Gulfshore Playhouse Presents New Comedy 'Unnecessary Farce'
by Beau Higgins - Jan 27, 2011
While Gulfshore Playhouse generally casts professional actors from New York, the cast of Unnecessary Farce consists of several professional actors from Florida led by Naples resident Zolan Henderson playing Officer Eric. Gulfshore Playhouse audiences may remember Zolan as Dr. Bob in last year's successful run of Beau Jest. Terry Wells, who hails from the St. Petersburg area, will be playing Mayor Meekley, and another Florida resident, Elizabeth Dimon, from Boca Raton, will be playing Mrs. Meekley, the Mayor's wife. Christopher Swan, known for various productions in the Florida area, will make his Gulfshore Playhouse debut as Agent Frank, the Mayor's nefarious security guard. Wendy Bergamini, playing accountant Karen Brown, just finished playing Miss Olsen in the Broadway revival of Promises, Promises, starring Kristin Chenoweth and Sean Hayes. Rounding out the cast are Justin Holcomb as Todd, the mysterious Scottish hit man and Katrina Foy as Officer Billie. Gulfshore Playhouse audiences will remember Katy as Marianne in Tartuffe.
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Gulfshore Playhouse Presents New Comedy 'Unnecessary Farce'
by Beau Higgins - Jan 12, 2011
While Gulfshore Playhouse generally casts professional actors from New York, the cast of Unnecessary Farce consists of several professional actors from Florida led by Naples resident Zolan Henderson playing Officer Eric. Gulfshore Playhouse audiences may remember Zolan as Dr. Bob in last year's successful run of Beau Jest. Terry Wells, who hails from the St. Petersburg area, will be playing Mayor Meekley, and another Florida resident, Elizabeth Dimon, from Boca Raton, will be playing Mrs. Meekley, the Mayor's wife. Christopher Swan, known for various productions in the Florida area, will make his Gulfshore Playhouse debut as Agent Frank, the Mayor's nefarious security guard. Wendy Bergamini, playing accountant Karen Brown, just finished playing Miss Olsen in the Broadway revival of Promises, Promises, starring Kristin Chenoweth and Sean Hayes. Rounding out the cast are Justin Holcomb as Todd, the mysterious Scottish hit man and Katrina Foy as Officer Billie. Gulfshore Playhouse audiences will remember Katy as Marianne in Tartuffe.
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Gulfshore Playhouse Announces Its Educational Offerings
by Beau Higgins - Aug 14, 2010
The Gulfshore Playhouse Theatre Education Project serves Southwest Florida through a wide variety of unique educational opportunities. The programming provides people from the diverse community accessibility to the art of theatre. Program offerings range from ART SMART, the in-school residencies which teach content curriculum in the schools, to the STAR (Student Theatre Artist in Residence) after-school theatre classes and Summer Acting Intensives, as well as The Saturday Series which features acting and technical training for adults, taught by professional actors and members of the Gulfshore Playhouse creative team.
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Gulfshore Playhouse Announces Its 5th Season
by Beau Higgins - Jul 15, 2010
Gulfshore Playhouse is gearing up for their 5th season with an eclectic mix of productions. For the 2010-2011 Season, the professional company will stage four mainstage selections running from October through April. Productions will range from the funny to heartwarming, featuring the work of an American Master, new works and beloved classics. Subscription packages are on sale now.
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Gulfshore Playhouse Presents Henrik Ibsen's 'A Doll's House'
by Beau Higgins - Mar 12, 2010
Gulfshore Playhouse will follow up their smash hit 'Beau Jest' and close out their triumphant 2009-2010 season with the rich classic 'A Doll's House.' The Victorian-era drama by Henrik Ibsen, with translation by Frank McGuinness, plays March 26th through April 11th. (more...)
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Gulfshore Playhouse Offering New Education Programming in the New Year
by Beau Higgins - Jan 29, 2010
Gulfshore Playhouse announced it's newest Educational Initiative, The Saturday Series. The Saturday Series is an array of offerings from Playhouse Designers, Directors and visiting Playwrights and Actors, each offered in one-day bite-sized pieces. They're informational, educational, fun and enriching. And because you only need sign up for one, they're easy to commit to as well. For adults ages 16 and up.
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'The S.T.A.R. Program'
by Beau Higgins - Apr 18, 2009
Participants will work directly with Gulfshore Playhouse Founder and Producing Artistic Director, Kristen Coury, who will instruct the S.T.A.R. teens in acting. This portion will shed light on character development, scene breakdown, breathing and relaxation, as well as audition technique. Students will also benefit from discussion with and mentoring by professional actors, agents, directors and choreographers. Technical instruction, with qualified creative designers, will expose the teens involved to the design process and the basic elements of technical theatre, such as lighting, sound and basic set design. (more...)
