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SUMMARY:Agatha Christie’s THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES
DESCRIPTION:Agatha Christie’s THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES\nAdapted by T. James Belich from the novel by Agatha Christie\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater\nJan. 13 – Feb. 10\, 2024\nDirected by Phyllis B. Gitlin\nIn this adaptation of Agatha Christie’s debut novel\, it’s 1917\, and with the Great War raging on the Continent\, philanthropist Emily Inglethorp helps resettle war refugees in the English countryside. Among them is Hercule Poirot\, formerly of the Belgian police\, and Arthur Hastings\, a wounded soldier on leave. When someone is murdered at her country estate\, Poirot must use his “little grey cells” to unravel the motives of an enigmatic husband\, a cash-strapped stepson\, a doctor expert in poison\, and the rest of the dubious household. As Poirot and Hastings join forces for their very first case\, will they succeed\, or will a killer escape justice? \nBUY TICKETS HERE:\nCHOOSE A DATE:\nThis Production Closed On Feb. 10\, 2024 \nThis Show Contains:\n\nA Family That’s Not What it Seems\nThe Liberal Use of Poison\nA Detective Using His “Little Grey Cells”\nA Mystery With Many Suspects\nNumerous Red Herrings\n\nAct One is Approx. 50 mins.\nThere will be a 15 Minute Intermission\nAct Two is Approx. 50 mins.\nCOVID Patron Safety Protocol\n\nAt the present time\, masks are not required to be worn in any of our theater spaces unless patrons  are showing symptoms of illness and excessively coughing and/or sneezing.\nMasks are available for any patron or volunteer who would like or need one.\n\nAGE LIMITAs a courtesy to our patrons\, it is the policy of the theatre not to admit children under the age of 5. This policy may be altered from time to time based on shows and show content. \nPREVIEW CLIP:\n \nSHOW TRAILER:\n \nPERFORMANCE PHOTOS:\n\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Agatha Christie’s THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES (MAINSTAGE\, Jan. 13 – Feb. 10\, 2024)\nPHOTO 1: Sarah Green (MARY CAVENDISH)\, Jonah Goger (JOHN CAVENDISH)\, Lisa J. Salas (EVELYN HOWARD)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Agatha Christie’s THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES (MAINSTAGE\, Jan. 13 – Feb. 10\, 2024)\nPHOTO 2: Shawn Patrick Thomas (MR. HASTINGS)\, Patrick Sprague (LAWRENCE CAVENDISH)\, Jayden Kennedy (CYNTHIA MURDOCH)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Agatha Christie’s THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES (MAINSTAGE\, Jan. 13 – Feb. 10\, 2024)\nPHOTO 3: Harris Banneck (ALFRED INGLETHORP)\, Linda Benedetti (EMILY INGLETHORP)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Agatha Christie’s THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES (MAINSTAGE\, Jan. 13 – Feb. 10\, 2024)\nPHOTO 4: Jane Nunn (DORCAS)\, Linda Benedetti (EMILY INGLETHORP)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Agatha Christie’s THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES (MAINSTAGE\, Jan. 13 – Feb. 10\, 2024)\nPHOTO 5: Jonah Goger (JOHN CAVENDISH)\, Patrick Sprague (LAWRENCE CAVENDISH)\, Jayden Kennedy (CYNTHIA MURDOCH)\, Shawn Patrick Thomas (CAPTAIN ARTHUR HASTINGS)\, Sarah Green (MARY CAVENDISH)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Agatha Christie’s THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES (MAINSTAGE\, Jan. 13 – Feb. 10\, 2024)\nPHOTO 6: Shawn Patrick Thomas (CAPTAIN ARTHUR HASTINGS)\, Harris Banneck (ALFRED INGLETHORP)\, Jayden Kennedy (CYNTHIA MURDOCH)\, BACKGROUND: Allen Sewell (DR. BAUERSTEIN)\, Sarah Green (MARY CAVENDISH)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Agatha Christie’s THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES (MAINSTAGE\, Jan. 13 – Feb. 10\, 2024)\nPHOTO 7: Jonah Goger (JOHN CAVENDISH)\, Lee Samuel Tanng (HERCULE POIROT)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Agatha Christie’s THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES (MAINSTAGE\, Jan. 13 – Feb. 10\, 2024)\nPHOTO 8: Lee Samuel Tanng (HERCULE