West Virginia Artists Guild

JESTER-KNIGHT
Written by JOEY MADIA, local author, actor, and playwright
Join us for a reading excepts from this new novel.
October 3 — @ 3 PM
Tanner Theatre, Monongalia Arts Center
Tickets $5 Adults | $3 Childrren

Jester-Knight follows the teenage trials and triumphs of Alde, the son of the Jester of Glittereye, a kingdom barely three generations old. As the fledgling kingdom crumbles from within, Alde must balance the expectations of being named for the
first and greatest of Jesters with the path to knighthood that is thrust upon him through the selfless and heroic deed of
saving an Elf. Filled with epic battles, fierce dragons, political intrigue, and grand adventure, Jester-Knightt sets the stage for ever-expanding explorations of the world of Mynoweth in the 6-book series The Ambir Dragon Tales.

Soup Camel will be performing at Black Bear.

while…

Librarians will be performing at 123 Pleasant St.

terry schnell will be performing at black bear.

Blue Highway
September 18, 2009 | 7:30pm

Blue Highway is indisputably one of the most esteemed and influential groups in contemporary bluegrass. With eight highly-acclaimed albums to its credit, Blue Highway has garnered two Grammy nominations, a Dove Award, topped the Bluegrass Unlimited radio charts, and won numerous International Bluegrass Music Association awards. Refusing to coast on past glories, Blue Highway continues to push its music to new levels of accomplishment. Artfully balanced between tradition and innovation, it remains in the forefront of contemporary bluegrass music.

Poet Mary Lucille DeBerry will be the featured reader during Morgantown Poets 7 p.m. literary event Thursday, Sept. 17, at Monongalia Arts Center (MAC).

The reading is free and open to anyone interested in the arts. The MAC is at 107 High St., Morgantown. The event will be in Studio II upstairs.

DeBerry, a longtime resident of Morgantown, worked many years for West Virginia Public Television where she produced historical, cultural and public affairs series, segments and programs.

Her poems have appeared in Appalachian Heritage, Appalachian Journal, Hamilton Stone Review (Fall 2008: West Virginia Issue of the online journal), Now & Then, and Traditions. Her writing has also been published in the 2009 “Anthology of Appalachian Writers” and “Wild Sweet Notes – Fifty Years of West Virginia Poetry.”

DeBerry is the author of the recently released poetry book, “Bertha Butcher’s Coat,” based mostly on experiences she had while growing up and later visiting in Ritchie County. The following, from the cover of her book, is about the world her poems describe: “Bertha Butcher’s coat, stray buttons, an elegant pen, scraps of fabric: all might be found in an attic. Add an ancestral farm, a big city and a small town where a child associated as much with grown ups as with other children. These grown ups recounted family stories, made quilts, grew gardens, farmed, quarried stone, drilled oil wells. The poet observed and remembers.”

Following the public reading, Morgantown Poets co-organizer Tamara Woods will conduct a raffle of books generously donated by West Virginia authors to help support the non-profit monthly literary arts event at the MAC. Raffle tickets will be $5 each. Morgantown Poets is grateful to all authors who donated books for the raffle, as follows: “Lake Effect” by Laura Bentley, “Bertha Butcher’s Coat” by Mary Lucille DeBerry, “After West” by James Harms, “Witness at Hawks Nest” by Dwight Harshbarger, “Jester-Knight” by Joey Madia, “Going” by Kevin Oderman, “Lately” by Sara Pritchard,” “Captivity Narrative” by Mary Ann Samyn, “Father’s Troubles” by Carter Seaton and “House Where a Woman” by Lori Wilson.

Public parking is available near the MAC in the parking garage at the corner of Pleasant and Chestnut streets and at the city lot behind 142 High Street (enter off Spruce). The MAC is accessible to individuals with mobility impairments; please schedule ahead at least two days prior to the event by calling 304-906-7268, or write to info@monartscenter.com for more information.

Morgantown Poets is an informal community group that meets from 7-9 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the MAC, providing literary enthusiasts the opportunity to express themselves, share their work, network and to connect up-and-coming writers with more established authors. New writers are welcome. Meetings usually begin with a spoken reading by a featured author that is followed by readings from attendees. Join Morgantown Poets’ mailing list by writing to morgantownpoets@yahoo.com or join the group on Facebook by entering “Morgantown Poets” in Facebook’s search.

from 123’s site:

“.357 STRING BAND BRING BACK THEIR ONE OF KIND STRING SHOW. BLUE GRASS DONE JUST A LITTLE BIT FASTER THAN YOUR WEDNESDAY NIGHT JAM. THEY ARE JOINED BY CROOKED ELM’S APPALACHIAN ROCK-A-BILLY. DRINKS ARE A WEDNESDAY NIGHT CHEAP SPECIAL 2 FOR 1. $5″

