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.

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!

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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