Charlotte Theatre News

Collaborative Arts announces auditions for the regional premiere of The Sublet Experiment by Ethan Youngerman. This site-specific romantic comedy about mistaken identity comes to Charlotte after a successful 6-month run in New York.

 

Eric is subletting his apartment to Melanie to save some money. It’s a common arrangement these days: she gets a place to stay, he gets some casual sex. But we soon learn that Eric is not exactly who he seems to be — and neither is Melanie. The ensuing twists and turns offer a hilarious glimpse into our ongoing search for identity and love.

 

The play will take place in the living room of apartments throughout Charlotte during October and November. Rehearsals begin in September.

 

Auditions take place Tuesday, August 21 and Wednesday, August 22 in the evening at Spirit Square in the Education Studio on the 2nd floor. Auditions are by appointment only. Roles are available for two men (age range 25-40). Auditions will consist of readings from the script.

 

All roles are compensated.

 

SEEKING:

 

Harry (mid 20’s – mid 30’s): Melanie’s secret boyfriend and co-conspirator in a complicated heist; smart, handsome, but a bit shady and somewhat dangerous

 

The Man (aka The Real Eric) (mid 20’s to 40): Real owner of the apartment that “Eric” is pretending to sublet; an architect (of sorts) who is appearing on a reality TV show; when he is voted off the show, he hatches an unexpected plan for revenge

 

Please email elise@collaborativeartstheatre.com for an appointment. Thanks for your interest.

Fall registration is underway for Acting I & II and Acting for the Camera I & II at CPCC. Sections are available for Acting I & II on M W F mornings from 10:30a to 12:20 and M W evenings from 6:00pm to 8:40pm. Acting for the Camera I & II sections run T Th from 9:30a to Noon and 6:00pm to 8:20pm. This is 16 weeks of instruction for approximately $129.00 plus fees.  For more details on the courses or to register visit the college’s website at www.cpcc.edu. Daytime sections will be taught by Tom Hollis. Evening sections by Marilyn Carter.

Tonight is the great opening of Sordid Lives. Queen City Theatre Company opens its inaugural season with this award winning comedy by Del Shores.

Opening night: 9th August running thru Aug 25th.

Tickets in advance are selling really fast with certain nights close to sell out. Don’t miss you chance to see Sordid Lives for the first time in Charlotte!!

Tickets can be purchased at  www.queencitytheatre.com or 704-372-1000.

Group discounts may apply (depending on seat availability). For information contact info@queencitytheatre.com

Don’t be left out and get you ticket now! Only 3 weeks, 10 performances and your chance to see this show were the laughter is loud… and the hair even higher!

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

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

         

           

Local Theatre “CASTS” Spell on Dracula – Actors/Dancers/Musicians/Artists NEEDED

 

CAST (Carolina Actors Studio Theatre) announces auditions for actors, dancers, artists, musicians, puppeteers, technicians, and other theatre artisans for this Fall’s production of DRACULA running October 10^th  through November 3^rd.

 

Auditions are by appointment and will be held at CAST, 1118 Clement Avenue on Sunday, August 12 from 1:00 PM until 6:00PM.  DRACULA will be performed in an experiential environment and will be a collaborative art form presentation.  Artists should bring headshots and or resumes / examples of previous work as appropriate.

 

Audition slots may be schedule by calling 704-455-8542 or emailing mrsvictory@carolina.rr.com.

 

“think outside the black-box”

Ed. Note - As much as we love Biff and think he made tremendous contributions to our theatre community, we here at Charlottetheatre.net are thrilled for him to return to his alma mater as an instructor full time. We think Biff will be a fantastic teacher and wish him nothing but the best. And having worked with Chris before, I can’t think of anyone better suited in skill and temperament to replace Biff at TC. Good moves all around on this one.

Theatre Charlotte announces the hiring of Chris Timmons as Technical Director/Facility Supervisor.  He will replace Biff Edge who has taken the position of Assistant Professor/Technical Director at Winthrop University.  Chris is a graduate of Marshall University with a degree in Design and Technology and has over 50 scenic designs and 30 lighting designs to his credit.

