Starkist Ain't Got Nothin' On Us!!!

Posted by Billy Christopher Maupin

So, casting has been announced for Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern's production of Greater Tuna. It is directed by Joe Pabst, whom you may remember as Lumiere in Theatre IV's production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast at the historic Empire Theatre. He was most recently seen in Barksdale's critically-acclaimed production of Moonlight and Magnolias (directed by Steve Perigard, and also featuring David Bridgewater, Scott Wichmann, and Joy Williams). His directing prowess was most recently displayed in The Odd Couple at Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern.

I also saw the production of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's Follies at Dogwood Dell in 2006. Really fantastic director! And I'm so excited to get to work with him!

The Greater Tuna cast stars Joe Inscoe and Billy Christopher Maupin! I'm so excited!

So, the reason I write all this on the Theatre IV blog, is the let you know that the "An Actor Prepares..." series that started here during Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter will be continued soon (or resurrected, perhaps I should say) on the Barksdale Buzz following the work in Greater Tuna. YAY!

The play is absolutely hysterical! You should definitely check it out! You can find more information on the Barksdale website's Tuna page. And you can order tickets by calling the Barksdale box office at 282-2620 or online here.

Move On...

Posted by Billy Christopher Maupin

"Stop worrying where you're going-move on. If you can know where you're going, you've gone. Just keep moving on."

Those are some lyrics pulled from "Move On" from Sunday in the Park with George by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim.

And so with the closing of Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter, that's what I'm trying to do.

I auditioned for Greater Tuna at Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern last night. I had planned on auditioning tonight, but had to go back to the theatre because I forgot something and thought "Why not!" Thomas Nowlin and I actually both did the same thing, following our post-closing gathering with the cast, director, crew of RD at Tarrant's.

It's an hysterical show and is helmed by a truly hilarious director, Joe Pabst. So whether I get it or not, I'm greatly looking forward to the production!

You can check out the show and order tickets on the Barksdale Theatre website, or by calling the box office at 282-2620. It opens on March 28 and is sure to be a smash hit, so get your tickets before it sells out!