[Theatre Happenings] Theatre Happenings: 15 April, 2008 (TAX DAY!)

Tue Apr 15 06:14:00 CDT 2008

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Theatre Happenings
in Huntsville, Decatur and Thereabouts

Welcome to this week's edition of Theatre Happenings, a compendium of imminent productions in the North Alabama and South Central Tennessee area (for all the theatre-goers), as well as a head's up about upcoming auditions (for all the actors, most of whom are also theatre-goers).

 New! Now you can submit a comment (and look at others comments) about a production. Shows now have a link to allow you to be a reviewer! Siskel, Ebert, Tom Shales... and now you, too!Note: You can only comment on plays that have a run longer than one weekend. THEATRE PEOPLE: Heads up! Some of you may have missed a terrific audition opportunity this last weekend, by virtue of not being signed up with Theatre People. A New York production company was in town auditioning participants for a local staged reading of the new musical "Rocket Boys". These guys used the Theatre People mailing list (separate from this list) to help locate potential talent. Get with the program! Scroll down in this email and find out how to sign yourself up with Theatre People. 

Summary of this week's Events
Lot of shows competing for your entertainment dollar this week! Plus some great audition opportunities are coming up.

Details further down in the email. Clicking one of these summary links takes you to the event description on my website. 

Show
Group
Opening/Next Show

Anton in Show Business Final Weekend!
TUAH
Apr 16

Space Rangers and the Viper Menace  Final Weekend!
RT
Apr 17

Disney's Sleeping Beauty Kids Final Weekend!
STAAR
Apr 18

Calhoun Spring Play Festival
CCT
Apr 15

Dawgs
MAAS
Apr 17

The Gingerbread House in the Forest
FP
Apr 18

Les Miserables School Edition
HHS
Apr 18

April Foolishness
F2F
Apr 18

The Flecks
MAAS
Apr 22

 The Least Offensive Play in the Whole Darn World & Check, Please
HGDP
Apr 24

 Panoply Ten Minute Plays
POA
Apr 25

The Enchanted Sleeping Beauty
DW
Apr 25

Show
Group
Date

Godspell/Chicago
OA
Apr 15

Bye Bye Birdie 
LCT
Apr 18

 Children of Eden
IMP
Apr 26

 Tabernacle
MMOT
May 8

Annie
HCCA
May 9

"Well, actually, there's not much going on right now." - Arthur, "Camelot".

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 TheatrePeople.ORG - A Resource for Area Thespians
Say, Here's a Brand New Idea...
How's about I just go ahead and list you if I know you, and have at least an email address, maybe a picture? Then you can update the information by sending it to me. That way, we'll get a little more movement. Sooo. Unless I hear from you in the negative, I'll just go ahead and do that...
Otherwise, it only takes a minute to send me your info. You can just send me email direct to:
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Or visit the website:
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You know I'm gonna keep mentioning this until everybody does sign up!!

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Upcoming Productions

These are the shows either currently in production, or else coming up within the next two weeks.

Renaissance Theatre
Space Rangers and the Viper MenaceRenaissance Theatre Mainstage presents "Space Rangers and the Viper Menace", by Chuck Puckett.Make a comment about "Space Rangers and the Viper Menace".See other comments about the show.Date and Times: 