POIROT)\, Shawn Patrick Thomas (CAPTAIN ARTHUR HASTINGS)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Agatha Christie’s THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES (MAINSTAGE\, Jan. 13 – Feb. 10\, 2024)\nPHOTO 9: Lee Samuel Tanng (HERCULE POIROT)\, Steven Joffe (DETECTIVE INSPECTOR JAMES JAPP)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Agatha Christie’s THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES (MAINSTAGE\, Jan. 13 – Feb. 10\, 2024)\nPHOTO 10: Sarah Green (MARY CAVENDISH)\, Allen Sewell (DR. BAUERSTEIN)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Agatha Christie’s THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES (MAINSTAGE\, Jan. 13 – Feb. 10\, 2024)\nPHOTO 11: Jayden Kennedy (CYNTHIA MURDOCH)\, Shawn Patrick Thomas (CAPTAIN ARTHUR HASTINGS)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Agatha Christie’s THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES (MAINSTAGE\, Jan. 13 – Feb. 10\, 2024)\nPHOTO 12: Jonah Goger (JOHN CAVENDISH)\, Sarah Green (MARY CAVENDISH)\, Steven Joffe (DETECTIVE INSPECTOR JAMES JAPP)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Agatha Christie’s THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES (MAINSTAGE\, Jan. 13 – Feb. 10\, 2024)\nPHOTO 13: Jane Nunn (DORCAS)\, Steven Joffe (DETECTIVE INSPECTOR JAMES JAPP)\, Lisa J. Salas (EVELYN HOWARD)\, Lee Samuel Tanng (HERCULE POIROT)\, Shawn Patrick Thomas (CAPTAIN ARTHUR HASTINGS)\, Harris Banneck (ALFRED INGLETHORP)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Agatha Christie’s THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES (MAINSTAGE\, Jan. 13 – Feb. 10\, 2024)\nPHOTO 14: BACK ROW: Jane Nunn (DORCAS)\, Patrick Sprague (LAWRENCE CAVENDISH)\, Jonah Goger (JOHN CAVENDISH)\, Allen Sewell (DR. BAUERSTEIN)\, Lee Samuel Tanng (HERCULE POIROT)\, Shawn Patrick Thomas (MR. HASTINGS)\, Steven Joffe (DETECTIVE INSPECTOR JAMES JAPP)\, Harris Banneck (ALFRED INGLETHORP)\, FRONT ROW: Sarah Green (MARY CAVENDISH)\, Linda Benedetti (EMILY INGLETHORP)\, Jayden Kennedy (CYNTHIA MURDOCH)\, Lisa J. Salas (EVELYN HOWARD)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n		\n\nCAST LIST:\n\nLisa J. Salas (EVIE HOWARD)\nSarah Green (MARY CAVENDISH)\nJonah Goger (JOHN CAVENDISH)\nShawn Thomas (CAPTAIN ARTHUR HASTINGS)\nJane Nunn (DORCAS)\nJayden Kennedy (CYNTHIA MURDOCH)\nPatrick Sprague (LAWRENCE CAVENDISH)\nLinda Benedetti (EMILY INGLETHORP)\nHarris Banneck (ALFRED INGLETHORP)\nAllen Sewell (DR. BAUERSTEIN)\nLee Samuel Tanng (HERCULE POIROT)\nSteven Joffe (DETECTIVE INSPECTOR JAMES JAPP)
URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/agatha-christies-the-mysterious-affair-at-styles/
CATEGORIES:Mainstage Theatre
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SUMMARY:THIS IS OUR YOUTH
DESCRIPTION:The Studio Collaborative: THIS IS OUR YOUTH\nCompany: Little Renegade Productions\nDates: Feb. 2 & 3 @ 8pm\, 2023\nTickets: $20 General Admission\, $15 Student/Senior\n  \nBUY YOUR TICKETS HERE\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\n  \n\n\nFriday\, Feb. 2\, 2024 at 8pm\n\n\n  \n\n\nSaturday\, Feb. 3\, 2024 at 8pm\n\n\n  \nAll Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating\, so it is first come\, first serve.\nPLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor.  It is only accessible by stairs; there is no elevator.\nDescription: \nThis Is Our Youth follows three young adults in New York in 1982\, facing the challenges of adolescence\, adulthood\, relationships\, and what in the world to do with fifteen thousand (stolen) dollars. These three go on a life-changing ride over 48 hours\, not only coming of age in their own right\, but making huge choices\, smoking a lot of pot\, and diving headfirst into what the real world can be\, learning very quickly that even the best-laid plans can come with serious consequences.  \nCompany Statement:\nLittle Renegade Productions is an independent production company presenting film\, theatre\, original music\, and stories through emotional integrity and artistic truth.  \nThe LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside\, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.
URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/this-is-our-youth/
CATEGORIES:Studio Theatre
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SUMMARY:PINS: The Royal Renaissance
DESCRIPTION:The Studio Collaborative: PINS: The Royal Renaissance \nCompany: The CRay Project\nDates: Feb. 9\, 10 @ 8pm\, 2024\nTickets: $25 Early Bird\, $35 at the Door\, $20 Student\nVIP Ticket 1: $100\nVIP Ticket 2: $50\nVIP TICKET 1: $100 Includes- exclusive 3 mins lap dance performance (during intermission); PINS autographed Playbill; pre-show champagne toast; Valentine’s Day gift; backstage experience; priority seating \nVIP TICKET 2: $50 Includes- PINS autographed Playbill; pre-show champagne toast; Valentine’s Day gift; priority seating\nBUY YOUR TICKETS HERE\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\n\n\nFriday\, Feb. 9\, 2024 at 8pm\n\n\nSaturday\, Feb. 10\, 2024 at 8pm\n\n\nAll Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating\, so it is first come\, first serve.\nPLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor.  It is only accessible by stairs; there is no elevator.\nDescription: \nIn a grand celebration of a half-decade adorned with glamour\, The CRayProject celebrates PINS marked at its 5th anniversary with “The Royal Renaissance\,” an opulent ode to urban burlesque. Set against the backdrop of a resplendent metropolis\, the night unfolded as a majestic tapestry of sensuality and sophistication. Daring performers will grace the stage\, with some of your PINS favorites\, intertwining the classic allure of burlesque with a contemporary urban flair. As the curtain falls on its five-year fête\, PINS will leave  an indelible mark on the annals of urban burlesque\, crowning CRayProject’s journey with regal jubilation. \nCompany Statement:\nPINS (Pretty In Nubian Skin) is an interactive urban” burlesque experience that celebrates the beauty of being unapologetically BLACK; while crushing societal stigmas regarding black sexual liberation. \nCreating space for black and brown bodies to feel safe\, sexy\, and empowered\, while honoring our history and influence in burlesque & vaudeville dance. \nThe LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside\, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.
URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/pins-the-royal-renaissance/
CATEGORIES:Studio Theatre
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: HAMLET
DESCRIPTION:AUDITIONS: HAMLET\n \nAUDITION NOTICE:\nTITLE: HAMLET \nAUTHOR: William Shakespeare\, Adapted by James Rice and Amanda Karr \nDIRECTOR: James Rice \nRUN:  April 5\, 2024 – May 4\, 2024 \nFridays & Saturdays 8pm\, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events. \nThis is a volunteer community theater production.  Non-Equity.  There is no pay.  \nAUDITION DATES:\nOpen Call: \nDates: Monday\, Feb. 12\, 2024 & Tuesday\, Feb. 13\, 2024  \n(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.) \nTimes: 7pm – 9pm \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse   \nCallbacks: By Invitation Only. \nDate: Wednesday\, Feb.14\, 2024 \nTimes: 7pm – 10pm \nREHEARSALS:\nFirst Read-Through: Saturday\, Feb. 17\, 2024\, Noon – 4 p.m. \nRegular Rehearsal: Starting Monday\, Feb. 19: Monday – Thursday\, 7pm – 10:30pm; Saturdays Mar. 16 & Mar. 23\, Noon – 4p.m. Other possible Saturday Rehearsals may be added at the same time if needed. \n(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.) \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse \nAUDITION REQUIREMENTS:\nBring headshot and resume.  \nPlease Prepare a 1 min. Shakespearean monologue from the show.  Monologue Sides are provided BELOW.  Please Choose only one to prepare. \nSHORT SYNOPSIS:  \nIn the Shakespeare play\, Hamlet copes with his mother’s treachery\, his father’s death and the corrupt king and uncle\, who marries his mother. In this adaptation\, set in a 19th century asylum\, we discover a young inmate struggling with their father’s death. To cope\, they relive the Hamlet saga in their mind over and over. After a psychotic break\, we enter their mind and see their four other personalities re-enact Shakespeare’s play. \nCASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:\nNOTE: All ethnicities and gender identities will be considered for all roles. \nHAMLET/CORE  (F or M\, 25 – 30) Patient Zero and Nephew of Claudius\, son of Gertrude.  \nHAMLET/VENGEANCE (M\, 25 – 30) Embodiment of key emotional trait of Hamlet’s vengeance. \nHAMLET/JUSTICE (M or F\, 25 – 30) Embodiment of key emotional trait of Hamlet’s justice. \nHAMLET WISDOM (F\, 20 – 75) Embodiment of key emotional trait of Hamlet’s wisdom. \nHAMLET/INNOCENCE (F or M\, 18 – 25 reads young) Embodiment of key emotional trait of Hamlet’s innocence. \nCLAUDIUS (M\, 55 – 65) Hamlet’s Uncle\, King of Denmark. Chief Doctor in Prologue. Conniving and ambitious \nGERTRUDE (F\, 55 – 65) Hamlet’s Mother\, Queen of Denmark. Matron in Prologue. Domineering\, sexually manipulative. \nPOLONIUS (M\, 45 – 65) Lord Chamberlain – Claudius’ court. Doctor in Prologue. Affable and voice of wisdom. \nLAERTES (M\, 25 – 30) Polonius’ son\, Ophelia’s brother. Visitor in Prologue. Fiercely protective of Ophelia\, rival of Hamlet. \nOPHELIA (F\, 20 – 25) Polonius’ daughter\, Laertes’ sister. Patient in Prologue. Loves Hamlet. \nHORATIO (M\, 25 – 35) Hamlet’s close friend. Orderly in Prologue \nMARCELLUS (M or F\, 20 – 75) Soldier who sees ghost with Hamlet. Orderly in Prologue \nCHORUS (F or M\, 18 – 75) Looking for 4 ensemble members to play Ghost\, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern\, Player King & Player Queen\, Clown\, Priest\, Osric\, and the patients in the prologue. \nBEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:\n\n\nHamlet-Beg.-Reh.-Schedule-V.2Download\n\n\n\n \n\n\nMONOLOGUE SIDES:\n\n\nHamlet-Monologue-finalDownload\n\n\n\nKing-Claudius-monologue-finalDownload\n\n\n\nQueen-Gertrude-monologue-finalDownload\n\n\n\nLord-Polonius-monologue-finalDownload\n\n\n\nLaertes-monologue-finalDownload\n\n\n\nOphelia-monologue-finalDownload\n\n\n\nHoratio-monologue-finalDownload\n\n\n\nFemale-identifying-chorus-monologue-finalDownload\n\n\n\nMale-identifying-chorus-monologue-finalDownload\n\n\nFULL HAMLET SCRIPT:\n\n\nHamlet-Working-Script-110823-versionDownload
URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/auditions-hamlet/
CATEGORIES:Auditions
