Long Beach Playhouse

AUDITIONS: URINETOWN The Musical
2022-08-16 19:00 - 2022-08-18 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
TITLE: URINETOWN
MUSIC BY: Mark Hollmann
LYRICS BY: Mark Hollmann & Greg Kotis
BOOK BY: Greg Kotis
DIRECTOR: Rovin Jay
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER: Sonya L. Randall
MUSIC DIRECTOR: Stephen Olear
RUN: Oct. 14th – Nov. 19th, 2022
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events.
This is a community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay.
At this time, all volunteers including actors must be fully vaccinated to participate in shows.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Tuesday, Aug 16th and Wednesday Aug. 17th, 2022
Times: 7pm – 10pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks:
Date and Time: Thursday, Aug 18, 2022. 7pm – 11pm, by invitation only.
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, Aug. 20th, 12pm – 4pm
Regular Rehearsals: Starts Monday, August 22nd and continues to Thursday, Oct 13th; Sunday through Thursday nights, 7:00pm – 10:30pm, Saturday morning rehearsals 10:00pm – 3:00pm
(See Beginning Rehearsal Schedule for Specific Dates and Times)
LINK TO BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume. Please prepare 16 – 32 bars of a contemporary musical theater song in the style of the show. Be prepared to move.
For callbacks be prepared to move, learn songs from the show, and read scene sides.
Please bring your vaccination card as written proof of full vaccination to the auditions. Masks will be required at the auditions.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Winner of three Tony Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of capitalism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, municipal politics, and musical theatre itself! In a large city a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he’s had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! This irreverently humorous “comedic romp” reinvigorates the very notion of what a musical could be, with wickedly modern wit and sustained unbridled laughter!
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: Actively seeking all ethnicities for all roles
BOBBY STRONG (M, 20-30, A2-C5) The dashing, rebellious everyman who works for Miss Pennywise at the poorest, filthiest town urinal. He becomes an unsuspecting protagonist and romantic hero when he starts a revolution and falls in love with Hope Cladwell.
HOPE CLADWELL (F, 20-30, A3-A5) Cladwell’s ravishingly beautiful daughter, torn between her father and her new love for Bobby. She begins as an innocent, naïve angel but becomes vengeful and determined after being exposed to her father’s evil.
OFFICER LOCKSTOCK (M, Age: 35+, A2-A4) The tongue-in-cheek narrator of our story, he is a corrupt policeman who secretly kills off the guilty offenders. Bold, brash, and larger than life in many ways.
LITTLE SALLY (F, 20-40, A3-E5) A precocious and irreverent street urchin. She serves as a quasi-narrator who often questions Lockstock and the play’s logic.
PENELOPE PENNYWISE (F, 35+, A3-C6) The tough, jaded warden of the poorest, filthiest town urinal. She is Cladwell’s one-time lover and mother to Hope who eventually softens her temper.
CALDWELL B. BLADWELL (M, 50+, A2-G4) The Evil president and owner of the Urine Good Company. He is a miserly money-grubber who gleefully exploits the poor.
SENATOR FIPP (M, 40+, C#3-F4) A greedy politician in Cladwell’s pocket. A bumbling coward.
JOSEPH “Old Man” STRONG (M, 50+, A2-F4) Bobby’s rebellious father. His refusal to pay the fee sends him to Urinetown, ultimately launching the revolution. Doubles as HOT BLADES HARRY, one of the Poor. He is a psychopathic and can become a violent loose cannon.
OFFICER BARREL (M, 30+, G2-F4) Lockstock’s patrol partner. A thuggish and aggressive policeman.
JOSEPHINE “Ma” STRONG (F, 50+, Bb3-D5) Bobby’s mother and Joseph’s wife. A strong-willed woman with a bite, able to withstand the hard hand life has dealt her. Doubles as OLD WOMAN.
TINY TOM (M, 30+, B2-E4) One of the Poor. He is an idiotic man-child. Doubles as DR. BILLEAUX, Head of Research and Development at UGC.
MR. McQUEEN (M, 30+, B2-E4) Cladwell’s sycophantic lackey. A servile assistant.
SOUPY SUE (F, 25+, Bb3-B4) One of the Poor. She is excitable and easily panicked. Doubles as CALDWELL’S SECRETARY.
LITTLE BECKY TWO-SHOES (F, 20-40, Bb3-F5) One of the Poor. She is foul-mouthed, impulsive, and accusatory. Doubles as MRS. MILLENNIUM.
ROBBY THE STOCKFISH (M, 30+) One of the Poor. Curious and eager.

Tales of the Long Beach Playhouse
2022-08-27 20:00 - 23:00
A look back on nearly a century of community theatre produced by the volunteers and staff of the Long Beach Playhouse. The drama, the scandals, and don’t forget about the productions onstage!
‘Tales of the Long Beach Playhouse’ will be a one night only event on our Mainstage. A mix of readers theatre and live musical performances, the evening will tell the history of the Playhouse thanks to the research of the Historical Society of Long Beach.
Our performers will tell the story by portraying real life leaders of LBP. Founders like Lorraine Miller, frequent director Herbert Yenne, long time Board Member and Executive Director Ethel Case, and many more. Breaking up the story will be amazing singers and musicians performing songs from musicals produced by LBP.
General Tickets $25
VIP Tickets $40
VIP Tickets include front row assign seating, drink vouchers, and assigned parking spot.
Lobby Opens at 7pm for food, drinks, and music
Show Begins at 8pm

Thank You to the Port of Long Beach for their Sponsorship!

THE REVOLUTIONISTS
2022-09-03 20:00 - 2022-10-01 23:00
Written by Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Madison Mooney and Gregory Cohen
Four beautiful, badass women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out, murder Marat, and try to beat back the extremist insanity in 1793 Paris. This grand and dream-tweaked comedy is about violence and legacy, art and activism, feminism and terrorism, compatriots and chosen sisters, and how we actually go about changing the world.
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
This production closed Oct. 1, 2022.

COVID Patron Safety Protocol
Please know that at our performances you, and everyone in your party (including children), will be asked to:

Provide Proof of Vaccination or show A Negative Covid Test result from within the past 72 hours upon entry.
Wear a mask within the facility.
Voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.

Any questions regarding the policy please call and speak to a staff member, 562-494-1014
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. There is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs.

CAST:

Meredith Miranda (OLYMPE DE GOUGES)
Tara Brown (MARIANNE ANGELLE)
Stacy Park (CHARLOTTE CORDAY)
Amara Phelps (MARIE-ANTOINETTE)

SHOW TRAILER:

PREVIEW CLIP:

PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:

THE REVOLUTIONISTS (STUDIO, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2022)
PHOTO 1: Meredith Miranda (OLYMPE DE GOUGES)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE REVOLUTIONISTS (STUDIO, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2022)
PHOTO 2: Tara Brown (MARIANNE ANGELLE), Meredith Miranda (OLYMPE DE GOUGES)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE REVOLUTIONISTS (STUDIO, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2022)
PHOTO 3: Meredith Miranda (OLYMPE DE GOUGES), Tara Brown (MARIANNE ANGELLE), Stacy Park (CHARLOTTE CORDAY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE REVOLUTIONISTS (STUDIO, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2022)
PHOTO 4: Stacy Park (CHARLOTTE CORDAY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE REVOLUTIONISTS (STUDIO, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2022)
PHOTO 5: Amara Phelps (MARIE-ANTOINETTE), Meredith Miranda (OLYMPE DE GOUGES), Tara Brown (MARIANNE ANGELLE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE REVOLUTIONISTS (STUDIO, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2022)
PHOTO 6: Stacy Park (CHARLOTTE CORDAY), Tara Brown (MARIANNE ANGELLE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE REVOLUTIONISTS (STUDIO, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2022)
PHOTO 7: Amara Phelps (MARIE-ANTOINETTE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE REVOLUTIONISTS (STUDIO, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2022)
PHOTO 8: Stacy Park (CHARLOTTE CORDAY), Tara Brown (MARIANNE ANGELLE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE REVOLUTIONISTS (STUDIO, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2022)
PHOTO 9: Tara Brown (MARIANNE ANGELLE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE REVOLUTIONISTS (STUDIO, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2022)
PHOTO 10: Meredith Miranda (OLYMPE DE GOUGES), Amara Phelps (MARIE-ANTOINETTE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE REVOLUTIONISTS (STUDIO, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2022)
PHOTO 11: Amara Phelps (MARIE-ANTOINETTE), Tara Brown (MARIANNE ANGELLE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE REVOLUTIONISTS (STUDIO, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2022)
PHOTO 12: Meredith Miranda (OLYMPE DE GOUGES), Tara Brown (MARIANNE ANGELLE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE REVOLUTIONISTS (STUDIO, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2022)
PHOTO 13: Amara Phelps (MARIE-ANTOINETTE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE REVOLUTIONISTS (STUDIO, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2022)
PHOTO 14: Tara Brown (MARIANNE ANGELLE), Amara Phelps (MARIE-ANTOINETTE), Stacy Park (CHARLOTTE CORDAY), Meredith Miranda (OLYMPE DE GOUGES)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A BIG THANK YOU TO THE PORT OF LONG BEACH FOR SPONSORING THE OPENING NIGHT GALA

AUDITIONS: RELATIVELY SPEAKING
2022-09-12 19:00 - 2022-09-14 22:00
TITLE: RELATIVELY SPEAKING
AUTHOR: Alan Ayckbourn
DIRECTOR: Allen Sewell
RUN: Nov. 5 – Dec. 3, 2022
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events.
This is a community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay.
At this time, all volunteers including actors must be fully vaccinated to participate in shows.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Monday, Sept. 12th, and Tuesday Sept. 13th, 2022
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks:
Date and Time: Wednesday Sept. 14th, 2022. 7pm – 10pm, by invitation only.
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, Sept. 17th, 12pm – 3pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starts Monday, September 19th; Monday through Thursday nights, 7:00pm – 10:00pm; Saturdays, Noon – 3:00pm
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.
Please bring your vaccination card as written proof of full vaccination to the auditions. Masks will be required at the auditions.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Alan Ayckbourn’s first big hit, Relatively Speaking is a cleverly crafted comedy of mistaken identity. Young Londoners Greg and Ginny find each other most compatible. But, Ginny tells Greg she isn’t ready for him to meet her parents as she prepares to visit them in the countryside on Sunday morning. By accident Greg discovers the address where Ginny is going and decides to surprise her and his future in-laws by meeting them himself. The address, however, is not the residence of Ginny’s parents, but the country home of Ginny’s former boss and his wife. Hilarious misunderstandings ensue as Greg meets the “parents,” who have a few surprises of their own.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
GREG (M, to play 30-35) Handsome fellow in love with Ginny. A bit naïve — perhaps this is his first time taking a relationship seriously. Still searching for a career. The character appears in their undergarments on stage (boxer shorts) and will engage in romantic contact with the character of Ginny (kissing, embracing.) (British accent required.)
GINNY (F, to play 25-30) Lovely young woman in love with Greg, but concealing a past relationship with an older man. Her apartment reflects an energetic participant in the mod London scene of the 1960s. The character appears briefly in their undergarments on stage (1960s period bra and panties) and will engage in romantic contact with the character of Greg (kissing, embracing.) (British accent required.)
PHILIP (M, to play around 50) Dissatisfied long-time husband of Sheila. He has had an affair with his former office underling, Ginny. A successful businessman and gardening aficionado. He suspects his wife is having an affair and wishes to continue his own with Ginny. (British accent required.)
SHEILA: (F, to play 45-50) Philip’s wife. She is sometimes a bit befuddled but is a pleasant, competent housewife and hostess. She keeps her husband guessing about her fidelity to him but also shows concern for him. (British accent required.)

