Lower Merion Players

2013-2014 Executive Board

board — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:48:31 +0000

The Players 2012-2013 board would like to formally congratulate the new Executive Board! Thank you again to everyone that came to elections and participated in this fundamental part of Players. We would also like to thank everyone that ran for a position on board–it takes great dedication and passion for this organization to run for board.

Congrats again to the new board and we wish you all the luck in the upcoming year!

President: Marisa Finkelstein

Vice President: Aliza Schweitzer

Secretary: Jordan Askey

Treasurer: Lizzie Schnarr

Project Manager: Jenny Tsai

Moon Over Buffalo

board — Tue, 07 May 2013 00:26:38 +0000

2013 Spring Comedy

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013 at 7PM

Friday, May 3rd, 2013 at 7PM

Saturday, May 4th, 2013 at 7PM

CAST

Richard: Rob Katz

Paul: Kei Nakagawa

George: Jeffrey Katz

Howard: Michael Stahler

Ethel: Eliana Gottesman

Roz: Hero Major

Eileen: Alex Stern

Charlotte: Taylor Feld

PRODUCTION AND DESIGN STAFF

Production Manager: Mira Nathanson

Assistant Production Manager: Jordan Askey

Stage Manager: Molly Weilbacher

Assistant Stage Manager: Lizzie Schnarr

Director: John Clark

Assistant Director: Karen Hafter

Dramaturge: Elyse Roat

Set Designer: Ryan Shaw

Assistant Set Designer: Jonathan Cohen

Scenery Crewhead: Adam Knapp

Assistant Scenery Crewhead: Adam Steinberg

Props Master: Frank Dougherty

Lighting Designer: Marisa Finkelstein

Assistant Lighting Designer: Sebastian Lopez

Lighting Crewhead: Yuki Wang

Sound Designer: Matt Rose

Assistant Sound Designer: Adam Sturmer

Costume Designer: Maia Potok-Holmes

Assistant Costume Designer: Maura Hess

Costumes Crewhead: Aliza Schweitzer

Assistant Costumes Crewhead: Mira Franzel

Hair and Makeup Designer: Melanie McCarthy

Assistant Hair and Makeup Designer: Tache Johnson

Marketing Director: Sara Martone

Digital Marketing Coordinator: Caroline Adams

Photography Staff: Nicole Wang and Justyna Kacarow

Program Designer: Rebecca McCarthy

FALL MUSICAL!

board — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:00:45 +0000

HEY PLAYERS!

The Musical Reading Committee just chose our fall musical: The Mystery of Edwin Drood!

PDS interview dates are yet to be determined. Look out for another post on specifics after Moon Over Buffalo!

Thanks so much to the committee for being so cooperative and dedicated to choosing this show.

EVERYONE GET EXCITED!

Board 2013-2014 Elections

board — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:21:00 +0000

The annual spring board election will be on Thursday, May 9th 2013.

All those interested in running must attend a prospective candidate meeting prior to elections on Wednesday, May 1st. In this meeting the board will discuss the responsibilities delegated to each position and the general board duties. The meeting will be held during academic recovery (2:15-2:40).

If you are thinking about running for board and cannot attend this meeting, please contact a current Senior board member immediately.

Petitions are due to any current Senior board member (Molly Weilbacher, Mira Nathanson) by 2:40 the following Tuesday May 7th. Late submission of these forms will result in inability to run for a board position. No exceptions. A copy of the petition is attached to the bottom of this post.

Board elections will be on Thursday, May 9th 2013. All Players members who have participated in at least one show during the 2012-2013 school year are encouraged to come and vote. Each candidate will present a brief speech and ballots will be distributed at the conclusion of the last speech. The elections will begin after school at 2:40.

Prospective Candidates Meeting – Wednesday May 1st in Mr. Grace’s room

Petitions Due to Current Senior Board Member – Tuesday May 7th at 2:40

BOARD ELECTIONS – Thursday, May 9th 2:40-n/a – Location: TBA

Board Election Nomination Petition

Players Senior Award 2013

board — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:54:23 +0000

The Players Senior Award is a yearly award that recognizes outstanding seniors in Players! It’s awarded during the Senior Awards Ceremony. More information on criteria, eligibility, and selection of the award can be found on the second page of the form below.

The award is self-nominated. To nominate yourself, please download the form below and give it to Jenny Tsai, Marisa Finkelstein, or Adam Micco (marisa.finkelstein@yahoo.com, jlsigh@yahoo.com, adjercat777@me.com) by MONDAY MAY 6th

2013 PLAYERS award nomination

Ticket Reservations Open for Moon Over Buffalo

board — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:42:15 +0000

Reservations are now open for the Players Spring Comedy, Moon Over Buffalo.

Click Here for tickets and more information!

Musical 2013 Reading Committee

board — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:55:24 +0000

Thank you so much to everyone who applied to be on Musical Reading Committee!

Below are the members who have been selected for the committee this spring:

Alex Stern

Jordan Askey

Karen Hafter

Liam Rossman

Lizzie Schnarr

Maia Potok-Holmes

Matt Rose

Rob Katz

Members, look out for an email from Marisa soon for more details about when the first meeting is! Thanks again, everyone!

Musical Reading Committee Applications!

board — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:15:55 +0000

Hey Players!

If anyone is interested in joining Musical Reading Committee, please fill out an application attached below. You can email it to a board member or print it out and give it to one of us. Paper copies of the applications will be outside Mr. Grace’s room the day we get back from break. If you can, try and fill them out over break because they’re due TUESDAY, APRIL 2ND. If you have any questions email a board member, thanks guys!

Molly Weilbacher (mosoweilbacher@gmail.com), Mira Nathanson (mira.nathanson@gmail.com), Marisa Finkelstein (marisa.finkelstein@yahoo.com), Jenny Tsai (jlsigh@yahoo.com), Adam Micco (adjercat777@me.com)

readingcommitteeapplication

Constitutional Revision Committee!

board — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:33:15 +0000

Hey Players!

We have selected the committee members for Constitutional Revision Committee! Thank you so much to everyone who applied!

Lizzie Schnarr

Jordan Askey

Aliza Schweitzer

Hana Holquist

Elyssa Clauson

If you are on the committee, please look out for an email from your Vice President, Mira Nathanson, about our first meeting. Thanks!

Moon Over Buffalo Cast List

board — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:50:27 +0000

Thank you again to everyone that auditioned today! Please email the stage manager, Molly Weilbacher, at mosoweilbacher@gmail.com to let her know if you accept your role. Look out for an email from your stage manager shortly, and first rehearsal will be on Thursday, February 21st!