There's a "spot" just for you - 101 Dalmatians continues through April 24

Based on the classic animated film, Disney's 101 Dalmatians is a fur-raising adventure featuring Cruella De Vil, Disney's most outrageous villain, and 101 of the most adorable heroes to set their paws onstage.   This show is wonderful for the young and young at heart.   The show runs under an hour and the cast is able to greet the audience afterwards.  

Four more shows

Thursday and Friday at 7:00 p.m.  
Saturday at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. 
Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

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Extra! Extra! Read All About It! 101 Dalmatian Kids Opens Friday

Based on the classic animated film, Disney’s 101 Dalmatians is a fur-raising adventure featuring Cruella De Vil, Disney’s most outrageous villain, and 101 of the most adorable heroes to set their paws onstage.

Artistically-inclined pet owners Robert and Anita live happily in London with Dalmatian parents Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet until the monstrous Cruella De Vil plots to steal the puppies for her new fur coat! All the dogs of London daringly rescue the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen.

Fri., April 8 at 7:00pm 
Sat., April 9 at 1:00pm and 3:00pm 
Sun., April 10 at 2:00 p.m. 

Thurs., April 14 at 7:00pm 
Fri., April 15 at 7:00pm
Sat., April 16 at 10:00am and 1:00pm
Sun., April 17 at 2:00 p.m.

Thurs., April 21 at 7:00pm
Fri., April 22 at 7:00pm
Sat., April 23 at 1:00pm and 3:00pm
Sun., April 24 at 2:00pm

Tickets are on sale now. Order early and get the seats you want!

Ushers Needed for 101 Dalmatians Kids

We always appreciate the support of those who would like to help the theater.  

This list is of what we are looking for an usher to know/do:

• Represent Imagination Theater at its best! Be Professional and Courteous.
• Show up one hour prior to the start of the show - as per the sign-up time.
• Be familiar with the theater and the seating chart.
• Know where the public restrooms are located.
• Dress comfortably; vests and flash lights are available.
• No food or drinks are allowed in the theater with the exception of water.
• Please have the patrons quiet all cell phones.
• Bring any issues to the house manager.
• If you cannot make it, please contact the Box Office (530) 642-0404

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There will be additional training by the House Manager before the show starts.

Thank you for your continuing support of Imagination Theater.

Group Tickets for 101 Dalmatians Just $10

Coordinating a family day out?  Consider group tickets for 101 Dalmatians and save!  

Group tickets are only $10 for a minimum of ten people.  Not sure how many tickets you'll need?  If your group is large or has special requests (i.e. seat location), the theater is flexible and may be able to hold seats until your order is finalized.  This will depend on space availability and current ticket sales.  

Group tickets can also be purchased online (or by calling 1-800-838-3006) and printed at home for your convenience to distribute to your group in advance.  

Place your reservation now!

101 Dalmatians Opens April 8

Based on the classic animated film, Disney’s 101 Dalmatians is a fur-raising adventure featuring Cruella De Vil, Disney’s most outrageous villain, and 101 of the most adorable heroes to set their paws onstage.

Fri., April 8 at 7:00pm 
Sat., April 9 at 1:00pm and 3:00pm 
Sun., April 10 at 2:00 p.m. 

Thurs., April 14 at 7:00pm 
Fri., April 15 at 7:00pm
Sat., April 16 at 10:00am and 1:00pm
Sun., April 17 at 2:00 p.m.

Thurs., April 21 at 7:00pm
Fri., April 22 at 7:00pm
Sat., April 23 at 1:00pm and 3:00pm
Sun., April 24 at 2:00pm

Tickets are on sale now.  $12 and $10 on Thursdays and groups of ten or more.  Order early and reserve your seat!

Tickets Available for 101 Dalmatians

Based on the classic animated film, Disney’s 101 Dalmatians is a fur-raising adventure featuring Cruella De Vil, Disney’s most outrageous villain, and 101 of the most adorable heroes to set their paws onstage.

Artistically-inclined pet owners Robert and Anita live happily in London with Dalmatian parents Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet until the monstrous Cruella De Vil plots to steal the puppies for her new fur coat! All the dogs of London daringly rescue the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen.

Fri., April 8 at 7:00pm 
Sat., April 9 at 1:00pm and 3:00pm 
Sun., April 10 at 2:00 p.m. 