HOLMES AND WATSON
2022-09-24 20:00 - 2022-10-22 23:00
By Jeffrey Hatcher
Directed by Mitchell Nunn
Sherlock Holmes is dead. Or so it is assumed. The world knows the great detective went over the Reichenbach Falls with his nemesis Professor Moriarty. But when a telegram arrives informing Dr. Watson that three men, each claiming to be Holmes, have been committed to a remote asylum off the coast of Scotland, he must discover if they are all mad men, or if one of them could possibly be the real master detective. Experience a truly elaborate and riveting game of twists and turns in this intelligent mystery thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
BUY TICKETS HERE

Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, 8pm
Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, 8pm – Closing Night

COVID Patron Safety Protocol
Please know that at our performances you, and everyone in your party (including children), will be asked to:

Provide Proof of Vaccination or show a negative Covid test result from within the past 72 hours upon entry.
Wear a mask within the facility.
Voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.

Any questions regarding the policy please call and speak to a staff member, 562-494-1014
CAST:

Noah Wagner (WATSON)
Eldon Callaway (DR. EVANS)
Michael Paul King (ORDERLY/MORIARTY/INSPECTOR)
Kyla Druckman (MATRON)
Steve Shane (HOLMES 1)
Nik Lillard (HOLMES 2)
Jack Murphy (HOLMES 3)

SHOW TRAILER:

PREVIEW CLIP:

PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:

HOLMES AND WATSON (MAINSTAGE, Sept. 24 – Oct. 22, 2022)
PHOTO 1: Noah Wagner (WATSON)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HOLMES AND WATSON (MAINSTAGE, Sept. 24 – Oct. 22, 2022)
PHOTO 2: Noah Wagner (WATSON), Michael Paul King (ORDERLY), Eldon Callaway (DR. EVANS)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HOLMES AND WATSON (MAINSTAGE, Sept. 24 – Oct. 22, 2022)
PHOTO 3: Kyla Druckman (MATRON)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HOLMES AND WATSON (MAINSTAGE, Sept. 24 – Oct. 22, 2022)
PHOTO 4: Noah Wagner (WATSON)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HOLMES AND WATSON (MAINSTAGE, Sept. 24 – Oct. 22, 2022)
PHOTO 5: Steve Shane (HOLMES 1)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HOLMES AND WATSON (MAINSTAGE, Sept. 24 – Oct. 22, 2022)
PHOTO 6: Noah Wagner (WATSON), Steve Shane (HOLMES 1)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HOLMES AND WATSON (MAINSTAGE, Sept. 24 – Oct. 22, 2022)
PHOTO 7: Nik Lillard (HOLMES 2)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HOLMES AND WATSON (MAINSTAGE, Sept. 24 – Oct. 22, 2022)
PHOTO 8: Noah Wagner (WATSON), Michael Paul King (ORDERLY), Nik Lillard (HOLMES 2), Eldon Callaway (DR. EVANS)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HOLMES AND WATSON (MAINSTAGE, Sept. 24 – Oct. 22, 2022)
PHOTO 9: Jack Murphy (HOLMES 3)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HOLMES AND WATSON (MAINSTAGE, Sept. 24 – Oct. 22, 2022)
PHOTO 10: Noah Wagner (WATSON), Jack Murphy (HOLMES 3), Eldon Callaway (DR. EVANS)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HOLMES AND WATSON (MAINSTAGE, Sept. 24 – Oct. 22, 2022)
PHOTO 11: Eldon Callaway (DR. EVANS), Kyla Druckman (THE WOMAN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HOLMES AND WATSON (MAINSTAGE, Sept. 24 – Oct. 22, 2022)
PHOTO 12: Michael Paul King (INSPECTOR PATTERSON)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HOLMES AND WATSON (MAINSTAGE, Sept. 24 – Oct. 22, 2022)
PHOTO 13: Noah Wagner (WATSON), Kyla Druckman (MATRON), Steve Shane (HOLMES 1), Nik Lillard (HOLMES 2), Jack Murphy (HOLMES 3), Michael Paul King (ORDERLY), Eldon Callaway (DR. EVANS)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HOLMES AND WATSON (MAINSTAGE, Sept. 24 – Oct. 22, 2022)
PHOTO 14: Kyla Druckman (MATRON/THE WOMAN), Noah Wagner (WATSON), Steve Shane (HOLMES 1), Nik Lillard (HOLMES 2), Jack Murphy (HOLMES 3), Eldon Callaway (DR. EVANS), Michael Paul King (ORDERLY/INSPECTOR PATTERSON/MORIARTY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

LINK TO A REVIEW OF THE SHOW

URINETOWN The Musical
2022-10-15 20:00 - 2022-11-19 23:00 | Long Beach Playhouse
Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollman
Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis
Directed by Rovin Jay
Assistant Directed and Choreographed by Sonya L. Randall
Musical Direction by Stephen Olear
Winner of three Tony Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of capitalism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, municipal politics, and musical theatre itself! In a large city a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he’s had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! This irreverently humorous “comedic romp” reinvigorates the very notion of what a musical could be, with wickedly modern wit and sustained unbridled laughter!

CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
THIS PRODUCTION CLOSED NOV. 19TH, 2022

COVID Patron Safety Protocol
Please know that at our performances you, and everyone in your party (including children), will be asked to:

Wear a mask within the facility.
Voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.

Any questions regarding the policy please call and speak to a staff member, 562-494-1014
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. There is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs.

This Show Contains:

Adult Content & Themes
Fog and Smoke Effects
Pulsing and Flashing Lights
A Fee for the Privilege to Pee
Bunny Endangerment
A lot of Stealing from other Shows

This is a Two Act Show, with one, 15 min. Intermission
• Act I is Approx. 1 hr. 5 min.
• 15 Minute Intermission
• Act II is Approx. 1 hr.

PREVIEW CLIP:

HUMOROUS COMMERCIAL FOR THE SHOW:

PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:

URINETOWN: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2022)
PHOTO 1: Gary Douglas (OFFICER BARREL), Tucker Price (JOSEPH “OLD MAN” STRONG), Kyra Olschewske (SOUPY SUE), Zachary Balagot (BOBBY STRONG), Veronique Merrill Warner (OLD WOMAN), Derek Rubiano (OFFICER LOCKSTOCK), Jessica Flynn (LITTLE BECKY TWO SHOES), Ja’lil B. Nelson (TINY TOM), Amanda Webb (PENELOPE PENNYWISE), Russell Malang (ROBBY THE STOCKFISH), Rick Reischman (SENATOR FIPP), Andrew Taylor (MR. MCQUEEN), Via May (LITTLE SALLY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

URINETOWN: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2022)
PHOTO 2: Zachary Balagot (BOBBY STRONG), Amanda Webb (PENELOPE PENNYWISE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

URINETOWN: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2022)
PHOTO 3: FRONT: Tucker Price (JOSEPH “OLD MAN” STRONG), Amanda Webb (PENELOPE PENNYWISE), BACK: Via May (LITTLE SALLY), Russell Malang (ROBBY THE STOCKFISH), Kyra Olschewske (SOUPY SUE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

URINETOWN: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2022)
PHOTO 4: BACK: Tucker Price (UGC WORKER), MIDDLE ROW: Ja’lil B. Nelson (DR. BILLEAUX), Russell Malang (UGC WORKER), Jessica Flynn (MRS. MILLENNIUM), Eric Schiffer (CALDWELL B. CLADWELL), Veronique Merrill Warner (UGC WORKER), Fadeke Oparinde (HOPE CLADWELL), Rick Reischman (SENATOR FIPP), FRONT: Andrew Taylor (MR. MCQUEEN), Kyra Olschewske (CALDWELL’S SECRETARY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

URINETOWN: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2022)
PHOTO 5: Gary Douglas (OFFICER BARREL), Derek Rubiano (OFFICER LOCKSTOCK)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

URINETOWN: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2022)
PHOTO 6: Fadeke Oparinde (HOPE CLADWELL), Zachary Balagot (BOBBY STRONG)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

URINETOWN: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2022)
PHOTO 7: Derek Rubiano (OFFICER LOCKSTOCK), Via May (LITTLE SALLY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

URINETOWN: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2022)
PHOTO 8: Derek Rubiano (OFFICER LOCKSTOCK), Andrew Taylor (MR. MCQUEEN), Eric Schiffer (CALDWELL B. CLADWELL), Amanda Webb (PENELOPE PENNYWISE), Fadeke Oparinde (HOPE CLADWELL), Rick Reischman (SENATOR FIPP), Gary Douglas (OFFICER BARREL)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

URINETOWN: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2022)
PHOTO 9: FRONT: Zachary Balagot (BOBBY STRONG), BEHIND: Veronique Merrill Warner (JOSEPHINE “MA” STRONG), Jessica Flynn (LITTLE BECKY TWO SHOES), Kyra Olschewske (SOUPY SUE), Via May (LITTLE SALLY), Ja’lil B. Nelson (TINY TOM)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

URINETOWN: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2022)
PHOTO 10: FRONT: Fadeke Oparinde (HOPE CLADWELL), Zachary Balagot (BOBBY STRONG), BACK: Rick Reischman (SENATOR FIPP), Jessica Flynn (LITTLE BECKY TWO SHOES), Veronique Merrill Warner (JOSEPHINE “MA” STRONG), Derek Rubiano (OFFICER LOCKSTOCK), Kyra Olschewske (SOUPY SUE), Gary Douglas (OFFICER BARREL), Ja’lil B. Nelson (TINY TOM), Russell Malang (ROBBY THE STOCKFISH), Andrew Taylor (MR. MCQUEEN), Via May (LITTLE SALLY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

URINETOWN: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2022)
PHOTO 11: FRONT: Fadeke Oparinde (HOPE CLADWELL), BEHIND: Jessica Flynn (LITTLE BECKY TWO SHOES), Russell Malang (ROBBY THE STOCKFISH), Ja’lil B. Nelson (TINY TOM), Tucker Price (HOT BLADES HARRY), Kyra Olschewske (SOUPY SUE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

URINETOWN: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2022)
PHOTO 12: LEFT: Zachary Balagot (BOBBY STRONG), Fadeke Oparinde (HOPE CLADWELL), BACK ROW: Tucker Price (HOT BLADES HARRY), Ja’lil B. Nelson (TINY TOM), Russell Malang (ROBBY THE STOCKFISH), FRONT ROW: Jessica Flynn (LITTLE BECKY TWO SHOES), Via May (LITTLE SALLY), Kyra Olschewske (SOUPY SUE), Veronique Merrill Warner (JOSEPHINE “MA” STRONG) (Michael Hardy Photography)

URINETOWN: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2022)
PHOTO 13: BACK GROUP: Tucker Price (HOT BLADES HARRY), Ja’lil B. Nelson (TINY TOM), Kyra Olschewske (SOUPY SUE), Fadeke Oparinde (HOPE CLADWELL), Russell Malang (ROBBY THE STOCKFISH), Jessica Flynn (LITTLE BECKY TWO SHOES), FRONT: Via May (LITTLE SALLY), Veronique Merrill Warner (JOSEPHINE “MA” STRONG)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

URINETOWN: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2022)
PHOTO 14: BACK ROW: Ja’lil B. Nelson (TINY TOM / DR. BILLEAUX), Kyra Olschewske (SOUPY SUE / CALDWELL’S SECRETARY), Russell Malang (ROBBY THE STOCKFISH), Gary Douglas (OFFICER BARREL), Derek Rubiano (OFFICER LOCKSTOCK), Rick Reischman (SENATOR FIPP), Amanda Webb (PENELOPE PENNYWISE), Eric Schiffer (CALDWELL B. CLADWELL), Andrew Taylor (MR. MCQUEEN), FRONT ROW: Tucker Price (JOSEPH “OLD MAN” STRONG / HOT BLADES HARRY), Veronique Merrill Warner (JOSEPHINE “MA” STRONG / OLD WOMAN), Zachary Balagot (BOBBY STRONG), Fadeke Oparinde (HOPE CLADWELL), Via May (LITTLE SALLY), Jessica Flynn (LITTLE BECKY TWO SHOES / MRS. MILLENNIUM)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

CAST:

Zachary Balagot (BOBBY STRONG)
Fadeke Oparinde (HOPE CLADWELL)
Eric Schiffer (CALDWELL B. CLADWELL)
Derek Rubiano (OFFICER LOCKSTOCK)
Via May (LITTLE SALLY)
Amanda Webb (PENELOPE PENNYWISE)
Rick Reischman (SENATOR FIPP)
Tucker Price (JOSEPH “OLD MAN” STRONG / HOT BLADES HARRY)
Gary Douglas (OFFICER BARREL)
Veronique Merrill Warner (JOSEPHINE “MA” STRONG / OLD WOMAN)
Ja’lil Nelson (TINY TOM / DR. BILLEAUX)
Andrew Taylor (MR. MCQUEEN)
Kyra Olschewske (SOUPY SUE / CALDWELL’S SECRETARY)
Jessica Flynn (LITTLE BECKY TWO SHOES / MRS. MILLENNIUM)
Russell Malang (ROBBY THE STOCKFISH)

A BIG THANK YOU TO THE PORT OF LONG BEACH FOR SPONSORING OUR OPENING NIGHT GALA!

