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www.gateshall.com (315) 589-3326Spring 2016

In Walks Company…Our spring 2016 musical production brings the

music of Stephen Sondheim to the Gates Hall stagewith Company. Combined with George Furth’switty script and featuring songs such as “GettingMarried Today”, “The Ladies Who Lunch”, “BeingAlive”, and “Side by Side by Side”, Company hasbeen hailed as a modern classic of musical theatre.Company examines the intimacy of our ownrelationships through a modern bachelor’s lens.Robert profoundly declares that once you havebeen married, “you can never not have beenmarried again” and yet his friends encourage himthat “it’s much better living it, than looking at it…”“You have to want somebody, not just some body.”

From its inception, the characters of Companyhave been embodied by performers of the highestcaliber and that is no exception with ourproduction. Audiences can expect to see pieces ofthemselves in Robert (Dean Davis) and his coupled

Message From the President,Carl Webeck

Change in Season…..Annual Meeting….

Call for Volunteers!

It’s that time of year again! We are startingto get ready for our annual meeting in June.This meeting will mark the end of our 2015-2016season and signal the beginning of our 2016-2017 season.

While anyone is invited to join us at any ofour monthly board meetings, our membership isespecially encouraged to attend our annualmeeting. We will reflect on ouraccomplishments of the past season, discuss ourplans for the upcoming season, and call a votefor new board members. See the details of thismeeting found within this newsletter and pleaseplan to attend!

At the beginning of the season (and withevery “new” board) we review the companypositions and make any necessaryappointments. While some positions are moredefined than others, we can always use generalhelp in all areas of the company. We also havethe future need for help in our box office, intechnical assistance, committees, and with…

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friends. DINKS Harry & Sarah (Michael &Kelly Witter) who unconvincingly ride…

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Auditions:Gilbert & Sullivan’s The MikadoSunday, May 1, 2:00 P.M.Callbacks Tuesday, May 3, 6:00 P.M.Show dates July 15-17, 2016

2016 Annual Meeting:Sunday, June 5th at 1pm

Check our website gateshall.com for details on these and other events at Gates Hall!

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Audiences were impressed by the depth of emotion and empathy portrayed by lead actors, and thecharacter development of chorus members, as well. More than one audience member described it as aroller-coaster of emotions, prompting laughter and tears, and culminating in standing ovations and cheers.

Nan and Karen are deeply grateful for Dan Montondo, Producer, and the amazing production team,who put in countless hours to make Footloose a success. Many thanks also go out to the dedicated youngactors and their supportive parents, for their ongoing commitment and enthusiasm.

We can't wait for YouTHeatre 2016!

Footloose Rocks Gates Hall!

Congratulations to the cast and crew of the2015 YouTHeatre production of Footloose. Theyplayed to six sold-out performances!

Under the tutelage of experienced directorsNan Hanna-Paquin and Karen Skerrett Nail, 35enthusiastic teens stormed the stage withrousing dance numbers and memorable songs,such as "Almost Paradise" and "I need a Hero."The complicated and stunning vocals wereshowcased by an accomplished pit band, underthe talented direction of Marcia Sheremeta. Footloose Cast Photo courtesy of Katy Kolyer

Company, continued from p. 1on the wagon; the wealthy and often acerbic Joanne (Ann Rhody) and her third husband, Larry (MichaelMulberry); the committed, albeit not devoted, Susan & Peter (Sue Mulberry & Tony Jagla); the professedsquares, Jenny & David (Emily Crysel & Casey Brentnall); and the slightly neurotic Amy (Taryn Bonke) andsweet Paul (Luke O’Dell). And yet of course, what is a bachelor without romance? Robert’s girlfriends,Marta (Robin Morris-Gaylord), Kathy (Allison Saiff), and April (Erica Hernandez) help him to see what he

FOOTLOOSE, presented through special arrangement with R&H Theatricals. Stage Adaptation by DEAN PITCHFORD and WALTER BOBBIE.Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford. Music by TOM SNOW. Lyrics by DEAN PITCHFORD. Additional Music by ERIC CARMEN,SAMMY HAGAR, KENNY LOGGINS and JIM STEINMAN.

Fun with cast members, from our upcoming production of Company.

wants in a woman and that they are notit…or are they? The cast is also joinedby Wedding Singer, Larissa Myhowych,and Doug Blackall at the piano.

This talented and experiencedgroup is lead by Director Kasi L. KrenzerMarshall, and under the Vocal Directionof Lois Fiegl and Charles Palella.Assisted by Choreographer AlishaSchneider; Costume Designer Laurie B.Krenzer; Set Designer Richard Krenzer;and Producer Mackenzie G Wood.

Performances are Friday, April 15that 7:30pm, Saturday, April 16th at 3pm &7:30pm, and Sunday, April 17th at 3pm.Visit www.gateshall.com to purchaseyour tickets.

Mature themes and language.

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PCLOC Welcomes New Director for

Gilbert & Sullivan's Mikado

We are pleased to welcome John Gaehring as the director for this summer's production of TheMikado, July 15, 16 and 17. John is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a BAin Music/Minor in Theater, where he was Student Assistant to the Head of the Theater and SpeechDepartment.

