{"id":6788,"date":"2011-06-11T16:00:58","date_gmt":"2011-06-11T21:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=6788"},"modified":"2011-06-11T20:08:14","modified_gmt":"2011-06-12T01:08:14","slug":"the-music-of-john-denver-soars-at-the-roxy-regional-theatre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2011\/06\/11\/the-music-of-john-denver-soars-at-the-roxy-regional-theatre\/","title":{"rendered":"The music of John Denver soars at the Roxy Regional Theatre"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-79853\" title=\"AlmostHeaven\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/AlmostHeaven1-130x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"200\" \/><strong>Clarksville, TN<\/strong> &#8211; The Roxy Regional Theatre kicked off their run of the musical Almost Heaven. The show pays tribute to the life and music of John Denver. The production uses twenty five iconic John Denver songs that are a cross section of our nation capturing the turbulent times in which he wrote them. The wildly popular songs are juxtaposed with interviews, fan letters, and passages from his autobiography to weave the spell binding story of his life.<\/p>\n<p>Directed by Tom Thayer, the show features Keith Panzarella, Erica Haines Cantrell, Bryan Benware, Kendall Anne Thompson and Ryan Bowie, with David Lovell on guitar, Tom Thayer on piano and Thad Wallus on bass.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"John Denver Rediscovered and Reinvented in &quot;Almost Heaven&quot; at the Roxy Regional Theatre\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s8T2j13xbgw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>This show was outstanding. People of all ages will find it fun to watch. The young will get exposure to not only the music of John Denver, but to the cultural history of America. While adults will get a chance to re-experience what are quite easily some of the most memorable songs of all time.<\/p>\n<p>The voices of the cast melded smoothly with interweaving harmonies, as the singers were silhouetted against a backdrop of stunning visual images of America in the late 60\u2032s and early 70\u2032s, a time of social unrest and political protest. The costumes and sets were simple blue jeans, flannel shirts, and cowboy hats.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_79870\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/IMG_0518.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79870\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-79870\" title=\"The crowd gives a standing ovation at the end of the John Denver Musical Almost Heaven\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/IMG_0518-480x320.jpg\" alt=\"The crowd gives a standing ovation at the end of the John Denver Musical Almost Heaven\" width=\"480\" height=\"320\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-79870\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The crowd gives a standing ovation at the end of the John Denver Musical Almost Heaven<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Almost Heaven runs June 10th through July 2nd, playing Wednesdays and Thursdays at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=s8T2j13xbgw\" >7:00<\/a>pm and Fridays and Saturdays at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=s8T2j13xbgw\" >8:00<\/a>pm, with a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=s8T2j13xbgw\" >2:00<\/a>pm matinee on Saturday, June 18th. Tickets are just $20.00 (adults) and $15.00 (ages 13 and under) and may be reserved online at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.roxyregionaltheatre.org\" >www.roxyregionaltheatre.org<\/a>, by phone at 931-645-7699, or at the theatre during regular box office hours (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=s8T2j13xbgw\" >9:00<\/a>am-<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=s8T2j13xbgw\" >2:00<\/a>pm, Monday-Friday).<\/p>\n<p>On June 18<sup>th<\/sup>, The Roxy Regional Theatre will be hosting a cookout, and John Denver sing-off featuring the cast of the musical at F&amp;M Bank on Public Square to help raise funds for the Roxy Regional Center for the Arts. The cost is $25 per person.<\/p>\n<h3>Photo Gallery<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/photogallery\/roxy-regional-theatre\/2011\/almost-heaven\/\" title=\"Almost Heaven Photos\" >View more photos from Almost Heaven<\/a> in our Photo Gallery<\/p>\n<h3>Musical Numbers<\/h3>\n<p><strong>ACT I<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll of My Memories\u201d \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 Company<br \/>\n\u201cFor Bobbi\u201d \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026. Keith, Bryan, Ryan<br \/>\n\u201cRhymes and Reasons\u201d \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026 Kendall<br \/>\n\u201cDraft Dodger Rag\u201d \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026 Keith<br \/>\n\u201cTake Me Home, Country Roads\u201d \u2026\u2026.. Kendall and Company<br \/>\n\u201cRhymes and Reasons\u201d (Reprise) \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026 Kendall<br \/>\n\u201cFly Away\u201d \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;\u2026..