Theatre Thursday

Meet Dorothy, a hopeful little farm girl in 20th century Kansas, as she is swept away with her dog, Toto, to the colorful world of Oz, where she must seek the help of the mysterious Wizard of Oz in order to return home. Join Guts for Glory Theatre Co.at the Columbus Performing Arts Center on July 31st and August 1st, as we take the journey of four friends in search of a brain, a heart, courage, and of course, a way home. For more information, please visit the Guts for Glory website: g4gtheatre.wix.com/g4glory.

Purchase tickets at itickets.com by searching "The Wizard of Oz (R.S.C.)"! 

Technical Tuesday

A Little Bit About Rachel Ohm...

Marketing Intern

Job: When not at G4G Theatre I am a Dairy Queen Team Member

Favorite Musical: Thoroughly Modern Millie

Q: What have you learned about marketing thus far in your internship?

A: So far, I have learned that marketing takes time and effort.

Q:What advice could you give to those your age  seeking out an internship?

A: If you are looking for an internship, make sure that you have enough time to complete all of the projects that are assigned to you. Also, search for an internship that involves doing something you enjoy.

Q: What is the difference between marketing and selling?

A: The main difference between marketing and selling is that marketing requires research and advertising.

Q: What do you enjoy about marketing?

A: I enjoy marketing because of the feeling I get after I have made a ticket sale or have successfully put an advertisement in the newspaper.

Q: In your opinion, why is it important for people to attend the theatre?

A: The audience is one of the most important parts of a theatre. Without them, the work of the actors would be in vain.

Music Mondays

Munchklinland is a turning point for Dorothy as well as all the Munchkins of Munchkinland. Dorothy has finally gone over the rainbow, she is excited to get away from Kansas where the evil Miss Gulch is searching for Toto. Not only has Dorothy escaped, she has also become a hero to the Munchkins! Glinda approaches Dorothy, inquiring what kind of witch she is and that is when Dorothy discovers that good witches are beautiful and bad witches are ugly. Shortly after their conversation, Glinda encourages the munchkins to come out of hiding to meet their hero who accidentally killed the Wicked Witch of the East. They welcome Dorothy to Munchkinland with a cute song!

Why is this song so important to the plot of the show? It is important for two reasons. First of all, the song displays how valuable it is for the munchkins to be rid of the Wicket Witch of the East. The witch was constantly terrorizing the munchkins and they were at their wits end. Therefore, the fact that Dorothy's house landed on the Wicked Witch of the East is extremely essential to the munchkin's further survival in Munchkinland. Secondly, this song encourages Dorothy to make her way down the yellow brick road to see the Wizard of Oz. If the munchkin's had not supported Dorothy in her journey to see the Wizard she may have never traveled down the yellow brick road where she would never have met the Scarecrow, Tinman, or the Lion. 

Why do you enjoy the song Munchkinland? Comment below. 

The Wizard of Oz (R.S.C.) performances dates are July 31st at 7pm, August 1st at 7pm, and August 1st at 2pm.
Tickets? Click here or call 1-800-965-9324. 
Questions? Email us at gutsforglorytheatreco@gmail.com

Theatre Thursday

OUR HISTORY

During the spring of 2014, following an alumni-laden performance of "Esther: The Musical," Gahanna Christian Academy (GCA) graduates Andrew Hartje, Anthony Downden, Erin Posey, Joshua Ohm, and Sara Ohm reminised about past productions, promoted the creation of Guts for Glory Theatre Company and planned their first performance.

"We wanted to acknowledge that we wouldn't be the people we are today, if it weren't for the lessons we have learned, and the experiences we had. Many of those lessons and experiences for me were found in the hallways of Gahanna Christian Academy," said Anthony Dowden, a 7 year student and graduate of GCA. 

The group chose "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" because it is a family friendly show. It also celebrates life through the lens of children, which motivated the theatre founders to elevate their mission and create the Myah Sue Knecht Scholarship.

"It would be one thing to have a group of alumni get together to create a scholarship for their alma mater, but it would be an even greater privilege to honor the life of another individual through implementing this scholarship," said Andrew Hartje.

Myah Sue--Hartje's niece, the granddaughter of GCA teachers Paul and Karen Hartje, and sister of current GCA student Caleb--has a special place in each of the graduates' hearts. After a long and hard fought battle with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), Myah passed away in December, 2011. Although only 4-years-old, Myah impacted many lives and leaves behind a legacy of faith, courage and love that will never be forgotten and will continue to inspire others.

"Myah was fearless," Hartje said. "She had her apprehension of receiving chemotherapy and radiation, but she did not let her diagnosis stop her from squeezing as much out of the time she was given on this earth."

