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Sun, 15 Mar 2020 21:55:16 GMT

Getting a Job through SETC: Jay Poff, AEA

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Five Things About Being Jesus

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 21:50:19 GMT

Actor Jay Poff is playing the title character in Barn Theatre's production of "Jesus Christ Superstar," which runs through July 17.

It can be hard stepping into any leading role on the musical theater stage, but there's one that comes with slightly different audience expectations.

Actor Jay Poff is playing the title character in Barn Theatre's production of "Jesus Christ Superstar," which runs through July 17.

"Jesus Christ Superstar," by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, tells the story of the crucifixion through a rock opera, and focuses on Judas Iscariot's choice of whether to betray Jesus to the Romans.

It's the first time in the role for Poff, a guest artist at the Barn, but he knows the songs partly through participating in his church's Easter celebration back home in Lancaster, Pa.

"They do a mass every year, a 'Jesus Christ Superstar' mass," Poff said. "They pull songs from the show and they cast the show. So basically they cast the mass. So I sang Jesus earlier this year."

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Oratorio to celebrate 500th anniversary of the Lutheran/Protestant Reformation

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 21:39:11 GMT

“Your home is your castle” may seem like a saying from the dark ages, but it actually dates from after the 1517 Reformation, when Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the door of the Wittenberg Castle church.

“That ushered in the modern era of democracy,” says Drew Pulver, who has organized the American premiere of “Oratorio Luther,” a project of a thousand voices. “Before that, if you couldn’t pay your tithes, you would be excommunicated and, in many cases, they would burn down your home.”

“Luther,” by Dieter Falk and Michael Kunze, both of Germany, features an orchestra, a rock band, a choir and soloists including Jay Poff. It will be performed in Landis Hall at the Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim, at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17.

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Lee University School of Music Announces 2018-19 Performing Arts Series

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 21:28:38 GMT

The season will kick off on Friday, Oct. 26, with baritone Jay Poff presenting a showcase concert of Broadway and cabaret hits.

Lee University School of Music will welcome world-class vocalists, keyboardists, and ensembles for this year’s Performing Arts Series, beginning this October.

This series, chosen by a School of Music faculty committee, is designed to bring friends of the School of Music to perform and to offer masterclasses for Lee students.

The season will kick off on Friday, Oct. 26, with baritone Jay Poff presenting a showcase concert of Broadway and cabaret hits.

A Lee University alumnus, Poff carries over 25 years of church and community theatrical performance and has won four Huntsville Wings awards for his performances. During his time at Lee, Poff was involved in and toured with Lee Singers, and also performed with the Lee University Chorale and Lee’s Opera Theatre. Poff earned his bachelor’s degree in music business with minors in business administration and theology.

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Fulton Theatre Mounts Biggest Production Yet THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 16:51:14 GMT

On June 5, 2018, the Fulton Theatre launches The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the theatre's season finale and biggest production of the 2017/2018 season.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame will also be one of the largest shows in the theatre's one hundred sixty six year history. Over ninety cast and choir members will take the stage amidst soaring bell towers, a gypsy village, and the bustling streets of fifteenth century Paris. Beneath the stage, a fourteen piece orchestra will bring to life the incredible music of the timeless classic.

Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film's Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz. The musical premiered in 1999 in Berlin, Germany as Der Glöckner von Notre Dame ("The Bellringer of Notre Dame"). It was produced by Walt Disney Theatrical, the company's first musical to premiere outside the U.S. It ran for three years, becoming one of Berlin's longest-running musicals. The English-language musical The Hunchback of Notre Dame had its debut at La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego, California.

FEATURING:

Jay Poff (Saint Aphrodisius, Ensemble, U/S Quasimodo-1st) Returning to the Fulton Theatre after last being seen here in The Irish...and How They Got That Way! Jay holds degrees in Music Business/ Vocal Performance from Lee University. Masterclasses include those with Stephen Schwartz, Jason Robert Brown, Shoshana Bean, and more. Broadway: Rocktopia (NYCC, Chorus Dir.) Regional: Jesus Christ Superstar (Jesus), The Rocky Horror Show (Dr. FrankNFurter), Chess (Freddie Trumper), Cabaret (The Emcee), The Maltese Falcon (Sam Spade, Eastern U.S. Premier), Moses (Moses, World Premier, Sight & Sound Theatre). Tour: LUTHER Oratorio (Martin Luther, North American Premier). Upcoming Performances: Treasure Island (Fulton Theatre).

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Photo Flash: Inside Fulton Theatre's THE IRISH... AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 18:02:14 GMT

The nationally regarded Fulton Theatre is proud to present this jovial celebration of The Irish... And How They Got That Way

The Irish...And How They Got That Way opened Off-Broadway in 1997 at the Irish Repertory Theatre. Written by Frank McCourt, the production featured musical arrangements by Rusty Magee with such classic Irish tunes as "Danny Boy" and "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For." The musical combines and showcases primary documents, such as news, letters, photos, paintings, and journals, in spoken word or in projections to illuminate the Irish-America struggle.

The Tell Studio Theatre will be turned into a working Irish pub for this jovial musical. Everyone knows about "The Irish." They're the people who live life to the fullest - indulging lustily in good song and good humor (and sometimes even raising a glass or two). So what's so great about being Irish? Find out in this moving, uplifting, eye-opening musical history lesson full of charm and a bit of blarney. Don't miss this raucous celebration of all things Irish from acclaimed author of Angela's Ashes.

The Fulton Theatre's cast includes Curt Dale Clark. Clark is currently serving as the Artistic Director of Maine State Music Theatre in Brunswick, Maine; Curt is very happy to return home for this production. Fulton audiences may remember Curt from Annie Get Your Gun, Legally Blonde, Carousel, Music Man, Les Misérables, Sunset Blvd, Singing in the Rain, All Night Strut, Phantom or White Christmas...

Rounding out the cast in alphabetical order are; Gillian Hassert (Waitress, Female U/S) and Jay Poff (Bartender, Male U/S).

The creative team for the production includes Marc Robin (Fulton's Executive Artistic Producer/Director/Choreographer), Curt Dale Clark (Co-Director), Jonathan Lefever (Musical Director), William James Mohney (Scenic Designer), Josh Schlader (Lighting Designer), Anthony Lascoskie, Jr. (Costume and Wig Designer), Jacob Mishler (Sound Designer), Katelin Walsko (Props Designer), Bob Cline (Casting Director), and Rebekah Church (Production Stage Manager)...

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