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SUMMARY:LBP STAFF AND FRIENDS CABARET FUNDRAISER 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Studio Collaborative: LBP STAFF AND FRIENDS CABARET FUNDRAISER\nCompany: LBP\, Madison Mooney\, Carole Louise\, & Serena Bottiani-Henderson\, Producers\nDates: Feb. 16\, 17 @ 8pm\, 2024\nTickets: $20\nDifferent Line Up Each Night! \nBUY YOUR TICKETS HERE\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\n\n\nFriday\, Feb. 16\, 2024 at 8pm\n\n\nSaturday\, Feb. 17\, 2024 at 8pm\n\n\nAll Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating\, so it is first come\, first serve.\nPLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor.  It is only accessible by stairs; there is no elevator.\nDescription: \nThe Staff & Friends Cabaret Fundraiser is back and better than ever! This year’s two night event will showcase beloved volunteers and staff members of the Playhouse performing songs\, scenes\, stand up and more! Coinciding with the Playhouse’s 95th Birthday on February 18th 2024\, this audience favorite event will be kicking off our anniversary year. Let’s celebrate with a night of fun and raise some funds for LBP! \nFriday February 16th Performers \nChristina Bayer \nMarilyn Bayer-Echevarria \nSerena Bottiani-Henderson \nAdriano Brown \nBriana Gonzales-Diaz \nLawrence Ingalls \nCarole Louise \nRussell Malang \nAnna Kate Mohler \nLindsay Palmer \nDerek Rubiano \nMariam Soliman \nSam Tanng \nAndrew Taylor \nQuinn Vann \nAmanda Webb \nKelsey Weinstein \nAndy Zacharias \nAdditional Performers in Group Numbers \nJoy Arzaga \nSamuel Borrowdale \nBriana Gonzales-Diaz \nSean Quinn \nMulu Skinner-White \nSaturday February 17th Performers \nJoy Arzaga \nChristina Bayer \nMarilyn Bayer-Echevarria \nSamuel Borrowdale \nSerena Bottiani-Henderson \nAdriano Brown \nGreg Cohen \nBriana Gonzales-Diaz \nCarole Louise \nAnna Kate Mohler \nVita Mucci \nSean Quinn \nRick Reischman \nDerek Rubiano \nSam Tanng \nQuinn Vann \nAmanda Webb \nAndy Zacharias \nAdditional Performers in Group Numbers \nRussell Malang \nMulu Skinner-White \nMariam Soliman \nAndrew Taylor \n 
URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/lbp-staff-and-friends-cabaret-fundraiser-2024/
CATEGORIES:Studio Theatre
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SUMMARY:BEN HUR
DESCRIPTION:BEN HUR\nBy Patrick Barlow\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater\nFeb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024\nDirected by Gregory Cohen\nFrom the playwright who brought us the hilarious The 39 Steps\, comes BEN HUR\, the epic tale based on one of the best-selling books of the nineteenth century\, now told with only four actors! The story follows an amateur theatre troupe as they attempt to produce the massive tale of the fictional Jewish prince\, Judah Ben-Hur\, complete with chariot race\, sea battle\, stage combat\, and actors struggling with professional rivalries and offstage romances.  In a comedy event bound to be packed with intentional and unintentional laughs\, can this plucky band of thespians retell one of the largest stories ever told? \nBUY TICKETS HERE:\nCHOOSE A DATE:\nTHIS PRODUCTION CLOSED ON MARCH 23\, 2024. \nCOVID Patron Safety Protocol\n\nAt the present time\, masks are not required to be worn in any of our theater spaces unless patrons  are showing symptoms of illness and excessively coughing and/or sneezing.\nMasks are available for any patron or volunteer who would like or need one.\n\nAGE LIMITAs a courtesy to our patrons\, it is the policy of the theatre not to admit children under the age of 5. This policy may be altered from time to time based on shows and show content. \nThis Show Contains:\n\nOverindulgent Fog\nDangling Dromedaries\nA Light Misting of Seafoam\nDramatic Flashing and Pulsing Lights\nPirates! Being Thrown into the Audience\nHistorically Accurate Audience Participation\nCompletely Non-Blasphemous Biblical Fan Fiction\n\nAct One is Approx. 1 hr. 15 mins.\nThere will be a 15 Minute Intermission\nAct Two is Approx. 1 hr.