Thursday, April 17, 8:00 
Friday, April 18, 8:00 
Saturday, April 19, 8:00 All performances at Renaissance Theatre Mainstage, 1216B Meridian St., Huntsville.Synopsis: Here it is: The science fiction musical extravaganza you've been waiting for! Strat Lancaster has saved the galaxy annually, ever since he graduated from the Academy. So a grateful galaxy plans to honor him at his class reunion. But things are not always what they seem. Cosmo Biggs, the most powerful tycoon in the Galactic Federation wants more than money, he wants EVERYTHING. The beautiful, yet sinister Queen Urana seems to have less than honorable intentions as well. And when Strat is grounded on a technicality, what's to stop the triumph of evil and greed? Add a mutating monster lurking in the background, a set of heroic Space Rangers, and lots of great tunes, and you have "Space Rangers and the Viper Menace"! Fire up the Gigabigatron- saving the Galaxy has never been this much fun!Directed By: Chuck Puckett
Tickets: $14 General Admission, man, woman, child, and alien. Call 536-3117 for reservations. Seating is limited, reservations are suggested.Contact: phone 256-536-3117 or email puckett_chuck at hotmail.comOther Info: "Space Rangers and the Viper Menace" is written and composed by local playwright Chuck Puckett. It features Gary Knight, Andrew Cayse, Danielle Hurst, Emily Lynn, Jason Morgan, Craig Reinhart, Cindy Hrubecky, James Owens, Jacque Bernard, Russ Willett, Brooke Higdon, Bryn Higdon and Will Erwin.www.renaissancetheatre.netwww.vipermenace.com

S.T.A.A.R.
Disney's Sleeping Beauty KidsSouthern Tennessee Area Arts Repertory presents "Disney's Sleeping Beauty Kids".Make a comment about "Disney's Sleeping Beauty".See other comments about the show.Date and Times: 

April 18 6:00 Dinner/7:00 Show 
Saturday April 19th Matinee Show Only 2:00pm All performances at  STAAR Theatre, Pulaski Square, Pulaski, TN.Synopsis: When a princess is finally born to King Stefan and Queen Stefanie, the entire kingdom celebrates (Hail to Princess Aurora). Among the guests are the neighboring King Hubert, his young Prince Phillip, and three good Fairies – Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather. Suddenly, an evil sorceress appears (Malificent!) and leaves a curse that on Aurora’s sixteenth birthday, she will prick her finger on a spindle and die (A Curse on the Princess). Merryweather cast a spell for the princess to sleep instead, only to be awakened by true love’s kiss (Merryweather’s Gift). The Fairies devise a plan to hide Aurora deep in the forest disguised as a peasant girl until the time of the curse passes (Briar Rose). For sixteen years, Malificent’s Goons search for the baby, but the sorceress finally loses patience (Find the Girl!). On her birthday, the Fairies send Briar Rose to pick berries while they prepare a surprise. Surrounded by her animal friends, she daydreams about her true love (I Wonder, Once Upon a Dream). A mysterious man surprises Briar Rose (Once Upon a Dream – Reprise), but they dance and she invites him to visit her cottage that night, not knowing that he is Prince Phillip. Meanwhile, after sixteen years of no magic, the Fairies use their wands to prepare the birthday party (A Little Magic Now). Drawn to the forest by the magic, Malificent’s Goons overhear the Fairies tell Briar Rose that she is Princess Aurora and must return to the castle that night. Briar Rose is upset that she will not be home to meet her new friend. At the castle, Malificent tricks Aurora into touching a cursed spindle (A Curse on the Princess – Reprise), and the Princess falls fast asleep. Now, the Fairies’ only hope in saving Aurora is Prince Phillip, whom the Goons have captured. While the Goons celebrate (Goon Conga), the Fairies free Phillip, who fights the Goons and slays Malificent (The Battle). Phillip then returns to the castle and breaks Aurora’s spell with true love’s kiss (Happy Ending / Finale, A Little Magic Now / Bows).Directed By: Amanda MooreTickets: Adults Show only $10- Dinner and Show $20,  Children 12 and under Show only $8/ Dinner and Show $18.Contact: phone 931-363-8804, email pierchoskis at aol.comOther Info: This cast is all under 14 and an amazing group of kids!!! Our dinner and show under one roof is what makes us special!www.staar-arts.org

Theatre UAH
Anton in Show BusinessTheatre UAH presents "Anton in Show Business".Make a comment about "Anton in Show Business".See other comments about the show.Date and Times: 

