Charlotte Theatre News

AUDITIONS for BareBones Theatre Group’s

REVENGE of the 24 HOUR PLAY PROJECT

Will be held at

9 am on Saturday, July 28

At the Duke Power studio theatre in Spirit Square!

 

For directions and parking info, link here:

http://www.carolinatix.org/default.asp?tix=60&objId=22

 

If cast, be prepared to spend the entire day in rehearsal –

The show will go on at 8 pm on Saturday evening.

 

6 short plays – written, cast, directed, rehearsed and performed – all in less than 24 hours.

 

No advance sales – walk up only!

Box office opens at 7 pm!

General seating!

 

Tickets are: cheap (maybe $10, maybe $12, I can’t remember what Jim decided)

 

For more details, visit:

http://www.barebones.org/index.cfm?template=24hour4.cfm

 

There’s a whole lotta gimmick going on for this installment of the 24 Hour Plays – shows written by couples, married or otherwise.  Read more about one of the dynamic duos writing this year’s productions in Friday’s Charlotte Observer:

http://www.charlotte.com/entertainment/story/213304.html

Newton – The NewArt School announces its art classes for fall 2007.  Classes are available for all ages in movement, pottery, mosaic, collage, figure drawing, acrylics, watercolors, anime and cartooning, digital photography, filmmaking, and music.  All classes will be held at the Newton-Conover Civic and Performance Place, 60 West 6^th Street in Newton.  To register for classes, contact Brian Mahnke at 828-464-8100 or go to www.nccpp.org.

Now at NewArt!  Create-a-Class!  Here’s how it works:  You and at least 4 of your friends and family members get together and decide what you’d like to learn together: Dance, Painting, Pottery, Mosaic, Collage, Photography, Drumming, Guitar, jewelry design.  The sky’s the limit!  NewArt will contact an instructor from our extensive list of talent and put together a class for you based on your interests, skill level, budget, and dates and times that work for you!  Great for homeschoolers, book clubs, civic groups, playgroups, friends, neighbors, coworkers and families. All ages welcome!  For more information on designing your customized class, call 464-8100.

 Performing Arts

 Dance

 Movement for the Actor:  will equip an actor to consciously use his/her body and the space around them to enrich and enliven a character.  Time will be spent on creating body awareness, developing physical confidence on stage, strengthening the core of the body and understanding movement as motivation for a character.  (Dress in comfortable clothing appropriate for exercise.  Dance shoes are preferred but bare feet or sneakers are okay.  We will be doing some floor work so bring a mat if you like, but it isn’t necessary.)

Instructor:  Rachel Riddle                 Age:  10 to Adult

Monday September 10-October 15:  7:00-8:00 pm

Tuition:  $40

 Musical Theatre Dance:  will introduce participants to musical theatre dance technique and teach basic steps and patterns used frequently in musical theatre.  Short pieces of choreography from musicals will be taught and rehearsed to offer experience and develop confidence in participants.  All levels of  of expertise are welcome, but class will be taught on the beginner/intermediate level so it can be fun for everyone!  Dress in dancewear or exercise clothes.  Jazz shoes, ballet slippers, bare feet or sneakers are all okay - please no sandals.

Instructor:  Rachel Riddle                             Age:  10 to Adult

Monday October 29-December 10:  7:00-8:00 pm

No class November 19

Tuition:  $40

 

Register in both classes for $70!

 
Group Music Instruction

 Intro Music Theory:  introduction to traditional western music analysis via written and aural theory fundamentals (intervals, major and minor scales, triads, seventh chords), harmonic analysis, four-part tonal writing, simple forms, and rhythmic dictation.  This is geared for current and rising high school band/orchestra students as well as adult musicians.  Off premise instruction also available for school and private ensembles. 

Instructor:  Brian Mahnke                            Age:  15 to Adult

Wednesday September 12-October 31:  4:00-5:00 pm

Tuition:  $50, $40 for students registered in NewArt private lessons

 

 

Guitarworks:  Group guitar classes for your inner musician!  Learn all the basics:  Caring for your guitar, chords, strumming techniques, and a few tunes, all in a relaxed atmosphere with fellow beginning players. 

