The Case To Abolish Christianity

Steven N. Gregory

Relevant Productions

May 13, 2008  7:00P.M.

TBA

Rehearsal times shall be two weeknights and one weekend day.

August 22, 23, 29 & 30

Audition at CSD Building,1021 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills, Ca

Hwy 50, Exit El Dorado Hills Blvd. Left on Harvard way,Turn Left into parking lot.

916 221-0200
stevenngregory@yahoo.com

"The case to aboloish Christianity" is a play set in a future date courtroom. The main thrust of the play is a court room drama that is arguing the evidence of the resurrection of chris,both pro and con as the basis to anolish or not abolish Christianity from society. Both the pro and con sides shall be presented with the conclusion being left to the audience to determine for themselves. Did Christ in fact come out of the tomb, or is Christianity based upon superstition and foolishness.

Bring a resume and photo if you have them.

Leslie M. McCurry: is a thirties something, extremely successful professional woman. An over achiever, Leslie is a partner in one of the largest and most successful law firms in the country. She is shrewd and cunning and is known for her ability to "shred" her opponents in the courtroom with her logical, pragmatic ability to discern facts, debate issues and present precise overwhelming evidence and argument to establish her position.

Alonzo Foxx: is in his mid forties early fifties. He is a brilliant seasoned trial attorney and wins almost every case that he represents. Alonzo is a Harvard law graduate he is smooth and articulate in his demeanor. He is a sharp and immaculate dresser. Alonzo hates Christianity and the opportunity to abolish it is a delight to him.

Judge Potts: is a world court justice. Judge Potts is fifty something and had served twenty-two years as a superior court judge prior to his appointment to the world court. Judge Potts has a tough-as-nails reputation. Attorney's fear and respect judge Potts. Judge Potts is to the point and follows the letter of the law in all case decisions. Judge Potts has never had a decision overturned by an appellate court.

Bailiff, Bill Lewis is in his mid twenties, he is athletic and very health conscious. Bill enjoys his career in the law enforcement field and takes it very seriously. Bill is studying law and finds the cases that are presented in court very interesting. Bill has a great respect and admiration for Judge Potts.

Clerk, Carol Petronzio: is thirty five Carol likes her job but has other outside interests she would rather be doing. Carol has a bubbly personality and loves to laugh. Carol is outgoing and is never shy to express her opinion. Carol is a modest dresser and uses her hands
(gesticulates) when speaking. Carol has no verbal lines. However she interacts throughout the play with the other cast members to create a compelling courtroom atmosphere.

Recorder, Jamie Ferguson: is in her twenties. She is petite and pretty. Jamie is very intelligent and good at her job. Jamie is quiet and very observant of her surroundings. Jamie is an extremely fashionable dresser, very meticulous about her appearance and only shops at stores that cater to the upper class.

Dr. Theodore J. Bell: is highly educated and holds a PhD. in Philosophy. He is a respected university professor. Dr. Bell is in his fifties, has a mustache and goatee and needs glasses to read. Dr. Bell grew up a "preacher's kid" and turned away from Christianity in college. Dr Bell is a witness against Christianity.

Dr. Nicolas Norris: is in his thirties. He has a very confident demeanor and is a little smart-alecky in his retort with quizzical skeptics confronting him regarding history and historical accuracies. Dr. Norris is completely captivated by his love of history. He has devoted his life to the pursuit of discovering the hidden treasures that are richly abundant in historical documents and archeological finds. Dr.Norris sincerely believes that history, archeology and science when properly researched and synthesized will demonstrate the existence of God. Dr. Norris is most comfortable in Levis and a casual shirt. He likes motorcycle boots and leather jackets.

Kim Parker: is an author/writer. Miss Parker is a very successful career woman in her thirties/forties. Kim is intelligent and ambitious. Kim was born in New York and has the appropriate accent and attitude. Kim is aggressive, outspoken and very confident. Kim is a witness against Christianity.

Phillip Henderson,MD: is a male in his late forties/early fifties. Dr. Henderson is well educated and has substantial experience in his field. He is well regarded and respected as a top professional in the medical profession and in the community. Dr. Henderson was born and raised in the southern United States and speaks with a southern drawl. Dr. Henderson is a witness for Christianity.

Lisa Westin: is in her forties. Lisa has her Doctorate in theology and is a respected journalist/reporter. Lisa has authored several books and is the owner and editor of her own newspaper. Lisa is considered to be a scholar on matters of the bible and is regarded as an authority in systematic theology. She is articulate and hasascintillating personality.

