It’s Complicated: Show Poster

It’s Complicated: Cast of Characters

Thank you to everyone who auditioned! Make plans now to join us March 12-15!

“It’s Complicated: An Evening of One Acts About Life, Love and Other Important Things” 

CAST of CHARACTERS

I DO (ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE)
CORRIE – Kennedy Brown
MARCUS – Reagan Morgan

ANNUAL O.I.L. MEETING
ANNE SHIRLEY – Emma Woods
OLIVER TWIST – Reagan Morgan
LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE – Shayna Quickert
HUCK FINN – Tyler Tingle
JAMES (OF PEACH FAME) – Reese Morgan
MARY LENNOX – Emily Herbert
MOWGLI  – Jackson Woods
HEIDI – Kennedy Brown
DOROTHY GALE – Alena Jordan
MOTHER – Sarah Davis
SAMMY – Morgan Davis
PUPPY DOG (PUPPET) – Angela Morgan

I DO (SCHOOL DANCE)
CORRIE – Emma Woods
MARCUS – Nick Suter

EXCESS BAGGAGE
NELLIE – Ashley Raymer-Brown
JOSH – James Russell Cooper
GRANDFATHER – Beau Solley
GRANDMOTHER – Melodye Fletcher
BOYFRIEND – George Fabish
FRIEND – Liz Woods
NELLIE BLY – Candy Thomas
GIRLFRIEND – Elizabeth Irvin

I DO (WEDDING)
CORRIE – Jill Barnes-Moore
MARCUS – Kevin Whitt

THE ELEPHANT
MIKE – Brian Douglas Barker
SHARON – Candy Thomas
ELLE – Emily Herbert

I DO (PARENTS)
CORRIE  – Jill Barnes-Moore
MARCUS – Kevin Whitt

SECOND HONEYMOON
MR. HAROLD WILSON – Beau Solley
MRS. EMMA WILSON – Melodye Fletcher
JOHN – Brian Douglas Barker
FRANK – Jon Peed

I DO (GRANDPARENTS)
CORRIE – Jill Barnes-Moore
MARCUS – Kevin Whitt

Featuring the Vocal Talents of:
Brian Douglas Barker, Elizabeth Irvin and Rachel May.

With Accompanist Joshua Riley

Holiday Homecoming Montage 2014

Holiday Homecoming: Opening Night Review!

“An adorable show tonight. Parker and Kerragan and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The kids were talking about it all the way home. We were so excited to see the performance that Granny messed up and showed up an hour early at 6:30pm. Gave us a lot of time to catch up with friends and we got to sit on the front row! Again, congratulations to the crew for a job well done on their second show. There are more performances this weekend. Everyone needs to support our local theatre and try to make it to the show, you will not be disappointed. Lots of local talent.”

-Darlene Hawkins Tipton

Photos by Darlene Hawkins Tipton

Meet the Cast- Holiday Homecoming: Ashley Raymer-Brown

The Theatre Downstream is proud to introduce you to the cast & crew of our upcoming “Holiday Homecoming” on December 5, 6, and 7.

Ashley Raymer-Brown

Ashley Raymer-Brown was last seen as Roz in TTD’s maiden show, Moon Over Buffalo. Since 2000, she has performed in over twenty productions at eight separate theatres in six different counties. Some of Ashley’s favorite roles include Mary Jane Wilkes in “Big River” and Shelby in “Steel Magnolias.” She is also an award-winning independent filmmaker, with both films, “No Lost Cause” and “The Hepburn Girls” being partially filmed right here in her hometown. She feels extremely fortunate to have had the chance to meet and work with such talented people. You can follow Ashley and all of her adventures on stage and screen at ashleyraymerbrown.com.

Five Questions with Ashley:

1. Favorite Holiday Tradition?

I’m not going to go into detail, because that would sort of defeat the purpose, but every Christmas Eve for the past few years, I’ve gone into a certain store and bought a gift card for a certain amount of money. Then, I cruise the store for a bit, and give the gift card away to a family for Christmas. Each time, the family has had a beautiful story. It’s been a very emotional experience, and my favorite part of the whole day.

