Regular Edition of WCP Newsletter
November, 2011

1000 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ 07090

Keeping you up-to-date on our theatre! November, 2011 www.westfieldcommunityplayers.org Our Next Production Rehearsal for Murder by Richard Levinson and William Link January 7, 14, 15*, 20, 21 2012 *Matinee – 3pm Curtain (Student Tickets Available) Director: Brian Remo Producer: Steve Lemenille Stage Manager: Barbara Ruban Cast A.J.Liana     Russ Ortiz Ami Martino     Angel Duncan Mandy Russell     Mark Schumacher Laura Casey     Kristina Hernandez Craig Tiede     Peter Curley Ken Webb     Robert Pape Steve Lemenille Upcoming Productions The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams Directed by Fred Cuozzo Opens March 3, 2012 Don't Dress for Dinner by Richard Levinson and William Link Directed by Linda Correll Opens March 3, 2012 At the Box Office Any Ticket Any Time You requested it, and we listened: You can now reserve your tickets for all four shows of our 2010-11 shows at once or show by show. Members can make reservations in three ways:    1) Mail back the form you received with the summer membership mailing; your membership will be confirmed by phone or email.    2) Fill out the ticket form on the web site at: www.westfieldcommunityplayers.org/WCPtickets.html Your reservation will be confirmed by email.    3) Call the Ticket Line at 908-232-1221 - Please say and spell your name slowly and clearly and leave your home phone number for confirmation. State the number of tickets, the performance date and your seating preference. Your order will be confirmed by phone. All tickets are held at the box office for pick-up before the performance. All seats are reserved. Reserved tickets may be exchanged free of charge, subject to availability. Please note that tickets that are not picked up 15 minutes before curtain may be sold. You will be able to make another reservation for a remaining performance of the same show, if available. Non–members can purchase single tickets for $20. Discount student tickets at $10 for plays are available for matinee performances only. Non-members can order tickets by mailing or dropping off a check to:    Westfield Community Players    1000 North Avenue West    Westfield, NJ 07090    Attn. Box Office Indicate the number of tickets, the date of the performance and your telephone number or email address. Following receipt of payment, non-member reservations will be confirmed by phone or email. The box office is only open on performance nights. Tickets can be picked up beginning one hour before show time. Check our web site or the ticket tape for up-to-date information on ticket availability. Our Message Board Like to comment or offer suggestions about our theatre? You can, you know. Visit our Message Board (Forum). Here you have the opportunity for further updates as to what is going on at our theatre, write reviews of the shows, offer ideas and suggestions as to how we can better serve you, our loyal members and subscribers. So give it a look-see. You just might like it. What other community theatre makes you a part of it!? To go to the Message Board, click on Message Board. Message Board. You can also find it on our web page under the Menu item: Message Board Our Website Peruse our fabulous website located at http://www.westfieldcommunityplayers.org for more information about our theater and for some fun entertainment. President's Corner As we began our 77th Season, there were some squabbles at the theater. As the actors were 'squabbling' on stage, in the wonderfully successful production of Squabbles, the theater was filled with laughter and the also-present "aw" during the tender moments. Director Steve Lemenille and Producer Kay Macrae, the cast and a hard working production staff deserve a huge round of applause. We were pleased to deliver an encore production to make up for the snow-closing. Currently in rehearsal is Rehearsal for Murder...a murder mystery you don't want to miss. Speaking of which, If you're already a member, this might be a good time to take a membership for a family member or friend. You'll still have a savings of $10.00 for the remainder of the season. Remember, it's the gift that keeps on giving. If you're looking for a way to introduce your children or grandchildren to live theater, mark your calendar for December 10th and make reservations for The Three Prince Charmings (see the article on the reverse side). I had the pleasure of speaking before the Scotch Plains chapter of AARP representing WCP and discussing our theater and its workings. Many in the group knew of WCP and expressed their pleasure with our productions. For the past few months we've been working hard on several improvements at the theater...the lighting booth stairs and addition, the bathrooms renovations and some landscaping improvements. We thank all those who helped. On behalf of the Board of Directors, have a Happy, Safe and Enjoyable Holiday Season. We look forward to seeing you at the Playhouse in 2012. JoAnne Lemenille President Donation Opportunities Aboud Donations to our fund-raising campaign may be sent to WCP, 1000 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ 07090. Volunteer Opportunities Abound – Check Our Website To volunteer at the Box Office, please call Renate Bieber at (908)233-3245. Also, don't forget that among our many volunteer opportunities, you can volunteer to usher or sell raffle tickets on the night you attend. For more information please contact either Gail Smith at giraffemom@hotmail.com or at (908)812-3477 or Joyce Nowlin at joyce_now@msn.com or at (908)723-3614 Ward Mansion Presentation On November 3rd, Lucille Bills, Director of Audience Services and Development, addressed the residents of the Savannah at the James Ward Mansion about WCP and the theater's first children's show, The Three Prince Charmings, Also present were WCP Board members, Gail Smith and Don Mokrauer. The event was hosted by Josie Ward and Eileen- Ward Conway, sponsors of the children's show. Thank You We are proud to announce that for our 2011-2012 season, WCP has received grants from the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, The Westfield Foundation, The Rotary Club of Westfield, and the Westfield Service League. In addition, we are recipients of matching grants from Chubb and Sons, Merck, and Exxon Mobil. Our generous audience members continue to support us with donations, the most recent from George M. Harbt of Westfield. Update Your E-MAIL Address Please be sure we have your correct email address to continue to receive our E-Newsletters. Many are being returned due to incorrect email address listing. If you know of others who have not received the E-Newsletter, that may be the reason why. Have them contact us at: webmaster@westfieldcommunityplayers.org Review our Shows If you want to write a review of our productions, you may do so by visiting our web site and write your review of each show. Go to the particular web page of the show you attended and click on the link for WRITE YOUR REVIEW. Other Sites for WCP News WCP can also be found on the following sites: Facebook Twitter Westfield Patch Cranford Navigator American Towns Click on these links to keep informed of our theatre goings on!! Parking Update There is no parking in our driveway during productions. It is solely provided for handicapped parking on a limited basis. If you require a handicapped parking spot, you must contact the Box Office to confirm availability. General parking is available free of charge in the American Legion parking lot on North Avenue across from the Theater. Newsletter Copy If you would like to include any information in the next issue of the Newsletter, please contact Don Mokrauer by phone at (908)233-9135, by fax at (908)233-5982 or by email at dfmokrauer@aol.com. Children's Show The Westfield Community Players is pleased to announce a children’s show as a new addition to this season’s schedule. The Three Prince Charmings, a comedy with foolish dueling princes, witches, Cinderella, Rapunzel and other fairy tale characters is sure to delight audiences from ages five to 95. Two performances will be held on Saturday, December 10, at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm at the theater, 1000 North Avenue in Westfield. Tickets for this fund-raiser are $10.00 each and can be reserved by calling the box office at 908-232-1221. Start off the holiday season by making your reservations now. The Three Prince Charmings is generously sponsored by Eileen Ward-Conway, broker of Elegant Homes Realty featuring the Savannah in downtown Westfield, the James Ward Mansion, and Ward and O’Donnell Property Management Company. Acting as the producer of the show is Lucille Bills. To volunteer as a House Manager, please call Lucille Bills at (908)822-7221. We are grateful for your help.

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