Announcing our 2012 Season

Goldilocks and the Three Bears/Little Red Riding Hood
Directed by Lori Whittle
February 2012

Camelot
Directed by Lanny Langston
March/April 2012

Secret Garden
Directed by Lorrene Baum-Davis
September 2012

The Little Princess
Directed by Peter Wolfe
November/December 2012

Congratulations Goldilocks and Little Red Cast!

Narrator: Sam Dodson
Sprites: Charllee Dodson, Jana Hudak, Alayna Short

Act I:
Goldilocks- Trinity Harwell
Papa Bear- Austin Bell
Mama Bear- Anna Salvestrin
Baby Bear- Grace Salvestrin
Stars/Moon- Addison Heppler, Ashleigh
Butterfly- Taryn Harwell
Stage Crew: Karly Valencia, Hannah Saitman, Will Buelna

Act II:
Little Red Riding Hood- Hannah Saitman
Mother- Karly Valencia
Grandmother- Addison Eppler
Grey Wolf- Austin Bell
Birds-Ashleigh, Grace Salvestrin
Huntsman- Will Buelna
Stage Crew- Trinity Harwell, Anna Salvestrin, Taryn Harwell

Costume Sale Continues

We still have another two Saturday mornings selling costumes from our costume closet. Come out and find just what you are looking for. This Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Make us an offer we can't refuse!

Sneak Peak Show Dates for Goldilocks

Thursday, February 2
Friday, February 3
Saturday, February 4 (2 shows)
Sunday, February 5 (2 shows)

Thursday, February 9
Friday, February 10
Saturday, February 11 (2 shows)
Sunday, February 12 (2 shows)

Thursday and Friday shows are at 7:00 p.m. Weekend shows will be late morning and early afternoon shows. Ticket go on sale in December.

More Goldilock and Little Red Details

Act I: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Goldilocks and the Three Bears is the story of three lovable, trusting, and playful bears who experience a home invasion by a selfish and crude little girl otherwise known as Goldilocks.

Narrator
Sprites
Goldilocks
Baby Bear
Mama Bear
Papa Bear
Stars
Moon
Butterfly


Act II
As far as little girls go, Little Red Riding Hood couldn’t be sweeter! Unfortunately, her sweetness is no match for the scheming, cunning, and dangerous wolf. After all, who ignores the signs of danger that one finds in thick woods void of any other life save for that of an extremely helpful wolf with huge drippy fangs? Common sense may not be her strong suit, yet one can’t help but fall in love with Little Red.


Narrator
Sprites
Little Red Riding Hood
Mother
Grandmother
Grey Wolf
Friendly birds
Woodsman
Wildflowers

Come ready for a cold reading of the script and some fun improv this Saturday!

Auditions for Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Little Red Riding Hood

Auditions are scheduled for two children's plays directed by Lori Whittle: Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Little Red Riding Hood. Characters will assigned parts in both plays.

Narrator: Adult

Ensemble: Ages 10-17
Sprites (2)
Baby Bear
Mama Bear
Papa Bear
Goldilocks

Little Red
Mother
Grandmother
Wolf
Woodsman

Auditions will be held Saturday, October 15 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. with callbacks at 7:00 p.m. (**Note this time was changed to later in the afternoon as there is an event at the fairgrounds earlier in the day). Auditioners should wear comfortable clothes and be ready for cold readings from the script and some improvisation. The play will run February 3-12 with eleven performances. Please contact the theater at 530-642-0404 if you have any questions.

IT! Costume Sale – October 8, 15, 22 and 27

Looking for that special costume for an upcoming party? Imagination Theater is clearing out their costume closet just in time for Halloween. Many unique, cool, nostalgic, eclectic, colorful, crazy, fun, classy, and one of a kind items will be available. Prices will be very reasonable and you won’t want to miss out. Each of the three Saturdays October 8,15, and 22 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon, new items will be placed on the racks. The last opportunity will be on Thursday, October 27 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.—just in time for the weekend. The sale will be held at the theater.

IT! Receives Four Elly Awards

On Sunday, the Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Alliance held their 29th Annual Elly Awards at the Crest Theatre in Sacramento. IT! received four awards. David Patrick received two awards--for lighting Dracula and Charlotte’s Web. Set design was awarded for both Dracula (Peter Wolfe) and Charlotte’s Web (Karen Lewis). We appreciate all who were involved in these award winning plays. Thank you!

Here comes the bride!

Don't miss the final three shows of Father of the Bride--Thursday and Friday, September 22 and 23 at 7:00 p.m. or our final show on Saturday September 24 at 2:00 p.m. at Imagination Theater on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds.

All tickets are $15 and are available online, by phone, or at the door.

Congratulations to the Camelot Cast!

Arthur - Jermey Carlson
Merlyn - Dennis Murry
Guenevere - Tamalisa Carlson
Lancelot - vacant
Pellinore - Peter Wolfe
Mordred - Nick Highburger
Morgan Le Fey - Michelle Harwell
Tom of Warwick (the young boy at end of show) - Ryan Johnson
Sir Dinadan - Paul Sobelman
Sir Lionel - Dennis Murry
Sir Sagramore - Craig Zangari
Squire Dap - Austin Bell
Lady Anne - Elizabeth Zangari
Nimue - Haley Clark

Lords and Ladies of the Court

Lady Catherine - Robin Clark
Lady Sybil - Danielle Badger
Lady Susan - Jan Le Pouvior
Lady Grace - Debbie Murphy
Lady Mary - Jerri Myers
Lady Elizabeth - Stevie Sobelman
Lady Diane - Sarah Erickson
Lord Guilliam - vacant
Lord Colgrevance - vacant
Lord Bliant - vacant
Lord Castor - vacant
Sir Clarius - Adam Clark
Herald - Sam Murphy
Herald - Liam Drennan
Page - Chris Sota
Priest/Page - Dan Snow

We are still looking for Lancelot. Our frontrunner accepted a part from another theater. We also need some knights for the chorus. If you are interested, contact Lanny at 530-903-6361.

Father of the Bride Opens Tonight, September 9

Make a date and come on out to opening night at the theater to see Father of the Bride. The show starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 and available at the door.

If you aren't able to come tonight, there are two more shows this weekend--both Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

High School students are 2 for the price of 1 opening weekend.

Father of the Bride 2 for 1 for Students

OPENING WEEKEND FATHER OF THE BRIDE: All high school students are two for the price of one ($15 for 2 students). Bring a friend and come see the show! This offer is good at the door only.

Box office opens half an hour prior to showtime:
Fri, Sept 9 at 7 p.m.
Sat, Sept 10 at 2 p.m.
Sun, Sept 11 at 2 p.m.

Come Opening Night for Father of the Bride

A doting father faces mountains of bills and endless trials when his daughter marries.

Friday, September 9 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 10 at 2 p.m.
Sunday, September 11 at 2 p.m.

Thursday, September 15 at 7 p.m.
Friday, September 16 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 17 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 18 at 2 p.m.

Thursday, September 22 at 7 p.m.
Friday, September 23 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 24 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now online at http://www.it-tickets.org/ and by phone: 530-642-0404. Seating is on stage as well as Rows A through D.

Seven Ellys for Bram Stoker's Dracula!

Congratulations to Imagination Theater Elly Nominees for Dracula:

Carol Cramer and Terri Thomas (Costumes)
Dave Patrick (Lighting)
Peter Wolfe (Set Design)
David Campfield (Supporting Actor)
Jessicah Nuefeld (Supporting Actress)
Sarah Klaren (Lead Actress)
and Overall Production-Drama.

The Elly Awards will be presented on Sunday, September 25 at the Crest Theater in Sacramento. The adult award ceremony begins at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are available through the SARTA website.

Congratulations to our Elly Nominees - Charlotte's Web

Congrats to Elly Nominees for Charlotte's Web:

Haley Clark (Costumes)
David Patrick (Lighting)
Set Design (Karen Lewis)
Tiana Vlaovich (Supporting Actress/Child)
Bradley Cameron (Direction)
Overall Production (Young People's Play)

The Elly Awards will be presented at the Crest Theater on Sunday, September 25 at 6:00 p.m. for youth.

Fundraiser this Friday

Join us for our Fourth Annual Silent and Live Auction Fundraiser this Friday, August 19 at 6:00 p.m. at the Smith Flat House. Tickets are $25. Click here for Evite invitation with additional details and ability to get directions from the map. Lots of great items have been donated to support the theater. We hope to see you there!

Tickets on sale for White Christmas!

Tickets are now on sale for Irving Berlin's White Christmas. Tickets are $17 Adult, $14 Senior, $10 Student. The show runs December 2-23. Stop dreaming of a White Christmas and get a jump start on it! Purchase your tickets now for the best seating in the house at www.it-tickets.org or by calling 530-642-0404.

Friday, December 2, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 3, 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 8, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 9, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday December 10, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 11, 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 15. 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 16, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 17, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 20, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 21, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 22, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 23, 7:00 p.m.

Thank you Flea Market Vendors and Supporters!

On July 30th, 12 families assembled on Main Street in Placerville to sell their goods promising to donate 20% of their proceeds to IT! Although it was the hottest day this year, there was a flurry of activity relieving the sellers of much of their stock of treasures. Notes Chrissie Addison, coordinator: “We sold everything from furniture to wagons to dolls! Many town folk came through and I heard comments all day about the importance and appreciation of IT!” The result was $608 toward the purchase of a new light board to light up the shows.

Many folks helped make this event possible and kudos are due: Thanks to Phil Redden and Craig Zangari for loading up tents and boxes and for helping with set up. Thanks to Roger Filippelli for keeping us hydrated and with sales. Thanks to Beth Zangari for collecting donation items and selling them. Thanks to Paul Sobelman for helping with cleanup. Thanks to Craig and others who assisted with cleanup in the parking lot. And lastly, thanks to the families who donated items and brought tents and sold at the market.

We hope to do something more in the future so set aside your "treasures" and we’ll use them in our next sale to benefit IT!

White Christmas Dates

Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, two iconic song-and-dance men, follow a sister act to Vermont, only to discover that the nearly-bankrupt lodge they were to perform at is owned by their former commanding general.

Based on the beloved and timeless 1954 film that starred Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen, the musical version went on Broadway for the holiday season in 2008 and 2009. This heartwarming musical adaptation features 17 Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake.

The dazzling score features well known standards including “Blue Skies”, “I Love a Piano”, “How Deep is the Ocean” and the perennial favorite, “White Christmas.”

Friday, December 2, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 3, 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 8, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 9, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday December 10, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 11, 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 15. 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 16, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 17, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 20, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 21, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 22, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 23, 7:00 p.m.

Tickets will be available in August!

White Christmas Cast List

A Much Belated Congratulations to the Cast of White Christmas! Tickets will be going on sale this month.

Bob Wallace - Erick Lindley
Phil Davis - TBA
Betty Haynes - Alison Ehlers
Judy Haynes - Danielle Badger
General Henry Waverly - John Prock
Martha Watson - Brenda Lindley
Susan Waverly - Samantha Garaygay
Ralph Sheldrake - Glen Eastman
Rita - Kathleen Mini
Rhoda - Tori Kientz
Mr. Snoring Man / Ezekial Foster - Brian Goetz
Mike - Randy Palmer
Tessie / Assistant Seamstress - Diane Palmer
Mrs. Snoring Man / Seamstress - Heather Hamilton
Cigarette Girl / Dancer - Zacharie Button
Train Conductor - John Brehm
Dance Captain - Janet Postelwait
Ed Sullivan Announcer / Quintet Captain - Marsha Myers
Chorus
Kol Chaiken
Lilyann Cope
Kasey Cope
Sofia Garaygay
Grace Harrison