Ethan Gareth Stearns arrived August 28th at a healthy 6 lbs, 6 ozs. Mom and baby are doing fine and big brother Jack seems to like his new baby. Congrats Gareth and family! We'll miss you for a bit - looks like you have your hands full.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
Seussical Auditions and Tentative Dates for Auditions for Joseph and Nunsense
High Point Community Theatre announces auditions for the opening production of its 2009-2010 season, Seussical. Based on several stories by beloved children’s author Theodor Seuss Geisel—Dr. Seuss— Seussical tells the story of Horton the Elephant’s heroic efforts to save the tiny people of Whoville. Featuring characters ranging from the Grinch and Gertrude McFuzz to Yertle the Turtle and the Cat in the Hat, Seussical brings these well loved stories delightfully to life. Experience the joy of “The Thinks You Can Think”; see how “Amazing Mayzie” grew her incredible tail of feathers; and know that, no matter what, you’re never “Alone in the Universe.” A magical journey for the entire family!
A pre-audition workshop will be held on Sunday, September 20th at 7:00 pm. At this workshop, those auditioning can learn more about the audition, rehearsal and performance process and will have the opportunity to go over their audition selection with the musical director and accompanist.
Auditions will be held on Sunday, September 27th and Monday, September 28th at 7:00 pm. Those under the age of 14 will be taught a short song. Those 14 and over should prepare a short song and bring sheet music in the proper key. An accompanist will be provided. A dance combination will be taught at the audition.
The pre-audition workshop and auditions will be held at the HPCT rehearsal space, 305 North Main Street, Suite 322 in High Point. Parking and entrance are in the rear of the building off of English Drive.
Seussical will be performed at the High Point Theatre on November 19, 20 & 21, 2009 at 7:30 pm, November 20, 2009 at 9:30 am and November 22, 2009 at 2:00 pm and will be directed by Bobby Bodford with musical direction by Michael Dougherty.
Seussical Characters:
• The Cat In The Hat, a mischievous cat who is the "narrator" of the story (can be male or female)
• Horton, a kind, gentle and loyal elephant
• JoJo, a thinker, the son of The Mayor and Mrs. Mayor (can be boy or girl)
• Gertrude McFuzz, the loyal self-conscious bird-neighbor of Horton
• Mayzie LaBird, a pompous and show-all bird
• Sour Kangaroo, the brash kangaroo
• The Bird Girls, a type of Greek chorus of birds
• The Mayor of Whoville, the father of JoJo.
• Mrs. Mayor, The Mayor's wife, the mother of JoJo.
• General Genghis Khan Schmitz, the General of an army of cadets
• The Grinch
• Yertle the Turtle
• Vlad Vladikoff, a black-bottomed eagle who takes Horton's clover.
• A large singing and dancing ensemble of adult, teen and children of reading age and above. The ensemble will portray The Whos, The Wickershams, Cadets, Hunches, Jungle Creatures, Hunters, Circus Performers and other beloved Dr. Seuss characters.
Contact Jennifer Blevins at 336-882-2542 or jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org with any questions.
Other Tentative Audition Dates...
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Monday, Dec 14th & Tuesday, Dec 15th at 7:00 pm
Nunsense
Thursday, March 25th & Friday, March 26th at 7:00 pm
A pre-audition workshop will be held on Sunday, September 20th at 7:00 pm. At this workshop, those auditioning can learn more about the audition, rehearsal and performance process and will have the opportunity to go over their audition selection with the musical director and accompanist.
Auditions will be held on Sunday, September 27th and Monday, September 28th at 7:00 pm. Those under the age of 14 will be taught a short song. Those 14 and over should prepare a short song and bring sheet music in the proper key. An accompanist will be provided. A dance combination will be taught at the audition.
The pre-audition workshop and auditions will be held at the HPCT rehearsal space, 305 North Main Street, Suite 322 in High Point. Parking and entrance are in the rear of the building off of English Drive.
Seussical will be performed at the High Point Theatre on November 19, 20 & 21, 2009 at 7:30 pm, November 20, 2009 at 9:30 am and November 22, 2009 at 2:00 pm and will be directed by Bobby Bodford with musical direction by Michael Dougherty.
