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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=26.25% BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <IMG SRC="24417d700.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="112" ALT="Branch River Theatre, Inc. 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Unfortunately for Charlie, “Froggy” had told everyone that Charlie doesn't <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" >speak English, so poor Charlie is subjected to all kinds of awkward situations and overhears more than he would like … </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Joining the cast is another BRT newcomer, Susan Massey, as Betty Meeks owner of the fishing lodge where the story takes place, who is dealing with some hard times when guests stop coming to her lodge … not even the regulars! Another newcomer to the BRT stage, but not to theater, is Kimberly Miller, a NH Theatre Award finalist for Best Supporting Actress, the rich and newly discovered pregnant Catherine Simms. Playing her not so bright but lovable brother Ellard, is the ever-versatile Chris McCartie. Also in the cast are John Mangiapane as the very redneck Owen Musser who is suspicious of foreigners and Jonathan Flower as Catherine's slimy fiancé, the Rev. David Marshall Lee. Rounding out the cast as townspeople are the wonderful Carrie Kidd (yes, another NH Theatre Award finalist!), Mia Moravis and Henry Parkhurst. </div> <bR> <div> You will <U>not</U> want to miss out on this hysterical comedy where things are <U>not</U> what they may appear on the surface.</div> <bR> <div> The show is <I><B>rated PG-13</B></I>. <I><B>Doors open at 7:30 p.m., curtain at 8 p.m.</B></I> Ticket prices are <I><B>$10 General Admission and $7 for Seniors/Students</B></I>. To reserve tickets call <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>603-283-7538</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFBF0" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>or<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFBF0" FACE="Arial" > </FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto: tickets@branchrivertheatre.com." TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto: tickets@branchrivertheatre.com."><U><B>mailto: tickets@branchrivertheatre.com.</B></U></A><B> </B></FONT>Please put “TICKETS” in the subject line to prevent the spam filter from removing your message!</div> <bR> <div> P.S. A special thanks to Maren Gagne for the original artwork for “The Foreigner” poster!</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>BRT'S SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION!</B></div> <div> <B>COMING JUNE 20-22 AND 26-28, 2008</B></div> <bR> <div> The BRT Board of Directors is hard at work putting together this special celebration for you … a retrospect of our last 25 years bringing quality Community Theatre to the region.</div> <bR> <div> This special multi-media event, coordinated by Lori Goldring, will be held at the Community House of Marlborough on <I><B>June 20-22 and June 26-28</B></I> with a special opening reception slated for June 20th. We are now finalizing our line-up of show musical numbers, monologues, and favorite moments, which proved to be really difficult with so many great shows and performances to choose from. Currently our website reflects just a portion of what's coming (not necessarily in the order shown!) and we'll be posting the final line-up and the name of performers as soon as we finalize the remainder of the show.</div> <bR> <div> So stay-tuned for updates as they become available!</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>“ACTING ON IMPULSE” IMPROV ON CHESHIRE TV, </B></div> <div> <B>APRIL 6 AT 7 PM FEATURING STUDENTS </B></div> <div> <B>FROM KEENE HIGH SCHOOL!</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="3de050690.gif" border=0 width="336" height="105" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> Branch River Theatre's first foray into Comedy Improv was such a success that BRT and our Master of Ceremonies Gary Gagnon, at the request of Cheshire TV, is putting together a television program with many of the same people from BRT, Actors' Circle Theatre and Vermont Theatre Company called “Acting on Impulse.” The format will be different in that <I>teams</I> will NOT be competing against each other, but each of the four individuals, this time from Keene High School … with a little help from the audience … will be competing against each other.</div> <bR> <div> The next taping will be held on <I><B>April 6, at 4 p.m.</B></I> in Keene Public Library's Heberton Hall, Winter St., Keene, NH and will last approximately three hours. The show is<I><B> </B></I><I><B><U>free and open to the public</U></B></I>, so come on down and support Comedy Improv in the Monadnock Region. </div> <bR> <div> The taping will be broken down into four half-hour segments and the first episode will be broadcast April 7, at 7 p.m. on Cheshire TV - Channel 8 <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFBF0" FACE="Arial" >with the cast participants to be announced at a later date.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" >Be sure to check BRT's website at</FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFBF0" FACE="Arial" > </FONT><A HREF="http://www.branchrivertheatre.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.branchrivertheatre.com"><U><B><U>www.branchrivertheatre.com</U></B></U></A><A HREF="http://www.branchrivertheatre.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.branchrivertheatre.com"><U><B> </B></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" >for more information about the taping and Cheshire TV at</FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFBF0" FACE="Arial" > </FONT><A HREF="http://www.cheshiretv.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cheshiretv.org"><U><B>http://www.cheshiretv.org</B></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFBF0" FACE="Arial" > </FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" > for airdates of future episodes. </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Show is <I><B>rated PG</B></I>, so don't miss out on this <I><B> </B></I><I><B><U>free and open to the public </U></B></I>laugh event!</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>NEWSLETTER MAILING </B></div> <div> <B>HELP US SAVE A TREE OR TWO?</B></div> <bR> <div> We are in the process of updating our newsletter-mailing database and we need your help. </div> <bR> <div> Please let us know if you would prefer to receive your newsletter by <B>e-mail</B> rather than US Mail. </div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" >To make this change, please contact us at</FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto: smorrison@branchrivertheatre.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto: smorrison@branchrivertheatre.com"><U><B>mailto: smorrison@branchrivertheatre.com</B></U></A></FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" >or call our ticket line at 603-283-7538 and leave a message.   To those of you who already contacted us … THANKS!</FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>APRIL 11, 12, 18 & 19, 2008</B></div> <div> <B>PERFORMANCE - THE FOREIGNER.</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFBF0" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" >By Larry Shue and directed by Nancy Preus. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., curtain at 8 p.m. Ticket prices are $10 General Admission and $7 for Seniors/Students. PG-13. Ticket prices are $10 General Admission and $7 for Seniors/Students. For reservations call 603-283-7538 or by e-mail</FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFBF0" FACE="Arial" > </FONT><A HREF="mailto:tickets@branchrivertheatre.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:tickets@branchrivertheatre.com"><U><B><U>tickets@branchrivertheatre.com</U></B></U></A><B>.</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>JUNE 20-22, 26-28, 2008</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>PERFORMANCE - MUSICAL CELEBRATING 25 YEARS!</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFBF0" FACE="Arial" > </FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" >A “SPECIAL” commemorative show celebrating 25 years of community theatre. If you enjoyed such shows as “Back to Broadway,” “Love, Sex and the IRS,” “Spoon River Anthology,” The “Fantasticks,” “Rumors” and all the others then you are guaranteed to enjoy what is in store for you. Opening night will have a festive, gala reception prior to the show to kick off this auspicious occasion. This event you won't want to miss!</FONT></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>TAKE NOTE!</U></B></div> <div> Branch  River Theatre  has obtained tax exempt status recognized b the IRS. That means our donations to BRT are now tax deductible! If you would like to make a financial contribution to the well-being of BRT, please take a moment to contact our Treasurer, Tracy Flower at <A HREF="mailto: tflower@branchrivertheatre.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto: tflower@branchrivertheatre.com"><U><B>mailto: tflower@branchrivertheatre.com</B></U></A><B>. </B><I><B>THANKS!</B></I></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="mailto: info@branchrivertheatre.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto: info@branchrivertheatre.com"><U><B>mailto: info@branchrivertheatre.com</B></U></A></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>