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Getting Away With Murder: The Leeds Arts
Council Presents auditions for Getting
Away With Murder by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth. The esteemed and
retired Dr. Conrad Bering has selected, out of countless applicants, several
individuals for private as well as Group therapy. It seems this Pulitzer
Prize-winning doctor might be writing another book and it further seems these
patients might be his subjects. The group consists of Martin Chisholm, an
ambitious political consultant; Dossie Lustig, an sensual restaurant hostess;
the snob socialite Pamela Prideaux;... Vassili Laimorgos, a sly dealer in
antiques and collectibles; the rich and arrogant real estate mogul Gregory
Reed; a cop with a grudge, Dan Gerald; and Nam-Jun Vuong, a college
instructor and resentful would-be administrator. On
this particular evening the members of the Group gather as usual in Dr.
Bering's office only to discover that the doctor has been murdered. Who did
it? And what do the appearances of a mysterious young man who killed a girl
in Central Park have to do with what's going on? To call the police will
subject them to reckless scandal, relentless investigation and turn them into
fodder for the hungry media, so a collective decision is made to solve the
murder themselves. The
Cast requires 7 men and 4 women. The show will run in October. It is directed
by Cliff Keen Jr. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at
205-641-0975. Auditions are August 30 and 31st at 7pm at the LAC. |
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Auditions for November: Terrific New Theatre announces auditions for its 25th Season opener, November by David Mamet. Fresh from New York is the latest yarn from satirist David Mamet, this one aimed at the Oval Office. November centers around the fictional President Charles H. P. Smith, broke, scandalized, and laughingly losing his bid for re-election. Join us for the South-Eastern Premier of a Tony Award winning play about politics, blackmail and turkeys. Called “A LAUGH MACHINE!” by The New York Times, “November allows mainstream theatergoers to feel comfortable with Mr. Mamet in a way they haven’t before, and the audience provides a wall-to-wall laugh track”. Auditions are Monday, August 30th and Tuesday August 31st at 7:00pm, with the read-through being Sept. 13th and Rehearsals begin September 20th. To be performed Oct. 14 – Nov. 6, 2010; Thursday through Saturday at 8:00pm. Roles available- 4m/1f. Charles H. P. Smith: the beleaguered and belittled President Archer Brown: his Chief of Staff Clarice Bernstein: his speechwriter Indian Chief Dwight Grackle: disgruntled and demanding the President’s attention The Turkey Guy: a turkey guy |
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Auditions for Night of the Living Dead: Theatre Downtown announces auditions for its Halloween extravaganza, George Romeros Night of the Living Dead, directed by Billy Ray Brewton. Auditions will be held Sunday, September 5, from 1pm-3pm at Fifth Avenue Antiques (2410 5th Avenue South). Some roles have been pre-cast. Director is seeking the following roles: Tom (16-28), Judy (16-28), Karen (8-16 must look younger), Johnny (22+), Deputy (any age) and numerous people to play zombies and extras throughout the show. This production runs October 14-31 with performances Thursday-Sunday nights. Rehearsals will begin September 12th and run five nights per week. Zombies and extras will not be needed at early rehearsals. For more information e-mail us at theatredt@gmail.com. This production is a stage adaptation of the original screenplay by Romero & Russo. There will be blood. |
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Alabama
Youth Ballet Auditions: The Alabama Youth Ballet will
hold community cast auditions for its annual production of The Nutcracker on Saturday,
September 11 from 9am -1pm at Grebel Dance studios. 102
Commerce Parkway, Pelham. The audition fee is $10. No dance experience
is required for some roles. Students, dancers and parents will be cast in
appropriate roles. The company will add the first act (with the "Party
Scene") this year, so there will be many more parts to be filled. Ages
and time of audition: 5-7 Angels 9-10am;
7-10 Polichinelles/Soldiers 10-11am; 10-14 Party Girls & Boys/Mice 11-noon; 12-21 Dolls/Variations 11am-1pm.; All
others 12 & up 11am-1pm; Note: Once auditioned, you may be called back on
Sunday for another look. All casting will be posted on the web site at
www.grebeldance.com/Nutcracker by Monday, September 13. For more details,
call 205-987-7234. This year's production will be December 18 & 19
at Pelham High School. Dress rehearsal will be on Friday, December
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ASC’s “Make It Happen” Performing Ensemble Auditions: Through a partnership with “Make it Happen” Theatre Company, the ASC invites high school students to audition for this performance-based program in which students will attend weekly theatre classes and rehearsals that will culminate in the performance entitled, “Extraordinary Americans Who Happen to be…” This performance will be researched, written, and performed by the student participants as part of the ASC Kids’ Club series. Additionally, students selected for the ensemble will also participate in the Martin Hames Arts Mentoring Program. Students invited into the program will be required to make a year-long commitment to all rehearsals, performances, and activities associated with the program. Auditions will be held at the ASC on Saturday, September 11, 10am. For auditions, actors should prepare a one minute monologue and 16 bars of a song accapella. For complete details call (205) 934-6012 or heathmix@uab.edu . |