2. Favorite Christmas Memory?

Christmas Eve has actually always been my favorite day, more so than Christmas Day, because of all the promise it holds, so I’ll share a favorite memory from that day.

When I was very young, my Mom made me a cassette tape of all her favorite Christmas songs. I used to listen to that tape over and over again. My favorite thing to do on Christmas Eve night was to turn off all the lights in my room, and turn on my twinkle Christmas lights I had strung on my bookshelf in my bedroom. I would then flip my cassette tape to side B and hit play.

Then, I’d snuggle down under the covers and listen to the most wonderful voice in the world say, “It’s Christmas Eve, my little one, and you are asleep….” I would listen to this man with the wonderful voice sing/recite a kind of Christmas poem, and I would pretend he was singing it just to me.

A few short years later, I learned that the man with the wonderful voice, also had a pretty wonderful face. It was the voice of Cary Grant. I like to say I fell in love with Cary Grant before I even knew he was Cary Grant.

3. Favorite Christmas song & why?

My favorite Christmas song to sing is “O, Holy Night.” I’ve been doing it for years, and it always moves me. My favorite song to listen to is the Doo-Wop version of “White Christmas.” It’s just so fun!

4. Favorite Christmas movie & why?

When I was younger, my favorite was “The Year Without a Santa Claus” with Heat Miser and Cold Miser being my favorite part! Now, my favorite is “Mixed Nuts.” I love the silliness of the film, and I’m a huge sucker for a perfect soundtrack and this one fits that bill.

5. What is the best gift you’ve ever GIVEN to someone else for Christmas?

I really enjoy giving gifts, and I’ve been proud of a lot of them, but the one that floats to mind is a few years ago when I found a giant poster print of “The Creation of Adam,” by Michelangelo. I had it framed for my brother, Adam. That was the gift I was the most excited to give.

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Join us this coming weekend:

December 5 at 7:30pm
December 6 at 3:00pm AND 7:30pm
December 7 at 3:00pm

Meet the Cast: Holiday Homecoming- Craig Nolan Highley

The Theatre Downstream is proud to introduce you to the cast & crew of our upcoming “Holiday Homecoming” on December 5, 6, and 7. Join us this upcoming weekend for Holiday Homecoming!

Craig Nolan Highley

CRAIG NOLAN HIGHLEY has been a member of Wayward Actors Company since 2005 and has directed their productions of Twilight of the Golds, Sylvia, Insane With Power, Torch Song Trilogy, Reefer Madness, Steel Magnolias, Carrie, and The Man from Earth. He has also performed in many productions, including The Man Who Came to Dinner, The Company of Wayward Saints, Glengary Glenn Ross, The Elephant Man, Almost, Maine, Harvey, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, The Elephant Man, and The Laramie Project. He wants to express deepest gratitude to Ashley and Russell for inviting him to make his debut with the Theatre Downstream in such a lovely production!

Five Questions with Craig:

1. Best gift ever?

Everyone who knows me knows my favorite play is HARVEY. And one year I was given a program from the first production of HARVEY on Broadway, which even predated Jimmy Stewart’s portrayal. On the cover is the smiling face of the original Elwood P. Dowd, the long-forgotten actor Frank Fay.

Worst gift ever? A candelabra. I mean really. Who am I, Liberace?

2. Favorite Christmas song?

“Yesterday, Tomorrow, and Today” from the Broadway Musical version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. It sums up perfectly what it means to finally realize that the people in your life matter and you can’t spend your life as the center of your own universe.

3. Favorite Christmas movie? GREMLINS. Because, of course it is.
4. Best gift you’ve ever given someone?

The complete DALLAS TV series on DVD. If you knew the recipent, you’d understand.

5. What does Christmas look like to you?

It looks like gatherings with friends and family, lots of beautiful colors, delicious meals, and exchanges of gifts. And just lots and lots of love.