\nPRESS TELEGRAM/THE GRUNION REVIEW OF THE SHOW:\nTheater review: Comedic production of ‘Ben Hur’ provides night of guffaws \nPREVIEW CLIP:\n \n \nSHOW TRAILER:\n \nPERFORMANCE PHOTOS:\n \n \n\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				BEN HUR (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024)\nPHOTO 1: Eric Schiffer (EDGAR / SARAH / QUINTUS ARRIUS)\, Charlie Rodriguez (ENSEMBLE / MALE UNDERSTUDY)\, Grant Thackray (DANIEL / JUDAH BEN HUR)\, Jackie Shearn (ENSEMBLE / FEMALE UNDERSTUDY)\, Amara Phelps (CRYSTAL / TIRZAH / ESTHER / MARY)\, Devin Ricklef (OMAR / MESSALA / JESUS)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				BEN HUR (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024)\nPHOTO 2: Grant Thackray (DANIEL / JUDAH BEN HUR)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				BEN HUR (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024)\nPHOTO 3: Devin Ricklef (OMAR / MESSALA)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				BEN HUR (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024)\nPHOTO 4: Eric Schiffer (EDGAR / QUINTUS ARRIUS)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				BEN HUR (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024)\nPHOTO 5: Amara Phelps (CRYSTAL / TIRZAH)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				BEN HUR (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024)\nPHOTO 6: Charlie Rodriguez (ENSEMBLE / MALE UNDERSTUDY)\, Jackie Shearn (ENSEMBLE / FEMALE UNDERSTUDY)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				BEN HUR (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024)\nPHOTO 7: Eric Schiffer (EDGAR / WISEMAN)\, Devin Ricklef (OMAR / WISEMAN)\, Amara Phelps (CRYSTAL / MARY)\, Grant Thackray (DANIEL / WISEMAN)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				BEN HUR (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024)\nPHOTO 8: Devin Ricklef (OMAR / MESSALA)\, Eric Schiffer (EDGAR / SARAH)\, Grant Thackray (DANIEL / JUDAH BEN HUR)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				BEN HUR (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024)\nPHOTO 9: Grant Thackray (DANIEL / JUDAH BEN HUR)\, Amara Phelps (CRYSTAL / TIRZAH)\, Devin Ricklef (OMAR / MESSALA)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				BEN HUR (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024)\nPHOTO 10: Devin Ricklef (OMAR / MESSALA)\, Grant Thackray (DANIEL / JUDAH BEN HUR)\, Amara Phelps (CRYSTAL / ESTHER)\, Eric Schiffer (EDGAR / SARAH)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				BEN HUR (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024)\nPHOTO 11: Grant Thackray (DANIEL / JUDAH BEN HUR)\, Amara Phelps (CRYSTAL / TIRZAH)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				BEN HUR (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024)\nPHOTO 12: Devin Ricklef (OMAR / MESSALA)\, Grant Thackray (DANIEL / JUDAH BEN HUR)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				BEN HUR (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024)\nPHOTO 13: Devin Ricklef (OMAR / GALLEY CAPTAIN)\, Grant Thackray (DANIEL / JUDAH BEN HUR)\, Eric Schiffer (EDGAR / QUINTUS ARRIUS)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				BEN HUR (MAINSTAGE\, Feb. 24 – Mar. 23\, 2024)\nPHOTO 14: (EDGAR / QUINTUS ARRIUS)\, Grant Thackray (DANIEL / JUDAH BEN HUR)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n		\n\nCAST:\n\nGrant Thackray (DANIEL / JUDAH BEN HUR)\nDevin Ricklef (OMAR / MESSALA / JESUS)\nAmara Phelps (CRYSTAL / TIRZAH / ESTHER / MARY)\nEric Schiffer (EDGAR / SARAH / QUINTUS ARRIUS)\nJackie Shearn (ENSEMBLE / FEMALE UNDERSTUDY)\nCharlie Rodriguez (ENSEMBLE / MALE UNDERSTUDY)
URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/ben-hur/
CATEGORIES:Mainstage Theatre
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SUMMARY:NINA AND TROYBOY