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Feature Film Audition, Beats: Co-Dependent Pictures announces auditions for Beats, a modern adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s “Tell-Tale Heart”. Auditions will be held Saturday September 18 from 1-3pm at Fifth Avenue Antiques (2410 5th Avenue South), two blocks from WorkPlay Theatre and across the street from The Quest. Director is casting the following roles: Oliver (16-28), Evan (16-28), Jessica (16-28), Max (16-28), Detective Tamerlane (35+), Detective Dupin (35+). All actors should bring a headshot and resume (if you do not have a headshot, we will have a photographer on hand) and be prepared to read from the script. Beats centers around two roommates and lifelong best friends, Oliver and Evan. Slowly, Oliver begins to imagine life without Evan and what benefits that might entail, so much so that he eventually begins plotting his murder. Every night it becomes more and more difficult to not carry through with the sinister deed until, one night, his emotions get the better of him and he dispatches his friend. This modernized re-telling of the classic Edgar Allan Poe story is one-parts horror, one-parts character study and all parts fun. This film will be shot over several weekends in the Birmingham area. Visit us online at www.setforstunfilms.com. For more information, please contact the director of the film at beatsmovie@gmail.com. This is non-paid but will definitely be a fun experience. |
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Audition for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: South City Theatre announces auditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, by Barbara Robinson and directed by Connie Bridgham. Auditions will be at 1pm on Saturday, October 23. Roles are available for 4 men ages of 25-40, 6 women ages 35-50, and up to 20 boys and girls ages 8-13. Performances are Dec 10-19, and rehearsals will be primarily Tues/Thurs evenings and Sun afternoons, starting Sunday, Oct 24. Please bring a headshot, and be prepared to read from the script. No monologues required. South City Theatre is located at 109 Cloverdale Drive in Alabaster. Email specific questions to southcityinfo@gmail.com. |
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Auditions for Fahrenheit 451 and Titus Andronicus: Theatre Downtown announces auditions for two shows in its fifth season: Ray Bradburys timeless Fahrenheit 451 and Shakespeare’s bloodiest fray, Titus Andronicus. Auditions will be held Saturday November 6 from 1-4pm. Actors are asked to please show up as early as possible. Callbacks, if needed, will be held on Sunday November 7th at 2:00pm. Fahrenheit 451 is based on the best-selling novel by Ray Bradbury and adapted by the author himself, directed by Kenny Morris. The show performs January 6-8, 13-15 & 20-22, 2011. The director is casting all roles from auditions. Titus Andronicus was written by William Shakespeare and is one of his most underproduced works because of its extreme violence and sexuality. The show performs February 17-19, 24-26 & March 3-5, 2010. The director is casting all roles except Aaron. Monologues will not be required. All auditionees will be asked to read selections from the script. For more information, contact either of the directors at theatredt@gmail.com or you can visit us online at www.theatredowntown.org. Bringing downtown theatre to downtown Birmingham! |
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Cast
needed for Sidewalk Film Festival short film: If you are
interested in reading for any of these characters, please contact Tori
LaConsay and provide your availability for the course of the next two weeks:
Tori LaConsay, torilaconsay@gmail.com
Basic character breakdowns below: Michael Caldwell - Late 20's to late 30's,
kind hearted, soft spoken, introspective, very protective of his younger
sister, Katherine Caldwell. Caucasian. Young Michael Caldwell - 8-11 years
old, must have similar features to adult Michael Caldwell. Appears in a
flashback scene. Katherine Caldwell - Early 20's to early 30's, a little
eccentric, she has a very special gift that allows her to communicate with
the deceased and this is mistaken for mental illness. Gentle, soft spoken.
Caucasian. Mother Caldwell - Mid to late 30's - Early 40's. Appears in
flashback scene, Caucasian. Reya Lopez - Any age, but a preference for late
40's-60's. Housekeeper, deeply religious, loyal, protective and kind hearted. Latina.
Detective Salina Bellew - Late 20's to late 30's. Detective, task-driven, dry
sense of humor, attractive. Any ethnicity. |
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Internship: Terrific
New Theatre announces openings for Technical Theatre Intern positions. These
intern positions are designed to provide theatrical technicians, students and
practitioners with hands-on experience. The positions will be managed by
TNT’s Technical Director and its production staff and will include
instruction and practical application including scenic design, set
construction, and stage lighting. In addition, interns are eligible for a
design apprenticeship that will entail complete design and execution of TNT
productions from concept through strike. This internship will meet the
standards for community service programs, college accreditation guidelines or
related courses in which the intern is currently enrolled. Those interested
in applying should send their resume to: Technical
Theatre Internship c/o
Terrific New Theatre 2821 Second
Avenue South Birmingham,
AL 35233 For additional information, please call TNT at (205)
328-0868 or email the Technical Director at demelectrics@gmail.com. |
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Back to School means Back to BCTʼs Academy of Performing Arts: Birmingham Children’s Theatre will offer a myriad of educational programs in the coming year as part of its legendary BCT Academy of Performing Arts. See bottom of this page. |
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Alys Stephens Workshops: For more information regarding registration, please call 934-6012 or e-mail heathmix@uab.edu . See bottom of this page. |
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Upcoming Performances
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Crossing Delancey: Play by Susan Sandler • August 19 &
26 at 7:30pm; August 21 & 28 at 8:00pm; and August 22 & 29 at 2:00pm
• Adults $15.00; Students $12.00 • Isabel is a modern young woman who lives