Thurs., April 14 at 7:00pm 
Fri., April 15 at 7:00pm
Sat., April 16 at 10:00am and 1:00pm
Sun., April 17 at 2:00 p.m.

Thurs., April 21 at 7:00pm
Fri., April 22 at 7:00pm
Sat., April 23 at 1:00pm and 3:00pm
Sun., April 24 at 2:00pm

Tickets are on sale now.  $12 and $10 on Thursdays and groups of ten or more.  Order early and get the seats you want!  

Script Check Out for 101 Dalmatians

The 101 Dalmatians Audition is less than a month away (November 14).  Come to the box office to check out a script and get ready for some fun!   Script check out is for one week.   The box office will be open October 27 and 29, and November 3 and 5, and November 10 and 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.   Call 530-642-0404 to verify we have scripts on hand.

Audition information can be found at this blog and the theater website:  www.imaginationtheater.net

Looking for extra puppies!

Join us on November 14 for the 101 Dalmatians audition.  More information can be found on this blog or at the theater website: www.imaginationtheater.net  

The Puppy Ensemble Groups:

1. Puppy Group No. 1.

Pongo and Perdita’s Puppies with Lines.

(Penny, Pepper, Patch, Lucky)

Four Roles. Male or female. Any age. (Minimum age is 8 yrs.)


Strong movement and expression abilities.

Vocal Requirements: Strong, non-solo singing.

2. Puppy Group No. 2.


Pongo and Perdita’s Puppies without Lines.


Approximately 11 Roles. Male or female. Any age. (Minimum age is 8 yrs.)


Strong movement and expression abilities. These puppies participate in the

entire show.

Vocal Requirements: Strong, non-solo singing.

3. Puppy Group No. 3.


The Rescued Puppies. (The Extra Puppies)


83 Roles. Male or female. Any age. (Minimum age is 8 yrs.)

(“Run on roles” at the end of the show.)


These are the puppies rescued at the end of the show. The rescued puppies sing and dance in the last song and finale. (Two of the rescued puppies, Spot and Dot have one line each).

Vocal Requirements: Non-solo, ensemble singing.

101 Dalmatians Audition Information

Disney’s 101 Dalmatians at Imagination Theater

General Auditions

Saturday, November 14, 2015

8:30am to 9:00am:     Auditioners for All Roles Check-In at the theater Entrance.  After checking in, take a seat in the theater.

·         Please be prepared to provide an e-mail or text message contact number

·         Resumes with photo are encouraged but not required

·         All auditioners will be photographed

·         There is no fee for auditioning 

·         There is a $75.00 participation fee for the regular cast and a $50.00 participation fee for the Extra Puppies.  Scholarships are available.  These fees are due at the start of rehearsals

                                Sign Ups for the Extra Puppy Chorus at the Theater Ticket Office Lobby.  Extra Puppy Chorus members are not required to complete a vocal audition but may do so if they choose.

                                (Participants signing up for the Extra Puppy Chorus must return for the Call-Back Audition on Monday, November 16 at 7:00pm).

9:00am- Noon:           Vocal Auditions

FOR ALL ROLES EXCEPT EXTRA PUPPIES

Noon-1:00pm:            Lunch Break

1:00-3:00pm:             Dance Auditions 

FOR ALL AUDITIONERS EXCEPT EXTRA PUPPIES

2:00-2:15PM:             Break

2:30-4:00pm:             Cold Readings from the Script

FOR ALL AUDITIONERS EXCEPT EXTRA PUPPIES

Approximately 4:45pm CALL BACK LIST WILL BE POSTED AT THE THEATER ENTRANCE AND E-MAILED TO ALL AUDITIONERS.

                                THE CALL-BACK LIST WILL INVITE SOME AUDITIONERS TO RETURN AND CONTINUE THE AUDITION PROCESS. 

ANY AUDITIONER NOT SPECIFICALLY CALLED BACK MAY COME TO THE CALL-BACK AUDITION AND SIGN UP AS AN “EXTRA PUPPY.”

           Call-Back Auditions

          Monday, November 16, 2015

6:45pm:                    Sign-In at theater entrance

7:00-9:00pm              Script Reading and Improvisations for all Auditioners called back.  Extra Puppies do not need to do script readings but will participate in group improvisations.