John is no stranger to Gilbert & Sullivan, having been a member of the Gilbert & Sullivan Society inAustin, Texas and the Austin Civic Theatre. He has appeared in leading roles in Ruddigore, Iolanthe,and Pirates of Penzance. He has also has been Chorus Master or Director for Pirates, Iolanthe, Patience,and Mikado. In addition, he has directed nearly twenty shows at Avon Senior High School—includingPirates of Penzance, Into the Woods, Oklahoma!, Once Upon A Mattress, and Man of La Mancha, amongothers.

Joining John is new choreographer, Tina Crandall-Gommel, who has choreographed or directedshows including Follies, Company, Les Miserables,; Aladdin, Mary Poppins, Legally Blonde and manymore! Tina has worked with the Lake Plains Players in Middleport, Next Generation Theater, Inc., inSpencerport; and Magical Journey through STAGES in Rochester. She has also performed with RAPA inLa Cage Aux Folles, Avenue Q, and Mary Poppins. Tina holds a BA in Theatre/Dance from the Universityat Buffalo and did undergraduate course work at New York University. She is proficient andexperienced in many styles of dance as well as musical theatre production, from makeup and costumesto stage combat and set production!

Returning to Gates Hall, as accompanist for this summer’s production, is Marcia Sheremeta—whohas played for many area productions, including a great many Gilbert & Sullivan shows.

The Gatesinger Company, Ltd. and its subsidiary, the Pultneyville Civic Light Opera Company(PCLOC) are pleased to welcome these talented theatre people to our production staff!

President, continued from p. 1back stage support.

Take a look at our lists of positions onour web site, here:www.gateshall.com/board-of-directors-and-appointments. If you would like to get moreinvolved, or would like to nominate someonefor a board position, please send an emailwith that information to our Secretary andNominating Committee Chair (Sara) atsmwebeck@gmail.com by April 8th.

So, volunteer! Start where you are. Usewhat you have. Do what you can. Taking onan extra role will help us as we venture into2017–the year we celebrate 150 years of livetheatre on the stage of Gates Hall.

Keep an eye out for our June audition noticefor Works in Progress, by Paul H. Johnson—to bedirected by Autumn Pollock. This will be anadditional production inserted in our 2016-2017season, to be announced soon.

From the first anxious day of high school tothe hopefulness of graduation, "Works inProgress" recounts the good times and bad - theawkwardness and joys of dating, going to the promand just hangin' out, to the pain of breaking up orhaving a friend die. These teens also realize thatthey are nowhere near being complete and havequite a daunting but wonderful road ahead.

Audition Notice: Works in Progress

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YouTHeatre Alumni - Jenna Renae Ryckman

Jenna Renae (DeVries) Ryckman auditioned for her first YouTHeatre production when she was fifteenyears old. Since her parents, Matthew and Susan DeVries were so involved with theGatesingers/YouTHeater, Jenna was excited to follow in their footsteps. She quickly became a part of theYouTHeatre family during the production of Once Upon a Mattress, directed by the one and only BobGorski. Part of the ensemble, Jenna’s first year in YouTHeatre allowed her to learn from some of the besthigh school performers in the area. The next year, she auditioned again and was given the role of “Snail”in the charming children’s show, The Adventures of Frog and Toad. Jenna’s final/senior year, she landedthe lead role in She Loves Me, starring with incredibly talented Mathew Derrenbacher. Below are someof Jenna’s thoughts on her years with the Gatesinger Company.

“YouTHeatre was the best part of my high school years. Being a part of the shows at Gates Hall gaveme such a passion for entertaining, music, and community. Bob Gorski was such an influential part of mytime at GatesHall. He taught me what it truly meant to perform with excellence and how to give mywhole heart to the audience every time I stepped on that stage. Not only that, but Bob showed me whatit looked like to have someone believe in you enough to not let you settle for mediocre. He alwayspushed me to be the best I could possibly be, and that has stuck with me until this day.

“…the hours I spent onLake Road in Pultneyvillewere some of the mostdefining moments in mymusical career.

“I wouldn’t change thatfor the world.”

Our very own American Idol®

star gives advice to the

youth.

“Beyond performing, YouTHeatre taught me the importance of learningto work well with everyone. I built so many valuable relationships while Iwas there… Even though we may not have seen each other outside ofpractices, when we were together backstage, we were a family. Thosememories and feelings stay with you, no matter where you go.”

To all of the youth who are considering becoming part of theYouTHeatre/Gates Hall legacy or are currently, our own American Idol®star, Jenna Renae, gives this advice:

“Do not miss this opportunity. These are the days that will begin toform you into a true artist. The journey to the Top 24 of American Idol wasa long one and I know I still have a long journey ahead of me… But thehours I spent on Lake Road in Pultneyville were some of the most definingmoments in my musical career. I wouldn’t change that for the world.

“Thank you to everyone who believed in me and gave me a chance to bepart of the YouTHeatre legacy.”

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2015-16 Board of Directors

President: Carl Webeck

Vice President: Anne Vander Byl

Secretary: Sara Webeck

Treasurer: Anne L’Hommedieu

Members: Nan Hanna-Paquin

John L’Hommedieu

Steve Mullin

Honorary Chair: Karen Nail

YouTHeatre Liaison: Autumn Pollock

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