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'Hair' Lets Loose
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Posted by SamG Tue Jun 26, 2007 14:21:18 PDT
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0 responses 6 comments Location: 706 Oak Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304

‘HAIR’ lets loose
The classic American tribal love-rock musical is coming to the Empty Space through July

The Empty Space Theater is excited to present, “HAIR:  The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical!” 

“HAIR” was a significant part of the drug, music and peace-love culture of the 1960s that was placed into national spotlight.

The show has a strong effect on everyone and acts as a bridge between generations and viewpoints.  Phenomenal musical numbers include Aquarius, Good Morning Starshine, Hair, and many more. The lyrics show more depth than noticed at first glance, borrowing anything from the drug culture to Shakespeare.

This show has vitality, timelessness, and a meaning that outlives the late 1960s and early 1970s in America. "...be free, no guilt, be whoever you are, do whatever you want, just as long as you don't hurt anyone."

<<Check out pix and video from HAIR at The Empty Space!

This Utopian philosophy incorporates many concepts, which supply lyrics for a show comprised almost exclusively of rock musical numbers. As a social commentary of our times, “HAIR” provides an insight into the philosophy of the flower children of the 1960s.
Come see the first and most successful of the rock musicals this June and July at The Empty Space. 

Running from June 29 through July 14, “HAIR” promises to be THE event of the summer!

*Join us for our “HAIR FAIR” on July 8 with from events from 12 - 3:30 p.m. - show at 4 p.m. - only $10!  Enjoy a performance of HAIR, live entertainment, booths, food, arts, crafts, giveaways, raffles, and much more! 


“HAIR”
Performance Dates: June 29, 30 & July 6, 7, 13, 14, at 8 p.m.
*Matinee: July 1, 8 at 4 p.m.
Price: Suggested Donation $10, adults and $5, students.
Where: The Empty Space, 706 Oak St.
Tickets / info: (661) 327-PLAY

Featuring THE TRIBE:
Berger ... Jarrod Ackerley
Sheila ... Veronica Surber
Claude ... Ryan Watts
  ... Jeremiah Heitman (July 1 & 8)
Jeanie ... Amy Hall
Woof ... Lorenzo Salazar
Crissy ... Samantha Gonzales
Hud ... Zach Sanders
Tuesday ... Caroline Clark
Sapphire ... Althea Williams
Gerome ... Aaron Wheeler
Cousin ... Cory Rickard
Sophie ... Christina Reynaga
Malcolm ... Austin Jallo
Winifred ... Elise Reynolds
Ella ... Meg Dewing

Credits:
Written by James Rado and Gerome Ragni
Music by Galt MacDermot
Directed by Bob Kempf
Produced by Amy Hall
Musical Director ... Michelle Weingarden
Choreographers ... Samantha Gonzales & Amy Hall
Lighting Designer ... Jarrod Clowes
Set Designer ... Ono Nothimagen
Costumer ... Cory Rickard, Bob Kempf & Ensemble
Props ... Cory Rickard, Bob Kempf
Rehearsal Pianist ... Joyce Weingarden
Stage Manager ... Sean Green
Sound Operator ... Bob Kempf
Light Board Operator ... Sean Green

*Originally printed in Bakotopia Magazine issue #5 6/29/07

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Comment From: matt

I love those pics! I remember watching the movie version over and over again back in the day. Treat Williams as Mr. Burger..Thanks for the preview! Comment From: AnnieLWhite

Although i disagree with the hippie-love-peace movement, i do think whoever is singing has a great voice and do want to see it. looks good. Comment From: SamG

Just out of curiosity... what exactly do you disagree with? And yes, Veronica has a great voice!! Comment From: AnnieLWhite

The drug usage & the free love. [having sex in communes and with whoever you want and bringing children up like that] Most of the "hippies" had to grow up and get jobs, others remained homeless or dead. They said they were peaceful [which everyone wants peace] but for people Like Jane Fonda [a total US traitor] weren't peaceful. I believe in doing your part for your country. No body likes war but freedom isn't free, Many dodged the Draft, which i believe is wrong. They believed they shouldn't have to pay taxes and left all that to everyone else. Most were drunks, abusive, and addicts by the 70's. The whole era i believe ruined Americas Values and Patriotic Roots. They said to question EVERYTHING, the government is always wrong, & i just don't agree with that. but i love all kinds of movies that i don't really agree with.... so that doesn't' really matter. The play looks good. Comment From: matt

All I know is, Bakotopia will be in the house on Friday with a gang of people to support the play. If anyone is interested in joining our group, get in touch with Twinkie here on Bakotopia! The 13th is the release date of our next isssue, and I think....someone in this play is featured in it...I wonder who it is? Besides, my girlfriend is a hot, hippy chick (even though she'll deny her hippiness forever) so I gotta support 'em??? Peace! Comment From: twinkie

Girl you know it's true... oooh oooh ooooh... oops sorry for getting a lil Milli Vanilli on y'all. I'm just here to say the rumor Matt is spreading is true! GO HERE FOR DETAILS!!! http://www.bakotopia.com/ho... Message me if you plan on joinin us! Or simply leave a comment!