Instructor:  Bobby Steadman                                   Age:  16 to Adult

Tuesday September 11-October 30:  7:00-8:00 pm

Tuition:  $60

 

 

Violinworks:  perfect for the young beginner, students will learn basic technique and caring for their instrument laying the groundwork for private instruction.  Class sizes will be limited to no more than five students to ensure proper teacher to student ratio.

Instructor:  Melissa Alderman                    Age:  3 and Up

Half hour group lessons TBD by instructor

Tuition:  $125 for 14 weeks of instruction

 

 

Group Suzuki Violin:  a master class open to students of the violin studio.  This gives students a chance to perform in front of their peers and to play together in chamber ensemble settings as well as group instruction.

Instructor:  Melissa Alderman

First Friday of Each Month                          Time:  TBD by instructor

Tuition:  $40 a semester

 

Saxophone Ensemble:  an all saxophone ensemble open to all intermediate saxophonists and up.  This is a chamber music group that will explore the classical and jazz literature of the saxophone quartet and ensemble that will end with a performance.  Space is limited to needed instrumentation.

Instructor:  Brian Mahnke                            Age:  15 to Adult

Beginning second week of September:  Time TBD

Tuition:  $125 for 14 weeks of instruction; $75 for private students

 

Private Music Instruction

 

NewArt offers music instruction for all ages in:

Clarinet

English Horn

Flute, Piccolo, and Recorder

Guitar

Harp

Oboe

Piano

Saxophone

Suzuki Violin

Voice

 

Lessons begin the second week of September 2007 and are available throughout the year at the following yearly rates:

 

                30 minutes         $690

                45 minutes          $930

                60 minutes         $1250

 

Tuition is pro-rated for students starting mid-year.  Payment plans are available.

Discounts are available for multiple students in one family and for lump sum tuition payments.

 

To schedule private lessons, please contact the NewArt School at 828.464.8100.

 

 

 Visual Art

 

Art Sampler:  A semester long visual art course for ages 8 to 12 covering a wide variety of mediums and subjects that will change from week to week.  This course is designed for the young artist who wants to explore the world of visual art.

 

Beginning Drawing and Painting:  young artists will explore proper technique, foster creativity and have fun learning introductory skills.  In this class, students will be drawing from still life to ‘not-so-still’ live learning to isolate the subject and how to make drawing their own.

 

Mixed Media:  young artists can give their art its own signature with this mixed media class.  Artists often combine various techniques or mediums, such as watercolor, arcrylic, gouache, pastels, charcoal, and more to make their artwork unique.

 

Fauvist Painting with Technique:  students will learn how to put their creativity into a particular time period by studying some of the Fauvist, or “wild beast,” painters.  Choose your favorite Fauvist painter and paint as they did.

 

Art and Music:  music and visual art together make for very original artwork!  By using ordinary natural objects and painting to the rhythm of ‘a different drum,’ students will learn how to be expressive and creative in a rhythmic way.  Time is of the essence, creativity is of the essence….

 

Cartooning, Manga, and Anime:  Learn the art and history of this popular medium.  Turn yourself, your mom or dad, or anyone else into a character!  Save the world!  This class will be filled with fun, action, color, and drama.

 

Weaving with Paper:  an introduction to the process of weaving with discussions, examples, and demonstration of plain and twill techniques.  Students will weave a variety of subjects.

 

Sculpture and Handbuilding Techniques with Clay:  This class will focus on learning basic techniques to create small sculpture with clay.  Students will learn simple methods to make creative projects of their own design.

 

Instructors:  Ann Baggett and guest Instructors        Age:  8-12

Wednesday September 12-December 19:  4:30-6:00 pm

No class November 20

Tuition:  $125

 

 

 

 

Raku Handbuilding and Wheelthrowing:  Explore, experiment, and to tap into the wonders of artistic self-expression as you learn the fundamentals of hand-building and wheel-throwing the “Raku” way.  Discover the rich tradition of “Raku” as you learn about the process, the special materials, and their application.  Learn basic safety procedures related to “Raku” firing and the mechanics of using both electric kilns and primitive firing alternatives.  The final class will be a field trip to the instructor’s studio to fire your works of art.  Instructor:  Pat Flachbart                                                      Age:  Adult

Thursday September 20-October 25:  9:30-11:30 am

Tuition:  $65

Supply:  $35

 

 

Digital Photography I:  an intro course designed for the novice digital camera user.  Objectives include choosing a camera, photography basics, transferring your photos to a computer, editing and sharing your photos online, and printing.

