Front Row Centre Players is pleased to announce the Cast of the Wizard of Oz:
Trish Beeney - Glinda / Auntie Em
Carl Bishop - Cowardly Lion / Zeke
Lowell Boland - Denizen of Oz
Jesse Bowen - Denizen of Oz
Emma Cole - Denizen of Oz
Hannah Duke - Denizen of Oz
Judy Dunsmuir - Wicked Witch of the West / Miss Gulch
Alyssa Durnie - Denizen of Oz
Cameron Gooderham - Denizen of Oz
Jeri Guenter - Denizen of Oz
Mike Johnson - Tin Man / Hickory
Andrew Lynch - Denizen of Oz
Natalie Mack - Dorothy Gale
Veronica Mack - Denizen of Oz
Heather Oystryk - Scarecrow / Hunk
Graham Phillips - Denizen of Oz
Gary Silberg - Palace Guard / Uncle Henry / Denizen of Oz
Andrew Smith - Wizard / Professor Marvel
Tracy Smith - Denizen of Oz
Kennedy Young - Denizen of Oz
Thank you to all who auditioned for the show, there were many tough decisions.
We look forward to presenting another fantastic show.
The Wizard of Oz plays at the Victor Mitchell Theatre at the Pumphouse Theatres from May 23 - June 7, 2008. Please call 263-0079 for tickets or visit us at http://www.frontrowcentre.ca.
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Front Row Centre Players announces auditions for its final show of the 2007/2008 season!
THE WIZARD OF OZ
Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg
Background Music by Herbert Stothart
Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard
Orchestration by Larry Wilcox
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company
Based upon the Classical Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
Directed by Joey Sayer
Where:
The Community Arts Centre at the Currie Barracks
(2633 Hochwald Ave S.W.) in the FRC Studio
When:
Saturday, January 26, 10:00 am 5:00 pm
Sunday, January 27, 10:00 am 5:00 pm
Monday, January 28, 7:00 10:00 pm
Tuesday, January 29, 7:00 10:00 pm
Sunday, February 3, 10:00 1:00 pm
CALLBACKS Sunday, February 3, 2:00 6:00 pm
Audition Requirements:
1) One song of your choice that best show your vocal range. DO NOT USE A SONG FROM THE WIZARD OF OZ. An accompanist will be provided, but keep in mind that any sheet music provided must be easily sight-read. A CD/cassette player will be provided if you wish to bring a backing track.
2) One monologue of two minutes or less, either comic or earnestly heartfelt.
How to book your Audition:
To book an audition time slot, please follow the Get Involved link at http://www.frontrowcentre.ca. To change or cancel auditions, please call Front Row Centre Players at 403-246-8505.
AUDITIONS MAY BE BOOKED BEGINNING JANUARY 12, 2008. No auditions will be booked before this time. Please note that the show will include a maximum of three children under the age of 12. The number of auditioners under the age of 12 will be capped at 20, whether or not all audition spots have been filled.
About the show:
Little Dorothy Gale of Kansas, like so many girls her age, dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to another world. Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy's imagination.
Show Run Dates:
May 23 to June 7, 2008 on the Victor Mitchell Stage at the Pumphouse Theatre.
Evening Shows: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, and Sat at 7:30pm
Matinee Shows: Sat and Sun at 2:00pm
***PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO MATINEE PERFORMANCE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 7
Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsals are planned for Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons, to be confirmed once the show is cast. Rehearsals are scheduled to begin on February 12, 2008.
PLEASE NOTE: Front Row Centre Players is a community theatre presenting three major musicals each year. All participants in the process of putting together our shows are volunteers, from actors to directorial team to stage hands to the FRC Board. Cast are expected to be able to help, as needed, with such aspects as move-in, strike, etc.
Casting Requirements
- The Munchkins Will include a maximum of three children. All other munchkins will be drawn from a variety of ages, genders and types. Munchkins will be involved in set changes and will also play Crows, Trees, Poppies, Citizens of Oz, Winkies, Jitterbugs, Winged Monkeys and other roles as required. A total of 15 munchkins will be cast.
- Dorothy Gale May range in age from 11-12 to late teens, depending on vocal qualities and ability to handle the role. This role may possibly be double-cast.
- Hunk/Scarecrow Dual role of Hunk, the farmhand and the Scarecrow. Strong song and dance man, 20s and up.
- Hickory/Tin Man Dual role of Hickory, the farmhand and the Tin Man. Strong song and dance man, 20s and up.
- Zeke/Cowardly Lion Dual role of Zeke, the farmhand and the Cowardly Lion. Strong comedic talent, 20s and up.
