Download Volume 3, ISSUE 3 (october 3, 2013)

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JE WE L BOX THE ATR E
By Dale Wasserman
October 3 - 27, 2013
Directed by Ben Hall
Jewel Box Theatre
An Oklahoma Tradition
jewelboxtheatre.org
Chuck Tweed ~ Production Director
James Gordon ~ Box Office Manager
3700 North Walker
Oklahoma City, OK 73118-7031
405-521-1786
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‘ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST’
First presented at Jewell Box in 1983, ‘ Cuckoo ’ s
Nest ’ was the second choice on the ballot for this
season as chosen by our patrons.
The idea for the novel came to author Ken Kesey while
he worked the graveyard shift as an orderly at a mental
facility.
From the novel came the play, followed by the Academy
Award-winning movie. Oklahoma native Will Sampson,
who died in 1987, was cast as Chief Bromden in the
movie.
An electrifying evening of theatre, the eclectic group that
inhabits the State Hospital sets the backdrop for a lethal
confrontation between a con artist and the head nurse.
This show is rated PG13 for language and intense
situations.
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BOX OFFICE OPENS
ONE
FLEW OVER THE CUCKOOS
NEST
September 24 for season patrons
September 26 for the public
Tuesday - Friday from 1 - 6 pm
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Jewel Box Performances
run
Thursdays through Saturdays
at 8:00pm
and
Sundays at 2:30pm
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THE 56TH SEASON !
THE
PHILADELPHIA STORY
ONE FLEW OVER
THE CUCKOO’S NEST
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON
THE WAY TO THE FORUM
THE LION IN WINTER
YOU CAN’T
TAKE IT WITH YOU
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Q & A with Ben Hall
Director, ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’
1. What about this story had the biggest impact on you?
‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ is about conformity to society’s norms and the
consequences of being different ~ by birth or by choice. As a child of 60’s,
that theme has always interested me and it’s presented in this story in such an
interesting, entertaining and, ultimately, moving way.
2. Do you have a favorite character?
I’m not sure I have a distinctly favorite character, but maybe Chief Bromden.
Although I love McMurphy and Ratched and all of the guys, Bromden figures so
prominently in the book from which the play came, he stands out in my mind as
the one telling the story.
3. With a mostly male cast, how do you work on them bonding?
The first thing I did to help them bond was try and cast a group of actors who I
believed wanted to be part of a truly collaborative effort. After that, mostly
luck.
4. Is the theme still relevant today? Why? Why not?
The theme is perhaps even more relevant today, although in a slightly different
way. We have become a society that values style above substance. Political correctness over truth. Civil words over actually being civil. It is a false focus
on what is important that, I believe, grows in part out of the pressure to conform.
5. How were you introduced to the book, play, or movie?
I saw the movie when it first came out, and loved it. Shortly after, I got the
book and read it, and enjoyed it as well, although it is a very different story.
Some years later, I got hold of the play, read it, and decided I wanted to direct it, which I did for the first time about 15 years ago. Chris Rodgers and
Emily Etherton were the two leads then also, and did a great job with it even
though they were far too young.
6. Kesey was disappointed that Gene Hackman was not cast as
McMurphy, as opposed to Jack Nicholson. Any thoughts?
The role in the movie really defined Nicholson as an actor, and has become very
closely identified with him. After reading the book, however, I could easily see
Gene Hackman play the character ~ it would have given us an entirely different
view of McMurphy the man.
7. Sum up the play in one word.
I would say maybe ‘gut-wrenching.’ (Is that cheating?) Maybe ‘cautionary.’
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Theatrically Tweed
SMOOTH AS BUTTA!!
Our first show went so well with no tickets! Ahhhh! Thank you! Now, why didn’t
we try that like 10 years ago? All those punches; all those mangled tickets; all
those fun reasons they were lost.
Don’t miss out on our offers. You can volunteer/attend a boot camp/build a
pillar. The newsletter will always have free tickets when you read it and find the
mistakes. What a fun way to bring friends!
With the boot camp, you go from auditions to a rehearsal to the show. And, on
the way, get a free T-shirt and your name in the program. Then you, too, might
want to direct! I’m so happy we already have people signing up. It will be a fun
time. You know you want to. Go for it!
We can always use help with each production in many areas. Please consider a
pillar. We have different levels of giving for any budget.. Leading by example, I
am sponsoring this show, which I directed in 1983..Please join me by
supporting your theatre with any pillar you can!
I read a quote recently that I love: ‘Know your audience and then exceed their
expectations.’ Is that not the best? We work hard so that each show we
produce is the very best, and always try to exceed your expectations. After 56
years, I’d like to think we might be on to something!
Enjoy ‘Cuckoo’s Nest.’
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~GET FREE TICKETS WHEN YOU VOLUNTEER~
Volunteer and become part of the Jewel Box Theatre family!
Choose a position for which you would like to volunteer, call us, and we’ll train
you! So easy, so fun, and totally free!
