BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Long Beach Playhouse - ECPv6.8.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241130T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20240719T201118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T210138Z UID:9187-1730577600-1732996800@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:ROMEO AND JULIET DESCRIPTION:ROMEO AND JULIET\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater\nNov. 2 – Nov. 30\, 2024\nBy William Shakespeare\nDirected by Lauren Velasco\nViolent delights have violent ends in the quintessential story of star-crossed love\, Shakespeare’s ROMEO & JULIET. Two clans war in the streets of Verona in a feud that threatens not only the peace of the city but the stability of their families themselves. Yet when Romeo sneaks into a party in disguise\, he meets Juliet\, the daughter of his enemy\, and the two fall in love at first sight. Fresh in emotion\, the two want to marry\, and are helped by a well-meaning friar with the hope of burying ancient grudges.  Good intentions lead to grave consequences in a tragedy that prevails for the ages. \nThis production of ROMEO & JULIET at the Long Beach Playhouse is partially sponsored by the Port of Long Beach \n \nA BIG THANK YOU to the Port of Long Beach! \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\nTHIS PRODUCTION CLOSED ON NOV. 30\, 2024 \nAGE LIMIT\nAs 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\nAdult Content and Themes\nSexually Suggestive Gestures and Innuendo\nSimulated Depictions of Violence \nSimulated Depictions of Self Harm\nSword Fighting Near the Audience\n\nAct One is Approx. 1hr. 20 mins.\nThere will be a 15 Minute Intermission\nAct Two is Approx. 1hr. 10 mins.\nPERFORMANCE PHOTOS:\n\n \n \n \n \n ROMEO & JULIET (MAINSTAGE\, Nov. 2 – Nov. 30\, 2024)\nPHOTO 1: Kelli Lackey (PARIS/SAMPSON)\, Colleen McCandless (MERCUTIO/GREGORY)\, Jack Loeprich (TYBALT)\, Amara Phelps (THE PRINCE)\, Giovanni Navarro (BENVOLIO)\, Mack Noe (BALTHASAR)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n ROMEO & JULIET (MAINSTAGE\, Nov. 2 – Nov. 30\, 2024)\nPHOTO 2: Serena Bottiani-Henderson (MONTAGUE)\, Giovanni Navarro (BENVOLIO)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n ROMEO & JULIET (MAINSTAGE\, Nov. 2 – Nov. 30\, 2024)\nPHOTO 3: Patty van Empel (NURSE)\, Miko Monroe (JULIET)\, Jessica Buckelew (LADY CAPULET)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n ROMEO & JULIET (MAINSTAGE\, Nov. 2 – Nov. 30\, 2024)\nPHOTO 4: Scott Haven (LORD CAPULET)\, Jack Leoprich (TYBALT)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n ROMEO & JULIET (MAINSTAGE\, Nov. 2 – Nov. 30\, 2024)\nPHOTO 5: Miko Monroe (JULIET)\, Robbie Macey (ROMEO)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n ROMEO & JULIET (MAINSTAGE\, Nov. 2 – Nov. 30\, 2024)\nPHOTO 6: Colleen McCandless (MERCUTIO)\, Giovanni Navarro (BENVOLIO)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n ROMEO & JULIET (MAINSTAGE\, Nov. 2 – Nov. 30\, 2024)\nPHOTO 7: Patty van Empel (NURSE)\, Miko Monroe (JULIET)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n ROMEO & JULIET (MAINSTAGE\, Nov. 2 – Nov. 30\, 2024)\nPHOTO 8: Jack Loeprich (TYBALT)\, Colleen McCandless (MERCUTIO)\, Robbie Macey (ROMEO)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n ROMEO & JULIET (MAINSTAGE\, Nov. 2 – Nov. 30\, 2024)\nPHOTO 9: Giovanni Navarro (BENVOLIO)\, Jack Loeprich (TYBALT)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n ROMEO & JULIET (MAINSTAGE\, Nov. 2 – Nov. 30\, 2024)\nPHOTO 10: Mack Noe (BALTHASAR)\, Colleen McCandless (MERCUTIO)\, Giovanni Navarro (BENVOLIO)\, Robbie Macey (ROMEO)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n ROMEO & JULIET (MAINSTAGE\, Nov. 2 – Nov. 30\, 2024)\nPHOTO 11: Robbie Macey (ROMEO)\, Miko Monroe (JULIET)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n ROMEO & JULIET (MAINSTAGE\, Nov. 2 – Nov. 30\, 2024)\nPHOTO 12: Andy Justus (FRIAR LAURENCE)\, Miko Monroe (JULIET)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n ROMEO & JULIET (MAINSTAGE\, Nov. 2 – Nov. 30\, 2024)\nPHOTO 13: Miko Monroe (JULIET)\, Kelli Lackey (PARIS)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n ROMEO & JULIET (MAINSTAGE\, Nov. 2 – Nov. 30\, 2024)\nPHOTO 14: BACK ROW: Robbie Macey (ROMEO)\, Miko Monroe (JULIET)\, MIDDLE ROW: Andy Justus (FRIAR LAURENCE)\, Serena Bottiani-Henderson (MONTAGUE)\, Mack Noe (BALTHASAR)\, Amara Phelps (PRINCE/PETER)\, Kelli Lackey (PARIS/SAMPSON)\, Scott Haven (LORD CAPULET/STORYTELLER)\, Jessica Buckelew (LADY CAPULET)\, Patty van Empel (NURSE)\, FRONT ROW: Giovanni Navarro (BENVOLIO/GUARD) Colleen McCandless (MERCUTIO/GREGORY)\, Jack Leoprich (TYBALT/FRIAR JOHN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n\nCAST:\n\nRobbie Macey (ROMEO)\nMiko Monroe (JULIET)\nAndy Justus (FRIAR LAURENCE)\nPatty van Empel (NURSE)\nGiovanni Navarro (BENVOLIO/GUARD)\nColleen McCandless (MERCUTIO/GREGORY)\nJack Loeprich (TYBALT/FRIAR JOHN)\nScott Haven (LORD CAPULET)\nJessica Buckelew (LADY CAPULET)\nKelli Lackey (PARIS/SAMPSON)\nMack Noe (BALTHASAR)\nAmara Phelps (THE PRINCE/PETER)\n\nSerena Bottiani-Henderson (MONTAGUE) URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/romeo-and-juliet/ CATEGORIES:Mainstage Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Romeo-Juliet-Event-Banner-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241104T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241106T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20241001T213450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T195950Z UID:9463-1730746800-1730919600@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD DESCRIPTION:AUDITIONS: Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater\nAdapted by Philip Grecian from the novel by Agatha Christie\nDirected by Mitchell Nunn\n  \nAUDITION DATES:  Nov. 4 – 6\, 2024\n\nMonday\, Nov. 4\, 2024 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call\nTuesday\,  Nov. 5\, 2024 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call\nWednesday\, Nov. 6\, 2024 – 7pm – 10pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.\n\n(Auditioners only need to come to one night of open call auditions.  We are only seeing in-person auditioners during audition times – no video submissions.) \nPERFORMANCE DATES:  Jan. 11 – Feb. 8\, 2025\n  \nAUDITION NOTICE:\nTITLE: Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD \nAUTHOR: Adapted by Philip Grecian from the novel by Agatha Christie \nDIRECTOR: Mitchell Nunn \nRUN:  Jan. 11 – Feb. 8\, 2025 \nFridays & Saturdays 8pm\, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events. \nThis is a volunteer community theater production.  Non-Equity.  There is no pay.  \nAUDITION DATES:\nOpen Call: \nDates: Monday\, Nov. 4 and Tuesday\, Nov. 5\, 2024 \n(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.) \nTimes: 7pm – 9pm \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse   \nCallbacks: By Invitation Only. \nDate: Wednesday\, Nov. 6\, 2024 \nTimes: 7pm – 10pm \nREHEARSALS:\nFirst Read-Through: Saturday\, Nov. 9\, Noon – 4pm \nRegular Rehearsal: Starting Monday\, Nov. 11: Mondays – Wednesdays\, 7pm – 10pm; Saturdays 9am – Noon. \n(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.) \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse \nNOTE: Open to working with some minor conflicts except for tech dates and performances. \nAUDITION REQUIREMENTS:\nBring headshot and resume.  \nSides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions. \nSHORT SYNOPSIS:  \nIn the small village of King’s Abbot\, before she commits suicide\, Mrs. Ferrars admits to her fiancé\, Roger Ackroyd\, that she had murdered her husband a year earlier. Ackroyd relays the information to the village doctor\, James Sheppard\, revealing that the woman was being blackmailed to keep the murder a secret. Later\, Ackroyd himself is murdered as he sits in his study\, and the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot is called out of retirement to investigate. Poirot engages Sheppard’s help to find the killer\, referring to the doctor as his “Watson”. Every servant and acquaintance in the household at the time of Ackroyd’s murder has something to hide – but who did it? And why? \nCASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:\nNOTE: Actively seeking all ethnicities for all roles \nDR. JAMES SHEPPARD:  (M\, 50s)  The physician in King’s Abbot. Upon the murder of Roger Ackroyd\, Dr. Sheppard serves as Hercule Poirot’s Watson-like associate. It’s important to him to know what Poirot knows\, and he is writing it all down with the idea of authoring a book. (Role requires an English Accent.) \nCAROLINE SHEPPARD: (F\, Late 50s) Dr Sheppard’s older unmarried sister and the leader of the village gossips She knows everything that goes on in the village and has an ability to put pieces together and come up with an answer before anyone else in the community.  (Role requires an English Accent.) \nHERCULE POIROT: (M\, 45 – 70)  The famous Belgian detective who has retired to King’s Abbot. Poirot is short\, has quirky habits and is proud of his carefully groomed mustache. He relies on logic and critical thinking to determine the facts of a crime. He is a master of human nature who keeps his thoughts to himself and only reveals them when he is certain of his theory. (Role requires a Belgian Accent.) \nJOHN PARKER: (M\, 40 – 60) He is a competent servant and a worrier. He blackmailed a former employer and was looking for an opportunity to blackmail Ackroyd as well.  (Role requires an English Accent.) \nGEOFFREY RAYMOND: (M\, 25 – 40)   Ackroyd’s secretary and business manager. Raymond is young\, charming\, debonair and fascinated by every aspect of murder and the investigation. He admits being in debt\, but the money he will receive from Ackroyd’s will takes care of this.  (Role requires an English Accent.) \nINSPECTOR RAGLAN: (M\, Late 50s) The official inspector of Ackroyd’s murder. He is proud of his investigative method\, though it is pedestrian at best and usually wrong. He is something of a bumbler.  (Role requires an English Accent.) \nMAJOR HECTOR BLUNT: (M\, 40 – 50) A big game hunter and friend of Ackroyd. Blunt is a man of few words\, but when he does speak\, he is . . . blunt. He secretly loves Flora but feels that\, as he is considerably older\, she doesn’t see him as a romantic partner. By his own admission\, he is uncomfortable in society and prefers the jungle of Africa.  (Role requires an English Accent.) \nFLORA ACKROYD: (F\, early 20s)   Flora is Roger Ackroyd’s young and beautiful niece. She is resentful she is financially dependent on her uncle and agrees to marry Ralph Payton in order to escape this heavy dependence even though she harbors a secret love for Major Blunt.  (Role requires an English Accent.) \nMRS. ACKROYD: (F\, 40s – 50s) Flora’s mother and Roger Ackroyd’s sister-in-law. Mrs. Ackroyd and Flora came to live at Fernly Park after her husband died\, Shallow and solipsistic\, she has fallen into debt in an attempt to sustain her lifestyle and is dependent upon money from her penurious brother-in-law. She is a difficult woman to be around. (Role requires an English Accent.) \nELIZABETH RUSSELL: (F\, 40s) Ackroyd’s chief housekeeper\, She is somewhere over 40 but comes off as older do to her stern demeanor. Elizbeth is efficient and no-nonsense with a proficiency that renders her intimidating. Respectability is deeply important to her\, and she has a secret that she fears would ruin her reputation if it came out. (Role requires an English Accent.) \nURSULA BOURNE: (F\, mid 20s) A housemaid at Fernly Park. \,Born into gentility\, Ursula was thrown into the workforce when her father died and the family fortune was lost. Her references may be false\, but she is an excellent housemaid and a hard worker.  (Role requires an English Accent.) \nNOTE:  KENT AND PATON WILL BE PLAYED BY ONE PERSON \nCHARLES KENT: (M\, 20s) An alcoholic and heroin addict and relies on thievery. Appears worn and shabby do to heavy drug use. When he is caught attempting to burgle Fernly Park\, he demonstrates the anger and the shakes of a drug addict needing a fix. (Role requires an American Accent.) \nRALPH PATON: (M\, 20s) Ackroyd’s adopted stepson. Payton in handsome and charming\, but he is terrible at handling his own finances and obligations. He is steeped in debt and counts on his stepfather’s fortune for support. He is engaged to Flora and has disappeared making him a prime suspect in Roger Ackroyd’s murder.  (Role requires an English Accent.) \nBEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:\n\n\nThe Murder of Roger Ackroyd Beg. Reh. Schedule V.2Download URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/auditions-agatha-christies-the-murder-of-roger-ackroyd/ CATEGORIES:Auditions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-Murder-of-Roger-Ackroyd-Audition-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20240913T200438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T195420Z UID:9395-1732366800-1732377600@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:Membership Drive OPEN HOUSE DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Long Beach Playhouse’s Membership Drive by Attending our Open House! \n\n\n\nSaturday November 23rd 1-4pm \n\n\n\nHave you ever wanted to see what it looks like behind the scenes at the Long Beach Playhouse? \n\n\n\nGo on a backstage tour at the Open House! See the scene shop\, the costume shop\, and even hear a ghost story or two!! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBackstage Tours will Begin at 1:15\, 2:15 and 3:15pm \n\n\n\nBecome a Member during our Membership Drive and be entered in our Grand Raffle! \n\n\n\nHave the Chance to Win 2 Passes to \n\n\n\nTHE QUEEN MARY \n\n\n\nThe Grand Raffle Winners will be Picked at 4pm! (Winner Need Not Be Present to Win) \n\n\n\nLive Music Throughout the Afternoon! \n\n\n\nPerformers Include: Stephen Olear\, Kelsey Weinstein\, Ja’lil Nelson\, The Fritz Sisters\, Carole Louise\, and more performers to be Announced! \n\n\n\nEmail Madison@LBPlayhouse.org to become a member today! URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/open-house/ CATEGORIES:Studio Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/LBP_Membership.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241209T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241210T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20241207T012749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T013231Z UID:9742-1733770800-1733857200@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: 9/10THS DESCRIPTION:AUDITIONS: 9/10THS – Part of the 2025 Studio Collaborative Season\nWritten by Greg Atkins\nProduced by Greg Atkins\nAUDITION DATES:  Dec. 9 – 10\, 2024\n\nMonday\, Dec. 9\, 2025 – 7pm – 9:30pm: Open Call\nTuesday\,  Dec. 10\, 2025 – 7pm – 9:30pm: Open Call\n\nPERFORMANCE DATES:  Jan. 30. 31\, & Feb. 1\nDESCRIPTION:\n9/10ths is an award-winning anthology of nine 10-minute scenes that take theaudience into the brain of playwright Greg Atkins. In Tempus Fugit\, a time-travel comedy\, Gary wants to propose\, until his girlfriend–from the future—arrives to try and stop him. A corporate team building outing goes horribly wrong in Loanly Ladies. Then there is Bunnies\, where two friends meet in a hotel room\, one on the run and the other there to arrest him in a sweet and humorous look at friends facing the inevitable. Swipe is a fast and funny look at the modern world of dating. These\, plus five other playlets take the audience on a wild ride through a variety of styles\, characters and worlds. \nThis production is part of the LBP Studio Collaborative Season and is being produced by an outside Theatre Group. All inquires about the show should be made to that group’s producer: \n  \nGreg Atkins\nWriter/Director – Atkins Ink\natkinsink.com\n \n\nThe LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside\, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.