Auditions in Georgetown for Moon Over Buffalo, Georgetown Palace, January 18 & 19, 2014

Auditions for Moon Over Buffalo Saturday January 18th from 2:00-4:30 pm Sunday January 19th from 6:00-8:00 pm Directed by Mary Ellen Butler Auditions will be held on thePalace Theatre Mainstage: 810 S. Austin AveGeorgetown, TX 78626 (click for map) Please prepare a one minute comedic monologue, and prepare for the possibility of cold readings with other Auditioners. Auditions are booked on line, to schedule your audition, please click the link here. In the madcap comedy tradition of Lend Me a Tenor, the hilarious Moon over Buffalo centers on George and Charlotte Hay, fading stars of the 1950's. At the moment, they're playing Private Lives and Cyrano De Bergerac in rep in Buffalo, New York with 5 actors. On the brink of a disastrous split-up caused by a dalliance with a young ingenue, they receive word that they might just have one last shot at stardom! Moon over Buffalo will run for four weekends opening on April 11th and Closing May 4th. Fri and Sat performances are at 7:30, Sunday's at 2:00. The Georgetown Palace Theatre is a non-profit, community Theatre there is no compensation for actors. Click 'Read more' for character descriptions at CTX Live Theatre

Auditions in Georgetown for Gypsy, community production sponsored by Southwestern University, January 14, 2014

(via chicagoonthetown.com)

AUDITIONS for GYPSY: A Musical Fable starring Meredith McCall & Scotty Roberts, directed by Rick Roemer on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 with callbacks Wednesday & Thursday. Opens March 26 .
Seeking men & women 35-70. Women - prepare one song and be prepared to move. Men - prepare a one-minute monologue and you may be asked to sing.
Rehearsals begin Jan 27. Contact Olivia Woodward at woodwaro@southwestern.edu to schedule an audition apt.

Auditions in Georgetown for Cats, the musical, December 7 - 9, 2013

The Georgetown Palace announces auditions for our upcoming production of CATS, with direction and musical direction by Clifford Butler.


The Artistic team is looking for a cast of approximately 24 adult and young adult actors. Actors must be at least 13 years of age to be considered for a role. All types, ethnicities and sizes are encouraged to audition.


Auditions will be held Saturday, December 7th, starting at 2pm, Sunday, December 8th, starting at 7:15pm, and Monday December 9th at 7pm. Callbacks will be held Tuesday, December 10th, starting at 7pm, with a possibility of additional callbacks on Wednesday, December 11th.


There will be some initial rehearsals during December, but the main rehearsal period will not begin until January 6^th. Performances will begin February 14th, and close Sunday, March 23rd. Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm, and Sunday at 2 pm. As this production tends to be very popular, it is also very likely that we will be adding Saturday matinees and possibly Sunday evening performances. All Auditions, Rehearsals, and Performances will be held at the Palace Theatre.


CATS is a very complex and difficult show with a tightly knit ensemble. For that reason, I am very disinclined to accept performance conflicts. However, we are considering the possibility of performing understudies and an offstage chorus, which may allow for some flexibility. If you do have (non-excessive) performance conflicts, please do not be discouraged from auditioning; just be sure to outline those conflicts on your audition form.


Our rehearsals will generally be held Monday through Thursday, from 7-10 pm, and Saturdays from 11 am-5 pm. However, it's possible that we will schedule rehearsals on some Sundays and Fridays as well. So we are asking for everyone's availability for the possible alternative times up front.


The Audition: Auditions on Saturday and Sunday will be vocal only. If you are interested in one of the particular soloists listed, please come prepared to sing the audition sides listed for that character. Even if you are interested in multiple roles, please pick only one set of sides to sing that shows the best of your vocal ability. You will be considered for all appropriate roles. If you are not aiming for a particular role or you are interested in one of the roles below with the default side (side 13 - Jellicle Songs), you can instead bring a song selection of your own that lasts no longer than 1 minute.


On Monday night, you will be taught a dance or dances to be performed in small groups, and there will also be some movement work.


Callbacks will be by invitation only, and consist of singing, dancing, and additional movement.


