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Tell your friends! Make sure you're logged into Facebook and click on the link below. It will take you right to the page then click "Become a fan" A year or so ago I was contacted by a playwright, Jonathan Dorf, who had caught wind of a local high school that was producing one of his plays (without permission). This happens more often than it should and we had a little conversation back and forth about it. Schools often use snippets of plays to perform scenes and monologues for competitions, and sometimes even perform an entire play with copied scripts and no intention of paying royalties. It isn't always done with malice, sometimes people don't even know they should contact an author before using any of their work...but it is a big problem for someone who makes his or her living by WRITING! I told Jonathan that I would enjoy reading a blog or article about paying royalties from an author's point of view...and I'm sure many of you would as well. So here it is. Copyright infringement is a serious problem. How serious? Every year, the failure to pay royalties or purchase cast copies deprives playwrights and their publishers of thousands and thousands (if not millions) of dollars in income. My play After Math has been produced without permission 5 times (that I know of), and both Thank You for Flushing... and High School (non) Musical have had their own infringements as well. I cannot believe it’s a been over a month now that I haven’t seen a minute of 29 Eyewitness News…watched Miles Muzio give the weather…or Bakersfield’s best news team ask the hard questions. I’ve not seen one minute of CBS or Fox programming. I missed the Playoff Games…had no choice but to skip American Idol this year…and the Super Bowl probably won’t be playing on my TV in February. I understand that Dish Network is partly to blame for this. But it is your job as my local affiliate to bring CBS & Fox programming into my home. I wonder if Fisher Communications and all of the KBAK and KBFX staff have considered this problem from MY point of view…as the viewer. I turn on my TV and there’s local NBC, ABC, and PBS networks. KGET has a decent local news broadcast and many of our favorite shows…The Office, and such. After a while you learn to live without the shows you aren’t getting. My wife records Martha Stewart reruns from a different channel, instead of in the morning on Fox. We watch a movie instead of American Idol on Tuesday night. Probably nothing to miss anyway. My parents, who live in Bear Valley, have been avid American Idol fans for several years. This year, for some reason, all of these odd anomalies started appearing on their DVR recording. Important Message from Dish Network. No American Idol. I just hope you realize that when you tell Dish to SUCK IT you’re basically telling me, a lifetime viewer of your channels, the same. And you’re telling your advertisers, who I’m sure would be happy to have their messages viewed by my family, as well. Well, Fisher Communications, suck it yourself. If there’s one thing the last month has taught me it’s that I can live without you. To be sure, those of us who are learning to live without you are mad at DISH as well. But they are a giant corporation. They won’t listen and this situation doesn’t seem to be hurting them any. They provide hundreds of other channels, besides. But you are channel 29! You’re local, friendly, and have always been in our lives. I turned to you with a big metal knob when I was 5 years old, for pete’s sake. You should listen to us! Having a big fight with Dish isn’t helping the only people that matter…your viewers! By the time you figure this mess out you will have lost all of us anyway…
Stars Theatre Restaurant is inviting YOU (friends of TheatreAddict.com) to a free opening night showing of Marilyn: Forever Blonde on Friday, September 5th at 8PM. Call Shannon at the Stars box office NOW at 325-6100 and ask for your complimentary show-only tickets. Legendary actress Sunny Thompson brings Marilyn to life before your very eyes, recounting Marilyn's rise and fall and performing 17 of her hit songs. Critics have called the show “A Masterpiece!", “One of the greatest performances of the modern stage", "Mesmerizing", "Flawless", "Stunning", "Breathtaking", "Gorgeous and moving" while celebrating her performance and the production with more than a dozen awards. Having recently experienced a variation of the story ourselves, my wife and I jumped at the chance to see Stars latest show. Baby explores the consequences of life's most universal miracle...pregnancy. The musical follows three couples at different stages of their lives as they grapple with the task (successfully or not) of bringing a baby into the world.
