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Wednesday, May 29, 2019

On Stage This Week, Coming Attractions and Auditions



Here’s the show lineup for the week, beginning Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Upcoming shows and auditions are also listed. If I've missed anything, please let me know.
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ONSTAGE THIS WEEK:

- “William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night” - Alchemy Theatre will present the play in conjunction with The Second Annual West Virginia Shakespeare Festival. It will be performed at Barboursville Park in Barboursville, WV, on May 31, June 1, June 7 and June 8.

- “Mamma Mia” - The Aracoma Story at Logan State Park presents the musical based on the hit songs by Abba. The show will be presented at the Liz Spurlock Amphitheatre on May 29, 30, 31, June 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15 and 16 at 8:30 p.m.
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UPCOMING LIVE THEATRE

- “To Kill a Mockingbird” - The Children's Theatre of Charleston's teen group, Beyond the Stage, will be perform the play on June 7-9 at George Washington High School. Tickets will be $12 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets will be available at the door.

- “CATS” - Southern Coalition for the Arts will present Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical based on T. S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.” Shows will take place June 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 7 p.m., and June 9 at 3 p.m. All performances will take place at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College.

- “Mamma Mia” - Huntington Area Regional Theater and the Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District present the musical based on the hits by ABBA. The shows will be presented in the Ritter Park Amphitheater on June 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23. Gates open at 7 p.m. , the Community Pre-Show starts at 7:30 p.m., and "Mamma Mia" at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for Adults, $12 for Seniors (60+) and Children (2-12), and $10 for Groups (10+).

- “Bright Star” - The Charleston Light Opera Guild will present the Appalachian style musical at the Light Opera Guild Theatre before and during FestivALL Charleston on June 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30. From Grammy, Emmy and Academy Award winning actor Steve Martin and Grammy Award-winning songwriter Edie Brickell, Bright Star is the five-time Tony-nominated Broadway musical that The New York Times called a "shining achievement.”

- “On Golden Pond” - The Actor’s Guild of Parkersburg will present the play on June 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29 at 8 p.m. and June 23 at 2:30 p.m.

- "Jack the Ripper" - The Contemporary Youth Arts Company (CYAC) will present the play at Elk City Playhouse on June 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29 at 7 p.m. and June 23 at 2 p.m.

- “One Small Step” - Few events in human history have captured the imagination quite like the journey that humankind took to the moon! This play, brought to you by Bright Star Touring Theatre, marks the history of flight and space travel from the ancient tale of Icarus, to the first flights of the Wright Brothers on the beaches at Kitty Hawk, to the Great Space Race of the 1960s and beyond! Young pilots and astronauts will be thrilled to learn about the real life characters that took One Small Step! Performances will be presented at St. Albans Branch Library on Monday, Jun. 24 at 10:30 a.m.; at Dunbar Branch Library at Monday, Jun. 24 at 2 p.m.; at Main Library on Monday, Jun. 24 at 6 p.m.; at Riverside Public Library on Tuesday, Jun. 25 at 10:30 a.m.; at Elk Valley Branch Library on Tuesday, Jun. 25 at 2 p.m.; Clendenin Branch Library on Tuesday, Jun. 25 at 6 p.m.

- “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” and “Disney’s Frozen, Jr.” - Huntington Area Regional Theater and the Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District will present two musicals at the Ritter Park Amphitheatre on July 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for the Disney's Frozen Jr. Pre-Show at 7:00 p.m. and Disney's The Little Mermaid at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for Adults, $12 for Seniors (60+) and Children (2-12), and $10 for Groups (10+).

- “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” - The Pea Ridge Players will present the musical / rock opera created by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. It’s based on the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors from the book of Genesis. Performances will be staged at Pea Ridge United Methodist Church at 5747 East Pea Ridge Road in Huntington on Aug. 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m., and Aug. 11 and 18 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children and senior citizens.

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AUDITIONS:

- "Shrek: The Musical" - The Charleston Light Opera Guild will hold auditions for the musical as follows: Singing / Reading will be on Saturday, June 1 at 10 a.m. OR Sunday, June 2 at 7 p.m. Dancing will be on Tuesday, June 4 at 7 p.m. All auditions will be held at the Charleston Light Opera Guild Theatre. The musical will be presented on August 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11, 2019, at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center Little Theatre.