BOX OFFICE:
Greet season patrons and sell box office tickets. At
intermission, sell soft drinks and our special Jewel Box blue cups. With sixteen
performances per show, you can choose a week night show (7 - 9:30 pm,
Thursday-Saturday) or a Sunday matinee (1:30-3 pm). Get a free T-Shirt, too!
PAINT CREW: Choose a show or two or three, and help create the set by
painting the walls, floors, doors, and more. When you see the show, you know
you helped make it come to life!
PROPERTIES:
Help the director by finding items needed on the set, or
something an actor holds in his/her hand (A tray, glasses, writing pad and
pencil, a hanky, etc.). We call them props. Working properties involves
organizing/maintaining props during the run of the show.
COSTUMES:
Work with our resident costumer, Christopher Sieker,
preparing costumes for actors to try on, then maintain, iron, sew, and catalogue for the show.
HAIR AND MAKE-UP:
Such fun to work with stylist Jacque Mooney with
wigs and make-up. We have many period pieces this season, so there will be a
lot of fun to create hair styles and make-up.
So many fun ways to help Oklahoma City’s oldest community theatre!
Give us a call, and start your theatre journey with us!
405/521-1786
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THE CAST
CHIEF BROMDEN………………………………………….ACE GREENWOOD
AIDE WARREN…………………………………………..…...CRAIG MussER
AIDE WILLIAMs………………………………………………….ALDAN OLDs
NuRsE RATCHED………………………………………...EMILY ETHERTON
NuRsE FLINN………………………………………….…RODONNA CARTER
DALE HARDING…………………………………………..BARRY THuRMAN
BILLY BIBBIT……………………………………………….C.W. BARDsHER
sCANLON……………………………………………………….THOMAs RYAN
CHEsWICK……………………………………………………...CHRIs CRANE
MARTINI…………………………………………….………TIMOTHY DAGGs
RuCKLY…………………………………………….………DOuGLAs BROWN
RANDLE P. MCMuRPHY………….………………CHRIsTOPHER ROGERs
DR. sPIVEY……………………………………………….....DAVID RussELL
AIDE TuRKEL………………………………………………...….PAuL sMITH
CANDY sTARR………………………………………….…CHRIsTINE JOLLY
sANDRA……………………………………………………..…MARIAH WEBB
THE STAFF
DIRECTOR………………………………………………….………..BEN HALL
AssIsTANT DIRECTOR/PROPs………………………….ANNA HOLLOWAY
sTAGE MANAGER…………………………………..……CRIsTINA BEWLEY
COsTuMEs………………………………………….CHRIsTOPHER sIEKER
sET CONsTRuCTION…………………………………..RICHARD HOWELLs
LIGHTING DEsIGN………………………………………..…...NICK MALGET
PROGRAM COVER……………………………………………..NICK BACKEs
PROGRAM/PuBLICITY PICTuREs…………….……………...JIM BECKEL
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WIN FREE TICKTS
Answer the 5 questions below, and receive two
free tickets to
‘ONE FLEW OVER THE CuCKOO’s NEsT.’
THE FIRST SIX TO CALL IN WILL WIN!
Call 405/521-1786 ~ Tuesday-Friday ~ 1-6 pm
1. Holden Latimer has a hair problem in ‘Money Matter. Which one?
A. Partially bald
B. Cut too short
C. Set on fire
D. Falls out during an experiment
2. Which show was named Best Play every time it was presented?
A. Cats
B. South Pacific
C. Call Me Henry
D. Lend Me A Tenor
3. Which Oklahoman made his/her community theatre debut on our stage?
A. Kristen Chenoweth B. James Garner C. Ed Harris D. Kelli O”Hara
4. Jewel Box held regional premieres for which two shows?
A. Heaven Can Wait B. Cats C Forbidden Broadway: Greatest Hits
D. Call Me Henry E. Thee and Thou F. Auntie Mame
5. The outdoor amphitheatre shows were called:
A. Jewel Box Stars B. Starry Nights C. Star Light
D. Under the Stars
AUDITIONS: JANUARY 4-5 FROM 2-5 PM
‘THE LION IN WINTER’
‘YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU’
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TICKET DEALS FOR YOU!
Come and enjoy the best ticket prices in town!
Individual Ticket Prices for plays are only $15, and $10 for
senior citizens/college students/and under.
Musicals: $20/$15
Last Thursday of run still offers two-for-one tickets, too!
NEW BENEFIT FOR J EWEL BOX SUPPORTERS
You asked for it – we’ve got it!
This season, if you make a $5.00 donation at intermission, we’ll give you a
Jewel Box insulated tumbler filled with your favorite drink and YOU CAN
TAKE IT INTO THE THEATRE WITH YOU. Bring the tumbler back for
future performances and you can have your drink for the regular $1.00 and
take it into the theatre.
This is only for patrons making a donation for the
Jewel Box tumbler;
Styrofoam cups are NOT allowed in the
theatre.
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you up to receive an e-mail at the beginning of the week of your regular
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you when the box office will open for the next production.
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