Auditions in Wimberley for Disney's Beauty and the Beast, EmilyAnn Theatre, January 18 and 19, 2014

EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens will be having auditions for our outdoor summer musical, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, on Saturday, January 18th and Sunday, January 19th in the Burdine Johnson Studio Theatre on the EmilyAnn grounds, 1101 FM 2325, Wimberley (click for map ). 

Please email bridget AT emilyann.org to sign up for an audition time. All those auditioning need a memorized one to two minute monologue of their choice and have prepared 12-16 measures of a song of their choice. An accompanist will be present. You can sing with a karaoke style CD or with sheet music.

Callbacks will be held on Monday, January 20th.

The roles of Mrs. Potts and Chip are cast. ALL OTHER ROLES OPEN! So many wonderful roles available in this show.

Beauty and the Beast will be performing on our outdoor amphitheatre mainstage all Friday and Saturday evenings in June.

GODSPELL, Studio Theatre, EmilyAnn Theatre, Wimberly, November 1 - 24, 2013

[EmilyAnn Theatre and gardens, 1101 FM 2325, Wimberley - click for map]


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GODSPELL

directed by Bridget Farias
choreography by Melissa May Moncus
November 1 - 24, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.
Burdine Johnson indoor studio theatre

The hit musical from Broadway, based on parables from the book of Matthew, is coming to the EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens. Featuring some of the most memorable and beautiful songs to ever grace the stage, this show is sure to be truly breathtaking. Directed by Bridget Farias, Choreography by Melissa May Moncus. The show runs November 1-24, Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 pm, Sundays 2 pm, in our indoor studio theatre.

Visit www.emilyann.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

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PETER PAN, an interactive play, EmilyAnn Theatre, Wimberley

[EmilyAnn Theatre and gardens, 1101 FM 2325, Wimberley - click for map]
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An Interactive Children's Play

Directed by Bridget Farias and Written by D. Heath Thompson
Performed in the Burdine Johnson Studio Theatre
 September 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, 21, 22, 26, 28, 29.
Saturdays 10:00 a.m.
Sundays 2:00 p.m.
(on the 10th and 26th the show will be at 10:00 a.m.)

Tickets $10 available on-line

CAST
* Peter Pan - Dillan Windham
* Wendy - Krystal Morton
* Captain Hook - Colton Windham
* Tinkerbell - Leah Pullin
This show runs approximately 30-40 minutes and is suitable for ages 1-99.

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JULIUS CAESAR, Shakespeare under the Stars youth program, EmilyAnn Theatre, Wimberley, August 1 - 10, 2013

 

Shakespeare under the Stars youth program 

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(image: EmilyAnn Theatre)

  Directed by Bridget Farias
Performances August 1-10, 8:15pm, nightly except Sunday
at the EmilyAnn Theatre and gardens, 
1101 FM 2325, Wimberley - click for map]


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Auditions in Austin and Wimberley for Cymbeline by William Shakespeare, EmilyAnn Theatre, June 22 and 23, 2013

Auditions for Shakespeare's Cymbeline, directed by Kevin Gates, Saturday, June 22nd- Austin audition, Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Drive, 10am-2pm (click for map) and Sunday, June 23rd- at the EmilyAnn Theatre, Wimberley, 1-3pm (click for map). All roles are open.

The EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens will be holding auditions for this rarely done, but much loved play. Cymbeline, one of Shakespeare's last plays, features almost all of the Bard's usual tropes: cross dressing, a complicated love story, dismemberment, royalty, long-lost relatives, and even a potion that makes the living appear dead.

Please email bridget@emilyann.org to set up an audition appointment. You will need to memorize a one- to two-minute Shakespeare monologue for your audition. Please bring headshot and resume IF you have one available.Performance dates September 6-28 (Friday and Saturday evenings) at the EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens, Wimberley's beautiful outdoor amphitheatre.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC by Rodgers and Hammerstein, EmilyAnn Theatre, Wimberley, May 31 - June 30, 2013

[EmilyAnn Theatre and gardens, 1101 FM 2325, Wimberley - click for map]


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The Sound of Music

by Rodgers and Hammerstein
directed by Emily Toothman

May 31 - June 30, 2013 at 8:15 p.m., Fridays - Sundays

Join the EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens as they present their 2013 Summer Musical, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, on their beautiful outdoor amphitheatre mainstage. It's set in Austria just before the start of World War II. You'll fall in love with Maria, Captain von Trapp, and the von Trapp children as they "do re mi" into your hearts. May 31st - June 30th, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings 8:15pm. You can buy tickets online at www.emilyann.org or at the door.