\n  \n\nROLES BE CAST:\n\nThis is an anthology of nine 10-minute plays with actors playing multiple roles.  All ethnicities  welcome for all roles.\n\n \nCAST BREAKDOWN:\n\nMales (5-9) – 20’s – 40’s\nMale (1) – 60’s\nFemales (5-9) – 20’s – 40’s\nFemale (1) – early 20’s – Innocence\, on the spectrum in the Special Olympics\n\n \nROLES:\n\nTEMPUS FUGIT – 1m – 2f\nA girlfriend from the future travels back in time to stop her boyfriend from asking to marry her.\n \nDUTY – 2m – 1f\nA super soldier\, a District Attorney\, and her thought-to-be-dead brother walk into an interrogation room…\n \nBUNNIES – 2m\nIn a seedy motel room\, a veteran police officer and his childhood friend deal with his friends impulsive bank robbery and the death of his wife.\n \nTHE EXCHANGE – 1f – 1m\nA newly divorced couple do their first custody exchange in the parking lot of a 7/11.\n \nLOANLY LADIES – 2f – 1m\nTwo women on a corporate retreat realize that improv exercises and trust falls do not make a better employee\n \nLOVE – 2f – 1m\nMom and Dad have to deal with their adult child (who is on the spectrum) desires for romance\n \nSWEET BABY NAMES – 1m – 1f\nA husband and wife wait until the last minute to come up with a name for their baby.\n \nFACETIME – 1f – 2m\nWoman deals with her infidelity with her co-worker as her military finance is in Middle East.\n \nSWIPE -1m – 1f \n10 quick-change scenes about online dating.\n\n \n Below is the link to get access to the script if you have a Dropbox account:\nhttps://www.dropbox.com/home/9/10ths%20Script/2024-12\n \n\nGreg Atkins\nWriter/Director – Atkins Ink\natkinsink.com\n\n \n  URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/auditions-9-10ths/ CATEGORIES:Auditions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/9-10ths-Collaborative-Banner-Auditions.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241222T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241223T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20240719T201914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T192100Z UID:9190-1734876000-1734944400@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2024) DESCRIPTION:A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2024)\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater\nDec. 7 – Dec. 22\, 2024\nFrom the novella by Charles Dickens\nHoliday favorite A CHRISTMAS CAROL returns for its annual incarnation in this quick-paced\, highly theatrical retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. The ghosts of Christmases Past\, Present\, and Future show Ebenezer Scrooge the poverty of his miserly ways and the blessings that come with generosity. Can they convince him to change before it’s too late? Come spend time with the characters you’ve come to love – Bob Cratchit\, Tiny Tim\, and of course the irascible miser himself.  This yearly tradition will be the Christmas ghost story needed to set you and your loved ones on the path to holiday cheer. \nCan’t make it to the Theatre? Watch our Production Online!\nA Recorded Version of the Show is available! Only $5! ($8 when bought online with service fee)\nPURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\nTHIS PRODUCTION CLOSED ON DEC. 22\, 2024 \nAGE LIMIT\nAs 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. \nA Big Thank You to The Port of Long Beach for Sponsoring our Opening Night Gala! \n \nPERFORMANCE  PHOTOS:\n\n \n \n \n \n A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2024) (MAINSTAGE\, Dec. 7 – Dec. 22\, 2024)\nPHOTO 1: Scott Ruiz (EBENEZER SCROOGE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2024) (MAINSTAGE\, Dec. 7 – Dec. 22\, 2024)\nPHOTO 2: Mark Carlin (BOB CRATCHIT)\, Scott Ruiz (EBENEZER SCROOGE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2024) (MAINSTAGE\, Dec. 7 – Dec. 22\, 2024)\nPHOTO 3: Sam Hardy (SOLICITOR 1)\, Alan Bornemann (SOLICITOR 2) Scott Ruiz (EBENEZER SCROOGE)\, Mark Carlin (BOB CRATCHIT)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2024) (MAINSTAGE\, Dec. 7 – Dec. 22\, 2024)\nPHOTO 4: Scott Ruiz (EBENEZER SCROOGE)\, Tod Walker (JACOB MARELY)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2024) (MAINSTAGE\, Dec. 7 – Dec. 22\, 2024)\nPHOTO 5: Scott Ruiz (EBENEZER SCROOGE)\, Kaylie Jackel (GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2024) (MAINSTAGE\, Dec. 7 – Dec. 22\, 2024)\nPHOTO 6: FRONT: Benjamin V. Rasmussen (YOUNG EBENEZER)\, Alexandra Rae (BELLE)\, BEHIND: CAST OF SHOW\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2024) (MAINSTAGE\, Dec. 7 – Dec. 22\, 2024)\nPHOTO 7: Alan Bornemann (GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT)\, Scott Ruiz (EBENEZER SCROOGE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2024) (MAINSTAGE\, Dec. 7 – Dec. 22\, 2024)\nPHOTO 8: Mark Carlin (BOB CRATCHIT)\, Ava Rae Abundis (TINY TIM)\, Carissa Klaus (BELINDA CRATCHIT)\, Trina Estanislao (MRS. CRATCHIT)\, Oliver Chang (PETER CRATCHIT)\, Scott Ruiz (EBENEZER SCROOGE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2024) (MAINSTAGE\, Dec. 7 – Dec. 22\, 2024)\nPHOTO 9: Sam Hardy (ELIZABETH HOLLOWELL)\, Benjamin V. Rasmussen (FRED HOLLOWELL)\, Scott Ruiz (EBENEZER SCROOGE)\, Alexandra Rae (CATHERINE)\, Tod Walker (TOPPER)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2024) (MAINSTAGE\, Dec. 7 – Dec. 22\, 2024)\nPHOTO 10: Trina Estanislao (MRS. CRATCHIT)\, Scott Ruiz (EBENEZER SCROOGE)\, Carissa Klaus (BELINDA CRATCHIT)\, Oliver Chang (PETER CRATCHIT)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2024) (MAINSTAGE\, Dec. 7 – Dec. 22\, 2024)\nPHOTO 11: Scott Ruiz (EBENEZER SCROOGE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2024) (MAINSTAGE\, Dec. 7 – Dec. 22\, 2024)\nPHOTO 12: Kaylie Jackel (LONDONER 1)\, Alan Bornemann (LONDONER 2)\, Oliver Chang (CAROLER)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2024) (MAINSTAGE\, Dec. 7 – Dec. 22\, 2024)\nPHOTO 13: Sam Hardy (ELIZABETH HOLLOWELL)\, Mark Carlin (BOB CRATCHIT)\, Scott Ruiz (EBENEZER SCROOGE)\, Kaylie Jackel (GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST)\, Ava Rae Abundis (TINY TIM)\, Alan Bornemann (GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT)\, Trina Estanislao (MRS. CRATCHIT)\, Oliver Chang (PETER CRATCHIT)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2024) (MAINSTAGE\, Dec. 7 – Dec. 22\, 2024)\nPHOTO 14: BACK ROW: Kaylie Jackel (GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST)\, Tod Walker (JACOB MARELY)\, Alan Bornemann (GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT)\, MIDDLE ROW: Alexandra Rae (BELLE / CAROLINE)\, Benjamin V. Rasmussen (FRED HOLLOWELL / YOUNG EBENEZER)\, Mark Carlin (BOB CRATCHIT)\, Trina Estanislao (MRS. CRATCHIT / MRS. OLIVER)\, Oliver Chang (PETER CRATCHIT / IGNORANCE)\, Carissa Klaus (BELINDA CRATCHIT / FAN / WANT)\, Sam Hardy (ELIZABETH HOLLOWELL / MRS. DILBER)\, FRONT ROW: Scott Ruiz (EBENEZER SCROOGE)\, Ava Rae Abundis (TINY TIM / SCHOOL-AGE SCROOGE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n\n \n \n\nCAST:\n\nScott Ruiz (EBENEZER SCROOGE)\nMark Carlin (BOB CRATCHIT)\nKaylie Jackel (GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST)\nAlan Bornemann (GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT)\nTod Walker (JACOB MARELY)\nBenjamin V. Rasmussen (FRED HOLLOWELL / YOUNG EBENEZER)\nTrina Estanislao (MRS. CRATCHIT / MRS. OLIVER)\nAlexandra Rae (BELLE / CAROLINE)\nSam Hardy (ELIZABETH HOLLOWELL / MRS. DILBER)\nOliver Chang (PETER CRATCHIT / IGNORANCE)\nCarissa Klaus (BELINDA CRATCHIT / FAN / WANT)\nAva Rae Abundis (TINY TIM / SCHOOL-AGE SCROOGE) URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/a-christmas-carol-2024/ CATEGORIES:Mainstage Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/A-Christmas-Carol-2024-Event-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250104T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20241028T204808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T211446Z UID:9515-1735844400-1735992000@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON DESCRIPTION:AUDITIONS: August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater\nBy August Wilson\nDirected by Rovin Jay\nAUDITION DATES:  Jan. 2-4\, 2025\n\nThursday\, Jan. 2\, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call\nFriday\,  Jan 3\, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call\nSaturday\, Jan. 4\, 2025 – Noon – 3pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.\n\n(Auditioners only need to come to one night of open call auditions.) \nPERFORMANCE DATES:  Feb. 22 – Mar. 22\, 2025\n  \nAUDITON NOTICE:\nTITLE: August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON \nAUTHOR: August Wilson \nDIRECTOR: Rovin Jay \nRUN:  February 22 – March 22\, 2025 \nFridays & Saturdays 8pm\, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events. \nThis is a volunteer community theater production.  Non-Equity.  There is no pay.  \nAUDITION DATES:\nOpen Call: \nDates: Thursday\, January 2 and Friday\, January 3\, 2025 \n(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.) \nTimes: 7pm – 9pm \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse   \nCallbacks: By Invitation Only. \nDate: Saturday\, January 4\, 2025 \nTimes: 12pm – 3pm \nREHEARSALS:\nFirst Read-Through: Monday\, January 6\, 2025 at 7 pm  \nRegular Rehearsal: Starting\, Tuesday\, January 7\, 2025: \nMondays – Thursdays\, 7pm – 10pm  \nSaturdays\, 10am – 3pm \nSome Possible Sundays\, 6pm – 9pm  \n(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.) \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse \nNOTE: Open to working with some minor conflicts except for tech dates and performances. \nAUDITION REQUIREMENTS:\nBring a headshot and resume.  \nPlease prepare a 1 min. monologue from an August Wilson play.  \nSides for cold readings will also be available at the auditions. \nSHORT SYNOPSIS:  \nSet in 1936 Pittsburgh\, this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama explores an African-American family’s struggle with their heritage and legacy through the story of a brother and a sister fighting over an invaluable family heirloom – a piano intricately carved with their family’s history.  \nCASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:\nNOTE: All roles are of Black/African descent. \nBOY WILLIE (M\, 30s\, Black/African descent.) Berniece’s brash\, impulsive\, and fast-talking brother. Coming from Mississippi\, Boy Willie plans to sell the family piano and buy the land where his ancestors once worked as slaves. (Ability to play the piano a plus\, but not necessary to be cast in part.) \nBERNIECE (F\, 30s\, Black/African descent.) Sister of Boy Willie. Strong-willed and emotionally complex. She blames her brother for her husband’s death\, remaining skeptical of his bravado and chiding him for his rebellious ways. (Ability to play the piano a plus\, but not necessary to be cast in part.) \nLYMON (M\, 30s\, Black/African descent.) Boy Willie’s longtime friend. Lymon is more taciturn than his partner\, speaking with a disarming “straightforwardness.” Fleeing the law\, he plans to stay in the North and begin life anew. He is obsessed with women. \nDOAKER (M\, 40s-60s\, Black/African descent.) Berniece and Boy Willie’s uncle. Wise and grounded\, Doaker has spent his life working for the railroad. Like Wining Boy\, he is a member of the family’s oldest living generation.  \nWINING BOY (M\, 40s-60s\, Black/African descent.) A charming\, former musician who drifts in and out of his brother Doaker’s house whenever he finds himself broke. He recounts anecdotes from his travels and\, along with Doaker\, provides a connection to the family’s history. (Ability to play the piano a plus\, but not necessary to be cast in part.) \nAVERY (M\, 30s\, Black/African descent.) Fervently religious\, he is a preacher who is trying to build his congregation. Avery moved north to court Berniece after her husband died. He is honest and ambitious and has found opportunities unavailable to him in the rural South. \nMARETHA (F\, 11\, Black/African descent.) Berniece’s daughter. Curious and lively\, Maretha symbolizes the next generation of the Charles family. \nGRACE (F\, 20s-30s\, Black/African descent.) A vibrant young woman whom both Boy Willie and Lymon try to pick up. \nBEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:\n\n\nThe Piano Lesson Beg. Reh. Schedule V.3Download URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/auditions-august-wilsons-the-piano-lesson/ CATEGORIES:Auditions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-Piano-Lesson-Audition-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250104T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250106T080000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20241114T005347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T003258Z UID:9671-1735977600-1736150400@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:2025 STUDIO COLLABORATIVE SEASON DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2025 Studio Collaborative Season where we offer outside\, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.  We have a diverse and unique line up planned\, so check out the description of the shows below!\n1. TED TURNER AND THE LAST ROUND UP\nCompany: Noah Wagner\, Producer \nDates: Jan. 10\, 11 @ 8pm\, Jan. 12 @ 2pm\, Jan. 17\, 18 @ 8pm\, Jan. 19 @ 2pm 2025 \nTickets: $20 \nTicket Link: https://lbplayhouse.org/event/ted-turner-and-the-last-round-up/ \nDescription:  \nThe man who brought satellite television and 24-hour cable news to the world\, and who devoted his late life to environmental causes\, spends his waning days in Montana\, trying to remember it all and wondering what it meant\, all while dealing with a degenerative mental condition.  His interlocutor guides him along. \n2. ELEANOR’S STORY: An American Girl In Hitler’s Germany\nCompany: Ingrid Garner\, Producer \nDates: Jan. 24\, 25 @ 8pm\, Jan. 26 @ 2pm\, 2025 \nTickets: $25 \nTicket Link: https://lbplayhouse.org/event/eleanors-story-an-american-girl-in-hitlers-germany/ \nDescription:  \nTELEGRAPH’S #1 Theatre Pick\, Edinburgh Fringe 2017 \nBased on Eleanor Ramrath Garner’s best-selling memoir\, this internationally acclaimed adaptation—performed by her granddaughter\, Ingrid Garner—details Eleanor’s youth as an American caught in WWII Berlin. \nDuring the Great Depression\, 9-year-old Eleanor’s family moves from the U.S. to Germany in pursuit of work. But when war breaks out as they are crossing the Atlantic\, return to America becomes impossible. While desperate for Allied victory\, the family faces bombings\, Gestapo threats\, the final battle for Berlin\, and the perils of Russian occupation. \nPunctuated with humor and accompanied by cinematic sound and video\, Garner embodies her ancestors in this coming-of-age odyssey\, delivering an account of war more relevant than ever. \nCompany Statement: \nIngrid Garner is an award-winning playwright/actor based in Los Angeles. Her work highlights exceptional stories of tenacious women in fierce circumstances. \n3. 9/10ths\nCompany: Greg Atkins\, Producer \nDates: Jan. 31\, Feb. 1 @ 8pm\, Feb. 2 @ 2pm\, 2025 \nTickets: $25 General Admission\, $20 Student/Senior \nTicket Link: https://lbplayhouse.org/event/9-10ths/ \nDescription:  \n9/10ths is an award-winning anthology of nine 10-minute scenes that take the \naudience into the brain of playwright Greg Atkins. In Tempus Fugit\, a time-travel comedy\, Gary wants to propose\, until his girlfriend–from the future—arrives to try and stop him.  