The Prompter
Rome Community Theater
8911 Turin Road Rome, NY
President’s Column
Greetings from the newest President of the RCT
Board. First, I would like to thank Bob Hershman, Jeff
Isherwood, Glen and Diane Leonard for their service as
they move off the board and welcome Laurie Marshall
(Financial Secretary), Pat Burke (2nd Vice President),
Josephine Perkins and Vanessa Hansson. My vision for
RCT is to fill every seat for every performance and to
increase not just membership and season ticket holders,
but to have many more volunteers working in the various
aspects of running your community theater. There are
lots of opportunities to share your talents and help the
60th Anniversary Season be the very best it can be, so
when you read of upcoming committees being formed,
find where you can fit in and be part of the success. I
welcome your thoughts and ideas: [email protected] .
Barb Seaton, 2013-2014 RCT President
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You're A Good Man
Charlie Brown (Revised)
RCT performed four performances of this heartwarming
musical based upon the famous comic strip June 13 th16th. The show was well received by those that took the
time out of their busy summer to attend. RCT thanks
Directors Barb Seaton and Lorraine Goewey and all of
the talented students for their fine production. One of the
performances was adjudicated by Paul Nelson, from the
Theater Association of New York and the following well
deserved awards were announced:
Meritorious Achievement in Vocal Performance to the
Cast.
Excellence in Musical Direction to Barb Seaton.
Excellence in Performance to Rusty Ritzel for his
portrayal of Schroeder.
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RCT can be found on the internet at the following
addresses and try out our new QR codes in this issue:
www.romecommunitytheater.org
www.rometheater.com
www.romecommunitytheater.net
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July 2013
RCT Banquet and Awards
RCT completed its 59th season with an end of year
banquet on June 29th.
At the banquet, the annual
lighthearted Ford awards were given out by Barb Seaton,
to include some really expensive gifts that were provided
to the “winners”. The annual Curtain Call awards were
once again presented by Maria Rich, which included a
rousing trivia game with the directors of the four shows.
Go figure, Barb Seaton ended up with the category of
musical song lyrics--- and Maria stumped her a couple
times. Annual theater achievement awards were given
to Fred Normand (Nora Burke Award) for his long time
dedication to RCT and to Anthony Parker and Anders
Hansson (the Anne Panasci Award) as student
exceptional volunteers. In addition, the annual Henry
Awards were presented to the following shows and
theater volunteers:
Best Production: "I'll Be Back Before Midnight", Director
Bob Hershman, Producer Carl Defranco
Set Design: Mike Sharp&Arnie Galin, "Game Show"
Actors: Don Hayes, "I'll Be Back Before Midnight"
Andrew Frank, "Game Show"
Actresses: Cathy Frank, "Nunset Boulevard"
Anna Storey, "Game Show"
Music Design: Bob Hershman, "I'll Be Back Before
Midnight"
Light Design: Mike Sharp, "Bedroom Farce"
Special Effects: Carl DeFranco/Steven Balick, "I'll Be
Back Before Midnight"
Costume Design: Gail Tucker, "Nunset Boulevard"
Wig Design: Will Lanfear, "Nunset Boulevard”
Pit Band: Deb Holling, Carl DeFranco, Stella Bryans,
Kara Bennett for "Nunset Boulevard"
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Other RCT Sponsored Awards
RFA Rick Morgan Memorial Award: Marie Veschusio.
RCS Gordon and Sara Kemp Award: Anna-Rose Stokes.
Fostering Theater Arts Award Strough: Noah Nardozza.
Fostering Theater Arts Award Strough:
Helena
Mastracco.
Fostering Theater Arts Award Staley: Kyle Clark.
Fostering Theater Arts Award Staley: Zoe Jeror.
ROME COMMUNITY THEATER
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RCT Upcoming Events
Come to “Wonderland”
RCT presents its annual children’s show for kids and
adults on Aug. 8th-10th at 730PM and Aug. 11th at 230PM.
Among the many kids appearing in this production are:
Lauren & Nicholas Impicciatore; Claire Kondella; Sully
Walker; Quinton&Jacob Cosentino; Kathleen Isherwoood;
Tiffany Stebbins; Hannah, Sara &Meg Benson; Rebecca
& Emily Worth; Kayla, Austin & Elijah Bush; Katie
Hanson; Laina Beer; Rebekah & Abigail Hansson; Rose
MaKenna; Olivia & Gwen Caro; Miranda Camp; Izzy
Iannotti; Morgan Brower; Jack Wood; Cooper & Grady
Engelbert; Monica Taylor; Dakota Anderson; Cassandra
Dolan; Madison Amidon; Ellie Vacca; MaKenna Barton;
Lillian & Evie Flanders; Olivia Johnson; Natalie Visalli;
Ethan Vernold; Brandon Seyers; Miranda & Aaliyah
Camp; Livia Goewey; Theresa & Amanda Falvo; Aberi
Snyder; Alexis Casler; Lauren & Tabitha Doak; Abby
Kaier; Lillianna Corigliano; Katie Boyd; Jean Foster;
Kathryn Saraceno; and Jonathan Versace.
Director for this production is Kirstin Impicciatore and the
producer is Jeffrey Isherwood.
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RCT thanks Nora and Denis Eagan for their long term
dedication to the RCT box office.
Auditions for Annie: Adults (age 16 and up) Aug. 18th
at 730PM; Children (under age 16) Aug. 19th at 630PM.
Additional times if needed on Aug. 20 at 7 PM (by
appointment only). Dog Auditions Sept. 8th at 2PM.
Performances are Thursday-Saturday October 3rd-5th,
Sunday October 6th, Friday-Saturday October 11th-12th
and Sunday October 13th. Auditioners should bring their
social calendars to document conflicts; no prepared
material needed. Anyone interested in backstage work
(sets, costumes, props, lights, etc.) or orchestra should
contact Barb Seaton ([email protected])
RCT is looking for anyone who wishes to join the Henry
Award committee.
This would require the person to
watch all 5 shows, and at the end of the year give
opinions on things such as Best show, actors etc. Since
it is an anonymous committee, place your name and
contact information in an envelope and mail it without any
return address to: John Parker, Attn: Henry Committee,
9026 Towne Dr., Rome, NY 13440.
This is the time of year RCT is looking for people to join
its email list for the Prompter to save on rising postage
costs.
Send an email to the Prompter editor John
Parker, [email protected]. Our goal this year
is 100 addresses, so reply now!