- Auntie Em/Glinda the Good Witch Dual role, 30s and up.
- Uncle Henry/Emerald City Guard Dual role. This role does not feature any solo singing. 30s and up.
- Miss Gulch/Wicked Witch of the West Dual role. This role has limited solo singing. 30s and up.
- Professor Marvel/The Wizard Dual role. This role does not feature any solo singing. 30s and up.
For more information
Email artistic@frontrowcentre.ca or call Front Row Centre Players at 403-246-8505.
SUMMARY
- FRC, Morpheus and Storybook are partnering to build/renovate a new
centre for community arts
- a $2 surcharge will be added to all FRC tickets beginning with Camelot sales
Fellow patrons of the arts,
As you may be aware, Front Row Centre Players, along with Morpheus
Theatre, Storybook Theatre and other theatre and dance groups,
currently rehearses and operates out of the Community Arts Centre in
the Currie Barracks. The Community Arts Centre of today was created
and renovated out of a partnership between Front Row Centre, Morpheus
Theatre and Storybook Theatre in 2001.
The lease on this building will expire in 2009 or 2010 and the
building is scheduled to be demolished at that time. If we do not
take immediate action, we will be relegated to rehearsing in Church
basements and the like once again. To avoid that fate we have again
taken up partnership with Morpheus and Storybook to acquire, build
and/or renovate a new centre for community arts
This is a huge commitment of time and money and we as a partnership
have opted to take several different options to try achieve the
financial commitments:
- We will begin a fundraising campaign that you will see the effects
of at our shows.
- We will be approaching all levels of government for funding
assistance in our project.
Most importantly for all of you, to help us achieve our targets we
have, together with our partners Morpheus Theatre and Storybook
Theatre, added a $2 surcharge to all ticket sales beginning with our
January production of Camelot.
This $2 will go entirely towards a capital fund for the new centre for
community arts.
Without a new space, we will not be able to create shows like we do
today, and I hope that you will forgive us this small increase to help
ensure our future in the community.
Effective immediately, individual ticket sales for Camelot and the
Wizard of Oz will be as follows:
Adult: $21.75
Student/Senior $18.75
Special Offers:
"12 Buck Tuesday", All Tuesday performances only $12
"Mature Matinees", All matinee performances, Seniors only $15
These prices include GST, the $2 rehearsal space surcharge and the
$1.75 Pumphouse Fee.
A group discount of $2 per ticket is available for groups of 10 or more.
Those who have already purchased season tickets will not be affected,
and tickets for our November production of Nine will also not be
affected.
Stay tuned for more information on this exciting project.
Thank for your continuing support. If you have any concerns, comments
or questions, please contact me directly at
president@frontrowcentre.ca, or leave a message at (403) 246-8505.
Yours sincerely,
FRONT ROW CENTRE PLAYERS SOCIETY
Darren Stewart, President
Front Row Centre Players Society
Calgary's Premier Community Musical Theatre Company
http://www.frontrowcentre.ca
(403) 246-8505
Front Row Centre Players announces auditions for its second show of the 2007/2008 season, Camelot!
Written by Alan Jay Lerner, lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe, directed by Richard Michelle-Pentelbury.
Where:
The Community Arts Centre at the Currie Barracks (2633 Hochwald Ave S.W.) in either the FRC or Morpheus Studio (watch for signage).
When:
September 4 and September 5, 2007, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, September 8, 2007, 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm
Callbacks:
September 8, 5:00 9:00 pm
Audition Requirements:
Chorus - prepare a short selection of a song from a musical, as well as a five to eight line part of a monologue, and be prepared to dance.
Lead - prepare a song from the show, a short monologue, and be prepared to dance.
NOTE: You will be expected to attend a dance audition as part of the audition procedure. In the evenings they will be scheduled for a 20 minute period at 7:40 and 9:00 pm. On the Saturday afternoon they will be scheduled for a 20 minute period at 12:50, 2:50 and 4:40 you are asked to attend one of these scheduled dance auditions closest to the audition time you have booked.
How to book your Audition:
To book an audition time slot, please follow the Get Involved links at http://www.frontrowcentre.ca/ or call Front Row Centre Players at 403-246-8505.
About the Show:
Camelot a fairy tale made real for Adults! A nervous King Arthur tries to cajole Merlyn, his teacher, to tell him about Guenevere the future Queen. Merlyn knows the future, as he lives from the future into the present. He grows younger instead of aging. Upon her arrival Guenevere dodges the awaiting crowds and hides as she sings The Simple Joys of Maidenhood. Arthur and Guenevere accidentally meet in the forest and are delighted to find they are charmed with each other. The wonderfully placid Camelot, where royal decree sets the tone, becomes the set for a story of love and chivalry. Especially when Guenevere meets Lancelot!