A corporate team building outing goes horribly wrong in Loanly Ladies. Then there is Bunnies\, where two friends meet in a hotel room\, one on the run and the other there to arrest him in a sweet and humorous look at friends facing the inevitable. Swipe is a fast and funny look at the modern world of dating. These\, plus five other playlets take the audience on a wild ride through a variety of styles\, characters and worlds. \nProducer Statement: \nGreg Atkins is the creative force behind Atkins Ink\, an international entertainment company that has written/directed shows for: South Coast Repertory\, Laguna Playhouse\, Costa Mesa Playhouse\, Elton John AIDS Foundation\, National Hispanic Media Coalition\, State Farm Gamerhood\, Activision\, Facebook and the Disney Company to name a few.  Atkinsink.com \n4. ICON’S ONLY\nCompany: Green Light Group Productions\, Danielle Moore\, Producer \nDates: Feb. 7 \, 8 @ 8pm\, Feb. 9 @ 2pm\, 2025 \nTickets: $25 General Admission\, $20 group rate for groups of 10+ \nTicket Link: https://lbplayhouse.org/event/icons-only/ \nDescription:  \nIcons Only is a new cabaret tribute to multiple extraordinary women of the 20th century and beyond\, through the lens of original musical theater songwriting. The piece explores cultural influencers ranging from the queen of jazz Ella Fitzgerald to Audrey Hepburn\, who served as a spy in the Dutch resistance before becoming an award-winning actress and humanitarian; record-breaking pilot Grace Huntington; boundary-pushing painter and Disney concept artist Mary Blair; and multiple icons of pop\, R&B\, and country music. Featuring music & lyrics by Danielle E. Moore (Audrey; Ink & Paint; BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theater Workshop)\, Icons Only reveals untold stories of trailblazers both revered and unknown\, with the goal of putting audience members in their (often fabulous) shoes.  \nCompany statement:  \nGreen Light Group Productions (GLG) was founded to close the gender gap in musical theater authorship as the first (and only) U.S.-based producing organization dedicated to developing and producing musical theater written and composed by women and nonbinary artists. Its inaugural development opportunity for new work\, Sound Balance\, opened in Fall 2024 with support from NYSCA/A.R.T. New York and The Pride Network’s Transformational Leadership Initiative. www.greenlightgroupproductions.com \n5. LBP STAFF AND FRIENDS CABARET FUNDRAISER 2025\nCompany: LBP\, Madison Mooney\, Carole Louise\, & Serena Bottiani-Henderson\, Producers \nDates: Feb. 14 &15 @ 8pm\, 2025 \nTickets: $20 \nTicket Link: https://lbplayhouse.org/event/lbp-staff-and-friends-cabaret-fundraiser-2025/ \nDescription:  \nThe Staff & Friends Cabaret Fundraiser is back and better than ever! This year’s two night event will showcase beloved volunteers and staff members of the Playhouse performing songs\, scenes\, stand up\, and more! Let’s celebrate with a night of fun and raise some funds for LBP! \n6. WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE . . .\nCompany: VanderHart Productions\, Bruce Hart\, Producer \nDates: Feb. 21\, 22 @ 8pm\, Feb. 23 @ 2pm\, & Feb. 28\, Mar. 1 @ 8pm\, Mar. 2 @ 2pm\, 2025 \nTickets: $25 General Admission\, $22 Senior\, $15 Student \nTicket Link: https://lbplayhouse.org/event/with-friends-like-these/ \nDescription:  \nDive into the campy world of “With Friends Like These…\,” an LGBTQ+ stage show that humorously reimagines the classic film The Women. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Los Angeles\, the story follows Kyle Freeman\, a successful lawyer whose life takes a nosedive when he discovers his husband\, Conrad\, is cheating with Trevor\, a charming waiter. In his quest for support\, Kyle turns to his fabulous friends: Donna\, a bold gossip reporter; Adam\, a dramatic TV writer; Rodney\, a steady schoolteacher; and Sidney\, the frenemy who stirs the pot. As secrets unravel in Beverly Hills and Bel Air\, the show explores love\, betrayal\, and self-discovery\, celebrating friendship and the fabulousness of LA life—A VERY Gay Farce: Muscles\, Mayhem\, and Cocktails! \nCompany Statement: \nVanderHart Productions is an independent production company dedicated to the creation of LGBTQ+ content for stage and screen.  We have produced seven successful stage productions in Southern California including “Honey I’m Home” and “With Friends Like These…” and several feature films including the cult favorite “Homewrecker” and the romantic comedy “Open: breaking the rules”.  Our goal is to create entertaining\, inclusive\, and positive LGBTQ+ entertainment.  \n7. UNSCREWED: An Unscripted Screwball Comedy\nCompany: Modjeska Unscripted Theatre\, Nick Slimmer\, Producer \nDates: Mar. 7\, 8 @ 8pm\, Mar. 9 @ 2pm\, 2025 \nTickets: $25 \nTicket Link: https://lbplayhouse.org/event/unscrewed-an-unscripted-screwball-comedy/ \nDescription: \n“Unscrewed: An Unscripted Screwball Comedy” takes spontaneity to the next level\, delivering a fresh experience every night. Each performance is a completely improvised\, full-length play with a whirlwind of zany characters\, unexpected twists\, and hilarious misunderstandings\, all tailored by the audience’s suggestions. Think of it as a love letter to the chaotic charm of classic screwball comedies like “Bringing Up Baby” and “His Girl Friday\,” where quick wit and slapstick reign supreme. As the cast dives into offbeat scenarios and playful banter\, no two nights will ever be the same. Whether it’s a mistaken heirloom or a wild chase for a missing pet\, expect the unexpected in this delightfully unpredictable romp! \nCompany Statement: \nModjeska Unscripted Theater (MUT) is an improvisational theater group founded in 2016 as the in-house improvisation ensemble of Modjeska Playhouse. MUT performs full improvised or “unscripted” theatre\, producing full-length unscripted plays. MUT prides itself on its ability to use to create theater through character and relationship driven unscripted plays. \nThe MUT motto: “Serve your partner\, serve the scene\, serve the story” \n8. BLACK DECEMBER\nCompany: Black Girls Productions\, Shaneisha Dodson\, Producer \nDates: Mar. 14\, 15 @ 8pm\, Mar. 16 @ 2pm\, 2025 \nTickets: $25 \nTicket Link: https://lbplayhouse.org/event/black-december/ \nDescription:  \nBlack December is a drama set in the South at the Odessa plantation and spans across four decades (1940\, 1970\, 1990\, and present day). The story follows the lives of three Odessa women\, each grappling with a mysterious generational curse that strikes every December causing them to lose something or someone that they love. As the Odessa women struggle with love and loss\, they must figure out a way to break the curse to experience genuine happiness. The show explores themes of resilience\, faith\, trauma and family. \nCompany Statement:  \nBlack Girlz Productions was founded by Shaneisha Dodson. Our goal is to bring awareness to social issues through performance art\,  film and cultural events. Our motto is Dream BIG or Go Home!  \n9. PLAYS IN A DAY 2025\nCompany: LBP\, Alex Shewchuk\, producing \nDates: Mar. 22 @ 8pm\, 2025 \nTickets: $10 \nTicket Link: https://lbplayhouse.org/event/plays-in-a-day-2025/ \nDescription:  \nJoin us for an exhilarating evening of theatre. Witness the work of exhausted writers\, frantic actors\, and impulsive directors as they strive to create the debut performance of a show that will never be seen again! All the shows presented will be written\, rehearsed\, and performed in just one day! \n10. LBP NEW WORKS FESTIVAL 2025\nCompany: LBP New Works Committee producing \nDates: Mar. 28 & 29 @ 7pm\, 2025 \nTickets: Free \nTicket Link: https://lbplayhouse.org/event/lbp-new-works-festival-2025/ \nDescription:  \nThe 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 to receive a stage reading with critical feedback from professional theatre critics and an audience talk back. URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/2025-studio-collaborative-season/ CATEGORIES:Studio Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Studio-Collaborative-Logo-Rectangle.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250119T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250119T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20241107T223245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T214017Z UID:9576-1737295200-1737300600@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:TED TURNER AND THE LAST ROUND UP DESCRIPTION:The Studio Collaborative: \nTED TURNER AND THE LAST ROUND UP\nCompany: Noah Wagner\, Producer\nDates: Jan. 10\, 11 @ 8pm\, Jan. 12 @ 2pm\,  and Jan. 17\, 18 @ 8pm\, Jan. 19 @ 2pm 2025\nTickets: $20 over the phone or in person at our Box Office\, $23 online including a service fee\nBUY YOUR TICKETS HERE\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\nADDED DATES!\n\nFriday\, Jan. 17\, 2025 at 8pm\nSaturday\, Jan. 18\, 2025 at 8pm\nSunday\, Jan. 19\, 2025 at 2pm\n\nAll Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating\, so it is first come\, first serve. \nPLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. Due to the age of our building\, there is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs \nDescription: \nThe man who brought satellite television and 24-hour cable news to the world\, and who devoted his late life to environmental causes\, spends his waning days in Montana\, trying to remember it all and wondering what it meant\, all while dealing with a degenerative mental condition.  His interlocutor guides him along. \nThe LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside\, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater. URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/ted-turner-and-the-last-round-up/ CATEGORIES:Studio Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Ted-Turner-Collaborative-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250126T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250126T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20241107T230702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T170809Z UID:9586-1737900000-1737905400@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:ELEANOR’S STORY: An American Girl In Hitler’s Germany DESCRIPTION:The Studio Collaborative:\nELEANOR’S STORY: An American Girl In Hitler’s Germany\nCompany: Ingrid Garner\, Producer\nDates: Jan. 24\, 25 @ 8pm\, Jan. 26 @ 2pm\, 2025\nTickets: $25 when buying tickets over the phone or in person at the Box Office\, $28 when buying online due to a $3 service fee\nBUY YOUR TICKETS HERE\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\n\nFriday\, Jan. 24\, 2025 at 8pm\nSaturday\, Jan. 25\, 2025 at 8pm\nSunday\, Jan. 26\, 2025 at 2pm\n\nAll Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating\, so it is first come\, first serve. \nPLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. Due to the age of our building\, there is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs. \nDescription: \nTELEGRAPH’S #1 Theatre Pick\, Edinburgh Fringe 2017 \nBased on Eleanor Ramrath Garner’s best-selling memoir\, this internationally acclaimed adaptation—performed by her granddaughter\, Ingrid Garner—details Eleanor’s youth as an American caught in WWII Berlin. \nDuring the Great Depression\, 9-year-old Eleanor’s family moves from the U.S. to Germany in pursuit of work. But when war breaks out as they are crossing the Atlantic\, return to America becomes impossible. While desperate for Allied victory\, the family faces bombings\, Gestapo threats\, the final battle for Berlin\, and the perils of Russian occupation. \nPunctuated with humor and accompanied by cinematic sound and video\, Garner embodies her ancestors in this coming-of-age odyssey\, delivering an account of war more relevant than ever. \nCompany Statement:\nIngrid Garner is an award-winning playwright/actor based in Los Angeles. Her work highlights exceptional stories of tenacious women in fierce circumstances. \nThe LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside\, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater. \nPREVEIW TRAILER: URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/eleanors-story-an-american-girl-in-hitlers-germany/ CATEGORIES:Studio Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Eleanors-Story-Collaborative-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250131T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250131T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20160218T010308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T214341Z UID:2443-1738346400-1738353600@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:RADIO HOUR FUNDRAISER DESCRIPTION:Friday\, January 31st @ 6:00 – 8:00pm\nWritten by Harry Saltzgaver\, The Annual Long Beach Playhouse Radio Hour proves to have the humor\, wit\, and self reference that makes it a must -see evening out. Attracting the political hard-hitters is easy when it is so much fun and for such a good cause. The Long Beach Playhouse celebrates over 90 years in operation and intends to be here\, serving Long Beach\, for at least 90 more. \n  \n  \nWhen: Friday\, January 31st @ 6:00 – 8:00pm \n \n \nEvent\, Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres hosted by \nKeesal\, Young & Logan \n  \nTickets: $75 per person ($125 for two) \nTickets can be bought by calling the Box Office at 562-494-1014 or mailing in a check to the Playhouse. \nThe Event this year will be at NEW Offices of Keesal Young & Logan: The Waterfront at Catalina Landing\, 310 Golden Shore\, Suite 400\,Long Beach\, CA 90802 \nThis year’s cast includes: \nCindy Allen \nJane Close Conoley \nBrent Dennis \nKristina Duggan \nDoug Haubert \nMari Hooper \nMegan Kerr \nState Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal \nDoug Otto \nMayor Rex Richardson \nand as always\, Mitchell Nunn \nas the Master of Ceremonies \n(Due to Our Lovely Cast’s Busy Schedules The Line Up May Change Slightly) \nMultiple Levels of Sponsorship Available! \nContact Madison@LBPlayhouse.org for more information. \nBenefitting the Long Beach Playhouse \nOne of the oldest continuously operating community theaters west of the Mississippi! \nAll proceeds benefit the Playhouse programs including its Mainstage and Studio \nproductions\, its acclaimed adult and youth theater education programs and its \ninternationally recognized New Works Festival. \n  \nBy supporting the Playhouse\, you are helping to keep the arts alive in Long Beach! \n  \nThe Long Beach Playhouse is a 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit. \nYour contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. \nThank You to the Port of Long Beach for sponsoring our fundraiser!! URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/radio-hour/ CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Radio2025InviteFrontVrsn1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250202T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250202T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20241107T235758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T213021Z UID:9589-1738504800-1738512000@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:9/10ths DESCRIPTION:The Studio Collaborative:\n9/10ths\nCompany: Greg Atkins\, Producer\nDates: Jan. 31\, Feb. 1 @ 8pm\, Feb. 2 @ 2pm\, 2025\nTickets: $25 General Admission\, $20 Student/Senior\, when buying tickets over the phone or in person at the Box Office\, $28 General Admission and $23 Student/Senior when buying online due to a $3 service fee\n \nBUY YOUR TICKETS HERE\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\n\nFriday\, Jan. 31\, 2025 at 8pm\nSaturday\, Feb. 1\, 2025 at 8pm\nSunday\, Feb. 2\, 2025 at 2pm\n\nAll Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating\, so it is first come\, first serve. \nPLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. Due to the age of our building\, there is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs. \nDescription: \n9/10ths is an award-winning anthology of nine 10-minute scenes that take the audience into the brain of playwright Greg Atkins. In Tempus Fugit\, a time-travel comedy\, Gary wants to propose\, until his girlfriend–from the future—arrives to try and stop him.  