RELATIVELY SPEAKING
2022-11-04 20:00 - 2022-12-03 23:00 | Long Beach Playhouse
By Alan Ayckbourn
Directed by Allen Sewell
Greg and Ginny find themselves most compatible. But when Greg finds a pair of men’s slippers under Ginny’s bed that aren’t his, she tells him they are her father’s. Ginny is reticent to introduce him to her parents, so Greg decides to surprise her and his future in-laws by meeting them himself. Hilarious misunderstandings ensue as past infidelities are nearly exposed and no one can be sure of who is in love with whom in this deliciously heady British comedy.

CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, 8pm
Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, 8pm – Closing Night

COVID Patron Safety Protocol
Please know that at our performances you, and everyone in your party (including children), will be asked to:

Wear a mask within the theatre.
Voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.

Any questions regarding the policy please call and speak to a staff member, 562-494-1014
This Show Contains:

Mild Adult Language and Themes
Simulated Smoking
Pulsing Lights
Many Mistaken Identities
The Love of Gardening

This is a Two Act Show, with one, 15 min. Intermission
• Act I is Approx. 55 min.
• 15 Minute Intermission
• Act II is Approx. 45 mins.

TRAILER FOR THE SHOW:

PREVIEW CLIP:

PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:

RELATIVELY SPEAKING (MAINSTAGE, NOV. 5 – DEC. 3, 2022)
PHOTO 1: Elizabeth Ginnett Cox (GINNY WHITAKER), Jeffrey Benion (GREG POYNTER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

RELATIVELY SPEAKING (MAINSTAGE, NOV. 5 – DEC. 3, 2022)
PHOTO 2: Jeffrey Benion (GREG POYNTER), Elizabeth Ginnett Cox (GINNY WHITAKER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

RELATIVELY SPEAKING (MAINSTAGE, NOV. 5 – DEC. 3, 2022)
PHOTO 3: Elizabeth Ginnett Cox (GINNY WHITAKER), Jeffrey Benion (GREG POYNTER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

RELATIVELY SPEAKING (MAINSTAGE, NOV. 5 – DEC. 3, 2022)
PHOTO 4: Sarah-Jane Finch (SHELIA CARTER), Tod Walker (PHILIP CARTER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

RELATIVELY SPEAKING (MAINSTAGE, NOV. 5 – DEC. 3, 2022)
PHOTO 5: Sarah-Jane Finch (SHELIA CARTER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

RELATIVELY SPEAKING (MAINSTAGE, NOV. 5 – DEC. 3, 2022)
PHOTO 6: Sarah-Jane Finch (SHELIA CARTER), Jeffrey Benion (GREG POYNTER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

RELATIVELY SPEAKING (MAINSTAGE, NOV. 5 – DEC. 3, 2022)
PHOTO 7: Tod Walker (PHILIP CARTER), Jeffrey Benion (GREG POYNTER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

RELATIVELY SPEAKING (MAINSTAGE, NOV. 5 – DEC. 3, 2022)
PHOTO 8: Elizabeth Ginnett Cox (GINNY WHITAKER), Sarah-Jane Finch (SHELIA CARTER), Tod Walker (PHILIP CARTER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

RELATIVELY SPEAKING (MAINSTAGE, NOV. 5 – DEC. 3, 2022)
PHOTO 9: Tod Walker (PHILIP CARTER), Elizabeth Ginnett Cox (GINNY WHITAKER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

RELATIVELY SPEAKING (MAINSTAGE, NOV. 5 – DEC. 3, 2022)
PHOTO 10: Tod Walker (PHILIP CARTER), Elizabeth Ginnett Cox (GINNY WHITAKER), Jeffrey Benion (GREG POYNTER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

RELATIVELY SPEAKING (MAINSTAGE, NOV. 5 – DEC. 3, 2022)
PHOTO 11: Elizabeth Ginnett Cox (GINNY WHITAKER), Tod Walker (PHILIP CARTER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

RELATIVELY SPEAKING (MAINSTAGE, NOV. 5 – DEC. 3, 2022)
PHOTO 12: Sarah-Jane Finch (SHELIA CARTER), Tod Walker (PHILIP CARTER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

RELATIVELY SPEAKING (MAINSTAGE, NOV. 5 – DEC. 3, 2022)
PHOTO 13: BACK ROW: Elizabeth Ginnett Cox (GINNY WHITAKER), Jeffrey Benion (GREG POYNTER), FRONT ROW: Sarah-Jane Finch (SHELIA CARTER), Tod Walker (PHILIP CARTER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

CAST:

Jeffrey Benion (GREG)
Elizabeth Ginnett Cox (GINNY)
Tod Walker (PHILIP)
Sarah-Jane Finch (SHEILA)

AUDITIONS: Agatha Christie’s TOWARDS ZERO
2022-11-07 19:00 - 2022-11-09 22:00
AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: Agatha Christie’s TOWARDS ZERO
AUTHOR: Agatha Christie and Gerald Verner
DIRECTOR: Holland Renton
RUN: January 14 – February 11, 2023
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events.
This is a community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay.
At this time, all volunteers including actors must be fully vaccinated to participate in shows.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Monday, November 7 & Tuesday, 8, 2022
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks:
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 7pm – 10pm, by invitation only.
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Sat., November 12, 2022 at Noon – 4pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting on Monday, Nov. 14; Mon. – Thurs. 7pm – 10pm, Saturdays, 1pm – 4pm
(See Beginning Rehearsal Schedule for Specific Dates and Times)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
LINK TO BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.
Please bring your vaccination card as written proof of full vaccination to the auditions. Masks will be required at the auditions.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
A group of upper-class guests gather for a 14 day holiday at the seaside home of Lady Tressilian. Jealousy, passion, hatred and complicated relationships culminate in the murder of the lady of the house. Luckily, Detective Battle is vacationing nearby and is tasked with sorting out the guilty from the innocent.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: Actively seeking all ethnicities for all roles
THOMAS ROYDE (M, 40’s) Good looking, athletic and rugged. He seems solid and dependable. He harbors a secret love for Audrey. (Role Requires British RP accent)
KAY STRANGE (F, 20’s) Attractive, but jealous and insecure. Prone to outbursts. Nevile’s second wife. (Role Requires British RP accent)
MARY ALDIN (F, late 30’s) Reserved, pleasant and non-committal. Hardworking assistant to Lady Tressilian. (Role Requires British RP accent)
NEVILE STRANGE (M, 40’s) Dashing, confident and shrewd. He was the ward of the late Mr. Tressilian. (Role Requires British RP accent)
MATHEW TREVES (M, 65+) Distinguished ex-lawyer and a contemporary of Lady Tressilian. Very observant. (Role Requires British RP accent)
LADY TRESSILIAN (F, 65+) Knows what she wants and exudes very little patience. Very much aware of her position isn society (Role Requires British RP accent)
AUDREY STRANGE (F, late 30’s to early 40’s) Enigmatic, composed and reserved. Nevile’s first wife and much beloved by Lady Tressilian. (Role Requires British RP accent)
TED LATIMER (M, 20’s) Handsome and athletic with a bit of playboy attitude. Desperately in love with Kay. (Role Requires British RP accent)
SUPERINTENDENT BATTLE (M, 50’s) Presents with a commanding presence. He is a well respected and admired detective. (Role Requires British RP accent)
INSPECTOR LEACH (M, 30’s – 40’s) Nephew to Battle. No nonsense and reserved. (Roles requires a Cornwall accent)

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL
2022-12-09 20:00 - 2022-12-18 22:00
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Adapted from Charles Dickens’ Novella
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
Dec. 10 – Dec. 18, 2022
Adapted & Directed by Lauren Velasco
The perennial favorite returns for its eleventh incarnation at the Long Beach Playhouse. In this quick-paced, highly theatrical re-telling of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Future show Ebenezer Scrooge the poverty of his material wealth 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 production will be the Christmas party needed to set you and your loved ones on the path to holiday cheer.
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
This production Closed Dec. 18, 2022
Streaming Online Version Available! Buy your ticket and get the video link HERE
COVID Patron Safety Protocol
Please know that at our performances you, and everyone in your party (including children), will be asked to:

Wear a mask within the theatre.
Voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.

Any questions regarding the policy please call and speak to a staff member, 562-494-1014
PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 10 – Dec. 18, 2022)
PHOTO 1: Michael Paul King (EBENEZER SCROOGE), Michael Panah (BOY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 10 – Dec. 18, 2022)
PHOTO 2: Anneliese Nendel-Flores (STREET CHILD), Andrea Stradling (MRS OLIVER), Nina Rae Simbol (BROKER 1)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 10 – Dec. 18, 2022)
PHOTO 3: Sean Wellengard (BOB CRATCHIT), Eldridge Mullins (TINY TIM)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 10 – Dec. 18, 2022)
PHOTO 4: Ted Burke (JACOB MARELY), Michael Paul King (EBENEZER SCROOGE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 10 – Dec. 18, 2022)
PHOTO 5: Kayla Agnew (GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 10 – Dec. 18, 2022)
PHOTO 6: BACK: Kayla Agnew (GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST), Michael Paul King (EBENEZER SCROOGE), FRONT: Grant Thackray (YOUNG EBENEZER), Andrea Stradling (MRS. FEZZIWIG), Nina Rae Simbol (BELLE), B.J. Grip (MR. FEZZIWIG), Ashley Gilmore (FEZZIWIG PARTYGOER), Sean Wellengard (DICK WILKINS)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 10 – Dec. 18, 2022)
PHOTO 7: Kayla Agnew (GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST), Michael Paul King (EBENEZER SCROOGE), Nina Rae Simbol (BELLE), Grant Thackray (YOUNG EBENEZER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 10 – Dec. 18, 2022)
PHOTO 8: B.J. Grip (GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT), Michael Paul King (EBENEZER SCROOGE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 10 – Dec. 18, 2022)
PHOTO 9: Eldridge Mullins (TINY TIM)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 10 – Dec. 18, 2022)
PHOTO 10: Andrea Stradling (MRS OLIVER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 10 – Dec. 18, 2022)
PHOTO 11: Anneliese Nendel-Flores (BELINDA CRATCHIT), Michael Panah (PETER CRATCHIT), Sean Wellengard (BOB CRATCHIT), Kayla Agnew (MARTHA CRATCHIT), Andrea Stradling (MRS. CRATCHIT)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 10 – Dec. 18, 2022)
PHOTO 12: Michael Paul King (EBENEZER SCROOGE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 10 – Dec. 18, 2022)
PHOTO 13: Michael Paul King (EBENEZER SCROOGE), Ashley Gilmore (ELIZABETH), Grant Thackray (FRED)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 10 – Dec. 18, 2022)
PHOTO 14: Cast
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 10 – Dec. 18, 2022)
PHOTO 15: BACK ROW: Ted Burke (JACOB MARELY, TOPPER, OLD JOE), Andrea Stradling (MRS OLIVER, MRS. CRATCHIT, MRS. FEZZIWIG), B.J. Grip (LONDONER, GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT, MR. FEZZIWIG), FRONT ROW: Ashley Gilmore (SOLICITOR, ELIZABETH, MRS. DILBER, FEZZIWIG PARTYGOER), Grant Thackray (FRED, YOUNG EBENEZER, BROKER 2, THOMAS), Nina Rae Simbol (BROKER 1, BELLE, CAROLINE, CATHERINE), Michael Paul King (EBENEZER SCROOGE), Eldridge Mullins (TINY TIM, SCHOOL-AGE SCROOGE), Sean Wellengard (BOB CRATCHIT, DICK WILKINS), Anneliese Nendel-Flores (STREET CHILD, WANT, BELINDA CRATCHIT), Kayla Agnew (LONDONER, GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST, MARTHA CRATCHIT), Michael Panah (BOY, IGNORANCE PETER, CRATCHIT)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

CAST:

Michael Paul King (EBENEZER SCROOGE)
Sean Wellengard (BOB CRATCHIT)
Kayla Agnew (LONDONER 1 / GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST)
B.J. Grip (LONDONER 2 / GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT)
Ted Burke (JACOB MARLEY / OLD JOE)
Grant Thackray (FRED HOLLOWELL / YOUNG EBENEZER)
Andrea Stradling (MRS. CRATCHIT / MRS. OLIVER)
Nina Rae Simbol (BELLE / CAROLINE)
Ashley Gilmore (ELIZABETH HOLLOWELL / MRS. DILBER)
Michael Panah (PETER CRATCHIT / IGNORACE)
Anneliese Nendel-Flores (BELINDA CRATCHIT / FAN / WANT)
Eldridge Mullins (TINY TIM / SCHOOL-AGE EBENEZER)

Thanks to the Port of Long Beach for Sponsoring the Opening Night Gala!

