SKITS preps for opening weekend of new play
Pictured above, SKITS cast have their first dress rehearsal of their fourth play, “Mind Over Manor.”
May 6, 2015
Charlea Mills
Shell Knob in the Spotlight (SKITS) actors gathered this week for the final rehearsals before the debut of their fourth play since the group formed in 2013, “Mind Over Manor.”
The play features a kooky cast of residents at Summer Meadows Manor as Jasmine Winters and private investigator Chester Banks attempt to prove rightful ownership over the mansion from her aunt, Opal Summers.
As the play unfolds, the cast brings the zany characters living in Summer Meadows Manor to life with particularly riveting performances by Sherri Lewis as Tawnee Patterson, a flighty, confused character with a “strange aversion to brandy,” and Barb Van Dusen as the know-it-all Patty Von Schtuk. Patterson and Van Dusen portray their larger-than-life characters with gusto, giving the audience definite bang for their buck.
The full cast includes Connie Figgins as Amanda Biggs, Rob Holmberg as Chester Banks Merri Magula as Jasmine Winters, Eileen Ploss as Lerlene Charleston, Susan Ramonette as Mavis Johns, Karin Stanley as Opal Summers, Bob Van Dusen as Vince Macchio, and Kathie Vice as Donna Summers. The play is directed by Lori Reaves.
The camaraderie and chemistry between the actors brings the story full circle in this upbeat, wacky comedy full of one-liners. It is sure to please the whole family.
SKITS was formed by Jim Robinson and Carol Webb in 2013. Mind Over Manor is the fourth play by the group since their formation. They’ve also starred in events at Shakin’ in the Shell as well as a variety show sponsored by the Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce.
Mind Over Manor will have five shows over the next two weekends. The show times are Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9, at 7 p.m. each evening. Next weekend, the shows are on Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, at 7 p.m. A Sunday performance will be held on May 17 at 2 p.m. All performances will take place at the United Methodist Church in Shell Knob on Highway YY off of Highway 39.
Tickets are available at the Shell Knob Central Crossing Senior Center, the Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce, Treasures Then and Now, Service #1 Credit Union and the United Methodist Church. Tickets are $7 in advance and $9 at the door. Group and company discounts are available. For more information, contact Barb Van Dusen at (417) 858-9590.
More information about SKITS is available on their Facebook page SKITS Community Theatre or www.shellknobspotlight.com.
Charlea Mills
Shell Knob in the Spotlight (SKITS) actors gathered this week for the final rehearsals before the debut of their fourth play since the group formed in 2013, “Mind Over Manor.”
The play features a kooky cast of residents at Summer Meadows Manor as Jasmine Winters and private investigator Chester Banks attempt to prove rightful ownership over the mansion from her aunt, Opal Summers.
As the play unfolds, the cast brings the zany characters living in Summer Meadows Manor to life with particularly riveting performances by Sherri Lewis as Tawnee Patterson, a flighty, confused character with a “strange aversion to brandy,” and Barb Van Dusen as the know-it-all Patty Von Schtuk. Patterson and Van Dusen portray their larger-than-life characters with gusto, giving the audience definite bang for their buck.
The full cast includes Connie Figgins as Amanda Biggs, Rob Holmberg as Chester Banks Merri Magula as Jasmine Winters, Eileen Ploss as Lerlene Charleston, Susan Ramonette as Mavis Johns, Karin Stanley as Opal Summers, Bob Van Dusen as Vince Macchio, and Kathie Vice as Donna Summers. The play is directed by Lori Reaves.
The camaraderie and chemistry between the actors brings the story full circle in this upbeat, wacky comedy full of one-liners. It is sure to please the whole family.
SKITS was formed by Jim Robinson and Carol Webb in 2013. Mind Over Manor is the fourth play by the group since their formation. They’ve also starred in events at Shakin’ in the Shell as well as a variety show sponsored by the Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce.
Mind Over Manor will have five shows over the next two weekends. The show times are Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9, at 7 p.m. each evening. Next weekend, the shows are on Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, at 7 p.m. A Sunday performance will be held on May 17 at 2 p.m. All performances will take place at the United Methodist Church in Shell Knob on Highway YY off of Highway 39.
Tickets are available at the Shell Knob Central Crossing Senior Center, the Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce, Treasures Then and Now, Service #1 Credit Union and the United Methodist Church. Tickets are $7 in advance and $9 at the door. Group and company discounts are available. For more information, contact Barb Van Dusen at (417) 858-9590.
More information about SKITS is available on their Facebook page SKITS Community Theatre or www.shellknobspotlight.com.