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LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD, adapted by D. Heath Thompson, EmilyAnn Theatre, Wimberley, April 27 - May 19, 2013

[EmilyAnn Theatre and gardens, 1101 FM 2325, Wimberley - click for map]

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Little Red Riding Hood

Adapted & Directed by D. Heath Thompson

April 27 - May 19
Saturdays 10:00 a.m., Sundays 2:00 p.m.

Interactive theatre for children ages 2 - 99!

Performed in the Burdine Johnson Studio Theatre. Show-length 35 - 40 minutes

Come cheer on Little Red as she cares for the forest, shares a secret handshake with her grandma, encounters an unconventional wolf who attempts to dazzle the crowd with magic, and learns valuable lessons to share with the audience.

Tickets $10.00 (Groups of 10 or more $8.00)
+ Enjoy an autograph session with actors after the show!

	Click here to purchase tickets

The Children's Theatre Series is brought to you in part by

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Auditions in Wimberley for Actors for Red Riding Hood, adapted by Heath Thompson

Posted on Facebook by Heath Thompson:

Howdy!

I am directing my adaptation of 'Little Red Riding Hood'.

If you are interested in doing paid, interactive children's theatre. Please sign up by emailing me at dhthompson1979@gmail.com

I ask that you prepare a 1 minute monologue. Something fun. Please.

Show dates: April 27,28,30 and May 4,5,9,11,12,18,19 -- Saturdays @10am. Sundays @2pm.
The shows run about 45 minutes. Autographs and pictures with the kids after every show!
(There will also be 2 weekday school shows @10am. Dates TBA.)

If you want to inspire, get paid, and have fun! Sign up now! Must be 12 or older to audition.

Thanks!

-Heath Thompson
http://www.emilyann.org/events.cfm

THE ELEPHANT MAN by Bernard Pomerance, EmilyAnn Theatre, February 1 - 24, 2013

[EmilyAnn Theatre and gardens, 1101 FM 2325, Wimberley - click for map]


presents in its Burdine Johnson indoor studio


The Elephant Man

by Bernard Pomerance
directed by James Brownlee
February 1 - 24, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.

The EmilyAnn Theatre  and Gardens presents THE ELEPHANT MAN, by Bernard Pomerance, in our new Burdine Johnson Studio Theatre, February 1-24 (Fridays and Saturdays 7:30pm, Sundays 2pm). Directed by James Brownlee and featuring Carl Galante, Ian Ramos, Deanna Lalich, Darren Scharf, Carter Holland, Jym Evans, Kathy Brewer, and Meret Slover.

This beautiful and enthralling story of rejection, acceptance, and humanity is sure to enchant and engage audiences of all ages. Buy tickets online NOW at www.emilyann.org. Seating is limited.

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Auditions in Wimberley for the summer musical The Sound of Music, EmilyAnn Theatre, January 19

Auditions for the 2013 Summer Musical THE SOUND OF MUSIC will be held on Saturday, January 19th. Please have a prepared and memorized one-minute monologue and 12-16 measures of a song to sing with an accompanist or with a karaoke-style CD. All auditioners must sign up for an audition time slot.

Callbacks will be on Monday evening, the 21st. The show runs all weekends in June 2013. The role of Maria is cast. All other roles are available. For more information or to schedule an audition appointment, contact Bridget Farias at bridget@emilyann.org .

EmilyAnn Theatre, 1101 FM 2325, Wimberley (click for map)

Auditions in Wimberley for The Elephant Man, EmilyAnn Theatre, December 1

The EmilyAnn Theatre is remounting their productiong of The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance that was a huge success a few years ago [click for AustinLiveTheatre review]. Bringing in a new director, David McCullars, and featuring the same actors as Merrick (Patrick Byers) and Treves (Carl Galante), this production proves to be a heartbreaking and amazing tale of acceptance, betrayal, regret, renewal, redemption, and love. We are auditioning for all roles, except for those of John Merrick, Fredrick Treves and Mrs. Kendal.

Auditions will take place on Saturday, December 1st at the EmilyAnn Theatre from 1-5pm. You must email bridget@emilyann.org to set up an audition time. This show will be running the month of February and will be taking place in our new indoor theatre, Burdine Johnson Studio Theatre.

Click to view a character list with descriptions at AustinLiveTheatre.com

Upcoming: A Christmas Carol, the musical, EmilyAnn Theatre, Wimberley, November 8 - 18

A Christmas Carol, the musical

November 8-18, 2012 - Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.

