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Youth Conservatory
Past Production - May 2001
By Buddy MacKinder
Directed by Mace Archer

An original play about youth and the lure of the drug, Ecstasy.

Director's Notes:  It is with great pleasure that we present this new play from Buddy MacKinder. We strive at Venture Theatre to produce theatre that is relevant to our times and speaks to issues that are on people's minds. Drug use is still common among teens, and this play is our way of allowing our teen actors to portray roles that they can identify with and deal with complex problems in the safe confines of the Venture Theatre.

These actors are among the fines actors with whom I have worked. I am proud of their work, and I hope that you are able to hear what they have to say in their performance. This play is not fiction. This evening, it is the truest thing we know.

Press and Photos:

See photos and read Christine Meyer's May 9 article in the Billings Gazette here.

Read Jaqueline Johnson's May 20 review of the show in the Billings Gazette here.

Cast:

Featuring
Paul: Josh Aaseng
Karen: Michelle Cimmino
Erin: Ashley Glantz
Becky: Liz Grauman
Danny: Chas Llewellyn
Margaret: Ashley Murray
Rusty: John Robinson
Tilly: Lincoln Solem-Sevier
Lori: Rachelle Younkin

Production & Design:

Director:  Mace Archer
Assistant Director:  Kelly Crispen
Stage Manager:  Daniel Hoffman
Set Design and Lighting:  Mace Archer
Light Board Operator:  Kelly
Sound Design:  Dustin
Photography:  Tony Smith Photography

Show Dates & Times:

May 18, 2001 - 8:00 (Friday)
May 19, 2001 - 8:00 (Saturday)
May 20, 2001 - 2:00 (Sunday)

May 25, 2001 - 8:00 (Friday)
May 26, 2001 - 8:00 (Saturday)
May 27, 2001 - 2:00 (Sunday)

Show Location:

Venture Theatre, (The Garage), 1410 Central Ave. Billings, MT