BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Long Beach Playhouse - ECPv6.8.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Long Beach Playhouse X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lbplayhouse.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Long Beach Playhouse REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240223T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240323T230000 DTSTAMP:20260418T051313 CREATED:20230714T205630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T213954Z UID:8034-1708718400-1711234800@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:BEN HUR DESCRIPTION:BEN HUR\nBy Patrick Barlow\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater\nFeb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024\nDirected by Gregory Cohen\nFrom the playwright who brought us the hilarious The 39 Steps\, comes BEN HUR\, the epic tale based on one of the best-selling books of the nineteenth century\, now told with only four actors! The story follows an amateur theatre troupe as they attempt to produce the massive tale of the fictional Jewish prince\, Judah Ben-Hur\, complete with chariot race\, sea battle\, stage combat\, and actors struggling with professional rivalries and offstage romances.  In a comedy event bound to be packed with intentional and unintentional laughs\, can this plucky band of thespians retell one of the largest stories ever told? \nBUY TICKETS HERE:\nCHOOSE A DATE:\nTHIS PRODUCTION CLOSED ON MARCH 23\, 2024. \nCOVID Patron Safety Protocol\n\nAt the present time\, masks are not required to be worn in any of our theater spaces unless patrons  are showing symptoms of illness and excessively coughing and/or sneezing.\nMasks are available for any patron or volunteer who would like or need one.\n\nAGE LIMITAs a courtesy to our patrons\, it is the policy of the theatre not to admit children under the age of 5. This policy may be altered from time to time based on shows and show content. \nThis Show Contains:\n\nOverindulgent Fog\nDangling Dromedaries\nA Light Misting of Seafoam\nDramatic Flashing and Pulsing Lights\nPirates! Being Thrown into the Audience\nHistorically Accurate Audience Participation\nCompletely Non-Blasphemous Biblical Fan Fiction\n\nAct One is Approx. 1 hr. 15 mins.\nThere will be a 15 Minute Intermission\nAct Two is Approx. 1 hr.\nPRESS TELEGRAM/THE GRUNION REVIEW OF THE SHOW:\nTheater review: Comedic production of ‘Ben Hur’ provides night of guffaws \nPREVIEW CLIP:\n \n \nSHOW TRAILER:\n \nPERFORMANCE PHOTOS:\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n BEN HUR (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024)\nPHOTO 1: Eric Schiffer (EDGAR / SARAH / QUINTUS ARRIUS)\, Charlie Rodriguez (ENSEMBLE / MALE UNDERSTUDY)\, Grant Thackray (DANIEL / JUDAH BEN HUR)\, Jackie Shearn (ENSEMBLE / FEMALE UNDERSTUDY)\, Amara Phelps (CRYSTAL / TIRZAH / ESTHER / MARY)\, Devin Ricklef (OMAR / MESSALA / JESUS)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n BEN HUR (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024)\nPHOTO 2: Grant Thackray (DANIEL / JUDAH BEN HUR)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n BEN HUR (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024)\nPHOTO 3: Devin Ricklef (OMAR / MESSALA)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n BEN HUR (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024)\nPHOTO 4: Eric Schiffer (EDGAR / QUINTUS ARRIUS)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n BEN HUR (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024)\nPHOTO 5: Amara Phelps (CRYSTAL / TIRZAH)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n BEN HUR (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024)\nPHOTO 6: Charlie Rodriguez (ENSEMBLE / MALE UNDERSTUDY)\, Jackie Shearn (ENSEMBLE / FEMALE UNDERSTUDY)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n BEN HUR (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024)\nPHOTO 7: Eric Schiffer (EDGAR / WISEMAN)\, Devin Ricklef (OMAR / WISEMAN)\, Amara Phelps (CRYSTAL / MARY)\, Grant Thackray (DANIEL / WISEMAN)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n BEN HUR (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024)\nPHOTO 8: Devin Ricklef (OMAR / MESSALA)\, Eric Schiffer (EDGAR / SARAH)\, Grant Thackray (DANIEL / JUDAH BEN HUR)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n BEN HUR (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024)\nPHOTO 