Auditions: Biography by S.N. Behrman, Paradox Players, November 29

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Additional Casting Call for Paradox Players' production of Biography, November 29

Paradox Players’ auditions for BIOGRAPHY will continue on Monday, November 29, 7 - 9 p.m., in Howson Hall at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4700 Grover Ave. Roles available for 4 men playing ages 30–60, and one woman playing 25-35. Show runs Feb 11-27; six rehearsals in early Dec. Scripts available for check-out at 1st Unitarian Universalist and at Austin Creative Alliance office (formerly ACOT), at 701 Tillery. Auditions will be readings from the script. For further information, call director Dr. Charles R. Hill at 305-3705 or 293-4015.

Written by S.N. Behrman, this drawing room comedy set in 1932 explores the culture of celebrity. Marion Fourdes' Manhattan salon is a haven for the famous and infamous. When this independent portrait artist writes her autobiography, scandal is anticipated and panic ensues. As relevant today as it was 70 years ago!

Upcoming: Memorial at UT for Oscar G. Brockett, December 11, 4 p.m.

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Remembering Dr. Oscar G. Brockett

Public Memorial Celebration at the B. Iden Payne Theatre, University of Texas
December 11 | 4:00 PM

A public memorial celebration for Dr. Oscar G. Brockett will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2010, at 4:00 p.m. in the B. Iden Payne Theatre in the Winship Drama Building. Immediately following the celebration, there will be a reception in the Brockett Theatre/Winship Atrium.

Please know that there will be an opportunity at the reception for friends to speak, if they wish to offer a tribute or share a story about Dr. Brockett.

For more information visit: http://www.finearts.utexas.edu/tad/brocket_memorial.cfm
Theatre and Dance Info Line
inquiry@uts.cc.utexas.edu
512-471-5793
Free, open to the public

Upcoming: Emergency Prom by Steve Moulds, University of Texas, December 2 - 4

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Emergency Prom
World Premiere Theatrical Event

December 2, 3, & 4 at 8 p.m.
Oscar G. Brockett Theatre , University of Texas

Tickets $10, limited seating. Tickets available at the Winship Box Office 1.5 hours prior to each performance. Map of the area.

A few days after the biggest night of the year, the students of Glen Burnie High face the fact that prom was a huge disappointment — especially for Gus and Corey, the school's resident couple, who broke up in spectacular fashion. But Gus refuses to let Corey go, so he stages a do-over of Saturday's dance — an “emergency prom” — to not only win Corey back but give the entire school a chance to correct the mistakes of the first prom. Emergency Prom is a comedy about expectation, disappointment, and the precarious threshold between high school and the adult world.

Read more at AustinLiveTheatre.com . . . .

Upcoming: As You Like It, McCallum Fine Arts Academy at the Curtain Theatre, December 2-5

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AS YOU LIKE IT

by William Shakespeare

December 2 - 5, 7 p.m. each night

The Curtain Theatre, 7400 Coldwater Canyon

Tickets $12 Adults, $10 Seniors, $6 Student Buy Tickets

One of Shakespeare’s most beloved romances, As You Like It reminds all of us, as we “play our parts” in this brief life, that love and forgiveness are more important than power or position. Directed by veteran educator, actor and director, Beryl Knifton (with special appearance by Mr. Tatum), this exciting production will take place at the Curtain Theatre, a replica of Elizabethan Era open air theatres right here in Austin. Music and fashion from the 60s will make this a unique production and one you simply cannot miss. Imagine!

Upcoming: Dashing Through the Snow, Hope, Jones & Wooton, Sam Bass Community Theatre, Round Rock, December 3 - 18

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Sam Bass Community Theatre, Round Rock, presents

Dashing Through the Snow

by Hope, Jones & Wooten

directed by Andy Brown

December 3- 18, Wednesdays - Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.

SBCT, 600 Lee Street, Round Rock (click for map)

$15 adults; $13 seniors and students; $10 Wednesday and Thursday shows; $10 groups of 10 or more

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It's four days before Christmas in the tiny town of Tinsel, Texas, and a colorful parade of eccentric guests arrive at the Snowflake Inn and deck the halls with holiday hilarity! Trina, the harried, yet upbeat inkeeper of this B&B has more than she can handle coping with these nuttier-than-a-fruitcake lodgers. Hoyt and his sister, Donna Jo, make the mistake of trying to end a thirty-year feud between their curmudgeonly aunts, Ennis and Della, with sidesplitting results. Ainsley and Lenora, self-involved actors from a lower-than-low-budget touring production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, descend on the Inn to fulfill a promise, leaving comedic chaos in their wake.

Add to this Yuletide mayhem an ill-advised romantic rendezvous between Mrs. Claus and one of Santa's elves, a demanding guest who refuses to leave, not to mention a tipsy housekeeper, and it's clear it will take more than a kiss under the mistletoe to keep Trina's spirits merry and bright. But a spur of the moment Christmas Eve wedding that brings together the Futrelle sisters - Honey Raye, Twink, Frankie and Rhonda Lynn - and their best friend, Raynerd takes a surprising and delightful turn that leads to a laugh-til-your-sides-ache climax, changing all their lives forever.

You'll swear this family-friendly Jones Hope Wooten Christmas comedy is more fun than a joy ride in a one horse open sleigh!

Upcoming: Abuelita's Christmas Carol by Alex Garza, City Theatre, December 20 & 22

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Alex Garza's

Abuelita's Christmas Carol

Monday – Wednesday December 20 – 22, 8 p.m.

The City Theatre, 3823 Airport Blvd. Suite D. – east corner of Airport Blvd. and 38 ½ Street.

For reservations, call 512-524-2870 or e-mail starlextheatre@yahoo.com. Tickets $10.

One man..nine characters..loads of holiday laughs!

Abuelita, the seventy year old Mexican-American grandmother is back with her unforgettable performance written by the talented and hilarious Alex Garza. She’s no Scrooge or George Bailey..she’s a lot more spicy.

In a loving tribute to family and experiences from his own life, Garza portrays a comic and touching array of characters that do find what it means to live a truly “wonderful life.” A fun holiday adventure for everyone.

Upcoming: Frosty vs. Abominable Snowman, Playhouse Smithville, December 4 & 11

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Playhouse Smithville's

Frosty vs. Abominable Snowman

written & directed by john daniels, jr.

December 4 and December 11, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Playhouse Smithville, 110 Main Street, Smithville

512-360-7397

Come down to the Smithville Festival of Lights celebration on December 4th and enjoy a day of great family entertainment including Playhouse Smithville's production of Frosty vs. Abominable Snowman outside for the whole town to enjoy. Come see Ivory the North Pole's star reporter sing "It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas" and hear Frosty sing "The North Pole Boogie"!

A cast of sixteen characters sing and dance in an American Idol style musical revue. Tickets are available at www.playhousesmithville.com or call (512) 360-7397.

The cast: (Click to view larger image)

Top Row (Left to Right): Bonnie Watts, Brooke Wilson, Megan Mossman, Matthew Torrez, Cheyenne Lambert, April Daniels, Kayla Jo Williams

Second Row (Left to Right): Dalton Williams, Kya Lambert, Samantha Gurley, Michael McGary

Front Row: (Left to Right): Meghan Smith, Jordan Turner, Tanner Williams, Phoebe Lambert, Michelle Vainwright