\u2026. Erica<br \/>\n\u201cI Guess He\u2019d Rather Be In Colorado\u201d &#8230;\u2026 Erica, Kendall, Keith<br \/>\n\u201cRocky Mountain High\u201d \u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026 Ryan and Company<br \/>\n\u201cMatthew\u201d \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026 Keith<br \/>\n\u201cWhat Are We Making Weapons For?\u201d \u2026\u2026&#8230;\u2026\u2026. Bryan, Erica<br \/>\n\u201cCalypso\u201d \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;\u2026 Bryan and Company<\/p>\n<p><strong>ACT II<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThank God I\u2019m A Country Boy\u201d \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. Keith<br \/>\n\u201cGrandma\u2019s Feather Bed\u201d \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;\u2026\u2026 Company<br \/>\n\u201cLove\/Leave Medley\u201d \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. Company<br \/>\n\u201cLeaving On A Jet Plane\u201d \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;\u2026.. Erica<br \/>\n\u201cFor You\u201d \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026 Bryan<br \/>\n\u201cLooking For Space\u201d (Excerpt) \u2026..\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026 Keith<br \/>\n\u201cI\u2019m Sorry\u201d \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. Kendall<br \/>\n\u201cSunshine On My Shoulders\u201d ..\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026 Erica and Company<br \/>\n\u201cLooking For Space\u201d \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026\u2026\u2026.. Keith<br \/>\n\u201cWild Montana Skies\u201d \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\u2026 Erica, Kendall, Keith<br \/>\n\u201cSongs Of\u2026\u201d \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;.. Company<br \/>\n\u201cPoems, Prayers and Promises\u201d \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026&#8230;\u2026.. Company<br \/>\n\u201cYellowstone, Coming Home\u201d \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026.. Company<br \/>\nEncore \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 Company<\/p>\n<p>This production is presented with a 10-minute intermission.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">About John Denver<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_79857\" style=\"width: 208px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79857\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-79857\" title=\"John Denver\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/johndenver-198x200.jpg\" alt=\"John Denver\" width=\"198\" height=\"200\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-79857\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">John Denver<\/p><\/div>\n<p>John Denver has sold more than 60 million albums around the world since 1972. His 1973 Greatest Hits package racked up sales of over 10 million \u2013 an unprecedented achievement for a compilation disc. In the U.S. alone, John Denver had ten #1 hits and multiple RIAA certification awards: 21 Gold album awards, 14 Platinum album awards and seven multi-Platinum album awards. Statistics tell only a small part of John&#8217;s story, though. He quickly became a global multi-media star, segueing into movies like the hit comedy Oh, God! with George Burns, and into television, where he hosted several musical variety specials, including the Emmy Award-winning An Evening with John Denver. He performed with fellow artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to the Muppets and recorded duets with Emmylou Harris (\u201cWild Mountain Skies\u201d) and Placido Domingo (\u201cPerhaps Love\u201d). He used his celebrity clout to further issues he cared deeply about, especially environmental conservation and world hunger. He encouraged the exploration of space and of our oceans (which inspired the exuberant \u201cCalypso\u201d), and he tried to foster understanding among diverse cultures as the first Western superstar to tour extensively in China and the former Soviet Union. John Denver died tragically in a plane crash on October 12, 1997, at the age of 53.<\/p>\n<h3>About the Company<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_79859\" style=\"width: 143px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/IMG_0376.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79859\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-79859 \" title=\"Keith Panzarella\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/IMG_0376-133x200.jpg\" alt=\"Keith Panzarella\" width=\"133\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-79859\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Keith Panzarella<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>KEITH PANZARELLA <\/strong>is thrilled to be appearing in <em>Almost Heaven: Songs of John Denver<\/em>. He has previously been seen at the Roxy in <em>The Civil War<\/em>, <em>Bea(u)tiful in the Extreme<\/em> and <em>Hamlet<\/em> (Laertes). New York theatre includes <em>Tess, A New Rock Opera<\/em> (Angel-PCF best actor NOM), <em>Case of the Blue Oyster Gang<\/em> (Musician \/ Suzie), <em>Sweeney Todd<\/em> (Anthony), and is a member of the Grownup&#8217;s Playground improv troupe performing out of the New York Comedy Club. He&#8217;s been seen on screen as Josh in La Mancha Films&#8217; feature <em>Weary Sun<\/em>, and as Walter in Behind it All Films&#8217; pilot <em>Let&#8217;s Shoot Dirty<\/em>. Keith is a proud graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. All the love to his family and friends for their continued support.