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Jesus
Christ Superstar Ready to Rock the Beach

Cast members are busy rehearsing for Jesus
Christ Superstar. In this picture, Luke Tudball, center
(London, UK) as King Herod implores Brian Patrick Williams,
right (Seal Beach, CA) to “...walk across my swimming pool!”
in the tongue-and-cheek irreverent “Herod’s Song” found in
the musical Jesus Christ Superstar to be performed at
Waterside Theatre on July 11 & 18 at 8pm. Pre-performance
day ticket discounts are available through the box office at
252-473-3414.
(Manteo, NC – July 1, 2009) Cast
members are now in the final rehearsals of the timeless
rock-opera Jesus Christ Superstar to be performed at
Waterside Theatre in Manteo. If you have never seen Jesus
Christ Superstar before (and young people might have not
seen it), you won’t want to miss one of the two performances
on July 11 and 18. But even if you have seen the show
previously, the story and the music never grows old in this
rock retelling of Jesus Christ’s last moments by the
legendary composer of Phantom of the Opera, Cats, and
Joseph—Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber.
The storyline is the Passion of Christ, starting from the
entrance into Jerusalem to the last supper, betrayal by
Judas, trials before Pilate and Herod and the crucifixion.
Tim Rice’s lyrics along with the various rock musical styles
of Lloyd Webber personalize and place this inspired account
in the contemporary vernacular while injecting the audience
with a highly-charged emotional account that will not be
forgotten.
“With this production we are working on making the audience
feel drawn into the story in a personal way,” remarks Carl
V. Curnutte III the director of the production. “There are
so many emotional and spiritual elements found in his
musical. By setting it in a modern time rather than a
biblical time, the story becomes something we can relate to
based on our own lives.” In Superstar Curnutte feels that
friendship, betrayal, greed, enthusiasm, love and loss –the
central elements of the Passion of Christ, can resound with
our own contemporary experiences.
Jesus Christ Superstar began as a concept record album in
1970 and was then reincarnated on stage in 1971 and then in
a 1973 film. Since then, several revivals have toured the
nation with audiences as enthusiastic about the musical as
ever.
“We are hoping Outer Banks residents and visitors will
embrace this musical much as they did our enthusiastic
production of Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat in 2007,” remarks Chris Seawell,
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Roanoke Island
Historical Association which produces The Lost Colony and
other ancillary productions at Waterside Theatre. “This
musical and our other productions aside from The Lost Colony
production offer an opportunity to see both The Lost Colony
Company and Waterside Theatre in a new light.”
In addition to The Lost Colony, audiences this summer can
see Oklahoma, Grease, and Charlotte’s Web. These ancillary
productions are part of The Lost Colony’s Joe Layton
Performance Series, named in memory of Layton, an acclaimed
director of Broadway, stage and screen who directed the
production for 20 years. At The Lost Colony, Layton
conceived of a summer performance and workshop program for
the cast and crew to present their multi-faceted arts and
talents to the public, while honing their craft through
hands-on experience.
Save money and purchase your tickets early to receive a
special discount. Advance tickets at $15 for a producer’s
circle seats and $10 for general admission. Performance day
tickets at $20 for producer’s circle seats and $15 for
general admission. Advance ticket reservations are highly
recommended. For ticket information, call (252) 473-3414.
Waterside Theatre Productions
The Lost Colony’s 72nd season plays nightly at 8 pm, except
Sunday, through August 20, 2009, at Manteo’s Waterside
Theatre, on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Additionally, The
Lost Colony Company is presenting an impressive line-up of
special performances: Charlotte’s Web, E.B. White’s
treasured tale of friendship between a pig named Wilbur and
a little gray spider named Charlotte comes to life in this
production for children at 9:30 am and plays Tuesdays &
Thursdays through Aug. 13. Meet the cast and learn a
barnyard dance at Charlotte’s Barnyard Brunch on Tuesdays.
