Dreamwell - Auditions for Dreamwell’s production of A View From The Bridge by Arthur Miller will be held at the Iowa City Public Library on Friday, August 13 at 6:00 pm and Saturday, August 14 at 2:00 pm. The show is directed by Krista Neumann. Performance dates are 7:30 pm October 8, 9, 15, 16.
Eddie Carbone, a Brooklyn longshoreman is unhappily married to Beatrice and unconsciously in love with Catherine, the niece that they have raised from childhood. Into his house come two brothers, illegal immigrants, Marco and Rodolfo. As one of them embarks on a romance with Catherine, Eddie’s envy and delusion play out with devastating consequences.
Eddie Carboni, 40-45 Italian American
Beatrice, his wife 35-45 Italian American
Catherine, 17 his niece
Rudolfo, 20’s Italian accent, sings
Alfieri, a lawyer, 35-70
Marco, 30’s Italian accent
Louis, longshoreman
Mike, longshoreman
Immigration Officers
Mr Lipari, middle aged butcher
Mrs Lipari, his wife
Neighbors
Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Scripts will be available on
reserve at the Iowa City Public Library. You may also present a short monologue as well.
For more information or questions, email Dreamwell.
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Cast chosen for Once on This Island
City Circle - Rachel Howell, director, and Chris Okiishi, assistant director, have announced a cast for Once on This Island, book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty.
This show is a calypso-flavored re-working of the “Little Mermaid” story. Ti Moune, a poor peasant girl, falls in love with Daniel, an upper class boy whose life she saves. The show opens on a Caribbean island where villagers comfort a little girl with the story of the orphan Ti Moune, destined to love too much for the human heart to bear. The show focuses on the effects social class divisions have on love.
The Cast:
Little Ti moune: Rachel Falduto
Ti moune: Melissa Melloy
Daniel: TBA
Andrea: Megan Henry
Mama: Genevieve Heinrich
Tonton: John Bednarik
Asaka: Nina Waters
Agwe: Rod McRae
Erzulie: Megan Sands
Papa Ge: Kehry Anson Lane
Stage Manager: Matthew James
The show runs October 15-23 at the Iowa Children’s Museum in Coral Ridge Mall.
This show is a calypso-flavored re-working of the “Little Mermaid” story. Ti Moune, a poor peasant girl, falls in love with Daniel, an upper class boy whose life she saves. The show opens on a Caribbean island where villagers comfort a little girl with the story of the orphan Ti Moune, destined to love too much for the human heart to bear. The show focuses on the effects social class divisions have on love.
The Cast:
Little Ti moune: Rachel Falduto
Ti moune: Melissa Melloy
Daniel: TBA
Andrea: Megan Henry
Mama: Genevieve Heinrich
Tonton: John Bednarik
Asaka: Nina Waters
Agwe: Rod McRae
Erzulie: Megan Sands
Papa Ge: Kehry Anson Lane
Stage Manager: Matthew James
The show runs October 15-23 at the Iowa Children’s Museum in Coral Ridge Mall.
Auditons for Jake's Women coming soon
ICCT - Auditions for Iowa City Community Theater's production of Jake's Women by Neil Simon will be on July 30 (7-9pm) and 31 (2-5pm) at the Iowa City Public Library. The show runs on October 1-3, and 8-10 at the Johnson County fairgrounds. Auditions will consist of cold reads. The script is available for perusal at the Reference Desk of the Iowa City Public Library. Feel free to email the director should you wish to audition but are unable to do so on the scheduled dates.
Jake, a novelist who is more successful with fiction than with real life, faces a marital crisis by daydreaming about the women in his life. The imagined flashbacks are at times moving and comedic, but are also interrupted by visitations from actual women in his life.
CAST BREAKDOWN:
Jake (40s – 60s) Writer in the grips of a midlife crisis who would rather observe his life than live it. Though somehow a magnet for delightful women, he holds the world at arm’s length and is no good at intimacy.