alone and works in a book shop. When she is not pining after a handsome
author, she is visiting her grandmother in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. This
delightfully nosy old lady and her friend the matchmaker have found a “good
catch” for Isabel in Sam. This comedy is a must see. Theatre LJCC is at 3960 Montclair Road in Birmingham. To reserve
tickets, please call 879-0411 or online at www.bhamjcc.org |
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In Her Own Fashion: Terrific New Theatre. Sept. 9 – Sept. 19. Back by popular demand, Dolores Hydock reprises her sell-out show from the 24th Season for a limited engagement encore performance this September. An original show about Birmingham legend Ninette Griffith, In Her Own Fashion sent audiences home in stitches or tears (or both) every night. If you didn’t catch it the first time around, be warned: this show WILL SELL OUT so reserve your tickets early! (This show is not part of the season ticket package.) Terrific New Theatre is located at 2821 Second Avenue South in the Dr. Pepper complex. For reservations or for more information, call the theatre at 328-0868. |
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Ordinary People: Written By Judith Guest and Dramatized by Nancy Gilsenan. Directed By Billy Ray Brewton. September 9-11, 16-18 & 23-25, Thursdays-Saturdays at 8pm. Theatre Downtown proudly kicks off its groundbreaking 5th season of shows with the always popular Ordinary People, based on the best-selling novel by Judith Guest and the Academy Award winning film by Robert Redford. Ordinary People revolves around one family in 1980 and their coming to terms with a terrible tragedy. Conrad Jarrett had a brother named Buck and now Buck is gone. What remains of his family his cold and distant mother and his optimistic and determined father is walking a fine line between normality and ruin. Its only when Conrad seeks the help of a somewhat unorthodox psychiatrist that he finally starts getting to the root of what made him do what he did and just why his seemingly ordinary family is facing such extraordinary problems. Starring: Michael T. Walters, Brad Riegel, Charla Cochran, Ron Dauphinee, Chris Hicks, Heather Burgess, Christoph Hooks, Kelsey Sherrer and Shawn Castle. This production will be performed at Theatre Downtown (2410 5th Avenue South), two blocks from WorkPlay Theatre and across the street from The Quest. Tickets are $17 for adults ($15 online) and $10 for seniors and students anytime. Opening night (September 9th) is Hobo Night meaning you pay what you can afford with a $7 minimum. To reserve tickets call (205) 306-1470 or you can purchase online at www.theatredowntown.org. |
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Agnes of God: South City Theatre presents Agnes of God,
written by John Pielmeier and directed by Cliff Keen, Jr. This modern mystery
tells the story of Agnes, a novice nun, who gives birth to a child and
insists that the child was a result of a virgin conception. Martha, the
psychiatrist, and the Mother Superior clash over the resulting investigation.
Filled with every emotion imaginable, Agnes of God examines important moral,
ethical and spiritual issues. Is it a miracle? Is
Agnes insane? What happened in her childhood? Was it an immaculate
conception? Come see the mystery unfold in SCT's production of one of the
most compelling plays of the twentieth century. Featuring Dianne Daniels, Sue Ellen Gerrells and Noelle
Gunn. Performances are September 10, 11 16, 17 and 18 at 8pm, and September 12
and 19 at 2pm. Reservations are strongly recommended and may be made
online at our website, www.southcitytheatre.comor by calling 205.621.2128. Tickets
are $15, or $12 for students and senior citizens. Special rates are available
for groups of 10 or more - call for details. |
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BREAKFAST GOES BROADWAY: To benefit The
Firehouse Shelter of Birmingham. Saturday, September 11, 8-11am at the Pelham
Hwy 119 Applebees will host a $5 per ticket Pancake & Sausage breakfast
with ALL proceeds going to The Firehouse Shelter. This event will also
provide breakfast at no charge to The Pelham Fire Dept in honor of the 9/11
Anniversary. Their Firetruck will be parked on site for viewing. During the
two hour event from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM there will be "singing
servers" providing you the best in Broadway Show music featuring MCAT's
troupe with excerpts from their upcoming production of Fame. Door prizes and a raffle will also
be part of the morning fare. For more information contact: Dava Fant from One
Stop Costume Shop or Steve Pennington with Showstoppers Promotions. 205 798 5361 Or showstopperspro@aol.com |
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Cabaret: Come to the Cabaret September 16-26,
as Red Mountain Theatre Company presents the smash-hit musical that spawned
an Academy Award-winning movie and two Broadway revivals! Set in 1931 Berlin
as the Nazis are rising to power, Cabaret
is a sizzling sensation that focuses on nightlife at the seedy Kit Kat Klub
and revolves around the 19-year-old English cabaret performer Sally Bowles
and her relationship with young American writer Cliff Bradshaw under the
watchful eyes of the all-knowing, all-seeing Master of Ceremonies. With music
by Kander and Ebb, Cabaret
features the songs "Willkommen," "Maybe This Time,"
"Tomorrow Belongs to Me" and the famous title song "Cabaret."
*This show is intended for mature
audiences.
Cabaret
features Birmingham favorites Ashley Wieronski (Sally Bowles), DaWoyne
Alexander (Emcee), Celeste Burnum (Frau Schneider) and Jesse Bates (Herr
Schultz). View full cast list Show times are Thursday-Sunday at
7:30 PM (new Sunday evening shows!) and Sunday at 2:00 PM. The RMTC
Cabaret Theatre is located at 301 19th Street North, Birmingham,
AL 35203. Tickets are $35 (group rates and student rush tickets available).
For tickets, call 205-324-2424 or visit www.redmountaintheatre.org. |
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Talking
With...: by Jane Martin; Directed by Chris Lawson.
