Taking Class in a Studio Setting – An Interview with Andy Garrison of the Actor Training Studio, Part 3 by Sean Pratt
This is the third and final interview from Sean — it’s been fun! AG
ATS Alum Darren Sextro Directing OCTA’s Doubt: A Parable
This came through a few days ago… AG
Olathe Community Theatre Association (OCTA) announces auditions for DOUBT: A PARABLE Saturday, December 5, 2009.
DOUBT: A PARABLE
Written by John Patrick Shanley
Directed by Darren Sextro
A 2005 Pulitzer Prize Winner for Drama, Doubt: A Parable tells the story of Sister
Aloysius, a conservative nun and principal of St Nicholas Church School in the Bronx
in 1964. She begins to suspect that a parish priest, Father Flynn, is having an
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The Return of John Lutjen
OK, so we got a special bit of surprise at the Actor Training Studio today.
Two years ago, ATS actor John Lutjen fell ill with a whole LOT of trouble — starting with a staph infection and moving through encephylitis and then through all kinds of mystery stuff that left him at home eventually, cared-for by his in-laws and with a major row to hoe in rehab.
Andy Garrison in Alacartoona’s Baught and Souled
OK, so i’m in this cool production of an Alacartoona show — Director Phil Kinen calls it “Music with Play.” Along with the usual Alacartoona characters — Ruby Falls (Erin McGrane), Overton Wooldridge (Kyle Dahlquist), Bachelor Calwood (Gregg Jackson) and Providence Forge (Christian Hankel) I get to work with Katie Gilchrist and Vi Tran!
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Actor/Storyteller Guide Auditions
Got this from KCStage — the email address that sent it was actnmannick@aol.com
Auditions!!!
Full Moon Productions, who own and operate The Beast and The Edge of Hell Haunted Houses, are thrilled to announce auditions for an Actor/Storyteller to be the guide on their all new Haunted Tours of Kansas City.
When: Wednesday, October 21
6:00pm-8:00pm at The Beast
Please prepare a monologue, memorized verse or ghost story.
Bring a headshot/resume if you have one. It is not required though.
Pay based upon experience.
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A Remembrance for Barbara Moss — November 15th
Duane DeRadd, Barbara’s husband just sent me word saying there’ll be a remembrance for Barbara at the Brio on the Plaza, Sunday, November 15th at 6:00 PM.
If you knew Barbara or have read her books and are a fan, or have seen her paintings and are a fan, come join us.
AG
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Linda Levin in Blithe Spirit in Liberty
BLITHE SPIRIT
AN IMPROBABLE FARCE IN THREE ACTS
BY NOEL COWARD
October 22-24
7:00 PM
At the Corbin Theatre
On the Square in Liberty
Directed by: David Bryan
Cast Members:
Troy Milsap
Maggie Thomas
Denise Shelley
Kim Hentges
Linda Levin
Gary Shelley
Tamara Hart
Tickets may be purchased in advance at
By the Book on the Square
816-792-3200
There is no reserved seating, so plan your arrival accordingly.
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Allan Hazlett on PBS
Got notice of this from Allan today — AG
KTWU, the Topeka PBS station, is airing a live broadcast of a staged radio version of “Dracula” Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at 8:30 PM. ATS student, Allan Hazlett, is featured in the title role. Sound effects will be done live on camera. Other area PBS stations will carry it live. Many other PBS and NPR stations, in Kansas and surrounding states, will air the show between Wednesday and Halloween. Continue reading
RIP Barbara Robinette Moss
To see the ATS Actor of the Fortnight interview with Barbara, goHERE
To the ATS Family:
It’s with great sadness that I have to tell you about the passing of one of our own, Barbara Moss. 
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