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Directed by Steve Murdock
Produced by Gretchen Pili & Geoffrey Cox

Performance Dates: June 1-24, 2012

Audition Dates: March 4 and 5, 7:00pm
Callbacks: March 6, 7:00pm

House of Prayer
795 North Rose Street, Escondido

William Shakespeare’s tragedy of pride, greed, lust and the frailty of the human spirit. The production will be in modern dress with contemporary sets. All roles are available, and female actors are invited to read for many traditionally male roles, including Lear. The list of characters is as follows:

King Lear – 50+ m/f

Goneril – 35+ f

Regan – 28+ f

Cordelia – 18+ f

King of France – 20+ m

Duke of Burgundy – 20+ m

Duke of Cornwall – 30+ m

Duke of Albany – 25+ m/f

Earl of Kent – 40+ m

Earl of Gloster – 40+ m

Edgar – 25+ m

Edmund – 20+ m

Curan 20+ m/f

Old Man 50+ m/f

Physician 20+ m/f

Fool 25+ m/f

Oswald 15+ m/f

Officer 25+ m/f

Gentleman 25+ m

Herald 20+ m/f

Servants 15+ m/f

Supporting parts may be double cast. Actors may present a prepared Shakespearean monologue of three minutes or less in duration or read selections from the script. Sides will be made available at the audition.

If you have questions, call  the theatre, 760-746-6669,  or email Director Steve Murdock, grey@sbcglobal.net.

If you’d like us to notify you about future auditions, we’ll be happy to send you an email when new auditions are scheduled.

Just click on the link below to email us with your name and preferred email address.

Hope to see you soon at one of our auditions!

auditions@patioplayhouse.com

[no auditions]

Meeting was called to order at 6:27 PM by President Kelli Harless.  In attendance were Board Members Kelli Harless, Peggy Schneider, Connie Boyd, Julio Mas, Brenda Townsend, Richard Brousil, Jenn Haff, Dan Townsend,  Gretchen Pili, David Farlow, Jazrene Abildgaard, and Emily Awkerman.  Advisory board members Mary Bright, Melissa Farlow, Geoffrey Cox, Dick Gant  and David Guthrie were also in attendance.

Kelli made an opening statement regarding the new year, thanking everyone for their efforts.

First order of business was to elect a new secretary as Connie has resigned the position.  Dan Townsend nominated and elected by voice vote as new Secretary for remainder of 2012 season.

Minutes of December meeting were reviewed by the board. Emily moved that the corrected minutes be approved, and Mary seconded.  Board approved minutes as amended.

New exit sign is needed for back entry and will be paid for by Emily, with Peggy making the purchase.  Richard Brousil will install.

Treasurer’s report:  Emily noted that current expenses to assets show an operating deficit of $508.  Peggy stated that the royalties for The Nerd were already paid, and Emily wondered why we had then received an invoice from the licensing company.  Peggy speculated that the current deficit may be a double-payment of royalties; Emily will investigate.  Balance of Lost and Found royalties will be paid in February.  Peggy noted that Little Women expenses need to be revised, and Emily agreed to make the changes.  Emily analyzed per-patron income and graphed last season and the current season.  It is apparent that we may be distributing too many comps, bringing down our per-patron $$ average.  To this point, Jenn stated that many of her friends would not come to see shows unless they are getting comps, so we may have been conditioning people that they should be able to get in for free if they ask the right person.  Thus we should consider providing fewer comps, even to performers.  General discussion of this proposal ensued.  Kelli requested a concise number of season tickets sold, and persons named as season tix holders.  Youtheatre has a similar policy, though it was noted by several that other theaters require their participants to sell tickets up front.  Peggy moved that for the last three shows of this season, cast and crew members receive only 4 two-for-one coupons rather than 2 comps and 2 twofers.  Dan seconded and the motion passed with no opposition.

Technical Manager Richard Brousil was present, but had no report to offer.

General manager’s report:  Frank reported that the audience risers were repaired and painted this morning (Sunday), and thanked all helpers and donors of material.  Chris Hall and Rick Ashcroft disassembled the sound system and cleaned it, noting that it was very dirty.  The Ashcrofts reiterated their request that the sound booth doors and window be kept closed during all set building.  Bruce of PaccoArts has stated that Patio DOD’s may see the Complete Works for free.  Richard initiated discussion of the policy that called this issue into question, and Peggy noted that our contract with other theater groups can make any requirements that we wish, so this is a non-issue.  Patio personnel must be present at all shows, and do not have to pay for admission.

Artistic manager’s report:  Jim Clevenger was not present, so Jenn reported that The Nerd is fully cast, and Lost and Found has held auditions.  The Play Reading Committee has met and has proposed that the 2012-2013 season consist of:  The Music Man by Meredith Willson for PITP,  Picnic by William Inge, Aida by Tim Rice and Elton John, a Christmas Special (to be determined later, proposed to be an annual event), Sailor Song by John Patrick Shanley, An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde and Star Spangled Girl by Neil Simon.  Dates have not been set, but a rough calendar has been discussed.  Directors are not attached to all these shows, and some are still available.  Geoffrey noted that assigning directors after the shows are selected may leave us with people who are less involved and passionate about the show, to our detriment.  Dan Townsend moved that we select The Music Man as the Plays in the Park show for 2012.  Frank seconded, and the motion passed with two abstaining.   Jenn described the plays in the remainder of the season, and questions and general discussion ensued.  Dan Townsend proposed that the remaining slate of plays be approved as proposed, and Gretchen seconded.  Season accepted by the board with no opposition.  Emily pointed out that the placement of the shows in the season needs to be carefully considered, as we must ensure steady revenue throughout the season.  Peggy noted that the early selection of the season bodes well for us, as we can now shop for sponsors to match the shows, get publicity out early, etc.

