Spokane Civic Theatre Blog

We took a few minutes to chat with Mark Pleasant about Duck Hunter Shoots Angel which is opening at Spokane Civic Theatre on April 6th. This is a heartwarming play about two silly brothers who think they have shot an angel. Whoops. So, let’s get some clarification about this production directed by Kathie Doyle-Lipe, shall we?

Spokane Civic Theatre (SCT): What is Duck Hunter Shoots Angel about
 
Mark Pleasant (MP): “Duck Hunter Shoots Angel” is a touching comedic story by Mitch Albom (author of “Tuesdays with Morrie and “The 5 People You Meet In Heaven”) about two bumbling Alabama brothers who think they shot down an angel and the tabloid journalist and his photographer who are sent down to Alabama to report on the so-called story.
 
SCT: Who are the characters?
 
MP: The two backwoods brothers, the tabloid journalist, his photographer, the spoiled rich kid “boss” and a few more zany characters – can’t give it all away.
 
SCT: What about the production is funny?
 
MP: It is a Kathie Doyle-Lipe production – all of it is hysterical.  She is, after all, the queen of comedy. She has also guided us brilliantly in finding the heart of these characters and the heart of this incredible script.  It is not only a comedic piece but a very touching tale.
 
SCT: What’s your favorite part?
 
MP: I am enjoying every bit of this show , but I would have to say sharing the stage with the brilliant Doug Dawson ranks right at the top.  We play the two brothers and we are having a one helluva of a time – it is hard not to break character when working with Mr. Dawson.  He is just a HOOT!       
 
SCT: Why do you keep coming back to the Spokane Civic Theatre stage for more?
 
MP: I love the Spokane Civic Theatre and all the people involved there.  It is my home away from home and I actually think I spend more time at the Civic than I do at my own house.  There is also nothing like performing for a live audience night after night.  Every show is a unique and memorable experience.
 
SCT: Anything else  you want to throw in there?
 
MP: Come see this show – you will not want to miss it. 

Directed by Yvonne A.K. Johnson

ANNIE at Spokane Civic Theatre

Cast List (in order of appearance):

Molly - Marlena Mizzoni

Pepper -  Kiersten Gasper

Duffy - Autumn Plucker

July - Aidan Walsh

Tessie - Kylie Nelson

Kate - Madison Mullins

Orphans - Gwendolyn Clark, Annika Johnson, Clara Patten

Annie Understudy - Quincy McFaul

Annie - Sophia Caruso

Miss Hannigan - Phedre Quimby

Bundles McCloskey - Adam Peterson

Sandy - Sandy

Grace - Andrea Dawson

Drake - Doug Dawson

Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks - Mark Pleasant

Star-to-be - Morgan Keene

Rooster - Michael J. Muzatko

Lily - Angela Pierson

Bert Healy - Adam Peterson

Boylan Sisters - Lauren Goldbloom, Morgan Keene, Faith Schnuetzner

Franklin D. Roosevelt - Mark Sims

Ensemble: Evan Achten, Brianna Cole, Spencer Cole, Doug Dawson, JoAnne Emery, Nancy Gasper, Lauren Goldbloom, Dan Griffith, Bailey Heppler, Jason Coleman-Heppler, Morgan Keene, LuRicka Kougl, Tannis Norton, Javis Lumalo Ongamo, Phoebe Oosterhuis, Adam Peterson, Piper Quimby, Ted Redman, Faith Schuetzner, Mark Sims, Vicki Sims, Kelsey Weddle, Marissa Weddle

Opening this Friday at Spokane Civic Theatre in the Firth Chew Studio, BINGO is not just a musical. Some of you will be doing much more than sitting. You’ll actually be part of the action. Feel like playing some bingo with the cast of BINGO? You could win Spokane Civic Theatre cookies from Just American Desserts, a gift certificate to Finders Keepers or tickets to the Spokane Chiefs. Oh, and a little extra Spokane Civic Theatre SWAG. Have we convinced you enough to want to come and play?Call 509.325.2507 to order your tickets before it’s too late to BINGO! So you tell me, is this theatre or is it a Bingo Hall?