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Front Row Centre Players announces auditions for their third show of their 20th Anniversary 2008/2009 season!
GREASE
Music, book & lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
Directed by Andrea van der Neut
Musical Direction by Wilma Rothbauer
Choreographed by Jodi Harrison
Where:
The Community Arts Centre at the Currie Barracks
(2633 Hochwald Ave S.W.) in the FRC Studio
When:
Tuesday January 27, 2009, 7-10pm
Wednesday January 28, 2009, 7-10pm
Saturday January 31, 2009, 1-5pm
Tuesday February 3, 2009, 7-10pm
Wednesday February 4, 2009, 7-10pm
Callbacks will be Saturday February 7th
Audition Requirements:
1) A one-minute monologue appropriate for the show.
2) A musical theatre song appropriate for the show, but not from the show (an accompanist and/or CD player will be provided).
3) Come dressed to dance.
4) Due to the content of the show, 18+ please.
PLEASE NOTE
You must stay after your individual audition slot for a group dance audition. I.e., if you have a 7:00 slot you will also have the 8:04 slot for your dance audition.
How to book your Audition:
Audition slots will be available for booking on Tuesday January 6th, 2009.
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.
About the show:
Rydell High’s class of 1959 will take you through “Summer Nights” in their very own “Greased Lightning”. Danny Zuko and Sandy Dumbrowski will resolve the problems of their mutual attraction against a backdrop of pajama parties, proms, burger palaces and drive-in movies.
“The sheer energy of Grease carries all before it." - N.Y. Daily News.
Show Run Dates:
May 22 to June 6, 2009 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
Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsals are planned for Saturdays 1-5pm, Tuesdays 7-10pm, Wednesday 7-10pm commencing in February, with Fridays 7-10 to be added in May.
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
Danny Zuko (tenor/baritone, dance, 18) The epitome of cool, nicer than he
cares to admit
Sandy Drumbrowski (soprano, dance, 18) the new girl in town - innocent,
Sandra Dee type
Kenickie (Baritone, 18, dance) a car-loving member of the T-Birds
Betty "Rizzo" Rizzo (legit mezzo/alto, dance, 18) Leader of the Pink Ladies;
tough and jaded, but a good heart buried underneath
Frenchie (Soprano, dance, 18) One of the Pink Ladies; good-natured, dreams
of becoming a beautician. A character voice.
Jan (Mezzo, dance, 18) One of the Pink Ladies; compulsive eater, good
natured
Marty Maraschino (Alto, dance, late-teens) One of the Pink Ladies; beautiful
and obsessed with her "look" and accessories
Roger (High Tenor, dance, late teens) One of the T-Birds; goofy "King of the
mooners", loves Jan
Doody (Tenor, dance, youngest of the guys) One of the T-Birds
Sonny (Late teens) One of the T-Birds
Eugene (Late teens) an honor student with nerdish tendencies
Patty Simcox (Late teens) snobbish honor student and peppy cheerleader
Mrs. Lynch (50+) Old Maid English teacher
Vince Fontaine (30-40) radio personality
Johnny Casino (Tenor, late teens) Disc jockey and teen idol
Cha Cha DiGreggorio (dance, late teens)
Teen Angel (Tenor, any age)
Email artistic@frontrowcentre.ca or call Front Row Centre Players at 403-246-8505 (Extension 2).
Front Row Centre Players Society is very pleased to announce our Board of Directors for 2008-2009.
President - Darren Stewart
Vice President - Janos Zeller
Treasurer - John Zeller
Secretary - Erin Madill
Artistic Director - Joey Sayer
Assistant Artistic Director - Andrea van der Neut
Marketing Director - Shea Christie
Volunteer Director - Jeri Guenter
Past President - Les Sorenson
Members at Large:
Brenda Goyetche
Jenifer Pope
Krista Willott
This is an amazing team that we are sure will support another fantastic year as Calgary's Premier Community Musical Theatre Company.
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Front Row Centre Players announces auditions for its second show of their 20th Anniversary 2008/2009 season!
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, written by Joseph Stein
Directed by George Smith
Musical Direction by Donna McCloskey
Where:
The Community Arts Centre at the Currie Barracks
(2633 Hochwald Ave S.W.) in the FRC Studio
When:
Thursday September 11, 2008 7-10pm
Friday September 12, 2008 7-10pm
Saturday September 13, 2008 1-5pm
Callbacks will be Sunday Afternoon from 1-5 pm
Audition Requirements:
1) If you are auditioning for a Lead Role, please prepare one song from the show (or optionally one song of similar style). An accompanist will be provided, but keep in mind that any sheet music provided must be easily sight-read. Bringing a music track on CD or Tape is recommended (A CD/cassette player will be provided).
