Upcoming Shows and Auditions

Hope everyone's having a great holiday!

Here are the shows on tap for the next couple of months, beginning Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018. Auditions are also listed. If I've missed anything, please let me know. 

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ONSTAGE THIS WEEK:

Nothing! Happy holidays, y’all!

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UPCOMING LIVE THEATRE

- “Honk, Jr.” - The Paramount Players present the musical on Jan. 15 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $6.

- “Mamma Mia” - Presented by Charleston Light Opera Guild. and the Clay Center. The musical will be presented in the Maier Performance Hall at the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences on Jan. 18, 19, 25, and 26, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. with matinees on Jan. 20 and 27, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. This is the first time the musical will be produced by a community theatre company in the region. ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! enjoyable for any audience. 

- “Evita” - Marshall Artist’s Series presents the musical from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. It captures musical gold with its Grammy Award-winning score, combining Latin music, pop, jazz, and musical theatre styles that have captivated audiences for more than 40 years.

It will be presented Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center. 

- “An Alchemy Cabaret” - Alchemy Theatre Troupe will present a night of music at The Union Pub and Grill in Huntington to kick-off the group’s 2019 Season! It will be presented Feb. 8 and 9 at 8 p.m.

- “In the Wake” - Marshall University’s School of Theatre presents the play by Lisa Kron on Feb. 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Francis-Booth Experimental Theatre of The Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center. It’s Thanksgiving of 2000 and the presidential election still has not been decided. A funny, passionate, and ultimately searing new play that illuminates assumptions that lie at the heart of the American character—and the blind spots that mask us from ourselves.

- “Anne of Green Gables” - written and directed by Lawrence Burgess. The play will be performed at The Capitol Theater of Resurrection Church at 123 Summers Street in Charleston on Feb. 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 8 p.m., Feb. 17 and 24 at 3 p.m., and Feb. 16 and 23 at 2 p.m.

- "The Game's Afoot" - Actor's Guild of Parkersburg will present the Sherlock Holmes-based play on March 1, 2, 8, 9 15, and 16 at 8 p.m. and March 10 at 2:30 p.m.

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

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AUDITIONS:

AUDITIONS FOR: “Mamma Mia” and “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” - HART in the Park will hold auditions for both shows and for the Hart Jr. Preshow on Jan. 5 and 6 from noon to 4 p.m. at St. Clouds Common in Huntington. “Mamma Mia” show dates are the weekends of June 14 and 21, “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” show dates are the weekends of July 12, 19, and 26. HART Jr. Preshow will perform before Little Mermaid ONLY. We ask that you please prepare 30 seconds of a Musical Theatre/Disney song, and wear attire you can move in as there will be a dance combination taught!

AUDITIONS FOR: “Madagascar, Jr.” - The Children’s Theatre of Charleston will hold auditions Jan. 5 and 6. Performances will be March 28-31 at the Civic Center Little Theater. Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, Madagascar JR. will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”

AUDITIONS FOR: “Mary Poppins” - The Paramount Arts Center will hold auditions on Jan. 7 and 8. Auditions are open to ages 9 to adult. We are looking for a large ensemble of singers and dancers. Music cuts are available in the box office Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The box office will be closed Dec. 24 and will reopen on Jan. 2 at 9 a.m.

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On Stage This Week, Coming Attractions and Auditions

Here’s the show lineup for the week, beginning Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. Upcoming shows and auditions are also listed. If I've missed anything, please let me know. 

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ONSTAGE THIS WEEK:

- “A Christmas Carol” - Jenny Wiley Theatre presents the classic play on Dec. 20, 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. at 218 Second Street in Pikeville, Ky.

- 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

- “Honk, Jr.” - The Paramount Players present the musical on Jan. 15 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $6.

- “Mamma Mia” - Presented by Charleston Light Opera Guild. and the Clay Center. The musical will be presented in the Maier Performance Hall at the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences on Jan. 18, 19, 25, and 26, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. with matinees on Jan. 20 and 27, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. This is the first time the musical will be produced by a community theatre company in the region. ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! enjoyable for any audience. 

