Squeaky Chair Campaign and Theater Renovations

Pick your seat - First come, first served! 

50 Chairs in Phase 1 - $100 or 2 seats for $175

Donations are tax deductible and armrest will have special plaque with your name.

Contact theater at: boxoffice@imaginationtheater.net to reserve yours today!

No, the seats won't be red, but they will still be blue--and comfortable!

As of April 3, the box office and theater will close for spring cleaning and remodeling and will re-open in July following the fair. This will not affect rehearsal schedules or Shrek audition.  Tickets for SouthFork Confessions and Shrek, The Musical will be available in May (online only).  

New Box Office Hours

The theater is undergoing some important renovations in the next few months and we're excited about the changes.  We want to enhance your theater experience from the inside out.  This will take a bit of time--and we apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.

New Hours:  Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., one hour prior to show times, and by appointment only through March.  The box office will be closed for renovations in April and re-open in July.  

Ticket hours open 24/7 when you purchase online or call 1-800-838-3006.  We strongly encourage this option for purchasing tickets for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Tuna Does Vegas.  

Imagination Theater Announces New Board of Directors

The Founders and original Board Members of Imagination Theater, Lanny Langston and Peter Wolfe are pleased to announce that at a meeting held on December 1, 2016, the following were approved, and appointed as new members of the Board of Directors of Imagination Theater effective February 1, 2017:

David Zarka, President (2-year term);  Wayne Campbell, President-Elect (2-year term);   Rita Timewell, Vice-President (3-year term);  Maggie Bush, Treasurer; Chief Financial Officer (3-year term);  Marsha Myers,  Secretary, (2-year term);  John Zachry,  Marketing Director (2-year term);   Betsy Prescott, House Manager (2-year term);     Jeff Cameron,  Member-at-Large (1-year term);  Alisyn Gularte , Member at Large (2-year term); and Peter Wolfe, Artistic Director (4-year term)

Upon completion of these initial term appointments to the Board, all terms will be staggered and filled through election in accordance with the Imagination Theater Bylaws.  All new Board Members have accepted their appointments.

Imagination Theater's long-standing mission statement, "To tell good stories well in an atmosphere of trust, respect, personal growth, and challenge" will remain as the guiding principles for the organization.  The Imagination Theater bylaws have been revised to reflect the new board organization.  Among its first orders of business, the new Board of Directors will spend its early months preparing a comprehensive new Policy and Procedures Manual for the theater.  The new Board will also be seeking participants on standing committees including Marketing, House, Finance, and Artistic Advisory Committees.

Imagination Theater to Be Led by a New Board of Directors in 2017

Imagination Theater is changing its legal and administrative structure.  After 17 years of producing more than 50 shows, the Imagination Theater Co-Founders, Peter Wolfe and Lanny Langston, are appointing a new Board of Directors which will assume its management role commencing in January, 2017. This  new Board of Directors will annually elect new officers.  The Imagination Theater governing bylaws are in the final stages of being revised to reflect the new organizational structure and then be properly filed in order to maintain the theater's non-profit, public-benefit status. Peter and Lanny are stepping down from their roles as President and Chief Financial Officer. Imagination Theater's mission statement will remain in place.

The new Board of Directors will be comprised of 10 members, including a President, President-Elect, Vice-President, Artistic Director, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer, Secretary, House Manager, Marketing Director, and two Members-at-Large. These new directors will serve staggered two-year terms.

Interviews of potential board members are continuing, and some of the positions have been filled.  David Zarka has been selected to be President.  Wayne Campbell will be President-Elect. Peter Wolfe will be Artistic Director.  Maggie Bush has accepted the position of Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer.  Maggie is already transitioning into oversight of the financial operations of the theater. The remaining board positions will be announced in December.

It is anticipated that the new Board of Directors will initially focus on the completion of a Policy and Procedures Manual, and the formation of Artistic, Marketing, and Fund-raising/Sponsorship Committees.

A Theater Reorganization Committee, chaired by Dr. Peter Barba, has ably assisted Lanny and Peter in considering the significant aspects of the reorganization process.  Members of this committee include Lori Whittle, Holly Salvestrin, Anna Salvestrin, Barry Harwell, Maggie Bush, Hanna Bush, Jeff Jackson, Brenda Lindley, Jeff Cameron, David Zarka, and Paul Bott.

The mission of Imagination Theater is to tell good stories well in an atmosphere of Trust, Respect, Personal Growth, and Challenge.  

Find Imagination Theater on Social Media

Find us on Social Media!  We'd love to meet you.

