Rainy Day People Always Seem to Know...

On this delightfully rainy day here in SLO, I hope you're snuggled up somewhere warm enjoying the sound and the feel of our much-needed storm. I kind of wish I were home in front of a wood-burning stove, but I'm pretty content upstairs here at the theatre enjoying our beautiful rainy day. And forgive me for going all 1970's on you, but the weather reminded me of that song by Gordon Lightfoot. You know... Rainy Day People? And then the song got me thinking about how some people really do just seem to KNOW when you NEED something, and then they just go ahead and fill that need.

We just got a new bike rack here at the theatre. Donated to the City of San Luis Obispo by Coastal Anesthesiology Medical Associates and specifically requested for our location. Our amazingly talented Dave Linfield prepped the space, poured the concrete and laid the stone, and city workers installed the bike rack. We've had bikes parked there all week! Not today, of course - it's raining. But we needed it and somebody donated it. Rainy Day people...they DO seem to know, don't they?

And then there's our bench. That was a different kind of "Rainy Day" gift. Ray and Jaime Hatler were dedicated Little Theatre fans for many years, enjoying shows, volunteering their time and generally doing their part to keep this place running. They've both passed away now, but we remember them every single day when we pass this bench. You see, Ray and Jaime left a generous portion of their estate to the Little Theatre when they passed away. Their "rainy day" gift became a badly needed new air conditioning and heating system as well as contributing to a very special "Rainy Day" fund that will help to ensure a legacy of live, local theatre for many years to come.

Last year, our board of directors made a donation to the City of San Luis Obispo to have this bench installed outside the theatre. Just a small token of appreciation for a very generous gift, but one which ensures that Ray and Jaime will remain in our hearts and minds for many years to come. Rainy Day People Always Seem to Know...

And then there's the more practical "Rainy Day" gift. Right about this time last year, Jill Turnbow made sure we got a new copier. This one goes really, really fast and prints on both sides! It's turned hours and hours of copying into... well...into LESS hours and hours of copying! Thanks again, Jill. How'd you know?

I could go on forever singing the praises of hundreds, if not thousands, of very special "Rainy Day" people who have helped to ensure the future of the Little Theatre over the past 67 years...but I won't. It would take me several rainy days to list them all! However, you can take a look right HERE at the list of over 200 generous donors who have made our 2013-14 Season possible with their support. Thank you, you wonderful "Rainy Day" people, you!

Would you like to be a "Rainy Day" person? Well, you can start by buying a ticket to our very special winter fundraiser SOME ENCHANTED EVENING: THE SONGS OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN. You'll not only have a wonderful time hearing over 30 of your favorite R & H tunes beautifully sung by our talented cast, but your ticket purchase will help to ensure that the show goes on, right here at the Little Theatre, for many years to come. Come rain or come shine.

CLICK HERE for your tickets (they're going fast!)

And CLICK HERE to see Gordon Lightfoot sing the song that was on my mind today.

Enjoy your rainy day and the green hills that will soon follow. And remember...there's no better way to spend a rainy day than seeing a fabulous, live, musical show right here at the Little Theatre. Here's hoping it rains all weekend.

Cheers!

~Patty

P.S. And don't forget...

NO SHAME THEATRE

Friday, February 28 @ 10:30 pm

Immediately following Friday's performance of...

SOME ENCHANTED EVENING: THE SONGS OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN

Why not make a night of it?

SOME ENCHANTED EVENING continues to delight, PROOF is beginning rehearsals, SEXUALIS starts staging, and A CHORUS LINE calls back several dozen hopefuls! This week at the Little Theatre!

Good afternoon friends of the Little Theatre,

We had a wonderful 2nd weekend Some Enchanted Evening: the Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein. Audience are absolutely loving this dynamic cast and crew who bring over 30 of the most memorable melodies to life on the Little Theatre stage. In case you missed it, check out these great reviews!

"This is a delightful show, bringing back memories of all the great musicals by Rodgers and Hammerstein... You will probably go home singing--maybe for days."

Joan Crowder, TICKET

"...five bright and unfaltering entertainers...an enthusiastic ensemble... all indeed enchanting."

Charlotte Alexander, TWO FOR THE SHOW

There are only three more weekend left! Don't miss the biggest show of the year at the Little Theatre. Get your tickets today by clicking HERE.

Rehearsals for our next mainstage production are beginning soon. Proof, directed by Teresa Thuman, opens on April 4 and runs for four weekends. We have assembled a wonderful cast for this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama: Gwendolyn Gay, Alyson Wren, Nathan Emmons, and Tom Ammon. Have an hour to kill? Check out this great interview with playwright David Auburn by clicking HERE. (WARNING- SPOILERS FOR PROOF IN INTERVIEW.) You can check out the trailer for the movie adaptation of the play by clicking HERE. Get your tickets by clicking HERE.

