THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS by Jones, Hope and Wooten, Bastrop Opera House, August 9 - 24, 2013

[711 Spring Street, Bastrop, TX - click for map]


presents


The Hallelujah Girls
a comic play by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten
directed by Engela Edwards

Fridays and Saturdays, August 9, 16, 17, 23, 24
and Sunday Matinee August 11 &18, 2013
Tickets: $12 Adults; and $10 for Seniors, Active Military, Veterans, and Students

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Hilarity abounds when six feisty females shake up their lives in this side-splitting, joyful comedy that will make you laugh out loud and shout "Hallelujah!"
Cast:
Michelle Billett as Carlene Travis
Rachel Edwards as Nita Mooney
Joycelyn Schedler as Mavis Flowers
Alicia Gust as Crystal Hart
Lisa Holcomb as Sugar Lee Thompkins
McKenzie Morrison as Bunny Sutherland
Will Holcomb as Bobbie Dwayne Dillahunt
Danne Absure as Porter Padgett
Stage Crew: Bruce Calvery
Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

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General Auditions at the Bastrop Opera House, July 8, 2013

Bastrop Opera House Auditions for 2013 Summer and Fall Comedies and Musicals, Adult Actors, Singers, and Dancers needed.
 Male and Female roles for 17 years and older actors only!

Open Call: Monday, July 8, 2013 at 6 p.m.  

711 Spring Street, Bastrop, TX - click for map


Readings from scripts; singing a cappella or with your CD 

Directors: Engela Edwards* and Chester Eitze

Notes from director Chester Eitze on his Auditions:

• September's Always...Patsy Cline is already cast.
• November's Bingo (musical) performs Fridays and Saturdays, November 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday Matinee, Nov. 17 at 2:30 p.m.
• December's holiday show or shows will be scheduled after auditions, but most likely performance dates are Fridays and Saturdays December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 and Sunday Dec. 15, 2013.

*Note from director Engela Edwards on her Auditions: I'm thrilled to be directing at the Opera House again. I arrived in Texas at the end of May and have already directed one show at the Opera House. I can't wait to see familiar faces, and hope to meet new performers during this audition.

About auditioning for the shows I'm directing:

• My call backs will be July 9.
• I will then cast my season shows, and you will be contacted on July 10.
• We will have a read through with the cast as soon as possible where you will get your rehearsal schedule.
• My 2013 shows will have traditional 4 to 5 day-a-week rehearsals, lasting for 4 to 5 weeks, immediately prior to the show dates, followed by 3 weekends of performances.
• Performances happen on Fridays, Saturdays, and some Sundays.
• August 2013 show: Rehearsals starts July 10 or 11, and performances are Fridays and Saturdays, August 9, 16, 17, 23, 24 and Sunday Matinee August 11, 18, 2013. Currently I have four scripts I want to direct for August. The talent I see at auditions will determine which show is the August show and which will have to wait until the 2014.
• October 2013 Oz! Regular rehearsals for the Adult performers start September 9. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays Oct. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, and Sunday Matinees Oct. 13 & 20.
• Adults will rehearse in the evenings. Plan on pickup rehearsals on Thursday's of show week. I need everyone there dress rehearsal week.
• There is a chance that there could be an opportunity for an additional show which rehearses during the day, depending on the rehearsal availability schedule of the talent I see at auditions. So bring your calendars, because ALL rehearsal and performance conflicts will need to be noted at the auditions.

I usually have a cast in mind when I choose a show, or I know that I have the talent available to cast the show I've chosen. Since I have been traveling since the 2011 Bastrop Wildfires, I'm not sure what talent is available, therefore I have chosen:

a play with an all female cast
a play with an all male cast
a silly musical with a huge cast of men and women
a comedy with a small cast of men and woman
a comedy with a small cast of mostly younger roles
a comedy with a medium sized cast of all older roles
shows that require very experienced actors
shows that could work with less experienced actors

If you plan to audition for one of my shows, please send me an email and tell me a little about yourself. Send email to Engela@EASYtheatre.com and make sure you write "auditions" in the subject line.