To schedule an audition, click the links below to fill out the online audition form, and you'll select your audition day at the bottom. You will receive a confirmation email with your date and time. Please download and fill out the conflict calendar, and email it back to us at productions@georgetownpalace.com along with your headshot (or any recent picture). The link is below. It is critical that you let us know all of your conflicts at the auditions. We will be unable to accept conflicts brought to us after casting is done unless they are emergencies.


Online Audition Form

Conflict Calendar

Click to view list of characters, with links to sides

TARTUFFE by Molière, Southwestern University Theatre, Georgetown, November 15 - 24, 2013

by Molière
directed by Liz Fisher​ and Robert Matney

November 15-17 & November 21-24, 2013

7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays
3 p.m. Saturdays & Sunday
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Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones Theater
Tickets $12 - $18

Max Lakavage, Audrey Barrett, Brock Boudoin (photo: Southwestern University)

Tartuffe is a self-righteous, mischievous, religious conman, who wins the confidence of the wealthy but gullible Orgon. When, against the wishes of his wife, Orgon orders his daughter to marry Tartuffe, the comedy unfolds as the household is thrown into turmoil. In spite of all the evidence, Orgon continues to believe that Tartuffe is not a fraud, but a worldly saint, and it’s up to his wife to expose Tartuffe as a charlatan. Will Orgon realize the truth before it’s too late, or will Tartuffe ruin them all?
Tartuffe was a popular hit from its opening in 1664, even though it also ignited controversy due to the implied criticism of religion. Widely recognized as one of Molière’s masterpieces, Tartuffe remains as hilarious and relevant as it was 350 years ago!
For tickets call the Box Office at 512.863.1378 or purchase online at www.southwestern.tix.com

Auditions in Georgetown for Lend Me A Tenor by Ken Ludwig, October 20 and 22, 2013

Announcing auditions for Ken Ludwig's Lend Me A Tenor, directed by Lannes Hilboldt, to be held Sunday, October 20th, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm and Tuesday, October 22nd, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm. Roles are available for 4 Men, 4 Women (see character list with descriptions). 

(image: SummerPlaceTheatre.org)

Callbacks will be by invitation only, and be held on Wednesday, October 23rd from 6:30pm-9:30pm. Callbacks will consist of cold reading from the script. Callbacks will be posted on the Palace website Wednesday morning.

Rehearsals will generally be held Tuesdays,Wednesdays, Thursdays from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm, and on Saturday afternoons from 1-5 pm, with possible Sundays if needed.
All those auditioning will need to perform 1-2 minutes of a comedic monologue. In addition, those auditioning for the role of Tito and Max will also need to sing 1 minute of any song to demonstrate their vocal ability. No operatic training is required. It can be sung acapella. If you choose to bring music, it must be on CD and there cannot be vocals on the CD.

To sign up for a time click here. Please send headshot (or picture) and copy of filled out conflict calendar to productions@georgetownpalace.com.

Conflict Calendar
  Lend Me A Tenor is a door-slamming, dress-dropping farce with mistaken identities, mischievous misunderstandings and compromising positions. It is the biggest night in the history of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, and world-famous Italian tenor Signor Tito Merelli will be their guest artist in "Otello," highlight of the company's most important fundraiser for the 1934 season.

But Tito's troubled life, his hot-headed wife, and a "Dear John" letter mistaken as Tito's suicide note sends everybody's head swimming. No Tito, no $50,000 in ticket sales. Find the dead singer! Meanwhile, Max -- opera singer wanna-be -- is coerced into impersonating the Italian great to save the show. In costume, wig and make-up, he's is a dead ringer for the dead singer. And then it happens. Tito Merelli wakes up from his apparent one-too-many-sedatives, refreshed and ready for the spotlight!

Toss in a belligerent bellhop, a steamy soprano and a flamboyant opera director, and "Lend Me a Tenor" turns a rib-tickling romp of who kissed who into giggles and gasps of "it was you"?

