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THEATER Camelot names Rains interim artistic director Production manager will step in to fill role vacated by Livia Genise By Nick Morgan Mail Tribune Follow @@mtcrimebeat MailTribune.com By Nick Morgan Mail Tribune Follow @@mtcrimebeat Posted Mar. 30, 2016 @ 4:04 pm Updated at 7:30 PM By Nick Morgan Mail Tribune Follow @@mtcrimebeat Posted Mar. 30, 2016 @ 4:04 pm Updated at 7:30 PM » Social News p bs:newslist StartDate="20121121" EndDate="p bs:datecalc Months="3"" DateSort="1" UseObjects="1" ObjectClass="81" Taxonomywords="2325,665" ExactTaxonomyMatch="1" Image="1" Count="4" --> Camelot Theatre production manager Roy Von Rains Jr. was named interim artistic director of the Talent theater on Wednesday. Rains is first to admit that filling the shoes of Livia Genise, a seasoned former Broadway actor retiring after 14 years at Camelot, will not be easy. “She’s been such a powerhouse here,” Rains said. Rains will take over at the start of the 2017 season. Camelot Executive Director Dann Hauser said Rains' experience over the past seven seasons working with Genise should make for a smooth transition, and give the theater continuity. Rains’ initial responsibility will be to finalize the 2017 stage productions, Camelot’s 35th season. The upcoming season will be announced mid-May, and should include a similar mix of classic Broadway musicals, dramas and musical spotlight series, Hauser said. “He’s going to have full control of the 2017 season,” Hauser said. “She (Genise) wanted to make sure he got his chance to make his mark on the theater.” Rains said that catering to what audiences want to see while showcasing edgier material can be a challenge. “There’s no magic formula for designing a season for a theater,” Rains said. Although he's looking forward to showcasing some edgy or controversial plays, he said he will consider his audience. He said that certain dramatic productions he's drawn to, such as the work of playwrights David Mamet or Sam Shepard, don't typically draw in crowds necessary to keep the lights on. “You have to do it in such a way that it’s what people want to see,” Rains said. “It’s a business.” Rains has starred in and directed many productions at Camelot, most recently playing the role of Amahr Reddy in "Solomon's Blade" in February and directing "The Manchurian Candidate" last fall. Rains said he's drawn to the technical side of play production, such as whether the set elements fit the show or ensuring costumes are ready in time. “Her (Genise's) main strength has always been her acting and singing,” Hauser said. “He (Rains) really enjoys directing. “Roy is very hands-on with the technical crew and the stage crew.” Rains is looking forward to taking full advantage of the advanced technical equipment in Camelot's 2011-built venue. “We are very lucky here to have a lot of unique tools at our disposal regarding storytelling,” Rains said. Within the $2.5 million James Morrison Collier Theatre building is a soundboard with state-of-the art mixing, providing the technology to create productions' "soundscapes." "It gives the performers a world to tell their story," Rains said. Similarly, advanced lighting instruments and other devices contribute to the theater's adaptability. “One of the best things you can do is have a thorough understanding of what tools you have at your disposal,” Rains said. Reach reporter Nick Morgan at 541-776-4471. Follow him on Twitter at @MTCrimeBeat. 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