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ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE, created by Ted Swindley, Bastrop Opera House, September 6 - 21, 2013

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[711 Spring Street, Bastrop, TX - click for map]









presents




Always...Patsy Cline
 

Written and Originally Directed by Ted Swindley - based on a true story
"Musical clearances secured and used by permission.

Directed by Chester Eitze

Popular Musical Command Engagement
Fri. and Sat. Sept. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.SundayMatinees: Sept. 8 and Sept. 22, 2013 at 2:30 p.m.

(Note the matinees are expected to sell out first.)

Terry Lyne Moore (Patsy Cline) and Engela Edwards (Louise Seger) recreate their starring roles,
with the live band The Bodacious Bobcats.

$15 All seats are reserved seating.
“Always…Patsy Cline” has enjoyed great success all over the United States, including a successful run off-Broadway. It has been one of the most produced musicals in America according to American Theatre Magazine.
“Always…Patsy Cline” is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer. The show is based on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk.
The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy's unforgettable hits such as "Crazy," "I Fall to Pieces," "Sweet Dreams." and "Waking After Midnight"…27 songs in all. The show's title was inspired by Cline's letters to Seger, which were consistently signed "Love ALWAYS... Patsy Cline.”

Produced by special arrangement with Ted Swindley Productions.
Go to ticket page.

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SHAKESPEARE ROCKS! and ANNA AND AUGUST by Don Zolidis, Easy Theatre Youth Troupe and Bastrop Opera House, June 9 and 10, 2013

[711 Spring Street, Bastrop, TX - click for map]


presents




Shakespeare Rocks!
By William Shakespeare
Original narration by Landon & Will Holcomb
The Bastrop Opera House ACT OUT Company directed by Chester Eitze
Scenes from A Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth, and Taming of the Shrew .
Songs from Shakespeare's plays interspersed.

together with

Anna and August
By Don Zolidis

The EASY Theatre Teen Troupe directed by Engela Edwards 

Anna is the smartest girl in the school. She's also a purple belt in Tae Kwon Do and has a devastating punch. Strangely enough, she has trouble meeting boys, except for August, who seems to appreciate her weirdness.
Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. www.playscripts.com

Two 40-minute one-act plays
Sunday, June 9 - 2 p.m.
and
Monday, June 10 - 6 p.m.
Adults $5 ; Youth (18 and under) $3
Includes both shows. Theatre seating; general admission (parties of 8 or more will be reserved seats for safety) 

Tickets available at the door starting 30 minutes before show time, or on line at http://bastropoperahouse.com/ until the day before the show.

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MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD by Susan R. Rose and Joan Stein, Bastrop Opera House, May 17 - June 8, 2013

[711 Spring Street, Bastrop, TX - click for map]



presents


Motherhood Out Loud

Conceived by Susan R. Rose and Joan Stein.
 
Scenes by Leslie Ayvazian, Brooke Berman, David Cale, Jessica Goldberg, Beth Henley, Lameece Issaq, Claire LaZebnik, Lisa Loomer, Michele Lowe, Marco Pennette, Theresa Rebeck, Luanne Rice, Annie Weisman and Cheryl L. West
 
Directed by Chester Eitze
 
Fridays and Saturdays, May 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, June 1, 7, 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Matinee, Sunday, May 26 at 2:30 p.m.

When entrusting the subject of motherhood to such a dazzling collection of celebrated American writers, what results is a joyous, moving, hilarious, and altogether thrilling theatrical event. Utterly unpredictable, MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD shatters traditional notions about parenthood, unveils its inherent comedy and celebrates the deeply personal truths that span and unite generations.

"MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD…never fails to strike both the funny bone and the heart. Anyone who is or has a mother, a stepmother, a foster mother, or anything in between will be able to relate to and enjoy this insightful piece…the collection is impeccably cohesive…What makes the piece work so well is that its portrait of motherhood shows all facets of a family. From adoption to surrogacy to gay parenting to stepmothers, no stone is left unturned…Put aside any preconceived notions about the topic...the play will grab you, as a mother in any form has a long-lasting effect whether you like it or not." —BackStage.