Playing at Stars Theatre Restaurant through August 30th Call 325-6100 for tickets You can receive this in your inbox every week This Week In Bakersfield Theatre - weekend of April 27th, 2008
Two Sisters & A Piano opens this weekend for a two-week run at Bakersfield College's indoor theater. Four multi-week shows continue at the Spotlight, Gaslight, Stars, and the Empty Space. North High School is presenting Ondine this weekend only. I've added a photo gallery from A Chorus Line, auditions for BCT's One Act Festival, and information on the re-opening of BMT's School of Performing Arts. If you're looking to audition for a show and don't have much experience, I suggest giving the One Act Festival a go. It's low-pressure and a great opportunity for new directors, actors, and others to try out their stuff. Lots of great shows playing at the end of April and into early May, go out and see some and let me know what you think. -Aaron Mauldin Professional drama groupie Contents:
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"Ondine" Tickets are just $4
April 18, 19, 25 & 26 and May 2, 3, 9 & 10 at 8PM May 20 & 27 and April 4 at 2PM One of Broadway's longest running shows ever, the classic musical A Chorus Line is a stunning musical-verite about a chorus audition for a Broadway musical. It tells of the achingly poignant ambitions of professional Broadway gypsies to land a job in the show, and is a powerful metaphor for all human aspiration. Memorable musical numbers include I Can Do That, The Music and the Mirror, What I Did for Love, One (Singular Sensation) and I Hope I Get It. Directed by Hal Friedman, A Chorus Line is a brilliantly complex fusion of dance, song and compellingly authentic drama. For tickets and information, call the Spotlight Theatre Box Office at (661) 634-0692, or visit us at 1622 19th Street. Tickets in advance are $15 for general admission, $12 for students, seniors, and active military, and $7 for children under 11. Tickets are $3 more on the day of the show.
Stars Theatre Restaurant
April 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 The trials and tribulations of being single, dating, marriage, loss, and heartbreak are cleverly explored in "I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change". You will leave the show thinking…Were they talking about me? "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" is the longest running off Broadway musical, and the most "proposal friendly" play with over 58 audience proposals to date. You never know which night may end with a proposal, or who may be proposed to... Doors open approximately two hours before the show begins, dinner is served at 6:30 & 12:30 for evening performances and matinees Order tickets online at https://www.bmtstars.com/tickets.php?page=stars 1931 Chester Avenue 661-325-6100 Box Office Hours:
. Bakersfield Community Theatre will be having Auditions for their 2008 One Act plays. The auditions will be held on Saturday April 26 from 1pm-4pm and on Monday April 28 from 6pm-9pm. These auditions will be held at Bakersfield Community Theatre which is located at 2400 S. Chester Ave. The One Acts will go up on June 13 and will run for two weekends. The Rehearsal run will be in May and the first part of June. For more info contact the theatre at (661) 831-8114. We are very excited and are looking forward to the shows that will be performed this year. Make sure to mark your calendars and we hope to see you there!
A Chorus Line Photos Pete Beckman sent in some amazing photos he's taken of A Chorus Line. Here are a couple previews, view the gallery online at http://flickr.com/photos/23... ![]() ![]() BMT School of Performing Arts Grand Re-Opening Open House Please join us in celebrating our grand re-opening on Wednesday, April 23rd, from 4pm to 7pm. We will be sharing our plans for the Summer and Fall seasons, and would love to hear your great ideas! Refreshments will be served and some of our talented students will be performing for this very special occasion! Sincerely, Bakersfield Music Theatre
When and Where: April 23, 2008 4-7pm 1927 Eye Street Bakersfield, CA 93304 Phone: 661-716-0316
![]() Ginn Williams' book release Epic May 6th, 10p Sandrini's Restaurant and Bar 1918 Eye St Open Mic Night by Refresh Rhyme Scheme. Ginn Williams' first book of poetry, Epic is going to be released at a very special Spoken Word Event, this May, at Sandrini's!!! Epic is comprised of five chapters; Love, Hurt, Life, Moving On, and an explosive fifth chapter that is a must read. Epic includes the dramatic photography of Ian Young. Come check out a special performance by this new up-and-comer on the Bakersfield arts scene, Ginn Williams! Ginn's style is described as bold, unapologetic, and fresh. She is known for her honesty in words and shocking twists throughout her performances. We're gonna have some great poets, awesome performances, and a book signing! Copies of Epic will be sold at this event for only $22.95. This is a must see event ... you won't have a better time anywhere else ... so don't be left out! 21 and over, please. Thank you to the members of Refresh Rhyme Scheme for working so hard to bring us this amazing event each month!
