The Elite Theatre Company presents Wm Shakespeare’s A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
produced by L.J. Stevens and directed by Elissa Anne Polansky. This is the magical story of star crossed lovers, overly ambitious homespun clowns and misadventures with the fairies. The action begins at the beautiful court of Theseus, Duke of Athens, and later moves to the mystical forest inhabited by Oberon and Titania, king and queen of the fairies. And don't forget Puck! Add some fun and mischief and the shenanigans begin.
Rehearsals Begin: April, 2013
Performance Dates: June 14 through July 21, 2013
Pay Rate: None, Non-Union
Location: Oxnard, CAAuditions are by appointment only. Please email lj@ljstevens for location and audition time
SEEKING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
Theseus: MALE, All Ethnicities, [30's-50's] The Duke of Athens. About to marry the Amazon Queen Hippolyta whom he has just conquered. Theseus radiates a kingly, authoritative presence and a courtly power.
Oberon: MALE, All Ethnicities, [30's-50's] King of the Fairies, and husband to Titania. His relationship with Titania is a fiery and explosive bid for dominance, and it is through his need for revenge that most of the conflict in the play arises. He is passionate and quick to anger.
Egeus: MALE, All Ethnicities, [40's-50's] Hermia's father and a respected nobleman in Theseus's court. He wishes to control his daughter's choice of husband and is willing to ask Theseus to condemn her to death if she disobeys him. He is stern and inflexible.
Lysander: MALE, All Ethnicities, [20's] A young nobleman of Athens. He loves Helena and she returns his affections, but he must persuade her to run away with him when her father, Egeus, rejects the match. He is suave, romantic, and can be quite reckless and impulsive.
Demetrius: MALE, All Ethnicities, [20's] A young nobleman of Athens. After courting Helena and making her fall in love with him, he changes his mind and sets his sights on the beautiful Hermia, whose father, Egeus, approves of his suit. Demetrius is manipulative, changing his tactics when it suits him. He is deferential, cruel and passionate over the course of the play.
Hippolyta: FEMALE, All Ethnicities, [20’s to 40’s] The conquered Queen of the Amazons. Despite having been betrothed to Theseus because he conquered her in battle, she has a genuine affection for him, and is excited for their impending nuptials. She is compassionate and ladylike.
Nick Bottom (the weaver): MALE, All Ethnicities, [20’s to 50’s] One of the "mechanicals" that perform in the play within the play. Bottom is brash, flashy and pompous, and has the presence of a game show host. He's extremely arrogant and often orders his fellow troupe players around.
Peter Quince (the carpenter): MALE, All Ethnicities, [20’s to 50’s] Another "mechanical" that performs in the play within the play. A neurotic Woody Allen type who often gets pushed around by Bottom.
Robin Starveling (the tailor): MALE, All Ethnicities, [20’s to 50’s] The "mechanical" who plays Moonshine in the play within a play. He's the dramatic "actor" type.
Tom Snout (the tinker): MALE, All Ethnicities, [20’s to 50’s] The "mechanical" who plays Wall in the play within a play. He's the big dumb ox of the group, and one that the others are a little afraid of.
Fairies (assorted): MALE or FEMALE, All Ethnicities, [18 to 30] The fairies create the magic of the forest, and are generally part of the group that follow Titania around. Certain fairies will have monologues.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Auditions: A Midsummer Night's Dream- Elite Theatre Company, Oxnard
God of Carnage- Elite Theatre Company, Oxnard
The Elite Theatre Company Presents
GOD OF CARNAGE
By Yasmina Reza (translation by Christopher Hampton)
April 19 – May 19
Fridays/Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm
Please note, on May 11 and 18 matinees at 2pm have been added to the regularly scheduled evening performances.
Also, an Actor's Night has been added on Thursday, May 2 at 8pm, with a special price of $10.
Elite Theatre
2731 S. Victoria Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93035
For reservations call 805-483-5118 or order online at http://
Directed by Tom Eubanks
Produced by Frank Malle
Featuring
Kimberly Demmary
Jack Impellizzeri
Kathleen Bosworth
Scott Blanchard
Set in a modern upscale section of Brooklyn, the premise of Yasmina Reza's God of Carnage starts off simply enough: one kid knocks another kid’s two front teeth out with a stick in a schoolyard altercation. Both parents agree to meet amicably to discuss the incident in an attempt to clear the air. But as increasing quantities of rum are consumed, the strained veneer of civility is dropped as both couples reveal their fangs and foibles, clawing at each other in a clash of egos and a battle of the sexes.