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'On the Scene' With Moliere's Classic 'Tartuffe'
by Beau Higgins - Mar 22, 2009
Gulfshore Playhouse is not only bringing the best professional theatre to Naples audiences, it is making the audiences part of the creative process. Their new educational and interactive experience 'On the Scene' will be offered for their upcoming production of Moliere's classic comedy, 'Tartuffe.' (more...)
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Gulfshore Playhouse Presents Classic Comedy 'Tartuffe'
by Beau Higgins - Mar 10, 2009
The role of the wily Tartuffe will be tackled by English actor Richard Crawford. He will also double as Madame Perenlle, the benefactor's aged mother. Mr. Crawford Trained at Ecole Jacques Lecoq and Rose Bruford College. He has appeared in productions at the La Jolla Playhouse and other prominent regional theatres. Richard served as lead clown in 'Slava's Snowshow' at the Union Square Theater and has directed clown work for Cirque du Soleil's 'Dralion' and 'Petrushka' at Carnegie Hall. In addition to performing he teaches Lecoq technique at S.U.N.Y Purchase. (more...)
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'Immersion Into The Arts For Adventurous Adults'
by Beau Higgins - Feb 12, 2009
Backstage with Alan Campbell, offered on Thursday, February 12th 7:00-8:00pm, takes enrollees backstage with Alan Campbell, Tony-Nominated Actor, and star of 'Sunset Boulevard' on Broadway with Glenn Close, and the hit musical 'Contact' at Lincoln Center. Alan has numerous other stage and screen credits such as long-runs in TV's 'Jake and the Fat Man' and 'Three's a Crowd.' Alan will share his 'backstage Broadway stories,' helps us understand 'the business of show business,' and relate an insider's view on how a Big Broadway Musical gets from the first reading all the way to Opening Night. As an added bonus, Alan will give you a 'behind the scenes' look at the production of 'Doubt' that he's starring in for Gulfshore Playhouse. Enrollment is $20 per person and $10 for students. (more...)
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Alan Campbell And Dale Soules In Pulitzer Winning 'Doubt'
by Beau Higgins - Jan 21, 2009
Tony Award Nominated actor Alan Campbell will star as Father Flynn, the priest whose actions are being called into question. Campbell received his nomination for originating the role of Joe Gillis, in Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Sunset Boulevard' opposite Glenn Close, Betty Buckley and Elaine Paige. Naples audiences will remember Alan from his star turn in Gulfshore Playhouse's production of 'Oleanna' by David Mamet. (more...)
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'Immersion Into The Arts For Adventurous Adults'
by Beau Higgins - Dec 10, 2008
Backstage with Alan Campbell, offered on Thursday, February 12th 7:00-8:00pm, takes enrollees backstage with Alan Campbell, Tony-Nominated Actor, and star of 'Sunset Boulevard' on Broadway with Glenn Close, and the hit musical 'Contact' at Lincoln Center. Alan has numerous other stage and screen credits such as long-runs in TV's 'Jake and the Fat Man' and 'Three's a Crowd.' Alan will share his 'backstage Broadway stories,' helps us understand 'the business of show business,' and relate an insider's view on how a Big Broadway Musical gets from the first reading all the way to Opening Night. As an added bonus, Alan will give you a 'behind the scenes' look at the production of 'Doubt' that he's starring in for Gulfshore Playhouse. Enrollment is $20 per person and $10 for students. (more...)
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'Another Night Before Christmas'
by Beau Higgins - Nov 24, 2008
Paul Romero plays 'the Guy' and has worked extensively in regional theatre across the country and on television on programs like Spin City, Law & Order, 100 Centre Street, Chappelle's Show, All My Children, Guiding Light and several late night talk shows. Ashley Puckett Gonzales, who portrays Karol, has many regional credits, including locally at the Jupiter Maltz Theatre as Kathy in 'Full Monty,' has been seen in the 30th Anniversary national tour of 'Annie' and does voice over work for a handful of programs on Cartoon Network. Both actors are making their Gulfshore Playhouse debut. (more...)
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Matt & Dan Bogart: True Bros Tackle 'True West'
by Eugene Lovendusky - Jun 27, 2008
This summer, real-life Broadway brothers Matthew Bogart and Dan Bogart will star as stage-brothers in Sam Shepard's 'True West,' directed by Lauren Kennedy at Hot Summer Nights in Raleigh, NC from July 2-13, 2008. (more...)
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NC's 'Hot Summer Nights' Announces Details of New Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2007
Raleigh's Hot Summer Nights at the Kennedy has announced the line-up of productions, directors, cast and crew for the 2007 season. The season opens on June 6th and runs through September 2nd, featuring six shows, each with a ten-day performance run. (more...)
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