Showing posts with label theatre. Show all posts
Showing posts with label theatre. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Auditions for rock musical "Rent" set for Feb. 3-5

"Rent" cast performs "Seasons of Love" on Broadway on Broadway in 2005
Auditions for the rock musical "Rent" will be held on Sunday, February 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Monday, February 4, 4:30-6:30 p.m., and Tuesday, February 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call-backs will be Wednesday, February 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. All auditions held at the Historic Atlas Theater in downtown Cheyenne

Here's more info from the Cheyenne Little Theatre Players web site:
To audition, we ask that you sing a song from the show "Rent" or another contemporary musical. You may bring your own accompanist or an accompanist will be provided. There will be no cold readings of dialog. We may ask you to sing a song from the show after your initial audition. You will also be learning and performing a short dance. For call-backs, we will be assigning songs from the show "Rent," including duets.  
IMPORTANT!! The Director, Brenda Lyttle, is looking for singing actors who are confident and fearless. "Rent" is an adult show with adult roles, language and situations. The characters must be believable and real. The singing must be strong and confident. This show is set in the Lower East Side of New York City. Racial diversity is crucial. We  strongly encourage singing actors of African-American and Hispanic descent to audition.  
Go to this link for more details: Rent Auditions

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Drama students from throughout Wyoming compete in Riverton Nov. 29-Dec. 1

Our Wyoming Arts Council colleague Camellia El-Antably is heading off to Riverton tomorrow for the Wyoming State Drama Competition. Here's her description of the event:

The Wyoming State Drama Competition is put on by the Wyoming Educators of Secondary Theatre (WEST) each year. It rotates between college campuses across the state. This year it is at Central Wyoming College in Riverton Nov. 29-Dec. 1.

It is one of the most complex theatre competitions nationally, because schools/students may compete in all areas of performance and tech, including:
Proscenium, Arena, Reader's Theatre, Original Scripts (3 kinds), Duets & Monologues (humorous or dramatic), Makeup, Scenic Design, Lighting Design, Publicity, Costume. The tech areas (makeup, scene, lights, publicity, costume) offer four levels with stronger criteria as the student gains experience.
 
All high schools are eligible to participate, another departure from competitions in other states, as there are no district-level competitions.

Approximately 35 high schools participate. CWC's Fine Arts Building will be overrun with students putting on makeup, rehearsing, watching performances or viewing technical entries. Students participate in critiques with professional judges. Judges are drawn from colleges and professional theatre groups in Wyoming and neighboring states.

WEST is a membership group of teachers and coaches and other interested parties from across the state. The competition is run entirely by them, with no paid staff. Anyone supportive of theatre in the schools can be a member of WEST. Find out more about WEST at: http://www.wyoest.net/

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Simpson Family performs classic Civil War poem, "John Brown's Body"

Pete and Lynne Simpson interviewed on Wyoming Public Radio. Listen to interview here

Friday, November 2, 2012

Professional theatrical agent Craig Holzberg to present master class at Casper College


Press release from Casper College:

Professional theatrical agent Craig Holzberg will present a free master class for those interested in professional theatre on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Thomas H. Empey Studio Theatre at Casper College.

Holzberg is president and founder of Avalon Artists Group, a full-service talent agency with offices in both New York and Los Angeles. “Avalon Artists Group represents actors and models of all ages for film, TV, theatre, commercials, voice-over, and print,” Holzberg said.

During the master class, which is free and open to the public, Holzberg “will cover what to expect, look for, and focus on in an audition for agents,” said James Olm, Casper College music theatre and voice instructor.  A question-and-answer session will follow Holzberg’s presentation.

A guest artist at Casper College, Holzberg is also the agent for another Casper College guest artist, Lindsie VanWinkle, who is playing the lead of Eva Peron in the Casper College fall musical “Evita.”

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Remember "The Martian Missile Crisis?" Stage III Community Theater does...

Stage III Community Theatre and the Casper Planetarium present: Theatre of the Mind – “The Martian Missile Crisis.”

November 1, 2, and 3 at 7:30 PM
November 4 at 2:00 PM
Tickets: $6.00

Performances take place at the Casper Planetarium. Tickets are available at the door or at the Casper Planetarium. Call 577-0310 for more information!

