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Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States

So, I just had to post this awesome story. In this show, I am playing the mother, Kathryn Dover, to five little girls (one at a time of course!) who play my daughter named Sarah Dover. As they are all different, with different personalities, they all get different middle names, and as their 'mother' I get to pick those middle names. And one little girl whose real name is Carly, I named her Jessica.

Well, imagine it is opening night and all the directors and head honchos are in the audience. I am doing great, and feeling good. I am suppose to use my daughter's full name... so I open my mouth and I say...

"Sarah Jessica Parker"

My eyes get big. I can't pull the words back into my mouth. I hear giggles. I can't believe I just said that! No hesitation... no realization, until the words leave my lips...

Good times. Fond memories. Will never mess up her name again!

On a side note, I am working on updating my website, so please visit and let me know of your suggestions and/or comments!

EricaCantrell.com
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Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States

Hello!

I have come back to Hershey, Pennsylvania to revise my role as Kathryn Dover, the mother of Sarah and wife of an absent Army husband, in the show "Home Sweet Home for Christmas" for Matt Davenport Productions and Hershey Park.

The ensemble is completely different this year, however two of the local men playing the role of Grandpa from the previous year have returned, as well as two of the little girls who play Sarah. They have had to cast three more little girls to alternate the role throughout the run. (Child Labor Laws....)

Rehearsals are going well and we open on Friday! YAY!!! The show will continue throughout the holidays and will close Dec. 31st.

Doing a Christmas show like this always makes me in a sentimental mood. Keep in touch - all of you!
Erica

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Lebanon, Tennessee, United States

Hey Ya'll

Just wanted everyone to know that there is only one week left of the first production out at MillWorks Theatre!!! All "show only" tickets have also been discounted to only $15! (Except the concert with Restless Heart)

Also, THIS Saturday, actors in the area will receive a very special discount of $10/ticket!! So come on in and say, "I'm a poor actor and wanna see a great show!"

See ya soon!
e

Last Shows...
Friday September 18th at 1:30p
Saturday September 19th at 1:30p
Thursday September 24th at 1:30p
Friday September 25th 8pm - With Restless Heart!
Saturday September 26th at 1:30p and 8pm

www.MillWorksTheatre.com

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Lebanon, Tennessee, United States

Breaking News!!! This just was released today!!!

Millworks Theatre, a multi-functional entertainment venue now open at The Mill at Lebanon in Lebanon, Tennessee, is proud to announce a special evening performance combining country music revue “That’s Country!” with legendary recording group Restless Heart on Friday, September 25.

Millworks Theatre’s "Evening Series" of musicals, comedies and dramas are performed on Thursday through Saturday evenings and Sunday Matinees. The "Afternoon Series" of fast paced song and dance variety shows, light comedies and musicals are Tuesday through Saturday matinees at 1:30PM. And now, theatre patrons can experience a little bit of “Branson”-style entertainment at Millworks Theatre with a show featuring guest artist, Restless Heart.

Legendary country music group Restless Heart is celebrating over 25 years of perfecting
the art of entertaining. Restless Heart came together in late 1983 as the by-product of a project by famed writer/producer Tim Dubois. He soon brought to the team fellow Oklahoman Scott Hendricks to co-produce and engineer the recording project which quickly lead to a record deal. Restless Heart signed a recording contract with RCA Records in 1984.

With the release of their first album in 1985, the vocal style of Restless Heart became instantly identifiable - an intertwining five-part harmony led by Larry Stewart, with Dave Innis on keyboards, Greg Jennings on lead guitar, Paul Gregg on bass and drummer John Dittrich. They brought a new, contemporary sound to Nashville, a sound with a touch of pop.

Gold became the standard for the group with the release of their self-titled album. Three more gold albums followed between 1986 and 1991. With an additional six albums released through the years, Restless Heart put 26 hits on the country charts with six #1 hits and nine others in the Top Ten. Cross-over success, rare in the music world, was also theirs with six songs making the adult contemporary charts, including taking the #1, #2 and #3 spots. Favorite song titles include “I’ll Still Be Loving You”, “The Bluest Eyes In Texas”, “When She Cries” and many more.

Millworks Theatre has teamed with the country group to create a special evening on Friday, September 25 and will present “That’s Country!” featuring Restless Heart. The theatre currently has a great production show that traces the history of Country Music from its early days to the present and features the talents of 10 area singers and dancers who perform over 80 song titles in a two-hour variety revue. Managing Director Kevin F. Raymond adds, “The second act of our show picks us up in 1984, which coincides perfectly with the 25th Anniversary of Restless Heart. We’ll perform those numbers as an opening act and then feature Restless Heart on the second half of the program. With a wonderful dinner being provided by Two Fat Men Catering in Lebanon, the evening is sure to be a hit!”