A corporate team building outing goes horribly wrong in Loanly Ladies. Then there is Bunnies\, where two friends meet in a hotel room\, one on the run and the other there to arrest him in a sweet and humorous look at friends facing the inevitable. Swipe is a fast and funny look at the modern world of dating. These\, plus five other playlets take the audience on a wild ride through a variety of styles\, characters and worlds. \nProducer Statement:\nGreg Atkins is the creative force behind Atkins Ink\, an international entertainment company that has written/directed shows for: South Coast Repertory\, Laguna Playhouse\, Costa Mesa Playhouse\, Elton John AIDS Foundation\, National Hispanic Media Coalition\, State Farm Gamerhood\, Activision\, Facebook and the Disney Company to name a few.  Atkinsink.com \nThe LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside\, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater. URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/9-10ths/ CATEGORIES:Studio Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/9-10ths-Collaborative-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250206T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20250115T234849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T203037Z UID:9787-1738692000-1738864800@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION DESCRIPTION:AUDITIONS: HADESTOWN: Teen Edition\nProduced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater\nBook by Book\, Music & Lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell\nDirected by Anna Kate Mohler\nMusical Direction by Andy Zacharias\nChoreography by Lea Mano\n  \nAUDITION DATES:  Feb. 4 – Feb. 6\, 2025\n\nTuesday\, Feb. 4\, 2025 – 6pm – 9pm: Open Call\nWednesday\,  Feb. 5\, 2025 – 6pm – 9pm: Open Call\nThursday\, Feb. 6\, 2025 – 6pm – 9pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.\n\n(Auditioners only need to come to one night of open call auditions.  We are only seeing in-person auditioners during audition times – no video submissions.) \nPlease register for an audition time slot by visiting jewelboxct.org/hadestown\nAudition Registration opens on January 21st \nLINK TO AUDITION TIME SLOT REGISTRATION\nPLEASE NOTE: In compliance with Concord Theatrical’s rules\, all actors must be 19 or younger for the entire production. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.\n  \nPERFORMANCE DATES:  April 25th – May 24th\, 2025\n  \nAUDITION NOTICE:\nTITLE: HADESTOWN: Teen Edition\nPRODUCERS: The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse \nAUTHOR: Book\, Music & Lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell \nDIRECTOR: Anna Kate Mohler \nMUSICAL DIRECTOR: Andy Zacharias \nCHOREOGRAPHER: Lea Mano \nRUN:  April 25th – May 24th \nFridays & Saturdays at 8pm\, Sundays at 2pm.  \nThis is a volunteer community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay. \nAUDITION DATES:\nOpen Call:  \nDates: Tuesday February 4th & Wednesday February 5th\, 2025 \n(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions. We are only seeing in-person auditioners during audition times – no video submissions.) \nTimes: 6pm – 9pm \nIn compliance with Concord Theatrical’s rules all actors must be 19 or younger for the entire production. \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse   \nPlease register for an audition time slot by visiting jewelboxct.org/hadestown \nAudition Registration opens on January 21st \nLINK TO AUDITION TIME SLOT REGISTRATION\n  \nCallbacks: By Invitation Only. \nDate: Thursday February 6th \nTimes: 6pm – 9pm \nREHEARSALS:\nFirst Read-Through: Saturday February 8th from 12 – 3pm \nRegular Rehearsal: Monday through Thursday from 6pm – 9pm Starting February 10th \n(Please see beginning rehearsal BELOW schedule for specific dates and times.) \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse *please note\, some rehearsals may take place at the Jewel Box Studio at 2050 Santa Fe Ave\, Long Beach\, CA 90810 \nAUDITION REQUIREMENTS:\nIn compliance with Concord Theatrical’s rules\, all actors must be 19 or younger for the entire production.  All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Bring headshot and resume if possible. We will also have a short form for you to fill out when you arrive.  \nAT THE OPEN CALL: Please bring a headshot and resume if possible. Please prepare 16 bars of a contemporary musical theater or folk/pop song in the style of the show but not from the show – please no Jason Robert Brown or Sondheim songs. Bring printed sheet music for live accompanist. Karaoke or recorded tracks will not be permitted. Be prepared to take direction and answer questions.  \n*Please note\, all first time or newer auditioners are encouraged to attend one of the free audition workshops that will be taking place at the Long Beach Playhouse on Saturday January 18th from 9am to 12 noon Saturday February 1st from 9am to 12 noon.  \nTo register for an audition workshop\, visit jewelboxct.org/hadestown \nLINK TO AUDITION WORKSHOP\n  \nSHORT SYNOPSIS:  \nThis intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. Following two intertwining love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice\, and that of immortal King Hades and Lady Persephone — Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Inspired by traditions of classic American folk music and vintage New Orleans jazz\, Mitchell’s beguiling sung-through musical pits industry against nature\, doubt against faith\, and fear against love. \n  \nCASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:\nPLEASE NOTE:  This production will be double cast.  The two sets of casts will alternate on different performances of the run.  The dates of which cast will perform when will be determined after casting. \nORPHEUS: Tenor with strong falsetto\, D3-C5. Lyre-playing poet\, gifted and naïve. Ability to play guitar or learn is a plus. \nEURYDICE: Mezzo-Soprano/Alto\, F#3-D5. A runaway\, tough and vulnerable \nHADES: Bass\, F2-C#4. Compulsive industrialist\, boss-king of Hadestown \nPERSEPHONE: Mezzo-Soprano/Alto\, F3-C5. Queen of nature and the season\, a lush \nHERMES: Tenor/Baritone\, C3-B4. Charismatic guide and storyteller\, mentor to Orpheus. \nFATES (3): Soprano\, Mezzo-Soprano\, Alto\, E3-D5 (Fate 1 up to Eb5). Three Sisters\, vicious and delicious\, voices in the head \nWORKERS (6-8): SATB. Spirits of labor and community\, a physical choral presence \nBEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:\n\n\nHadestown Rehearsal Schedule v.4Download URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/auditions-hadestown-teen-edition/ CATEGORIES:Auditions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Hadestown-Audition-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250207T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20240719T203030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T185055Z UID:9195-1738958400-1739044800@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD DESCRIPTION:Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater\nJan. 11 – Feb. 8\, 2025\nAdapted by Philip Grecian from the novel by Agatha Christie\nDirected by Mitchell Nunn\nFrom Agatha Christie’s highly-praised novel comes this thrilling adaptation of THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD. Famed Detective Hercule Poirot has retired from sleuthing to garden near the small village of King’s Abbot. But when his friend and local patrician Roger Ackroyd is murdered in his country manor\, Poirot is pressed to investigate. To discover the killer\, he enlists the aid of the local doctor to be his “Watson\,” and the new detecting duo uncover a web of deceit in which every member of the household has something to hide.  No one will foresee the shocking twist as the murderer finds there is no secret they can keep from Hercule Poirot. \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\nTHIS PRODUCTION CLOSED FEB. 8\, 2025 \nAGE LIMIT\nAs 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. \nOur opening night gala is sponsored by The Port of Long Beach! \n \nThis Show Contains:\n\nVery Loud Blank Firing Gun Shot\nReferences to Suicide and Self-Harm\nMURDER!\n\nThis is a Two Act Show\, with one\, 15 min. Intermission\n•Act One is Approx. 1 Hr. 15 mins.\n•There will be a 15 Minute Intermission\n•Act Two is Approx. 1 Hr. 10 mins.\nPREVIEW CLIP:\n \nPERFORMANCE  PHOTOS: \n\n \n \n \n \n Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD (MAINSTAGE\, Jan. 11 – Feb. 8\, 2025)\nPHOTO 1: Harriet Whitmyer (CAROLINE SHEPPARD)\, Ace Christensen (DR. JAMES SHEPPARD)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD (MAINSTAGE\, Jan. 11 – Feb. 8\, 2025)\nPHOTO 2: Ace Christensen (DR. JAMES SHEPPARD)\, Michael Marmont (JOHN PARKER)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD (MAINSTAGE\, Jan. 11 – Feb. 8\, 2025)\nPHOTO 3: Robert J. Fetes (HERCULE POIROT)\, Ace Christensen (DR. JAMES SHEPPARD)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD (MAINSTAGE\, Jan. 11 – Feb. 8\, 2025)\nPHOTO 4: Jack Murphy (INSPECTOR RAGLAN)\, Michael Marmont (JOHN PARKER)\, Hope Abel (FLORA ACKROYD)\, Harris Banneck (GEOFFREY RAYMOND)\, Aaron Izbicki (MAJOR HECTOR BLUNT)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD (MAINSTAGE\, Jan. 11 – Feb. 8\, 2025)\nPHOTO 5: Aaron Izbicki (MAJOR HECTOR BLUNT)\, Carmen Tunis (MRS. ACKROYD)\, Ace Christensen (DR. JAMES SHEPPARD)\, Hope Abel (FLORA ACKROYD)\, Harris Banneck (GEOFFREY RAYMOND)\, Robert J. Fetes (HERCULE POIROT)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD (MAINSTAGE\, Jan. 11 – Feb. 8\, 2025)\nPHOTO 6: Alyssa Blaise Kammerer (URSULA BOURNE)\, Jack Murphy (INSPECTOR RAGLAN)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD (MAINSTAGE\, Jan. 11 – Feb. 8\, 2025)\nPHOTO 7: Harriet Whitmyer (CAROLINE SHEPPARD)\, Ace Christensen (DR. JAMES SHEPPARD)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD (MAINSTAGE\, Jan. 11 – Feb. 8\, 2025)\nPHOTO 8: Lee Samuel Tanng (CHARLES KENT)\, Jack Murphy (INSPECTOR RAGLAN)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD (MAINSTAGE\, Jan. 11 – Feb. 8\, 2025)\nPHOTO 9: Hope Abel (FLORA ACKROYD)\, Ace Christensen (DR. JAMES SHEPPARD)\, Carmen Tunis (MRS. ACKROYD)\, Robert J. Fetes (HERCULE POIROT)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD (MAINSTAGE\, Jan. 11 – Feb. 8\, 2025)\nPHOTO 10: Robert J. Fetes (HERCULE POIROT)\, Jack Murphy (INSPECTOR RAGLAN)\, Aaron Izbicki (MAJOR HECTOR BLUNT)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD (MAINSTAGE\, Jan. 11 – Feb. 8\, 2025)\nPHOTO 11: Robert J. Fetes (HERCULE POIROT)\, Tracy Wilkes (ELIZABETH RUSSELL)\, Ace Christensen (DR. JAMES SHEPPARD)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD (MAINSTAGE\, Jan. 11 – Feb. 8\, 2025)\nPHOTO 12: Ace Christensen (DR. JAMES SHEPPARD)\, Robert J. Fetes (HERCULE POIROT)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD (MAINSTAGE\, Jan. 11 – Feb. 8\, 2025)\nPHOTO 13: Carmen Tunis (MRS. ACKROYD)\, Hope Abel (FLORA ACKROYD)\, Alyssa Blaise Kammerer (URSULA BOURNE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD (MAINSTAGE\, Jan. 11 – Feb. 8\, 2025)\nPHOTO 14: BACK ROW: Lee Samuel Tanng (CHARLES KENT/RALPH PATON)\, Aaron Izbicki (MAJOR HECTOR BLUNT)\, Ace Christensen (DR. JAMES SHEPPARD)\, Robert J. Fetes (HERCULE POIROT)\, Jack Murphy (INSPECTOR RAGLAN)\, Michael Marmont (JOHN PARKER); FRONT ROW: Alyssa Blaise Kammerer (URSULA BOURNE)\, Carmen Tunis (MRS. ACKROYD)\, Hope Abel (FLORA ACKROYD)\, Tracy Wilkes (ELIZABETH RUSSELL)\, Harriet Whitmyer (CAROLINE SHEPPARD)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n\nCAST:\n\nAce Christensen (DR. JAMES SHEPPARD)\nHarriet Whitmyer (CAROLINE SHEPPARD)\nRobert J. Fetes (HERCULE POIROT)\nJack Murphy (INSPECTOR RAGLAN)\nHope Abel (FLORA ACKROYD)\nCarmen Tunis (MRS. ACKROYD)\nHarris Banneck (GEOFFREY RAYMOND)\nMichael Marmont (JOHN PARKER)\nAaron Izbicki (MAJOR HECTOR BLUNT)\nTracy Wilkes (ELIZABETH RUSSELL)\nAlyssa Blaise Kammerer (URSULA BOURNE)\nLee Samuel Tanng (CHARLES KENT/RALPH PATON) URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/agatha-christies-the-murder-of-roger-ackroyd/ CATEGORIES:Mainstage Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-Murder-of-Roger-Ackroyd-Event-Banner-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250207T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250209T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20241108T232217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T202348Z UID:9597-1738958400-1739109600@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:ICONS ONLY DESCRIPTION:The Studio Collaborative:\nICON’S ONLY\nCompany: Green Light Group Productions\nDates: Feb. 7 \, 8 @ 8pm\, Feb. 9 @ 2pm\, 2025\nTickets: $25 General Admission\, $20 group rate for groups of 10+ (To arrange group tickets\, please call our Box office at 562-494-1014 option 1)  when buying tickets over the phone or in person at the Box Office\, $28 General Admission when buying online due to a $3 service fee\nBUY YOUR TICKETS HERE\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\n\nFriday\, Feb. 7\, 2025 at 8pm\nSaturday\, Feb. 8\, 2025 at 8pm\nSunday\, Feb. 9\, 2025 at 2pm\n\nAll Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating\, so it is first come\, first serve. \nPLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. Due to the age of our building\, there is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs. \nDescription: \nIcons Only is a new cabaret tribute to multiple extraordinary women of the 20th century and beyond\, through the lens of original musical theater songwriting. The piece explores cultural influencers ranging from the queen of jazz Ella Fitzgerald to Audrey Hepburn\, who served as a spy in the Dutch resistance before becoming an award-winning actress and humanitarian; record-breaking pilot Grace Huntington; boundary-pushing painter and Disney concept artist Mary Blair; and multiple icons of pop\, R&B\, and country music. Featuring music & lyrics by Danielle E. Moore (Audrey; Ink & Paint; BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theater Workshop)\, Icons Only reveals untold stories of trailblazers both revered and unknown\, with the goal of putting audience members in their (often fabulous) shoes.  \nCompany Statement:\nGreen Light Group Productions (GLG) was founded to close the gender gap in musical theater authorship as the first (and only) U.S.-based producing organization dedicated to developing and producing musical theater written and composed by women and nonbinary artists. Its inaugural development opportunity for new work\, Sound Balance\, opened in Fall 2024 with support from NYSCA/A.R.T. New York and The Pride Network’s Transformational Leadership Initiative. www.greenlightgroupproductions.com \nThe LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside\, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater. URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/icons-only/ CATEGORIES:Studio Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Icons-Only-Collaborative-Event-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20241030T223600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T225645Z UID:9524-1739214000-1739386800@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE DESCRIPTION:AUDITIONS: Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater\nBy Neil Simon\nDirected by James Rice\n  \nAUDITION DATES:  Feb. 10 – 12\, 2025\n\nMonday\, Feb. 10\, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call\nTuesday\,  Feb. 11\, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call\nWednesday\, Feb. 12\, 2025 – 7pm – 10pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.