2) If you are not auditioning for a lead, please prepare a musical theatre song of your choice (not longer than 3 minutes).
3) You may be asked to cold read and/or do a movement audition so wear comfortable clothing and footwear that you can move in.
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.
About the show:
The touching story of Tevye and his daughters as they struggle with tradition in the face of anti-Semitism in Czarist Russia. Hum along to “Sunrise Sunset” and “If I Were a Rich Man” as we cut across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion.
Show Run Dates:
January 9 to 24, 2009 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
Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsals are planned for Sundays 1-5pm, Mondays 7-10pm, Wednesday 7-10pm commencing on September 22nd (there is a chance an additional time will be added in Nov/Dec).
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
TEVYE The Dairyman, comic, earnest, wise father
Age: 35 – 55 Baritone: Low A flat - High F
Front Row Centre Players are proud to announce the cast of the upcoming production of GODSPELL. Prepare ye the way of the Lord from November 7 - 15 as, day by day, the following players will present this amazing show!
Jolene Anderson (Gilmer)
Kendra Braun (Sonia)
Omar Escobar (Herb)
Christine Horne (Christine)
Charlotte Loeppky (Peggy)
Jennifer Mikla (Robin)
Heather Smuda (Heather)
Darren Stewdill (Jeffrey)
Heimen Van Essen (Lamar)
Chris Willott (Judas)
Krista Willott (Joanne)
Janos Zeller (Jesus)
Congratulations to the cast and directorial team, and many thanks to all who auditioned!
Please note that the auditions for Godspell scheduled for June 18 - 21 have been postponed until later this summer.
ALL PEOPLE WHO HAVE BOOKED AUDITIONS WILL BE CONTACTED and we will give you first opportunity to choose audition times of your choice when auditions are rescheduled.
Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter! If you have any questions, please contact Joey Sayer, Artistic Director at artistic@frontrowcentre.ca.
Front Row Centre Players are celebrating 20 years as
Calgary’s Premier Community Musical Theatre Company
In 1987, the St. Giles Presbyterian Church Choir in Calgary presented a version of "Godspell". The success of this production inspired the performers to create a new musical theatre company.
Thus, Front Row Centre Players Society was born.
Twenty seasons and forty-five productions later, for our 2008-2009 season we’d like to take you back to where it all began…
GODSPELL - November 7 – 15 2008
Book by John Michael Tebelak, Music and New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew
Directed by Shea Christie
A sparkling score by renowned composer & lyricist Stephen Schwartz (Wicked & Enchanted) brings the parables of Jesus Christ to life. Laugh and cry with the cast of Godspell as they take you “Day by Day” through this unique reflection of the life of Jesus.
"Exhilarating… a rapid fire musical fun house" - New York Magazine
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF- January 9 – 24 2009
Book by Joseph Stein, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, Music by Jerry Bock
Directed by George Smith
Join us as we celebrate “To Life” with the touching story of Tevye and his daughters as they struggle with tradition in the face of anti-Semitism in Czarist Russia. Hum along to “Sunrise Sunset” and “If I Were a Rich Man” as we cut across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion.
"One of the unforgettable stage musical creations of modern Broadway history."
- Variety
GREASE - May 22 – June 6 2009
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
Directed by Andrea van der Neut
Rydell High’s class of 1959 will take you through “Summer Nights” in their very own “Greased Lightning”. Danny Zuko and Sandy Dumbrowski will resolve the problems of their mutual attraction against a backdrop of pajama parties, proms, burger palaces and drive-in movies.
“The sheer energy of Grease carries all before it." - N.Y. Daily News.
SAVE MY SEAT! SEASON PASSES
Save Your Seat for Godspell, Fiddler on the Roof and Grease prior to November 1, 2008 and save more than 25%!
Adults $48 Save up to $17.25!
Students/Seniors $42 Save up to $14.25!
Prices include GST, $1.75/ticket Pumphouse Service Charge and a $2/ticket surcharge for our Rehearsal Space Fund.
Save your seat today by calling the Pumphouse Box Office at 403-263-0079 or e-mailing boxoffice@pumphousetheatre.ca
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