Tea with the Queen, a unique opportunity to meet Her Majesty
(Thursdays, performing thru Aug. 13 at 3 pm); brand new this
season, the swashbuckling Simon’s Pirate Adventure
(Thursdays, performing thru Aug. 13 at 3 pm); Broadway
Series: Jesus Christ Superstar (Saturday, July 11 & 18),
Oklahoma! (Saturday, August 8 & 15), and a one-time-only
performance of Grease by Tidewater Virginia’s celebrated
Hurrah Players (Sunday, August 9.) Tickets for all
performances are on sale at the box office. Some productions
even feature discounts on tickets purchased in advance of
the performance date. For details call 252-473-3414, or
visit www.thelostcolony.org.
The Lost Colony
Presents Charlotte’s Web
“Radiant” and “Terrific” Children’s-Book Comes to Life at
Waterside Theatre

(Manteo, N.C., June 19, 2008) – The talented Lost Colony
company brings another children’s classic to life on the
stage at Waterside Theater: Charlotte’s Web, which weaves
its’ tale of enduring friendship 9:30 am on Tuesdays and
Thursdays.
The world-over has been piggish about this story since
author E.B. White first published it in 1952. In fact, over
45 million copies of White’s heart-tugging tale have been
sold in some 23 languages. The work inspired a 2006 film
adaptation and a popular 1973 cartoon. The theatrical
production at Waterside Theatre is adapted by Joseph
Robinette and features the same enduring characters from the
book.
The production is directed by Jo Ellen Aspinwall, a
third-year graduate student and MFA Directing candidate at
University of Southern Mississippi. Aspinwall has been
involved in theatre for over 16 years and has worked the
full gamut of the stage from directing to scenic designing
and costuming. In fact, this production is in fact the third
time she has worked on a production of Charlotte’s Web—but
yet, she stills finds the material as charming as the first.
Aspinwall loves the story and cherishes its’ timeless
message. “We are stronger people when we allow ourselves to
care about others,” she remarks. “And I believe that this
classic story can teach us something about ourselves and our
humanity each time we visit it!”
For the production, Waterside Theatre’s stage is transformed
into Zuckerman’s barnyard. Charlotte’s web is spread across
the chapel and designed so she can climb it and spin her
beloved words across the web.
Charlotte’s Web is performed onstage at Waterside Theatre
inside Fort Raleigh National Historic Site at 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday and Thursday through August 13. Tickets are $7 a
person. Guests can also pre-arrange to enjoy a simple brunch
after the production on Tuesdays. Brunch includes a
keepsake photo with the cast. For reservations, tickets and
information go to www.thelostcolony.org or call (252)
473-3414.
All young patrons are invited twenty minutes before the show
to enjoy a carnival of special pre-show activities that
include face painting, games and balloon sculpting.
While attending the children’s show, brush up on your
favorite lost Elizabethan colonists and consider visiting
The Elizabethan Gardens, and the National Park Service
Visitor Center also at Fort Raleigh. The Gardens are open at
9 am.
Charlotte’s Web is one of several alternate productions
produced by The Lost Colony outdoor drama. Other productions
and events include Jesus Christ Superstar (July 11 & 18),
Oklahoma! (Aug 8 &15), Grease (Aug 9), Tea with the Queen
and Simon’s Pirate Adventure. For show time information,
please visit thelostcolony.org or call the box office at
252-473-3414.
Picture here is Lee Tudball (London, UK) as Templeton
dashing off to find his next meal. To his left is Zachary
Kamin (Ashland, MA) as Wilbur. To his right are Dacia Dick
(Beloit, KS) as the Narrator, and Brittany Taylor
(Annapolis, MD) in her web as Charlotte.