April 16-17 5:30 pm 
April 18-19 7:30 pm 
April 20 2:30 All performances at Studio 106, Morton Hall, UAH's Black Box TheaterSynopsis: Three actresses pursue their dream of performing Chekhov's Three Sisters in Texas. One is a Hollywood star seeking to legitimize her career while the other two are completely unknown. In the tradition of great backstage comedies, Anton in Show Business conveys the joys, pains and absurdities of "putting on a play" at the turn of the century. A wacky comedy about the bizz.Directed By: Robert Evan JamesTickets: $10, $5 for studentsContact: email harweld at uah.edu or phone 256-824-6871Other Info: Limited Seating, call ahead to reserve a seat.http://theatre.uah.edu

Calhoun College Theatre
Spring Play FestivalCalhoun College Theatre presents two plays as part of its Spring festival: "Dating for Dummies, Part 2: Love and Marriage" and "Sinners and Saints: The Women I Know", by Jonida Beqo.Date and Times: 

"Dating for Dummies": Tuesday and Wednesday, April 15 and 16, at 1:00 p.m. and Thursday, April 17, at 7:00 p.m. 
"Sinners and Saints": Friday and Saturday, April 18 and 19, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 20, at 2:00 p.m. All performances at the Black Box Theatre in the Fine Arts Building on Calhoun's Decatur Campus.Synopsis: "Dating for Dummies" is four short comedies, including one by Daniel Martin, a talented Calhoun student who's had his plays produced at Calhoun and Panoply. Three of the four plays will be student-directed. "Sinners and Saints" is a one-woman show written and performed by Jonida Beqo, who many may remember as Lady Capulet in CCT's "Romeo and Juliet" some years back. Jonida is an incredible talent, and her show is extremely powerful.Directed By: Bill ProvinTickets: Admission to each show is $5. Contact: email whp at calhoun.edu or phone 306-2693.Other Info: infowww.calhoun.edu/Theatre

Fantasy Playhouse
The Gingerbread House in the ForestFantasy Playhouse Children's Theater presents "The Gingerbread House in the Forest" by Anne Coulter Martens.Make a comment about "Gingerbread House in the Forest".See other comments about the show.Date and Times: 

April 18-20 and 25-27  Fridays 7 p.m., Saturdays And Sundays 1:30 p.m.& 5 p.m. All performances at the VBC Playhouse in Huntsville.Synopsis: Watch as the unsuspecting Hansel and Gretel meet the Widow Nada who is really a powerful witch.  She is planning to trick them into getting lost in the dark forest so that she might turn them into cookie children.  Don't miss the "sweet" turn of events in this Grimm fairy tale adapted by Anne Coulter Martens.Directed By: Jeannie SharpeTickets: $10Contact: 256-539-6829Other Info: infowww.letthemagicbegin.org

Huntsville High Theatre
Les Miserables School EditionHuntsville High Theatre presents "Les Miserables School Edition".Make a comment about "Les Miserables".See other comments about the show.Date and Times: 

April 18, 19, 24, 25 & 26 at 7:30 pm 
April 19, 20 & 26 at 2:00 pm All performances at Huntsville High School Fine Arts Auditorium.Synopsis: Broadway’s legendary musical has been specially adapted to meet the needs of young performers. This author-approved edition has been abridged to a running time of just over two hours, while carefully maintaining the integrity of one the greatest musicals ever written. This epic story recounts the struggle against adversity in 19th century France. Imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread, petty thief Jean Valjean is released from his 19-year term and not only becomes and honest man, but the mayor of a prosperous town and a loving adoptive father - violating his parole in the process. The relentless Inspector Javert, who makes a decent life for Valjean impossible, consequently pursues him. Only years later, after Valjean proves his mettle during a bloody student uprising and saves the life of a young man hopelessly in love with Valjean’s adopted daughter, does the ex-convict finally feel fully redeemed. Originally adapted from Victor Hugo’s timeless novel, Les Miserables, School Edition introduces a new generation to the grand and inspirational story that has touched the hearts of millions. For, within Les Miserables lies the universal truth “To love another person is to see the face of God” and this message is sure to have a lasting impact on the cast, crew, audience, and community.Directed By: Mike ChappellTickets: Available in HHS Main Office & www.hhspanthertheater.com. All tickets are Reserved this year so be sure to order early! Tickets are on sale now! (Tickets went public March 10th) It is easy to purchase from our website so check it out!Contact: Phone 256/428-8050 (Huntsville High Main Office).www.hhspanthertheater.com