Sep 16-Oct
02. Set & Light Design by Christophe Nicolet. Martin's
characters are hilarious and disturbing, endearing and frightening, but
mainly they are an insightful exploration of the human experience through the
lives of various women. A snake handler, a woman two days into the labor of
childbirth, a tattooed woman, a would-be kitty killer … and they're just
getting started! Spend an evening with 11 women, some you know, some you've
imagined, and some you'll hope never to meet. Featuring: Lysa Carter, Janelle Cochrane, Annalisa Crews,
Susan Johnson Lawrence, Ginny S. Loggins, Ellise Mayor, Caroline Page,
Camille Spratling, Penny Thomas, Jane Trechsel, Mindy Wester. Reservations
933-2383. Birmingham Festival Theatre, located at 1901 ½ 11th
Ave South, the corner of 19th St South and 11th Ave
South. The entrance is behind the Golden Temple Restaurant. For
additional information, visit http://www.bftonline.org/ . |
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A Doll’s House: The classic drama in three acts by Henrik Ibsen; translated by Robert Cole. One of the theatre's most assured masterpieces, in a new translation. Nora is an immature young wife with secrets. A corrupt lawyer forces her to reveal these secrets to her doting husband; it threatens to change their lives forever. The cast, creative team, and designers are all the talents of Pinson Valley High School Theatre! The show will run September 18, 7pm and September 19, 2pm and 7pm. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for students. The performances will be given at the Pinson Valley High School Fine Arts Center Auditorium. For tickets, call 205 379 5100 x. 639. For more info, e-mail us at theatre.pvhs@gmail.com |
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The 2010 Festival of Ten Minute Plays: Produced by Lee Shackleford.
Eight exciting new plays, ten minutes each, this year exploring
the theme, “If You Could See Behind My Mask..." Adult language and themes. September 22, 24 & 25 7:30pm; September 26 2pm. UAB. The Odess Theatre. All tickets $3. Box Office: 975-2787 |
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Opening in October 2010 |
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The
Rocky Horror Show: Book,
music & lyrics by Richard O’Brien.
Guest Director Bill Castellino. Follow squeaky-clean sweethearts Brad
and Janet on the “rockiest” ride of their lives! Bursting at the seams with raunchy
exuberance and stiletto sharp wit, O’Brien’s cult classic is a campy
collection of outlandish characters, risqué rock’n’roll and sybaritic sci-fi! Behold,
Rocky is alive…and the boldest bash of them all! Adult language and themes. October 6-9
7:30pm; October 10 2pm.
UAB. The Sirote Theatre.
General Admission $12 & $15; Students $6; UAB Employees &
Senior Citizens $10. Box Office:
975-2787 |
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Night of the Living Dead: Written By George Romero & John Russo. Adapted & Directed By Billy Ray Brewton. October 14-17, 21-24 & 28-31 with performances Thursday-Sunday nights at 8pm. Halloween is our favorite time of the year at Theatre Downtown and what better way to celebrate than by presenting a terrifying new stage adaptation of the horror classic, Night of the Living Dead?! When a space probe explodes, scattering chemicals across the U.S., the dead come back to life and begin wreaking havoc all over the land. One group of survivors barricade themselves inside an old farmhouse as the legions of the undead descend upon them. Mixing multimedia components and interactive techniques, Night of the Living Dead is a frightening and entertaining way to spend your Halloween season! And bring a poncho there will be blood. Starring: Susan Cook, Sylvester Little, Jr., J.J. Marrs, Hannah Wilkerson, Kenny Morris, Bates Redwine and more! Tickets are $17 for adults ($15 online in advance) and $10 for seniors and students all the time. Opening night is Hobo Night meaning you pay what you can afford with a $7 minimum. This production will be performed at Theatre Downtown @ Fifth Avenue Antiques (2410 5th Avenue South), two blocks from WorkPlay Theatre and across the street from The Quest. For tickets call (205) 306-1470 or visit www.theatredowntown.org. |
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November: Terrific New Theatre. Oct. 14 – Nov. 6. Called “A LAUGH MACHINE!” by The New York Times, “November allows mainstream theater-goers to feel comfortable with Mr. Mamet in a way they haven’t before, and the audience provides a wall-to-wall laugh track”. Fresh from New York, this latest yarn from satirist David Mamet, is aimed at the Oval Office. November centers around the fictional President Charles H. P. Smith, who is broke, scandalized, and laughingly losing his bid for reelection. Join us for the South-Eastern premier of a play about politics and turkeys. Terrific New Theatre is located at 2821 Second Avenue South in the Dr. Pepper complex. For reservations or for more information, call the theatre at 328-0868. |
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Opening in November 2010 |
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Lobby Hero: by Kenneth Lonergan; Directed by John Batson. Nov 04-Nov 20. Drama, comedy, and romance unfurl in the lobby of an apartment building as an unlikely foursome of police and security personnel thrash their way through a murder investigation. Are these people good? Bad? Right? Wrong? Such questions have no answers. These are people caught by Lonergan's piercing vision, living life the only way they know how. And sometimes, you see, life just is. Reservations 933-2383. Birmingham Festival Theatre, located at 1901 ½ 11th Ave South, the corner of 19th St South and 11th Ave South. The entrance is behind the Golden Temple Restaurant. For additional information, visit http://www.bftonline.org/ . |