Maggie (35 – 50s) Jake’s second (current) wife. She is matter-of-fact, a career-oriented woman who loves Jake deeply but cannot deal with his inability to communicate with her as a real person. She exists in “real time” as well as in Jake’s imagination.
Karen (40s – 50s) Jake’s sister. She is divorced and shares Jake’s wit and sharp attention to detail. In Jake’s dialogues with her, she is cynical, frustrated, and very acerbic.
Young Molly (10 – 15) Jake’s daughter at 12. In his mind, she is the perfect, loving, non-problematic kid.
Older Molly (17 – 25) Jake’s daughter at 21. A college student who longs to know more about her mother.
Julie (20s – 35) Jake’s first wife. She has died, and therefore lives only in Jake’s memory. He tries to idealize her, but as he loses control of his characters, she begins to interact with her daughter and refuses to be idealized.
Edith (40s – 70s) Jake’s therapist. Jake “writes” sessions with her. In them she is both a voice of reason and very annoying.
Sheila (30 – 50s) Jake’s girlfriend. She is the only woman Jake does not create in his mind. She loves Jake, but can’t cope with his indecision as the Maggie in his mind takes over his relationship with her.
Jake, a novelist who is more successful with fiction than with real life, faces a marital crisis by daydreaming about the women in his life. The imagined flashbacks are at times moving and comedic, but are also interrupted by visitations from actual women in his life.
CAST BREAKDOWN:
Jake (40s – 60s) Writer in the grips of a midlife crisis who would rather observe his life than live it. Though somehow a magnet for delightful women, he holds the world at arm’s length and is no good at intimacy.
Maggie (35 – 50s) Jake’s second (current) wife. She is matter-of-fact, a career-oriented woman who loves Jake deeply but cannot deal with his inability to communicate with her as a real person. She exists in “real time” as well as in Jake’s imagination.
Karen (40s – 50s) Jake’s sister. She is divorced and shares Jake’s wit and sharp attention to detail. In Jake’s dialogues with her, she is cynical, frustrated, and very acerbic.
Young Molly (10 – 15) Jake’s daughter at 12. In his mind, she is the perfect, loving, non-problematic kid.
Older Molly (17 – 25) Jake’s daughter at 21. A college student who longs to know more about her mother.
Julie (20s – 35) Jake’s first wife. She has died, and therefore lives only in Jake’s memory. He tries to idealize her, but as he loses control of his characters, she begins to interact with her daughter and refuses to be idealized.
Edith (40s – 70s) Jake’s therapist. Jake “writes” sessions with her. In them she is both a voice of reason and very annoying.
Sheila (30 – 50s) Jake’s girlfriend. She is the only woman Jake does not create in his mind. She loves Jake, but can’t cope with his indecision as the Maggie in his mind takes over his relationship with her.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Auditions for Spelling Bee Aug 1-2
TCR - Theatre Cedar Rapids will hold auditions Sunday and Monday (August 1 and 2) for 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, the Tony Award-nominated musical that opens the theatre’s 2010-11 season.
Auditions will be held at 7 p.m. each night in the 3rd-floor rehearsal space of TCR’s home in the Iowa Theater, 102 Third St. SE. Auditioners will be asked to both sing and read from the script, and should wear clothing that’s comfortable to move in. Improvisation will also be part of the audition. No material needs to be prepared in advance
Directed by Leslie Charipar with music direction by Janelle Lauer, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be performed September 10 - October 2. The musical comedy follows the experience of six middle-school outsiders who are vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. In addition to various parents and teachers, the students are all played by adults. The musical features adult humor and subject matter.
Scripts for 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee are available for three-day checkout from the Theatre Cedar Rapids box office, 102 Third St. SE. For more information on the show, available roles or general audition requirements, call (319) 366-8591 or visit their website.
Auditions will be held at 7 p.m. each night in the 3rd-floor rehearsal space of TCR’s home in the Iowa Theater, 102 Third St. SE. Auditioners will be asked to both sing and read from the script, and should wear clothing that’s comfortable to move in. Improvisation will also be part of the audition. No material needs to be prepared in advance
Directed by Leslie Charipar with music direction by Janelle Lauer, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be performed September 10 - October 2. The musical comedy follows the experience of six middle-school outsiders who are vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. In addition to various parents and teachers, the students are all played by adults. The musical features adult humor and subject matter.