Instructor:  Phil Echerd

Adult – Wednesday September 12-October 17:  5:30-7:00 pm

Age 12-17 – Friday September-October 19:  3:30-5:00 pm

Tuition:  $55

Required Equipment:  Digital camera with operational manual

 

 

Fundamentals of Screenwriting:  a basic immersion in and introduction to screenwriting, which will culminate in a Screenwriters Workshop, covering character, conflict, visual storytelling, setting, dialogue, emotional tone, stage directions, professional format, the five-minute short film and the workshop process. The course also consists of reading feature-length screenplays, both fictional and nonfiction, and short scripts, and viewing screened films based on masterpiece screenplays.  This is the perfect class to polish your film writing! 

Instructor:  Sidney King                                                         Age:  18 and up

Monday September 24, October 1, 22, 29 and November 5

7:00-10:00 pm

Workshop:  Monday November 12:  7:00-10:00

Tuition:  $135

Textbook:  Screenwriting Updated:  new and conventional ways for writing for the screen by Linda Aronson ISBN 1879505592

 Workshops

 

Mosaics and More:  Spend an afternoon creating an original design for a wall hanging.  Students will customize their own piece based on their creative ideas and then apply mosaic tiles to complete the finished product.  The class will include the instruction on creating the initial design, the technique and application of mosaic, and grouting the tiled piece for the finished product.  All pieces will be 16×20″ and suitable for framing or hanging sans frame.

Instructor:  Pat Flachbart                                                     Age:  Adult

Saturday September 8, 2007 9:30 am – 1:30 pm

Tuition:  $20

Supply:  $25

 

Wabi Sabi Worshop:  It is the beauty of things modest and humble and of “things unconventional.”  Wabi-sabi is the quintessential Japanese aesthetic.  It is a beauty of things imperfect, impermanent and incomplete.  This workshop will cover many new and exciting aspects of creating multi-media using these collected materials for inspiration and expression, layers of glazing, the use of photo images, plus incorporating the written word as techniques used to create your personal view of the world.

Instructor:  Vae Hamilton                                                     Age:  Adult

September 12, 13, and 14, 2007 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Tuition:  $150

Supply:  list to be sent upon registration

 

Landscape Painting Workshop: “Catawba Hills, Italian Skies:”   The rolling, sienna hills of Catawba, in the right light, can transport you to the Chianti regions of Italy!  Let’s capture the atmosphere in small, intimate paintings done on location in and around Newton.  Workshoppers will paint in the tradition of artists like Camille Corot and Claude Lorraine who took their sketch boxes out to the Roman and Tuscan countryside and completed at least one or two paintings a day.

 

This workshop is geared to all levels of painting, although some previous painting experience (not necessarily landscape) is preferred.  Demonstration is in oil, but experienced watercolorists are welcome.  Instruction includes small demonstrations, but the emphasis is on individual instruction.   All painting is planned for outdoors, though there is a contingency plan in the event of rain. Workshop emphasis is on color, design and depicting a sense of space.   Painters desiring to “loosen up” and quickly capture a space will find the course greatly rewarding.

Instructor:  Jean Cauthen                                                      Age:  Adult

October 10, 11, and 12, 2007 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Tuition:  $150

Supply:  list to be sent upon registration

 

 

Introduction to Filmmaking for Teens:  this exciting workshop covers the basic tools and techniques of filmmaking, and how to understand and interpret cinema and the visual language we come into contact with every day. Learn about the traditional three-act structure for compelling storytelling, and the basics of writing for the screen.  Discover the techniques of shot composition, camera movement, blocking, directing actors, and using compelling visuals to tell a story as you work with a team to create your own documentary.   The workshop will culminate in a screening of your work for friends and family.