Major League Improv performs most Saturday nights at 6PM at the Spotlight Theatre. Unlike "Standup Comedy" in which one performer tells pre-planned jokes to the audience, improvisational comedy involves a whole group of performers making up scenes and playing games on the spot based on audience suggestions. A Major League Improv match features two teams of improvisers competing for laughs and points, with a referee keeping things moving and calling fouls. An average of seven to twelve games are played during a match, drawn from a repertoire of over a hundred improv games. In "Shakespeare" a team will improvise a scene inspired by an audience suggestion in Shakespearean style. In "Elimination Rap" players will create a rap on the spot, trading off each other's phrases, getting thrown out if they fall off the meter, or fail to rhyme. In "Forward/Reverse" the referee sends the scene back and forth at will, as though scanning a scene in a VCR, sending the players into a frenzy. Every show is different, with different players, different games, and different audiences supplying new suggestions. You can receive this in your inbox every week This Week In Bakersfield Theatre - weekend of April 20th, 2008
Three fantastic new shows open this weekend. They are A Chorus Line at the Spotlight, How The West Was Really Won at the Gaslight, and I Love You - You're Perfect - Now Change at Stars. The Bourgeois Gentleman continues for a few more weeks at the Empty Space and the teen show Robin Hood closes this weekend with 3 final performances at BCT. One new audition opportunity has been added as well as several more special events. Until next week... -Aaron Mauldin Bakersfield Theatre's Personal Stalker Contents:
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April 18, 19, 25 & 26 and May 2, 3, 9 & 10 at 8PM May 20 & 27 and April 4 at 2PM One of Broadway's longest running shows ever, the classic musical A Chorus Line is a stunning musical-verite about a chorus audition for a Broadway musical. It tells of the achingly poignant ambitions of professional Broadway gypsies to land a job in the show, and is a powerful metaphor for all human aspiration. Memorable musical numbers include I Can Do That, The Music and the Mirror, What I Did for Love, One (Singular Sensation) and I Hope I Get It. Directed by Hal Friedman, A Chorus Line is a brilliantly complex fusion of dance, song and compellingly authentic drama. For tickets and information, call the Spotlight Theatre Box Office at (661) 634-0692, or visit us at 1622 19th Street. Tickets in advance are $15 for general admission, $12 for students, seniors, and active military, and $7 for children under 11. Tickets are $3 more on the day of the show.
Stars Theatre Restaurant April 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 The trials and tribulations of being single, dating, marriage, loss, and heartbreak are cleverly explored in "I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change". You will leave the show thinking…Were they talking about me? "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" is the longest running off Broadway musical, and the most "proposal friendly" play with over 58 audience proposals to date. You never know which night may end with a proposal, or who may be proposed to... Doors open approximately two hours before the show begins, dinner is served at 6:30 & 12:30 for evening performances and matinees Order tickets online at https://www.bmtstars.com/tickets.php?page=stars 1931 Chester Avenue 661-325-6100 Box Office Hours:
. Covering 40 years in the history of a fictional comic book company. Explores making money vs. making art.