- “American Soldier” - The West Virginia Actors Conservatory & BlackRoot Theatre Company will present this original stage play raising awareness for child trafficking and abuse. Auditions will be on May 30 at 6 p.m. at the Riverside Public Library at 1 Warrior Way, Ste 104 in Belle, W.Va. Set in 1950, Ronnie Roma returns from service, finding a city destroyed by the ultimate evil - the corruption of children into capital. He initiates the battle to save the lives of the innocent. But how does one fight when the institutions of justice are themselves unjust? Performances will be at the BlackRoot Theatre Company Performance Hall at 2700 Dupont Avenue, 3C in Belle, W.Va., on July 28, 29, Aug. 5 and 6 at 8 p.m., and on July 30 and Aug. 7 at 3 p.m.

Sunday, May 26, 2019

Cast List for “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"




   From the directors of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Thanks to everyone who tried out - what an amazing collection of talent! Please note that many of you are cast in more than one role - and we have three narrators! All will be explained at the first cast meeting on Monday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Pea Ridge United Methodist Church!

   Here’s the cast:

Joseph - Zac Doss
Narrator(s) - Stephanie Jackson, Cayce Murphy and Sidney Wolfe
Pharoah - Jonathan Lamp
Jacob - Jill Cochran

Joe’s Brothers and Sisters:
Reuben - Kathryn Lamp 
Simeon - Cindy Westbrook
Judah - Levi Kelly
Levi - Lillian Ramsier
Naphtali - Sammi Mansfield
Issachar - Cierra Doss
Asher - Jonathan Lamp
Dan - Stephanie Jackson / Caiden Hale
Zebulon - Cayce Murphy / Lane Westbrook
Gad - Sidney Wolfe / Amelia Westbrook
Benjamin - Ariana Hale

Potiphar - Lillian Ramsier
Potiphar’s Wife - Cindy Westbrook
Butler - Cierra Doss
Baker - Sammi Mansfield

Joe Chorus: Caiden Hale, Amelia Westbrook, Lane Westbrook, Ella Lancaster, Haley Reed, Melissa Hale, Jill Cochran, Joan McPherson


   Questions? Reach us at CMinsker@gmail.com. Thanks!

Friday, May 24, 2019

Auditions for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" on Friday!


 

   I try not to make this humble blog a personal vehicle, but I'm part of a project that promises to be a heck of a lot of fun.

   About 15 years ago I directed Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with First Stage Theatre, and it was an absolute blast.

   I had heard the original album way back when I was in college (thanks, Chuck Niday!) and loved it - so I was happy to tackle the show, and we had a terrific time working on it, and our young cast knocked it out of the park.

   I've been talking to the folks at my church, Pea Ridge United Methodist Church, about staging the show there - and they loved the idea!

   I get to work with our amazingly talented music director, Dr. Alex Lee - he's the Assistant Professor of Voice Music and Opera Director and the Coordinator of Voice Studies at Marshall University.

   We had the first round of auditions last Saturday, and we were thrilled with the amazing talent that turned out! It's a great mix of veteran performers and young talent - the show is open to (almost) all ages.

   But a few folks couldn't be there last weekend, so you have one more chance - we're holding one more day of auditions on Friday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Pea Ridge United Methodist Church at 5747 East Pea Ridge Road in Huntington.
   The musical / rock opera, created by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, is based on the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors from the book of Genesis, and will be staged by the Pea Ridge Players. Auditions are open to ages 8 to 108, with many roles available for all ages.
   Those auditioning should be prepared to sing about 30 seconds of the song of their choice. An accompanist will be provided.
   Rehearsals will begin at the church on June 3, and performances will be staged Aug. 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m., and Aug. 11 and 18 at 3 p.m.
    Don't miss it!
For more information, email CMinsker@gmail.com.

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

On Stage This Week, Upcoming Shows and Auditions



   Here’s the show lineup for the week, beginning Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Upcoming shows and auditions are also listed. If I've missed anything, please let me know. Break legs, everyone! 
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ONSTAGE THIS WEEK:

- "Steel Magnolias" - The Portsmouth Little Theatre presents the play on May 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for senior citizens and children.

