Bob Steele (Mr. Kraler)
Recently retired as a high school teacher, Bob’s favorite subjects were U.S. and World History. This passion for history—especially civil rights, fuels his intense interest in Anne Frank’s narrative. He believes that history is more relevant when shared on a personal level, allowing the audience to empathize with the people and events of the time. This is Bob’s debut with Imagination Theater. When not rehearsing, he volunteers for El Dorado seniors.
Showing posts with label Diary of Anne Frank (Summer 2010). Show all posts
Showing posts with label Diary of Anne Frank (Summer 2010). Show all posts
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Great Seats for Friday's Show, July 23
Come out on Friday night, July 23 to see The Diary of Anne Frank here at Imagination Theater. There are some great seats waiting just for you. The show starts at 7:00 p.m. The box office and theater open at 6:30 p.m.
Bring a friend, bring a group! Come!
Monday, July 19, 2010
Meet the Anne Frank Cast - Miep
Kristine Miranda (Miep)
Kristi, a junior at El Dorado High School, is honored to play Miep as she admires her willingness to risk her life for others. Kristi’s more recent theatrical experience include the EDHS productions of The Man Who Came to Dinner and Bye Bye Birdie. An IT! veteran, she’s played a Silly Girl in Beauty and the Beast as was recently cast as Frenchy in Grease, coming to IT! this December. She is thankful for her family’s support as she follows her dreams.
Kristi, a junior at El Dorado High School, is honored to play Miep as she admires her willingness to risk her life for others. Kristi’s more recent theatrical experience include the EDHS productions of The Man Who Came to Dinner and Bye Bye Birdie. An IT! veteran, she’s played a Silly Girl in Beauty and the Beast as was recently cast as Frenchy in Grease, coming to IT! this December. She is thankful for her family’s support as she follows her dreams.
Next Show Thursday, July 22 at 7:00 p.m.
"Kudos to the cast. It's always amazing to me that people I know (the actors) can make me believe they are someone else (the characters). Well done!""I am delighted to see that IT is producing this important play... especially in our current increasingly acrimonious civil climate. I have emailed my friends, encouraging them to attend"
(Sarah Erickson, as Anne, writes in her diary about her life in the attic)
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Meet the Anne Frank Cast - Dr. Dussell
Paul Sobelman (Dr. Dussell)
Paul has over 15 years of experience at the theater. Initially working backstage and in the light booth for his son’s shows, he was “bitten by the acting bug” and has performed on stage here in The Music Man, Big River, Lil’ Abner, Godspell, and The Wizard of Oz. As a busy Family Practice doctor, it has been challenging to find the time for acting, but the thrill of performing makes the many hours and hard work worthwhile. He is enjoying the challenge of a more serious character in Anne Frank, and thanks his wife, Stephanie, for her support and encouragement.
Paul has over 15 years of experience at the theater. Initially working backstage and in the light booth for his son’s shows, he was “bitten by the acting bug” and has performed on stage here in The Music Man, Big River, Lil’ Abner, Godspell, and The Wizard of Oz. As a busy Family Practice doctor, it has been challenging to find the time for acting, but the thrill of performing makes the many hours and hard work worthwhile. He is enjoying the challenge of a more serious character in Anne Frank, and thanks his wife, Stephanie, for her support and encouragement.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Meet the Anne Frank Cast - Peter Van Daan
Garrett Hernandez (Peter Van Daan)
Garrett has been with IT! since he was nine and has always had a love for the theater. He appreciates showing the dramatic side of his acting skills with his character, Peter. The theater has taught him that you should always go for the goal—and even if you fail, you should always try again. He would like to move to the “big times” and become a “big time” actor,. He realizes it may take a lot of work, but he’s willing to do what it takes. “Hopefully, people won’t only choose me for my dashing good looks!”
Garrett has been with IT! since he was nine and has always had a love for the theater. He appreciates showing the dramatic side of his acting skills with his character, Peter. The theater has taught him that you should always go for the goal—and even if you fail, you should always try again. He would like to move to the “big times” and become a “big time” actor,. He realizes it may take a lot of work, but he’s willing to do what it takes. “Hopefully, people won’t only choose me for my dashing good looks!”