Psychopathia Sexualis, the 6th staged reading in Ubu Other Shoe's 10th anniversary season, has started rehearsals. You won't want to miss this fantastic script by John Patrick Shanley (directed by Lisa Woske.) Read more about the play and buy your tickets by clicking HERE.

"GOD I HOPE I GET IT!" We have had two nights of completely packed auditions for our upcoming production of A Chorus Line, directed and choreographed by Zach Johnson. Only one more night of general auditions and then a full evening of callbacks on Wednesday and Thursday night! This is going to be such an great show- we cant wait to share it with you! Get your tickets by clicking HERE.

Thank you, as always, for your support of our organization! Have a wonderful week, everyone!

Dr. Egon Spengler: This is big, Peter, this is very big. There is definitely something here.

Dr. Peter Venkman: Egon, this reminds me of the time you tried to drill a hole through your head. Remember that?

Dr. Egon Spengler: That would have worked if you hadn't stopped me.

Thanks for everything, Harold Ramis. Safe home.

-Kevin

Board Meeting

The regular meeting of the San Luis Obispo Little Theatre Board of Directors will be held at 6 PM on February 26, 2014 at the Little Theatre.

Click here to view the agenda.

ENCHANTED EVENINGS continue here at the Little Theatre, A CHORUS LINE is getting close to a cast and UBU'S OTHER SHOE has another HOT show coming up!

"This is a delightful show, bringing back memories of all the great musicals by Rodgers and Hammerstein... You will probably go home singing--maybe for days."

Joan Crowder, TICKET

"...five bright and unfaltering entertainers...an enthusiastic ensemble... all indeed enchanting."

Charlotte Alexander, TWO FOR THE SHOW

Audiences agree that SOME ENCHANTED EVENING is an enchanting, nostalgic, delightful journey through the timeless songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein. Performed beautifully by our five person cast and two stellar accompanists, this year's winter fundraising musical is a hit!

SOME ENCHANTED EVENING runs through March 16th, but don't delay, get your tickets today for this bright, fun-filled musical revue! Join us for Martini Nights on Saturday evenings, enjoy a Saturday or Sunday matinee or make it a date night on Friday. You'll love this show!

CLICK HERE to see our 30 second commercial, 

created by Rylo Media Design

CLICK HERE for information and tickets!

Auditions are underway here at the theatre for this beloved Broadway musical! Tuesday and Wednesday nights this week, director Zach Johnson and Musical Director Lacey McNamara had a full roster of singers and dancers vying for a place in the cast. Auditions continue next week, so you still have time to dust off your dancing shoes and prepare a song or two. CLICK  HERE for details on auditions and CLICK HERE to get your tickets for A CHORUS LINE. This one is gonna be a sell-out!

Rehearsals began  last night for PSYCHOPATHIA SEXUALIS, our next Ubu's Other Show staged reading with director Lisa Woske and a great cast, including Jonathon Shadrach, Gregg Wolff, Maggie Coons, Deborah Bertling and John Geever! Our last Ubu show was standing room only, so be sure to get your tickets early for this one. If you're an Ubu pass  holder, we recommend calling the box office in advance for reservations, just to be sure you've got a seat on the night of the show. Call 786-2440 and tell us you're an Ubu pass holder and we'll have your tickets at the door. If you're NOT an Ubu pass holder, CLICK HERE for your tickets NOW!

As you make your plans for another beautiful weekend here on the Central Coast, I hope you decide to add a little music and theatre to the mix. We'll be here waiting to welcome you with the truly ENCHANTING music of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. You've got to see this show! 

Cheers!

~Patty

P.S. All the amazing photos for this awesome show are courtesy of Jamie Foster Photography - aren't they great?!!

P.P.S. Our Academy of Creative Theatre after-school classes begin next week! If you know a young  thespian between the ages of 3 and 18, check out our fun and educational classes HERE and be sure to sign them up today! 

SOME ENCHANTED EVENING has a great opening weekend, CHORUS LINE auditions begin tonight, and PSYCHOPATHIA SEXUALIS begins rehearsals. Only at the Little Theatre!

Good morning friends of the Little Theatre!

What a wonderful opening weekend for Some Enchanted Evening: the Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein! Thank you to the amazing cast and crew who delighted audiences with over 30 of the most memorable and beautiful songs from America's greatest songwriting team. There are still great seats available for several performances, but they're going fast. Reserve your seats today by clicking HERE. Also, a BIG thanks you to Laura Hopkins, our show sponsor, and KSBY TV and KVEC NEWS TALK RADIO, our media sponsors! Have you seen our television spot for Some Enchanted Evening (created by Ryan Loyd and RYLO MEDIA DESIGN?) Check it out HERE.

5, 6, 7, 8!!! Auditions for our upcoming production of A Chorus Line begin tonight! Director/choreographer Zach Johnson has a full audition slate- over 45 prospective actors/dancers will flood into the Little Theatre over the next several days! Walk-ups are still being considered (as time/space allows.) Check out all of the audition details HERE. Get your tickets to the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical by clicking HERE.

