The R ave Review
MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE
SPRING, 2014
IN THIS
THE 2014/15 SEASON
Could this be our best one yet?!
Season subscriptions just got better!
FIRST STEP TO STARDOM
Our 5th Annual audition for kids and teens
OTHER DESERT CITIES
Incorporating design into the storytelling CLUB LEVEL
THE KING AND I
A new take on the timeless musical classic
THE PAJAMA GAME
Don’t miss this hilarious student production
CONSERVATORY VACATION CAMPS
A great way to introduce theatre to children
OCT 28 - NOV 9, 2014
In this hilarious adventure set at a rural Georgia fishing lodge, a pathologically shy man adopts a persona as a non-English-speaking foreigner in an attempt to avoid conversation. Before long, hilarity ensues as an outrageous group of characters reveals all and he finds himself privy to their secrets and scandals. This comedy has become an American classic filled with twists and turns and heart-warming revelations.
DECEMBER 2 - 21, 2014
Welcome to the village of Anatevka, where tradition is everything and change is sweeping the land in Tsarist Russia in 1905. This Tony Award-winning classic musical follows dairyman Tevye as he fights to maintain his family and heritage. Featuring timeless dancing and songs such as “Sunrise Sunset,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “If I Were a Rich Man,” this beloved musical will capture your heart for the holiday season.
FEBRUARY 10 - 22, 2015
In David Mamet's cutthroat world of real estate, all that matters is the sale. In the middle of a high stakes sales competition, a group of tough-talking Chicago agents will do anything to close a deal and stay in the game — blackmail, bribery, intimidation and even burglary. This high-octane Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece will keep you in suspense as the businessmen fight to stay on top. But at the end of the day, will it all be worth it?
JAN 13 - FEB 1, 2015
Ease on down the road with the spirited rock gospel and soul musical based on the beloved classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Dorothy and her lovable friends embark on an adventure to Oz looking for her way home, but discover so much more in this imaginative production. This Tony Award®-winning family-friendly musical features the hits “Home” and “A Brand New Day.” If you like The Wizard of Oz and Wicked, you’ll love this family hit of the new year!
SPECIAL PRODUCTION
A contemporary retelling of Alice in Wonderland! FOR ITS FAREWELL PRODUCTION!
SPONSORED BY:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2014
ROE GREEN AND THE ROE GREEN FOUNDATION
MAR 10 - APR 16, 2015
Discover a nation in the grip of the French revolution, where escaped convict Jean Valjean spends decades on the run from relentless policeman Javert. Survival of the human spirit prevails in this epic tale of compassion and destruction. This Tony Award®-winning musical features unforgettable songs, including “I Dreamed a Dream,” “One Day More” and “On My Own.” Undisputedly one of greatest musicals of all time, this inspiring production is not to be missed.
YOUTH ARTISTS’ CHAIR
Dark magic, jealousy and superstition take hold in Salem, Massachusetts. As witchcraft hysteria reaches a fever pitch, choices have to be made: conform to survive or uphold your beliefs whatever the consequence.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2014
SUBSCRIBE “In Style”
The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is proud to introduce a new way of becoming a season subscriber for the 2014/15 season: by purchasing a subscription (either a 4-play or 5-play) for the new Club Level Premium seats or by upgrading your current subscription seats!
Spoil yourself and enjoy the many benefits the Club Level has to offer. Experience first class amenities in the stylish lounge.
· The Club Level will be open one hour prior to show time.
· Receive a free drink of choice from the private bar.
· Sit in comfortable spacious 23” seats with extra leg room.
· Great views of the entire stage.
· Private entrance, elevator and restrooms.
Current subscribers will receive their renewal form in the mail, while new subscribers should send in a new subscription form. We encourage all of our current subscribers to send in your subscription renewal forms as soon as possible, as they will be processed on a first come, first serve basis.
There are three ways to send in your renewal form or new subscriber form:
Fax: 561-743-0107
Mail: 1001 EAST INDIANTOWN ROAD, JUPITER, FL 33477
In person: At the box office
ow it’s your turn to take your ‘First Step to Stardom’ with the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s fifth annual First Step to Stardom audition day on Saturday, April 26. With roles for dozens of students (ages 6-20), the day will feature casting for the Theatre’s professional productions of the classic Les Misérables, The Wiz, The Foreigner, the homegrown musical Through the Looking Glass and The Crucible, produced through the Theatre’s high school mentorship program.