Scripts for 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee are available for three-day checkout from the Theatre Cedar Rapids box office, 102 Third St. SE. For more information on the show, available roles or general audition requirements, call (319) 366-8591 or visit their website.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Check out Combined Efforts Theater
CET - Combined Efforts Theater, which was originally called Combined Efforts Drama, was founded in 2002 by Janet Schlapkohl.
From their website:
Ms. Schlapkohl was a special education teacher at City High School in Iowa City, Iowa. She also assisted in directing school plays. She observed that many talented students who would benefit from the experience of performing were unable to do so. Combined Efforts Theater was created to provide that opportunity for students with and without special needs.
Many seasoned performers have joined the effort, and found it both fun and rewarding. It was subsequently expanded to include other members of the community of all ages with the 2009 productions of "Zombie Hotel" (summer) and "A Carol For Our Time" (December).
In 2010 it took the name Combined Efforts Theater, and assumed Section 501(c)(3) status as a non-profit theater group. The plays have each been original works, written and directed by Ms. Schlapkohl in collaboration with a growing number of volunteers.
Their next show is There’s Love at the County Fair written and directed by Janet Schlapkohl. It will performed July 30 and 31 at 6:00 PM at the Country Camp Farm.
More from their website:
True to the county fair theme, the play will be
performed in a tent at the Country Camp Farm the weekend following the Johnson County Fair – complete with lemonade, hot dogs and cotton candy.
Here is truly a love story for every generation, as well as a rivalry between the owners of the towns’ two grocery stores, Monty’s and Kaplet’s. Add to that a Renaissance group turned boy band, rival stage mothers and their talented daughters, a lemonade swilling police chief, a former children’s show star and his stuffed raccoon, yodelers, hog callers, a Goth girl, singing, dancing, a pie baking competition, and much more.
For tickets, call 319-354-3369 and leave a message. Tickets are $5.00 for adults, $3.00 students, and children under five are free. Tickets also available at the door.
From their website:
Ms. Schlapkohl was a special education teacher at City High School in Iowa City, Iowa. She also assisted in directing school plays. She observed that many talented students who would benefit from the experience of performing were unable to do so. Combined Efforts Theater was created to provide that opportunity for students with and without special needs.
Many seasoned performers have joined the effort, and found it both fun and rewarding. It was subsequently expanded to include other members of the community of all ages with the 2009 productions of "Zombie Hotel" (summer) and "A Carol For Our Time" (December).
In 2010 it took the name Combined Efforts Theater, and assumed Section 501(c)(3) status as a non-profit theater group. The plays have each been original works, written and directed by Ms. Schlapkohl in collaboration with a growing number of volunteers.
Their next show is There’s Love at the County Fair written and directed by Janet Schlapkohl. It will performed July 30 and 31 at 6:00 PM at the Country Camp Farm.
More from their website:
True to the county fair theme, the play will be
performed in a tent at the Country Camp Farm the weekend following the Johnson County Fair – complete with lemonade, hot dogs and cotton candy.Here is truly a love story for every generation, as well as a rivalry between the owners of the towns’ two grocery stores, Monty’s and Kaplet’s. Add to that a Renaissance group turned boy band, rival stage mothers and their talented daughters, a lemonade swilling police chief, a former children’s show star and his stuffed raccoon, yodelers, hog callers, a Goth girl, singing, dancing, a pie baking competition, and much more.
For tickets, call 319-354-3369 and leave a message. Tickets are $5.00 for adults, $3.00 students, and children under five are free. Tickets also available at the door.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Godspell opens July 23rd
City Circle - Beginning July 23rd, City Circle Acting Company will present Godspell at the Englert theatre, part of its series of shows performed by high school and junior high students. Michael Stokes will direct, with music direction by Chuck Foster.Godspell had humble beginnings as book writer John-Micheal Tebelak's master's thesis. With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, it soon rose to fame off Broadway in 1971, and finally on Broadway in 1976. It chronicles the life and death of Jesus, with a "come-as-you-are" aesthetic reminiscent of a Vaudeville company.
