Sunday, October 21, 2012

A Little Princess Show Dates and Information

Trinity Harwell plays Sara Crewe in A Little Princess
Sara Crewe, heiress to a large fortune, is enrolled at Miss Minchin’s Select Seminary for Young Ladies in Victorian England. At first her life is happy, but news arrives that her father has died and her fortune is lost. Sara is forced to become a servant and must live in a small attic room that seems no better than a prison cell. When a mysterious gentleman from India takes the house next door, some strange and curious things begin to happen.

 

Friday, November 30, 7:00 p.m.
Tickets for Opening Night are $10 and are general admission.  They can only be purchased here.

All other shows are reserved seating and can be purchased online at www.imagination-theater.org or by contacting the box office at 530-642-0404.

Saturday, December 1, 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 6, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 7, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 8, 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 8, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 9, 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 13, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 14, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 15, 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 15, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 16. 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 20, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 21, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 22, 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 23, 2:00 p.m.

Ticket prices: Adult $17, Senior $14, and Children $10.
Group tickets purchased by phone only.  IT! is located on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

A Little Mermaid Audition This Saturday, Oct 20

VOCAL AUDITIONS - SATURDAY OCTOBER 20, 2012

8:30-9:00 am CHECK -IN
1. Sign in at front desk.
2. Complete Audition Form. Please bring a photo to attach to the Audition Form.

Expensive professional head shots are not required

3. Bring a Brief Resume to attach to the Audition Form. Elaborate resumes are not required.
4. Please check in and complete the Audition Form prior to 9:00am.

9:00am to Noon VOCAL AUDITIONS

Singing Requirements
 All auditioners must sing with accompaniment from a live piano accompanist, a CD, an I-Phone or an I-Pod. Pre-recorded accompaniment that includes vocal backing tracks are not allowed. A keyboard accompanist will be available. Auditioners must provide their own sheet music for the accompanist.
 Auditioners may sing any musical theater type of song. Songs from the show are allowed.
 Any auditioner desiring to be considered for the role of Ariel must sing "Part of Your World" from the show.
 Any auditioner desiring to be considered for the role of Sebastian, must sing "Under the Sea" from the show.
 Some simple and appropriate movement during the singing is encouraged- but elaborate choreography is not required or encouraged.
 Auditioners will sing in the order of checking in.
 Upon completion of the vocal auditions a call-back list for the General Auditions on Saturday afternoon will be posted.


SATURDAY OCTOBER 20, 2012
1:00 - 5:00 pm (Ending time is approximate)
GENERAL AUDITION FOR SCRIPT READING, MOVEMENT, & IMPROVISATION

 Auditioners will read cold readings from the script as assigned by the Director.

 Auditioners may be asked to participate in simple improvisations with other auditioners.

 Auditioners will be taught and then demonstrate simple dance steps.

 Approximately 30-minutes after the conclusion of the General Auditions a list will be posted indicating those auditioners being selected to attend the Call-Back Auditions.


SUNDAY OCTOBER 21, 20121:00 - 5:00 pm (Ending time is approximate)

CALL-BACK AUDITION

 Auditioners will be asked to read various roles.

 Some auditioners may be asked to repeat their audition song from the vocal auditions. All auditioners should bring their musical materials.

 At the end of the Call Back Audition a cast list will be posted. Auditioners cast in the show, and available parents, will be asked to attend a brief organizational meeting.

ROLES AVAILABLE

THE PRODUCTION IS INTENDED AS A CHILDREN'S THEATER PRODUCTION AS MOST OF THE ACTORS CAST WILL BE YOUNGER THAN AGE 20. MINIMUM AGE FOR AUDITIONERS IS 8 YEARS OLD UNLESS SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE WITH THE DIRECTOR IN ADVANCE. MAXIMUM AUDITIONER AGE IS 25.


Principal Male Roles
Note: All male and female principal roles are singing roles

Prince Eric
Grimsby; the Valet
King Triton
Sebastian
Flounder; the Sidekick (Could be a female)
Scuttle; a Gooney Bird (Could be a female)
Chef Louis
Flotsam (Could be female)
Jetsam (Could be female)

Principal Female Roles
Ariel
The MerSisters; 6 girls
Ursala: the Sea Witch
Carlotta; a member of the Prince's Court
Chorus Roles - Boys and Girls of various ages
Pilot
Sailors
Gulls
Lagoon Animals
Chefs
Princesses

Undersea Animals - fish, crabs, oysters, lobsters, sea horses, octopus, starfish, etc. All are members of King Triton's Court.

Puppeteers- will manipulate a large whale puppet and other sea creatures.

R O L L E R S K A T E S

Many of the characters in the show will be required to move on roller skates during the production. Auditioners are encouraged to bring roller skates, in-line skates, skateboards, or heel-toe skates to the General Audition if they can already skate.
Rehearsal Schedule

A Rehearsal Schedule will be available at the Vocal Auditions
Performance Dates: The show will run during April and May, 2013

Production Team

Director: Peter Wolfe Producer: Lanny Langston
Vocal Director: Dr. Dale Wallerstein
Choreographers: Peter Wolfe and Afton Parker

Fees

There is no fee to audition.
There is a $70.00 Participation Fee for those cast in the show which is due at the first rehearsal.