The English translation of the play was first presented in a UK Premiere at the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End in March, 2008. After some minor changes to the English script to accommodate American audiences, a Broadway production opened in March, 2009 with Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Hardin. All four actors were nominated for Tony Awards for their performances with Harden actually winning the award for Best Leading Actress in a Play.
In 2001, Roman Polansky directed the film adaption of God of Carnage, whose title was shortened to Carnage and starred Jodie Foster, John C. Reilly, Christopher Waltz and Kate Winslet The film was shot in Paris, due to Polanski's outstanding criminal conviction in the United States, but the play's Brooklyn setting is retained in the film.
GOD OF CARNAGE
By Yasmina Reza (translation by Christopher Hampton)
April 19 – May 19
Fridays/Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm
Please note, on May 11 and 18 matinees at 2pm have been added to the regularly scheduled evening performances.
Also, an Actor's Night has been added on Thursday, May 2 at 8pm, with a special price of $10.
Elite Theatre
2731 S. Victoria Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93035
For reservations call 805-483-5118 or order online at http://
Directed by Tom Eubanks
Produced by Frank Malle
Featuring
Kimberly Demmary
Jack Impellizzeri
Kathleen Bosworth
Scott Blanchard
Set in a modern upscale section of Brooklyn, the premise of Yasmina Reza's God of Carnage starts off simply enough: one kid knocks another kid’s two front teeth out with a stick in a schoolyard altercation. Both parents agree to meet amicably to discuss the incident in an attempt to clear the air. But as increasing quantities of rum are consumed, the strained veneer of civility is dropped as both couples reveal their fangs and foibles, clawing at each other in a clash of egos and a battle of the sexes.
The English translation of the play was first presented in a UK Premiere at the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End in March, 2008. After some minor changes to the English script to accommodate American audiences, a Broadway production opened in March, 2009 with Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Hardin. All four actors were nominated for Tony Awards for their performances with Harden actually winning the award for Best Leading Actress in a Play.
In 2001, Roman Polansky directed the film adaption of God of Carnage, whose title was shortened to Carnage and starred Jodie Foster, John C. Reilly, Christopher Waltz and Kate Winslet The film was shot in Paris, due to Polanski's outstanding criminal conviction in the United States, but the play's Brooklyn setting is retained in the film.
Company- Camarillo Skyway Playhouse- Camarillo
Camarillo Skyway Playhouse presents the Tony Award-winning musical comedy "COMPANY"
As part of the 2013 season entitled "Metamorphosis", Camarillo Skyway Playhouse is proud to present its' first musical of the season, Stephen Sondheim's story of love, marriage, and a man named Robert who can't seem to commit to either of those concepts. On the eve of his 35th birthday, Robert contemplates his married friends, his various girlfriends, and life in New York City through a series of witty and funny vignettes. Winner of 6 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Music & Lyrics, and Best Book as well as various Drama Desk Awards and Laurence Olivier Awards, "COMPANY" looks at relationships in an honest and funny way with classic songs such as “The Ladies Who Lunch”, “You Could Drive a Person Crazy”, and “Being Alive”.
"COMPANY" runs through April 28th, 2013. Fridays and Saturdays are at 8:00 PM with Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $18 for adults, $13 for students, seniors, and military, and $10 for children. Group rates are available.
Online ticketing for all performances can be found here: http://skywayplayhouse.bpt.me/
Camarillo Skyway Playhouse is located at 330 Skyway Drive in Camarillo, CA 93010. For more information call (805) 388-5716, email atinfo@skywayplayhouse.org or visit the website at www.skywayplayhouse.org . Rita Moran of the Ventura County Star says Alex Choate as Robert "proves an engaging song and dance man and an actor with the ability to express a lot with a subtle touch. Whether he’s slack-faced with disappointment or shocked at his friends’ foibles, he’s a magnet for attention. And if all else fails, there’s that wayward curl across his brow and a mischievous smile that keeps the ladies wondering if he’s looking their way."