Auditions for The Christmas Carol – The Musical will be held On Sunday, October 11, 2009 from 1 pm – 6 pm at South Jr. High School’s theatre located just inside the main entrance.
Beginning October 1, 2009, each person interested in auditioning should call West Virginia Public Theatre at 304-291-4117 to make an appointment. On the day of the audition, everyone should bring a headshot (preferably 8X10) and resume listing musical training and performance history.
Everyone auditioning on October 11th should prepare 25 bars of an upbeat tempo and ballad in the style of the show (bring sheet music with you that day) and come prepared for a short dance callback beginning at 4:00pm.
Rehearsal/Performance Dates:  December 5 – December 23, 2009
Characters:
Scrooge
A mean spirited, uncaring, bitter miser. A very strong actor who sings very well. High Baritone. Age 45 +

Bob Cratchit

Baritone . Scrooge’s  bookkeeper. A meek, not well off man with a family he adores. High Baritone. Age 30’s +

Mrs. Cratchit:

Bob Cratchit’s loving wife and mother of his children. Actress who sings well, Ensemble Double. Age: 30 +

Jacob Marley
Tenor. The ghost of Scrooge’s former business partner. Strong Actor who Sings Age 45+ . Ensemble Double.

Lamplighter/Ghost of Christmas Past
Dual role. Largest singing role of the 3 ghosts. Young lady in her 20’s. Ensemble Double

Sandwich Board Man/Ghost of Christmas Present
Dual role. A Saint Nicholas/Santa Claus type. Jolly and good natured. Sing and move well.

Blind Old Hag/Ghost of Christmas Yet To Be
Dual role. Strong Actress who sings. Age: Old

Fred Anderson
Scrooges’s optimistic nephew: Handsome pleasant+ Ensemble double . Age: 30’s.

Mr. Fezziwig
Scrooge’s first employer. Warm caring humane business man. Sings and moves well. Ensemble Double. Age:50+.

Mrs. Fezziwig
Fezziwig’s adoring, Jolly wife. Sings and moves well. Ensemble Double. Age:50+

Young Ebenezer
Handsome Juvenile sings and acts very well. Early 20’s. Ensemble     double.

Emily
Scrooges fiancé.  Pretty, wholesome. Sings very well. Soprano.Early     20’s,     Ensemble double

Young Marley
Sings. Ensemble double Early twenties.

CHILDREN

Tiny Tim Cratchit
Bob Cratchit’s disabled, young son.. Should be tiny in build and have a bright clear singing voice. Sings and acts very well.
Jonathon
Sings acts well. Young street urchin. Doubles in  children’s ensemble,

Grace Smythe
A young girl. Read under 10. Doubles in  children’s ensemble.

Ebenezer 8-12
Sings well.Ebenezer aged 8: Doubles in  children’s ensemble.

Fan Ebenezer’s sister.
Sings, Age 12-14(A4 – E5) Doubles in  children’s ensemble.

Martha Cratchit
Bob’s young daughter .Doubles in  children’s ensemble.

Anderson Boy
Sings. Doubles in children’s ensemble.

ENS MEN PLAY:
Bankers
Marley’s Ghost chorus
Judge
Scrooges Father
Mr. Hawkins
Beadle: A Major Domo in the exchange
Mr. Smythe: One of Scrooge’s creditors. 30’s
A trio of Charity Collectors à la salvation Army bell ringers. Strong Singers
Celebrators at Fezziwigs
Creditors
Old Joe

ENS WOMEN PLAY:
Scrooge’s Mother: solo singing. Young wife sings well
Mrs. Mops Scrooge’s housekeeper.  Sings . Will Double
Celebrators at Fezziwigs
Dancing Girls

Sally, Fred’s wife

contact info:
Mary Beth Sickles
WVPT, Managing Director
P.O. Box 4270
Morgantown, WV  26505
304-291-4117
304-291-4125 – FAX

Food Inc. is showing at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg, WV.

Mustard Plug will be performing at 123 Pleasant Street tonight w/ the Pinstripes, Cryptorchid Chipmunk, the Gentlemen, Andy the Door Bum, Celestial Seasonings: the Musical Optometrist.

THE ATHEIST
Written by RONAN NOONE | One-Man Show Directed By and Starring PATRICK COLE
September 17, 18, 19; 24, 25, 26 @ 8 PM
Tanner Theatre, Monongalia Arts Center

Meet the decadently delicious Augustine Early, one the world’s most crooked journalists. Supremely sardonic and sordid, his nihilistic intentions make an exquisite art of clawing one’s way up the profesopnal lader. A searing and hilarious play by one of America’s insightful voices about catching the perfect front-page headline, whatever the cost.

Recommended for mature audiences.

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While Naijun and Glenn Goldberg’s exhibit apparently is “loooooong over.” Jason Lee, another professor at WVU, and Phyllis Bramson are exhibiting, however.

jason lee.

phyllis bramson.

this show has to be just as amazing.