Auditions for Chino Community Children’s Theatre production Once on This Island will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 27 and 28. Jessie McLean directs.

On  August 27, auditions will be held at the Chino Community Building, 5443 B Street and on August 28, they will be held at Seventh Street Theatre, 13123 Seventh St. in Chino.

Auditioners should come prepared to sing along with a karaoke track or a cappella. Anyone who plays an instrument is encouraged to bring it along as well. Children should wear clothes they are comfortable dancing in. Performances are Oct. 21 through Nov. 12 and all conflicts must be listed at the time of audition.

The tale is a Caribbean adaptation of “The Little Mermaid.” A poor peasant girl rescues and falls in love with a wealthy boy from the other side of her island. The strength of her love will be tested by prejudice, hatred and death.  Children ages five to 18 are eligible for casting.
Information: (909) 590-1149.

Victor Hugo’s classic masterpiece storms the stage in this new dramatic presentation of his stirring story.  Witness the astounding journey of Jean Valjean as he falls from grace and rises to redemption amidst the amazing events of nineteenth century France.

Performances begin Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 7:30 PM and will continue on weekends through September 25, 2011.  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 September 22, 2011 at 7:30 PM.  The performance on Saturday, September 10th at 7:30 PM will 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 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

Denise Ann Dales Jacobs, outstanding instructor and person with extraordinary talent and gifts, passed away suddenly last week.

In addition to her wonderful school and teaching careerat San Bernardino Valley College, Denise had a amazing professional performance career. She can be seen dancing with Michael Jackson in the “Thriller” video, she has performed on stage with Bob Fosse and Ben Vereen, and she was a cast member of “The Rocky Horror Show” in the original stage production at the Roxy Theatre in L.A. Just to name a few. She was an amazing teacher, director, and choreographer.

A Memorial service will take place at All Saints Episcopal Church, 3847 Terracina Dr., in Riverside, on Saturday, July 23rd, at 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the San Bernardino County Humane Society.

Information about a memorial fund being established in her honor and a planned memorial performance in September, visit http://www.facebook.com/groups/DeniseFoundation.

Riverside Youth Theatre is proud to announce the musicals and events for their 12th season, including:

• Into the Woods – November 11-20, 2011
• Into the Woods Jr. – November 11-20, 2011
• Inland Empire Youth Theatre Competition – January 2012
• Bring on the Contemporary:  Sondheim, Fosse and Brown – March 2012
• West Side Story – July 2012
• Summer Theatre Day Camp – August 2012

Riverside Youth Theatre is distinctive in providing a quality theatrical experience for students from 4-20 years, offers elementary and teen musicals,, a summer youth theatre day camp, a youth theatre acting/dance/vocal competition, no waiting lists and is affordable.
 
For information about auditions and getting involved, visit http://riversideyouththeatre.org/

Yucaipa Little Theatre presents the showcase performance of the 3rd Annual Summer Dance Intensive, “Just Dance,” taught by Matt Walsh, trained choreographer.

“Kicking Old School” is the theme for this years performance and features such favorites as “Soul Man” and “I Want To Dance With Somebody.”

“The kids have worked really hard this summer and I’m so proud of their accomplishments,” said Walsh.  “Anyone who likes fun music and dance, please come to the recital.  It’s a great way to support the arts here in Yucaipa.”

The show will begin at 2 pm on Sat., July 30.  Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for children and seniors and $30 for a family ticket.  To make a reservation or for more information, please call 909-790-1884.  Yucaipa Little Theatre is located at 12135 California Street.

After 2 weeks of theater camp and with 52 young performers, The Fine Arts Network Summer Camp participants will perform Disney’s Jungle Book Kids
at The Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main Street, Temecula, on Sunday, July 24, at 1:00pm & 3:00pm.

Tickets:
$15 Orchestra
$12 Parterre
$10 Balcony
Children 2 and under FREE on lap (must obtain “Babes in Arms” ticket at Box Office for entry)
For tickets, contact www.temeculatheater.org.

The FAN Summer Camp is proud to bring Disney’s Jungle Book Kids to the OTTCT stage. Based on Rudyard Kipling’s classic tales “The Jungle Book”. The story recounts the story of Mowgli a human raised in the jungle by a she-wolf and his journey back to mankind and civilization. Filled with popular songs by the writing team of Richard B. Sherman and Robert M. Sherman such as “Bare Necessities”, “I wanna be like you”, “Trust in me” and so many more this is a show completely geared to family entertainment, the young and young at heart.

Open auditions for LifeHouse Theater’s drama The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, will be Wednesday, August 10, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church Street, Redlands.

Auditioners should come prepared to deliver a one-minute dramatic monologue that displays their vocal acting and physical strengths, and should also be prepared to learn some movement if requested.  Auditioners will be heard on a first come-first served basis.  All are welcome and roles are open for men and women.  Men are especially encouraged to audition. Those auditioning should bring a theatrical resume and a recent photo to leave with the audition panel.   Those without a photo may have a picture taken at the auditions for a $2 fee. (Read on …)

The Last Five Years
written by Jason Robert Brown
directed by Kristofer James

A contemporary song-cycle musical that ingeniously chronicles the five year life of a marriage, from meeting to break-up…or from break-up to meeting, depending on how you look at it.

Tickets for the Summer Repertory Festival can be purchased over the phone at the Inland Stage’s Box Office (951) 600-7273 Ext.100 or online at http://www.inlandstage.org/tix.html.

Visit www.inlandstage.org for details, as well as info about ISC’s 2011-2012 season.

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Dog Sees God: Confessions of A Teenage Blockhead
written by Bert V. Royal
directed by Danny Guerrero

When CB’s dog dies from rabies, CB begins to question the existence of an afterlife. A chance meeting with an artistic kid, the target of this group’s bullying, offers CB a peace of mind and sets in motion a friendship that will push teen angst to the very limits.

Tickets for the Summer Repertory Festival can be purchased over the phone at the Inland Stage’s Box Office (951) 600-7273 Ext.100 or online at http://www.inlandstage.org/tix.html.

Visit www.inlandstage.org for details, as well as info about ISC’s 2011-2012 season.

Dog Sees God has mature content which may be unsitable for some audience members.

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Performance Riverside open call for non-union professionals for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! at Landis PAC on the campus of Riverside City College.

Direction/choreography-Joh​n Vaughan, musical direction-Scott Smith, producer-Rey O’Day. Performance pay available. Prep 16 bars appropriate to the material plus contrasting song if requested. Dance/movement apparal. Bring resume, headshot, 110-word bio, list any conflicts. (Read on …)