Announcing IT's 2013 Season!

Join us for our 2013 Season: 
Run for Your Wife (Adult Comedy), A Little Mermaid (Children's Musical),
Deathtrap (Drama/Suspense), and Les Miserables (Musical)

Calling all ushers!

Interested in ushering at Imagination Theater?  Whether or not you have ushered with us in the past or are new on the scene, we would like you to join Lanny Langston and Toni Conley-Widing for Usher Training on Tuesday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m.  The meeting will be held here at the theater.  We have new spiffy usher vests and are using a new ticketing system.  Come meet our new House Manager, Toni!  If you are not able to attend, please contact the theater and we will forward your information to her.  Thank you for helping us with our patrons over the years.  For some, you are the only "face" of the theater that they see. 

Little Mermaid Audition Update

Miss out on auditions for A Little Mermaid?  We are looking for about 6-8 boys or girls (Ages 8-15) to be in the chorus of the show.  Lots of fun parts.  Tap into your inner crustacean.  Please contact Lanny Langston for details:  530-903-6361.

A Little Princess Ticket Update

 Go to: www.imagination-theater.org for tickets

We are excited about our upcoming musical, A Little Princess.  The show opens November 30 and runs through December 23.  This is a heartwarming story for the whole family and we encourage you to purchase your tickets now.  

We are pleased to announce we now offer online ticketing through Brown Paper Tickets. (BPT)

We now accept credit card payments in addition to PayPal.  

BPT buyers can have their tickets mailed, printed at home, or picked up at Will Call. 

Group tickets are now available for online purchase.

Wheelchair Seating can be purchased online.

If online ordering is not your style, tickets can be purchased by phone 24/7 through BPT at 1-800-838-3006.  

We will continue to take orders through the box office, but we hope you’ll give Brown Paper Tickets a try!  

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.

Tickets are $17 Adult, $14 Senior (55+) and $10 Children

Group Tickets for more than ten can now be purchased online.

A Little Princess – Program Advertising

Want to get the word out about your business?  Consider advertising in The Little Princess show program.  Reach over 2000 people and show your community support.  Business card ads are $45, half page ads are $80, and full page ads are $150.  If you are interested, please contact the box office at ITPlacerville@yahoo.com or 530-642-0404.

Little Princess Tickets Available Now

Tickets for Opening Night are $10.  All tickets for the November 30th Show are General Admission and can be purchased here.

Shows in December are reserved seating and can be purchased at Brown Paper Tickets.  Click link below:
 
Tickets can also be purchased at the Box Office at 530-642-0404.

Little Princess Ticket Update

Get your tickets now for Imagination Theater's "A Little Princess"

IT! Box Office: 530-642-0404 or ITPlacerville@yahoo.com

 IT! Website: www.imagination-theater.org

Opening Night Tickets can be purchased at:

http://openingnightlittleprincess.bpt.me

Dec 1-23 Shows can be purchased at:

http://littleprincessmusical.bpt.me

A Little Princess – Tickets Available Now

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.

(All tickets on 11/30 are $10 and are general admission)

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 $17 Adult, $14 Senior (55+) and $10 Children

Group Tickets of more than ten can now be purchased online!

Opening Night Tickets can be purchased at:

http://openingnightlittleprincess.bpt.me

Dec 1-23 Shows can be purchased at:

http://littleprincessmusical.bpt.me

Tickets can also be purchased at the Box Office at 530-642-0404.

A Little Princess – Program Advertising

Want to get the word out about your business?  Now is the time to advertise in The Little Princess show program this December.  Reach over 2000 people and show your community support.  Business card ads are $45, half page ads are $80, and full page ads are $150.  If you are interested, please contact Nancy at itplacerville@yahoo.com

Order IT's Dracula DVD now!

Lanny's Email was hacked!

Hi all- We are just getting the word out to everyone that Lanny's email was hacked this morning.  He is here at the theater and not in England needing help.  This is to remind you to be mindful to change your password periodically.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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