CHARM CITY STAGE DOOR – 05/02/2006

IS THERE LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?

This Sunday, May 7^th at 5:30 PM at the Hippodrome, local high school theatre productions, as well as high school theatre critics will be celebrated in a Tony Awards-style ceremony with the annual Cappies.  Area high school students have been critiquing productions all year, with their efforts published in The Baltimore Sun, and those productions have also been nominated in a number of categories.  The plays nominated range from Flowers for Algernon to Shakespeare's As You Like It, and the musical nominees include The Mystery of Edwin Drood (my personal favoriteshow of all time – I'm not a judge), Guys and Dolls, The Pirates of Penzance, Grease, and Seussical the Musical (another favorite) and Damn Yankees.  Production numbers from these shows will be a highlight of the evening.  Tickets and more information can be found at www.cappies.com.  Congratulations to all the nominees on a job well done!

 

MY FAIR LADY

They say that behind every great man is a great woman—but what if she's not yours? Candida, George Bernard Shaw's witty comedy of love, desire, marriage, and morality opens at Everyman Theatre on May 16^th. 

 

Directed by Richard Pilcher, Candida explores strengths and weaknesses – of character, of the sexes, and of our love for another. The Reverend Morrell's domestic comfort is disturbed by a young idealistic romantic who lays his claim to the heart of Morrell's treasured wife, Candida, but does either see her as more than a trophy to be won? In classic Shavian fashion, what seems to be drawing room comedy quickly becomes simultaneously a deeper exploration of love, marriage and commentary about objectification of women. 

 

Resident company member, Deborah Hazlett, leads the cast in the title role.  Hazlett is joined by fellow company member Stan Weiman as Burgess, her father. Candida's Victorian romantic triangle is completed by James Denvil (Light Up The Sky) as the right Reverend James Morell her husband, and newcomer Scott Kerns as the young idealist poet, her admirer. Two newcomers round out the cast: Jason Lott as Reverend Alexander Mill, and recent 2006 Helen Hayes Winner (Urinetown at Signature Theatre) Jenna Sokoloski as Prosperpine Garnet, Morell's doting secretary.

 

Candida runs May 16^th through June 25^th, offering performances Tuesday through Sunday.  For tickets call the Everyman Theatre Box Office at 410.752.2208 or online at www.everymantheatre.org.

 

Everyman is offering the following programs in coordination with this production:

Pay-What-You-Can Discounts

Pay-What-You-Can tickets are available for the first preview performance on a first come first served basis:  Tuesday, May 16^th.  Discounted tickets are available for other preview performances: May 17^th, and 18^th and can be purchased in person at the Everyman Theatre Box Office,

1727 N Charles Street

  Call 410.752.2208 or visit www.everymantheatre.org for details.

 

Post-show Discussion: June 22^nd, 8pm

A post-show Talk Back with the play's actors and designers will be held Thursday, June 22^nd. For tickets call the Box Office at 410.752.2208 or online at www.everymantheatre.org

 

Opening Night Friday, May 19^th, 2006 at 8pm

Mingle with the cast, crew, and staff at a lively post-show cast reception. For tickets, call 410.752.2208 or visit online at www.everymantheatre.org.

 

FINISHING THE HAT

Fells Point Corner Theatre is preparing the Baltimore premiere of Sondheim's Pulitzer Prize-winning Sunday in the Park with George for a May 12^th opening, with performances running Friday and Saturday at 8PM and Sundays at 2PM through June 11^th.  The production is being helmed by Bill Kamberger, director of other such productions as Passion, Wings and Parade.  Randall Dunkle, Santina Maiolatesi, Brian Douglas, Kenda Keiser, Dickend Warfield and J.R. Lyston are featured in the cast.  Tickets are $17.00.  For more information, call 410-276-7837.

 

AND…/SING!

Spotlighters announces auditions for two upcoming productions:

 

SPOTLIGHTERS Theatre is holding open auditions for two roles for the August production of HOPE'S ARBOR by Rich Espey, for the Baltimore Playwrights' Festival.

 

Peter- Male, early 40's to mid 50's.  The founder of a very successful computer empire who is constantly on the go.  Contact with his family consists mostly of emails and brief phone conversations.  Although mostly absent, he is a supportive father.  However, his relationship with his wife has become quite rocky. 

 

Jean- Female, late 30's to mid-50's. An ex-business woman turned house-wife and mother.  Very neurotic. Jean puts pressure on her socially outcast daughter to become more popular and accepted. Jean and her husband have become practically strangers.

 

Auditions will be on Saturday, May 20 at 11am.  Please prepare a brief (less than two minutes) monologue.  Actors will read sides with others.  Resume and Headshot appreciated.  Rehearsals will begin in June with performance dates - August 11 - August 27 on Fri and Sat at 8pm and Sun at 7pm.  This production is non-Paid and non-Equity.

 

SPOTLIGHTERS Theatre is producing Del Shores' SOUTHERN BAPTIST SISSIES, directed by Terry Long.  This production replaces the previously announced POSEIDON.  We are seeking 4 to 6 vocalists to service as the "CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH CHOIR" for the performance to sing all the "wonderful" old church hymns.  Rehearsal schedule will be developed once the choir is selected.  Performances are Friday and Saturday 8pm (7pm call) and Sunday 2pm (1pm call) - beginning June 2 through July 1, 2006.  The week of May 29 will be TECH and Dress Rehearsal - and the choir will be needed most evenings.  If you are interested in joining the choir for this production -- contact FUZZ at FUZZ@spotlighters.org --- or call 410-752-1225.

 

MUQIN

Spotlighters Theatre continues its run of Mamaleh!, through May 21, Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM, Sundays at 2PM.  Ticket Info: Tickets may be purchased at the Box Office one hour prior to each performance.  Tickets may be placed on Will Call by phoning the theatre at 410-752-1225, or from the website:  www.spotlighters.org.  Will Call Reservations are strongly recommended.  Cash and Credit Cards are accepted at the Box Office.  Tickets may be purchased on line at www.missiontix.com using a credit card.  Tickets are $15 for adults with discounts for Seniors, Students, and Baltimore Theatre Alliance members. (Reviewed on BroadwayWorld.com – Baltimore 05/01/2006)

 

On Sunday, May 7, 2006 the 2pm Matinee will benefit SUSAN G. KOMEN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION (Maryland Affiliate).  Tickets for this event are $30, and reservations are strongly suggested.  A lite fare reception will follow the benefit performances.

 

THE STORY GOES ON

The Fells Point Corner Theatre production of the Australian comedy After Dinner continues in their upstairs space through May 7^th, Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 2PM.  Call 410-276-7873 for more information.  (Reviewed on BroadwayWorld.com – Baltimore 04/25/2006)

 

Robert Harling's laughter-through-tears modern classic, Steel Magnolias, continues at Vagabond Players in Fells Point through May 21^st.  Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 2PM.  Tickets are $15.00 and reservations may be made by calling 410-563-9135. (Reviewed on BroadwayWorld.com – Baltimore 04/30/2006).

This week: Is There Life After High School?, My Fair Lady,  Sunday in the Park with George, A Chorus Line, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Baby.  Thanks for reading!  James

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