Great news…. 
CSTOCK will be represented in the AACT Western regional (4 state) community theatre competition in 2009.“The Musical of Musicals” will be directed by Trina Williamson and music directed by Daryl Spadaccini.
The play is a ‘what if’ 5 different composers had written music for the same skit. Four actors and a pianist get onstage and show all 5 versions in succession.
The directors will be looking for 2 women (1 soprano - combo ditzy diva, 1 mezzo/belter -good comedienne) and 2 men (1 bass/baritone - the bad guy, 1 baritone/2nd tenor - the romantic lead & goofball) for this very fun show. We won’t be able to do the entire play for the competition but we’ll be able to perform it in its entirety at CSTOCK at least twice just prior to competition. If we win, our production would go to the national competition in June 2009 (in of all places, Tacoma!!!).
If you’re interested in auditioning, please let the director know (info below). Auditions will hopefully be held in July or August. So…. do you like a challenge? Think you’ve got the right stuff? We ask that all actors be at least 17 years old and have the ability to learn independently due to the short rehearsal period. Actors must have strong singing voices, be physically agile (you do a lot of moving!) and have good comedic timing.
In the meantime, if you’d like to learn more about the show go to the Musical of Musicals website or go to Wikipedia. The CD is available for purchase on their site, on Amazon.com and at the itunes store website.
Contact: Trina Williamson triwill@comcast.net or 360 440-7272
While we await updates on the main page…. check out the following item:
Auditions/Info for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer!
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is the familiar Mark Twain story of Tom,
Huck, Becky Thatcher and the residents of Hannibal, MO. Whitewashing the
fence, cutting up in school, hiding in the cave from Injun Joe — it’s
all here. This version opened on Broadway in 2001 with music is by Don
Schlitz who has written award-winning hits for the likes of Kenny
Rogers, Mary-Chapin Carpenter and Randy Travis. Suitable for all ages,
it’s not just a musical, it’s an adventure story right from the pages of
literature.
Auditions open to ages 10 and older:
Saturday, July 19th 10-4
Sunday, July 20th 12-4
(Auditions July 12th 10am-12 noon by appointment only. Call 360-297-0848.)
Prepare a song under 2 minutes. Bring CD accompaniment or sheet music
for the pianist. Be prepared to read from the script. Dancers welcome,
but dance audition not required. Youth and teens will be asked to
perform improvisations. Wear comfortable clothing that allows movement.
Parts for 14-16 children/teens, 14-15 adults. Rehearsals will begin July
23rd. Performances run September 19 - October 12, 2008.
Any further questions may be directed to Gwen Adams at 297-0848.
Welcome to summer! (well….I know it’s June but there is no sun as I write this)
We’ve got a lot of activities going on at the theatre. Hopefully you’ll be able to come down and see our kids for kids production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s “The Pirates of Penzance”! This is the second opportunity our kids have had to put on this production. Director Dan Estes has been working since April with a very talented group of young actors. The show runs July 11 - August 3. Tickets are now on sale online at www.brownpapertickets.com or by phone at 360 692-9940.
Also coming up is the Kids Summer Workshop. From July 28-Aug 8 a group of 40 kids will learn all the different aspects of theatre. At the end of their workshop they will put on a show “Disney’s The Jungle Book”. Performance dates are August 8, 9, 10. Tickets will be sold at the door.
Auditions are also coming up for our season opener “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”! Director Gwen Adams and her team are gearing up for an exciting show. Audition info will be on the website page shortly!
Come on down and join in the fun!