Congrats to IT's Elly Nominees!

Congratulations to those at Imagination Theater who received Elly Award nominations for SARTA's 2012-2013 Season.

Lanny Langston - Direction-Comedy, Run for Your Wife
Chris Celestin - Supporting Actor-Comedy, Run for Your Wife
Virgil Toothaker - Set Design-Comedy, Run for Your Wife
Carol Cramer - Costume Design-Musical, The Secret Garden
Karen Wolfe - Costume Design-Young People's Musical, A Little Princess
Kim Havercroft and Pam Harrison - Costume Design-Young People's Musical, The Little Mermaid, Jr.
Marc Bonham - Sound Design-Young People's Musical, The Little Mermaid, Jr.
Dale Wallerstein - Leading Actress (Adult)-Young People's Musical, A Little Princess
Tori Kientz - Supporting Actress (Adult)-Young People's Musical for A Little Princess
Trinity Harwell - Supporting Actress (Child)-Young People's Musical for A Little Princess


Thank you to all who have worked so diligently on stage and behind the scenes. You are all winners!

See you at the Elly awards: http://www.sarta.com/

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.

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.

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

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. 

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Follow the blog for The Secret Garden...

If you are interested in The Secret Garden, you will want to follow the director's blog that can be found here   Learn more about the show, the characters, and the upcoming audition.  Auditions are in April.  The show opens in September at Imagination Theater.

Follow The Secret Garden Blog. . .

Plans are underway for this amazing musical production coming in September. If you would like to follow the story behind the story, please follow the director's blog. Lorrene Baum-Davis will be sharing her thoughts and insights about her vision for this show. Tickets will be available later this spring.

The Secret Garden Audition Information

The Secret Garden Music: Lucy Simon Book & Lyrics: Marsha Norman

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, who died ten years earlier during childbirth 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 this garden back to life, Mary somehow restores life to her grieving uncle and his sick son.

This uplifting show will fill everyone watching with hope, the promise of joy and love. Go to this You Tube site to watch a review of some of the show’s music at the 45th Annual Tony Awards. There are CD’s of the show and a sample script to borrow before the auditions.

Auditions will take place at Imagination Theater! on Saturday April 21st from 9am to 3pm and then call backs will be on Sunday April 22nd between 1 and 5pm.

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.
• Dress in comfortable clothing
• Bring lunch and drinks.
There will be an accompanist so bring sheet music or a CD to sing to.

CAST OF CHARACTERS
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
Dickon: male tenor 16 to 28 supporting
Rose: female mezzo 21 to 35 supporting
Albert: male tenor 30 to 45 supporting
Ben Weatherstaff: male tenor 40 to 65 supporting
Mrs. Medlock: female spoken 30 to 45 supporting
Ayah: female alto 21-50 supporting
Fakir: male tenor 25 to 40 supporting
Mrs. Winthrope: female spoken 30 to 50 cameo
William: male tenor 18 to 30 cameo
Betsy: female alto 18 to 30 cameo
Lieutenant Ian Shaw: male tenor 24-34 cameo
Alice: female soprano 21 to 35 cameo
Claire: female soprano 30 to 45 cameo
Major Holms: male bass 32 to 48 cameo
Lieutenant Peter Wright: male baritone 24 to 34 cameo
Timothy: male bass 18 to 30 cameo

Email 2012TheSecretGarden@gmail.com for more information on the production.

The Secret Garden Auditions

Audition:

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

Call Backs:

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

Show Dates: September 2012

Mark your calendars and plan on joining us for the audition for this musical.