- Murder and Merriment (Interactive Murder Dinner Parties) For a complete list of upcoming murder parties, visit www.murderandmerriment.com.

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UPCOMING LIVE THEATRE

- “Mamma Mia” - The Aracoma Story at Logan State Park presents the musical based on the hit songs by Abba. The show will be presented at the Liz Spurlock Amphitheatre on May 29, 30, 31, June 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15 and 16 at 8:30 p.m.

- “William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night” - Alchemy Theatre will present the play in conjunction with The Second Annual West Virginia Shakespeare Festival. It will be performed at Barboursville Park in Barboursville, WV, on May 31, June 1, June 7 and June 8.

- “To Kill a Mockingbird” - The Children's Theatre of Charleston's teen group, Beyond the Stage, will be perform the play on June 7-9 at George Washington High School. Tickets will be $12 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets will be available at the door.

- “CATS” - Southern Coalition for the Arts will present Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical based on T. S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.” Shows will take place June 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 7 p.m., and June 9 at 3 p.m. All performances will take place at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College.

- “Mamma Mia” - Huntington Area Regional Theater and the Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District present the musical based on the hits by ABBA. The shows will be presented in the Ritter Park Amphitheater on June 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23.  Gates open at 7 p.m. , the Community Pre-Show starts at 7:30 p.m., and  "Mamma Mia" at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for Adults, $12 for Seniors (60+) and Children (2-12), and $10 for Groups (10+). 

- “Bright Star” - The Charleston Light Opera Guild will present the Appalachian style musical at the Light Opera Guild Theatre before and during FestivALL Charleston on June 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30. From Grammy, Emmy and Academy Award winning actor Steve Martin and Grammy Award-winning songwriter Edie Brickell, Bright Star is the five-time Tony-nominated Broadway musical that The New York Times called a "shining achievement.”

- “On Golden Pond” - The Actor’s Guild of Parkersburg will present the play on June 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29 at 8 p.m. and June 23 at 2:30 p.m.

- "Jack the Ripper" - The Contemporary Youth Arts Company (CYAC) will present the play at Elk City Playhouse on June 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29 at 7 p.m. and June 23 at 2 p.m.

- “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” and “Disney’s Frozen, Jr.” - Huntington Area Regional Theater and the Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District will present two musicals at the Ritter Park Amphitheatre on July 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for the Disney's Frozen Jr. Pre-Show at 7:00 p.m. and Disney's The Little Mermaid at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for Adults, $12 for Seniors (60+) and Children (2-12), and $10 for Groups (10+).

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AUDITIONS:

- “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” - The Pea Ridge Players will hold auditions on Friday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Pea Ridge United Methodist Church at 5747 East Pea Ridge Road in Huntington. The musical / rock opera, created by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, is based on the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors from the book of Genesis, and will be staged by the Pea Ridge Players. Auditions are open to ages 8 to 108, with many roles available for all ages. Those auditioning may arrive anytime during the scheduled auditions and should be prepared to sing about 30 seconds of the song of their choice. An accompanist will be provided. The directing team includes director Chuck Minsker and music director Dr. Alex Lee, Assistant Professor of Voice Music and Opera Director and the Coordinator of Voice Studies at Marshall University. Rehearsals will begin at the church on June 3, and performances will be staged Aug. 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m., and Aug. 11 and 18 at 3 p.m.


- "Shrek: The Musical" - The Charleston Light Opera Guild will hold auditions for the musical as follows: Singing / Reading will be on Saturday, June 1 at 10 a.m. OR Sunday, June 2 at 7 p.m.  Dancing will be on Tuesday, June 4 at 7 p.m. All auditions will be held at the Charleston Light Opera Guild Theatre. The musical will be presented on August 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11, 2019, at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center Little Theatre.

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

On Stage This Week, Upcoming Shows and Auditions


Here’s the show lineup for the week, beginning Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Upcoming shows and auditions are also listed. If I've missed anything, please let me know. 
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ONSTAGE THIS WEEK:

- “Something Rotten!” – The Clay Center at 1 Clay Square in Charleston will present the touring Broadway musical hit on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.

