Onstage This Week / Coming Attractions / Upcoming Auditions

Show lineup for the week, beginning Wednesday, May 9, 2018. 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

- “My Fair Lady” - Charleston Light Opera Guild presents this beloved musical at the Charleston Civic Center Little Theatre on May 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. All tickets $25 available now at charlestonlightoperaguild.org or at Civic Center Little Theatre Box Office, which is open Wed - Sat. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1 hour before performances. Call 304-343-2287 for more information.

- “Next to Normal” - Jenny Wiley Theatre presents the musical about a not-so-typical American family on May 10, 11 and 12 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

- “Alchemy Cabaret” - Alchemy Theatre Troupe's very first performances is a cabaret to introduce their troupe to the community. Enjoy an evening of American songbook and musical theatre standards. This kick-off event has limited seating - only 75 per night! It'll be presented May 18 and 19 at 8 p.,m. at Huntington’s Union Pub and Grill! Tickets are $25 each. There will be a cash bar.

- “The Dixie Swim Club” - Portsmouth Little Theatre presents the play on May 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. at 1117 Lawson Street in Portsmouth, Ohio. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for senior citizens. This play is rated ”R.”

- “Shrek the Musical” - HART in the Park presents the musical based on the animated film at the Ritter Park Amphitheatre on June 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, July 1, 6, 7 and 8. Gates open at 7 p.m., “Disney’s Lion King Kids” begins at 7:30 p.m., “Shrek” beings at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for children and senior citizens, groups of 10 or more are $10 each.

- “Shrek the Musical” - The Aracoma Story Inc. will present the musical on June 14,15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30 and July 1 at 8:30 p.m. The show will be presented in the Liz Spurlock Amphitheater. Advance tickets are now available at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3373012.

- “The Accidental Death of an Anarchist” - Kanawha Players presents the play by Dario Fo on June 22, 23, 29 and 30 at the Historic Labelle Theatre at 311 D Street in South Charleston. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children and senior citizens, and group rates of four tickets for $40. Call 304-343-PLAY.

- “Disney’s High School Musical” - Children’s Theatre of Charleston present the musical on June 28, 29, 30 and July 1 at the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences. To purchase tickets, call the Clay Center Box Office at 304-561-3570 or visit online at tickets.theclaycenter.org.

- “Norman Rockwell’s An American Love Story” - The Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents the original Scarpelli-Kehde musical about the fictional account of two of the Rockwell’s favorite models as they find each other, fall in love and survive the trials of wartime separation. It will be presented on June 14-23 at the theatre at the Charleston Town Center.

- “Footloose the Musical” - Jenny Wiley Theatre presents the show based on the film on June 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, July 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 at 8:15 p.m. at the Jenny Wiley Theatre at 121 Theatre Court in Prestonsburg, Ky. 

- “Little Shop of Horrors” - Actor’s Guild of Parkersburg presents the musical at 724 Market Street in Parkersburg on June 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 at 8 p.m., June 30 at 11:30 p.m., and June 17 and 24 at 2:30 p.m. 

- “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” - Alchemy Theatre will present the play by William Shakespeare as part of the WV SHAKES festival on June 30 at 3 p.m. at the Barboursville Park Amphitheatre.

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UPCOMING AUDITIONS:

AUDITIONS FOR “Guys and Dolls JR.” - Alban Arts and Conference Center will hold auditions on May 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and May 20 from 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. The musical will be directed by Adam Bryan. This a Junior production so they will only be casting actors ages 8 - 18. There are 13 main roles with a large ensemble. Those auditioning will be required to sing a short song selection of no more than 60 seconds. Also a short monologue is encouraged but if one is not prepared audition sides will be provided. There will also be a short choreography audition where a short dance number will be taught and performed. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1865625336789340/?notif_t=event_calendar_create&notif_id=1523763268294129

AUDITIONS FOR: “Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr.” - Actor’s Guild of Parkersburg will hold Audition Workshops on Saturdays, May 12 and 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. Workshop Attendees will participate in a variety of educational sessions designed to help teach those interested in trying out for “The Little Mermaid Jr.” Participation in these workshops is NOT required to audition for and be cast in The Little Mermaid Jr. Auditions will be held Saturday, May 19 at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 20 at 2 p.m., and Monday, May 21 at 5 p.m. Auditions are open for those in 4th through 9th grades. All Workshops and Auditions will take place in the Actors Guild Rehearsal Hall located at 724 Market Street, downtown Parkersburg. Please enter from the Market Street door. Performance Dates: August 3, 4, 10, 11 at 8 p.m. and August 5 and 11 at 2:30 p.m.

AUDITIONS FOR: Junior Theater Festival (JTF19) - First Stage Theatre Company will hold auditions for a cast to attend the Junior Theatre Festival in January 2019. The Auditions will be held on Saturday, June 9 from 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. (If you are out of town for auditions and need to make other arrangements, please let us know before auditions)
Location for the Meeting and Auditions:
Pea Ridge United Methodist Church
5747 East Pea Ridge Road
Huntington, WV 25705
For more information, go to: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1729946390420890&id=151408134941398&notif_id=1524624797475204&notif_t=page_post_reaction&ref=notif