Seussical Characters:
• The Cat In The Hat, a mischievous cat who is the "narrator" of the story (can be male or female)
• Horton, a kind, gentle and loyal elephant
• JoJo, a thinker, the son of The Mayor and Mrs. Mayor (can be boy or girl)
• Gertrude McFuzz, the loyal self-conscious bird-neighbor of Horton
• Mayzie LaBird, a pompous and show-all bird
• Sour Kangaroo, the brash kangaroo
• The Bird Girls, a type of Greek chorus of birds
• The Mayor of Whoville, the father of JoJo.
• Mrs. Mayor, The Mayor's wife, the mother of JoJo.
• General Genghis Khan Schmitz, the General of an army of cadets
• The Grinch
• Yertle the Turtle
• Vlad Vladikoff, a black-bottomed eagle who takes Horton's clover.
• A large singing and dancing ensemble of adult, teen and children of reading age and above. The ensemble will portray The Whos, The Wickershams, Cadets, Hunches, Jungle Creatures, Hunters, Circus Performers and other beloved Dr. Seuss characters.
Contact Jennifer Blevins at 336-882-2542 or jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org with any questions.
Other Tentative Audition Dates...
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Monday, Dec 14th & Tuesday, Dec 15th at 7:00 pm
Nunsense
Thursday, March 25th & Friday, March 26th at 7:00 pm
HPCT Support Group
Hi Friends,
HPCT will be starting a support group - no, not that kind of support group - but a guild, booster's club kind of support group. This group will have a small annual fee (with a student discount) and members will get ticket discounts, invitations to social events, a yearly season kick-off party, among other benefits. We want this group to me made up of the most important people to HPCT - our family of company members and those people in the area who truly love to be involved in theatre.
Now - what I need from you. A name! You are all some of the most creative people I know so put your thinking caps on. All submissions must be in by Sunday, September 13th and the final decision will be made at the HPCT Board Meeting the following day. The person with the winning submission will be given a free membership to the 2009-2010 HPCT_____ (fill in the blank with the winning name).
Email your submission to jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org
HPCT will be starting a support group - no, not that kind of support group - but a guild, booster's club kind of support group. This group will have a small annual fee (with a student discount) and members will get ticket discounts, invitations to social events, a yearly season kick-off party, among other benefits. We want this group to me made up of the most important people to HPCT - our family of company members and those people in the area who truly love to be involved in theatre.
Now - what I need from you. A name! You are all some of the most creative people I know so put your thinking caps on. All submissions must be in by Sunday, September 13th and the final decision will be made at the HPCT Board Meeting the following day. The person with the winning submission will be given a free membership to the 2009-2010 HPCT_____ (fill in the blank with the winning name).
Email your submission to jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
HPCT's 34th Season
Mark your calendars for our exciting 2009-2010 Season. Audition information for Seussical coming soon.
Seussical the Musical
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
Based on the stories of Dr. Seuss
Based on several stories by beloved children’s author Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) Seussical, the Musical tells the story of Horton the Elephant’s heroic efforts to save the tiny people of Whoville. Featuring characters ranging from the Grinch and Gertrude McFuzz to Yertle the Turtle and the Wickersham Brothers to the Cat in the Hat, Seussical brings the world of Dr. Seuss delightfully to life. Experience the joy of “The Thinks You Can Think”; see how “Amazing Mayzie” grew her incredible tail of feathers; and know that, no matter what, you’re never “Alone in the Universe.” A magical journey for the entire family!
November 19, 20 & 21, 2009 at 7:30 pm
November 20, 2009 at 9:30 am
November 22, 2009 at 2:00 pm
High Point Theatre
*****
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Based on the story of Joseph in the Book of Genesis
Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with its’ plot taken from the Book of Genesis, tells the story of Joseph, son of Jacob and the owner of the storied “coat of many colors.” The Narrator tells the story of Joseph (“a dreamer like you”) to a group of children, enlisting the help of Joseph and his brothers, Potiphar and Pharaoh, among others. With universal themes of forgiveness and hope, along with catchy and moving tunes such as “Jacob and Sons,” “Any Dream Will Do,” “Go, Go, Go Joseph” and “Close Every Door,” this upbeat musical entertains so well you’ll never realize it’s also teaching a lesson. HPCT’s performance in the beautiful sanctuary of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church will be an experience not to be missed.