"Packed with wisdom, laughter, and plenty of wry surprises." —TheaterMania.

"Funny, unexpectedly poignant and sweetly entertaining. Brings tears of joy…An evening filled with wit, humor, pathos and enlightenment. Heartfelt and true to life." —Examiner.com.

"[MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD] succeeds because it is so authentic." —Entertainment Weekly. "Chicken Soup for the Mom." —Variety.

"Funny, poignant and spirited." —Santa Monica Daily Press. "Pretty darn great…bring a friend—and your own tissues. You'll need them." —MamaSaid.net.

"A humorous and inspiring journey through motherhood. Raw, unadulterated and incredibly moving." —RockinMama.net.

Adults $12., Senior (60 over) $10, Student/Military $8 Not recommended for under 18.
Theatre seating: General admission (Parties of 8 or more will be reserved seats for safety.)


Go to ticket page http://bastropoperahouse.com/tickets.html.

Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
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Male Comic Actor/Singer Wanted in Bastrop for Performances April 25 - 27, 2013

This quarter-page paid ad appeared today in the Austin360 weekly entertainment supplement of the Austin Statesman.




Bastrop Opera House Artistic Director will be staging Mr. Potcher's Holiday, a family musical comedy by Bob Silberg and Barbara Klaskin Silberg, set in a middle school, Thursday thru Saturday, April 25-27, 2013 at 7 p.m. in the Jerry Fay Wilhelm Center for the Performing Arts , 1401 Cedar Street, Bastrop, Texas. Appointments for readings to be arranged. Contact chester@bastropoperahouse.com before 3/24. Click for AustinLiveTheatre 'upcoming' listing. Some additional info about the play is available at the Bastrop Opera House website.

Auditions in Bastrop for Middle-School Children for New Musical, Bastrop Opera House, December 29

Middle-school-age children in Bastrop County are encouraged to attend an open audition for a world-premier musical to be staged by the Bastrop Opera House in the BISD Jerry Faye Wilhelm Performing Arts Center the last weekend in April 2013.

Opera House executive director Chester Eitze will direct this winning script, from the Texas Nonprofit Theatres, Inc. original play competition. Written and composed by Barbara and Bob Silberg of Los Angeles, Eitze chose to produce their first full-length play because of its relevance to today’s educational concerns.

“So many elements of this first stage work apply to testing, extracurricular activities, and student governance, which we hear discussed almost daily in the media,” said Eitze. “It is my hope that with its music, its humor, and its emphasis on youthful leadership and problem-solving, the musical will challenge young performers, delight its audiences and become a popular show for junior companies.”

Auditions will be Saturday, Dec. 29 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring St., Bastrop . Actors need to be able to sing. Bring a prepared song and you will be asked to sing a selection that you will be given. Only middle school-age children are called. (*Ages 10-14 considered.) Parents or guardians may stay and get orientation material for this project.

Upcoming: RENTED CHRISTMAS, the musical, Bastrop Opera House, December 1 - 9

Bastrop Opera House
presents

Rented Christmas - the Musical*

By Norman & Yvonne Ahern
Music and Lyrics by Kathryn England, Bryan Linton, IrmaRae Fairborne,
Linda Bowe, Richard Cerchia and Timothy Cerchia

Saturday, December 1 at 7:30 pm
Friday and Saturday, December 7, 8 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 9 at 2:30 pm

Family entertainment

This heartwarming musical play centers on an aged bachelor who wants to rent Christmas—tree, tinsel, carolers, family—to recapture Christmas past and who discovers the true spirit of Christmas.

Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colorado.

Rented Christmas General Admission tickets:
$10. adults, $8 seniors 60 and over, $7 military and student, $5 children 14 and under

Rented Christmas tickets on sale now!

