Even after 31 years of opening/closing shows...I never cease to get excited from all the "excitement". Currently, we are rehearsing our Holiday Show at West's Wing and rehearsals for our upcoming "NIGHTMARE OFF BROADWAY" (10/29&30) are going on over at the Main Stage. I visited like a little mouse, checking up on everyone and seeing if there was any "cheese" about...It was so much fun to see all the comings and goings.
Music was being reviewed in the Wing...ghosts and goblins were getting costumed up at the theatre and basically there was lots of hub-bub and fun going on absolutely everywhere in every corner.
Creativity - LOUD and PROUD!
I love it!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Out of this World!
Our WORLD PREMIERE of Liz Orndorff's "High Strangeness" was an enormous success! This is the first play in several years that sold out every performance! How exciting is that? Not only was it a well-written play, it was well directed, well staged-managed and acted out to perfection!
If you missed this play, not only did you miss a great opportunity to laugh and cry...you missed a unique opportunity to witness the reminiscings of the only living survivor of the 1976 alien abduction! Mona Stafford was a real hit and a pleasure all by herself. She shared with the audiences and answered questions during "UFO nite" following the performance. It was quite a treat.
This comedy-drama was a one of a kind and a privilege for our theatre to produce.
After scaring ourselves to death with "NIGHTMARE OFF BROADWAY" on October 30th and 31st., we will head into the Holiday Season with "North Pole Star" our Christmas offering. Director Beth Marlowe had more than 50 audition and will have a stellar cast.
Community Theatre is more than fun - add it to your activities - you won't be sorry!
- karen
If you missed this play, not only did you miss a great opportunity to laugh and cry...you missed a unique opportunity to witness the reminiscings of the only living survivor of the 1976 alien abduction! Mona Stafford was a real hit and a pleasure all by herself. She shared with the audiences and answered questions during "UFO nite" following the performance. It was quite a treat.
This comedy-drama was a one of a kind and a privilege for our theatre to produce.
After scaring ourselves to death with "NIGHTMARE OFF BROADWAY" on October 30th and 31st., we will head into the Holiday Season with "North Pole Star" our Christmas offering. Director Beth Marlowe had more than 50 audition and will have a stellar cast.
Community Theatre is more than fun - add it to your activities - you won't be sorry!
- karen
Friday, September 10, 2010
Another new season - 31 of 'em!!!
Well, here we are, about to open our 31st Season - hard to believe!
31 years of knocking out fun, educational and exciting pieces - not to mention premiering some brand new plays!
Our 31st Season opens with an ELIZABETH ORNDORFF original! "Liz" has become quite the "toast of the town recently", premiering plays both with us and Pioneer Playhouse here in Danville. Several of her plays have also played outside of Kentucky and beyond! This effort is a serio-comedy based on some real life experiences of 3 gals who lived in Casey County, Kentucky in the 1970s. "HIGH STRANGENESS" is a wonderfully funny, yet poignant account of how these 3 women were alledgedly abducted by aliens and follows them as their lives are strapped in a ride of a lifetime! It opens on September 24th for two weekends - call our box office at 319-0205 or get tickets on line at www.westthill.com.
Check our website to round out our season schedule - there is bound to be something that will grab your interest.
On the tail of "High Strangeness" we will celebrate Halloween with some strange goings on during 'NIGHTMARE OFF BROADWAY".....thrills and chills for all October 29 and 30th.
Before you know it, Christmas will be upon us and all ages can audition for a reality show of sorts in NORTH POLE STAR....Auditions October 3 & 4 - Beth Marlowe directing!
Call if you have any questions - 859-236-8607
See you "on stage, behind the stage, or in the audience".
- Karen
31 years of knocking out fun, educational and exciting pieces - not to mention premiering some brand new plays!
Our 31st Season opens with an ELIZABETH ORNDORFF original! "Liz" has become quite the "toast of the town recently", premiering plays both with us and Pioneer Playhouse here in Danville. Several of her plays have also played outside of Kentucky and beyond! This effort is a serio-comedy based on some real life experiences of 3 gals who lived in Casey County, Kentucky in the 1970s. "HIGH STRANGENESS" is a wonderfully funny, yet poignant account of how these 3 women were alledgedly abducted by aliens and follows them as their lives are strapped in a ride of a lifetime! It opens on September 24th for two weekends - call our box office at 319-0205 or get tickets on line at www.westthill.com.