Friday, July 16, 2010
Meet the Anne Frank Cast - Mrs. Van Daan
Kathleen Mini (Mrs. Van Daan)
Most recently, Kathleen was seen in IT’s production of Beauty and the Beast as Babette. In addition, she has appeared as Glinda in The Wizard of Oz and a wife in Lil’ Abner. Kathleen is the busy mother of two children who have also discovered the joy and fun of theater. She and her husband are owners of a personal fitness studio, Mini’s House of Pain. Kathleen also teaches Jazzercize in Shingle Springs. She would like to thank her husband and children for their loving support and give a standing ovation to her theater directors and mentors, Peter, Lanny, Elizabeth and Chrissie.
Most recently, Kathleen was seen in IT’s production of Beauty and the Beast as Babette. In addition, she has appeared as Glinda in The Wizard of Oz and a wife in Lil’ Abner. Kathleen is the busy mother of two children who have also discovered the joy and fun of theater. She and her husband are owners of a personal fitness studio, Mini’s House of Pain. Kathleen also teaches Jazzercize in Shingle Springs. She would like to thank her husband and children for their loving support and give a standing ovation to her theater directors and mentors, Peter, Lanny, Elizabeth and Chrissie.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
The Diary of Anne Frank - only six more shows!
Don't miss Imagination Theater's summer production, The Diary of Anne Frank, running through Saturday, July 24. Tickets are available online, by phone (530-642-0404), or at the door. Get reaquainted with Anne's story. All tickets are $10.00. Friday, July 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 17 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, July 23 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 24 at 2:00 p.m.
Located in the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Imagination Theater celebrates its' tenth anniversary bringing quality, live theater to Placerville and El Dorado County.
Meet the Anne Frank Cast - Mr. Van Daan
Joe Grady (Mr. Van Daan)
Prior to landing a role in Charlie’s Aunt in 1994, Joe’s last stage performance was in his school’s St. Patrick’s Day extravaganza in 1949. His excuse for the gap is that he is choosy about his roles! In the last fifteen years he has been in A Christmas Carol, Early One Evening at the Rainbow Bar & Grill, Into the Woods, Oliver, Sylvia, Death of a Salesman, Under the Milkwood, and Breaking Legs. If you look close enough, you may see his winning smile on the Black Oak Casino television commercial. He hopes that the audience comes away from the show with a renewed sense of empathy for all people who suffer and die as a result of intolerance.
Prior to landing a role in Charlie’s Aunt in 1994, Joe’s last stage performance was in his school’s St. Patrick’s Day extravaganza in 1949. His excuse for the gap is that he is choosy about his roles! In the last fifteen years he has been in A Christmas Carol, Early One Evening at the Rainbow Bar & Grill, Into the Woods, Oliver, Sylvia, Death of a Salesman, Under the Milkwood, and Breaking Legs. If you look close enough, you may see his winning smile on the Black Oak Casino television commercial. He hopes that the audience comes away from the show with a renewed sense of empathy for all people who suffer and die as a result of intolerance.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Anne Frank - Meet the Assistant Director
Elizabeth Zangari (Assistant Director)
Beth has been a part of IT! since 2004, when she appeared in the role of Mrs. Greer, the housekeeper in Annie. She has been involved in many aspects of the theater, from set construction to stage manager , and chorus to supporting roles as long as she can remember, even majoring in the theater arts in her first round of college. Her favorite past experiences include directing The Enchanted Adventures of Hansel and Grethel, playing Ethel Toffelmeyer in The Music Man, and cooking fried eggs and grits for The Foreigner. Beth is grateful to Peter Wolfe and Lanny Langston for taking a chance and giving her the opportunity to direct her own script. She looks forward to working with her husband in the upcoming production of Grease.
Beth has been a part of IT! since 2004, when she appeared in the role of Mrs. Greer, the housekeeper in Annie. She has been involved in many aspects of the theater, from set construction to stage manager , and chorus to supporting roles as long as she can remember, even majoring in the theater arts in her first round of college. Her favorite past experiences include directing The Enchanted Adventures of Hansel and Grethel, playing Ethel Toffelmeyer in The Music Man, and cooking fried eggs and grits for The Foreigner. Beth is grateful to Peter Wolfe and Lanny Langston for taking a chance and giving her the opportunity to direct her own script. She looks forward to working with her husband in the upcoming production of Grease.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Anne Frank Cast - Margot
Angela Verzello (Margot Frank)
Angela has loved to act longer than she can remember. Her parents have told stories of her performances on the coffee table long before she could talk! Later, she began acting in school plays and community theater. She’s loved every minute of it. She has been in Can’t Take It With You, The Crucible, and Cyrano de Begeroc. Also involved at the Olde Coloma Theater, she played Fanny in Professor Phineas Philpott’s Fabulous Formula or A Dose of His Own Medicine and Honest in The Chinese Have a Word For It or As Confucius Say. . . “Fah Out!” This is her first production at IT!