Click to view character descriptions at AustinLiveTheatre.com

Georgetown Palace Seeks Donations to Replace Art Deco Carpet

The Historic Palace Theatre in Georgetown is pleased to announce the receipt of a $5,000 grant from The Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation to help with replacement of the carpet in our historic theatre. Palace patrons have pledged $7,500 to date, bringing our total to $12,500. Additional funds of $7,500 are needed to complete the financial plans for the project. Palace Executive Director Marissa Austin says, “The Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation has been very generous to support yet another much needed project at the Palace. Keeping up an historic building is not easy, and we are incredibly grateful to our patrons and to the Herzstein Charitable Foundation.” The Herzstein Charitable Foundation also made a significant contribution of $15,000 to the Palace in 2010 for the restoration of The Tin Barn, our facility designated for the production needs of the Palace (rehearsals, set building, costume storage, offices).

From the foundation’s website, www.herzsteinfoundation.org/, comes this information: “A businessman, entrepreneur, and, ultimately, a philanthropist, Albert Herzstein dedicated his later years to the charitable foundation that bears his name and that of his equally generous wife, Ethel. Through its gifts, The Herzstein Foundation honors the ideals of personal responsibility and resourcefulness in a free society, limited government, self-sufficiency, the right of all individuals to enjoy a life of quality, and the importance of providing opportunities for people to help themselves. Recipients include organizations that promote education, serve to enrich the human spirit, and work to improve quality of life for others. Preference is given to groups and projects that receive little or no support from the government. We seek to make contributions that will produce meaningful, positive change.”

Following 12 years of extensive foot traffic, the time has come to replace the carpeting throughout our building. Gregory Free, the designer and project manager for our major restoration/renovation project of 1998-2001, has joined with us in determining our carpeting needs this second time around. We feel it is important that we use the Art Deco pattern created for the 2001 restoration to preserve that bit of history. Mr. Free’s idea was to add a touch of color to the original carpet pattern, reaching out to the future while respecting the past. Our committee has agreed upon this approach.


General Information about the Palace: The Palace seats about 295, with reserved seating paid for in the ticket price. The Palace office in the lobby of the theatre is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. (except for some holiday dates). Purchase tickets and select seating on-line at www.georgetownpalace.com or by calling (512) 869-7469 or (512) 869-5081.
Contact education@georgetownpalace.com for information and registration. The Historic Palace Theatre is located at 810 South Austin Avenue in downtown Georgetown and is part of the most beautiful Town Square in Texas!

Auditions in Georgetown for Peter Pan, the musical, August 24 - 26, 2013

The Georgetown Palace announces auditions for our upcoming production of Peter Pan, directed by Ron Watson, with choreography by Jesse Smart and music direction by Michelle Hache.


The Artistic team is looking for a cast of about 30-35 Adults, Teens, and Children to help bring this timeless, magical classic to life on the Palace Springer Memorial Stage. This show will be an unforgettable experience and a lot of fun.


Auditions will be held Saturday, August 24th, starting at 2pm, Sunday-August 25th, starting at 4:30pm, and Monday August 26th at 7pm. Callbacks will be held Tuesday-August 27th, starting at 7pm. Rehearsals will not begin until September 9^th.

Performances will begin November 15th, and close December 30th. Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm, and Sunday at 2pm. We will also have many weeknight performances, Saturday matinees, and possibly Sunday evening performances. All auditions, rehearsals, and performances will be held at the Palace Theatre.


This show will have some special effects, and just as we did for the Wizard of Oz, the characters Peter, Michael, John, Wendy, Jane, and Liza will actually fly. We're bringing in Hall and Associates flying effects to do the flying installation and training.


The show will have a large number of performances, and being around the holidays, it's understandable that some who want to be involved will have performance conflicts. It's my preference not to double cast any of the roles unless I have to. But please don't let having performance conflicts prevent you from auditioning. I will more than likely have performing understudies, where the understudy will be guaranteed a small number of performances and of course perform in the event of an emergency.


The Children's Chorus (anyone under the age of 12) may play Pirates, Indians, and animals, along with some of the lost boys and featured roles. In order to audition, each child must be at least 7 years of age before August 24^th, and not older than 12.


The Adults (ages 13 and up) will play the Pirates, Indians, Animals, along with the featured and named roles.