Epic - Book Release ![]() Ginn Williams' book release Epic May 6th, 10p Sandrini's Restaurant and Bar 1918 Eye St Open Mic Night by Refresh Rhyme Scheme. Ginn Williams' first book of poetry, Epic is going to be released at a very special Spoken Word Event, this May, at Sandrini's!!! Epic is comprised of five chapters; Love, Hurt, Life, Moving On, and an explosive fifth chapter that is a must read. Epic includes the dramatic photography of Ian Young. Come check out a special performance by this new up-and-comer on the Bakersfield arts scene, Ginn Williams! Ginn's style is described as bold, unapologetic, and fresh. She is known for her honesty in words and shocking twists throughout her performances. We're gonna have some great poets, awesome performances, and a book signing! Copies of Epic will be sold at this event for only $22.95. This is a must see event ... you won't have a better time anywhere else ... so don't be left out! 21 and over, please. Thank you to the members of Refresh Rhyme Scheme for working so hard to bring us this amazing event each month!
They are showing a live feed of it May 1 at 8pm at the Edwards 14 at the Marketplace. Tickets are $20. Monday, April 7, 2008 This American Life - Live! Tickets on Sale Now Normally when we take our show on the road, we can only visit five or six cities. Not this time. This time we're going to hundreds. We're talking Alpharetta, Georgia...West Monroe, Louisiana...Pueblo, Colorado...Swansea, Massachusetts...all over the place. Well, sort of. We're actually doing one live show, filming it in high definition, and sending it via satellite to movie theatres all across the country—live. Ira will unveil brand-new stories from the upcoming season of our television show, perform a radio story, answer audience questions, and more!
No other public radio show has tried this before. We're psyched. It's one night only: Thursday, May 1 at 8 pm EDT/7 pm CDT/6 pm MDT and tape-delayed at 8 pm PDT (we wanted it all to be live, but figured a 5 pm start would be pushing it for lots of you West Coasters). Tickets are sure to go fast in some areas, so buy yours now! Important Notes: On the ticketing page, you can search for theatres near you. We're at the mercy of theatres' capability to show a live, digital satellite feed, and the equipment for that takes significant time and money to set up. So unfortunately, we can't accommodate requests to screen the show in additional venues. Everywhere we can show it, we are. Thanks for understanding. Local Talent Show - Saluting America
Are you the singing sensation of Visit http://keepoldgloryflying.o... for full information. Download full contest rules in PDF format here http://keepoldgloryflying.o... Major League Improv performs most Saturday nights at 6PM at the Spotlight Theatre.
Unlike "Standup Comedy" in which one performer tells pre-planned jokes to the audience, improvisational comedy involves a whole group of performers making up scenes and playing games on the spot based on audience suggestions. A Major League Improv match features two teams of improvisers competing for laughs and points, with a referee keeping things moving and calling fouls. An average of seven to twelve games are played during a match, drawn from a repertoire of over a hundred improv games. In "Shakespeare" a team will improvise a scene inspired by an audience suggestion in Shakespearean style. In "Elimination Rap" players will create a rap on the spot, trading off each other's phrases, getting thrown out if they fall off the meter, or fail to rhyme. In "Forward/Reverse" the referee sends the scene back and forth at will, as though scanning a scene in a VCR, sending the players into a frenzy. Every show is different, with different players, different games, and different audiences supplying new suggestions. You can receive this in your inbox every week This Week In Bakersfield Theatre - weekend of April 13th, 2008
