The Inland Stage Company is proud to present Remembering When: A Story of Mr. Whittier’s Hemet June 4, 5 and 6 at the Esplanade Art Center in San Jacinto.  The play was written by local playwright Michael Tennant.

“About a year ago, some representatives of the Hemet Centennial Committee asked me if I’d write a play, about an hour long, on the history of Hemet,” Tennant said. “They wanted the play to premiere on the eve of their centennial celebration.”

The show has already been done a few times; once at the Hemet library and twice at the Simpson Center, but this will be the first showing at the Esplanade Art Center. (Read on …)

Chino Community Theatre proudly presents “3 on the Edge,” three plays from their award-winning Weekender Series, running in repertory June 3-20.  Three women take on three unique and cutting-edge plays.

• Kicking off the series is The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged, by Jess Winfield, Adam Long and Daniel Singer, directed by Melodie H. Magouirk and is rated PG-13. Performances are at 8 p.m. June 3, 12 and 18 and at 2:30 June 6. Actors Jeremy J. Magouirk, Chad Granier and Ryan Jacobson clock “Hamlet at 43 seconds…and all the rest at a good clip, too!
• Fat Pig, by Neil LaBute, is rated R and is directed by M. Michele Richardson. Performances are at 8 p.m. June 4, 10 and 19 and at 2:30 p.m. June 13. How many insults can one man take before standing up for the woman he loves? Starring Adam Demerath, Desiree Hill, Jeremy J. Magouirk and Trista Olivas.
• Burn This, by Lanford Wilson, is rated R and is directed by Michelle R. Knight. Performances are at 8 p.m. June 5, 11, and 17 and at 2:30 p.m. June. 20. In a New York loft, two opposite souls torn apart by grief collide in desire. Starring Jennifer Jacobson, Kristian Nelson, Steven Hochteil and Michael Barrett.

Tickets are $15 general admission and $12 for students and seniors. Buy all three shows for $36 general or $30 student/senior. Box office: 590-1149.
Dine at Owen’s Bistro (5210 D. Street) prior to a performance and bring the receipt to the theatre to receive a $3 discount per ticket, per entrée purchased. Owens: 628-0452.

The theatre is located at 13123 Seventh Street in Chino. Seventh Street is under construction. For easiest access, please use the parking lot entrance on “C” Street off of Central Ave.

Auditions for God’s Man in Texas, the 2nd entry in RCP’s 3-show Summer Series will be held Wednesday, June 2nd at 7 p.m. at the Rialto Playhouse, 150 E. San Bernardino Avenue in Rialto. The play will be directed by Ken Lay and was written by David Rambo, a writer/producer for CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Performance dates are July 30-Aug 1 and Aug. 6-8. Come prepared to read sides from the script. (Read on …)

Rialto Community Players will be having a Theatre Yard Sale on Saturday, June 5 from 8:00AM until 3:00PM.

Items for sale include, set pieces, props, costumes, set dressings and just general stuff (even a golf cart!).  Everything priced to sell.  We’ll have things out in our parking lot as well as on the stage.

For information email Kerry at ninejones@sbcglobal.net  See you there at 150 E. San Bernardino Ave., Rialto (corner of Riverside and San Bernardino Aves.).

Temecula Valley Players is casting the internationally acclaimed Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof. Directed by J. Scott Lapp, musically directed by Janie D’Avignon, and choreographed by Gary Iversen.  Rehearsals begin June 18. Performances August 19 – September 5 at the Old Town Temecula Theatre.

WHEN
Friday, June 4, 6-10pm by appointment Saturday, June 5, 10-8pm by appointment

WHERE
The Temecula Valley Players Shop 41606 Date Street, Suites 202 & 202A, Murrieta, CA (Read on …)

One of the most uproariously funny musicals in recent years, Urinetown is a hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold.

In grim Gotham-like city of the future, a 20-year drought has occurred. As a result, the government has banned private toiletries and the citizens must use pay-to-pee toilets regulated by a monopolistic company, the Urine Good Company, which charges exorbitant prices. Bobby Strong, the assistant custodian at the poorest urinal in town, decides enough is enough. With the help of the daughter of the CEO of the Urine Good Company, Hope Cladwell, Bobby ends up leading a rebellion which frees the citizens. This funny, tongue in cheek piece gets even funnier, sometimes hysterical, because of is clever take off on musical numbers from hit shows such as Annie, Les Miserables, Evita, West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, and other popular musicals.

The inspiration for the piece came from the author’s travels through Europe on a dime, where he found himself spending an exorbitant percentage of his budget on public toilets…yes, you PAY to pee in many European countries. Ruminating on this punitive tax, he found himself in Romania at a rally for Dictator Ceausescu. The scenes of brutish crowd control and intimidation linked with the prior injustice and….voila…Urinetown.

Performances begin Friday, 21st, and end Sunday, June 6th. Tickets are $25 and $20 with senior and group discounts available. In this economy, we want everyone to be able to see this humorous hit show. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at (909) 920-4343, or by visiting The Grove’s website at http://www.grovetheatre.com/.

Play With Your Food Productions presents the bitter sweet, timely comedy called The Clean House.

Lane, a high powered doctor, in her 50′s, hires a Brazilian, Mathilde, to clean the house she shares with her husband, also a doctor. Mathilde is depressed from the recent deaths of her two parents, who she describes as the “funniest people in Brazil”. Her mother died laughing from a joke her father told: afterward, he shot himself. So, Mathilde came to America to clean houses. As it turns out, she doesn’t like to clean. But…..Lane’s sister, Virginia, loves to. So, Virginia cleans, Mathilde thinks up jokes, and together they find out, via a pair of sexy black panties among the newly washed clothes, that Lane’s husband, Charles, is cheating on her. (Read on …)

Act One Theater Arts presents Footloose the Musical, the story of a new kid in a conservative Texas town who challenges the city’s “no dancing” law.   Set in the 1980′s, this emotional musical will rock the house and tug at your heartstrings.

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.)

“In The Company Productions” at The Grove Community Church will hold auditions for its summer’s musical dinner theatre production Broadway’s Back II.  The show will again be Directed & Choreographed by Randy & CindyIngram.

Strong Singers who can move & Dancers who can sing are welcome to audition. Ages 16 & older only please. Approximate Cast size is 24-30.

Auditions Monday 5/17 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. (With call-backs & make-ups Tuesday, 5/18 @ 7:00p.m., if needed.) (Read on …)

In 2010 Shakespeare in the Vines proudly celebrates their 5th Anniversary Season:  Marriage, Murder and Madness! 

This exciting season begins with The Complete Works of Shakespeare, Abridged!, where three company actors attempt to recreate the genius of William Shakespeare by performing ALL of his thirty-seven plays in one evening!  It’s Shakespeare as written by Reader’s Digest, acted by Monte Python, and played at the speed of the Minute Waltz.  There’s a reason our audiences write us begging us to do the show “ONE MORE TIME!”  This hysterical romp is our indoor show this season and runs May 13 through May 29th.  Directed by John Edward Clark.

All performances are at Frangipani Estate Winery where the wine bar opens at 6:00 and performances begin at 7:30pm.  Season tickets are available in addition to group discounts for 10 or more.  For more information, visit our website at www.shakespeareinthevines.org, or call 951-240-2565.

Gold Leaf Theatre Productions presents Pygmalion written by George Bernard Shaw on June 4th, 5th, 11th, and 12th.  Join us for a delightful evening of Shaw’s classic story of a phonetics professor undertaking the task of teaching a guttersnipe to become a lady within England’s society. This is the classic on which My Fair Lady was based.

Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $7 for children (12 and under) and seniors. For ticket information and reservations please call our box office at 951-398-7197 or visit www.goldleaftheatreproductions.com to purchase tickets online.

Performance location is Calvary Baptist Church 14137 Business Center Drive, Moreno Valley CA, 92553. This production is suitable for most ages. Not advisable for children under five.

We are pleased to announce our 2010 Summer Camp Season!  We’ve got something for everyone this summer! Princesses, magic lamps, pirates and more! Join us and don’t miss the fun!

In the camps, children ages 6 & up, will learn all about the fundamentals of acting, dancing, singing, stage design, lights & sound, theater make-up, costumes, scenery and more!

Each participant will also have a role in the final presentation of camp. Details listed below.

www.starsoftomorrowchildrenstheater.com  (Read on …)

The biblical book of Esther explodes with rollicking hilarity as the evil Haman schemes to outwit bumbling King Xerxes for control of the Persian Empire.  With the help of her wise cousin, Mordecai, Esther cleverly thwarts Haman’s plot through her inspiring faith and surprising true events.

Performances begin Saturday, May 29 at 7:30 PM and will continue on weekends through June 27, 2010.  Performances are Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays at 2:15 PM (except Opening Night) and 7:30 PM, and Sundays at 2:15 PM.  In addition to the weekend performances, there will be a special Thursday performance on June 24, 2010 at 7:30 PM.  The 7:30 performance on Saturday, June 12th  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 and during show 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 many performances sell out.
 
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.

Young people who are interested in the workings of the theater – not just
acting, but set building, set decoration, and the myriad aspects of
putting on a full production are invited to participate in a Summer
Workshop at Footlighters Theater.

Director Pat Adeff will be using her original script, Has anyone Seen My
Script? as the basis for the workshop.  Pat has had many years of
experience in writing, directing and teaching drama in southern
California.

Appealing to young people ages 8 to 19, the opportunity to
be involved in a real live theater experience is open to all for a $39.50
tuition fee.  Kids with special talents that can be incorporated into the
story line (a school talent show) are especially encouraged to sign up.

Auditions will be held May 24 and 25 at the theater, with workshop
starting on May 31.  While school is in session, rehearsals will be held
in the afternoon;  with school over, a full rehearsal schedule will
commence.

Students will proudly display their creative efforts by presenting the
play to the public on July 8, 9, 10 and 11.

For more information, contact Pat Adeff at 909- 801-4732.

OBCTheater presents the timeless tale of Annie, the classic musical about never giving up hope.   This production of Annie showcases the most talented, professional cast in OBCT history, spearheaded by Savannah Sanabia who shines in the vocally challenging role of Annie.   Featuring Kelley Goode as Miss Hannigan, James Ellis as Rooster, Kelsey Tanaka as Lily St Regis, Amanda Gettinger as Grace and Paul Farnham as Oliver Warbucks, this musical comedy is in very capable hands.  This production is directed by Amanda Gettinger with choreography by Michael Milligan.

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 for the entire family.

Tickets are $10. All Performances are held at the Inland Vineyard at 935 N Mckinley Street, Corona.  For tickets or more information call 951.264.5794 or visit www.obctheater.com

Howdy pardner!  PAPA wants to lasso you on down to the #10 Saloon, an original dinner theater production written and directed by Mary Kay Switzer, Ph.D.

Presented by the Pass Area Performing Artists (PAPA):

• Friday, June 4th & June 11th @ 6:00 PM – Performance @ 7:00 PM
• Saturday, June 5th & June 12th @ 6:00 PM – Performance @ 7:00PM
• Sunday, June 6th & June 13th @ 4:00PM – Performance @ 5:00PM

For Reservations, please call: (951) 722-5526
Performances will be held at the Banning Women’s Club, 175 W. Hays St., in Banning.

Tickets $25.00 per person

The final show of the 2009-2010 season at Redlands Footlighters will open May 13th and run through May 30th. The Agatha Christie thriller, The Unexpected Guest, directed by Chris Diehl, is sure to please a wide audience, especially those who could kill for a good mystery.

Set in a foggy estate in Wales, a stranger walks into a house to find a man murdered and his wife standing over him with a gun. All is not as obvious as it seems, as in most Christie’s plays.

Opening night, Thursday, May 13th is celebrated with an actors’ reception following the performance. The following three weeks the show starts at 8:00pm on Friday and Saturday, and 2:00pm on Sunday. Tickets are $15/$10 students and may be reserved by calling the box office at (909)793-2909. The theater is located at 1810 Barton Road, next to the Asistencia.

During the run of The Unexpected Guest the Zonta Club of Redlands will be assisting with the sale of 2010-2011 season tickets. Season ticket price is $60. The theater will be producing the following shows for the next season: And Then There Were None; Born Yesterday; Alone Together Again; Return Engagement; and Leading Ladies.

For more information go to www.redlandsfootlighters.org.

Rent is a rock opera with music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson based on Giacomo Puccini’s opera, La Boheme. It tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of AIDS. It tells the unforgettable story of a group of young artists learning to survive, falling in love, finding their voices and living for today.

Director J. Scott Lapp and Associate Director/Choreographer Evan D’Angeles have assembled an amazing cast of performers, from all over Southern California, for the Temecula Valley Players Spring production of Rent opening at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater May 13, 2010 and running through May 23, 2010 (ticket information www.temeculatheater.org). (Read on …)

“To those who appreciate wisteria and sunshine.  Small castle on the Mediterranean, Northern Italy.  To be let for the month of April.  Cook, gardens, ocean view.”  This advert in the 1922 London Times plants the idea.  The constant rain, the losses endured in World War I, and the lack of love in their lives, push four strangers with conflicting personalities to rent the medieval castle for the month of April.  Their stories of renewal are a delight and not to be missed! 2003 Tony Award Nominee – Best Play.

• “As good as they come: a lush, thoroughly refreshing theatrical holiday.” –Los Angeles Times
• “A comical, restorative journey of discovery… from darkness to light, from inhibition to unrestrained joy.” – Daily Variety.

Written by Matthew Barber from the novel by Elizabeth von Arnim, directed by Marsha Kennedy.

Tickets $10.  Call 951-658-5300 for reservations.

Riverside Community Players will hold auditions on May 17 and 18 for Strike Up The Band, music & lyrics by George & Ira Gershwin, book by George S. Kaufman, directed by Jennifer Young Lawson, and musical direction by Greg Nabours.  Show will run July 9 – 25, 2010.

Horace J. Fletcher, proud owner of the Fletcher American Cheese Co., outraged when Switzerland protests a tariff on imported cheese, convinced the U.S. government to declare a war, financed by himself and dubbed “the Horace J. Fletcher Memorial War.” Pointed and uncompromising, this inspired lunacy is as relevant today as when it first opened in 1927.

Looking for men and women (18-65 yrs.) for: (Read on …)