Our rehearsals will generally be held Monday through Thursday, from 7-10pm, and Saturdays from 1-5pm. However, it's possible that we will schedule rehearsals on some Sundays and Fridays as well. So we are asking for everyone's availability for the possible alternative times up front.


Click for additional information about the audition, links to on-line forms, and a link to the character breakdown. 

THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL by Horton Foote, Hope Church at Monument Cafe, Georgetown September 12 - 14, 2013

Hope United Church, Agape Actors Co-Op and the legendary Monument Café of Georgetown
are joining forces to produce a dinner theatre production of the classic play

The Trip to Bountiful
by Horton Foote

September 12-14, 2013
as a benefit for Hope United Church and the Caring Place in Georgetown TX. 
Monument Cafe, 510 S. Austin St., Georgetown - click for map
Tickets are on sale now.

The Trip to Bountiful is staged by veteran director Olin Meadows who has directed recent productions of Steel Magnolias, and You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. The Production features Joan Baker as Mrs. Carrie Watts, the role that recently won Cicelll Tyson a Tony Award. Nicholas Mani, an alumnus of St. Edwards University and Summer Stock Austin joins in as Ludie Watts, the Son who is worried about his older mother. Rounding out the family is Ivah Marie Sorber, who was recently seen in her 7th production of the Vagina Monologues. Joining the cast is Austin theatre veterans Mindy Rast Keenan and R. Michael Clinkscales, along with Sun City actors Patrick McElhinney, and Chuck Schlewitt.

The production is being presented as dinner theatre featuring a fantastic and delicious buffet of home cooked food from The Monument café, the Gold winner of “Best of Georgetown” and has been featured on the Food Network and in Texas Monthly magazine. Monument Café features mostly organic vegetables which are locally grown, Kobe beef, and free range eggs.

Tickets range from 40.00 for VIP seating, 35.00 for General Admission and 30.00 for students and seniors, tickets are on sale now and are available online at






www.brownpapertickets.com/triptobountiful. 

For those who are uncomfortable with online purchasing they may contact Olin Meadows at 512-468-0610 or by email olin.meadows@gmail.com.

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Auditions in Georgetown for A Trip to Bountiful by Horton Foote, Hope Church, July 2

Hope United Church and Monument Cafe are joining forces to produce a dinner theatre production of Horton Foote''s classic The Trip to Bountiful, directed by Olin Meadows as a benefit for Hope United Church in Georgetown TX. Hope United is an open and affirming Church accepting everyone in every walk of life. No matter your race, financial status, orientation, gender identity, etc...

Performances Sept 12-14, 2013. Rehearsals Starting July 9th (tues/thursday through mid-August then mon-thursday)

The Roles of Mrs. Watts, Ludie, and Jessie Mae are cast. 

Auditions July 2, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. for available roles:

Sheriff: Man 30-60 strong presence and on the country side
Ticket Agent (3 Characters to be played by 1 actor): Male 35-75 needs to be a strong character actor.
Thelma: Woman younger 18-30 pretty, polite, looks like a nice girl you would want to meet.

There will be cold readings from the script. Please send Email to Olin.Meadows@gmail.com or call 512-468-0610 to schedule an audition time. Please email headshot and resume at time of appointment request.

THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES, Georgetown Palace Theatre, July 5 - August 4, 2013

[Georgetown Palace Theatre, 810 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown, -- click for map]
presents
The Will Rogers Follies
by Peter Stone, Cy Coleman, Betty Comden, & Adolph Green

Weekends July 5 - Aug. 4 Fri and Sat at 7:30 p.m. and Sun at 2:00 p.m.

Claiming to have never met a man he didn’t like, Rogers was America’s first international multimedia sensation, whose wit and homespun wisdom went straight to the nation’s heart. Will Rogers narrates his life story through a series of spectacular Ziegfeld Follies production numbers which come to life with Ziegfeld Girls, Ziegfeld’s Favorite, wranglers, and a roper.

