaid groups of 20 or more, arranged in advance.$10.00
Call our box office at 618-767-6016

 Member News
Have news you want to share?  Send it to the editor, Stacey, at stacey.tunnicliff@brassrailplayers.org by the second to last week of the month, and she’ll be sure to get it in the newsletter!

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Stacey Tunnicliff - Secretary
Ellen Norrenberns - Treasurer
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Ryan Norrenberns - Production Support
Kristine Mueller - Volunteer Coordinator

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