From director Michael Stokes:
"[Godspell is] a perfect little musical. Even though it is based on the Gospel of St. Matthew, you don’t have to be Christian to thoroughly enjoy the show and take away its core message: God is love. Godspell is cheerful, high-spirited and joyous, with a great musical score. After seeing this show you can’t help but leave the theater feeling really good."
Godspell runs one weekend only from July 23 - 25 at the Englert Theatre (221 E Washington St). Friday and Saturday performances start at 7:30pm; Sundays at 2:30pm. Tickets are $22 for adults, $17 for students and seniors, and $12 for children under ten. Tickets are available through the Englert Theatre Box Office at (319) 688-2653 or at www.englert.org
(Picture by IC Pixx.)
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Do not miss Rent
by Sharon and Matthew Falduto
TCR - Rent is a show that has impacted many people over the course of its history. We saw it at Hancher many years ago. We remember it as the first time we witnessed heartbreaking love dramatized on stage between two men. Despite our conservative upbringings, we have always had an open mind about such things, but witnessing the love of Collins and Angel brought home that the simple truth that love is love in a way that could never be forgotten. Rent is a show about seizing the moment, doing what's right, and above all else, loving each other. How fortunate we are that Theatre Cedar Rapids has chosen to produce this show. In fact, TCR is one of the first non-professional theaters in the country to be given a chance to produce the fin de siècle musical that lit up Broadway over a decade ago.
Rent is a musical about a group of young adults living in the artsy, Bohemian underbelly of New York City, dealing with relationships that are not necessarily along the traditional gender axes, and many of whom are living with AIDS. We’re grateful that Jonathon Larson created this musical, this slice of life, and these characters who seem so real even to someone who has never seen New York City closer than on a tour bus. The songs are beautiful and enduring, and we dare you not to leave the theater singing.
The performers began the show a little bit slowly as if they were overwhelmed by the fact that they were actually onstage singing the songs of Rent. The title song took a little bit of time to get going, though Steve Goedken who played Mark, was strong from the first note. This character is the stable, uncoupled filmmaking mensch at the center of the action. No matter what is happening on stage or his role at a particular moment, Goedken always perfectly inhabited the character of Mark. His Converse sneakers shuffled a bit as he sang “Seasons of Love,” the number that opens the second act with the entire company lined up in a community sing. Even when he was not the focus, we noticed him being Mark.
One actor who seemed a little overwhelmed was Aaron Brewer who played Roger, the musician struggling to create that one great song to propel him into immortality. His song, "Glory," was sung with passion, but unfortunately he didn’t include the audience in the moment, and we felt on the outside looking in at a tortured soul, rather than sharing in his pain. It must be said that as the evening progressed, Brewer found the audience and by the end, we were totally into the passion of the character. Hopefully, in future performances, he’ll be able to bring the audience in from the first moments of the show.
Before we go any further, we have to mention the set. The onstage portion of it was wonderful — minimalist, but fully functional as a two story setting. It evoked the industrial heart of a city and was an excellent contrast to the emotion that flowed all around it as the performers moved between the levels. However, the backstage of the show, in opposition to usual TCR standards, was actually quite visible from the audience. We were seated in the balcony, near the middle, and had a clear view of stagehands waiting for their moment to run out and move scenery. Which led to this conversation between your reviewers.
Matt: Why would they do that? It’s very distracting. Stagehands are whispering to each other during the action and that one person actually wheeled his chair around backstage.
Sharon: They clearly chose to do that. But why?
Matt: I don’t think it’s a choice. I think somebody screwed up.
Sharon: That’s too obvious for it to be a mistake. It has to be on purpose.
Matt: Well, it’s not a good choice.
We would love some input from the set designers about why we could see directly past the lights and into the backstage area, but I believe our readership is probably more interested in the play and the actors.