With a heart locked up tighter than a cash box, Scrooge must encounter the visits by three spirits for the chance to open up his heart and relish in the joys and aspirations of his fellow man. Join the EmilyAnn as we journey with Scrooge through the past, present, and future. May the Christmas spirit be passed on to you, as it is to Scrooge through this production. A Christmas Carol: The Musical, directed by Wesley Riddle, is the EmilyAnn Theatre's first production to mount in our brand new indoor studio theatre.

Limited Seating so buy your tickets online now at www.emilyann.org

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Upcoming: Macbeth by William Shakespeare, EmilyAnn Theatre, Wimberley, October

"By the pricking of my thumbs,
Something wicked this way comes."

The EmilyAnn Theatre and Gardens presents its professional fall Shakespeare production of

Macbeth

directed by Jeff Hinkle

October 5-27, Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00 p.m.

Featuring some of the finest local and Austin classical actors, this show is sure to be a wonderful Halloween treat for everyone. Set in the mobster 1920s, the smoky, flapper atmosphere will entice all audiences, no matter how familiar with Shakespeare. The production features award-winning actors, Aaron Alexander as Macbeth and Bridget Farias as Lady Macbeth. The show is directed by Jeff Hinkle, award-winning director from City Theatre, Austin.

Tickets available at the gate or online at www.emilyann.org. $15/adults, $10/students and groups

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Upcoming: Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare under the Stars, EmilyAnn Theatre, Wimberley, July 30 - August 11

The EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens
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Shakespeare Under the Stars

Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare

Monday, July 30 - Saturday, August 11, nightly at 8:15 p.m.except Sunday

EmilyAnn Theatre and Gardens, 1101 FM 2325,Wimberley,TX 78676 (click for map)

Family Night Special - Mon. - Wed. $12.00 for adults; $6.00 for students

Regular Pricing - Thurs. - Sat. Nights Tickets $15.00 for adults; $10.00 for students;

Tickets are available at the gate or online by clicking here


Much Ado About Nothing will be presented on our outdoor mainstage. Chairs with cushions are provided or bring your own blanket for up-front seating. Accessible seating is available. Gate opens at 7:00. Please call 847-6969in advance for assistance. For more information visit www.emilyann.org.

William Shakespeare's Much Ado about Nothing spins the tale of young lovers Hero and Claudio, soon to wed, conspiring to get verbal sparring partners Benedick and Beatrice to wed as well. Of course, it isn't a Shakespeare comedy without a little mischief, mistaken identity, and clown-foolery involved. Come join this rumpus event, as we enter an 1880's sideshow circus, complete with a lion tamer, tight rope walker, jugglers, a mermaid, and more brought to you by 37 Shakespeare Under the Stars students. (See more about the students' work below).

Auditions in Wimberley and Austin for Macbeth, EmilyAnn Theatre, June 23 and 25

The EmilyAnn Theatre announces auditions for our semi-professional falll Shakespeare production of Macbeth, directed by Jeff Hinkle. Audition Dates: Saturday, June 23 at the EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens (click for map); Monday, June 25 at the Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Rd, - Austin (click for map). 

 Performance Dates October 5 - 27 (Friday & Saturday nights)

To audition, please contact EmilyAnn Artistic Director, Bridget Farias, at bridget@emilyann.org to set up an audition appointment.

Auditions in Wimberley for Youth Production of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, EmilyAnn Theatre, May 12

The EmilyAnn Theatre in Wimberley announces Shakespeare Under the Stars auditions on Saturday, May 12 for the 2012 Production of Much Ado About Nothing.  Click here to download the application form.

Shakespeare Under the Stars is a unique educational program that offers students age 12 through graduating high school seniors the opportunity to study and perform one of Shakespeare's plays. Please email Bridget Farias at bridget[AT]emilyann.org to set up an audition time. Rehearsals and program begin July 2. Performances are July 30 - August 11.  Click here for more information about the program.

 

The EmilyAnn Theatre was founded to provide a permanent home for Shakespeare Under the Stars (SUS), now in its 23rd season (and its 14th season at the EmilyAnn). Shakespeare Under the Stars is a unique educational program for middle and high school students who study and perform one of Shakespeare's plays. Students audition in May and memorize their lines before they arrive in late July. All actors are of high school age or younger. 

Students also select an area of technical theatre (set construction, costuming, or lighting) on which to focus. College interns and theatre professionals mentor students in acting and the technical theatre areas. With guidance from the artistic director and interns, students collaborate in the construction of the costumes and sets. When not working on their assigned technical area, students rehearse with their director, working on acting and the understanding of Shakespeare's plays. The 6-week experience culminates with the production of 12 performances of full-length plays.