- “Evita” - Marshall Artist’s Series presents the musical from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. It captures musical gold with its Grammy Award-winning score, combining Latin music, pop, jazz, and musical theatre styles that have captivated audiences for more than 40 years. It will be presented Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center. 

- “An Alchemy Cabaret” - Alchemy Theatre Troupe will present a night of music at The Union Pub and Grill in Huntington to kick-off the group’s 2019 Season! It will be presented Feb. 8 and 9 at 8 p.m.

- “In the Wake” - Marshall University’s School of Theatre presents the play by Lisa Kron on Feb. 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Francis-Booth Experimental Theatre of The Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center. It’s Thanksgiving of 2000 and the presidential election still has not been decided. A funny, passionate, and ultimately searing new play that illuminates assumptions that lie at the heart of the American character—and the blind spots that mask us from ourselves.

- “Anne of Green Gables” - written and directed by Lawrence Burgess. The play will be performed at The Capitol Theater of Resurrection Church at 123 Summers Street in Charleston on Feb. 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 8 p.m., Feb. 17 and 24 at 3 p.m., and Feb. 16 and 23 at 2 p.m.

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AUDITIONS:

AUDITIONS FOR: “Mamma Mia” and “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” - HART in the Park will hold auditions for both shows and for the Hart Jr. Preshow on Jan. 5 and 6 from noon to 4 p.m. at St. Clouds Common in Huntington. “Mamma Mia” show dates are the weekends of June 14 and 21, “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” show dates are the weekends of July 12, 19, and 26. HART Jr. Preshow will perform before Little Mermaid ONLY. We ask that you please prepare 30 seconds of a Musical Theatre/Disney song, and wear attire you can move in as there will be a dance combination taught!

AUDITIONS FOR: “Madagascar, Jr.” - The Children’s Theatre of Charleston will hold auditions Jan. 5 and 6. Performances will be March 28-31 at the Civic Center Little Theater. Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, Madagascar JR. will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”

AUDITIONS FOR: “Mary Poppins” - The Paramount Arts Center will hold auditions on Jan. 7 and 8. Auditions are open to ages 9 to adult. We are looking for a large ensemble of singers and dancers. Music cuts are available in the box office Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The box office will be closed Dec. 24 and will reopen on Jan. 2 at 9 a.m.

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On Stage This Week, Coming Attractions and Upcoming Auditions

Here’s the show lineup for the week, beginning Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. Upcoming shows and auditions are also listed. If I've missed anything, please let me know. 

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ONSTAGE THIS WEEK:

- “A Christmas Carol” - Jenny Wiley Theatre presents the classic play on Dec. 13, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. at 218 Second Street in Pikeville, Ky.

- “A Christmas Carol” - Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents local playwright Dan Kehde performing in a one-man presentation of the Charles Dickens holiday classic. The show will be presented at 7 p.m. on Dec. 14 and 15. All performance are in the Contemporary Youth Arts Company Theater, 2nd level, Charleston Town Center. Tickets are $8 for Students and $15 for Adults. Tickets are available at the door the night of the performance or online at cyacwv.showclix.com.

- “A Christmas Carol” - Portsmouth Little Theatre presents the classic play on Dec. 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. at 1117 Lawson Street in Portsmouth, Ohio.

- “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” - The Alban Arts Center presents the holiday classic on Dec. 14 and 15 at 8 p.m., and Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Albans Arts Center at 65 Olde Main Plaza in St. Albans. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for Seniors and Children 12 and under. 

- "Ebenezer" - 4th Avenue Arts presents dance and theatre artists presenting anl adaptation of Charles Dickens' story "A Christmas Carol." Through the lens of Scrooge, played by Gregory Morris, the audience will move through moments of the past, present, and future as a way to remind us all what is truly important in life. The performance will be presented at 1030 4th Avenue in Huntington on Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. and Dec. 16 at 3:30 p.m.