Saturday, april 26 • 10:00AM–6:00PM
“This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for kids to work with theatre professionals and to be a part of the audition process,” said Andrew Kato, the Theatre’s producing artistic director. “We are delighted to be inviting local families to our theatre to take part in five of our shows during the 2014/15 season.”
Participants will learn a dance routine, receive acting lessons and learn to sing as an ensemble. Students are asked to wear dance clothing (no sandals or open-toe shoes).
“We’re looking forward to a fun-filled day where students will experience the process of auditioning for a show,” said Jennifer Sardone-Shiner, the Theatre’s director of marketing.
“Over the past several seasons, hundreds of children have performed in our professional productions because of First Step to Stardom. We look forward to another successful year!”
Director Peter Flynn discusses his artistic approach and collaboration with scenic designer Anne Mundell
Walking through the front door of one’s home after a long time away can be a complex and sometimes ambivalent experience. Even more so, this seems true during the winter holidays: a time of reunion, reflection, and “catching up.”
For the Wyeth Family-the centerpiece of Jon Robin Baitz’ gripping and touching play Other Desert Cities-a lot is revealed in the few hours they all spend together preparing for Christmas. So much so, in fact, that the safety of the family home becomes questionable.
In discussing the play with our set designer, Anne Mundell, it was important to me that there would be spaces in Polly and Lyman Wyeth’s home that are all at once private and public, safe and treacherous, exposed and clandestine. Isn’t this true of any home? One moment we sit in the comfort of a chair taking in our family from the periphery; the next, that same corner becomes the place we’ll never forget when life-altering news is delivered. These are moments, spaces, of revelation. So Anne’s set includes sharp corners, off-to-the-side sitting areas, and one angle of the room that seems to dangle precariously in midair.
Brooke’s revelation that she’s written a book exposing arguably the deepest secret of her family elicits a range of high emotion, almost operatic in size. So Anne and I talked about the size and texture of the Wyeth living room having a vastness and a roughness that one might expect in Wagner’s Ring Cycle.
Jon Robin Baitz sets his play in the luxurious desert (the phrase itself an oxymoron) outside of Los Angeles. Homes built in the heyday of Hollywood’s Golden Era used natural elements like sand, stone and wood as part of their design, so we used these to our advantage to create a space that is at once a home and a fortress. What is this family protecting themselves from, and what are they keeping away from the rest of the world? Why live so remotely in such a wide open space?
It is these architectural paradoxes that both illuminate the central struggle of Mr. Baitz’ play and propel the story forward. Anne’s set becomes an integral tool in the storytelling as this family wrestles with a brutal truth in the safety of their own home. Sound familiar?
Anne Mundell, scenic designer
A rendering of scenic designer Anne Mundell’s set design.
An overhead view of the Other Desert Cities set.
Mundell’s inspiration for the surroundings of the Palm Springs home.
The King and I is one of my favorite Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals. The relationship between the imperialist King of Siam and the cultured British schoolteacher is one of the great, unrequited romances in history. Based on the writings of the real Anna Leonowens, who served as governess to the King’s children in the 1860s, this timeless classic has been told by some of our greatest artists in film and theatre.
One of the centerpieces of this musical is the second act ballet, “The Small House of Uncle Thomas” as narrated by the
Each time I have worked with Marcia Milgrom Dodge, we have interpreted our productions for a contemporary audience while remaining true to the script. The King and I provides a great possibility to look at the dynamic relationship between the king and Anna, who both defy their traditional societal roles to create a solid, trusted partnership. It also is an excellent opportunity to look at cultural and historical differences between England (the West) and Thailand (the East) at this particular time in history.
fierce slave girl, Tuptim. Traditionally, this ballet is depicted as original Broadway choreographer Jerome Robbins conceived it; as a traditional-appearing Siamese dance.
When I began to develop my concept for the production, it became clear to me that the ballet was my way into the story. After much research, I decided we should adopt a new approach to the ballet, so I invited puppet designer Eric Wright and set designer Narelle Sissons to join me in creating an exciting new concept for the ballet: presenting it in a Thai shadow puppet theater.
Eric will combine the techniques of Nang Yai (large puppets with visible performers) and (smaller, jointed puppets in a variety of shapes and complexities), and a dozen dancer/puppeteers will bring this to glorious life. Of course, this ancient form of storytelling will impact the entire production’s design, including the costumes by Leon Wiebers and the lighting by Matthew Richards.