December 5 at 7:30pm
December 6 at 3:00pm AND 7:30pm
December 7 at 3:00pm

Meet the Cast- Holiday Homecoming: Olivia Barczynski

The Theatre Downstream is proud to introduce you to the cast & crew of our upcoming “Holiday Homecoming” on December 5, 6, and 7.

Olivia Barczynski

Olivia Barczynski is a freshman at Henry County High School. She has previously appeared in “Annie, Get Your Gun” as Winnie Tate. She was also the Stage Manager for “Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap.” In her spare time she likes to sing and play guitar. She dreams of becoming a Broadway star or a singer. Olivia would like to thank her family and friends for their encouragement and support chasing her dreams.

Five Questions with Olivia:

1. The best/worst gift ever received?

The best gift was my phone, and the worst was when I got socks from my grandma and they didn’t fit. Socks.

2. Favorite holiday memory?

Waking up around 4am on Christmas Day to open presents!

3. Favorite Christmas song?

I love the song “Christmas Shoes,” because it’s a song with a lot of meaning! I think it shows the true meaning of Christmas.

4. Favorite Christmas movie?

My favorite would have to be “Elf,” because I just laugh so hard watching that. It reminds me of my friends & myself.

5. Best gift you have ever given someone else?

My great grandma lives 12 hours away. One year, I wrote her a letter and sent it to her in the mail. I did it because she loves getting letters and I knew it would make her happy.

Join us this upcoming weekend for Holiday Homecoming!

December 5 at 7:30pm
December 6 at 3:00pm AND 7:30pm
December 7 at 3:00pm

Holiday Homecoming Promo

A sneak peek behind the scenes at the latest rehearsal for “Holiday Homecoming!”

Meet the Cast: Holiday Homecoming- Brian Douglas Barker

The Theatre Downstream is proud to introduce you to the cast & crew of our upcoming “Holiday Homecoming” on December 5, 6, and 7.

Brian Douglas Barker

Brian is a union sheet metal worker who enjoys his avocation of community theatre. He is a Louisville native and navy veteran who has called a farm in Cropper his home for the past 27 years. He has over 35 years of experience in community theatre and the performing arts. A few of his favorite roles include Pierpont Finch in “How to Succeed,” The Beast in “Beauty and the Beast,” Billy Bigelow in “Carousel,” The King in “Big River,” and The Pimpernel in “The Scarlet Pimpernel.” Brian is the proud father of Erin and Sarah.

Five Questions with Brian:

1. Best/Worst Gift ever received?
The best was at age 10 or 11 when I got a table top air hockey game. The worst was age 8, when I got switches and coal in my stocking. My mom and brother swear it was a gag gift, but I don’t remember what the real presents were if that was the case!

2. Favorite Holiday Memory?
Singing for Ethel Riser each year at the Christmas Eve midnight service at PeeWee Valley Presbyterian Church

3. Favorite Christmas song & why?
“O Holy Night” is my favorite, but I like any Christmas song sung by Karen Carpenter.

4. Favorite Christmas movie & why?
It’s a toss up between “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “White Christmas.” I love the first one because of the story, and Donna Reed is one of the most beautiful women in the world. In “White Christmas,” I like the story, and I like the singing and the dancing. At the root of it, I’m a theatre person and it’s a Christmas story about theatre people.

5. What is the best gift you’ve ever GIVEN to someone else for Christmas?
Ever since “Beauty and the Beast,” came out, it seemed like girls wanted a library of their own. Especially my girlfriend. One year, Barnes and Noble put out a collection of hardbound books written by classic authors. (Five novels by Jane Austen in one volume, selected works by Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker, etc.) I got my girlfriend (now my wife) a set of ten, to start her own library.

Holiday Homecoming Cast 2014

 

Holiday Homecoming Cast Members: (L to R): Joshua Riley, Kennedy Brown, Greg Collier, Ann Johnson, Craig Nolan Highley, Ashley Raymer-Brown, Jackson Woods, Will Whitt, Frankie Taylor, Brian Douglas Barker, Miranda Bramblett, Danielle Toy, Olivia Plath, Kevin Whitt, James Russell Cooper, Jack Aubrey, Elizabeth Irvin, Olivia Barczynski