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March 1st, 2008

CAST auditions Dark Play

   

Carolina Actors Studio Theatre

 
   
   
 
 
 
   
 

Think Outside the Black-Box

   
 
 
 
 

 

A fast paced thriller, “DARK PLAY,” is a story of deception, sexual license, and the games dangerous games people play on –line.  Nick’s persona starts out as harmless fiction but once his vir­tual relationship steps into the realm of real space, this tale of obsession, love and betrayal spi­rals out of control with catastro­phic consequences.  Funny as it is haunting DARK PLAY this game will keep you intrigued as you wander the infinite portals of the World Wide Web.

 
 
   
    CAST (Carolina Actors Studio Theatre) is looking for actors and technicians for the upcoming Charlotte Premiere of  DARK PLAY or Stories for Boys, by Carlos Murillo. Actors will serve as Ushers & Staff with emphasis on improv and customer relations.  DARK PLAY takes place INSIDE the computer and actors will  be costumed and made up appropriately—think Creative and Cyborg!  “Extra” possibilities as well! Technicians are needed to run sound, lights, and the special effects projections (DARK PLAY will have the usual theatrical effects PLUS 4 Wall projections and in-floor lighting.) ARTISTS WELCOME!!!  Some small stipends available.  Training available. DARK PLAY is directed by Paige Johnston-Thomas Click On LOGO to sign up!
 
 
 
 

Carolina Actors Studio Theatre

 

1118 Clement Avenue

Charlotte, NC 28205

 

WWW.NCCAST.COM

 

Phone: 704-455-8542

 

E-mail: mrsvictory@carolina.rr.com

 
 
 
   
March 1st, 2008

Theatre Charlotte Looking for Props

For the Theatre Charlotte production of THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, we are seeking the following props:

 

            2 Nazi pistols with holsters

           

            ! ceramic chamber pot (to fit in a large hatbox)

 

            1 wicker basket with lid, large enough to hold a small cat

 

If anyone has such items and is willing to loan them to us, please contact me.

 

Sincerely,

Ron Law

Executive Director

Theatre Charlotte

“Changing Lives Since 1927″

501 Queens Road

Charlotte, NC 28207

704-376-3777

ron@theatrecharlotte.org

February 27th, 2008

Charlotte Feature Film Seeks Extras

IN/SIGNIFICANT OTHERS SAG Feature Film Charlotte, NC

The Charlotte Feature Film “In/Significant Others” is seeking extras/background actors to feature in the movie.  All ages, races, ethnicities, and sizes are needed.
Tentative dates where extras are needed are:

March 6 (day)
March 9 (night)
March 10 (day and night)
March 11 (day)
March 17 (day)
March 18 (day)
March 19 (day)
March 21 (day, some evening)
March 22 (day, some evening)
March 30 (day)
March 31 (day and night)
April 1 (day)
April 2 (day and evening)
April 5 (day)

There is no pay involved but we will compensate you with food/copy/credit.

We are also looking for a baby 1 year old or younger to play the child of two of the principal characters.

If interested please contact Paula Schmitt at paula@4wproductions.com.  Please include in the email your contact information and availability, as well as a picture (does not need to be headshot).

A description of the film follows:

Producer/Director: John Schwert   Supervising Production Manager: Jason King

“In/Significant Others” is John Schwert’s follow up feature to “Among Brothers” (www.amongbrothers.com), which played 17 film festivals in 2005-06 and was just featured on Dateline NBC (www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18619158/). Although it’s a low-budget project, the script is strong and will be a top-tiered festival piece targeting the 2009 Spirit Awards.

Story line: Blurring the lines between drama, comedy, mystery and crime, In/Significant Others is a modern thriller that voices a unique narrative by trailing an eclectic ensemble cast of characters through their unpredictable daily lives. The film peeks inside personal, intimate moments of these unknowingly-linked character’s lives, including glimpses of drug addiction, stand-up comedy and murder. The character’s parallel storylines converge and we build to the climactic finale with a captivating and visceral series of reveals.

