by Colleen Cook
Now for the moment you've all been waiting for! The Summer Musical has become a celebrated community tradition. Each summer in the last weekend of July and the first weekend of August, our region's finest actors, singers, and dancers come together and perform a Broadway musical that dazzles and delights audiences each night.
After our success last summer with Beauty and the Beast, and Mary Poppins the season before, we wanted to continue to offer a show that would give families an opportunity to wrap up the summer in style. That's why this summer's show is none other than one of Disney's most beloved musicals...
The Little Mermaid will be on stage July 29 at 8 PM, July 30 at 2:30 PM, August 5 at 8 PM and August 6 at 2:30 PM. Auditions will take place Sunday April 23rd from 12-5, Monday 24th from 4-7, with Callbacks Tuesday 25th from 4-7.
Tickets will go on sale to Renaissance Members only beginning March 1st. Tickets will be available to the public beginning April 4th. Interested in becoming a member? You can join when you call the Box Office (419-522-2726) to order your tickets.
This summer, our Artistic Director Michael Thomas will be unavailable, so we've invited director Kris Kyer to step in to direct. Kris Kyer's career spans over three decades as an actor, performer, teacher, singer, and director in every medium of the entertainment industry. Most recently, he has directed THE LITTLE MERMAID, ADDAMS FAMILY, ELF JR. MARY POPPINS, PETER PAN (starring as Captain Hook), and SUPERMAN at the Grove Theatre in Upland, CA.
For nearly two decades he was the director/owner of THE KYER WORKSHOP FOR ACTORS in Burbank, CA. Thousands of young actors began their careers and studied under Kristopher to have successful careers in film, Broadway, stage, and television. Mr. Kyer was also the “on set” acting coach for ABC-TV’s BOY MEETS WORLD; MAYBE THIS TIME; and GRACE UNDER FIRE; the Bruce Willis film HOSTAGE; and personal acting coach for Jessica Simpson on THAT 70’s SHOW for FOX-TV. You can learn more about Mr. Kyer here.
interesting. thanks a lot.