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CSTOCK Presents...
STATE FAIR - The New Musical
February 15, 2002 - March 10, 2002
Directed by
Gwen Adams
Get your popcorn at the door, and stroll through the midway
of CSTOCK's opening show for 2002. Just like roller coasters have to
keep getting bigger and more exciting, the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical
State Fair keeps adapting to satisfy new audiences. The novel by Phil
Stong published in 1932 was well-received as an honest, uncomplicated
portrait of a heartland tradition - the local fair. The play follows
the Frake family on their annual trek to the Iowa State Fair. It jumped
to the big screen in 1933, with Will Rogers playing Abel Frake, the
father. In 1945 it became a movie musical, but didn't get much notice
except for the Oscar-winning song, "It Might as Well Be Spring". In
1962, the musical was updated and became a film vehicle for Ann Margaret
and Pat Boone. Then in 1996, the stage musical was updated with brassier,
jazzier production numbers (some taken from the cutting room floor of
other R&H works). The result is a fun combination of big band swing,
hoe-down music, and heartfelt ensembles. And where else can you hear
a love song to a hog?
Local theater veterans Paul Adkins (A Funny Thing
Happened on the Way to the Forum; How to Succeed in Business) and Sharon
Greany (Pippin) play parents Abel and Melissa Frake, a couple comfortable
with the simpler things in life like watching their children grow and
competing in the local fair competitions. Their older children, Margy
and Wayne, played by Adrienne Baltz (Cinderella) and Matt
Mitchell (Pippin), are on the verge of leaving the nest. The fair
brings them romance and adventure. Unfortunately, romance is often accompanied
by pain and the naïve Frake children are at the mercy of their worldy-wise
love interests. Hali Rich (A Chorus Line) plays Emily, the tantalizing
headline performer, and Joe Connors (Pippin; Oliver!), plays
Pat Gilbert, the cynical newspaper reporter.
Gwen Adams (Little Women; Oliver!) directs the
production, assisted by Dana Sheppard, and Stage Manager Leslie
Engelhard. Bob Olcott (Pippin, Into the Woods) and Bob
Forman will direct the orchestra and vocals. Lee Barton takes
on the daunting task of choreography. Kathy Kershaw and Dale
Borer will coordinate costumes and lights, respectively. Sheppard,
Adkins, and Larry Adams are collaborating on the set design and
art. "This play is just light-hearted fun," says Gwen. "Sure it has
some corny moments, but even Oscar Hammerstein admitted that life is
sometimes corny. It will be nice to start the new year by getting back
to some basic values of family, love, and fun."
The supporting cast of extended family, fairgoers, workers,
and dancers, includes: Aubrey Beard, Megan Ranney, Andrew
Engelhard, Eric Engelhard, Erik Smith, Alena Menefee,
Kate O'Hearn, Kathy Berg, Jennifer Breckel, Danni
Cronin, Evan Brown, Brandon Meyers, Amanda Myers,
Zach Parker, Nicole Parker, David Welch, Paul
Hill, Mark Woodworth, Hannah Woodworth, Charles
Platten, Bob Forman, Gary Spees, Jerry Vogt,
Cyndi Gray, Brianne Gray, Siri Nelson, Emily Kershaw,
Jordan Lange, Corey Mason, and Ceci Campagna.
This production opens February 15 and runs through March
10 with Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m. and Sunday's performance
at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children 11 and under,
and are available at the Kitsap Mall Customer Service Booth. All performances
are at the CSTOCK theatre in the Silverdale Community Center at 9729
Silverdale Way. Theatre Information Line is 692-9940 or check here at
the website.
Fundraiser Nights at State Fair
Saturday, February 16 - Olympic
High School Senior Parents Association will host a fundraiser performance
to support the Class of 2002 Grad Night. Tickets are $13 and include
pre-show appetizers and silent auction downstairs. For tickets, contact
Jan Stump at 692-5277 or Roberta Ryan at 698-3779.
Saturday, February 23 -
The TEAM program from Tracyton Elementary will host a fundraiser to
support their outdoor education program. Tickets are $10 for students
and $15 for adults, and include appetizers and a silent auction before
the show and refreshments at intermission. For tickets to that performance,
please contact Margaret Hay at 698-2122 or email HayMargaret@hotmail.com.
Saturday, March 2 - Dance
Arts Theatre of Silverdale will host a fundraiser to support dancers
who perform out of the area during the summer. Tickets are $12 and will
include special desserts and beverages at 6:30 p.m. downstairs. For
tickets to that evening's performance, please call Irene's School of
Dance at 692-4395 or Susan Stadshaug at 692-1724.
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