Written and directed by Ron Richards. Secrets, suspense, and clandestine behavior erupt in this high-stakes tale about interplanetary warfare. In the latter half of the twenty-third century, the Union of Solar System Republics (headquarters: Earth) is supplying the Martian moon Phobos with Gamma Warhead Phase Missiles. The United States of Mars is furious, and prepares to combat both Phobos and Earth with nuclear warheads of its own. As the stakes rise, so do the tensions between Mars and Earth, and the fate of the Solar System hangs in the balance.

FMI: http://www.casperplanetarium.com/2012/08/the-martian-missile-crisis/

Monday, October 29, 2012

Donna Fisher stepping down, Casper's Painted Past Productions seeks new executive director

Donna Fisher, executive director of Painted Past Productions in Casper, is stepping down Jan. 1, 2013. She is looking for a replacement:

Painted Past Productions is looking for someone to replace the existing retiring Executive Director. The replacement person will have the following skills. To apply for this position, please contact Donna Fisher at 307-267-7243 for an application or visit the downtown office at 330 S. Center, Suite 414, 9:00-3:30 Monday-Thursday.

Background in theater, i.e. directing and acting

Non-profit Business background, i.e. running a non-profit, or profit business with experience in non-profit.

Personnel management skills

Excellent communication skills

Extensive Computer Skills with Publisher, Word, Quick Books, Excel

Skill in Attention to Detail

AACT individual member

Experience in Office Management

Major areas of responsibility typically include:
·         Coordination of long-range and annual planning in collaboration with the Board of Directors.
·         Providing leadership for and actively participating in fundraising activities, donor development, grant seeking and grant reporting.
·         Developing the annual budget, including providing monthly financial reporting and forecasting, cash flow management, capital spending and expenditures review and approval.
·         Supervising the administrative staff and directing administrative operations.
·         Acting as the representative and advocate of the theatre with government agencies, insurance companies, community and local business groups and arts organizations.

Someone in this position would be expected to:
·         Possess experience in a non-profit arts management/leadership position, with demonstrated experience in fund-raising, grant writing and marketing;
·         Possess strong budgeting and financial management skills;
·         Demonstrate capacity to lead, manage, motivate and inspire the theatre’s team.
·         Have experience in marketing, advertising and public relations activities, including driving growth in ticket sales and associated revenues;
·         Exhibit excellent interpersonal leadership, and communications (both written and oral) skills;
·         Demonstrate a strong work ethic, stamina and passion.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Q&A session follows "Evita" performance Nov. 7 at Casper College

A special question and answer session will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 7 following the performance of the fall Casper College musical “Evita.”

The Q & A session will feature the cast and artistic staff  “who will cover questions about the show, its history, and even specific questions to our New York guest artist, actress Lindsie Van Winkle, who is playing the starring role of Eva Peron,” said James Olm, musical theatre coordinator at Casper College.

Tickets for “Evita” will be available to the general public beginning Monday, Oct. 29. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students ages 5 to 18. Tickets can be purchased at the Krampert Theatre Complex box office between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday or by phone at 268-2500.

Monday, October 22, 2012

Ailey II at the WYO Theater in Sheridan Nov. 4


At the WYO Theater in Sheridan on Sunday, Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m.:

Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the country's best young dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today's most outstanding emerging choreographers.

Founded in 1974, the company embodies Mr. Ailey's pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people.

After touring North America and abroad, Ailey II brings its critically acclaimed performances home each spring for an annual New York season at The Ailey Citigroup Theater. Past engagements have taken place at the world-famous Apollo Theater and The Joyce Theater. The company's repertory has included works by dance masters Alvin Ailey, Talley Beatty, Donald Byrd, Ulysses Dove, George W. Faison, Lar Lubovitch, Judith Jamison and Ailey's Artistic Director Robert Battle as well as works by rising choreographers such as Sidra Bell, Thang Dao, Carlos dos Santos, and Christopher L. Huggins.

Ailey II flourished into one of the most popular dance companies in the county under the leadership of Sylvia Waters (1974-2012), combining a rigorous touring schedule with extensive community outreach programs. With new Artistic Director Troy Powell at the helm, Ailey II will continue to thrive as he brings a fresh dimension to this beloved company.

FMI: www.alvinailey.org 

Auditions Oct. 22-23 for "The Butler Did It!"

Announcement from the Cheyenne Little TheatreAuditions for "The Butler Did It!" tonight (Oct. 22) & tomorrow night (Oct. 23) at 6:30 pm, Historic Atlas Theatre in downtown Cheyenne. Lots of great roles! Directed by Shawn Casey. Performances Nov. 9th & 10th. "The Butler Did It!" is the winner of the Cheyenne Little Theatre Players New Play Project award. 