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Upcoming: A Christmas Carol performed by Bernadette Nason, Bastrop Opera House, December 14 - 16

presents

A Christmas Carol

a one-woman production by Bernadette Nason
December 14 - 16
Acclaimed guest production composed by the artist
December 14, 15 at 7:30 pm
December 15, 16 at 2:00 pm














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Upcoming: HONKY-TONK ANGELS, Bastrop Opera House, September 7 - 29

HONKY-TONK ANGELS, Bastrop Opera House, September 7 - 29, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30; matinee Sunday, September 23 at 2:30 p.m.
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Bastrop Auditions for 2012 Season, August 12 & 13

for specific plays to be included in the Bastrop Opera House 

"See It! Experience It! Remember It!" 2012-2013 theatre season

are scheduled on:

Sunday, August 12, 2012 at the Bastrop Opera House - 711 Spring Street, Bastrop.

1 - 3 pm Male and Female Actors 18 yrs and older: Reading from script.
3 - 5 pm Male and Female Singers 18 yrs and older: Prepared selection.

Monday, August 13, 2012 at the Bastrop Opera House - 711 Spring Street

4 - 6 pm Boys and Girls, ages 8 through 17: Read and sing as directed.

No previous experience is necessary. Casting for dramas, comedies and musicals in the fall of 2012 and winter/spring of 2013.
Wide variety of roles available. Flexible rehearsal times during the week and some weekends.

If you are unable to attend, you may send an email to: chester@BastropOperaHouse.com
However, it is best to make every effort to be present at the Sunday or Monday tryouts.

Upcoming: The Red Velvet Cake War by Jones, Hope and Wooten, Bastrop Opera House, July 20 - August 4

presents

The Red Velvet Cake War

By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten
Directed by Chester Eitze
Fridays and Saturdays, July 20, 21, 27, 28, Aug 3, 4 at 7:30 p.m.
One Matinee, Sunday, July 29 at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets on sale now!
Adults: $12; Seniors: $10; Students / Active Military / Veterans: $7; Children 14 and under $5
This show is ALL General Admission Seating.

In this deliciously funny Southern-fried comedy, the three cousins have picked the hottest day of July, smack-dab in the middle of Texas tornado season to throw their family reunion. Their outrageous antics have delighted local gossips in their small Texas town. A parade of wildly eccentric townspeople gather, and things spin hilariously out of control., including a jaw-dropping high-stakes wager on who bakes the best red velvet cake. As this fast-paced romp barrels toward its uproarious climax, you’ll wish your own family reunions were this much fun!

Full-length comedy starring:

CHARACTER	ACTOR
Cee Cee Windham	Sherry Witte
Gaynelle Verdeen Bodeen	Mary Broussard
La Merle Verdeen Minshew	Barbara Kelley
Aubrey Verdeen	Desmond Devitt
Jimmie Wyvette Verdeen	Darby Gibbins
Peaches Verdeen Belrose	Lisa Holcomb
Bitsy Hargis	Tana Morris
Newt Blaylock	Paul Christian Tuttrup
Sheriff Grover Lout	Mike Witte
Mama Doll Hargis	Sherry Witte
Purvis Verdeen	Mike Witte
Elsa Dowdall	Hank Nations

Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

Calling all bakers, cooks, confectioners, chefs, and pastry makers with big hearts and willing hands!

Bakers are called to make your best tasting red-velvet recipe, and enter your luscious creation in the Bastrop Opera House contest being held in conjunction with our upcoming production of The Red Velvet Cake War as part of our Raise the Roof campaign.

Historically there are many different secrets to the success of this popular dessert. With recipes from World War II, the Waldorf-Astoria and even, Great Britain, the chocolate confection has utilized beets or just red food coloring to achieve the hues of red cake. Texas is credited in the cake's success due to the Adams Extract manufacture of the red liquid coloring.

Anyone is eligible to enter their cake, layered or sheet, cupcake or cake pops. Icings and decorations are unrestricted.

All entries must be homemade by the baker. No commercial entries allowed.* Entries must be in an appropriate container, covered and labeled.