Read more: http://www.vcstar.com/news/
- vcstar.com
As part of the 2013 season entitled "Metamorphosis", Camarillo Skyway Playhouse is proud to present its' first musical of the season, Stephen Sondheim's story of love, marriage, and a man named Robert who can't seem to commit to either of those concepts. On the eve of his 35th birthday, Robert contemplates his married friends, his various girlfriends, and life in New York City through a series of witty and funny vignettes. Winner of 6 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Music & Lyrics, and Best Book as well as various Drama Desk Awards and Laurence Olivier Awards, "COMPANY" looks at relationships in an honest and funny way with classic songs such as “The Ladies Who Lunch”, “You Could Drive a Person Crazy”, and “Being Alive”.
"COMPANY" runs through April 28th, 2013. Fridays and Saturdays are at 8:00 PM with Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $18 for adults, $13 for students, seniors, and military, and $10 for children. Group rates are available.
Online ticketing for all performances can be found here: http://skywayplayhouse.bpt.me/
Camarillo Skyway Playhouse is located at 330 Skyway Drive in Camarillo, CA 93010. For more information call (805) 388-5716, email atinfo@skywayplayhouse.org or visit the website at www.skywayplayhouse.org . Rita Moran of the Ventura County Star says Alex Choate as Robert "proves an engaging song and dance man and an actor with the ability to express a lot with a subtle touch. Whether he’s slack-faced with disappointment or shocked at his friends’ foibles, he’s a magnet for attention. And if all else fails, there’s that wayward curl across his brow and a mischievous smile that keeps the ladies wondering if he’s looking their way."
Read more: http://www.vcstar.com/news/
- vcstar.com
The Crucible- ARTS & Literature in Action, Simi Valley
Actors' Repertory Theatre of Simi and Literature in Action presents Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE
directed by John Dantona, an after school arts and culture enrichment program being offered to high school aged students (15-18 years). Literature in Action is sponsored in part by Wells Fargo and Target Stores, and is a FREE after school workshop that will focus on the elements of the play, while mounting a full production that will perform at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center on June 4, 5 and 6 at 7:00pm.
The program starts on April 15 and will meet after school (4:00pm - 7:00pm - or possibly include a weekend afternoon) 3 to 4 times a week in Simi Valley.
The Crucible is a dramatic work by American playwright Arthur Miller. The play, first produced on Broadway in 1953, illustrates the story of the Salem witch trials of 1692-1693. Miller's tragic drama follows the protagonist John Proctor and his plight for justice amongst mass hysteria, and metaphorically examines the motivations and corruption of the McCarthy era in Miller's own time.
Serious theatre students interested in participating should phone 805-579-3611. Enrollment is limited.
directed by John Dantona, an after school arts and culture enrichment program being offered to high school aged students (15-18 years). Literature in Action is sponsored in part by Wells Fargo and Target Stores, and is a FREE after school workshop that will focus on the elements of the play, while mounting a full production that will perform at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center on June 4, 5 and 6 at 7:00pm.
The program starts on April 15 and will meet after school (4:00pm - 7:00pm - or possibly include a weekend afternoon) 3 to 4 times a week in Simi Valley.
The Crucible is a dramatic work by American playwright Arthur Miller. The play, first produced on Broadway in 1953, illustrates the story of the Salem witch trials of 1692-1693. Miller's tragic drama follows the protagonist John Proctor and his plight for justice amongst mass hysteria, and metaphorically examines the motivations and corruption of the McCarthy era in Miller's own time.
Serious theatre students interested in participating should phone 805-579-3611. Enrollment is limited.
Curse of the House of Atreus- Senga Classic Stage Company, Ojai
Senga Classic Stage Company presents
CURSE OF THE HOUSE OF ATREUS
(Part One - The Agamemnon)
directed by Francisca Beach
April 5 - 28
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm
(except Sat. April 6 at 2 pm only)
Ojai Valley Grange,, 381 Cruzero Street, Ojai, CA 93023
Tix $17 ($15 Seniors and Students)
Tix $17 ($15 Seniors and Students)
Reservations (805) 646-4885www.sengaclassicstagecompany.
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