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Venus: by Suzan-Lori Parks. Directed by Karla Koskinen. Venus is Suzan-Lori Park’s gripping and theatrical depiction of 19th-century Hottentot Saartjie "Sarah" Baartman, a woman lured from her menial job in South Africa to tour the world as a sideshow exhibit. The New Yorker called Venus “a formidable experience: a gnarly but brilliant meditation on the ambiguity of race, history, the colonized imagination, sexuality, and theatrical storytelling itself." Adult language and themes. November 10-13, 17-20 7:30pm; November 21 2pm. UAB. The Odess Theatre. General Admission $12; Students $6; UAB Employees & Senior Citizens $10. Box Office: 975-2787 |
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Once Upon a Mattress (musical): Book by Jay Thompson, Dean
Fuller, Marshall Barer; Music by Mary Rodgers; Lyrics by Marshall Barer • November 11,
13, 18, 20 at 7:30pm & November 14, 21 at 2pm • Adults $15.00;
Students $12.00 • If you thought you knew the story of “The Princess and The
Pea,” you may be in for a walloping surprise! Carried on a wave of wonderful
songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking
spin on the familiar classic of royal courtship and comeuppance provides some
side-splitting shenanigans. Chances are you’ll never look at fairy tales
quite the same way again. Theatre
LJCC is at 3960 Montclair Road in Birmingham. To reserve tickets, please call
879-0411 or online at www.bhamjcc.org |
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Steel Magnolias: A perennially popular serio-comedy in two acts by Robert Harling, adapted into a famous film. Truvy's beauty salon is a place to gab and gossip. But, it also becomes a place of heartbreak and compassion when a young client is stricken with diabetes. The cast, creative team, and designers are all the talents of Pinson Valley High School Theatre! The show will run November 17-19, 7pm. $7 for adults and $5 for students. Performances at the Pinson Valley High School Fine Arts Center Auditorium. For tickets, call 205 379 5100 x. 639. For more info, e-mail us at theatre.pvhs@gmail.com |
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Opening in December 2010 |
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The Lying Kind: Terrific New Theatre. Dec. 2 – Dec. 19. Constables Blunt and Gobbel just can’t go home. Their Christmas Eve patrol through London ends with them being faced with the assignment of informing an elderly couple of their daughter’s death. As you might expect from award winning playwright Anthony Neilson, things go hilariously awry. Beset by a dead dog, an imaginary tea cart and PAPS (Parents Against Pedophile Scum), the two constables are in for a wild night. This is just the way TNT likes to celebrate the holiday season. Terrific New Theatre is located at 2821 Second Avenue South in the Dr. Pepper complex. For reservations or for more information, call the theatre at 328-0868. |
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Opening in January 2011 |
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Fahrenheit 451: Written By Ray Bradbury. Directed By Kenny Morris. January 6-8, 13-15 & 20-22 with performances Thursday-Sunday nights at 8pm. Theatre Downtown presents this exciting adaptation of the Ray Bradbury masterpiece, adapted by Bradbury himself! Fahrenheit 451 is the temperature at which paper ignites. This powerful drama is about the inner struggle of Guy Montag, a fireman. Montag has worked as a civil servant for ten years burning books, but lately he has become increasingly unsure about what he is doing and about his vegetable-like existence. It is not until he meets 16-year-old Clarisse, who is filled with strange ideas, that he is led into a dangerous and highly combustible situation. Now he must choose between continuing his nonexistent existence and risking everything for the right to think. Tickets are $17 for adults ($15 online in advance) and $10 for seniors and students all the time. Opening night is Hobo Night meaning you pay what you can afford with a $7 minimum. This production will be performed at Theatre Downtown @ Fifth Avenue Antiques (2410 5th Avenue South), two blocks from WorkPlay Theatre and across the street from The Quest. For tickets call (205) 306-1470 or visit www.theatredowntown.org. |
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Loot: by Joe Orton; Directed by Mel Christian. Jan 13-Jan 29. As a completely unethical detective closes in, charming young reprobates Hal and Dennis frantically attempt to hide the money they have stolen from a local bank. Meanwhile Hal’s deceased mother lies in state. The solution? Move the corpse and stash the ill-gotten lucre in the coffin. The result? Sordid mayhem from one of Britain’s funniest playwrights. Orton’s cheeky masterpiece is a subversive satire on love, death, faith, authority, and the pursuit of ... loot! Adult language and situations. Reservations 933-2383. Birmingham Festival Theatre, located at 1901 ½ 11th Ave South, the corner of 19th St South and 11th Ave South. The entrance is behind the Golden Temple Restaurant. For additional information, visit http://www.bftonline.org/ . |
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Lend Me a Tenor: Terrific New Theatre. Jan. 20 – Feb. 12. Back by popular demand, Lend Me a Tenor takes TNT into 2011. The tickets are sold, the stage is set, and the thirty-piece orchestra is ready. However, the evening is about to become un disastro gigantesco because it’s three minutes to curtain, and the leading man - the greatest tenor in the world - has gone missing! Join us for the revival of one of our all-time favorites, the critically acclaimed comedy of errors nominated for three Tony Awards. Terrific New Theatre is located at 2821 Second Avenue South in the Dr. Pepper complex. For reservations or for more information, call the theatre at 328-0868. |
