Funny as a Crutch      January 28-30, 2010

an accessible comedy by Rich Orloff

(The Rehearsal Schedule is at the bottom of the page!)

To prospective audience members:  Mark your calendars now for this eye-opening (no offense, Oedipus!) comedy!  We'll see you at the theatre Thursday through Saturday nights at 7:30 pm (house opens for first-come, first-served seating at 7 pm) on January 28-30, 2010.  Tickets are available from cast members, at Howlin' Byroon's Music Exchange on South H Street, or by emailing info@LHSdrama.com.  Prices are $9 for adults, $6 for students (LHS, CHS, Hancock, etc.) and the differently-abled.  All tickets at the door are $10.

***The following information (in black font) is from www.RichOrloff.com.***
nine short comedies about disability
by Rich Orloff
 
“Many, many pleasures!  Rich Orloff’s witty, unpredictable script fends off pity and preachiness with a daffy sense of humor.”
The New York Times (Critic's Pick)

“A unique theatrical experience.  This delightful program packs in about a dozen laughs per square foot, and raises your consciousness at the same time.”

nytheatre.com (Pick of the Week)

“Rich Orloff packs a lot of agile humor into FUNNY AS A CRUTCH.  The show resonates with meaningful authenticity while generating its laughs.” 

Back Stage (Critic’s Pick)
FUNNY AS A CRUTCH skewers stereotypes, archetypes, prejudices and assumptions both towards and within the disabled community.  Beginning with the unlikely story of the first disabled settlers at Plymouth Rock and ending with the fractured fairy tale of Cripperella, FUNNY AS A CRUTCH finds humor in everything from representations of the disabled in popular culture to the challenges of personal relationships.   
FUNNY AS A CRUTCH was originally produced by the Foolish Theatre Company in New York City.
 

Thanks to everyone who auditioned.  The decisions (especially girls!) were very difficult.  Please know that a lot of thought went into this casting.  Not being cast does not mean you are a lousy actor!  If you were not cast this time around, please consider auditioning in the future.  Auditions for the Musical will be in mid to Late January.  Auditions for Comedy Tonight! 2010 will likely be in March.  Thanks again! 

   

Cast & Crew:  read on (below the lists) for more information!

- S. Barthel, Director

Production Staff

Director Sarah A. M. Barthel
Production Stage Manager Jessica Cosio
Assistant Stage Managers Crystal Grover, Bridget Reed
Lighting Design Bridget Reed
Lighting Operators Gabbie Armero, Selena Krisher
Sound Design Jessica Cosio, Patrick Kinoshita
Sound Operator Kaylean McNeal
Run Crew Melissa Schentrup
Costumes Barb Kinoshita
Hospitality Chair Zachary F. R. Anderson
Hospitality Crew Beau Carter, Daisy Cosio, Kristin Nichols, Vanessa Oseguera, Jessica Ramirez
Artwork Frank Warner, Art Binninger
Programs Frank Warner
Box Office Danielle Aragon, Katelynn "Katie" Lee
Scenic Construction & Painting Erik Aase-Foley, Molly Barker, Jessica Cosio, Jessica McGinty, Genesis Navarro, Esteban Pacheco, Bridget Reed, Carl Thacker, Drama Classes

CAST

Pre-show Announcement (don't list in program) Voice-Over (Recorded) TBD
The New Land Miles Cristina Inda
6th period Rehearsals Uriah Bailey Satterfield
  Quincy Maureen Nadine Silva
  Rebecca Genesis Navarro
  A Visitor Aracely Rosales (understudy =Savannah Wong)
Position Available Dale Nicole Nomany
7th period Rehearsals Ms. Frogworm Desireé Hernandez
Toes Sheila Riley Ranjo
  Leonard Esteban Pacheco
  Mom Bridget Jordanaé Reed
  Dad Erik Aase-Foley
Dutch Treat Olivia Cristina Inda
7th period Rehearsals Tina Jessica McGinty
  Waiter Alissa Lindemann
  Jacques Carl Thacker
Just One of Those Things Alice Mary Moua
  Sam Erik Aase-Foley
  Sam's Thing Chris Aldama
  (other thing) - don't list in program Riley Ranjo
Nellie Nellie Casey Stumpo
  Mr. Puppet / Puppeteer Esteban Pacheco
  Puppet Tiny Tim Matthew Lee
  Puppet Captain Hook Molly "The Wobbles" Barker
  Puppet Oedipus Maureen Nadine Silva
  Puppet Quasimodo Bridget Jordanaé Reed
All That He Can Be Zack Erik Aase-Foley
  Recruiter Molly "The Wobbles" Barker
  (Zack's Dad) Warren Culberson
Totally Accessible Ivy Jessica McGinty
7th period Rehearsals Brian Chris Aldama
Cripperella Scribe Bailey Satterfield
  Cripperella Casey Stumpo
  Gwendlyfark Alissa Lindemann
  Smegmatina Mary Moua
  Fairy Godmother Desireé Hernandez
  King Jessica McGinty
  Queen Katelynn "Katie" Lee
  Prince Chris Aldama
  Offstage Voice (don't list in program) Maureen Nadine Silva

