Theatre Off Broadway Moves To The New Civic Cabaret Black BoxWhen the lights go out on Theatre Off Broadway's current hit, The History Boys, the lights will go out for good on the building at 1124 Santa Fe Drive - the building only, Not Theatre Off Broadway, When TOB opens in July with Howard Crabtree's startling When Pig's Fly, it will be in the New Civic Theatre's Cabaret Black Box Theatre. Steve Tangedal announced last week the win-win alignment between the Theatre Group and the New Civic. TOB will enjoy exclusive residency in the Cabaret Black Box, and signed a one-year contract. It has been no secret for some time the theatre at 1124 Santa Fe Drive has been in grave need of repairs. It served the theatre community long beyond its years. According to Tangedal, the old building will be demolished by the new owners and replaced with something new. Money that has had to be poured into the old, tired building at 1124 can now be used for productions. Tangedal is excited, to say the least, over the new life granted to The Theatre Group's Theatre Off Broadway. The win-win situation not only benefits TOB, but also strongly benefits the New Civic Theatre. The Cabaret Black Box has remained dark for sometime. The "deal" was settled in five minutes between Tangedal and Richard Bernstein of the New Civic Theatre. Shelly Bordas' kids program, Acting Up will also be working out of the Black Box. Some of the comfortable seats from 1124 will find a new home in the Black Box, as well as the lighting and sound systems. The Theatre Groups' Theatre Off Broadway happily claims the title of the longest running Gay theatre in the country. An article from San Francisco pointed out that one of their theatres claimed the title for its 30-year history. Tangedal's theatre has been running continuosly for 36 years. To celebrate the new home, Howard Crabtree's delightful old fashioned review with a new gay twist opens at the new Cabaret Black Box July 10 and will run through August 16. For the preview Thursday July 10, TOB will honor its alumni and in particular, its long term costume designer (When Pigs Fly) and TG member Lamecia Landrum. For that night, all Theatre Group alumni and guests will be honored with free tickets. The Pig's outrageous and delicious costumes survived the 1999 and 2002 run, and all but one teasingly waits for its 2008 run. The one covered with a variety of garden tools is the only one needing special attention. The others have been dusted off and ready to make the short southern trip down Santa Fe to their exciting new home. The glittered, tune-fun review spots delicious outrageous costumes and features in the cast David Ballew, Preston Lee Britton, Adam Brodner, Shannon McCarthy and Todd Black as Howard Crabtree. Imagination Makers Seeking Tour/Stage ManagerImagination Makers Theater Company, a professional, adult, touring theater company, is looking for a tour and stage manager to travel with the company to elementary schools in the Boulder/Denver metropolitan area. The job runs from September 2008 to May 2009. Experience with management, theater and customer service experience is a must. Experience with children is a plus. Job Qualifications: Job Responsibilities: Rehearsal pay will be $11 per hour, average $350 a week. Performance pay averages $600 per week. Submit a resume by Email info@imaginationmakers.org. Feel free to Email any questions you may have. Eight Colorado Communities To Participate In The Collaborative Community Planning ProgramColorado Citizens for Culture, Arts for Colorado’s 501(c)3 affiliate, is pleased to announce the selection of eight communities to participate in the Collaborative Community Planning Program or CCPP. The CCPP is an innovative project designed to help communities across the state integrate arts and culture into long-term community planning. Selected for their geographic diversity, as well as their demonstrated commitment to the process, the communities are: Aurora, Colorado Springs, Cortez, Englewood, Glenwood Springs, Lakewood, Monte Vista and Steamboat Springs. The National Performing Arts Convention, being held in Denver from June 10-14, serves as the launching point for five-person teams from each community. Each team will devote the next twelve months to involving diverse constituencies in developing a cultural vision for its community in 2028 to complement community plans that enhance the community’s quality of life, education, tourism and economic development. dLINSPIN Productions 13th Annual Pied Piper Players DRAMA CAMPFabulous Summer Musical COMEDY Extravaganza CALLING ALL PLAYERS 2nd-8th Grade! When: June 30thÐJuly 26th, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM Ð 3:00 PM (day care from 3-5 available if needed) Kaiser Permanente Needs Improv ActorsKaiser Permanente seeks to expand our cadre of Care Actors used in physician communication training programs. We are looking for seasoned actors with wide ranging skills and experience in improvisational theatre who are interested in participating in interactive programs to enhance physician patient communication. We are especially interested in actors who represent diverse populations and are in the age range of 18-30. Care Actors are paid and receive travel reimbursement. Send a resume and headshot to: Kayte Fulton; Kaiser Permanente Training Specialist Ð Medical Group Evergreen Players Offer Second Annual Improvisational ClassesThe Evergreen Players are especially pleased to announce the second annual Improvisational Theater Classes for adults, July 16 to August 7, 2008, taught by Second City-famed instructor/comedian/actor Meridith Crosley, offered Wednesday and Thursday nights, 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Center/Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen, CO 80439 with a final performance open to the public (free) August 7 at 8:00 p.m. at Center/Stage. Registration: $80 for four (4), three-hour classes. Out of the City Improv will explore students' creativity in a small, relaxed atmosphere for individuals with little or no acting or improvisation experience. Hone presentation skills, become more comfortable speaking in front of others, think on your feet quicker, and expand team-building skills, all while having fun. (Wednesdays, July 16 to August 6) Long-Form Improvisation class is for the veteran improvisers and will culminate into a final performance (August 7). Experienced actors and improvisers will learn exciting techniques, which will bring their acting and auditioning skills to a whole new level. (Thursdays, July 17 to August 7) The instructor, Meridith Crosley, a dynamic, experienced, and encouraging teacher returns to Evergreen to lead these three-hour classes appropriate for all levels of experience, bringing her unique teaching style that enables everyone to have fun, build skills, and increase their confidence. Meridith Crosley, M.F.A. is an award-winning actor, improviser and teacher. She has worked with Second City, American Conservatory Theater, The Denver Center Theater Company, I.O. Chicago, Strawdog Theater Company, Art Street Theater Company, Naropa University, The Arvada Center, Sprung Movement Theater, The Dark Eyed Strangers, Bas Bleu Theater, and Old Man McGinty, voted "Best Sketch Comedy" at the 2004 San Francisco Fringe Festival. To register and for more information, contact Meridith Crosley: 773-992-8905 meridith@meridithcrosley.com (meridithcrosely.com |
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