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Editor: Pat Boera
SPOTLIGHT
Web Site: www.lyrictheatrevt.org · Email: Office@lyrictheatrevt.org
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
By Syndi Zook
Happy New Year my friends! Lyric was as busy as ever
over the holidays. Membership Chair Serena Magnan
O’Connell once again organized Holiday Caroling on the
Church Street Marketplace, spreading joy and laughter. Lots
of laughter! Nick Caycedo and Ashley O’Brien created and
directed a wonderful show for the Lyric Winter Cabaret
Ensemble. All three First Night shows were packed and the
Ensemble followed up by singing at the Vermont 50+ and
Boomer Expo to over 500 audience members. The show was
terrific and highlighted many songs from upcoming Lyric
shows. Speaking of upcoming shows, the Lyric cast and crew
members are hard at work on Legally Blonde: the Musical.
On January 10th, over 14 doggies came to audition for the
two canine roles in the show. Joey and Enzo have joined the
cast in the roles of “Bruiser” and “Rufus.” Now is the time to
get tickets for the show. Good seats are going fast, opening
night is close to full and you will not want to miss this fun
and funny show. Go now to: www.FlynnTix.org.
And in case you missed it, here is the link to a wonderful
article about the “Doggie Auditions” from The Burlington
Free Press!
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/local/2015/0
1/10/dog-auditions-legally-blondechihuahua/21561537/?utm_medium=%5B%27twitter%27%5
D&utm_source=%5B%27dlvr.it%27%5D
SPONSORS SO GOOD YOU’LL EAT THEM UP!
By Marcus Certa
Lyric Theatre is pleased by all the community support
we receive, especially from those business who become show
sponsors. For Legally Blonde: The Musical we have received
the support of not just one show sponsor, but eight show
sponsors collectively known as “Elle’s Elite Eight.” We
would like to introduce you to these eight show sponsors
who create some of the best food in Burlington. We
encourage you to plan on dinner or lunch at one of these
great places before or after seeing Legally Blonde!
 Daily Planet – The eclectic cuisine tours the globe.
Sit in the solarium with soaring windows and vibrant
foliage providing a relaxed yet intimate setting for
families and friends. The dining room’s cozy copper
ambiance is perfect for date night, and the bar’s
urban atmosphere provide Burlington’s best spot for
a night out with friends.
 EB Strong’s Prime Steakhouse – It’s Vermont’s first
USDA Prime Steak House sourcing the finest
ingredients. Located on the north end of the Church
Street Marketplace, EB Strong’s is owned by a
fixture of the Burlington restaurant community, Tim
February 2015
Halvorson. Tim and his team will showcase the
finest steaks and the best burgers for lunch and
dinner.
 Ken’s Pizza & Pub – New York style pizza is not
hours away. You will find it on the Church Street
Marketplace along with delicious sandwiches and
Italian specialties. Stop in grab a slice or sit down
and enjoy this fun spot downtown.
 Leunig’s Bistro – Leunig’s is one of the oldest,
continually operating restaurants in downtown
Burlington. A French bistro and bar, serving lunch,
brunch and dinner. They’re located on the Church
Street Marketplace on the corner of Church and
College Streets. Leunig’s offers some the best
people watching and live music in the area. It has the
panache of Paris and the value of Vermont.
 Pascolo Ristorante – As part of The Farmhouse
Group restaurants, the menu showcases the
wonderful farms and food producers in Vermont.
They use what’s locally available first to create
handmade Italian fare—sausages, pasta, breads, and
more. They are located on the Church Street
Marketplace.
 The Scuffer Steak & Ale House – The Scuffer
prides itself on offering the best quality steak and
seafood in Burlington. They offer daily specials
featuring seasonal and local ingredients, and they
showcase 18 revolving draft beers highlighting the
finest beer around. You can find this wonderful spot
on the south end of the Church Street Marketplace.
 Sweetwaters - An American Bistro with a unique
twist on your favorite eats. For over 30 years,
they’ve served fantastic cuisine with local
ingredients in a family-friendly atmosphere on the
corner of College and Church Streets on the Church
Street Marketplace. With a full bar, extensive menu,
and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating,
Sweetwaters certainly has something for everybody.