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Changes are always possible!  Check back often!

Note:  Items in italics are notes to the director.  Please disregard.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday
3 Jan 4

 

 5

6th - New Land

(Ben to Dr. 2:45 pm)

6 - 7 pm - Toes

7 - 8:30 pm - Just One of Those Things

 6

6th - Set Work

7th - Position Available

7 pm LCT Board Meeting

 7

6th - Set Work

7th - Dutch Treat

6 - 6:45 pm - Toes

6:45 - 7:30 pm - Just One of Those Things

7:30 - 8:30 pm - All That He Can Be

 8

Lunch:  Drama Club Meeting

6th - New Land

7th - Dutch Treat

 9

10 am Barthel Haircut
10 11

6th - New Land

 12

6th - New Land

6 - 8:30 pm - Criperella

 

 13

7th - Position Available

 14

Lunch:  STaRS in Taylor's room

7th - Totally Accessible (done at 2:45)

Pick up kids by 3 pm!

6 - 7:30 pm - Nellie

7:30 - 9 pm - Criperella

 15

Paul working

Lunch:  Drama Officer Meeting;  Dutch Treat runthrough thereafter

 16

Paul working

Solvang:  Fabric for Cripperella

11 am - Publicity:  Poster Hanging around town.  Meet in the East (big) parking lot!  Bring your own scotch tape, please!
17

5 - 8 pm First Full Runthrough!  All crew should attend.

 18

No school

9 am - 4 pm:  Reserve for daytime rehearsal if needed!  Potentially set work day.

 19

LINES DUE!

6 - 9 pm  Full Run (Off book) with CREW!

 20

6 - 9 pm  Full Run (Off book) with CREW!

 21

6 - 8:30 pm TBD based on what needs work after Wednesday.  Most likely "Things," "Toes," and "All that He Can Be."

Clash of the Chords Rehearsal

 

 22

Lunch:  Drama Club Meeting

Clash of the Chords Performance

 23

9 - noon

Full Run (all props, no costumes) with CREW!
24

5 - 8 pm Full Run!  No calling for line!

(Beginning of Tech Week - all props & costumes from now on)

 25

6 - 9??? pm Full Run!  No calling for line!

 26

6 - 9??? pm Full Run!  No calling for line!

 (Actor make-up and hair as they will be for the show.  Crew in black for picture tonight and for performances.)

Photo Night for Drama and Yearbook purposes

 27

6 - 9??? pm Full Run!  No calling for line!

Photo & Preview Night (CHS Drama invited; run will start at 6:45 pm!)

 28

6 pm Call

7 pm House opens

7:30 pm OPENING NIGHT

 

 29

6 pm Call

7 pm House opens

7:30 pm SHOW

 

 30

6 pm Call, 7 pm House opens

7:30 pm CLOSING NIGHT

After the show, all company members are invited to a cast/crew party, details TBD.

 
31 1 Feb

5th & 6th Period:  Clean up!!!

 2 Feb

"Charlie Brown" Musical Auditions from 3 - 4:30 and 6:30 - 8 pm in the Little Theatre

  

 

 

 

 

No matter if this is your first or fifteenth show with LHS Drama, we are all in it together!  I expect your best in rehearsals and performances.  Be kind and helpful to each other.  If something is wrong, immediately tell the director (Barthel).  If you have any questions, stop by my room to ask (FL-2) or send me an email (barthel@lhsdrama.com) or give me a call (406-0047).  Thanks!                                                                                               Sarah A. M. Barthel, director

 

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