Charlotte Theatre News

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An actor who is interested in learning about and/or signing up for the upcoming
Unified Auditions ?

An actor with an abundance of auditioning experience to share ?

A less experienced actor who wants to become more savvy to the local auditioning
scene ?

A brand new actor wanting to learn how to audition and what to bring to an audition ?

An actor new to the Charlotte area trying to learn the ropes ?

Do you want to know what local theater groups are looking for in auditions directly
from questionnaires completed by the theater companies themselves ?

Do you know someone who is any of the above ?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you are cordially invited to
the…

HOW TO AUDITION WORKSHOP - FREE

1-3 pm, Saturday, June 30

Actors Theatre of Charlotte

650 E. Stonewall Street

The Metrolina Theatre Association will host a FREE How To Audition Workshop at Actors
Theatre on Saturday, June 30 from 1-3 pm.  The workshop is coordinated by Scott
Pacitti of Actor’s Crib.

The How To Audition Workshop will incorporate input from many artistic directors
and theater professionals from MTA-member and other interested theatre organizations.
The workshop will provide useful audition information for experienced, newer, part-time,
and potential actors with no experience.  It will also provide insights into the
Unified Audition process.

Unified auditions are a time-honored theater custom, says director and actor Anne
Lambert, and most actors appreciate the ‘one-stop-shopping aspect of being seen
by several companies at once. Unified Auditions are also social occasions networking,
catching up with old friends, meeting new colleagues.  They are different, however,
from a regular theatre company organization audition. The tips and pointers provided
during the How to Audition workshop are designed to be helpful for actors participating
in a unified audition for the first time.

The workshop is recommended for all actors, regardless of experience level. Experienced
actors are especially encouraged to attend so that they can share their knowledge
with fellow actors. It is also an opportunity to sign up for the upcoming unified
auditions. The workshop will be fun for anybody who wants to brush up on their audition
skills, practice their monologues in front of others, and play some acting technique
games. Actors who can’t make the workshop and don’t have a lot of experience
auditioning are encouraged to seek advice from an acting teacher or go on-line to
research tips for unified auditions prior to registering and attending.

For more information about the MTA regional auditions on July 15, 2007, visit www.metrolinatheatre.org
or contact:

Companies/Producers - Anne Lambert (704) 589-9146, charlottesoffbroadway@hotmail.com

Actors/Designers/Technical staff/Volunteers  Liz Wooley (704) 701-1611, theatrechk@gmail.com

Metrolina Theatre Association  Lydia Arnold (704) 347-1975, lydia@artsavant.com

How to Audition workshop Scott Pacitti (704) 301-1564 at scott@actorscrib.com

Opening this Thursday

AMERICAN BUFFALO

by David Mamet

 

 

Carolina Actors Studio Theatre presents one of America’s favorite plays by its favorite author David Mamet, Thursday June 28 through Saturday July 28.

 

Tickets $22 Adult / $20 Student-Senior.

 

RESERVATIONS at www.nccast.com / 704-455-8542.

 

Every Thursday is “Pay What You Can Night” for non-reserved open seating only.  First come, first serve.

 

Caution: American Buffalo contains profanity and violence.

Are you..

An actor who is interested in learning about and/or signing up for the upcoming Unified Auditions ?
An actor with an abundance of auditioning experience to share ?
A less experienced actor who wants to become more savvy to the local auditioning scene ?
A brand new actor wanting to learn how to audition and what to bring to an audition ?
An actor new to the Charlotte area trying to learn the ropes ?

Do you want to know what local theater groups are looking for in auditions directly from questionnaires completed by the theater companies themselves ?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you are cordially invited to the…

HOW TO AUDITION WORKSHOP

1-3 pm, Saturday, June 30

Actors Theatre of Charlotte

650 E. Stonewall Street

The Metrolina Theatre Association will host a FREE How To Audition Workshop at Actors Theatre on Saturday, June 30 from 1-3 pm.  The workshop is coordinated by Scott Pacitti of Actor’s Crib.

