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Volume 22, Issue 5 April, 2012

S pring is here, and if it's spring, that means it's also time for a TCT musical! This year's offering will be Andrew

Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, with lyrics by Tim Rice. Straight from the book of Genesis, this tale of sibling rivalry uses excitement, energy, and eclectic musical varie-ty to tell the tale of Jacob and all his sons, including his fa-vorite – young Joseph. Beginning its life in 1967 as a 20-minute “pop cantata” for a school concert, Joseph was ex-panded and eventually brought to Broadway in 1982. Since then the show has enjoyed several major revivals, including a successful production at TCT in 1998. The family-friendly storyline follows the life of Joseph starting with Jacob’s gift to Joseph of the coat of many col-ors. It continues with Joseph’s jealous brothers selling him

as a slave, his journey to Egypt and rise to power as an advisor to Pharaoh, and culminates with Joseph’s trium-phant reunion with his father and brothers. The story is told completely in song with catchy tunes such as "Any Dream Will Do”, the haunting “Close Every Door”, and the energet-ic “Go, Go, Go, Joseph”. The talented cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicol-or Dreamcoat is listed on page 2 and contains many very familiar names, as well as some welcome new ones. The hard working production staff is led by director Craig Helmuth, music director Carean Dendy, and assistant direc-tor Maria Geno. Jauna and Calvin Ellis have assisted with choreography and choral direction on a set designed by Marianna Coffey. Tickets may be reserved by calling the Lyric box office at 662-844-1935. Adult tickets are $20 and student tickets are $10.

TCT Presents

May 10-12, 2012

7:30 p.m.

May 12, 2012

2:00 p.m.

Sponsored by:

This show is sure to sell out.

Please order or

swap tickets early!

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Cast List

Joseph-Chris Hussey Narrator-Suzanne Oakley Pharaoh-Clark Richey Jacob-Brent Robinson Potiphar-Bobby Geno Mrs. Potiphar- Amanda Summers

Baker-Doug Spires Butler-Rick Griswold Brothers Simeon-Dalton Russell Levi-Hamilton Lence Napthali-Stuart Rial Issachar-Rick Griswold Asher-Doug Spires Dan-Hunter York Zebulon-Bobby Geno Benjamin-Josh Martin Judah-Calvin Ellis

Reuben-Clark Richey Wives Melodie Sanchez Alex Barnes Sherrie Black Liz Dawson Angie Cason Mallory Davidson Bethany Ramsey Layla Taylor Jauna Ellis

Children Maddux Richey Ella Kate Williams Brooklyn Henderson Elizabeth Fulgham William Deas Abby Spires Sara Katherine Spires Landon Camp Zeke Camp Bristy Whittenton Elizabeth Bouchillon Abby Hussey

New Season T he proverbial early bird gets the

worm... the 2012-2013 TCT sea-son promises to be a blockbuster sell-out, so don’t miss out! During the inter-mission of Joseph and the Amazing

Technicolor Dreamcoat, TCT Box Office Manager Lisa Hall will be available in the lobby to assist current season pa-trons with early renewals for next season. Any changes in seating will be handled during the normal renewal time in August, but patrons may still place their orders early. New subscribers may sign up for season tickets, too.

The new season consists of Moonlight and Magnolias, a delightful new comedy about the of Gone with the Wind; the perennial holiday favorite Miracle on 34

th Street; the

hilarious, fresh-from-Broadway musical 25th Annual Put-

nam County Spelling Bee; the stage adaptation of the liter-ary classic To Kill a Mockingbird; and as the season finale, the rollicking hit musical classic Bye Bye Birdie.

New and Improved Krewe! T he Lyric Krewe, TCT’s fundraising

and volunteer support team, has reorganized, and is seeking to grow its membership. Three committees have been formed including Publicity, Hos-pitality, and Partnerships. Through the reorganization, there is a place for anyone who wants to get involved with TCT as a volunteer. “Whether you are a season ticket holder, love being in productions at TCT, or if you just have a passion for great theater, the Lyric Krewe has a place for you,” said Jennie Bradford Curlee, Lyric Krewe president. “By enhancing and building this great group of volunteers, we hope to fur-ther the mission of the TCT board of

directors and enable even more peo-ple to experience the wonderful com-munity theatre that is right here in Tu-pelo.” The Publicity Committee, chaired by Mallory Davidson, is responsible for poster distribution for performanc-es as well as marketing and promotion of Krewe events. The Hospitality Com-mittee, chaired by Katie and Jason Pannell, secures ushers for all TCT performances and assists with such events as sponsor and patron nights. Finally, the Partnerships Committee oversees Music, Monet, & Margaritas, the Krewe’s largest annual fundraiser, and aids with other events including concerts at the Lyric Theatre and Elvis