ACT committee report:  Frank reported that ACT has selected a slate of officers.  Jenn ran for president but Chris DeArmond was elected to that post.

Annex report:  Frank and Jenn have been hard at work keeping the warehouse clean and tidy.  Jenn is going through some costume bins at home, so if material is missing, ask Jenn.  There is enough warehouse space for a show to rehearse, and The Nerd will use it as such.

Box office/Concessions:  Peggy read her report to the group.

Fundraising committee:  Brenda reported that the committee met this evening before the board meeting and is looking at 11 potential foundations/trusts to which we may send applications.

IT committee:  David Farlow reported that the Patio board email addresses have been updated and a single email address for the entire board has been created.  David is working with Jamie Channell to make the website more visually appealing, and to include advertising for other ACT theatres.

Judging committee:  Helgard was absent due to illness.  Jenn noted that the elaborate judging packets, created by Jenn, have been positively received by all the judges.

Office committee:  Peggy and Gretchen say that the office is in good condition now, so “don’t crap it up!”

PITP committee:  Richard reported that move-in at the Park is June 16-17 and will require “all hands on deck”, starting at 8 AM.  Music Man will move-in on July 30^th, with shows beginning August 3^rd and running 11 performances on Th, Fri and Sat through August 25^th.  The other theater shows and schedules have not been finalized as yet.  Liability insurance has not yet been purchased, but needs to be obtained before the move-in date.  No further information has been divulged about the Stone Brewing proposal for the park as of now.

Publicity committee:  Jenn reported that Geoffrey has set up a Twitter account for Patio, so we can begin tweeting.  She also stated that she needs to step down from the chair position as she doesn’t have as much time and resources to support as she did before.  She will stay on and assist the new person.  David Guthrie noted that his wife Cassiopeia may be willing to help; Jenn will contact her.  Melissa and Brenda will assist Jenn with planning the annual banquet in August.

Youtheatre committee:  Brenda reported that Lost and Found has been cast.  Aida is slated for the fall, with Jenn directing, and The Tempest for spring, with Spencer Farmer directing.  Spencer has proposed a series of acting classes for kids through the Classical Academy; details forthcoming.

Old business:  One item about Classical Academy recording a video at Patio in December; Jenn and Brenda were thanked for getting positive publicity for Patio in this manner.

New Business:  Brenda raised the possibility that local business people join the board of Patio to assist us with the “business” side of things.  Peggy noted that anyone can be a member, and that we welcome local community members at all times.  Kelli pointed out that getting such persons on the board would be positive and that electing them as officers would need the same process as any other board election.

Dan moved that the meeting be adjourned and Emily seconded.  Meeting adjourned at 8:47 PM.

December 11, 2011

6:37

Before the meeting began, the following announcements were made:

1.  Miranda Porter had her baby

2.  Steve Storc is in the hospital

3.  Jack Dunasky is comfortable in his new care center

4.  Roger Lewis has moved.

Members present:  Jazrene, Brenda, Emily, David, Frank, Jenn, Geoffrey, Gretchen, Richard, Mary, Dan, Kelli, Melissa, and Connie

Treasurers Report: No more spending! Emily said to copy materials for free, if possible. Need to reign in expenses.  She talked about the endowment.  She also said we need to bring in $60K a year to cover overhead and show expenses.   She also said one of the problems is that we don’t have any corporate sponsorships.

Technical Managers Report: Richard said we need a new exit sign.  He will install it if somebody else would buy it.  Geoffrey
said he would buy it.

General Managers Report:  Frank said (accord to Peggy) the bug bomb will be sprayed this week on the 12th and the 13th.
Peggy said that no one should enter the theatre during this time.  Emily will get in touch with Peggy to ask if she will pay for the risers that need to be fixed.  Discussion.  (Is Peggy still in on this?)

Artistic Manager’s Report: Jim was not present but Kelli read the notes of Jim’s report.  They were about the price of tickets for staged readings: $10.00, $5.00, or free with donation.  There is no publicity. ” Savage in Limbo” will be rescheduled for March 4^th or 12^th, with a “pay what you can” donation requested.  Discussion.  Frank and Jenn voted “no” and the rest voted “yes” on the pay what you can option.

With regards to Fallbrook Players Rental Proposal:
Peggy is against changing [dates, to accommodate the rental].  “Lost and Found” closes April 23^rd,  ”Into the Woods” is proposed for that time, but this means we would have to move “King Lear.”  Discussion.  If we can get $167.00 or more a day, totaling $2300.00 then Emily would be for it.  Gretchen proposed we go ahead try to get more $$ for rentals (start at $3000.00 and work down.) Voted yes.

A.C.T. The representative is Frank and alternate is Jenn.

Geoffrey will meet with Jamie Channel about publicity.  It was suggested by Geoffrey to list other theaters and what they are doing wherever possible (website, etc.)

Youth Theatre Report: Brenda had no report.

For Plays in the Park we have four weeks in August.

Gretchen moved and Connie seconded and the meeting was over at 8:30.