AUDITIONS: SHE KILLS MONSTERS
2023-01-02 19:00 - 2023-01-04 22:00
AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: SHE KILLS MONSTERS
AUTHOR: Qui Nguyen
DIRECTOR: Shinshin Yuder Tsai
RUN: Feb. 23 – Mar. 25, 2023
Fridays & Saturdays 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events.
This is a volunteer community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay. At this time, all volunteers including actors must be fully vaccinated to participate in shows.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Monday, Jan. 2 and Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023
Times: 7 pm – 9 pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks:
Date and Time: Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, 7 pm – 10 pm, by invitation only.
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Jan. 7, Noon – 4 pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting Mon., Jan. 10: Mon.-Thurs. 7 pm to 10 pm, and Saturdays sometime between 11 am to 2 pm (Saturdays will most likely be when fight rehearsals will take place/take focus.)
See the beginning rehearsal schedule for specific dates and times.
LINK TO BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE (Also available at the bottom of this notice.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.
Please bring your vaccination card as written proof of full vaccination to the auditions. Masks will be required at the auditions.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
She Kills Monsters is the story of one sister’s journey to learn about her sister who has recently passed. Agnes is thrown into a world she has no frame of reference for and quickly finds out that her younger sister, Tilly lived a secret and amazing life in the world of DnD! Along the way, Agnes discovers new friends, joys, and challenging questions to answer.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: Actively seeking all ethnicities for all roles.
Big plus if you are comfortable with or know stage combat, DnD rules, and culture, a nerd of any sort.
AGNES EVANS (F, 19 – 25) ​Tilly’s older sister, a high school teacher dealing with Tilly’s death, is described as average and clueless about nerd culture. She eventually learns to embrace her inner badass and let her nerd flag fly.
TILLY EVANS (F, 18 – 19 to play 16)​ A badass fantasy fanatic, nerdy, sarcastic, occasionally bullied and appears to Agnes after her death as a powerful level 20 Paladin. She may or may not like girls (p.s. she totally does.)
MILES (M, 19 – 25)​ Agnes’ boyfriend; is average and occasionally confused. Has a temper. Agnes’ “long-term” boyfriend but hasn’t made the big leap. Also plays a mean gelatinous cube.
ORCUS/RONNIE (M, 20 – 35 )​ Overlord of the Underworld, a lazy demon that has given up defending his treasure in favor of watching TV and snacking on Easy Cheese.
CHUCK (M, 20 – 35)​ nerd with pop culture sensibility, runs a comic book store, and could be classified as, but not limited to, a grunge rocker roadie. As Dungeon Master he goes by “DM Biggs.” Considers himself a ladies’ man.
KALIOPE/KELLY (F, 18 – 25)​ An athletic Dark Elf; master spellcaster; described as “rocking lady hotness.” The muscle of the group. Actor must be comfortable on stage with revealing D&D-type clothing – think Xena, warrior princess-esque.
LILITH/LILLY (F, 18 – 25)​ A popular girl next door by day, heroic and sexy Demon Queen by night. Described as “the perfect combination of beauty and brawn.” Tilly’s in-game girlfriend. Actor must be comfortable on stage with revealing D&D-type clothing – think Xena, warrior princess-esque.
VERA (F, 19 – 25) ​Guidance counselor; Agnes’s friend at the high school. Foul-mouthed and short-tempered. She’s not very good at her job but she’s very good at being a friend. WILL also play as several other characters.
NARRATOR (F, 19 – 30)​ a Narrator. She’s not unlike Cate Blanchett in “The Lord of the Rings.” In fact, very much like Cate Blanchett in Lord of the Rings. WILL also play as several other characters
STEVE (M, 18 – 19 to play 16)​ A adventuring young lad who seems to get the butt end of the stick a lot. This role may be doubled.

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BEST OF THE BEST SHOW & BEHIND THE MASK
2023-01-13 20:00 - 2023-01-15 17:00
The Studio Collaborative: BEST OF THE BEST SHOW & BEHIND THE MASK
Company: The Long Beach Community Theater
Dates: Jan. 13, 14 @ 8pm, Jan. 15 @ 2pm, 2023
Tickets: $20
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

Friday, Jan. 13, 2023 at 8pm – Best of the Best Show
Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 at 8pm – Best of the Best Show – SOLD OUT
Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023 at 2pm – Behind the Mask

All Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.
COVID Patron Safety Protocol
Please know that at our performances you, and everyone in your party (including children), will be asked to:

Wear a mask within the theatre.
Voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.

Any questions regarding the policy please call and speak to a staff member, 562-494-1014
BOTH SHOWS CONTAIN: Adult Language, Content, and Themes.
Description:
The Best of the Best Show:
It’s the beginning of Season TEN (What?!) for the Long Beach Community Theater and we’re ready to celebrate! Over the past nine years we have had 100’s of participants step behind the mic. to share their true stories and talents! Join us for a smorgasbord-sampler of some of our favorite five-minute pieces from our “big shows”, our two years spent on ZOOM, and our monthly storytelling event, “Speak. Easy.”
Behind the Mask:
What happens when we take our masks off? When does the REAL (insert YOUR name here) get to stand up? AS IS.
Post-pandemic, 12 local artists went on a journey inward to learn more about themselves, their interactions with others, and how they show up in the world. Come witness as they creatively express themselves using storytelling, spoken word, monologues, music, and dance to allow you to see BEHIND THE MASK.
Company Statement:
The Long Beach Community Theater (LBCT) is a unique, storytelling theater where the participants are given a topic and five minutes to share a true story from their lives using any form of performing or visual arts they like: dancing, singing, acting, spoken word, film, or simply storytelling served straight-up – ANYTHING GOES! The LBCT provides a platform and a safe space for our friends and neighbors to express themselves and connect one story at a time. We strive to enhance our understanding of ourselves and others by producing original material revolving around social and cultural issues as well as values pertinent to the lives of our community. We believe everyone has a story and everyone’s story matters!
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.

Agatha Christie’s TOWARDS ZERO
2023-01-13 20:00 - 2023-02-11 23:00
TOWARDS ZERO
By Agatha Christie with Gerald Verner
Jan. 14. – Feb. 11, 2023
Directed by Holland Renton
When a house party gathers at Gull’s Point, the seaside home of Lady Tressilian, her nephew, tennis star Neville Strange finds himself caught between his old wife Audrey and his new flame Kay. In this nail-biting thriller from the Queen of Mystery herself, Agatha Christie, we probe the psychology of jealousy in the shadow of a savage and brutal murder. This is a double parlor game as before we guess the killer, we are invited to guess who is going to be killed. Can Detective Battle unpeel this investigation before the zero hour comes, or is this his final match? Forty – Love!

CHOOSE A DATE:
This Production Closed Feb. 11, 2023
COVID Patron Safety Protocol
Please know that at our performances you, and everyone in your party (including children), will be asked to:

Wear a mask within the facility.
Voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.

Any questions regarding the policy please call and speak to a staff member, 562-494-1014
This Show Contains:

Flashing Lights and Thunder Effects
Simulated Smoking
Simulated Scenes of Violence

Act One is Approx. 55 min.
There will be a 15 Minute Intermission
Act Two is Approx. 1hr. 10 min.
SHOW TRAILER:

PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:

Agatha Christie’s TOWARDS ZERO (MAINSTAGE, JAN. 14 – FEB. 1, 2023)
PHOTO 1: Milena Gotch (AUDREY STRANGE), Jordan Brayboy (KAY STRANGE), Alex Piper (NEVILE STRANGE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Agatha Christie’s TOWARDS ZERO (MAINSTAGE, JAN. 14 – FEB. 1, 2023)
PHOTO 2: Carmen Tunis (LADY TRESSILIAN), Samantha Haase (MARY ALDIN), Spencer Douglas (MATHEW TREVES), Mark Carlin (THOMAS ROYDE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Agatha Christie’s TOWARDS ZERO (MAINSTAGE, JAN. 14 – FEB. 1, 2023)
PHOTO 3: Carmen Tunis (LADY TRESSILIAN), Spencer Douglas (MATHEW TREVES)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Agatha Christie’s TOWARDS ZERO (MAINSTAGE, JAN. 14 – FEB. 1, 2023)
PHOTO 4: Carmen Tunis (LADY TRESSILIAN), Samantha Haase (MARY ALDIN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Agatha Christie’s TOWARDS ZERO (MAINSTAGE, JAN. 14 – FEB. 1, 2023)
PHOTO 5: Jordan Brayboy (KAY STRANGE), Charlie Rodriguez (TED LATIMER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Agatha Christie’s TOWARDS ZERO (MAINSTAGE, JAN. 14 – FEB. 1, 2023)
PHOTO 6: Samantha Haase (MARY ALDIN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Agatha Christie’s TOWARDS ZERO (MAINSTAGE, JAN. 14 – FEB. 1, 2023)
PHOTO 7: Alex Piper (NEVILE STRANGE), Jordan Brayboy (KAY STRANGE), Milena Gotch (AUDREY STRANGE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Agatha Christie’s TOWARDS ZERO (MAINSTAGE, JAN. 14 – FEB. 1, 2023)
PHOTO 8: Charlie Rodriguez (TED LATIMER), Jordan Brayboy (KAY STRANGE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Agatha Christie’s TOWARDS ZERO (MAINSTAGE, JAN. 14 – FEB. 1, 2023)
PHOTO 9: Milena Gotch (AUDREY STRANGE), Ben Pettis (INSPECTOR LEACH), Spencer Douglas (MATHEW TREVES), Lee Samuel Tanng (SUPERINTENDENT BATTLE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Agatha Christie’s TOWARDS ZERO (MAINSTAGE, JAN. 14 – FEB. 1, 2023)
PHOTO 10: Ben Pettis (INSPECTOR LEACH), Lee Samuel Tanng (SUPERINTENDENT BATTLE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Agatha Christie’s TOWARDS ZERO (MAINSTAGE, JAN. 14 – FEB. 1, 2023)
PHOTO 11: Ben Pettis (INSPECTOR LEACH), Mark Carlin (THOMAS ROYDE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Agatha Christie’s TOWARDS ZERO (MAINSTAGE, JAN. 14 – FEB. 1, 2023)
PHOTO 12: Alex Piper (NEVILE STRANGE), Ben Pettis (INSPECTOR LEACH), Lee Samuel Tanng (SUPERINTENDENT BATTLE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Agatha Christie’s TOWARDS ZERO (MAINSTAGE, JAN. 14 – FEB. 1, 2023)
PHOTO 13: Lee Samuel Tanng (SUPERINTENDENT BATTLE), Ben Pettis (INSPECTOR LEACH)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Agatha Christie’s TOWARDS ZERO (MAINSTAGE, JAN. 14 – FEB. 1, 2023)
PHOTO 14: BACK ROW: Mark Carlin (THOMAS ROYDE), Jordan Brayboy (KAY STRANGE), Alex Piper (NEVILE STRANGE), Milena Gotch (AUDREY STRANGE), Lee Samuel Tanng (SUPERINTENDENT BATTLE), Ben Pettis (INSPECTOR LEACH), Samantha Haase (MARY ALDIN), FRONT ROW: Charlie Rodriguez (TED LATIMER), Carmen Tunis (LADY TRESSILIAN), Spencer Douglas (MATHEW TREVES)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

CAST:

Jordan Brayboy (KAY STRANGE)
Mark Carlin (THOMAS ROYDE)
Samantha Haase (MARY ALDIN)
Spencer Douglas (MATHEW TREVES)
Alex Piper (NEVILE STRANGE)
Carmen Tunis (LADY TRESSILIAN)
Milena Gotch (AUDREY STRANGE)
Charlie Rodriguez (TED LATIMER)
Lee Samuel Tanng (SUPERINTENDENT BATTLE)
Ben Pettis (INSPECTOR LEACH)

AGNES OF GOD
2023-01-20 20:00 - 2023-01-22 14:00
The Studio Collaborative: AGNES OF GOD
Company: Unnamed Theatre Company
Dates: Jan. 20, 21 @ 8pm, Jan. 22 @ 2pm, 2023
Tickets: $24 regular, $20 Student/Senior/Military
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

Friday, Jan. 20, 2023 at 8pm
Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 at 8pm
Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023 at 2pm

All Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.
COVID Patron Safety Protocol
Please know that at our performances you, and everyone in your party (including children), will be asked to:

Wear a mask within the theatre.
Voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.

