Tons of openings, continuing shows, upcoming events and auditions/education!
OPENING THIS WEEK
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“Oliver! the Musical” – Starving Artist Studios in association with Central Florida Community Arts at Winter Springs High School (Winter Springs, FL) – July 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, at 7:30pm and 13 & 20 at 3:00pm. Nothing works on the stage like a well-crafted tale, and OLIVER! is just such a show.
Based on the Dickens novel, Oliver! has engaged audiences with its pathos and drama, while delighting everyone with its outstanding musical numbers.Food, Glorious Food, I’d Do Anything, Where is Love?, Consider Yourself, As Long As He Needs Me, Who Will Buyand Reviewing the Situation are musical theatre classics. Dickens’ characters are brought to life — perhaps larger than life — with all their facets glowing in this production presented by Starving Artist Studios in conjunction with Central Florida Community Arts. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear this timeless music performed with a full 22 piece live orchestra! General Audiences.
Purchase Tickets at: www.starvingartiststudios.com/tickets
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/250366955161198/?fref=ts
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RENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/676820099051845/?ref=25
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THIS WEEKEND! Come celebrate summer at the Valencia Dance Summer Repertory Concert!
This ever popular dance concert is designed to showcase Valencia’s resident dance company,Valencia Dance Theatre, as well as provide a performing opportunity for our Valencia Summer Dance Institute. The Repertory Concert includes faculty and guest artist choreography, as well as guest performers.
Performances will be held on Friday, July 11th and Saturday, July 12th
8:00PM in the Performing Arts Center on Valencia’s East Campus.
Advanced ticket purchase is strongly recommended for this event!
SAVE $2 on each ticket when you purchase online at www.valenciacollege.edu/arts and use the Promo Code ‘VALENCIAWEB.’ (There are no service fees to purchase online).
Hope to see you there!~ Valencia Box Office (407) 582-2900
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LOCKED OUT OF FRINGE – The Humor Mill Orlando Sketch Comedy Troupe (Winter Park) THREE SHOWS ONLY – Friday, July 11th at 8pm, Saturday, July 12th at 8pm and Sunday, July 13th at 2pm. – Central Florida’s Premier sketch comedy troupe presents an evening of original sketch comedy and musical parodies in the style of the Second City and SNL. This original show, their fifth, is the only Post Show Fringe run of a show that wasn’t ACTUALLY AT Fringe. Performing at the Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park, 419A Fairbanks Avenue. Tickets available online at TheHumorMillOrlando.com https://www.facebook.com/events/241186262741959/
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PRODUCTIONS CONTINUING (some final weekends!):
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“Legally Blonde the Musical!” – Bay Street Players (Eustis) – Box Office 352-357-7777 – July 9, 10, 11, 12 8pm and July 13 2pm
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/693395477397284/
Website: www.BayStreetPlayers.org
Rating: Some mature themes, guidance suggested.
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GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, Bay Street Players at the Historic State Theater (Eustis, FL) David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize winning scathing comedy directed by John DiDonna. “Crackling Tension. . .ferocious comedy and drama” – The New York Times. SECOND STAGE SERIES: July 6, 13 and 20 at 7:30 pm. 109 N Bay St, Eustis, Florida 32726 https://www.facebook.com/events/1444295532490432/ For reservations please contact baystreetplayers.tix.com MATURE LANGUAGE AND THEMES
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CONTINUING: Orlando Shakes 2014-2015 Children’s Series kicks off with a hilarious retelling of ‘Rapunzel’. This unconventional, very hairy fairy tale plays through July 27 in the Goldman Theater and is suitable for audiences of all ages. Tickets ($9 – $15) are available now by calling (407) 447-1700 or visiting us online at orlandoshakes.org. https://www.facebook.com/events/1450382125202953/
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CONTINUING: SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL at Winter Park Playhouse, 711-C Orange Avenue, Winter Park, FL.
Journey back to 1960’s London and the liberating days that made England swing! This smashing musical features an irresistible collection of music by Petula Clark, Dusty Springfield, Lulu and more including “Downtown,” “Don’t Sleep in the Subway,” and “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me.” Featuring Heather Alexander, Natalie Cordone, Sarah Lee Dobbs, Jill Vandereof and Kate Zaloumes. Direction by Roy Alan, Music Direction by Christopher Leavy.
Runs June 20-29 and July 10-19. Rated PG.
Tickets available at the box office or online (see link below). $30-$18.
NOTE: Reservations are STRONGLY recommended as some performances have already sold out. Please call 407-645-0145 or visit our website to check for current availability. Standby, industry and “$10 at 10″ student rush tickets are often available even when a performance is sold out; check with the box office 30 minutes prior to curtain for information.
Tickets and show times: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=41613
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Neil Simon’s RUMORS continues this weekend at Theatre Downtown! This laugh-out-loud farce is one of the funniest shows to ever grace the stage during Theatre Downtown’s 25 years of quality theatre. Don’t miss it! This Thursday, Friday, and Saturday @ 8:00 and Sunday @ 2:30. Call 407 841-0083 for reservations before it sells out! Tickets are only $22 – $18 for Seniors and Students!
www.theatredowntown.net
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ONGOING: “DRIP” DRIP, industrial bar and show. Dress down, drink up and rock out while dancers tell a love story while dancing in paint, flying water and sand, backed by a LIVE rock band. You will get messy!
Thursdays (followed by a local art night), Fridays, Saturdays
Doors opens at 8pm, show starts a little after 9pm.