(Manteo,
NC-June 22, 2009)—The Roanoke Island Historical Association
recently held the first annual inaugural ceremony of its
1587 Society at Acorn Manor, the Tudor-style home of Brandy
and Philip Q. Foreman. This society is dedicated to
recognize the accomplishments of these former directors and
to encourage their continued association with the outdoor
drama. Pictured left to right are inductees Juliette
Newcomb, Carole S. Roebuck, Nancy Murray, Michael C. Reeves,
Marjalene Midgett Thomas, Thomas L. White Jr, Joseph M.
Bryan Jr, Rachel Leigh Rosado as Queen Elizabeth I, Tim
Shearin, Kathy Dikeman, Norma Houston, Edward L. Greene,
Jonathan W. Kenton, and Cashar W. Evans Jr. Also inducted
this month but not pictured were James B. Hemby Jr and
William S. Powell. Their support has made it possible for
the Roanoke Island Historical Association to produce
America’s #1 Outdoor Drama—The Lost Colony since
1937.
Photo by John Turner, courtesy of Roanoke Island Historical
Association
# # #
HISTORY
THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD
The
Lost Colony performs first school matinee at Waterside
Theatre

(Manteo,
N.C. June 22, 2009) – Another historic first occurred today
at the Waterside Theatre in the Fort Raleigh National
Historic Site in Manteo NC, and the area’s school children
were part of it. The Roanoke Island Historical Association (RIHA)
presented the first-time School Matinee Performance of The
Lost Colony to an almost full house—the threat of rain kept
two schools from attending. School children and their
teachers were on the edge of their seats as they watched
history unfold before their eyes. The matinee was performed
for 4th & 8th grade public, private and home school groups
from Dare and the surrounding counties.
An educational and historical non-profit organization, RIHA
produced The Lost Colony school matinee in support of the
fulfillment of North Carolina’s education school
requirements for the 4th and 8th grade curriculum. The North
Carolina history school books for these grade levels study
Sir Walter Raleigh’s colonies and The Lost Colony
production; this School Matinee school performance brings
the pages of the children’s history books to life. The Lost
Colony School Matinee program will subsequently be scheduled
and performed annually.
This matinee program is reinforced by The Lost Colony
educational website at www.thelostcolony.org/education as
well as teacher programs tied into the curriculum. School
districts contacted within Eastern North Carolina for the
matinee include but are not limited to Dare, Tyrell,
Edenton/ Chowan, Washington, Currituck, Pasquotank, Camden,
Martin, Perquimans, Bertie, Hyde, Gates, Hertford, Beaufort,
Edgecombe, Halifax, Roanoke Rapids, Weldon, and Northampton.
RIHA’s Education Committee and Education Coordinator planned
and organized the matinee. Portions of the event were made
possible by grants from the Southern Bank Foundation and the
Outer Banks Community Foundation. The Education Committee
chaired by Dr. James Hemby Jr., includes Dr. Sue Burgess,
Superintendent of Dare County Schools serving as an
Ex-Officio Member of the RIHA Board as Designee, June
Atkinson Superintendent of Public Instruction. Dr. Burgess
designated Judith Hornbeck, Director of Elementary
Instruction Dare County Schools and Steve Basnight III,
Curriculum Specialist/ Assistant Principal on Loan Dare
County Schools to the Education Committee. The Education
Coordinator, Lance Culpepper serves as the liaison for
RIHA’s Education Committee and the school systems in
developing the matinee as well as the RIHA’s other
educational programs, ensuring that North Carolina
educational curricula is met and implemented.
The Outer Banks Hospital was in attendance at the matinee
with a First Aid Tent, Dare County EMS were present, and
Pizza Hut provided pizza, drink and dessert for those who
selected the optional lunch. David Twiddy, Director of
Transportation of Dare County Schools and Steve Basnight
assisted in the parking of the school buses. Thirty-eight
volunteers from the community along with The Lost Colony
staff & board members welcomed each bus group and assisted
with identifying each school group with color-coded ID
stickers and leading each student to their assigned group
seating. The National Park Service was on hand to greet the
guests as they arrived.