Monday, October 8, 2012

Agatha Christie comes to Torrington

Goshen Community Theatre in Torrington presents Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None" Oct. 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 14 at 4 p.m. in the Eastern Wyoming College Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $9 for adults, $7 for seniors and students over 12, and $5 for those under 12. All seats $5 on Oct. 17! Funded in part by a grant from the WAC. FMI: gctheatre2002@yahoo.com

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Actors' Mission presents "The Witching Hour"

"The Witching Hour" at Actors' Mission in Rock Springs Sept. 28-30 and Oct. 4-6

Friday, September 7, 2012

Auditions Sept. 11-12 for Lunch Box Lady Musical at LCCC in Cheyenne

Christi Mitchell announces this on Facebook:

"Lunch Box Lady Musical" details!

Auditions for the "Lunch Box Lady Musical," sponsored by Laramie County Community College, will be held Sept. 11 and 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. at LCCC’s Playhouse theater in Cheyenne. Children kindergarten to 7th grade, teenagers and adults are encouraged to audition. Those who audition need only to show up. Auditions will include reading scenes from the musical and singing. 

The "Lunch Box Lady Musical" is based on a children’s book that celebrates kindness, nutrition and creativity. 

Once the show is cast, rehearsals will be held M, T, W, TR at LCCC’s Playhouse Theatre from 4:30 to 6:30 pm starting the third week of Sept. for the following six weeks.

Dress rehearsals and Performances will be held at the Storey Blvd. Auditorium (old administration building): 
Friday, Nov. 2 at 7pm 
Saturday, Nov. 3 at 2pm and 7 pm
Sunday, Nov. 4 at 2 pm
Friday, Nov. 9 at 7 pm
Saturday, Nov. 10 at 2pm and 7 pm


For more information, please contact director Christi Mitchell at christimitchellworkshops@gmail.com

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

The New Vaudevillians perform each Wednesday at Wyoming's oldest vaudeville theater

The New Vaudevillians feature a NEW line-up of comedy, magic, singing and dancing every Wednesday at 8 p.m. through Aug. 15 at the WYO Theater in downtown Sheridan. It's fast paced, it's fun, it's new vaudeville in the oldest vaudeville theater in Wyoming and it's an event you won't want to miss. Every Wednesday you'll see a new show with different acts, different sounds and different people. Sounds like fun doesn't it? Come find out for yourself! FMI: www.wyotheater.com 

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Bas Blue Theatre holds "Buffalo Gal" benefit for volunteer fire department

This isn’t a Wyoming event but recent wildfires have impacted all of us in the region. The Guernsey State Park fire in Platte County was one of the first in the recent spate of fires, and there have been several others in Wyoming since then. The largest (and nearest to Cheyenne and Laramie) has been the High Park fire above Fort Collins. So…

Bas Bleu Theatre Company, 401 Pine Street in Fort Collins, Colo., is holding a benefit for the Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department

Buffalo Gal performance on Thursday, June 28, 2012, 7:30 p.m.

Ticket proceeds will be donated to the Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department.

Cash, check or credit card only please.

Buffalo Gal by A.R.Gurney, directed by Rebecca Hilliker, featuring Wendy Ishii as Amanda

BUY TICKETS


Monday, June 25, 2012

Buffalo Community Theatre holds organizational meeting tonight

From a press release:

Buffalo Community Theatre Meeting: If you, or your children, are interested in participating in a theatrical performance, please join us for our second community theatre meeting on Monday, June 25th, 2012 at 5:30pm. Everyone is welcome, performers, stage crew, costumers, musicians and more. The first show is tentatively set for the week of August 6th through the 11th, 2012. For more information please call 307.620.2244.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Melodrama volunteer sign-up night at the Atlas Theatre

From CLTP:

Tonight (Tuesday, June 19) Cheyenne Little Theatre Players' personnel will be down at the Historic Atlas Theatre, 211 W. Lincolnway, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. signing up volunteers to run our Front of House for this year's Old-Fashioned Melodrama!

We need have 235 volunteer spots to fill to make this production a success! Come on down and join this fun group!

We would like to have all of our volunteer spots filled by July 7, so don't wait!

If you can't make it this evening, please call 307-638-6543 or stop by the Mary Godfrey Playhouse at 2706 East Pershing Blvd (Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm) to sign up.

Thanks for supporting the Cheyenne Little Theatre Players!