For more information please contact Christina Marin at christina.marin@phoenixcollege.edu
Thursday, September 16, 2021
review - THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940 - Grand Canyon University
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| David Loewen, Nick Philips, Grace Cox, Jessica Rumrill, and Hallie Unruh photo by Tim Trumble |
highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)
Click here for more information on this production that runs through September 19
"The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 is a fun, silly, comical whodunit that will keep you guessing as to the identity of the killer at the center of its murder mystery plot. As the opening show in Grand Canyon University's 2021-2022 season...it makes for a perfect crowd-pleasing, comical romp...a fast-paced show set in a mansion with numerous secret doors and passageways....a snowstorm rages outside the house, the phone lines and electricity go out, and the cast of eccentric characters, some of whom are using secret identities, start getting bumped off while trying to determine just who amongst them is the killer....Michael Kary (is) an expert at fight direction and physical comedy staging. His cast for this production deliver some terrifically staged comical fight sequences and scenes that feature bodies being humorously dragged across the stage and propped up against a piano, chairs and doors....Kary's direction and the cast's ability to deliver what's required of them result in many funny sequences and provide a few moments of suspense as well. William Symington's set design is superb...The cast all do a fairly good job in bringing their comical characters to life...intriguing, silly fun and an enjoyable theatrical treat for comedy and murder mystery fans." -Gil Benbrook, Talkin' Broadway (click here to read the complete review)
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
SYLVIA - Paradise Valley Community College - October 1 - 3, 2021
by A.R. Gurney
Directed by Andrea Robertson
Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan after twenty-two years of child-raising in the suburbs. Greg brings home a dog he found in the park—or that has found him—bearing only the name “Sylvia” on her name tag. A street-smart mixture of Lab and poodle, and played by a human actress, Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. The marriage is put in serious jeopardy until, after a series of hilarious and touching complications, Greg and Kate learn to compromise, and Sylvia becomes a valued part of their lives.
Performance Location: PVCC-CPA Amphitheater
Performance Times: October 1, 2 and 3 @ 7:00p
Cast:
Sylvia: Kailyn Sanato
Greg: Ben Mosedale
Kate: Cheyenne Reed
Tom/Leslie: Del Ward
Phyllis: Amanda Goldberg
Pinnacle Creative Arts announces Updated Audition dates of October 8 & 9 for HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: A FORGOTTEN CHRISTMAS
Auditions October 8th and 9th, 2021
Ages 8-25, performing the first week of December
Touring the Greater Phoenix Area
Audition location: First Southern Baptist Church of Paradise Valley (16033 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85032)
Inspired by the USO Camp Shows performed by Bob Hope and friends, Hope for the Holidays: A Forgotten Christmas is the second-ever PCA-original production. Following Hope for the Holidays: A WWII Christmas (performed in December 2019), A Forgotten Christmas takes place in 1952 during the Korean War, with all new songs and hilarious skits that'll knock your socks off! Bob Hope used his talents in music and comedy to bring joy and hope to those brave men and women who faced nightmares every day. The Hope for the Holidays series transports the audience back in time to the seats of those soldiers as they laugh and cheer along with us. Led by Bob Hope himself, a gaggle of famous celebrities of the time bring the spirit of the season to life in this heartfelt Christmas spectacular!
We will have 3 separate auditions for singing, dancing, and acting. You may sign up for 1, 2, or all 3! Bring a resume (optional) and headshot (or snapshot - required)
Friday, October 8th
Vocal Auditions: 6pm - 8pm
Please prepare 32-bars (or 1-minute) of a musical theatre song or a standard. Bring an accompaniment track on your mobile device. Select a 5-minute time slot to book your audition!
Saturday, October 9th
Acting Auditions: 11am - 1pm
Please prepare a 1-2 minute comedic monologue or routine. You may also be asked to read from the script. Select a 5-minute time slot to book your audition!
Dance Auditions: 2pm - 3pm
Come warmed up and dressed for dance. You will learn a short combination and perform it for the directors in small groups.
Rehearsals will be Monday - Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons (with possible exceptions). The full rehearsal schedule breakdown will be tailored around your availability (to the best of the directors' ability).
The first rehearsal will be Monday, October 18th, starting with a cast meet-and-greet and parent meeting.
