I am thrilled to pass on the news: The Burns Park Players Board met last night and finalized a show and director for 2009!

We are very excited to put on this fun, sassy, upbeat show which is chock-full of fabulous songs including "There's No Business Like Show Business", "Doin' What Comes Natur'lly", "You Can't Get A Man With A Gun", "They Say It's Wonderful", and "Anything You Can Do.".

We are also so pleased to welcome a new director, Courtney Burkett, to our group. Courtney has an extensive background in the theater and is moving to Burns Park later this month with her husband, Adam, and 2.5 year old son, Hudson. She trained at the Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University where she earned her B.F.A. in performance and later attended Wayne State University's Hilberry Theatre Management Program where she received her M.F.A.. Courtney has taught and directed theater in both professional and educational settings and she is very excited to work with our group and get to know her new neighbors!

On the Board of Directors front, Kathy Koehler and I counted (and recounted) the ballots and the three new members will be Tom Bourque, Aprille McKay, and Jay Pekala. Thank you to all for participating in this process.

There are many creative behind-the-scenes roles still to be filled for next year's show including crew heads for costumes, props and sets; if you, or someone you know, might be interested in learning more about this, or if you have any questions at all please don't hesitate to contact our producers (producers@burnsparkplayers.org).

Have a wonderful summer.

Cheers!

Eva Rosenwald
Corresponding Secretary, on behalf of the BPP Board