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Geraldine’s newest play, “Her”, is part of Tuscon’s anti-bully week at the University of Arizona.

WELCOME!!!

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Blue Apple is very proud to welcome two very talented individuals to our education department…

Jennifer Pennington

Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre from the University of Tennessee’s InternationalActorTrainingAcademy. Jennifer is a recent transplant from Los Angeles where she taught and trained with P.S.Arts, EastLA Classic Theatre, Inside Out Community Arts and IdyllwildArtsAcademy. Having been an actor and educator for over 20 years, Jennifer has had the privilege to work with: Michigan Theatre Festival, LansingCommunity College, Ann ArborPublic Schools, Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Shakespeare Festival, Clarence Brown Theatre, Roan State Community College, Arizona Shakespeare Festival, South Coast Repertory, Theatre Banshee, Syzygy Theatre Ensemble, The Openfist Theatre and The Elephant Theatre.

Mera Kathryn Corlett

Mera Kathryn began her work at The Blue Players as a member of the touring company. Prior to her time with us, she worked for Kentucky Shakespeare as a touring actor, workshop facilitator and teacher at CampShakespeare. Mera Kathryn has also appeared in various productions throughout the area including performances with CenterStage, Bunbury Theatre and StageOne. A native of Louisville, Kentucky, she is a proud PresentationAcademy alumna. While attending HanoverCollege, Mera Kathryn received recognition from the schools of music and theater for her performances. Upon graduating Cum Laude with degrees in theatre and theology, she received the Henry C. Long Citation for Scholarship and General Excellence, the most distinguished award a female graduate can receive. Since childhood, she has had a passion for theatre, dance, music and education. Her work with The Blue Apple Players opens avenues for students to share the wonder of drama while learning important life lessons.

Actors Wanted

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Blue Apple Players is currently hiring actors for a unique role-play training team that works with Child Protective Service Workers.

We are looking for actors (male or female) who are comfortable with role-play/improvisation and are willing to engage in serious subject matter. Actors will be trained to role-play given character scenarios of a child (aged between 4 – 18) to be interviewed by training Child Protective Service Workers. Casting is not limited by age, body type or ethnicity ; although, actors must be 18 years of age or older due to the sensitive nature of subject material.

Trainings for Child Protective Service Workers will occur throughout Kentucky. Housing and transportation for regional trips is provided by the Blue Apple Players. Project Stipend of $900 provided per actor (for all rehearsal, travel time, and performance work) and an additional food allowance per actor per trip are provided. Project Artistic Director is Michael Drury.

Rehearsals are tentatively scheduled to begin in February/March. Actors MUST be available on April 25th, and three additional dates TBD.

Auditions will be on Monday, February 4th from 6:30pm-9:30pm at Home of the Innocents. The audition will be a group audition consisting of theatre games/exercises, role-play, and improv. Please bring a headshot/resume, if you have it.
Questions or to sign-up for auditions, please contact Heather Burns at heather@blueappleplayers.org or call our office 587-7990.

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the opportunity to participate in Blue Apple's effective education

programs.

These nationally acclaimed programs improve literacy and other

academic skills in addition to building critical tools for working

with others and reducing bullying.

Matching funds are given on a first come basis. Your help for even one

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"the Blue Apple program makes me want to come to school."

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