Oliver continues through December 21

Don't miss out on Lionel Bart's lively musical, Oliver!  this holiday season.  Ticket sales have been brisk and several shows are close to selling out!  The show runs through December 21.

Show dates are listed here.  

Make your reservation today at www.imaginationtheater.net or call Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006.  Our box office is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. as well.

The box office opens a half hour prior to show time and tickets may be available at the door.

Make Oliver part of your plans this holiday season

Imagination Theater is proud to present the musical Oliver! coming to Imagination Theater this holiday season.  Set in London in 1853, Oliver! tells the story of a young orphan who falls into a gang of thieves.  He meets several larger-than-life characters who aren’t always looking out for his best interests. Along the way, he encounters a man who just might be able to help unlock the secrets of his past.  “Food Glorious Food” and “Where is Love?” are just two of the popular songs from this Tony Award-winning lively musical by Lionel Bart. 

Shows are Thursdays and Fridays at 7:00 p.m., and Saturdays, December 6 and 13, and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.  There are two evening shows on Saturday, December 13 at 8:00 p.m. (due to two shows that day) and December 20 at 7:00 p.m.  Tickets are $15.  Thursday shows and groups are $12.  

Tickets can be purchased online 24/7 at www.imaginationtheater.net, or at the theater box office (530-642-0404) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  

The theater is also offering a fundraising Gala event on Saturday, November 22 at 5:30 p.m.  This full preview show includes dinner, wines from Madrona Vineyards and Cantiga Wineworks, and elegant desserts for $75.  A portion of the ticket price is tax deductible and can also be purchased at www.imaginationtheater.net.    Make some memories this holiday season and join us at the theater!

Gala Premiere coming November 22

Enjoy an elegant evening Saturday, November 22, when Imagination Theater hosts the Gala Premiere of their holiday show, the award-winning musical Oliver!

The Gala reception begins at 5:30 p.m. On arrival, you’ll receive a red carpet welcome and be treated to a commemorative photograph of the event. Then mingle with other theater lovers over a gourmet appetizer-style dinner and wine bar hosted by Madrona Vineyards and Cantiga WineWorks in the spacious Organ Room adjacent to the theater.

At 7:00 p.m., be the first audience to experience the preview performance of IT!’s presentation of the classic musical Oliver! Relax and visit as you are served special desserts and coffee during intermission. Following the performance, the cast will be available for a uniquely formatted question and answer session.

Formal attire is suggested. Space is limited. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased here. IT! is a 501(3)(c) non-profit organization and is located on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville.

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Get tickets at www.imaginationtheater.net

Introducing the Cast of Oliver!

Congratulations and welcome to the IT Cast of Oliver!  

Oliver - --------------- Jayce Kaldunski

Artful Dodger --------Tieren Salstrand

Noah Claypole/Chorus ---- Steven Kliner

Charlotte --------------Mikayla Waldron  also in Chorus

Charlie Bates --------Will Evans

Bet----------------------Rachel Bourdett

Mr. Bumble-----------Marc Bonham

Widow Corney--------Ali LaVanway

Mr. Sowerberrry------Bob Steele  --- also in Chorus

Mrs. Sowerberry -----Erika Maruri  ---- also in Chorus

Fagin--------------------Chris Weston

Nancy-------------------Amanda Anderson

Bill Sykes---------------John Sanguinetti

Mrs. Bedwin-----------Tiana Vlaovich

Dr. Grimwig------------Dan Clark  also in Chorus

Mr. Brownlow----------Jeremy Carlson  also in Chorus - Knife Seller

Old Sally----------------Alexa Yee

Old Lady, Annie------Robin Clark  Also in Chorus

Adult Chorus:

Beverly Coble

Diana Granger

Lorrene Baum-Davis

Marsha Myers

Russ Eslick

Sheri Hoeger

Rylie Coble

Victoria Logan

Isabella Degarza

Madeline Tenney

Hanna Bush

Violet Maguire
Jeff Lathrop

Fagins Gang/Workhouse Kids:

Emma Sanguinetti

Lucas Sanguinetti

Adele Trapp

Alania Kiekhaefer

Ben Kiekhaefer

Kathryn Carlson

Kelsi Havercroft

Khloe Rivera

Maddy Anderson

Maddy Dawson

Meg Dockter

Anneke Rorden

Aubrey Bonham

Oliver Audition Update - Fagin and Fagin's Gang

The role of Fagin is now open.  The role is open for Male, Age 45- 60.

 Fagin's gang is now open to those ages 8-16

We hope to see many new and familiar faces at the audition on April 26.

Shows, Auditions, and More!

Shows, Auditions & More Telling Good Stories           Sharing Good Times         with Good Company

Winter 2014 Edition www.imaginationtheater.net

You Can't Take It With You Tickets Available Now Awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1937, Kaufman and Hart's comedic three-act play takes place in the mid-1930s and focuses on what happens when a family of conservatives clashes with an eccentric family of free spirits.   Shows on Thursday and Friday nights at 7:00 p.m. Shows on Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. (except 3/29 at 7:00 p.m.) All Tickets are $15.  Opening Night, Thursdays, and Groups $12 Purchase Your Tickets Here Auditions are coming! Get the inside scoop on our 2014 shows! Clothing Fundraiser Clean out your closets while we clean out ours!   Imagination Theater is currently accepting clothing, shoes, belts, handbags and stuffed animals. All items must be tied in black garbage bags, but do not need to be sorted. You'll be helping keep 3.5 million lbs. of unwanted clothing from reaching our local landfills. The used clothing collected is prepared for shipment around the world. Now those in other countries get good, clean, useable clothing for pennies. What's not wearable is recycled and turned into industrial rags or shredded into fibers used to make new products. To read more about the process: http://www.californiaclothing.net/eco-friendly-clothing-cycle/ All bagged items need to be a theater no later than Tuesday, March 25. Drop off during box office hours or rehearsal times.   All proceeds benefit the theater.   Thank you to our generous sponsors As a non-profit organization (Tax ID #680448569), our sponsors are an invaluable resource to produce our shows.  Donations are tax deductible (less the ticket value) and keeps our theater thriving and ticket prices affordable in our community.  In addition to recognition through our website and show programs, sponsors who contribute $250 and more receive season tickets. Director Level - 6 Season tickets Musician (500 Club) Level - 4 Season Tickets Actor Level - 2 Season Tickets If you have not already done so, now is is great time to become a sponsor.  We have some great shows planned in 2014:  You Can't Take It With You, Our Town (Readers Theater), Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and Oliver!   Thank you for your support! Join or renew today! Ad Space Available in Spring Program Target your advertising dollars!  Space is now available in the spring show program for You Can't Take It With You.   Sizes range from business card size to full page ads.  Simply email us your ad in jpeg format.  For additional details, contact boxoffice@imaginationtheater.net Audition: Our Town, March 23 at 6:00 p.m. A Readers' Theater of Thorton Wilder's classic Our Town adapted to Placerville in 1901. Seven rehearsals. Parts for adults and kids ages 12+ Performances: April 30-May 2 Learn More Audition: Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs, April 19, 9:00 am Auditions include improvisation and cold readings from the script.  This is a non-musical production for adults and kids 8+ Show Dates: Sept. 5-29 Learn More Audition: Oliver! April 26, 9-Noon (Kids Vocal) and 1-4 p.m. (Adults) “Food glorious Food” and “Where is Love?”  are just two of the popular songs from Lionel Bart’s lively musical based on Charles Dicken’sOliver Twist. Show Dates:  Nov. 28-Dec. 21 Learn More IT CAST Party this Saturday If you have been involved in an Imagination Theater production on stage or behind the stage, this group is for you. The IT CAST (Committed Alumni Supporting Theater) is going Old Hollywood glamour this Saturday at the theater.  The Talent Show is full of variety and as always, some surprises!   Don't miss the fun Saturday Feb 22, 6-9pm!  To get on the alumni mailing list, contact ImaginationTheaterCAST@gmail.com "Consider Yourself Part of the IT! Family" Purchase Your Imagination Theater Shirt with the names of all the shows Imagination Theater has produced in the past 15 years on the back.  This shirt is sure to be a favorite!  More details will be available soon on how to order. 7th Annual Affair to Remember Fundraiser Mark your calendar now for Friday evening, August 15 from 7:00 - 10;00 p.m. for our annual silent and live auction event. We expect another fantastic evening with entertainment from the cast of Oliver!

IMAGINATION THEATER IS A PROUD MEMBER OF THE  EL DORADO COUNTY CHAMBER OF  COMMERCE, THE EL DORADO ARTS COUNCIL, THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY THEATERS,  ASCAP,  AND THE SACRAMENTO REGIONAL THEATER ASSOCIATION (SARTA).   OUR MISSION IS TO TELL GOOD STORIES WELL IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF TRUST, RESPECT, PERSONAL GROWTH, & CHALLENGE

Contact Us | Phone: 530-642-0404 | boxoffice@imaginationtheater.net

Seeking Costume and Props Help for Oliver

Lanny Langston is looking for a Costume Coordinator (not designer) and 2-4 seamstresses for the musical, Oliver.  In addition, he is looking for a props coordinator for the production.  Give Lanny a call at 530-903-6361 if interested.   The production dates for the show are November - December 2014.

Oliver! Audition (4/26) Information

Imagination Theater Presents
Oliver! The Musical

Directed by Lanny Langston

Production Dates: November 28-December 21, 2014

Auditions - Saturday April 26, 2014

9:00 a.m.to Noon – Kids’ Vocal

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Adults’ Vocal

Call Backs - Sunday, April 27, 2014

1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Cold Readings and Dance Auditions

at Imagination Theater on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Dr. in Placerville

Any boy auditioning for the part of OLIVER must sing the song “WHERE IS LOVE” from Oliver!

For all other kid and adult roles you may sing songs from Oliver! or any other Broadway show.  You may use a CD or mp3 Player for your song.  Audition pianist will be available for those with music scores.   No acapella.  

Parts – Kids

Oliver Twist – 9-11 Years Old –

Artful Dodger (Fagin’s Gang) – 12-15 Years Old

Noal Claypole (Undertaker’s Apprentice) -  14-18 Years Old

Charlotte – Young Girl – 13-16 Years Old

Charlie Bates (Fagin’s Gang) – 11-15 Years Old

Bet, a girl (Fagin’s Gang) – 13-16 Years Old

Fagin’s Gang – Boys and Girls 8-16 Years Old (about 20 youth)

Parts – Adults

Mr. Bumble (tenor)  - The Beadle, a pompous man, ages 40-55

Widow Corney (alto/soprano) – a sharp tongued, conniving widow in workhouse, age 50+

Mr. and Mrs. Sowerberry (any range) – undertaker and his wife, ages 35-50

Fagin – male age 45-60

Nancy (Soprano/Alto) – A graduate of Fagin’s gang.  Bill Syke’s girlfriend, ages 18-25

Bill Syke’s (Baritone) – A villain, ages 30-45

Dr. Grimwig- A doctor, non-singing role, ages 35-50

Old Sally (any range) – A pauper, age 40+

Chorus will include

Townspeople, vendors, workhouse assistants with several solo lines in songs. Ages 18+ (about 20 people)

Scripts and music available after February 1, 2014 

For further information, contact Lanny Langston at 530-903-6361.