FRC Presents Amy Rogers: Auditioning for Musical Theatre
AUDITIONING FOR MUSICAL THEATRE
A Master Guide into the Dos and Don'ts
of a Professional and University Audition Featuring Amy Rogers
Director of Musical Theatre,
Pace University, NYC
A special presentation by Front Row Centre.
Please direct inquiries to Kerry at marketing@frontrowcentre.ca or by
calling 403-246-8505 extension 3 and leaving a message.
SUNDAY MAY 16th, 2010
4:30 to 6:30PM
Community Arts Centre, 2633 Hochwald Ave SW
Cost $25
To register call 403-216-0808.
About Amy Rogers:
MFA, Musical Theatre, San Diego State
BM, Musical Theatre, Arizona State
As the Director of the Musical Theatre Program at Pace University in
New York City, Amy Rogers has worked with Broadway's top professionals
including Patti LuPone and Audra McDonald among many others. Amy has
also been "behind the audition table" for well over 50 professional
productions, giving her a unique perspective into what gets someone
cast or accepted into University.
Don't miss Forbidden Broadway, opening Thursday, April 15th.
Tickets are still available for the Thursday Opening Night of
Forbidden Broadway, but are selling fast!
Friday and Saturday Nights are completely sold out!
We at FRC would like to welcome the fabulous cast of Nunsense. We are looking forward to many weeks of laughs and nunsense.
Reverend Mother: Marnie Patrick-Roberts
Sr. Hubert: Donna Barnfield
Sr. Robert Anne: Barb Mitchell
Sr. Amnesia: Krista Willott
Sr. Leo: Natalie Manz
Sr. Julia, Child of God: Carl(a) Bishop
Sr. Wilhelm: Kathy Lewis
Sr. Brendan: Andrea Gleason
And let us not forget our Heavenly Chorus:
Lisette Allan
Cynthia Anderson
Jolene Anderson
Julie Bradley
Mavis Clark
Dorie Dassios
Krissy Doiron
Trina Huff
Veronica Mack
Greg Miller
Katie Miller
Kerry Miller
Graham Phillips
Mary Rooney
Terri Thompson
A big thank you to all the people who came out and auditioned. This is going to be an exciting show! Tell your friends! Tell your enemies so that they will become your friends!
Front Row Centre Players’ performance of Hello Dolly! opened last night to a large enthusiastic audience, wild laughter and a standing ovation at the Victor Mitchell Theatre in the Pumphouse Theatres. Always ready to take on a big show, FRC’s production features Jerry Herman’s uplifting music, gorgeous period costumes, cleverly designed rotating sets, and talented performers with extensive Musical Theatre experience.
Multi-talented though she may be, Mrs. Dolly Levi did not actually teach any of the cast to dance.
Appreciative audience members stayed afterwards for the Opening Night Gala, a growing FRC tradition where the audience celebrates with cast and crew at an on-stage reception. The menu featured delicious cheesecake graciously prepared by the CheeseCake Café on Northland Drive, and appetizers provided by the Cactus Club. Front Row Centre Players was also grateful for the Opening Night sponsorship of Executive Royal Inn, Special Events Rental, Sobey’s, and Safeway.
“We’re delighted by the enthusiastic audience response,” remarked Darren Stewart, Producer. “The laughter and applause we heard tonight is a great example of the experience we hope to bring to everyone.” Hello Dolly! runs through January 23rd, with evening and matinee performances. Tickets are available online at www.pumphousetheatre.ca or the box office at (403) 263-0079.
Next up for FRC is Nunsense – the Mega-Musical starting May 21st. As well, a special run of Forbidden Broadway opens April 15th, with tickets available for sale at Hello Dolly! performances.
In operation for over 20 years, Front Row Centre Players is Calgary’s Premier Community Musical Theatre Company. To get involved as cast, crew, or audience member, visit our website at www.frontrowcentre.ca
Please direct any media inquiries to marketing@frontrowcentre.ca
Front Row Centre Players invites directors to make proposals for shows to be produced during our 2010-2011 season.
We encourage directors experienced in musical theatre to submit proposals (following the guidelines below) to Joey Sayer and Andrea Sereda, Co-Artistic Directors.
