2012 Photo Contest Entry Form

Bye Bye Birdie Cast List
Congratulations to everyone who auditioned for Bye Bye Birdie. Great job to one and all! The first rehearsal will be 6:00 PM, Tuesday April 19 in the MCHS chorus room (where auditions took place). Scripts and rehearsal schedules will be available at that time. Thanks again! We look forward to seeing all of you there.

Albert Peterson: Josh Steen
Rose Alverez: Tonya Freeman
Mae Peterson: Christy Carmack
Doris MacAfee: Joanna Pitts
Harry MacAfee: David Maxedon
Kim MacAfee: Allie Pitts
Randolf MacAfee: Houston Robinson
Gloria Rasputin: Hillary Mead

Teens (Teen Chorus)
Hugo Peabody: Faris Bakeer
Harvey Johnson: Logan Brasher
Fred: Joseph Fox
Ursula: Megan Woolworth
Helen: Cherish Garner
Nancy: River Campbell
Alice: Shiloh Shelton
Margie: Kelsey
Deborah Sue: Emily Pitts
One Girl: Mikaylin Donahoe
Sad Girl 1: Mary Logan Yancey
Sad Girl 2: Autumn Shackelford

Additional Teen Chorus:
Shelby Fox, Meredith Jaggers, Brooke Miller, Calista Harris, Katie King, Molly Woolworth, Aysia Campbell, Danica Stevens, Julia Mocny, Michael Lewis, Chaseton Donahoe, Payden Donahoe, Kevin Binger, Shea Mardis, Ezra McKenzies, Duke Peebles, Konner Davis, Johnny Mocney

Sweet Apple Parents (Parent Chorus)
Mayor: Brad Woolworth
Mayor’s wife: Jan Woolworth
Mrs. Merkle: Debi McKenzie
Mr. Johnson: Ron McKenzie
Lee: Leland Hendrix
Phyllis: Calista Harris

Additional Sweet Apple Parent Chorus:
Joanna Pitts, David Maxedon, Caleb McLean, Leland Hendrix, Tony Mardis

Siblings:
Sammy Bakeer, Madison Carmack, Gracen Donahoe

Reporter #1: Kevin Binger
Reporter #2: Shea Mardis
Policemen/Trainsmen:
Michael Lewis, Chaseton Donahoe, Payden Donahoe

Maude’s Staff (also Quartet)
Maude: Leland Hendrix
Dishwasher: Caleb McLean
Customers: Robert Lee, Camron Miller, Kevin Binger, Brad Woolworth

Bye Bye Birdie Auditions Open auditions for the Arts in McNairy production of the musical, Bye Bye Birdie are being held 6:00 PM, April 11 & 12 at McNairy Central High School in the choir room. The choir room is located in C Pod, behind the Little Theatre. Multiple roles are available for teens and adults as well as children eight years and older. No theatre experience is required to audition but those seeking lead roles should be prepared to read from the script, sing and perform a few simple dance steps. Production dates for the show are June 10-14 at MCHS Little Theatre. Bye Bye Birdie is a Tony Award winning musical which pokes, good-natured, fun at the teen pop culture of the late 1950s. It is loosely based on events that transpired when Elvis Presley was drafted into the U.S. Army, sending his loyal female fans into hysterics. A team of AiM musical veterans will be responsible for bringing Bye Bye Birdie to the Selmer stage. Performing Arts Chair Bryan Essary will direct and Sarah Lemons will act as musical director.

Big Bad April 1-3 Get ready for Big Bad! A great cast of local youth has been assembled for this hilarious fairytale spoof in which the Big Bad Wolf goes on trial for his numerous fairyland infractions. The show will take the stage for three performances April 1-3 at the MCHS Little Theatre. Show times are 7:30 Friday and Saturday night and 2:00 PM Sunday afternoon. All tickets will be available at the door for $5.00 (students) and $8.00 (adults). A sold-out school show is also being performed exclusively for McNairy County students. Ask school administrators about further details or booking classes for future shows. Big bad is being directed by AiM board and performing arts committee member, Joanna Pitts. Joanna has appeared in numerous roles in the last several years and last directed the children's production, A Tale of Two Tailors. See the complete cast list below.

