A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine

    DECEMBER 14 – 30, 2016
    at the Liberty Theatre

    By Dick Vosburgh & Frank Lazarus
    Direction by John Glenn, Musical direction by R.L. Rowsey

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    Two one-act plays provide a double feature more hilarious than any presented in Hollywood’s heyday. Winner of two Tony Awards and a hit Broadway production.

    The first act, A Day in Hollywood, is a revue of classic Hollywood songs of the 1930s performed by singing and dancing ushers from Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the iconic Hollywood landmark.

    The second act, A Night in the Ukraine, is loosely based on The Bear: A Joke in One Act by the great Russian playwright Anton Chekhov. The Bear is a three-character play, but the author of A Night in the Ukraine adds Nina and Constantine, the lovers from Chekhov’s The Seagull.

    The score of A day in Hollywood/ A Night in the Ukraine combines songs by composer Frank Lazarus and lyricist Dick Vosburg, three songs by Jerry Herman and many movie musical standards.

    “A night of magic.” – The New York Post

    SPONSORS

    A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine has been generously sponsored by Carol & Len Harlig and Wood River Insurance.

    Company of Fools’ 21st Season sponsors are Ali Long/The Springcreek Foundation, High Country Fusion, Ken Lewis, Priscilla Pittiglio, The Shubert Foundation, Mary Ann & John Underwood, Linda & Bob Edwards, Arrow R Storage, Scott Miley Roofing and media sponsor The Weekly Sun.

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    CAST

    A DAY IN HOLLYWOOD
    A Musical Revue
    The Company
    Taylor Eliason
    David Janeski
    Audra Honaker
    R.L. Rowsey
    Melodie Taylor-Maudin
    Taylor Telford
    Cliff Todd
    Aly Wepplo
    Samantha White

    A NIGHT IN THE UKRAINE
    Loosley based on Chekhov’s The Bear
    The morning room of the Pavlenko residence in the Ukraine
    Before the Revolution

    Mrs. Pavlenko, a Rich Widow…..Melodie Taylor-Mauldin
    Carlo, her Italian Footman…..David Janeski
    Gino, her Gardener…..Audra Honaker
    Serge B. Samovar, a Moscow Lawyer…..Cliff Todd
    Nina, Mrs. Pavlenko’s Daughter…..Aly Wepplo
    Constantine, a Coachman…….Taylor Eliason
    Masha, a Maid……Samantha White
    Sascha, the Cook…..Taylor Telford

    PRODUCTION STAFF

    Direction…..John Glenn
    Musical Direction…..R.L. Rowsey
    Choreography…..Melodie Taylor-Mauldin
    Stage Management…..K.O. Ogilvie*
    Set Design…..Joe Lavigne

    *Appearing courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association – The Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

    The running  time for A Day in Hollywood/ A Night in the Ukraine  is 2 hours and 10 minutes, including a 10 minute intermission.

    TICKET INFORMATION

    Tickets are $35 for full price, $30 for seniors (62 and over) and Center members and $15 for students (18 and under)*.

    *Ticket prices do not include taxes or processing fees.

    These ticket prices do not include the “Pay What You Feel” preview (Dec 14), 10 for $10, and Educator Night (Dec 16). There is also a SPECIAL GROUP RATE – groups of 8 or more receive $30 tickets (a $5 savings, per ticket, if you are not a Center member!)

    BEYOND THE CURTAIN SPECIAL PERFORMANCES:

    Learn, explore and have fun with Company of Fools. Take advantage of some interesting ways to engage with theatre and the current performance on a deeper level:

    “Pay What You Feel” Night – Dec 14, 7pm
    Join us for the first performance and literally pay whatever you’d like! Tickets go on sale at the Liberty Theatre box office one hour prior to the performance. There are no reserved seats. Simply buy your ticket, find a seat and enjoy the show.

    Educator Night – Dec 16, 7pm
    $15 tickets are available to currently employed educators and school administrators for this designated night. These tickets may be purchased in advance. Limit two per person.

    Chat Back – Dec 18, 3pm (following the performance)
    Stay after the show as actors, directors and designers answer your burning questions and share fascinating stories. Chat Backs are free and don’t require advanced reservations, just stay in the theatre immediately following the show!

    Backstage Tour – Dec 18, 3pm (following the performance)
    Get a tour behind the scenes! COF company members take you on a fascinating tour that reveals the tricks of the trade, the colorful history of COF, and much more! Limited space available.

    “10 for 10″
    Ten seats are sold for $10 each, on each night, at the box office starting one hour prior to the performance. Limit two tickets per person.

    PURCHASE TICKETS

    Click on the “Buy Tickets” link above to select individual performance dates and the number of seats you’d wish to purchase or call us 208.578.9122 – we’re happy to help!

    A DAY IN HOLLYWOOD/A NIGHT IN THE UKRAINE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

    Wednesday, Dec. 14……….7PM      Pay What You Feel Night    
    Thursday, Dec. 15……….7PM
    Friday, Dec. 16……….7PM       Educators Night  
    Saturday, Dec. 17……….7PM
    Sunday, Dec. 18……….3PM     Chat Back/ Backstage Tour
    Tuesday, Dec. 20……….7PM
    Wednesday, Dec. 21……….7PM
    Thursday, Dec. 22……….7PM
    Friday, Dec. 23……….7PM
    Monday, Dec. 26……….7PM
    Tuesday, Dec. 27……….7PM
    Wednesday, Dec. 28……….7PM
    Thursday, Dec. 29……….7PM
    Friday, Dec. 30……….7PM

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