Plays In The Park

A Word From The Producer

Photo Courtesy of Home News & Tribune, Jason Towlen

Dear theater-goers:

It seems like just a few weeks ago we were ushering in the new year, and now auditions for our 2008 summer season are a few short weeks away. Time goes too fast.

Please spread the word to any actors you may know that PIP has a lot of roles to fill this summer. We need plenty of tap-dancers of both genders, and there are many roles for older performers. The three shows all call for multi-ethnic thespians.

For more information, please visit: http://www.playsinthepark.com/auditions.html

Also, keep in mind that the way the calendar falls, THE PRODUCERS opens a little earlier in the summer than usual. Because of July 4th, we open on a Tuesday, June 24th. Plan now so you don't forget about us in the confusion of graduations, finals, and B-B-Q's.

We can still use some backstage volunteers. If you know of anyone who might be interested, visit: http://www.playsinthepark.com/volunteer.html.
Here's to summer 2008! May it be a memorable one.

Kindest regards,

Gary Cohen

“EXIT STAGE LEFT BUT ONLY AFTER THE CHEERING”

My wife and I have been attending Plays-in-the-Park, at Roosevelt Park, for over 20 years. In all those years we have never been disappointed. From the directors to the music to the security, the events are put on with class. What is not put on with class is the actions and the lack of respect shown by some of the people in attendance.

Many hours of rehearsals go into the performances. And one of the few moments the performers look forward to is stolen by some of the audience who feel they have to be the first out of the theatre. And they walk directly in front of the performers as they take their final bows.
If these few feel it’s important to be the first to their cars maybe they should sneak

out a side exit; management maybe should make the announcement. Anyone who has attended the plays knows the great job the park rangers and police do with traffic.

I write this in the hope that some of these fast-exit patrons may slow down and show a little respect to the performers.

Sam Hannagan
Franklin Park