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Pinterest

Don't "surf the web" often?  Join our mailing list to keep up with what is happening at the theater.

What if you only want to buy tickets!  Hey, we get that.  Print your tickets at home and save a step.

Box Office Closed During El Dorado County Fair

The Imagination Theater Box Office will be closed until June 30 due to the El Dorado County Fair.  Come on out to the "Hog Days of Summer" and enjoy the all the fun the fair has to offer!

Meanwhile, order your tickets for See How They Run and Mary Poppins online.  Tickets are available 24/7 and can be printed at home.   If you prefer not to order online, tickets can be purchased by calling 1-800-838-3006.  This is also the number to call if you have a question about your online purchase.  

Thank you for being such a great audience!  See you soon!

Theater Ticket Prices to Increase

Imagination Theater has not raised ticket prices in five years. However, the price of materials for our sets, cost of utilities and other expenses have risen substantially during this time.

To transition to the new prices, our current 2014 pricing will be in effect for Mary Poppins until August 15. Due to limited office hours during the summer, these Early Bird tickets must be purchased online, or through the 800 number (1-800-838-3006) to receive the discount. This also includes tickets for groups.

Ticket prices will go up $2 for regular reserved admission to $17 and $1 for groups of 10 or more to $13.

Remembering 50 Shows at Imagination Theater!

IT! The Best Homegrown Theater in the Foothills

2000: Grease
2001: Alice in Wonderland, The Sound of Music
2002: Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella 
2003: Rumpelstiltskin, Fiddler on the Roof, Sleeping Beauty, Christmas Carol
2004: Indians, Steel Magnolias, Amorous Ambassador, Annie
2005: The Music Man, Grease
2006: Big River, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Peter Pan
2007: Godspell, Jack and the Beanstalk, Breaking Legs, Lil’ Abner
2008: Little Women, Hansel and Grethel, The Wizard of Oz
2009: Man of La Mancha, Greater Tuna, Beauty and the Beast
2010: The Foreigner, The Diary of Anne Frank, Dracula, Grease
2011: Charlotte’s Web, Quilters, Father of the Bride, White Christmas
2012: Goldilocks & the Three Bears & Little Red Riding Hood, Camelot
The Secret Garden, A Little Princess
2013: Run for Your Wife, Disney’s Little Mermaid, Deathtrap, Les Miserables
2014: You Can’t Take It With You, Our Town, Snow White and the
Seven Dwarfs, Oliver!
2015: Red. White and Tuna, Spamalot

Join the Imagination Theater Mailing List

Keep up to date on Imagination Theater events, shows, and auditions. Information is emailed about once a month--sometimes more during a run of a show. Your name is not shared and you can unsubscribe at any time.  Don't miss out on live theater in your community, sign up today!

Sign Up Today!


Email Address:






Email & Social Media Marketing by VerticalResponse

Looking for a few more ushers...

Deathtrap opens September 6.  Though we have plenty of ushers for opening weekend, we are still looking for a few during the show's run.  Ushers are able to view the show and assist our patrons in this valuable service.  To sign up go to this very long link  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B084DA5A62FA20-deathtrap  If you have questions regarding ushering,  please contact our house manager, Sean at it.house.mgr@gmail.com

Elly Award Ceremony Information

Youth Division
- Broadway Bound!
Sunday, September 8 at 7:00pm
Roseville Theatre Arts Academy
241 Vernon Street, Roseville
This ceremony celebrates the Education and Young People's categories. Entertainment will be provided by Elly nominated theatres. Refreshments will be on-sale to benefit the theatre.
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/443843

Adult Division
- Come to the Cabaret!
Sunday, September 22nd at 7:00pm
Red Lion Inn - Woodlake
500 Leisure Lane, Sacramento
Elegant surroundings, delicious appetizers, refreshing adult beverages and a cabaret atmosphere.
This ceremony celebrates the Drama, Comedy, Musical and Original Works categories.
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/445363

Tickets for both ceremonies are on sale now!

Elly Nomination Summary from SARTA

The Elly nomination party was a big hit and the Elly judges did a great job announcing all 455 names.

