Many of Monroe’s roots run through Greece, and we plan to honor that on the opening night of Mamma Mia! Vickie Krutzer and team been busy planning to show off that history in the lobby. And what a rich history it is! Between authentic Greek food (with take-home recipe cards!), newspaper clippings, and cherished family photos, you’ll feel like you have stolen away to Greece yourself!
Strauss is especially appreciative to this special group that is working to make opening night of Mamma Mia! so special!
- Food: Bobbye Legan, Jorenda Stone, Jennifer Johnson, Virginia Johnson, Hannah Clark, Pam Kokinos Dyer, Karen Solomon,
- Lobby Decorations: Karen Solomon, Vickie Pappas Krutzer, Chrissy Terzolas, Angela Brown, Kaliope Poulos, Mark Johnston
- Greek Community History: Chrissi Terzolas, Angela Brown, Steve Rodakis
We will have more updates to come about this special night. Keep watch!
If you don’t have your tickets yet, get them now by clicking here! Or call the box office at 318.323.6681. This show will be a sell out, for sure.
When families get together, it can be very entertaining. Tonight’s Volunteer Party at Strauss will highlight several of our own Strauss Family as we REVEAL next season’s upcoming line-up of great theatre. Eddie Fountain, Glenn Williams, Christal Winfield-Wheeler, Alex Matherne, Jacob Branson, Nicole Goode, Jade Wheeler, Matt Wilkins and more. Don’t miss it!
When you volunteer at Strauss, you’re part of a family of fun, creative, talented and dedicated folks from around these parts. And it’s time we get together to have great food, fellowship and call out volunteers that give of their talents. That’s what tonight’s REVEAL is all about. Bring a friend and see you at 6pm tonight!
Please RSVP with Donna at 318-323-6681.
Set design and construction is never easy, and often goes unacknowledged. Sets are an integral part of any stage show and are just as important in telling the story as the dialog, acting and singing, and music. For Mamma Mia!, we are fortunate enough to have someone with Hollywood roots to help tell the story.
John Marsala was born in Monroe, but spent his career working on movies. He even built the famous clock-tower featured in the Back To The Future franchise! Retired now, and living back in Monroe, John is donating a large portion of his time and skills constructing our set for Mamma Mia! We are very lucky to have him! And kudos to all the set builders who have helped bring so many shows to life over the years on the Strauss stage!
If you don’t have your tickets yet, get them now by clicking here! Or call the box office at 318.323.6681. This show will be a sell out, for sure.
All things REVEAL are coming together for tomorrow night’s event! Strauss Board of Directors is throwing a party for all volunteers. It’s going to be a casual event in the lobby of the theatre with lots of food, fellowship and a few cameos from some of your favorite actors.
Please RSVP with Donna at 318-323-6681.
DH Clark is the Music Director for Mamma Mia! and we couldn’t be more excited! DH has always had a passion for music, even writing original songs.
He says “We’ve been rehearsing the music for about two weeks now, and it’s going really well! It’s going to be a great show.”
If you don’t have your tickets yet, get them now by clicking here! Or call the box office at 318.323.6681. This show will be a sell out, for sure.
Strauss Theater Center is happy to announce the cast for our final production of the 2018/2019 season, Mamma Mia!
The Cast
Gayle Frick Donna
Schylar Berry
Sophie
Troy M Wold
Sam
Scott A Stone
Harry
Marty French
Bill
Jacob Branson
Sky
Wendy Wilson
Tanya
Moira O’Connor
Rosie
Ben McQuillin
Pepper
Carson Alvarez
Eddie
Aubri Skinner
Ali
Taylor Yakowenko Lisa
Ensemble
Karen Kerrigan
Madelyn Snead
Megan Hawthorne
Taylor Nelson
Eliana Parker
Jean Hartzog
Niki Frank
Cassey Bernstein
Melanie Douthit
Arielle Douthit
Kamille Sparks
Ada Sparks
Cadie Hall
Danielle Hudleston
Vickie Krutzer
Nicole Goode
Lee Jones
Ronnie Hudleston
Payton Ballew
MAMMA MIA! is presented by Strauss Theatre Center through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.
Show dates are April 25, 26, 27, 28, May 3, 4, 2019. Click HERE for tickets!
Producer – Craig Henry
Director – Cherrie Sciro
Music Director – DH Clark
Megan Wilkins – Choreographer
Lexis Salinas – Stage Manager
Nina Run Bergsdottir – Stage Manager
Joel Willer – Lighting Design
Jillie Eves & Wes Smith – Scenic Designers
Johnny Marsala – Set Construction
Anita Breen – General Manager
Donna Branson – Box Office Manager
Set your calendar for Tuesday, March 19th at 6pm for REVEAL! Strauss Board of Directors is throwing a party for all volunteers. Please RSVP with Donna at 318-323-6681.
Auditions for Mamma Mia! are done and the cast list will be released soon. Thanks to all who came out and gave it their all to be in our final show of the season!
We saw some familiar faces, some new faces, and some faces we haven’t seen in a while. One who auditioned after being gone a while is Benjamin Mcquillin, who posted on Facebook “I’m very excited about the opportunity to work in the theater again!” The last time Benjamin graced the Strauss stage was our production of 9 to 5, The Musical, and the audience loved him. Good luck to him, and all the others who came out for a chance to be in the show!
Stay tuned for the cast list to be announced in the next day or two!
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Open Auditions are happening tonight 6pm – 8pm at Strauss Theatre. We need men! Mamma Mia! has 7 major roles for men. Be sure to SHARE this post with your friends. We are excited to have Director Cherrie Sciro on board as well as our Music Director, DH Clark. It’s going to be a phenomenal musical. See you tonight at auditions.