\n\n(Auditioners only need to come to one night of open call auditions.  We are only seeing in-person auditioners during audition times – no video submissions.) \nPERFORMANCE DATES:  April 5 – May 3\, 2025\n  \nAUDITION NOTICE:\nTITLE: GOD’S FAVORITE \nAUTHOR: Neil Simon \nDIRECTOR:  James Rice \nRUN:  April 4\, 2025 – May 3\, 2025 \nFridays & Saturdays 8pm\, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events. \nThis is a volunteer community theater production.  Non-Equity.  There is no pay. \nAUDITION DATES:\nOpen Call: \nDates: Monday\, Feb. 10 & Tuesday\, Feb. 11\, 2025  \n(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.) \nTimes: 7pm – 9pm \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse   \nCallbacks: By Invitation Only. \nDate: Wednesday\, Feb. 12\, 2025 \nTimes: 7pm – 10pm \nREHEARSALS:\nFirst Read-Through: Saturday\, Feb. 15\, 2025 Noon – 4pm \nRegular Rehearsal: Starting Feb. 17\, 2025: Mon – Thur.\, 7pm – 10pm; Sat. 10am – 2pm \n(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.) \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse \nNOTE: Open to working with some minor conflicts except for tech dates and performances. \nAUDITION REQUIREMENTS:\nBring headshot and resume.  \nSides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions. \nSHORT SYNOPSIS: \nThe setting of the play is a Long Island mansion. The household consists of a pious\, God-fearing tycoon named Joe Benjamin and his family: a long-suffering wife\, Rose\, a prodigal son\, David\, a pair of unique and quirky twins\, Ben and Sarah\, and the maid and butler\, Mady and Morris. One night a messenger from God\, Sidney Lipton (with a big G on their sweatshirt) arrives\, and\, as in the biblical story\, goes through all manner of temptations to get Joe Benjamin to renounce God. When he refuses\, he is visited by all the afflictions imaginable. He stands firm and the messenger has to admit defeat. \nCASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:\nJOE BENJAMIN (M\, 45-55). Joe is the patriarch of the family\, whose faith in God in tested. \nSIDNEY LIPTON (Gender Open\, but must present as Male\, 40-55). Quirky messenger from God. Sent to test Joe’s faith. \nROSE BENJAMIN (F 45-55). Joe’s wife. A pampered Log Island housewife. \nDAVID BENJAMIN (M\, or Male Presenting\, late 20’s). Eldest child of Joe and Rose. Intelligent\, sarcastic and pessimistic. David is the family ”disappointment” who never reached his potential. \nBEN BENJAMIN (M\, mid-twenties). Twin of Sarah\, youngest children of Joe and Rose. The twins have an IQ of 160 – between them. \nSARAH BENJAMIN (F mid-twenties). Twin of Ben\, youngest children of Joe and Rose. The twins have an IQ of 160 – between them. \nMADY (F\, age open). Housekeeper. \nMORRIS (M\, age open). Butler. \n  \nBEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:\n\n\nGod’s Favorite Beg. Reh. Schedule V.2Download URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/auditions-neil-simons-gods-favorite/ CATEGORIES:Auditions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Gods-Favorite-Audition-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250214T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20241108T233032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T162844Z UID:9600-1739563200-1739649600@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:LBP STAFF AND FRIENDS CABARET FUNDRAISER 2025 DESCRIPTION:The Studio Collaborative:\nLBP STAFF AND FRIENDS CABARET FUNDRAISER 2025\nCompany: LBP\, Madison Mooney\, Carole Louise\, & Serena Bottiani-Henderson\, Producers\nDates: Feb. 14 &15 @ 8pm\, 2025\nTickets: $20 when buying tickets over the phone or in person at the Box Office\, $23 when buying online due to a $3 service fee\nBUY YOUR TICKETS HERE\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\n\nFriday\, Feb. 14\, 2025 at 8pm\nSaturday\, Feb. 15\, 2025 at 8pm\n\nOur performers on Friday February 14th include:Adriano BrownAllison McGuireJack MurphyLeena FritzAnna Kate MohlerAndy ZachariasLea ManoJoy ArzagaTrina EstanislaoSam HardyAlex ShewchukCarole LouiseMilo CoteChristopher HutchinsonWillow Mercury ArdeleanJennifer HarmonKelsey TimsahKelsey Weinstein\n \n \nOur performers on Saturday February 15th include:Andrew TaylorDanielle SteedleKatherine WhiteJoy DemainChristopher HutchinsonChristina BayerMarilyn Bayer-EchevarriaSerena Bottiani-HendersonMichael HovanceRick ReischmanVita MucciaSam TanngGary WilliamsEric SchifferCassie Marie AngerosaJoy Arzaga Trina EstanislaoJennifer HarmonJa’lil NelsonQuinn VannKelsey Weinstein\nAll Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating\, so it is first come\, first serve. \nPLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. Due to the age of our building\, there is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs. \nOur Digital Program! \nSandFProgramFRIDAY \nSandFSATURDAY \n \n \n \nDescription: \nThe Staff & Friends Cabaret Fundraiser is back and better than ever! This year’s two night event will showcase beloved volunteers and staff members of the Playhouse performing songs\, scenes\, stand up\, and more! Let’s celebrate with a night of fun and raise some funds for LBP! \nThe LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside\, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater. URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/lbp-staff-and-friends-cabaret-fundraiser-2025/ CATEGORIES:Studio Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2025-Staff-and-Friends-Collaborative-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20250213T002037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T231343Z UID:9806-1740510000-1740517200@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: LBP NEW WORKS FESTIVAL 2025 DESCRIPTION:AUDITION NOTICE:\nTHE 2025 LBP NEW WORKS FESTIVAL\nTITLES: Show 1: THE ONE GOOD THING or “Are Ya Patrick Swayze?” \n                  Show 2: JUDGEMENT OF THE EYE \nAUTHORS: Joe Bravaco (The One Good Thing) \n                        Simon Bowler (Judgement of the Eye) \nDIRECTORS: Katherine White (The One Good Thing) \n                           Michael Hovance (Judgement of the Eye) \nRUN: Stage Reading of  THE ONE GOOD THING on March 28\, 2025 at 7pm. Stage Reading of JUDGEMENT OF THE EYE on Saturday\, MARCH 29\, 2025 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: Tuesday\, Feb. 25\, 2025 (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 for days when rehearsals could possibly be scheduled.) \nFor Each Specific Show: \nTHE ONE GOOD THING  \nFirst Read-Through: March 1st\, 2025 1-4pm \nRegular Rehearsal: Mondays ONLY; March 3 – March 24\, 7pm-10pm \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse \nJUDGEMENT OF THE EYE \nRegular Rehearsals: Tuesdays in March\, 7pm – 10pm; with the possibility of some Zoom rehearsals if needed. \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:  THE ONE GOOD THING\nBy Joe Bravaco \nStage Reading on Friday\, March 28\, 2025 \nDirected by Katherine White \nSHORT SYNOPSIS:  \nTwo brothers in Enniskeel\, a small coastal town on the Irish Sea in Fingal County\, Ireland have deep heartfelt chats about life and loss\, in the way that Irish men do; with sarcasm\, teasing\, and brotherly love. Sometimes we wait to long to tell people how we feel and these brothers go on that journey together. \nCASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:\nJAMIE (M\, Early 30’s) a primary school teacher\, gay\, on the thin side\, maybe losing some hair. An open\, honest face. (Irish accent.) \nTOMMY (M\, Late 20’s) Jamie’s brother\, an artist\, married\, handsome\, more robust\, a ruddy complexion. (Irish accent.) \n  \nSHOW 2:  JUDGEMENT OF THE EYE\nBy Simon Bowler \nStage Saturday\, March 29\, 2025 \nDirected by Michael Hovance \nSHORT SYNOPSIS:  \nHan Van Meegeren\, a struggling Dutch artist\, realizes his skill is forgeries and sell millions of dollars of fake art. When Germany invades\, the SS compel him to sell paintings to Goering\, and he makes millions more. At the end of the war\, he is accused of selling national treasure to the enemy and is to be executed. He claims the paintings are fakes and to prove it he will paint another. His story exposes the contradictions of how we perceive and value art\, in a tale so absurd\, and with a character so flawed\, it can only be true. \nCASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:\nHAN VAN MEEGEREN (M\, 40s – 50s) Artist and Forger with a morphia addiction who wants to be remembered for their own art  (Mee-Gur-en) \nJO VAN MEEGEREN (F\, 40s) Han’s wife who may or may not know about Han’s illicit activities. \nTHEO VAN WIJNGAARDEN (M\, 30s – 40s)  Art Dealer of questionable morals. (Vin-Garden) (Doubles with Lt. Hess) \nABRAHAM BREDIUS (M\, 60s) Art Expert\, Considered the preeminent authority on Vermeer  (Bree-dee-us) (Doubles with Wooning) \nINSPECTOR HENRICH WOONING (M\, 30s-40s)  Post-War Dutch Government Investigator of potential Wartime crimes. (Woo-ning) (Doubles with Bredius) \nLOTTE (F\, 30s) a prostitute who develops a keen interest in art.  (Doubles with Emma Laan) \nLT. HESS (M\, 40s) Nazi officer with a demanding boss. (German Accent required) (doubles with Theo Van Wijngaarden)  \nJUDGE (F\, 40s) Head of the court in Meegeren’s trial (Also will read stage directions.) \nEMMA LAAN (F\, 20s) – Bredius’ ambitious secretary (Doubles with Lotte) \nGENERAL REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:\n\n\nNWF 2025 General Rehearsal Schedule V.2Download URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/auditions-lbp-new-works-festival-2025/ CATEGORIES:Auditions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-NWF-Audition-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250228T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250302T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20241108T233954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T215628Z UID:9603-1740772800-1740949200@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE . . . DESCRIPTION:The Studio Collaborative:\nWITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE . . .\nCompany: VanderHart Productions\, Bruce Hart\, Producer\nDates: Feb. 21\, 22 @ 8pm\, Feb. 23 @ 2pm\, & Feb. 28\, Mar. 1 @ 8pm\, Mar. 2 @ 2pm\, 2025\nTickets: $25 General Admission\, $22 Senior\, $15 Student\, when buying tickets over the phone or in person at the Box Office\, $28 General Admission\, $25 Senior\, $18 Student\, when buying online due to a $3 service fee\nBUY YOUR TICKETS HERE\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\n\nFriday\, Feb. 28\, 2025 at 8pm\nSaturday\, Mar. 1\, 2025 at 8pm\nSunday\, Mar. 2\, 2025 at 2pm\n\nAll Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating\, so it is first come\, first serve. \nPLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. Due to the age of our building\, there is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs. \nDescription: \nDive into the campy world of “With Friends Like These…\,” an LGBTQ+ stage show that humorously reimagines the classic film The Women. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Los Angeles\, the story follows Kyle Freeman\, a successful lawyer whose life takes a nosedive when he discovers his husband\, Conrad\, is cheating with Trevor\, a charming waiter. In his quest for support\, Kyle turns to his fabulous friends: Donna\, a bold gossip reporter; Adam\, a dramatic TV writer; Rodney\, a steady schoolteacher; and Sidney\, the frenemy who stirs the pot. As secrets unravel in Beverly Hills and Bel Air\, the show explores love\, betrayal\, and self-discovery\, celebrating friendship and the fabulousness of LA life—A VERY Gay Farce: Muscles\, Mayhem\, and Cocktails! \nCompany Statement:\nVanderHart Productions is an independent production company dedicated to the creation of LGBTQ+ content for stage and screen.  We have produced seven successful stage productions in Southern California including “Honey I’m Home” and “With Friends Like These…” and several feature films including the cult favorite “Homewrecker” and the romantic comedy “Open: breaking the rules”.  Our goal is to create entertaining\, inclusive\, and positive LGBTQ+ entertainment. \nThe LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside\, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater. URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/with-friends-like-these/ CATEGORIES:Studio Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/With-Friends-Like-These-Collaborative-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250309T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250309T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20241108T235006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T080916Z UID:9606-1741528800-1741536000@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:UNSCREWED: An Unscripted Screwball Comedy DESCRIPTION:The Studio Collaborative:\nUNSCREWED: An Unscripted Screwball Comedy\nCompany: Modjeska Unscripted Theatre\, Nick Slimmer\, Producer\nDates: Mar. 7\, 8 @ 8pm\, Mar. 9 @ 2pm\, 2025\nTickets: $25\nBUY YOUR TICKETS HERE\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\n\nSunday\, Mar. 9\, 2025 at 2pm\n\nAll Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating\, so it is first come\, first serve. \nPLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. Due to the age of our building\, there is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs. \nDescription: \n“UNSCREWED: An Unscripted Screwball Comedy” takes spontaneity to the next level\, delivering a fresh experience every night. Each performance is a completely improvised\, full-length play with a whirlwind of zany characters\, unexpected twists\, and hilarious misunderstandings\, all tailored by the audience’s suggestions. Think of it as a love letter to the chaotic charm of classic screwball comedies like “Bringing Up Baby” and “His Girl Friday\,” where quick wit and slapstick reign supreme. As the cast dives into offbeat scenarios and playful banter\, no two nights will ever be the same. Whether it’s a mistaken heirloom or a wild chase for a missing pet\, expect the unexpected in this delightfully unpredictable romp! \nCompany Statement:\nModjeska Unscripted Theater (MUT) is an improvisational theater group founded in 2016 as the in-house improvisation ensemble of Modjeska Playhouse. MUT performs full improvised or “unscripted” theatre\, producing full-length unscripted plays. MUT prides itself on its ability to use to create theater through character and relationship driven unscripted plays. \nThe MUT motto: “Serve your partner\, serve the scene\, serve the story” \nThe LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside\, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater. URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/unscrewed-an-unscripted-screwball-comedy/ CATEGORIES:Studio Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Unscrewed-Collaborative-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20241108T235920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T180111Z UID:9610-1742133600-1742140800@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:BLACK DECEMBER DESCRIPTION:The Studio Collaborative:\nBLACK DECEMBER\nCompany: Black Girls Productions\, Shaneisha Dodson\, Producer\nDates: Mar. 14\, 15 @ 8pm\, Mar. 16 @ 2pm\, 2025\nTickets: $25 when buying tickets over the phone or in person at the Box Office\, $28 when buying online due to a $3 service fee\nBUY YOUR TICKETS HERE\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\n\nFriday\, Mar. 14\, 2025 at 8pm\nSaturday\, Mar. 15\, 2025 at 8pm\nSunday\, Mar. 16\, 2025 at 2pm\n\nAll Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating\, so it is first come\, first serve. \nPLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. Due to the age of our building\, there is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs. \nDescription: \nBLACK DECEMBER is a drama set in the South at the Odessa plantation and spans across four decades (1940\, 1970\, 1990\, and present day). The story follows the lives of three Odessa women\, each grappling with a mysterious generational curse that strikes every December causing them to lose something or someone that they love. As the Odessa women struggle with love and loss\, they must figure out a way to break the curse to experience genuine happiness. The show explores themes of resilience\, faith\, trauma and family. \nCompany Statement:\nBlack Girlz Productions was founded by Shaneisha Dodson. Our goal is to bring awareness to social issues through performance art\,  film and cultural events. Our motto is Dream BIG or Go Home!  \nThe LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside\, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater. URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/black-december/ CATEGORIES:Studio Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Black-December-Collaborative-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T230000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20240719T204040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T185815Z UID:9199-1742673600-1742684400@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON DESCRIPTION:August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater\nFeb. 22 – Mar. 22\, 2025\nBy August Wilson\nDirected by Rovin Jay\nCan you transcend the past? In August Wilson’s masterpiece\, THE PIANO LESSON\, the past is a ghost that haunts a Black family’s dreams of a better life. It’s the Great Depression\, and Boy Willie has come north to Pittsburgh to see his sister\, Bernice\, with an opportunity to buy some land down home in Mississippi. He wants her to sell the family’s antique piano.  But it is more than just a musical instrument; it’s a testament to the family’s rise from slavery\, carved with the images of their ancestors. As the siblings contend with each other\, can they escape the lives of their forefathers and put to rest the ghosts that still haunt them? \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\nTHIS PRODUCTION CLOSED MARCH 22\, 2025. \nAGE LIMIT\nAs 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. \n*Preview night is $10 for those purchasing tickets over the phone or in person\, there is a $3 service fee for those purchasing online. \n \nThis Production is Sponsored by the Port of Long Beach! \nThis Show Contains:\n\nAdult Language and Content\nRacially Charged Language\nLoud Sounds & Flashing Lights\n\nAct One is Approx. 1 hr. 15 mins.\nThere will be a 15 Minute Intermission\nAct Two is Approx. 1 hr. 20mins\nSHOW TRAILER:\n \nPREVIEW CLIP:\n \nPERFORMANCE PHOTOS:\n\n \n \n \n \n August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 22 – Mar. 22\, 2025)\nPHOTO 1: Ben Pettis (LYMON)\, Landon Moss (BOY WILLIE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 22 – Mar. 22\, 2025)\nPHOTO 2: Rhyver White (BERNIECE)\, Landon Moss (BOY WILLIE)\, Keven Benbow (DOAKER)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 22 – Mar. 22\, 2025)\nPHOTO 3: Kalia Johnson (MARETHA)\, Ben Pettis (LYMON)\, Landon Moss (BOY WILLIE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 22 – Mar. 22\, 2025)\nPHOTO 4: Rhyver White (BERNIECE)\, Kalia Johnson (MARETHA)\, Keenan Carver (AVERY)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 22 – Mar. 22\, 2025)\nPHOTO 5: Ben Pettis (LYMON)\, Maurice G. Smith (WINING BOY)\, Landon Moss (BOY WILLIE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 22 – Mar. 22\, 2025)\nPHOTO 6: Keven Benbow (DOAKER)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 22 – Mar. 22\, 2025)\nPHOTO 7: Ben Pettis (LYMON)\, Maurice G. Smith (WINING BOY)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 22 – Mar. 22\, 2025)\nPHOTO 8: Keenan Carver (AVERY)\, Rhyver White (BERNIECE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 22 – Mar. 22\, 2025)\nPHOTO 9: Landon Moss (BOY WILLIE)\, Danielle Davis (GRACE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 22 – Mar. 22\, 2025)\nPHOTO 10: Keven Benbow (DOAKER)\, Landon Moss (BOY WILLIE)\, Kalia Johnson (MARETHA)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 22 – Mar. 22\, 2025)\nPHOTO 11: Landon Moss (BOY WILLIE)\, Keven Benbow (DOAKER)\, Rhyver White (BERNIECE)\, Kalia Johnson (MARETHA)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 22 – Mar. 22\, 2025)\nPHOTO 12: Danielle Davis (GRACE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 22 – Mar. 22\, 2025)\nPHOTO 13: Rhyver White (BERNIECE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 22 – Mar. 22\, 2025)\nPHOTO 14: BACK ROW: Keven Benbow (DOAKER)\, Landon Moss (BOY WILLIE)\, Danielle Davis (GRACE)\, Keenan Carver (AVERY)\, Maurice G. Smith (WINING BOY)\, Ben Pettis (LYMON)\, FRONT ROW: Kalia Johnson (MARETHA)\, Rhyver White (BERNIECE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n\nCAST:\n\nKeven Benbow (DOAKER)\nLandon Moss (BOY WILLIE)\nBen Pettis (LYMON)\nRhyver White (BERNIECE)\nKalia Johnson (MARETHA)\nKeenan Carver (AVERY)\nMaurice G. Smith (WINING BOY)\nDanielle Davis (GRACE) URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/august-wilsons-the-piano-lesson/ CATEGORIES:Mainstage Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-Piano-Lesson-Event-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20241109T001207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T173924Z UID:9614-1742673600-1742680800@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:PLAYS IN A DAY 2025 DESCRIPTION:The Studio Collaborative:\nPLAYS IN A DAY 2025\nCompany: LBP\, Alex Shewchuk\, producing\nDates: Mar. 22 @ 8pm\, 2025\nTickets: $10 when buying tickets over the phone or in person at the Box Office\, $13 when buying online due to a $3 service fee\nBUY YOUR TICKETS HERE\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\n\nSaturday\, Mar. 22\, 2025 at 8pm\n\nAll Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating\, so it is first come\, first serve. \nPLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. Due to the age of our building\, there is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs. \nDescription: \nJoin us for an exhilarating evening of theatre. Witness the work of exhausted writers\, frantic actors\, and impulsive directors as they strive to create the debut performance of a show that will never be seen again! All the shows presented will be written\, rehearsed\, and performed in just one day! \nCompany Statement:\nThe LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside\, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater. URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/plays-in-a-day-2025/ CATEGORIES:Studio Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Plays-in-a-Day-2025-Collaborative-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250324T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250326T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20241030T232551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T215052Z UID:9530-1742842800-1743015600@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: STEEL MAGNOLIAS DESCRIPTION:AUDITIONS: STEEL MAGNOLIAS\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater \nBy Robert Harling \nDirected by Phyllis B. Gitlin \nAUDITION DATES:  Mar. 24 – 26\, 2025\n\nMonday\, Mar. 24\, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call\nTuesday\,  Mar. 25\, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call\nWednesday\, Mar. 26\, 2025 – 7pm – 10pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.\n\n(Auditioners only need to come to one night of open call auditions.  We are only seeing in-person auditioners during audition times – no video submissions.) \nPERFORMANCE DATES:  May 17 – June 14\, 2025\n  \nAUDITION NOTICE:\nTITLE: STEEL MAGNOLIAS \nAUTHOR: Robert Harling \nDIRECTOR: Phyllis B. Gitlin \nRUN:  May 16th – June 14th\, 2025 \nFridays & Saturdays 8pm\, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events. \nThis is a volunteer community theater production.  Non-Equity.  There is no pay.\n  \nAUDITION DATES:\nOpen Call: \nDates: Monday\, March 24 & Tuesday\, March 25\, 2025 \n(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.) \nTimes: 7pm – 9pm \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse   \nCallbacks: By Invitation Only. \nDate: Wednesday\, March 26\, 2025 \nTimes: 7pm – 10pm \nREHEARSALS:\nFirst Read-Through:  Saturday\,  March 29\, Noon – 4pm \nRegular Rehearsal: Starting March 31st\, Monday-Thursday\, 7pm – 10pm; Saturdays\, 9am – Noon. \n(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times. Specifics of each regular rehearsal’s daily call will be determined after casting.) \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse \nNOTE: Open to working with some minor conflicts except for tech dates and performances. \nAUDITION REQUIREMENTS:\nBring headshot and resume.  \nPlease have a prepared monologue (60-90 seconds) of the genre. \nIf you do not have a monologue prepared\, sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions. \nAll characters have a basic\, Southern stage accent. \nBe sure to have your calendar to list all of your conflicts. \nSHORT SYNOPSIS:  \nThe play takes place in Truvy’s beauty salon in a small town in Louisiana\, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to get their hair done. The women are part of their town’s southern oligarchy.  \nCASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:\nNOTE: All ethnicities and types are encouraged to audition. \nAll characters have a basic\, Southern stage accent. \nTRUVY JONES (F\, 35-55). Owner of the beauty shop. She is feisty\, wisecracking\, and outspoken. Heart of gold\, but has been dealt some hard knocks. She offers hairspray with a lot of teasing. (Ability to style hair a plus.) \nANNELLE DUPUY-DESOTO (F\, 18-25). Beauty shop assistant. She is unsure and timid at the beginning of the play. Throughout the story she goes from awkward and timid to wild to very religious. Awkward. (Ability to do hair a plus.) \nCLAIREE BELCHER (F\, 60-70). Widow of former mayor. Grande dame. Elegant\, sophisticated\, intelligent and very witty with a definite sweet tooth. \nSHELBY EATENTON-LATCHERIE (F\, 19-28). M’Lynn’s daughter. She is strong willed\, pretty and passionate. She loves her mother and the other women but has a stubborn streak. \nM’LYNN EATENTON (F\, 40-60). Shelby’s mother. Socially prominent career woman. Practical\, intelligent\, and loving. She is passionate and stubborn about her daughter.  \nOUISER BOUDREAX (F\, 55-70). Wealthy curmudgeon. Acerbic but loveable. Southern to the core. She is eccentric and quick witted. \nBEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:\n\n\nSteel Magnolias Beg. Reh. Schedule V.2Download URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/auditions-steel-magnolias/ CATEGORIES:Auditions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Steel-Magnolias-Audition-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250328T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20241109T002108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T215801Z UID:9617-1743192000-1743278400@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:LBP NEW WORKS FESTIVAL 2025 DESCRIPTION:The Studio Collaborative:\nLBP NEW WORKS FESTIVAL 2025\nCompany: LBP New Works Committee producing\nDates: Mar. 28 & 29 @ 7pm\, 2025\nTickets: Free.  \nSeats need to be reserved by clicking the date below for a 50 Cents Service Fee or calling our box office at 562-494-1014 option 1  \nNo Service Fee if reserving seats over the phone or in person.\n  \nTHE WINNING SHOWS:\nNon-Local Winner: THE ONE GOOD THING OR “ARE YOU PATRICK SWAYZE?”  by Joe Bravaco\nLocal Winner: JUDGEMENT OF THE EYE by Simon Bowler\n  \nRESERVE YOUR TICKETS HERE\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\n\nTHE ONE GOOD THING – Friday\, Mar. 28\, 2025 at 7pm – Non-Local Winner \nJUDGEMENT OF THE EYE – Saturday\, Mar. 29\, 2025 at 7pm – Local Winner \n\nAll Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating\, so it is first come\, first serve. \nPLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. Due to the age of our building\, there is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs. \n  \nDescription of the Festival: \nThe 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 to receive a stage reading with critical feedback from professional theatre critics and an audience talk back. \nAbout the Shows:\nTHE ONE GOOD THING OR “ARE YOU PATRICK SWAYZE?” – Brothers Jamie and Tommy share a remote farmhouse on the cliffs of the Irish Sea. One morning Jamie makes an astonishing declaration. He announces that he is dead – and now a ghost. Tommy\, naturally\, is unconvinced\, maintaining that his brother’s delusion is caused by the grief Jamie has suffered since their mother’s death. Through humor and pathos\, the play explores themes of love\, loss\, and redemption\, culminating in the discovery that the eternal exists in their fraternal bond. The One Good Thing… should fuel speculation about what is real and what is imaginary. However\, ultimately\, it should touch the heart. \nWritten by Joe Bravaco \nJUDGEMENT OF THE EYE – Han Van Meegeren\, a struggling Dutch artist\, realizes his skill is forgeries and sell millions of dollars of fake art. When Germany invades\, the SS compel him to sell paintings to Goering\, and he makes millions more. At the end of the war\, he is accused of selling national treasure to the enemy and is to be executed. He claims the paintings are fakes and to prove it he will paint another. His story exposes the contradictions of how we perceive and value art\, in a tale so absurd\, and with a character so flawed\, it can only be true. \nWritten by Simon Bowler \nFREE TICKETS TO THE NEW WORKS FESTIVAL 2025 ARE MADE POSSIBLE BY A GENEROUS SPONSORSHIP FROM THE PORT OF LONG BEACH. URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/lbp-new-works-festival-2025/ CATEGORIES:Studio Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/NWF-2025-Collaborative-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250414T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20250310T231251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T192940Z UID:9850-1744657200-1744830000@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: ADA AND THE ENGINE DESCRIPTION:AUDITIONS: ADA AND THE ENGINE\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater\nBy Lauren Gunderson\nDirected by Kelsey Weinstein\nAUDITION DATES:  April 14 – 16\, 2025\n\nMonday\, April 14 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call\nTuesday\,  April 15\, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call\nWednesday\, April 16\, 2025 – 7pm – 10pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.\n\n(Auditioners only need to come to one night of open call auditions.  We are only seeing in-person auditioners during audition times – no video submissions.) \nPERFORMANCE DATES:  June 7 – July 5\, 2025\nAUDITION NOTICE:\nTITLE: ADA AND THE ENGINE\nAUTHOR: Lauren Gunderson \nDIRECTOR: Kelsey Weinstein  \nRUN: June 7- July 5\, 2025 \nFridays & Saturdays 8pm\, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events. There will be a Special Thursday performance July 3rd\, and no performance on July 4th.  \nThis is a volunteer community theater production.  Non-Equity.  