Here are some interesting Elly nominee statistics: Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Alliance (SARTA) 2013 Elly Award Nominations Statistics

82 participating theatres submitted 272 productions
47- Comedy
40 -Drama
38 -Education (16 Education Musicals plus 22 Education Plays)
51 -Musicals
25 -Original Works (14 Original Scripts plus 11 Adapted Scripts)
71 -Young People's Theater (39 Young People's Musicals plus 32 Young People's Plays)

Nominations
455 Nominations for 92 Elly Awards 58 Theatres received nominations (71% of participating theaters were nominated)
123 Productions received nominations (45% of productions submitted were nominated)

Theaters receiving the most nominations
Sutter Street Theatre (44) (39 Youth Programs, 5 Adult)
Woodland Opera House (29) (20 Youth Programs, 9 Adult)
Sheldon High School (24) (All Youth Programs)
St. Francis High School (21) (All Youth Programs)
El Dorado High School (20) (All Youth Programs)
Runaway Stage Productions (19) (18 Youth Programs, 1 Adult)
The Acting Company (17) (10 Youth Programs, 7 Adult)

Productions receiving the most nominations:
Youth Programs
Into The Woods, St. Francis High School (18)
Peter Pan, Woodland Opera House (15)
Seussical, The Musical, Flying Monkey Productions (14)
The MISER, Paris Texas, Sheldon High School (14)
13, The Musical, Stand Out Talent (12)
Cats, El Dorado High School (12)

Productions receiving the most nominations:
Adult Programs
Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street, Stockton Civic Theatre (11) Journey To The West, Community Asian Theatre Of The Sierra (11)
Hairspray, Davis Musical Theatre Company (10)
A Lie Of The Mind, San Joaquin Delta College (10)
The Drowsy Chaperone, Woodland Opera House (9)

Want to receive our newsletter and theater updates? Sign up now!

Find out the latest information happening at Imagination Theater. Please take a moment to submit your name and email to receive our monthly newsletter and updates from the theater. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Sign Up Today!

* required

Email Address: *

First Name:

Last Name:



Email & Social Media Marketing by VerticalResponse

Art Camp with Peter Wolfe

Join Elly Award Winning set designer and local architect, Peter Wolfe, for a summer art camp for those in 6th-10th grade. Get your creative juices flowing and learn how to paint for the stage (set production) as well as working on props and backdrops. The camp is $200 which INCLUDES a $50 materials fee. The dates are June 25, 27, July 2,9,11, 30 and August 1 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. For additional information and to sign up, contact Peter directly at pwolfe615@gmail.com.

Box Office Closes for 2013 Fair

Due to the upcoming 2013 El Dorado County Fair, the box office will be closed from May 15 through the June 18 and will re-open on an appointment basis until mid-July.  Contact the box office at 530-642-0404 to make sure someone will be in the box office on the Tuesdays and Thursdays between June 18 and July 11.  Voicemail will be checked periodically during the closure.  For your convenience, tickets can be purchased online for our Dream the Dream fundraiser on August 16 and Deathtrap in September online.

What do you think?

Imagination Theater is looking ahead for future shows and we want your input.  What shows would you like to see?  What do we do well?  How can we improve?  Please answer this brief ten question survey to make sure your voice is heard.  Thank you!   We would like your response by June 1.   Just click here!

Can you believe that 2012 is half over for our theater company!? We have produced two amazing shows, Goldilocks and the Three Bears/Little Red Riding Hood and Camelot. They were such fun and well received by our patrons. Thank you for your support and belief in Imagination Theater (IT!).

If you are not already a sponsor, we are asking you to help IT! through the summer months and fall. Our next two musicals, The Secret Garden and A Little Princess, are big shows with wonderful casts. Rehearsals are already underway. As you can imagine, there are many expenses and we truly need your help to produce them. If you haven’t donated this year, we hope you will consider supporting the theater. Your donation is tax deductible.

We know these are challenging times which makes local support of the arts even more vital. Please consider helping this summer. Contributions can be mailed to:

Imagination Theater
P.O. Box 3303
Diamond Springs, CA 95619

IT! Box Office Closes May 8

As we do each year for the El Dorado County Fair, our box office and theater will close on May 8.  Tickets are available online for The Secret Garden (September 2012) and A Little Princess (December 2012) at http://www.it-tickets.org/.  We will also check the box office phone periodically.  See you at the end of June!

Partner with us for 2012 and become a sponsor!

Complimentary Season Tickets are available to our sponsors.  It's not too late!  We have four productions in 2012.  Sponsors receive tickets to each of our shows.

Actor $200+ - 2 Tickets

Music Director/“500 Club” $500+ year - 4 tickets

Director $1000+ year - 6 tickets

Producer $2500+ year - 8 tickets

Contributions are tax deductible.  Contact the theater at itplacerville@yahoo.com or 530-642-0404 for details.

New IT Box Office Hours

Official box office hours to Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. We may be here at other times, so don't hesitate to call (530-642-0404) or email (itplacerville@yahoo.com). We are here to help. Tickets can also be ordered online.