Upcoming: Little Women, EmilyAnn Studio Theatre, Wimberley, February 3 - 26

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Little Women

based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott

adapted by Matt Buchanan

directed by Lara Doll Kennedy

February 3-26 -Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.

Indoor Studio Theatre production-LIMITED SEATING!!

EmilyAnn Theatre and Gardens, 1101 FM 2325,Wimberley,TX 78676 (click for map)

$15/adults, $10/students -- Tickets available online at www.emilyann.org or by calling 512-847-6969

Join the EmilyAnn Theatre as we are welcomed into the lives of tomboy Jo, her friend Laurie, and her close and loving family in the play adaptation of the well known and beloved classic novle Little Women . Through joy, poverty, sickness, death, love, and marriage, the girls learn that no amount of wealth can bring more happiness than that of a close and loving family.

Arts Reporting: Seven NEA Grants to Austin Area Arts Groups

From the Statesman's Austin360 Seeing Things blog of November 22:

Austin arts groups net seven NEA grants

By Jeanne Claire van Ryzin | Tuesday, November 22, 2011, 12:32 PM

National Endowment for the Arts chairman Rocco Landesman recently announced the latest round of grants from the federal agency to organizations and individual writers across the country. Some 863 awards totaling $22.54 million and encompassing 15 artistic disciplines and fields were awarded.

Austin area arts groups received seven grants. Texas netted 29 for a total of $653,000.

The Austin grants are:

• Austin Film Society, $20,000 for its curated film and video series.
• Badgerdog Literary Publishing, $7,500 for the publication, promotion, and distribution of the quarterly journal American Short Fiction.
• Blue Lapis Light, $10,000 for the creation and presentation of a site specific aerial dance, titled Swan Nebula, choreographed by Sally Jacques
• EmilyAnn Theatre Inc., $10,000 for Shakespeare Under the Stars, a summer youth theater program for high school students.
• Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance, $10,000 for Celebrando 2012: Bomba de Loiza with Los Hermanos Ayala.
• Tapestry Dance Company, $10,000 for the 12th annual Soul to Sole Tap Festival.
• Vortex Repertory Company, $15,000 for the creation and presentation of “The Elementals: Water,” an original theatrical work with music and dance, conceived and directed by Bonnie Cullum, an original score by Chad Salvata and choreography by Toni Bravo.

Upcoming: Holiday Trail of Lights at the EmilyAnn Garden, Wimberley, November 26 - December 31

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The EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens hosts

The 14th Annual Trail of Lights

November 26 - December 31

Stroll along a walking trail through 8 acres of lighted displays decorated by more than 100 local businesses, community groups and families! Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and live entertainment. Admission is free. Donations are gratefully accepted.The Trail is open nightly (weather permitting) from November 26 - through December 31: Sunday – Thursday 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. The EmilyAnn is located at 1101 FM 2325. (click for map)

Opening Ceremonies

Saturday, November 26, 4-8 p.m.
4:30 Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting
5:00 Santa Arrives
5:30 (dusk) Tree Lighting with Destination singing O’ Holy Night
6:00 Announcement of Winners
6:00 – 10:00 Musical Entertainment by the Jeff Latham Band
Refreshments sponsored by The Wimberley Fire Department and Silver Fox Farms

For a schedule of entertainment please visit www.emilyann.org.

Additional parking is available at Wimberley High School and Danforth Jr. A lighted path connects the lower high school lot to the EmilyAnn.

Alcohol, dogs, and firearms are NOT permitted at the Trail of Lights.

Upcoming: Ann Frank and Me, EmilyAnn Studio, Wimberley, November 3 - 20

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Anne Frank And Me
by Cherie Bennett

November 3- 20, Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.

LIMITED SEATING so BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW online at www.emilyann.org

Synopsis from an original production review in the New York Times:

Anne Frank and Me directly confronts the ignorance of many young people about the Holocaust. "What difference does it make?" one of its teen-age characters asks. "It's ancient history."

The play begins in a town that could be anywhere in America, a place where teen-age girls are rehearsing a dance and worrying about boys. What they're not worrying about much is one of their classroom assignments: reading the diary of Anne Frank.

But before too long, a skeptical Christian girl named Nicole finds herself transported to Paris during the German occupation, where she re-encounters the people she knows. Her school principal is now her father, a prominent doctor active in the Resistance; her English teacher is her mother. And she is a member of a Jewish family, a girl who in the end is not only forced into hiding in an attic as Anne Frank was, but is also destined to encounter the Dutch girl aboard a train bound for Auschwitz.

The lesson of Anne Frank and Me is clear. The impact is powerful.