The COMPLETE HISTORY of AMERICA-Abridged!

September 23-October 10:

LNT once again brings you the hilarious genius of The Reduced Shakespeare Company.
This time, our very own “bad boys of abridgment” (who starred in last season’s smash hit The Complete Works of William Shakespeare-abridged) bring you a crazy comedy encapsulating 600 years of American History.
Scholars beware! Events may or may not be depicted accurately!
What IS without-a-doubt-True & Accurate, is the show is side-splittingly funny!
You Don’t Want to Miss The Complete History of America-Abridged!
special matinees are being offered for schools!
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The Lyddie Project Workshop

October 2-6:
Lost Nation Theater is creating an original stage adaptation (with music and dance) of Katherine Paterson’s award-winning novel, Lyddie.
All of us at LNT are honored and inspired by Ms. Paterson’s (pictured right) trust and endorsement.
This workshop provides an exciting opportunity for middle-high school students and adult performers to be a part of and to learn the process. Workshop leaders include Megan Callahan, Dan Boomhower, and LNT artistic directors Kim Bent and Kathleen Keenan. Lyddie will kick off LNT’s 2011 season.
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It all happens at Lost Nation Theater’s elegant yet cozy performance space within Montpelier City Hall. Call us with any questions at 802-229-0492 or Email Us

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September 23-October 10
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THE COMPLETE HISTORY of AMERICA-ABRIDGED!

Due to popular demand: Lost Nation Theater’s own Bad Boys of Abridgment, those wacky fellows who brought The Complete Works of William Shakespeare – ABRIDGED to life on stage last year, are back with The Complete History of America-ABRIDGED.

It’s 600 years of american history in 6000 hilarious seconds!
Aaron Aubry, Eric Love, and Christopher Scheer (pictured above in the Hamlet scene from Complete Works) are re-united for more madness, mayhem, and cross-dressing.

In fact, the entire production team is back for more! This time we take on our own History from before Columbus set sail and “discovered” America to saying “bye-bye” to GW Bush.

Leading LNT’s “expedition” team is founding artistic director Kim Bent. He’s joined once again by Tara Lee Downs (Assistant Director & Properties ), Donna Stafford (Scenic Design & Properties Artisan), Cora Fauser (Costume Design), Jeffrey E Salzberg (Lighting Design), Andrew Vachon (Sound Design) and Emily Crosby (stage management & properties) – along with Quick Change Artists Sarah Menard and Mike Bressette.

THE COMPLETE HISTORY of AMERICA-ABRIDGED mines dozens of landmark events for comic gold. They cheerfully run riot over our country’s history, interpreting the past as a breathlessly paced sequence of silly vaudeville sketches, word-association games, balloon animals, puns and parodies. Think The Marx Brothers meet The Daily Show.

“History has never been this much fun. Or as delightfully mutilated….Doubtless, reputable historians would cringe at this slapstick telling of the American saga. But the rest of us can just giggle uncontrollably….” - The Gazette

OUTRAGEOUS FUN! Be Sure YOU See it!
at Lost Nation Theater – 39 Main Street- City Hall Auditorium Arts Center – Montpelier
Thursdays-Sundays, September 23-October 10.
Curtain: 7pm Thu; 8pm Fri & Sat; 7pm Sun – except 2pm Sun Oct 10 only.
Additional 2pm Matinee Saturday, Sept. 25
Tickets: $25 Fri-Sun; $20 Thu (First Week Ticket Deals: $15 Thu Sept 23 & 2pm Sat Mat Sept 25)
Students & Seniors receive a $5 discount. Kids age 6-11 always $10.
(all these shows are available at our on-line box office. Get your tickets now!)

Plus! LNT is offering special 10:30am matinees for schools on Wed & Thu Sept 29 & 30, and October 6 & 7.
Tickets for these shows are not available on-line. Call the Theater at 802-229-0492 to check availability and pricinng.

Lost Nation Theater is wheelchair accessible and offers an assisted listening system and large print programs. Please inform the box office of any access needs. ASL Translation and/or Audio Described performance requests require 3 weeks advance notice.

