Open auditions for LifeHouse Theater’s production of The Cross and the Switchblade, directed by Jordan Beck, will be Thursday, December 17, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church Street, Redlands.

Auditions will be held on a first come-first served basis.  Those auditioning should be at least ten years of age and bring a theatrical resume and a recent photo to leave with the audition panel.  A Polaroid photo can be taken at the audition for a $2 fee.  All are welcome and roles are open for men and women.  Men are especially encouraged to audition. (Read on …)

Riverside Youth Theatre will hold auditions for both shows Monday, January 11, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm.  Auditions will be held at Fellowship Baptist Church, Back Building, 3624 Arlington Avenue, Riverside.

For more infomation, visit www.RiversideYouthTheatre.org or follow the links below for show-specific information.

• Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
• The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Star of Wonder: The Civil War Christmas Play is the original play written by Cyndi Monroe, adapted with permission from a short story by Owen Parry in his book, Our Simple Gifts. Set on Christmas Eve 1862, Star of Wonder tells the intimate tale of a soldier’s wish to be home and a widow’s wish for a miracle.  When their paths cross through the most unlikely circumstances it sets in motion a chain events that will change their lives forever.  An inspiring play that is exciting, romantic, joyful and heartwarming: A perfect combination for a Christmas play the whole family will love!

Tickets on sale on-line: http://www.catcorona.org/  or through the CAT Box Office: 951-279-2298.

All performances at the Corona Civic Theater, 815 W. 6th St., in Corona.

San Bernardino Valley College Theatre Arts presents You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown December 2-6 at 701 S. Mt. Vernon in San Bernardino.

Box office opens an hour before showtime. Doors open a half hour before.

Ticket Prices:
General: $12
Students/Senior/Military: $10
Children under 12: $8

Tickets are available at www.sbvcbookstore.com or by calling 909-384-8243.

The Grove Theater presents The Elves and the Shoemaker.  Performances begin Friday, December 4th and run on weekends  through Saturday, December 19th.

The shoemaker has a kind heart but little money in his pocket. Moved by the plight of an old beggar man, he gives him his last pair of shoes. The poor shoemaker has leather enough to make only one more pair of shoes and sets out to work on them on Christmas Eve. Then, the fun begins! Out pop five weird, endearing little elves who whip up the most fantastic and magical shoes the little town has ever seen. Here’s an upbeat, fast-paced retelling of an old favorite, based on a Grimm fairy tale, filled with delightfully wacky characters, clever dialogue and fun music. This upbeat, whimsical romp of a fantasy also holds a gentle message about the nature of kindness.

Ticket prices are $20 and $15 and can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 909-920-4343 or visiting the Box Office at 276 E. Ninth Street, Upland, CA. 91786. Box Office hours are 11 am – 4 pm Monday to Friday and 11 am – 2 pm on Saturdays except holidays. For more information about shows At The Grove visit www.grovetheatre.com.

Act One Theater Arts presents Annie – a junior production of the original broadway play.

Annie is a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil doings, befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and finds a new family and home in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

Performances are December 3rd and 4th at 7 pm, and December 5th at Noon and 4 pm at the Bob Burton Center for Performing Arts in Fallbrook, CA.   For tickets and more information:  (951) 304-1010 or visit the website at http://www.act1theaterarts.com/

The Inland Stage Company (formerly MRT) presents A Christmas Carol December 3 through 20 at the Esplanade Arts Center.  Directed by veteran Inland Empire thespian Paul Jacques, the show will be the second production that the Inland Stage has performed at the new Esplanade Art Center.

“It’s exciting to work with the recently renamed Inland Stage Company in their new performing space,” Jacques said. “I think its wonderful that such a reputable group like Stage Company occupies the Esplanade Arts Center in San Jacinto.”

Jacques has made some changes to the show in hopes of enhancing the classic tale.

“This production has a couple of scenes that are expansions on mentions within the book designed to give more depth to some of the events that helped shape Scrooge,” said Director Paul Jacques. “Also, there is no narrator. The familiar phrases contained in the prologue and epilogue are spoken by the characters that they most closely relate to.” (Read on …)

Fontana Community Players Youth Group is proud to present “We Need a Little Christmas Show” featuring “A Place Called Christmas”, written by Whitney Ryan Garrity and directed by Lynette Allen.

Five toys venture out to find a place called Christmas. With the help of two
quarreling elves and a Good Fairy, the toys discover the true meaning of
Christmas.

Show dates:
Saturday December 5 at 7:30pm
Sunday December 6 at 2:30pm

Located at the Steelworker’s Auditorium: 8437 Sierra Avenue in Fontana.  909-827-4809

The board of directors of the Redlands Shakespeare Festival is pleased to announce that the classical theater organization will expand its annual theatrical offerings to include the presentation of a traditional Passion play Easter weekend. “The Passion of Easter” will be presented April 2-4, 2010 at the Redlands Bowl. The full-scale production will be fashioned after the Passion plays of historical tradition, and will feature a large cast of more than 50 people. (Read on …)

Calling all Youth Performers!

Riverside Youth Theatre presents Inland Empire Youth Theatre Competition.  Auditions will be held December 5 from 9:00-11:00 am or
December 7-9 4:00-6:00 pm at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 3624 Arlington Avenue in Riverside. (Read on …)

Open auditions for LifeHouse Theater’s LifeTales Production of Louis Pasteur, directed by Sarah Ayotte, will be Sunday, November 22, 2009 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church Street, Redlands.  The LifeTales educational series for students are one-hour productions ideal for teachers desiring a local field trip experience for their students that showcase historic events through theater arts. (Read on …)

The costumes are located in Moorpark. If someone is interested in looking through them, we would set up a meeting time, or they can call ahead to see if we have specific items. We have a huge selection for certain shows like The King and I, Once Upon a Mattress, The Sound of Music, and Damn Yankees, then a limited selection for all other shows.

Contact info is:  Mayme Paul-Thompson  (818) 384-9386  or Mayme23@aol.com
 
 We just sold the lion, scarecrow and a bunch of trees from The Wizard of Oz for $20 each (full costumes) to give you an idea of price.

Broadway at the Gardens, Rancho Cucamonga’s Resident Civic Light Opera Company, holds auditions for Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking musical Rent on December 7th and 14th with Veteran Broadway Performers Ron Kellum and Courtney Corey Leading the creative team.

Broadway at the Gardens, The City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Resident Civic Light Opera Company, will hold two days of auditions to cast its March 2010 production of Rent. Auditions will be held on Monday, December 7th in Los Angeles (principals only) and on Monday, December 14th in Rancho Cucamonga (principals and ensemble). (Read on …)

Performance Riverside announces open call auditions for professional performers for Singin’ in the Rain, November 16 at 7pm with callbacks November 17, in Landis Performing Arts Center on the campus of Riverside City College. The production is directed and choreographed by David Engel, and musically directed by Scott Smith. Performance pay is available. Two possible equity contracts may be available for leads.

Please prepare a song (16 bars) appropriate to the material which shows your voice and personality.  Have another contrasting song prepared in the event one is requested.  Wear clothes appropriate for moving and dancing.

All persons who audition must bring a resume, headshot, and a 110-word biography with them.  Rehearsals start January 2, 2010, with performances January 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, and 31. Come prepared to list any conflicts you have with the rehearsal schedule. (Read on …)

The Grove Theatre announces auditions for the roles of Maggie & Brick in
Tennesse Williams’ Cat on A Hot Tin Roof. The auditions will be held on
Saturday, December 5th at 10:00 am- to- Noon at 276 E. Ninth Street in downtown Upland.

Please bring a headshot and resume.

ONLY roles that are being cast are Maggie and Brick. Come prepared with a 2-3 minute monologue and be prepared to read from the script.  The show will run for two weekends, March 5-14 and is directed by Frank Minano.
For further information email Frank at direct4u@roadrunner.com.

Disney’s High School Musical is a fun show for all ages with high energy choreography by Sean Kiralla (featured dancer for Holland America Cruise Line) and Hip Hop numbers staged by Jamal.  The show is directed local and national award winning director, Jillian Stones.

High School Musical stars Austin Kruger as Troy Bolton and Beth Adams as Gabriella Montez, Michael Brambila, and Jami Lyn Clark as the brother and sister theatrical duo, Ryan and Sharpay, Josh Mekbel as Troy’s best friend Chad and Kristyn Lyon as Taylor, the leader of East High’s Science Club who befriends Gabriella.  Also featured in the cast will be Donnie Mayo as Coach Bolton and Michelle Mayo as Ms. Darbus and local favorite Bryan Inman as “the voice” of Jack Scott.

The student body of East High also features Chris Bona (Zeke), Alice Davis (Ensemble), Alexis Dockery (Ensemble), Alexandra Hoskins (Ensemble), Courtney Illian (Ensemble), Sean Kiralla (Ensemble), Tony Martin (James), Ashlynn Mayo (Martha Cox), Brandon Olsen (Alan), Lexi Ramstad (Kelsi), Shannon Rowley (Cathy), Kalia Spoon (Ensemble), Kendall Stones (Cyndra), Dallas Thompson (Ensemble), Joshua Thompson (Mongo),Teddi Thyfault (Ensemble), Kaylee Truenow (Ensemble), Kylie Wilson (Susan).

Location:  Old Town Temecula Theater – 42051 Main Street – Old Town Temecula

Ticket Prices:  $15 adult / $10 child

Reservations: Contact the Theater Box Office at 1-866-OLD-TOWN (1-866-653-8696) or visit www.temeculatheater.org.

Leslie Bricusse’s spectacular musical extravaganza Scrooge is a heartwarming family story based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, with stunning sets and costumes and a fantastic musical score which features the Oscar-nominated hit “Thank You Very Much.” Don’t miss Ebenezer, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future and a whole host of Dickensian characters in the award-winning, international smash hit musical Scrooge!

Tickets:
Friday and Saturday evenings:
$28 Orchestra
$23 Parterre/Balcony

Thursday nights, Saturday/Sunday matinees and Sunday evenings:
$25 Orchestra
$20 Parterre/Balcony

Discounts available for Seniors/Student and Military on Thursday evening performances.

For more information

Redlands Footlighters A Nice Family Gathering, written by Phil Olson and directed by Lance Christensen.  Show runs November 5th through November 22nd.

A hilarious and touching story about a man who loved his wife so much, he almost told her.  It’s Thanksgiving Day and the first family gathering since Dad died.  At the gathering, Dad comes back as a ghost with a mission: to tell his wife he loved her, something he neglected to tell her while he was alive. (Hey! Don’t blame him. They were only married for 41 years.) The trouble begins when Mom invites a date for dinner.  Fans of our 2005 production of Over the River and Through the Woods will love this Thanksgiving treat. 

“A good heart is behind all this family silliness!” – Los Angeles Times.

LifeHouse Theater celebrates the Christmas season with the premiere of Unto Us: The Nativity Story.  This inspiring new musical follows Mary and Joseph on their journey of faith as they experience the wondrous events leading to Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem.

Performances begin Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 7:30 PM and will continue on weekends through December 30, 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 special weekday performances at 7:30 PM on Monday, December 28; Tuesday, December 29; and Wednesday, December 30.  The 7:30 PM performance on Saturday, December 5 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 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.

Unto Us: The Nativity Story has been written by award-winning director Jane Cason.  Joining Cason on the production staff are choreographer and music director Dustin Ceithamer, set designer Tim Mahoney, and costume designers Debbie Rao and Tammy Ramsey.

“It is so exciting to be celebrating the season by bringing to life on stage the true story of the Christ of Christmas,” observes LifeHouse founder and president Wayne Scott.  “This compelling new musical is awe-inspiring and sure to touch the hearts of all who join us.”
 
Unto Us: The Nativity Story features Samantha Stephenson as Mary, Chris Daub as Joseph, Danny Blair as Zachariah and Jennifer Keeney as Elizabeth.  The musical also features Jonathan Bushey as Simeon, Ramona Beck as Mary’s Mother, Jonathan Blair as John the shepherd and Karen Kennedy as Old Mary.

The Pass Area Performing Artists (PAPA) presents its holiday production of The Littlest Angel and Dr. Mary Kay Switzer’s adaption of O’Henry’s Gift of the Magi.  Dr. Switzer is also the director for this production.

These two one act plays are for the entire family.  The Littlest Angel is about a young angel who has difficulty adapting to heaven.  The Gift of the Magi is a story of selflessness and sharing as seen in a young impoverished couple.

The plays will run December 10, 11, 12 @ 7 p.m. It will run Sunday December 13 at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $10 for adults,  $5 for children under 12.   Tickets can be purchased through our box office 951-722-5526.  For more information call the box office number or visit www.banningculturalalliance.org.

Performances will be held at the historic Woman’s Club Building, 175 W. Hays St, in Bannning, CA.