The successful “full house” response of school children to
the special matinee performance has already led the way to
the planning of three matinees for the 2010 season. Nearly
50% of the student/ teacher attendees were from Dare County
schools including Cape Hatteras Elementary, First Flight
Elementary, Kitty Hawk Elementary, Manteo Elementary, Nags
Head Elementary, Manteo Middle School, First Flight High
School, DF Walker, Beginning of Wisdom Academy, Currituck
Light Christian Academy, Kids Rock, PATH, Point of Honor,
Tyrell Elementary, Columbia Middle School, Chesapeake
Montessori, Kempsville High School, several Home Schools and
more.
The Association has a history of working with North Carolina
school systems in developing programs to meet education
needs and continues to do so with this and future endeavors.
The matinee performance augments the Association’s current
educational outreach programs including school visits,
backstage tours for school groups, and study guides for
teachers and students. The Lost Colony’s is also
constructing new educational pages on their website, funded
by a grant from the Outer Banks Community Foundation.
The Lost Colony is written by North Carolinian and
Pulitzer-Prize winning playwright Paul Green, and is the
longest-running outdoor drama in the state. The production
plays nightly at 8 pm, except Sunday, through August 20 at
Manteo’s Waterside Theatre on North Carolina’s Outer Banks.
This is the 72nd Anniversary Season of the drama. For
tickets, call (252) 473-3414 or www.thelostcolony.org.
(Photo by Dee Ostrander, courtesy of Roanoke Island
Historical Association) # # #
SPECIAL
EFFECTS AT THE LOST COLONY
- Expert John Wynne Designs Realistic Special Effects
for Drama-
(Manteo,
N.C., June 22 2009) – The Lost Colony drama is known for its
dazzling theatrical effects and this year is no exception.
Brand-new to the production this year are some special
effects that expand their bag of tricks. Special effects
expert John Wynne was brought in to consult and construct
these new effects.
Wynne has a reputation of creating spectacular explosions,
pyrotechnic displays, controlled fire, haze, fog among
others and brings an outstanding safety record to The Lost
Colony with 25 years of skill and experience working in the
television, motion picture and theatrical industry. Wynn’s
use of blank-firing weapons on-set is given particular
attention for safe use and proper handling. According to
Wynne, his goal is to “…provide high production value,
within the budget, without compromising cast and crew
safety.”
Wynne’s credits include Body of Lies Warner Brothers, Evan
Almighty Universal Studios, John Adams HBO, Commander in
Chief Touchstone Pictures, The War of the Worlds Paramount
Pictures, The New World New Line Cinema, Cold Mountain
Miramax, as well as Dreamworks Records, The Discovery
Channel, INTERPOL, The FBI Files, The New Detectives among
others.
The product of Wynne’s work can be seen at The Lost Colony
nightly at 8 pm, except Sunday, now through August 20 at
Waterside Theatre in Manteo. Backstage tours for a
behind-the-scenes look begin at 6 pm, reservations are
required. For tickets and information, call the Box Office
at (252) 473-3414. Additionally this season, The Lost Colony
company presents an impressive line-up of special
performances: Charlotte’s Web, E.B. White’s treasured tale
of friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray
spider named Charlotte comes to life in this production for
children which opens June 18 at 9:30 am and plays Tuesdays &
Thursdays through Aug. 13. Meet the cast and learn a
barnyard dance at Charlotte’s Barnyard Brunch on Tuesdays.
Tea with the Queen, a unique opportunity to meet Her Majesty
(Thursdays, June 25-Aug. 13 at 3 pm); brand new this season,
the swashbuckling Simon’s Pirate Adventure (Thursdays, June
18 – Aug. 13 at 3 pm); Broadway Series: Jesus Christ
Superstar (Saturday, July 11 & 18), Oklahoma! (Saturday,
August 8 & 15), and a one-time-only performance of Grease by
Tidewater Virginia’s celebrated Hurrah Players (Sunday,
August 9.) Tickets for all performances are on sale at the
box office. Some productions even feature discounts on
tickets purchased in advance of the performance date. For
details call 252-473-3414, or visit www.thelostcolony.org.
