California Baptist University is searching for a surrey (with fringe on top) for their upcoming production of Oklahoma. The performaces will be in March and April. Please contact Mandy Hyde at 951-343-4319.

OBCTheater is holding auditions for Annie on February 19th from 6-9pm.  The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie, the classic musical about never giving up hope.  Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including “It’s the Hard-Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “N.Y.C.” and the ever-optimistic “Tomorrow,” Annie is a delightful theatrical experience. (Read on …)

Inland Valley Repertory Theatre (IVRT) will be holding  season auditions for Blithe Spirit, You Can’t Take It With You, and Kiss Me Kate.

Auditions will take place at Foothill Country Day School -1035 W. Harrison, Claremont.  Please bring a headshot and resume.

For more information visit our website at www.IVRT.org or contact our Casting Director Hope Kaufman at IVRTCasting@aol.com. (Read on …)

Auditions will be held for the recent Broadway hit, “The Wedding Singer,” at Yucaipa Little Theatre on Feb. 15 and 16, at 7 pm.

The show closely follows the plot of the movie which starred Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, centering around the misadventures in love of Robbie Hart, the Wedding Singer, his friend and love-interest Julia Sullivan, and her boorish fiancée Glen Guglia.  It takes place in the 80s and takes full advantage of the fun fashion, music and dancing of that time. (Read on …)

Seussical the Musical, an entertaining Broadway musical inspired by the fertile imagination of Dr. Seuss and his beloved characters, opens in Yucaipa on Thursday, February 11, at 7:30 pm.

With the guidance of award-winning director Christine Presley, both veteran actors and newcomers capture the magic known to generations who have enjoyed many of Dr. Seuss’s stories.

This show centers around Horton the elephant, originally from “Horton Hears a Who,” who tries to save the world of the Whos while being met with interference from the Citizens of the Jungle.  Throughout it all, The Cat in the Hat acts as narrator and, true to character, jumps into the action to mix things up.

The Cat in the Hat is played by Yucaipa High School Junior Garrett Peters;  Jojo is played by Kristen Lungstrum, a seventh grader at Park View Middle School; Horton is played by veteran actor Eric Lopez; Gertrude is played by veteran actress and choreographer Kelly Lopez, Mayzie is played by Amanda Presley, student UC San Bernardino;  Mr. and Mrs. Mayor are played by John and Kathleen Woolsey; and Sour Kangaroo is played by the versatile Hilary Peters, a Yucaipa High School alumnus. (Read on …)

The Redlands Shakespeare Festival will conduct auditions for its sixth annual season 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Joslyn Senior Center, 21 Grant St., Redlands. The 2010 Season of Remembrance will feature productions of Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Hamlet.  All roles are open except the title role in Hamlet. (Read on …)

Riverside Community Players presents Chanticleer and the Fox by Joseph Robinette:  a Family Series show, directed by Jennifer Young Lawson.

This classic tale from Chaucer tells of the radiant — and conceited — rooster, Chanticleer, who spends his days strutting around the barnyard.  All is peaceful until the day Chanticleer is caught off guard by a cunning fox that beguiles, then captures the cocky rooster. With help from his barnyard friends, Chanticleer escapes a dreaded fate and all learn a valuable lesson in this lively, humorous story. (Read on …)

This timely three-hour workshop provides important information for anyone who is self-employed, but is especially geared towards artists, writers, performers, and dancers. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to: being an employee vs. being self-employed, having a Hobby vs. having a Business, how to keep records to protect yourself in case of an audit, the difference between expenses for employees an those for self-employed people, understanding self-employment taxes and taking advantage of various deductions including entertainment, research, automobile and other expenses unique to artists. (Read on …)

Act One Theater Arts presents Rent – School Edition, the story of a group of young people trying to discover who they are, what they stand for, and who they can trust.   They are looking for “a connection in an isolated age”.  They are individuals who support each other’s differences, while relishing in their common ground.   Each character just want to become successful members of society by doing something they believe in.   Rent – School Edition is not just about drug use and AIDs – it is a story about a community of people, each with their own quirks and problems, finding a way to live together.

The School Edition requires that all actors be between the ages of 14 and 19.  This outstanding cast has stepped up the challenges of this show and are ready to capture everyone’s hearts.

Tickets:
Adults: $12 pre-sale/$15 at the door
Children: $10 pre-sale/$12 at the door
Call (951) 296-0043, or email:  sharon@act1theaterarts.com

Performances at the new Act One Community Theater, 26111 Ynez Road, Suite B-9, Temecula, CA  92591 (Just off the 15 freeway at the Winchester Road exit).

Seniors Of The Sahara is a delight! Written by Barbra Pease Weber and Directed by John Lynd, Seniors Of The Sahara is a magical comedy that will have you rolling with laughter! Filled with twists and turns — this is a “must see” production!

Sylvia Goldberg, a respectable retired New Jersey school teacher, brings home more than just souvenirs upon returning from her grandson’s wedding in Israel. Sylvie’s troubles begin when she realizes that the old teapot she purchased at an outdoor market is actually a priceless relic containing a geriatric genie “Eugene” with a bad back and a penchant for vodka and V8. Keeping Eugene a secret from her three best friends, Mabel, Thelma and Fannie, proves to be nearly as difficult as protecting herself from Eugene’s former master who follows Sylvie home and threatens her at knife point. Be careful what you wish for Sylvie Goldberg! You never know, it might come true. Seniors of the Sahara is a magical romantic comedy for seniors and “juniors” of all ages.

Board member says, “How exciting to see so much talent on stage. People have come together from all over the Inland Empire to produce such an exhilarating thing — live theater.  It is wonderful that Rialto Community Players provides a fun place for artistic juices to flow. Don’t miss Seniors Of The Sahara!”

Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for students and seniors. We do recommend reservations for all shows. Reservations can be made by calling our 24–hour reservation line at (909) 873-8514.

Rialto Community Players is located at 150 East San Bernardino Ave., Rialto, CA.  For more information visit us online at www.rialtocommunityplayers.org

With fifteen million copies in print, the story of Pastor David Wilkerson’s crusading outreach to the street gangs of New York City is powerfully depicted on stage. This poignant drama displays how one man’s faith and loving commitment to rescue young people mired in drugs and violence led to the transformation of countless lives and the creation of internationally known service organization Teen Challenge.

The Cross and the Switchblade opens Saturday evening, February 27, 2010, and continues through March 28, 2010. Performances are Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays at 2:15 PM and 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:15 PM.  In addition to the weekend performances, there will be a special Thursday performance on March 25 at 7:30 PM.  The 7:30 PM performance on Saturday, March 13 will also feature an interpreted presentation for the deaf.

Advance ticket prices are $14 or $18 for adults and $7 or $9 for children ages 3-11 (no children under 3 are admitted) and can be purchased over the phone with a Visa or MasterCard by calling (909) 335-3037, ext. 21.  Checks can also be mailed to LifeHouse, provided reservations are made far enough in advance.  Tickets may also be purchased in person at the box office, which is open Fridays from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM and one hour prior to performance times on the weekends.  Tickets are $1 more the day of the performance.  Group rates are available for groups of ten or more.  Guests are encouraged to reserve seats early as most performances usually sell out.

This original adaptation of The Cross and the Switchblade, written by Cathy Flores, is directed by award-winning director Jordan Beck.  Joining Beck on the production staff are set designer Tim Mahoney and costume designers Debbie Rao and Beverly Bishop.

“We are pleased and honored to be presenting a story that needs to be told,” comments LifeHouse founder and president Wayne Scott.  “This drama is one of the most powerful and moving we have ever presented and will surely affect our audiences profoundly.  As this production addresses adult issues, such as drug addiction and gang violence, I would encourage parental discretion.  But this amazing true story will bring hope and inspiration to those who have experienced difficulty in life.”

The Cross and the Switchblade features Jeremy Kruizenga as David Wilkerson and Taylor Joseph as Nicky Cruz.  Also featured are Jonathan Blair as Jo-Jo, Terence Dyck as Israel Narvaez, Skye Scheer as Gwen Wilkerson, and Lauren Mosher as Maria.

The theater is located at 1135 N. Church St. in Redlands, next to the Redlands Christian School.  Free parking is available in back of the theater.  For more information, please visit our website at  www.lifehousetheater.com.

 The risks of a workplace-romance are exposed at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory! What was once a simple conflict between management and labor quickly bursts into a battle of the sexes.  With a mega-hit score including “Hey There,” “Steam Heat,” “Hernando’s Hideaway” and “Small Talk”, you won’t want to miss the Tony® Award winning The Pajama Game playing at the Candlelight Pavilion February 12 – March 21.  

Visit the Candlelight Pavillion web site for specific show dates, times, and prices.

Tickets are available by calling (909) 626- 1254, ext 1. Regular ticket prices range from $48-$60 which includes both dinner and show.  Group rates are available for parties of 10 or more at even lower rates.  Save 10% on season tickets when you book as few as four shows.  The Candlelight Pavilion is proud to announce its flexible payment plans to all Season ticket holders; save as much as 20% when you book 8 performances.   For more information regarding the 2010 season line-up and ticketing, please visit us online at www.thecpdt.com. (Read on …)

The Inland Stage Company presents the cult classic The Rocky Horror Show Feb. 12 through 27 at the Esplanade Art Center. The show is directed by Inland Stage Artistic Director Jim Marbury and features many returning Inland Stage artists.

The Inland Stage Company’s Rocky Horror Show runs Feb. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27 at the Esplanade Art Center in San Jacinto.

Tickets are $15, without dinner. Dinner reservations are available for groups of 10 or more. To reserve tickets call (951) 600 – 7273 or visit www.inlandstage.org.

The Esplanade Art Center is located at 2181W. Esplanade Avenue in San Jacinto, in the shopping mall on the corner of Sanderson and Esplanade. (Read on …)

The Redlands Shakespeare Festival will conduct a second round of auditions for The Passion of Easter 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Joslyn Senior Center, 21 Grant St., Redlands. The traditional Passion play production calls for a company of 50 actors to perform various roles. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Many roles are still open. (Read on …)

Hal and Cindy Savage, a pair of second-rate theatre actors, re-invent themselves as motivational gurus in Chino Community Theatre’s production of Self Help, by Norm Foster, directed by Jeffrey Deards.

The farce unravels as the pair tries to conceal a body and maintain their falsely-won fame. Performances are at 8 p.m. Jan. 29, 30 and Feb. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 and at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 31 and Feb. 14.

All performances will be at Seventh Street Theatre, 13123 Seventh St., in Chino.  Ticket cost is $15 general admission and $12 for students and seniors. Box Office: 590-1149.

Dine first at Owen’s Bistro, 5210 D St. in Chino, and bring the receipt to the theatre the same night to receive a $3 discount per adult ticket, per entrée purchased. Owens: 628-0452.

Bill Bishop, one of the most talented actors in our valley,and one of the kindest men on the planet passed away January 3, 2010, due to cancer of the liver. He will long be remembered for his work at the Chino Community Theatre since 2003.

Bill first joined CCT in 2003 with To Kill a Mockingbird, and continued with several productions, including The Philadelphia Story, The Fantasticks, and On Golden Pond in 2009. His wit, spirit and good nature had a positive influence on us all, and he will be sorely missed.

A memorial service will be held in Bishop’s honor at 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 23 at Centro Basco Restaurant, located at 13432 S. Central Ave. in Chino.

CCT will hold a second memorial Sunday, January 31 at 6:00 pm at the Seventh Street Theatre, 13123 Seventh Street, in Chino.

Read more about his beautiful life.

In lieu of flowers, Bill’s family requests that donations be made to CCCT (Chino Community Children’s Theatre). These are tax deductible, and will be held in a special fund bearing Bill’s name.

Christian Arts and Theatre presents Cinderella Enchanted, the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical hits the stage in Corona. This version comes with a twist, a Cajun one at that. Come see Cinderella in the Bayou complete with an incredible Masked Ball. The show will feature all your favorites like “10 Minutes Ago” and “Do I Love you” but the setting will bring a freshness and pizazz that you have never seen before.

Tickets are now on sale On-line at http://www.catcorona.org/ or throught the CAT Box Office: 951 279-2298

Tickets:
Adults: $13 pre-sale and on-line/$15 at the door
Students/Seniors and Children: $11 pre-sale and on-line/$13 at the door
Family of 5: $50 pre-sale and on-line/$60 at the door
Group rates available for 15+

Performances at the Corona Civic Theater: 815 W. 6th St., Corona.

This laugh out loud show is loosely based on the Book of Job. It  takes place in a Long Island mansion in which resides a pious, God-fearing tycoon named Joe Benjamin, his long-suffering wife, their prodigal son and pair of kooky twins. When a visitor appears, Joe faces one challenge after another as the visitor puts him through all manner of temptations to get him to renounce God. When Joe stands firm, the visitor admits defeat … and asks for a letter of recommendation.

Faith and patience are severely tested by uncontrolled events in this show; audiences everywhere can relate to that. Written when the playwright was dealing with the passing of his own wife of 20 years, God’s Favorite is filled with poignant humor and Simon’s trademark wit, all while carrying an underlying message of absolute faith during adversity.

Tickets:
$12.00 General Admission
$10.00 Matinees and Seniors

Call the theater box office at 951-343-4319 to reserve your tickets today.

Performances are held at Wallace Theater located at 8432 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA.

Open auditions for LifeHouse Theater’s Pride and Prejudice, directed by Jane Cason and written by Leah Simpson, will be Thursday, February 4, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church Street, Redlands. (Read on …)

Singin’ in the Rain, the most famous and beloved movie musical of all time, will be presented live onstage by Performance Riverside at Landis Performing Arts Center from January 22 through 31.

Performances of Singin’ in the Rain are January 22, 23, 29, and 30 at 8pm, and January 24, 30 and 31 at 2pm. Tickets are $25, $30, $37, and $43. A specially priced “Discovery Theatre” prevue for school and senior groups is available on Friday, January 22 at 10am. All performances are at Landis Performing Arts Center at 4800 Magnolia Avenue. For more information and to purchase tickets contact the Landis Box Office at 951-222-8100, or come and explore Performance Riverside’s website at www.performanceriverside.org.  (Read on …)