I went on to do many shows (13) where I made my closest lifelong friendships. I was so excited, and it truly was a wonderful summer that began my love for TIP. This was back in the days where you waited patiently for a phone call to know if you had made the show. I still remember my mother coming to my elementary school to tell me I had been cast. It was a busy, wild, first experience, and I wouldn't change it for the world. I got hired that same first weekend to play for "Fame" later that summer (TIP), "The Sound of Music" again that fall (Olathe Northwest), and to direct music for "Oklahoma" (Blue Valley Youth Players) and "The Robber Bridegroom" (The Barn Players) the next spring. I came in at the final dress rehearsal to sight-read the score, most decidedly overwhelmed at what I'd gotten myself into, but the cast, crew, orchestra and staff were so appreciative and loving that I fell in love with theatre all over again. They needed a pianist for the show and I didn't have anything better to do. I got a call from a friend who was desperate.
I was a college student who had given up theatre to focus on more "serious" music. They are now working to put together another program celebrating women, and featuring her "La Femme" Collection.įirst TIP Show: The Sound of Music - 2004 Hasna explained the inspiration behind her phenomenal work "Nativity Triptych" and Catherine sang songs relating to each of the three panels. They performed together a program called "Emmanuel: God is with us! A Celebration of the Nativity in Sculpture and Song". Catherine and her husband are kept busy by raising their two sons and their oldest has been working backstage on props and set crews at TTIP since 2016.Ĭatherine's most recent project involved a collaboration with the world renowned glass sculptor, Hasna Sal. She sings professionally in local performances of cantatas and music festivals. Thomas Aquinas High School, and music directs musicals when time permits.
#DISNEY SING ALONG SONGS ARCHIVE FULL#
The first musical that my oldest son, Mason, ever saw at the park was "Peter Pan" starring Eric Huffman, and my students Molly Wetzel and Alex Johnson were also in the cast.Ĭatherine currently teaches a full studio of private voice lessons at her home and at St. Apparently no one outside the cast picked up on the fact that I had sung both roles!! Barb was so nervous, she couldn't even watch! My husband (fiance at that time) was in the audience that night, and the people behind him had a pretty heated argument over who was the better female singer that night. Our choreographer went on as Martha Jefferson that night (she spoke all the lines, and danced the dance) and I sang the song from stage left behind the column. I didn't know her dance (nor could I wear her costume).
My most memorable moment from TTIP would have to be the night that my 1776 female costar was ill and unable to perform.
Like many amazing people who have been onstage at TTIP, I fell in love with teaching my craft, and for the last 20 years I have been grateful to not only continue performing, but to also see so many of my current and former students performing at TTIP as well.
#DISNEY SING ALONG SONGS ARCHIVE PROFESSIONAL#
Theatre in the Park was my first step back into "Community Theatre" after spending 4 years performing as a young professional opera/musical singer. Other memorable roles: Penelope Pennywise in " Urinetown" in 2012.First TIP role: Abigail Adams in "1776" in 2000.The whole Blinn family has been involved with Theatre in the Park over the years with daughters Katie and Renee working both onstage and off.Ĭatherine Boone - TIP Actress & Professional Opera Singer A prolific Kansas City community theatre performer, Debbie has been onstage with The Barn Players and Leawood Stage Company in addition to eight more TIP productions including 2007's Fiddler on the Roof and 9 to 5 in 2013.
drop us a note at we'll be very happy to hear from you, and share your story! Here's to 50 more seasons! Debbie Blinn - TIP Performerĭebbie met her husband, Mike (the show's director) that summer and has stayed involved with Theatre in the Park ever since. Thank you to you all! If you are reading this, and would like to send us YOUR memories of TIP over the years. Below are some thoughts and memories of not only those that have appeared on our stage, but from many theatre lovers who have supported our love for the arts over the years. Thousands of performers, directors, designers, musicians, and crew have graced our stage, and brought true live art to the citizens of the greater Kansas City area. Since 1970, TIP has been producing great musical theatre and engaging the community in performances under the stars.
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