Approximately 9:15pm         CAST LIST WILL BE POSTED AT THE THEATER ENTRANCE AND E-MAILED TO ALL AUDITIONERS.

Audition Singing Requirements

·         All Auditioners must sing a musical theater-type of song of their choice

·         Songs from the show are allowed. Songs to last no more than 2 minutes

·         Auditioners must provide their own backing track (without accompanying vocals) on CD, IPOD, IPAD, or cellular device. The theater sound system will be used to play the music 

·         An accompanist will not be provided

   Other Audition Requirements

·         Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing

·         Do not audition wearing flip-flops, extreme shoes, heavy boots, etc.

·         Bring water and snacks

·         Plan for lunch on Saturday

·         Plan ahead.  Make sure your music is cued up and works!

The Production

Imagination Theater’s 101 Dalmatians in the Spring, 2016, will be a full production comparable to any of the musicals produced in previous seasons.

101 Dalmatians is also being considered a “workshop” type of production to afford experienced as well and new performers the opportunity to be a part of a very enjoyable and magical theater experience. 

With seven leading roles, nine smaller roles, a large “puppy chorus,” relatively simple vocal requirements, a professional musical performance track, and a short rehearsal period, 101 Dalmatians is planned as a fun experience for participants and audiences alike.  With a running time of one hour (not including an intermission), 101 Dalmatians will be a perfect introductory theater experience for younger audience members.

Peter Wolfe will be Director and Scenic Designer for 101 Dalmatians.  Lanny Langston is the show’s producer.  Maggie Bush will be the Assistant Director.

·         There will be an eight-week rehearsal schedule February-March 2016, and at least 14 performances in April, 2016.

·         Perusal Script with sheet music will be available for check-out at the IT Ticket Office September 1, 2015

·         Rehearsal and Performance Schedule will be available on-line October 1, 2015

The Story

Based on the classic animated film, Disney's 101 Dalmatians is a fur-raising adventure featuring Cruella De Vil, Disney's most outrageous villain, and 101 of the most adorable heroes to set their paws onstage.

Artistically-inclined pet owners Robert and Anita live happily in London with Dalmatian parents Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet until the monstrous Cruella De Vil plots to steal the puppies for her new fur coat! All the dogs of London daringly rescue the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen.

                                                  Songs

Act 1

Dalmation Conga     Roger, Anita, Cruella, Pongo, Perdita, Puppy Groups 1 and 2, Narrators

Kanine Krunchies      Puppy Groups 1 and 2, Pongo, Perdita, Narrators,

(Roger and Anita dance)

                               

Thunderbolt                Puppy Groups 1 and 2, Pongo, Perdita

Adventure Hour        

Cruella De Vil           Roger, Anita, Cruella De Vil, Narrators

Cruella’s Scheme      Cruella De Vil, Horace, Jasper

Kanine Krunchies

Reprise                    Cruella De Vil, Horace, Jasper, Puppy Groups 1 and 2

The Fur Vault            Narrators

----------------------------INTERMISSION-------------------------------------------

                                                        Act 2

Twilight Bark            Boxers, Scotties, Poodles, Chihuahuas (The Dogs of London),

                                Pongo, Perdita

My Beautiful Coat     Cruella De Vil, Horace, Jasper, Puppy Groups 1 and 2, Pongo, Perdita, Sergeant Tibbs

The Chase                Cruella De Vil, Horace, Jasper, Puppy Groups 1 and 2, Pongo, Perdita, Sergeant Tibbs, Boxers, Scotties, Poodles, Chihuahuas (The Dogs of London)

Dalmation                    Puppy Group 3 and the Entire cast

Plantation / Finale    (Including non-singing roles)

Bow Wows               Puppy Group 3 and the Entire cast

(Including non-singing roles)

Roles

Cruella De Vil      Female. Appropriate age.

Cruella must be a strong actor and vocal soloist with good physical movement and dance skills. She should have dramatic flair and be mean and bossy.  Vocal Range: A#2 - C4 (Optional speak-singing up to Eb4) Roger     The Husband. Male. Age depends upon pairing with wife, Anita and the dog, Pongo. Roger is a songwriter and owner of the Dalmatians. He is soft spoken yet confident. A strong actor, singer and mover. If possible, Roger should physically resemble Pongo. Being able to play the piano is a benefit.  Vocal Range:A#2 - C4 Anita     The Wife. Female. Age depends upon pairing with husband, Roger and the dog, Perdita. Anita is the sweet, nurturing owner of the Dalmatians and artist. This role requires a strong actor with a good singing voice. Vocal Range: B2 - C4

Horace and Jasper      Two Roles. Male or Female. Age and gender depend on the pairing of the duo.

