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Audition Alert

GYPSY, the Musical


Habersham Community Theatre will be holding auditions for the musical "Gypsy" on Monday, April 22, and Tuesday, April 23 at 6 p.m. at the theater on Washington St. in Clarkesville. The production will run Aug. 1-4 and 8-11.

"Gypsy" is loosely based on the 1957 memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, the famous striptease artist, and focuses on her mother, Rose, whose name has become synonymous with "the ultimate stage mother." The musical follows the dreams and efforts of Rose to raise two daughters to perform onstage and casts an affectionate eye on the hardships of show business, especially after the demise of Vaudeville. The character of Louise is based on Gypsy Rose Lee, and the character of June is based on her sister, actress June Havoc.

A large cast is needed. Besides the principals–Mama Rose, Herbie, Louise (child to adult) and June (child to adult)–we need nine males (six adults and three teens), 10 females (six adults and four teens), six boys (ages 6-13) and three girls (ages 6-13). For those concerned about children being involved with a production about a stripper, let us assure you, the “strippers” will be wearing more clothes than you see on most people at a swimming pool these days!

Come prepared to do cold readings from the script and to sing “Let Me Entertain You” from the hit musical. Those trying out for teen Louise should come prepared to sing “Little Lamb” and “Let Me Entertain You.” Those trying out for Mama Rose, should come prepared to sing "Rose's Turn" from the Gypsy score. Also teens and children should be able to perform dance movements. If you need a copy of these songs, call 706-839-1315 or respond to this email.

So, if you have the desire to be onstage, this should be a fun show for both performers and audiences alike.

Also, if the front of the stage is not for you, we will also need backstage crew desperately. So if you want to come to an audition night just to watch and see how it's done that's fine too, then let us know if you'd like to work costumes, backstage, concessions, etc.

For more information, call Millie Adcox (678-316-6513), director; or Alta Moseley (706-499-0466.)

Upcoming Meeting

HCT Annual Membership Meeting

Members and prospective members are invited to this annual meeting on Sat., Aug. 18, 2012, at 7:00 P.M.

There will be a short business meeting with annual reports. Members will vote on the recommended new Board Members. Officers and all Board Members will be introduced. Volunteers will be recognized.

More details will be announced in July.

There will be opportunities to sign up for committees, join HCT for next season, and order season tickets. We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information, email to info@habershamtheater.org

John Kollock Limited Edition Historical Print
Available Exclusively from HCT

We are so excited to present a new Limited Edition historical print by John Kollock as part of our current Renovation Fundraising effort. This print is available exclusively from HCT and shows kids of all ages lining up for a Saturday Matinee at the “new” theater in 1939. The edition is limited to 500 prints and the price is $50.00.

If you would like the opportunity to order a print, please copy, print this article, and fill out the form below and mail with your check for $50.00 to:
Habersham Community Theatre P.O. Box 846 Clarkesville, GA 30523.

We will be glad to contact you to arrange a convenient time for you to pick up your print. If you have any questions or need more information, please leave a message on the theater phone at 706-839-1315 or call Alta Moseley at 706--754-8135.

Name _________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________
City _________________________________ State ______ Zip ___________
Email address _____________________________ Phone _______________
Number of Prints _____________________________________
Pick-up Choice ______________________________________
Amount enclosed $ ________________


Buy a Brick

HCT Fundraising Project : In concert with the City of Clarkesville's streetscape beautification project, Habersham Community Theatre is selling engraved bricks to place in the entryway outside the theater lobby. This is a lasting way to honor persons or businesses whose names will be engraved on the bricks. Samples of bricks may be viewed in the theater lobby. Proceeds from this project will go to the HCT building renovation fund.


These bricks will be available in two sizes:
4X8 with two lines of text $75.00
8X8 with four lines of text $150.00 There is a limit of 14 character and spaces per line. Send your order with check enclosed to:

Habersham Community Theater
P.O. Box 846
Clarkesville, GA. 30523

For More Information:
Alta Moseley 706-754-8135
amoseley@habershamtheater.org.

Adopt a Seat

HCT Fundraising Project : We are excited to be able to offer our patrons new, more comfortable seating in our newly renovated theater. These new theater seats were a big part of our budget. Please help by sponsoring a seat. The cost per seat is $100. Each adopted seat will be permanently marked with an engraved plate.

For More Information:
Alta Moseley 706-754-8135
amoseley@habershamtheater.org.