DESCRIPTION:The Studio Collaborative: NINA AND TROYBOY\nCompany: Sparrow and Finch Films\nDates: Feb. 23\, 24 @ 8pm\, Feb. 25 @ 2pm\, 2024\nTickets: $30 General Admission\, $25 Student/Senior\n  \nBUY YOUR TICKETS HERE\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\n\n\nFriday\, Feb. 23\, 2024 at 8pm\n\n\nSaturday\, Feb. 24\, 2024 at 8pm\n\n\nSunday\, Feb. 25\, 2024 at 2pm\n\n\nAll Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating\, so it is first come\, first serve.\nPLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor.  It is only accessible by stairs; there is no elevator.\n  \nDescription: \nNINA & TROYBOY explores a mother and son’s complex relationship set against the emergence of the Black Lives Matter Movement. Troy has gone missing after an argument the night prior. Tempted to fear the worst\, Nina must rely on her faith for the preservation and salvation of the son she’s struggled to raise in a “post-racial” America. This fictional drama based on true events explores how mental health\, racism and religion collide to color the stark reality facing many young men\, and their families across America. \nCompany Statement:\nWe are a production company that creates and curates inspirational content via film and stage for the awakening of  America’s collective social consciousness.  \n“Art that elevates the conversation” characterizes our mission of utilizing heartfelt performances as an arm of activism to stimulate thought\, conversation and ultimately action on issues affecting our collective well being. \nWe believe in the power of our stories to change lives within our community for good. \nThe LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside\, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.
URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/nina-and-troyboy/
CATEGORIES:Studio Theatre
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SUMMARY:NEW WORKS FESTIVAL 2024 AUDITIONS
DESCRIPTION:THE 2024 LBP NEW WORKS FESTIVAL AUDITIONS\nAUDITION NOTICE\nTITLES:  \nShow 1: IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME \n Show 2: FIRST AID \nAUTHORS: \nGerry Rodriguez (If I Could Turn Back Time) \n Jeff Kaufman (First Aid) \nDIRECTORS: \nBrandon Ferruccio (If I Could Turn Back Time) \n Jason Edward Brown (First Aid) \nRUN: Stage Reading of  IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME on March 29\, 2024 at 7pm.  Stage Reading of FIRST AID on Saturday\, MARCH 30\, 2024 at 7pm. There will be a talk-back after each reading. \nThis is a volunteer community theater production.  Non-Equity.  There is no pay. \nAUDITION DATES:\nOpen Call: \nDates: Wednesday\, Feb. 28\, 2024 (One night only for both plays.) \nTimes: 7 pm – 9 pm \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse   \nREHEARSALS:\nThere will be 3-4 rehearsals (usually one per week) before the stage reading arranged between the directors and the actors cast.  Rehearsals will start immediately. \n(Please see Beginning Rehearsal Schedule BELOW for days when rehearsals could possibly be scheduled.) \nFor Each Specific Show: \nIF I COULD TURN BACK TIME –  \nThe Rehearsal Schedule will consist of a total of  3-4 In Person Rehearsals at the Long Beach Playhouse with additional 2-3 remote Zoom rehearsals.  (at least one per week – at director’s prerogative) \nFIRST AID –  \nFirst Read-Through: Monday\, March 4\, 2024; 7pm – 9pm. \nRegular Rehearsal: March 11\, 18\, 25\, 27;  7pm – 9pm \nAUDITION REQUIREMENTS:\nBring headshot and resume. Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.  \nNEW WORKS FESTIVAL INFORMATION:  \nThis annual festival nurtures emerging and established playwrights to develop new scripts. Reading 100+ scripts a year\, the New Works Literary Committee chooses two top plays (one local to southern California\, one non-local) to receive a stage reading with critical feedback from professional theatre critics and an audience talk back. \nAs it is a stage reading\, there will only be 3-4 rehearsals\, and actors will not need to memorize their scripts.  