Madison Academy Actors Studio
DawgsMadison Academy Actors' Studio presents "Dawgs" by Michael Soetaert.Date and Times: 

April 17 & 18, 2008, 7:00pm All performances at Madison Academy Upper Gymatorium in Madison, AL.Synopsis: All the dogs in Happy Doggy Land Pet Store have a reason to be nervous:  Will they get a good owner or a bad one?  And what if they don't get one at all?  It's no secret that there are no old dogs in the pet store.  And now, to make things even worse, there's a CAT.  Come join the cast of the bizarre animals as they decide whether to escape, revolt, or to wait less than patiently for something that my never come.Directed By: Max DashnerTickets: Students $3, Adults $5 at the doorContact: Phone 971-1624 or email mdashner at macademy.orgOther Info: This two act play (Approximately 60 Minutes plus intermission) is appropriate and fun for all ages.www.macademy.org

Face 2 Face Improv
April FoolishnessFace to Face Improv presents "April Foolishness".Date and Times: 
April 18th @ 7PM
Daily Brew Coffee
2942 Pt. Mallard Pkwy (Hwy 67)
Decatur, AL
256.355.0330
$6 tickets ($10 day of show)
April 19th @ 7PM
Kenny Mango's Coffee
97 Hughes Road
Madison, AL
256.461.6388
"Comedy Sports a la Irish Jig"
$8 tickets ($12 day of show)Synopsis: Deliberate pranks on the F2F stages are where the professional 'Fools Rush In!' Get entangled in idle laughter ... or IDEAL laughter! Commit tomFOOLery in the audience... then jibe foolhardily with the Improv Jesters.Tickets: Buy tickets online at www.face2faceimprov.comContact: Email eugene at face2faceimprov.comwww.face2faceimprov.com

Madison Academy Actor's Studio
The FlecksMadison Academy Actors' Studio presents "The Flecks" by Forrest Musselman.Date and Times: 

April 22 at 6:00pm All performances at Madison Academy Upper Gymatorium.Synopsis: Thanks to a magical spell cast by a fairy, the audience is able to see things they've never seen before-Specifically, microscopic bugs called Flecks and a misunderstood Dust Bunny, who are all on the look-out for the ever dangerous BROOM.  This fast-paced comedy teaches us about manners, how to treat others and how to use our imagination.  The Flecks offers plenty of audience participation and is a fun children's play that can be enjoyed by all ages.Directed By: Max DashnerTickets: All tickets $3Contact: Phone 971-1624 or email mdashner at macademy.orgOther Info: This one-act play (Approximately 45 Minutes with no intermission) is great for ALL ageswww.macademy.org

Hazel Green Dramatis Personae
The Least Offensive Play in the Whole Darn World/Check PleaseHazel Green Dramatis Personae presents "The Least Offensive Play in the Whole Darn World" & "Check, Please".Date and Times: 

April 24th & 25th @ 7 PM All performances at Hazel Green High Cafetorium.Synopsis: In "The Least Offensive Play in the Whole Darn World" the Script Cleaner 5000 can edit out all the controversial parts from plays so that your high school can do classic plays sans objectionable material.  In "Check, Please", we follow a series of dates gone horribly wrong in a knee-slapping high school play that will keep you laughing.Directed By: M. Clinton MerrittTickets: $5, can be purchased at the doorContact: email mmerritt at madison.k12.al.usOther Info: Park at the backside of Hazel Green High School, come in the main double doors, cafetorium will be on your right.