20 Intensive Workshop Hours: October 2 through October 6.
Daytime workshops Saturday & Sunday; Early Evening workshops Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday

Workshop activities include:

- Scene Work Improvisation
- Physical Improvisation
- Musical Improvisation
- Monologue and Dialogue Writing
- Ensemble Story Telling

Workshop Leaders Include:

- Megan Callahan (Lead Workshop Director)
- Dan Boomhower (Musical Director/Arranger/Composer)
- Kim Bent (Project Coordinator/Writer)
- Kathleen Keenan (Production Director/Songwriter)

The Workshop is Open To:

- Middle and High-School Age Students (8-10 slots)
- Adult Performers (6-8 slots)

Participation Requirements:

- Audition/Interview (scheduled by appointment)
- Reading “Lyddie”, by Katherine Paterson, before attending workshop
- Workshop Fee, $250 (Scholarship Assistance may be available)

For More information or to schedule an interview/audition, please call the Theater at 802-229-0492 or Email Us
(info@lostnationtheater.org) Ask for Tara, Kim or Kathleen

Participation in the workshop does not guarantee casting in the production.

Fully Committed is chosen “Top Ten Pick”  by Seven Days

“IT’S ALL STANDING OVATIONS & RAVE REVIEWS FOR LOST NATION THEATER’S CURRENT SHOW FULLY COMMITTED!
FINAL SHOW SUNDAY AUGUST 20 AT 2PM
Be sure You See It! at LNT’s wheelchair accessible home in Montpelier City Hall

“That was incredible!” “How did he do it?!” “Unbelievable!”
These exclamations – along with “I LOVED IT” and “That was FANTASTIC” are heard after every performance to date of FULLY COMMITTED , as performed by Eric Love and directed by Tara Lee Downs at Lost Nation Theater.

These comments spring from patrons lips as they exit the theater – right after they’ve sprung to their feet, applauding thunderously, in prolonged standing ovations to show their appreciation and delight in the performance. And it’s happened at every performance.

The Critics can’t seem to help themselves either. Fully Committed has earned rave reviews across the state’s independent newspapers …

“A LAUGH A SECOND!…LOVE’S PERFORMANCE WAS VIRTUOSO COMEDY – AND A JOY TO SHARE!” – Jim Lowe, The Times Argus
Read Jim Lowe’s Fully “Misery Can be Funny” Review!
“MESMERIZING … FUNNY, FAST-PACED AND NEARLY FLAWLESS PRODUCTION” - Lisa Crean, Seven Days
Read Lisa Crean’s Rave Review

Love has appeared previously with LNT in last season’s The Complete Works of Shakespeare-abridged. He appears with the company again in the Fall in The Complete History of America-Abridged. Come see him in Fully Committed and experience for yourself what the fuss is all about! It’s a Great Night Out!

“wonderfully escapist entertainment” – Jim Lowe
“Hysterical! – Congrats to all” – Maura O’Brien
“Love creates such a distinct array of voices that you could follow the show with your eyes closed.” – Lisa Crean

photos on this page courtesy of Francis Moran Photography

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Has “I’m late, I’m late, I’m late” been your mantra lately? Feel like life is taking you “down the rabbit hole” recently? Well, why not enjoy it this time – and bring the kids! Lost Nation Theater’s Youth Musical Theater Production Lab presents Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Friday and Saturday, August 20 & 21.

Twenty-four budding thespians age 9 through 16 from across Vermont bring this adventurous story to life on the theater stage. Led by LNT’s professionals, they’re spending 2 weeks, all day- for 5 days each week, building skills, learning techniques, having fun working together, and rehearsing hard to create this 75-minute, fun-filled show.

Several of this year’s Lab members are already LNT “veterans” having appeared in the Three-no Four- Little Pigs, the Wind in the Willows, or Snow White. Some members are making their LNT Youth Lab debut, but each of the participants underwent an audition & interview process to become part of the Lab.

Alice in Wonderland features:

Devon Andrews,  Emily Bashara,  Kassandra Bell
Sydney Benjamin,  Brynn Bushey,  Tanisha Clarke
Miranda Coryell,  Ben Demars,  Talvi Ekis
Angus Fraser,  Kit Gurin,  Payton Kurrle
Truman Lee-Solomon,  Liam Malmquist,  Ella McCarthy
Theresa Noonan,  Alex Ordway,  Matthew Pawlowski
Aaron Roberts,  Karli Robertson,  Jeff Steinman
Autumn Wheeler, and Savannah Yates on-stage,

while Sam Biondolillo helps to run the backstage – keeping all the show’s moving pieces (including his fellow “Labbies”!) well-oiled!

Join Alice’s madcap adventures as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, tangos with Tweedle Dum & Tweedle Dee, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game! This fast paced adaptation of Alice at Wonderland features updated dialogue and new arrangements of such classic songs as “I’m Late” and “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah,” – along with 3 Alices, 3 Cheshire Cats, singing Flowers, Lobsters, and CardGuards!

Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr. promises a great time for kids and adults alike!

Directing the production is Lost Nation Theater’s education coordinator Tara Lee Downs. Ms. Downs just finished directing LNT’s hit Fully Committed. She has also won acclaim for her productions of Waiting for Godot (at LNT) and American Buffalo (for Burlington’s Green Candle Theatre).

LNT is delighted to have accomplished pianist, choral conductor and teacher Dan Boomhower back with us as the musical director & pianist. He brings 30 years of experience & expertise to the show. Dan has worked with LNT for many years and was the musical director and arranger for last year’s Lab production of  The 3-NO 4 – Little Pigs.

The production also features a creative, artful set by visual artist & scenic designer Donna Stafford (Bad Dates, Song for my Father), assisted by Jared Nelson, lighting by Emily Crosby, and colorful outrageous costumes by Morgaine Bell.

Hannah Brown and Bridget Wheeler choreograph with fun and frivolity while David DiLego (Pinocchio) assists director Downs with an eye toward the physical comedy, and Caroline Hill stage manages.

EXPERIENCE ALICE IN WONDERLAND. It’s a Blast!

But there are only Four performances: Friday and Saturday, August 20 & 21 at 11am and 2pm each day.
Seating is by general admission (first come first served).

Tickets are: $10. Kids under 12 are just $5.
For tickets and information call LNT’s Box Office at 802-229-0492.

Tickets are also available at the Montpelier City Clerk’s Office on the first floor of Montpelier City Hall.
Tickets may also be available at the door, and the box office will open 1 hour prior to show-time.

(We recommend purchasing tickets early as last year’s production sold out.)

Lost Nation Theater, at Montpelier City Hall, is wheelchair accessible and offers Assisted Listening, and Large Print programs. Please inform the Box Office of access needs when purchasing tickets.

LNT is sponsored by National Life Group, Capitol Copy, WDEV Radio Vermont, City of Montpelier, The Times Argus, and The Point with support from The World, Capitol Stationers, Vermont Mutual Insurance Company, and The Northfield Inn.    See you at the theater!

1 actor. 40 characters. Exhilarating Theatrical Daredevilry!
Thursdays-Sundays, August 5-22!
at Lost Nation Theater’s intimate space within Montpelier City Hall Arts Center -downtown Montpelier. Check Curtain Times

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Join Alice’s madcap adventures as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game! This fast paced adaptation of Alice at Wonderland features updated dialogue and new arrangements of such classic songs as “I’m Late” and “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah.”

The culminating project of Lost Nation Theater’s Youth Musical Theater/Production Lab, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr. promises a great time for kids and adults alike! Led by the professional team of Tara Lee Downs (director) and David Dilego (Assistant Director) with musical direction by Dan Boomhower, with imaginative scenery by Donna Stafford, lighting by Emily Crosby, costuming by Morgaine Bell and choreography by Hannah Brown and Bridget Wheeler with Stage Management by Caroline Hill (Fully Committed) and Sam Biondolillo, the show features 24 actors ranging in age from 9 to 16.  Don’t miss it – it’s a great adventure!

Four performances only!

Fri. & Sat. August 20-21; 11 am & 2 pm daily
Tickets are $10 general admission and  just $5 for kids under 12.
Call the LNT Box Office – 802-229-0492.
(Tickets for this show are not available on line. Call the box office or pick up tickets in person at the Montpelier City Clerk’s Office.)

(L-R Sydney Benjamin, Devon Andrews, and Karli Robertson as the three Alices)

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]]> http://lostnationtheater.org/info/?feed=rss2&p=985 0 http://lostnationtheater.org/info/?p=1005 http://lostnationtheater.org/info/?p=1005#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 14:36:10 +0000 Tara http://lostnationtheater.org/info/?p=1005 The Theater FOR Kids BY Kids 2 Week Musical Theater Camp is well under way. The show is cast; they are rehearsing. Choreography is coming and the costumes have been through a first fitting. Enjoy the campy fun of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr. at Lost Nation Theater!

(Costume Designer, Morgaine Bell, fits Tweedle Dee, played by Liam Malmquist as Tara Lee Downs, the director looks on).

Alice in Wonderland, Jr. comes alive on Friday August 20-21, 11 am & 2 pm daily. Tickets are $10 (5 for kids under 12).