February 27th, 2008

Costume Rental Search

Costumes Needed

WS/FCS musical production GREASE (school version)/costume search

Costume Search:
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools’ Summer Enrichment Program will be producing GREASE (School Version) in July 2008.  We are beginning our search for 50’s costumes for the show including prom dresses, T-bird leather jackets, Pink Ladies jackets, RYDELL cheerleader outfits, RYDELL letter sweaters, etc., as well as 50’s teenage street clothes.

 

If you have any of these items available for rent, please contact Diana Marshall-Shoaf at (336) 727-2504 x3374 or dmshoaf@wsfcs.k12.nc.us

February 27th, 2008

“just do it” Friday Feb 29

Theatre Charlotte and Vito Abate present

just do it

a themed reading and performance series

 

The First Time

Friday February 29

8pm

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with new works by:

Andrew Borgelin, Marla Brown,

Kate Burnham, Terri Collin,

D. Jonathan Hutchings, Robbie Jaeger, Greg Paxton, Stacey Rose

& Jorja Ursin

 

and performances by Polly Adkins, Marshall Cesena,

 Bryce Cyrier, Ted Delorme, Duke Ernsberger & Pam Galle

 

501 Queens Rd, Charlotte        Admission — $5.

presented in the theater

http://www.theatrecharlotte.org/

February 27th, 2008

Auditions for “Nouveau” at Theatre Charlotte

Theatre Charlotte holds auditions for

“Nouveau”

March 9, 2008, at 5:00 PM

 

 

Theatre Charlotte announces open auditions for “Nouveau”.  “Nouveau” is the second presentation of Stage 501, the Theatre’s program to present new and classic plays.  The audition is at 5:00 PM, Sunday March 9, at Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd, Charlotte.

 

“Nouveau” is an evening of four, new, one-act plays, written by four members of Playwrights In Progress, the resident writing group of the Theatre.  Featured playwrights for the evening are, Jennifer Hubbard, Ann Marie Oliva, Erin Pushman, and Alexander Speer. 

Roles are available for, Six men, ages 20’s – 50’s; Two young men, 17 – 19; Four women, ages 19 – 70’s; One girl, age 13

 

The show runs:

April 10-13, 2008

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

 

Tickets are $15 regular / $10 Students

 

Theatre Charlotte, Charlotte’s community theatre, is the city’s oldest arts organization. Since its founding in 1927, the Theatre has provided opportunities for actors, directors, ushers, technicians and audience members to create and enjoy theatre. Utilizing the talents of the area’s volunteer force, Theatre Charlotte produces a five-show Mainstage season of musicals, comedies and dramas, as well as smaller-scale productions in an informal atmosphere. During the past eighty years, these factors have combined to create a reputation for excellence unrivaled in the Southeast

 

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


Theatre Charlotte receives operating support from the Arts and Science Council

 

Theatre Charlotte 501 Queens Rd., Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207

 

phone: (704) 376-3777       fax:   (704) 347-5216           website:  www.theatrecharlotte.org
tickets; (704)372-1000         or          www.carolinatix.org

February 27th, 2008

Auditions Mousetrap

The Fort Mill Community Playhouse still needs 2 men and 1 woman, age 25-35, for lead roles in “The Mousetrap” a play by Agatha Christie.  Call Sheri for audition appointment at 803-431-3459.   Production dates are April 24, 25, 26, and May 1, 2, 3,  2008.

The Fort Mill Community Playhouse actively solicits the audition participation of ethnic minorities, men, women, seniors and performers with disabilities.

The Fort Mill Community Playhouse is located at 615 Banks Street, Fort Mill, SC 29715.  http://www.fortmillplayhouse.org/

February 27th, 2008

Closer Than Ever opens Thursday

Collaborative Arts is pleased to present Maltby and Shire’s Closer Than Ever, playing February 28 - March 15 at the Duke Power Theatre in Spirit Square. Performances take place Thursday through Saturday at 8pm, with one 2:30pm matinee on Sunday, March 9, and one 8pm show on Wednesday, March 12. Tickets are $20.