Production fee - $200
Casting
(This is a no-cut show. If you can make the commitment, you are in!)
Bob Hope
Various other stars*
*Unique in its design, the Hope for the Holidays series creates its cast of characters based off of the cast of talented individuals who partake. Each performer emulates a notable celebrity or figure of the time (in this case, the early 1950s). Those who only sign up for acting auditions will be featured primarily-exclusively in the skits, those who only sign up for dance auditions will be featured primarily-exclusively in dances, etc.
Cast announced for BYE BYE BIRDIE: YOUNG PERFORMERS' EDITION at Actor's Youth Theatre
Albert Peterson: Ryan Lucas
Rosie: Natalie Smith
Conrad Birdie: Tristan Foushee
Kim Macafee: Katrina Palmer
Ursula: Hope Kalin
Mae Peterson: Valerie Codling
Mr. Macafee: Aaron Clark
Mrs. Macafee: Emily Freedman
Hugo: Dianna Hammond
Randolph: Nadia Dominguez
Mayor Colin Quintana
Mayors Wife: Bianca Malek
Gloria: Lindsay French
Mrs. Merkal: Claire Wiltbank
Harvey Johnson: Saniya Sapakie
Mrs. Johnson: Sabryna Thompson
Alice: Nadia Dominguez
Debra Sue: Tiana Barnum
Helen: Katie Palmer
Freddie: Maliheh Tipps
Margie: Charly-Bell Ramirez
Penelope: Joanna Mungovan
Susie: Allie Weid
Nancy: Lindsay French
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
cast announced for MARY POPPINS at Hale Centre Theatre
MARY POPPINS (RED)
Heidi-Liz Johnson | Mary Poppins
Brandon Brown | Bert
Mychal Leverage | George Banks
Rob Stuart | George Banks (Understudy)
Ralynne Riggs | Winifred Banks / Mary Poppins (Swing)
Beatrice Romney | Jane Banks
Jacob Vella | Michael Banks
Melissa VanSlyke | Mrs. Brill / Mrs. Corry
Kathleen Richards | Miss Andrew / Bird Woman
Julian Peña | Admiral Boom / Bank Chairman
Bennett Smith | Robertson Ay / Ensemble
Nathan Peña | Neleus / Ensemble
Daniel Bargen | Male Ensemble
Jeremy Cruz | Male Ensemble
Abbi Cavanaugh | Female Ensemble
Carmiña Garey | Female Ensemble
Jacqueline Brecker | Female Ensemble
Alexa Stuart | Female Ensemble
Sarah Cleeland | Female Ensemble
MARY POPPINS (BLUE)
Heidi-Liz Johnson | Mary Poppins
Nicholas Gunnell | Bert
Mychal Leverage | George Banks
Rob Stuart | George Banks (Understudy)
Rochelle Barton | Winifred Banks
Mason Berchman | Jane Banks
Zach Thompson | Michael Banks
Savannah Alfred | Mrs. Brill / Mrs. Corry
Suze St. John | Miss Andrew / Bird Woman
Ryan Monaghan | Admiral Boom / Bank Chairman
Chris Reah | Robertson Ay / Ensemble
Greg Rawlings | Neleus / Ensemble
Zack Pepe | Male Ensemble
Xingyu Wang | Male Ensemble
Ashley Bauer | Female Ensemble
Kayleah Wilson | Female Ensemble
Makenna Jacobs | Female Ensemble
Krista Monaghan | Female Ensemble
Ariana Lucius | Female Ensemble
Auditions for SNOW WHITE AND THE PRINCE at Act One Youth Theatre announced for September 30 with optional Audition Prep Workshops on Sept 25
Snow White and the Prince
Book, Music & Lyrics by: Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman
Snow White prepares for her birthday ball and dreams of finding her prince charming. When the star-crossed couple meets it’s love at first sight, but the vain and evil Queen – who fears the princess’ beauty – will stop at nothing to be the fairest of the land. With the help of a trusted friend, Snow White is forced to flee into the forest. This romantic and funny adventure has all your beloved characters and a few more beside: the raven-haired and resourceful Snow White, the very charming Prince Philippe, his kind and shrewd butler Rupert, the evil and devious Queen, a witty and slightly beleaguered Magical Mirror – and of course, there are the Dwarves – need we say more? A clever retelling of a classic tale – one for children and adults alike!
