December 18 -

The New Theatre Guild board met at Yia Yia's for their annual December luncheon on December 9th. For additional information, please click here: board luncheon.

November 27 -

Our sympathy goes to the American Heartland Theatre and to Jane Fopeano for the shooting death of actor Peter Fopeano Tuesday evening in Kansas City, Kansas. Peter was Jane's son. He was scheduled to act in several upcoming plays at the American Heartland Theatre. To learn more about Peter's death, go to today's KC Star newspaper, page B2.

November 24 -

"by invitation" magazine ( November -December 2008) has two pages, pages 34 - 35, dedicated to The New Theatre Guild's "Celebrating the Arts" benefit at Richard Carrothers' home. There are 17 photos included in the article.

November 23 -

There are two great articles in the Kansas City Star about "BOEING-BOEING". The first one was in yesterday's KC Star, page F2, entitled "Classic Farce takes flight" by Derek Donovan. In today's Star, there are two full pages, H1 and H6, talking about the play. The article is entitled "What a Farce!" by Robert Trussell. It is an excellent article. Do not miss reading them.

November 20 -

New photos have been added to the "Celebrate The Arts" page. To see them, click below:

http://www.tntguild.org/tntg_celebrate_the_arts.html

November 13 -

There will be a show briefing for "HATS! - THE MUSICAL", but there will be NO dress rehearsal.

November 1 -

There will be NO Show Briefing for BOEING – BOEING. There will be a dress rehearsal on Wednesday, Nov. 12th @ 2 p.m. There will be no seating after 1:45 p.m. Member donation is $7.00, guests $12.00.

You should receive the next newsletter this coming week.

October 29 -

Connie Barker, Ed See's sister and daughter of Mary Wyram, has just donated $100 to her mother's fund, "The Mary Wyram Family Scholarship Fund". Our thanks to Connie for her remembrance to her mother. This money will be put to good use in supporting the theatre arts at the University of Central Missouri.

October 19 - Don’t miss the articles in Kansas City Star today. They are entitled: “Celebrate the Arts Evening” (mainly photos) and “Fundraising Parties Also Cutting Back” (Second article on this subject) by Ann Spivak. They are both on page 20 of the Star magazine.

October 6 -

Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation has just given The New Theatre Guild a check in the amount of $15,000 as a grant in support of The Guild's fundraising event "Celebrating the Arts and Architecture". They gave the same amount last year in support of the "Valentine Love Affair" benefit, held last February 14th. Our highest thanks go to the Kauffman Foundation for their continued support of theatre arts student scholarships!

October 2 -

This just in ... There will be NO Show Briefing for BOEING – BOEING. There will be a dress rehearsal on Wednesday, Nov. 12th @ 2 p.m.

September 28 -

The benefit at Richard Carrothers' home was WILDLY SUCCESSFUL! It ranks up with the very best events ever put on by The New Theatre Guild. It was truly an elegant and special evening. The host was gracious. The food and music excellent. The home beautiful. The weather perfect.

Our congratulations to the benefit co-chairs: Betty Bushman and Paula Simkins, and to their committee members: Betty Scherzinger, Darlene Cowherd, Delores Fiorella, Carolyn Hanson, Mary Heausler, Shirley Heilman, Judy Horn, Maggie Jacobs, Lon Lane, Jeanne McDowell, Judy McLeroy, John Pearce, Sharon Pearce, Don Watkins, Susan Watkins, Kemp Weise.

Photos and further details will be posted on the History page in the hours and days to come.

What a fantastic evening! It will be one talked about for years to come!

September 27 -

Francey Yarborough has just donated $5000 to the Don Knotts fund. As you probably already know, she is Mrs. Don Knotts. As mentioned on other pages on this website, Don Knotts holds a special place in the hearts of New Theatre Guild members. He supported The New Theatre Guild, and was a great friend of Dodie Brown. Francey will be attending tonight's benefit at Richard Carrothers' home.

September 26 -

Betty Bushman has just donated $10,000 to create a new fund named after her daughter. The fund is to be called the "Michelle Bushman" fund. It is directed towards the University of Missouri at Kansas City. Our deepest thanks to Betty for helping us increase The New Theatre Guild's support of theatre students.

September 26 -

The weather looks like it will be perfect for the Richard Carrothers' benefit tomorrow night. Most of the event will be in Richard's home and on his balcony. Be prepared for a very memorable evening! Special photographers will be taking pictures, so you will not have to be bothered by taking your own. In fact, personal cameras are being discouraged, as this is Richard's private home, and we need to respect his wishes to maintain his privacy. It is quite nice of him to open his home for this New Theatre Guild benefit!

