July 2009
Feelin’ Groovy by Youth Theatre Company
Theatre, Youth
The Youth Theatre Company, a community-based theatre specializing in both new and classic Theater for children and families, announces its upcoming summer production of “Feelin’ Groovy” to be presented Friday, July 17 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, July 18 at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 19 at 2:00 p.m. under the big-top tent located on the grounds of the Plymouth Arts Center, 520 East Mill Street, in downtown Plymouth. Created as a fundraiser for the Plymouth Arts Center, the original musical is a celebration of all things “60’s” through song, dance and story! From the Beatles to Jimi Hendrix, from Martin Luther King to John F. Kennedy, the show will feature a wide variety of musical and dance tributes as well a look at some of the most important political and social changes our country has ever experienced.
Musical tributes include a “greatest hits of the 60’s”, the Beatles, the musicals of the 60’s, and the folk songs of the 60’s. Dramatic sketches include a look at 60’s outdoor and indoor games, great speeches of the decade, Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In and even a guest appearance by Tiny Tim himself! Community youth performers include: Amy Addy, 13, Mikey Ambrowiek, 12, Paige Becht, 13, Beth Brisson, 13, Natalie Carriere, 15, Elijah Carlson 18, Sara Darr, 12, Amanda Eberle, 15, Lex Eggert, 10, Lauren Flood, 7, Caleb Forst, 13, Josh Forst, 11, Rachel Francis, 13, Sarah Gamoke, 13, Genevieve Ganon, 16, Hannah Hankins, 18, Leah Hankins, 14, Emma Hapeman, 10, Sophie Hau, 13, Chandler Haun, 13, Angel Henschel, 14, Jonathan Hintz, 16, Brenna Hogan, 15, Haley Hughes, 11, Erica Kiela, 18, Melissa Kiela, 18, Azure Maki, 7, Ally McManus, 14, Conner McManus, 10, Kelsey McManus, 18, Kathryn Overby, 18, Robert Peschke, 17, Jane Rabuck, 7, Kelly Reineke, 16, Emma Roy, 16, Isabel Roy, 14, Emily Sass, 12, Alyssa Schall, 14, Erica Schall, 12, Allison Scherer, 18, Cailin Scherer, 12, Emily Schirmer, 14, Delaney Scudella. 10, Lizzy Stanczyk, 14, Sage Thomas, 15, Jack Travis, 15, Maria Travis, 18, Sam Wenberg, 11, and Chris Wilson, 18. Community adult performers include: Kerrylynn Kraemer-Curtiss, Peter Hernandez, Jim Nass, Matthew Overby, Pat Connors-Scherer, Patrick Schirmer, Ken Stanczyk, Tim Talen, and Bob Travis.
Feelin’ Groovy is directed and choreographed by Patty Talen and produced by Tim Talen. Additional choreography provided by Ally McManus, Kelsey McManus, Emily Schirmer, Andy Talen and Jenny Talen. Musical direction and performance is provided by the YTC Electronic VW Hippie Band, directed by Cindy Howley and featuring the musical talents of Bob McManus, Keith Abler, Carly Delger and Tim Fehling. Technical support is provided by Chris Brooks.
Tickets for Feelin’ Groovy will be available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by calling the Plymouth Arts Center at 920-892-8409. Tickets are $5 for all general admission seating.
The Youth Theatre Company is a non-profit community theatre founded in 1988. The company has produced “Tom Sawyer” in 1988, “Tales of the Wild, Wild West” in 1990, “Aesop’s Fables “ in 1992, “The Pied Piper” in 1994, “Mountain Magic” in 1996, “Badger Tales” in 1998, “Story Surf’n” in 2000, “Cartunes” in the Spring of 2001, “Aesop’s Fables, Take ‘02” in 2002, “Go . . H2O!” in 2004, “Rhythm and Rhyme” in 2006, Tom Sawyer in 2007 and Jingle and Jive in 2008. For further information about “Feelin’ Groovy” or the Youth Theatre Company, contact Tim or Patty Talen, 893-0528.