 Pizzeria Verita – Neapolitan-style pies married with
craft cocktails make this unique pizzeria a must-taste
in Burlington. Between the quality ingredients,
including house-made sausage using locally sourced
pork, and their imported from Italy wood oven, you
will experience Italy right here in the Green
Mountain State.
Again, we are proud to have “Elle’s Elite Eight”
partnered with us so we can bring you Legally Blonde. Please
visit these delicious restaurants, and thank them for
supporting community musical theatre.
ENROLLMENT FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR
LYRICKIDS CAMPS
LyricKids provides an enriching, high quality and funfilled musical theatre experience for youth. Through the
process of producing a musical theatre performance,
participants will increase their knowledge and skills in both
technical and performing aspects of musical theatre.
This year’s camp dates are:
July 13th-17th and July 20th-24th for youth ages 9 to 12
July 27th-31st for ages 13+
The registration form is now up on the Lyric website for
the 2015 LyricKids Camps. It is our pleasure to introduce
you to the Leadership Team for this year’s camps: Nikki
Juvan, Kim Hathaway, and John Luce. Sign up now at:
http://www.lyrictheatrevt.org/lyrickids2010.html
CREWS NEED VOLUNTEERS
For every person on stage in a Lyric Theatre production,
there are at least three others who contribute their talents to
behind-the-scenes aspects of the show. We need YOU to make
Legally Blonde a success! Lyric’s warehouse at 55 Leroy Drive
in Williston is buzzing with activity seven days a week. Won’t
you join us to help sew, craft, build or paint?
Costumes
Crew Work Times: Monday and Thursday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.;
Sunday, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Contact: Lyn Feinson, l.feindesign@gmail.com or 363-6304;
Debby Dot Decker, debbyd@gardeners.com or 598-3987;
Cassandra Clayton, cclayto3@gmail.com or 608/574-8622
Properties
Crew Work Times: Work times will be determined based on
schedules of those who sign up for this crew
Contact: Karyn Dubie, kadubie@earthlink.net or 658-6339;
Carolyn Gauthier, cgauth@essex.org or 878-4273
Set Construction
Crew Work Times: Monday, Thursday, and Friday, 6:309:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-Noon
Contact: George Walker, geojwalk@sover.net or 734-7461
TEAM PINK AT MARDI GRAS
By Serena Magnan O’Connell
Lyric will be represented once again this year with a
float in Burlington’s Mardi Gras parade. Come on down and
catch some pink beads (and emery boards!) while catching a
glimpse of a few of the Legally Blonde cast and crew. The
parade is on Saturday, February 28th, starting at 3:00 p.m.
and will head down Main Street. Special thanks to our hardworking Mardi Gras crew for putting together a big pink
float: Don O’Connell, Michael Tutt, Rob Parzych, Stephen
Porter and Ian Ferris.
LEGALLY BLONDE HITS THE RUNWAY!!!
By Serena Magnan O’Connell
Some of the incredible costumes designed by Lyn
Feinson and constructed by Debbie “Dot” Decker, Cassandra
Clayton and their team will be showcased on the catwalk
during O.N.E. Fashion Event to benefit the Boys & Girls
Club of Burlington Saturday, March 7th, at the Burlington
International Airport. Tickets are on sale now through the
Flynn Theatre Box Office.
COMMUNITY PARTNER FOR LEGALLY BLONDE
By Serena Magnan O’Connell
Legally Blonde’s Team Pink is proud to announce that
All Breeds Rescue has been chosen as a non-profit to share
the spotlight during the run of the show. One of our canines,
Joey, playing the role of Bruiser, is a rescue pup who was
adopted through ABR and his mom, Joyce Girard, volunteers
for the organization. Be sure to stop by their table in the
lobby of the Flynn during show week and thank them for all
of their work in our community!
Set Decoration
Crew Work Times: Tuesday and Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 p.m.;
Sunday, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Contact: Jane Harissis, vitsivan@aol.com or 249-2039
Other committees do not maintain a routine warehouse
work schedule; however, they welcome your help! See the full
list of volunteer opportunities on the Lyric website.
LEGALLY BLONDE PROMOTIONAL WEAR AVAILABLE SOON
Need a bit of pink for your wardrobe? We expect to have a
variety of shirts available for purchase very soon. Contact
Lindsay Beene, Chair of Promotional Wear, at
Lindsaybeene@gmail.com if you wish to place an order.