Any questions regarding the policy please call and speak to a staff member, 562-494-1014
Description:
A young nun who claims she gave a virgin birth is accused of murdering her child. A psychiatrist assigned to the case faces off with the Mother Superior. All 3 women explore questions of faith, memory, and the meaning of sainthood.
Company Statement:
We’re smart, scrappy and sprightly theatre creators who affirm that art should honor the humanity of all peoples. We seek to uplift and empower the voices of the unheard, the unattended to and the undesired, so that we may create theatre experiences that touch the souls of our community and push the boundaries of creativity.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.

LEMUR MOM
2023-01-27 20:00 - 2023-01-29 17:00
The Studio Collaborative: LEMUR MOM
Company: Full Price Productions
Dates: Jan. 27, 28 @ 8pm, Jan. 29 @ 2pm, 2023
Tickets: $20
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 at 8pm
Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023 at 8pm
Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023 at 2pm

All Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.
COVID Patron Safety Protocol
Please know that at our performances you, and everyone in your party (including children), will be asked to:

Wear a mask within the theatre.
Voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.

Any questions regarding the policy please call and speak to a staff member, 562-494-1014
Description:
Lemur Mom is a special needs comedy for a neuro-diverse universe. Written and performed by Megan Dolan, it is a heartbreaking and hilarious theatrical journey from diagnosis through support groups, child psychologists, and play-dates – trying to help her young son communicate. It’s a poignant and surprisingly funny transformation as Megan moves from believing she’s the wrong mom to accepting she’s the perfect mom for her unique and gifted son.
Company Statement:
Full Price Productions is a Long Beach based small business focused on providing positive, challenging, and joyful theatre, storytelling projects, films, performances, and entertainments. We offer services from audition coaching and actor self-tapes to performer loan outs for TV and film projects; from theatrical direction to film production.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.

IT STARTED WITH A LIE!
2023-02-03 20:00 - 2023-02-12 17:00
The Studio Collaborative: IT STARTED WITH A LIE!
Company: VanderHart Productions
Dates: Feb. 3, 4 @ 8pm, Feb. 5 @ 2pm & Feb. 10, 11 @ 8pm, Feb. 12 @ 2pm, 2023
Tickets: $24 regular, $14 Students, $21 Seniors
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
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Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 at 8pm
Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 at 8pm
Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 at 2pm
Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 at 8pm
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 at 8pm
Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023 at 2pm

All Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.
COVID Patron Safety Protocol
Please know that at our performances you, and everyone in your party (including children), will be asked to:

Wear a mask within the theatre.
Voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.

Any questions regarding the policy please call and speak to a staff member, 562-494-1014
Description:
A racy bedroom farce about gay couples and strange bedfellows.
Peter Stern is turning 50 and not happy. His company is being swallowed by a conservative foreign investor. Peter’s hubbie Elliot is marketing a sports drink with side effects—including extreme horniness. Their friends are completely self-absorbed and now a hunky construction worker is hitting on his husband. Everyone has issues that become intensified once they all drink Mega Voltage!
Company Statement:
VanderHart 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.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.

AUDITIONS: THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
2023-02-13 19:00 - 2023-02-15 22:00
TITLE: THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
AUTHOR: Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett
Newly Adapted by Wendy Kessleman
DIRECTOR: Phyllis B. Gitlin
RUN: April 4 – May 6, 2023
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm. Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events.
This is a volunteer community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay. At this time, all volunteers including actors must be fully vaccinated to participate in shows.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Monday, February 13 and Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 East Anaheim Street, Long Beach, CA 90804
Callbacks:
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 15, 7pm – 10pm, by invitation only.
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, February 18, 2023 from Noon to 4pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting February 20, 2023, Monday through Thursday from 7pm – 10pm. Saturdays, 9am to noon.
LINK TO BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Bring headshot and resume
Sides for cold readings may be provided
One minute memorized monologues and possible cold readings
No dialect required
Do not leave unless the stage manager speaks with you

Please bring your vaccination card as written proof of full vaccination to the auditions. Masks will be required at the auditions.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
In this undeniably moving new adaptation, Anne Frank emerges from history, a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl, who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time with astonishing honesty, wit, and determination. The play takes place in the rooms of the secret annex, rooms attached to her father’s office building in Amsterdam, Holland, during the years of World War II, 1942-1944. Anne’s diary remains a primary source of the perspective of a Jewish girl in hiding from the Nazis, during World War II. Anne’s family, the Van Daan family, and Mr. Dussel hide from the outside world, only aided by Miep and Kraler who give them news, food and medicine.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
ANNE FRANK: (F, 18 – 22 to play 13 – 15) Will be cast to look like a girl who will age from 13 to 15 years old. Warm, witty, creative, intelligent, sensitive, writer.
OTTO FRANK: (M, mid 40s – 50s) Husband to Edith, father of Anne and Margot, and head of the group living in his annex. Wise, patient, fair, loyal, the leader of the Annex, level-headed.
EDITH FRANK: (F, mid 40s) Wife to Otto, and mother of Anne and Margot. From a wealthy German family. Loving, moral, cultured, reserved.
MARGOT FRANK: (F, 18 – 23 to play 15 – 17) Will be cast to look like a girl who will age from 15 to 17. Pretty, quiet, obedient, very bright, overwhelmed.
MIEP GIES: (F, 25 – 40) A secretary in Mr. Frank’s office. Entrusted by Otto Frank with hiding the Annex occupants from the outside world. Courageous and compassionate.
PETER VAN DAAN: (M, 18 – 23, to play 17 – 19) Cast to look like a 17 year old boy. Withdrawn, awkward, shy. Ages from the introverted teenager to the more mature 19 year old.
MR KRALER: (M, 35 – 50) Helps Miep with caring for the occupants of the annex. Sympathetic, honest, good man.
MRS. VAN DAAN (PETRONELLA): (F, mid 40s – 50s) Wife of Mr. Van Daan and mother to Peter. Vain and finicky, materialistic.
MR. VAN DAAN (PUTTI): (M, mid 40s – 50s) Husband of Mrs. Van Daan and Father to Peter. An irritable, former business partner of Mr. Frank. Selfish and critical.
MR. DUSSEL (JAN): (M, 30s – 40s) Difficult to get along with. Dentist. Anti-social. Warms to Anne.
NAZIS: (M, 20s – 40s) There are three Nazi soldiers/Dutch Collaborators at the very end of the play. A small, but critical part of the play, their appearance changes the course of the story. They are brutal in their treatment of the Annex occupants.
Beginning Rehearsal Schedule:

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ACT 1 DANCE PRESENTS: MOVEMENTS 2023
2023-02-17 20:00 - 2023-02-19 17:00
The Studio Collaborative: ACT 1 DANCE PRESENTS: MOVEMENTS 2023
Company: Act 1 Dance Company
Dates: Feb. 17, 18 @ 8pm, Feb. 19 @ 2pm, 2023
Tickets: $25
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Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 at 8pm
Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 at 8pm
Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023 at 2pm

All Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.
COVID Patron Safety Protocol
Please know that at our performances you, and everyone in your party (including children), will be asked to:

Wear a mask within the theatre.
Voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.

Any questions regarding the policy please call and speak to a staff member, 562-494-1014
Description:
Act 1 Dance Company is a rising contemporary dance company who also does various dancing styles. In the midst of a pandemic, many individuals were isolated and had few opportunities to interact and create with one another; Act 1 has brought together performers and artists from all walks of life to encourage those interactions. Act 1 Dance Company has been presented with an opportunity to foster artistry and creativity in its newest production: MOVEMENTS. Act 1 Dance Company is an inclusive dance company that aims to inspire its members and community through creative movement.
Company Statement:
Act 1 is an inclusive, dance company that aims to inspire its members and community through creative movement. This allows young adults to express their passion for dance while continuing to pursue their other aspirations and give back to the community.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.

GROUP CHAT
2023-02-24 20:00 - 2023-02-26 17:00
The Studio Collaborative: GROUP CHAT
Company: Bunny King Productions
Dates: Feb. 24, 25 @ 8pm, Feb. 26 @ 2pm, 2023
Tickets: $20
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Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 at 8pm
Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 at 8pm
Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023 at 2pm

All Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.
COVID Patron Safety Protocol
Please know that at our performances you, and everyone in your party (including children), will be asked to:

Wear a mask within the theatre.
Voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.

Any questions regarding the policy please call and speak to a staff member, 562-494-1014
Description:
This witty, fast-paced ensemble piece takes the audience on a unique adventure ranging from the surprising order of wildlife society to the dark, dangerous jungles of the internet. Featuring lions, people, trolls, music and more, the seemingly unrelated stories unfold revealing the possibility that we may not live as far apart as we think. Despite the vast distances in our disparate perspectives, perhaps common ground is within reach.
Company Statement:
Bunny King Productions, home of Zoom’s Fairy Tales and Madame Safarie’s Musings, is an entertainment company that brings creative visions to light on stage and screen.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.

SHE KILLS MONSTERS
2023-02-24 20:00 - 2023-03-25 23:00
SHE KILLS MONSTERS
By Qui Nguyen
Feb. 25 – Mar. 25, 2023
Directed by Shinshin Yuder Tsai
After Agnes Evans loses her family in a car crash, she leaves her childhood home in Ohio, haunted by the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. But when Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook and decides to start playing it with her sister’s colorful teenage friends, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek, the outsider, and the warrior within us all.

CHOOSE A DATE:
THIS PRODUCTION CLOSED MARCH 25, 2023
COVID Patron Safety Protocol

Masks are strongly encouraged to be worn inside the theatre spaces, but are not required except for special performances.
Masks are required for those coughing and sneezing
Masks are available for any patron or volunteer who would like or need one
LBP will have Masks Required performances for those that would prefer a masked audience experience, check with the Box Office for those dates

This Show Contains:

Adult Language and Humor
Adult Themes and Content
Flashing and Pulsing Lights
Smoke and Fog Effects
Simulated Scenes of Bullying
Simulated Scenes of Action Violence
A lot of D&D Nerdery!!!

Act One is Approx. 1 hr.
There will be a 15 Minute Intermission
Act Two is Approx. 1hr.