9: Grant Thackray (DANIEL / JUDAH BEN HUR)\, Amara Phelps (CRYSTAL / TIRZAH)\, Devin Ricklef (OMAR / MESSALA)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n BEN HUR (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024)\nPHOTO 10: Devin Ricklef (OMAR / MESSALA)\, Grant Thackray (DANIEL / JUDAH BEN HUR)\, Amara Phelps (CRYSTAL / ESTHER)\, Eric Schiffer (EDGAR / SARAH)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n BEN HUR (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024)\nPHOTO 11: Grant Thackray (DANIEL / JUDAH BEN HUR)\, Amara Phelps (CRYSTAL / TIRZAH)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n BEN HUR (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024)\nPHOTO 12: Devin Ricklef (OMAR / MESSALA)\, Grant Thackray (DANIEL / JUDAH BEN HUR)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n BEN HUR (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024)\nPHOTO 13: Devin Ricklef (OMAR / GALLEY CAPTAIN)\, Grant Thackray (DANIEL / JUDAH BEN HUR)\, Eric Schiffer (EDGAR / QUINTUS ARRIUS)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n BEN HUR (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024)\nPHOTO 14: (EDGAR / QUINTUS ARRIUS)\, Grant Thackray (DANIEL / JUDAH BEN HUR)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n\nCAST:\n\nGrant Thackray (DANIEL / JUDAH BEN HUR)\nDevin Ricklef (OMAR / MESSALA / JESUS)\nAmara Phelps (CRYSTAL / TIRZAH / ESTHER / MARY)\nEric Schiffer (EDGAR / SARAH / QUINTUS ARRIUS)\nJackie Shearn (ENSEMBLE / FEMALE UNDERSTUDY)\nCharlie Rodriguez (ENSEMBLE / MALE UNDERSTUDY) URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/ben-hur/ CATEGORIES:Mainstage Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Ben-Hur-Event-Banner-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240228T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T051313 CREATED:20240208T205628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T205749Z UID:8654-1709146800-1709154000@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:NEW WORKS FESTIVAL 2024 AUDITIONS DESCRIPTION:THE 2024 LBP NEW WORKS FESTIVAL AUDITIONS\nAUDITION NOTICE\nTITLES: \nShow 1: IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME \n Show 2: FIRST AID \nAUTHORS: \nGerry Rodriguez (If I Could Turn Back Time) \n Jeff Kaufman (First Aid) \nDIRECTORS: \nBrandon Ferruccio (If I Could Turn Back Time) \n Jason Edward Brown (First Aid) \nRUN: Stage Reading of  IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME on March 29\, 2024 at 7pm.  Stage Reading of FIRST AID on Saturday\, MARCH 30\, 2024 at 7pm. There will be a talk-back after each reading. \nThis is a volunteer community theater production.  Non-Equity.  There is no pay. \nAUDITION DATES:\nOpen Call: \nDates: Wednesday\, Feb. 28\, 2024 (One night only for both plays.) \nTimes: 7 pm – 9 pm \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse   \nREHEARSALS:\nThere will be 3-4 rehearsals (usually one per week) before the stage reading arranged between the directors and the actors cast.  Rehearsals will start immediately. \n(Please see Beginning Rehearsal Schedule BELOW for days when rehearsals could possibly be scheduled.) \nFor Each Specific Show: \nIF I COULD TURN BACK TIME –  \nThe Rehearsal Schedule will consist of a total of  3-4 In Person Rehearsals at the Long Beach Playhouse with additional 2-3 remote Zoom rehearsals.  (at least one per week – at director’s prerogative) \nFIRST AID –  \nFirst Read-Through: Monday\, March 4\, 2024; 7pm – 9pm. \nRegular Rehearsal: March 11\, 18\, 25\, 27;  7pm – 9pm \nAUDITION REQUIREMENTS:\nBring headshot and resume. Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.  \nNEW WORKS FESTIVAL INFORMATION:  \nThis annual festival nurtures emerging and established playwrights to develop new scripts. Reading 100+ scripts a year\, the New Works Literary Committee chooses two top plays (one local to southern California\, one non-local) to receive a stage reading with critical feedback from professional theatre critics and an audience talk back. \nAs it is a stage reading\, there will only be 3-4 rehearsals\, and actors will not need to memorize their scripts.  