Tickets: www.ILoveDRIP.com
$35 DRIP 8747 International Dr. Ste 102 Orlando, Fl 32819
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ONGOING: “SAK Comedy Lab” is a 200 seat improv comedy theater in downtown Orlando. Conveniently located at the City Arts Factory’s second floor, 29 S. Orange Ave. SAK performs LIVE improv comedy shows that are fun and suitable for ALL AGES, Tuesday through Saturday. www.sak.com
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OPENING SOON
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THE RECEPTIONIST – DiDonna Productions/Empty Spaces (Orlando) TWO SHOWS ONLY – July 18th and 19th – Central Florida Premiere of this Dark office comedy that raises questions about narcissism, willful ignorance, and blindly following the rules. Directed by Kevin G. Becker and featuring Aléa Figueroa, Joseph Joshua Geoghagan, Rebekah Lane and Kevin Sigman. Premiering at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center – www.facebook.com/events/270057953187403/
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EDUCATION
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The Holy Land Experience Center for the Arts will be hosting TWO Stage Combat Workshops. A Beginner/Unarmed Stage Combat Workshop will be on Wednesday July 9th from 7-9pm. And a Single Sword/Broadsword Workshop will be on Wednesday July 16th from 7-9pm. Everyone MUST register prior. To register please email drama20J@yahoo.com
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AUDITIONS/JOB OPENINGS
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Cornerstone Theatre Company is conducting general season auditions for the dramatic pieces in our 3rd season, audition appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome!
Cornerstone will present two dramatic shows in our 2014-2015 season: 12 Angry Jurors (October 2 to 19, 2014) and The Women (April 16 to May 3, 2015). All shows perform Thursdays through Sundays for three weeks; with rehearsals beginning approximately six weeks before opening.
We will be announcing our musical for the season later and there will be separate auditions for the musical.
We are seeking strong actors. Please prepare a monologue and bring a headshot and resume. Also be prepared to read scenes provided.
Please check our event page for full character breakdown, but seeking actors from 7 to 70!
Auditions will be: Thursday, July 10th from 6pm to 10pm / Friday, July 11th from 6pm to 10pm
Saturday, July 12th from 10am to 6pm / Callbacks, by invitation, will be held Sunday, July 13th.
The auditions will take place at:
All Saints Church: 428 S. Interlachen Ave Winter Park, FL 32789
To schedule an audition appointment please e-mail Auditions@cornerstonetheatrecompany.com
All roles in 12 Angry Jurors are paid (non-union).
Principal roles in The Women are paid (non-union).
https://www.facebook.com/events/248550878666985/
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7 DAYS UNTIL AUDITIONS!!! Be warned! Only a few more audition time slots are left for SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET! Additional slots added: TUES, JULY 15, 2014 from 5:00PM-8:00PM. Please note: this addition only accommodates (24) more appointments.
Original Auditions Update: SUN JULY 13, 2014 from 2PM-10PM: NOW FULL | MON JULY 14, 2014 from 5PM-10PM: NOW FULL.
Location: Garden Theatre, Winter Garden. Auditioners must be 18 or older. AEA contracts not available at this time. Video submissions are not accepted. By appointment only. For complete information and appointment scheduling please visit: www.theatreworksfl.org
DO NOT REPLY TO THIS POST WITH AUDITION QUESTIONS. SEE THE THEATREWORKS FLORIDA WEBSITE FOR CONTACT INFORMATION.
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Extras need for JULY 11, 2014. Please e-mail ” info@eilen.co “THERE WILL BE FOOD AND SNACKS.
Must be available to shoot PM hours (6 hrs). Location in Orlando, FL.
Must own cocktail dress/ gown if woman, suit if man. No acting experience necessary but preferred.
Please send head shots/ pictures to “info@eilen.co” if interested in finding out more details for our cocktail party scene.
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Auditions for “Hello, Dolly!” are this weekend! Sunday, July 13th at Shoestring. Monday, July 14th at Hopkins Hall (221 N Euclid Ave Lake Helen, Florida 32744). Auditions start at 7 PM both nights! (Sing 16 bars of any Broadway Show Tune, 1 minute monologue, and be prepared to learn a dance combination.) https://www.facebook.com/ShoestringTheatre
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GREAT FACEBOOK RESOURCES and MEDIA PARTNERS
Facebook has a number of great sources for theatre/event news, and a number of local media outlets have great accessible information as well. CFTiP celebrates its partners!
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AuditionCalendar.com
For auditions and coachings check out Auditioncalendar.com
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CULTURE WORTHY OF YOUR CALENDAR COLUMN – Josh Garrick
http://www.wanderingeducators.com/best/traveling/florida-culture-week-july-7-josh-garrick.html
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“Central Florida Top 5”
Both on Facebook and on its blog, Central Florida Top 5 carries our weekly column and TONS of local information! www.facebook.com/CentralFloridaTop5 www.CentralFloridaTop5.com/
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“Florida Theatre Auditions & Show Info/Theatre Chat”
A great facebook partner and one of our weekly columns in The Examiner
Post your press releases, auditions, show promo pictures/video via Theatre Chat and reach THOUSANDS of local, national and international qualified Theatre Chat/Arts related subscribers. Email breaking arts news to theatrechat@me.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/29932357899/
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“The Auditioneers Toolbox”
Serving a specific need for our Arts Community, this group will focus on the things actors need to find and get work. Audition notices, job postings for technicians, acting workshop/classes/seminars, photographers with headshot specials, and graphic designers for personalized websites. How many times have missed an audition because we missed the listing, or had to go wading through multiple outlets to find what we need. How many acting classes go unnoticed? This group has been redesigned and reimagined for just this purpose www.facebook.com/groups/234736336594945/
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“Analog Artist Digital World”
See the latest in Thomas Thorspecken’s take on the local arts scene!
www.analogartistdigitalworld.com