Prices: General: $24;
Senior(55+): $22;
Student(13-22)/Active Duty Military (with ID): $14
Children(12 or younger): $10
Click to purchase tickets
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Auditions in Georgetown for A Few Good Men by Aaron Sorkin, June 1 and 2, 2013

Announcing auditions June 1 and 2 at the Palace Theatre, 810 S. Austin Street, southwest of Georgetown Courthouse (click for map) for A Few Good Men by Aaron Sorkin, directed by Ron Watson. 

 Before it was a blockbuster movie with Cruise, Nicholson and Moore, this military courtroom drama, written by Academy Award Winner Aaron Sorkin, was a Broadway hit with Timothy Busfield in the role of Lt. Kaffee. Two Marines are on trial for the death of a third at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. A young hot shot Navy lawyer can get a quick plea bargain with little jail time for his clients, but the case quickly becomes clouded with suicide, complicity and cover up leading all the way up the chain of command. The stakes are high and so are the courtroom fireworks.

All rehearsals and performances will be held at the Palace Theatre in Georgetown. The rehearsal schedule is likely to be Monday through Thursday from 7-10pm, and Saturdays, from 1-5pm. Rehearsals will probably not begin until 6/17, The show opens August 16th, and runs for 4 weekends, 12 performances. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30pm, and Sunday shows are at 2pm.

To audition, you will need to perform a memorized comedic or dramatic monologue, no more than 1-2 minutes in length. This can be from any play, musical, movie, book, or personal experience. Do not come unprepared or you will not be considered for a speaking role. Callbacks will be by invitation only, and consist of readings from the script.

To audition, please click the following link: Audition Times 
  The role breakdown is as follows:

Lt. j.g. Daniel A. Kaffee-(male 25-40). Young Navy lawyer with a reputation for a quick plea bargain. Very bright and well-educated; son of a legendary trial attorney and lawmaker.

Lt. Cmdr. Joanne Galloway: (female 24-40). Young Navy J.A.G. lawyer. Aggressive and assertive. By the book lawyer.

Lt. j.g. Sam Weinberg- (male 25-40). Defense Team. Kaffee's second chair for the murder trial, and a good friend. Much more of a straight shooter than Kaffee.

Lt. Col. Nathan Jessup: (male 30-45). USMC; a tough, bigoted Vietnam veteran. A career officer shaped by decades of cold-war politics. Stationed as Commanding Officer of the N. A.B. at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Youngest such C.O. in the Marines.

Lt. Jack Ross: (male 28-45). Marine prosecuting attorney. No nonsense lawyer with a keen political sense. Similar to Kaffee, he just doesn't have all the rule-breaking in him.

Lt. Jonathan James Kendrick- (male 28-45). Career marine. He only believes in 4 things: Unit, Corp, God, and Country. Cross Rev. Jim Baker or Billy Graham with an Army drill sergeant and you get Kendrick.

Pfc. Louden Downey: (male 21-30). Defendant. Not a real deep thinker. Downey usually follows Dawson's lead. He believes completely in the military ideals of honor and integrity. Follows orders.

Pfc. William T. Santiago: (male 21-30). Underachieving Marine that dies from the "Code Red" discipline applied by fellow Marines. Nice guy, buddies like him even though he's not cutting the mustard.

Lance Cpl. Harold Dawson: (male 21-35). Defendant. Downey's squad leader. Regular Marine, follows orders. Dawson is slightly faster on his feet than Downey, and tends to make decisions for both of them. The Corps is his life.

Capt. Matthew Markinson: (male 35-50). Career Marine. Solid officer, reports to a younger C.O. in Jessup and that rubs him a bit. Conscientious guy. Blames his own weakness for the loss of Santiago, and dishonoring himself and the Marine Corp publicly.

Cpl. Jeffrey Owen Howard: (male 24-45). Squad leader at Gitmo. Called as a witness in the trial.

Capt. Julius Alexander Randolph: (male 40-60). Judge for Downey and Dawson's trial.

Cmdr. (Dr.) Walter Stone: (male 35-60). Chief Medical Officer at Gitmo. Testifies at the trial.

Capt. Isaac Whittaker: (male 40-55). Kaffee and Sam's boss, heads up Navy Legal Department, and while he runs things by the book, he has a bit of an "old boy's club attitude". Career Navy lawyer.