TBD

You will be asked for a cold reading from the play

Chautauqua General Auditions 2008/09 Season

Chautauqua Playhouse

Sunday June 8th at 5-9 pm

To be arranged by directors

Varies

Productions play from August to June

5325 Engle Road, Carmichael 95608

Located between Garfield and Walnut Ave, in the La Sierra Community Center

916 489-7529 (PLAY)
c.playhouse@sbcglobal.net
cplayhouse.com

bring: resume, photo (if you have one), prepared monologue (two minutes or less – please no accents or dialects) or prepared reading and be prepared to do cold readings from the scripts.

Actors of all ethnicities are encouraged to audition.

Although some parts have been pre-cast, there are dozens of roles open in upcoming productions of NOISES OFF! (by Michael Frayn, Diane Bartlett-director), 12 ANGRY MEN/12 ANGRY WOMEN (adapted for the stage by Sherman Sergel from the television play by Reginald Rose, John Walck and Dean Shellenberger, directors), THE MURDER ROOM (by Jack Sharkey, Paul Fearn-director), ENCHANTED APRIL (by Matthew Barber, Warren Harrison-director), TARTUFFE ( by Jean Baptiste Moliere / adapted by Bill Trzeciak, Robin Henson-director), and YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU (by George S. Kauffman and Moss Hart, Boots Martin-director).

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Into the Woods (Act 1-ages 13-17)

Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine

Davis Musical Theatre Company

Mon, May 19-4:30pm & Tue, May 20, 2008 also at 4:30pm

Wed, May 21, 2008-4:30pm

Starting July 8, 2008 (Tue & Thu from 1-4pm)

Aug 22-24, 2008

Hoblit Performing Artrs Center, 607 Pena Drive, Davis, CA 95618

dmtc.org/directions.html

(530) 756-3682
info@dmtc.org
dmtc.org

Jan Isaacson

In INTO THE WOODS, the 1988 Tony Award winner for Best Score, fairytale characters from Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Ridinghood, Cinderella, and Rapunzel come together in the same story. In this story, they and a childless Baker and his wife all venture into the woods, determined to get their wishes by any means necessary

resume, sheet music (not from the show), photo (if available)

Please bring sheet music for a song you have already learned (the song should NOT come from INTO THE WOODS, though). DMTC will provide a piano player (no taped music or a cappella, please). You do not have to sing the entire song. We only want to find out how well you can 1) carry a tune and 2) follow accompaniment.

All parts are open:

NARRATOR/Mysterious Man: Engaging, charismatic, strong speaking voice, some singing

CINDERELLA: Strong singer, moves well, comic timing, beautiful yet awkward and clumsy

JACK: Good actor, excellent singer, capable of transitioning from a simple boy to a more grown-up young man

JACK'S MOTHER: Good actress, strong speaking voice, singing

BAKER: Strong actor, good singer, good-hearted man

BAKER'S WIFE: Excellent singer and actress, comic timing, determined and patient, drives the play forward

CINDERELLA'S STEPMOTHER: Good actress, good singer, selfish, mean and nasty

FLORINDA & LUCINDA: Good actresses, good singers, step-sisters to Cinderella, spoiled brats

CINDERELLA'S FATHER: Some group singing, seemingly no interest in his daughter's well-being, in one scene

LITTLE RED RIDINGHOOD: Good actress, strong voice, pushy, bratty and spoiled

WITCH: Good actress, strong singer, mysterious, mischievous, mother to Rapunzel

CINDERELLA'S MOTHER/Granny: Good singer Cinderella's Prince/WOLF: Strong speaking voice

GRANNY: Good speaking voice, feisty and fierce, may be doubled with Cinderella's Mother

RAPUNZEL: Excellent singing voice

RAPUNZEL'S PRINCE & CINDERELLA'S PRINCE: Good singers, good actors, brothers, pompous and self-absorbed

STEWARD: Featured role, good singer

(Wolf and Cinderella’s Prince will be played by the same actor; same for the Mysterious Man and Narrator)

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The cost of this Summer activity will be $150 per student.