Only bring your entries to the Opera House on Saturday, July 28 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Items will be officially labeled and receipted by Opera House volunteers. All entries become the property of the Opera House. No monetary compensation is permitted. The auction of your delicious red-velvet desserts will help us raise needed money to repair the roof.

Three independent judges from outside Bastrop County will choose the best tasting of the entries. There are no other awards, just the reward of knowing you're helping to keep the rain out of our beloved Opera House so that future generations may enjoy it.

The winner of the red velvet cake competition will be announced on Sunday, July 29 following the matinee performance of the play. Cakes will be auctioned following the recognition of the winner.

Funds from the auction of your dessert will go into the Opera House Roof Restoration Fund.

* Individuals including those who own or work in a restaurant, catering company, etc. may submit.

Calling all lovers of the Opera House please come bid on these decadent desserts for a deserving cause.
Auction: Sunday, July 29 following the matinee performance of the play.

Upcoming: The Wolf and Its Shadows, Bastrop Opera House, June 2 - 3

The Bastrop Opera House

presents

The Wolf and Its Shadows

by Sandra Fenichel Asher

Directed by: Chester Eitze

Saturday & Sunday
June 2nd & 3rd at 5:30 p.m.
at the Bastrop Opera House

Framed by the Aesop's fable "The Dog and the Wolf", THE WOLF AND ITS SHADOWS weaves together stories about wolves, dogs and humans. The play includes tales from Russian, Tlingit, English, Inuit and German folklore.

There is no cost to see the performance, however donations for the Opera House are accepted.

Cast members:
Danielle Huber (wolf)
Keaton Holcomb (Hunter, Sheppard)
Landon Holcomb (dog)
Dominic Holcomb (sounds)
Joe Holcomb (sounds)

40 minutes, rated G.

Then on Saturday, June 9 at 7 p.m., The Bastrop Opera House will present The Wolf and Its Shadows at the at the 17th Annual Youth Conference at the MCL Grand located at 100 N. Charles Street in Lewisville, Texas. There this youth cast will perform alongside 11 of the best youth theater companies from throughout Texas. See http://www.texastheatres.org/ for tickets, or purchase at the door in Lewisville.

Fundraiser to Open Capital Campaign to Replace the Roof at the Bastrop Opera House

Great Talent - Great Cause

This Saturday, April 28, 2012 the historic Bastrop Opera House launches an emergency capital campaign to repair the roof.  When you visit the Bastrop Opera House, you are visiting a piece of downtown Bastrop history and Texas history.  Bastrop merchants P. Otto Elzner and S.D. Green agreed to build the Opera House in 1889 at a reported cost of $15,000.  Now 113 years later, more than three times that amount is needed just to repair the roof to preserve this unique piece of history. 

The first "raise the roof" fundraising event is a live Classic Country Music Show that is sure to draw and entertain lovers of country music and lovers of the Opera House.   There is only one performance, so purchase your tickets now and help us save this grand lady and ensure this wonderful performance space endures for many more generations of performers and patrons. 

The Bastrop Opera House at 711 Spring Street (click for map) is the heart of live theater in Bastrop county and needs to be preserved. 

The funding of a new roof is crucial.  After the incredible heat of last summer, the rain of this new year have pointed out more leaks in the over-twenty-year-old tin roof.  With contraction and expansion the nails have popped out and where there had been tar and sealant along the down spout alleys, cracks have occurred.  Rather than merely patching repeatedly what is there, a complete overhaul needs to be initiated.  Therefore, several fundraising activities have been discussed including using special music programs like the Classic Country Music Show, where the proceeds will be placed in our building fund for a preservation project of this nature.

You can help by purchasing tickets to the Classic Country Music Show for yourself and others. 

Or you may also send a donations for the "roof restoration project" to the Bastrop Opera House, P.O. Box 691, Bastrop, Texas 78602.  You may also make an online donation of any amount on the Bastrop Opera House site at http://bastropoperahouse.com/sponsorship.htm.