(top photo) Marcus Morphew (The Lost Colony’s Props and
Pyrotechnician) worked with special effects expert John
Wynne who consulted and constructed new special effect for
the 2009 production. Pictured here, they are inspecting the
cabin fire that is used in the second act. The fire was
designed within strict safety protocols that do not
compromise the safety of cast and crew. (below) The effect
produces a very realistic roof-top fire. This effect and
others are seen on-stage at The Lost Colony on summer nights
Mon-Sat through Aug 20. Tickets and
information:252-473-3414, or thelostcolony.org
MANTEO LIONS CLUB DONATES
WHEELCHAIRS
TO THE LOST COLONY
(Manteo,
NC-June 22, 2009)
The Lions Club of Manteo recently donated four wheelchairs
to The Lost Colony drama for patrons requesting assistance.
Pictured left to right, are Lions club members Jean Basnight
Past President, Syble Blount Past President, Jan Underwood
Past President, Rita Mann President, Hunt Thomas Past
President, Ken Keating Development Director The Lost Colony
with daughter Abigail. Manteo Lions work the
summer-concession sales at Waterside Theatre. Their
philanthropy was appreciated last season when they assisted
in constructing benches set out along the path to the
theatre. The Lost Colony production plays nightly from
Mondays to Saturdays at Waterside Theater in Manteo on
Roanoke Island. Families can see America’s #1 Outdoor
Drama—The Lost Colony and save! Children (11 and under) are
free with a paying adult on Mondays and Fridays, half-price
on Saturdays. To take advantage of these ticket discounts,
contact the box office at 252-473-3414.
Photo by John Buford, courtesy of Roanoke Island Historical
Association # # #
NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS AT WATERSIDE
THEATRE

Neighbors, Food Pantries, Dare Nights & The Lost Colony!
Dare County residents helped replenish the shelves of the
Outer Banks here (L-R), Mary Edwards (Kill Devil Hills)
volunteer for The Lost Colony, Sandy Moore & Hal Moore (Kill
Devil Hills) of Lifeboat Community Church in Salvo (Hatteras
Island) receiving goods from Linda Warren (Nags Head).
Pictured in back is Barbara Holton (Manteo) volunteer The
Lost Colony, distributing the free tickets. More than 1,000
pounds of canned & dry goods were collected that evening to
replenish the Lifeboat Community Church food pantry shelves.
There were four free Dare Nights, one for each of the four
food pantries.
(Manteo, N.C., June 17 2009) – Dare County
residents came out in support of five non-profits: the four
Outer Banks food pantries and The Lost Colony drama.
Residents who brought can & dry good donations for Outer
Banks food pantries were treated to a complimentary
performance of The Lost Colony during the show’s annual
“Dare Night” performances on June 3, 4, 5 & 6 at Waterside
Theatre.
The Lost Colony partnered with CapSan Media, the
parent company of 99.1 The Sound, and EPSN Radio 97.1, and
Classic Hits 104.9 & 92.3 for the event. The drive benefited
food pantries associated with Beach Food Pantry in Kill
Devil Hills, Lifeboat Community Church in Salvo on Hatteras
Island, Mount Olivet United Methodist Church of Manteo, and
Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men.
The Lost Colony’s 72nd season plays nightly at 8
pm, except Sunday, May 29th through August 20, 2009, at
Manteo’s Waterside Theatre, on North Carolina’s Outer Banks.
Additionally, The Lost Colony company is presenting an
impressive line-up of special performances: Charlotte’s Web,
E.B. White’s treasured tale of friendship between a pig
named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte comes
to life in this production for children which opens June 18
at 9:30 am and plays Tuesdays & Thursdays through Aug. 13.