There is no pay. \nAUDITION DATES:\nOpen Call:  \nDates: Monday\, April 14 and Tuesday\, April 15\, 2025 \n(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.) \nTimes: 7pm – 9pm \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse   \nCallbacks: By Invitation Only. \nDate: April 16\, 2025 \nTimes: 7pm – 10pm \nREHEARSALS:\nFirst Read-Through: April 19\, 2025\, Noon – 4pm \nRegular Rehearsal: Starting April 21\, 2025\, Mondays – Thursdays 7pm – 10pm\, Saturdays 10am – 2pm.  \n(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.) \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse \nAUDITION REQUIREMENTS:\nBring headshot and resume.  \nSides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.  \nLINK TO OPEN CALL MONOLOGUE SIDES\nSHORT SYNOPSIS:  \nAs the British Industrial Revolution dawns\, young Ada Byron Lovelace (daughter of the flamboyant and notorious Lord Byron) sees the boundless creative potential in the “analytic engines” of her friend and soulmate Charles Babbage\, inventor of the first mechanical computer. Ada envisions a whole new world where art and information converge- a world she might not live to see. A music-laced story of love\, friendship\, and the edgiest dreams of the future. Jane Austen meets Steve Jobs in this poignant pre-tech romance heralding the computer age.  \nCASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:\nNOTE: All Ethnicities are encouraged to audition for any role.  \nADA BYRON LOVELACE (Female-Identifying\, 18-35) Curious\, funny\, brilliant\, aware of her brilliance\, storied\, aware of her story. Never met her famous father. Tries to be a “good girl” but just cannot help her curiosity and love of all things impossible. A woman of our time stuck in hers . (English accent required\, ability to sing comfortably preferred.) \nLADY ANABELLA BYRON (Female-Identifying\, 35-55): Ada’s mother\, harsh\, strict\, jealous? Yes. But\, realistic. She has had a hard life largely due to Ada’s father. Projects his sins on her. Doubles As: MARY SOMERVILLE: Charles’ friend and colleague and Ada’s mentor. There are no women as successful and respected in science and math as her. Pragmatic\, sharply friendly\, someone who will tell you when you’re wrong.  (English accent required.) \nCHARLES BABBAGE (Male-Identifying\, 40-60) Ada’s soulmate\, friend\, mentor. Lauded genius of London. A holder of famous salons\, an inventor\, a mathematical scholar\, a dreamer who just cannot seem to make his dreams into the metal they require to be real. Almost perfect for Ada. Almost. (English accent required) \nLORD LOVELACE (Male-Identifying\, 25-45): A gentleman who becomes Ada’s husband. He’d rather that he was more rich and more lordly\, but he’ll manage with his lot. A proud man. A wanting man. A serious man. Is not madly in love with Ada\, but she’ll do just fine. Doubles as: LORD BYRON: Ada’s father\, a charming man\, darkly funny\, unpredictable\, brooding but self-aware. A poet. (English accent required) \nBEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:\n\n\nAda and the Engine Beg. Reh. Schedule v.3Download\n\n\n\n \n\n\nOPEN CALL MONOLOGUE SIDES:\n\n\nAda and the Engine Audition SidesDownload URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/auditions-ada-and-the-engine/ CATEGORIES:Auditions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Ada-and-the-Engine-Audition-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20241113T212726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T195031Z UID:9631-1745953200-1746126000@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF DESCRIPTION:AUDITIONS: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater\nBook by Joseph Stein\, Music by Jerry Bock\, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick\nDirected by Gregory Cohen\nMusical Direction by Stephen Olear\nChoreography by Kysa Cohen\n  \nAUDITION DATES:  April 29 – May 1\, 2025\n\nTuesday\, April 29\, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call\nWednesday\,  April 30\, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call\nThursday\, May 1\, 2025 – 7pm – 11pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.\n\n(Auditioners only need to come to one night of open call auditions.  We are only seeing in-person auditioners during audition times – no video submissions.) \nPERFORMANCE DATES:  June 28 – Aug. 3\, 2025\n  \nAUDITION NOTICE:\nTITLE: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF\nAUTHOR: Book by Joseph Stein; Lyrics by Jerry Bock; Music by Sheldon Harnick \nDIRECTOR: Gregory Cohen \nMUSICAL DIRECTOR: Stephen Olear \nCHOREOGRAPHER: Kysa Cohen \nRUN:  June 28th – August 3rd\, 2025 \nFridays & Saturdays 8pm\, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events. There will be a Special Thursday Performance July 3rd\, and no performance on July 4th. \nThis is a volunteer community theater production.  Non-Equity.  There is no pay.  \nAUDITION DATES:\nOpen Call: \nDates: Tuesday\, April 29th & Wednesday\, April 30th\, 2025  \n(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.) \nTimes: 7pm – 9pm \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse   \nCallbacks: By Invitation Only. \nDate: Thursday\, May 1st\, 2025 \nTimes: 7pm – 11pm \nREHEARSALS:\nFirst Read-Through: Saturday\, May 3\, 2025; Noon – 4:00pm \nRegular Rehearsal: Starting Monday\, May 5\, 2025; Monday – Thursdays (7pm – 10pm); Saturdays (9am – 1pm); and some possible rehearsals Sundays (6pm – 9pm) \n(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.) \n(NOTE: There are no understudies\, so we will not cast actors with conflicts on Performance or Tech Dates.) \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse \nAUDITION REQUIREMENTS:\nBring headshot and resume.  \nBring 16 bars of a classic musical theatre song (no Sondheim or Jason  Robert Brown\, please.) An accompanist will be provided\, so please bring sheet music that is in your key\, clearly prepared\, indicating where you start and stop. No tracks or a cappella. \nBe prepared to dance. \nSides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions/callbacks. \nSHORT SYNOPSIS:  \nThe heart warming\, Tony Award winning musical about the milkman\, Tevye and his family in the Jewish community of Anatevka in Tsarist Russian. Tevye strives to keep up the traditions of his faith and culture against the backdrop of discrimination and prejudice. \nCASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:\nNOTE: All ethnicities and gender identities will be considered for all roles. \nTEVYE (M 40-60): A lovable\, hard working man with a sense of humor and a connection to his Jewish roots. He is a loving father to 5 daughters. Strong actor who can connect with the audience. Baritone. \nGOLDE: (F\, 35-50): Tevye’s wife and a strong matriarch. Her passion in life is her family and helping them to have a promising future. Good comic timing. Mezzo. \nYENTE (F\, 50-70): the matchmaker. She is the village busybody. Alto. \nLAZAR WOLF (M\, 40-70): The butcher. He is the wealthiest man in town. He wants to marry Tevye’s daughter\, Tzeitel. Large presence. Baritone. \nTZEITEL (F\, 18-25): Eldest daughter. Strong willed. Strong actress. Mezzo. \nMOTEL (M\, 18-30) The tailor. He is meek\, nervous and sensitive. A loveable mensch in love with Tzeitel. Tenor. \nHODEL (F\, 18-25): Tevye’s second daughter. In love with Perchick. Strong actress\, feisty. Mezzo. \nPERCHIK (M 20-30): The tutor and a radical. A visitor to the town. Charismatic\, in love with Hodel. Tenor. \nCHAVA (F 18-23): Tevye’s third daughter. The scholar of the family who falls in love and runs off with Fyedka\, a Russian soldier. She breaks her father’s heart. Mezzo. \nFYEDKA (M 21-30): The Russian soldier who falls in love with Chava.  Dance skills a plus. High tenor to A. \nSHPRINTZE and BIELKE (F\, 10-14): Tevye’s two youngest daughters. \nBAR MITZVAH BOYS (M\, 12-16): Two counterparts to the youngest daughters. \nCONSTABLE (M\, 30-55): The Russian military official. A good man trapped in his military responsibilities. \nTHE RABBI (M\, 45-85): The religious leader of the village. Baritone. \nMENDEL (M\, 18-25): The rabbi’s son. Baritone. \nMORDCHA (M\, 30-70): The innkeeper. Tevye’s friend. \nAVRAM (M\, 20-50): The bookseller. Baritone. \nGRANDMA TZEITEL (M/F 55-70): She is a ghost figure in Tevye’s dream with a very strong solo. The person playing this role will double as ensemble. Mezzo. \nFRUMA SARAH: (F\, 30-45): Is a ghost figure in Tevye’s dream. Requires a strong singer actress with a challenging solo. The person playing this role will double as ensemble. Mezzo. \nNACHUM (M\, 20-65): the beggar. Ensemble. \nYUSSEL (M\, 20-65): the hatter. Ensemble. \nSHAINDEL (F\, 40-60): Motel’s mother. Ensemble. \nSASHA (M\, 18-30): Russian soldier. Ensemble. \nPRIEST (M 30-60): Christian spiritual leader. Ensemble. \nVILLAGERS\, RUSSIANS\, DANCERS:  Ensemble members for featured dance\, singing and acting roles. Russian dancers and bottle dancers. \nNOTE: Most named characters will double as villagers and Russian soldiers. \nBEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:\n\n\nFiddler on the Roof Beg. Rehearsal Schedule V.3Download URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/auditions-fiddler-on-the-roof/ CATEGORIES:Auditions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Fiddler-on-the-Roof-2025-Audition-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250502T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20240719T204714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T193403Z UID:9202-1746216000-1746302400@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE DESCRIPTION:Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater\nApril 5 – May 3\, 2025\nBy Neil Simon\nDirected by James Rice\nNeil Simon is at it again in the awesomely funny comedy GOD’S FAVORITE! Successful businessman Joe Benjamin is a modern day ‘Job’ with a loving wife\, two clueless but supportive younger children\, and a household staff. But he is exasperated with his wise-cracking and seemingly apathetic oldest son. Just when it seems things couldn’t get any worse\, he is visited by Sidney Lipton\, a.k.a. A Messenger from God (and compulsive film buff)\, with a mission: test Joe’s faith and report back to “the Boss.” The jokes and tests of faith fly fast and furious as Simon spins a comedy like no other in this hilarious contemporary morality tale. \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\nTHIS PRODUCTION CLOSED ON MAY 3\, 2025 \nAGE LIMIT\nAs 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. \n*Preview night is $10 for those purchasing tickets over the phone or in person\, there is a $3 service fee for those purchasing online. \nThis Show Contains:\n\nFlashing Lights and Loud Sounds\nCelestial Wagers\nDivine Wrath\nProdigal Sons Returning\nThe Heartbreak of Psoriasis\nThe Aftermath of a House Fire\n\nAct One is Approx. 1 hr. 20 mins.\nThere will be a 15 Minute Intermission\nAct Two is Approx. 30 mins.\nThank You to The Port of Long Beach for Sponsoring our Opening Night Gala! \n \nPREVIEW CLIP:\n \nSHOW TRAILER:\n \nPERFORMANCE PHOTOS:\n\n \n \n \n \n Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE (MAINSTAGE\, April 5 – May 3\, 2025)\nPHOTO 1: Samantha Cristol (SARAH BENJAMIN)\, Jessica Plotin (ROSE BENJAMIN)\, Lee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)\, Charlie Rodriguez (BEN BENJAMIN)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE (MAINSTAGE\, April 5 – May 3\, 2025)\nPHOTO 2: Samantha Cristol (SARAH BENJAMIN)\, Lee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)\, Charlie Rodriguez (BEN BENJAMIN)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE (MAINSTAGE\, April 5 – May 3\, 2025)\nPHOTO 3: Lee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)\, Charlie Rodriguez (BEN BENJAMIN)\, Jessica Plotin (ROSE BENJAMIN)\, Samantha Cristol (SARAH BENJAMIN)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE (MAINSTAGE\, April 5 – May 3\, 2025)\nPHOTO 4: Lee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)\, Geraldine D. Fuentes (MADY)\, Stephen Saatjian (MORRIS)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE (MAINSTAGE\, April 5 – May 3\, 2025)\nPHOTO 5: Lee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)\, Sean Farrell (DAVID BENJAMIN)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE (MAINSTAGE\, April 5 – May 3\, 2025)\nPHOTO 6: Lee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)\, Amanda Karr (SIDNEY LIPTON)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE (MAINSTAGE\, April 5 – May 3\, 2025)\nPHOTO 7: Amanda Karr (SIDNEY LIPTON)\, Lee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE (MAINSTAGE\, April 5 – May 3\, 2025)\nPHOTO 8: Lee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)\, Jessica Plotin (ROSE BENJAMIN)\, Sean Farrell (DAVID BENJAMIN)\, Samantha Cristol (SARAH BENJAMIN)\, Stephen Saatjian (MORRIS)\, Charlie Rodriguez (BEN BENJAMIN)\, Geraldine D. Fuentes (MADY)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE (MAINSTAGE\, April 5 – May 3\, 2025)\nPHOTO 9: Samantha Cristol (SARAH BENJAMIN)\, Stephen Saatjian (MORRIS)\, Charlie Rodriguez (BEN BENJAMIN)\, Geraldine D. Fuentes (MADY)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE (MAINSTAGE\, April 5 – May 3\, 2025)\nPHOTO 10: Lee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)\, Sean Farrell (DAVID BENJAMIN)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE (MAINSTAGE\, April 5 – May 3\, 2025)\nPHOTO 11: Lee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)\, Amanda Karr (SIDNEY LIPTON)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE (MAINSTAGE\, April 5 – May 3\, 2025)\nPHOTO 12: Jessica Plotin (ROSE BENJAMIN)\, Charlie Rodriguez (BEN BENJAMIN)\, Samantha Cristol (SARAH BENJAMIN)\, Lee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE (MAINSTAGE\, April 5 – May 3\, 2025)\nPHOTO 13: Lee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE (MAINSTAGE\, April 5 – May 3\, 2025)\nPHOTO 14: BACK ROW: Lee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)\, Jessica Plotin (ROSE BENJAMIN)\, Stephen Saatjian (MORRIS)\, Geraldine D. Fuentes (MADY)\, MIDDLE ROW: Samantha Cristol (SARAH BENJAMIN)\, Sean Farrell (DAVID BENJAMIN)\, Charlie Rodriguez (BEN BENJAMIN)\, FRONT: Amanda Karr (SIDNEY LIPTON)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n\nCAST:\n\nLee Samuel Tanng (JOE BENJAMIN)\nCharlie Rodriguez (BEN BENJAMIN)\nSamantha Cristol (SARAH BENJAMIN)\nJessica Plotin (ROSE BENJAMIN)\nSean Farrell (DAVID BENJAMIN)\nGeraldine D. Fuentes (MADY)\nStephen Saatjian (MORRIS)\nAmanda Karr (SIDNEY LIPTON) URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/neil-simons-gods-favorite/ CATEGORIES:Mainstage Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Gods-Favorite-Event-Banner-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20250224T232148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T185915Z UID:9835-1748008800-1748120400@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:HADESTOWN: Teen Edition DESCRIPTION:HADESTOWN: Teen Edition\nProduced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater\nApril 26 – May 24\, 2025\nBook\, Music\, & Lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell\nDirected by Anne Kate Mohler\nMusical Direction by Andy Zacharias\nChoreography by Lea Mano\nWinner of the 2019 Tony Award for Best Musical\, HADESTOWN: Teen Edition is an intriguing and beautiful folk musical that explores the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice with a young cast of actors 13-19.  