The Bourgeois Gentleman and Somewhat True Tales of Robin Hood open this weekend at The Empty Space and BCT. One is a 17th century farce about how you can't buy class and the other is a teen show that presents a silly retelling of the old English folk tale about a noble man who robs from the rich, gives to the poor, and lives in the forest with his band of merry men. Cats & The Pillowman, drastically different but both very compelling, will be closing this weekend with final performances at BMT and The Spotlight. Playing this weekend only is Warren Dobson's Just Kidding. The scene-stealing piano man at the Melodrama writes and directs the sequel to his 2007 "Farewell Show" entitled Once More Before I Go. I urge you to see it or next time Warren might actually leave! I also must mention that Carol Channing will be performing at CSUB on April 25th in a show called Salute To The Arts. I saw a commercial last night on local TV and it was a bit scary to be honest. I realize she is a broadway legend but this woman is slightly bizarre in her current state. Here is a short but strange YouTube clip of her lecturing at another college. Yeah, see what I mean? Better yet, check out Ryan Stiles imitating Carol Channing in a series of clips from Who's Line Is It Anyway. Don't forget about auditions, Rock-Fu & Cat's Opening weekend recap...Puppet Theatre...Women's History at BC...local talent contest...and Major League Improv. -Aaron Mauldin Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain Contents:
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Get out the tuna and a bowl of catnip, ‘cause Bakersfield Music Theatre (BMT) is performing “Cats!” This show is still as fresh and fun as when it debuted 26 years ago on Broadway on BMT director and co-choreographer, The cast includes some of the best-of-the-best of BMT; Brenda Baldwin as ‘Grizabella’(you read correctly, she’s vocal directing AND performing), Maceo Davis as ‘Skimbleshanks’, Mickey Farley as ‘Bustopher Jones,’ Al Gains as ‘Gus’, Jeff Malone as ‘Old Deuteronomy,’ A dazzling array of dancers/singers/actors includes some wonderful new(er) talents as wells as some of Erica Ackerley – ‘Etcetera’ Alicia Angelini – ‘Cassandra’ Shay Brandon Burke – ‘Macavity / Plato’ Ali Dougherty – ‘Demeter’ Bethany Feil – ‘Pouncival’ Madeline Grahek – ‘Electra’ Armando Guillan – ‘Mungojerrie’ Kelci Lowry – ‘Exotica’ Yannis Mallory – ‘Alonzo’ Natalia Mallory – ‘Tumblebrutus’ Jamie Miller – ‘Coricopate’ Sarah Miller – ‘Tantomile’ Megan Oliver – ‘Admetus’ Victoria Orudaz – ‘ Rachel Sanders – ‘Jemima’ Tara Shearer – ‘Carbucketty’ Catlin Shearer – ‘Rumpleteazer’ Mason Trueblood – ‘Mr. Mistoffelees’ Hannah Warren - & nbsp; ‘Jennyanydots’
With gorgeous sets, beautiful lighting, stunning costumes, and music you’ll never forget; “Memories,” “Magical Mr. Mistoffelees,” and the “Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats,” this will be a show you’ll remember forever. There are just three (3) shows for the public; Saturday, April 5th ( Please call 325-6100 for reservations and ticket information.
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Sent in by Helen Prine Let me start this off by saying that I was an "immigrant" from Saturday night was no exception. "Cats!" was wuuuuuuuunderful. The cast is just sublime and the dancing is the best you could see anywhere. The cast has taken what they learned about make-up from Michael Ornelaz and have added many of their own personal touches that just add the layers to their characters. Robby George and Julie Gaines have done wonderful things with some of the "specialty" cats. I've attached two photos Robby sent from opening night. Robby with the cast of "Cats!" and him working on "Alonzo's" (a.k.a. Yannis Mallory's) make-up.
