St.

John's University Chappell Players Theatre Group

March 2015

CHAPPIE TIMES
Little Theatre

Vol. 1 Issue 6

It is fun to have fun, but you have to know how!

In This Issue...
Pg. 1 Welcome
Pg. 2 Cat in the Hat
Pg. 3 The Library
Pg. 4 Upcoming Events
Pg. 5 Lucky Chappies- Alumni
Banquet

Important Dates
Mon 3/12 & 3/14
Childrens Show - Cat in the Hat
Thurs 3/12 at Common Hour
Stage Combat Workshop
Thurs 3/19 at Common Hour
Stand Up Comedy Workshop
Thurs 3/26 - Sat 3/28
The Straight Show - The Library

Connect with us!

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www.sjucptg.com

This semester has been a great and wild ride! With our first two
productions, In The Heights and the 16th Annual Cabaret for Charity:
CabaDisney, the Chappell Players are ready to finish o the year
strong with some fantastic performances, including The Cat in
the Hat and The Library, and exciting workshops and events.
CPTG is ecstatic to announce our new Hall of Fame Inductees
that will be recognized at our first Alumni Banquet this May.
All current and past Chappell Players are invited to celebrate this
event with us. See Page 5 for more details.
Don't miss our upcoming shows and events, detailed over the
next few pages. We hope everyone is as excited as we are for our
remaining events (especially Krispy Kreme doughnuts) and a
wonderful spring!

- The CPTG Executive Board

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March 2015

The Chappell Players Theatre Group proudly presents:

THE CAT IN THE HAT

Dr. Seuss is back on the Little Theatre

stage! This imaginative play brings to life
everyone's favorite mischievous cat as he
turns a boring, rainy day into a fun-filled
extravaganza! The Children's Show is
performed for elementary school children
and the general public of the St. John's
community.

This adapted play, written by Katie Mitchell,

features such favorites as the Fish, Thing 1 &
Thing 2, the Cat, and a few surprises. The Cat
in the Hat will be the directorial debut of our
very own Chappell Players Treasurer,
Dennis Cullen.
PERFORMANCES:

TICKETS:

THURSDAY 3/12 at 8 PM

$3 SJU STUDENTS 2/12

SATURDAY 3/14 at 2 PM
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$4 12 & UNDER
$5 STUDENTS
$6 GENERAL ADMISSION
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STRAIGHT SHOW 2015:

The Library

March 2015

The Library by Scott Z. Burns, while

dramatically dierent from The Cat in
the Hat (see what we did there?), will be
our last and final production to round
out the incredible 2014-2015 season.
The Library is an edgy play detailing the
aftermath of a school shooting at
Golden Valley High School. A survivor
of the attack, Caitlin Gabriel, is blamed
for the deaths of various fel low
students when a witness claims that she
revealed their location to the shooter.
The Library first opened at the New
York City Public Theatre in 2014 and
we are honored to bring this piece to
St. John's University. This modern
drama truly showcases our society in
such times of tragedy and loss.
This production will be directed by our very own Artistic
Director Samantha Tella. Tella has previously brought her
talents to the Little Theatre stage directing Rent (2010),
Honk (2012), and many more. She is very excited to be back
once again to bring her rendition of The Library to life.

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PERFORMANCES:

TICKETS:

THURSDAY 3/26 at 8PM

$3 SJU STUDENTS 3/26

FRIDAY 3/27 at 8PM

$5 STUDENTS

SATURDAY 3/28 at 2 & 8PM

$10 GENERAL ADMISSION

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March 2015

UPCOMING EVENTS
Each month, CPTG holds a General Body Meeting, where we invite theatre industry
professionals to host workshops and offer students insights into the craft and industry of

Thursday, March 12th

Thursday, March 19th

Unarmed Stage Combat Workshop | 1:50-3:15PM

Stand Up Comedy Workshop | 1:50-3:15PM

Stage Combat is used worldwide in both theatre and film.

During this workshop,
NYC theatre professional
Cris Knutson will show
actors how to integrate
physical techniques into
their performance work
that create "illusions" of
violence.

During this 90 minute workshop, NYC stand-up

comedian Marc
Dombrowski will share
with students methods of
developing stand up
comedy material,
performing material, and
finding one's voice and
style.

Actors will be taught a few common basic unarmed skills

and incorporate them into a short scene of staged violence.
Bring your acting chops and comfortable clothing and
shoes. Learn to be the victor and the victim!

Marc will also share his

insights into the business side of writing/performing
comedy, as well as the vast myriad of other uses he has
found for this craft.

Thursday, March 26th

Monday, March 30th

Krispy Kreme Donut Fundraiser | 12-5PM

Play Reading Series: Hedda Gabler | 7-10PM

Help support our

eorts to create
unique and highquality theatre...and
your taste buds with
delicious and
wonderfully amazing
Krispy Kreme Donuts!
Email sjucptg@gmail.com today to preorder.
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Hedda Gabler, written by

Norwegian playwright
Henrik Ibsen in 1890, is a
play that has been reviewed
as a classic of realism,
nineteenth century theatre,
and world drama. Join us to
read a part, participate in a post-read discussion, and add
this classic play to your repertoire!
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March 2015

LUCKY CHAPPIES
"I am a great believer in luck. The harder I work,
the more of it I seem to have."
- Coleman Cox

Nicholas J. Caccavo '04

Danielle Monaro '95

L.J. Stevens '85

General Manager of Roundabout

Theatre Company & Director of
the Chappell Players

Z100 Elvis Duran & the Morning

Show Radio Host

Professional Casting Director, Talent

Agent, & Theatre Manager

We are thrilled to announce this year's Hall of Fame Inductees

that we will honor at our Alumni Banquet this May!

ALUMNI
BANQUET
Celebrating our past, present, and future...
Saturday, May 9th 7-10 o'clock in the evening

All current &

past Chappell
Players are
welcome to
celebrate!

St. John's University Queens Campus | D'Angelo Center Ballroom 4th Floor

Cost: $35 per person

Cost includes dinner, dancing, open bar,
reminiscing, and celebration!
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RSVP by April 1st

To Daria Coney at Alumni Relations
alumni@stjohns.edu | 718.990.2548
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