Check our website to round out our season schedule - there is bound to be something that will grab your interest.
On the tail of "High Strangeness" we will celebrate Halloween with some strange goings on during 'NIGHTMARE OFF BROADWAY".....thrills and chills for all October 29 and 30th.
Before you know it, Christmas will be upon us and all ages can audition for a reality show of sorts in NORTH POLE STAR....Auditions October 3 & 4 - Beth Marlowe directing!
Call if you have any questions - 859-236-8607
See you "on stage, behind the stage, or in the audience".
- Karen
Thursday, July 8, 2010
another opening show - this one in the Barnyard!
Another show opens tomorrow - I seem to have lost count of all those I've been involved with over the years, but it always remains exciting. I must admit I am always nervous as well. Not sure why. The cast is well rehearsed, everything is in order. I guess it is just the nervous energy that comes with something that you have worked very hard at for a very long time and the entire project is about to be "revealed"!
It's a great show, "HONK, JR!". It has a little of everything: humor, drama, a good moral and most importantly, a great cast and crew. So, who ME worry? Nah...
Community Theatre is a wonderful venue. It affords the "average Joe" a chance to experience the magic of the stage and the intimate audience. The roar of the crowd (even if it is just 100 of your closest friends and family) is intoxicating!
Come on by: 117 Larrimore Lane, Danville, KY - West T. Hill Theatre. Tickets: 859-319-0205
It's a great show, "HONK, JR!". It has a little of everything: humor, drama, a good moral and most importantly, a great cast and crew. So, who ME worry? Nah...
Community Theatre is a wonderful venue. It affords the "average Joe" a chance to experience the magic of the stage and the intimate audience. The roar of the crowd (even if it is just 100 of your closest friends and family) is intoxicating!
Come on by: 117 Larrimore Lane, Danville, KY - West T. Hill Theatre. Tickets: 859-319-0205
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
ducks, chickens, pullets...oh my!
Each rehearsal I am surrounding by ducks, chicken, pullets, cats and geese. It is a "fowl" world, but we get by! "HONK, JR." is a blast with 24 cast members, mostly wonderful and talented kids. The music is so much fun and we are making progress for our OPENING on July 9th!
As I get older, I'm always afraid I won't relate to kids anymore, but each time I get a hug or a laugh, I am encouraged that I still have "some kid left in me" and all is well. These kids are sooo bright and soooo talented it makes the hard work worthwhile.
Get your tickets at 859-319-0205 and don't miss this fun and energetic show!
As I get older, I'm always afraid I won't relate to kids anymore, but each time I get a hug or a laugh, I am encouraged that I still have "some kid left in me" and all is well. These kids are sooo bright and soooo talented it makes the hard work worthwhile.
Get your tickets at 859-319-0205 and don't miss this fun and energetic show!
Friday, May 21, 2010
New Season - here we come!
Well, our 31st season has been decided and it is amazing...actually we are so blessed, almost ALL of them have been amazing. We've made a few "iffy" choices, but basically we have balanced and formidable seasons. The economy has hit us more this year than any other. Folks aren't budgeting entertainment much, I suppose. Our ticket sales have been at an all time low. In my mind, "escape" to a nearby stage is therapy you must budget. But that is just me, and I'm pretty passionate about theatre arts!
You can check out our website soon and it will have all our dates and shows listed at www.westthill.com.
You can check out our website soon and it will have all our dates and shows listed at www.westthill.com.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Quack...quack...quack...HONK!
We had nearly 70 auditioners recently for "Honk, Jr." ! We only had 10 roles for children, but they flocked in (get the pun?)! The auditions were difficult with so many in attendance, but we managed and even managed to have FUN, too.
"Honk" is a great piece and should be a lot of fun to produce. We wound up casting 25 and it will be crowed back stage, but we've done it before. With more than able help, we should have a great production.
Onward and upward my fine feathered friends!
"Honk" is a great piece and should be a lot of fun to produce. We wound up casting 25 and it will be crowed back stage, but we've done it before. With more than able help, we should have a great production.
Onward and upward my fine feathered friends!
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