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Opening in February 2011 |
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Cry of the Native Children: A World Premiere by Robert Cole; based upon George Washington Parke Custis’ Pocahontas, or The Settlers of Virginia. A full-stage version of the play work-shopped by PVHS Theatre in the 2009-2010 Season. The classic story of Pocahontas, revisited with contemporary eyes. The cast, creative team, and designers are all the talents of Pinson Valley High School Theatre! February 10-12, 7pm. $7 for adults and $5 for students. Performances at the Pinson Valley High School Fine Arts Center Auditorium. For tickets, call 205 379 5100 x. 639. For more info, e-mail us at theatre.pvhs@gmail.com |
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Lysistrata: by Aristophanes. Directed by Vessela Warner. In Aristophanes’ deliciously bawdy comedy, Lysistrata channels her frustrations into an extraordinary mission to end the pointless, interminable Peloponnesian War. Longing for the return of their soldier husbands and lovers, the women of Greece, led by clever Lysistrata, vow to stop making love until the men stop making war. What begins as a tenuous solidarity results in hilarious empowerment in this quintessential battle of the sexes. Adult language and themes. February 16-19 7:30pm; February 20 2pm. UAB. The Sirote Theatre. General Admission $12 & $15; Students $6; UAB Employees & Senior Citizens $10. Box Office: 975-2787 |
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Titus Andronicus: Written By William Shakespeare. Adapted & Directed By Billy Ray Brewton. February 17-19, 24-26 & March 3-5, with performances Thursday-Saturday nights at 8pm. Theatre Downtown proudly presents The Bard as youve never seen him before in all his bloody, sexy, violent glory. Titus Andronicus is one of Shakespeares most underproduced plays and serves as his most excessive. This show pits two powerful foes against one another, each hellbent on revenge of the darkest and most sinister kind. As their families and friends are torn apart during their bloody recourse, dark truths emerge about honor, seduction and madness. Imagine Shakespeare by way of Scorsese and Tarantino and that sums up the brilliant insanity that is Titus Andronicus. Tickets are $17 for adults ($15 online in advance) and $10 for seniors and students all the time. Opening night is Hobo Night meaning you pay what you can afford with a $7 minimum. This production will be performed at Theatre Downtown @ Fifth Avenue Antiques (2410 5th Avenue South), two blocks from WorkPlay Theatre and across the street from The Quest. For tickets call (205) 306-1470 or visit www.theatredowntown.org. This show will be dark, treacherous, blood-soaked and not appropriate for the young ones |
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Opening in March 2011 |
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We Three: by Paul Shoulberg. Directed by Dennis McLernon. In order to avoid prison, lifelong friends Jericho, Big Keith and Taz agree to Christmas season community service and participation in a mysterious university study. Tensions run high in this incisive comedy as the men are forced to confront issues within themselves and with each other. Set in New York City, We Three explores and challenges our standard perceptions of morality, race, class, and the meaning of Christmas. We Three is the world premiere of the winner of the UAB sponsored 2009 Ruby Lloyd Apsey Play Search. Adult language and themes. March 2-5, 9-11 7:30pm; March 12 2pm. UAB. The Odess Theatre. Admission $12; Students $6; UAB Employees & Senior Citizens $10. Box Office: 975-2787 |
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Around the World in 80 Days: by Mark Brown; Directed by Janelle Cochrane. Mar 03-Mar 19. Join us for the nonstop comic madness of this 2007 adaptation of the Jules Verne classic tale, in which the intrepid Phileas Fogg and an astounding number of characters break cultural sensitivity into teeny tiny bits and stomp them flat. This trot around the globe is not so much travel as it is channel-flipping through outrageous networks you never even knew were broadcasting. Reservations 933-2383. Birmingham Festival Theatre, located at 1901 ½ 11th Ave South, the corner of 19th St South and 11th Ave South. The entrance is behind the Golden Temple Restaurant. For additional information, visit http://www.bftonline.org/ . |
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TBA: Terrific New Theatre. Mar. 17 – Apr. 9. Once again the season announcement leaves room for one special surprise. As soon as the info is fresh off the mimeograph machine, we’ll let you know! Terrific New Theatre is located at 2821 Second Avenue South in the Dr. Pepper complex. For reservations or for more information, call the theatre at 328-0868. |
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Three
Sisters: by Anton
Chekhov. Directed by Will York. Passionate
and restless Olga, Masha, and Irina Prozorov dream of escaping the isolation
and monotony of their provincial garrison town for more cultured, meaningful
lives in Moscow. The arrival of a
debonair officer turns their world upside down and further inflames their
pursuit of happiness, resulting in a chain of circumstances marked by
mystery, beauty and sorrow. Three Sisters is regarded
by many critics as the best drama of the 20th century. April 13-16 7:30pm; April 17 2pm. UAB. The Sirote Theatre. General Admission $12 & $15; Students
$6; UAB Employees & Senior Citizens $10.
