Visalia Ice House

Jul 2012 29

On The Road To A Musical–The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee-Set & Cast

2012 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Lorie Lewis Ham

by Lorie Lewis Ham

As Kings River Life continues to follow the Visalia Community Players production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee musical, for week seven we are talking with set builder Louis Emery and another of the cast members, Henry Gonzales. Opening night keeps inching closer but we still have more great interviews coming your way including Stage Manager, more cast, band members & touching base again with the directors. We might even get a sneak peek at the goings on backstage during dress rehearsal! Keep coming back each Sunday morning until the show opens August 17!

Jul 2012 22

On The Road To A Musical–The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee-Choreography

2012 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Lorie Lewis Ham

by Lorie Lewis Ham

As Kings River Life continues to follow the Visalia Community Players production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee musical, for week six we are talking with the choreographer Bethany Reynolds. Keep coming back each Sunday morning until the show opens August 17!

Jun 2012 13

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Musical Adventure!

2012 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham

by Lorie Lewis Ham

The Visalia Community Players are presenting The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Ice House Theatre this August 17 through September 2 and Kings River Life Magazine is going to follow them on their journey to produce this fun musical. This will be a brand new adventure for KRL as we follow the production of this show from beginning to end and we are taking you our readers on the journey with us.

Apr 2012 21

Humble Boy On Stage in Visalia

2012 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Theatre

by Nancy Holley

What do a biologist, a physicist, an aging model, a strong-willed mother, an alcoholic lover, a “nervous Nellie”, and a gardener have in common? Humble Boy! Charlotte Jones weaves these diverse characters into an exciting tale about typical and dysfunctional relationships told with humor and pathos. Humble Boy opens this weekend at the Ice House Theater in Visalia, presented by the Visalia Community Players.

Jan 2012 18

Always … Patsy Cline: On Stage In Visalia

2012 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Theatre

by Nancy Holley

Patsy Cline burst onto the musical scene in 1956 at age 24 with “Walkin’ After Midnight”. “Walkin’ After Midnight” made history as it crossed over to score on both the country and pop charts. In the spring of 1963, when Patsy was just 30 years old, her skyrocketing career ended with a tragic plane crash. In six short years, her numerous accomplishments included performing at Carnegie Hall (unheard of for country singers and in particular a woman) and headlining her own show in Las Vegas (another first for a woman country singer).

Aug 2011 10

Steel Magnolias on Stage in Visalia

2011 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Theatre

by Nancy Holley

Steel Magnolias, a witty comedy/drama by Robert Harling, is set in Louisiana in Truvy Jones’ beauty salon, which serves as a gathering place (think Starbucks) for women, more family than friends. Truvy (Leeni Mitchell) employs her magic wand and pixie dust making these women feel particularly special.

Mar 2011 2

Beyond Therapy: On Stage in Visalia

Arts & Entertainment, Theatre

by Nancy Holley

Beyond Therapy by Christopher Durang is a zany comedy about relationships. Director Elicia Russell loves the fact that Durang is not afraid to write the words that everyone is thinking, but afraid to say. Russell hopes that while viewers are laughing, they will realize there is something to be taken away.

Oct 2010 27

Our Town, At Visalia Ice House

Arts & Entertainment, Theatre

by Nancy Holley

When Leeni Mitchell committed to direct Our Town for the Visalia Community Players, she realized that she needed to know more about Thornton Wilder’s message and reason for writing the play. In her research, she found that the play had layers to be peeled away.