The How To Audition Workshop will incorporate input from many artistic directors and theater professionals from MTA-member and other interested theatre organizations. The workshop will provide useful audition information for experienced, newer, part-time, and potential actors with no experience.  It will also provide insights into the Unified Audition process.

Unified auditions are a time-honored theater custom, says director and actor Anne Lambert, and most actors appreciate the ‘one-stop-shopping aspect of being seen by several companies at once. Unified Auditions are also social occasions networking, catching up with old friends, meeting new colleagues.  They are different, however, from a regular theatre company organization audition. The tips and pointers provided during the How to Audition workshop are designed to be helpful for actors participating in a unified audition for the first time.

The workshop is recommended for all actors, regardless of experience level. Experienced actors are especially encouraged to attend so that they can share their knowledge with fellow actors. It is also an opportunity to sign up for the upcoming unified auditions. The workshop will be fun for anybody who wants to brush up on their audition skills, practice their monologues in front of others, and play some acting technique games. Actors who can’t make the workshop and don’t have a lot of experience auditioning are encouraged to seek advice from an acting teacher or go on-line to research tips for unified auditions prior to registering and attending.

For more information about the MTA regional auditions on July 15, 2007, visit www.metrolinatheatre.org  or contact:

Companies/Producers - Anne Lambert (704) 589-9146, charlottesoffbroadway@hotmail.com

Actors/Designers/Technical staff/Volunteers  Liz Wooley (704) 701-1611, theatrechk@gmail.com

Metrolina Theatre Association  Lydia Arnold (704) 347-1975, lydia@artsavant.com

How to Audition workshop Scott Pacitti (704) 301-1564 at scott@actorscrib.com

Anyone who is interested in registering for the Metrolina Theatre Associations 1st Annual UNIFIED AUDITIONS can save a stamp or avoid the last minute rush by registering at the HOW to AUDITION WORKSHOP on Saturday, June 30th from 1-3pm at the Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte.

For more information on the Unified Auditions visit  www.metrolinatheatre.org

For more information on the How to Audition workshop email: scott@actorscrib.com

BareBones Theater Group is seeking directors for THE REVENGE OF THE 24 HOUR THEATRE PROJECT, Saturday, July 28th at the Duke Power Theatre.  All interested directors should send their resumes to jyost00@hotmail.com.  We are seeking six directors (male and female) to participate in this day long event which starts July 28th at 8:30am.  Please do not submit your resume unless you are absolutely sure you can be available all day.  Resumes should be submitted no later than July 1st.

The Rock Hill Community Theatre announces auditions for its annual Down Home Play Festival. Six
directors will be directing six new short plays in this popular event. RHCT will be working in
collaboration with Winthrop University’s Department of Theatre and Dance and the performances will
take play in Johnson Theatre on campus. Performance dates are August 16-19, 2007.

We will be auditioning male and female actors ages 14 and up. Actors can have a prepared piece or
there will be scenes provided to read from. Previous acting experience is not required.

Auditions dates and times are:

Saturday June 23 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sunday   June 24 from   2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Monday  June 25 from   7:00 to 9 pm

No appointment necessary. Actors may come during any of the times listed.  The June 25th date may
also be used for callbacks if needed.

Auditions will take place in Room 103 of Johnson Hall (the Theatre Building) on the Winthrop
University campus.

For further information or directions to Johnson Hall please contact Russell Luke at
luker@winthrop.edu

From Arts A La Mode

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
By William Shakespeare
Directed Chris O’Neill
June 21-30, Shakespeare Carolina at Theatre Charlotte

Shakespeare’s plays, even his comedies, can be challenging for both performers and audiences alike. Too often, the bard’s beautiful language is treated with so much respect that the lines are handed out to the audience like dusty antiques. It was therefore a relief for me that Shakespeare Carolina’s newest offering, “The Taming of the Shrew,” tossed lines out to the audience not like antiques but more like rubber chickens. This utter love and, more importantly, enjoyment of language is the key to this production’s success.

