Here are some rehearsal photos from Bye Bye Birdie which I conducted at McIntyre Hall (Mount Vernon, WA) in November 2007. This was what I called the “keyboard army”. We had three keyboardists covering piano, strings and percussion bell parts. I opted use synth strings in favor of having a full sax and horn section. [...]
Conrad Askland conducting Bye Bye Birdie in the orchestra pit at McIntyre Hall, Mount Vernon, WA – November 2007. Photos by Erin Heminway.
November 15, 2007 article by Beverly Critchfield of the Skagit Valley Herald about Bye Bye Birdie at McIntyre Hall in Mount Vernon, WA. Cover and two large graphics you can click to read the article. CLICK HERE FOR PAGE 3 OF ARTICLE
 In the musical Bye Bye Birdie there is a line where the father character Harry McAfee says “Call the Shadow. Look him up under Lamont Cranston.” An orchestra member asked me who Lamont Cranston was and I didn’t know – so here’s everything you wanted to know about Lamont Cranston. Lamont Cranston was one [...]
Mount Vernon, WA – META Performing Arts presents Bye Bye Birdie November 16-25, 2007 at McIntyre Hall in Mount Vernon, WA. Come down to the orchestra pit and say hello! SHOWTIMES: Fri Nov 16 – 7:30 Sat Nov 17 – 7:30 Sun Nov 18 – 2pm Fri Nov 23 – 7:30 Sat Nov 24 – [...]
 Cast list and production credits for META Performing Arts presentation of Bye Bye Birdie in November 2007 at McIntyre Hall, Mount Vernon, WA. PRODUCTION STAFF Producer – Kate Kypuros Assistant Producer – Kristin Jensen Director – Tracy Petersen Assistant Director – Mia Calderon Stage Manager – Ryn Bishop Vocal Director – Lynette McCormack Orchestra [...]
Inside cover of Bye Bye Birdie Program – November, 2007 For two and a half years, local music and theatre communities have benefitted from the talents of Conrad Askland. Conrad is the consummate professional: creative, precise, able to balance high expectations with encouraging words and humor. “Bye Bye Birdie” will be Conrad’s final show in [...]
 One of Ann Margret’s breakout roles was playing Kim McAfee in Bye Bye Birdie (1963). She’s still touring and going strong. Visit her official website at http://www.ann-margret.com . Original lobby card for Bye Bye Birdie: Ann Margret with Elvis on the set of Viva Las Vegas ANN MARGRET DISCOGRAPHY And Here She Is Ann-Margret’s [...]
Musicians still needed for Bye Bye Birdie. Show is produced by META Performing Arts and will run at McIntyre Hall later November 2007. Show dates and details are at http://www.conradaskland.com/blog/2007/07/bye-bye-birdie-musician-page/ MUSICIAN SPOTS STILL OPEN: Timpani/Percussion Drums (Trap Set) Alto Sax Trombone II Trumpet III Contact Conrad if interested in auditioning. We will have a full [...]
Notes for Bye Bye Birdie chorus parts. “ED SULLIVAN” song – At “C” where full chorus enters, the high notes for the altos are a bit extreme (up to F). Would recommend splitting sopranos and have 2nd sopranos cover alto part, then switch altos to tenor part. The high Ab notes in the soprano can [...]
Cast list for META Performing Arts production of Bye Bye Birdie at McIntyre Hall, Skagit Valley College. CONRAD BIRDIE Al Hollingsworth ALBERT PETERSON DUSTIN MOORE ROSE ALVAREZ SARAH SIMMONS KIM MACAFEE DEMI FAIR MRS. MACAFEE CALLY JOHNSON MR. MACAFEE CLARENCE HOLDEN RANDOLPH MICHAEL GILES MRS. PETERSON KRIS HEMENWAY URSULA ZOEY KYPUROS HUGO MATTHEW THOMPSON DEBORAH [...]
Thank you to Harlan for sending me this trivia on Bye Bye Birdie. The name Conrad Birdie was a play off of the name Conway Twitty, who at the time was more of a rock-and-roller than a country singer. The location of “Sweet Apple, Ohio” was inspired by lyricist Lee Adams hometown of Mansfield, Ohio. [...]
Mount Vernon, WA – Auditions for Bye Bye Birdie will be August 27 and 28 at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church in Mount Vernon, WA. This show is produced by META Performing Arts. This is a large teen and near-teen cast with great adult roles too. (Dick Van Dyke was in the original movie). A very [...]
Continue reading about Bye Bye Birdie Auditions Aug. 27-28 2007
This is the official musician info page for META Performing Arts production of Bye Bye Birdie at McIntyre Hall, Mount Vernon, WA 2007. NEWS 09/26/07 – Scores are in. Pick up at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, 15th and Broadway. 9am-4pm Mon-Fri. BYE BYE BIRDIE ORCHESTRATION Violins – closed RH (keys) Cello 1 – closed Joe [...]
Bye Bye Birdie plot overview and logo reference graphics. “We Love You Conrad, Oh Yes We Do….” – never in the history of Western music has a pen turned such sublime lyrics. High Resolution Logo – Click for Full Size BYE BYE BIRDIE GRAPHICS ABOUT BYE BYE BIRDIE he worst possible thing has happened! Conrad [...]
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