- 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

- “Honk, Jr.” - The Paramount Players present the musical on Jan. 15 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $6.

- “Mamma Mia” - Presented by Charleston Light Opera Guild. and the Clay Center. The musical will be presented in the Maier Performance Hall at the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences on Jan. 18, 19, 25, and 26, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. with matinees on Jan. 20 and 27, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. This is the first time the musical will be produced by a community theatre company in the region. ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! enjoyable for any audience. 

- “An Alchemy Cabaret” - Alchemy Theatre Troupe will present a night of music at The Union Pub and Grill in Huntington to kick-off the group’s 2019 Season! It will be presented Feb. 8 and 9 at 8 p.m.

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AUDITIONS:

AUDITIONS FOR: Alchemy Theatre Troupe’s Opening Night Cabaret! Directed by Dr. Johan Botes, this cabaret will kick off the group’s 2019 season. Auditions will be on Dec. 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Dec. 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Choir Room in the Music Department at Marshall University. Prepare two songs of different styles (pop, ballad, jazz, etc). During the audition, you will have the opportunity to note which songs/shows/themes and types of acts interest you, so bring your ideas! The cabaret will be presented on Feb. 8  and 9 at 8 p.m.

AUDITIONS FOR: “Mamma Mia” and “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” - HART in the Park will hold auditions for both shows and for the Hart Jr. Preshow on Jan. 5 and 6 from noon to 4 p.m. at St. Clouds Common in Huntington. “Mamma Mia” show dates are the weekends of June 14 and 21, “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” show dates are the weekends of July 12, 19, and 26. HART Jr. Preshow will perform before Little Mermaid ONLY. We ask that you please prepare 30 seconds of a Musical Theatre/Disney song, and wear attire you can move in as there will be a dance combination taught!

AUDITIONS FOR: “Madagascar, Jr.” - The Children’s Theatre of Charleston will hold auditions Jan. 5 and 6. Performances will be March 28-31 at the Civic Center Little Theater. Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, Madagascar JR. will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”

On Stage This Week (and Coming Attractions)!

Here’s the show lineup for the week, beginning Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. Upcoming shows are also listed. If I've missed anything, please let me know. 

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ONSTAGE THIS WEEK:

- “A Christmas Carol” - Jenny Wiley Theatre presents the classic play on Dec. 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. at 218 Second Street in Pikeville, Ky.

- "A Christmas Story the Musical" - Actor's Guild of Parkersburg presents the show based on the story of Ralphie, who wants a BB Gun for Christmas, at 724 Market Street in Parkersburg on Dec. 7 and 8 at 8 p.m.

- “A Christmas Carol” - Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents local playwright Dan Kehde performing in a one-man presentation of the Charles Dickens holiday classic. The show will be presented at 7 p.m. on Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15. All performance are in the Contemporary Youth Arts Company Theater, 2nd level, Charleston Town Center. Tickets are $8 for Students and $15 for Adults. Tickets are available at the door the night of the performance or online at cyacwv.showclix.com.

- “A Christmas Carol” - Portsmouth Little Theatre presents the classic play on Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. at 1117 Lawson Street in Portsmouth, Ohio.

- “Elf the Musical, Jr.” - The Children's Theatre of Charleston presents the musicls comedy on Dec. 6, 7, 8 and 9 at the Civic Center Little Theater. The musical tells the story of Buddy, a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

- “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” - The Alban Arts Center presents the holiday classic on Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 8 p.m., and Dec. 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. at the Albans Arts Center at 65 Olde Main Plaza in St. Albans. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for Seniors and Children 12 and under. 

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UPCOMING LIVE THEATRE

- "Ebenezer" - 4th Avenue Arts presents dance and theatre artists presenting anl adaptation of Charles Dickens' story "A Christmas Carol." Through the lens of Scrooge, played by Gregory Morris, the audience will move through moments of the past, present, and future as a way to remind us all what is truly important in life. The performance will be presented at 1030 4th Avenue in Huntington on Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. and Dec. 16 at 3:30 p.m.

