2013/2014 Season Sponsors ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Bucyrus Little Theatre proudly presents
May 2014
44820
OH
The Cue Sheet
Bucyrus,
741
Box
P.O.
Ave.
Songer
130
Theatre
Little
Bucyrus
Once Upon a Mattress
BY
SPONSORED
TH
AVITA HEAL
SYSTEM
Music by Mary Rodgers
Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer
Lyrics by Marshall Barer
It has been "Many Moons Ago" (40 years, to be exact!) since brand new director
Miss Helen Picking was introduced to our Bucyrus Little Theatre. For her first
directing endeavor, she selected a charming musical called "ONCE UPON A
MATTRESS," which debuted on Broadway in 1959 and catapulted a fresh young
ingénue named Carol Burnett into stardom. The show was produced for
television in 1964 and again in 1972, with Ms. Burnett reprising her starring role
as the loveable-but-boisterous Princess Winnifred. The 1995 Broadway revival
featured Sarah Jessica Parker in that role. Ten years later, Disney produced a
movie version of "MATTRESS" with Ms. Burnett switching roles to become the
conniving Queen. With the show's continued popularity, it has become a
fairytale favorite on the stage — delighting audiences with its colorful
characters and enchanting musical numbers.
Helen Picking Neff went on to become one of our most beloved and respected
directors, with more than 25 shows to her credit. As a special tribute to this
prestigious director and friend of the theatre, we will celebrate by re-visiting
her BLT debut with a "rip-roaring" romp back into medieval times. Come join us
as we take a peek behind the castle door and uncover the REAL story behind
The Princess and the Pea…
Directed by Cathy Cook, Once Upon a Mattress, will be staged on Friday and
Saturday evenings on June 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday afternoons
on June 8 and 15 at 2:30 p.m. Adult guest tickets are $15 and student guest
tickets are $10.
2013/2014 Season Sponsors
First Federal Community Bank; U Be Dazzled;
Whetstone Animal Hospital, Dr. Jeffrey Holter;
Wise Funeral Home
Esco; Joanie’s Beauty Salon; Kinn Brothers;
Nigh Builders, Inc.; Watts House of Insurance
2013 –2014 Board of Directors
Scott Painter,
President
Tracy McAdams,
Cindy Light,
Vice President
Tom Etsinger,
David Cory,
Business Manager
Heidi Wurm,
Liz Dolan,
Treasurer
Deb Cameron,
Susan Keller,
Rec. Secretary
Corr. Secretary
Co-House Mgr.
Co-House Mgr.
Cue Sheet Editor
Jody Christman
Jonny Price
Mike Schoeppner
The Cue Sheet is published
by the Bucyrus Little
Theatre, 130 Songer Ave.,
P.O. Box 741, Bucyrus, OH
44820, a member of the
Ohio Community Theatre
Association.
419.562.0731 | www.bucyruslittletheatre.com | Find us on Facebook!
Cast of
Once Upon a Mattress
Queen Aggravain: Candy Boyd
Winnifred the Woebegone: Elyse Naples
The Minstrel: Jason Chandler
Lady Larkin: Emily Buck
The Wizard: David Cory
Sir Harry: Daniel O’Brien
Prince Dauntless: Matthew O’Brien
The Nightingale of Samarkand: Rose Buckelew
The Jester: Cierra Ward
And the Lords, Ladies, Knights and Wenches of the Kingdom: Robert Cohen, Alexa Franklin, Anna Blank,
Lyle Reinhard, Virginia Hall, Jen Perdue, Tom Etsinger, Sophie McAdams, Michael Schoeppner, Amy
Hawkins, Tyler Jacobs, Brad Watkins and Rich Johnson.
A Note From the Box Office
Please remember: all tickets must be paid 24 hours in advance of the show date for which
reservations are made. Payment options include: Visa, Mastercard and Discover, personal
checks or cash. We appreciate your understanding — your cooperation lends to a more effective
“performance” in the Box Office for our guests.
Kroger Community Rewards - It’s re-enrollment time!