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_79860\" style=\"width: 143px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/img_0034.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79860\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-79860 \" title=\"Erica Lee Haines\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/img_0034-133x200.jpg\" alt=\"Erica Lee Haines\" width=\"133\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-79860\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Erica Lee Haines<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>ERICA LEE HAINES<\/strong> is a native of Nashville. After graduating from Belmont University, she performed with the Broadway tour of <em>Ring of Fire<\/em> and with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. For the past several years, she has been teaching for universities, performing troupes, and children&#8217;s&#8217; instruction resources. This is her Roxy debut, but won&#8217;t be her last, with roles in the upcoming <em>Joseph<\/em> and <em>Sound of Music<\/em>. This fall, she will be &#8216;leaving on a jet plane&#8217; for a European USO tour with the Zinghoppers! Visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.EricaLee.org\" >www.EricaLee.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_79864\" style=\"width: 143px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/IMG_0440.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79864\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-79864 \" title=\"Bryan Benware\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/IMG_0440-133x200.jpg\" alt=\"Bryan Benware\" width=\"133\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-79864\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bryan Benware<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>BRYAN BENWARE <\/strong>is very excited to be appearing in <em>Almost Heaven<\/em>, following his Roxy debut in <em>The Civil War<\/em>. He has been seen in recent productions of <em>You&#8217;re a Good Man&#8230;<\/em> as Charlie Brown, CB in <em>Dog Sees God<\/em>, the Padre in <em>Man of La Mancha<\/em>, and Ernie in <em>Rumors<\/em>. A Graduate from Missouri State University, he&#8217;s very happy to be back in the Midwest and in this beautiful area. Thanks to my family for all their support and love. And to my fiance, Steph, for keeping me out of trouble. Love you!!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_79873\" style=\"width: 143px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/img_9995.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79873\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-79873\" title=\"Kendall Anne Thompson\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/img_9995-133x200.jpg\" alt=\"Kendall Anne Thompson\" width=\"133\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-79873\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kendall Anne Thompson<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>KENDALL ANNE THOMPSON<\/strong> is delighted to be returning as a member of the Roxy\u2019s company this season, following performances in, most recently, <em>The Civil War<\/em>, <em>Bea(u)tiful in the Extreme <\/em>(Sacagawea et al.), <em>Doubt<\/em> (Sister James), <em>Hamlet<\/em> (Ophelia), <em>A Christmas Carol<\/em> (Belle\/Mary), <em>Around the World in 80 Days<\/em> (Aouda), <em>SHOUT!<\/em> (Green Girl) and <em>Dracula<\/em> (Vampire Girl). Other credits include: <em>Jerry Springer: the Opera<\/em> with SpeakEasy Stage Company; <em>RENT<\/em> (Joanne), <em>Machinal<\/em> (The Young Woman), <em>The Quick-Change Room<\/em> (Ludmilla), <em>First Lady Suite<\/em> (Amelia Earhart) with The Boston Conservatory; <em>Alice in Wonderland<\/em> (Alice), <em>The Long Christmas Dinner <\/em>(Lucia), <em>The Man Who Came to Dinner<\/em> (June Stanley) with James Whitmore and the Peterborough Players. She is a recent graduate of the B.F.A. musical theatre program at The Boston Conservatory. Thank you Roxy Regional Theatre for this wonderful opportunity, and a very special thank you to all friends, family and teachers for their love, prayers and support!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_79867\" style=\"width: 143px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/img_0160.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79867\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-79867 \" title=\"Ryan Bowie\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/img_0160-133x200.jpg\" alt=\"Ryan Bowie\" width=\"133\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-79867\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ryan Bowie<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>RYAN BOWIE <\/strong>has made Clarksville his home, moving from NYC in January 2011, and is excited to return to the Roxy stage for the 28th season. Most recently seen in <em>The Civil War<\/em>, Ryan\u2019s other past Roxy credits include <em>Bea(u)tiful in the Extreme <\/em>(William Clark), <em>Hamlet<\/em> (Barnardo\/Rosencrantz), <em>Ain\u2019t