Festival. The Partnerships Committee is chaired by Renee Baldwin. The Lyric Krewe wants YOU! Member-ship is free and is open to anyone interested in sup-porting TCT by volunteering during regular season performances, market-ing performances, and helping with fundraising opportunities. For more information or to join the Lyric Krewe, please contact Jennie Bradford Curlee at jcuree@cdfms.org or (662) 322-0464.

SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 16, 2012

Music, Monet & Margaritas at the Lyric...Don’t Miss the FUN!!!

If you would like to be considered to direct a show next

season, please contact the TCT office at 662-844-1935.

Scripts are available for perusal.

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TCT 201 North Broadway P.O Box 1094 Tupelo, MS 38802 662-844-1935 Visit us online at www.tct.ms EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Tom Booth 1tct@bellsouth.net

EMERITUS

Jess Mark (1982-2008)

Gene Murphey

Ruth Liveakos (1969-2008)

Edith Thomas

BOX OFFICE MANAGER

Lisa Hall

tctboxoffice@bellsouth.net

NEWSLETTER EDITOR

Lynn Nelson

Fred Cannon

Tracie Maxey-Conwill

Liz Dawson

Jay Dey

Beth Stone Frick

Tommy Green

Kenneth Griswold

Craig Helmuth

Jeff Houin

Steve McAlilly

Danny McKenzie

Steve Miller

Lynn Nelson

Suzanne Oakley

Debra Robison

Donna Rumbarger

Rosemary Rutledge

Beverly Williams

Judd Wilson

Josh Wise

TCT PERSONNEL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2012 Theatre Camp A ttention all students! You’re invited to join us

this summer as we explore the magical world of Fairy Tales and Fables at TCT Theatre Camp! We’re looking for every fairy tale type imaginable—charming princes, ugly trolls, beautiful princesses, singing dwarves, kissable frogs, and evil queens... and we need YOU! We’ll explore the origins and uses of theatre, art, and music through the medium of traditional fairy tales and fables and their modern counter-parts from Broadway. TCT is pleased to have as camp director and mu-sic instructor talented actress and director Suzanne Oakley. Returning as art instructor is Marianna Coffey, TCT set designer and teacher at Tupelo Mid-

dle School. Lindsay Brett, Tupelo Middle School drama teacher, will join our staff this year as drama instructor. TCT’s Theatre Camp 2012 will be held July 16-20 with two ses-sions each day. Students who will be in grades 1 through 4 in the fall will meet each morning. Students who will be in grades 5 through 8 in the fall will meet afternoons. The cost for the week is only $100 for TCT Season Members and families with more than one sibling attending. Non-member cost is $125. A limited number of scholarships are available. To en-roll please fill out the registration form below and re-turn to the TCT office.

TCT Theatre Camp - July 16-July 20, 2012

Camper’s Name__________________________________________________________________________________ M__________ F__________ Grade Next Fall________________________ Address________________________________________________________________________________________ City_______________________________________________________ Zip Code_____________________________ Parent/Guardian Name_______________________________________ Day Phone____________________________ Circle T-shirt size: Youth S(6-8) M (10-12) L (14-16) Adult S M L XL Health related or other concerns regarding camper: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Deadline to register is July 1, 2012. Make check payable to TCT

Mail to TCT, P. O. Box 1094, Tupelo, MS, 38802, or drop by 201 N. Broadway, M-F, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

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Season Sponsor:

Address Service Requested

Nonprofit Organization

U.S. Postage Paid

Tupelo, MS 38802

Permit No. 272

Workshops

Offered

T CT will offer three workshops in the

next few months – Direct-ing, Lighting, and How to Become Involved with TCT Haunted Theatre. If you have any interest in participating in these workshops, or if you have suggestions for others, call the TCT office at 844-1935. Times and dates for the workshops will be announced soon.