Regards from Broadway Rose
Spring 2024 Newsletter
Articles written by Lily Crisp
Welcome to the fifth edition of Regards from Broadway Rose, our quarterly newsletter and the first one of 2024.
They say time flies when you’re having fun and this spring has been a blast! As we’re already knee-deep into prepping for our third show of the season, we are reminded of the dreams that have come true this year including sold-out shows, a glamorous gala with record-breaking donations, and successful youth programs.
This May, Broadway Rose is in full bloom, flourishing with heartfelt productions, outstanding casts, and an energized staff. We encourage you to dive into the spring newsletter to explore a behind-the-scenes look at the exciting things Broadway Rose is pursuing and the creative minds that have an instrumental hand in our productions.
– Meredith Gordon, Executive Director
James Valcq, co-author of The Spitfire Grill
Meet the Artist
A MODERN FOLKTALE: CO-AUTHOR JAMES VALCQ TALKS ABOUT THE SPITFIRE GRILL
James Valcq, co-author of The Spitfire Grill
From screenplay to film to stage play, The Spitfire Grill has found its way to the Broadway Rose Theatre, opening on May 30, 2024. The story behind the show is nothing short of extraordinary, and James Valcq shared with us narratives about the heartfelt work that went into the making of the folk musical.
Cindy Geffel’s works will be on display in the Broadway Rose New Stage lobby
Featured Event
THE SPITFIRE GRILL ART SHOW: INSPIRED PIECES BY CINDY GEFFEL
Cindy Geffel’s works will be on display in the Broadway Rose New Stage lobby
The Spitfire Grill is a profound story filled with messages of hope, resilience, and friendship. Coincidentally, artist Cindy Geffel’s work ties together some of those same themes as she explores the intersection of humanity and nature through a canvas. A curated selection of Cindy’s work will be displayed in the lobby during the run of The Spitfire Grill.
David Saffert as Liberace
From All Classical Radio Anthology
AN INVITATION TO DAVID SAFFERT’S FABULOUS PARTY
David Saffert as Liberace
David Saffert, a master Liberace impressionist, will be coming to the Broadway Rose stage this May 11 and 12 for Mother’s Day weekend. In collaboration with “Liza,” played by Jillian Snow, the one-weekend-only show will create an unforgettable experience filled with laughter and music. (Original article from All Classical Radio, reprinted with permission.)
Allison Burke, 2023’s Miss Oregon
Where Are They Now?
MISS OREGON 2023, FORMER BROADWAY ROSE STUDENT
Allison Burke, 2023’s Miss Oregon
Theatre is more than an after-school activity, it’s more than a hobby, and it’s more than a phase. For 2023’s Miss Oregon, Allison Burke, theatre prepared her for a life of confidence in pageantry, public health, and the federal government.
The Art-o-mat® in the Broadway Rose New Stage lobby
Lobby Facts!
ART AT YOUR FINGERTIPS: THE ART-O-MAT®
The Art-o-mat® in the Broadway Rose New Stage lobby
While cigarette machines may be a sign of the times, the relic machine of the past has a new purpose: art. Repurposed from an old cigarette machine, the Art-o-mat® was invented in 1997 by artist Clark Whittington. What was born out of an interactive piece for an art show eventually lent itself to over 200 active machines in the country, dispensing work from artists all over. And one of those active machines exists at Broadway Rose Theatre Company. So how did it get the Art-o-mat® into our lobby?
Alex Agnes-Cordry, technician and artist
Meet the Staff
ALEX AGNES-CORDRY, ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Alex Agnes-Cordry, technician and artist
What goes on behind the scenes matters. Broadway Rose’s Assistant Technical Director, Alex Agnes-Cordry has been working with Broadway Rose since 2017 and continues to bring the magic to every set he works on.