- “Honk, Jr.” - The Paramount Players present the musical on Jan. 15 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $6.

- “Mamma Mia” - Presented by Charleston Light Opera Guild. and the Clay Center. The musical will be presented in the Maier Performance Hall at the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences on Jan. 18, 19, 25, and 26, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. with matinees on Jan. 20 and 27, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. This is the first time the musical will be produced by a community theatre company in the region. ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! enjoyable for any audience. 

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AUDITIONS:

AUDITIONS FOR: Alchemy Theatre Troupe’s Opening Night Cabaret! Directed by Dr. Johan Botes, this cabaret will kick off the group’s 2019 season. Auditions will be on Dec. 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Dec. 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Choir Room in the Music Department at Marshall University. Prepare two songs of different styles (pop, ballad, jazz, etc). During the audition, you will have the opportunity to note which songs/shows/themes and types of acts interest you, so bring your ideas! The cabaret will be presented on Feb. 8  and 9 at 8 p.m.

AUDITIONS FOR: “Mamma Mia” and “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” - HART in the Park will hold auditions for both shows and for the Hart Jr. Preshow on Jan. 5 and 6 from noon to 4 p.m. at St. Clouds Common in Huntington. “Mamma Mia” show dates are the weekends of June 14 and 21, “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” show dates are the weekends of July 12, 19, and 26. HART Jr. Preshow will perform before Little Mermaid ONLY. We ask that you please prepare 30 seconds of a Musical Theatre/Disney song, and wear attire you can move in as there will be a dance combination taught!

AUDITIONS FOR: “Madagascar, Jr.” - The Children’s Theatre of Charleston will hold auditions Jan. 5 and 6. Performances will be March 28-31 at the Civic Center Little Theater. Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, Madagascar JR. will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”

On Stage: "A Christmas Story the Musical"

 
    Taking the stage this weekend is the stage musical based on the classic story of a boy and his dream of getting a BB Gun for Christmas!

   Based on the movie that was based on the stories by Jean Shepherd, A Christmas Story the Musical features a huge cast of talented young actors, taking us back to the 1930s as kids deal with school, parents, bullies, brothers, and dreams of amazing gifts!

   It's a terrific show, loaded with great songs and a classic story. It runs this weekend only at Huntington High School - on Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

   It's the perfect way to get in the holiday spirit!

   (You can see the Herald-Dispatch's photo gallery right here, with photos - like the one above - by Toril Lavender.)

On Stage This Week and Coming Attractions

Here’s the show lineup for the week, beginning Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. Upcoming shows and auditions are also listed. If I've missed anything, please let me know. 

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ONSTAGE THIS WEEK:

- “A Christmas Story the Musical” - First Stage Theatre Company presents the musical based of the story by Jean Shepherd about Ralphie, the boy who dreams of getting a Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas, but everyone tells him, “You’ll shoot your eye out.” The show will be presented Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec.1 and Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2:30 p.m. at Huntington High School’s auditorium. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under.

- “The Red Badge of Courage” - Marshall University Theatre ETC! (Educational Touring Company) present the play by Stephen Crane on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Francis Booth Experimental Theatre at Marshall. Tickets are free!

- “MARY” - Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents the 22nd annual performance of Scarpelli and Kehde’s seasonal rock opera follows the life of the mother of Jesus during the nine months prior to birth. The show will be presented at 7 p.m. on Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1, and at 2 p.m. on Dec. 1 and 2.  All performance are in the Contemporary Youth Arts Company Theater, 2nd level, Charleston Town Center. Tickets are $8 for Students and $15 for Adults. Tickets are available at the door the night of the performance or online at cyacwv.showclix.com. There will also be a performance at Rock Branch Church in Nitro on Dec. 9 at 6 p.m.

- “A Christmas Carol” - Jenny Wiley Theatre presents the classic play on Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. at 218 Second Street in Pikeville, Ky.

