Maltz Jupiter Theatre Receives Prestigious John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Grant
The Theatre proudly announces it has received a prestigious John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Grant awarded by the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties This grant is for the Emerging Artist Series in Musical Theater Playwriting. The Series begins with the solicitation of new works by artists from around the country. Those works will then be reviewed by leading theatre professionals They will select four new unpublished works and will host a one week writer’s workshop for the creative team chosen among the years readings.
Along with the staged readings, the program will include a related lecture series and a writing class on musical theater for young area residents
“The Emerging Artists Series in Musical Theater Playwriting will nurture the creation, development and recognition of new musical theater and generate a national search for works by emerging artists across the country,” said Andrew Kato, Artistic Director who will oversee the series.
For more information visit www.jupitertheatre.org.
Maltz Jupiter Theatre Wins Big at Carbonells
Winner of Best Musical Award Plus Five Other Honors
Man of La Mancha won Best Production of a Musical , Best Director/Musical - Peter Flynn and Best Light ing Design - Donald Edmund Thomas.
The Boy Friend, the theatre’s splashy 1920’s musical , won three Carbonells including B est Choreography/MusicalDenis Jones , Best Scenic Design - Dan Kuchar and Best Costume Design - Jose M. Rivera.
In 2007, the Theatre took home the prestigious Best Production of a Musical for The Tin Pan Alley Rag along with two others for Best Director of a Musical - Jiri Zizka and Best Musical DirectionBrad Ellis. Over the past five seasons , the theatre has won a total of eleven Carbonell Awards and has been nominated for 46.
The 32nd Annual Carbonell Awards took place Monday, April 7, 2008, at the Amaturo Theater of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale.
Jenna Hoefert, Denis Jones, Teresa J. Campani, Andrew Kato, Jay Johnson and Rick Katz
Tricia Trimble is New Managing Director of Maltz Jupiter Theatre
Tricia Trimble has been appointed Managing Director of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre.
“It gives me great pleasure to promote from within,” said Chairman Milton Maltz. “Her experience and energy will take the theatre to the next level as we aspire toward creating one of America’s leading theatrical institutions.”
Tricia came to the theatre in 2005 as the Director of Development and has exceeded all fundraising goals, including raising 100% of the funds needed to build the Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA). In her capacity as Managing Director, Tricia will be responsible for the operation of the Theatre, COPA and all fundraising.
“I am honored for the vote of confidence from the board to take on this important role and raise the funds to support the artistic genius and vision of Artistic Director, Andrew Kato,” Tricia said.
“Having worked closely with Tricia over the past few years, I am thrilled to partner with her as co-leaders of the Theatre,” Andrew said. “She and I share the same values and work ethic, and together, we look forward to making great things happen.”
Tricia has 20 years of experience in marketing, sales and management at the Fortune 500 Company WestPoint Pepperell, and has held leadership roles in several community organizations. A resident of Palm Beach County for 15 years, Tricia lives with her husband, Tom, and three children, Katherine, John and Michael in Palm Beach Gardens.
The Theatre Advances the Conservatory of Performing Arts with Additional Grants and Donations
Listed below are highlights of some of the incredible donations received this past spring that will significantly contribute to the educational programs at the Theatre. Thank you to our dedicated donors and foundations who have tremendously supported our efforts.
Dr. Bernard and Phyllis Eisenstein created the Eisenstein Endowed Scholarship Fund with a donation of $10,000. An annual scholarship will be awarded each year to a student.
Dr. Bernard and Phyllis Eisenstein
GUILD GUILD
The Maltz Jupiter Theatre Guild recently donated $10,000 to go towards scholarships and support of COPA. Please consider joining the Guild. For membership information, please call Jim D’Amelio at (561) 747-1962.
The S. Harold Silvers Memorial Endowment Fund
In memory of former board member, the late Hal Silvers, a scholarship Endowment Fund was formed to honor his life. The Endowment Fund has grown to over $10,000 The Theatre continues to receive donations to this fund honoring Hal and his family.
Thank you John and Bonnie Osher for your scholarship donations this year. So many deserving students in COPA have benefited from your generosity.
Bonnie
The Making of a Musical Course
The Roy A. Hunt Foundation has granted the Theatre $10,000 to underwrite a staged reading. With this grant, Andrew Kato, Artistic Director, will conduct a series of classes on how to write and produce a musical. Students in this course will create Wonderland, an original musical based on Alice in Wonderland
Andrew Kato teaching students in Making of A Musical
John and
Osher
The fall sessions are forming now for students ages 7 – 18. To register call (561) 575-2672 ext. 2.