Upcoming: The Tinker's Wedding by Synge & Spreading the News by Lady Gregory, Bastrop Opera House, March 9 - 24

The Bastrop Opera House

presents

The Tinker's Wedding & Spreading the News (Tinker's News)

Fri. March 9, 16, 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Sat. March 24 at 7:30
Sun. March 11 & 18 at 2:30 p.m.

Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring Street, Bastrop (click for map)

Tickets for both Tinker's and News together:
Adults: $12; Seniors / Students / Active Military / Veterans: $10; Children 14 and under: $5

The Tinker’s Wedding
by J. M. Synge
Synge an Irish playwright, poet, prose writer, and collector of folklore was one of the cofounders of the Abbey Theatre. He is best known for his play "The Playboy of the Western World," which caused riots in Dublin during its opening run at the Abbey Theatre. The Tinker's Wedding is Synge's only comedic play.

Tinker's Cast:
MICHAEL BYRNE, a tinker: Paul Christian
MARY BYRNE, an old woman, his mother: Terrie Cooper
SARAH CASEY, a young tinker woman: Jenni Ryan
A PRIEST: Nicholas Collier

together with
Spreading the News
by Lady Gregory
Gregory wrote this one-act comedy for the opening of the Abbey Theatre. She noted that the audience laughed so much that they didn't hear half the dialogue.

News' Cast:
Bartley Fallon: Paul Christian
Mrs. Fallon: Erin McKee
Jack Smith: James Watts
Mrs. Early: Mary Broussard
Mrs. Casey: Hank Nations
James Ryan: Mike Witte
Mrs. Tarpey: Sherry Witte
Mrs. Tully: Kathy Jackson
Joe Muldoon, a policeman: Desmond Devitt
A Removable Magistrate: Larry Oubré
Extras: Terrie Cooper, Jenni Ryan, Nick Collier

Upcoming: Vintage Hitchcock, a live radio play by Joe Landry, Bastrop Opera House, February 17 - 25

The Bastrop Opera House

presents

Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play

by Joe Landry
includes: "The Lodger," "Sabotage," and "The 39 Steps"
directed by Chester Eitze

Fridays & Saturdays, February 17, 18, 24, 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 19 at 2:30 p.m.

"Spies, murder, love, and other trademarks of Alfred Hitchcock come to life in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast of the master of suspense's earlier films. Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play is a triple feature, complete with vintage commercials, that recreates a daring train chase, a serial killer's ominous presence, and a devastating explosion through the magic of live sound effects and musical underscoring."

Join the cast playing multiple characters and sound effects technicians.
The Bastrop Opera House has produced numerous radio plays. Vintage Hitchcock is the first production in the 2012 theatre season which is dedicated to the newly formed Bastrop Film Commission. This commission promotes Bastrop as a film-friendly community supporting film making by independents and major studios alike.

Tickets: Adults $10; Military / Seniors (60 +) / Students $8; Children (under 14) $5

Purchase Tickets Here

Members of the cast for Vintage Hitchock: Mary Broussard, Barbara E. Kelley, Darby Gibbins, Desmond Devitt, Paul Standefer, Randy Combs and Chester Eitze. Foley artist and technician is Randy Combs.

Joe Landry's plays have been produced across the country and internationally, and include It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Reefer Madness, Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play, Eve & Co., Beautiful, Hollywood Babylon, and Numb. Mr. Landry attended Playwright's Horizons/NYU, founded Second Guess Theatre Company in Connecticut and is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America. He is currently developing new projects for the stage and screen. Author's website: www.joelandry.com

Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.

Ongoing: Three Views of a Waterfall, Bastrop Opera House, October 14 - 29

Found on-line:

Bastrop Opera House

presents

Three Views of a Waterfall

by Mike Greenberg
A World Premiere Production ofthe 2010 Winner of the Texas Nonprofit Theatres, Inc.
Production Of New PlayS Competition (POPS)

Fridays & Saturdays - October 14 through 29 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, October 16 matinee 2:30 pm
General Admission Seating: Adults: $12, Seniors: $10, Students / Active Military / Veterans: $7
VIP Reserved Seating: $15

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE until the evening before the show. No additional fees.
Not recommended for children under sixteen or those sensitive to strong language.