FRC produces at least three musicals each year (“Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street", "Hello Dolly!" “Forbidden Broadway” and "Nunsense" in our current season; “Godspell", "Fiddler on the Roof" and "Grease" in our previous season) and has produced musicals for over 20 years.
For our upcoming season, we are looking for shows that will create an exciting and balanced roster. In our most recent seasons, we have sought three blockbusters due to fundraising needs. Previous to that, we have sought two potential blockbuster shows and a show that may be lesser-known but will entertain, inspire and deserves to be produced. All shows must have a commercial viability and be able to recoup their costs. Shows proposed can be family shows or what we have called a "Hot!" show, which explores more mature themes. Please see below for examples of shows that can be proposed.
Participating in Front Row Centre shows is on a completely voluntary basis. There are no honoraria nor out-of-pocket expense reimbursements that are not directly related to the show and approved by the producer.
Please follow the guidelines below to propose shows. Please note that proposals not containing this information will not be seriously considered.
1. Proposals must include the following information:
Part A
Name of Director
Experience of director with musical theatre and other related experience
Part B
Name of Show including composer/lyricist/book writer
Rights holder (if unsure, please use the resources available on our website)
Brief Description of Show
Director's Vision for the show
Hot!(adult themed) or not?
Potential Cast Size of show, with male/female ratio
Possible members of directorial creative team (if known)
Potential size of band/orchestra
Potential special effect/technical considerations
Any other comments or considerations
2. Proposals are to be emailed as an attachment to Joey Sayer and Andrea Sereda, Artistic Directors of Front Row Centre Players, at artistic@frontrowcentre.ca. Any questions can also be sent to this email address.
3. Proposals must be received by midnight, December 31, 2009 to be considered.
4. The following shows are the type of shows we would like to see proposed:
Blockbuster Shows:
Guys and Dolls
South Pacific
The Producers
Singin’ in the Rain
Hot! Shows/or lesser known shows that deserve to be produced:
Urinetown
Working
Chess
Rent
The artistic directors will consider proposals for the above listed shows in addition to other productions of this nature that potential directors are passionate about.
MENTORSHIP:
FRC is committed to including and introducing new people into the theatre. Individuals with little or no experience in directing are encouraged to submit a personal proposal with a letter of intent, resume and any relevant theatre experience and may be considered for assistant director opportunities.
All proposals will be considered by the artistic directors, and recommendations will be put for to the FRC Board early in the New Year to be made official.
Thank you for your interest in Front Row Centre Players!
Bring Cash to Sweeney for your Tickets for Forbidden Broadway!
FRC is proud to present for 3 nights only.
Forbidden Broadway Greatest Hits Vol. 1
April 15th - 17th 2010. Pumphouse Theatres
Music by Gerard Alessandrini, lyrics by Gerard Alessandrini, written by Gerard Alessandrini
Directed by Joey Sayer
In this long-running Off-Broadway hit musical revue, Broadway’s greatest musical legends meet Broadway’s greatest satirist in this hilarious, loving and endlessly entertaining tribute to some of the theatre’s greatest stars and songwriters.
Only 3 shows!
Only 150 seats available each show!
Get yours now before they're gone.
Tickets will be available at intermission and after the show at Sweeney Todd and Hello Dolly.
Tickets will be $20 each cash only
Any remaining tickets will be made available online for $25 on February 1st, 2010.
Front Row Centre Players are pleased to announce the cast of Hello Dolly:
Dolly Levi - Linda Delaney
Dolly Levi - Judy Dunsmuir
Horace Vandergelder - Russell Moore
Cornelius Hackl - James Noonan
Barnaby Tucker - Janos Zeller
Mrs. Irene Molloy - Christine Horne
Minnie Fay - Dana Stoutenburg
Ambrose Kemper - Jake Murray
Ermengarde - Annika Odegard
Ernestina - Lara Zaluski
Clerk/Chorus - Ryan Ehrenholz
Judge/Chorus - Greg Miller
Mrs. Rose/Chorus - Rosemary Van Dyk
Rudy/Chorus - Rob Sunderland
Stanley/Chorus - Marcus Bauer
Chef 1/Chorus - Devon Hall
Chef 2/Chorus - Graham Wrightson
Chorus
Graham Phillips
Jamie Matchullis
Natalie Manz
Sarah Ord
Emily Sunderland
Katharine Miller
Jillian Hannah
Kathy Shaw
Suzanne Berg
A big thank you to everyone who auditioned and congratulations to those involved.