Panoply
10 Minute PlaysPanoply 2008 presents 10 Minute Plays.Date and Times: 

 April 25 at 7:00 pm 
April 26 at 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 7:00 pm 
April 27 at 2:00 pm All performances at Huntsville Museum of Art Richard-Roper Room.Synopsis: 70 plays from 4 countries and 25 states were submitted to the 4th Annual 10 Minute Playwright Competition. Our talented directors and their casts showcase the 5 winning plays, "NOLA"; "Kung-Foolery", "Red Jello Jigglers", "Telephone Bob", and "The Prodigal Cow". Directed By: Sandi Robertson, John Hancock, Freda Grant, Gayl Alexander, Carol PuckettTickets: $5Contact: phone 256.519.2787 x 205, or email jbroad at panoply.orgwww.panoply.org

Dreamweavers
The Enchanted Sleeping BeautyDreamweavers Children's Theatre presents "The Enchanted Sleeping Beauty".Date and Times: 

April 25, 7:00 
April 26, 2:00, 7:00 All performances at the Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts in Decatur, AL.Synopsis: The king and queen of Never Nod have a new baby, Princess Briar Rose. The witch Evilina, who lives with a giant spider, sets a terrible curse on the poor young princess. Sixteen years later, it's up to Prince Alexander to come to Briar-Rose's rescue and the court's too... for they are all asleep! The prince must fight a Wall of Thorns, a False Princess and, most frightening of all, the exalted Dark Knight! The zany, lovable characters and the score are as enchanting as Briar-Rose in this family favorite, suitable for all ages.Directed By: Mickey JohnsonTickets: Students- $7 , Adults- $11Contact: andrewsybert at yahoo.com or phone (256) 227-0915.

Auditions

Okay, thespians and thespian wannabees! Here's your chance to tread the boards. Audition opportunities are herein listed.

Ovation Arts
Chicago & GodspellOvation Arts announces auditions for summer productions of "Chicago" and "Godspell".Date and Times: 

Tuesday, April 15 from 6:30- 9:30 PM 
Friday, April 18 from 6:30- 9:30 PM 
Saturday, April 19 from 1:00- 5:00 PM Auditions will be held at Ovation Arts, 8006 Old Madison Pike, Suite #11B.Synopsis: synopsisDirected By: directorCast Requirements: Godspell: Cast open to everyone 7th grade and above. male8/ female 8. Chicago: Cast open to those age 16 and above. male 12/female 12-16.Be Prepared: Please prepare a song to sing. An accompanist will be provided.   Please come dressed to dance or have dance attire you can change into for the dance audition.Contact: Call 468-0237 or ovationarts at knology.netShow Dates: Godspell performances are June 20- 29. Chicago performances are July 24- August 3. You do not have to audition or be in both shows.Other Info: Chicago will be performed without any edits or changes in languagewww.ovationarts.org

Lawrenceburg Community Theatre
Bye Bye BirdieLawrenceburg Community Theatre announces auditions for "Bye Bye Birdie".Date and Times: 

Fri-Sat, April 18-19, 6-8 p.m Auditions will be held Coleman Methodist Church fellowship hall on North Military, 4 blocks north of the square in Lawrenceburg, TN.Synopsis: Familiar musical being performed the first weekend during the Centennial Celebration of Lawrence County High School in Lawrenceburg, TN, as entertainment for visiting alumni and general audiences. Continuing the next two weekends.Directed By: Dolly B. LeightonCast Requirements: Main roles available include Rose Alvarez, Kim Macafee, Conrad Birdie, Harry & Doris Macafee (parents), Randolph Macafee (juvenile), and a host of teens and adults. Singing required. Dancers also needed.Be Prepared: May bring a prepared solo. Will be asked to sing music from the show. Cold readings required. Auditioners are encouraged to visit our website for more info.Production Dates: July 5 & 6, 2 p.m matinees; July 11, 12, 18, 19, 7:30 p.m.Contact: Email dolly at www.lawrenceburgcommunitytheatre.orgWebsite: www.lawrenceburgcommunitytheatre.org