March 19 Artisan Trail Map...Just Click and Print!

Big Bad Cast List

Thank you to everyone who auditioned for "Big Bad." Your talent and enthusiasm was very impressive! We wish we could cast each and every one of you however, because of the staging for this play; we had to limit the number of actors. If you did not get selected for the cast this time, please do not let that keep you from trying again. Arts in McNairy will have many more opportunities for you to participate in a play. We hope to see you at another audition soon.

For those listed below, the first rehearsal will be 6:00 PM, Tuesday, February 22 at Eastside Church of Christ. We encourage a parent to attend this first meeting since we will be going over some important information about the program and what will be required of the actors and stage crew. We look forward to working with all of you and know we will have a terrific play!




Sydney Grimm
Mary Logan Yancey

Fairy Godmother
Briana Wilson

Little Red Riding Hood
Danielle Harstin

Grandmother Hood
Mikaylin Donahoe

One
Raines Parrish

Two
Aysia Campbell

Three
Mary Melton

Bill Woodcutter
Joseph Fox

Shepherd
Joshua Waffird

Boy Who Cried Wolf
Sammy Bakeer

Big Bad Wolf
Chaseton Donahoe

Judge Wise Old Woman
Shelby Fox

Evil Stepmother
Shiloh Shelton

Miss Muffit
Bailey-AnnaTeague

Bailiff
Autumn Shackelford

Evil Stepsister
Jessica Campbell

Evil Stepsister
Mara Campbell

Security
Ryleigh Hilliard / Logan Mitchell

Tom Thumb
Will Crowe

Thumbalina
Katie Jo Davis

Hansel
Konnor Davis

Gretel
Liza Smith

Goldilocks
Lily Beth Durbin

Sleeping Beauty
Katie Crowe

Snow White
Gracen Donahoe

Bo Peep
Eve Foret

Princess and the Pea
Madison Carmack

Camera Man
Trey Damron

Big Bad Auditions February 17

Open auditions for the children's production “Big Bad” have been scheduled for 6:00 PM, February 17 at the Selmer Community Center. Production dates are April 1-3 at the MCHS Little Theatre. Children and teens age 5-18 are invited to audition and no theatre experience is required. Teen audition participants may be asked to read from the script. Younger actors may be asked to act out simple characters at the director’s request. There are more than a dozen speaking parts available as well as many smaller roles and extras. Technical crew positions will also be available for those who like behind the scenes work. Set painting and construction, lighting and sound technicians, costumers, prop and stage managers will all be needed. Inquire at the auditions about how to get involved with the stage or technical crew. We welcome parental help and involvement!

“Big Bad” is a whimsical, comedic, farce involving many familiar characters from well known works of children's literature. The perennial villain, the Big Bad Wolf, is being slapped with a class-action lawsuit by the countless quirky characters he has wronged in fairytale land. Hilarity ensues as prosecutor, Little Red Riding Hood, presents her case with supporting testimony by the likes of the Three Little Pigs et al. The surprise verdict will delight audiences of all ages. Big Bad is being directed by AiM theatre veteran Joanna Pitts. Joanna last directed the original script A Tale of Two Tailors in 2010. Please call (731) 645-1875 for more details about "Big Bad."

Photo Contest Now Accepting Entries

The AiM Visual Arts Committee begins accepting entries for the annual amateur photography contest and show this month. The contest is open to everyone regardless of age. Only the panel of judges and professional photographers are not eligible for participation. There is a $10 fee for each of the first three entries and $5 fee for every entry thereafter. Contestants can enter as many photos as they like. Please pay by check or money order payable to Arts in McNairy.

Deadline for submissions is 4:00 PM March 11, 2011 at the UTM McNairy Center in Selmer. Mail in entries must be postmarked by March 7 to be considered. An opening reception and awards ceremony for all artists and their guests will take place 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Sunday March 13 at the UTM Center. Participants must agree to have their work on display as part of the photography show at the UTM Center through April 13 and possibly published in local news media or the AiM newsletter.