- "A Christmas Story the Musical" - Actor's Guild of Parkersburg presents the show based on the story of Ralphie, who wants a BB Gun for Christmas, at 724 Market Street in Parkersburg on Dec. 1 at 4 p.m., Dec. 2 at 6 p.m., and Dec. 7 and 8 at 8 p.m.

  

- 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

- “A Christmas Carol” - Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents local playwright Dan Kehde performing in a one-man presentation of the Charles Dickens holiday classic. The show will be presented at 7 p.m. on Dec. 6, 7 and 8, at 2 p.m. on Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. on Dec. 13, 14 and 15, and at 2 p.m. on Dec. 16. All performance are in the Contemporary Youth Arts Company Theater, 2nd level, Charleston Town Center. Tickets are $8 for Students and $15 for Adults. Tickets are available at the door the night of the performance or online at cyacwv.showclix.com.

- “A Christmas Carol” - Portsmouth Little Theatre presents the classic play on Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. at 1117 Lawson Street in Portsmouth, Ohio.

- “Elf the Musical, Jr.” - The Children's Theatre of Charleston presents the musicls comedy on Dec. 6, 7, 8 and 9 at the Civic Center Little Theater. The musical tells the story of Buddy, a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

- “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” - The Alban Arts Center presents the holiday classic on Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 8 p.m., and Dec. 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. at the Albans Arts Center at 65 Olde Main Plaza in St. Albans. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for Seniors and Children 12 and under. 

- "Ebenezer" - 4th Avenue Arts presents dance and theatre artists presenting anl adaptation of Charles Dickens' story "A Christmas Carol." Through the lens of Scrooge, played by Gregory Morris, the audience will move through moments of the past, present, and future as a way to remind us all what is truly important in life. The performance will be presented at 1030 4th Avenue in Huntington on Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. and Dec. 16 at 3:30 p.m.

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AUDITIONS:

AUDITIONS FOR: Alchemy Theatre Troupe’s Opening Night Cabaret! Directed by Dr. Johan Botes, this cabaret will kick off the group’s 2019 season. Auditions will be on Dec. 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Dec. 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Choir Room in the Music Department at Marshall University. Prepare two songs of different styles (pop, ballad, jazz, etc). During the audition, you will have the opportunity to note which songs/shows/themes and types of acts interest you, so bring your ideas! The cabaret will be presented on Feb. 8  and 9 at 8 p.m.

AUDITIONS FOR: “Mamma Mia” and “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” - HART in the Park will hold auditions for both shows and for the Hart Jr. Preshow on Jan. 5 and 6 from noon to 4 p.m. at St. Clouds Common in Huntington. “Mamma Mia” show dates are the weekends of June 14 and 21, “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” show dates are the weekends of July 12, 19, and 26. HART Jr. Preshow will perform before Little Mermaid ONLY. We ask that you please prepare 30 seconds of a Musical Theatre/Disney song, and wear attire you can move in as there will be a dance combination taught!

AUDITIONS FOR: “Madagascar, Jr.” - The Children’s Theatre of Charleston will hold auditions Jan. 5 and 6. Performances will be March 28-31 at the Civic Center Little Theater. Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, Madagascar JR. will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”

Marshall Offers a Free Performance on Thursday!

   
   In the Spring of 2019 the talented students of Marshall University Theatre ETC! (Educational Touring Company) will tour middle and high schools throughout Kanawha, Putnam, Cabell and Wayne County to present The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane. 

   Now you can catch the show on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Francis Booth Experimental Theatre at Marshall! Tickets are free, so bring a friend!

   ETC! offers quality theatre performance and educational value for only $5 per student, and they travel to each school/venue, performing in cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums and requiring no technical support! They also offer an interactive study guide which provides a 45 minute lesson plan! 

   You can make a reservation by calling Marshall's Department of Theatre!

On Stage This Week, Coming Attractions and Auditions

Here’s the show lineup for the week, beginning Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018. Upcoming shows are also listed. If I've missed anything, please let me know. 

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ONSTAGE THIS WEEK:

- “MARY” - Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents the 22nd annual performance of Scarpelli and Kehde’s seasonal rock opera follows the life of the mother of Jesus during the nine months prior to birth. The show will be presented at 7 p.m. on Nov. 23 and 24, at 2 p.m. on  Nov. 24 and 25, at 7 p.m. on Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1, and at 2 p.m. on Dec. 1 and 2.  All performance are in the Contemporary Youth Arts Company Theater, 2nd level, Charleston Town Center. Tickets are $8 for Students and $15 for Adults. Tickets are available at the door the night of the performance or online at cyacwv.showclix.com. There will also be a performance at Rock Branch Church in Nitro on Dec. 9 at 6 p.m.

- ”A Christmas Story the Musical" - Actor's Guild of Parkersburg presents the show based on the story of Ralphie, who wants a BB Gun for Christmas, at 724 Market Street in Parkersburg on Nov. 23, 24, Dec. 7 & 8 at 8 p.m., Nov. 25 at 2:30 p.m., Dec. 1 at 4 p.m., and Dec. 2 at 6 p.m.

- “Jersey Boys” - Marshall Artist’s Series presents the touring Broadway show based on the life of Frankie Valley and the Four Seasons. It will be presented on Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center.

  

- 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

- “A Christmas Story the Musical” - First Stage Theatre Company present the musical based of the story by Jean Shepherd about Ralphie, the boy who dreams of getting a Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas, but everyone tells him, “You’ll shoot your eye out.” The show will be presented Nov. 29, 30, Dec. 1 and 2 at Huntington High School’s auditorium.

- “A Christmas Carol” - Jenny Wiley Theatre presents the classic play on Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. at 218 Second Street in Pikeville, Ky.

- “A Christmas Carol” - Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents local playwright Dan Kehde performing in a one-man presentation of the Charles Dickens holiday classic. The show will be presented at 7 p.m. on Dec. 6, 7 and 8, at 2 p.m. on Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. on Dec. 13, 14 and 15, and at 2 p.m. on Dec. 16. All performance are in the Contemporary Youth Arts Company Theater, 2nd level, Charleston Town Center. Tickets are $8 for Students and $15 for Adults. Tickets are available at the door the night of the performance or online at cyacwv.showclix.com.

- “A Christmas Carol” - Portsmouth Little Theatre presents the classic play on Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. at 1117 Lawson Street in Portsmouth, Ohio.

- “Elf the Musical, Jr.” - The Children's Theatre of Charleston presents the musicls comedy on Dec. 6, 7, 8 and 9 at the Civic Center Little Theater. The musical tells the story of Buddy, a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

- “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” - The Alban Arts Center presents the holiday classic on Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 8 p.m., and Dec. 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. at the Albans Arts Center at 65 Olde Main Plaza in St. Albans. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for Seniors and Children 12 and under. 

- "Ebenezer" - 4th Avenue Arts presents dance and theatre artists presenting anl adaptation of Charles Dickens' story "A Christmas Carol." Through the lens of Scrooge, played by Gregory Morris, the audience will move through moments of the past, present, and future as a way to remind us all what is truly important in life. The performance will be presented at 1030 4th Avenue in Huntington on Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. and Dec. 16 at 3:30 p.m.

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AUDITIONS FOR: “Mamma Mia” and “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” - HART in the Park will hold auditions for both shows and for the Hart Jr. Preshow on Jan. 5 and 6 from noon to 4 p.m. at St. Clouds Common in Huntington. “Mamma Mia” show dates are the weekends of June 14 and 21, “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” show dates are the weekends of July 12, 19, and 26. HART Jr. Preshow will perform before Little Mermaid ONLY. We ask that you please prepare 30 seconds of a Musical Theatre/Disney song, and wear attire you can move in as there will be a dance combination taught!

AUDITIONS FOR: “Madagascar, Jr.” - The Children’s Theatre of Charleston will hold auditions Jan. 5 and 6. Performances will be March 28-31 at the Civic Center Little Theater. Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, Madagascar JR. will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”