A participation fee is being charged to help offset the cost of the production.
LEADING ROLES: $175
SUPPORTING ROLES: $125 for the first actor and $75 for each additional actor in the family.
Fees includes one Show T-Shirt per actor and all costumes required.
(Full and partial scholarships available)
Mask policy: As of 7/26/2021 Actors will be given the choice to wear a mask or not for rehearsals and performances. If the CDC changes their guidelines, Actors families will be contacted.
CAST OF CHARACTERS (This show will be doublecast. Characters who are cast as Leads, will not understudy for any other roles. Instead, on their off days, they will assist backstage with hair, makeup, props, microphones and assisting with Stage Calls)
LEADING ROLES
Snow White
Prince Philippe
Evil Queen
Magic Mirror
Snow White's Nursemaid
Rupert
The Seven Dwarves
SUPPORTING ROLES
Royal Secretary
Royal Servant
Guard 1
Guard 2
ENSEMBLE
Additional Guards and Servants
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OPTIONAL AUDITION PREP SINGING WORKSHOP #1:
Saturday, Sept 25 10:00am - 11:00AM
Registration fee: $20
Limited to the first 15 who sign up
1 HOUR SINGING WORKSHOP ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
• Mock auditions with each actors 16-32 Bars of Music (All accompaniement tracks, sheet music or YouTube Links must be approved 1 week prior. Sheet music must be PDF format and needs to have markings of where to begin and end.)
• Verbal Feedback given to each Actor
• Cold reads from the actual script in small groups
OPTIONAL AUDITION PREP DANCE WORKSHOP #2:
Saturday, Sept 25 11:00am - 12:00AM
Registration fee: $20
Limited to the first 15 who sign up
1 HOUR DANCE WORKSHOP ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
• Actors will be taught a portion of two songs from the show and will be required to perform it in small groups in front of the Choreographer
• Verbal Feedback given to each Actor
Participation in these workshops does not guarantee casting.
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AUDITIONS OPEN FOR AGES 6-18.
Thursday, Sept 30, 2021 6:00-7:30pm
-Headshots and Resumes Optional
-An appointment thru Sign Up Genius is Required.
-16-32 Bars of a song will be required.
-You must send your instrumental music in advance to info@actoneyouththeater.org.
We request one of the following be emailed in advance:
*If singing by piano accompaniment, please send scan of pdf of sheet music with areas marked off from start to finish of your 16-32 bars.
*If singing with instrumental version, a Mp3 or wav format is preferred. Please contact us beforehand sending if you have a different format.
*If it's a YouTube instrumental, please send link.
-Cold reads from the actual script will be assigned in small groups during their audition time slots
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CALLBACKS: Saturday, Oct 2 10:00am-11:30am * Tentative and scheduled to be changed
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PERFORMANCE DATES: 12/01/21 to 12/05/21
Performed by youth actors from Act One Youth Theater, on stage at
Open Arms Church 4640 N Granite Reef Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
For more info, please visit https://actoneyouththeater.org/auditions
review - HAMILTON - National Tour: ASU Gammage
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| The Cast photo by Joan Marcus |
Click here for more information on this production that runs through October 10
"...ASU Gammage serves as the first stop for one of the three touring productions of the smash hit show Hamilton, which are now back on the road. Hearing the 3,000 audience members cheer and applaud on opening night made for a joyous welcome back performance....The multi-racial cast (specifically, casting the main white characters all with non-white actors) perfectly aligns with the fact that America was a nation built by immigrants and that the United States has always been a place where people come to succeed, no matter the color of their skin. The multi-racial casting, the energetic, epic score, and the modern sensibilities in the show also make the historical context easily accessible while also depicting famous people in the history books in a whole new light....While it's now been several years since Hamilton first took the world by storm, racking up 11 Tony wins and record-breaking ticket sales, and the filmed version of the original Broadway cast is still readily available on Disney+, seeing this musical live with more than 3,000 enthusiastic and appreciative audience members made me feel like things are finally getting back to normal." -Gil Benbrook, Talkin' Broadway (click here to read the complete review)
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