Members of the Marine Corps Unit - These Marines form a tightly knit group who perform cadences between the scenes, demonstrating their precision in marching, and helping tell the story as it moves along. They will be a critical part of the production. Many of these will play other roles with lines as well.

HEARTBREAK HOUSE by George Bernard Shaw, Southwestern University, April 25 - 28, 2013

(Southwestern University, 1001 E. University Blvd, Georgetown)


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Tickets Still Available! Apr. 25 – 28, 2013 8pm | Thurs., Fri. & Sat 3pm | Sun. Jones Theater By George Bernard Shaw Directed by Ev Lunning, Jr. Purchase Tickets A comedy about love, money and the end of the world. Heartbreak House is a soap opera of the 1900’s, where no one is who they seem and everyone gets their heart broken. During a weekend party at the eccentric Captain Shotover’s estate, Ellie causes a commotion with her decision to marry for money rather than love. As the Captain’s daughter Hesione protests, a lively debate about money, morality, idealism, and realism ensues among Hesione’s playboy husband, snobbish sister, and Ellie’s fiance, a wealthy industrialist. “brilliant comedy”–The New York Times Southwestern University, Sarofim School of Fine Arts 1001 E. University Avenue, Georgetown, TX 78626 | (512) 863-1504 (Click to go to the AustinLiveTheatre front page)

Auditions in Georgetown for the Palace's 'Georgetown's Got Talent' Competition, various dates, April - May, 2013

[810 S. Austin Street, southwest of Georgetown Courthouse - click for map]




Got Talent? Step into the spotlight and enter 

Georgetown's Got Talent!
All Things Kids and The Palace Theatre Guild are thrilled to invite you to our second annual Georgetown's Got Talent! This competition is open to adults and children of all ages, all talents, and all cities. It will take place right here in Georgetown - The Most Beautiful Town Square In Texas.

The search for the most talented in the region is a 3-step event beginning in May 2013:

Step 1: Auditions
After signing up to audition at www.GeorgetownsGotTalent.com, participants will perform on one of 9 audition nights, at local businesses such as All Things Kids, Burger University, Mel's Lone Star Lanes, Roots Café, Ken'z Guitars and A Premium Blend School of Performing Arts. Each location will host an audition party and the audience will select 1 winner to go on to the semi-finals.
Step 2: Semi-Finals on June 2, 2013
The winners of the auditions will perform on-stage at The Palace Theatre in Georgetown's Got Talent Live.
A panel of judges will have the daunting task of selecting 6 finalists. Tickets will be sold through the Palace website with sales benefiting The Georgetown Palace Theatre Guild.

Step 3: Finals
After we have our 6 finalists, we'll let our citizens in the region decide on the winner. Video recordings of the 6 acts will be posted online and votes will be collected via Facebook, Twitter, email and texting. The winner will be awarded a cash prize of $1000 as well as a professional video recording session to be sent directly to the producers of America's Got Talent along with Georgetown's endorsement!

Sincerely,
Karen Soeffker Producer of GGT, and Jessie Drollette, Palace Guild Chair

HEARTBREAK HOUSE by George Bernard Shaw, Southwestern University, April 25 - 28, 2013

(Southwestern University, 1001 E. University Blvd, Georgetown)

presents

Heartbreak House
by George Bernard Shaw
April 25-28, 2013
8pm | Thursday, Friday &Saturday
3pm | Sunday
Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones Theater

A soap opera of the 1900’s, where no one is who they seem and everyone gets their heart broken. During a weekend party at the eccentric Captain Shotover’s estate, Ellie causes a commotion with her decision to marry for money rather than love. As the Captain’s daughter Hesione protests, a lively debate about money, morality, idealism, and realism ensues among Hesione’s playboy husband, snobbish sister, and Ellie’s fiancée, a wealthy industrialist.

“brilliant comedy”–The New York Times

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Scenic Designer Position Open at 2013 Southwestern University Theatre Camp

Scenic Designer Position – Tal Lostracco’s Summer Theatre Camp



Tal Lostracco’s Summer Theatre Camp at Southwestern University seeks to hire a scenic designer for its summer 2013 Camp. While we prefer a current Texas high school theatre teacher, the position is open to anyone who can fit our needs.