Friday, October 12, 2012

Consider Becoming a Sponsor for 2013

Thank you for your support for our community theater over the years. Whether you have attended shows, worked on stage or back stage or somewhere in between--we appreciate you!  We hope you have enjoyed our shows this past season. Our 2012 Season included the children’s fairy tale favorites Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Little Red Riding Hood. This was followed by the classic musical, Camelot. Most recently we enjoyed the artistry and story of The Secret Garden. Finally we will conclude our season during the holiday run of A Little Princess. 

Our 2013 Season begins in February with the madcap British Farce, Run for your Wife.    It is a tale about a mischievous London cab driver who has two wives, two lives and a tight schedule to keep!  Next, the Disney children’s musical, The Little Mermaid, Jr., will run in April and May.  In the fall we will present Death Trap, an award winning drama followed by the musical, Oliver. 

As a non-profit organization (Tax ID #680448569), our sponsors are an invaluable resource to produce our shows. We hope that you will consider becoming a sponsor in 2013. Your donation is tax deductible (less the ticket value) and keeps our community theater thriving!   Season tickets and public recognition are just some of the rewards.  Please contact the theater for further information at 530-642-0404.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Our 2013 Season

We are excited about the upcoming year!  Our 2013 Season begins in February with the madcap British Farce, Run for your Wife.    It is a tale about a mischievous London cab driver who has two wives, two lives and a tight schedule to keep!  Next, the Disney children’s musical, The Little Mermaid, Jr., will run in April and May.  In the fall we will present Death Trap, an award winning drama followed by the musical, Oliver in December. 

Run for Your Wife has been cast.
Auditions for The Little Mermaid, Jr. are October 20, 2012. 
Auditions for Death Trap are June 22,  2013
Auditions for the musical Oliver are in the spring of 2013.


Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Final Weekend of The Secret Garden

 
Don't miss the final weekend of The Secret Garden. 
  • Friday, September 28 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, September 29 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, September 30 at 3:00 p.m. 
 Tickets can be purchased by phone (530) 642-0404 or at the door.

Sac International Airport Performing Arts Series

We're looking for musicians, dancers and other performance artists to perform at the Sacramento Airport during the holiday season starting the week of Thanksgiving and going through the new year.

Each year, the Sacramento International Airport hosts a Holiday Performing Arts Series in Terminal B, featuring local artists. The purpose of the Series is to bring high-quality, diverse performances that are representative of the region and its residents to the Airport for the enjoyment of holiday travelers.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, October 15, 2012, 3:00 p.m.

Applications are now available.   More information at www.sacmetroarts.org

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

The Secret Garden continues through Sept. 30

Rose (Kate Barba) and Lily (Michelle Harwell)
share a tender moment.
Join us for the final two weekends of The Secret Garden. Shows are 7:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturday 9/29. Matinees are Saturday 9/22, and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. The Secret Garden is about Mary Lennox, a lonely girl who is sent to live with her uncle Archibald in Yorkshire, England after being orphaned by a cholera epidemic in India. Still grieving over the loss of his beloved wife Lily and distraught over the condition of his bedridden son, Archibald casts a dark shadow over the manor until Mary discovers a secret garden that had belonged to Lily. By nursing the garden back to life, Mary restores life to her grieving uncle and his son.


Tickets are $10-$17 and can be purchased online (PayPal) at www.it-tickets.org or call the box office at (530) 642-0404. Tickets are also available at the door.

Congrats! Run for Your Wife is cast!

Thanks to those who came out for the Run for your Wife auditions on September 8.  We are pleased to announce that the show has been cast.  We are still looking for someone for the photographer part.  It is a small role, but essential to the play. 

Grant Stellflug – John Smith
Jody Wills – Mary Smith
Kathleen Mini – Barbara Smith
Chris Celestin – Stanley Gardner
Mark Bonham – Det.Sgt Troughton
Sean Conley-Widing – Det.Sgt Porterhouse
Rick Gaylord – Bobby Franklin
Not Cast - Photographer
Lanny Langston – Director

Friday, September 14, 2012

Costume Sales

Saturdays, October 6-October 27, 2012

Looking for that perfect costume for those parties and events? Imagination Theater once again will be selling clothing and costumes during October on Saturday mornings. Items are reasonable priced and proceeds support live theater in the community. Also, if you would like to volunteer to help people find that perfect costume combination, please contact the theater at 530-642-0404.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Audition Notice for Disney's Little Mermaid Jr., The Musical

VOCAL AUDITIONS - SATURDAY OCTOBER 20, 2012

8:30-9:00 am CHECK -IN

1. Sign in at front desk.

2. Complete Audition Form. Please bring a photo to attach to the Audition Form.

Expensive professional head shots are not required

3. Bring a Brief Resume to attach to the Audition Form. Elaborate resumes are not required.

4. Please check in and complete the Audition Form prior to 9:00am.


9:00am to Noon VOCAL AUDITIONS

Singing Requirements:

 All auditioners must sing with accompaniment from a live piano accompanist, a CD, an I-Phone or an I-Pod. Pre-recorded accompaniment that includes vocal backing tracks are not allowed. A keyboard accompanist will be available. Auditioners must provide their own sheet music for the accompanist.

 Auditioners may sing any musical theater type of song. Songs from the show are allowed.

 Any auditioner desiring to be considered for the role of Ariel must sing "Part of Your World" from the show.

 Any auditioner desiring to be considered for the role of Sebastian, must sing "Under the Sea" from the show.

 Some simple and appropriate movement during the singing is encouraged- but elaborate choreography is not required or encouraged.