The character of Maureen demands a strong actress to pull off the part of the woman whom everyone loves no matter how much she hurts them. Alisabeth delivers a riveting performance mixed with wonderful humor and style. The character is an actress and performance artist, but even in between performing on her vacant lot stage Alisabeth imbued Maureen with a joie de vivre and a wide smile that invited everyone in.
Cameron Byrd as Tom Collins was a bit of a disappointment. We had difficulty understanding many of his lines, which we attribute to the fact that he seemed to direct a lot of his vocals to the floor. Fortunately, when he needed to deliver the emotional punch of his song in the second act, he raised his head to the balcony and belted out a truly beautiful number that we are certain caused a few tears.
DiAndre Neville is absolutely outstanding as Angel, the drag queen and heart of the show. His performance of "Today 4 U" is a showstopper. The costumes are a huge part of the character and when we see him stripped to the waist toward the end of the show, the contrast is striking and heart wrenching. This was one of the many times director Leslie Chariper used the two level stage to a powerful effect.
Another showstopper was Jennifer Anderson as Mimi, the stripper who catches the eye of Roger. Her “Out Tonight” was a glorious moment as she slithered among the pipes of the set wailing “You want to play, let’s run away!” It’s fair to say we all wanted to run away with Mimi.
What’s wonderful about this production is the ensemble singers are as good if not better than the leads. Especially notable was Nathan Cooper, who played Carmen Ghia in The Producers a few months ago. In another example of using the two levels to great effect, Chariper has him stand center of the second level as he leads the vocals in "Will I." It was a stunning moment from an extremely talented performer.
Theatre Cedar Rapids once again showed they are a community theatre of the highest level with an inspiring performance of Rent. You’ll regret missing this show. No question about it.
TCR - Rent is a show that has impacted many people over the course of its history. We saw it at Hancher many years ago. We remember it as the first time we witnessed heartbreaking love dramatized on stage between two men. Despite our conservative upbringings, we have always had an open mind about such things, but witnessing the love of Collins and Angel brought home that the simple truth that love is love in a way that could never be forgotten. Rent is a show about seizing the moment, doing what's right, and above all else, loving each other. How fortunate we are that Theatre Cedar Rapids has chosen to produce this show. In fact, TCR is one of the first non-professional theaters in the country to be given a chance to produce the fin de siècle musical that lit up Broadway over a decade ago.
Rent is a musical about a group of young adults living in the artsy, Bohemian underbelly of New York City, dealing with relationships that are not necessarily along the traditional gender axes, and many of whom are living with AIDS. We’re grateful that Jonathon Larson created this musical, this slice of life, and these characters who seem so real even to someone who has never seen New York City closer than on a tour bus. The songs are beautiful and enduring, and we dare you not to leave the theater singing.
The performers began the show a little bit slowly as if they were overwhelmed by the fact that they were actually onstage singing the songs of Rent. The title song took a little bit of time to get going, though Steve Goedken who played Mark, was strong from the first note. This character is the stable, uncoupled filmmaking mensch at the center of the action. No matter what is happening on stage or his role at a particular moment, Goedken always perfectly inhabited the character of Mark. His Converse sneakers shuffled a bit as he sang “Seasons of Love,” the number that opens the second act with the entire company lined up in a community sing. Even when he was not the focus, we noticed him being Mark.
One actor who seemed a little overwhelmed was Aaron Brewer who played Roger, the musician struggling to create that one great song to propel him into immortality. His song, "Glory," was sung with passion, but unfortunately he didn’t include the audience in the moment, and we felt on the outside looking in at a tortured soul, rather than sharing in his pain. It must be said that as the evening progressed, Brewer found the audience and by the end, we were totally into the passion of the character. Hopefully, in future performances, he’ll be able to bring the audience in from the first moments of the show.
Before we go any further, we have to mention the set. The onstage portion of it was wonderful — minimalist, but fully functional as a two story setting. It evoked the industrial heart of a city and was an excellent contrast to the emotion that flowed all around it as the performers moved between the levels. However, the backstage of the show, in opposition to usual TCR standards, was actually quite visible from the audience. We were seated in the balcony, near the middle, and had a clear view of stagehands waiting for their moment to run out and move scenery. Which led to this conversation between your reviewers.
