Middletown Lyric Theatre Receives 27 Orchid Awards at THE 2009 Southwest
Regional OCTA Fest
July 16th, 17th, 18th
"Godspell" is one of the biggest off-Broadway and Broadway
successes of all time. Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew, and
featuring a sparkling score by Stephen Schwartz, "Godspell" boasts a string of
well-loved songs, led by the international hit, "Day By Day." As the cast
performs "Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord," "Learn Your Lessons Well," "All For
The Best," "All Good Gifts," and "Turn Back, O Man" the parables of Jesus Christ
come humanly and heartening to life.
HONK!
September 24, 25, 26 & 27
Written by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe “Honk!” is the story of Ugly, whose odd, gawky looks instantly incite prejudice
from his family and neighbors. Separated from the farm and pursued by a hungry
Cat, Ugly must find his way home. Along his rollicking and harrowing journey he
not only discovers his true beauty and glorious destiny, but also finds love and
acceptance in all its forms. In the London season featuring the appearance of
“The Lion King,” “Honk!” became a stand-out by winning the 2000 Olivier Award
(the British equivalent of the Tony® Award) for Best New Musical.
A Night At The Theatre
November 5, 6, 7 & 8
Something New at MLT
Written by Lawrence Casler Margaret and Stanley Locker and their friends, Donna and Walter Pace, are at the
theatre for their weekly dose of culture. This week's ordeal is Hamlet. After
they seat themselves with some confusion, the play consists of their incessant
and hilarious chatter about themselves, their children, a dead friend and even
occasionally Shakespeare's play. Secrets emerge and friendships unravel amid the
audience’s laughter. You may even recognize these rude playgoers as the
obnoxious people who sometimes sit behind you.
Ruthless: The Musical
I Need A Little Christmas Vacation &
February 11, 12, 13 & 14
Kip & Co.: I'll Be Home For Christmas
Written by Marvin Laird and Joel Paley Eight year old Tina Denmark knows she was born to play Pippi Longstocking and
she will do anything to win the part in her school musical. Anything includes
murdering the leading lady! This aggressively outrageous musical hit garnered
rave reviews during its long Off Broadway run which opened with Brittany Spears
in the title role. This musical will have people laughing in the aisles.
December 11, 12 & 13
TWO SHOWS IN ONE NIGHT!
First our younger talent brings to life what children may do when they
fear being snowed in at school on the last day before Christmas vacation. Then
our second act opens with Kip Moore and his friends settling in for an evening
of holiday favorites and beautiful Christmas memories,wonderful evening for the entire family.
The Dixie Swim Club
April 8, 9, 10 & 11
MLT NEWS
Written by Jessie Jones,
Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years
ago on their college swim team, they now set aside a long weekend every August
to recharge those relationships. They meet at the same beach cottage on North
Carolina's Outer Banks to catch up, laugh and meddle in each other's lives. As
their lives unfold and the years pass, these women increasingly rely on one
another, through advice and raucous repartee, to get through the challenges
that life flings at them.
Congratulations to MLT's Casts, Crews and Production
Teams for their outstanding 2008-2009 season. At The Southwest Regional ACT
convention and awards ceramony held on Saturday, June 26th MTL received 52
nominations and 27 wins!
The Smell of the Kill
Stephanie Brockman
Excellence in Direction Charley
Shafor Excellence in Set Design Set Construction Crew Excellence in Set Construction
Debbie Waters Excellence in Set
Decor Charley Shafor
Excellence in Costumes Melissa
Patrick Excellence in Properties Middletown Lyric Theatre Excellence in Overall Technical
Quality
Greetings! Dan
Caudill as Phil Gorski Excellence in Acting Jar The Floor
William "Kip" Moore Excellence in Direction Melani Harris as Lola Excellence in Acting Audrea Johnson as Maydee Excellence in
Acting Leslie Maxwell as Vennie
Excellence in Acting Mary
Staggs as Raisa Excellence in Acting Angela Watson as MaDear Excellence in Acting Michelle MacCutcheon Excellence in
Producing Charley Shafor
Excellence in Set Design Set
Construction Crew Excellence in Set Construction Michelle MacCutcheon Excellence in Stage Management Shirley McKinney Excellence in Costumes Charley Shafor & Kip Moore Excellence
in Set Decor
Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks James Butch Excellence in Direction
Bett Kooris as Lily Harrison
Excellence in Acting Charley
Shafor as Michael Minneti Excellence in Acting The Cast Excellence in Ensemble Pam Harris Excellence in Producing
Edwin R. Toy Excellence in
Lighting Design Edwin R. Toy
Excellence in Lighting Execution
Babes in Hollywood
May 13, 14, 15, & 16
Created by Summerwind Productions Find a barn, have mom sew the costumes and then get ready to swing, sway and
swoon to over 30 of the most glorious songs of the Twentieth Century.. Babes
in Hollywood salutes the legendary musical careers of Judy Garland and
Mickey Rooney. You’ll thrill to such American classics as "Over the Rainbow,"
"You Made me Love You," "Easter Parade," "But Not for Me," "The Man Who Got
Away," "On the Sunny Side of the Street," "Meet Me in St. Louis," "That’s
Entertainment," "Where or When," "Born in a Trunk," "Yankee Doodle Boy," "Come
Rain or Come Shine," "Strike up the Band," and many more! Babes in Hollywood
is sure to delight audiences of all ages.