Psychopathia Sexualis, the 6th staged reading in Ubu's Other Shoe's 10th anniversary season. begins rehearsal this week at the Little Theatre. Director Lisa Woske has assembled a wonderful cast for this amazing play by award-winning playwright John Patrick Shanley. Check out a great interview with Shanley about adapting his play Doubt for the big screen by clicking HERE.

Our 2013-2014 is movin' right along! Don't miss a moment--- check out what we have coming your way through June by clicking HERE.

Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support. Have a wonderful week, everyone!

-Kevin

A sneak peek at SOME ENCHANTED EVENING...twinkle lights & everything!

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. 

Well, if that's true, then I think I'll let these gorgeous photos from Jamie Foster Photography do the talking for me! Go on, take a minute and scroll through these images, and bear in mind that this show SOUNDS even better than it looks! When you're through, CLICK HERE to get your tickets.

Katie Gucik and Gregory Gorrindo

Gregory Gorrindo, Katie Gucik, Danielle Dutro McNamara, Jackie Edwards and Phil Edwards. Pianist Hunter O'Brien and Music Director/pianist Lacey McNamara are playing their hearts out high above the stage.

Danielle Dutro McNamara

Phil Edwards

Jackie Edwards

Gregory Gorrindo

Katie Gucik

Cast and Crew of Some Enchanted Evening: The Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein

Okay, I figure that's about 10,000 words worth. Next step is to BUY YOUR TICKETS and come on down to see the show. If you think seeing is believing, just wait until you hear!  SOME ENCHANTED EVENING is a great way to spend Valentine's Day all month long!

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!!

SOME ENCHANTED EVENING soars through tech, PSYCHOPATHIA SEXUALIS has a cast, and CHORUS LINE auditions are around the corner. This week at the Little Theatre!

Good afternoon friends of the Little Theatre,

Some Enchanted Evening, our winter fundraising musical, soared through technical rehearsal this weekend and is looking forward to a fantastic opening on Friday! This celebration of the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein features over 30 songs performed by five incredible vocalists. Get your tickets now for this magical evening of theatre. Click HERE to reserve your seats and read more about the show.

We had a great turnout at auditions for Psychopathia Sexualis, the 6th staged reading in the 10th anniversary season of Ubu's Other Shoe at the Little Theatre. Thank you to everyone who came out! We're pleased to announce the cast: Jonathon Shadrach, Gregg Wolff, Maggie Coons, Deborah Bertling, John Geever. The staged reading, directed by Lisa Woske, plays for two nights only: March 21 and 22 at 7:00 PM. Get your tickets by clicking HERE.

"Got I hope I get it! I hope I get it!" Auditions for the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, A Chorus Line, are right around the corner: February 18 and 19 at the Little Theatre. The production, directed and choreographed by Zach Johnson opens on May 16. All roles are open.Check out all of the audition details by clicking HERE.

Thanks you for your ongoing support of the Little Theatre! Have a great week, everyone!

-Kevin

OTHER DESERT CITIES packs the house, SOME ENCHANTED EVENING heads into tech, and PSYCHOPATHIA auditions are here! This week at the Little Theatre!

Good morning friends of the Little Theatre,

What a weekend at 888 Morro Street! Other Desert Cities, the 6th staged reading in Ubu's Other Shoe's 10th anniversary season, played to standing-room only audiences! Director John Battalino assembled a wonderful cast to bring this Tony Award-winning play to life on our stage. Next season, consider becoming a season subscriber to Ubu's Other shoe; see all eight of the staged reading for only $5.00 each! We're presenting three more fantastic plays this season: Pyschopathia Sexualis, A Delicate Balance, and August: Osage County. These shows will sell out, so get your tickets today by clicking HERE.

The theatre is alive, with the sound of music! Some Enchanted Evening is heading into technical rehearsals this week! We can't wait to share these beautiful song with our audiences. Some Enchanted Evening features five incredible vocalists making their way through over 30 of the most famous Rodgers and Hammerstein songs from musicals like Oklahoma, The King and I, The Sound of Music, South Pacific, Carousel, and many, many more! You can get your tickets by clicking HERE.

Interested in being onstage? Don't have the time to commit to a full mainstage production? Ubu's Other Shoe is the perfect way to get involved with the Little Theatre! Ubu staged readings are not memorized and generally have a brief rehearsal period (6-10 rehearsals) and short performance schedule (only 2 nights!) It's a perfect, low-impact way to get back onto the stage. Auditions for our next staged reading, Psychopathia Sexualis (directed by Lisa Woske) are taking place this Wednesday at the Little Theatre. Click HERE for all of the audition details.

Thank you, everyone, for you support of the Little Theatre. Have a wonderful week!

-Kevin