- “God Help Us” - The Alban Artrs Center presents the political comedy where God steps in, featuring Ed Asner playing the title role. It will be presented on May 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for children and senior citizens.

- Murder and Merriment (Interactive Murder Dinner Parties) For a complete list of upcoming murder parties, visit www.murderandmerriment.com.

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UPCOMING LIVE THEATRE

- “Mamma Mia” - The Aracoma Story at Logan State Park presents the musical based on the hit songs by Abba. The show will be presented at the Liz Spurlock Amphitheatre on May 29, 30, 31, June 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15 and 16 at 8:30 p.m.

- “William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night” - Alchemy Theatre will present the play in conjunction with The Second Annual West Virginia Shakespeare Festival. It will be performed at Barboursville Park in Barboursville, WV, on May 31, June 1, June 7 and June 8.

- “To Kill a Mockingbird” - The Children's Theatre of Charleston's teen group, Beyond the Stage, will be perform the play on June 7-9 at George Washington High School. Tickets will be $12 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets will be available at the door.

- “CATS” - Southern Coalition for the Arts will present Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical based on T. S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.” Shows will take place June 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 7 p.m., and June 9 at 3 p.m. All performances will take place at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College.

- “Mamma Mia” - Huntington Area Regional Theater and the Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District present the musical based on the hits by ABBA. The shows will be presented in the Ritter Park Amphitheater on June 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23.  Gates open at 7 p.m. , the Community Pre-Show starts at 7:30 p.m., and  "Mamma Mia" at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for Adults, $12 for Seniors (60+) and Children (2-12), and $10 for Groups (10+). 

- “Bright Star” - The Charleston Light Opera Guild will present the Appalachian style musical at the Light Opera Guild Theatre before and during FestivALL Charleston on June 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30. From Grammy, Emmy and Academy Award winning actor Steve Martin and Grammy Award-winning songwriter Edie Brickell, Bright Star is the five-time Tony-nominated Broadway musical that The New York Times called a "shining achievement.”

- “On Golden Pond” - The Actor’s Guild of Parkersburg will present the play on June 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29 at 8 p.m. and June 23 at 2:30 p.m.

- "Jack the Ripper" - The Contemporary Youth Arts Company (CYAC) will present the play at Elk City Playhouse on June 20 to 29.

- “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” and “Disney’s Frozen, Jr.” - Huntington Area Regional Theater and the Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District will present two musicals at the Ritter Park Amphitheatre on July 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for the Disney's Frozen Jr. Pre-Show at 7:00 p.m. and Disney's The Little Mermaid at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for Adults, $12 for Seniors (60+) and Children (2-12), and $10 for Groups (10+).

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AUDITIONS:

- “Guys and Dolls” - Paramount Players will hold auditions at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15 at the Paramount Arts Center. Music auditions are available in the box office. Wednesday will be the dance combination and reading from the script. The show will be the first weekend in August. Auditions are open to ages 14 to adult. We need a large ensemble of singers and dancers.

- “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” - The Pea Ridge Players will hold auditions on May 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pea Ridge United Methodist Church at 5747 East Pea Ridge Road in Huntington. The musical / rock opera, created by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, is based on the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors from the book of Genesis, and will be staged by the Pea Ridge Players. Auditions are open to ages 8 to 108, with many roles available for all ages. Those auditioning may arrive anytime during the scheduled auditions and should be prepared to sing about 30 seconds of the song of their choice. An accompanist will be provided. The directing team includes director Chuck Minsker and music director Dr. Alex Lee, Assistant Professor of Voice Music and Opera Director and the Coordinator of Voice Studies at Marshall University. Rehearsals will begin at the church on June 3, and performances will be staged Aug. 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m., and Aug. 11 and 18 at 3 p.m.


- "Shrek: The Musical" - The Charleston Light Opera Guild will hold auditions for the musical as follows: Singing / Reading will be on Saturday, June 1 at 10 a.m. OR Sunday, June 2 at 7 p.m.  Dancing will be on Tuesday, June 4 at 7 p.m. All auditions will be held at the Charleston Light Opera Guild Theatre. The musical will be presented on August 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11, 2019, at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center Little Theatre.

