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Address: 706 Oak Street Bakersfield, CA 93304 Member Since: January 16, 2008 Last Signed In: July 26, 2008 Profile Views: 446 Blog Views: 338 ROCK FU is back at The Empty Space! Why should Bakersfield care about The Empty Space? AUDITIONS: Reefer Madness! Rock Fu: Music That Kicks Ass! As Reviewed in the CALIFORNIAN: Poignant and Eclectic Story Did you know? Recycling in Bakersfield VDAY & VFAIR to benefit The Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault ATTENTION: MUSICIANS NEEDED!! AUDITIONS: The Bourgeois Gentleman VDAY Auditions! January 08 February 08 March 08 April 08 May 08 June 08 July 08 August 08 September 08 
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Auditions for The Empty Space’s June production of Reefer Madness: The Musical are coming up! Please come prepared with a song to sing a cappella. Sides from the script will be provided for cold readings. The production runs June 6 - 28 and rehearsals will begin mid-April. Please email any questions you might have to the director, Jeremiah Heitman, at preacherlad@yahoo.com, or leave a comment on this blog. Audition Times: Saturday, April 12th from 3:30PM to 6:30PM, and
Sunday, April 13th from Noon to 3:00 PM
Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence. Both the original 1936 film and the 2005 movie adaptation of the hit musical are available in full on YouTube.com, and you can sample the soundtrack on iTunes and MySpace Music.
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Jimmy Harper - A wholesome, innocent, high school teenager who runs into trouble after he is lured into the dangerous world of reefer
Lecturer - a severe authority figure who warns the audience of the perils of Reefer Madness. (Doubles as Goat-Man, Mr. Poppy, Irish Priest, Old Man, Radio Announcer, Ticket-Taker, Policeman, FDR)
Mary Lane - Jimmy's sweetheart, a naïve, virginal teenage girl.
Jack Stone - The handsome and ruthless proprietor of the Reefer Den, a 30's gangster movie-type. (Doubles as Jesus, George Washington)
Mae - An attractive, yet slightly haggard dame in her mid-30s, the hostess of the Reefer Den.
Ralph Wiley - a denizen of the Reefer Den, formally a fraternity man, his college days ended long ago due to his reefer habit. (Doubles as Sally's Baby, Switch-Puller, Uncle Sam)
Sally - a sexy and seductive resident of the Reefer Den, she possesses the libidinous soul of Mae West combined with the rat-a-tat moxie of vintage Barbara Stanwyck. (Doubles as Lady Liberty)
Placard Girl - throughout the play she reinforces the warnings of the Lecturer by holding large signs that clearly state the moral of what we've just seen. (Doubles as Five-and-Dime Kid, Police Officer)
Ensemble - Mixed gender group to represent Reefer Zombies, Kids at the Five-and-Dime, Jungle Orgy dancers, Angels, and patriotic background chorus in the Star-Spangled finale.
The Empty Space is located at 706 Oak St., Bakersfield, CA 93304. (661) 327-PLAY
ROCK FU "Music That Kicks Ass!" April 4th and 5th at The Empty Space All Ages Show! $5 Admission/Day $1 Beers
TENTATIVE LINEUPS: Friday, April 4th: Doors at 7PM, Show starts at 8PM
...and special guests! Saturday, April 5th: Doors at 1PM, Show starts at 2PM (lineups are subject to change)
This rockin' music festival has been such a hit in the past that The Empty Space has decided to bring it back! We've got great lineups both days, with awesome bands representing a variety of genres. Show some support to your local musicians! Stop by to listen to some great music, check out the new gallery exhibit, and get your fill of $1 beers and delicious snacks. Be sure to check back for updates to the blog, more details coming soon! The Empty Space is located at 706 Oak Street (behind Pizzaville). Call 327-PLAY for more info. Show review "This play is a poignant and eclectic view of three generations of women and their comedic and touching relations. All three women are exceptional and intelligent and the story races along like a rollercoaster with DVD multi-angle views. The actors are invested in their roles and bring the story off in a wonderful and witty manner. They accomplish this with only lights and a few set items. This show is really cosmetic effect free, special or otherwise. The dialog was complex and intricate and the actors still appeared very polished. Everyone in the production was excellent and yet there are a few that stood even from this rarified group. Jennifer Sampson (Artie) played the role of the conservative, middle generation and she (Jennifer) had the most evocative, expressive and empathetic representation of the character while still carrying the subtle undertones. Her portrayal of the stubborn and restrained character fills the viewer with sadness for the character. This can only be a reflection of the skill of the performer. The shots of comedy are timed perfectly and not over-the-top. Her excellent acting brings the emotional content forward (both cheer and challenges) while still allowing the complex story to evolve. Samantha Gonzales (Echo) did a fantastic job with considerable and complex dialog. While all the women portrayed strong and highly intelligent (genius) roles, Samantha actually showed her own genius. She giggled exactly like a three-month old. She portrayed a young girl. She did a teen. She did a young woman. All this was accomplished without intermission, make-up or costumes. Especially enthralling was the excellent diction and accuracy with her long dialogues. The venue, The Empty Space, is a civic theater focused on donations for its existence and the entrance is around in back (in the alley). This was my first experience with this production and this venue and the layout was a little confusing but efficient and the show was fantastic! There are two more performances of Eleemosynary this Friday and Saturday, March 7-8, at 8:00 pm. The show is free, but has a suggested donation of $10.00 for adults. The information line is 327-PLAY." Alecia Thornton is a first grade teacher in Bakersfield. Like batteries, it's prohibited to dispose of fluorescent light bulbs in your home trash can. In fact, it's against the law. Instead, you should be taking them to the Kern County Special Waste Facility at 4951 Standard St. in Bakersfield. The facility is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. (The county operates a second facility on the first Saturday of the month at the Mojave Airport.) One small light bulb may seem insignificant, but throw hundreds in a landfill and you've got enough mercury to constitute a hazardous waste pile. You might sigh at the thought of making a special trip, but it's likely you have other items to take to the Special Waste Facility: It's also prohibited to throw out any of the following in the regular trash: paints, household pesticides, weed killers, pool chemicals, cleaning products (like Windex and bleach), mercury thermometers and electronic waste (which includes television, computers, laptops, printers, radios, microwave ovens, VCRs, mobile and cordless phones and answering machines). *** The Empty Space is hosting a RECYCLING DRIVE and YARD SALE this Saturday, March 8th from 8AM to 3PM (Click HERE for event details). Is the Special Waste Facility too far away from your home? Let us make the trip for you! Bring all of your recyclables to the theatre this Saturday and we'll make sure to dispose of them properly. |
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