 

After serving as Technical Director/Designer for the Ingersoll Dinner Theatre in Iowa, Chris moved to Charlotte where he worked as Assistant Technical Director for Charlotte Rep, eventually being promoted to Technical Director.  During this time, he also worked as a handyman/carpenter for the Discovery Channel’s hit show “Surprise by Design.”  Chris has designed sets for BareBones Theatre Group (“Suitcase…”, “Coyote Ugly”, “Crazyface”, “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress”, and “Mr. Marmalade”); Epic Arts Repertory (“The Expanding Sky”); Lagrange Point Productions (“True West”); Donna Scott Productions (“The Body Chronicles”); City Stage (“Matt and Ben”); and Davidson Community Players (“Don’t Dress for Dinner”); as well as for productions at Matthews Playhouse, Hickory Community Theatre, and off-Tryon Theatre.  Chris has been nominated for 5 Metrolina Theatre Association Awards, winning for his set design of BareBones Theatre Group’s production of “Coyote Ugly.”

 

At Theatre Charlotte, Chris will supervise the technical aspects of all productions, as well as design the set for “The Heidi Chronicles”, “A Christmas Carol” and “The Diary of Anne Frank.”  He will design the lighting for “Walking Across Egypt.”  Chris will join the Theatre Charlotte staff on August 15, 2007.

 

Theatre Charlotte, Charlotte’s Community Theatre, has been changing lives since 1927.  The oldest arts organization in Charlotte, Theatre Charlotte is a volunteer-based community theatre dedicated to creating outstanding theatre opportunities relevant to the people of the Charlotte region.

The Community Playhouse of Lancaster County is currently accepting

applications for the position of director and/or musical director

for two of our coming productions.

Scrooge!  (The Musical)
Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7, & 8, 2007 at 7:30pm
Dec. 2 & 9, 2007 at 3:00pm

There may be a special school day performance the week of Dec. 3rd

Synopsis
The ideal Christmas treat, Leslie Bricusse’s spectacular musical extravaganza Scrooge is a heartwarming family story based on the Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol. Don’t miss Ebenezer, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future and a whole host of Dickensian characters in this award-winning smash hit musical.

Audition Information
Dates and Times:
Monday, Sept. 21, 2007 & Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007
6:00pm-8:00pm

Children of Eden
April 4, 5, 11, & 12, 2008 at 8:00pm
April 6, 2008 at 3:00pm

Synopsis
From Stephen Schwartz (“Godspell” and “Pippin”) and John Caird of “Les Misérables” comes a joyous and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith… not to mention centuries of unresolved family business! Freely based on the story of Genesis, “Children Of Eden” is a frank, heartfelt and often humorous examination of the age-old conflict between parents and children. Adam, Eve, Noah and the “Father” who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. The show ultimately delivers a bittersweet but inspiring message: that “the hardest part of love… is letting go.”.

Audition Information
Dates and Times:
Monday, Dec. 3, 2007 & Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007
6:00pm-8:00pm

 

All shows and auditions will be held in:
Stevens Auditorium
USC Lancaster Campus
476 Hubbard Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720

 

 

For additional information visit www.lancasterplayhouse.com or to submit your resume/application for consideration, please email info@lancasterplayhouse.com

Adult Acting Classes at Actors Theatre of Charlotte

First class starts this coming Sunday!

The Summer/Fall Session of Adult Acting Classes begins this coming Sunday, August 12th, 2007 at Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte. Classes are filling up fast - Basic Technique has just 1 seat left , and Scene Study only has 4 seats still available! Once these classes are full, you may be placed on a Waiting List for cancellations, or for the next session. But you can still reserve your place in this session if you register today.

Call Actors Theatre at (704) 342-2251 for information and registration. Or register on the Web at http://www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org

Basic Technique classes will be held Sunday afternoons from 5:00 to 7:00 pm for eight weeks: August 12th – September 30th, 2007.  Cost: $175 per student.

Scene Study classes will be held on Sunday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm for eight weeks: August 12th - September 30th, 2007. Cost $175 per student. Continuing Scene Study students are eligible for a discount.

For more information about the classes, go to http://www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org/acting_classes.htm

 

EVERY Thursday is “PAY WHAT YOU CAN NIGHT!”  (Open non-reserved seating)
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