ANNOUNCING THE 2008-2009 SEASON LINEUP:
September 18-28, 2008
Breakfast with Les and Bess by Lee Kalcheim
In this romantic comedy, Les and Bess are a married couple who co-host a 1950’s morning radio program from their living room in New York City. They manage to maintain sophisticated chit chat while surprise announcements from their offspring continue to throw them for a loop. With their show on the verge of cancellation, will their marriage be next?...Stay tuned!
November 6-16, 2008
On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson
This is the love story of aging couple Ethel and Norman Thayer who spend each summer at their cottage on Golden Pond. Made into a successful movie starring Henry Fonda and Katherine Hepburn, the play explores the love shared by a couple in the twilight years of their long marriage.
February 5-15, 2009
Leading Ladies by Ken Ludwig
In this hilarious comedy by the author of Lend Me a Tenor and last season’s Shakespeare in Hollywood, two English actors, Jack and Leo, are so down on their luck they decide to pass themselves off as the long lost nephews of a dying woman in order to inherit her fortune. It isn’t until they arrive that they realize they will be playing her nieces – not nephews!
March 19-29, 2009
The Subject Was Roses by Frank Gilroy
This Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play is the subtle portrait of a family in the wake of World War II.
April 30-May 10, 2009
The Lady from Maxim’s by Georges Feydeau
A normally sober doctor awakens to find that he brought two things home from Maxim’s last night; a hangover and a lady of the evening. The master of bedroom farce wittily unravels the raucous confusion that ensues.
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WHAT IS IT?:
ACTING ANONYMOUS (more affectionately known as “AA”) began back in 2001 when a group of teens from Center Stage wanted to do more than the two children’s plays each year. With board approval, we started the first year by helping at the theater, offering learning sessions in costume, lighting, direction, and acting, and originated our annual “Thriller” performances with the help of Jennifer Krohn as choreographer.
The following year we added “Reader’s Theater” performances at local Boys and Girls Clubs and then went on to joining other high school-aged groups in festival competition at the Mississippi Theater Association’s annual high school drama festivals. As local high schools began to incorporate drama in the curriculum, our troupe has slimmed down, but we still offer a great opportunity for teens to participate in theater.
ACTING ANONYMOUS is open to any student aged 13 through high school graduation. It is a “teen” troupe, therefore the age restrictions are pretty much set in stone. There are no participation fees, but commitment is expected from the members. Each year brings new surprises, and we never know what we will add next!
Join us at the next meeting to see how you can benefit from our troupe. We have actors, techies, and involved parents, and we look forward to you being a part of the ACT!
WHO’S IN CHARGE?:
AMY CARTER is a former teacher from Ocean Springs. She has been involved with Center Stage since 1993 when her own children began to participate in the children’s productions. The following year, she became the resident stage manager for the children’s productions. In 1999, she became involved in stage managing adult productions, and in 2001, Amy lost her mind and formed Acting Anonymous.
Since that time, MS. A or ADMA (the absolutely divine MS Amy) has worked together with actors and parents to provide a quality acting and educational experience to the teens involved. She has now directed four competition plays:
2005 All I Need to Learn, I Learned in Kindergarten
2006 Oh, What a Tangled Web
2007 Greenfield Blooms
2008 The Bible in 40 Minutes…or Less
Because of her total dedication to the troupe, the only thing required of her actors and techies is total commitment. There are no fees to participate. Everyone is expected to help with costumes and props when they are not available at Center Stage and to bring food when there are parties (as often as possible!). Otherwise, Ms. A’s desire is to provide an experience that will enhance acting skills as well as give all involved a great time.
HOW TO JOIN?:
1. CONTACT MS. A VIA E-MAIL: biyubell@yahoo.com
Be sure to put Acting Anonymous in the “subject” line.
2. CALL MS. A VIA CELL PHONE: 228-324-5812
Yes, she can receive text and she knows how to text!
3. CALL CENTER STAGE, LEAVE A MESSAGE: 388-6258
INFORMATION NEEDED:
Your name, age, school attended, e-mail, and phone number.
WHAT TO DO AFTER THAT:
Look for an e-mail from Ms. A welcoming you to the troupe and letting you know when to attend the next meeting!
THRILLER REHEARSALS:
“Thriller” is rehearsed from August to October and performed in several venues. We have performed at local carnivals, Sea Wolves games, high school reunions, and “Trick-or-Treat Down the Street.” We’re always looking to perform for new groups.
Schedule for Fall, 2008:
Sunday, August 17 6:00 – 8:00 at CS
Sunday, August 24 6:00 – 8:00 at CS
Sunday, August 31 6:00 – 8:00 at CS
Sunday, September 7 6:00 – 8:00 at CS
Sunday, September 14 6:00 – 8:00 at CS
Sunday, September 21 6:00 – 8:00 at CS
Sunday, September 28 6:00 – 8:00 at CS
Sunday, October 5 6:00 – 8:00 at CS
Sunday, October 12 6:00 – 8:00 at CS
* SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
View photos of Acting Anonymous right here on Center Stage's Myspace!
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The house opens for seating thirty minutes prior to curtain time.
No children under 5 years will be admitted.
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Center Stage Theatre
240 Eisenhower Drive
Biloxi, MS 39531
Telephone: 228.388.6258
Fax: 228.388.6238
Email: centerstage1@cableone.net
Center Stage was founded in 1975 by Jo Love Little, Chuck White, Martin Miazza, Dot Miazza, Becky Moreton, Keith Moreton, Chester Delacruz, and Boyce Holleman. Fifteen seasons were spent in a converted body shop on Cowan Road in Gulfport, where Center Stage produced hits such as ‘night, Mother, Steel Magnolias, and Crimes of the Heart, which directly built a reputation for acting, sets, and direction. Center Stage was also known as a group that was not afraid to take a chance and would do the unusual show.
In 1990 we moved into a new theatre off of Eisenhower Drive in Biloxi, after 10 years of planning and fundraising! The state-of-the-art theatre retained its intimate atmosphere, but gained the facilities necessary to produce professional quality productions. Headed into its 34th Season, Center Stage is a semi-professional non-profit community theatre whose driving force is artistic excellence. We are also the only Coast theatre with a full-time staff, Artistic Director Chuck White and Administrative Director BreAnne Murdock.
Center Stage presents five regular season shows, one summer fundraiser, and two children’s theatre productions annually as well as a summer children’s theatre workshop called Stage Stars. We also feature small, one-night fundraisers throughout the year called SNACS (Saturday Night at Center Stage). These are evenings with a coffeehouse feel that showcase local talent.
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Chicago!
* not recommended for children, parental discretion is advised.
Tickets: $20
July 23 - August 2, 2009
Showtimes:
8 p.m. for all days except 2 p.m. Sunday matinees.
Box Office
228.388.6258
24-hour answering machine.
Box office opens 10 days prior to show. 12pm-6pm daily.
how was memorial day weekend?
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Everyone should come see Breakfast with Les and Bess. It is going to be a great show!
Excellent performances by everyone in the Boogie Woogie Radio Show. Bravo to David Delk for creating such a great show!!! WE NEED MORE!
i love yalls plays im always in them
It's almost show time! Tuesday-Friday, you know where. 10,2,&7 o'clock. That's tweleve chances to see A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Do it =D
liz<3
Don't forget about auditions for A Midsummer Night's Dream. June 9th ((10-1))