If modern life had a soundtrack, it would be a lot like this funny and touching musical revue. Closer Than Ever explores life, love, careers, and family through the music and lyrics of Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire, the award-winning talents behind shows such as Miss Saigon, Baby¸and Ain’t Misbehavin’.

Each musical number is its own story. You’ll meet a man who spends a night on a rooftop, in the rain, wondering What Am I Doin’? (falling madly in love, of course). Then there’s Miss Byrd, an unassuming real estate agent with a very saucy secret life. In Fathers of Fathers, you’ll share the joys and challenges of fatherhood, from both sides of the generational divide. Have you ever ended a relationship with the question, ‘Can we still be friends?’ You Want To Be My Friend? is one scorned woman’s hilarious answer.

Directed by Elise Wilkinson, with musical direction by Marty Gregory, Closer Than Ever features the talents of Joseph Klosek, Lisa Smith, Jerry Colbert, Amy Van Looy, and Dan Brunson.

February 19th, 2008

CPCC Theatre Auditions for Miracle Worker

CPCC Theatre will hold auditions The Miracle Worker on Monday, March 3rd & Tuesday, March 4th  from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in Pease Auditorium on the CPCC Central Campus. 

 

The production calls for 5 men, 4 women, 1 boy and 7 girls.  All roles are open. Roles range in age from 6 to 60+. The play calls for a diverse ethnic cast.

 

Doctor- elderly

Mrs. Kate Keller- a young gentlewoman

Captain Keller – hearty gentleman in his 40’s

Helen Keller – 6+

Martha – Negro child

Percy- Negro child

Aunt Ev – maiden aunt

James- indolent young man

Aanagnos- Greek, teacher at Annie’s school

Annie Sullivan- 20’s Irish

Viney- Negro servant

Blind Girls – 8 to 17 years old

CPCC Theatre is proud to present this stirring dramatization of the real life story of Helen Keller. The Miracle Worker is one of the most successful and warmly admired plays of the modern stage. Blind and mute, nobody knows what Helen’s fate might have been had she not come under the tutelage of Annie Sullivan, an Irish girl who had been born blind. Little Helen, trapped in her secret world, is bitter, violent, spoiled and almost animal like. Only Annie realizes that there is a mind waiting to be rescued from that dark, tortured silence. Annie’s success with Helen comes only after some of the most turbulent, violent, and emotion packed scenes ever presented on the stage. Join CPCC Theatre for an evening the NY Daily Mirror called – “Magnificent theatre.”

The auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. You do not have to be a current CPCC student to participate. College credit is available to those who qualify.

 

Rehearsals will begin early March, 2008. Performances will be held on April 25, 26 and May 2, 3, 4. Director- Corlis Hayes

We are also looking for people interested in working backstage as Stage Manager, set crew, props, etc.

 

For more information contact Corlis Hayes at corlis.hayes@cpcc.edu.

February 19th, 2008

Proof Opens 3/6 in Davidson

Proof
Opens March 6th

 

 

Buy Tickets Now!

Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award

Seating is very limited. Make your reservations today. 

Don’t miss this riveting drama with Joe Gardner and daughter Beth Gardner Helfrich cast as the leads.

The play begins following the death of Robert (Gardner) a famous mathematician. Catherine (Helfrich), Robert’s daughter, must deal with her own volatile emotions regarding an estranged sister, the intentions of a young man, and the fear that she has inherited her father’s mental illness along with inheriting his genius.

March 6,7, 8 @ 8:00 p.m.
March 8 and 9 @ 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $15-$17
Location: C. Shaw Smith 900 Room, Knobloch Campus Center, Davidson College

Contains some mature language and themes

For further information call 704-892-7953 or
check the website at www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

 Davidson Community Players is an associate member of the ASC.