Enjoy the fair...and then audition for Deathtrap

Hello! My name is Grant Stellflug.  I'll be directing Deathtrap at Imagination Theater this fall.  A suspenseful comedy thriller, I've been eager to direct this show ever since I first read it in high school.  Auditions are only a few weeks away and crew members are needed as well to make this production come to life.  Physical, fun, tense and taut, Deathtrap will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Struggling with a bad case of writer's block, Sidney Bruhl (40+) is willing to go to great lengths for his next big hit.  His wife Myra (35+), offers her love and support, but is worried when Sidney devises a plan to invite a student, Clifford (20-30), to their home.  Clifford has written a sure fire smash, and no one else has read it.  No one even knows he's there.  With help from Dutch psychic Helga Ten Dorp (40+) and Lawyer Porter Milgrim (40+), the plot begins to twist and turn, taking you on a journey that leaves you guessing until the very end...

Sound interesting?  Please consider being a part of Deathtrap!

Auditions take place June 22nd from 9am to 12pm with callbacks from 1pm to 3pm

Auditions will consist of COLD READINGS FROM THE SCRIPT.......

I am also looking for backstage help, including props.  Please email me at stellflug311@yahoo.com with questions regarding this!

Thanks for your time, I hope to hear from you and see you on the 22nd.  

NYC Trip Scheduled for September 2014 - Join Us!

Imagination Theater is organizing a tour to New York City September 14-20, 2014. This will be the theater’s fourth trip to the Big Apple. See three Broadway shows, visit Central Park, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Rockefeller Center, Empire State Building, Radio City Music Hall, and much more. Contact Lanny Langston at (530) 903-6361 for further information. Register early and save.


IT Imagination Theater, 100 Placerville Drive in Placerville, on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, brings quality, live, local community theater to Placerville and El Dorado County.

IT CAST wants YOU!

IT! CAST (Committed Alumni Supporting the Theater) is an alumni group for Imagination Theater participants, past and present.  If you have ever been on stage, painted a set, sewn a costume, moved a piece of furniture, pushed a control room button, or directed others to do so, you are a member!  It is our hope that this group will keep our relationships to the theater and each other strong so that we can support each other in every sense of the word.  Plus, we want to have fun!

Come join us at our quarterly CAST parties (see invitation below) as we stretch our imaginations and cast off our perceived limitations with the help of a supportive and appreciative IT! CAST family. Participate in games, sharpen your skills, stand in the spotlight and deliver something that no one knew you could do. Or, just sit back and enjoy the good company.

The idea behind these events is simple: to re-connect, have fun, meet new people, and display talents. After a run, we always say we should get together again but we seldom do. A new show or activity takes precedence and life gets in the way. You’ve got other friends to hang out with, sure…but deep down you know you long for the kind of fun that is, quite frankly, unique to the theater. We are theater people: we enjoy improv games, put new twists on old songs, love wearing costumes, crave the spotlight, want to be around people who know the words to Broadway showtunes, and crack up when we do really bad accents. It’s fun!  Hope to see you there!

You are cordially invited to

The Summer

IT! CAST* Party

(*Committed Alumni Supporting the Theater)

Imagination Theater 

Saturday, June 22nd 6pm-9pm

*

Please bring a finger food, dessert, or beverage to share

Dress as yourself. (Or somebody else…we won’t judge.)

*

All casts, crews, and production teams from all shows at IT! are invited

Significant others, children and parents are also welcome

(members under 14, please bring a parent or responsible older sibling)

Want to get involved?

• Piano Bar: We have added a sing-a-long Piano Bar to the party festivities!  Jerri will play a set of musical numbers requested by YOU!  Join our Facebook group and submit your song requests.  An official song list will be posted about a week before the party so we can all be prepared (or not, this is informal).
• Improv/Theater Games: Join the fun with Who’s Line Is It Anyway’s style performances.  Please plan to attend one of two rehearsals/logistics coordinations prior to the party so we’re ready for an audience!  Rehearsals are Wednesday June 19, 10-11am OR 6-7pm at Kate's house in Camino.  RSVP to Kate at the CAST email below for directions.
• Bartending: We are looking for adult volunteers to take shifts tending the beer/wine bar.  You will be asked to open and pour the wine, as well as ID anyone under 30 and monitor the bar area.
• Talent Presentation: If you want to prepare a solo or group presentation for your peers, please contact Michelle ASAP at the CAST email below, and plan to provide any accompaniment you may need. The sound system, a keyboard and mics will be provided, please contact Marc and/or Sean with technical concerns.  Though not necessary, if you are interested in borrowing props and/or costumes, please contact us ahead of time to arrange a meeting at the theater.  

The program will be pre-arranged on a first come first served basis, so reply as soon as possible

We hope to see you there, but if you can’t make it this time, please know that there will be more IT! CAST Parties in the not-so-distant future. If you prefer not to be contacted in the future, simply let us know and we’ll remove you from our list. Whatever your preferences, please pass this invitation on to anyone in your cast/crew who may not have been contacted due to email address changes, etc. We don’t want to leave anyone out!

IT!’s motto: Telling Good Stories, Sharing Good Times with Good Company. 

IT! CAST motto: We’re the Good Company

For more information:

Email us: ImaginationTheaterCAST@gmail.com

Join our Facebook Group: IT! CAST

Or call the IT! Box Office and your message will be passed on to us. 530-642-0404

Your IT! CAST Party Committee

Michelle Harwell * Marc Bonham * Kate Barba * Sean Widing * Jerri Myers

Deathtrap Auditions at Imagination Theater June 22

Imagination Theater! is pleased to announce auditions for Deathtrap on Saturday, June 22 from 9:00 a.m. to noon with call backs that afternoon. Grant Stellflug is directing this suspenseful thriller. It is an ensemble of three men and two women ages 20 and older.

Seemingly comfortably ensconced in his charming Connecticut home, Sidney Bruhl, a successful writer of Broadway thrillers, is struggling to overcome a dry spell which has resulted in a string of failures and a shortage of funds. A possible break in his fortune occurs when he receives a script from a student, a thriller which Sidney recognizes immediately as a potential Broadway hit! Sidney's plan, which he devises with his wife, is to to offer collaboration to the student, an idea the young man quickly accepts. From there the suspense mounts steadily as the plot begins to twist and turn. The right amount of thrills, chills, and laughter combine for a fantastic theater experience on all levels.

The show is scheduled September 6-29, 2013. For additional information, go to the theater webpage, blog, Facebook page, or contact Grant Stellflug, the director, at stellflug311@yahoo.com.

Located on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Imagination Theater brings quality, live community theater to Placerville and El Dorado County.

Need Sponsors for the theater's Dream the Dream Fundraiser

Become an Event Sponsor

"Dream the Dream"

Silent and Live Auction Fundraiser for Imagination Theater
Friday, August 16, 7 - 10 p.m.
Valjean Sponsor ($1,000 level)
Admission for 4
$20 in raffle tickets
6 drink tickets
Name recognition on banner & event program
Name in Mountain Democrat ad

Fantine Sponsor ($500 level)
Admission for 2
$10 in raffle tickets
3 drink tickets
Name recognition on banner & event program
Name in Mountain Democrat ad

Keep live theater thriving in our community!
Contact Lanny Langston for Sponsorship details at (530) 903-6361

Want to be an Elly Judge?

SARTA is looking for some exceptional volunteers to be Elly Judges. Elly judges should have background in theatre/acting/directing and must have a computer. Judges are expected to complete the following assignments:


•Agree to complete one entire season of judging from July 1 to June 30

•Attend all shows in their designated category ( up to 45 per year)

•Be willing to travel within a 70 mile radius of Downtown Sacramento

•Attend mandatory training in June

We are looking for Elly judges in all divisions. Please email sarta@sarta.com with your interest and contact information. Thank you.

IT CAST Party - June 22 at 6:00 p.m.

Visit with old Imagination Theater friends! Meet new members! Forget about your diet! Watch your talented peers! It's time for another PARTY! 

Also, the Piano Bar at the party will be more interactive, and it starts...NOW! Please leave your song requests on the IT CAST page on Facebook. They will post an "official song list" about a week before the event so everyone can be prepared. Should be fun!

This is open to all past and current cast and crew of Imagination Theater productions. 

Art Camp with Peter Wolfe

Join Elly Award Winning set designer and local architect, Peter Wolfe, for a summer art camp for those in 6th-10th grade. Get your creative juices flowing and learn how to paint for the stage (set production) as well as working on props and backdrops. The camp is $200 which INCLUDES a $50 materials fee. The dates are June 25, 27, July 2,9,11, 30 and August 1 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. For additional information and to sign up, contact Peter directly at pwolfe615@gmail.com.

Les Miserables Orchestra Audition

June 29th, 9:00 a.m.- Noon

Parts auditioning for:

1 Bass
1 Cello
1 French Horn 1
1 French Horn 2
1 Keyboard 1
1 Keyboard 2
1 Percussion
1 Reed 1 (Doubles alto flute, alto recorder, flute, piccolo)
1 Reed 2 (Doubles cor anglais, oboe)
1 Reed 3 (Doubles Bb clarinet, bass clarinet, Eb clarinet, tenor recorder)
1 Trombone/Tuba
1 Trumpet/Flugelhorn
1 Viola
1 Violin

Audition will consist of one unaccompanied prepared piece (or a part of a piece) no longer than 3 minutes. It does not need to be your most challenging work or technically difficult. Be prepared for some unaccompanied sight reading from the Les Miserables score.

Location: Imagination Theater
Contact: Jeff Nelson for any additional information

Box Office Closes for 2013 Fair

Due to the upcoming 2013 El Dorado County Fair, the box office will be closed from May 15 through the June 18 and will re-open on an appointment basis until mid-July.  Contact the box office at 530-642-0404 to make sure someone will be in the box office on the Tuesdays and Thursdays between June 18 and July 11.  Voicemail will be checked periodically during the closure.  For your convenience, tickets can be purchased online for our Dream the Dream fundraiser on August 16 and Deathtrap in September online.

Deathtrap Show Dates

We are excited about upcoming auditions for Deathtrap in June.  If you are not planning to audition, but would like to purchase tickets, tickets will be available online in just a few days.  Opening night and Thursdays, tickets are $12.  Other shows are $15 and all seats are reserved.  Tickets can be purchased here.

Friday, Sept 6 at 7:00 p.m. - Opening Night $12

Sat, Sept7 at 7:00 p.m.
Sun, Sept 8 at 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, Sept 12 at 7:00 p.m. - $12
Friday, Sept 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Sat, Sept 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Sun, Sept 15 at 2:00 p.m.

Thurs, Sept 19 at 7:00 p.m. - $12
Fri, Sept 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Sat, Sept 21 at 2:00 p.m.
Sun, Sept 22 at 2:00 p.m.

Fri, Sept 27 at 7:00 p.m.
Sat, Sept 28 at 2:00 p.m
Sun, Sept 29 at 2:00 p.m.

IT Cast Gathering - June 22

IT!’s motto: Telling Good Stories, Sharing Good Times with Good Company

IT! CAST motto: We’re the Good Company!

You are cordially invited to our next IT! CAST* Party
(*Committed Alumni Supporting the Theater)

Imagination Theater
Saturday, June 22
6pm-9pm

Please bring a finger food, dessert, or beverage to share

All casts, crews, and production teams from all shows at I.T. are invited
(members under 14, please bring a parent or responsible older sibling)

Come join us as we stretch our imaginations and cast off our perceived limitations with the help of a supportive and appreciative I.T. CAST family. Participate in games, sharpen your skills, stand in the spotlight and deliver something that no one knew you could do. Or, just sit back and enjoy the good company.

Want to get involved?  Email us: ImaginationTheaterCAST@gmail.com or join our Facebook Group: IT! CAST

Your IT! CAST Party Committee

Michelle Harwell * Marc Bonham * Kate Barba * Sean Widing

Deathtrap Audition Information (Character Synopsis)

Deathtrap ran on Broadway for four years, holding the record for the longest run by a comedy-thriller. It is the best known play written by Ira Levin, who is known to many as the author of the novels "Rosemary's Baby" and "The Stepford Wives."  Auditions are June 22 at 9:00 a.m.


Setting: The Bruhl home.  Westport Connecticut, October, 1978

Character Synopsis:

Sidney Bruhl 40+
A writer, Sidney has made his living off creating several Broadway hits. He is charming, smart, cynical, pompous, perhaps a little underhanded, indeed all traits needed in a man whose job is to create a good thriller. Sidney has a plan to carry out, and will stop at nothing to get what he wants.

Myra Bruhl 35+
Myra is a loving wife of 11 years who enjoys her life and home with Sidney. She is attractive, spiritual, kind, and naive. She wants what is best for her and Sidney, and to maintain their current lifestyle as best they can.

Clifford Anderson 20 -30
A student at a nearby college, Clifford is a blossoming writer; young, athletic, and handsome. He has been asked to the Bruhl home and is in awe of Sidney, his mentor, as well as the possibilities of his current situation.

Helga Ten Dorp 40+
(could be younger, makeup possible, depends on actress) A dutch psychic. Provides a bit of comic relief. She has been plagued by a lifetime of images and visions. Frazzled at times, Helga visits the Bruhl home occasionally, as she is a guest at a home down the street.

Porter Milgrim 40+
Sidney and Myra's attorney and good friend. He is logical and straightforward. Attentive to detail, Porter helps the Bruhl's keep track of their legal matters.

Suspects Dinner Theatre joins SARTA

This takes audience participation to a whole new level...

Suspects Dinner Theatre has been performing fast-paced audience participation murder mystery comedies in Old Sacramento since 1989. The action takes place all around you - an actor may be seated at your table, a guest may become a detective or a suspect and everyone has the opportunity to solve the crime.The sleuth coming closest receives a prize at the end of the evening. Located aboard the historic Delta King Riverboat Hotel, 1000 Front Street, Old Sacramento, CA 95814

If you're down in the Sacramento area, this would be a fun dinner alternative!

Cantare Spring Concerts

Cantare’s spring concert Testament of Freedom is just around the corner and we hope you are planning to attend one of our events. This concert will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg address and will focus on those who have contributed so much to our freedom.


May 5 Pollock Pines Community Church
May 11 Three Stages at Folsom Lake College
June 2 Placerville Church of the Nazarene

If you would like tickets for the El Dorado County concerts, please email  reoshea@directcon.net, or give me call 530 677-6964. We will be glad to hold tickets at the door at our EDC events. You may call Three Stages directly for tickets to that event. The Three Stages event would be a great time to treat Mom to a special afternoon out with dinner to follow.

Looking for "Dream the Dream" Event Sponsors

Valjean Sponsor ($1,000 level)
Admission for 4
$20 in raffle tickets
6 drink tickets
Name recognition on banner & event program
Name in Mountain Democrat ad

Fantine Sponsor ($500 level)
Admission for 2
$10 in raffle tickets
3 drink tickets
Name recognition on banner & event program
Name in Mountain Democrat ad

Please contact Lanny Langston if you are interested in helping Imagination Theater in supporting this event at 530-903-6361.  Keep live theater thriving in our community.

We're dreaming of a great fundraiser!

Imagination Theater is excited for our 6th Annual Fundraiser, “Dream the Dream” on Friday, August 16 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Your support is greatly appreciated--either in making a contribution or product donation (tax deductible), volunteering to help, or attending the event friends and family. Tickets are available online http://www.brownpapertickets.com/profile/221580  Please contact the theater if you would like to make a donation.

See what others are saying about Little Mermaid...

"My friends and I enjoyed The Little Mermaid very much. Congratulations to all involved. The costumes, sets and singing were terrific." 

"WE ♥ Little Mermaid Jr."


"This has been the most amazing thing my daughters have ever done! The cast are some of the nicest, genuine, good role model people I have ever been around!!! They have learned so much and love going everyday. We are going to be lost when Little Mermaid is over and will miss everybody terribly. I haven't seen many plays, but a few ...and this is the best production I have ever seen....for all ages..male and female.....I gladly watch it every day and smile during every scene!!! Amazing job Peter, Karen, Lanny, Dale and Afton!!!"

"It's an awesome show!"

"I loved Little Mermaid! The cast is energetic and engaging, the set is fabulous!"

"Kudos to the cast and crew of 'Little Mermaid!'  We thoroughly enjoyed being Under the Sea with you!!"


"I loved the show............."

"Gwyn and Drew loved the show on Saturday (their first live performance)! Little Mermaid has officially taken over the number one spot, sorry Mary Poppins!"
Don't miss the final weekend of shows.  Thursday and Friday night at 7:00 p.m., Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.  Tickets available online and at the door.  (You will want to purchase tickets for Sunday in advance).

Five more shows - Little Mermaid Closes April 28

The Sunday matinee of Disney's Little Mermaid, Jr. is nearly sold out...so please plan to see it before the closing show.  We have four other shows with great seats available.

Thursday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 27 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (more choice in a.m.)
Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 p.m.

The best way to get tickets is online here as our box office hours are quite limited.  Our box office phone number is 530-642-0404.

All tickets for all shows are reserved and are $12.

Thanks for supporting your local, community theater. 

Deathtrap Auditions - June 22

Play by Ira Levin.  Directed by Grant Stellflug

Auditions: June 22nd 9am - 1pm  (callbacks from 1pm - 3pm)

With parts for 3 men and 2 women
Seemingly comfortably ensconced in his charming Connecticut home, Sidney Bruhl, a successful writer of Broadway thrillers, is struggling to overcome a dry spell which has resulted in a string of failures and a shortage of funds. A possible break in his fortune occurs when he receives a script from a student in the seminar he has been conducting at a nearby college, a thriller which Sidney recognizes immediately as a potential Broadway hit! Sidney's plan, which he devises with his wife, is to to offer collaboration to the student, an idea the young man quickly accepts. From there the suspense mounts steadily as the plot begins to twist and turn.

And so begins Deathtrap! The right amount of thrills, chills, and laughter combine for a fantastic theater experience on all levels. What will happen in the end? Don’t hesitate to check out the script, and come audition in June. I look forward to seeing you there!

Grant Stellflug

**Want to contact me? Ok, sounds great! My email is stellflug311@yahoo.com
Thanks again for your interest!

Little Mermaid - A fantastic "under the sea" adventure!

Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr. continues through April 28.  Don't wait til it is too late to see it.  Weekend matinees are filling fast.  Great seats still available for Thursday and Friday night shows, as well as 10:30 a.m. morning performances.  Tickets available at the door.

Five great shows this week. . .

See if Prince Eric kisses the girl at Disney's Little Mermaid this week. 

Thursday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 21 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 22 at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets available online, by phone, and at the door.

Busy Weekend at Imagination Theater

It's going to be another great weekend at Imagination Theater.  There is a lot going on in and around the theater.  On Thursday night (tonight), Little Mermaid resumes it's under the sea adventure at 7:00 p.m.  Join Ariel, Sebastian, Flounder and the gang!  Tickets are available at the door.  The show continues on Friday at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.  On Saturday, Kids' Expo is taking place on the fairgrounds.  Parking will be in the upper lot above the skate park.  Also happening are auditions for Les Miserables on Saturday morning and Sunday evening.  Click on our Les Mis links on the right side of this page for posts related to the audition and additional information about them.  It's going to be a busy weekend!  Whether you are on the stage or in the audience, we look forward to seeing you.

NYC Informational Meeting - April 23

Imagination Theater is organizing a tour to NYC in September 2014. This will be our fourth year in the Big Apple. Dates of trip are Sept 14-20. We will be seeing three Broadway shows, touring Radio City Music Hall, Today Show, Rockefeller Center, Ground Zero, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Empire State Building and much more. An informational meeting to learn more about the tour and to sign up will be held on Tuesday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the theater located on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Please join us for this great trip. For more information, contact Lanny Langston at 530-903-6361.

Tonight - Audition - #1 for Les Mis

VOCAL AUDITIONS FOR BOYS & GIRLS (7-15 YRS.)


FOR PRINCIPAL ROLES OF YOUNG COSETTE, GAVROCHE,

& CHILDREN ENSEMBLE/CHORUS:

--- TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2013, 6:30 pm (Check-in at 6:00 pm) ---

AUDITIONERS FOR YOUNG COSETTE MUST SING “CASTLE ON A CLOUD”

AUDITIONERS FOR GAVROCHE MUST SING “LITTLE PEOPLE”

ALL OTHER AUDITIONERS MAY SING ANY MUSICAL THEATER SONG OF THEIR CHOICE

Busy week at the theater!

It's going to be another busy week with auditions for Les Miserables and our second week of Disney's Little Mermaid.  We hope that you will join us for both!

48 Hour Film Challenge (not an IT Event)

Are you interested in helping this saturday with the Sacramento International 48 hour film competition(more info: http://www.californiafilm.net/page/48-hours-sacramento)? My self Daniel Norman will be directing the film with casting director Amanda Carrillo from Imagination Theater. If our team completes the challenge to write, shoot and edit a short film in 48 hours we are guaranteed to air in the Sac internation film festival(more info about the festival: http://www.sacramentofilmfestival.com).

 

This Years challenge is zombie and steampunk themed!

 

The particulars:

 

We will be leaving from the Placerville Starbucks on Missouri Flat Rd by Safeway at 8am sharp to our TBD shooting location.  The shooting day is scheduled from 8am to 8pm.  Please bring multiple wardrobe, particularly steampunk themed and throw away clothes for getting gory and zombie dirty.  (steam punk can be industrial, renaissance, victorian, military uniform, and or western. Lots of brass is good, and robotic arms/weapons are a plus.)

 

As part of the challenge the script won't be written until friday night, and exact particulars on shooting locations are to be determined then as well.

 

Group Goals:

 

• Finish on time and be proud of our finished product
• Tell a story of redemption
• Engage our Audience
• Have Fun Shooting

 

If you want to be a part of this please contact

daniel@danieljfilms.com

 

or

 

carrillomob07@gmail.com

Little Mermaid opens this Friday

Don't be a "poor, unfortunate soul" and  miss opening weekend of Disney's Little Mermaid, Jr.  The show opens Friday at 7:00 p.m. with matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.  Tickets are available online and at the door this weekend.  The box office opens a half hour prior to show time.  The show continues through April 28.

KCRA A List or Just Come to the Best Theater (IT)!

If you have a chance, be sure to vote for Imagination Theater on the KCRA A List.  We'd love to see our theater higher on the list!  http://kcra.cityvoter.com/best/theatre-group/arts-and-entertainment/sacramento  But, if you're not into online voting polls, then simply plan to come to the BEST theater (ours!) this Friday night at 7:00 p.m. for the opening of Disney's A Little Mermaid, Jr.   All tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the door.

Little Mermaid Opens April 5

Join us for Opening Night, April 5 at 7:00 p.m.  All tickets are $12.  Tickets available online, by phone, and at the door.

In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she's the girl with the enchanting voice. Adapted from Disney's 2008 Broadway production, Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. features the hit songs "Part of Your World," "She's in Love," and the Oscar-winning "Under the Sea."

Les Miserables Audition Update - Parking 4/13

We are excited about the upcoming Les Miserables auditions in April.  If you are auditioning on April 13, please be aware that the Choices for Children Kid's Expo event is being held on the fairgrounds that day.  Parking will be in the upper lot and you will need to walk inside the fairgrounds to the theater.  Thank you for your understanding.

Interested in Ushering?

We'd love to see some new faces join us on our ushering team.  This is a great way to support local arts in our community, assist patrons (young and old alike), and make a difference.  Sign ups are now underway here: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/60B084DA5A62FA20-little1/6511828  If you have not ushered before, please contact our house manager (at link too) and she will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Save the Date!

An Affair to Remember - "Dream the Dream"

6th Annual Silent and Live Auction Fundraiser
at Imagination Theater

Friday, August 16, 7 - 10 p.m.

hors d'oeuvres & wine will be served

Tickets $25

Available online now!

Follow IT on Twitter!

Consider following us on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ITPlacerville  We "tweet" periodically and we want to keep you up to date on the most current things taking place at the theater.

Les Mis Audition Information - Duets

AUDITION SONGS WHICH ARE DUETS

Auditioners for lead roles choosing to sing a song for auditions which are primarily duets will be teamed up with other auditioners to sing their songs during auditions.  Please be prepared for a solo as well as being paired with others to hear blends.
The main duet songs are:

"Fantine's Death" (Fantine, Valjean, Javert)

"In My Life/Heart Full of Love" (Eponine, Marius, Cosette, Valjean)

"Little Fall of Rain," (Marius, Eponine)

"Bring Me Home," (Valjean, Fantine, Marius, Cosette, Eponine)

Group Tickets for Disney's Little Mermaid

Now is the time to purchase group tickets for the underwater musical adventure, Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr.    We have seventeen shows to choose from during the month of April.  All tickets for all shows are $12.  That's an amazing deal!  We are not offering a group ticket price for this show, but we will waive the service charge if you purchase group tickets (11+ people) at the box office.  The box office is open Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Dates and Times are:

Friday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 6 at 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 7 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday April 13 at 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 19 at 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 20 at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, April 20 at 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 21 at 2:00 p.m. - SOLD OUT

Thursday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 27 at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 p.m.

Les Miserables Script Check Out

Scripts for Les Mis are now available for check out.  They will be available at the box office on Thursdays between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.  Scripts must be returned on the following Tuesday between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.  A small deposit may be required. 

NYC Meeting Reminder

Reminder - The Informational Meeting for the Fall 2014 New York City Trip is this Saturday, March 23 at 10:00 a.m. at the theater. See three Broadway shows, visit Central Park, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Rockefeller Center, Empire State Building, Radio City Music Hall, and much more.  Limited space is available.  Contact Lanny Langston for more information at 530-903-6361.

Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr. Opens April 5

We are so excited about our next production!  Don't miss this fantastic show! 

All tickets $12 and are available online, by phone, or at the door.

Friday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 6 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 7 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday April 13 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 19 at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 20 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 21 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 27 at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 p.m.

Audition Workshop - April 6 at 9:00 a.m.

Brush up and get ready for the Les Miserables, Death Trap, and You Can't Take it with you auditions in 2013.


These topics will be covered:
• audition skills

• stage etiquette

• preparing a monologue

• cold script reading tips

• improvisation

• preparing songs

This workshop is for adults and kids 10+. We look foward to seeing you at the workshop!  No RSVP is necessary.

Tickets Available at the Door - Old West Trio and McAvoy Layne

Although Imagination Theater's online ticket sales have closed for Friday, March 8th IT! Benefit concert featuring The Old West Trio and McAvoy Lane, tickets will be available at the door.  The box office and theater doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m.  All tickets are $15.  The theater is located on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. 

NY Trip Informational Meeting Scheduled

New York City—September 2014 - Informational Meeting, Saturday, March 23 at 10:00 a.m.


Start making plans now for IT’s 4th trip to New York City, the Big Apple in September 2014. We have had great tours in the past. See three Broadway shows, visit Central Park, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Rockefeller Center, Empire State Building, Radio City Music Hall, and much more.

Limited space is available so sign up now. Contact Lanny Langston for more detailed information at 530-903-6361.

Old West Trio Benefit Concert - Friday March 8

Thank you for your support of live, community theater in Placerville and El Dorado County.  To keep our theater thriving, we have a benefit concert with the Old West Trio, scheduled this Friday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m.  Seating is reserved and tickets are available for $15.  

"These guys make me want to hit the dusty trail and ride off into the setting sun. Leave the rat race behind with "Ridin' Back to Yesterday" or get lost in an Autry movie with "I Want to Live Out West." Gaze into the crimson glow of a campfire after a hard day on the trail with "Prairie Nights." It's nice to know there is new Western music still being written." says The Lone Prairie Rider. 

The Old West Trio is a western music group composed of Steve Ide (rhythm guitar), Steve Johnson (lead guitar), and Leslie Ide (upright bass).  They are members of the Western Music Association and co-founders of Scofield's Cowboy Campfire at the Red Mule Ranch.  Expect to hear some amazing cowboy songs.  Find a sample here: http://www.oldwesttrio.com/music.php

Also slated to perform is McAvoy Layne preserving the wit & wisdom of "The Wild Humorist of the Pacific Slope," Mark Twain.  McAvoy is the ghost of Samuel Clemens in A&E's biography of Mark Twain, and in the Discovery Channel's Cronkite Award winning documentary, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.  He is a winner of the Nevada award for excellence in school and library service, and author of a soon to be published memoir, Becoming Mark Twain.

Whether or not you are able to join us for this event, we hope you will continue to support YOUR local, community theater.  We would not be here with out YOU!

Thank You,

Imagination Theater
The Best Homegrown Theater in the Foothills

Final Weekend of Run for Your Wife

If you have not had a chance to see Ray Cooney's British farce, Run for Your Wife, there are only three shows left.  Friday and Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.  Tickets are available at the door.  Come to the box office a half hour prior to show time to select your seats.  Online tickets sales are open for the Saturday and Sunday shows at this time.  Online sales close 12 hours prior to the show.

Meet IT's "Run for Your Wife" Cast

Grant Stellflug (John Smith) - A veteran IT! performer and long time Placerville resident, Grant’s most recent involvement was Assistant Director for Camelot. Prior to that he has been seen on stage as The Dentist in Little Shop of Horrors, Owen in The Foreigner, and Vince Fontaine in Grease. Grants upcoming projects include directing Deathtrap, later in IT!’s 2013 season. He is very excited to be a part of such a wonderful cast and crew who have put in many hours of hard work bringing this play to life.

Jody Wills (Mary Smith) - Jody is thrilled to be performing again at IT.   She was last seen at IT! as Mammy Yokum in Li'l Abner.  She is excited to be working again with Lanny Langston who also directed her in Lil’ Abner.  She has performed locally for over 30 years and has many roles under her belt; her favorite shows include A Few Good Men (Lt. Ross), Quilters (Ensemble), Li'l Abner (Mammy Yokum), A Couple of White Chicks Sitting Around Talking (Maude), Cabaret (Freulein Kost) and The Odd Couple (Gwendolyn Pigeon). When she's not on the stage, Jody works as an administrative assistant for a nationwide association, hikes tall mountains and is Nana to five grandchildren (with one more on the way).  Jody thanks IT! for welcoming her back and a HUGE thank you to her family and friends for all their love and support.

Kathleen Mini (Barbara Smith) - Kathleen followed in her daughter’s footsteps to their first audition together for the Imagination Theater Musical, Lil’ Abner. Since that time, she has gone on to perform in several other IT productions. She was Glinda in the Wizard of Oz, Babette in Beauty and the the Beast, Mrs Van Daan in The Diary of Anne Frank, and Mrs. Banks in Father of the Bride. Most recently Kathleen was challenged by “attempting” to tap dance in White Christmas. She looks forward to performing as Barbara Smith in Run for your Wife.

Chris Celestin (Stanley Gardener) - Chris, age 19, has been involved in theater for the last 5 years. He is happy to be returning to the IT! stage after playing Dickon in The Secret Garden. Some of his favorite roles include Lancelot (IT’s Camelot), and his hangwon debut a s Eddie Marinara in the Carsino Show! When Chris is not on stage he enjoys pretending he is on stage, dancing wherever he sees fit. He also enjoys pina coladas and getting caught in the rain. Chris would like to thank his parents for their undying support and encouragement.

Marc Bonham (Detective Sgt. Troughton) - Marc has been performing for local audiences off and on for the past eight years. This includes choir, drama, marching band, glee club in high school and college. Marc’s love for community theater started later in life after his first IT! performance in 2005. He performed in Lil’ Abner and most recently, The Secret Garden. Marc would like to thank his wife and children for their love and support of his hobby.

Sean Conley-Widing (Detective Sgt. Porterhouse) - Sean has been interested in theater for a long time and helped with lights and set construction in Sacramento. While assisting with an IT!’s fundraiser, he was approached to play a knight in Camelot . Sean joined the chorus, had a few lines, and even a small solo during “Fie on Goodness.” He continued to assist IT! with light and sound and auditioned for Run for Your Wife, This is his first time on stage as part of an ensemble cast and he looks forward to having a good time bringing laughter to the audience.  

Richard “Rick” Gaylord (Bobby Franklin) - A telecommunications technician by trade, Rick has performed leading roles in more than ten of 45+ plays since 1980. Rick’s favorite role was Charlie in Theatre El Dorado’s The Foreigner (1997) and more recent roles Froggy in IT’s The Foreigner (2010), Greater Tuna, Godspell, Big River, Music Man, and A Christmas Carol. Rick is proud to be the first recipient of IT’s Rodney Roberts Theater Achievement Award.

Gordon Prow (Newspaper Photographer/Stage Manager) - Gordon is very excited about stage managing this fun farce. He last stage managed IT”s 2010 production of Bram Stoker’s Dracula along with his wife, Sandra. His first stage appearance at Imagination Theater was playing the Nazi general in The Sound of Music. Gordon hopes that you enjoy this show. He thanks his friends and family in supporting his endeavors at Imagination Theater.

Come see the show this last week.  Only four more performances!  Tickets are available for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.  Tickets available online, by phone (530-642-0404), and at the door.  The box office and theater doors open a half hour prior to show time.

The Old West Trio returns to Imagination Theater

Proceeds keep live theater thriving in our community.

Tickets are on sale now for this toe tapping show to benefit live theater in our community.  All seats are reserved and are $15.  They are available online, by phone, and at the door.

Run for Your Wife - Four More Shows

Response has been wonderful to this very funny, British farce.  Don't miss the final week of shows! 

Just saw the Sunday matinee and it was AWESOME!! So funny. The actors all did a fantastic job! -- Heidi


Excellent show!! -- Nancy W.

LOVED the show. Cannot wait for closing to see it again... I don't know HOW you guys could get any better... BRAVO~~~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -- Lorrene

Great time and good laughs at Imagination Theater tonight! Great job John Smith, I mean Grant Stellflug! --Judy

Run For Your Wife was fantastic! Everyone, do yourself a favor and go see this one. We'll be talking about it for a while!!! I burst out laughing at least a dozen times. Congratulations cast and crew! --Kate

Gooooo! So funny...laughed and laughed! -- Marsha

I've not laughed that hard...in a while! Thank you, thank you, Chris, Grant, Sean, et. al. for the wild night which made me completely forget about my cold and cough! --Janice

What a hoot of a show... -- Roger

Tickets are available online, by phone, and at the door.

The Audience Speaks! Run for Your Wife, a FUN farce not to be missed!

"How Dare You. . ." says Stanley Gardner (Chris Celestin)

Last evening was our first visit to your theater (all the way up the hill from Rancho Cordova) and we brought two friends from El Dorado … they needed some laughs … they needed to escape real life for a couple of hours …. And our hearts overflowed as we heard and watched them thoroughly enjoy your show (along with both of us !!)


Carolyn and I enjoyed many plays at the old Stage Door Theater Comedy Playhouse near Arden Fair years ago – Laura Darzell (owner) is still a dear friend we visit occasionally. We saw Run For Your Wife there several times in the 80’s .. Dave Williams (KCRA) played John in those daze …. And we have always placed it as one of the funniest, most complicated, creative, confusing, dysfunctional plays we’ve enjoyed.

Your version is excellent … fun … very delightfully presented … excellent stage set …. precise directing … and actors …. You each did super !!!!! Physical and verbal timing was great …. We’d forgotten some of the details so it was really fun being “surprised” by a twist or two or three (We are getting older). Our friends left laughing … sharing the surprises … and want to come back for more …. And we happily revisited many of the twists on our drive back down the hill.

Thanks for everyone’s hard work …. We know it takes more than the folks on stage to deliver a high quality production.

Thanks again … keep laughing and having fun with this one !!!

Cordially

John & Carolyn W.

Don't miss the second weekend of Run for Your Wife!



John Smith eats the newspaper to keep his 
wife from seeing his image on the front page.

 Is this today's edition? Oh, nice and fresh!"



See this funny farce, Run for Your Wife. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Tickets on Thursdays are only $12. Tickets available at the door.


The show runs through March 3.

Thank You 2013 IT! Sponsors

We are able to bring the best local community theater to Placerville due to the generous support of these companies and individuals. We are a non profit 501c3 (Tax ID #680448569). Please contact the theater for information about sponsorship at itplacerville@yahoo.com or 530-642-0404.

Producers:
Lanny and Tish Langston, Peter and Karen Wolfe, Joyce Amlick, Virgil & Lucile Langston, Vince & Kathleen Mini

Directors:
El Dorado Disposal, Gate Technologies, Ponte Palmero, Western Sign, Chrissie Addison, Zacharie Button, The Murry Family, The Reinhart Family, Dave & Shirley Smythe, Joyce Sobelman, David & Dorothy Taylor, Virgil and Annabelle Toothaker, Intel Volunteer Grant Program

Music Directors “500 Club”:
49er Federal Credit Union, Enmagine Inc., Metropolitan Arts Partnership, Dr. Peter and Kate Barbá, The Boltz Family, The Cameron Family, MaryAnn Roman

Actors:
El Dorado Savings Bank, Wal*Mart, Robinson’s Pharmacy, Alan & Linda Baracco, Frank & Diana Erickson, Jerry & Beckie Galloway, Bill & Sue Greer, Jim & Marie Moore, Dan & Sheryl Trainor, Patrick & Nancy Weddle


Stage Managers:
Arnolds for Awards, S. Jean Castberg, Dan & Robin Clark, Charles & Sharon Eubanks, John Herrman, Jan LePouvoir, Dennis & Debbie Murphy

Great to see such a nice email this morning...

Please pass along our sincere "thanks" to all actors, stage, support & back stage crews for a wonderful show; we were there for yesterday's performance. Laughed and had a great time; new to Sacramento area (moved from east coast) so this was a refreshing welcome! 

Regards,
New Fans

Make it a Valentine's Date at Imagination Theater!

Join us this Valentine's weekend for the opening of the British farce, Run for Your Wife.  Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:00 p.m. and the Sunday matinee at 2:00 p.m.  Tickets are available at the door for all shows.  Ages 18+ due to mild adult content.

Tickets can be purchased online:  www.imagination-theater.org 
or 530-642-0404

Where is John Smith?

Barbara Smith (Kathleen Mini) on left and Mary Smith (Jody Wills) on right
seek answers about their missing husband, John Smith

Find out where he is during Imagination Theater's production of the British Farce Run for Your Wife opening Friday, February 15 through Sunday, March 3.

Tickets are available for all shows at www.imagination-theater.org or by contacting the box office at 530-642-0404.

Run for Your Wife in the U.K.

If you are looking up information about the play, you may want to check out this trailer for the movie (based on the play) that opens on Valentine's Day in England.  It also includes interviews with Ray Cooney, the writer of Run for Your Wife.

http://www.runforyourwife.co.uk/

A Few More Comments about the Les Miserables Auditions

Or, Remember that this show is really an opera so singing is what really counts!

As you select your audition song, here some things to keep in mind…
1. Select a song for your audition that you are very comfortable with and can sing well. The audition panel will primarily be evaluating your singing based on your ability to stay on pitch, your accuracy with the melody, and your ability to project.

2. Since Les Miserables is a sing-through type of show that depends mostly on accurate singing to be a success, your characterization and movement as part of your Les Miserables audition singing is less important than when auditioning for other musicals. In other words, during the Les Miserables auditions, the singing is most important. Don’t spend a lot of energy on characterization and movement as you prepare your audition song. Avoid the trap of attempting to “copy” any performance or characterization you may have already heard or seen. The audition panel will mostly be looking for you to simply sing well and confidently.

3. Even if you want to be considered for more than one of the lead roles you only need to prepare one song from the show. The panel will be able to listen to you sing one song sung by a particular character and determine if you are suitable for other roles as well.


4. We are producing our own show based only upon the script and music we have been provided. Auditioners, and those ultimately cast in show, need to remember that we do not need to spend a lot of energy comparing the various anniversary performances, student productions, original cast albums, karaoke versions of the show, etc. with each other. Of all of these productions, there is not a particular one that is “the right one.” There are only versions that someone may be more familiar with than others. Our production will result from our collective talents and artistic sensibilities, the skills of our orchestra and performers, and the abilities and dedication of our entire creative team.

Enjoy dreaming the dream!

Peter Wolfe, Director

Run for Your Wife Opens February 15



John Smith (Grant Stellflug) explains how he was injured to Detective Sgt. Porterhouse (Sean Conley-Widing), as wife #2, Barbara (Kathleen Mini), looks on. 

Join Imagination Theater for this funny, madcap British farce.  Run for Your Wife 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.   

This side-splitting, adult comedy is for ages 18+.  Tickets can be purchased at www.imagination-theater.org  or through the box office at (530) 642-0404.  Opening night, Thursday shows, and Group tickets are $12. 

Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr. opens April 5

Imagination Theater is pleased to announce the children’s Disney favorite, The Little Mermaid, Jr., opening Friday, April 5 and running through Sunday, April 28. Shows are at 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and with matinees at 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. First, she'll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she's the girl with the enchanting voice. Adapted from Disney's 2008 Broadway production, Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr. features the hit songs "Part of Your World," "She's in Love," and the Oscar-winning "Under the Sea."

Tickets can be purchased at www.imagination-theater.org or through the box office at (530) 642-0404. Tickets are $12. Imagination Theater, located on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, brings quality, live, local community theater to Placerville and El Dorado County.

BOOK OF MORMON Auditions coming to Sacramento

I am writing to let you know that THE BOOK OF MORMON will be coming to


Sacramento to hold auditions February 8th and 9th by appointment only.

We are looking to build our files for future replacements for all

three companies (Broadway, 1st National Tour, Jumamosi Tour) for the

roles of ARNOLD CUNNINGHAM, KEVIN PRICE, NABALUGI and ELDER MCKINLEY

etc. (See role descriptions below.) We realize that the area has some

fantastic musical and comedy talent, and even though we have some

appointments already scheduled we want to make sure that we are not

missing anyone, and felt that it is important to reach out to the

local theatres, universities and improv groups to make sure no one is

robbed of the opportunity to submit themselves for consideration. We

appreciate you passing this on to anyone you feel might be right. Or

if you have an email list, doing a blast to make actors aware.


Anyone interested in auditioning for any or all of these companies

should submit a picture and resume and any additional materials to

jrichcasting@gmail.com by 5PM Thursday, February 7th 2013. Please

make sure you put the City Name of the audition in the subject line.

Due to the amount of emails we receive, we may not be able to respond

to every submission. Please note that submitting does not guarantee

an appointment. Both Equity and Non Equity should submit.



SHOW INFO:

Producer: Anne Garefino & Scott Rudin

Director: Trey Parker & Casey Nicholaw

Book, Music & Lyrics: Robert Lopez, Matt Stone & Trey Parker

Music Supervisor: Stephen Oremus

Choreographer: Casey Nicholaw

Sacramento Casting Director: Jeremy Rich

Casting Director: Carrie Gardner



ARNOLD CUNNINGHAM (Early 20's-Late 20's to play 18): Caucasian.

Seeking a true character actor. Must be a physical contrast to the

other good looking, All-American Mormons. Dweeby, dorky, nerdy,

overweight, or all four combined. Arnold is a pathological liar but

his heart is in the right place. He is a total screw-up but not for

lack of trying, he always wants to do the right thing. Must be

fantastic comedic actor who sings well. Tenor. We are also

particularly interested in comics who sing.



KEVIN PRICE (Early 20’s-Late 20’s to play 18): Caucasian.

All-American. Very handsome. Head of the class, always optimistic.

Heroic Mormon. Must be a great comedic actor and a fantastic pop-rock

high tenor to a B. Should be at least 5’10 or taller.



NABALUNGI (18- Late 20’s to play 20): Black African. Pretty. Takes the

hardships of her village very seriously and wants to help her people

find a better life. Must have great comic timing. Strong Alto. Belt to

an E.



ELDER MCKINLEY (early 20’s to late 20’s to play 18): Caucasian.

District leader of the Mormon missionaries in Uganda. All- American,

wide-eyed and hopeful. Often struggles to cover his flamboyant

tendencies and adhere to his Mormon morals. Must be a fantastic

comedic actor and great singer. High Baritone who can pop out high

Bb's for comedic effect.



[MAFALA HATIMBI] (40’s): Black African. Father of Nabalungi. Has come

to accept the hardships in the village where they live but is a

discerning community leader and tries to bring joy to their lives.

Must be a great comedic actor and singer. Also interested in actors

who sing.



PRICE’S DAD/MISSION PRESIDENT/VARIOUS ROLES) (40’s): Caucasian.

All-American good looks and physique. Plays several parts from the

perfect picture of a head of a Mormon household, to the stern

missionary president, to Joseph Smith, so must have the ability to be

transformative. Must be a great comedic actor and good singer. High

Baritone to an Ab.



[GENERAL] (Late 20’s to Late 30’s): Black African. The general is a

warlord in Uganda who is terrorizing the local villagers. A physically

threatening and intimidating figure who is a great comedic actor and

singer. Baritone to an F.



[FEMALE AFRICAN VILLAGERS] Late 20’s to late 30’s. Black African.

Seeking great comedic actresses with excellent singing voices.

Seeking Altos, Gospel Sopranos and Gospel Belters of all physical

types.
--

Jeremy Rich

Casting Director/Consultant

The Book of Mormon

Office: 424-288-4468