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Shows

The Bakersfield Gazette Gaslight Melodrama
Forever Plaid Stars
 

Auditions
 

Footloose: The Musical Spotlight Theatre
Holiday Show/Company Members Gaslight Melodrama
Multiple Shows The Empty Space
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Special Events/Miscellaneous
 

Angel Night Gala at BCT
"A Song For Vanya" Heads to Los Angeles
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Shows:
 

The Bakersfield Gazette

Playing Through September 29th



at The Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall

Written by Arnie Calos
Directed by Christie Maturo

In the late 1940's, the owner of the local newspaper, Maryanne Fritzharrell, wants to marry her daughter off to the seemingly stand up lawyer, Jerome Bolt. Unbeknownst to them, he is scheming to take over the paper and become the richest man in town. With the assistance of the equally devilish Lila LaGreedy , he may just pull it off. Will the beautiful Bernice lose her family's newspaper or will the dashing farmboy, Abner Kirshenbaum, help her save the day?

Followed by a brand new Vaudville Revue:

“A Tribute to The Classics”
adapted by Michael Prince
directed by Linda Larma & Michael Prince

A comedic, musical tribute to classic moments in television and film.

Both shows starring: Garrett Marshall, Greg Ramsdell, Jay Stodder, Christie Maturo, Jennifer Prince and Kim Slikker

Where: The Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall
12748 Jomani Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312 (661) 587-3377
When: August 24th – September 29th 2007
Friday 7:00pm
Saturday 7:00pm
Sunday 2:00pm

Prices: General Admission $17.00 Matinee Prices: General $15.00
Seniors $15.00 Student $7.50
Child (12 & under) $7.50 Child $7.50

 

Forever Plaid

Playing Through September 23



at Stars Theatre Restaurant

Directed by Brenda Baldwin

Choreography by Brent Rochon

Starring...
Adam Calvillo
Jason Lee
Jason McClain
Nathan Pothier

Pianist Jim Paige
Bass John Barker

Okay ladies & gents' - we know you have them… that plaid jacket you've been hiding in the back of your closet since the sixties that you just couldn't part with. That one pair of plaid golfers pants you hide from your spouse. Well now you have somewhere to go - blow the dust off and get out the iron - because plaid is back and Stars wants to see what you've got!!!!

One of the most popular and successful musicals in recent memory, this deliciously goofy revue centers on four young, eager male singers killed in a car crash in the 1964 on the way to their first big concert, and now miraculously revived for the posthumous chance to fulfill their dreams and perform the show that never was.

Singing in the closest of harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest intonations and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with over-zealous precision, the “Plaids” are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs and delightful patter that keeps audiences rolling in the aisles when they're not humming along to some of the great nostalgic pop hits of the '50s.

This theatrical morsel succeeds on the basis of clever musical arrangements, a young ensemble cast with strong rapport, and a solid understanding of the “Plaid” style that have made four naïve kids into an international sensation!

Forever Plaid originally opened in New York City on May 20 1990 and ran for 1664 performances.

Performances
Fri 8/31/07 @ 8PM
Sat 9/01/07 @ 8PM
Sun 9/02/07 @ 2PM (Matinee)

Thur 9/06/07 @ 8PM
Fri 9/07/07 @ 8PM
No Show on Saturday 9/08/2007 due to Music Man Performances at Harvey Auditorium.

Thur 9/13/07 @ 8PM
Fri 9/14/07 @ 8PM
No Show on Saturday 9/15/2007 due to Music Man Performances at Harvey Auditorium.
Sun 9/16/07 @ 2PM (Matinee)

Thur 9/20/07 @ 8PM
Fri 09/21/07 @ 8PM
Sat 9/22/07 @ 8PM
Sun 9/23/07 @ 2PM (Matinee)


Stars Theatre Restaurant
1931 Chester Avenue
Downtown Bakersfield

(661) 325-6100

 

Auditions:

Footloose: The Musical

AUDITIONS FOR FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL at the Spotlight Theatre
 

The audition dates will be Sept. 11th, 12th, and 13th from 5:00p - 8:00p.

It is an open call audition.

Tuesday and Wednesday will be singing and cold reads.

The songs you prepare should be contemporary rock-like songs.

Thursday the 13th will be a mandatory Dance audition for anyone that wants to be a featured dancer.

 

Gaslight Melodrama Holiday Show & Company Members


 

Special Events:

Angel Night - Bakersfield Community Theatre

Special Season Opening Event, this BCT tradition is called "Angel Night" and its purpose is to honor supporters of the theater current and past.

Reception at 6 PM. Dinner at 6:30 PM. BCT’s production of “Brighton Beach Memoirs” to follow dinner. Price is $25 per person. For reservations or information call 831-8114.

 

"A Song For Vanya" Heads To Los Angeles

"A Song for Vanya," the original musical by local creator Robin Eschner, joined by Bret Martin and John Shillington, is heading to Los Angeles! "A Song for Vanya" debuted to sold-out crowds last April at the Spotlight Theatre and now the show is going to the Theater/Theatre, located at 5041 W. Pico Blvd in Los Angeles, for a special production. This special show opens August 31 and runs through October 6 with shows on Friday and Saturday nights at 8PM and matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2PM.

"A Song for Vanya" is based on the classic play Uncle Vanya by Antonin Chekhov. Eschner, Martin, and Shillington transform Chekhov’s melancholic story into a lyric masterpiece, highlighting the intrigue with music and taking us on a journey into the hearts of this colorful but dysfunctional family. Brought to life with stirring emotion and sweeping, epic music, "A Song for Vanya" is a landmark moment for Theatre Arts Productions and is directed by Hal Friedman.

For tickets and information, call (661)634-0692. Tickets in advance are $15 for general admission, $12 for students, seniors, and active military, and $7 for children under 11. Tickets are $3 more on the day of the show. We accept credit cards by phone but cash and checks only at the door.