All roles will be double cast and there is no ensemble

Jekyll & Hyde

Music by Frank Wildhorn, Book/Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse

American River College, Theatre Arts Department

Mon, July 28, 7pm and Tues, July 29, 7pm

Wed, July 29, 7pm

August 18 - October 10, 2008 (primarily Monday-Friday)

Oct. 10-Oct. 26, 2008 (Thurs/Fri/Sat nights, Sun matinee)

4700 College Oak Drive, Sacramento, CA 95841

*take hwy 80 to Madison Ave. east or
*take Sunrise to Madison Ave. west
*go south on College Oak Dr.
*left on Myrtle
*rt in to Lot D.
*behind Music

(916) 484-8338
silvan@arc.losrios.edu

Directed by Nancy Silva, Choreography by Sam Williams, Vocal Direction by Tracy Shearer

An evocative tale of the epic battle between good and evil, "Jekyll & Hyde" is based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story about a brilliant doctor whose experiments with human personality create a murderous counterpart who wreaks havoc in the streets of late 19th century London. This is pure pulse-pounding theatre with that same macabre combination of fun and fright that fuels such classics as "Sweeney Todd"
and "The Phantom of the Opera."

No preparation required.  Auditioners will be taught song fragment and dance sequence & will also do cold readings

Multi-ethnic cast desired.
Leads: 11 men, 4 women age 17 and up
Chorus: up to 20 men and women

Perusal scripts are available for checkout in the ARC Arts Division Office. (916) 484-8433

Pinocchio (Youth Production ages 7-12)

Jim Eiler & Jeanne Bargy

Davis Musical Theatre Company

Mon, May 12-4:30pm & Tue, May 13, 2008 also at 4:30pm

Wed, May 14, 2008-4:30pm

Starting July 7, 2008 (Mon & Wed from 1-4pm)

Aug 15-17, 2008

Hoblit Performing Artrs Center, 607 Pena Drive, Davis, CA 95618

dmtc.org/directions.html

(530) 756-3682
info@dmtc.org
dmtc.org

Jan Isaacson

A musical adaptation of the story of a puppet who wants to be a real live boy

resume, sheet music (not from the show), photo (if available)

Please bring sheet music for a song that you already know and are comfortable singing. You do not have to sing the entire song, just enough to give the director and music director an idea of how well you can carry a tune and follow our piano player’s accompaniment (no pre-taped music or a cappella, please).

Characters
ANTONIO-A carpenter; He narrates the story so he must have warmth and a good sense of pace.

CANDLEWICK-(boy or girl) A teen-age street urchin. He plays at being a "tough guy" who enjoys getting in trouble.

GINO-(boy or girl) A teen-age street urchin; younger than Candlewick, whom he follows and tries to keep up with.

ANGELINA-A housekeeper and cook for Geppetto. Good natured, and always concerned for Geppetto's well-fare. She should be played for comedy but not as a caricature.

GEPPETTO-A puppet maker. He is kind and generous; has a twinkle in the eye, and becomes the protective parent to his boy-puppet, Pinocchio.

PINOCCHIO-A puppet; first appearing on strings. The actor must be able to create the effect of moving like a puppet, and be able to dance well.
After he is brought to life he is boyish, energetic, and easily led and influenced

THE BLUE FAIRY-A beautiful lady with an ethereal and enchanted quality.
She also has a touch of the mother image. She should always move gracefully. She first appears in the disguise of an old woman.

THE COACHMAN-An evil coachman who lures children to the Land of the Toys. He is bearded, dynamic, whip-cracking villain

SIGNORE VOLPONE, THE FOX-(boy or girl) He is a fox-like character who passes himself off as a singing teacher. He is comedic, crafty, fast-talking and glib. One who takes advantage of all situations.

SIGNORE GATTO, THE CAT-(boy or girl) He is a cat-like character who is both companion and conspirator with Volpone. He is eager, silly and a bit dumb, but always lovable.

CHORUS-Townspeople and the Land of the Toys People (clowns, ballerinas, toy soldiers, dancing animals, etc.)

STREET URCHINS-Part of Candlewick’s gang

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The cost of this activity is $150 per student.

The Sacramento Theatre Company's Young Professional Conservatory

Sacramento Theatre Company

Currently

2008/2009 Season 10 month program August-May

1419 H Street Sacramento CA

916-446-7501 ext. 106
stc2actors@gmail.com
sactheatre.org

Michele Hillen-Noufer

The Young Professional Conservatory is a 10 month, intensive program that is designed to train young people for a professional career in the performing arts.