Angela has loved to act longer than she can remember. Her parents have told stories of her performances on the coffee table long before she could talk! Later, she began acting in school plays and community theater. She’s loved every minute of it. She has been in Can’t Take It With You, The Crucible, and Cyrano de Begeroc. Also involved at the Olde Coloma Theater, she played Fanny in Professor Phineas Philpott’s Fabulous Formula or A Dose of His Own Medicine and Honest in The Chinese Have a Word For It or As Confucius Say. . . “Fah Out!” This is her first production at IT!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Anne Frank Cast - Edith Frank
Lori Whittle (Edith Frank)
Lori is new to the stage even though she grew up watching performances from the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, SF Ballet, and musicals on Broadway. Lori, herself participated in children’s dance recitals and high school and community productions. When she landed a part in IT’s The Wizard of Oz, she had so much fun she returned as stage manager for Beauty and the Beast. Last April, she dabbled in film work as script supervisor for Dracula. Those who know her find it surprising that she is acting in a dramatic production since she is typically the comic relief. She feels indebted to Peter Wolfe and Lanny Langston for letting her participate in many of their projects. She is also thankful for her husband’s patience and children’s support. “As a mother and laid-off teacher, participating in this production is my way of being part of something important.” I hope to honor those who perished in the holocaust by remembering them.”
Lori is new to the stage even though she grew up watching performances from the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, SF Ballet, and musicals on Broadway. Lori, herself participated in children’s dance recitals and high school and community productions. When she landed a part in IT’s The Wizard of Oz, she had so much fun she returned as stage manager for Beauty and the Beast. Last April, she dabbled in film work as script supervisor for Dracula. Those who know her find it surprising that she is acting in a dramatic production since she is typically the comic relief. She feels indebted to Peter Wolfe and Lanny Langston for letting her participate in many of their projects. She is also thankful for her husband’s patience and children’s support. “As a mother and laid-off teacher, participating in this production is my way of being part of something important.” I hope to honor those who perished in the holocaust by remembering them.”
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Anne Frank Animation Hopes to Reach New Audience
A graphic novel based on the diaries of Anne Frank was released Friday in the Netherlands. The Anne Frank Museum in Amsterdam said it is hoping the format will encourage more youngsters to discover Anne Frank's story. An English-language version of the graphic novel will be available in North America in September.
Frank is the young Jewish girl whose family spent two years in hiding in Amsterdam as the Nazis occupied the Netherlands. Just 13 when she and her family began living in a secret annex in a factory building, Anne kept a diary of her experience.
The Anne Frank Museum in Amsterdam said it hopes the graphic novel format will encourage more youngsters to discover Anne Frank's story. (Evert Elzinga/Associated Press) The family was eventually betrayed and taken by the Nazis. Anne died in a concentration camp, along with her mother and sister. Only her father, Otto, survived the war. He published her diary, which had been preserved by one of the women who helped them while they were in hiding, in 1947.
Spokeswoman Annemarie Bekker said the book is the most widely read document to emerge from the Holocaust, and the museum wants to introduce it to teens who might not read the book.
"Not everyone will read the diary," she said. "The one doesn't exclude the other."
The museum approached writer Sid Jacobson and artist Ernie Colon, who previously collaborated on the 9/11 Commission Report and are working on a graphic novel about Che Guevera.
"Jacobson and Colon have shown that they can make complex information accessible with creativity, rich imagery and integrity," the museum said in a statement.
The 160-page graphic novel, developed with oversight by the museum, starts with the Anne's birth in Frankfurt and ends with the return of Otto Frank from a concentration camp.
In the Netherlands, the biography will be distributed to secondary schools with a special teaching package.
Hill & Wang will distribute the graphic novel in the U.S. and Canada and editions in French, German and Spanish have also been lined up.
Click here to see the animation.
