What a show it was!

And what a great group to work with.  The cast (Wayne Harris, Lori McLelland, John Kabakjian, Emily Massey, Steven Thomason, Dan Bass, Suzie Shelton) and the crew (Robin Armstrong, Bevill Searcey, John Shepherd) and front office (Lila Garris) all worked long and hard to make this a great show.  And thanks to all of you who attended and supported live theater in Farmville.

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Curtain goes up on Smoke on Smoke on the Mountain…

It is opening night!  Dress rehearsal went well, actors and crew are ready, set looks good.  All we need is you.  We hope to see you at the Paramount Theater this weekend for a  performance of Smoke on the Mountain.  The Farmville Enterprise has a nice story about the show this week if you would like more information.

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Tony nominations announced…

The Tony nominations are out.

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Come be a part of Smoke on the Mountain!

We are getting ready for a great show and we could use your help.  Come be a part of the congregation at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, um, I mean audience for Smoke on the Mountain.  Show times are:

Thursday May 3rd – Saturday May 5th at 8:00 then a Sunday matinée at 3:00.

Ticket info at the office or call (252) 753-3832.

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Announcing the cast for Smoke on the Mountain!

The FCAC is pleased to announce the cast for Smoke on the Mountain!  Click here for details.

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FCHS program reminder

You don’t want to miss this!

Farmville Central High School & Farmville Band Boosters presents Young Arts: An Evening with Farmville Finest.
March 27, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Tickets: $7.50 are available at FCAC 252-753-3832 Monday-Thursday 12:00-5:00 pm or leave a message on the answering machine.

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Over the River opens this week

Thursday is opening night for Over the River and Through the Woods.  Make sure you have your tickets.  Curtain goes up at 8:00 PM Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 3:00 for the Sunday afternoon matinée.  Tickets and more info by calling the office at (252) 753-3832.   See you at the show.

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Leo E. Waivers, MD

Leo E. Waivers, MD, 59, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2012 after a 4 month illness.    A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, March 19th at 10:30 am at St. Peter’s Catholic Church.

Dr. Waivers, a native of Kearny, New Jersey, was a 1974 graduate of Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ, where he received a degree in engineering. In 1980, he graduated with a medical degree from New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ. He moved to Greenville in 1987, where he practiced at East Carolina University School of Medicine until 1990 when he formed his own private practice, Greenville Internal Medicine, where he practiced until 2008. He most recently practiced at the ECU Student Health Center.
He was very active in Community Theater in Farmville and Greenville. He was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church. His most cherished activity was spending time with his children and watching them play sports.

He is survived by his: sons, Christopher Waivers, Michael Waivers and Patrick Waivers; and a daughter, Katie Waivers, all of Greenville.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 6 to 8 pm at Wilkerson Funeral Home.

 

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Smiles and Frowns show…

The Jungle Book

Celebrate 25 years of Smiles and Frowns Children’s Community Theater in Ayden NC with their production of “The Jungle Book”. Come enjoy the delightful animal adventures inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s classic stories and poems. Let the cast guide you into the jungle to enjoy the thrilling story of Mowgli, his animal friends, and all the adventures they have in this timeless classic. Following Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera, Shere Kahn, Kaa, Tabaqui and the stampede of talented actors is sure to delight children and adults alike!

Where: Ayden Recreation Center
4354 Lee Street
Ayden, NC 28513

When: Friday, March 30th at 7pm, and
Saturday, March 31st at 2pm

Tickets are $5 at the door or $4 if purchased at in advance at the following locations;
• Edwards Pharmacy in Ayden
• Round Table Toys in Winterville
• Twice as Nice in Greenville
• Artisans in Greenville

Visit Smile and Frowns for more information.

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Auditions for Smoke on the Mountain

Farmville Community Arts Council will hold auditions for “Smoke on the Mountain,” a musical comedy written by Connie Ray (graduate of ECU’s SoTD!!).

There are roles for four men aged 17 to 50 and three women aged 17 to 50. Ages listed below are the approximate ages for the characters:

Mervin Oglethorpe – The Young & Enthusiastic Pastor of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, late 20s
The Sanders Family – A family of traveling gospel singers in their 1st night back on the Gospel Circuit in 5 years:
Burl Sanders – Father, late 40s
Vera Sanders – Mother, mid 40s
Stanley Sanders – Uncle – late 40s
June Sanders – Sister, 23
Denise & Dennis Sanders – twins, 17

All characters sing except for June. We would like to cast actors who play an instrument, but this is not a requirement. Musicians are also encouraged to audition. Actors will be asked to read from the script and to sing a cappella or accompanying themselves. Musicians will be asked to play a song. Instruments needed are traditional acoustic instruments such as guitar, banjo, fiddle, upright bass, mandolin, auto harp, and piano.

Auditions will take place at the Paramount Theater annex, 3723 N. Main St., Farmville, NC 27828. Auditions will be from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. Monday and Tuesday, March 12th and 13th.

Production dates are May 3-6, 2012.

For more information, call director Chip Galusha at 252.315.2758 or the theater office at 252.753.3832.

About Smoke on the Mountain:
Set in June of 1938, you are invited to Join Pastor Oglethorpe of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant, NC, as he welcomes the singing Sanders family for a night of old-fashioned gospel music, inspiring (and hilarious) stories and heart-warming fellowship. Audience members are the congregation for the evening’s service of beloved songs such as “Amazing Grace” and “I’ll Fly Away,” as well as lesser known numbers, including “Christian Cowboy” and “I’ll Never Diet (I’ll Just Change My Address).”

 

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