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Thrifty Thursday Early Bird Performance!

Everyone is looking for ways to save money these days, so TAP is offering a real break to anyone feeling the pinch. The Thursday of the last week of the run of its shows this season will be Thrifty Thursday, with all tickets at a Twofer Price. That’s right, instead of $15 for a single admission, two adults can get in for that price. Same deal for students, two for $5, and if you’re a Season Subscriber, two admissions for just one Season Ticket. If you’re a loner, bring along a friend for a bargain! Thrifty Thursday is also an Early Bird show with a 7:00 pm curtain. That’s Thursday, May 15 for “Sylvia.”

Remember, Champagne Reception for Opening Night!
Opening Night at TAP is always a gala occasion, filled with excited anticipation. Come, share in the festivities with complimentary champagne and hors d’oeuvres for Opening Night attendees at no increase in ticket price! The bubbly starts to flow at about 7:15 pm on Friday, May 2nd and continues until ten minutes before the 8:00 pm curtain. (If there’s any left, it will be available at intermission.) What better idea for an evening out: show and champagne reception for just $15!

Show Off Your Dog for the Sylvia Award!dog
On Sunday, May 18, at 1:00 pm (just prior to the 2:00 pm curtain for the matinee performance), all dog owners are invited to display their favorite pooch for prizes in three categories: Best Costume, Friskiest, Quietest. Ribbons will go to the first three finishers in each category with the coveted Sylvia Trophy going to the overall Most Appealing Dog. No entry fee, just bring your pooch to the Oxford Community Center by 12:45 pm on the day of the show. Showing will begin at 1:00 and awards will be made at 1:30 to allow plenty of time for show patrons to claim their seats. Dorothy Fenwick is in charge of the show! Judging will be by “Sylvia” Director Fiona Foster and Oxford dog enthusiast, Mignonne La Chapelle.

New Director Program Begins May 3rd. Registration Open.
Each of the one-act plays to be performed in TAP’s August show, “Acting Out,” (see Page 3) will be directed by a newcomer to TAP, enrolled in the New Director Program, beginning May 3. The opening half-day session will focus on the technical aspects of theatre, led by Sally Woodall on stage management and William (“Skipper”) Marquess on lights and sound. The second session on May 10 is an all-day directing workshop, led by Pat Murphy Sheehy. In weeks leading up to the production in August, additional mentoring sessions will be led by leading lights of Eastern Shore community theatre, including Betty Dorbin, Marcia Gilliam, Alex Handy, Ed Langrell, Anita and Erica Teece, Fiona Foster, Susan Wasilewski and Tim Weigand. Persons interested in joining the New Director Program should contact either Robyn Mendelsohn (robynrobyn@earthlink.net) or Steve Clyburn (steve.clyburn@gt.com).

Coming Next for TAP- Opening August 15
“Acting Out”
A Festival of One-Act Plays
Directed by New Directors
Executive Director George Edmonds
Produced by Robyn Mendelsohn & Steve Clyburn

Seven Short, Sassy and Spicy Plays to Make You Smile, Giggle and Laugh Out Loud!

Performances
Friday & Saturday evenings, August 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30 at 8 pm
Sunday matinees, August 17, 24 & 31 at 2 pm
Thrifty Thursday Early Bird, August 28 at 7 pm.

Auditions Needed: Many men, women and mature teens, all types
Saturday, June 7, 10:00 am - Noon
Sunday, June 8, 2-4:00 pm
Tuesday, June 10, 7:00-10:00 pm
Oxford Community Center
For audition information, e-mail one of the Producers at the addresses listed above.

Extra Sunday Matinee Proves Popular
Don’t forget that TAP has added an extra matinee this season on the Sunday of the First Week of the run. For “Sylvia,” that will be Sunday, May 4th at 2 pm. Many of our patrons commented on how much they appreciated the extra convenience of one more chance to see the play and still find it daylight at the curtain. Yes, the final
Matinee (May 18th for “Sylvia”) is still the most crowded; so why not give the first one a try?

Volunteers? Take A Bow!
Volunteers during TAP’s production of “Broadway III” included: Linda & Dick Allen, Trish Barringer, Arlene Bickel & Steve Clyburn, Nancy Burroughs, Candy Craft, Marilyn & Bob Dietz, Betty Dorbin, Sis Eberly, Barbara Hartshorn, Helen & Bob Hopler, Annie Kusinitz, Marie Rose Ludington, Betsy & Bill MacFarland, Luann Madary, Robyn Mendelsohn, Phil Noce, Wendy & John Pagenstecher, Irene Pentimall, Susan & John Porch, Lynn & Rob Sanchez, Jane & Steve Selden, Sue Ellen Thompson & Stuart Parnes, Debbie & Tom Wilkens, Barbara Wilson and Liz Witter. All under the cheerful direction of Jane Butler. Want to volunteer? We need you! Call 410-226-0061 and leave your name on Line 5.
TAP is funded in part by a General Operating Grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. Funding for MSAC is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a Federal agency which believes that a great nation deserves great art.