 Auditioners will sing in the order of checking in.

 Upon completion of the vocal auditions a call-back list for the General Auditions on Saturday afternoon will be posted.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 20, 2012

1:00 - 5:00 pm (Ending time is approximate)

GENERAL AUDITION FOR SCRIPT READING, MOVEMENT, & IMPROVISATION

 Auditioners will read cold readings from the script as assigned by the Director.

 Auditioners may be asked to participate in simple improvisations with other auditioners.

 Auditioners will be taught and then demonstrate simple dance steps.

 Approximately 30-minutes after the conclusion of the General Auditions a list will be posted indicating those auditioners being selected to attend the Call-Back Auditions.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 21, 2012

1:00 - 5:00 pm (Ending time is approximate)

CALL-BACK AUDITION

 Auditioners will be asked to read various roles.

 Some auditioners may be asked to repeat their audition song from the vocal auditions. All auditioners should bring their musical materials.

 At the end of the Call Back Audition a cast list will be posted. Auditioners cast in the show, and available parents, will be asked to attend a brief organizational meeting.

ROLES AVAILABLE

THE PRODUCTION IS INTENDED AS A CHILDREN'S THEATER PRODUCTION AS MOST OF THE ACTORS CAST WILL BE YOUNGER THAN AGE 20. MINIMUM AGE FOR AUDITIONERS IS 8 YEARS OLD UNLESS SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE WITH THE DIRECTOR IN ADVANCE. MAXIMUM AUDITIONER AGE IS 25.

Principal Male Roles Note: All male and female principal roles are singing roles
Prince Eric
Grimsby; the Valet
King Triton
Sebastian
Flounder; the Sidekick (Could be a female)
Scuttle; a Gooney Bird (Could be a female)
Chef Louis
Flotsam (Could be female)
Jetsam (Could be female)

Principal Female Roles
Ariel
The MerSisters; 6 girls
Ursala: the Sea Witch
Carlotta; a member of the Prince's Court

Chorus Roles - Boys and Girls of various ages
Pilot
Sailors
Gulls
Lagoon Animals
Chefs
Princesses
Undersea Animals - fish, crabs, oysters, lobsters, sea horses, octopus, starfish, etc. All are members of King Triton's Court.

Puppeteers- will manipulate a large whale puppet and other sea creatures.

R O L L E R S K A T E S
Many of the characters in the show will be required to move on roller skates during the production. Auditioners are encouraged to bring roller skates, in-line skates, skateboards, or heel-toe skates to the General Audition if they can already skate.

Rehearsal Schedule
A Rehearsal Schedule will be available at the Vocal Auditions

Performance Dates
The show will run during April and May, 2013

Production Team

Director: Peter Wolfe Producer: Lanny Langston
Vocal Director: Dr. Dale Wallerstein
Choreographers: Peter Wolfe and Afton Parker
Fees

There is no fee to audition.
There is a $70.00 Participation Fee for those cast in the show which is due at the first rehearsal.

Run for Your Wife Audition Update

Audition Update - IT is looking for "big guy" age 20+ to play the role as photographer in Run For Your Wife.  It is a small part with minimal rehearsal, but is essential to the show.  Contact Lanny at 530-903-6361 if you are interested.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Come to IT! for this enchanting classic, The Secret Garden

This enchanting classic of children's literature is reimagined in brilliant musical style by composer Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of 'Night Mother.' Orphaned in India, 11 year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle Archibald and his invalid son Colin. The estate's many wonders include a magic garden which beckons the children with haunting melodies and the "Dreamers", spirits from Mary's past who guide her through her new life, dramatizing The Secret Garden's compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal.


"Elegant, entrancing...The best American musical of the Broadway season." -Time

"A splendid, intelligent musical...It's all you can hope for in children's theatre. But the best surprise is that this show is the most adult new musical of the season."- USA Today

Tickets are available for all shows at www.it-tickets.org or 530-642-0404



Thursday, September 6, 2012

Auditions for Disney's The Little Mermaid

Vocal Audition
Sat., October 20 —9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Call Backs by Invitation
Sat., October 20 —1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Final Audition
Sun., October 21—1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Peter Wolfe is directing this delightful Disney favorite. Show dates April-May 2013.





Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Auditon information from the director...

Imagination Theater will be holding auditions for the very funny farce "Run For Your Wife" by Ray Cooney on Saturday, September 8th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at our theater on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. The cast consist of six men (ages 20 to 60) and two women ages (20 to 45). This play is about a taxi cab driver in London who has two wives and how he delicately keeps a schedule on seeing and living with them until one night when he sees a mugging take place and tries to help and gets knocked out and taken to the hospital. He gives two addresses where he lives and the investaging officers put the entire play into a farcical spin. Great fun, fast moving and side spliting lines make this a great challenge for any actor. Actors will use a English accent.
There will be cold readings from the script and some improvisations. We will rehearse most every Wednesday evening starting in September (once a week) then in January three nights a week unitl we open on Feburary 15th. Show runs Feburary 15 to March 3rd. If you have never done a farce here is a great opportunity to exercise your acting ability and have a lot of fun doing it. If you have any questions, contact Lanny at 530-903-6361.
Look forward to seeing you at auditions!