Headshot, resume, monologue

Students age 12-18 years of age interested in a career in the Performing Arts

Sunday Night Live with Dangerous Men/Dangerous Women

SacActors.Com

by arrangement

by arrangement

by arrangement

Sundays 7-9 p.m.

William J. Geery Theater, 2130 L Street

Corner of 22nd & L Street, basement of a Victorian

916 739-0654
coach@SacActors.Com
SacActors.Com

Evan Nossoff

Life performers do their acts in between improvisations by the ensemble Dangerous Men/Dangerous Women. Needed are dancers, comeics, musicians, bands, etc.

Please submit a description of the act and a web site for our review.

Singers: Any style, high quality
Comics: Any style, very funny
Musicians: Any style except raucous amplified
Dancers: High quality

We are more interested in talent and skill than in particular style. We can, for example accomodate a classical singer and a blues band in the same show. We intend to be eclectic.

We also want the acts, which can range from 10-25 minutes, to have a unifying theme.

All artists participating share 30 % of gross, with a minimum guarantee that will probably cover gas money.

Sunshine Boys

Neil Simon

Big Idea Theatre

Monday, May 19, 2008 at 7:00pm

Sept. 2 to Oct. 9 (most roles will not have to attend all rehearsals)

Oct. 10 to Nov. 9 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).  Friday and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2:30pm

1616 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95815

(916) 960-3036
postmaster@bigideatheatre.com
bigideatheatre.com

Stephen Kauffman

Deals with old age and its inevitable crisis.

3 resumes and a headshot

Willie Clark, crusty old actor - age 70's
Al Lewis, same as Willie Clark - age 70's
Ben Silverman, theatrical agent and Willie's nephew
Registered Nurse cynical, sarcastic lady-African American actress preferred, but not mandatory, age 45-60
Eddie: T.V. studio asst., age 20-40
Patient:  Male, any age                       
Voice/Off-Stage Director/Announcer: Male, any age (good speaking voice)
Office Nurse:  Female, sexy and flirtacious, age 18-35

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Thoroughly Modern Millie

William F Brown and Dick Scanlan

El Dorado Musical Theatre

Saturday, May 17 at 9:00 am

Online registration begins May 5th and closes on May 13th on our website at edmt.info. Space is limited so register early.

Tuesday, May 20 at 3:30 pm

Show rehearsals are Mondays, Tuesday, and Thursdays for entire cast and Wednesdays for leads beginning May 27th.

Performances are at the Jill Solberg Theater at Folsom High School from July 18-27th and will include matinee and evening shows.

5011 Golden Foothill Parkway #4, El Dorado Hills, 95762

From Hwy 50 east exit at Latrobe Road. Turn right on White Rock and left on Windplay. Studio is on the corner of Windplay and Golden Foothill Pkwy.

(916) 941-SING
edmt.info

Debbie Wilson, Director and Jennifer Martin, Vocal Director

“Thoroughly Modern Millie” is a high-spirited musical romp that has all of New York dancing the Charleston. Taking place in New York City in 1922, this show tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has just moved to the city in search of a new life for herself. It’s a New York full of intrigue and jazz – a time when women were entering the work force and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever. Millie soon begins to take delight in the fashionable lifestyle of the day, but problems arise when she checks into a hotel owned by the leader of a white slavery ring to China. Based on the popular movie, the stage version of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” includes wonderful songs and rousing dance numbers. Filled with frisky flappers, dashing leading men and a dragon-lady of a villainess audiences will love to hate, this show won six Tony Awards including Best Musical in 2002.

Dress to dance. Prepare to sing a song of your choice up to one
minute either acapella, with a background CD or with the accompanist.

This production limited to performers ages 13-20.

Wally's Cafe

Sam Bobrick and Ron Clark

Magic Circle Theatre

June 2 at 7:30 pm

Please be available on June 3 for possible callbacks

Mon. - Thurs. June 9 - July 17 at 7:30 pm (times subject to adjustment)

Fri. & Sat. at 8:00, Sun. at 2:00 July 18 - Aug. 16 (cast should arrive at least 1 hour earlier)

Tower Theatre, 421 Vernon St., Roseville 95678

Take 80 to Atlantic exit, turn left on Atlantic (it becomes Vernon). Keep going, theatre is turquoise building on left side of street.

916-782-1777
boxoffice@mcircle.org
mcircle.org

Rosemarie Gerould

A gag-filled comedy from the writers of "Norman, Is That You?". A couple purchases a hamburger-shaped restaurant in Nevada, and immediately this brilliant investment turns into a series of disasters.

Auditions will be cold readings from the script. A resume is nice, if you have one.

Parts are available for one man (able to play a range between late 30’s and 70’s), and two women (one able to play a range between 30’s and 60’s, the other between early 20’s to 60’s).

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Why Do Fools Fall in Love

Roger Bean

Garbeau's

May 19, 7pm

May 20, 7pm

First read-through May 21; rehearsals tba

June 27 - July 27; Fri, Sat 8pm; Sun 2:30

Auditions at Garbeau's Scene Shop - 3236 Fitzgerald Rd, Rancho Cordova

Hwy 50, exit on Sunrise, turn South. Left on White Rock road, Right at the stop sign (Fitzgerald). Look for "Garbeau's" sign on your right. 

(916) 985-6361
markf@garbeaus.com
garbeaus.com

Director:  Brennen Cull; Choreographer:  Darryl Strohl

A jukebox musical featuring classics from the 60s including 'He's a Rebel,' 'You Don't Have to Say You Love Me,' 'Hey There Lonely Boy,' 'I Will Follow Him,' and other hits!

Four girlfriends gather to celebrate the upcoming wedding of one of their own.  As the drinking gets underway, loose lips begin sharing about their love lives as well as Millie's upcoming nuptials.  Sally brings out a magic eight ball to liven up the party, which brings to light the the fact that Millie's dreamy fiance is nowhere to be found.  Millie swears she'll find him and bring him back – her dreams of the perfect wedding won't be dashed because of something silly like a missing groom!

Act Two: Six months pass and the girls gather once again to celebrate Dee Dee's engagement.  Dee Dee's boyfriend is probably as bubble-headed as she; Flo is desperately in love with a co-worker who doesn't even know she exists; and Sally keeps loving and losing faster than anyone can keep count. Throughout it all, Sally, Millie, Florence and Dee Dee come to understand that in the midst of highs and lows, true friendship is always there to fall back on.

Resume and head shot, sheet music for one song (60s-style music).
Be ready to sight-sing harmonies.

Ability to have fun!

All four women have mezzo-pop-belt solos AND intricate harmonies.

Millie (mezzo-alto) - The bride-to-be. The perfect blend of a 60s homemaker icon, coupled with self-doubts about her cheating fiance and her ability to deal with it. Her overriding desire for perfection is what stands in the way of achieving a well-balanced and healthy relationship.

Sally (mezzo-soprano) - Millie's best friend and true polar opposite. Sally has a hip, cavalier attitude toward relationships. She is sassy, savvy, and liberated: a world-weary realist whose rose-colored glasses were smashed long ago. It is with Sally's help and urging that Millie is finally able to face the truth of her relationship.

Florence (alto-bass) - Overwhelmingly shy, Flo lives her life through what she hears, reads and dreams about.  Sassy herself after a bit of alcohol, she bites back when attacked. Flo exemplifies the rules of the times without ever getting what she really wants or needs.

Dee-Dee (mezzo-soprano) - Flo's cousin from out of town. Dee Dee is an innocent and irrepressible romantic; eager and wide-eyed to learn more about the world, yet unbelieving in the harshness of its realities. A little bit of sugar goes a long way with Dee Dee and her overzealous sweet tooth.

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Willy Wonka Jr.

Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Tim McDonald

El Dorado Musical Theatre

Saturday May 17, 2008, 9:00 A.M.

Monday May 19, 2008, 3:30 P.M.

Rehearsals begin May 27 and run Monday through Thursday from 3:30 P.M. to 6:00 p.m.

July 5-13

5011 Golden Foothill Pkwy #4, El Dorado Hills, CA

916-941-SING
Bonds004@sbcglobal.net
edmt.info

Director: Barb Galiotto
Vocal Director: Samantha Neilson

Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory,” which features the songs from the classic family film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”. All of your favorite characters and songs (including “The Candy Man” and “Pure Imagination”) are featured in this show that overflows with music, comedy, and heart. Join EDMT this summer and let Willy Wonka take you on a fantasy ride into the land of pure imagination.

Prepare a one-minute audition song and dress to dance

This production is limited to performers ages 6-12

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For more information regarding online registration, character roles, musical numbers, show synopsis, and fees, please visit edmt.info