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Wuthering Heights: Written By Emily Bronte. Adapted & Directed By Kenny Morris. April 14-17, 21-24, 28-30 & May 1, with performances Thursday-Sunday nights at 8pm. Theatre Downtown presents Wuthering Heights, a play adaptation by Kenny Morris based on the classic novel by Emily Bront. Reintroduced to a new generation of readers as Bella and Edwards favorite novel in Stephenie Meyers popular Twilight series, Wuthering Heights is perhaps the most haunting and tormented love story ever written. A novel that has been called The most passionately original novel of the English language has proven to be one of the Nineteenth Centurys most popular yet disturbing masterpieces. The windswept moors are the unforgettable setting of this tale of doomed love between the troubled orphan Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. Through Catherines betrayal of Heathcliff and his bitter vengeance, their mythic passion haunts the next generation even after their deaths. Incorporating elements of many genres from gothic novels and ghost stories to poetic allegory -- and transcending them all, Wuthering Heights is a mystifying and powerful tour de force. Tickets are $17 for adults ($15 online in advance) and $10 for seniors and students all the time. Opening night is Hobo Night meaning you pay what you can afford with a $7 minimum. This production will be performed at Theatre Downtown @ Fifth Avenue Antiques (2410 5th Avenue South), two blocks from WorkPlay Theatre and across the street from The Quest. For tickets call (205) 306-1470 or visit www.theatredowntown.org. |
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Anna in the Tropics: by Nilo Cruz; Directed by Edward C. Miller.
Apr 21-May
07. Picture yourself in 1920's Tampa, Florida, rolling cigars—all
day. Could be tedious, yes? But what if a well-dressed, well-spoken person
read classic novels to you while you toiled in agrarian silence? Novels like
Tolstoy's Anna Karenina.
Novels that turn out to portray the world occurring around you. This 2003
Pulitzer Prize-winning play shows life in art, brings art to life, and
smolders somewhere between the two. Reservations 933-2383. Birmingham
Festival Theatre, located at 1901 ½ 11th Ave South, the corner of
19th St South and 11th Ave South. The entrance is
behind the Golden Temple Restaurant. For additional information, visit http://www.bftonline.org/
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Little Shop of Horrors: The hit musical with book and lyrics by Howard Ashman; music by Alan Menken; based upon the film The Little Shop of Horrors by Roger Corman; Screenplay by Charles Griffith One of the most successful Off-Broadway musicals of all time. Seymour attracts many customers to Mushnik's flower shop with his discovery of the plant Audrey II. But, soon, Seymour realizes the Plant has a very strange appetite that leads to a wonderful spoof of science fiction B movies. The cast, creative team, and designers are all the talents of Pinson Valley High School Theatre! May 5-7, 7pm. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for students. Performances at the Pinson Valley High School Fine Arts Center Auditorium. For tickets, call 205 379 5100 x. 639. For more info, e-mail us at theatre.pvhs@gmail.com |
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Elephant’s Graveyard: Terrific New Theatre. May 12 – June 4. The true tale of a tragic collision of a struggling circus and a tiny town in Tennessee, Elephant’s Graveyard chronicles the only known lynching of an elephant. Set in September 1916, the play combines historical fact and legend, exploring the deep-seated American craving for spectacle, violence and vengeance. Elephant’s Graveyard, an assemblage of expertly interwoven monologues by George Brant, combines the quirks of the circus with eloquence akin to the American Classic The Spoon River Anthology. Terrific New Theatre is located at 2821 Second Avenue South in the Dr. Pepper complex. For reservations or for more information, call the theatre at 328-0868. |
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Angels in America: Millennium Approaches: Written By Tony Kushner. Directed By J.J. Marrs. June 2-4, 9-11 & 16-18, with performances Thursday-Saturday nights at 8pm. In celebration of Gay Pride Month, Theatre Downtown proudly presents the theatre event of the year, Part 1 of our two-part saga, with Part 2 coming in August. God has abandoned heaven. Its 1985: the Reagans are in The White House and Death swings the scythe of AIDS. Angels in America follows a group of New Yorkers as they deal with the disease in different ways and come to terms with the illness and themselves. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Part 1 of Angels in America introduces us to the characters who make up this fictionalized world and takes us into their struggles, one by one. Tickets are $17 for adults ($15 online in advance) and $10 for seniors and students all the time. Opening night is Hobo Night meaning you pay what you can afford with a $7 minimum. This production will be performed at Theatre Downtown @ Fifth Avenue Antiques (2410 5th Avenue South), two blocks from WorkPlay Theatre and across the street from The Quest. For tickets call (205) 306-1470 or visit www.theatredowntown.org. |
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Cobb: by Lee Blessing; Directed by Don Sandley. Jun 09-Jun25. Blessing brings the legendary Ty Cobb to life as record-breaking statistics, infamous temper, fierce competitiveness, and personal triumphs are portrayed in flashback memories of the aging and (to hear him tell it) unappreciated superstar. "They" say we need heroes, and likely we do. But come see what one of those heroes has to say about "them." Reservations 933-2383. Birmingham Festival Theatre, located at 1901 ½ 11th Ave South, the corner of 19th St South and 11th Ave South. The entrance is behind the Golden Temple Restaurant. For additional information, visit http://www.bftonline.org/ . |
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Red, White and Tuna! : Terrific New Theatre. July 17 – Aug 6. It’s been several years since we left Bertha and Arles dancing at the end of “A Tuna Christmas”. Did the romance blossom? Has Didi Snavley received any "cosmic" communications from RR's UFO? Did Stanley make his fortune in the Albuquerque taxidermy business? These, and other burning questions, will be asked and answered in the side-splitting spoof of life in rural America. A sequel to one of TNT’s biggest hits, this irreverent satire guarantees a gut-busting good time. Terrific New Theatre is located at 2821 Second Avenue South in the Dr. Pepper complex. For reservations or for more information, call the theatre at 328-0868. |
