WCT presents ‘Four Weddings and an Elvis’
WCT presents ‘Four Weddings and an Elvis’
B. Lee Drew directs Elvis’ return when the Waimea Community Theatre presents Nancy Frick’s romantic comedy “Four Weddings and an Elvis” from May 17 to 26 at the Parker School Theatre.
At Sandy’s Las Vegas Wedding Chapel, Sandy struggles with wedding misfits, erratic Elvis impersonators, serial marriages and a host of problems while attempting to provide cheerful, convenient matrimony.
The role of Sandy is played by Andy Kunellis; prospective brides include washed-up TV star Vanessa (Anjalisa Aitken), ambivalent matrimonial aspirant Bev (Susie Henneke) and tattooed ex-con Fiona (Jada Rufo).
Grooms-to-be include jilted divorcee Stan, played by Drew, fading Hollywood personality Bryce (John Sucke) and cheerful postal worker Marvin (Ricky Delorey II). Added to the mix are aspiring Elvis impersonator Lou (Bill Cruise), younger “Elvis” John (Dylan Brennan), prison escapee Fist (Victor Pangan) and TV director, a role shared by Arlene Araki and Jean Hendrix.
Performances are slated at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. Sundays.
Purchase tickets from cast members or at Waimea General Store and Without Boundaries in Waimea, Suite Possibilities in Kailua-Kona or the box office before each show.
“Four Weddings and an Elvis” is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
For more information about Waimea Community Theatre, call 885-5818, find Waimea Community Theatre and Chorus on Facebook or visit waimeacommunitytheatre.org.
Artists in the
Schools program accepting applications
The Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts is accepting applications from experienced teaching artists for its Artistic Teaching Partners Roster. Hawaii artists and nonprofit arts organizations in the disciplines of dance, drama — including puppetry and storytelling, literary arts, music or the visual arts may apply. Applicants must exemplify artistic and teaching excellence.
Successful applicants will be eligible to work with schools applying for Artists in the Schools grants during the 2014-2015 academic year. AITS grants support in-depth, standards-based arts residencies in K-12 public and public charter schools. Emphasis is on the engagement of students in artistic processes.
Submit a Letter of Intent form and current resume by June 28 to HSFCA. Detailed application guidelines, instructions and forms are online at hawaii.gov/sfca/teaching_partners.html.
For more information, contact HSFCA at 586-0768.
Screenwriter Osborn
shares secrets at film festival workshops
Veteran screenwriter Ron Osborn will share his tried and true techniques and insider tips to create winning screenplays during Big Island Film Festival workshops set May 25. The workshops, “What’s So Funny?” and “Ripped from the Newspapers,” will be held at The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii’s Promenade Ballroom. Limited space is available at $50 per session; advance registration is required at BigIslandFilmFestival.com.
Osborn has written for television comedies including “Mork & Mindy,” “Night Court” and “Moonlighting.” His feature film credits include “Duckman.” His “What’s So Funny?” workshop is slated from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon and explores the fine line that separates comedy from drama, along with today’s current comedy market, and how to approach any subject from a comedic standpoint.
“Ripped from the Newspapers,” about the art of adaptation, is slated from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Osborn will share his approach to finding inspiration in existing news stories or events. Using proven strategies that earned him Emmy, Humanitas and Writer’s Guild Award nominations, Osborn will provide valuable insight and perspective to screenwriters at any level.
Osborn has more than 35 years experience in the film industry and currently teaches for Dreamworks. He also has a consulting website, NoBSscreenwriting.com, where he welcomes questions from writers. His spec feature “Visitation” has been optioned, and he recently adapted the novel “The Elementals” for The Orphanage Animation Studios. He has three features being sent out by his reps, plus an hour-long pilot and a half-hour show that was developed with John Cleese.
The Big Island Film Festival “Talk Story” is planned from May 23 to 27. Tickets are available for individual events or a variety of passes. For complete schedule information and tickets, visit the website or call 883-0394.
SKEA summer camp slated June 10 to 14
The Society for Kona’s Education and Art’s Summer Performing Arts Camp is slated from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 10 to 14. Open to students who have completed fifth through eighth grade, or ages 11 to 14, the camp will conclude with a “Be a Star” performance at 7 p.m. June 15. Tuition is $145; register by June 3 for a $10 discount. Scholarships are available. SKEA is located between mile markers 105 and 106 on Mamalahoa Highway in Honaunau. Call SKEA at 328-9392 for more information or to register.