Instructor:  Sidney King                                                         Age:  13-17

Saturday October 27 and November 3:  10:00am-4:00pm

Tuition:  $100

 

 

 

 

Brian Mahnke

Director of Programming

The NewArt School

828.464.8100

336.575.7877 (c)

 

8PM - Theatre Charlotte

Tonight through Saturday Night, Shakespeare Carolina presents Hamlet. Often referred to as the greatest of Shakespeare’s plays, the tragedy of the Prince of Denmark has it all: lust, murder, incest, corrupt governments and bumbling conspirators. Join Shakespeare Carolina as they present to final 4 performances of this classic with a twist!

Tickets - $15 Adults, $10 Students, Seniors and MTA members.

Wednesday night is Pay What You Can Night.

Tickets may be reserved online at www.carolinatix.com.
Wednesday Night is Pay What You Can Night!

NCTC and the Sheraton Atlantic Beach have extended the deadline for the NCTC Professional Theatre Gathering.  You can register now and take advantage of group hotel rates until August 3, 2007. 

 

http://www.nctc.org/nctcevents/protheatregathering/index.shtml

 

Who should attend the Pro Gathering?

Theatre leaders, staff members, board members, arts management students, organizations who plan to participate in Free Night of Theatre, and anyone who is interested in discussing issues facing our field!

Piedmont Players Theatre in Salisbury, NC  presents Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley.

 

Performance dates are July 26-28, August 1-4 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, July 29 at 2:30 PM.  Ticket prices are $15.00 for adults, $12.00 for seniors and students, and $9.00 for Wednesday evening performances.  Box office opens from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM on evenings of performances.

 

Piedmont Players Theatre is located at 213 S. Main Street in downtown Salisbury. 

 

 

Crimes of the Heart offers good old Southern storytelling.  In 1981, it was the first play to win a Pulitzer Prize before reaching Boardway and was also winner of the New York Drama Critics Circle Award.  Director Reid Leonard says, “We know these people.  We know their quirks, their frailties, their eccentricities.  They may be a bit exaggerated, but yes, we know them.  Maybe we are them.” 

 

Crimes of the Heart is the story of the three Magrath sisters whose mother has hanged herself, and the family cat, and whose grandfather is living out his last hours at the local hospital.  Lenny, the oldest sister, is turning 40, unmarried and facing diminished prospects.  Meg, the middle sister, is back from a failed singing career on the West Coast.  Babe, the youngest sister, is out on bail after shooting her husband in the stomach.  The cast is rounded out with Chick, their cousin, Doc Porter, Meg’s old boyfriend, and Barnette Lloyd, Babe’s lawyer.

 

Cast members are:     Lenny Magrath – Jerla Gross

                                 Meg Magrath – Debbie Hubbard

                                 Babe Botrelle – Frances Bendert

                                 Chick Boyle – Jennifer Hubbard

                                 Doc Porter – Kent Bernhardt

                                 Barnette Lloyd – Preston Mitchell

 

For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 704-633-5471 or visit our website at www.piedmontplayers.com.

 

 ”Oliver!“, Music, Lyrics and Book by Lionel Bart,  directed by Billy Ensley and Choreographed by Linda Booth. 

 

 The audition will take place July 29 & 30, at Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd, Charlotte.

The times for both nights are; children, 6:00 – 8:00 pm / adults, 8:00 – 10:00 pm.

 

Roles are available for a large cast of men, women and children of all ages.  All auditionees should come prepared with a song and the sheet music, (no a cappella or recorded music), come dressed comfortably, as the choreographer will teach some dance.

 

the show runs:

September 13 – 16, 20 – 23, 27 – 30, 2007

Thur., Fri., & Sat., 8:00 PM; Sun. 2:30 PM

 

The musical version of Dickens’ “Oliver Twist” tells the story of a young orphan, Oliver Twist, who runs away from an apprenticeship at an undertaker’s and is picked up hungry and tired in the streets of London by the Artful Dodger who leads him to Fagin’s den.  And there the adventure begins. 

 

“Oliver !” is a memorable musical, featuring songs such as “Food, Glorious Food,” “Consider Yourself,” “It’s a Fine Life,” “Who Will Buy,” and the haunting “As Long As He Needs Me.”  A long running hit in both New York and London, the film version won an Academy Award as Best Movie.

  

Theater Charlotte is a volunteer-based community theatre, dedicated to creating outstanding theatre opportunities relevant to the people of the Charlotte are.