The scenic designer is responsible for all aspects of design and construction for the 5 productions we are planning for the 2013 camp. The scenic designer will have assistance from a Technical Director and Props Designer to execute the design for a repertory of 5 shows with limited scenic needs.

A successful candidate will posses the following skills

• ability to deliver a ground plan and rendering for each production

• construction skills

• scenic painting skills

• manage scene shop with safety as a priority

• resourcefulness of repurposing stock scenery and working with a small budget

• ability to manage student technical campers while teaching technical skills

Designer will receive a salary and room and board at Southwestern University for the 2-week camp. Any applicant will have to pass a background check before being hired. The camp is in session from July 6-July 20 2013.


If you are interested in applying please send the following items to talscamp2013@gmail.com

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Photos of your work or a link to photos of your work

Click for additional information about the summer theatre camp

SOUTH PACIFIC by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Georgetown Palace, February 22 - March 24, 2013

[810 S. Austin Street, Georgetown, Texas]

presents
South Pacific
the musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein
 directed by Ron Watson

February 22 - March 24
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.

Save the date for an enchanted evening (or afternoon) in Georgetown at The Historic Palace Theatre! South Pacific opens on February 22^nd for a five-weekend run on the Palace’s Springer Memorial Stage. The classic musical by Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, & Joshua Logan is set in an island paradise during World War II, with two parallel love stories threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war. Well-loved and remembered songs from the production include Some Enchanted Evening, There Is Nothing Like a Dame, Bali Ha’I, I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair, A Wonderful Guy, Younger Than Springtime, and You’ve Got to be Carefully Taught. Directed by Palace veteran Ron Watson, with music direction by the talented Justin Langford and choreography by Jesee Smart at her most creative, the stellar cast is in good hands.

South Pacific plays at the Palace on weekends from February 22 to March 24. Actual production dates are February 22-24 and March 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, and 22-24, with some added Saturday matinees a distinct possibility. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday shows are at 2:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $24 General Admission, $22 Seniors (55+), $14 Students (10-22) and Active Military, and $10 Children (9 and younger). 

 Rated for General Audiences 

The Palace seats about 295, with reserved seating paid for in the ticket price. The Palace office in the lobby of the theatre is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. (except for some holiday dates). Purchase tickets and select seating on-line at www.georgetownpalace.com or by calling (512) 869-7469 or (512) 869-5081. (Please call ahead regarding special needs seating.) Visa, Master Card, and Discover Card are accepted.

The Historic Palace Theatre is located at 810 South Austin Avenue in downtown Georgetown and is part of the most beautiful Town Square in Texas!


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Tech Crew Sought for 'South Pacific,' Georgetown Palace, February 22 - March 24, 2013

[810 S. Austin Street, Georgetown, Texas]

We're looking for crew members for our production of South Pacific. This amazing show opens February 22nd, and runs through March 24th, with 19 performances. We need a lots of help with lots of different positions. We can work around conflicts, though it's important you attend as many of the tech rehearsals as possible, which begin on February 6th. This show will be amazing, and you will have lots of fun. We can and will train you as well. So while experience is helpful, it isn't required. You'll also get 2 comp tickets as well.

Please contact Jessie, her email is jessie@georgetownpalace.com, if you are interested, or if you know friends or family who'd be interested.

Please forward to anyone you know who might be interested in helping. Thanks, Ron

NEW YEAR'S EVE at the Georgetown Palace, December 31, 2012

Featuring

"Michelle"
Performing her "One Woman Spectacular Cabaret Show"

Joining Michelle will be several of your favorite Palace performers!

