The Birthday of the Infanta- Senga Youth Theatre, Ojai

SENGA Classic Stage Company presents

THE BIRTHDAY OF THE INFANTA

A story by Oscar Wilde

(adapted and directed by Francisca Beach)

Performances: June 14th - June 23rd

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2 pm

(Silent Auction. Opening Night, June 14th at 7 PM)

Ojai Valley Grange,

381 Cruzero Street,

Ojai, CA 93023

All Tickets: $12

Reservations (805) 646-4885

www.sengaclassicstagecompany.com

THE STORY

In the Spanish court of the 17th century, it is the birthday of the Infanta - arrogant, spoiled and heartless. As a special entertainment for her twelfth birthday, a “Fantastic” has been brought to the palace - an ugly, dwarfed boy - found innocently dancing and singing in nearby woods. The two children meet, one beautiful, heartless and unhappy; the other naive, poor, absurdly deformed but happy. Of the two, the princess is the more severely crippled because she lacks human compassion. The 'Fantastic' changes her life.

Birthday of the Infanta Auditions- Senga Youth Theatre, Ojai

Auditions for SENGA Youth Theatre's BIRTHDAY OF THE INFANTA
Sunday May 12 at 1 pm at the Ojai Valley Grange. Performs June.

CHARACTERS
(Casting actors age 12 - 19)
The Narrator
The Infanta of Spain, age 12, arrogant, bored, spoiled
The Duchess of Albuquerque, her governess, severe, no nonsense type
The Count of Tierra Nueva, The Infanta's cousin, age 14, a snobbish uppity fellow
The Chamberlain, middle aged, kindly
The Fantastic, age 10-12 (male or female), a hunchback boy with a shining soul (SINGS)
Echo, a fairy creature (SINGS)
A Moorish Page
Entertainers at the Spanish court: A ballet dancer, musicians (bring instrument), jugglers,

flamenco, magician, singers (bring a song) Be inventive ... bring your specialty to the audition!

THE STORY:
In the Spanish court of the Mid-seventeenth century, it is the birthday of
the princess. As a special entertainment for her twelfth birthday, a
"fantastic", an ugly, dwarfed boy is brought to the palace. The two children
meet, one spoiled, arrogant and unhappy; the other poor, happy, but absurdly
deformed. Of the two, the beautiful princess is the more severely crippled
because she lacks human compassion. The "fantastic" gives her a heart.

Please click on website below for more details. Call or email me with any
questions. 805-646-4885 franciscabeach@gmail.com 

http://www.franciscabeach.com/Senga_Classic_Stage_Company2/AUDITIONS.html

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)

Reservations (805) 646-4885www.sengaclassicstagecompany.com

Much Ado About Nothing- Libbey Bowl, Ojai

Thousand Oaks Repertory Company & G.A.T.E.players
with the Ojai players
Present
Shakespeare's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Set in the Roaring 20s!
Directed by Allan Hunt

July 6-8 & July 20-22 
(Please note that these are the 1st and 3rd weekends of July; there are no performances the 2nd weekend of July)

All performances are at 7:00pm

Pre-Show at 7:00pm, Curtain at 7:30pm

Tickets: $20 (general), $10 (seniors age 62+), Free (age 18 & under)
Credit Card sales available online, Cash and Check ONLY at event

Performed at the beautiful Libbey Bowl in Ojai

To purchase tickets http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/253614

For more info go to www.gateplayers.org or call 805.231.3604


Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare's most imaginative and exuberant comedies, contrasting two pairs of lovers in a witty and suspenseful battle of the sexes.
Attracted to each other, the maddeningly skeptical Beatrice and Benedick are deadlocked in a lively war of words until their friends hatch a plot to unite them.
The mutually devoted Hero and Claudio, on the other hand, all too quickly fall victims to a malicious plot to part them. Near fatal complications ensue, but with the help of the hilarious Constable Dogberry and his confederates, the lovers are ultimately united.

Night Must Fall Auditions- Senga Classic Stage Company, Ojai

SENGA Classic Stage Company seeks Lead and 4 strong Supporting roles for:
NIGHT MUST FALL by Emlyn Williams
directed by Francisca Beach

A psychological thriller - Danny, (a charming psychopath) working as a
bellboy in a resort hotel has seduced Dora, the maid at Mrs. Bramson's
house. When called to account he charms Mrs. Bramson, who employs him as a
live-in handyman. The murder of the blond racy Mrs Chalfont at the hotel is
traced to him. He is shielded by Olivia, Mrs. Bramson's niece, (a strange
unspoken understanding grows between them) but continues to plot the murder
of Mrs. Bramson for her money. Danny and Olivia finally confront each other.

British accents.
MRS. BRAMSON: 50-60. LEAD. A harridan and a hypochondriac who rules the
roost. Tight fisted. A bitter, fussy, self-pitying elderly woman, resides in
a remote part of Essex.

OLIVIA GRAYNE: 28. Mrs Bramson's niece. A poetess, sensitive, introvert, a
"thinker", a "plain Jane who could be a swan". Has an intricate relationship with Danny.

MRS. TERENCE: 50. Mrs. Bramson's cook. Fearless - outrageously outspoken, Cockney - a rough diamond. Comedic role
INSPECTOR BELSIZE: 50. Detective - Scotland Yard. An experienced questioner of suspects. His suavity hides any amount of strength.

HUBERT LAURIE: 35. SUPPORTING. In love with Olivia, a boring pompous ass. Very "English". Ex public schoolboy. Comedic role.

AUDITIONS - Thursday, June 14 at 7 pm
To schedule an audition and receive sides, please call or email franciscabeach@gmail.com  805-646-4885
(Rehearsals start Mon. July 2)
Performances: August 3 - August 26 (4 weekends)
Ojai Valley Grange,
381 Cruzero Street,
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-4885www.franciscabeach.com

A Murder Mystery, a staged reading- Senga Classic Stage Company, Ojai

SENGA Classic Stage Company presents

"A MURDER MYSTERY"

A Staged Reading of the classic 'Head in the Hatbox' thriller.

directed by Francisca Beach

with Ronald Rezac, Leslie Paxton, Maranda Mobley, John Eslick, Brittany Danyel, Sigrid Bressler, Sierra Glenn

and introducing David Paul Scarlett.

Sunday, June 3rd at 2:00 p.m.

Chills and Spills! - FREE - Give us your feedback

Plus Coffee and Cookies !!

(Donations truly appreciated)

Ojai Valley Grange, 381 Cruzero St., Ojai

(805) 646-4885

www.franciscabeach.com

Seeking Lead Male- Senga Classic Stage Company, Ojai

SENGA Classic Stage Company, Ojai
Seeks LEAD for A Staged Reading of -
"A Murder Mystery"

Role:
DAN. 20-35, a charmer, a psychopathic baby-faced killer. He is acting all
the time.  Needs wide range of emotional ability. Any British accent acceptable.
Rehearsal and Performance:
Sat. June 2nd & Sun. June 3rd (10 am - 5 pm)
Please call or email the director, Francisca Beach
805-646-4885
www.franciscabeach.com