There will be a $100 prize for one Best in Show entry. $50 first place, $25 second place and third place (as well as honorable mention) ribbons will be awarded in the following seven categories: natural landscape; architectural landscape; people; pets, animals or wildlife; black and white (any subject); digitally enhanced, edited or manipulated images; McNairy County (taken inside the county). Winners will be contacted by phone prior to the awards reception.

Entries should be mailed to the attention of contest/show coordinator, George Souders, c/o AiM Photo Contest, U.T. Martin Selmer, 1269 Tennessee Ave., Selmer, TN 38375. Entry forms (or equivalent information) should be affixed to the back of each photo. Entry forms are available at UTM Selmer, Village Coffee House, Selmer Chiropractic Center and Wal-Mart in Selmer or the one above may be downloaded and printed. Copies are acceptable. Name, address, phone number, photo title, date and location of photo, category of entry (listed above) and applicable fees must accompany all entries. Include the price only if you want to sell the photo. All entries must be picked up at the UTM Center at the conclusion of the show on April 13, 2011.

Further photo submission requirements:

• Photos must have been taken since the year 2007
• Photos can be taken anywhere except those entered in the McNairy County category
• Photos must be submitted in 8x10 or 5x7 format
• Photos must be matted (preferably in white)
• Photos must be unframed
• Photos can be digital or film, black and white or color
• Photos can not be previously published
• Photos that have received awards in past AiM contests are not eligible for the 2011 contest
• Photos are the responsibility of the individual artists and Arts in McNairy will accept no liability for loss or damage to photos during the contest and show

Please contact George Souders at (731) 645-5441 with further questions about the AiM photography show and contests. Good luck shutterbugs!

Call to Artists

Project: 20’x100’ local musical heritage themed outdoor mural
Location: Downtown Selmer, Tennessee
Deadline: January 14, 2011
Budget: $15,000
Eligibility: Tennessee visual artists

Project Overview
Arts in McNairy, the arts council of McNairy County TN, is seeking proposals for an approximately 20’x100’, outdoor, mural as part of an ongoing public art program in downtown Selmer, TN. Previous project installations are shown above. The mural will become part of a downtown walking trail honoring the rich musical heritage of McNairy County TN and must reflect that theme.

Timeline
Deadline for proposal submission is January 14, 2011. Muralist may begin work no earlier than July 1, 2011 and the project must be completed by June 1, 2012. Dedication and unveiling will be in conjunction with the 2012 Rockabilly Highway Revival on the second weekend in June. The artist selected for the project will be required to attend.

Submission Guidelines
All proposal submissions must include: 1) Artist’s resume and current contact information; 2) List of professional references; 3) A one to two page letter detailing the artist’s mural concept and interest in the project; 4) A CD with high resolution JPG files that are representative of the artist’s work; 5) A list of explanatory notes correlated by number with each submitted image; 6) A cost estimate for completion of the project not to exceed the budgeted $15,000; 7) Optional supplemental materials or preliminary sketches; 8) A self addressed, postage paid, envelope for the return of all submitted materials (only if return is required). Mail all submissions to: Arts in McNairy; P.O. Box 66; Selmer, TN 38375. Direct all inquiries to heritage and culture chair, Shawn Pitts: drpitts3@att.net or visual arts chair, Vicki Cowan: bvcowan@charter.net

Selection Criteria
Tennessee artists will be given first consideration. An ad hoc committee composed of members of the Arts in McNairy visual arts; heritage and culture committees and community representatives will select an artist to complete the project. Selection will be based in part on: 1) Quality and compatibility of submitted sample works with the project; 2) Completeness of requested submission materials; 3) Originality of overall concept; 4) Appropriateness of the work for general audiences and relevance of subject to the musical heritage theme; 5) Estimated cost of the project; 6) Proven ability of the artist, by references, to complete projects on time and within budget.

Terms
Arts in McNairy will accept no responsibility for loss of or damage to submitted materials. All costs incurred during the submission process will be absorbed by respondents. Artists will agree to all terms of this call as well as all other contractual terms set forth by Arts in McNairy for the project herein described. The artist will further agree to accept lump sum payment based on their proposal bid on completion of the project. Travel expenses, rental fees, shipping and material costs, installation fees and all other miscellaneous fees should be included in the budget as these will not otherwise be considered.

November 20 Artisan Trail Maps Now Available