Tuesday, March 5, 2013
What's Happening Around Town for March 5, 2013
Little House on the Prairie-oke!, a musical mashup of the beloved television series with karaoke hits of the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and beyond opens April 5th at Cavern Club Celebrity Theater. Conceived, written, and directed by Dane Whitlock with choreography by Joseph Corella, Little House on the Prairie-oke! combines iconic episodes of the beloved television series with cross generational karaoke standards that will surely appeal to all – Party in the U.S.A., Call Me Maybe, Sweet Child O’ Mine, Love Shack, Sweet Caroline, Total Eclipse of the Heart, Hit Me With Your Best Shot - and more. Laura Ingalls, Ma, Pa, Almanzo, Nellie Oleson have never looked or sounded so good. The cast features comedy and internet sensation Drew Droege as Nellie Oleson with international Broadway musical star Tom Lowe as Almanzo Wilder, along with Sydney Blair, Mark Rowe, Jennifer Blake, Frances Chewning, Brad Griffith, Rae Dawn Hadinger, Matthew Herrmann, Amy Procacci and Libby Baker as Laura Ingalls. Produced by Joseph Chianese and Vickie Mendoza, Little House opens April 5 for a limited engagement at the Cavern Club Celebrity Theatre at Casita del Campo, 1920 Hyperion Avenue, Silverlake CA 90027. Performances are Friday and Saturday night at 9:00 pm. For tickets go to www.brownpapertickets.com or visit www.cavernclubtheater.com.
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Want to watch the Finals of the Festival of New American Musicals’ Show Search coming up March 23rd? Tickets are free and you can also join in the fun at the reception following the competition. (Tickets are $10 paid at door). Show Search is a national search for the best 10-minute musical, written by 13 - 25 year olds, hosted by FNAM Spokesman, Darren Criss. They will perform one night only at the beautiful Cortines Arts High School in Downtown Los Angeles. The musicals will be judged on storytelling, musicality, performance, and originality. Director Richard Israel has staged each of the musicals with an equity ensemble, and the Judges will award one “Best Musical” Scholarship to the 16-18 year olds and one to the 19 - 25 year olds. CLICK HERE for more details. Here are the six finalists:
TODAY'S THE DAY: (Garrison Hall and Alexa Russo)
Best friends, Sam, Molly, and her twin brother, Mike, are quickly approaching high school graduation when they realize there are some things they each need to confess to each other before their lives change forever. This story, filled with friendship and newfound vulnerability, explores the possibilities of deciding that “Today's The Day.”
OCCUPY! THE MUSICAL: (Alex Karukas)
A farce on the modern social movement, Occupy! tells the story of a lone man who goes on a whirlwind adventure through New York City to find his place in the world. On the way, he meets a kooky cast of characters and learns all about the Occupy Wall Street movement...and himself!
NORA, I ADORE YA: (Bob Kelly and Kelly Pomeroy)
David, a shy high school freshman struggles to work up the courage to ask Nora to dance at the upcoming winter formal. Nora, elated because the most popular boy in school has bumped into her, is completely oblivious of David's intentions.
JOHNNY THE PAPERBOY: (Dayna Smith, Amanda Baschnagel, Alex Smith)
Johnny is a musical set in the near future where all communication is through computers and technology. When the Internet is stolen, a group of kids must connect in a way they never have before to get it back - through paper!
PRE-SCHOOL: (Oliver Houser and James Zebooker)
The sweet and nurturing preschool teacher Ms. White is challenged when the compassionless Teacher Turner is brought in to teach alongside her.
INEXPERIENCED LOVE: (Jacob Tischler, Benjamin Viertel)
Take this fast-paced plunge into the mystery of new love with Jameson and Ruthie. He has always considered himself unworthy romantic material, but she has obsessed over Jameson for fourteen wishful years. Now they must battle their deep-seeded insecurities as fate flings them together.
Good luck all!
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The brand new venue, Don’t Tell Mama Los Angeles, is looking for pianists who have the following skills:
- must be a great sight reader of every style of popular music (broadway, pop, rock, jazz, etc.)
- must have accompanying skills for vocal talent
- must be able to sing and entertain a room
- must have an extensive repertoire of a variety of music
- must be able to field requests (from Gershwin to The Beatles to Katy Perry).