 

Theatre Charlotte receives operating support from the Arts and Science Council

 

phone: (704) 376-3777      fax:   (704) 347-5216      website:  www.theatrecharlotte.org

So this isn’t really theatre-related, but it’s my site, so there you go.

I signed up to ride in the 24 Hours of Booty bike ride next weekend.

Yep, me on a bike. Take a minute to picture that one. It’s a fundraising ride for cancer research and benefits national and local charities. I’ve pledged to ride one lap (3 miles) for every $50 donated in my name. This may have been a mistake, since I’m now on the hook for 36 miles, thanks to folks like Tom Gabbard and Chip Decker, who have made generous donations.

So if you’ve ever worked with me and want to make me suffer like I made you suffer, or if you’re an actor that I didn’t cast in a show and want to repay some of the pain I’ve given you, or if you just want to give money to help fight cancer, click here and donate. I’ll put pictures up on my other blog once I’ve recovered.

You can now buy tickets for Shakespeare Carolina’s Hamlet online at www.carolinatix.org! Here are a few photos from dress rehearsal!

FINAL THREE PERFORMANCES

Of

BareBones Theatre’s production of

ORSON’S SHADOW

By Austin Pendleton

July 19, 20 & 21

Thurs, Fri & Sat at 8 pm

in the Duke Power studio theater

in Spirit Square

 

An all-star cast of your favorite Charlotte actors brings Orson Welles, Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh back to life on stage in a new comedy about the ‘true nature of genius’

 

For more info, visit www.barebones.org.

For tickets, call the box office at (704) 372-1000 or go on-line www.carolinatix.org

Or, walk up to purchase tickets at the box office on the day of the show. (Box office opens one hour before show time.)

 

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ACTORS!

 

AUDITIONS for BareBones Theatre Group’s

REVENGE of the 24 HOUR PLAY PROJECT

Will be held at 9 am on Saturday, July 28

At the Duke Power studio theatre in Spirit Square!

 

If cast, be prepared to spend the day in rehearsal –

The show will go on at 8 pm on Saturday evening.

 

6 short plays – written, cast, directed, rehearsed and performed – all in less than 24 hours.

For more details, visit:

 

http://www.barebones.org/index.cfm?template=24hour4.cfm

 

 

Remember… the very first QCTC event, “An Evening with Miss Coco Peru” sold out in just three days. Don’t be left out this time… tickets are selling really fast!

For tickets:  www.queencitytheatre.com or 704-372-1000

Queen City Theatre Company

and Scott Lindsley - Urban Realty

Present for the first time in Charlotte

Have you ever thought you could die by tripping over your lover’s wooden legs?

Moreover, do you imagine your sister trying to quit smoking while your two daughters fight for your antique mink stole? Just add now your son, institutionalized for believing he is Tammy Wynette, your neighbor trying to take revenge on her cheating husband and your grandson coming our of the closet.

Yes, you are from the south! And this is Sordid Lives, a dark comedy about white trash, presented by Queen City Theatre Company and directed by Glenn T. Griffin.

This is the first show presented by Queen City Theatre Company and the first time Sordid Lives, written by Del Shores, is presented in the region.

Sordid Lives will be presented at the Duke Power Theatre at Spirit Square and opens August 9^th in a three weekend run through August 25^th.

Tickets are on sale and are going fast! Advanced purchase is encouraged.

For tickets and information, visit: www.queencitytheatre.com or www.carolinatix.org

Do you want to be Brother Boy and see two QCTC shows for free?

Come to see the play dressed as Brother Boy!! Don’t be shy, we know you want to.

In order to receive the free tickets:

1)      You must reserve your seat by emailing ImBrotherBoy@queencitytheatre.com

2)      You need to take into account that only five Brother Boys per night will get free admission. So, if your night selection is full, make arrangements for another show.

3)      Come to the box office dressed as Brother Boy and the tickets will be waiting for you, including   free admission for QCTC next show “The Manuscript”

4)      Without confirmation email from Queen City Theatre Company, tickets will not be released.

For more information, you can always reach us at: info@queencitytheatre.com

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR SORDID LIVES, A SHOW WHERE THE LAUGHTER IS LOUD AND THE HAIR EVEN HIGHER.

We hope to see y’all there!!

Your friends @ Queen City Theatre Company:  Glenn, Stuart and Kristian