September 22 -

Nothing was mentioned on the invitations to the Richard Carrothers' benefit as to what is appropriate to wear. Some attendees have been asking. The benefit committee at their last meeting suggested that men wear a jacket (tie optional) and that the ladies wear a dress similar to attire worn for an evening at the New Theatre Restaurant. The committee referred to this as "country club casual".

September 21 -

There is a great article in the Star Magazine section of the Kansas City Star today entitled "Guild-ing the theatre with new students" by Ann Spivak. It talks about the Richard Carrothers benefit and The New Theatre Guild. The article is on page 17.

September 21 -

We hope you saw the article about Marion Ross and Paul Michael in today's KC Star newspaper. It is on the front page of the Arts & Entertainment section, and continued on page B8. It is very complimentary of them and the play "THE LAST ROMANCE" currently playing at the New Theatre Restaurant. This play was written by Joe DiPietro especially for Marion and Paul. It will probably go to New York after it finishes at the New Theatre. (This is a great play and not to be missed!)

September 20 -

Joyce Fox has just made a donation of $10,000 into the Dodie Brown fund. Our highest thanks goes to Joyce for this generous donation. The Dodie Brown fund, as you may know, is directed toward theatre students at the University of Kansas.

September 18 -

Ed See has just made a donation of $10,000 in memory of his late mother, Mary. The fund reflects her maiden name of Wyram. The fund is called "The Mary Wyram Family Scholarship fund" has shall be directed each year to theatre students at the University of Central Missouri. To learn more about Dr. Ed See, click here:

Guild People

September 17 -

There is an article about The New Theatre Guild's fundraiser at Richard Carrothers' home in the Sun Newspaper today. The article is on page 5B, and is entitled "New Theatre Guild holds scholarship fundraiser". It is a very well written article, and we hope you get a chance to read it.

September 6 -

The "Celebrating the Arts" benefit committee met at the Carriage Club yesterday morning to finalize some of the details of the benefit at Richard Carrothers' home on September 27. Here are several photos of the meeting:

(Left to right) Sharon Pearce, John Pearce, and Judy Horn

(From left to right) Kemp Weise, Judy McLeroy, Mary Heausler, Lon Lane, Maggie Jacobs, and Betty Scherzinger

Several others in attendance, but not in the above photos, included Paula Simkins (co-chair), John Cessna (TNT Guild president), and Don Watkins

... and, of course, the person behind the camera, ...

Carolyn Hanson

September 5 ( 1:00 p.m.) -

WOW! Our congratulations to Susan Watkins for really nailing her presentation on the radio! She did a great job telling not only about the upcoming benefit "Celebrating the Arts", but in explaining about The New Theatre Guild. She deserves our standing ovation for a job well done!

September 5th -

Susan Watkins will be on the radio today, from 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. on station 90.1 FM. She will be discussing the upcoming New Theatre Guild benefit, "Celebrating the Arts", at Richard Carrothers' home on September 27th.

August 25 -

Joe Fox and Marie Lillo spoke to The Guild about the upcoming play "THE LAST ROMANCE". The play may go to Broadway after its run at the New Theatre.

There WILL be a dress rehearsal for THE LAST ROMANCE open to the Guild, Thursday, September 4 at 12:00 p.m. no seating after 12:15 p.m. Note: This is a different time than was indicated in the newsletter.

August 19 -

The reservation phone number for the Richard Carrother's benefit in the newsletter should have read: 816-753-3443 rather than 816-756-3443.

A Guild member has two season tickets for sale. They are for the Sunday matinee, Row 11 - Table 16. They are for the new season and include 5 plays. Call Herb Spiegel, 913-381-3949.

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August 3 -

Two reservations for the Dodie Brown/George Harter's sold-out trip to New York this fall have become available on a first come basis. See details below. If you are interested, please contact John Cessna, 913-383-1166.

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August 1 -

The New Theatre Guild Committee met with Betty Bushman, Chairman of the upcoming “New Theatre Guild Gala ~ Celebrating Art” at the Carriage Club, July 31. Lon Lane, gourmet caterer and his staff were on site to describe the fantastic culinary which will be a rare treat to all who attend. The New Theatre Guild event will take place at the new home of Richard Carrothers on September 27 at 6:30 pm. The proceeds will benefit area universities and the theatre scholarship students.

Back row, left to right are: Jeff French, Lon Lane, Michael Kricsfeld, caterers
Front row: Jennifer Barley, caterer and Betty Bushman, Chair of the Gala.

Left to right are committee members: Kemp Wiese, John Cessna (President of the New Theatre Guild), John Pearce, Jeanne McDowell, Carolyn Hanson and Sharon Pearce.

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