Spotlight on Auditions
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Auditions for the comedy Picasso at the Lapin Agile,
directed by Thom Johnson.
take place Sunday, September 20 and Monday, September 21, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Callbacks,
if needed, are Wednesday, September 23 at 7pm. Actors need attend only one of the two regular audition dates, but
should be available for callbacks.
Picasso at the Lapin Agile is film funnyman Steve Martin's wild romp through
the early 20th Century. Set
in a Parisian bar, the Lapin Agile, this outrageous comedy finds young Pablo
Picasso and young Albert Einstein musing on art, science, fame, and fortune.
Picasso at the Lapin Agile has roles for 6 men ages late 20's to 40's and
one older man, and 4 women ages 20's to 40's. Auditions consist
of cold readings from the script.
Production dates are November 19-22, 2009, at
U of M's Lydia
Mendelssohn Theatre.
Ann Arbor Civic Theatre's Junior Theatre will be holding
auditions for the children's play, The
Little Prince, directed by Claudia Wier.
Auditions are Friday, September 11 from 4-6 and Saturday, September 12
from 2-4pm, with callbacks Sunday, September 13 from 3:30-5:30pm. Those
auditioning need attend only one of the regular auditions, but should be
available for callbacks.
In this original adaptation by E.J. Westlake from the
beloved French Children's book by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, The Little Prince meets a stranded aviator. Thus begins a two-week relationship in which
both learn how to laugh, cry, and love again. There are roles for up to 25 young actors in GRADES 4-12. Auditions consist of cold readings from the
script and theater games. Those auditioning
will also be asked to sing a short song a capella, and recite a short
monologue. Monologues may be from a play,
a story, or a poem and may be read or memorized.
All
auditions take place at the A2CT Rehearsal Studio, 322 W. Ann St.
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This week may mark the end of the summer for some, but it's just the beginning for us: the beginning of a great season.
Mel Brook's wonderful musical "The Producers" opens next Thursday and runs September 10-13. A must see!
Our new coffee mugs are in stock and waiting for you, at just $5.00! It's a great way to donate to A2CT and show your 'Civic' spirit at the office or at home.
A2CT's Civvies Awards Event October 2nd. Don't miss it. And don't miss voting for your favorites from last season!
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The Civvies are Coming!
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Our much-anticipated Civvies Awards Event takes place Friday October 2nd at 7pm at WCC's College Theatre. There will be food and drink (and lots of hugging) at 7, followed by an evening of fond memories of the 08-09 season and some special performances. And awards for members' favorites.
Here's your last chance to vote for your favorites. We are extending the voting deadline until Friday September 11th. We especially encourage our audience members to let your voice be heard, since you see these productions in entirety and objectively. Vote here!
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The Ann Arbor Premiere of
"The Producers"
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A2CT presents the Broadway smash hit musical
The Producers September 10-13, 2009,
at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre.
Performances are Thursday-Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets may be purchased onlineor by calling us at (734) 971-2228.
"The show
was lousy and long, everything went wrong-where did we go right?"
The Producers is a musical comedy based on the 1960's
film by Mel Brooks. A down-on-his luck
producer, Max, and his accountant, Leo, hatch a scheme to stage the worst
musical in the world in order to bilk their investors out of millions of
dollars. Convinced that "Springtime for
Hitler" is sure to flop, the pair watch in horror as the musical becomes an
overnight hit. Hilarity and chaos ensue
with a Nazi sympathizer, a long-legged beauty, and walker-wielding grannies in
hot pursuit.
"I've wanted to direct this show ever since it premiered on
Broadway. As soon as the rights became
available I pitched it to A2CT and they snapped it up," says director Wendy
Sielaff. "I'm thrilled that we are able
to stage the Ann Arbor premiere of this hilarious and irreverent show. We're approaching it with all the raunchiness,
tastelessness, and abandon it deserves."
Musical direction for The
Producers is by Mike Williams with choreography by Ron Smith.
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Mug for the Members
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We love coffee here! There's always a cup on one of our desks. Incorporating coffee in to our everyday lives is a priority. So we thought, "what a great way to show support for Civic Theatre and have coffee nearby-- have our own logo mug!" Now you can wake up to Civic in the morning, take a tea break with Civic...you get the picture.
These mugs are purple with our logo, and are only$5.00! Very reasonable, and you'll be supporting our beloved community theatre.
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Ann Arbor Civic Theatre has been fostering a love of theatre since 1929.
We provide
opportunities for the members of the community to participate in theatre and offer Presentation of quality theatre
performances.
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