Wednesday, May 08, 2019

On Stage This Week, Upcoming Shows and Auditions


   Here’s the show lineup for the week, beginning Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Upcoming shows and auditions are also listed. If I've missed anything, please let me know. 
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ONSTAGE THIS WEEK:

- “42nd Street” - Charleston Light Opera Guild presents the singing and dancing classic atd the Little Theatre at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center on May 10 and 11. Set in 1933, it follows the story of a young woman who rises to stardom on the Broadway stage. The show features a score by Al Dubin and Harry Warren and features hits like “Lullaby of Broadway” and “Shuffle Off to Buffalo.”

- "A Midsummer Night's Dream" - Riverside High School presents the Shakespeare play on Thursday, May 9 at 7 p.m.  Admission is $3 or a canned food donation.

- Murder and Merriment (Interactive Murder Dinner Parties) For a complete list of upcoming murder parties, visit www.murderandmerriment.com.

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UPCOMING LIVE THEATRE

- “Something Rotten!” – The Clay Center at 1 Clay Square in Charleston will present the touring Broadway musical hit on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.

- “God Help Us” - The Alban Arts Center presents the political comedy where God steps in, featuring Ed Asner playing the title role. It will be presented on May 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for children and senior citizens.

- “Mamma Mia” - The Aracoma Story at Logan State Park presents the musical based on the hit songs by Abba. The show will be presented at the Liz Spurlock Amphitheatre on May 29, 30, 31, June 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15 and 16 at 8:30 p.m.

- “William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night” - Alchemy Theatre will present the play in conjunction with The Second Annual West Virginia Shakespeare Festival. It will be performed at Barboursville Park in Barboursville, WV, on May 31, June 1, June 7 and June 8.

- “CATS” - Southern Coalition for the Arts will present Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical based on T. S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.” Shows will take place June 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 7 p.m., and June 9 at 3 p.m. All performances will take place at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College.

- “Mamma Mia” - Huntington Area Regional Theater and the Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District present the musical based on the hits by ABBA. The shows will be presented in the Ritter Park Amphitheater on June 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23.  Gates open at 7 p.m. , the Community Pre-Show starts at 7:30 p.m., and  "Mamma Mia" at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for Adults, $12 for Seniors (60+) and Children (2-12), and $10 for Groups (10+). 

- “Bright Star” - The Charleston Light Opera Guild will present the Appalachian style musical at the Light Opera Guild Theatre before and during FestivALL Charleston on June 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30. From Grammy, Emmy and Academy Award winning actor Steve Martin and Grammy Award-winning songwriter Edie Brickell, Bright Star is the five-time Tony-nominated Broadway musical that The New York Times called a "shining achievement.”

- "Jack the Ripper" - The Contemporary Youth Arts Company (CYAC) will present the play at Elk City Playhouse on June 20 to 29.

- “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” and “Disney’s Frozen, Jr.” - Huntington Area Regional Theater and the Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District will present two musicals at the Ritter Park Amphitheatre on July 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for the Disney's Frozen Jr. Pre-Show at 7:00 p.m. and Disney's The Little Mermaid at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for Adults, $12 for Seniors (60+) and Children (2-12), and $10 for Groups (10+).

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AUDITIONS:

- “Macbeth” - The Alban Arts Center will hold auditions on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m.

- “Guys and Dolls” - Paramount Players will hold auditions at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14 and Wednesday, May 15 at the Paramount Arts Center. Music auditions are available in the box office. Wednesday will be the dance combination and reading from the script. The show will be the first weekend in August. Auditions are open to ages 14 to adult. We need a large ensemble of singers and dancers.

- “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” - The Pea Ridge Players will hold auditions on May 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pea Ridge United Methodist Church at 5747 East Pea Ridge Road in Huntington. The musical / rock opera, created by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, is based on the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors from the book of Genesis, and will be staged by the Pea Ridge Players. Auditions are open to ages 8 to 108, with many roles available for all ages. Those auditioning may arrive anytime during the scheduled auditions and should be prepared to sing about 30 seconds of the song of their choice. An accompanist will be provided. The directing team includes director Chuck Minsker and music director Dr. Alex Lee, Assistant Professor of Voice Music and Opera Director and the Coordinator of Voice Studies at Marshall University. Rehearsals will begin at the church on June 3, and performances will be staged Aug. 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m., and Aug. 11 and 18 at 3 p.m.