Tips can be substantial and there is a lot of flexibility. Contact Ryan O'Connor at 917-225-4446 or roco24@gmail.com.
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The Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival will present a star-studded Emerald Anniversary, A Perfect 20! marking 20 years producing close to 500 extraordinary multicultural and multi-disciplined solo performers from around the globe. The Festival will be held March 21 – 24 at the Renberg Theatre located at the LA Gay & Lesbian Center, 1125 McCadden Place, Hollywood, CA 90038, and on March 27 at Ivy Substation at 9070 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232. For a complete look at the fabulous entertainment for the event, as well as a list of performances that are part of the Festival, go to www.lawtf.org.
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The 2013 L.A. Stage Talks Series
Exploring the cultural landscape of Los Angeles. Events
will include members of the creative community, engaging in a moderated
dialogue with each other and the attendees of the event (both in person and
online)! Talks begin at 7:00pm and are also planned to be livestreamed on
LASTAGETimes.com. Topics include:
March 19: Professionalism in the American Theatre: What does it mean in Los Angeles and Beyond?
April 22: Artistic Philanthropy in Los Angeles: What motivates our Philanthropists to support the Theatre?
June 24: Religion and the Arts: How can they Connect to One Another – and What Stops Them?
July 1: What am I Hearing? The Aural Life of the Theatre.
August 6: Choreographic Transformation: How is Dance Created and Integrated Across Styles and Mediums?
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March 19: Professionalism in the American Theatre: What does it mean in Los Angeles and Beyond?
April 22: Artistic Philanthropy in Los Angeles: What motivates our Philanthropists to support the Theatre?
June 24: Religion and the Arts: How can they Connect to One Another – and What Stops Them?
July 1: What am I Hearing? The Aural Life of the Theatre.
August 6: Choreographic Transformation: How is Dance Created and Integrated Across Styles and Mediums?
CLICK HERE for details about all of the talks.
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Saturday, January 12, 2013
Audition Update: Don't Tell Mama L.A., Avenue Q, The Sound of Music
Don’t Tell Mama Auditions
The New York City institution Don’t Tell Mama is coming to Los Angeles and holding Open Call Auditions for performance staff for its new west coast branch. Needed are dynamic, determined, high energy men and women with wit, charm & star quality just waiting to be discovered. Auditions will take place on Wednesday, January 16 from 7:00 am - Noon at Don’t Tell Mama, 8279 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA. Artistic Director Ryan O’Connor is looking for talented bartenders, waiters, hosts, managers, Broadway inclined, classically trained, and the just too-damn-hot to ignore talents that are lurking in this city, waiting for a big break. They provide a stage, a mic, a nightly audience of industry insiders, and a paycheck. You provide an experience that their guests will talk about tomorrow and remember forever.
Auditions are on a first come, first served basis so get there early. Bring 3 copies of your headshot/resume and prepare 32 bars (approximately 2 minutes) of a Show Tune, Standard, or Contemporary/Classic Pop Hit. Piano accompaniment will be provided, but you must bring your own sheet music in the key you wish to sing. No transposition will be possible at the audition. If you have multiple appropriate audition selections, please choose the one that best shows off your abilities, but bring your book and be prepared to sing others. Please note: Your audition may be filmed for live morning network television, so be camera ready. A public parking lot is available at Kings Rd & Santa Monica Blvd. For more about Don’t Tell Mama in NY visit www.donttellmamanyc.com/.
Santa Monica’s Morgan-Wixson Theatre is holding Non-Equity auditions for Avenue Q on Sunday, January 13 from 1-5 pm and Monday, January 14 from 6-9 pm. The show will be directed by Kevin Noonchester and music directed by Anne Gesling. Avenue Q runs March 9 - April 6, 2013, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm.
These auditions will consist of singing only. Callbacks will be held Saturday, January 19 from 1:00 to 6:00. You will be notified by e-mail if you are called back for reading and puppetry work. You MUST be available for the callbacks in order to be considered for the show. Prepare 2 contrasting songs of 32 bars each from contemporary musical theatre. One song may be from the show. Please note that you may not be asked to sing both selections. Accompanist is provided. Bring pix, résumés, and calendar with conflicts. All ethnicities are strongly encouraged to attend. Previous puppetry experience a serious plus but not required. For a complete breakdown of characters and description visit http://morgan-wixson.org/?page_id=156. All Auditions will be held at the theatre located at 2627 Pico Blvd at 27th Street in Santa Monica. Street parking is available, or use the Venice Family Clinic after 6 pm.
San Diego Musical Theatre announces auditions for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music directed by Todd Nielsen, with Don LeMaster as musical director. Please prepare 16-32 bars from standard musical theatre. No rock, pop or contemporary. Bring 2 headshots, 2 resumes and sheet music in the correct key. AEA Guest Artist Contract is $400 weekly. There is pay for Non-Equity. First rehearsal for AEA members is April 23/Non-AEA rehearsals begin April 16. The Sound of Music runs May 10 - 26. Please call 619-977-7100 to schedule an appointment.
Auditions Dates:
Adults: Tuesday, February 19 - Callbacks: Saturday, February 23
Children: Wednesday, February 20 - Callbacks: Friday, February 22
Audition Location: San Diego Musical Theatre, 4652 Mercury Street, SD 92111.
Performances: Birch North Park Theatre, San Diego, CA.
Character Breakdown:
Maria Rainer (plays early to mid-20s) A Postulant at Nonnberg Abbey. Young free-spirited restless girl who finds solace in her music and nature ultimately finds her true heart and life path in the raising of the Von Trapp children and love of Captain Von Trapp. Soprano.
The Mother Abbess (late 40's-early 60s) Head of Nonnberg Abbey. Strong yet supportive and kind in her guidance of Maria. Mezzo-Soprano.
Sister Berthe (30s - early 50s) Mistress of Novices. Serious and more strict than the other nuns.
Sister Margaretta (30's - early 50s) Mistress of Postulants. Gentler, kinder with a love of life and good sense of humor.
Sister Sophia (mid-20s - mid 40s) A sister at the Abbey. A good soul. Open minded to either of the other two nuns point of view.
Captain Georg von Trapp (40s - early 50s) Handsome well respected retired naval officer and widower. Stern, strict. Runs his household like a military unit. Cut off emotionally from loss of his wife eventually renewed by the presence of Maria. Baritone.
Franz (mid-30s - 50s) The Von Trapp’s butler previously the Captain’s orderly in the navy. Non-singing role.
Frau Schmidt (40s - late 50s) The Von Trapp's housekeeper. Efficient, spirited and good at her job. Eventually won over by Maria.
Liesl (plays 16) A young romantic, anxious to grow up and be independent, but still naive to much of the outside world. As the eldest, watches over the other children. Mezzo-soprano.
Friedrich - plays 14 - The eldest son, tries to act older and grown up though still quite boyish and shy. Wants to please his father. Boy soprano.
Louisa (plays 13) Mischievous and challenging.
Kurt (plays 10) Well mannered, sensitive and logical.
Brigitta (plays 9) Precocious, truthful and inquisitive.
Marta (plays 7) Follows the lead of her older sisters.
Gretl (plays 5) The youngest. Sweet and loving.
Rolf Gruber (plays 17) An ambitious and confident young delivery boy. Sweet on Liesl. Joins the Nazi effort. Tenor.
Elsa Schraeder (mid-30s - early 40s) - A wealthy, attractive and sophisticated baroness. Captain Von Trapp's fiancé. Unaccustomed to having children in her life. Alto
Max Detweiler - Charming energetic family friend to the Von Trapp's. Joking sense of humor. Talent agent and coordinator for music festivals. Bends whichever way the wind blows in life to survive. Baritone
Herr Zeller - Nazi sympathizer. Non-singing role.
Baron Elberfeld (late 40s - late 50s) Austrian neighbor to the Von Trapp's. Non-singing role
Admiral von Schreiber (late 30s - mid-50s) Nazi officer delivering recruitment papers to Captain Von Trapp. Non-singing role.
Male and Female Ensemble (assorted age range) to play: Neighbors of Captain von Trapp, nuns, novices, postulants, Nazi soldiers, and contestants at the Festival Concert. All should be able to move well. All Women should be excellent choral singers as they will be included in the nun's chorus. http://www.sdmt.org/
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Labels: don't tell mama, morgan-wixson, san diego musical theatre