Theatrical Arts International is presenting The Diary of Anne Frank Saturday April 4th at 2:00 and 8:00pm.

Hailed as “a new adaptation for a new generation,” this classic, true story comes to life in a major theatrical event. When the Frank family goes into hiding to escape the Nazi persecution of Jews in 1940s Amsterdam young Anne records the laughter, grief, hope and fears of their two-year confinement in her diary. The Diary of Anne Frank won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the Tony Award® for Best Play and the Critics Circle Award.

For tickets, call (909) 885-5152.

Redlands Footlighters presents The Giants’ Dance, written by Otis Bigelow and directed by John Lynd. 

Sneak Preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5zv4iHEKCU

A farce, a medieval romance and a philosophical comedy rolled into one delightful romp! In 470 A.D., England’s King Ambrose sends his rambunctious army on a mission to Ireland to gather mammoth rocks, known as the Giant’s Dance. At home, while the Queen and Druid Priest arrange celebratory human sacrifices, a Roman Christian prisoner becomes the Princess’ bodyguard, and promptly falls in love! Overseeing all the mayhem is Merlin, whose timely magical intervention unites the lovers, punishes the evildoers and makes clear the folly of war.

Performances:
8:00 PM: March 19, 20, 21, 27, 28, and April 3, 4, 2009.
2:00 PM: March 22, 29 and April 5, 2009.

Redlands Footlighters is located at 1810 Barton Rd. in Redlands.

Reservations: 909-793-2909.  Tickets are $14 for this performance, $10 for students with ID.  Accept cash, checks, Visa, and Mastercard.

Stars of Tomorrow Children’s Theater is pleased to announce another camp at Loma Linda University Churcl April 13-30 (Mon. – Thurs.) from 3pm to 6pm.  Tuition is $250 per student. Peformance: May 2, 2009. The performance of the children will be broadcasted live.
 
More information contact Stars of Tomorrow Children’s Theater at 909 – 335 – 1082 starsoftomorrowct@gmail.com 

More information and registration materials can be found at http://www.heartlandplayers.org/StarsOfTomorrowChildrensTheaterPage.html.

Open auditions for LifeHouse Theater’s Zorro, written and directed by award-winning playwright Wayne R. Scott, will be Thursday, April 16, 2009 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church Street, Redlands. (Read on …)

Fontana Community Players is proud to present Give My Regards…A Broadway Musical Revue“. This full-length musical revue showcases some of the most famous musicals in the history of Broadway, including but not limited to Oklahoma!, West Side Story, Wicked and Rent! With great local talents Christine Bilugan, Gary Borjan, Lindsay Henkenius, Erin-Kelly Lautsch, Jason Marquez and Amber Queen, Give My Regards is a magical celebration of Broadway and great fun for the whole family!

Showtimes: April 17, 18, 24, 25 at 8pm and April 19, 26 at 3pm
Location: Fontana Community Players, 8443 Nuevo Ave in Fontana
Tickets: $10/adult, $8/students & seniors, $6/kids under 12
For more information or reservations call: 909-822-4052

Inland Valley Repertory Theatre Company presents Driving Miss Daisy with Pete Cole, Sharon Samples, and Michael Buczynski and directed by Terre Gunkel.

Get ready for a ride to remember! Set in Atlanta half a century ago, Driving Miss Daisy tells the story of an elderly matron, Miss Daisy Werthan and her chauffeur, Hoke Coleburn. The story of their relationship over a period of 25 years is the backdrop for an exploration of dignity, honesty and friendship in the winner of the 1988 Pulitzer Prize — “…a total delight”  - NY Daily News. (Read on …)

The D Gallery Theater Company presents Double Bulldog by David Skeele, directed by Michael Naffziger, April 1st – 4th 7pm (four shows only).

Denny, an all American family man finds himself the president of a group of religious extremists. This group, under the strong arm of Denny’s best friend, Boyd, ups the ante by hiring a demonic hitman, Steam, to drive a van, packed full TNT, into the stage of heavy metal concert. There is only one problem, Denny discovers his wife and child are attending the very concert that is in the crosshairs of the deadly Steam. Denny needs to make a decision, denny needs to get Double Bulldog! (Read on …)

The Riverside Community College Theatre Department presents William Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Landis Performing Arts Center on the Riverside City Campus. 

This magical play, set in San Francisco during the great ‘summer of love’, is directed by David Wayne Nelson.  Enjoy an evening of Nob Hill swells, magical hippies, and bumbling student radicals.  Performance dates are April 23, 24 and 25 at 8pm and April 25 and 26 at 2pm.  Tickets are available at the Landis Performing Center Box office by calling 951-222-8100.

Chino Community Theatre will hold auditions for The Fantasticks at 7 p.m. on March 30 and 31 at the theatre, 13123 Seventh Street in Chino.

A fairytale-esque  musical story of a pair of small town fathers who are scheming to bring their children together in a romance,  The Fantasticks explores the complications wrought by meddling and romance and ends up both mocking and celebrating love. The production is directed by Jenn McHugh, and all roles are open. Needed are six men and one woman. One role can be played by either gender.

The show runs May 22-Jue 6. To audition, prepare 16 bars of music, which can be presented a cappella or with recorded accompaniment. No pianist will be provided. For information visit www.chinocommunitytheatre.com.

Fontana Community Players is looking to fill the following volunteer tech positions for the upcoming production Give My Regards…A Broadway Musical Revue:

• Lighting Director
• Sound Director
• Spotlight Operator
• Stage Manager
• Stagehand

Experience is not required for the stagehand and spotlight positions, but would be desired. Volunteers must be able to commit to 2 weeks of rehearsal starting April 6 (Mon-Thur from 7p-10p) and 2 weekends of shows, April 17-26 (Fri-Sun).

This position is unpaid, but those in need of community service hours will be credited for 80 hours.  Please respond via email, lindsayhenkenius@yahoo.com, or by phone, 909-510-1244, no later than March 28th.

Riverside Community Players will hold auditions for our main series drama, Rabbit Hole, written by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Joe Musil.  (the show runs May 15 – 31, 2009)

Winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize!  Becca and Howie Corbett have everything a family could want, until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart. “Rabbit Hole” charts their bittersweet search for comfort in the darkest of places and for a path that will lead them back into the light of day.

Looking for 2 men and 3 women.

Where:
Riverside Community Players
4026 14th Street
Riverside, CA 92501

Children’s Theatre At The Grove is proud to present Jack and the Giant. Running on March 21st and March 28th, performances are scheduled both Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. (Read on …)

Riverside Community Players presents The Hollow by Agatha Christie, directed by Rory Dyer.

An unhappy game of romantic follow-the-leader explodes into murder one weekend at The Hollow — the Angkatell estate.  At the center of the trouble is one of the guests, Dr. Cristow, whose mistress, ex-mistress, and wife are also staying at the Hollow.  One of them unwisely states that if she cannot have him, no one shall.  Within five minutes, Cristow is dead.

Tickets - $15.00
NO LATE SEATING
No children under 5 years of age admitted

Box Office - Opens on March 23rd and will be open Monday-Saturday 6pm-8pm and Sunday 12pm-2pm through the run of the show. On the day of the show, the hour prior to curtain time is reserved for business pertaining to that performance only.

For reservations and information call: (951) 686-4030.

Riverside Community Players is located at 4026 14th Street in Riverside.  Take the 14th Street exit off the 91 Freeway. Head west on 14th past the Riverside Community Hospital. Turn left into the driveway marked 4000 for the hospital. The theater will be immediately to your left.

The tragic horrors of the holocaust provide an unlikely backdrop for an amazing true story of faith, rescue and redemption as LifeHouse Theater presents the return of its popular original drama, The Hiding Place.”  Based on Corrie ten Boom’s beloved international bestseller, The Hiding Place is a poignant recounting of the ten Boom family’s heroic efforts to protect their neighbors from Hitler’s murderous regime.

Performances begin Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 7:30 PM and will continue on weekends through April 26, 2009.  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 April 23, 2009 at 7:30 PM.  The 7:30pm performance on Saturday, April 11 will also feature an interpreted presentation for the deaf.

Advance ticket prices are $12 or $18 for adults and $6 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 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. (Read on …)

Sensational Showtunes: Up Close and Personal opens March 27 at Performance Riverside.  Performance Riverside’s annual festival of Broadway’s best, features a cast headlined by Broadway veteran and Redlands native Byron Nease.  It’s is an elegant salute to the Great White Way, featuring lovingly crafted renditions of the best in Broadway showtunes, a look forward to Performance Riverside’s 2009-2010 season, and a personal look at just what goes into the making of those who make the theatre their life’s work.  The show is directed by Gary Krinke, and musically directed by Scott T. Smith. (Read on …)

Performance Riverside announces open call auditions for professional non-union performers for the upcoming production of Guys and Dolls, based on a story and characters by Damon Runyon, with book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling, and lyrics and music by Frank Loesser.  The production is directed by Douglas Austin, choreographed by John Vaughan, and musically directed by Scott T. Smith.

Auditions will be held on Sunday, April 5 at Landis Performing Arts Center on the campus of Riverside City College. Singing dancers will be seen at 6pm, all others will be seen at 7pm. Performance pay is available. (Read on …)

Junior University will hold auditions for Aladdin and his Magic Carpet will be held on May 2nd and May 9th at Roosevelt Bowl, beginning at 9am.
Callbacks will be May 16th and the first rehearsal will be May 26th beginning at 7pm.

Frequently asked Questions:

• No Appointment is Necessary
• Auditioners must be at least 9 years old.
• Please bring sheet music, and come prepared to perform a short vocal audition.
• An accompanist will be provided.
• J.U. does not allow the use of recorded accompaniment tapes of any kind.

Rain Out Policy: If the weather is bad on any of the audition or callback days, the events will be moved just down the street to the Looking Glass Studio of Performing Arts, located at 1275 East Highland Avenue in San Bernardino.

Curtain Call of Corona will hold auditions for Gypsy May 1-2, 2009.  Callbacks will be Sunday, May 3rd, from 3-8 PM.

Auditions will be held at Curtain Call Performing Arts Academy at 1121 Bradford in Corona.  Auditions
require a 16 bar song that is from a classical musical (no pop or contemporary songs will be heard). Performances
will be September 18th through the 20th, 2009. (Read on …)

Come and see The Sound of Music!

Curtain Call of Corona has put together a fully-staged production of The Sound of Music, directed by Noah Scott and vocally directed by Jessica Tomsic. Shows are Thursday, March 12th @ 7:30 PM, Friday, March 13th @ 7:30 PM, Saturday, March 14th at 2 PM and 7:30 PM and Sunday, March 15th at 2 PM.

Please visit www.curtaincallofcorona.org or call 951-737-9119 for more details or to purchase tickets.

I’ve been maintaining the Inland Theatre League Web site now for almost five years.  During this time, I have come up with a short list of “tips” for publicity people to consider when they submit material for the site.  I have to admit, the list is pretty self-centered as it makes my job easier.  However, I share it because I think it is helpful for people who are just getting started writing releases for their organization. (Read on …)