| To benefit the MSU Small Animal Oncology Center |
| GeMay Woods Conference Center (7707 Conference Center Drive, Brighton). May 18, 19, 20. Ticket cost is $38.95 including dinGenoa Woods Conference Center - 7707 Conference Center Drive, Brighton, Michigan. For ticket reservations, call 810-225-8600 |
| Nancy Bailey's |
| "On Lining Up" |
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| Local Playwright’s New Project Helps Animals When Nancy J. Bailey first wrote her romantic comedy, “On Lining Up”, she included a small part in the cast for her trick dog, Scorch. Unfortunately, Scorch was diagnosed with cancer in 2005, before the play ever came to fruition. After six months of chemotherapy at MSU, he finally succumbed to the disease. “On Lining Up” has lived on, however, and will be staging its debut at Genoa Woods in Brighton on May 18, 19th & 20th. “It’s going on in memory of Scorch,” Bailey said. “He was a great friend to me as well as a fellow thespian. It seems only fitting that the proceeds should go where he received treatment.” Bailey went on to explain that 50% of the country’s dogs are diagnosed with some type of cancer. “It’s not addressed as publicly as it is with people, but believe me, it can be just as hard to lose a four footed family member this way.” Bailey, a Gregory artist and author, saw her first play produced in November 2006. A dinner theatre produced by Livingston Players called, “Murder on the Intrepid”, it sold out during its brief two night run at Waldenwoods Resort in Hartland. “On Lining Up” will be Genoa Woods’ first endeavor involving a dinner theatre production. The play is directed by Paul Rice. It stars Hamburg’s John Wilkie as Bob, a man immersed in midlife crisis who decides to search online for the perfect woman to bear his child. Both Rice and Wilkie were involved in “Murder on the Intrepid”. Also among the cast are other “Murder” alumni including Kate Oliveri, Matt Moore, Jacob Rice, and Bailey herself. “It’s an independent production; just something I felt I could do in Scorch’s memory. The new group is called the Renegade Players. We are not a conventional theatre group. We have no board of directors and no home base; we’re just a collaboration of creative people. So far rehearsals are going really well. There’s definitely a chemistry among us, having worked together before. We are a group based on respect and love and admiration for each other. And, frankly, it’s a riot! When a show starts out this funny this early on, it’s only going to get better. The audience will not be disappointed.” Scorch’s part in the show will be played by Bailey’s other dog, a German shepherd named Cajun, Bailey said. “On Lining Up” is sponsored in part by Life’s Abundance Dog Food, a safe natural food not included in the current recall. www.newnaturalpetfood.com “On Lining Up” will be hosted by Genoa Woods Conference Center (7707 Conference Center Drive, Brighton). May 18, 19, 20. Ticket cost is $38.95 including dinner. For more information, call 810-225-8600 or surf to www.genoawoods.com |
| Directed by Paul Rice |
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| May 18, 19, 20. Ticket cost is $38.95 - including dinner. |
| starring: John Wilkie - Kate Oliveri - Matthew Moore - Tim Oestreich - Chelsea Oestreich - Lynne Allen - Jacob Rice - Nancy J. Bailey - Cajun von der Zalens - Cliff ( make-up ) |
| 45-year-old Bob thinks he has it all -- That is, except for the one thing he really wants: A wife and child. He decides to go online looking for his heart's desire. To his delight, this provides him an easy way to meet women, but quickly learns that it isn't what he expected. John Wilkie |
| Maggie is a waitress with a quick and honest wit. Longtime acquaintance of Bob's - she is rather plain. Dream Girl is an attractive woman who appears in Bob's imagination as he talks to real people 'on-line.' Kate Oliveri |
| Dancing Queen / Freddie: Dancing queen is Freddie's screen name - and he is an outlandish and beautiful drag queen. Matthew Moore |
| Mike is Bob's main antagonist, conscience - and longtime friend. Only a very close pal could get away with such verbal assaults. Tim Oestreich |
| TooCute / Angela: A brainless nymphomaniac - with a bit of a split personality. Chelsea Oestreich |
| Beverly / CPA Babe: A genious / nerd, the most sensible and wise of all of the 'internet freaks' dates - yet has issues with men. Lynne Allen |
| Chefgirl R.D. / Fiona : Fiona is a shallow and materialist money monger. Anne Oliveri |
| Jacob: Maggie's eleven-year-old son. Jacob Rice |
| Cliffy's Mom : Appears with a dog, shares icing-covered dog biscuit picnic at the park. Nanci J. Bailey |
| Cliffy : Dog. Portrayed by - Cajun Von Der Zalens |