You will be getting a brand new production created especially for the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. I couldn’t be more excited!
The costume design must meet these challenges. The juxtaposition of Anna’s huge hoop skirts and corseted body against the much narrower silhouette of Thai dress (which is draped and softer) is very interesting. Both cultures have a history of elegant embroidery and details, but those are used in different ways. So, the costumes are key to the visual story-telling, and I want to use these historical silhouettes, details and embroideries to illuminate both the differences and similarities between the musical’s people and cultures.
Traditional Thai Nang Yai performers
Nang Talung Folk Characters
– Leon Wiebers, costume designer
Celebrate the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s success and join us at
HonoringRoe Green
Inspired by The King and I, the Theatre’s gala is sure to be an exotic journey through Siam
“Gratitude”
is the ongoing theme for the Maltz Jupiter Theatre this season and for its 11th annual gala, The Good Fortune Ball. Inspired by the March production of The King and I, the stunning celebration will include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a three-course dining experience, entertainment, a live auction and dancing. Founding board member and community philanthropist Roe Green will be honored.
Set to take place Saturday, February 22, 2014, in the Grand Ballroom at PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, the black tie-optional soirée will be hosted by gala chairmen Ellen Tschappat and Roger Berk, with Roberta Golub serving as honorary chairman.
An array of authentic performances, music and elements–including an extraspecial surprise student performance from the Theatre’s production of The King and I–will be showcased.
Proceeds from The Good Fortune Ball will go toward scholarships for children in need to attend classes and camps at the Conservatory. The event will also raise funds for the Theatre’s award-winning productions to help keep its performances affordable, as well as inspiring the next generation of young audiences through the Theatre’s community outreach programs.
Honorary Chairman
Roberta Golub
Gala Chairmen
Ellen Tschappat & Roger Berk
Saturday, February 22, 2014
6:30 p.m. - Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
7:30 p.m. - Dinner, dessert, and dancing
The Grand Ballroom - PGA National Resort 400 Avenue of the Champions Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Underwriting Producers PNC Wealth Management
Hawthorn, PNC Family Wealth
Grand Benefactors
Roberta & Harvey Golub
Roe Green and e Roe Green Foundation
Peggy & Rick Katz
Chris Kritikos
VIP Sponsors
Susan & Ross Johnson
Jane F. Napier
Platinum Sponsors
Ellen Tschappat & Roger Berk
Dorothy & Russell Di Giallorenzo
e Gardens Mall
Sallie & Berton Korman Diane & James E. Perrella Bebe & Joe Riccardo
Saks
h Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens Ti any & Co.
Gold Sponsors
Over 200 seats have already been pre-sold or reserved!
Sponsorship opportunities are still available, and tickets are $500 per person ($250 is tax-deductible). To reserve now, please call Pam Dyar at (561) 972-6124.
ROCKS!”
With a flexible schedule that includes optional pre-care and after-care, budding young performers will participate in a broad range of theatre-related activities, including acting, dancing, singing, prop-making, improvisation,
“Our goal is to make sure that all of our students have fun, build confidence, express their creativity and have the opportunity to experience being part of a performance.”
A great way to introduce young children to theatre!
vACATION CAMP SCHEDULE:
TREASURE ISLAND SPRING BREAK CAMP (Grades K – 5) M ARCH 17 – 21, 2014
ONE-DAY IMPROV
HOLIDAY CAMP(Grades K – 5) M ARCH 24, 2014
SENIOR CONSERVATORY How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Grades 6-12) J UNE 9 - 27, 2014
MAGIC CAMP (Grades K – 5) – JUNE 30 - J ULY 3, 2014
DINOSAURS! (Pre-K, ages 4 and 5) – JUNE 30 - J ULY 3, 2014
JUNIOR CONSERVATORY
School House Rock Live! Jr. (Grades 3-5) J ULY 7 – 26, 2014
SUPER HERO CAMP (Grades K – 5) – JULY 28 - AUGUST 1, 2014
DANCE INTENSIVE (Grades 6 – 12) – JULY 28 - AUGUST 8, 2014
SHARK WEEK! CAMP (Grades K – 5) – AUGUST 4 - 8, 2014
F OR INFORMATION CALL: (561) 575-2672 OR v ISIT: www.jupitertheatre.org/education
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