March 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 & 20, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church Sanctuary
Note – There will be no Sunday matinee for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
*****
Nunsense
Music, lyrics and book by Dan Goggin
Nunsense tells the story of five of the remaining few Little Sisters of Hoboken (the others perished due to a tainted vichyssoise prepared by their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God). Faced with the necessity of raising money to pay for the burials of their deceased sisters, the nuns decide to mount a musical variety show to cover the costs. The performance—featuring songs such as “The Biggest Ain’t the Best,” “Tackle That Temptation With a Time Step,” “The Dying Nun Ballet” and “Nunsense is Habit-Forming,”—is slightly unorthodox, and entirely hilarious.
May 13, 14 & 15, 2010 at 7:30 pm
May 16, 2010 at 2:00 pm
High Point Theatre
Please note the 7:30 Curtain Time for all evening performances.
Seussical the Musical
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
Based on the stories of Dr. Seuss
Based on several stories by beloved children’s author Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) Seussical, the Musical tells the story of Horton the Elephant’s heroic efforts to save the tiny people of Whoville. Featuring characters ranging from the Grinch and Gertrude McFuzz to Yertle the Turtle and the Wickersham Brothers to the Cat in the Hat, Seussical brings the world of Dr. Seuss delightfully to life. Experience the joy of “The Thinks You Can Think”; see how “Amazing Mayzie” grew her incredible tail of feathers; and know that, no matter what, you’re never “Alone in the Universe.” A magical journey for the entire family!
November 19, 20 & 21, 2009 at 7:30 pm
November 20, 2009 at 9:30 am
November 22, 2009 at 2:00 pm
High Point Theatre
*****
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Based on the story of Joseph in the Book of Genesis
Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with its’ plot taken from the Book of Genesis, tells the story of Joseph, son of Jacob and the owner of the storied “coat of many colors.” The Narrator tells the story of Joseph (“a dreamer like you”) to a group of children, enlisting the help of Joseph and his brothers, Potiphar and Pharaoh, among others. With universal themes of forgiveness and hope, along with catchy and moving tunes such as “Jacob and Sons,” “Any Dream Will Do,” “Go, Go, Go Joseph” and “Close Every Door,” this upbeat musical entertains so well you’ll never realize it’s also teaching a lesson. HPCT’s performance in the beautiful sanctuary of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church will be an experience not to be missed.
March 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 & 20, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church Sanctuary
Note – There will be no Sunday matinee for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
*****
Nunsense
Music, lyrics and book by Dan Goggin
Nunsense tells the story of five of the remaining few Little Sisters of Hoboken (the others perished due to a tainted vichyssoise prepared by their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God). Faced with the necessity of raising money to pay for the burials of their deceased sisters, the nuns decide to mount a musical variety show to cover the costs. The performance—featuring songs such as “The Biggest Ain’t the Best,” “Tackle That Temptation With a Time Step,” “The Dying Nun Ballet” and “Nunsense is Habit-Forming,”—is slightly unorthodox, and entirely hilarious.
May 13, 14 & 15, 2010 at 7:30 pm
May 16, 2010 at 2:00 pm
High Point Theatre
Please note the 7:30 Curtain Time for all evening performances.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Join Us Sunday!
If you missed SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN or just want to see it again, join us on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 2:00 pm at West Market Street United Methodist Church, 302 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC.A suggested minimum donation of $10.00 per person will be accepted at the door. Proceeds will benefit HPCT and the Music Program of West Market Street United Methodist Church. Doors will open 30 minutes before the performance time.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Like Wine?
You'll love the Vino Shoppe in High Point (next to Aquaria). Come by on Saturday night, August 15th from 6:30-8:30 and you'll get a bonus.....Travis and Stephanie Vernon are playing and singing. Come by, say hi and get a great glass of wine! The owners are super cool and the shop carries wine that grocery stores don't carry. It's a great local business that supports small family wineries. See you there!
