(*) ACT ONE SERIES, Renaissance Guild at Carver Center, San Antonio, May 10 - 12, 2013

 
(performing at the Jo Long Theatre at the Little Carver Civic Center, 226 N. Hackberry St., San Antonio - click for map)

presents

ActOne Series, XVI - Writer's Choice

AOS Co-Managers: Barbara Harris, Andrew Jacobi Jeter, Danielle King
May 10, 11 & 12, 2013
Venue: Little Carver Civic Center
Friday & Saturday: 8pm
Sunday: 4pm
Plays to be presented:

Putting Out Fires
Writer: Rebecca Burroughs
Director: Eric Pitty
Cast Size: 7-2 female/5 teenagers
Family Business
Writer: Kay Poiro
Director: Michelle Burnett
Cast Size: 3- 1 middle age-older male/2 females
Buzzard's Nest
Writer: Linda Lucretia Shuler
Director: Cedric Smith/Patsy Whitfield (A.D.)
Cast Size: 3 - 2 females/1 male
The Artistic Merits of Crayons
Writer: Christopher St. John Sampayo
Director: Ray Baird
Cast Size: 5- 2 females/3 males

A Natural Love
Writer: Kay Poiro
Director: Karen McPeters
Cast Size: 3- 1 females/2 males

Our Daily Wheat
Writer: Stephen Cedars
Director: Tina Castile/Andrew Jeter (A.D.)
Cast Size: 3 - 1 male/1 female, child

Omar
Writer: Eric Pitty
Director: TBA
Cast Size: 5 males

Lottie
Writer: Barry Sebastian
Director: Barbara Harris/AD

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(*) Upcoming: THE BLACK NATIVITY by Langston Hughes, Renaissance Guild, San Antonio, December 14 - 16

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Auditions in San Antonio for Langston Hughes' The Black Nativity, Renaissance Guild, September 20 - October 7

The Carver Community Cultural Center and The Renaissance Guild announce auditions for their annual production of the hit gospel song play The Black Nativity by Langston Hughes, directed by Danielle King. It's a soulful retelling of the Christmas story with a predominately black cast, with narrative, pantomime, gospel songs and folk spirituals, a unique creation of the prolific poet and playwright Langston Hughes. Four Performances: Dec 14-16, 2012 ~ Friday: 8pm, Saturday: 3pm and 8pm, Sunday: 4pm

We are looking for actors, singers, church musicians, and church praise dancers of all ages, 10-99! There will be speaking and non-speaking roles. Beginner or seasoned actors of all colors, sizes, and ages are welcome! All actors and singers must be able to perform basic dance movement. All positions are volunteer - non-Equity. Audition dates are Thursdays, Sept 20, 27, & Oct 4th 6.30 p.m.. Auditions by appointment preferred. Walk-in auditions based on open availability. Location: Little Carver Civic Center, 226 N. Hackberry, SATX, 78202 (click for map). Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in

Singers: all registers and gospel styles needed.Come prepared with 32 bars of a memorized gospel/Christian song of your choice, a cappella or with a CD TRACK (PLEASE NO iPODs, CDs ONLY!)

Praise Dancers: come prepared with 32 bars of choreographed dance routine in costume. Can be individual or group of dancers.
 
Please email admin@therenaissanceguild.org or call (210) 656-0349 for an audition time. Spaces are limited! Audition results: posted via website and on our voicemail box on Monday, Oct 15, 6 pm (subject to change)
 
Rehearsal dates: Oct 23 - Dec 13, Mon - Friday, 6.30 -9pm, based on cast schedule and an occasional Saturday if needed. Rehearsal location: TBA For additional audition information and list o roles with character descriptions click here or call (210) 656-0349

Images by Ron Abrams: Steel Magnolias, Renaissance Guild, San Antonio

Images by Abrams Photography for

Steel Magnolias

by Robert Harling

Directed by Antoinette Winstead

February 4-20, 2011

Friday & Saturday evening shows at 8:00 PM, Sunday matinees 4:00 pm

Little Carver Civic Center, 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio, 78202 (click for map)

Tickets are $21 - Click here to purchase or call ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000

Discounts for Seniors, Military, and Students $17 ( ID required); SATCO and ATAC $16 ( ID required)

For more information contact (210) 656-0349 or visit www.therenaissanceguild.org

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Upcoming: Steel Magnolias, Renaissance Guild, San Antonio, February 4 - 20

Found on-line:

Continues its 10th season with

Steel Magnolias

By Robert Harling
Directed by Antoinette Winstead

February 4-20, 2011

Friday & Saturday evening shows at 8:00 PM, Sunday matinees 4:00 pm

Little Carver Civic Center, 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio, 78202 (click for map)

Tickets are $21 - Click here to purchase or call ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000

Discounts for Seniors, Military, and Students $17 ( ID required); SATCO and ATAC $16 ( ID required)

For more information contact (210) 656-0349 or visit www.therenaissanceguild.org

The story is set in a small-town beauty shop near New Orleans, and spans several years in the lives of the shop’s owner, Truvy, and some women who regularly gather there. The drama begins on the morning of Shelby’s wedding to Jackson and covers events over the next few years, including Shelby’sdecision to have a child despite her illness and the complications that follow. Filled with humor and heartbreak, these “Steel Magnolias” will make you laugh and cry as the realities of their lives unfold.

Read more and view additional images at AustinLiveTheatre.com . . . .

Upcoming: The Black Nativity by Langston Hughes, Renaissance Guild, San Antonio, December 11 - 12

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The Carver Community Cultural Center & TRG
presents the Gospel Song Play

By Langston Hughes
Director: Danielle King
Asst Director: Sharon Lisa Smith

A retelling of the Christmas story with a predominately black cast, with narrative, pantomime, gospel songs and folk spirituals, a unique creation of the prolific poet and playwright Langston Hughes.

2 performances only!
Performance: Saturday, Dec 11, 7:30 pm
Sunday, Dec 12, 4 pm

The Carver Community Cultural Center
226 N. Hackberry, SATX, 78202

Tickets are $21

Click here to purchase
or call ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000

Discounts for Seniors, Military, and Students $17 ( ID required)
SATCO – $16 and ATAC $11 ( ID required)

For more information contact The Carver (210) 207-2234