Myah's story became the mission and purpose of this scholarship by not allowing the situation or the circumstances that one faces define who he or she is. It is meant to be an encouragement can be what an individual needs to defy the odds in a hopeless situation. 

"Myah inspired our group through her battle with DIPG, and we want to share that same inspiration with as many people as we possibly can through this production." Hartje said. "Establishing the scholarship could be the encouragement a graduating student needs to pursue his or her dream; however, this production goes beyond that, by insipring the scholarship recipient to chase something that is bigger than him or herself."

Watch this video and meet our founding members!

Want to get involved? Contact us at gutsforglorytheatreco@gmail.com or visit our website. 

The Wizard of Oz (R.S.C.) performances dates are July 31st at 7pm, August 1st at 7pm, and August 1st at 2pm.
Tickets? Click here or call 1-800-965-9324. 
Questions? Email us at gutsforglorytheatreco@gmail.com

Technical Tuesdays

A little bit about Coreen Janetzke...

Director

Job: is Accounts Payable at Faith Life Church

Favorite Musical/Play that I've Directed: A tie between two - "You Can't Take it With You" and "And Then There Were None"

Q: How long have you been directing?

A: I have been directing for 8 years or so.  I have directed for church plays and then have directed with Pickerington Community Theatre for 4 years.  I developed a passion for theater when I was attending a church called Faith Christian Center in 1998.  I became involved in an acting ministry where we got to be evangelists and spread the Gospel through theater.  From doing that I also developed a love for watching people develop their own talents on stage whether it be through Christian plays or secular.  I went from acting on stage, to mainly directing because it gave me a chance to help those people grow and mature their talents which is extremely rewarding for me.

Q: What are some bad habits that you've seen actors develop that you've had a hard time dealing with? 

A: Actors can develop interesting habits on stage!  It's common to find that actors talk to fast and don't enunciate, or they forget to face the audience while speaking.  The only bad habit I've seen that I actually have a hard time dealing with, is when actors try to act like they are the director and try to direct their fellow actors.  That can be very confusing and chaotic!

Q: What would you say to someone who wants to get into theater? 

A: For anyone getting into theater, my number one piece of advice is, don't get your feelings hurt or get offended!!  This is a CUTTHROAT business and for every play you get cast in, you'll get cut from five.  When it comes to acting you can't give up and need to be patient and persistent and not easily discouraged.  But it's worth it, if this is what you love to do :)!

Q: What about this production are you most looking forward to?

A: What I am looking forward to with this production is what I look forward to with every play that I direct - the finished product.  There is no feeling more satisfying than seeing all our hard work, from the acting to the set to the costumes all come together and then seeing the cast so happy and excited and fulfilled.  It's awesome!!

The Wizard of Oz (R.S.C.) performances dates are July 31st at 7pm, August 1st at 7pm, and August 1st at 2pm.
Tickets? Click here or call 1-800-965-9324. 
Questions? Email us at gutsforglorytheatreco@gmail.com

Music Mondays

"Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is an iconic song from The Wizard of Oz. Our grandparents sang the song to our parents and our parents sang the song to us and we now sing it to our children. But what is the deeper meaning of this poem? 

In this moment of the play, Dorothy is in despair because Miss Gulch wants to take Toto away. Dorothy wishes to get away from Kansas, to go to a far away place, somewhere where she can get away from all the chaos of life. The mood of the music is sad yet hopeful since Dorothy is wishing to see her "troubles melt like lemon drops."

"Somewhere Over the Rainbow" conveys a message about  the mystery of the land beyond what we know. If we never venture beyond the world we live in, how can we ever truly be grateful for what we have? This song truly foreshadows what is to come in the rest of the play as Dorothy very quickly gets swept away to the magical land of Oz. 

What do you think Dorothy is thinking about when she sings "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"? Comment below.

The Wizard of Oz (R.S.C.) performances dates are July 31st at 7pm, August 1st at 7pm, and August 1st at 2pm.
Tickets? Click here or call 1-800-965-9324. 
Questions? Email us at gutsforglorytheatreco@gmail.com

Theatre Thursday

Follow the Yellow-Brick road to the Columbus Performing Arts Center on July 31st and August 1st, where Guts For Glory Theatre Co. is presenting the classic story of The Wizard of Oz (R.S.C.). This play has it all, from musical munchkins that will make your hearts flutter to malicious monkeys taht will make your skin crawl. Get ready for the journey of a lifetime, as travelers Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion learn the great value of friendship and love. For more information, please visit the Guts For Glory website at g4gtheatre.wix.com/g4glory or email us at gutsforglorytheatreco@gmail.com

The Wizard of Oz (R.S.C.) performances dates are July 31st at 7pm, August 1st at 7pm, and August 1st at 2pm.
Tickets? Click here or call 1-800-965-9324. 
Questions? Email us at gutsforglorytheatreco@gmail.com

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