Cruella’s henchmen.  Horace and Jasper provide comic relief à la Abbott & Costello or Laurel & Hardy. Good singers and strong actors.  The characters always appear together.   Physical comedy roles. Cockney accent a plus.  Vocal Range: Ab2 - C4 Canine Narrators     Four Roles.  Male or female. 10 to 18yrs. Canine Narrators need strong speaking voices and must have strong stage presence. May also double as London Dogs. Strong singers. Each Narrator has two lines and also appear in several of the ensemble numbers.  Vocal Range: A#2 - C3 Pongo      Male, 10 to 18yrs. Dalmatian parent. Slightly larger in stature than the Dalmatian Puppies. Strong singing and movement.  Vocal Range:  B2 - C3

Perdita     Female, 10 to 18yrs.

Dalmatian parent. Slightly larger in stature than the Dalmatian Puppies. Strong singing and movement.  Vocal Range:  B2 - C3

Sergeant Tibbs     Male or female.  Any age.  Limited role.

Sergeant Tibbs is an army cat who rallies the London Dogs to rescue the Dalmatian Puppies.  Strong speaking voice. Role is two lines in one scene and appearance in the finale and curtain call. Ensemble singing and a brief solo.  Vocal Range: G3 - Bb3

The London Dogs – Boxers, Chihuahuas, Poodles, Scotties     Eight roles; two of each breed.  Male or female.  Any age.

The London Dogs are the "ethnic" dogs who help rescue the Dalmatian Puppies from Cruella. Strong singers and movers with ability to do British, Scottish, French, or Spanish accents. In order to achieve the full effect of the “Twilight Bark” song, the Boxers, Scotties, Poodles and Chihuahuas will use appropriate accents and movement in the style of their country of origin.  Vocal Range:  C3 - C#4

Nanny     Female.  Any appropriate age.  Limited role.

Nanny is the warm yet outspoken housekeeper to Roger and Anita. This is a small acting role that requires a strong speaking voice.  Vocal Requirement:  Chorus singing.

Police Officer     Male.   Any appropriate age.  Limited role. The Police Officer arrests the villains at the end of the show. Strong speaking voice. Vocal Requirement:  Chorus singing.

Dogcatcher     Male. Any appropriate age. Limited role.

The Dogcatcher appears at the end of the show to dramatically remove Cruella from the scene. A small, yet comedic role. Vocal Requirement:  Chorus singing. The Puppy Ensemble Groups: 1.    Puppy Group No. 1.   Pongo and Perdita’s Puppies with Lines.  (Penny, Pepper, Patch, Lucky)          Four Roles. Male or female. Any age. (Minimum age is 8 yrs.)          Strong movement and expression abilities.           Vocal Requirements: Strong, non-solo singing. 2.    Puppy Group No. 2.   Pongo and Perdita’s Puppies without Lines.  Approximately 11 Roles. Male or female. Any age. (Minimum age is 8 yrs.)             Strong movement and expression abilities. These puppies participate in the           entire show.            Vocal Requirements: Strong, non-solo singing. 3.   Puppy Group No. 3. The Rescued Puppies. (The Extra Puppies)  83 Roles.  Male or female.  Any age.  (Minimum age is 8 yrs.) (“Run on roles” at the end of the show.)   These are the puppies rescued at the end of the show.  The rescued puppies sing and dance in the last song and finale. (Two of the rescued puppies, Spot and Dot have one line each). Vocal Requirements:  Non-solo, ensemble singing.

Audition Notice: 101 Dalmations

Mark your calendar now!  

Crafty Cruella is chasing every spotted puppy in town. 

101 Dalmations is coming to Imagination Theater!

Audition: November 14 at 9:00 a.m.

Call backs: November 16, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Cast will be comprised of adults and children. Specific audition information will be announced at a later date. Performances are scheduled for April/May 2016.

More details TBA as they become available.