[Theatre Happenings] Area Theatre Happenings: 29 January, 2008

Tue Jan 29 13:28:34 CST 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).
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Summary of this week's Events
Details further down in the email. Clicking one of these links takes you to the event description on my website.

"The Last Five Years" (RT) 
"Side Man" (RT) 
"Much Laughter... Much Hot Air" (F2F) 

"The Gingerbread House in the Forest" (FP) 
"Alice In Wonderland" (BT) 
"A Genesis Found" (Wonder Films) 

None this week.

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

Renaissance Theatre
The Last Five Years
Renaissance Theatre presents "The Last Five Years" by Jason Robert Brown.
Date and Times: 

February 8-10 at 8:00 pm 
February 14-16 at 8:00 pm (Dinner Theatre on Feb. 14) 
All shows on the Mainstage at Renaissance Theatre, 1214 Meridian Street in Huntsville .
Synopsis: A fresh and contemporary musical from Tony-Award winning composer Jason Robert Brown, The Last Five Years chronicles a young couple's romance in a new and exciting way: her story starts at the end of their relationship; his begins on the day they met. Funny and uplifting, the show captures some of the most heartbreaking, ecstatic, and universally felt moments of modern romance.
Directed By: Bill Hubscher
Tickets: $20. Call 256-536-3117.
Contact: hubscher at hiwaay.net or 256-536-3117.
Other Info: Featuring 2007 Wings Award Winners Nina Dee Banta (Best Lead Actress in a production with Music, "42nd Street" & Best Actress in a Production Without Music, "Proof") and Jay Poff (Best Lead Actor, Production with Music, "The Rocky Horror Show"). Directed by Wings Award Winner Bill Hubscher, with Music Direction by Christopher Carter IV.
www.renaissancetheatre.net

Renaissance Theatre
Side Man
Renaissance Theatre presents "Side Man".
Date and Times: 

February 8, 9, 15 & 16 at 8:00 pm 
February 10 at 2:30 pm 
All shows on the Alpha Stage at Renaissance Theatre, 1214 Meridian Street in Huntsville .
Synopsis: Winner of the 1999 Tony Award for Best Play. Set in 1953 and traveling to 1985, this lovely and poignant memory play unfolds through the eyes of Clifford, the only son of Gene, a jazz trumpet player, and Terry, an alcoholic mother. Alternating between their New York City apartment and a smoke-filled music club, Clifford narrates the story of his broken family and the decline of jazz as popular entertainment. Clifford recalls the key moments in his life, such as the day when he, fresh out of college, picked up his first unemployment check and was congratulated by Gene and his band mates. Gene's music career on the big band circuit ultimately crumbles with the advent of Elvis and rock-n-roll. Terry begs him to get a nine-to-five job to support the family, but Gene refuses to enter the "straight world" of regular paychecks, mortgages and security. For Gene, who knows jazz better than his own son, music is not just a job; it's his life. Their marriage slowly dissolves and young Clifford is witness to it all. As things worsen, Clifford assumes the role of parent and throws the hopeless Gene out of his mother's apartment. When an adult Clifford visits Gene in a rundown jazz club after years of separation, he requests that the old man play his mother's favorite song, the old standard "Why was I Born?" Clifford then asks, "Dad, why was I born?" It becomes Clifford's last, heart-breaking plea for his father's love.
Directed By: Criss Ashwell
Tickets: Call 256-536-3117.
Contact: Call 256-536-3117 or criss_ashwell at yahoo.com
www.renaissancetheatre.net

Face2Face
Much Laughter ... MUCH Hot Air
Date and Times: 

February 1st, 7PM, JAVA JAAY CAFE, 1713 6th Avenue, Decatur AL, 256.351.8555 
February 2nd, 7PM, ARS NOVA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, 7908 Charlotte Drive, Huntsville AL, 256.883.1105 
Tickets: $8 ($12 the day of the show)
Contact: contact
Other Info: Much laughter ... makes MUCH Hot Air! Which Melts the New Year's Chill ... So Get Face2Face in 2008! [New format show: Comedy Sports, an Improv competition] Two 40 minutes Acts with a 15 minute intermission. Get there early. We sold out in December.
www.face2faceimprov.com

Auditions

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

Fantasy Playhouse
Fantasy Playhouse announces auditions for "The Gingerbread House in the Forest ".
Date and Times: 

Saturday,  February 2 at 1:30 p.m 
Sunday, February 3 at 1:30 p.m 
Auditions will be held at the Fantasy Arts Center, 3312 Long Avenue.
Synopsis: adaptation of Grimm's classic Hansel and Gretel.
Directed By: Jeannie Sharp
Cast Requirements: All Ages. Must be available to rehearse on weekends.
Production Dates: April 18-20 and 25-27 at the VBC Playhouse
Contact: www.letthemagicbegin.org or call 539-6829

Backstage Theatre
Backstage Theatre announces auditions for "Alice in Wonderland".
Date and Times: 

February 2nd, 2008 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM 
Auditions will be held at Studio One Playhouse, 214 E. Moulton Street, Decatur, AL, 35603.
Synopsis: The classic tale comes to life on stage in this musical adaption of Lewis Carrol's beloved stories Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass.
Directed By: Daniel Martin
Cast Requirements: All Ages. Must be available to rehearse on weekends.
Be Prepared: Come prepared to sing a song(preferably musical theatre) that showcases your range and vocal ability. You will also be asked to read from the script. Sides are available at the studio. Feel free to stop by and pick up your audition material.
Production Dates: Projected show dates are in May
Contact: (256) 309-0041 or danonstage at hotmail.com
www.studioonedecatur.com

Wonder Mill Films
Wonder Mill Films announces auditions for the narrative feature film: "A Genesis Found".
Date and Times: 

Birmingham, February 9th, 1:00pm: UAB Theatre Department 
Huntsville, February 16th 1:00pm: The Dwelling Place gymnasium (2250 Redstone Rd.) 
Contact: auditions at wondermillfilms.com
Other Info: Callbacks will be in Huntsville at The Dwelling Place on Saturday, Feb.23rd.
www.wondermillfilms.com

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