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JEWEL BOX THEATREJEWEL BOX THEATREJEWEL BOX THEATREJEWEL BOX THEATRE

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Jewel Box Theatre

“An Oklahoma Tradition”

Chuck Tweed—Production Director Teresa Walley—Box Office Manager (405) 521-1786 1-6 pm Tuesday-Friday

3700 North Walker, Oklahoma City, OK 73118-7031 jewelboxtheatre.org

OCTA's Theatre of the Year

2015-2016

Proud member of

Celebrating

Our 60th

Season!

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Jewel Box Performances run

Thursdays through Saturdays 8:00pm

and

Sundays at 2:30pm For Reservations

Call 405-521-1786 1-6 pm

Now Playing

The Sisters of Hoboken have

staged their first benefit, which

proved to be a huge success. As a

“thank you”, and because the nuns

have been bitten by the theatre

bug, the group puts on a show for

all who have supported them in the

past. What could possibly go

wrong? Dan Groggin’s troupe will

be another Jewel Box debut!

Jan 18 - Feb 11

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TICKET

INFORMATION

The Box Office is now accepting reservations by phone for

Nunsense The Second Coming

During the production, box office hours are: 1:00 - 6:00 Tuesday and Wednesday 1:00 - 7:00 Thursday through Saturday

Noon - 1:30 on Sunday

Individual Ticket Prices ForIndividual Ticket Prices ForIndividual Ticket Prices ForIndividual Ticket Prices For Nunsense The Second ComingNunsense The Second ComingNunsense The Second ComingNunsense The Second Coming

Adults $30Adults $30Adults $30Adults $30

Students $25Students $25Students $25Students $25 Seniors (Age 65 and over) $25Seniors (Age 65 and over) $25Seniors (Age 65 and over) $25Seniors (Age 65 and over) $25

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Enjoy

Refreshem

ents!

Plaid Tidings

Live

Music!

Meet The Cast!

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Theatrically TweedTheatrically TweedTheatrically TweedTheatrically Tweed

What a whirlwind season we have had so far. Three sold out cri�cally ac-

claimed shows. And, for 2018, it's only going to get be"er.

Our subscrip�on base is now up to 2,550, and that means we con�nual-

ly work hard to offer shows that please our Jewel Box family. We are al-

ready working on the 61st season.

Our na�onal playwri�ng compe��on is s�ll receiving entries through

January. Started in 1986, we have had over 12 world premieres from

previous winners, and several plays were added to na�onal play cata-

logues. Audiences look forward to an original work. Every author who

has won has flown/driven to the Jewel Box for opening night. We have

been very lucky.

The nuns are ready to take the stage for a madcap run in Nunsense II:

The Second Coming. Be sure and call early. We do sell out!

Jewel Box Theatre ~ con�nuing excellence for 60 years.

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HELP US HELP YOU HELP A WAITING LIST

How would you like to show up at the Jewel Box, give your name, and have us tell you we forgot to put your name on the list?

We are having a difficult time with patrons forgetting to call and cancel. During Plaid Tidings, over 200 patrons did not call, resulting in:

A. Not being able to call the long wait list

B. Empty seats

C. Your missing a great show

We know things come up. The box office is open until 7 pm for night shows and 1:30 pm on Sunday.To show up and tell us some of your party or friends will not be attending and we can sell the tickets, does us little good. It only takes a minute to call.

Many of you are very good about cancelling, and we appreciate that. (Not to mention the lucky wait list people who get a call)

PleasePleasePleasePlease give us a call so others can enjoy the Jewel Box experience.give us a call so others can enjoy the Jewel Box experience.give us a call so others can enjoy the Jewel Box experience.give us a call so others can enjoy the Jewel Box experience.

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To Volunteer!To Volunteer!To Volunteer!To Volunteer! Our theatre operates mainly with volunteer talent and staffing.

Become a Jewel Box Theatre Volunteer and receive two free

tickets to the show and our gratitude!

See backstage!

Be a part of our family!

Did we mention two free tickets to the show?

Call the Jewel Box Theatre Box Office

during business hours at

405-521-1786

and volunteer today!

See next page for volunteer opportunities!

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Jewel Box TheatreJewel Box TheatreJewel Box TheatreJewel Box Theatre

Volunteer PositionsVolunteer PositionsVolunteer PositionsVolunteer Positions

Choose a position for which you would like to volunteer,

call us, and we’ll train you! Easy, FUN and Free!!

BOX OFFICE: BOX OFFICE: BOX OFFICE: BOX OFFICE: Greet season patrons and sell box office tickets. At intermission, sell soft drinks and our special Jewel Box blue cups. With sixteen performances per show, you can choose a week night show (7:00 - 9:30 pm, Thursday - Saturday.) or a Sunday matinee (1:30-3 pm). Get a free TGet a free TGet a free TGet a free T----Shirt, too!Shirt, too!Shirt, too!Shirt, too! PAINT CREWPAINT CREWPAINT CREWPAINT CREW: Choose a show or two or three, and help create the set by painting the walls, floors, doors, and more. When you see the show, you know you helped make it come to life!

PROPERTIES: PROPERTIES: PROPERTIES: PROPERTIES: Help the director by finding items needed on the set, or something an actor holds in his/her hand (A tray, glasses, writing pad and pencil, a hanky, etc.). We call them props. Working properties involves organizing/maintaining props during the run of the show.

HAIR AND MAKEHAIR AND MAKEHAIR AND MAKEHAIR AND MAKE----UP: UP: UP: UP: Work with the director and actors to create that special look for the show. Such fun to help create the character!

So many fun ways to help Oklahoma City’s oldest community theatre!

Give us a call, and start your theatre journey with us!

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The Director’s

Chair

Shawna Link

1. Nunsense II is a JBT premiere! What about this show will appeal to 1. Nunsense II is a JBT premiere! What about this show will appeal to 1. Nunsense II is a JBT premiere! What about this show will appeal to 1. Nunsense II is a JBT premiere! What about this show will appeal to our audience? our audience? our audience? our audience? This show is very audience interactive. Our nuns will be making a great deal of effort to engage our audience members... and all of our audience will have a chance to be part of the show. In addition, who doesn't love singing, dancing nuns?

2. If you could costar with any actor in any role, what are your choices 2. If you could costar with any actor in any role, what are your choices 2. If you could costar with any actor in any role, what are your choices 2. If you could costar with any actor in any role, what are your choices and why? and why? and why? and why? Locally? Rob May, because he is a delight to work with, on stage and off.

3. What performer (living or dead) do you wish you could see live and 3. What performer (living or dead) do you wish you could see live and 3. What performer (living or dead) do you wish you could see live and 3. What performer (living or dead) do you wish you could see live and

is there a particular role you wish you could see them in? is there a particular role you wish you could see them in? is there a particular role you wish you could see them in? is there a particular role you wish you could see them in? Julie An-

drews - She could do anything and I'd be thrilled. Followed closely by

Dick Van Dyke... Could they just play out a live production of Mary

Poppins together for me personally?

4. What piece of entertainment do you wish you could erase from your 4. What piece of entertainment do you wish you could erase from your 4. What piece of entertainment do you wish you could erase from your 4. What piece of entertainment do you wish you could erase from your

mind so you could experience it for the first time again?mind so you could experience it for the first time again?mind so you could experience it for the first time again?mind so you could experience it for the first time again? ????? I'm

not a fan of erasing anything from my mind, as I'm pretty sure it hap-

pened the first time for a reason.

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The Director’s

Chair

Shawna Link

5. What is your favorite Broadway Cast Album and why? 5. What is your favorite Broadway Cast Album and why? 5. What is your favorite Broadway Cast Album and why? 5. What is your favorite Broadway Cast Album and why? That's a

tough one, because I like so many. Ragtime....... because the music is

glorious and so incredibly meaningful and pertinent to our times...

and there are songs in the cast album that are not available for pro-

duction.

6. You've directed at many theatres in OKC. What is unique and chal-6. You've directed at many theatres in OKC. What is unique and chal-6. You've directed at many theatres in OKC. What is unique and chal-6. You've directed at many theatres in OKC. What is unique and chal-

lenging about JBT?lenging about JBT?lenging about JBT?lenging about JBT? Being in the round and having such an intimate

environment make the JB experience extremely unique, for perform-

ers and audience members alike. Staging a show in this manner re-

quires an entirely different mindset than a proscenium based per-

formers. It is always a challenge to ensure that everyone has a great

view of the performance.

7. What is something that is considered a luxury, but you just can't . What is something that is considered a luxury, but you just can't . What is something that is considered a luxury, but you just can't . What is something that is considered a luxury, but you just can't

live without?live without?live without?live without? Hmmmmmm..... Dark chocolate is about the only thing I

couldn't live without... but I'm not sure that is a luxury item anymore.

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The Director’s

Chair

Shawna Link

8. If you could know the absolute and total truth to one question, 8. If you could know the absolute and total truth to one question, 8. If you could know the absolute and total truth to one question, 8. If you could know the absolute and total truth to one question,

what question would you ask?what question would you ask?what question would you ask?what question would you ask? How can I make a difference in as

many lives as possible?

9. What's the most useless talent you have? 9. What's the most useless talent you have? 9. What's the most useless talent you have? 9. What's the most useless talent you have? Standing on my head?

Although it can come in handy when I need someone's attention.

