Here’s the lineup of community theatre performances for the week beginning Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. Upcoming shows and auditions are also listed. If I've missed anything, please let me know.
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LIVE THEATRE THIS WEEK
“The Laramie Project” - The Marshall University School of Theatre presents the play written by Moises Kauffman & Members of the Tectonic Theatre Project on Feb. 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Francis-Booth Experimental Theater in the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center. In October 1998, a 21-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. He died several days later in an area hospital. His name was Matthew Shepard, and he was the victim of this assault because he was gay. THE LARAMIE PROJECT is a breathtaking collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable. Tickets are $20 at the door, $15 for Seniors & Faculty, $7 for children 12 and under, and Marshall University students admitted free with a valid ID.
“Waitress the Musical” - The Clay Center presents the Broadway touring show on Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $85.86, $59.11, and $37.61. Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as “The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie” and “Betrayed By My Eggs Pie.” When a baking contest in a nearby county - and a satisfying run-in with someone new - show Jenna a chance at a fresh start, she must find the courage to seize it. The Tony Award -nominated hit features original music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles (“Love Song,” “Brave”).
“Lincoln: An Opera” - A collaborative performance featuring the West Virginia Youth Symphony and (CYAC) Contemporary Youth Arts Company. Performances will be Feb. 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. These special performances are a truncated (1 hr. 15 minute) edition of the original opera by Mark Scarpelli and Dan Kehde, featuring the talents of Daniel Calwell in the title role, with leads by Maddy Solange, Christian McCormick, Nik Tidquist, Matt Connelly and Susannah Atkins, together with a large chorus and accompanied by the entire WV Youth Symphony.
Murder and Merriment (Interactive Murder Dinner Parties) For a complete list of upcoming murder mysteries, visit www.murderandmerriment-dot-com.
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UPCOMING LIVE THEATRE
“Finding Neverland” - The Marshall Artists Series presents the musical that tells the incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. Spellbound by the boys’ enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers. The magic of Barrie’s classic tale springs spectacularly to life in this heartwarming theatrical event. It will be presented on Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center.
“The Colored Museum” - The Alban Arts Center will present the play by George C. Wolfe on Feb. 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and March 1 at 8 pm on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for senior citizens and students. The play is Rated “R” due to adult language and content. Making his directorial debut at the Alban Arts Center, Stuart Frazier brings “The Colored Museum” to the Alban Arts Center stage. In the play, African-American “exhibits” come to life to explore culture, identity, and stereotypes. The 1986 play is by African-American playwright George C. Wolfe. Serving as an elaborate satire of the prominent themes and identities of African-American culture, the play is set in a fictional museum where African-American figures are kept for public consumption. Told in a series of 11 sketches, each segment centers on a different “exhibit” in the museum. Exploring themes of racism, stereotypes, intra-community conflicts in black culture, and the ongoing legacy of slavery and segregation, “The Colored Museum” received overwhelming critical praise for its provocative subject matter and in-depth exploration of the African-American theatrical and cultural past.
“Sense and Sensibility” - The Actors Guild of Parkersburg will present the adaptation of the Jane Austen novel by Kate Hamill. Set in the 1790s in England, this play concerns the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, and their journey into happiness and fulfillment. At a time in which a woman’s value and place in society is based upon her husband and his wealth, Elinor and Marianne face many challenges. Will they find a husband who can secure their position? Or, should society allow strong, intelligent, capable women their own position? The play is filled with subtly funny moments, tender scenes, and broad comedy. The play will be presented on Feb. 28, 29, and March 6, 7, 8, 13 and 14.
“Follies” - Alchemy Theatre will present the musical the first two weekends of March in the Cabell County Board of Education theater. In 1971, on the soon-to-be demolished stage of the Weismann Theater, a reunion is being held to honor the Weismann's "Follies" shows past, and the beautiful chorus girls who performed there every year between the two World Wars. The once resplendent theater is now little but planks and scaffolding. The reunited actors reminisce, perform old numbers, reignite old flames, and appraise relationships as dilapidated as the old theater - often accompanied by the ghosts of their younger selves.
“Titus Andronicus” - The Shakespeare tragedy will be presented in Charleston on March 5, 6 and 7.
“Mamma Mia” - Paramount Players will present the show based on the music of Abba at the Paramount Theater in Ashland, Ky. on March 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. and March 14 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 and $30.
“Romeo & Juliet” - BlackRoot Theatre in Belle / Quincy, W.Va., will present the Shakespeare play. Performances will be March 27, 28 and April 4 at 8 p.m. and March 29 and April 5 at 3 p.m.
"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" - First Stage Theatre will present the musical based on the classic comic strip "Peanuts" by Charles Schulz. The show will be performed at the Pea Ridge United Methodist Church at 5747 East Pea Ridge Road in Huntington on April 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. and April 4 and 5 at 2:30 p.m.
“Mary Poppins, Jr.” - The Children’s Theatre of Charleston will present the musical based on the popular Disney movie and the Broadway musical. Performances will be April 2-5 at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center Little Theater.
“Disney’s Moana, Jr.” - First Stage Theatre Company will present the musical based on the beloved 2016 Disney animated film, bringing the adventures of Moana and her village of Motunui to life onstage. The show will be performed on April 23, 24, 25, 26, May 1, 2 and 3.
“The Wizard of Oz” - Huntington High School’s Theatre Department will present the musical based on the beloved film on April 23, 24, 25, 26, May 1, 2 and 3.
“Memphis the Musical” - The Charleston Light Opera Guild will present the musical on April 24, 25 and May 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m., and May 3 at 2 p.m. at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center Little Theater. “Memphis” is set in the places where rock and roll was born in the 1950s: the seedy nightclubs, radio stations and recording studios of the musically-rich Tennessee city. With an original score, it tells the fictional story of DJ Huey Calhoun, a good ol' local boy with a passion for R&B and Felicia Farrell, an up-and-coming black singer that he meets one fateful night on Beale Street. Despite the objections of their loved ones, they embark on a dangerous romance as Huey optimistically believes music can transcend race.
“The Producers” - The Actor’s Guild of Parkersburg will present the musical based on the Mel Brooks movie on April 24, 25, May 1, 2, 8, 9 at 8 p.m., April 26 at 2:30 p.m., and May 3 at 6 p.m.
“The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” - The Kanawha Players will present the play. The fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm are turned on their heads in this fast-paced, rollicking ride as two narrators and several actors attempt to combine all 209 stories ranging from classics like Snow White, Cinderella, and Hansel and Gretel to more bizarre, obscure stories like The Devil's Grandmother and The Girl Without Hands. A wild, free-form comedy with lots of audience participation and madcap fun.
“The Addams Family” - HART in the Park will present the musical at Huntington Ritter Park Amphitheater in June 2020.
“James and the Giant Peach, Jr.” - Zadokite Woods Productions will present the musical based on the beloved book on June 25, 26 and 27 at the Barboursville Park Amphitheater.
“Elf the Musical” - HART in the Park will present the musical at Huntington Ritter Park Amphitheater in July 2020.
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AUDITIONS:
“Long Day’s Journey into Night” - The Alban Arts Center will offer auditions on Feb. 15 and 16 at 1 p.m. at the theatre on Main Street in St. Albans. Feel free to prepare a one-minute monologue or sides will be available at the audition. The show will be presented on April 24, 25, May 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. and April 26 and May 3 at 2 p.m.
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