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Angels in America: Perestroika: Written By Tony Kushner. Directed By J.J. Marrs. August 4-6, 11-13 & 18-20, with performances Thursday-Saturday nights at 8pm. Theatre Downtown proudly presents this Pulitzer Prize winning classic that redefined gay themed theatre for a whole new generation. God has abandoned heaven. Its 1985: the Reagans are in The White House and Death swings the scythe of AIDS. Angels in America follows a group of New Yorkers as they deal with the disease in different ways and come to terms with the illness and themselves. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Tickets are $17 for adults ($15 online in advance) and $10 for seniors and students all the time. Opening night is Hobo Night meaning you pay what you can afford with a $7 minimum. This production will be performed at Theatre Downtown @ Fifth Avenue Antiques (2410 5th Avenue South), two blocks from WorkPlay Theatre and across the street from The Quest. For tickets call (205) 306-1470 or visit www.theatredowntown.org. |
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Notices |
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CALL FOR ENTRIES OPEN FOR THE THEATRE DOWNTOWN SALUTE YOUR SHORTS FESTIVAL: Theatre Downtown announces its first annual SALUTE YOUR SHORTS Festival, to be performed November 18-21, 2010. Call for Entries for original short plays is currently open and closes August 31. Playwrights from all across the country are eligible. Original works must be under 20-minutes in length and contain no more than 8 characters. Submissions should be e-mailed to theatredt@gmail.com. The authors name, address, phone number and e-mail address, should be included on the cover page ONLY no other page should include the name of the author. All pages should contain the name of the play in the Header information.. Plays will be selected by an appointed selection committee. The number of plays selected will depend on the plays chosen and their time lengths. Directors will be chosen at the discretion of Theatre Downtown after an application process, though students and novice directors are encouraged to apply. Auditions will be held to cast the selected plays at a later date. Plays will be judged in competition by a panel of local theatre professionals and prizes will include Best Script, Best Director and Acting Awards. There are no content restrictions for these shows they just have to be good! For more information visit www.theatredowntown.org. To submit yourself as a director, please e-mail us at theatredt@gmail.com with your resume and an introduction letter |
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Back to School means Back to BCTʼs Academy of Performing Arts: Birmingham Children’s Theatre will offer a myriad of educational programs in the coming year as part of its legendary BCT Academy of Performing Arts. Completing a successful summer of drama, music, puppetry, improvisation, dance and technical theatre classes for over 200 students ages 3 . to High School, the Academy is pleased to announce its exciting schedule for the coming year: • Fall Weekend Classes,
Grades 2-7, will meet Saturdays from 10:00 to 12:30, Sep 25-Oct 30. • Fall Homeschooler
Weekday Classes, Grades 2-7, will meet Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
from 2:00-3:30, Sep 21-Oct 21. • Spring Break Classes,
Ages 4 through Grade 8, will meet Monday through Friday at varying times,
March 14-18. • Summer Workshops,
Ages 4 through High School, will meet Monday through Fridays at varying
times, June 20-July 22. Photographers welcomed and encouraged to attend these programs, please contact Dane Peterson to schedule a press visit. Registration
information at http://www.bct123.org/academy.html
Address questions concerning educational aspects of BCT to Dane Peterson,
Director of Education and Production, 205-458-8182 or dane@bct123.org. PO Box 1362 – B’ham, AL 35201. |
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Alys Stephens Workshops: For more information regarding registration, please call 934-6012 or e-mail heathmix@uab.edu . Acting Out Theatre Workshop: Saturdays, September 25 – November 20, 10 a.m. – noon. Cost: $150. The Alys Stephens Center and “Make It Happen” Theatre Company are proud to present the Acting Out Theatre Workshop for children ages 7 - 14. Acting Out Theatre Workshop is a ten week experience that shares with children the mechanics of acting and performance. Participants will learn theatre games, improvisation, warm-up and concentration exercises, voice and diction, theatre terminology, character development, and minimal musical theatre basics through a variety of fun, yet intense classes. Best of all, the children will get a chance to showcase their newly developed skills when the workshop culminates with a Showcase Production open to all parents and friends. Alicia Johnson and Jennifer Salvant will teach the workshop. The classes are programmed for students who are seriously interested in performance, as well as for those who just want to have fun. Classes will take place in the Alys Stephens Center’s Reynolds-Kirschbaum Recital Hall. Acting for Adults: Take One: Mondays, September 13
– November 15, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Cost: $150. Join acting instructors Alicia
Johnson and LaShanna Tripp for our second beginning acting workshop for
adults. Throughout the ten-week course students will learn the basics of
acting including theater terminology, voice and diction, improvisation,
character development and more through acting games, lessons and exercises.
Participants will even come away from the class with their very own prepared
monologue for auditions. A showcase performance for all participants is
scheduled at the end of the ten weeks on November 15. Classes will take place
in the Alys Stephens Center’s Reynolds-Kirschbaum Recital Hall. Acting for Adults: Take Two: Wednesdays, September 15 – November 17, 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Cost: $150. This adult acting class will focus primarily on scene development. Students will be able to build on their basic foundation and further develop their technique. They will learn how to establish realistic relationships with a scene partner, how to work with a director, and how to use positive expectations to fight towards a goal. Students will rehearse and perform full-length scenes that will explore the depth of great acting for a culminating showcase open to supportive family and friends. Classes will take place in the Alys Stephens Center’s Reynolds-Kirschbaum Recital Hall. |
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