10. Why do you think live theatre continues to endure as such a popu-10. Why do you think live theatre continues to endure as such a popu-10. Why do you think live theatre continues to endure as such a popu-10. Why do you think live theatre continues to endure as such a popu-

lar entertainment choice?lar entertainment choice?lar entertainment choice?lar entertainment choice? If it is done well, for two hours - an audi-

ence can forget about all the stress and craziness of their own lives,

and be enriched by observing others play out a whole new set of cir-

cumstances. As powerful and incredible as the technology of TV and

movies has become.....there is something tangible that connects us

directly with the actors in a stellar live production. We can almost

reach out and touch the joy and sorrows that they encounter before

us on the stage, and ultimately, we often realize that we are being giv-

en a unique opportunity to see ourselves from a different perspective.

We walk away refreshed, affirmed, or ready to make a change. It is

that human connection that makes the difference.

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There have been a multitude of productions on stage and screen depicting nuns. Perhaps the most well known is ‘The Sound of Music’, the be-loved musical depicting the life story of Maria Von Trapp. Both a successful Broadway musical and movie musical, it remains on the top of many folks favorite lists. In the comedic vein, there is ‘Sister Act’. First a blockbuster movie, the script was then adapted to a successful stage musical. It follows the story of Delores Van Cartier, a mob-ster’s singer girlfriend who must hide in a convent to protect her life. In a serious vein, and not a musical, is ‘Doubt’. The heavy subject matter can make for tour-de-force performances, albeit sometimes an uncomfortable experience. On the fantasy side, we have the television series ‘The Flying Nun’. While remembered fondly, it’s probably best known for being that Sally Field TV series! And, yes, she really did portray a flying nun! Probably one of this editor’s favorites is ‘The Bells of St. Mary’s’ starring Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman. The story is uplifting and Ingrid Bergman’s portrayal of Sister Mary Benedict is both tough and heartwarming. It’s a perennial holiday favorite for good rea-son. ‘The Singing Nun’ starring Debbie Reynolds is often overlooked. While it maybe hasn’t aged well, it’s story still depicts a strong message and has some wonderful performances. It’s also based on a true story about the life of the real singing nun, Sister Ann. Perhaps you remember seeing her on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ years ago! And in the time honored tradition (alth0ugh maybe not traditional!) of seeing nuns on stage, Jewel Box presents The Sisters of Hoboken!

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2017-2018

Jewel Box Theatre

Board of Advisors

It takes a village, literally, to keep the cogs rolling at Jewel Box Theatre. In addition to our wonderful group of volunteers, the Board of Advisors oversee

everything from Play Selection, Gem Awards, Opening Night Parties, Auditions and many other aspects to keep Jewel Box Theatre shining as the

gem it is.

If you have any questions about our theatre, suggestions you’d like to pass on, or just a comment, please feel free to stop one of the Advisors and speak

to them. They will be wearing a name tag, so they’re easy to spot!

Dana Billingsley Chairperson

Jackie Smola Secretary

Rita Allen

Amandanell Bold Joan Corbin Patty Empie

Carolee Galbraith Jan Garrett David Hester Jana Hester

Craig Rauch Co-chairperson

Chuck Tweed Production Director

Scott Hynes

Pauline Johnson Shawna Linck Carol McDonald Roger Oxford Allyson Rose Don Taylor

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Season Ticket Holders! Season Ticket Holders! Season Ticket Holders! Season Ticket Holders!

We got your back!We got your back!We got your back!We got your back!

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If you have a regular night for your reservations (PLAN A), If you have a regular night for your reservations (PLAN A), If you have a regular night for your reservations (PLAN A), If you have a regular night for your reservations (PLAN A), we’ll set you up to receive an ewe’ll set you up to receive an ewe’ll set you up to receive an ewe’ll set you up to receive an e----mail at the beginning of the mail at the beginning of the mail at the beginning of the mail at the beginning of the week of your regular performance night. Season ticket week of your regular performance night. Season ticket week of your regular performance night. Season ticket week of your regular performance night. Season ticket holders who call in to make their reservations for each show holders who call in to make their reservations for each show holders who call in to make their reservations for each show holders who call in to make their reservations for each show (PLAN B) will receive an e(PLAN B) will receive an e(PLAN B) will receive an e(PLAN B) will receive an e----mail reminding you when the box mail reminding you when the box mail reminding you when the box mail reminding you when the box

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Be a Jewel Box Volunteer and receive

two complimentary tickets to a show Call 405-521-1786 for more information

TICKET DEALS FOR YOU!

Come and enjoy the best ticket prices in town!

Individual Ticket Prices for plays are only $25 and $20 for senior citizens/college students and under

Last Thursday of the run still offers 2-for-1 tickets with advance reservations!

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