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Monday, August 3, 2009
A Guaranteed Two Hours of Laughter
High Point Community Theatre, in cooperation with West Market Street United Methodist Church, is presenting an encore performance of SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN.
Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 2:00 pm
West Market Street United Methodist Church
302 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC
Join Pastor Oglethorpe of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina as he welcomes the singing Sanders family for some old-fashioned gospel music, inspiring (and hilarious) stories and heart-warming fellowship. Audience members are the congregation for the service of beloved songs such as “Bringing In The Sheaves” and “I’ll Fly Away,” as well as lesser known numbers, including “Christian Cowboy” and “I’ll Never Die (I’ll Just Change My Address).”
A suggested minimum donation of $10.00 per person will be accepted at the door. Proceeds will benefit HPCT and the Music Program of West Market Street United Methodist Church. Doors will open 30 minutes before the performance time.
Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 2:00 pm
West Market Street United Methodist Church
302 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC
Join Pastor Oglethorpe of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina as he welcomes the singing Sanders family for some old-fashioned gospel music, inspiring (and hilarious) stories and heart-warming fellowship. Audience members are the congregation for the service of beloved songs such as “Bringing In The Sheaves” and “I’ll Fly Away,” as well as lesser known numbers, including “Christian Cowboy” and “I’ll Never Die (I’ll Just Change My Address).”
A suggested minimum donation of $10.00 per person will be accepted at the door. Proceeds will benefit HPCT and the Music Program of West Market Street United Methodist Church. Doors will open 30 minutes before the performance time.
Directed by Bobby Bodford
Musical Direction by Michael Dougherty
Cast:
Pastor Mervin Oglethorpe - Travis Vernon
Burl Sanders – Ken Kennedy
Vera Sanders – Maggie Gallagher
Stanley Sanders – John Lowe
June Sanders - Stephanie Vernon
Denise Sanders - Jane Ashley Raborn
Dennis Sanders - Thomas Gooding
Sanders Cousins (Musicians) - Andy Hunt, Corey Johnson-Erday, Randy Mintz
From HPCT’s SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN May performance ….
For further information call 336-882-2542 or email jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org
Musical Direction by Michael Dougherty
Cast:
Pastor Mervin Oglethorpe - Travis Vernon
Burl Sanders – Ken Kennedy
Vera Sanders – Maggie Gallagher
Stanley Sanders – John Lowe
June Sanders - Stephanie Vernon
Denise Sanders - Jane Ashley Raborn
Dennis Sanders - Thomas Gooding
Sanders Cousins (Musicians) - Andy Hunt, Corey Johnson-Erday, Randy Mintz
From HPCT’s SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN May performance ….
For further information call 336-882-2542 or email jblevins@hpcommunitytheatre.org
Sunday, August 2, 2009
From the High Point Area Arts Council...
Something worth doing is worth doing again, so join us for the next Go Out For Art event on Thursday, August 20, at the new Dan Thai Jazz Bistro at 1116 Eastchester Drive in the Center Stage Shopping Center in High Point. Call 889-3896 to make dinner reservations. Come early and enjoy Thai Orchid Martini specials at the bar from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. or stay late to partake in champagne and dessert specials after 9:00 p.m.
Thank you to our Friends of the Arts who came out on July 16 to support the first Go Out for Art event in High Point at the Dan Thai Jazz Bistro ... the food, the jazz and the fellowship were great. Ten percent of that night's gross was contributed to the United Arts Fund Drive!
Restaurant owner, Dan Doby, is a performing artist himself having acted in movies, and on television and stage. We want to express a special thank you to Mr. Doby for partnering with the Arts Council to raise awareness of the arts and generate much needed revenue for arts programs in High Point!
So, meet up with friends and enjoy an evening of smooth jazz with like minded folks on August 20. Along with great food, there will be live jazz. The Dan Thai Jazz Bistro serves Thai, Japanese, French, and Fusion cuisine created by Chef "Jackie" Teatong of Bangkok. And the restaurant's décor complements the music and food for a dining experience that satisfies all of your appetites!
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