Ushers Needed
The theater is still looking for ushers for The Diary of Anne Frank. All those who help receive a complimentary seat for that show. Please pass along the word to those who you know who may be interested. 530-642-0404
Sunday, July 17 at 2:00 p.m. - need 1
Sunday, July 18 at 2:00 p.m. - need 2
Friday, July 23 at 7:00 p.m. - need 1
Sunday, July 17 at 2:00 p.m. - need 1
Sunday, July 18 at 2:00 p.m. - need 2
Friday, July 23 at 7:00 p.m. - need 1
Anne Frank Cast - Otto Frank
Duane (D.P.) Maracin (Otto Frank)
D.P., as he is known to his friends, was bitten by the acting bug during his high school years in San Diego, with leading roles in George Washington Slept Here and Ladies in Retirement. While he and his late wife, Margo raised their four children, he sang and played guitar at any gig he could get. He later resumed his love of acting and became active in community theater acting in Move Over, Mrs. Markham, The Crucible, Our Town, Of Mice and Men, To Kill a Mockingbird, Look Homeward Angel, Ah Wilderness, Fool for Love, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. This is D.P.’s third appearance at IT! He has previously appeared as Senator Phogbound in Lil’ Abner, and as the barber and prisoner in Man of La Mancha. Planning to retire in the spring of 2011, he looks forward to more acting, writing, trout fishing, cartooning, and maintaining his vintage Porsche.
D.P., as he is known to his friends, was bitten by the acting bug during his high school years in San Diego, with leading roles in George Washington Slept Here and Ladies in Retirement. While he and his late wife, Margo raised their four children, he sang and played guitar at any gig he could get. He later resumed his love of acting and became active in community theater acting in Move Over, Mrs. Markham, The Crucible, Our Town, Of Mice and Men, To Kill a Mockingbird, Look Homeward Angel, Ah Wilderness, Fool for Love, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. This is D.P.’s third appearance at IT! He has previously appeared as Senator Phogbound in Lil’ Abner, and as the barber and prisoner in Man of La Mancha. Planning to retire in the spring of 2011, he looks forward to more acting, writing, trout fishing, cartooning, and maintaining his vintage Porsche.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Introducing the Anne Frank Cast (Anne)
Sarah Erickson (Anne Frank)
Sarah is 15 years old and is a sophomore at El Dorado High School. This is her ninth show at Imagination Theater and she is excited to be playing the role of Anne Frank. She is grateful for the opportunity to share her amazing story with Placerville. She has learned a lot herself. She’d like to thank her parents and director for their support, and the cast for the feeling of true family.
Sarah is 15 years old and is a sophomore at El Dorado High School. This is her ninth show at Imagination Theater and she is excited to be playing the role of Anne Frank. She is grateful for the opportunity to share her amazing story with Placerville. She has learned a lot herself. She’d like to thank her parents and director for their support, and the cast for the feeling of true family.
Friday, July 9, 2010
The Diary of Anne Frank Opens Tonight, July 9
Please come and see this outstanding play. Tickets can be purchased online, by phone, or at the door. All tickets are $10. Friday, July 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 10 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 11 at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, July 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 17 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, July 23 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 24 at 2:00 p.m. (CLOSING SHOW)
The Box Office opens a half an hour in advance of the show. 530-642-0404
Friday, June 11, 2010
Anne Frank Dates Update
The Diary of Anne Frank will not have shows on July 15 or July 25.
The closing show will be Saturday, July 24 at 2:00 p.m. Please get your tickets now at www.it-tickets.org. All seats are $10.
The closing show will be Saturday, July 24 at 2:00 p.m. Please get your tickets now at www.it-tickets.org. All seats are $10.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Anne Frank Cast
Come out to support the Anne Frank cast this July. Their cast biographies will be posted in June.
Anne Frank
Sarah Erickson
Mr. Otto Frank
Duane Maracin
Mrs. Edith Frank
Lori Whittle
Margot Frank
Angela Verzello
Mr. Van Daan
Joe Grady
Mrs. Van Daan
Kathleen Mini
Peter Van Daan
Garrett Hernandez
Dr. Dussel
Paul Sobelman
Miep Gies
Kristine Miranda
Mr. Kraler
Bob Steele
Director - Peter Wolfe
Asst. Director - Elizabeth Zangari
Set Designer - Diana Erickson
Anne Frank
Sarah Erickson
Mr. Otto Frank
Duane Maracin
Mrs. Edith Frank
Lori Whittle
Margot Frank
Angela Verzello
Mr. Van Daan
Joe Grady
Mrs. Van Daan
Kathleen Mini
Peter Van Daan
Garrett Hernandez
Dr. Dussel
Paul Sobelman
Miep Gies
Kristine Miranda
Mr. Kraler
Bob Steele
Director - Peter Wolfe
Asst. Director - Elizabeth Zangari
Set Designer - Diana Erickson
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