Independent Musical Productions
Children of EdenIndependent Musical Productions announces auditions for "Children of Eden".Date and Times: 

Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 
Children's auditions are on the 26th at 10:00 a.m. 
 Auditions for adults are on the 26th at 1:00 p.m. and the 27th at 2:00 p.m. Auditions will be held at Lee High School (Choral Room) in Huntsville.Synopsis: For show information, visit http://www.musicalschwartz.com/children-of-eden.htmDirected By: Vivienne AtkinsCast Requirements: 10 - 12 Children, 20 adultsBe Prepared: Come prepared to sing a solo, do movement and a cold reading.  An accompanist will be provided. Bring sheet music for audition. No pre-recorded or a cappella songs, please.Contact: email vatkins at hsv.k12.al.us or phone 337-9195.Show Dates: June 13 - 22Other Info: Movement is required of all cast members; some need to dance.www.imphuntsville.org

Mad Men Only Theatre
TabernacleMad Men Only Theatre announces auditions for "Tabernacle", a musical by Chuck Puckett.Date and Times: 

Thursday, May 8 at 6:00 pm 
Saturday, May 10 at 9:00 am Auditions will be held at in Boys Dorm at the Hartselle Camp Meeting Association in Hartselle, AL. (There's actually a stage in the building!). For directions, use Contact outlets provided below.Synopsis: The Holy Rock of Ages Camp Meeting Association is in trouble: the money's short and the old folks are dying off. What's a group of Elders to do? Why, hire a fancy televangelist to energize the flock and bring in some youth to brighten up the place. Only problem is, the evangelist just got out of jail, and the youth are all inner city gang members. This culture clash leads to a great deal of fun, dance, and song. And in the end, it leads everyone back to their roots.Directed By: Carol PuckettCast Requirements: Click here for character descriptions.Be Prepared: There will be cold readings from the script. Contact  puckett_chuck at hotmail.com for a perusal copy of the script. Bring a karaoke CD with music or someone to play piano (no accompanist will be available) and be prepared to sing a song that shows your range and ability to present a song on stage.Contact: email puckett_chuck at hotmail.com or phone (256) 353-9121 or (256) 682-0783.Show Dates: Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26.Other Info: The production is being mounted as a benefit to raise money for the Hartselle Camp Meeting Association. This production is actually a revival of the show, which premiered ten years ago at the Princess Theatre in Decatur. In many ways, the story in "Tabernacle" was inspired by the existence and long-standing influence of the real tabernacle, a building that has stood for more than a 100 years, and which represents the heart of the Hartselle Camp Meeting Association.www.madmenonlytheatre.com

Huntsville Community Chorus Assn
AnnieHCCA announces auditions for "Annie".Date and Times: 

Children ages 6-14 audition: 

Friday, May 9, 5:30 
Saturday, May 10, 10:30 
Adults ages 15 and up audition: 

Saturday, May 10, 1:30 
Sunday, May 11, 2:30 Auditions will be held at Fantasy Arts Center, 3312 Long Avenue, Huntsville, AL.Synopsis: It's "Annie"!Directed By: P. J. SligtingCast Requirements: Minimum age for auditions is 6 and up. Orphan girls will be between the ages of 6 and 14.Be Prepared: All auditioners must have a prepared song of at least 16 measures.  Sheet  music must be provided. PLEASE do not audition with a selection from "Annie."  Auditioners will be asked to do a cold reading.  Those who can not read will be accommodated during this part of the audition.  Auditioner will be taught a short dance piece to perform as well.Contact: email info at thechorus.org, phone 533-6606Show Dates: August 1-9, 2008Other Info: infowww.info at thechorus.org 

Chuck Puckett, Esq., BS, ~MS, ThD www.puckettpublishing.com "The unexamined life is not worth living." (Socrates) "The unexamined faith is not worth believing." (Chuck) "Anger is a wind that blows out the lamp of the mind." (Arabian proverb) "I don't want to steal the show... I only want to borrow it for a while." (Chuck) 
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