LOCAL FILM SCREEN TESTS
Tiffany Dirig's screenplay has been given the "go-ahead" by Fort Wayne production company Windsong Pictures to be filmed this summer. Screen tests for the film will be Saturday, May 15, in the Classroom Medical Building at IPFW from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Contact Tiffany at (260) 348-5520 or e-mail
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"ONCE UPON A MATTRESS" AT IPFW
The IPFW Department of Theatre will present ONCE UPON A MATTRESS through May 2 at Williams Theatre, featuring two theatre majors in their senior projects. Melissa Dowty will play Princess Winnifred and Curtis Shaw will play the Minstrel.
Based on "The Princess and the Pea" by Hans Christian Andersen, the book and lyrics were written by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer. Mary Rodgers (daughter of Richard Rodgers and mother of contemporary composer Adam Guettel) wrote the score.
"This show is perfect for the entire family," says director/choreographer Larry Life. "It's pure, hilarious fun and a great time for the audience and performers alike." ONCE UPON A MATTRESS made Carol Burnett a star, in the part of Princess Winnifred, after her 1959 Broadway debut. Sarah Jessica Parker later revived the role on Broadway.
For reservations call the Department of Theatre Box Office between 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at (260) 481-6555.
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FORTNEY ENTERPRISES ASKS: "IS THIS YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?"
Fortney Enterprises premiers their latest theatrical offering, IS THIS YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, on April 29 through May 1 at the Anthis Career Center on Clinton Street, between Lewis and Douglas, in downtown Fort Wayne.
This will mark Tad Atkinson's farewell performance in Fort Wayne as he departs June 22 for Hollywood. Tickets are $8.00 and available at the door or by calling (260) 456-9704.=====
BUY A PIECE OF FT WAYNE HISTORY
As the Scottish Rite Center, in the middle of a $3.1 million renovation, installs the long-awaited new seating in its Auditorium, they will sell some of the original 1925 seating that has cushioned Fort Wayne patrons for over 75 years. Beginning May 1, they will begin taking pre-sale orders for chairs, which are available for $10 each and will be sold by rows only, ranging from 3 to 14 chairs per row. Chairs will be available for pick-up July 1 through July 14 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Special pick-up times for bulk chairs may be arranged. Payment is expected at time of pick-up. For purchasing information and to place orders, please contact the Box Office at (260) 423-2593 ext. 1.
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FORT WAYNE CIVIC THEATRE 2004-05 SEASON
CRAZY FOR YOU (July 23 – August 8, 2004), THE MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST (September 10–19, 2004), A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE MUSICAL (November 5–21, 2004), WEST SIDE STORY (January 21 – February 6, 2005), THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) (March 4 – 13, 2005), and A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN & ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER (May 6-22, 2005). The season is sponsored by Lincoln Life and backed by Lutheran Health Network, as well as the continuing support of Arts United and the Indiana Arts Council.
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IPFW ARIA COMPETITION WINNER
The IPFW Department of Music presented the IPFW Community Orchestra Spring Concert featuring four winners of the 8th Annual IPFW Concerto and Aria Competition on Monday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. in Neff Recital Hall. Competing musicians include IPFW music majors and members of the community orchestra. One of the winners included actress and IPFW music student Melissa Junkin, mezzo-soprano, who sang "Deh, per questo istante" from LA CLEMENZA DI TITO by Mozart.