The Rep eNews Letter

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CONTACT: Cindy Moran, Public Relations Director, 414-224-1761
October 30, 2007

Delightfully Kooky Carolynne Warren returns to The Rep’s Stackner Cabaret in
CAROLIN’ CAROLYNNE’S COMIN’ TO TOWN
Conceived and Written by Carolynne Warren

Preview: November 9, 2007 Opens: November 10, 2007 Closes: January 6, 2008

Stackner favorite songstress Carolynne Warren is back in town and coming to the Cabaret over the holiday season. You won’t want to miss this show full of rollicking tunes and a delightful cast of kooky characters all brought to you by a one-of-a-kind performer! Tickets can be purchased in person at The Rep’s Ticket Office at 108 East Wells Street, or by telephone at 414-224 9490. Tickets can also be purchased online 24/7 at milwaukeerep.com.

Carolynne Warren has been described as a “delightfully earthy entertainer” (Damien Jaques, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel). Often compared to Ethel Merman, Ms. Warren is a radiant and exuberant performer who lights up the Stackner Cabaret stage. After a four-year absence from Milwaukee Repertory Theater, the accomplished actress brings a new colorful show full of wonderfully eccentric characters to the Cabaret. In CAROLIN’ CAROLYNNE’S COMIN’ TO TOWN, Carolynne (as Cathy McCarty) is the cruise director for the “Blues Cruise” for the Wisconsin contingent of the Third Annual Therapeutic Run. Carolynne gives her suggestion, “If you get depressed around the holidays, why not escape for 90 minutes of laughter in the Stackner?” Her range of characters spans from an advice-giving mermaid to a game show host Sue-Me Boreman to a whole slew of other unforgettable characters. She will end the show as herself singing some of her favorite holiday songs. As she puts it, “audiences will get a blast of my skewed vision of the greatest songs of the season.” So if you’re looking for something a little different to do to celebrate the holidays, spending an evening with songstress Carolynne Warren may be just the ticket.

Carolynne Warren has entertained Stackner Cabaret and Milwaukee Repertory Theater audiences for several years. Previous Rep productions include: CAROLIN’ CAROLYNNE (1996/97), CAROLIN’ CAROLYNNE: LIFE OUT LOUD (1997/98), THE SCHOOL FOR WIVES (1997/98), CAROLIN’ CAROLYNNE RIDES AGAIN! (1998/99), SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS (1998/99), and SOPHIE TUCKER: AMERICAN LEGEND (2002/03). Ms. Warren received an After Dark Award as Cabaret Artist of the Year in Chicago, and was nominated for a Jeff Award in her performance in SYLVIA’S REAL GOOD ADVICE. For the past four years, she has been in Los Angeles where she worked on a two-woman show directed by Tim Allen, wrote a children’s television show, designed dolls and became “a semi-professional schmoozer.”

J.R. Sullivan, a gifted director, has worked with numerous prestigious theaters throughout the country including: Northlight Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, American Players Theatre, The Studio Theatre in Washington D.C. and The Pearl Theatre in New York City. Mr. Sullivan has been working with the Utah Shakespearean Festival as the Associate Artistic Director since 2002. Additionally, Sullivan is credited with the founding of the New American Theater in Rockford, Illinois where he served as the producing director until 1994. He has directed many productions for The Rep. Credits include The Rep’s recent Quadracci Powerhouse production DOUBT, BORN YESTERDAY, YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU, THE FOREIGNER, BARRYMORE, PROOF, WIT, OF MICE AND MEN, DRACULA, THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO, INSPECTING CAROL, ALL IN THE TIMING and THE PUPPETMASTER OF LODZ. Mr. Sullivan is currently a member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers and the Actors’ Equity Association.

William Knowles, a Milwaukee native, is a graduate of Howard University and University of Massachusetts. He was the musical director for The Rep productions of last season’s LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR & GRILL, ELLINGTON: THE LIFE & MUSIC OF THE DUKE, JAZZ ROYALTY, THE KING OF COOL and DINAH WAS. He was awarded the 2001 Helen Hayes Award for Best Musical Direction with DINAH WAS. Mr. Knowles was also nominated for the 2005 Helen Hayes Award for his work on TAMBOURINES TO GLORY. He has recorded with poet Sonya Sanchez (Full Moon of Sonya) and Jimmy Jackson (On My Way Home – Blue Canoe Records).

Included in the cast of CAROLIN’ CAROLYNNE’S COMIN’ TO TOWNare: Carolynne Warren (as Herself/Ensemble) and William Knowles (Piano Player/ Music Director).

(To learn more about our Resident Acting Company, Guest Actors, or our Intern Company, please visit milwaukeerep.com).

The production/design team for CAROLIN’ CAROLYNNE’S COMIN’ TO TOWN includes: Susannah M. Barnes (Scenic Designer); Scott Rott (Costume Designer); Aimee Hanyzewski (Lighting Designer); and Amanda Weener (Stage Manager).