Matt: Why would they do that? It’s very distracting. Stagehands are whispering to each other during the action and that one person actually wheeled his chair around backstage.
Sharon: They clearly chose to do that. But why?
Matt: I don’t think it’s a choice. I think somebody screwed up.
Sharon: That’s too obvious for it to be a mistake. It has to be on purpose.
Matt: Well, it’s not a good choice.
We would love some input from the set designers about why we could see directly past the lights and into the backstage area, but I believe our readership is probably more interested in the play and the actors.
The character of Maureen demands a strong actress to pull off the part of the woman whom everyone loves no matter how much she hurts them. Alisabeth delivers a riveting performance mixed with wonderful humor and style. The character is an actress and performance artist, but even in between performing on her vacant lot stage Alisabeth imbued Maureen with a joie de vivre and a wide smile that invited everyone in.
Cameron Byrd as Tom Collins was a bit of a disappointment. We had difficulty understanding many of his lines, which we attribute to the fact that he seemed to direct a lot of his vocals to the floor. Fortunately, when he needed to deliver the emotional punch of his song in the second act, he raised his head to the balcony and belted out a truly beautiful number that we are certain caused a few tears.
DiAndre Neville is absolutely outstanding as Angel, the drag queen and heart of the show. His performance of "Today 4 U" is a showstopper. The costumes are a huge part of the character and when we see him stripped to the waist toward the end of the show, the contrast is striking and heart wrenching. This was one of the many times director Leslie Chariper used the two level stage to a powerful effect.
Another showstopper was Jennifer Anderson as Mimi, the stripper who catches the eye of Roger. Her “Out Tonight” was a glorious moment as she slithered among the pipes of the set wailing “You want to play, let’s run away!” It’s fair to say we all wanted to run away with Mimi.
What’s wonderful about this production is the ensemble singers are as good if not better than the leads. Especially notable was Nathan Cooper, who played Carmen Ghia in The Producers a few months ago. In another example of using the two levels to great effect, Chariper has him stand center of the second level as he leads the vocals in "Will I." It was a stunning moment from an extremely talented performer.
Theatre Cedar Rapids once again showed they are a community theatre of the highest level with an inspiring performance of Rent. You’ll regret missing this show. No question about it.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
City Circle Holds Auditions for Once on This Island
Coralville - The City Circle Acting Company of Coralville, in collaboration with the Iowa Children's Museum, is producing Once on This Island by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty this fall. Auditions will take place at the Iowa Children's Museum in the Coral Ridge Mall on July 18th (3pm - 5pm) and July 20th (7pm - 9pm).
Once on This Island is a musical adaptation of Rosa Guy's novel My Love, My Love, or the Peasant Girl.
From director Rachel Howell and assistant director Chris Okiishi:
"This lively and moving musical by the creators of Seussical and Ragtime is the story of a poor young Island girl and her quest to become part of the affluent society from the other side of the Island. Her journey, in which she encounters helpful and mischievous Gods, fierce storms, true love and even death itself, is enacted by an ensemble of 10-12 actors.
The producers are seeking performers in the age range 16-70, as well as one pre-teen female actor. No experience is necessary. Actors should bring a song to sing with CD accompaniment or sheet music and a theater resume. They will be asked to read from the script and learn some basic choreography. An actor need not attend both auditions. Rehearsals will begin in late August."
For more information, e-mail info@citycircle.org or visit City Circle's website.
Once on This Island is a musical adaptation of Rosa Guy's novel My Love, My Love, or the Peasant Girl.
From director Rachel Howell and assistant director Chris Okiishi:
"This lively and moving musical by the creators of Seussical and Ragtime is the story of a poor young Island girl and her quest to become part of the affluent society from the other side of the Island. Her journey, in which she encounters helpful and mischievous Gods, fierce storms, true love and even death itself, is enacted by an ensemble of 10-12 actors.
