Guys and Pies

A Buncha Guys sang at the annual Guys and Pies Fundraiser on Sunday night at RJC. The yearly event raises money for RJC Auxiliary projects in support of the school. 23 of the 24 young men in the group are alumni of RJC. A Buncha Guys is led by Russ Regier, also an RJC Alumnus.

They were joined for a couple numbers by the RJC ManChoir, made up of students and staff under the direction of Richard Janzen.

An impressive collection of cakes were auctioned off, the highest bid for a cake going for well over $1100! Thank you to Russ, the Guys, and the Auxiliary for your support of the school over the years!








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Spring Musical Announcement

The Spring Musical for 2009 will be:

CRAZY FOR YOU^™
by
George Gershwin & Ira Gershwin

Tickets go on sale May 25, 2009

CREDITS

Music and Lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin
Book by Ken Ludwig
Co-Conception by Ken Ludwig and Mike Ockrent
Inspired by Material by Guy Bolton and John McGowan
Originally produced on Broadway by Roger Horchow and Elizabeth Williams

QUICK REVIEW

CRAZY FOR YOU^™ is the story of Bobby Child, a well-to-do 1930's playboy, who's dream in life is to dance. And despite the serious efforts of his mother and soon-to-be-ex-fiancee, Bobby achieves his dream! Memorable Gershwin tunes include I Can't Be Bothered Now, Bidin' My Time, I Got Rhythm, Naughty Baby, They Can't Take That Away from Me, But Not for Me, Nice Work if You Can Get It, Embraceable You and Someone to Watch Over Me. It's a high energy comedy which includes mistaken identity, plot twists, fabulous dance numbers and classic Gershwin music.

AWARDS (1991-92)

3 Tony Awards for Musical, Choreographer and Costume Designer
3 Outer Critics Circle Awards for Broadway Musical, Choreography and Set, Costume and Lighting Design
2 Drama Desk Awards for Musical and Choreography

BRIEF HISTORY

CRAZY FOR YOU™ played for 1,622 performances on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre starring Harry Groener and Jodi Benson.

Our production will be licensed by Tams-Witmark, Inc, and more information on the Gershwins and CRAZY FOR YOU™ can be found at their website. LINK

Chapel Announcement Video
(used to introduce the musical to the RJC students)

Jungle Book Cast Picture

Here is a full resolution picture (2MB) of the cast. Feel free to download it for printing.

Jungle Book Opens

After a full day of dress rehearsals, Jungle Book is ready for audiences.

The Ancient Cobra guards the Deserted City and its treasure room.

Kim Koop plays the Monkey Queen.

Jesse Woznizcka is Baloo the Bear.

The cast will present an closed dress rehearsal for RJC students on Sunday afternoon, then the first public performance is Sunday evening, March 15 at 7:30 pm.

The Theatre Arts class, in preparation for the play, has explored various perforamance techniques including special make-up effects, puppetry, and masks.

Sunday evening is mostly sold out, though a few tickets are available. Good seats are still available for the Monday, March 16 7:30 pm show. Call now! 306.232.4222

Jungle Book Production Week

The Theatre Arts class is putting the final touches on the play "JUNGLE BOOK", scheduled for March 15-16.

Here Kim Koop and Erin Boldt show the Kaa puppet and the Cobra puppet in the Ancient Ruins.

Heather Epp works on the village/jungle backdrop.

The set comes together.

Tickets are still available for each night. Call 306.232.4222 to reserve your seat.