Front Row Centre Players announces auditions for its second show of the 2009/2010 season:
Hello Dolly!
Written by MICHAEL STEWART, lyrics by JERRY HERMAN and music by JERRY HERMAN.
Directed by ADAM BURTON, Musical Direction by DEREK DEMIERRE, Choreography by ANGELA WOODARD
Where:
The Community Arts Centre at the Currie Barracks (2633 Hochwald Ave S.W.) in the FRC Studio (watch for signage).
When:
August 17 & 18: 7PM-10PM
August 22: 10AM – 3:30PM
Callbacks:
Sunday August 23rd from 10AM until 3PM. Ladies please wear heels or character shoes.
Audition Requirements:
Please prepare 2 contrasting songs that showcase your vocal ability, an uptempo and a ballad.
Please provide sheet music in your correct key: an accompanist will be provided. Backing tracks and/or prerecorded accompaniment will not be allowed.
Members of Equity please note that as FRC produces shows on a volunteer, recreational basis, we do not pay actors under any circumstances.
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 extension 2.
About the Show:
Meet Mrs. Dolly Levi, a matchmaking widow set on pairing up those caught in her scheming. Join us for a beloved story of misinformation, peacocking, and general meddling as Dolly takes the task of finding a wife for the rich, well-known and very un-married Horace Vandergelder. With songs including "Hello Dolly", "It Only Takes a Moment", and “Put On Your Sunday Clothes", you are sure to share Dolly's joy as she meddles her way to matching all and catching herself a husband in the process. Come celebrate sharing the wealth, be it money or cheer.
Show Run Dates:
January 8 – 23, 2010 on the Victor Mitchell Stage Theatre at the Pumphouse Theatres.
Evening Shows: Wed, Thurs, Fri, and Sat at 7:30 pm with a possible show on Tuesdays
Matinee Shows: Sat and Sun at 2:00 pm
Rehearsal Schedule:
Rehearsals will be Monday 7-10pm, Wednesday 7-10pm and Saturdays 1-5pm from September until November 1st and Monday Wednesday and Sundays from November until January.
Roles Available:
MRS. DOLLY GALLAGHER LEVI Late 30’s to Mid 40’s, Strong Singer, Strong Actor. Written as a soprano, but can be performed an octave lower. Needs good diction.
ERNESTINA Late 30’s to Early 40’s Woman, Good Character Actor, has to “bleat” an 8-bar solo
AMBROSE KEMPER Late Teens, Good Dancer, Baritone
HORACE VANDERGELDER 40’s to 50’s Good singer (Baritone low B to middle D), Strong Actor. Needs good diction.
ERMENGARDE Mid to late teen girl, Good Character Actor
CORNELIUS HACKL Early 20’s Strong Singer (Light Tenor), Actor
BARNABY TUCKER Mid to late teens, Strong Singer (Light Baritone), Strong Actor
IRENE MOLLOY Late 20’s to mid 30’s Strong Singer (Mezzo-Soprano), Strong Actor
MINNIE FAY Late Teens to Early 20’s girl/woman, Young and energetic, Good Singer (Light, perky voice), Good Dancer
RUDOLPH 40’s to 50’s Man, Good Character Actor
Townspeople, Waiters, etc. In addition we will be looking for Acrobats, as well as 1 or 2 children for small ensemble roles.
Ages are not cast in stone, physical type is more important.
For more information:
E-mail artistic@frontrowcentre.ca or leave a message at (403) 246-8505 extension 2.
We are very pleased and excited to present the cast of Sweeney Todd!