SHOW TRAILER:

PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:

SHE KILLS MONSTERS (MAINSTAGE, FEB. 25 – MAR. 25, 2023)
PHOTO 1: Derek Delmar (CHUCK), Deva Marie Gregory (AGNES)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

SHE KILLS MONSTERS (MAINSTAGE, FEB. 25 – MAR. 25, 2023)
PHOTO 2: Roxanne Westerlin (LILITH / LILLY), Deva Marie Gregory (AGNES), Fiona Burrows (TILLY), Caitlin Zinn (KALIOPE / KELLY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

SHE KILLS MONSTERS (MAINSTAGE, FEB. 25 – MAR. 25, 2023)
PHOTO 3: Elijah Douglas (STEVE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

SHE KILLS MONSTERS (MAINSTAGE, FEB. 25 – MAR. 25, 2023)
PHOTO 4: Caitlin Zinn (KALIOPE / KELLY), Deva Marie Gregory (AGNES), Grant Thackray (ORCUS / RONNIE), Fiona Burrows (TILLY), Roxanne Westerlin (LILITH / LILLY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

SHE KILLS MONSTERS (MAINSTAGE, FEB. 25 – MAR. 25, 2023)
PHOTO 5: Deva Marie Gregory (AGNES), Family of Bugbears (Themselves)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

SHE KILLS MONSTERS (MAINSTAGE, FEB. 25 – MAR. 25, 2023)
PHOTO 6: Deva Marie Gregory (AGNES), Carole Louise (VERA)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

SHE KILLS MONSTERS (MAINSTAGE, FEB. 25 – MAR. 25, 2023)
PHOTO 7: Deva Marie Gregory (AGNES), Dane Jamieson Price (MILES)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

SHE KILLS MONSTERS (MAINSTAGE, FEB. 25 – MAR. 25, 2023)
PHOTO 8: Dane Jamieson Price (MILES), Deva Marie Gregory (AGNES)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

SHE KILLS MONSTERS (MAINSTAGE, FEB. 25 – MAR. 25, 2023)
PHOTO 9: Grant Thackray (ORCUS / RONNIE), Deva Marie Gregory (AGNES), Caitlin Zinn (KALIOPE / KELLY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

SHE KILLS MONSTERS (MAINSTAGE, FEB. 25 – MAR. 25, 2023)
PHOTO 10: Elli Luke (EVIL TINA), Carole Louise (EVIL GABBI)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

SHE KILLS MONSTERS (MAINSTAGE, FEB. 25 – MAR. 25, 2023)
PHOTO 11: Fiona Burrows (TILLY), Deva Marie Gregory (AGNES)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

SHE KILLS MONSTERS (MAINSTAGE, FEB. 25 – MAR. 25, 2023)
PHOTO 12: Elijah Douglas (STEVE), Caitlin Zinn (KALIOPE / KELLY), Deva Marie Gregory (AGNES), Fiona Burrows (TILLY), Roxanne Westerlin (LILITH / LILLY), Grant Thackray (ORCUS / RONNIE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

SHE KILLS MONSTERS (MAINSTAGE, FEB. 25 – MAR. 25, 2023)
PHOTO 13: Fiona Burrows (TILLY), Deva Marie Gregory (AGNES)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

SHE KILLS MONSTERS (MAINSTAGE, FEB. 25 – MAR. 25, 2023)
PHOTO 13: Fiona Burrows (TILLY), Deva Marie Gregory (AGNES)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

CAST:

Deva Marie Gregory (AGNES)
Fiona Burrows (TILLY)
Derek Delmar (CHUCK)
Dane Jamieson Price (MILES)
Caitlin Zinn (KALIOPE / KELLY)
Roxanne Westerlin (LILITH / LILLY)
Carole Louise (VERA / EVIL GABBI)
Elli Luke (NARRATOR / FARRAH THE FARIE / EVIL TINA)
Elijah Douglas (STEVE)
Grant Thackray (ORCUS / RONNIE)

AUDITIONS: 2023 LBP NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
2023-03-01 19:00 - 21:00
THE 2023 LBP NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLES: Show 1: BILLIE SITS FOR CARL (ANNOTATED)
Show 2: FINDING MR. RIGHTSTEIN
AUTHORS: Chuck Cummings (Billie Sit for Carl (Annotated))
Nancy Davidoff Kelton (Finding Mr. Rightstein)
DIRECTORS: Robyn Hastings (Billie Sit for Carl (Annotated))
Meredith Miranda (Finding Mr. Rightstein)
RUN: Stage Reading of BILLIE SITS FOR CARL (ANNOTATED) on March 31, 2023 at 7pm. Stage Reading of FINDING MR. RIGHTSTEIN on Saturday, April 1 at 7pm. There will be a talk-back after each reading.
This is a volunteer community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay. At this time, all volunteers including actors must be fully vaccinated to participate in shows.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 (One night only for both plays.)
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
REHEARSALS:
There will be 3-4 rehearsals before the stage reading arranged between the directors and the actors cast. Rehearsals will start immediately.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume. Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.
Please bring your vaccination card as written proof of full vaccination to the auditions. Masks will be required at the auditions.
NEW WORKS FESTIVAL INFORMATION:
This 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 audience talk back.
As 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.
SHOW 1: BILLIE SITS FOR CARL (ANNOTATED)
by Chuck Cummings
Stage Reading March 31, 2023
Directed by Robyn Hastings
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Noted New York bestselling novelist, music and dance critic and photographer, Carl Van Vechten schedules a photo shoot with jazz icon, Billie Holiday. On the day Billie is scheduled to sit, Carl, his assistant Saul and wife Fania, prepare for the shoot in Carl’s apartment.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
CARL VAN VECHTEN – (M, 60’s- 70s – Caucasian). Noted New York bestselling novelist, music and dance critic and photographer.
FANIA MARINOFF – (F, 50s-60s – Caucasian). Carl’s complicated wife and Broadway actress.
SAUL MAURIBER – (M, 34 – Caucasian). Department store clerk, Carl’s assistant and naïve lover.
BILLIE HOLIDAY- (F, 34 – Black) Iconic jazz singer of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s.
PLAYWRIGHT – (M, 40s – Black) Playwright pops in an out of the script interacting with his characters.
NARRATOR – (M/F, any age or ethnicity) (Narrator reads stage directions during the performance).

SHOW 2: FINDING MR. RIGHTSTEIN
by Nancy Davidoff Kelton
Stage Reading April 1, 2023
Directed by Meredith Miranda
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Joanna, age 50, journeys towards forgiveness, understanding her mother, and self-love. Her mother was in a mental institution which Joanna called “the nervous hospital.” Their evolving relationship, finding a home for mom, and understanding mental illness are major themes. Joanna bonds with her father(at the price of being reminded that her looks disappoint.) Joanna’s struggles with herself, her family, and “Wrongstein” men, along with her growth are dramatized with humor and pain.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: Five actors: three women and two men, can play all roles. Most scenes have two characters. None have more than three.
JOANNA (F, 50s) A divorced writer, mother and professor searching for “Mr. Rightstein” while striving to maintain relationships/memories with her parents and her child, as well as rebuilding a life for herself.
MOM (Joanna’s mother) (F, 50s – 80s) Mom serves as a subconscious reminder of many of Joanna’s shortcomings. Also plays Mildred the Psychotherapist / Wendy the Fashion Designer / Lynne (Joanna’s older sister).
DAD (M, 50s – 80s) Dad appears in flashbacks as well as in Joanna subconsciousness. Also plays Doctor / Pool Attendant.
ROBERT (Joanna’s boyfriend) (M, 50s) All of the men Joanna encounters on her journey towards finding “Mr.Rightstein”. Also plays Sam-the-One / Larry / Sheldon and other “Mr.Wrongstein’s”
MOLLY (Joanna’s daughter) (F, 20 – 30s) Joanna’s young daughter. Also plays Diane (Joanna’s neighbor, a call girl) / Nursing Aide / Narrator
SEE GENERAL REHEARSAL SCHEDULE BELOW (Please read note on schedule.):

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ORDINARY DAYS
2023-03-03 20:00 - 2023-03-05 17:00
The Studio Collaborative: ORDINARY DAYS
Company: Little Renegade Productions
Dates: Mar. 3, 4 @ 8pm, Mar. 5 @ 2pm, 2023
Tickets: $20, $15 Student/Senior
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Friday, Mar. 3, 2023 at 8pm
Saturday, Mar. 4, 2023 at 8pm
Sunday, Mar. 5, 2023 at 2pm

All Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.
COVID Patron Safety Protocol

Masks are strongly encouraged to be worn inside the theatre spaces
Masks are required for those coughing and sneezing
Masks are available for any patron or volunteer who would like or need one

Description:
Set in New York City, the musical follows four characters, Claire, Jason, Warren, and Deb, exploring how their ordinary lives connect in the most amazing ways.
Company Statement:
Little Renegade Productions is a Los Angeles based production company, bringing music, film theater and truth to the stage and screen.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.

AUDITIONS: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
2023-03-06 19:00 - 2023-03-08 22:00
AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
PRODUCERS: Produced by JD Theatricals in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
AUTHOR: Music and Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin, Conceived by Rebecca Feldman with Additional Material by Jay Reiss
DIRECTOR: Russell Malang and Bob Fetes
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Matt Koutroulis
CHOREOGRAPHER: Bethanie Lyon
RUN: April 28th – May 27th
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm.
This is a volunteer community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay. At this time, all volunteers including actors must be fully vaccinated to participate in shows.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Monday, March 6 and Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks:
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 8, 7pm – 11pm, by invitation only.
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: March 11, 2023, Noon to 3pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting March 13, Mon. – Thurs. 7pm – 10:30pm, Saturdays, Noon to 4pm.
SEE BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE BELOW FOR SPECIFIC DATES AND TIMES
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume. Please prepare 16 – 32 bars of a contemporary
musical theater song in the style of the show. Be prepared to move.
For callbacks be prepared to move, learn songs from the show, and read scene sides.
Please bring your vaccination card as written proof of full vaccination to the auditions. Masks will be required at the auditions.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
This heartfelt musical comedy follows an eclectic group of six teens who compete for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Eight spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box. A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: We encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, and ages to audition.
CHIP TOLENTINO (M, 16+ – Able to play a 6th grade speller) The reigning spelling champion of Putnam County. Slightly athletic and social, he expects things to come easily to him. This role requires some sustained high notes, up to a sustained high A in his solo number. (Also plays Jesus.) Vocal Range: Tenor to B (Vocal Range C4-B5)
LOGAINNE SCHWARTZANDGRUBENNIERE (F, 16+ to play Middle School Aged Character) Younger than most bee participants, she is driven by internal and external pressure—but above all else, a desire to when to please her two fathers. Speaks with a lisp. Vocal Range: Alto G to Eb (Vocal Range A3-F5)
LEAF CONEYBEAR (M/F/NON-BI, 16+ to play Middle School Aged Character) A second alternate to the bee, never expected to compete. Home-schooled with many siblings, everything about the public bee is an adventure to them. They have severe Attention Deficit Disorder and his best friend is his finger puppet. Vocal Range: Baritone to G (Vocal Range A3-A5)
WILLIAM BARFEE (M, 16+ to play Middle School Aged Character) Has a host of health problems and a lot to prove. Loud and combative—becomes the bully to avoid being picked out by others, but eventually warms up. A strong comedic role. Vocal Range: Tenor to Bb (Vocal Range E4-B5)
MARCY PARKERS (F, 16+ to play Middle School Aged Character) The ultimate over-achiever, Marcy has never been given another option. She comes from a family where excellence is expected and so simply produced. Role requires (ANY/ALL SPECIAL ABILITIES) various tricks—baton twirling, cartwheels, splits, etcetera. Vocal Range: Mezzo to Eb (Vocal Range C4-E5)
OLIVE OSTROVSKY (F, 16+ to play Middle School Aged Character) A word-lover, Olive has a fairly quiet life, a result of often-absent parents and being an only child. She spends most of her time with the dictionary, which brings her comfort with its vastness of wonder. This role requires a strong belter contained in a shy and sweet young girl. Vocal Range: Mezzo A to high G (Vocal Range B3-F5)
RONA LISA PERRETTI (F, 30’s) Putnam County’s long-time spelling bee hostess, a local realtor, and the winner of the 3rd annual bee. This is Rona’s day to be queen, and her own when is sadly the highlight of her life still. (Also plays Olive’s Mom.) This role requires a strong belter. Vocal Range: Mezzo up to A (Vocal Range B3-F5)
VICE PRINCIPAL DOUGLAS PANCH (M, 30’s) The vice principal of a local middle school, he is frustrated with his life. Forced to be a substitute co-host of the bee, he finds the whole thing odd, but attempts to play along to impress Rona, which he has a crush. (minimal singing) (NO SOLOS, THOUGH REQUESTED TO SING WHEN APPLICABLE.)
MITCH MAHONEY (M, 18-25) With a bouncer’s physique and demeanor, Mitch appears an odd choice for the bee’s “comfort counselor,” but it is part of his community service. (Also plays Dan’s Dad and Olive’s Dad.) Vocal Range: Gospel/ Baritone to A (Vocal Range E4-A5)
BEGINNGING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

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GODDESS / RESTROOM CONFESSIONS
2023-03-10 20:00 - 2023-03-12 17:00
The Studio Collaborative: GODDESS / RESTROOM CONFESSIONS
Company: Brandon Ferruccio – Producer
Dates: Mar. 10, 11 @ 8pm, Mar. 12 @ 2pm, 2023
Tickets: $15
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
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Friday, Mar. 10, 2023 at 8pm
Saturday, Mar. 11, 2023 at 8pm
Sunday, Mar. 12, 2023 at 2pm

All Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.
COVID Patron Safety Protocol

Masks are strongly encouraged to be worn inside the theatre spaces, but are not required except for special performances.
Masks are required for those coughing and sneezing
Masks are available for any patron or volunteer who would like or need one

Description:
A One-Act Double Feature Event: Showcasing two dynamic female-charged plays. Written and Directed by Brandon Ferruccio
Goddess – What sort of problems would mythological Goddesses have if they lived in present day, New York City? The same problems as everyone else; menopause, cheating spouses, overbearing mothers, and low self-esteem…
Restroom Confessions – Six diverse women divulge their personal problems and endless drama in their lives in a completely unconventional setting…
Company Statement:
Brandon Ferruccio is a playwright and director who is producing an evening of his original, one acts shows.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.