- "Shrek: The Musical" - The Charleston Light Opera Guild will hold auditions for the musical as follows: Singing / Reading will be on Saturday, June 1 at 10 a.m. OR Sunday, June 2 at 7 p.m.  Dancing will be on Tuesday, June 4 at 7 p.m. All auditions will be held at the Charleston Light Opera Guild Theatre. The musical will be presented on August 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11, 2019, at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center Little Theatre.

Wednesday, May 01, 2019

On Stage This Week and Upcoming Shows


Here’s the show lineup for the week, beginning Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Upcoming shows are also listed. If I've missed anything, please let me know. 
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ONSTAGE THIS WEEK:

“Sylvia” - The Alban Arts Center at 65 Olde Main Plaza in St. Albans, W.Va., presents the play May 3, 4 at 8 p.m., and May 5 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for Seniors and Students. Greg is a man of middle age, a restless empty-nester, tired of his job in finance, looking for meaning in his life. Sylvia is an exuberant and beautiful lab/poodle mix, astray in Central Park, looking for a new home. When they meet, it is love at first sight. But his wife Kate, a busy rising star in the public school system, is looking forward to some independence now that the couple no longer has children to care for, and is less than thrilled by the clever and coquettish canine who jumps, slobbers, sits on her couch, and takes Greg’s attention away from his marriage. A.R. Gurney’s Sylvia is a smart, silly, sophisticated, and occasionally salty comedy about relationships, nature, and growing older.

“Greater Tuna” - Jenny Wiley Theatre presents the hilarious comedy about Texas' third smallest town, where the Lion's Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. The eclectic band of citizens that make up this town are portrayed by only two performers, making this satire on life in rural America even more delightful as they depict all of the inhabitants of Tuna - men, women, children and animals. The play will be presented at the at the Jenny Wiley Mainstage at 218 2nd Street in Pikeville, Ky., on May 2, 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m.

“42nd Street” - Charleston Light Opera Guild presents the singing and dancing classic atd the Little Theatre at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center on May 3, 4, 5, 10 and 11, 2019. Set in 1933, it follows the story of a young woman who rises to stardom on the Broadway stage. The show features a score by Al Dubin and Harry Warren and features hits like “Lullaby of Broadway” and “Shuffle Off to Buffalo.”

Murder and Merriment (Interactive Murder Dinner Parties) For a complete list of upcoming murder parties, visit www.murderandmerriment.com.

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UPCOMING LIVE THEATRE

“Something Rotten!” – The Clay Center at 1 Clay Square in Charleston will present the touring Broadway musical hit on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.

“William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night” - Alchemy Theatre will present the play in conjunction with The Second Annual West Virginia Shakespeare Festival. It will be performed at Barboursville Park in Barboursville, WV, on May 31, June 1, June 7 and June 8.

“CATS” - Southern Coalition for the Arts will present Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical based on T. S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.” Shows will take place June 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 7 p.m., and June 9 at 3 p.m. All performances will take place at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College.

“Mamma Mia” - Huntington Area Regional Theater and the Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District present the musical based on the hits by ABBA. The shows will be presented in the Ritter Park Amphitheater on June 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23.  Gates open at 7 p.m. , the Community Pre-Show starts at 7:30 p.m., and  "Mamma Mia" at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for Adults, $12 for Seniors (60+) and Children (2-12), and $10 for Groups (10+). 

“Bright Star” - The Charleston Light Opera Guild will present the Appalachian style musical at the Light Opera Guild Theatre before and during FestivALL Charleston on June 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30. From Grammy, Emmy and Academy Award winning actor Steve Martin and Grammy Award-winning songwriter Edie Brickell, Bright Star is the five-time Tony-nominated Broadway musical that The New York Times called a "shining achievement.”

“Disney’s The Little Mermaid” and “Disney’s Frozen, Jr.” - Huntington Area Regional Theater and the Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District will present two musicals at the Ritter Park Amphitheatre on July 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for the Disney's Frozen Jr. Pre-Show at 7:00 p.m. and Disney's The Little Mermaid at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for Adults, $12 for Seniors (60+) and Children (2-12), and $10 for Groups (10+).


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