The Millworks team spoke with Restless Heart after a mutual business associate suggested a meeting. Millworks wants to add featured artists to its lineup and the country band is looking for a home when not on the road performing. One of the goals of Millworks is to create a destination for bus tour groups. Raymond has wondered for many years why people who travel to Music City USA can’t easily find the artists they come here to see. With artists who live in Nashville traveling to Branson and Pigeon Forge to perform, Middle Tennessee is losing out on a golden opportunity. “If we can pioneer that particular style of entertainment here in Middle Tennessee, we can not only can we capitalize on tourists who are already here to see their favorite artists, but also bring larger amounts of spending dollars and taxes into our area,” Raymond adds. He also hopes to be able to feature Restless Heart on an ongoing basis throughout the year.

Tickets are slated to move quickly, so make your reservations early. Guests can check in at the box office at 6PM and dinner begins at 6:30PM. “That’s Country!” will present their 50 minute opening act before Restless Heart performs.

Artistic Director Keith F. Hardy tells us that tickets will be at two different price levels that evening. Regular admission to the show will be $50 which includes dinner and “That’s Country!” featuring Restless Heart. There will also be 100 VIP seats available at $100 per ticket. In addition to the regular admission, VIP tickets guarantee guests seating in the front two rows, complimentary champagne with dinner, and a reception following the concert where VIP guests can meet Restless Heart and have an opportunity to chat, take pictures and get autographs. A cash bar will available that night.

For its 2009 season, Millworks Theatre will be open from August 18th to December 31st. Starting in 2010, the theatre will be open year-round. To see a list of shows, music acts and other performances at Millworks Theatre, visit the website at http://www.facebook.com/l/;www.MillworksTheatre.com or call 615-466-5290 for box office information and tickets.
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Lebanon, Tennessee, United States

Well, the first week is almost done, and it has gone well. Some media people were there for the first show and couldn't stop talking about it in the papers and on the radio!

Tickets are currently on sale for only $20 for the first 2 weeks because of slow sales those weeks, but reservations are filling up fast for September. So much so that we added a night show on Saturday September 26th! Here are some pics the director, Kevin Raymond, took during dress rehearsal!


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Made it to the front page of the Sunday paper's Arts and Entertainment Section... Check it out!

http://tennessean.com/article/20090816/ENTERTAINMENT0506/908160316/%20That%20s%20Country%20%20%20opens%20at%20Millworks%20Theatre

And make your reservations ASAP!!! We are trying to get the word out and get butts in seats, especially during the first couple weeks. New theaters always have a rough time in the beginning; lets prove 'em wrong! And make sure you use my name when you make your reservations for a great discount!

e

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Lebanon, Tennessee, United States

I hope you will all make ticket reservations!!! Here's the info...

Mill Works Theatre
300 North Maple Street
Lebanon, TN 37807

Phone: 615-466-5290
Online: www.MillworksTheatre.com

That's Country!
Show Dates Tuesday thru Saturday
August 18 - September 26, 2009

Ticket Prices:
Show Only - $25*
Dessert & Show - $30 (first 2 weeks of run only)
Lunch & Show - $50 (last 4 weeks of run only)

For Groups of 8 or more (Must use my name when reserving)
Dessert & Show - $25 (first 2 weeks of run only)
Lunch & Show - $42 (last 4 weeks of run only)

*$23 for seniors 60+ yrs and students with college
**Children 13 and under will also get a discount.

Directions:
-From I-40, take exit #238, taking US 231
-Head North on S. Cumberland
-At Lebanon's Historic Town Square, take the 3rd right on to West Main Street
-Turn Right on N. Greenwood Ave and they are on the right!

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Lebanon, Tennessee, United States

Hey!

Long time no post....

Just wanted to let ya'll know that there is a brand new theatre out in Lebanon, TN that just opened and I am in their first big show! It is a country revue show called, "That's Country," and is jam packed with lotsa singing and dancing. The show is made up of 10 cast members, four of which went to Belmont University, too!

I am really excited about the show, and even more excited about the theatre itself, and what they plan to do and their overall goals and vision. It is just starting, so all the kinks are getting worked out, but it should be well worth it!

"That's Country" will be performing Tuesday thru Saturday each week after opening during the lunch hour. It is a dinner theatre show, well, more appropriately, a lunch theatre show. And to get the buzz going, for the first two weeks, they are doing a dessert theatre show with a discounted price. The catering company is called Two Fat Guys Catering, and suppose to be really good!

The building is an old cotton mill that closed in 1996 that they are converting into a convention space with restaurants, shopping, and of course the theatre! (Kinda like the Factory in Franklin TN, if you know about that place!)

So come out and support a great start to a great theatre!

Erica


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Nashville, Tennessee, United States

We are now home owners! Our new address is:

(Realized I probably don't want our address all over the internet. So if you really want it, you can email me!)

But, it is in the Inglewood area of Nashville! YEAH!!! I know we already have some friends who are now super close!
E
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Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States

Hey!

Long time, no post... but I got some new stuff. Chris set up my new website! Check it out at:

EricaCantrell.com

Also, I finally updated my new performance reel - and its under 10 min. HOLLA! So check that out too! (Its on the website, under videos)

Erica
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