NOBODY LOVES A TELEMARKETER
2023-03-17 20:00 - 2023-03-19 17:00
The Studio Collaborative: NOBODY LOVES A TELEMARKETER
Company: Timeless Theater
Dates: Mar. 17, 18 @ 8pm, Mar. 19 @ 2pm, 2023
Tickets: $15
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
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Friday, Mar. 17, 2023 at 8pm
Saturday, Mar. 18, 2023 at 8pm
Sunday, Mar. 19, 2023 at 2pm

All Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.
COVID Patron Safety Protocol

Masks are strongly encouraged to be worn inside the theatre spaces, but are not required except for special performances.
Masks are required for those coughing and sneezing
Masks are available for any patron or volunteer who would like or need one

Description:
Nobody Loves a Telemarketer is a delightful romantic comedy about life, love, and their hang ups. Martin, a telemarketer with a debilitating fear of rejection, and his coworker Harry, who takes delight in harassing people over the phone, are met with a cheery new employee who has no idea what she is getting herself into. Along with their eccentric cohort, will Harry go too far and Martin not far enough?
Company Statement:
Timeless Theater is a company started by Sean Wellengard producing plays that he wrote, which have culminated in a book Timeless Theater: Monologue and Play Book.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.

PLAYS IN A DAY
2023-03-25 20:00 - 22:00
The Studio Collaborative: PLAYS IN A DAY
Company: LBP, Alex Shewchuk, producing
Dates: Mar. 25 @ 8pm, 2023
Tickets: $10
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 8pm

All Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.
COVID Patron Safety Protocol

Masks are strongly encouraged to be worn inside the theatre spaces, but are not required except for special performances.
Masks are required for those coughing and sneezing
Masks are available for any patron or volunteer who would like or need one

Description:
Join 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!

AUDITIONS: BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY
2023-03-27 19:00 - 2023-03-29 22:00
AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY
AUTHOR: Pearl Cleage
DIRECTOR: Sonya Randall
RUN: May 20th – June 17th 2023
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2 pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events.
This is a volunteer community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay.
At this time, all volunteers, including actors must be fully vaccinated to participate in shows.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Monday, March 27th and Tuesday, March 28th, 2023
Times: 7 pm – 9 pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks:
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 29th, 2023, 7 pm – 10 pm, by invitation only.
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, April 1st, Noon – 4 pm
First Regular Rehearsal : Monday, April 3rd, 2023
Regular Rehearsal: Monday – Thursday 7 pm – 10:30 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Possible Sunday Night rehearsals maybe added if needed, 7 pm – 10:30 pm)
(See Beginning Rehearsal Calendar BELOW for Specific Dates and Times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Prepare a monologue for the Open Call Auditions.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the Callbacks.
Please bring your vaccination card as written proof of full vaccination to the auditions.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
In the summer of 1930 in Harlem, NY, the creative euphoria of the Harlem Renaissance has given way to the harsher realities of the Great Depression. Guy and Angel, recently fired from the Cotton Club, struggle to hold on to their dreams; he of costuming Josephine Baker and she of having a steady career as a singer. When Leland, a recent transplant, comes to Angel’s aid, he sees in her a memory of lost love and a reminder of the Alabama skies he misses. Will they find what they are looking for in Harlem, or will they have to look beyond 125th Street to fulfill their dreams?
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
ANGEL ALLEN: (F, 34 – 40. Ethnicity: Black / African Descent) A 34-year-old Black woman who looks five years younger, a former backup singer at The Cotton Club.
GUY JACOBS: (M, 30 – 40. Ethnicity: Black / African Descent) A thirtyish black man, costume designer at The Cotton Club.
DELIA PATTERSON: (F, 25 – 30. Ethnicity: Black / African Descent) A 25-year-old Black woman, a social worker on staff at Harlem Hospital.
LELAND CUNNINGHAM: (M, 28 – 35. Ethnicity: Black / African Descent) A 28-year-old Black man from Alabama, a six-week resident of Harlem.
SAM THOMAS: (Male, 40ish. Ethnicity: Black / African Descent.) A forty-year-old doctor at Harlem Hospital.
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

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LBP NEW WORKS FESTIVAL 2023
2023-03-31 19:00 - 2023-04-01 23:00
The Studio Collaborative: LBP NEW WORKS FESTIVAL 2023
Company: LBP New Works Committee producing
Dates: March 31 & April 1 @ 7pm, 2023
Tickets: Free
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS HERE:

Friday, Mar. 31, 2023 at 7pm – Local Winner:
BILLIE SITS FOR CARL (ANNOTATED) – With talk-back after the show

Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 7pm – Non-Local Winner:
FINDING MR. RIGHTSTEIN – With talk-back after the show

All Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.
COVID Patron Safety Protocol

Masks are strongly encouraged to be worn inside the theatre spaces, but are not required except for special performances.
Masks are required for those coughing and sneezing
Masks are available for any patron or volunteer who would like or need one

THE SHOWS:
BILLIE SITS FOR CARL (ANNOTATED)
Local Winner of the LBP New Works Festival 2023
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theater
Reading on Friday, March 31, 2023
By Chuck Cummings
Directed by Robyn Hastings
BILLIE SITS FOR CARL (ANNOTATED) is the true story of jazz singer Billie Holiday’s visit to photographer Carl Van Vechten’s Manhattan apartment to have her portrait taken. But Billie doesn’t just want an 8 x 10 glossy, and Carl, who has photographed many mid-twentieth century American luminaries, has an agenda of his own. Well, at least according to the playwright, who makes us question what’s true.
Cast:

Robb Tracy (CARL VAN VECHTEN)
Anne Gundry (FANIA MARINOFF)
Ervin Bolisay (SAUL MAURIBER)
Hadiza Hinish (BILLIE HOLIDAY)
Robin Harrison (PLAYWRIGHT)
Melissa Calasanz (NARRATOR)

INTERVIEW WITH playwright Chuck Cummings about his play from STAGE EXPLORATIONS:

FINDING MR. RIGHTSTEIN
Non-Local Winner of the LBP New Works Festival 2023
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theater
Reading on Saturday, April 1, 2023
By Nancy Davidoff Kelton
Directed by Meredith Miranda
Joanna, age 50, journeys towards forgiveness, understanding her mother. and self-love. Her mother was in a mental institution which Joanna called “the nervous hospital.” Their evolving relationship, finding a home for Mom, and understanding mental illness are major themes. Joanna bonds with her father. That has a price including reminders that her looks disappoint. Joanna’s struggles with herself, her family, and Wrongstein men, along with her growth are dramatized with humor and pain.
Cast:

Judy Gish (JOANNA)
Nancy Fleming (MOM & OTHERS)
Robb Tracy (DAD & OTHERS)
Holly Jeanne (MILDRED AND OTHERS)
Alex Lohman (NARRATOR / DIANE AND OTHERS)
Amara Phelps (MOLLY / WENDY & OTHERS)
Mitchell Nunn (LARRY / SHELDON AND OTHERS)
Ervin Balisay (ROBERT / SAM & OTHERS)

INTERVIEW WITH playwright Nancy Davidoff Kelton about her play from STAGE EXPLORATIONS:

DESCRIPTION OF THE FESTIVAL:
The 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 staged reading with critical feedback from professional theatre critics and audience talk-back.

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
2023-04-07 20:00 - 2023-05-06 23:00
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
By Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman
April 8 – May 6, 2023
Directed by Phyllis B. Gitlin
In this undeniably moving new adaptation, Anne Frank emerges from history, a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl, who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time with astonishing honesty, wit, and determination. Anne’s voice shines through in this impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, as it captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence—their fear, their hope, their laughter, their grief. This is a powerful new adaptation for a new generation that never lets us forget the inhuman darkness waiting to claim its incandescently human heroine.

CHOOSE A DATE:
This Production Closed May 6, 2023
COVID Patron Safety Protocol

Masks are strongly encouraged to be worn inside the theatre spaces, but are not required except for special performances.
Masks are required for those coughing and sneezing
Masks are available for any patron or volunteer who would like or need one

This Show Contains:
Scenes of Intense Historical Trauma
Act One is Approx. 1 hr.
There will be a 15 Minute Intermission
Act Two is Approx. 50 Mins.

SHOW TRAILER:

PREVIEW CLIP:

PERFORMANCE PHOTO GALLERY:

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (MAINSTAGE, APRIL 8 – MAY 6, 2023)
PHOTO 1: Vita Muccia (ANNE FRANK), Rick Reischman (OTTO FRANK)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (MAINSTAGE, APRIL 8 – MAY 6, 2023)
PHOTO 2: Andrea Stradling (EDITH FRANK), Stephen Saatjian (MR. VAN DAAN), Lee Samuel Tanng (MR. DUSSEL), Rick Reischman (OTTO FRANK), Harriet Whitmyer (MRS. VAN DAAN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (MAINSTAGE, APRIL 8 – MAY 6, 2023)
PHOTO 3: Andrea Stradling (EDITH FRANK), Lee Samuel Tanng (MR. DUSSEL), Rick Reischman (OTTO FRANK), Lauren Velasco (MARGOT FRANK), Robbie Macey (PETER VAN DAAN), Harriet Whitmyer (MRS. VAN DAAN), Vita Muccia (ANNE FRANK), Stephen Saatjian (MR. VAN DAAN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (MAINSTAGE, APRIL 8 – MAY 6, 2023)
PHOTO 4: Lauren Velasco (MARGOT FRANK) Andrea Stradling (EDITH FRANK), Lee Samuel Tanng (MR. DUSSEL), Vita Muccia (ANNE FRANK)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (MAINSTAGE, APRIL 8 – MAY 6, 2023)
PHOTO 5: Harriet Whitmyer (MRS. VAN DAAN), Rick Reischman (OTTO FRANK), Andrea Stradling (EDITH FRANK), Stephen Saatjian (MR. VAN DAAN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (MAINSTAGE, APRIL 8 – MAY 6, 2023)
PHOTO 6: Vita Muccia (ANNE FRANK)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (MAINSTAGE, APRIL 8 – MAY 6, 2023)
PHOTO 7: Vita Muccia (ANNE FRANK), Andrea Stradling (EDITH FRANK)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (MAINSTAGE, APRIL 8 – MAY 6, 2023)
PHOTO 8: Phillip Brickey (MR. KRALER), Samantha Haase (MIEP GIES), Vita Muccia (ANNE FRANK)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (MAINSTAGE, APRIL 8 – MAY 6, 2023)
PHOTO 9: Harriet Whitmyer (MRS. VAN DAAN), Robbie Macey (PETER VAN DAAN), Stephen Saatjian (MR. VAN DAAN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (MAINSTAGE, APRIL 8 – MAY 6, 2023)
PHOTO 10: Vita Muccia (ANNE FRANK), Lauren Velasco (MARGOT FRANK)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (MAINSTAGE, APRIL 8 – MAY 6, 2023)
PHOTO 11: Robbie Macey (PETER VAN DAAN), Vita Muccia (ANNE FRANK)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (MAINSTAGE, APRIL 8 – MAY 6, 2023)
PHOTO 13: Mehrdad Matakabi (FIRST MAN), Rudy Perez (THIRD MAN), Dylan Boggan (SECOND MAN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (MAINSTAGE, APRIL 8 – MAY 6, 2023)
PHOTO 13: Mehrdad Maktabi (FIRST MAN), Rudy Perez (THIRD MAN), Dylan Boggan (SECOND MAN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (MAINSTAGE, APRIL 8 – MAY 6, 2023)
PHOTO 14: BACK ROW: Dylan Boggan (SECOND MAN ), Lee Samuel Tanng (MR. DUSSEL), Mehrdad Maktabi (FIRST MAN), Rick Reischman (OTTO FRANK), Stephen Saatjian (MR. VAN DAAN), Rudy Perez (THIRD MAN), Phillip Brickey (MR. KRALER), Samantha Haase (MIEP GIES) MIDDLE ROW: Andrea Stradling (EDITH FRANK), Robbie Macey (PETER VAN DAAN), Harriet Whitmyer (MRS. VAN DAAN), FIRST ROW: Vita Muccia (ANNE FRANK), Lauren Velasco (MARGOT FRANK)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

