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In the Spotlight:
3 Questions with...
Kelcie Dugger
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A 10-year veteran of the Near West stage (she debuted in America: Through the Looking Glass in 2002), Kelcie can be found working behind the scenes this summer as the Assistant Director for Miss Saigon.
1. What was your favorite role?
Ti Moune in Once On This Island! There's so much about Ti Moune that I've tried to instill in myself; her faith, her passion, and her determination, to name a few.
2. What life lessons have you learned at Near West?
I was home schooled when I was younger so I didn't have very good social skills. Of course, I've learned about acting and how to properly use my voice, but most importantly, I've learned how to interact with people and voice my opinions.
3. What is your favorite summer activity?
NWT! I love spending my summers in the obnoxiously hot Near West building! Now that I'm too old to do the summer youth shows, I've been looking for ways to still be involved, which is why when Bob Navis asked me to assistant direct Miss Saigon, I was ecstatic! I can't thank everyone at NWT enough for all they've done for me. 10 years and I'm still learning a lot of new and exciting things! |
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Near West Theatre's 34th Annual
Summer Youth Theatre
MISS SAIGON OPENS JULY 22!
July 22, 23, 28, 29, 30
August 5, 6 & 7
Music by Claude-Michel Schonberg
Lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr. and Alain Boublil
Adapted from the original French lyrics by Alain Boublil
Additional material by Richard Maltby Jr.
Orchestrations by William D. Brohn
Originally produced on the stage by Cameron Mackintosh
*This production licensed by Josef Weinberger Ltd. on behalf of Music Theatre International and Cameron Mackintosh Ltd.*
Performed by over 30 talented teens in Near West's dynamic in-the-round environment, Miss Saigon brings Puccini's Madame Butterfly to post-millennium America in a moving testament to the resiliency of the human spirit. In the final chaos of the Vietnam War, an American soldier and a Vietnamese girl fall in love, only to be separated during the fall of Saigon. This is an intimate story of love, war, loyalty, survival and a mother's drive to give her child a future of promise. Raw and uncompromising, Miss Saigon is an intense experience of the losses suffered and the sacrifices made in a fearful world using violence to achieve peace. Songs include: "The Movie In My Mind," "Sun & Moon" and "The Last Night of the World."
Don't wait! Get your tickets now!
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$45,000 Spring Annual Fund Challenge!
We are only $2,750 away from our goal!
Please donate by the end of this week to help us reach it!
As you know, Near West Theatre has been issued a challenge-- If we raise $36,500 by June 30, an anonymous donor will give an additional $8,500 to help us reach our $45,000 fundraising goal this spring! With the help of generous donors like you, we have raised$33,750 towards our $36,500 challenge match goal! That leaves us only $2,750 left to raise. WE CAN DO IT WITH YOUR HELP! We can accept gifts for this challenge through the end of the week!
Please make a donation today to help us reach our goal! Remember that your gift is 100% tax deductible. And, a gift of ANY size is helpful and appreciated. Your support will enable us to continue engaging diverse people in strengthening their sense of identity, passion, and purpose, individually and in community, through transformational theater arts experiences. Thank you for your commitment to our mission and vision!
To read more about this challenge or to print a donation form, click here. You can also donate online at our website.
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Here are the thoughts of some of the theater world's most honored and respected actors, directors, designers, choreographers, composers and writers. My hope is that this feature will offer inspiration to all the NWT family for living each day with radical expectation, eternal zest and joyous satisfaction. by Bob Navis Jr, Artistic Director
THE CREATIVE EDGE
LIFE AS A PERFORMING ART
As we begin exploring the themes of Miss Saigon... the Vietnam War, Patriotism, Racism, Ideological Propaganda,USA Imperialism, Capitalism/Communism and more.... the following monologue from Man of La Mancha comes to mind:
"I've been a soldier and a slave. I've seen my comrades fall in battle or die more slowly under the lash in Africa. I've held them in my arms at the final moment. These were men who saw life as it is, yet they died despairing. No glory, no brave last words, only their eyes, filled with confusion, questioning "Why?" I don't think they were wondering why they were dying, but why they had ever lived. When life itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies? To surrender dreams- this may be madness; to seek treasure where there is only trash. Too much sanity may be madness! But maddest of all - -to see life as it is and not as it should be." - Miguel De Cervantes
Enjoy these three quotes by George Bernard Shaw:
"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."
"Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at last you create what you will."
"Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all others because you were born in it."
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for
Near West Theatre's Picnic Party
at Discover GSAD Day!
With incredible performances, delicious hot dogs, a DJ & dancing, games of cornhole and a dress up area, the day was a HUGE success. Visit our Facebook page to check see all the amazing photos from this fabulous day!
 | | Kelcie & Monique Dugger perform their origional song, "I"ve Got." |
 | | Stephanie Luzius & Stephanie Morrison-Hrbek pose in the Near West dress up area. |
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