COMING SOON: RESTAURANT NIGHT
Restaurant Night will be coming in March at a few of
Burlington’s downtown establishments. Keep your eyes on
the Lyric listserve for more information.
CALLING ALL PRODUCERS, DIRECTORS, MUSIC
DIRECTORS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS
By Margaret Welch
The Show Selection and Evaluation Committee is
starting to look for Lyric’s fall 2016 show. If you have been
thinking about proposing a show, please let us know how we
can help. For information about how to propose a show, visit
Lyric’s website: http://lyrictheatrevt.org/propose.html or
contact Margaret Welch, Chair of Show Selection,
at tapwelch@aol.com or 862-2428.
MUSICAL THEATER ROAD TRIP
By Pat Boera
The Lyric Development Committee is planning a
Musical Theater Road Trip to the historic Proctor’s Theater
in Schenectady which gets A-level National Tours of all the
latest Broadway shows. We hope you’ll join us for this
special outing with fellow musical theater fans.
Saturday, June 20th, 2015
Matinee performance of Kinky Boots
Kinky Boots is the unforgettable Broadway sensation
with music by Tony® and Grammy®-winning pop icon
Cyndi Lauper. It’s a feel-good celebration packed with
nonstop fun...and a kick of pure joy!
Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots tells the story of
Charlie Price, who inherits his father’s shoe factory. Looking
to save the family business, Charlie turns to a fabulously
fashionable new friend—cabaret star Lola—who gives him
an outrageous idea that could change both of their destinies.
Soon, this unlikely duo creates the most sensational footwear
that’s ever rocked the runways of Milan…giving the factory
and its hardworking family a sparkling new future. An
exuberant story about finding friendship, inspiration and
passion where you least expect, Kinky Boots proves that you
change the world when you change your mind. Experience
the uplifting power of this Tony-winning Best Musical that
will raise your spirits to new heights!
Tickets for the Musical Theater Road Trip are $139 per
person which includes round-trip motorcoach transportation
provided by Maple City Charters, departing from Burlington,
and seating in the orchestra section of Proctor’s Theater. The
staff from Maple City Charters will provide snacks and
bottled water for the trip down and back as well as moviethemed movies and trivia contests to make the journey to
Schenectady fun.
There are many restaurants within walking distance of
Proctor’s Theater and we’ll allow time after the show for
participants to dine on their own. A list of restaurants will be
provided. To register for this trip, download the ticket order
form from the Lyric website—www.lyrictheatrevt.org. Click
on the Kinky Boots logo on the bottom of the page.
NOT IN A SHOW RIGHT NOW? HERE ARE A FEW
OPPORTUNITIES TO KEEP YOUR ACTING TOOLS SHARP!
By Christina Weakland
Theater Community Playreading Group
First Monday of the month, March to May, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Free. Join like-minded folk to read interesting plays aloud.
Scene Study Class with Actor’s Equity Member, John
Jensen
Six Thursdays: March 12th-April 16th, 5:40-7:10 p.m. $125
total, aid available if needed. Dig deep into text analysis and
learn how to unearth a truthful performance.
Devising Theater with Head of Movement at Stella Adler
Studio in NYC, Jena Necrason
March 13th and 14th, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Friday and 3:00-6:00
p.m. Saturday. $75; aid available if needed. Explore the
process of inventing your OWN work, with structured
prompts and guidance.
All of the above are held at the Flynn Center. Register
online at www.flynnarts.org or contact
flynnarts@flynncenter.org or 652-4537 for more info.
WE’RE DREAMING OF WHITE CHRISTMAS
By Erin Evarts
I hope everyone is enjoying our beautiful snowy winter!
Mark your calendars now! The White Christmas Team is
thrilled to announce the dates for our:
Kick-Off Meeting: August 19th
Kids Auditions: August 22nd
Adult Auditions: August 23rd – 25th
Callbacks: August 26th (if needed)
All events will take place at Spotlight on Dance in South
Burlington. Stay tuned to the Lyric Spotlight and the website
for more information about auditions, character descriptions,
and volunteer opportunities.
Meet the Team Behind White Christmas!