Meet the cast and learn a barnyard dance at Charlotte’s
Barnyard Brunch on Tuesdays. Tea with the Queen, a unique
opportunity to meet Her Majesty (Thursdays, June 25- Aug. 13
at 3 pm); brand new this season, the swashbuckling Simon’s
Pirate Adventure (Thursdays, June 18 – Aug. 13 at 3 pm);
Broadway Series: Jesus Christ Superstar (Saturday, July 11
& 18), Oklahoma! (Saturday, August 8 & 15), and a
one-time-only performance of Grease by Tidewater Virginia’s
celebrated Hurrah Players (Sunday, August 9.) Tickets for
all performances are on sale at the box office. Some
productions even feature discounts on tickets purchased in
advance of the performance date. For details call
252-473-3414, or visit www.thelostcolony.org.
OPENING NIGHT!
-
The
Lost Colony 72nd Anniversary Season Dedicated to
Staff -
(Manteo, N.C. June 11, 2009)
–
During opening night ceremonies
on Friday May 29, the Roanoke Island Historical
Association (RIHA) and its Board of Directors dedicated this
72nd Anniversary Season in recognition of the
extraordinary service of The Lost Colony
administrative staff. In September 2007, a fire destroyed
the costume shop and its contents used in the production.
Rising from the ashes, recovery ensued due to the effort and
support of many individuals and groups. The staff, while
managing the daily operation in an exemplary manner, also
administered the monumental task of the costume shop
replacement project. “The Board of Directors is pleased to
dedicate this season to our staff. Not only were their
efforts a key component to our recovery, but they are
responsible for many behind-the-scenes activities that make
tonight’s production possible,” said RIHA Chairman Chris
Seawell. “We applaud them and their continued efforts on our
behalf. They are a living testament to the bold and
courageous spirit of the early colonists that settled here
some 422 years ago,” he added.
Throughout the re-build and replacement project, the
staff worked together to raise funds, coordinate,
facilitate, and communicate the process. Their efforts led
by Executive Director Carl V. Curnutte III, give honor to
the cry, “the show must go on!” They continue to keep
America’s story, The Lost Colony, a vibrant and
unique player in American theatre.
This widely acclaimed show opened in 1937 and has been
playing ever since. Millions including President
Franklin Roosevelt, have seen this
spectacular drama written by Pulitzer Prize winning
playwright Paul Green. Audiences are dazzled by drama,
music, dance, riveting action, and special effects telling
the story of one of our nation’s most intriguing mysteries -
the vanishing of the 117 men, women and children of the 1587
settlement on Roanoke Island. The theatre is located in the
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site where the lost colonists
were last seen. The Lost Colony plays nightly at 8
pm, except Sunday, through August 20 at the Waterside
Theatre in Manteo, North Carolina. For tickets to the show,
backstage tour and more, call (252) 473-3414 or
click here!

Roanoke Island Association Board of Director Chairman
Chris Seawell announced the season dedication of The Lost
Colony to the staff who works year-round to produce the
long-running drama. Pictured here at opening night for the
dedication are staff members Carl V Curnutte (Executive
Director/Producer), Ken Keating (Development Director), Dee
Ostrander (Finance Manager), Mary Salem (Development
Associate), John Buford (Marketing/ Public Relations), Lance
Culpepper (Administrative Assistant), Cindy Reed (Grants
Writer), Crystal Simpson (Maintenance Supervisor), Kevin
Nissley (Maintenance), Shari Crail (Box Office Manager), and
Terry Fowler (Office Manager). The Lost Colony
opened their 72nd
Production Season on May 29, 2009.
Photo by Mike Brisson,
courtesy of Roanoke Island Historical Association. # # #

DARE NIGHT PERFORMANCES ON
JUNE 3, 4, 5 & 6
AT WATERSIDE THEATRE
(Manteo,
N.C., May 28, 2009) – The show just opened, and the 72nd
Anniversary Production of The Lost Colony has heralded the
start of the tourist season. Dare County residents can play
the part of tourists and attend one of four free nights to
attend a complimentary performance of The Lost Colony –
while helping the Outer Banks food pantries replenish their
supplies – during the show’s annual “Dare Night”
performances, June 3, 4, 5 & 6 at Waterside Theatre.
Admission to these performances is free for Dare County
residents who attend and bring at least two can goods or two
dry goods as a donation for the Outer Banks food pantries.
The
Lost Colony is partnering with
CapSan Media, the parent company of
99.1 The Sound, and EPSN Radio 97.1, and Classic Hits 104.9
& 92.3. The drive will benefit food pantries
associated with Beach Food Pantry in Kill Devil Hills, Cape
Hatteras United Methodist Men, Lifeboat Community Church in
Salvo, and Mount Olivet United Methodist Church of Manteo.
In addition to a food or dry good donation, residents are
required to show proof of Dare County residency, such as a
driver’s license, voter registration card or utility bill.
Pre-performance donation collection begins at 5:30 pm.
Tickets are distributed on a first-come-basis so be ready
and bearing canned food or dry good gifts in order to get
your ticket during Dare Nights for the exciting production.
Recommended items for the food drive include canned
vegetables, fruits, meats, soups and beans; tomato and pasta
products; peanut butter and jelly; paper products, such as
toilet paper and paper towels; and pancake mix and syrup.
The Lost Colony’s 72nd season plays nightly at 8 pm, except
Sunday, May 29th through August 20, 2009, at Manteo’s
Waterside Theatre, on North Carolina’s Outer Banks.
Additionally, The Lost Colony company is presenting an
impressive line-up of special performances: Charlotte’s Web,
E.B. White’s treasured tale of friendship between a pig
named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte comes
to life in this production for children (Thursdays, June 18
- Aug. 13); Tea with the Queen, a unique opportunity to meet
Her Majesty (Thursdays, June 25- Aug. 13); brand new this
season, the swashbuckling Simon’s Pirate Adventure
(Thursdays, June 18 – Aug. 13); Broadway Series: Jesus
Christ Superstar (Saturday, July 11 & 18), Oklahoma!
(Saturday, August 8 & 15), and a one-time-only performance
of Grease by Tidewater Virginia’s celebrated Hurrah Players
(Sunday, August 9.) Tickets for all performances are on sale
at the box office. Some productions even feature discounts
on tickets purchased in advance of the performance date. For
details call 252-473-3414, or visit www.thelostcolony.org.
For four nights during Dare Nights on June 3, 4, 5 & 6,
valid Dare County residents who bring a canned food or dry
good donation for local food pantries are admitted free to
The Lost Colony. Pre-performance donation collection begins
at a designated table for collection in front of the box
office at 5:30 pm. Tickets are distributed on a
first-come-basis.
DARE NIGHT PERFORMANCES SET
FOR JUNE 3, 4, 5 & 6
AT WATERSIDE THEATRE
(Manteo,
N.C., May 18, 2009) – The cast just arrived, rehearsals are
underway, and costumes are being prepared for the 72nd
Anniversary Production of The Lost Colony which opens on May
29. Dare county residents can choose from four nights to
attend a complimentary performance of The Lost Colony –
while helping the Outer Banks food pantries replenish their
supplies – during the show’s annual “Dare Night”
performances, June 3, 4, 5 & 6 at Waterside Theatre.
Admission to these performances is free for Dare County
residents who attend and bring at least two can goods or two
dry goods as a donation for the Outer Banks food pantries.
“We are pleased to welcome free-of-charge, Dare County
residents who bring food items to the theatre on these
particular nights,” said Chris Seawell, chairman of the
Roanoke Island Historical Association. “It’s a wonderful
chance to see a first-rate performance, while helping our
local food pantries provide emergency assistance to families
in need.”

The Lost Colony is partnering with CapSan Media, the parent
company of 99.1 The Sound, and EPSN Radio 97.1, and Classic
Hits 104.9 & 92.3. The drive will benefit food pantries
associated with Beach Food Pantry in Kill Devil Hills, Cape
Hatteras United Methodist Men, Lifeboat Community Church in
Salvo, and Mount Olivet United Methodist Church of Manteo.