(Emily Bashara and Aaron Roberts trying out their costumes as the March Hare and the Mad Hatter).

Call the box office at 802-229-0492 for more information/tickets.

(Brynn Bushey, Savannah Yates, and Theresa Noonan form a giant smile to ready for the Cheshire Cats).

Get tickets today! Available by Phone or In-Person. call 229-0492
performances are 11am & 2pm Friday & Saturday, August 20 & 21

starring Eric Love as Sam
Thursday-Sunday, August 5-22

Listen to These Excerpts from the show!

Fully-Vecchini Fully committed opening Why it’s called Fully Committed

Directed by Tara Lee Downs
Sound Design by Nicole Carroll
Scenic Design by Ellen E Jones
Lighting Design by Emily Crosby & Jared Nelson
Stage Manager: Caroline Hill

HEAR THE SCENE FROM WHICH THE PLAY’S TITLE SPRINGS

The celebrated Chef, the snide Maitre D’, the Sheik’s right-hand man, the Midwestern Secretary, socialite Bunny VanDevere, Japanese Tourist Mrs. Watanabe, mobster Dominick Veccini, Zagat, the smarmy man, laryngitis guy, the depressed receptionist, and Dr. Ruth Westheimer.  What do they have in common with Sam Peliczowski? They are all played by consummate actor Eric Love in the rapid-fire comedy Fully Committed at Lost Nation Theater in Montpelier. Fully Committed runs Thursdays-Sundays, August 5—22.

We’ve all done ‘em. Those nightmare jobs that help us pay the rent. “Sam” the protagonist of Fully Committed,  is a struggling young actor whose “bread & butter” job is answering the reservation lines at the latest “IT” restaurant in NYC. He arrives one morning to discover that a shift normally handled by 3 people is to be covered by him and him alone! He deals with scheming socialites, demanding divas, snotty celebrities, ego maniacal bosses, and ordinary folk, all vying for a seat at the table.
Hear BOTH sides of the conversation, as Eric Love plays not just Sam, but every person on the other end of the phone.

It’s Theatrical Daredevilry that’s Exhilarating to Watch!
“IMMENSELY ENTERTAINING” raves the NY Times.
Fast, Furious and Funny – Fully Committed is not to be missed!
“A SPARKLING TOUR DE FORCE…VERY FUNNY” gushes the NY Post.

Side-splittingly funny and at a break-neck pace, Fully Committed by Becky Mode has swept the country since its premier off Broadway in 1999. The show is based on characters developed by Ms. Mode and Mr. Mark Setlock (who originated the role) and it was inspired by the kind of people they met whilst working at… you guessed it – one of the premier gourmet restaurants in NYC!

Lost Nation Theater’s production features Eric Love. Mr. Love, a graduate of the prestigious Hartt School, captivated Vermonters with his fast and facile performance in last season’s The Complete Works of William Shakespeare-abridged. In that outrageous comedy, he played everyone from Juliet to Julius Caesar. He’s is hilarious playing all 40 characters in Fully Committed with spot-on specificity and humor.

Directing the production is Tara Lee Downs. Ms. Downs has won acclaim in Vermont for her productions of Waiting for Godot (at LNT) and American Buffalo (for Burlington’s Green Candle Theatre). The production features a spectacularly shabby basement office set by Ellen E Jones, lighting by Jared Nelson, and a sensational sound design by Nicole Carroll.

It all happens at Lost Nation Theater in City Hall Arts Center, located on the 2^nd floor of City Hall, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, August 5-22. It’s a blast! Experience Lost Nation Theater’s Fully Committed, Live & in 3-D! And at Supersonic Speed! Thursdays–Sundays, August 5–22.

Curtain is 7pm Thursday and Sunday* (*except for the final Sunday, August 22 which is at 2pm); and 8pm Fridays & Saturdays. There is also a 2pm Matinee on Saturday, August 7.  (Fully Committed is rated PG-13 for “some cussin’!) Tickets are: $25 Fri-Sun; $20 Thu. The Preview Thu August 5 and the Sat Matinee Aug 7 are $15.  Students & seniors receive a $5 discount. Kids age 6-11 are always $10. (Children under 6, including infants & toddlers, are not admitted to theater.)

Lost Nation Theater, at Montpelier City Hall, is wheelchair accessible and offers Assisted Listening, and Large Print programs. Please inform the Box Office of access needs when purchasing tickets. Requests for ASL translated & Audio-Described performances not already scheduled require 3 weeks notice.