Iowa City - City Circle Acting Company of Coralville present West Side Story, its 5th summer musical showcasing the talents of our area's high school students, June 17-19 at the Englert Theatre in downtown Iowa City.
West Side Story, script by Arthur Laurents, sets William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in the 1950s inner city. Rival gangs face off as love blooms in the most unlikely of places.
Featuring some of the best-loved theater songs of all time, including "Somewhere", "Tonight" and "Something's Coming", the score, by Stephen Sondheim and Leonard Bernstein, will be brought to life by a full orchestra under the direction of Ed Kottick. Dr. Kottick, Professor of Music at the University of Iowa, has directed several local theatrical orchestras, including My Fair Lady, Wonderful Town and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the latter in S.T. Morrison Park in summer of 2008. Directed by veteran and City Circle founder Michael Stokes and featuring the choreography of Leslie Nolte of Coralville's Notle Academy of Dance, this will be an unmissable theatrical experience. Tickets available through City Circle's website or by calling (319)688-2653.
This is the final production of the City Circle Acting Company of Coralville's 2010-2011 Season. The cast of West Side Story includes:
From City High: Josh Titler, Phil Buatti, David Maize, Melissa Melloy, Michael Sotelo, Jacob Walterhouse, Austin Berry, Colin Berry, Amy Ostrem, Alexandra Perez, Mary Rethwisch, Sarah Mildenstein, and Emily Mendoza.
From West High: Conner Henry, Sam O’Brien, Javon Stovall, Megan Henry, Kailey Barber, Hannah Rublaitus, and Cat Rebelskey
From Regina High School: Tyler Jensen, David Rudolph, Jessica Ziniel, Katelyn Swearingen, and Emily Duncan.
From Mid-Prairie High School: Taylor Troyer
From Tipton High School: Adam Jedlicka
From Williamsburg High School: Mitchell Widmer
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Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Auditions start tonight for West Side Story
Coralville - City Circle Acting Company will hold auditions for their summer youth musical West Side Story. Those who have completed grade 7 through graduating High School seniors are eligible to audition. Participants will be asked to sing a prepared song, perform a dance audition and participate in a reading from the script. The song may be from the show and an accompanist will be provided. They will be casting about 30-35 people.
Audition Dates:
April 11 at 7:00 pm
April 12 at 7:30 pm
Community of Christ
2121 South Ridge Drive, Coralville
Principal roles:
Maria.............soprano
Tony..........tenor
Riff............high baritone
Anita..........mezzo soprano
Bernardo.....high baritone
In addition to principal roles, there are several choice supporting roles.
The stage director is Michael Stokes. The musical director is Ed Kottick with a 28 piece orchestra. Dance numbers will be choreographed by Leslie Nolte.
Auditions will be held on April 11th at 7:00 pm, April 12 at 7:30 pm and call backs will be held on April 13th. Performances are June 17th, 18th, and 19th at the Englert Theatre.
West Side Story is the classic musical by Leonard Bernstein, Arthur Laurents and Stephen Sondheim based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. This is the fifth summer musical starring High School and Junior High School students produced by City Circle. For more information, go here.
Audition Dates:
April 11 at 7:00 pm
April 12 at 7:30 pm
Community of Christ
2121 South Ridge Drive, Coralville
Principal roles:
Maria.............soprano
Tony..........tenor
Riff............high baritone
Anita..........mezzo soprano
Bernardo.....high baritone
In addition to principal roles, there are several choice supporting roles.
The stage director is Michael Stokes. The musical director is Ed Kottick with a 28 piece orchestra. Dance numbers will be choreographed by Leslie Nolte.
Auditions will be held on April 11th at 7:00 pm, April 12 at 7:30 pm and call backs will be held on April 13th. Performances are June 17th, 18th, and 19th at the Englert Theatre.
West Side Story is the classic musical by Leonard Bernstein, Arthur Laurents and Stephen Sondheim based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. This is the fifth summer musical starring High School and Junior High School students produced by City Circle. For more information, go here.
Monday, January 31, 2011
City Circles announces 1st show in new space
Coralville - City Circle Acting Company of Coralville is proud to announce that the smash hit musical Hairspray will be the first full production performed at the new Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
Hairspray is a musical-comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture and won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Based on the cult classic John Waters film, with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman, and a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, the musical celebrates community, friendship and tolerance. Hairspray celebrates the music of the sixties, from pop dance hits to rhythm and blues, and rocks with energetic choreography. This story of one pleasantly plump girl’s quest for success will leave audiences cheering.
Prior to Hairspray and the official opening of the new theatre, City Circle will begin their fourteenth season with two summertime productions.
In keeping with their educational mission, the Company will produce a youth musical version of West Side Story in June. City Circle’s recent summer youth musicals have included Rent and Godspell and have provided opportunities for area junior and senior high students to perform in fully produced, high-quality musicals.
The Coralville community will then be treated to a “sneak peek” of the new venue when the Company presents a concert version of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in August. This special presentation will feature a local star in the title role and provide an opportunity for area actors and singers to be the first to perform in the exciting new venue.
Hairspray is a musical-comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture and won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Based on the cult classic John Waters film, with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman, and a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, the musical celebrates community, friendship and tolerance. Hairspray celebrates the music of the sixties, from pop dance hits to rhythm and blues, and rocks with energetic choreography. This story of one pleasantly plump girl’s quest for success will leave audiences cheering.
Prior to Hairspray and the official opening of the new theatre, City Circle will begin their fourteenth season with two summertime productions.
In keeping with their educational mission, the Company will produce a youth musical version of West Side Story in June. City Circle’s recent summer youth musicals have included Rent and Godspell and have provided opportunities for area junior and senior high students to perform in fully produced, high-quality musicals.
The Coralville community will then be treated to a “sneak peek” of the new venue when the Company presents a concert version of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in August. This special presentation will feature a local star in the title role and provide an opportunity for area actors and singers to be the first to perform in the exciting new venue.
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