Thursday, October 29, 2009

Telling Good Stories. . .

IT has brought theatrical presentations to El Dorado County since 1999. IT is an organization that can proudly say it is devoted to tell good stories in an atmosphere of trust, respect, personal growth and challenge.

Photo of Belle (Melanie Wilson) and Beast (Jeremy Carlson) by Pete Barba

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Cogsworth says "It's time to buy tickets!"

Wardobe, Cogsworth, and Babette strike a pose.

Photo by Regina Drennan

Monday, October 26, 2009

Behind the scenes of Beauty and the Beast

Dress rehearsals have started for the show. This is the first time that the IT! Insider has been on the production side of the theater. Wow! She is impressed. The cast, crew, and parents have put in a lot of time and energy to bring this story to life. Rehearsals and work days are four to six days a week. Even on the days off. . .you are not really taking the day off! There are items to sew, props to find, issues to solve, people to tell, and tickets to sell. . .

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Belle and her groupies!

Pictured: Liam Drennan, Melanie Wilson, and Stephen Esling. Photo by Regina Drennan.

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Ooh La La! Beauty and the Beast is coming soon!


Kathleeen Mini as Babette the Feather Duster (photo compliments to Regina Drennan)

Friday, October 23, 2009

Beauty and the Beast Flyer

Click on the image to make it larger. Right click and you can then print, email, or send to a blog. Dates for the show are also listed on another post under Beauty and the Beast should you wish to cut and paste the information. Full size posters are also available at the box office should you want a larger one (this one does not include specific dates however).

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Set Construction and Painting

There's still a lot of work to do on the set, props, and costumes for Beauty and the Beast. Set aside some time to help. Come for a few hours and wear work clothes and shoes. All abilities appreciated, tool-savvy help needed! The majority of set painting will be in November. If you have not volunteered before and are not part of the cast or crew, contact the theater box office (530-642-0404) and we'll find a place for you to help based on your interests and/or experience.

Saturday 10/24, 9:00 a.m. to noon
Sunday 10/25, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Monday 10/26, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 10/31, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Saturday 11/7, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday 11/8, 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday 11/14, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Beauty and Beast Program Advertising

If you are interested in reaching a select audience of those who will be attending Disney's Beauty and the Beast this holiday season, contact the theater. Your ad could reach 3,000 people in our community. We will begin putting together the program soon and your ad could be in it.

Business Card size ads are $45.00

Half Page ads are $100.00

Full Page ads are $200.00

All ads will be in black and white. We need your ad in jpeg format emailed to us itplacerville@yahoo.com by Friday, November 6.

Make it Local, Make it Personal, Make IT! your advertising destination this December.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Beauty and the Beast Opens December 4th

Belle, dissatisfied with life in her small provincial French town, constantly tries to fend off the misplaced "affections" of conceited Gaston. The Beast is a prince who was placed under a spell because he could not love. A wrong turn taken by Maurice, Belle's father, causes the two to meet. The show runs December 4-27, 2009. Tickets $10-17

Friday, December 4 - 7:00 p.m. – Great seats available
Saturday, December 5 – 2:00 p.m. – Riser seats available, some floor

Thursday, December 10 – 7:00 p.m. – Great seats available
Friday, December 11 – 7:00 p.m. – Riser seats available
Saturday, December 12 – 7:00 p.m. – Great seats available
Sunday, December 13 – 2:00 p.m. – Side and back riser seats available

Thursday, December 17 – 7:00 p.m. – Great seats available
Friday, December 18 – 7:00 p.m. – Great seats available
Saturday, December 19 – 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. – Great seats available (both shows)
Sunday, December 20 – 2:00 p.m. – Riser seats available, side floor

Saturday, December 26 – 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. – Great seats available
Sunday, December 27 - 2:00 p.m. – Great seats available

As always, we can accommodate our guests with wheelchairs for our floor seating. Tickets: $17 Adult, $14 Senior, $10 Child, Group 10+ $13, Group 20+ $12

Monday, October 19, 2009

Imagination Theater Seating Chart



As you may already know, there is not a bad seat in the house. However, I suggest purchasing your tickets soon to get your favorite seats.

For the person that has everything. . .

Give the gift of live theater to that hard-to-shop-for person. A gift certificate can purchased for our upcoming show, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, or for our 2010 Season. Think outside the gift box. Spend time and build memories with your family and friends. Contact the theater for to surprise that special person. 530-642-0404

Saturday, October 17, 2009

He Sings Too!

Chris Weston, who made the front page of the Mt. Democrat this week, coordinating flu shots in the community, will soon be be seen as Gaston in Beauty and the Beast.

By the way, the cast has a friendly competition for ticket sales. . .and the current leader is none other than. . .
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Storage Needed

El Dorado High School has generously offered Imagination Theater 75 theater seats. We need a place to store them. If you have a place, please contact the theater at 530-642-0404.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Welcome the Rain

Summer is officially over after this past weekend. Now that we are thinking of fall leaves, pumpkins, and the upcoming holidays--get your friends and family together and come see Disney's Beauty and the Beast.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Beauty and the Beast Update

Belle, dissatisfied with life in her small provincial French town, constantly tries to fend off the misplaced "affections" of conceited Gaston. The Beast is a prince who was placed under a spell because he could not love. A wrong turn taken by Maurice, Belle's father, causes the two to meet. The show runs December 4-27, 2009. Tickets $10-17

Sponsors- Don’t forget to reserve your seats for this show! 530-642-0404

Groups - Don’t wait to get your tickets for this wonderful show. If you have a group, get your tickets now. Group tickets are $13 for 10-19 people, and $12 for 20 or more. For family favorites like this one, matinees tend to sell quickly and are at 2:00 p.m. on the following dates: December 5, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27. For a full list of dates, go to the theater website or blog.

Ushers – IT! is looking for additional ushers for this show. If you are interested in helping and wish to be added to our usher list, please contact the theater by phone (530) 642-0404 or email (itplacerville@yahoo.com). Ushers receive a complimentary ticket.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Top Beauty and Beast Ticket Seller as of October 1


53 tickets sales have been credited toward Samantha Garaygay as of October 1. Congratulations! I know those girl scout troops will enjoy the show.