Misbehavin\u2019<\/em> (Director\/Choreographer), <em>Once Upon A Time, A Christmas Carol<\/em>, <em>Around the World in 80 Days<\/em>, <em>Dracula<\/em> (Jonathan Harker), <em>Into the Woods<\/em> (The Baker) and <em>Forever Plaid<\/em> (Jinx). Other professional credits include Jesus in <em>Godspell<\/em> and Hamilton in the NYC premier of <em>Dotty Dot: A New Children\u2019s Musical<\/em>, Freddy in <em>My Fair Lady <\/em>(Midwest), Jonas in <em>The Giver<\/em> (Chicago), Ryan in High School Musical (Midwest), Jack Chesney in Charlie\u2019s Aunt (Midwest), Dick in <em>Dames at Sea<\/em> (Maryland), J. Pierpont Finch in <em>How to Succeed\u2026<\/em> (New York) and Matt in <em>The Fantasticks<\/em> (New York \u2013 tour). Training: Frostburg State University \u2013 BA Theatre: Acting &amp; BA Music: Vocal Performance. Special thanks to his very supportive friends and family. Stay up to date at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ryanbowie.com\" >www.ryanbowie.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/TomThayer.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-40901\" title=\"TomThayer\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/TomThayer.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"70\" height=\"105\" \/><\/a>TOM THAYER<\/strong> has been Managing Director of the Roxy Regional Theatre since its inception in 1983. Training includes Austin Peay State University and Lambuth College, and he is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, NYC. While living in New York, he worked as a public relations liaison for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, created and taught dance programs at the Dwight School and created and taught young dramatics for the Rhodes School. He is the founder of the Clarksville Theatre Guild, as well as the Roxy Regional Theatre, and has performed off-Broadway as well as throughout the South. With Artistic Director John McDonald, he created the Roxy&#8217;s Professional Company and serves as a director of the Summer Drama Camp, which is sponsored in conjunction with the Clarksville-Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Department.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/JohnMcDonald.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-40898\" title=\"JohnMcDonald\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/JohnMcDonald.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"70\" height=\"105\" \/><\/a>JOHN McDONALD<\/strong> is the founder and Artistic Director of the Roxy Regional Theatre. A graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, as an actor John has worked with the New York Shakespeare Festival, <em>Macbeth<\/em> with James Earl Jones; Long Wharf Theatre, <em>A Lion in Winter<\/em> with Ralph Waite; and productions of <em>Long Days Journey<\/em> <em>Into Night <\/em>(James); <em>Macbeth<\/em> (Macbeth); <em>Who&#8217;s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?<\/em> (George); and numerous others. As an instructor, he has taught theatre at the American Academy, The Rhodes School, The Dwight School, Hewitt, and is the creator of the Roxy Saturday Workshop, an acting program for young performers. Writing and production credits include, among others, <em>Jekyll and Hyde<\/em>, <em>The Red Badge of Courage, Dorothy Dix: Speaks!, Nora Witzel: A Very Curious Fella, The Picture of Dorian Gray, <\/em><em>All Quiet on the Western Front<\/em>,<em> <\/em><em>Poe Unearthed <\/em>and <em>Headin\u2019 South, Goin\u2019 North<\/em> for the Fourth Annual Clarksville Writers Conference.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ADAM KURTZ<\/strong> (Production Stage Manager \/ Company Manager \/ Sound Designer) is a native of Detroit, Michigan. He is a graduate of Wayne State University, where he received a BFA in Theatre in Design \/ Technology, specializing in Stage Management. This is his third season at the Roxy, and he is excited to be back. His previous Roxy credits include <em>A Christmas Carol<\/em>, <em>CATS<\/em>, <em>RENT<\/em>, <em>The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee<\/em>, <em>A Streetcar Named Desire<\/em>, <em>Ring of Fire<\/em>, <em>Of Mice and Men<\/em>, <em>Forever Plaid<\/em>, <em>Into the Woods<\/em>, <em>Shout<\/em>, <em>Dracula, Around the World in 80 Days,<\/em> <em>Ain\u2019t Misbehavin\u2019, Hamlet<\/em> and <em>The Civil War<\/em>, among others.<\/p>\n<p>While here at the Roxy, Adam has also had the opportunity and honor to function as the Sound Designer for numerous productions. He has also been able to function as the Lighting Designer from time to time. He steps into a new area this year as Projection Designer for various upcoming productions. Adam would like to thank Tom and John for this wonderful opportunity and his family (Mom, Dad, Matthew, Lucky the dog, Aunt Nancy &amp; Aunt Karen) for all of their love, support and encouragement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clarksville, TN &#8211; The Roxy Regional Theatre kicked off their run of the musical Almost Heaven. The show pays tribute to the life and music of John Denver. The production uses twenty five iconic John Denver songs that are a cross section of our nation capturing the turbulent times in which he wrote them. 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