Show Run Dates:
January 11 26, 2008 on the Victor Mitchell Stage at the Pumphouse Theatre.
Evening Shows: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, and Sat at 7:30 pm
Matinee Shows: Sat and Sun at 2:00 pm
Rehearsal Schedule:
Rehearsals will be Monday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons. Rehearsals will begin September 10th.
Roles Available:
Total of 35 cast members: 16 men of all ages, 16 women of all ages, 1 boy - ages 8-10, 2 boys.
For more information:
E-mail artistic@frontrowcentre.ca or call Front Row Centre Players at (403) 246-8505.
Front Row Centre Players is thrilled to announce the cast for our first show in the 2007-2008 season, Nine - The Musical.
Book by Arthur Kopit. Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston.
Adaptation from the Italian by Mario Fratti.
Directed by Colleen Bishop
Our incredibly talented cast is:
Guido Contini - Brian Holiday
Luisa Contini - Allison Roth
Carla Albanese - Ashlyn Peneycad
Claudia Nardi - Stefanie Lyall
Guido's Mother - Debbie Wicks
Liliane LaFleur - Jutah Hinds
Lina Darling - Carly McKee
Stephanie Necrophorus - Diane Huynh
Our Lady of the Spa - Carlyn Miller
Mama Maddelena - Judy Dunsmuir
Sarraghina - Nicole Owen
The Germans - Elaine Torrie (Olga), Linda Delaney (Ilsa)
Little Boys - Brock Reid & TBA
Thank you to everyone who auditioned!
Nine - The Musical runs November 9-17, 2007 at the Pumphouse Theatres - Victor Mitchell theatre. Call 263-0079 for tickets or online at www.pumphousetheatres.ca
We hope to see you out for the auditions for our next show, Camelot. Camelot auditions will run the September 4th, 5th and 8th 2007. Watch our website at www.frontrowcentre.ca for full details and to register for your audition.
Front Row Centre Players is thrilled to announce our nominees for the 2007 Calgary-ACTS CAT Awards.
Front Row Centre is the top-nominated musical-producing company with an outstanding total of 31 nominations! Chicago with 14 nominations and Little Shop of Horrors with 9 nominations lead the way. Ultimately, with Oklahoma!, Chicago and Little Shop of Horrors all nominated for both Best Musical and Best Performance by Chorus or Ensemble, we are proud and thrilled to have had such wonderful and talented cast, crew and orchestra involved in our fantastic season.
The FRC Nominations are:
Outstanding Costume Design
Frank MacLeod - Chicago
Frank MacLeod Little Shop of Horrors
Outstanding Lighting Design
Paul Hilton & John Nairn - Chicago
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Musical
Nikki Barran as Hunyak /Velma Kelly Understudy - Chicago
Janelle Cooper as Matron Mama Morton - Chicago
Tanis Laatsch as Ado Annie /Gertie Cummings - Oklahoma!
Caitlynne Medrek as Ado Annie /Gertie Cummings - Oklahoma!
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Musical
Carl Bishop as Mr. Mushnik - Little Shop of Horrors
Lindsay Robinson as Orin Scrivello - Little Shop of Horrors
Gary Silberg as Amos Hart Chicago
Bryan Smith as Will Parker - Oklahoma!
Outstanding Musical Direction
Brian Holiday Chicago
Mary-Anne Wilson Little Shop of Horrors
Outstanding Choreography or Stage Fight
Karen Iwanski - Oklahoma!
Angela Woodard with Jodi Harrison Chicago
Outstanding Performance by a Chorus or Ensemble
Chicago
Little Shop of Horrors
Oklahoma!
Outstanding Sound Design or Composition
Andrea Katz Chicago
Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Michael Brown Chicago
Faith Marie Casement Oklahoma!
Joey Sayer Little Shop of Horrors
Outstanding Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical
Jenifer Pope as Roxie Hart Chicago
Angela Woodard as Velma Kelly Chicago
Outstanding Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical
Justin Crowe as Curly McLain - Oklahoma!
Dave Gagnier as Seymour Krelborn - Little Shop of Horrors
Carman Portelli as Billy Flynn - Chicago
Levon Yon as Seymour Krelborn - Little Shop of Horrors
Outstanding Production of a Musical
Chicago
Little Shop of Horrors
Oklahoma!
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