In addition to a food or dry good donation, residents are
required to show proof of Dare County residency, such as a
driver’s license, voter registration card or utility bill.
Pre-performance donation collection begins at 5:30 pm.
Tickets are distributed on a first-come-basis so be ready
and bearing canned food or dry good gifts in order to get
your ticket during Dare Nights for the exciting production.
Recommended items for the food drive include canned
vegetables, fruits, meats, soups and beans; tomato and pasta
products; peanut butter and jelly; paper products, such as
toilet paper and paper towels; and pancake mix and syrup.
Local
audiences can expect to see a stellar show this summer, as
evidenced by The Lost Colony’s top-notch artist staff.
Robert Richmond returns as this season’s director. Actors
and critics alike have praised Richmond’s ability to
re-imagine centuries-old theatrical works for the modern
audience. The English-born director has staged more than 70
productions for off-Broadway, national tours, regional
theatres, universities and special engagements—including a
command performance of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing
for a special reception at the White House.
Five-time Tony Award-winning costume designer William Ivey
Long returns as production designer. The newest member of
the artistic staff is versatile dancer, chorographer and
master teacher Sean Kelly who joins the company this year as
choreographer. Kelly has been resident director for the
touring Broadway musical Movin’ Out by Tony Award-winner
Twyla Tharp with music by Billy Joel. He was in the Broadway
production, was previously the supervising dance
captain/swing for the first national tour of the show,
assisted in staging the production in London’s West End and
staged the current production with Tharp. Kelly, a Ballet
Master, has danced with the American Ballet Theater II and
Houston Ballet. Kelly has been a guest artist, teacher and
choreographer with numerous regional dance companies in the
U.S., the Dominican Republic, and Guam. Ken Clifton, an
accomplished music director, conductor and vocal coach,
returns as music director. Jim Hunter, lighting designer,
has illuminated such theatres as: Theatre Virginia, Phoenix
Theatre, Charlotte Rep, Arkansas Rep, Florida Rep, Playhouse
on the Square (Memphis), Drury Lane Theatre (Chicago),
Heritage Repertory Theatre (VA), Flat Rock Playhouse (NC),
as well as others. Michael Rasbury, an assistant professor
of theatre at the University of Virginia, is the sound
designer. Local favorite Robert Midgette, who marks his 38th
year with the production, is fight director.
The Lost Colony’s 72nd season plays nightly at 8 pm, except
Sunday, May 29th through August 20, 2009, at Manteo’s
Waterside Theatre, on North Carolina’s Outer Banks.
Additionally, The Lost Colony company is presenting an
impressive line-up of special performances: Charlotte’s Web,
E.B. White’s treasured tale of friendship between a pig
named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte comes
to life in this production for children (Thursdays, June 18
- Aug. 13); Tea with the Queen, a unique opportunity to meet
Her Majesty (Thursdays, June 25- Aug. 13); brand new this
season, the swashbuckling Simon’s Pirate Adventure
(Thursdays, June 18 – Aug. 13); Broadway Series: Jesus
Christ Superstar (Saturday, July 11 & 18), Oklahoma!
(Saturday, August 8 & 15), and a one-time-only performance
of Grease by Tiedwater Virginia’s celebrated Hurrah Players
(Sunday, August 9.) Tickets for all performances are on sale
at the box office. Some productions even feature discounts
on tickets purchased in advance of the performance date. For
details call 252-473-3414, or visit www.thelostcolony.org.
For four nights during Dare Nights on June 3, 4, 5 & 6,
valid Dare County residents who bring a canned food or dry
good donation for local food pantries are admitted free to
The Lost Colony. Pre-performance donation collection begins
at a designated table for collection in front of the box
office at 5:30 pm. Tickets are distributed on a
first-come-basis.
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