Vic, a homeless Vietnam vet, is hired to remodel Roger's garage turning it into an art studio for Roger's wife Susan. Set in a suburban Texas housing community, Jill and her husband Mark join the three for a Fourth of July barbeque. Thirty years after the Vietnam War ended, "ghosts" are also in attendance.

Directed & designed by Chester Eitze

Cast:
Vic...........................Sam Blasco
Susan.......................Barbara E. Kelley
Jill...........................Jamie Damon
Mark........................Nick Collier
Roger.......................Paul Standefer

Lighting technician.....Randy Combs

Upcoming: Always, Patsy Cline, Bastrop Opera House, July 15 - August 6

Found on-line:

Bastrop Opera House
in association with Maxine's on Main presents

Always...Patsy Cline

Written and Originally Directed by Ted Swindley
Directed by Chester Eitze

Terry Lyne Moore (Patsy Cline) and Engela Edwards (Louise Seger) recreate their starring roles,
with the live band The Bodacious Bobcats.
Fridays and Saturdays, July 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, August 5, 6 at 7:30 p.m.
and one matinee performance Sunday, July 24 at 2:30 p.m. (Note the matinee is expected to sell out first.)

Always...Patsy Cline $15 Reserved seating tickets:

Produced by special arrangement with Ted Swindley Productions.

“Always…Patsy Cline” has enjoyed great success all over the United States, including a successful run off-Broadway. It has been one of the most produced musicals in America according to American Theatre Magazine.

“Always…Patsy Cline” is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer. The show is based on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk.

The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy's unforgettable hits such as "Crazy," "I Fall to Pieces," "Sweet Dreams." and "Waking After Midnight"…27 songs in all. The show's title was inspired by Cline's letters to Seger, which were consistently signed "Love ALWAYS... Patsy Cline.”

Upcoming: Bastrop Salutes Broadway, April 29 - May 21

Found on-line:

Bastrop Opera House

presents

and Beyond
Cabaret/Musical Theatre
Musical Direction by David-Anthony Burger

Fridays and Saturdays, April 29, 30, May 6, 7, 14, 20, 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 15, 2011 2:30 p.m.

Note new dates above. The musical director and some of the cast and crew of the cabaret are involved in the Bastrop Opera House’s production of Souvenir which won state in the American Association of Community Theaters Festival. Their show will be advancing to the regional level, and because of this the cabaret production dates were adjusted to allow for the them to continue competing in April.

This is the show for those who love show tunes and the music of broadway performed in an intimate setting.

General Admission Tickets: $12 Adults; $10 Seniors 60+; $8 Students (High School and College) Active Military and Veterans; $5 all children 14 and under.
VIP Reserved seating (all ages) $15 each. These are reserved seating tickets which means that the seats are assigned based on best seats available at time of purchase. Therefore if you wish to sit with a friend or group, make sure you purchase all the seats in the same transaction.

Upcoming: Echoes of Ireland by Nicholas and Bonnie Collier, Bastrop Opera House, March 11 - 27

Found on-line:

Echoes of Ireland
Written and Directed by Nicholas and Bonnie Collier Fridays and Saturdays March 11 through 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday matinee March 27 at 2:30 p.m.

This new work, written and directed by two local authors, Nicholas and Bonnie Collier, presents an array of characters who will take you from the depths of sorrow to the heights of uproarious laughter. The play is filled with the warmth of community rivalry, humor, romance, and poignant reminders of Ireland's struggle for freedom. Set in 1939 in a rural Irish pub.

General Admission Tickets: $12 Adults; $10 Seniors 60+; $8 Students (High School and College) Active Military and Veterans; $5 all children 14 and under.
VIP Reserved seating (all ages) $15 each. These are reserved seating tickets which means that the seats are assigned based on best seats available at time of purchase. Therefore if you wish to sit with a friend or group, make sure you purchase all the seats in the same transaction.

Tickets