Co-Producers
Marc Tischler & Sarah Tischler
Artistic Director
Erin Evarts
Music Director
Nate Venet
Co-Choreographers
Jen Barden & Susan Burke Walsh
Asst. Director
Patrick Clow
Rehearsal Pianist
Craig Hilliard
Vocal Coach
Kathryn Tampas
Stage Manager
Pam Carter
Costume Construction
Cassie Clayton
Costume Design
Josephine Echenique-Caycedo
Hair Design
Jennifer Honeywood & Ron Cook
Lighting Designer
Andy Pearson
Make-Up Designer
Sarah Crowley
Properties
Amy Stetson
Safety and Security
George Henry
Scenic Designer
Don Hirsch
Set Construction
Paul Ledak & Len Rubin
Set Decoration
Janet Bessmer & Cathy Rylant
Set Engineer
Vern Emerson
Sound Design
Nathan Tykocki
Special Effects
Patrick Clow
Box Office
Joann Stanfield
House
Elizabeth Wilkins
Promotional Art
Jordan Meserole
Promotional Wear
Liz Villa
Photography
Jonathan Couture & Tim Barden
Program
Linda Whalen
Promotions
Suzie Quinn
P.O. Box 1688
Williston, VT 05495
Time to get your tickets for Legally Blonde!
Musical Theater Road Trip announced in this issue.
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Deadline for March issue: February 28th, 2015
AT YOUR SERVICE--LYRIC THEATRE COMPANY BOARD & STAFF
Marna Bisaccia
marna@bisaccia.net
238-4896
Christopher Brown
christopherbrownvt@gmail.com
Andrea Cronan
ajcronan71@gmail.com
Karyn Dubie
kadubie@earthlink.net
658-6339
Susan Geise
jsrslu27@comcast.net
Geri Ann Higgins
vtnewf@aol.com
Stephen Kendall
stepkend@comcast.net
Sean Leach
leachs@aol.com
363-4599
Serena Magnan O’Connell serenamagnan@hotmail.com
233-2516
Brian Meyer
Brian.Meyer@peoples.com
Julianne Nickerson
jcdnicker@gmail.com
Donna Riera
driera46@gmail.com
922-1946
Nanette Stevens
nanette@tcvermont.com
Doug Viehmann
dv@gvvarchitects.com
Margaret Welch
tapwelch@aol.com
862-2428
Syndi Zook, Exec. Dir.
Director@lyrictheatrevt.org
658-1484
Doris O’Brien, Bookkpr
Doris@lyrictheatrevt.org
658-1484
Marcus Certa, Adm/Comm Marcus@lyrictheatrevt.org
658-1484
Kristina McSalis, Campaign Kristina@lyrictheatrevt.org
658-1484
April 9th-12th, 2015 | Flynn MainStage
Presented by Downtown Burlington restaurants collectively
known as “Elle’s Elite Eight”—Daily Planet, E.B. Strongs,
Ken’s Pizza & Pub, Leunig’s Bistro, Pascolo Ristorante, The
Scuffer Steak & Ale House, Sweetwaters & Pizzeria Verita.
Non-profit Org.
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Burlington, VT
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MEETING TIMES FOR LYRIC’S STANDING COMMITTEES
Board (Chair: Stephen Kendall): 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:30
p.m., Lyric temp office, 7 Green Tree Dr., South Burlington
Building (Chair: Doug Viehmann): Monthly, Time TBA,
Location varies
PR/Development (Chair: Geri Ann Higgins): 1st Tuesday of the
month, 6:00 p.m., Lyric Office, 7 Green Tree Dr., South
Burlington
Education (Chair: Andrea Cronan): Meeting details TBA
Finance (Chair: Nanette Stevens): 3rd Tuesday of the month,
5:30 p.m., Lyric Office, 7 Green Tree Dr., South Burlington
Membership (Chair: Serena Magnan O’Connell): 4th Tuesday of
the month, 7 p.m., home of the O’Connell’s, Burlington
Show Selection (Chair: Margaret Welch): Monthly, Time TBA,
Location varies
GIFT IDEA FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Is there a musical theater fan in your life? If your answer
is “yes,” then we have the perfect gift idea—tickets to
Lyric’s spring 2015 production of Legally Blonde-the
Musical. Tickets are currently on sale through the Flynn Box
Office; online at www.flynntix.org; or by telephone at
802/86-FLYNN. Make the next special occasion extra
special with the gift of live theater.