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welcomed
The Appalachian Regional Theatre Society
In Two Acts from the Unique Musical
The Apple Tree
Act I – The Diary of Adam and Eve
Act III - Passionella
May 4 - 6, 2007
Music by Jerry Bock with
Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Based on stories by Mark Twain, Frank R. Stockton and Jules Feiffer
Additional book material provided by Jerome Coopersmith
“Witty, tuneful and utterly charming, fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek musical miniatures,” says Music Theatre International. “Each is filled with the warmth and humanity that is the hallmark of Harnick and Bock,” the song writing team of Fiddler on the Roof.
Jonesborough Repertory Theatre welcomes back Hazard, KY
From the same group that brought you SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN in January 2006, Jonesborough Repertory Theatre welcomes back The Appalachian Regional Theatre Society (ARTS) from Hazard, Kentucky in their production of THE APPLE TREE. This Broadway hit musical just finished a revival run in New York. In 1967, Barbara Harris won a Tony for her role in the show.
“From the songwriting team of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and SHE LOVES ME (Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick) comes an unique evening of one-act musicals about men, women, and a little thing called temptation,” says Music Theatre International (MTI). “The first [Act], The Diary of Adam and Eve , is a quirky, touching spin on the tale of the world's first couple, adapted from Mark Twain's ‘Extracts from Adam's Diary.’ Finally, ‘Passionella’ is based on Jules Feiffer's offbeat Cinderella-story about a chimney sweep whose dreams of being a ‘glamorous movie star’ nearly sabotage her one chance for true love.” THE APPLE TREE acts are “Witty, tuneful and utterly charming…fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek musical miniatures…” says Music Theatre International. “Each [Act] is filled with the warmth and humanity that is the hallmark of Harnick and Bock.”
“Everyone involved in this family friendly production has put forth so much effort and time,” says the shows director, Carol Combs as she shouts final cues to the actors. “The play itself is a conglomeration of familiar stories, beginning with a humorous look at the story of the fall in the Garden of Eden and ending with the Carol Burnett-like chimney sweep turned movie star who is seeking ‘the right man to share it with’.”
The play’s lead actor, Robbie Smith, received a degree in Theatre from Northern Kentucky University, and has worked extensively on the road and locally with Jenny Wiley Theatre – “Kentucky’s only professional theatre east of I-75.” Smith has received many theatrical accolades, amongst them “Best Play” at the Kentucky Theatre Association’s Community Theatre Festival.
The play’s leading lady, Michelle Stacy, received a degree in Theatre and English from Morehead State University. Michelle is very excited to be performing with her husband, Alan Stacy, who will experience his acting debut with his role as The Snake.
Other actors include Robert Campbell, an ARTS company favorite and Tera Cozart, one of the company’s technical artists. The musical chorus consists of Frances McAllister, Lyndsey Campbell, Jacob Woods and Hannah Everage. Stage direction and lighting provided by Jill Robertson. Janet McReynolds will provide the musical background. Robert Campbell also provides technical coverage during the play. Scott McReynolds is responsible for the beautiful set work.
ACT I & III
Act I tells the somewhat askew story of Adam and Eve. The stereotypical roles of male and female give the play a vitality and familiarity that ring true to all. Eve, in short, has made Adam into an early Bob Vila with her home improvement projects. Adam, as a result, has discovered the purpose of the week — “to rest up from Sunday.” It is a comical look at how life might have been with a modern day man and woman in a garden of paradise.
Act III tells the story of Passionella, lowly chimney sweep who becomes a beautiful movie star, but — in true fairy godmother fashion — only during the wee hours of the morning and very late night. Her love interest, the always charismatic, Flip, the Prince, Charming, has a few secrets of his own. Will it be happily ever after for these two?
Flip the Prince
Many of Jonesborough’s fine restaurants offered discounts and packages to those attending a performance including The AmericInn, The Historic Eureka Inn and other great overnight establishments.
The Apple Tree was presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Event sponsors are Perry Oil Company, Inc. and Hazard Perry County Chamber of Commerce. Series underwriters are: ARH, City of Hazard, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hazard Clinic, People’s Bank & Trust Company, and Super 8 Motel. The Kentucky Arts Council, a state agency in the Commerce Cabinet, provides operational support funding with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes a great nation, deserves great art.
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Jonesborough, Tennessee 37659