Kirk Heuser - Sweeney Todd
Tarra Riley - Mrs Lovett
Chris Willott - Anthony
Krista Vander Neut - Johanna
Greg Spielman - Judge Turpin
Jeremy Walker - The Beadle
David Hume - Tobias Ragg
Carlyn Miller - Beggar Woman
Jomar Ferreras - Pirelli
And our wonderful Ensemble:
Jaclyn Barker
Lurene Bates
Carl Bishop
Colleen Bishop
Phillip Frias
Kyle Graae
Devon Hall
Noah Herbst-Aylesworth
Jevon Hills
Mitchell Lukinuk
Stefanie Lyall
Crystal May
Donna McCloskey
David Ng
Ted Senecal
Tracy Smith
Roy Styan
Diana Venzi
Tanya Wolff
Tamra Zielinski
Auditions are now available for booking for FRC's presentation of "Sweeney Todd"! Auditions will be held on June 23rd, 24th and 25th with call backs on Saturday June 27th.
Click on the Get Involved link above to book your audition!
Welcome to Front Row Centre Players’ 22nd season as
Calgary’s Premier Community Musical Theatre Company!
What's Cooking in the Kitchen? Join Us for a Razor Sharp Rendition of
SWEENEY TODD
THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET
A MUSICAL THRILLER
November 6 – 14, 2009
Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Book by HUGH WHEELER
From an Adaptation by CHRISTOPHER BOND
Directed by BILL TORRIE
Originally Directed on Broadway by HAROLD PRINCE
Originally Produced on Broadway by Richard Barr,
Charles Woodward, Robert Fryer, Mary Lea Johnson, Martin Richards
in Association with Dean and Judy Manos
SWEENEY TODD is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIshows.com
Innocence twists into vengeance on the cobblestone streets of 19th century London. Come along on a sophisticated, macabre, and uncompromising tale as Benjamin Barker, a barber, becomes Sweeney Todd, the demon butcher, and his landlady, the local pie proprietress, goes from making "The Worst Pies in London" to creating a culinary crime described only as "God that's Good." This barbarous ode to vengeance accomplishes the rare task of offering intense drama, darkly side-splitting humour and a ripping musical score.
Savour the Life of Glitz and Glamour with
HELLO DOLLY!
January 8 – 23 2010
Book by MICHAEL STEWART
Music and Lyrics by JERRY HERMAN
Based on the Play “The Matchmaker” by Thornton Wilder
Directed by ADAM BURTON
Originally Production Directed and Choreographed by Gower Champion
Produced for the Broadway Stage by David Merrick and Champion-Five, Inc.
HELLO DOLLY! is presented through special arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library Inc.
Meet Mrs. Dolly Levi, a matchmaking widow set on pairing up those caught in her scheming. Join us for a beloved story of misinformation, peacocking, and general meddling as Dolly takes the task of finding a wife for the rich, well-known and very un-married Horace Vandergelder. With songs including "Hello Dolly", “It Only Takes a Moment", and “Put On Your Sunday Clothes", you are sure to share Dolly's joy as she meddles her way to matching all and catching herself a husband in the process. Come celebrate sharing the wealth, be it money or cheer.
Cleaning Out the Freezer has Never Been so Outrageously Fun… NUNSENSE: THE MEGA-MUSICAL
May 21 – June 5 2010
Book, Music and Lyrics by DAN GOGGIN
Directed by ANDREA VAN DER NEUT
NUNSENSE: THE MEGA-MUSICAL VERSION is produced with special arrangements through SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.
To save their convent from financial ruin, the Little Sisters of Hoboken have "One Last Hope" to raise the money and properly bury their accidentally poisoned sisters. What will they do? Why throw a fundraiser, of course. From writing greeting cards to producing a variety show, the nuns’ ingenuity shines as they frantically garner the cash. With new songs, new dance numbers and more wacky characters, expect an evening of toe-tapping, mega-musical fun!
SAVE MY SEAT! SEASON PASSES
Save Your Seat for Sweeney Todd, Hello Dolly and Nunsense
and save more than 25%!
Adults $48 Save up to $17.25!
Students/Seniors $42 Save up to $14.25!
Prices include GST, $2/ticket Pumphouse Service Charge and a $2/ticket surcharge for our Rehearsal Space Fund.
Save Your Seat Today:
Call 403-263-0079
Or E-mail boxoffice@pumphousetheatre.ca
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