Courses being offered for the 2008/2009 year include:
VOICE and PRIVATE VOICE STUDY
VOCAL COACHING
BEGINNING DRAMA I
INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED DRAMA
HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA
ACTING with MARC DURSO and PRIVATE STUDY
MUSICAL THEATRE THE MAKING OF A MUSICAL* BALLET
JAZZ
TAP
DANCE TECHNIQUE FOR THE THEATRE STUDENT
* The Making of a Musical, taught by MJT Artist Director Andrew Kato, is a continuation of the spring session where students have the opportunity to produce, write, direct and star in the original musical Wonderland. The musical will be presented on stage at the Theatre on December 20, 2008. All interested students must audition.
Here’s your chance to be in the spotlight! The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is holding auditions for the children’s choir for Evita on Monday, August 25th from 3PM – 7PM for children between the ages of 7 and 12.
To set an appointment, please call: (561)743-2666 ext. 120. Kids must be prepared to sing a song and learn simple dance moves.
Scenes from recent COPA productions
Students from the spring semester of COPA performed Pirates of Penzance on the Maltz Jupiter Theatre stage to standing ovations.
Students from the Senior Summer Conservatory perform 42nd Street.
Celebrate America’s #1 Girls Night Out With Your Group
Menopause the Musical ® - Discover why nearly 10 million fans in 12 countries are laughing. Your group will cheer and dance in the aisles at this comedy musical that provides 90 minutes of rollicking entertainment! The show follows four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black lace bra, memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more. This joyful musical parody, set to 25 classic baby-boomer songs from “Puff, My God, I’m Draggin’” to the disco favorite “Stayin’ Awake, Stayin’ Awake,” will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles!
It’s definitely not the Silent Passage anymore!
Coming to the Maltz Jupiter Theatre August 1 through 31. For Group Sales call (561) 743-2666 ext. 118.
Fourth Annual
“Magical Evening on Jupiter Island” at the home of Loreen and Joe Farish
Friday, December 5, 2008
6:30PM – 10:30PM $250 per person
Save the Dates
NEW!
Annual Meeting
Monday, December 8, 2008
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Volunteers, guild members, donors, board members, community leaders, employees, vendors, subscribers and others interested in the theatre may attend this free event held at the Theatre.
Sixth Annual Gala “Under the Big Top” Honoring the Oshers
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Admiral’s Cove Country Club 6PM – 11PM $350 per person (Tables of 10)
To receive an invitation please call Tricia Trimble at (56 1)
Bonnie and John Osher with Roberta Golub, Gala Chairman
Jim Hamm Named Volunteer of the Year at Annual Appreciation Event Volunteers
The Maltz Jupiter Theatre recognized and honored more than 300 volunteers at a special appreciation concert event featuring jazz great Copeland Davis. Anna Berardi-Grant, Director of Volunteers, welcomed the crowd and announced Jim Hamm as volunteer of the year.
“Jim tirelessly volunteers his time as a head usher, he works in the box office and assists me on volunteer coordination and administrative work in the office. He makes my job so much easier and I am honored to choose him for this distinguished award,” said Grant.
“Our dedicated and wonderful volunteers ensure that the Theatre is a success and without them, our continued success would not be possible,” stated Andrew Kato, Artistic Director. Kato donated a lunch with him for four lucky volunteers at Schooners as a raffle prize. All raffle prizes were donated by local merchants – many thanks to each one!
GUILD GUILD
“A Wildly Elegant Luncheon and
Fashion
Show”
Annual Guild Luncheon and Fashion Show at Admirals Cove Country Club Sunday, November 9 , 2008, at 12 noon
Paulette Latrecchia, Myra Hoffstein and Carol Wright will chair this fun afternoon. Activities include a men’s, ladies’ and children’s fashion show as well as a Chinese auction, raffles and entertainment. Cost of this fabulous luncheon and show will be $75.00 per person. This is a perfect opportunity for guild members and friends to participate in our upcoming fundraiser.
Please contact Paulette at (561) 775-0462 for more information.
Corporate Corner
Villa & Sons and Jupiter Island Garden Club
Thanks to generous donations from the Jupiter Island Garden Club and Villa & Sons numerous trees, plants and flowers now adorn the theatre grounds.
Green thumb board member Elaine Newman oversaw the project and was the moving force behind this beautification.
Meet the New MJT Employee
David Edgell – Marketing Art Director
David became an official member of the Theatre’s marketing department after working as a freelance graphic designer for the Theatre’s first two seasons.
For the past decade David has been a freelance graphic designer for Fantasma Productions in West Palm Beach and for the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Ft. Lauderdale.
Congratulations to Jennifer Sardone Shiner,
Director
of Marketing May/June employee of the month
Jim Hamm and Anna Berardi-Grant
1001 E. Indiantown Road Jupiter, FL 33477 www.jupitertheatre.org
