Bakersfield Drama News (Weekend of June 3rd, 2007)
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Contents:
Shows
A Streetcar Named Desire Spotlight Theatre
RAT (Adults-only sketch comedy) Empty Space
Puppet Slam Empty Space
World Goes Round Stars
SPACE: The Musical Gaslight Melodrama
Jack & The Beanstalk Empty Space
Auditions
James & The Giant Peach
Film: Z.M.F. (Horror)
Misc.
Pitch a show to BCT for August
Theatre Addict TV
Shows:
A Streetcar Named Desire
CLOSING WEEKEND
AT THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRE
Written by Tennessee Williams
Directed by Bob Kempf
Friday and Saturday at 8p
Watch the video preview on YouTube
Join the Spotlight Theatre for a staging of an American classic, Tennessee Williams' A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, starting at the Spotlight on May 11th! This celebrated play has had a long and successful run on Broadway and the road. A tragic and effective drama which ranks as one of the greatest in our theatre, the play reveals to the very depths the character of Blanche du Bois (Sheila McClure), a woman whose life has been undermined by her romantic illusions, which lead her to reject-so far as possible-the realities of life with which she is faced and which she consistently ignores. The pressure brought to bear upon her by her sister Stella (Amy Hall), with whom she goes to live in New Orleans, intensified by the earthy and extremely "normal" husband of the latter Stanley (Rikk Cheshire), leads to a revelation of her tragic self-delusion and, in the end, to madness.
Tickets for this event are $18 for general admission, $15 for students, seniors, and active military.
Save $3 by getting your tickets a day in advance of the performance!
The Spotlight Theatre is located at 1622 19th Street, downtown Bakersfield.
Call 661 634 0692 for more information or to make reservations.
On the web at http://www.spotlighttheatre... or on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/spot...
R.A.T.
Plays through June 9th
AT THE EMPTY SPACE
Friday & Saturday at 11PM
Interested in an adults-only evening of bizarre entertainment? Join us at The Empty Space for the Royal Association of Thespians, or RAT, as they present their sketch and improv offensive comedy show. Playing June 1, 2, 8, and 9 at 11 PM this show presents something naughty for summer. Some of the grossest and funniest moments ever seen on stage happen at RAT shows. Admission is only $6.
The Empty Space is located at 706 Oak Street
Call 327-PLAY for reservations
http://www.esonline.org
Puppet Slam
Plays through June 16th
AT THE EMPTY SPACE
Friday & Saturday at 8PM
The Empty Space is thrilled to present Puppet Slam! This exciting evening of puppetry for adults and teens features numerous short puppet scenes from various puppeteers including Omnipresent Puppet Theatre, RAT, and more! This show contains some adult themes and subjec matter. Admission is free (with donations accepted) for this show running June 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, and 16 at 8 PM.
The Empty Space
706 Oak Street
Bakersfield, CA 93304
http://www.esonline.org
(661) 327-PLAY
World Goes Round
Plays through June 23rd
AT STARS THEATRE RESTAURANT
Friday & Saturday at 8PM, Sunday at 2PM
Dinner is served 1 hour & 30 minutes before showtime
"Sometimes you're happy and sometimes you're sad – but the world goes 'round." Life – with its glories, indignities, hopes and quiet dreams – is the subject of this stunning revue of the beloved songs of John Kander and Fred Ebb.
The vast range of human experience is explored in song after impeccable song by one of Broadway's most daring and successful teams and masters of the heart-grabbing Broadway showstopper. This glittering revue features unforgettable gems from throughout their incredible career in theatre, film and television, spotlighting songs from "Cabaret;" "Chicago;" "New York, New York;" "Funny Lady;" "Kiss Of The Spiderwoman" and more.
1931 Chester Avenue
Downtown Bakersfield
(661) 325-6100
SPACE: The Musical
Playing through June 30th
AT THE GASLIGHT MELODRAMA & MUSIC HALL
Friday & Saturday at 7PM, Sunday at 2PM
Watch the video preview on YouTube
Written by James Mongold and Michael Prince
Directed by Michael Prince
To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the release of the first "Star Wars" movie, the Gaslight Melodrama Theatre and Music Hall is paying tribute with their latest production, which opens exactly thirty years to the day of the original "Star Wars" motion picture. Come on down dressed as your favorite "Star Wars" or "Star Trek" character and experience the most fun you'll have all summer.
Join the crew of the USS Rent-A-Ship as their fearless leader, Captain James B. Jerk, leads them in a battle against the evil Flingons in a fight to save the Galaxy from intergalactic war. With the help of young Duke Flyswatter and the old, but wise Master Won Ton Kenobi, there's no way this adventure could be anything short of fun. This comedic parody, which lampoons everything from Star Wars to Star Trek, is sure to be a show every techie, trekkie and family will enjoy.
Followed by a brand new Vaudville Revue:
"Whatever Happened To Broadway"
written & directed by Warren Dobson
A comedic, musical tribute to all things "Broadway".
Both shows starring: Garrett Marshall, Greg Ramsdell, Ken Burdick, Jay Stodder, Christie Maturo, Michael Prince, Coryn McBride, Kate Jeffrey, Andy Jeffery and Matt Thompson
Where: The Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall
12748 Jomani Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-3377
When: May 25th – June 30th 2007
Friday 7:00pm
Saturday 7:00pm
Sunday 2:00pm
Prices: General Admission $17.00 Matinee Prices: General $15.00
Seniors $15.00 Student $7.50
Child (12 & under) $7.50 Child $7.50
The Gaslight Melodrama & Music Hall is owned and operated by Arnie Carlos and Linda Larma (Producers).
Jack & The Beanstalk
Playing through June 16th
The Award winning Omnipresent Puppet Theatre presents its version of the classic tale Jack and The Beanstalk! With humor and excitement, this puppet production is perfect for children and those young at heart! The Empty Space. This event is available every Saturdays thru June 16th. 11AM & 2 PM for more information or for reservations please call 327-PLAY or visit our website at www.esonline.org.
Auditions:
James and the Giant Peach
at BAKERSFIELD COMMUNITY THEATRE (Youth Theatre)
Written by Roald Dahl
Saturday June 2nd from 1p - 4p
Sunday June 3rd from 1p - 4p
Wizzpopping wonder and fruit filled fun abound in this stage adaption of Roald Dahl's greatest adventure story. James is a lonely young boy who is forced to work like a slave for the most revolting aunts in England. One day a mystical old man gives him a bag of magic. When he accidently spills it near the old peach tree, the most incredible things happen!
For additional information, call Bakersfield Community Theatre at 661-831-8114.
Bakersfield Community Theatre is located at 2400 S Chester Ave.
Film: Z.M.F. (Horror)
At THE SPOTLIGHT THEATRE
Produced by Gallow Hill Productions
Saturday June 2nd, 2007
11am - 4pm
Miscellaneous:
Pitch a show to BCT for August
From Enrique Acosta:
BCT is looking for a show to do in August outside of our regular season. If you have an original piece or something in public domain you've always wanted to do then contact me at
actionfolksinger@yahoo.com
to have it considered.
To be upfront and honest you will have use of our lights our sound and our theatre but nothing else. Anything you want or need beyond that you will have to provide for yourself.
Also in lat August we're having a sketch slam in which local comedy groups will compete for a cash prize. If you have one sign up. If you've always wanted to start one here's a great excuse. Contact me at the e-mail above.
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This email list is maintained by TheatreAddict.com, an unofficial fly-by-night non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the fine arts to mainstream Bakersfield. Please send your comments and event information to aaron@theatreaddict.com
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