CAST:

Vita Muccia (ANNE FRANK)
Rick Reischman (OTTO FRANK)
Andrea Stradling (EDITH FRANK)
Lauren Velasco (MARGOT FRANK)
Samantha Haase (MIEP GIES)
Robbie Macey (PETER VAN DAAN)
Philip Brickey (MR. KRALER)
Harriet Whitmyer (MRS. VAN DAAN)
Stephen Saatjian (MR. VAN DAAN)
Lee Samuel Tanng (MR. DUSSAL)
Mehrdad Maktabi (FIRST MAN)
Dylan Boggan (SECOND MAN)
Rudy Perez (THIRD MAN)

AUDITIONS: THE CLEAN HOUSE
2023-04-17 19:00 - 2023-04-19 22:00
AUDITIONS: THE CLEAN HOUSE
AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: THE CLEAN HOUSE
AUTHOR: Sarah Ruhl
DIRECTOR: Meredith Miranda
RUN: June 9th – July 8th 2023. Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events.
This is a volunteer community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay. At this time, all volunteers including actors must be fully vaccinated to participate in shows.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Monday, April 17th and Tuesday, April 18th 2023. (Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.)
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks:
Wednesday, April 19th 7pm – 10pm, by invitation only.
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, April 22nd, Noon – 4pm.
Regular Rehearsal: Monday-Thursday evenings, 7pm – 10pm; Saturdays, 10am – 3pm. (Select Sunday rehearsals may be added as necessary, 7pm -10pm)
(See Beginning Rehearsal Schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume. Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions. *Please prepare a brief joke to tell.
Please bring your vaccination card as written proof of full vaccination to the auditions. Masks will be required at the auditions.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
A romantic comedy about loss, love, change and redemption, The Clean House is both whimsical and touching. A serious career-oriented doctor, Lane, has hired a quirky Brazilian maid. The only problem is that the maid, Matilde, hates to clean. Instead, she longs to be a comedienne. Lane is deserted by her husband, Charles, who leaves her for his mistress, Ana, a passionate, older Brazilian woman upon whom he recently performed a mastectomy. Sarah Ruhl’s enchanting play reminds us that there is humor and beauty to be found in life’s most unlikely messes.
2003-2004 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Winner, 2005 Pulitzer Prize in Drama Finalist.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: Everyone in this play should be able to tell a really good joke.
LANE (F, 40-60s, Ethnicity: OPEN) A doctor. She is devoted to order.
MATHILDE (F, 20s-early 30s, Ethnicity: LATINX or AFRO-LATINX) Lane’s Brazilian cleaning lady. She has a refined sense of deadpan. She is devoted to creating the perfect joke. (Must be capable of performing/learning Brazilian-Portuguese accent/dialogue )
VIRGINIA (F, 40s-60s, Ethnicity: OPEN) Lane’s sister. She is devoted to cleaning.
CHARLES (M, 40s-60s. Ethnicity: OPEN) Lane’s husband. A compassionate surgeon. He is childlike underneath his white coat. In Act 1, Charles plays Mathilde’s father. (Movement experience is a plus. Must be comfortable with kissing/intimate scenes.)
ANA (F, 50-60s, Ethnicity: LATINX or AFRO-LATINX) An Argentinian woman. She is impossibly charismatic. In Act 1, she plays Mathilde’s mother. She is older than Lane. (Must be capable of performing/learning Argentinian accent/Spanish dialogue. Movement experience is a plus. Must be comfortable with kissing/intimate scenes.)
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

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THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
2023-04-29 20:00 - 2023-05-27 23:00
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Produced by JD Theatricals in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater
April 29 – May 27, 2023
Music and Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin, Conceived by Rebecca Feldman with Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Producer: James Huffman
Directors: Russell Malang and Bob Fetes
Choreographer: Bethanie Lyon
Musical Director: Matt Koutroulis
DESCRIPTION OF SHOW:
This is JD Theatricals Production produced in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
This heartfelt musical comedy follows an eclectic group of “tweens” who compete for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, they spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Eight spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box. A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius. Produced by JD Theatricals in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE:
This production closed May 27, 2023
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.
COVID Patron Safety Protocol

Masks are strongly encouraged to be worn inside the theatre spaces, but are not required except for special performances.
Masks are required for those coughing and sneezing
Masks are available for any patron or volunteer who would like or need one

This Show Contains:

Fog and Smoke Effects
Possibly Made-up Words
Juice Boxes
Voluntary Audience Participation
SPELLING!

This is a Two Act Show,
with one, 15 min. Intermission
• Act I is Approx. 55 min.
• 15 Minute Intermission
• Act II is Approx. 50 min.
SHOW TRAILER:

BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO:

PERFORMANCE PHOTO GALLERY:

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (STUDIO, April 29 – May 27, 2023)
PHOTO 1: Dora Sheade (LOGAINNE SCHWARTZANDGRUBENNIERE), Hannah Ridge (MARCY PARKS), Max Tanaka (LEAF CONEYBEAR), Amanda Webb (RONA LISA PERRETTI), Demetri Mack (CHIP TOLENTINO), John Vann (WILLIAM BARFEE), Paloma Valentina (OLIVE OSTROVSKY)
Produced by JD Theatricals in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (STUDIO, April 29 – May 27, 2023)
PHOTO 2: FRONT: Max Tanaka (LEAF CONEYBEAR), BACK: Dora Sheade (LOGAINNE SCHWARTZANDGRUBENNIERE), Demetri Mack (CHIP TOLENTINO), Paloma Valentina (OLIVE OSTROVSKY), Hannah Ridge (MARCY PARKS), John Vann (WILLIAM BARFEE)
Produced by JD Theatricals in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (STUDIO, April 29 – May 27, 2023)
PHOTO 3: Amanda Webb (RONA LISA PERRETTI), Demetri Mack (CHIP TOLENTINO)
Produced by JD Theatricals in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (STUDIO, April 29 – May 27, 2023)
PHOTO 4: Paloma Valentina (OLIVE OSTROVSKY), Hannah Ridge (MARCY PARKS), Demetri Mack (CHIP TOLENTINO), Max Tanaka (LEAF CONEYBEAR), Dora Sheade (LOGAINNE SCHWARTZANDGRUBENNIERE), John Vann (WILLIAM BARFEE)
Produced by JD Theatricals in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (STUDIO, April 29 – May 27, 2023)
PHOTO 5: Keith Morton (VICE PRINCIPAL DOUGLAS PANCH), Amanda Webb (RONA LISA PERRETTI)
Produced by JD Theatricals in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (STUDIO, April 29 – May 27, 2023)
PHOTO 6: FRONT: Dora Sheade (LOGAINNE SCHWARTZANDGRUBENNIERE), James Gomez (MITCH MAHONEY)
Produced by JD Theatricals in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (STUDIO, April 29 – May 27, 2023)
PHOTO 7: BACK ROW: Demetri Mack (CHIP TOLENTINO), Hannah Ridge (MARCY PARKS), Max Tanaka (LEAF CONEYBEAR), FRONT ROW: Dora Sheade (LOGAINNE SCHWARTZANDGRUBENNIERE), Paloma Valentina (OLIVE OSTROVSKY), John Vann (WILLIAM BARFEE)
Produced by JD Theatricals in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (STUDIO, April 29 – May 27, 2023)
PHOTO 8: FRONT: John Vann (WILLIAM BARFEE), BACK: Spelling Bee Contestants
Produced by JD Theatricals in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (STUDIO, April 29 – May 27, 2023)
PHOTO 9: FRONT: James Gomez (MITCH MAHONEY), BACK: Spelling Bee Contestants
Produced by JD Theatricals in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (STUDIO, April 29 – May 27, 2023)
PHOTO 10: Amanda Webb (RONA LISA PERRETTI), Dora Sheade (LOGAINNE SCHWARTZANDGRUBENNIERE), Audience Spelling Bee Contestant, John Vann (WILLIAM BARFEE), Max Tanaka (LEAF CONEYBEAR), James Gomez (MITCH MAHONEY), Hannah Ridge (MARCY PARKS), Demetri Mack (CHIP TOLENTINO), Audience Spelling Bee Contestant, Keith Morton (VICE PRINCIPAL DOUGLAS PANCH), GROUND: Paloma Valentina (OLIVE OSTROVSKY)
Produced by JD Theatricals in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (STUDIO, April 29 – May 27, 2023)
PHOTO 11: Dora Sheade (LOGAINNE SCHWARTZANDGRUBENNIERE), Hannah Ridge (MARCY PARKS), Paloma Valentina (OLIVE OSTROVSKY), John Vann (WILLIAM BARFEE)
Produced by JD Theatricals in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (STUDIO, April 29 – May 27, 2023)
PHOTO 12: BACK ROW: Demetri Mack (CHIP TOLENTINO), Hannah Ridge (MARCY PARKS), Max Tanaka (LEAF CONEYBEAR), FRONT ROW: Dora Sheade (LOGAINNE SCHWARTZANDGRUBENNIERE), Paloma Valentina (OLIVE OSTROVSKY), John Vann (WILLIAM BARFEE)
Produced by JD Theatricals in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (STUDIO, April 29 – May 27, 2023)
PHOTO 13: Keith Morton (VICE PRINCIPAL DOUGLAS PANCH), Demetri Mack (CHIP TOLENTINO), Max Tanaka (LEAF CONEYBEAR), Hannah Ridge (MARCY PARKS), Amanda Webb (RONA LISA PERRETTI), James Gomez (MITCH MAHONEY), Dora Sheade (LOGAINNE SCHWARTZANDGRUBENNIERE), Paloma Valentina (OLIVE OSTROVSKY), John Vann (WILLIAM BARFEE)
Produced by JD Theatricals in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
(Michael Hardy Photography)

CAST:

Demetri Mack (CHIP TOLENTINO / JESUS)
Dora Sheade (LOGAINNE SCHWARTZANDGRUBENNIERE)
Max Tanaka (LEAF CONEYBEAR / CARL DAD)
John Vann (WILLIAM BARFEE)
Hannah Ridge (MARCY PARKS)
Paloma Valentina (OLIVE OSTROVSKY)
Amanda Webb (RONA LISA PERRETTI / OLIVE’S MOM)
Keith Morton (VICE PRINCIPAL DOUGLAS PANCH)
James Gomez (MITCH MAHONEY / DAN DAD / OLIVE’S DAD)