Dinner starts at 7:30pm
Act 1
Adele Simms(Performed in "Annie" as Annie, "Evita", "Cinderella, "Christmas Carol, the Musical" and many more!)
will start performing at 7:35

Yvonne Love(from the Palace's "A Little Night Music, "Cinderella" and many more)
will perform at 8:15pm

Sara Burke(Performed as Mary Magdalene in "Jesus Christ Superstar," Audrey in "Little Shop of Horrors", Ulla in "The Producers" and many more!)will be up next at 9:00pm

Act II

Michelle Cheney
(Adelaide in "Guys and Dolls," Miss Mona in "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," Muriel in "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" and recently Woman#1 in "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change")

Will begin her Cabaret show to welcome the "New Year" at 10:00pm
(We promise much laughter, gasps, and insight with during this hilariously funny show)

Dinner Menu

First Course (7:30pm)Caprese Salad
Second Course (7:45pm)1. Beef Tenderloin & Lobster Tail
2. New Zealand Lamb Chops
Both served with:
Sauteed Red Pepper Asparagus in a Anaheim Cream Reduction
Goat Cheese infused Potatoes

3. Oak Flame Roasted vegetables over Garlic Potato Cakes
Marinara Sauce
Third Course (Intermission)
Triple Chocolate Cake Petite Fors Truffles
Red Velvet Butter Cream Cake Petite Fors Truffles
Complimentary Champagne Toast (Midnight)6oz Champagne
Breakfast Buffet (12:15am)White Chocolate - Raspberry Scones
Country Casserole
Potatoes, Sausage, Onion, Cheddar Cheese, Eggs
Black Eyed Peas
Coffee
Beverage Options
Complimentary Iced Tea, Coffee or Water served all evening
Complimentary glass of sparkling wine or cider served at midnight
Beer and Wine Bar (Cash and Credit Cards accepted)

For information or to reserve a seat, call the Palace Production Office at 512-591-7825 or e-mail gpalaceproductions@gmail.com

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Upcoming: This Is Our Youth by Kenneth Lornagan, Southwestern University, January 31 - February 3

presents

This is Our Youth

by Kenneth Lonergan
directed by Abraham Ramirez ‘13
January 31- February 3, 2013
7pm | Thursday
8pm | Friday and Saturday
3pm | Sunday
Heather Hall
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Set in 1982, This is Our Youth follows three lost young souls in New York City. Warren, who steals $15,000 from his abusive lingerie-tycoon father; Dennis, a charismatic domineering drug dealer whose father is a famous painter and mother a social activist; and Jessica, the anxiously insightful woman Warren yearns for. A wildly funny, bittersweet, and moving story about trying to escape a dysfunctional family and finding your place in the world.

(For mature audiences, adult language and subject matter.)

“very funny…comedies of such brio and darkly satiric edge are rare.”–The New York Times

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Auditions at the Georgetown Palace for South Pacific, December 8 - 10

Georgetown Palace Theatre Auditions for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific will be held Saturday, Dec 8th, starting at 2 pm, Sunday, Dec 9th, starting at 5:30 pm, and Monday Dec 10th at 7pm. Callbacks will be held Tuesday, Dec 11th, starting at 7pm. Performances will begin February 22nd, 2013, and close March 24th, 2013. Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm, and Sunday at 2pm. All Auditions, Rehearsals, and Performances will be held at the Palace Theatre. To audition, please send an email to auditions@thegeorgetownpalace.org, including your name, phone number, and which day you’d prefer to audition.
ABOUT THE PLAY -  Set during World War II, this Pulitzer Prize-winning musical tells the romantic story of two couples and how their happiness is threatened by the realities of war and prejudices. The show is based on the 2008 Broadway revival of South Pacific which won seven Tony Awards.

Nellie Forbush is a nurse working overseas during World War II. She falls in love with a wealthy, older man who owns a plantation there. When she discovers that the mother of his two small children was a Tonkinese woman, the prejudices she grew up with in Arkansas prevent her from accepting his offer of marriage. Her friend, Lt. Cable, has a fiancée back home, but speaks of her with a sense of duty rather than feelings of love. When he meets a young, innocent Tonkinese girl, he too is forced to face his prejudices. The beloved score’s songs include “Some Enchanted Evening,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair,” “This Nearly Was Mine” and “There is Nothin’ Like a Dame.”

Music for South Pacific is by Richard Rodgers, lyrics are by Oscar Hammerstein II, book is by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan

We’re seeking around 15 men, 15 women, 1 young boy and 1 young girl around 7-10 years old, and under 5' tall. There isn’t a children’s ensemble for this production. 

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