The producers are seeking performers in the age range 16-70, as well as one pre-teen female actor. No experience is necessary. Actors should bring a song to sing with CD accompaniment or sheet music and a theater resume. They will be asked to read from the script and learn some basic choreography. An actor need not attend both auditions. Rehearsals will begin in late August."
For more information, e-mail info@citycircle.org or visit City Circle's website.
New Ground Theatre Holds Auditions for August: Osage County
Davenport - New Ground Theatre is holding auditions for its October production of August: Osage County on July 23rd and 24th.
August: Osage County is a dark comedy by Tracy Letts. Set in Oklahoma, it chronicles the reunion of the Weston family. When the patriarch disappears, the dysfunctional family gathers, and long-buried secrets are brought out to see the light. The play won both the Tony Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2008. New Ground's production will be presented at the Village Theatre from October 15-24; rehearsals will begin in September.
From director Derek Bertelsen:
"Auditions will take place Friday, July 23 from 7:00-9:00 and Saturday, July 24 from 1:00-3:00 at the Village Theatre. The cast is comprised of 6 men (ages ranging from early 30s to mid 60s) and 7 women (ages ranging from mid 20s to mid 60s). A teenage girl is also needed to play the role of Jean. The production does include strong language and adult themes. Auditionees are asked to come prepared to read from the script. Resumes and headshots will be accepted but are not required to audition for the play. All actors are compensated."
For more information, e-mail derekmichaelwest@gmail.com or visit www.newgroundtheatre.org.
August: Osage County is a dark comedy by Tracy Letts. Set in Oklahoma, it chronicles the reunion of the Weston family. When the patriarch disappears, the dysfunctional family gathers, and long-buried secrets are brought out to see the light. The play won both the Tony Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2008. New Ground's production will be presented at the Village Theatre from October 15-24; rehearsals will begin in September.
From director Derek Bertelsen:
"Auditions will take place Friday, July 23 from 7:00-9:00 and Saturday, July 24 from 1:00-3:00 at the Village Theatre. The cast is comprised of 6 men (ages ranging from early 30s to mid 60s) and 7 women (ages ranging from mid 20s to mid 60s). A teenage girl is also needed to play the role of Jean. The production does include strong language and adult themes. Auditionees are asked to come prepared to read from the script. Resumes and headshots will be accepted but are not required to audition for the play. All actors are compensated."
For more information, e-mail derekmichaelwest@gmail.com or visit www.newgroundtheatre.org.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
3rd Annual "All in a Day" Festival July 17th
Next weekend marks the 3rd Annual "All in a Day" Theatre Festival, a collaboration between City Circle and Dreamwell Theatre. 24-hour projects have been a growing success in the area, and last year's "All in a Day" won the 2009 Icky Award for Innovative Excellence.
City Circle and Dreamwell will gather dozens of actors, writers and directors on the night of the 16th to produce six original works in 24 hours. The results will be shown to the public at the Englert at 8pm. Tickets are $8.
City Circle and Dreamwell will gather dozens of actors, writers and directors on the night of the 16th to produce six original works in 24 hours. The results will be shown to the public at the Englert at 8pm. Tickets are $8.
Friday, July 9, 2010
A Don't Hug Me County Fair Opens July 15th
A Don't Hug Me County Fair, the summer version of the hit musical Don't Hug Me, comes to Old Creamery July 15th.
A Don't Hug Me County Fair is set during the County Fair in Bunyan Bay, Minnesota, where Bernice and Clara are both going for the "Miss Walleye" crown. When Gunner's sister enters the contest, things really start to heat up.
The cast of last fall's Don't Hug Me (James Fleming*, Marquetta Senters*, Amber Snyder, Jeff Haffner, and T.J. Besler) return for this summer sequel.
Directed by Sean McCall, A Don’t Hug Me County Fair opens July 15 and runs through August 15. Tickets are $26.50($17.50 for students). Show times are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 3 p.m.; and Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. call the Old Creamery box office or order tickets on line 800-35-AMANA or www.oldcreamery.com.
*Member of Actor's Equity Association
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