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

The Secret Garden opens this Friday

Imagination Theater is pleased to announce the musical, The Secret Garden, opening Friday, September 7 and running through Sunday, September 30.   Shows are 7:00 p.m. on Thursday (September 13), all Fridays, Saturdays (Sept. 8, 29), with matinees at 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays (Sept. 15, 22) and all Sunday matinees.    Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnet, The Secret Garden tells the story of Mary Lennox, a lonely little girl who is sent to live with her uncle Archibald in Yorkshire, England after being orphaned by a cholera epidemic in India. Still grieving over the loss of his beloved wife Lily and distraught over the condition of his bedridden son, Archibald casts a dark shadow over the manor until Mary discovers a secret garden that had once belonged to Lily. By nursing the garden back to life, Mary restores life to her grieving uncle and his son.de, changing their lives forever. September 7th-30th. Tickets available now.    Tickets are $10-$17 and can be purchased online at www.it-tickets.org. or through the box office at (530) 642-0404.  There are two community nights available (September 7 and 15) and all tickets are $10. 

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Usher Information

We are always looking for ushers. The minimum age is 12 with a parent. If a student is in high school, then they are welcome to usher on their own. Our needs vary for our shows as sometimes the cast ushers. Usually, ushers sit along the center aisle and assist people who may need to exit during the show. Otherwise they are welcome to sit in an available seat. Ushers arrive one hour prior to the show start and meet with the stage manager for specific instructions related to that show.  Ushers begin assisting patrons a half hour prior to show time.  Most all of our dates are still available for The Secret Garden, so contact itplacerville@yahoo.com if you are interested.  Ushers receive a complimentary seat to the show they usher.


Wednesday, August 22, 2012

More details on Run for Your Wife Audition

Auditions: September 8—9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Call Backs September 9—6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m.

This madcap British farce is the story of mischievous London cab driver, John Smith, who has two wives, two lives and a tight schedule to keep! Trouble brews when Smith is mugged and ends up in the hospital. When two addresses are discovered, the police investigate and Smith becomes hilariously entangled in his own hopeless attempts to explain himself.

Mary Smith (John Smith's wife) She lives in Wimbledon, age between 20 and 35, a little reserved by very sweet and considerate.
Barbara Smith (John Smith's other wife) She lives in Streatham, age between 25 and 40, more outgoing, sexy, and playful.
Both ladies ages are appropriate but I will cast younger or older if they can play the parts.

Detective Sergeant Thoughton - Age 20 to 30, wears plain clothes, very serious about his work and very detailed orientated. Works out of the Wimbledon Police Station.

Stanley - John's good friend, who lives upstairs. Age 20 to 35, unemployed, somewhat lazy but dependable. He is a bit of know it all.

Detective Sergeant Porterhouse - Age 30 to 45, wears plain clothes, friendly and concerned about everyone involved in the case. Is detailed and takes lots of notes. Works out of the Streatham Police Station.

Both Detectives are investigating the mugging that John Smith was involved in. What is funny is that both Detectives have different addresses for John Smith and are trying to get to the bottom of this mystery with hilarious results.

Photographer - Age 20 to 25, works for the newspaper, and was sent out to get a picture of John (which he does not want) for fear that the other wife, Barbara will read it in the newspaper.

Bobby Franklin - Age 20 to 35, "Designer" feminent. A busy body, Barbara's new neighbor who likes to drop in unannounced. Very charming but talks too much. He is always having problems with his apartment and partner.

Time: Mid 1980's

Place: Two apartment's in outlying areas of London, Streatham and Wimbledon.

Fast paced farce, great opportunites for actors. More infomation call Director, Lanny Langston, at (530) 903-6361.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

The Secret Garden Opens September 7

Trinity Harwell plays Mary Lennox
in The Secret Garden
at Imagination Theater this September
All tickets are $10 for the opening night of The Secret Garden, Friday September 7.  Tickets can be purchased at www.it-tickets.org or by calling the box office at 530-642-0404.  Tickets are available for all shows:  $17 Adult, $14 Senior, $10 Children.

  • Friday, September 7 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, September 9 at 2:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, September 13 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Friday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, September 15 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, September 16 at 2:00 p.m.
  • Friday, September 21 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, September 22 at 2:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, September 23 at 2:00 p.m.
  • Friday, September 28 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, September 29 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, September 30 at 2:00 p.m.


Sacramento Symphonic Winds Benefit Golf Tournament

Sunday, September 23, 2012, the Sacramento Symphonic Winds will host a benefit golf tournament at the Empire Ranch Golf Club in Folsom. Proceeds from the event will aid the SSW in relocating to a new venue for their concerts.
The Sacramento Symphonic Winds is an all-volunteer 60-piece symphonic wind ensemble that performs a wide range of music. Founded in 2002 by the current conductor and music director, Dr. Les Lehr, it provides quality musical performances for audiences in the greater Sacramento area. We celebrate the community band tradition in American music! http://www.sacwinds.org
The tournament format will be a 4-man scramble, with a shotgun start beginning at 7:30 am. Check-in will be at 7:00 am. The fee for this event is $125 including golf, cart, range balls and a lunch following. There will be several game holes, as well as long drive and closest to the pin. And for those who don't play too often, there will be a mulligan package for sale. Registrations forms are available at Empire Ranch Golf Club and many local music stores. If you wish to pay by credit card, please call Tim's Music at 916-925-9160. Tell them you want to play golf with the Sac Winds!

Wrap up your weekend with a fanfare.

Play Golf with the Sac Winds!

What: Sacramento Symphonic Winds Golf Tournament

When: Sunday, September 23, 2012

Where: Empire Ranch Golf Club

1620 E. Natoma Street

Folsom, CA 95630

Time: Check-in 7:00 am

Shotgun 7:30 am

Cost: $125 per person; includes green fees, cart, range balls, lunch, prizes.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Garden Affair Fundraiser This Friday

Please come to support the performing arts in the our foothill community.  Imagination Theater has reached a wide audience during our past twelve years.  To continue to do this, we need your help.

Featuring a live and silent auction, local wines and food, as well as musical selections from the cast of The Secret Garden. Bid on some amazing items including a trip to Ashland, rafting on the American River, wine club membership, and themed gift baskets. This is an excellent opportunity for early holiday gift shopping while supporting your local community theater.

Friday, August 17
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
at Imagination Theater
on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Placerville

$25 per person.  Tickets are available at the door

We are a 501(c)(3) non profit community theater located in the foothills. Our mission is to tell good stories well in an atmosphere of respect, trust, challenge, personal growth, and integrity.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Run for Your Wife Auditions in September

Auditions: September 8—9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Call Backs September 9—6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m.

This madcap British farce is the story of mischievous London cab driver, John Smith, who has two wives, two lives and a tight schedule to keep! Trouble brews when Smith is mugged and ends up in the hospital. When two addresses are discovered, the police investigate and Smith becomes hilariously entangled in his own hopeless attempts to explain himself.  Scripts are available for check out at the box office.

Lanny Langston is directing this clever, fast paced farce. Ensemble of 6 men and 2 women ages 21 and older. Show dates February 12—March 3, 2013.

Friday, August 10, 2012

Seeking Ushers for The Secret Garden

Can you believe that it is already time for our fall show The Secret Garden. Below is the schedule of shows. Please let me know at iplacerville@yahoo.com if you have an interest in ushering and when you would be available. You are welcome to usher more than once. Ushers need to arrive an hour prior to show opening as patrons begin arriving a half hour prior to show time. Thank you for your support of Imagination Theater!
Friday, September 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 9 at 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 15 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 16 at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, September 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 23 at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, September 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 29 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 30 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Costume Sales Volunteers Needed

The theater is looking for volunteers to help on Saturdays this fall from 9:00 a.m. to Noon on Saturdays from September 15-October 27, 2012   We are would like three volunteers for each date. 

September 15, 22, 29
October 6,13,20,27


Looking for that perfect costume for those parties and events? Imagination Theater once again will be selling clothing and costumes during September and October on Saturday mornings. Items are reasonable priced and proceeds support live theater in the community.  Contact the theater at 530-642-0404 for additional information.

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Join us for our Garden Affair Themed Fundraiser

We are excited for our upcoming Garden Affair, on Friday, August 17 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the theater. This event features a live and silent auction, local wines and food, as well as musical selections from the cast of The Secret Garden. Bid on some amazing items including a trip to Ashland, rafting on the American River, wine club membership, and themed gift baskets. This is an excellent opportunity for early holiday gift shopping while supporting your local community theater. Please plan to join us. You can order tickets by mail or contact the theater at 530-642-0404. Tickets will also be available at the door. Tickets are $25.





Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Sara Crewe, heiress to a large fortune, is enrolled at Miss Minchin’s Select Seminary for Young Ladies in Victorian England. At first her life is happy, but news arrives that her father has died and her fortune is lost. Sara is forced to become a servant and must live in a small attic room that seems no better than a prison cell. When a mysterious gentleman from India takes the house next door, some strange and curious things begin to happen.

A Little Princess Show Dates

Friday, November 30, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 1, 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 6, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 7, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 8, 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 8, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 9, 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 13, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 14, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 15, 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 15, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 16. 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 20, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 21, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 22, 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 23, 2:00 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now online.  Ticket prices:  Adult $17, Senior $14, and Children $10.   Group tickets can be purchased by phone only at:  530-642-0404.  Rate depends on group size.

Monday, July 2, 2012

The Secret Garden - Emergency Casting Call

Emergency Casting for The Secret Garden: Shaw/Holmes: We have condensed two of the roles to one actor. Tenor- Baritone - 25 to 45 in age. Several chorus solos. No dancing required.

Dickon: A show-stopper role. Tenor- 16 to 25. Two amazing solos, must be able to move/dance. (FILLED)

Please respond to 530-622-4011 and/or 2012thesecretgarden@gmail.com

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

We are excited about our fundraiser - August 17!

Imagination Theater will host its fifth annual fundraiser, “A Garden Affair,” on Friday, August 17, 2012 from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. at the theater located on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. There will be a live and silent auction during the evening. Enjoy an evening of fine wines and food while bidding on items donated by local businesses and individuals. IT is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation. Proceeds will benefit Imagination Theater and allow it to continue to provide quality, creative, live theater in the foothills.

This auction is also a great opportunity to shop early for holiday gifts. An all-inclusive weekend in Ashland Oregon, wine tours, dinners, massages, themed gift baskets, season theater tickets are just a few of the many items that await.

Contact Imagination Theater at (530) 642-0404 for more information and to purchase tickets. Tickets are $25.00.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Music Help Needed for The Secret Garden

We are looking for a few music lovers to help to aquire the music arrangement for The Secret Garden. For $100, you receive two tickets to The Secret Garden, special recognition in the show program, free beverage at Intermission, and it is a tax deduction. Contact Lanny at 530-903-6361 if you can help.


Tuesday, May 8, 2012

A Little Princess - Show Dates

Tickets are on sale now at http://www.it-tickets.org/ or leave a message at the box office 530-642-0404.

Friday, November 30, 7:00 p.m. (Opening Night All Tickets $10)
Saturday, December 1, 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 6, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 7, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 8, 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 8, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 9, 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 13, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 14, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 15, 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 15, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 16. 2:00 p.m.


Thursday, December 20, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 21, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 22, 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 23, 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

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!

Auditions for Girl Talk (Soroptomist Club)


WHO: Female actors between the ages of 15 and 19 who feel comfortable relating to middle-school age girls.

WHAT: The short play, “Girls Talk,” that will tour to El Dorado County middle schools in the fall of 2012 as part of the Because You’re Special outreach program.

WHEN: Monday, May 14th at 4:00 p.m., or by appointment.

WHERE: 3461 Robin Lane, Suite 3, Cameron Park, 95682

REHEARSALS: Three rehearsals during June and July, then twice a week, beginning the week of August 6th, with a possible Saturday or two. There will be approximately 15 rehearsals total.

OTHER INFORMATION: Cast members must be available once a week (Thursday or Friday) for school day tours, four or five times during October, 2012. Performers receive a stipend for their work.

*Applicants will be asked to fill out a casting sheet with availability, so please bring calendars. A script will be provided for cold readings, and please wear comfortable clothing for movement.

*This project is sponsored by Soroptimist International of Cameron Park/El Dorado Hills. For more information or audition appointments, email production coordinator Karen Harnden at klharnden@yahoo.com.


Tuesday, May 1, 2012

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

Monday, April 30, 2012

Run For Your Wife Audition

Auditions: September 8—9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Call Backs September 9—6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m.

This madcap British farce is the story of mischievous London cab driver, John Smith, who has two wives, two lives and a tight schedule to keep! Trouble brews when Smith is mugged and ends up in the hospital. When two addresses are discovered, the police investigate and Smith becomes hilariously entangled in his own hopeless attempts to explain himself. 
Lanny Langston is directing this clever, fast paced farce. Ensemble of 6 men and 2 women ages 21 and older. Show dates February 12—March 3, 2013.

(Image and synopsis from John Engeman Theater)

Friday, April 27, 2012

Missing the theater? See "42nd Street" at EDHS

"42nd Street"

May 2012
El Dorado High School
561 Canal St.
Placerville

$15 for adults
$12 for students and seniors

Outdoor amphitheater, bring chairs and blankets.
Dates and ticket info: http://www.studio81.org/

They've been busy practicing...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z3fYfFrgG4

42nd Street tells the story of a humble, naïve young actress named Peggy Sawyer who has come to audition for a new Broadway musical. Unfortunately, due to her nervousness, Peggy arrives to the audition late and misses her chance to join the chorus. Luckily, Peggy soon catches the eye of the famous director, Julian Marsh, and he gives Peggy her big break. However, the show's aging leading lady, Dorothy Brock, quickly grows to dislike Peggy. On opening night, Ms. Brock falls and breaks her ankle. Panic spreads through the company, as the show is doomed for closure, until it is suggested that Peggy take the roll. In only thirty-six hours, Peggy learns twenty-five pages, six songs and ten dance numbers and becomes a star.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

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!

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Congratulations Cast for The Secret Garden

Mary Lennox: Trinity Harwell
Colin Craven: Ryan Johnson
Archibald Craven: Jeremy Carlson
Dr. Neville Craven: Dennis Murry
Martha: Tori Kientz
Dickon: Dave Sterkin
Mrs. Medlock: Erika Maruri
Ben Weatherstaff: Duane Maracin
Lily Craven: Michelle Trageser
Rose Lennox: Kate Barba
Albert Lennox: Marc Bonham
Ayah: Samantha Edens
Fakir: Sarah Bennett
Major Holmes: to be cast
Lt. Shaw/Photographer: to be cast
Lt. Wright: Tim Chapman
Mrs. Holmes/Mrs. Winthrop: Haley Clark
Alice / Nurse: Kristi Miranda
Charlotte Wright: Alicia Kientz



Friday, April 20, 2012

Intermediate Acting Workshop Announced

Join us for an Intermediate Acting Workshop at the theater for ages 14-20. Students must have taken beginning acting classes or beginning acting workshop or have prior acting experience. The workshop will be held from to Monday through Wednesday, and Thursday from to with a final performance on Friday, July 13 at Students must attend all days and perform in show on Friday evening. Scenes from selected plays will be covered--from dramas, comedies, classics, and Shakespeare! The workshop is $50 and we are offering a 20% sibling discount. Space is limited so register early.  Call the box office at 530-642-0404 or email ITPlacerville@yahoo.com to sign up.  (Payment must be made at time of registration) 

Thursday, April 19, 2012

The Secret Garden Show Dates

Tickets will be going on sale in May for our September production, The Secret Garden.  Tickets are $17 Adult, $14 Senior, and $10 Children.  Group tickets can be purchase through the box office.  Contact us at 530-642-0404 for details.

Friday, September 7 at 7:00 p.m. ($10 Opening Night)
Saturday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 9 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 15 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (Community Night $10)
Sunday, September 16 at 2:00 p.m.

Friday, September 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 23 at 2:00 p.m.

Friday, September 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 29 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 30 at 2:00 p.m.

Monday, April 16, 2012

The Secret Garden Audition This Saturday

Auditions for The Secret Garden are this Saturday, April 21 at 9:00 a.m.  We hope to see you here!

Auditon: Saturday April 21, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Call Backs: Sunday April 22, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Questions?: Email: 2012TheSecretGarden@gmail.com

Shows in September 2012

Auditioners should bring:

• Five copies of theater resume’
• One head shot
• Sing a song similar to the musical and to the role that is being pursued. There will be an accompanist so bring sheet music or a CD to sing to.
• Dress in comfortable clothing
• Bring lunch and drinks.
Questions?: Email: 2012TheSecretGarden@gmail.com

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Final Show of Camelot Sunday, April 15

We have enjoyed our run of Camelot and are sad to bid this land farewell  Please don't miss out on the final show this Sunday, April 15 at 2:00 p.m.  Seating availability can be viewed at http://www.it-tickets.org/ and the box office will be open on Sunday mid-day prior to the show to assist you.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Story Synopsis...A Little Princess

This engaging musical adaptation of the classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett opens with a happy Sara Crewe, heiress to a large fortune. Enrolled at Miss Minchin's seminary in Victorian England, her life takes a dramatic turn when she receives news of the loss of her father... and her fortune. Sara is forced by the greedy Minchin to become a servant and live in a wretched attic room. When a mysterious gentleman from India moves next door, curious things begin to happen. Sara even discovers that her fortune has been retrieved. A touching and beautiful score adds a magical touch to this enchanting show: "The Best Gift of All," "A Proper English Girl," "A Sunny Day in London," and of course the title song, “A Little Princess.”

A Little Princess is cast!

Congratulations to all who auditioned for our holiday production,  A Little Princess.   We are still looking to cast Mr. Carmichael (adult male).  If this is of interest to you, please contact Lanny Langston at 530-903-6361.  Also, don't miss our upcoming audition on April 21 for The Secret Garden (The Musical).

Trinity Harwell (Sara Crew)

Pupils: Ermengarde, Lottie, Alice, Jessie, Lavinia, Becky

Gwen Lacher
Elani Callos
Rylie Coble
Grace Salvestrin
Sloane Martin
Angie Lyman

Ensemble
Anna Repetto
Taryn Harwell
Erina Briden
Samantha Garaygay
Mikayla Waldron
Anna Salvestrin
Charlize Garaygay
Kol Chaiken
Meg Dockter
Emma Sanguinetti
Sofia Garaygay
Kelsi Havercroft
Grace Harrison
Gigi Knochenhauer

Adults
Dale Wallerstein (Ms. Minchin)
Tori Kientz (Ms. Amelia)
Karen Wolfe (Cook)
Dave Sterkin (Mr. Barrow)
Barbara Garaygay (Mrs. Carmichael)
Holly Salvestrin (Perky Perkins)
Bob Steele (Ram)
Haley Clark (Maid)
Mr. Carmichael - To be filled
John Sanguinetti (Mr. Carrisford)

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Final Weekend of Camelot

Join us in one of the final four shows of Camelot at IT!

Thursday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m. (All tickets $10)
Sunday, April 15 at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets are available by phone 530-642-0404, online, or at the door.  (Don't wait til the final show and then come to the door however)  This show is exceptional and you won't want to miss it!

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Camelot Continues through April 15

Don't miss out on this show that has received standing ovations for all of their performances so far.  Tickets are available by phone 530-642-0404 or at the door.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Camelot Opens This Friday

Contact the box office for tickets at 530-642-0404 or it-tickets.org  Make your reservations today.

Vocal Ranges for THE SECRET GARDEN

Mary Lennox: female mezzo 8 to 12 lead

Archibald Craven: male tenor 35 to 45 lead

Colin Craven: male soprano 8 to 12 lead

Lily Craven: female soprano 26 to 39 supporting

Dr. Neville Craven: male baritone 25 to 40 supporting

Martha: female mezzo 18 to 30 supporting. is also Mrs. Holmes

Dickon: male tenor 16 to 28 supporting

Ben Weatherstaff: male tenor 40 to 65 supporting

Mrs. Medlock: female spoken 30 to 45 supporting

Mrs. Winthrop: female spoken 30 to 50 cameo is played by Ayah.



* DREAMERS

*Rose Lennox: female mezzo 21 to 35 supporting

*Albert Lennox: male tenor 30 to 45 supporting

*Ayah: female alto 21-50 supporting is also Mrs. Winthrop

*Fakir: male tenor 25 to 40 supporting

*Lieutenant Ian Shaw: male tenor 18-34 cameo Photographer

*Alice: female soprano 21 to 35 cameo

*Major Holmes: male bass 32 to 48 cameo

*Lieutenant Peter Wright: male baritone 18 to 34 cameo

* Mrs. Holmes: female mezzo 24- 32 is played by Martha

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Camelot Crowns

It is not often that we take a behind the scenes look at our productions.  There is much that goes into the set, props, costumes, lighting, and sound.  It is quite an accomplishment to bring many gifts together to bring a play to life.  This is just a small detail with the crowns for our upcoming production,  Camelot.  Click here to read more about their design and the time (and patience) it took to make them start to finish.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Camelot Usher Help

It is less than a month away until the opening of the spring musical, Camelot.  Please consider helping us with ushering for this fanciful story.  Evening shows are at 7:00 p.m. and matinees at 2:00 p.m. on the weekends.  For more information and to find out what shows we still have available, please email us at itplacerville@yahoo.com

Friday, February 24, 2012

5th Annual Fundraiser – Friday, August 17 at 6:00 p.m.

The secret is out! Plans are underway for our garden themed 5th Annual Affair to Remember. Our Silent and Live Auction Fundraiser will be held on Friday, August 17 at 6:00 p.m. Please mark your calendar now and plan to support the best homegrown theater in the foothills! If you have donation or contribution for this event, it is never too early to plant those seeds for a fruitful fundraiser. Contact the box office at 530-642-0404 for details.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Camelot Opening Night $10

Due to popular response at our last production, Imagination Theater is once again offering tickets for $10 for the opening show of Camelot on Friday, March 23 at 7:00 p.m..  Get your tickets early as this show is expected to sell out.   Tickets can be purchased online or by phone (530-642-0404).

Peter and Karen's Big Adventure

Ever wanted to bicycle across the United States?  Peter and Karen Wolfe will be embarking on this journey in April.  The trip is set to begin April 18th from La Jolla, CA and end on July 4th at York Town,VA.  To keep up with their adventures, follow their blog to join with them on their journey.

Sunday, February 19, 2012

New York City Trip - Informational Meeting on Feb. 29 at 6:00 p.m.

Interested in getting a taste of The Big Apple? A meeting is scheduled for February 29 at 6:00 p.m. for a trip being planned for September 2013. The trip is six days and five nights and includes airfare, hotel accommodations, three Broadway shows, tour of NBC Studios, Radio City Music Hall, Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island, tour of Theatre District, and much more. Breakfasts and some dinners are included and a professional guide will be with us in the city. Please contact Lanny Langston at (530) 903-6361 if you plan to come to the meeting or have any questions you would like answered.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Get with the Program!

Camelot is coming to the Imagination Theater stage, March 23 through April 15.  We are looking for businesses that would like to advertise in the show program.  A business card size ad is only $40.  Deadline to submit artwork/business card is March 13.  Call 530-642-0404 or email  itplacerville@yahoo.com for details.

Friday, February 17, 2012

Auditions for The Secret Garden coming in April

Auditon: Saturday April 21, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.


Call Backs: Sunday April 22, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Questions?: Email: 2012TheSecretGarden@gmail.com

Shows in September 2012

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Camelot Show Dates

  • Friday, March 23 at 7:00 p.m. (All tickets $10 this show only)
  • Saturday, March 24 at 2:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 25 at 2:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, March 29 at 7:00 p.m. 
  • Friday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 31 at 2:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 1 at 2:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m. 
  • Friday, April 6 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 7 at 2:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Friday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m. (parking in upper lot this show only) 
  • Sunday, April 15 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets are available now!



LOT O' SHAKESPEARE to be found at ORHS

This may be of interest to Shakespeare aficionados out there: Timothy Mooney, a renowned actor and author, will be performing at Oak Ridge High School with his one man show, LOT O' SHAKESPEARE on Tuesday, February 28 at 7:00 p.m. He performs one monologue from every Shakespeare play Bingo -Style, the audience participates with "IAGO" cards and crossing out particular monologues as they are selected at random. The audience member who shouts out "IAGO" first wins a t-shirt. It will be a fun, high energy show. Tickets $10. To reserve tickets please call (916) 947 - PLAY (7529). Limited seating.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Camelot Tickets Available Now

King Arthur nervously prepares to meet his new Queen, Guinevere. While initially, Guinevere tries to escape the marriage, the two young people soon fall in love, to the pleasure of Arthur's wise tutor, Merlyn. In order to bring upon peace and stability in the kingdom, Art...hur establishes the Knights of the Round Table. Included amongst these knights, is the most famous of them all, Lancelot. Soon, Lancelot and Queen Guinevere fall in love. Their affair is brought public with the help of Arthur's evil illegitimate son Mordred and his aunt, the sorceress Morgan le Fey. As a result, peace ends and war breaks out in as Arthur's troops fight Lancelot's French army.  Tickets are on sale now for this regal musical.  Tickets are $17 Adults, $14 Seniors, and $10 Children and can be purchased online, by phone (530-642-0404), or at the door.  Group tickets are by phone only and start at 10+ people. 

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Imagination Theater is excited to present The Secret Garden in September.  Auditions are coming up in April.  To prepare for this, please consider following the director's blog, signing up for the audition workshop (especially if you are new to the theater), checking out a script (call the office first to make sure we have a copy), and listening to the music on YouTube from the Broadway Musical.  Tickets for this show go on sale later this spring.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Audition Workshop - March 17 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon

As we have auditions coming up for The Secret Garden and The Little Princess this spring, we decided to have a audition workshop to help people prepare and get ready for the stage!  This free workshop is for those age 10+ and is for adults too!

These topics will be covered:

• audition skills for dramas & musicals
• stage etiquette

• preparing a monologue

• cold script reading tips

• improvisation

• preparing songs

• dressing for audition success

Please RSVP if you plan to attend at 530-642-0404 or itplacerville@yahoo.com

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Only five more shows...don't miss Goldilocks and Little Red!

Make your reservation now.

Thursday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, February 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 11 at 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 12 at 2:30 p.m.

Contact the box office at 530-642-0404 or online at it-tickets.org (PayPal only).  All tickets are $10.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Camelot opens Friday, March 23

Camelot opens in March.  Purchase your tickets early for the best seating.