Fwd: [BloomingtonAutism] The Token, a musical

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From: Jody G. <momtobandj@...>

Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2005 20:06:18 -0500

Subject: [bloomingtonAutism] The Token, a musical

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contacts: Stinson (812-345-0766 or jvstinson@...)

Kinzer (812-855-0514 or jkinzer@...)

Use it or put it away forever—What would you do? In collaboration with

Theatre South, The Token, an original musical with a creative team and

cast from town, gown, and both high schools, will be performed in

Carmichael Hall at Bloomington High School South at 7 pm September

17th, 23rd and 24th, and at 2 pm on September 18th. Tickets are

available at the Sunrise Box Office at the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre and

at the door before any performance.

The Token is a benefit production. Proceeds will support

students with autism in the Monroe County Community School Corporation

(MCCSC), by allowing for the purchase of appropriate resources (at the

discretion of the superintendent or his designees), as well as

providing additional funding for Theatre South.

The Token tells the story of Marsh Harrington, who is

approaching a dramatic moment in his life. Every member of the

Harrington family receives a special gift on their 13th birthday - a

“token” that has magical powers. But these powers come with

consequences, responsibilities, and possible danger. Some members of

the family have rejected their tokens, locking them in a bank vault to

protect themselves from risk. Others have embraced their tokens and the

risk that accompanies them.

The Token takes the audience on a journey with Marsh as he confronts

members of his family, their closets full of skeletons, and the

tumultuous moment in his own life when he must decide for himself. What

will happen to Marsh if he uses his token? Will he suffer the same fate

as his Aunt , who died after using her token? Or will he

discover something truly special on his journey?

With music by Bloomington High School South student

Stinson and book and lyrics by his mother, Stinson, The Token

brings together a creative team that includes director

Kinzer (.22 Caliber Mouth, Theodora: an unauthorized biography at the

Bloomington Playwrights Project) and music director Gehrenbeck

(doctoral student in choral conducting at the IU School of Music). The

cast comes from the rolls of Bloomington High School South, Bloomington

High School North, Indiana University, and the Bloomington community.

One young performer commutes from sville to rehearse and perform.

The Token will be performed at Carmichael Hall, Bloomington

High School South, at 7:00 pm on September 17, 23, and 24, with a 2:00

pm matinee on Sunday, September 18. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8

for students and senior citizens. Tickets may be purchased in advance

at the Sunrise Box Office next to the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre or at the

door before any of the performances.

Cast members (alphabetical) include:

Ayrea – Mr. Harrington

Barrow –

Brophy playing the role of Molly on 9/17 & 9/24

Rainelle Bumbaugh – Mrs. Harrington

a Candillari – Aunt Stella

Marce Chastain – Maginopolis ensemble

Jon Clough – Uncle Lou

Curtis – Aunt Barb

Caitlin Deikoff – playing the role of Kaitlyn on 9/17 & 9/24

Head – playing the role of Molly on 9/18 & 9/23

Haley Helton -- youngest Maginopolis girl on 9/18 & 9/23

Celina Jaffe –

Kathman - Maginopolis ensemble

Bettina Kinzer -- playing the role of Kylie on 9/18 & 9/23

Lucas -- playing the role of Kelli on 9/17 & 9/24

Meyer -- youngest Maginopolis girl 9/17 & 9/24

Ostermeier - Grandmother

na Peral -- playing the role of Kylie on 9/17 & 9/24

Ponella - Maginopolis ensemble

Tony Ponella – Mayor’s Assistant, ’s brother, Maginopolis ensemble

Ponella - Maginopolis ensemble

Joanna Powers playing the role of Kelli on 9/18 & 9/23

Tim – Grandfather

Hayley Schilling -- playing the role of 9/18 & 9/23

Jack Sengelaub -- Marsh

Miranda Stinson -- playing the role of 9/17 & 9/24

Noah Trulock --

Hue -- playing the role of Kaitlyn on 9/18 & 9/23

Young -- Maginopolis ensemble