Tickets to CAROLIN’ CAROLYNNE’S COMIN’ TO TOWN range in price from $27.00 to $40.00. For more information or to charge tickets, call 414-224-9490. Tickets can be purchased online 24/7 at milwaukeerep.com. For group sales of 20 or more, call The Rep Ticket Office at 414-224-9490.

There will be a low-priced preview performance at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 9, 2007.

On Sunday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m. there will be an Audio-Described Performance for patrons who are blind or have low vision.

For more information about The Rep’s Access Services, please contact The Rep’s Ticket Office at 414-224-9490.

Delightfully Kooky Carolynne Warren returns to The Rep’s Stackner Cabaret in
CAROLIN’ CAROLYNNE’S COMIN’ TO TOWN
Conceived and Written by Carolynne Warren

Generously sponsored by M & I

Preview: November 9, 2007 Opens: November 10, 2007 Closes: January 6, 2008

THEATER: Stackner Cabaret

DATES: November 9, 2007 – January 6, 2008

DESCRIPTION: Stackner favorite songstress Carolynne Warren is back in town and coming to the Cabaret over the holiday season. You won’t want to miss this show full of rollicking tunes and a delightful cast of kooky characters all brought to you by a one-of-a-kind performer!

PERFORMANCES:

Friday 11/9/07 - 8:00 p.m. – Preview
Saturday 11/10/07 - 8:00 p.m. – Opening
Sunday 11/11/07 - 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday 11/13/07 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday 11/14/07 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday 11/15/07 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday 11/16/07 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 11/17/07 - 4:00/8:00 p.m.
Sunday 11/18/07 - 2:00/7:00 p.m. – 7:00 - Audio Description

Wednesday 11/21/07 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday 11/23/07 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 11/24/07 - 4:00/8:00 p.m.
Sunday 11/25/07 - 2:00/7:00 p.m.

Wednesday 11/28/07 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday 11/29/07 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday 11/30/07 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 12/1/07 - 4:00/8:00 p.m.
Sunday 12/2/07 - 2:00/7:00 p.m.

Wednesday 12/5/07 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday 12/6/07 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday 12/7/07 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 12/8/07 - 4:00/8:00 p.m.
Sunday 12/9/07 - 2:00/7:00 p.m.

Tuesday 12/11/07 - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday 12/12/07 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday 12/13/07 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday 12/14/07 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 12/15/07 - 4:00/8:00 p.m.
Sunday 12/16/07 - 2:00/7:00 p.m.

Tuesday 12/18/07 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday 12/19/07 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday 12/20/07 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday 12/21/07 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 12/22/07 - 4:00/8:00 p.m.
Sunday 12/23/07 – 2:00/7:00 p.m.

Wednesday 12/26/07 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday 12/27/07 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday 12/28/07 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 12/29/07 - 4:00/8:00 p.m.
Sunday 12/30/07 - 2:00/7:00 p.m.

Monday 12/31/07 – 7:00 p.m. (Holiday Pricing)
Wednesday 1/2/08 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday 1/3/08 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday 1/4/08 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 1/5/08 - 4:00/8:00 p.m.
Sunday 1/6/08 - 2:00/7:00 p.m. 7:00 - close

TICKET OFFICE LOCATION:
108 East Wells Street in Milwaukee’s Downtown Theater District

TICKET PRICES:
WEEKDAY/SUNDAY: $27 & $32
FRIDAY/SATURDAY: $35 & $40

TICKETS/INFORMATION: 414-224-9490 or buy tickets online at milwaukeerep.com

NEW TICKET OFFICE HOURS:
Phone Hours: 12 pm – 6 pm
Window Hours: 12 p.m. – until Quadracci Powerhouse curtain time

Open to the public before and after all evening performances, Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Stackner Cabaret, located on the second floor of the Milwaukee Center, is our own full-service, smoke-free bar and restaurant. Featuring delicious dinners, as well as late night cocktails, coffee, and desserts, the Cabaret is the ideal meeting place for patrons attending Rep performances. For dinner reservations, call 414-224-9490.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater is a nationally recognized theater company that presents a critically-acclaimed selection of compelling dramas, powerful classics, award-winning contemporary works and lively Cabaret shows on three stages from September through May. The Rep also produces an annual production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. The Rep's home, the Patty and Jay Baker Theater Complex, accommodates the Quadracci Powerhouse Theater, the Stiemke Theater and the Stackner Cabaret. The Rep is also home to a Resident Acting Company of 13 actors who perform with The Rep throughout the season.

The Rep is proud to be a member of the United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF), which provides major annual financial support. The Rep is a member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT), a management association of some of the nation's largest non-profit professional theaters that collectively bargains with the unions that represent the actors, directors and designers that work at The Rep; a constituent of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the nonprofit professional theater; and a member of Theatre Wisconsin, the statewide association of non-profit professional theaters. This theater operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors' Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. The set, costume and lighting designers are members of United Scenic Artists, a national labor union. This theater is an equal opportunity employer. Except in plays where race itself is an issue, casting is decided based on ability, not race.