The stage reading of their show will only happen one night\, and there will be a talk back with the audience after the reading. \nSHOW 1:  IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME\nby Gerry Rodriguez \nStage Reading March 29\, 2024 \nDirected by Brandon Ferruccio \nSHORT SYNOPSIS:  \nAfter the sudden death of their sister\, Julio must return to their family home in South Texas for the funeral. Once there\, Julio must grapple with the grief of losing their sister as well as confront their estranged family who do not approve of their involvement in the drag community. Encouraged by their sister\, and in an effort to summon strength and confidence\, Julio makes the decision to live as their drag persona\, Sharona\, for the remainder of their visit. Sharona is able to make connections with her family that she was unable to make before. It is in this way that Sharona is finally able to let go of people who have caused her pain and accept the death of her sister. \nGenre: Drama / Dark Comedy \nThemes: Latinx\, LGBTQ+\, Toxic Masculinity\, Catholic family expectations\, Grief over the loss of a loved one. \nCASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:\nDIRECTOR’S NOTE: Since this is a staged reading – the age brackets listed are quite broad. I am extremely flexible with this. \n Julio/Sharona should be played by someone within the LGBTQ+ community\,  drag community or by someone who is gender-nonconforming.  \nWe would like to highly encourage auditioners of all ethnic backgrounds\, especially those of the Latin/Hispanic community.   \nJULIO/SHARONA (Male / Gender non-conforming\, 30-40s): Grief-stricken over the loss of their sister\, Angela. Feels more confident in their drag persona\, Sharona. Passionate and dealing with family scars. \nANGLEA (F\, 20-40s):  She is dead but remains as a ghost who can only be seen by Julio/Sharona. Julio/Sharona’s sister. A balance of good advice and playfulness. Always ready to give her 2 cents\, even if it stings.   \nELVA (F\, 50-60s): The mother ofJulio/Sharona and Angela. The wife of Luis. Devout Catholic and quiet. She doesn’t like confrontation. Keeps busy with tasks to avoid the obvious pain in her life.  \nLUIS (M\, 50-60s): The father of Julio/Sharona and Angela. Elva’s husband. Abrasive and dominant. The “man of the house.” Ashamed and dismissive.  \nGABRIELA (F\, 50-60s): Elva’s sister. She likes to be in control. She is \nblunt\, and she speaks before she thinks. Often putting her foot in her mouth.  \nCARMEN (F\, 50-60s): Elva’s cousin. She believes she knows what \nis best no matter the situation. She likes to know everybody’s business. The “town gossip”.   \nMATTHEW (M 20-30s): Gabriela’s son. Quiet\, kind and obedient. Somewhat a disappointment to his family. Needs help finding his voice.  \nFATHER PHILIP (M 60-70s): The priest of the church the family attends. Gentle and kind. He always sees the silver lining and sees the best in everyone. \n  \nSHOW 2:  FIRST AID\nby Jeff Kaufman \nStage Reading March 30\, 2024 \nDirected by Jason Edward Brown \nSHORT SYNOPSIS:  \nSet in the 1960s\, after an impulsive decision\, a polished legislator’s wife finds her life in upheaval. When her path crosses with a young\, queer\, black woman\, the two challenge each other’s beliefs and identities. \nCASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:\nPAT (F\, 56) A strained white woman. Politician’s wife. Prim\, demure\, but currently disheveled; the way she presents herself to others means everything. Even if its untrue or harmful. \nCAT (F\, 21) A sincere black woman. Kind and uncomplicated; she has experienced the world’s heartbreaks and has grown wise as a result. LGBTQ+ highly encouraged to audition.  \nPIZZA DELIVERY GUY (M\, mid-20s to mid-30s) A confident\, white man. Less charismatic than he believes himself to be. \nBOYD (M\, 30s to 40s) An attractive\, white man. Political campaign manager. Calculating\, effortlessly commanding; he knows how to weaponize his charm when necessary.  \nJESS (F\, 30s to 40s) A white woman. Lawyer. Is willing to do whatever it takes. \nFRANK (M\, mid-40s to mid-50s) A white man. Ex-military. Regimented in the face of atrocities. \nSTAGE DIRECTION (Open to all) A charismatic storyteller with a strong sense of pace and timing. (This role is responsible for reading the show’s stage direction.) \nBEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE (Shows all of the possible dates a rehearsal could take place): \n\n\nNWF-2024-General-Rehearsal-Schedule-V.1Download URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/new-works-festival-2024-auditions/ CATEGORIES:Auditions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-NWF-Audition-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR