ViLlAGE VOiCeS I THE SCENES - · PDF fileSPONSoR SPoTLIGHTS The Issaquah-Sammamish Reporter and Sound Publishing are proud to sponsor Village Theatre’s production of Newsies. As

Sure to be one of most spectacular dance shows in Village Theatre history, this high-energy Disney musical combines

Broadway-caliber entertainment with the story and tunes from the beloved cult-classic film. "Seize the Day" with the paperboys of New York as they become unlikely heroes and stand up for what’s right in this Tony Award-winning and Grammy-nominated hit full of classic Disney magic and theatricality. Directed by Steve Tomkins (Dreamgirls, Billy Elliot), this explosive show will feature stunning choreography by Katy Tabb (Billy Elliot), and music direction by R.J. Tancioco. Christopher Mumaw will create a New York city landscape as Scenic Designer and Aaron Copp will set the city mood with his lighting design, with Cynthia Savage as costume designer.

ViLlAGE VOiCeSBEHIND THE SCENES

A few questions with Katy Tabb, Newsies Choreographer

Q. What drew you to want to be involved in Newsies? A. The unforgettable music, vibrant characters, and incredible story about a community of youth finding their voice to make change for the better has inspired me for decades. As a young girl, I wanted to BE a Newsie! Needless to say, if "Young Katy” knew that someday she could stage this show professionally, she would be over the moon!

Q. Do you have a favorite song in the show that you are most excited to choreograph?

A. “Seize the Day” has been a bit of a motivational anthem for me over the years and I cannot wait to bring the number to life with our incredible cast.

Q. What is the biggest challenge this show presents?A. It is important to me that each Newsie is represented uniquely with their own personality. Though this is a huge ensemble dance show, this is a unique ragtag group of boys. It is important that the audience truly gets the sense that we are in New York City, not at a dance concert!

Q. What are you most looking forward to?A. Being a part of telling this story that has shaped so much of who I am! This story taught me how to stand up for myself, be strong and independent, to fight for what is right, and stand by those I care about. I am honored and thrilled to share this with the younger generation and to get to be (somewhat) an honorary Newsie. What a dream come true!

THE NEWSLETTER FOR VILLAGE THEATRE SUBSCRIBERS 2017 – 2018 SEASON I VOLUME 38 I ISSUE 2

SPONSoR SPoTLIGHTS

The Issaquah-Sammamish Reporter and Sound Publishing are proud to sponsor Village Theatre’s production of Newsies. As the local digital and print news and information source for Issaquah and Sammamish, our mission is to inform, educate, and enlighten. We also engage with our community by supporting great productions like Newsies and many other shows brought to you by the amazing and creative talent assembled at Village Theatre. We hope you enjoy Newsies and will come back to Village Theatre again for The Gin Game, String and Hairspray.

EBJ Proliance Surgeons has been providing bone and joint care to the residents of Snohomish County since 1987. Today they are the largest independent orthopedic group in Snohomish County. As a longtime supporter of the arts, EBJ Proliance Surgeons shares a commitment with Village Theatre to provide new and notable arts and entertainment to the people of greater Snohomish County. They believe our local community should receive the best in services and entertainment without the headaches of travel and traffic, and are honored to support the artists and professionals who make this happen.

THE HOLIDAY SEASON fun FACTS

◗ Disney's Newsies is based on a true story. The newsboys' strike of 1899 was a U.S. youth-led campaign to force change in the way that Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst's news-papers compensated their child labor force of newspaper hawkers. The strike lasted two weeks and was successful in increasing the amount of money that newsboys received for their work.

◗ Since Newsies takes place in New York City, a dialect coach, Kate Myre Graham, is brought in to work with our cast to maintain authenticity and teach our newsboys how to sound like true New Yorkers.

◗ Composer Alan Menken and lyricist Jack Feldman wrote six entirely new numbers for the stage production that aren't in the film.

◗ While Harvey Fierstein’s book keeps much of the movie’s plot, he created a new character who serves as both a crusading reporter for the newsies and a love interest for the leading man.

2017 Christmas Tour featuring GRAMMY® winners Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith comes to XFINITY Arena on Saturday, November 18. Enter code GSVILLAGE at xfinityarenaeverett.com/promo to save $5 on select tickets. Add on a Dinner Package, for details call (425) 322-2609.

A SPEICAL OFFER FOR VILLAGE THEATRE SUBSCRIBERS

Kick off the holiday season with your friends and family and enjoy a show at Village Theatre. Special performances of Newsies will take place on both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Subscribers have the option to move their Subscription day to one of these performances or use their “See-It-Again” discount for tickets – even if these dates are before your assigned date. Subscribers may also purchase additional tickets for 10%–20% off, so grab your loved ones and come enjoy the Disney spectacular you will want to see over and over.

If you’re closer to our Issaquah location, don’t miss the Issaquah KIDSTAGE production of Crazy for You December 2–17 at First Stage Theatre. If you’re located near the Everett Performing Arts Center, rental holiday events in our facility include: The City of Everett Wintertide, a free community event, on November 30; Everett Chorale December 2–3; Olympic Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker December 8–9; the Navy Band NW Holiday Concert, a free event, on December 11; and The Dance School’s Nutcracker December 15–16.

Looking for the perfect gift? Don’t forget that Village Theatre gift certificates are available in any amount of money and can be used for all Village Theatre programming from Mainstage shows to KIDSTAGE camps and classes. If you would like to purchase a gift certificate, please call the Box Office.

• Jack Kelly JOEY BARREIRO (Newsies First National Tour)

• Joseph Pulitzer GREG STONE (Billy Elliot, Les Miserables)

• Crutchie MICHAEL KRENNING (A Proper Place)

• Katherine TAYLOR NIEMEYER (Cabaret, Annie Get Your Gun)

• Davey MIKE SPEE (My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof)

• Medda Larkin/Nun MARLETTE BUCHANAN

• Delancey Brother/Ensemble NICK PERRY

• Les GUTHRIE BETTINGER

• Teddy Roosevelt/Ensemble BRIAN SIMMONS

• Hannah/Ensemble CHERISSE MARTINELLI

• Nun/Ensemble CARLY SQUIRES HUTCHISON

• The Newsies ETHAN CARPENTERDEVIN HATCH BRIAN SANDSTROM DAVIONE GORDON ULYBER MANGUNERICO LASTRAPESRITCHIE STONETREVOR HANSENKAYDEN OLIVERTYLER SORENSENLUKAS POISCHBEGTOM BENTSEN

• Ensemble ANDREW ERIC DAVISON RYAN MCCABE SHANE SMITH

NEWSIESTHE CAST LISTThis triple-talented cast includes the star of Newsies first national tour, some of Village Theatre's favorite actors and an amazing cast of singers/dancers from the Pacific Northwest.

THAnK Y0U!Village Theatre would like to

take this oppotunity to thank all of the sponsors who contribute

to Mainstage Productions and Educational Programs

throughout the year.

When our son Lukas was 12 years old, he started participating in Village Theatre's KIDSTAGE program. Ever since he could walk, he had put on performances at home and at the time it sounded like a good idea to let him do what he was passionate about. Little did we know back then that Village Theatre would help him to develop the skills for theatre and for life which made him the very talented, motivated, and successful individual he is now with just 18 years under his belt. Although we are forever grateful to Kati Nickerson and the KIDSTAGE program,

Village Theatre has become so much more for us. Every season, we get excited for the new shows and can’t wait to see them at opening night in Everett. We also love going to the backstage parties and getting the behind the scenes glimpse only supporters can gain. We are proud that Village Theatre is investing in originals development, and are thrilled that Village Theatre is nationally known for its effort and success in supporting young writers, directors, and composers. Having Village Theatre with its world class performances at our doorstep in Everett is a special treat for us. Having Village Theatre in our community makes Everett and Snohomish County a great place to live.

How can we not support Village Theatre?! It's at the top of the list of reasons we love our community—right up there with the gorgeous mountains, fantastic schools, and friendly neighbors. We moved to Issaquah in 1997 with no thought of becoming “theatre people.” At that point we had probably only seen a total of 8 musicals between us! Now,150+ performances later (Mainstage, Originals, KIDSTAGE) we realize how much our entire family has been enriched by this local gem in countless ways. As modest donors we have been invited to

many "insider" events where we have expanded our appreciation of the arts and made life-long friends with fellow theatre enthusiasts, Village Theatre staff, and even many of the actors and other talent! We would highly recommend becoming a donor so you can join us at the backstage parties and the holiday cruise too! You will have a blast, learn a lot, meet new people, and support not just the theatre, but your entire community.

why we give

Matt & Wendy Poischbeg

Derek & Anne Watanabe

We are proud to be a Village Theatre sponsor and look forward annually to the high quality, nationally award-winning shows produced right here in our own backyard. Issaquah is fortunate to have such a gem. Not only does the theatre provide access to arts and culture, it provides jobs and helps generate revenue for our local restaurants and merchants. It’s also more than just a professional theatre; it is a beloved part of our community that contributes to Issaquah’s unique charm through its cultural enrichment and uplifting entertainment throughout the year.

Microsoft is pleased to sponsor Village Theatre’s production of Disney’s Newsies. Village Theatre is a favorite among our employees and their families, and it’s our privilege to be able to support a community arts organization that brings high quality entertainment to the Eastside. Community involvement is an integral part of our corporate culture at Microsoft. We encourage employee investment and volunteerism in the community throughout the year and during our annual Giving campaign. And through sponsorships of great organizations such as Village Theatre, we aim to support an environment in which the arts will thrive for generations to come. Enjoy the show!

ON THE TOWN VILLAGE THEATRE'S ANNUAL AUCTION & GALASAVE THE DATE! MAY 19, 2018 Join us for a fantastic evening of entertainment and fundraising to benefit Village Theatre. Village Theatre's Annual Auction, On the Town with Village Theatre, is a glamorous evening of exciting silent and live auctions, world-class entertainment, gourmet food, and exquisite wine in the Spanish Ballroom at Seattle’s Fairmont Olympic Hotel. If you would like information about sponsorship, please contact: Jeannine Clarke, Development Manager (425) 392-1942 x116 [email protected].

WITH VILLAGE THEATRE

FAIRMONT OLYMPIC HOTEL

ANNUAL AUCTION GALA&On the Town

The MarsJewett Financial Group has faithfully served the financial needs of our clients including family and friends for over 35 years. We help successful families navigate life’s financial complexities and develop long lasting relationships by exceeding expectations. We sponsor annual Client Appreciation events and we are delighted to join with Village Theatre to support our community with excellent productions, like Disney’s Newsies.

Contact the Box Office to purchase additional tickets to Disney’s Newsies. You can also exchange your tickets for another date.

IMPORTaNT

DaTESSUBSCRIBERViLlAGE VOiCeS

Village Theatre at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre 303 Front Street North, Issaquah, WA 98027

Village Theatre at the Everett Performing Arts Center 2710 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, WA 98201

ISSAQUAHSEP 13, 2017 EXCHANGES & ADDITIONAL TICKETS ON SALE NOV 9 – DEC 31 ON STAGEBox Office (425) 392-2202

EVERETTNOV 1, 2017 EXCHANGES & ADDITIONAL TICKETS ON SALE JAN 5 – 28 ON STAGEBox Office (425) 257-8600

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hotel-motel tax fund.

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