Each time you make a purchase with your registered card, Kroger will make a donation to the
BLT. Simply log on to krogercommunityrewards.com and register your Kroger Plus card online.
Our non-profit number is 80129. There is no cost to you! Re-enrollment is necessary after
April 1st.
If you have any questions, please contact the Box Office (419.562.0731). All donations are used
to support BLT’s Capital Campaign. Thank you for your continued support!
The Bill Usher Fine Arts Memorial Scholarship
Each year, the Bucyrus Little Theatre presents a scholarship to a Bucyrus High School
senior who will be continuing his or her education in music, theatre, art or creative
writing. This scholarship honors Bill Usher, an esteemed colleague, mentor and
friend. Scholarship applications are no longer available for this year. The 2014
Scholarship committee will be meeting soon to process applications.
Anyone interested in contributing to the Bill Usher Scholarship fund may do so by making your donation
payable to the Bill Usher Memorial Scholarship, care of the Bucyrus Little Theatre, P.O. Box 741,
Bucyrus, Ohio 44820.
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In the Spotlight
On behalf of our Board of Directors, I would like to thank the Community Foundation for
Crawford County for recently granting us funds which will be used to complete men’s and
women’s restrooms in our new storage building and to install vinyl siding on the front of our
existing theatre. As many of you know, the Foundation awarded BLT a matching grant several
years ago. That grant, together with a generous gift from the Timken Foundation,
contributions from BLT theatre-goers, board members, private individuals and service clubs
have made our renovations possible. We are fortunate so many have acted on their belief that
live amateur theatre is important to our community. We are currently planning an open house
at the start of our 2014-2015 Season to recognize all those who have gifted time and money to
our Capital Building Campaign.
Thanks,
Scott Painter, BLT President
Intermission
This season we will be selling packaged snacks for the convenience of our guests. Bottled water
and assorted candy bars will be available for purchase for $1, while coffee and all other snacks
will be available for 50 cents each. All concession proceeds benefit our Capital Building
Campaign and are used for theatre improvements. During shows with no intermission, snacks
will be available before show time.
We do appreciate any donation of purchased items in individual sized portions. Thanks!
Coming to the BLT stage - Children’s Production 2014
“Be our guest” and step into the enchanted world of
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR.
You will be transported to the heart of a quaint French town, where Belle, a beautiful and
intelligent young woman, yearns for something more than her provincial life. When her father
Maurice becomes lost in the woods on the way to present his latest invention at a local fair, he
seeks shelter in an old castle but is soon taken captive by the master of the house, a horrible
Beast. Belle surrenders her freedom to save his life and, by taming the Beast, teaches him the
meaning of love.
Directed by Cindy Light, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr. will hit the BLT stage on July 25, 26
and 27, 2014. This is a non-season production.
BLT’s 2014/2015 season will be announced at the opening of Once Upon a Mattress!
Membership brochures will be available at that time.
Once Upon a Mattress Ticket Order Form
Name _________________________________________________
Please reserve:
Phone # __________________________
Please include all guests and members:
______ member seat(s)
Total reservation count ________________
______adult guest(s) x $15 = $______
Total amount enclosed $ _______________
______student guest(s) x $10 = $______
for the following performance:
_____ Friday, June 6 @ 7:30 p.m.
_____ Friday, June 13 @ 7:30 p.m.
_____ Saturday, June 7 @ 7:30 p.m.
_____ Saturday, June 14 @ 7:30 p.m.
_____ Sunday, June 8 @ 2:30 p.m.
_____ Sunday, June 15Enclose a self-
Please fill out the form completely. The Box Office (419.562.0731) will be open Monday through Thursday
from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. beginning Monday May 26, 2014. Mail your order to Once Upon a Mattress, P.O.
Box 741, Bucyrus, Ohio 44820. Make checks payable to “Bucyrus Little Theatre”. Enclose a selfaddressed stamped envelope if you wish to have tickets mailed to you. Please feel free to leave
reservation information on the Box Office answering machine. BLT staff will call with confirmation.
Thanks!

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