Following two intertwining love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice\, and that of immortal King Hades and Lady Persephone\, this beautiful and beguiling sung-through show pits industry against nature\, doubt against faith\, and fear against love with music inspired by classic American folk music and vintage New Orleans jazz. Thought-provoking\, powerful and prophetic\, HADESTOWN is cause for celebration in this transporting musical hit! Produced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse. \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\nTHIS PRODUCTION CLOSED MAY 24\, 2025 \nPLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. Due to the age of our building\, there is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs. \nAGE LIMIT \nAs 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. \nThank You to The Port of Long Beach for Sponsoring our Production & Opening Night Gala! \n \nPERFORMANCE PHOTOS:\n\n \n \n \n \n HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO\, April 26 – May 24\, 2025)\nPHOTO 1: BACK: Ali Valenzuela (FATE)\, Phyre Romero (FATE)\, Tessa Holder (FATE)\, MIDDLE: Lola Ivie-Valle (WORKER)\, Belle Gomer (WORKER)\, Saroj Romero (WORKER)\, Natalie Wu (WORKER)\, AJ Buechler (WORKER)\, Lorelei Dumas (WORKER)\, FRONT: Oliver Chang (ORPHEUS)\, Nava Tate (HERMES)\, Audrey Cymone (EURYDICE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\nProduced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.\n \n \n \n \n \n HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO\, April 26 – May 24\, 2025)\nPHOTO 2: FRONT: Nava Tate (HERMES)\, BACK: Madeline Kim (WORKER)\, Saroj Romero (WORKER)\, Michael Akhetuamen Jr. (WORKER)\, Lorelei Dumas (WORKER)\, Lola Ivie-Valle (WORKER)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\nProduced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.\n \n \n \n \n \n HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO\, April 26 – May 24\, 2025)\nPHOTO 3: BACK: Madeline Kim (WORKER)\, Saroj Romero (WORKER)\, Natalie Wu (WORKER)\, Belle Gomer (WORKER)\, Ali Valenzuela (FATE)\, Lola Ivie-Valle (WORKER)\, Michael Akhetuamen Jr. (WORKER)\, AJ Buechler (WORKER)\, FRONT: Audrey Cymone (EURYDICE)\, Nava Tate (HERMES)\, Phoebe Castellanos (PERSEPHONE)\, Oliver Chang (ORPHEUS)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\nProduced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.\n \n \n \n \n \n HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO\, April 26 – May 24\, 2025)\nPHOTO 4: Audrey Cymone (EURYDICE)\, Oliver Chang (ORPHEUS)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\nProduced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.\n \n \n \n \n \n HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO\, April 26 – May 24\, 2025)\nPHOTO 5: Tessa Holder (FATE)\, Audrey Cymone (EURYDICE)\, Phyre Romero (FATE)\, Ali Valenzuela (FATE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\nProduced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.\n \n \n \n \n \n HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO\, April 26 – May 24\, 2025)\nPHOTO 6: Phoebe Castellanos (PERSEPHONE)\, Timm Junge (HADES)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\nProduced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.\n \n \n \n \n \n HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO\, April 26 – May 24\, 2025)\nPHOTO 7: FRONT: Oliver Chang (ORPHEUS)\, BACK: WORKERS AND FATES\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\nProduced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.\n \n \n \n \n \n HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO\, April 26 – May 24\, 2025)\nPHOTO 8: BACK ROW: Ali Valenzuela (FATE)\, Natalie Wu (WORKER)\, Lorelei Dumas (WORKER)\, Phyre Romero (FATE)\, Belle Gomer (WORKER)\, Tessa Holder (FATE): NEXT ROW: Madeline Kim (WORKER)\, Lola Ivie-Valle (WORKER)\, Michael Akhetuamen Jr. (WORKER)\, Saroj Romero (WORKER)\, AJ Buechler (WORKER)\, NEXT ROW: Timm Junge (HADES)\, Oliver Chang (ORPHEUS)\, Audrey Cymone (EURYDICE)\, Phoebe Castellanos (PERSEPHONE)\, FRONT: Nava Tate (HERMES)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\nProduced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.\n \n \n \n \n \n HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO\, April 26 – May 24\, 2025)\nPHOTO 9: FRONT: S’Naii Lapierre (EURYDICE)\, Ezion Garcia (ORPHEUS)\, BACK: Michael Akhetuamen Jr. (WORKER)\, Abby Sowers (WORKER)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\nProduced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.\n \n \n \n \n \n HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO\, April 26 – May 24\, 2025)\nPHOTO 10: Vanessa Yataco (HERMES)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\nProduced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO\, April 26 – May 24\, 2025)\nPHOTO 11: BACK: Annalise Aitken (WORKER)\, Sariah Rodriguez (WORKER)\, Brooklyn Williams (WORKER)\, Abby Sowers (WORKER)\, Michael Akhetuamen Jr. (WORKER)\, Liberty Lucero (WORKER)\, Daniella Steedle (WORKER)\, FRONT: Ash Frost (PERSEPHONE)\, Vanessa Yataco (HERMES)\, Zachary Veeh (WORKER)\, Rose Blatchley (WORKER)\, S’Naii Lapierre (EURYDICE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\nProduced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.\n \n \n \n \n \n HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO\, April 26 – May 24\, 2025)\nPHOTO 12: S’Naii Lapierre (EURYDICE)\, Ezion Garcia (ORPHEUS)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\nProduced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.\n \n \n \n \n \n HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO\, April 26 – May 24\, 2025)\nPHOTO 13: FRONT: Brandon Reyes (FATE)\, Meredith Dahl (FATE)\, Jessica Gurule (FATE)\, S’Naii Lapierre (EURYDICE)\, BACK: WORKERS\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\nProduced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO\, April 26 – May 24\, 2025)\nPHOTO 14: Vanessa Yataco (HERMES)\, Ash Frost (PERSEPHONE)\, Timm Junge (HADES)\, Brooklyn Williams (WORKER)\, Abby Sowers (WORKER)\, Zachary Veeh (WORKER)\, S’Naii Lapierre (EURYDICE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\nProduced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.\n \n \n \n \n \n HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO\, April 26 – May 24\, 2025)\nPHOTO 15: Ezion Garcia (ORPHEUS)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\nProduced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.\n \n \n \n \n \n HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO\, April 26 – May 24\, 2025)\nPHOTO 16: BACK ROW: Brandon Reyes (FATE)\, Annalise Aitken (WORKER)\, Sariah Rodriguez (WORKER)\, Rose Blatchley (WORKER)\, Meredith Dahl (FATE)\, Liberty Lucero (WORKER)\, Brooklyn Williams (WORKER)\, Jessica Gurule (FATE)\, MIDDLE ROW: Abby Sowers (WORKER)\, Daniella Steedle (WORKER)\, Zachary Veeh (WORKER)\, Michael Akhetuamen Jr. (WORKER)\, FRONT ROW: Timm Junge (HADES)\, Ezion Garcia (ORPHEUS)\, Vanessa Yataco (HERMES)\, S’Naii Lapierre (EURYDICE)\, Phoebe Castellanos (PERSEPHONE)\,\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\nProduced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.\n \n \n\nCAST:\n\nOliver Chang (ORPHEUS)\nEzion Garcia (ORPHEUS)\nAudrey Cymone (EURYDICE)\nS’Naii Lapierre (EURYDICE)\nAsh Frost (PERSEPHONE)\nPhoebe Castellanos (PERSEPHONE)\nNathan Andreas (HADES)\nTimm Junge (HADES)\nJessica Gurule (FATE)\nAli Valenzuela (FATE)\nTessa Holder (FATE)\nMeredith Dahl (FATE)\nBrandon Reyes (FATE)\nPhyre Romero (FATE)\nNava Tate (HERMES)\nVanessa Yataco (HERMES)\nLola Ivie-Valle (WORKER)\nAbby Sowers (WORKER)\nBennet Fillmore (WORKER)\nSaroj Romero (WORKER)\nBelle Gomer (WORKER)\nBrooklyn Williams (WORKER)\nLorelei Dumas (WORKER)\nAJ Buechler (WORKER)\nLiberty Lucero (WORKER)\nDaniella Steedle (WORKER)\nAnnalise Aitken (WORKER)\nRose Blatchley (WORKER)\nMichael Akhetuamen Jr. (WORKER)\nNatalie Wu (WORKER)\nSara Ford (WORKER)\nMadeline Kim (WORKER)\nSariah Rodriguez (WORKER)\nZachary Veeh (WORKER) URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/hadestown-teen-edition/ CATEGORIES:Studio Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Hadestown-Event-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250527T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20250310T232845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T192018Z UID:9853-1748372400-1748545200@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: LOBBY HERO DESCRIPTION:AUDITIONS: LOBBY HERO\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater\nBy Kenneth Lonergan\nDirected by Carl DaSilva\n  \nAUDITION DATES:  May 27 – 29\, 2025\n\nTuesday\, May 27\, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call\nWednesday\,  May 28\, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call\nThursday\, May 29\, 2025 – 7pm – 10pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.\n\n(Auditioners only need to come to one night of open call auditions.  We are only seeing in-person auditioners during audition times – no video submissions.) \nPERFORMANCE DATES:  July 19 – Aug. 16\, 2025\n  \nAUDITION NOTICE:\nTITLE: LOBBY HERO \nAUTHOR: Kenneth Lonergan \nDIRECTOR: Carl DaSilva \nRUN:  July 18th – August 16th \nFridays & Saturdays 8pm\, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events. \nThis is a volunteer community theater production.  Non-Equity.  There is no pay. \nAUDITION DATES:\nOpen Call: \nDates: Tuesday\, May 27 & Wednesday\, May 28\, 2025 \n(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.) \nTimes: 7pm – 9pm \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse   \nCallbacks: By Invitation Only. \nDate: Thursday\, May 29\, 2025 \nTimes: 7pm – 10pm \nREHEARSALS:\nFirst Read-Through: Saturday\, May 31\, Noon – 4pm \nRegular Rehearsal: Starting June 1st\, Monday – Thursday 7pm – 10pm; Sundays 6pm – 9pm. \n(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.) \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse \nAUDITION REQUIREMENTS:\nBring headshot and resume.  \nSides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions. \nNew York accent a plus\, but not required. \nSHORT SYNOPSIS:  \nA slacker security guard\, his strict supervisor\, a local hero cop\, and his attractive\, rookie partner interact in a mid-tier New York apartment lobby. Part drama\, part comedy\, and a little bit of romance\, as loyalties are strained to the breaking point. \nCASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:\nJEFF (M\, Late Twenties) White American. A goof-off security guard in the middle of the graveyard shift. He wants to make a better life for himself\, he just doesn’t know where or how. \nWILLIAM (M\, Late Twenties) Black American. The youngest captain in the history of his security firm and looking to grow. Struggles with his brother’s recent trouble with the law. \nBILL (M\, Around Thirty) White American Beloved local hero cop who believes his own hype and has happily allowed it to corrupt him. Only really here to “visit” the woman in apartment 22-J. Imagine the typical image of a cop: that’s Bill. \nDAWN (F\, Early Twenties) Any ethnicity\, American. A naive\, cute rookie cop\, torn between admiration for her partner and her firm morals. In over her head\, but aspires to be a great cop. \nBEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:\n\n\nLobby Hero Beg. Rehearsal Schedue V.3Download URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/auditions-lobby-hero/ CATEGORIES:Auditions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Lobby-Hero-Audition-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T223000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162534 CREATED:20240719T210402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T031417Z UID:9205-1749931200-1749940200@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:STEEL MAGNOLIAS DESCRIPTION:STEEL MAGNOLIAS\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater\nMay 17 – June 14\, 2025\nBy Robert Harling\nDirected by Phyllis B. Gitlin\nSee the beloved play the popular movie is based on – STEEL MAGNOLIAS. Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin\, Louisiana is the place where the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s queen bees: local social leader\, M’Lynn\, whose daughter\, Shelby\, is about to get married; eccentric millionaire\, Miss Clairee\, who has a raging sweet tooth; rich curmudgeon\, Ouiser\, who’s been in a bad mood for forty years; all helped out by Truvy’s eager new assistant\, Annelle. Filled with hilarious repartee\, this lovingly evoked picture of eccentricity in the small-town South will have your heart aching with laughter and heartbreak. \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\n\nSaturday\, June 14\, 2025\, 8pm – Closing Night\n\nAGE LIMIT\nAs 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. \n*Preview night is $10 for those purchasing tickets over the phone or in person\, there is a $3 service fee for those purchasing online. \nThis Show Contains:\n\nAdult Language and Themes\nSimulated Smoking\n\nAct One is Approx. 1 hr. 10 mins.\nThere will be a 15 Minute Intermission\nAct Two is Approx. 55 mins\nThank You to The Port of Long Beach for Sponsoring our Production!! \n \nSHOW TRAILER:\n \nPREVIEW CLIP:\n \nPERFORMANCE  PHOTOS:\n\n \n \n \n \n STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MAINSTAGE\, May 17 – June 14\, 2025)\nPHOTO 1: Katrina D. RiChard (TRUVY)\, Roxy Payne (ANNELLE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MAINSTAGE\, May 17 – June 14\, 2025)\nPHOTO 2: Katrina D. RiChard (TRUVY)\, Gioia Moen (SHELBY)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MAINSTAGE\, May 17 – June 14\, 2025)\nPHOTO 3: Roxy Payne (ANNELLE)\, Katrina D. RiChard (TRUVY)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MAINSTAGE\, May 17 – June 14\, 2025)\nPHOTO 4: Sarah Green (M’LYNN)\, Katrina D. RiChard (TRUVY)\, Roxy Payne (ANNELLE)\, Gioia Moen (SHELBY)\, Phyllis M. Nofts (OUISER)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MAINSTAGE\, May 17 – June 14\, 2025)\nPHOTO 5: Sarah Green (M’LYNN)\, Gioia Moen (SHELBY)\, Andrea Stradling (CLARIEE)\, Katrina D. RiChard (TRUVY)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MAINSTAGE\, May 17 – June 14\, 2025)\nPHOTO 6: Phyllis M. Nofts (OUISER)\, Andrea Stradling (CLARIEE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MAINSTAGE\, May 17 – June 14\, 2025)\nPHOTO 7: Sarah Green (M’LYNN)\, Phyllis M. Nofts (OUISER)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MAINSTAGE\, May 17 – June 14\, 2025)\nPHOTO 8: Katrina D. RiChard (TRUVY)\, Andrea Stradling (CLARIEE)\, Gioia Moen (SHELBY)\, Sarah Green (M’LYNN)\, Roxy Payne (ANNELLE)\, Phyllis M. Nofts (OUISER)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MAINSTAGE\, May 17 – June 14\, 2025)\nPHOTO 9: Andrea Stradling (CLARIEE)\, Roxy Payne (ANNELLE)\, Gioia Moen (SHELBY)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MAINSTAGE\, May 17 – June 14\, 2025)\nPHOTO 10: Roxy Payne (ANNELLE)\, Phyllis M. Nofts (OUISER)\, Andrea Stradling (CLARIEE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MAINSTAGE\, May 17 – June 14\, 2025)\nPHOTO 11: Gioia Moen (SHELBY)\, Sarah Green (M’LYNN)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MAINSTAGE\, May 17 – June 14\, 2025)\nPHOTO 12: Andrea Stradling (CLARIEE)\, Sarah Green (M’LYNN)\, Katrina D. RiChard (TRUVY)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MAINSTAGE\, May 17 – June 14\, 2025)\nPHOTO 13: Sarah Green (M’LYNN)\, Katrina D. RiChard (TRUVY)\, Roxy Payne (ANNELLE)\, Andrea Stradling (CLARIEE)\, Phyllis M. Nofts (OUISER)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MAINSTAGE\, May 17 – June 14\, 2025)\nPHOTO 14: BACK ROW: Andrea Stradling (CLARIEE)\, Katrina D. RiChard (TRUVY)\, Roxy Payne (ANNELLE)\, FRONT ROW: Sarah Green (M’LYNN)\, Gioia Moen (SHELBY)\, Phyllis M. Nofts (OUISER)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n\nCAST:\n\nKatrina D. RiChard (TRUVY)\nRoxy Payne (ANNELLE)\nAndrea Stradling (CLARIEE)\nGioia Moen (SHELBY)\nSarah Green (M’LYNN)\nPhyllis M. Nofts (OUISER) URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/steel-magnolias/ CATEGORIES:Mainstage Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Steel-Magnolias-Event-Banner-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR