Oh happy day...

IT'S TRUE!

The Little Theatre has returned to the 21st century, online and email friendly once again. Phew! It was a rough few days, but we survived. If you ever need a really good "computer-fixer-guy," we've got one.

 

JUST A REMINDER

We'll be raising a glass tonight at our annual meeting here at the theatre tonight (Wednesday, June 26) confirming the vote for our new board members and bidding farewell to the 2012-2013 Season. If you're a member of the Little Theatre, feel free to join us in the lobby at 5:30 pm. It's a good night for a toast.

AND DON'T FORGET

RED opens on Friday for a 2-night run.

If you'd like more information about the artist and his artwork pictured above, CLICK HERE to read all about artist Mark Rothko. Better yet, come to the staged reading this Friday and Saturday night. Written by John Logan, RED delves into the life and art of this brilliant yet tormented artist. 

This Ubu's Other Shoe staged reading features 

Michael Siebrass and Kevin Harris 

and is directed by John Battalino

Seriously, you do NOT want to miss this one.

$10 per person ($7 students/seniors)

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

CLICK HERE for more information about RED

See you at the theatre...

-Patty

P.S. Season Tickets are now available for sale ONLINE! You can choose your own seats and everything - what a deal!

CLICK HERE to read all about the 2013-14 Season

CLICK HERE to order your season tickets today!

BLACKOUT! We've been fried (but we're still here!)

Years from now, when our grandchildren ask us: 

"Were you there when all the lights went out in SLO?!" 

The answer will be: 

"Yes. Yes, we were. And when the lights came back on, 

our internet connection was absolutely fried!"

That's right, dear friends. The Little Theatre is without any email or internet this week. Zippo. Zilch. Nada. We've been in touch with an awesome computer guy, and with our internet provider, and they both tell us that we won't be up and running again until Friday. FRIDAY!!!! Unbelievable, right? 

So, here's the scoop:

1. When you email us, your email will bounce right back. We currently have no way to access it or even know you tried to email us. Sorry!

2. Our website and online ticketing system still work great. So...

CLICK HERE for show information

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets for RED or to buy your 2013-14 Season Tickets

2. You can still call the box office at 786-2440 to buy tickets and season subscriptions

OR

3. Call our business offices at 781-3889 for any other questions

Kevin Harris: ext. #10

Kerry DiMaggio: ext. #14

Patty Thayer: ext. #15

Lauren Moore, ext. #11

Keep reading for more information about upcoming events this week, and don't give up on us! We're still here and we'll be back in the 21st century, with email and everything, very soon!

AUDITIONS TONIGHT & TOMORROW NIGHT!

This delicious farce about faith, miracles and just a touch of larceny will be directed by Jill Turnbow. Roles are available for 5 funny men and 3 hilarious women.

CLICK HERE for more information and we hope to see you tonight or tomorrow.

Show Sponsors for Incorruptible

Gina Kirk & Jim Solomon

Phyllis & Robert Frank | Concettina & Allyn Arnold

ANNUAL MEETING ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT

The San Luis Obispo Little Theatre Annual Meeting will be held at the theatre on Wednesday, June 26 at 6 PM.  There is only one order of business which is to ratify the results of the election.  If you are a Little Theatre member, please drop by to help ensure that we have a quorum and for a chance to meet and visit with your fellow Little Theatre fans.

Not sure if you are an official member?  CLICK HERE for the various ways to qualify.

Haven't voted yet? You have until midnight June 24.  Get your ballot HERE.

Friday, June 28 at 7 pm | Saturday, June 29 at 7:30 pm

Written by John Logan

Directed by John Battalino

Winner of the 2010 Tony Award

Don't miss this staged reading of an amazing play

featuring Michael Siebrass and Kevin Harris.

CLICK HERE for more information

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Ubu's Other Shoe Season Sponsors

Anet & Charley Carlin

That's it for now, folks. We'll let you know when we're fully online once again.

By the way, where were YOU when the lights went off? 

Have a good week and we hope to see you soon!

We're Down to the Last 2 Weeks of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, RED is getting ready to take the stage and SEASON TICKETS are Flying Out the Door!

Welcome to Wednesday at the Little Theatre!

Middle of the week, middle of the mad dash made by hundreds of Little Theatre fans to reserve the best seats in the house for next season. Seriously, 2013-2014 Season Tickets are selling like hotcakes! Where else in San Luis Obispo can you experience an incredible evening of live theatre in an intimate downtown space, enjoying such award-winning shows as PROOF,  INDEPENDENCE and the show-stopper to end all show-stoppers: A CHORUS LINE. And those are just three of our five fabulous season shows, not to mention our two musical fundraisers, Ubu's Other Shoe staged readings (8 great shows!) and our Academy of Creative Theatre performances. It's all right here at your Little Theatre.

Make sure you get the best seats in the house! Give us a call today at (805) 786-2440 OR CLICK HERE to download an order form and send it to us today!

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE JUNE 24TH

Beat the rush, order your season tickets TODAY!

Don't miss our next Ubu's Other Shoe staged reading!

RED

by John Logan

Friday, June 28th at 7 pm
Saturday, June 29th at 7:30 pm

(Please note later start time on Saturday)

Directed by John Battalino
Featuring Michael Siebrass and Kevin Harris

BUY TICKETS

"John Logan sends American abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko into battle with his demons in this electrifying play of ideas, and the artist's howls are pure music…Rothko is one old lion that will keep roaring until he draws his last breath." —Variety.

"Intense and exciting…a portrait of an angry and brilliant mind that asks you to feel the shape and texture of thoughts…RED captures the dynamic relationship between an artist and his creations." —NY Times. 

Ubu's Other Shoe Season Sponsors

Anet & Charley Carlin

Choreography rehearsal is just getting started for "Why Do Fools Fall in Love?" and I can barely concentrate on my work upstairs when they start singing songs like "Hey There Lonely Boy" and "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me!" The perfect jukebox summer musical will open the Little Theatre season on July 12th and you can get your tickets now for this rockin' 60's bachelorette musical!

July 12 - August 4

Fridays and Saturdays at 7 pm
Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm

BUY TICKETS

Show Sponsors
Laura Hopkins
Lloyd G. Anderson

"I would like everyone to stop using "community theater" as a punch line or punching bag."

Theatre pundit Howard Sherman's "defense of community theater" has been posted and re-posted all over facebook today. CHECK IT OUT HERE.  There's also a very interesting reply to Howard Sherman's defense, that might not be what you'd expect HERE on the Utah Theatre Bloggers Association blog. 

And then of course...there's THIS. The classic community theatre comedy. You're welcome.

P.S. DON'T MISS THE SOUND OF MUSIC!

You can still "skip" on over to the box office one hour before show time and get your name on our waiting list for this wonderful show. One person can put up to 6 names on the list. While we cannot guarantee admission, we can generally accommodate all wait-listed patrons. Don't miss this amazing grand finale to our 2012-2013 Season!

Have a great evening - hope to see you down here at the theatre real soon!

--Patty

THE SOUND OF MUSIC is sold out, RED is fast approaching, and Season Subscriptions are flooding the box office. This week at the Little Theatre!

Good afternoon friends of the Little Theatre!

What a wonderful weekend at 888 Morro Street! The Sound of Music played to full, enthusiastic houses and finished up its 3rd week of performances. This incredible production, directed and choreographed by Zach Johnson, is completely sold out for the remainder of the run. Want to get on our waiting list? Show up (in person) to our box office an hour before the performance you would like to see. One person can put up to 6 names on the waiting list. While we cannot guarantee admission, we can generally accommodate all wait-listed patrons.

Kerry Dimaggio as MARIA

Ubu's Other Shoe, the staged reading program at the Little Theatre, closes up its 9th anniversary season with  Red, John Logan's incisive exploration of abstract artist Mark Rothko. Don't miss this fantastic play, directed by John Battalino. Click HERE to see a short video about the original Broadway production starring Alfred Molina. Red plays for two nights only: June 28 and 29 at 7:00 PM. Get your tickets by clicking HERE.

Our PO BOX is overflowing with season subscription orders! Never hear the words "SOLD OUT" again- become a 2013-2014 subscriber and get the best seat available to every production in our 67th season. Check out new season and download an order form by clicking HERE.

Have a wonderful week, everyone!

-Kevin

THIS WEEK AT THE LITTLE THEATRE...Announcing the 2013-2014 Season!

Our 2013-2014 Season Brochure is dropping in the mail today! We are so excited about our upcoming season and can't wait to share it with you. You can take a quick sneak peek online HERE. 

Season ticket sales begin TOMORROW, JUNE 6th by PHONE (805-786-2440) FAX (805-545-0606) or MAIL (use the order form at the back of the brochure.) Current subscribers receive priority seating until JUNE 21st and ONLINE SALES to the general public begin on JUNE 22nd. Be sure to order your season tickets early to ensure the best seats at your choice of performances. You're gonna LOVE what we've got in store for you next season!

Janice Fong Wolf of the SLO County Community Foundation with SLOLT Board president Michael Simkins. staff members Kerry DiMaggio and Kevin Harris and Wilda Rosene, board member and one of the founders of the ACT program.

Scholarships for ALL of our Academy of Creative Theatre programs are available this year thanks to a generous grant provided through Art Inspires! a program of the San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation, funded by the Holser Educational Fund for the Performing Arts. An endowed fund, this grantmaking program supports performing arts education for young artists and audiences, contributing to the cultural development of the community.

Many thanks to the SLOCCF for this wonderful opportunity to share the magic of theatre with Central Coast kids. If you were afraid you couldn't afford to register your child for one of our ACT camps, productions or after-school programs, fear no more! Call ACT Coordinator, Kerry DiMaggio at (805) 781-3889, ext.14 today!

Little Theatre will be on display at Rabobank's Santa Rosa Street branch during the month of June.Come on down and pick up a brochure and drop off your business card to win two free tickets to any of our Season Shows! Rabobank has joined our amazing group of 2013-2104 Season Sponsors with their generous donation of $2,500. Many thanks to Lisa Adams, Steve Harding and everyone at Rabobank for their generous support!

It's not too late!  You can still get tickets to our amazing production of The Sound of Music running through June 23rd. Many shows are sold-out, so don't delay, grab some tickets before they're all sold-out! 

Thanks to our generous Show Sponsors

Ruth & Bob Bostrom

CLICK HERE for tickets. 

CLICK HERE to see some great photos of the show!

As I write this, I am listening to four lovely young women rehearse some of my favorite songs for our summer fundraising musical! (It's great to work upstairs at the Little Theatre!) Tickets for Why Do Fools Fall in Love? will be available tomorrow by calling the box office at (805) 786-2440. Get your tickets early for this summer jukebox musical that will take you back to the 1960's and send you out singing hits like "My Boy Lollipop," "I Will Follow Him," "Hey There Lonely Boy" and many, many more!

WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE?

Directed by Kevin Harris

Musical Direction by Mark Pietri

Choreographed by Kelly Fidopiastis

Featuring: Deirdre Loy, Danielle Levin, Shannon Peters, Jessica Quant 

Show Sponsors:

Laura Hopkins
Lloyd G. Anderson

As always, thanks for taking a peek "behind the curtain." 

Come on down and see a show real soon - you'll be glad you did!

--Patty