Anyway, the show was excellent - from the orchestra (conducted by Doug Kelly) with additional vocals by our "Pit Kittens" Bob Anderson, Forrest Madewell, Jennifer Piccollotti, and Pam Reil (some of the best singers I've ever had the pleasure to perform with), to sets, lights, and costumes. The audience just raved. Unfortunately, there's only one more show for the public, Saturday, April 12 at In my own version of the "Thumbs Up" I give it the "Popping Cork" which is to say, you mustn't just 'go' see it, you must FLY out and see it! : )
Local Talent Show - Saluting America
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Omnipresent Puppet Theater Presents: Gumshoe McMonocle and the Strange Case of the Rumpelsomething Saturday April 12th and 19th at
You can receive this in your inbox every week This Week In Bakersfield Theatre - weekend of January 27th, 2008
This weekend "Radio Razzle Dazzle" opens at the Melodrama and we've added a few more auditions to the list. In last week's newsletter I talked about "Up" and "Cinderella," so this week I'm going to talk a little about "Imaginary Friends" and "Little Women." Imaginary Friends centers around the infamous literary feud between legendary authors Mary McCarthy and Lillian Hellman. They continue their war of words (and more) in hell, in this surreal farce presented at the Empty Space. The show is interspersed with witty songs and commentary from the chorus. Guinevere writes in: Saw the show opening night and enjoyed it a lot. The audience seemed to like it too. It was a pretty decent crowd especially for an opening. Lots of college kids came from a class so thank you whoever that was! Kudos to the Empty Space for always striving to to present works that are compelling and truly different from anything else shown in town. Little Women first opened on Broadway in 2005 and follows the saga of the March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy—as they grow up in Civil War America. According to the production's website it is family-friendly but "some of the events in the play might be too intense or upsetting for younger children." Thank you to the Spotlight for bringing so many enjoyable musicals to the local stage. Radio Razzle Dazzle is the latest show at the Gaslight Melodrama. If you haven't been to see a show there you are missing out on some of the best family entertainment in town. I have many fond memories from when I was a kid & teen of my family going to the "Vaudeville Express" Melodrama out on China Grade Loop. It was a special tradition. Last year, thanks to the Gaslight, the tradition continued and we gathered again to laugh and eat popcorn. There is something very special about fun that children, parents, and grandparents can all enjoy together. Have a good one! -Aaron Mauldin Your Friendly Neighborhood Theatre Pimp Contents:
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Bright House Networks is holding Auditions for a local , multi-spot ad campaign. The campaign has a western theme, and we are looking for men and women, ages 18 and up to fill parts. Looking to cast parts immediately. Please e-mail head shots and info to edward.dick@mybrighthouse.com or call me at (661) 978-3452. These are paying gigs.
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White Man -Ages 35-55 White Male- Ages 25-35 White Female - Ages 25-35 Plus Gang Members - White and Hispanic - Ages 18 - 25
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New group shows are on the horizon! Everyone is encouraged to participate. Contribute to YOUR local Arts scene in 2008! ![]()
The Gaslight Melodrama is beginning its children theatre workshop in February so you can enroll your kids and teens to learn acting, singing, improvisation, choreography, and more!
Major League Improv performs most Saturday nights at 6PM at the Spotlight Theatre.
Unlike "Standup Comedy" in which one performer tells pre-planned jokes to the audience, improvisational comedy involves a whole group of performers making up scenes and playing games on the spot based on audience suggestions. A Major League Improv match features two teams of improvisers competing for laughs and points, with a referee keeping things moving and calling fouls. An average of seven to twelve games are played during a match, drawn from a repertoire of over a hundred improv games. In "Shakespeare" a team will improvise a scene inspired by an audience suggestion in Shakespearean style. In "Elimination Rap" players will create a rap on the spot, trading off each other's phrases, getting thrown out if they fall off the meter, or fail to rhyme. In "Forward/Reverse" the referee sends the scene back and forth at will, as though scanning a scene in a VCR, sending the players into a frenzy. Every show is different, with different players, different games, and different audiences supplying new suggestions. Who Should I Bring To Major League Improv? Tickets for Major League Improv are $6 Students and $8 Adults at the door. You can save a buck by calling (661) 634-0692 and making reservations or visit us at 1622 19th Street in Downtown Bakersfield. An article on Bakersfield.com this Tuesday was titled "Busy beaver damages trees." State wildlife officials have issued a permit to kill the rodent that's chewed down nine trees on the bike path near the Park at Riverwalk in the past few weeks. The beaver has not yet been killed, officials said. Officials with California Department of Fish and Game said they don't relocate beavers because the animal's nature is to control water and it could end up damming an irrigation canal or taking down trees elsewhere. NO KIDDING! So where are beavers supposed to live?Did they ever think that maybe we (the public) like the beaver? Maybe they should plant some more trees. What assholes. |