Singin’ in the Rain

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SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN

Screenplay by BETTY COMDEN and ADOLPH GREEN

Songs by NACIO HERB BROWN and ARTHUR FREED

Based on the classic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film, by special arrangement with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Inc. Music published by EMI, all rights administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (Original Movie Choreography by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen)

Produced by Arrangement With Maurice Rosenfield, Lois F. Rosenfield and Cindy Pritzker, Inc.

Directed by HANS FRIEDRICHS OPENING AUGUST 16 at 8:00 p.m.

(Augusta, MI) What a glorious feeling! Tap your toes and sing along in this splashy adaptation of the celebrated and beloved film. SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN plays through August 28.

The “Greatest Movie Musical of All Time” is faithfully and lovingly adapted by Broadway legends, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, from the beloved award-winning MGM film. SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN centers on the burgeoning era of “talkies” and the demise of silent films. In 1927, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are a hot item on the silent movie scene, but things aren’t always as they appear! Without the help of talented young actress Kathy Sheldon to voice-over for her, Lina’s squeaky voice might be the end of her career when “talkies” take over Hollywood. This beloved musical stars Jamey Grisham as Don Lockwood, Hannah Eakin as Kathy Selden, first year apprentice Sam Balzac as Cosmo Brown, and Melissa Cotton Hunter as Lina Lamont. Rounding out the cast are Brooke Evans as Dora Bailey, Eric Parker as R.F. Simpson, John Jay Espino as Roscoe Dexter, Penelope Alex as Phoebe Dinsmore, Hans Friedrichs as the Dialect Coach, and the entire company is featured as well!

With fantastic, toe-tapping dance numbers and a celebrated score, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN features several unforgettable, iconic songs such as “Moses Supposes,” “Lucky Star,” “Good Morning,” “Make ‘Em Laugh” and the glorious title number “Singin in the Rain.”

The Barn Theatre thrilled to partner with Henderson Castle as our filming site for the silent movie sequences. In addition to the downpour of unforgettable scenes, songs and dances, the production also features the show-stopping title number, complete with an onstage rainstorm! Watch-out front row – better bring your raincoats! Hilarious situations, snappy dialogue and a hit-parade score of Hollywood standards make SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN the perfect entertainment for any fan of the golden age of movie musicals.

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN is directed by Hans Friedrichs. Musical Direction is by Matt Shabala with Choreography by Melissa Cotton Hunter. Costumes are designed by Carly Heathcote. Scenic Designer/Artist is Michael Wilson Morgan and Technical Director is John Dobson. Sound and silent movie production designed by Michael McShane. Lighting is designed by Molly Lamperis and Properties are designed by Hannah Eakin.

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN is sponsored by Eaton.

Performances for SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN are Tuesday – Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday at 5:00 pm August 16 – 28.

The Backstage Xperience program will be offered for SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN – August 18, 19, 24, 25, 26. For details and registration call 269-731-1151. The Backstage Xperience is sponsored by The Guido A. & Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation, Eaton, CM Contracting, Eaton, The Gary Sisters Foundation, Post, and the Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish Foundation.

The Barn Theatre is located on M-96, west of Augusta. Tickets are $37 for adults and $25 for children 12 and under for all performances. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted. Group rates available. The Box Office is open daily 10:00 am-10:00 pm. Click on the Box Office link – Tickets may now be purchased on the internet or on your smart phone via PayPal. ~ To reserve tickets at the Box Office – Call today: (269) 731-4121 or visit www.barntheatreschool.org

CAST LIST

Dora Bailey…………………………………………BROOKE EVANS*

Zelda Zanders……………………………………..BRITTANIE GRACE*

J. Cumberland Spendrill III…………………..CODY STIGLICH

Olga Mara…………………………………………..JACKIE BLASTING

The Count…………………………………………..NICHOLAS R. WHITTAKER

Mary Margaret…………………………………….BRONTE UPSHAW

Her Latest Husband ……………………………..MATT RUEHLMAN

Policeman …………………………………………..DALE WHITE

Photographer ………………………………………JONNIE CARPATHIOS

Grauman’s Usher…………………………………SAM MASSEY

R. F. Simpson ……………………………………..ERIC PARKER*

Roscoe Dexter …………………………………….JOHN JAY ESPINO*

Cosmo Brown……………………………………..SAM BALZAC

Lina Lamont ……………………………………….MELISSA COTTON HUNTER*

Don Lockwood ……………………………………JAMEY GRISHAM*

Rod ……………………………………………………BRANDON BRUSH

Young Don (Filmed) ……………………………JAMEY GRISHAM*

Young Cosmo (Filmed)………………………..SAM BALZAC

Bartender ……………………………………………CHARLIE KING*

Burlesque Dancer ………………………………..MARIA BUFALINI

Flick & Flack………………………………………JONNIE CARPATHIOS (ANDY DONNELLY from August 21), SAM MASSEY Vaudeville Placard Girl………………………..BRONTE UPSHAW

Villiam (Filmed)………………………………….DALE WHITE

Lady in Waiting (Filmed)……………………..GRETCHEN PRIDDY

Manservant (Filmed)……………………………ANDY DONNELLY

Henchmen…………………………………………..NICHOLAS R. WHITTAKER, CODY STIGLICH, SAM MASSEY

Kathy Selden ………………………………………HANNAH EAKIN*

Butler (Sam) ……………………………………….SAM MASSEY

1ST Assistant Director…………………………..NICHOLAS R. WHITTAKER

2ND Assistant Director………………………….MATT RUEHLMAN

3RD Assistant Director ………………………….CODY STIGLICH

Grips………………………………………………….DALE WHITE, JONNIE CARPATHIOS

Wardrobe Lady……………………………………JACKIE BLASTING

Make up Woman …………………………………JORDANA MCMAHON

R.F.’s Secretary …………………………………..SARAH LEIGH BEASON

Production Singer………………………………..JONNIE CARPATHIOS, (ANDY DONNELLY from August 21)

Sid Phillips …………………………………………SAM MASSEY

Phoebe Dinsmore ………………………………..PENELOPE ALEX*

Male Diction Teacher…………………………..HANS FRIEDRICHS*

Sound Man …………………………………………CHARLIE KING*

Broadway Melody “Agents” …………………MATT RUEHLMAN, DALE WHITE, ANDY DONNELLY

Rich Suitor………………………………………….NICHOLAS R. WHITTAKER

Newcomer ………………………………………….SAM MASSEY

Conductor…………………………………………..ANDY DONNELLY

FANS, GRIPS, FILM CREW ETC. ANDREA ARVANIGIAN, SARAH LEIGH BEASON, MARIA BUFALINI, JONNIE CARPATHIOS, ANDY DONNELLY, KASADY KWIATKOWSKA LAUREN LANDMAN, SARAH LAZAR*, SAM MASSEY, JORDANA MCMAHON, GRETCHEN PRIDDY, MATHEW RUEHLMAN, STACEY, SCHILLER, CODY STIGLICH, BRONTE UPSHAW, DALE WHITE, NICHOLAS R. WHITTAKER