The stage reading of their show will only happen one night\, and there will be a talk back with the audience after the reading. \nSHOW 1:  IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME\nby Gerry Rodriguez \nStage Reading March 29\, 2024 \nDirected by Brandon Ferruccio \nSHORT SYNOPSIS:  \nAfter the sudden death of their sister\, Julio must return to their family home in South Texas for the funeral. Once there\, Julio must grapple with the grief of losing their sister as well as confront their estranged family who do not approve of their involvement in the drag community. Encouraged by their sister\, and in an effort to summon strength and confidence\, Julio makes the decision to live as their drag persona\, Sharona\, for the remainder of their visit. Sharona is able to make connections with her family that she was unable to make before. It is in this way that Sharona is finally able to let go of people who have caused her pain and accept the death of her sister. \nGenre: Drama / Dark Comedy \nThemes: Latinx\, LGBTQ+\, Toxic Masculinity\, Catholic family expectations\, Grief over the loss of a loved one. \nCASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:\nDIRECTOR’S NOTE: Since this is a staged reading – the age brackets listed are quite broad. I am extremely flexible with this. \n Julio/Sharona should be played by someone within the LGBTQ+ community\,  drag community or by someone who is gender-nonconforming.  \nWe would like to highly encourage auditioners of all ethnic backgrounds\, especially those of the Latin/Hispanic community.   \nJULIO/SHARONA (Male / Gender non-conforming\, 30-40s): Grief-stricken over the loss of their sister\, Angela. Feels more confident in their drag persona\, Sharona. Passionate and dealing with family scars. \nANGLEA (F\, 20-40s):  She is dead but remains as a ghost who can only be seen by Julio/Sharona. Julio/Sharona’s sister. A balance of good advice and playfulness. Always ready to give her 2 cents\, even if it stings.   \nELVA (F\, 50-60s): The mother ofJulio/Sharona and Angela. The wife of Luis. Devout Catholic and quiet. She doesn’t like confrontation. Keeps busy with tasks to avoid the obvious pain in her life.  \nLUIS (M\, 50-60s): The father of Julio/Sharona and Angela. Elva’s husband. Abrasive and dominant. The “man of the house.” Ashamed and dismissive.  \nGABRIELA (F\, 50-60s): Elva’s sister. She likes to be in control. She is \nblunt\, and she speaks before she thinks. Often putting her foot in her mouth.  \nCARMEN (F\, 50-60s): Elva’s cousin. She believes she knows what \nis best no matter the situation. She likes to know everybody’s business. The “town gossip”.   \nMATTHEW (M 20-30s): Gabriela’s son. Quiet\, kind and obedient. Somewhat a disappointment to his family. Needs help finding his voice.  \nFATHER PHILIP (M 60-70s): The priest of the church the family attends. Gentle and kind. He always sees the silver lining and sees the best in everyone. \n  \nSHOW 2:  FIRST AID\nby Jeff Kaufman \nStage Reading March 30\, 2024 \nDirected by Jason Edward Brown \nSHORT SYNOPSIS:  \nSet in the 1960s\, after an impulsive decision\, a polished legislator’s wife finds her life in upheaval. When her path crosses with a young\, queer\, black woman\, the two challenge each other’s beliefs and identities. \nCASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:\nPAT (F\, 56) A strained white woman. Politician’s wife. Prim\, demure\, but currently disheveled; the way she presents herself to others means everything. Even if its untrue or harmful. \nCAT (F\, 21) A sincere black woman. Kind and uncomplicated; she has experienced the world’s heartbreaks and has grown wise as a result. LGBTQ+ highly encouraged to audition.  \nPIZZA DELIVERY GUY (M\, mid-20s to mid-30s) A confident\, white man. Less charismatic than he believes himself to be. \nBOYD (M\, 30s to 40s) An attractive\, white man. Political campaign manager. Calculating\, effortlessly commanding; he knows how to weaponize his charm when necessary.  \nJESS (F\, 30s to 40s) A white woman. Lawyer. Is willing to do whatever it takes. \nFRANK (M\, mid-40s to mid-50s) A white man. Ex-military. Regimented in the face of atrocities. \nSTAGE DIRECTION (Open to all) A charismatic storyteller with a strong sense of pace and timing. (This role is responsible for reading the show’s stage direction.) \nBEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE (Shows all of the possible dates a rehearsal could take place): \n\n\nNWF-2024-General-Rehearsal-Schedule-V.1Download
URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/new-works-festival-2024-auditions/
CATEGORIES:Auditions
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