“The Taming of the Shrew” focuses on the battle of the sexes. This production sets the action in a fantasy version of the late fifties and early sixties. A mix of Austin Powers and Laugh In. The producers of this play usually perform outside, and there is an energy to the performance that benefits from that experience.

Technically the production makes the most of what must be limited resources. The set, a Mondrian-styled collection of multi-colored squares (think Partridge Family bus), acts as a constant reminder that whimsy is the name of the game. The costumes by Susy Hartness are a joy.

The conflict of the play centers on the competition for the love of the lovely Bianca (played as a kind of “Gidget Goes to Padua” by Amy Laughter). The problem, as we know, is that no one can have Bianca until the older “shrew” of a sister is married. It is one of the most surreal and humorous moments of the play when Kate (played by the very funny Karen Surprise) enters for the first time. Dressed in white Go-Go boots, a retro mini-dress, and a helmet of platinum hair, there’s never been a shrew so stylish. Surprise is tart and playful. Of course, every Shrew needs someone to tame them, and this production gives us an oily, charming, game show host of a Petruchio played by the excellent John G. Hartness.

To even attempt to outline the chaotic farcical plot of this classic comedy would be madness. Suffice it say that many of the cast disguise themselves from one another, and this production cleverly uses rubber nose glasses to comical effect. Bianca’s sighing suitors are a trio of clowns. Jonathan Ewart plays Hortensio as an insane shriner complete with red fez and vest. His larger than life performance is another highlight of the production. His rival Gremio is played by the very funny Jimmy Cartee who makes the most of a variety of sailor costumes and alcoholic beverages.

There are also many more fine performances. Drew Nowlin is the earnest yet comic Lucentio (the one who gets the girl); Beau Tison is Baptista, the father of the two sisters; Nick Iammatteo is the opportunistic but always loyal servant Tranio; Sarah Eckhard, dressed in a sexy leather catsuit, is Petruchiou’s flirtatious servant Grumia; and Raj Karottukunnel is the stylish and powerful Vincentio; Cameron Jagoe, a young man with a wonderful sense of comic timing and a big voice, plays Biondello; and Brian White plays a the Pedant, a man caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. The rest of the cast is equally capable and completes this ensemble.

This is worth checking out. For those less experienced with Shakespeare, it’s probably worth looking up a plot outline online before attending. Sit back and enjoy this delightfully irreverent production.               Review by Tim Baxter-Ferguson

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Anna In The Tropics
June 16,
2007 @ 8:00pm
with English subtitles
by Nilo Cruz

The last production of
Theatre Charlotte’s “Stage 501” will be a staged reading in
Spanish of the play, “Anna in the Tropics” by Nilo Cruz,
something which has never before been done at the Theatre.  The English
translation of the script will be simultaneously projected over the readers
on stage.  This one night only event is directed by Frank Dominguez,
program director of wdav 89.9.  Frank recently directed On Golden Pond
here in October, 2006.

June 16, 2007 @ 8:00pm
Tickets: $12 adults; $10 students

For tickets call 704-334-9128 or  Click here to purchase online.

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Join Collaborative Arts as we present William Shakespeare’s “As You
Like It”, a romantic comedy with original music by Stan Peal.

Remaining performances are Wednesday through Saturday June 6 - 9 at
7:30pm; Wednesday through Saturday June 13 - 16 at 7:30pm; and Sunday
June 17 at 3pm. Shows are free, no reservations necessary. Bring a
blanket or chair and enjoy an outdoor performance on The Green uptown
(across from the convention center). You may bring your own food and
beverage (including beer and wine).

More information is available on our website at
www.collaborativeartstheatre.com

See you on The Green!

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