Farewell PLAY ON!, CINDERELLA takes the stage, GOOD PEOPLE begins rehearsals, and TAKE ME OUT is looking for men! This week at the Little Theatre!

Good afternoon friends of the Little Theatre,

What a great summer it's been! As I write this, Play On, a Suzy Miller Dance Spectacular is taking its final bow downstairs. In less than two hours, the theatre will be empty, the set will be gone, and there will be no trace of this completely original production. Thank you to the amazing cast/crew who have dedicated the last 5 months of their time, their talent, and their passion to bring this show to life on our stage. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets to our summer fundraiser- what a fantastic way to begin the Little Theatre 68th anniversary season.

The set for our Academy of Creative summer production of Cinderella is going to be started tonight! We are so excited for you to see these brilliant young performers bring this Rodgers and Hammerstein musical to our community. This show is an absolutely perfect way to introduce your children (or grandchildren!) to live theatre. Check out this great clip from the 1965 teleplay of the musical by clicking HERE. Get your tickets to Cinderella, which opens on Friday, August 8, by clicking HERE.

Good People, the first season production of the Little Theatre 68th anniversary season, begins rehearsals on August 4. We have assembled an top-notch cast for this award-winning play by David Lindsay-Abraire. Want the best available seats to Good People (and all of our season shows)? Secure one of the remaining season subscriptions today. CLICK HERE to see all of the benefits that subscribers receive. To read more about Good People, click HERE.

Auditions for Take Me Out, the first staged reading of Ubu's Other Shoe 11th anniversary season, take place on August 18 and 19 at the Little Theatre. We need lots of men for this show, so, if you interested, click HERE and check out the auditions requirements and character descriptions. This is an easy, short-commitment way to get back onstage. Contact Kevin Harris if you have any questions at all.

Thanks you, everyone, for your support of our organization. Have a wonderful week, everyone!

-Kevin

Here's the "Buzz" on PLAY ON! Only 5 more chances to see this original musical!

Courtesy of Jamie Foster Photography

CLICK HERE 

to purchase your tickets for the final weekend of PLAY ON!

Read on to get the "buzz" on this fabulous show, 

then help us spread the word until every seat is filled!

Here's what audiences are saying about PLAY ON!  

"It was fabulous! Absolutely fabulous! The whole concept was so creative, enlightening, funny, entertaining, professional, and so well put together. The dancing and music was amazing. It simply stirred the soul!"  ~ J.V.

"Who needs Broadway? We have the greatest talent right here on the Central Coast!"   ~ C.P.

"PLAY ON is fantastic! Beautifully written and choreographed! We thoroughly enjoyed the show."  ~ L.F.

"A fantastic show, not to be missed."  ~ S.L.

"Love you Suzy Miller!"  ~ Z.P.

Courtesy of Jamie Foster Photography

And then there's the critics:

"The 2014-15 Season at the San Luis Obispo Little Theatre kicks off in SPECTACULAR fashion... [PLAY ON] is a joyful production filled with high energy that flows from the actors and engages the audience from the very first song in Act One."  ~ Debby Nicklas, TICKET  (Read more HERE)

 "...there is an audacity and affection here that commands respect. Or, as the Bard himself said, "Though this be madness, yet there is method in it."  ~ Jessica Pena, NEW TIMES (Read more HERE)

Our incredible cast will be taking their final bow this weekend. This original, inventive, joyful, jaw-dropping, funny, poignant, inspired, musical revue will be gone forever after this Sunday's performance. Don't miss your chance to get in on the fun! CLICK HERE for your tickets today!

Courtesy of Jamie Foster Photography

FINAL WEEKEND! JULY 24-27

 Thursday, Friday & Saturday @ 7pm 

Saturday & Sunday @ 2pm

If you've never seen a Suzy Miller show before,  you are truly missing out. There's more amazing music and dance packed into this show than most people see all year! Be sure to catch this show before it's gone!

Featuring:

David Caruso ▪ Mike Dexter ▪ Claire Gretlein ▪ Shaley Gunther ▪ MJ Johnson ▪ Eric Kehela ▪ Matti Kilpelainen ▪ Nieko Lopez ▪ Courtney M. Meznarich ▪ Breezie Rayas ▪ Marissa Ribeiro ▪ Arash Shahabi ▪ Tabatha Skanes ▪ Caitlin Tobin 

Thanks again to our generous Show Sponsors 

Laura Hopkins

Rabobank  

And Media Sponsors

KSBY ▪ KCBX ▪ CHARTER MEDIA ▪ NEW TIMES

Courtesy of Jamie Foster Photography

Come on, take a break from those Santa Ana winds and enjoy a cool afternoon or evening of great theatre. I'll be here for the Friday and Saturday shows to see this show again - hope to see you then!!

~Patty

Last chance to experience PLAY ON!, CINDERELLA pushes toward tech, GOOD PEOPLE begins rehearsals, and AUDITIONS galore. Only at the Little Theatre!

Good morning friends of the Little Theatre,

July is almost over- that means that our spectacular summer fundraiser, Play On!, is coming to an end. There are only five more chances to see the show that audiences are calling "Amazing," "Fabulous," and "Soul-stirring!" There are a handful of tickets remaining for the final weekend of performances, but, they'll sell out soon! Click HERE to check out the great review of Play On! in the Tribune. Order your tickets instantly online by clicking HERE.

Our Academy of Creative Theatre summer production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella opens in less than three weeks. This incredible cast of young performers have been rehearsing this beloved musical for the last several months- we can't wait to share this story with our community! For the first time ever, our summer ACT production is running for three weeks, so, there are 12 chances to see this classic fairy tale come to life on our stage. This is a perfect play for the entire family, and an easy way to introduce live theatre into your children's lives. Get your tickets instantly online by clicking HERE.

Good People, the first season production of the Little Theatre's 68th anniversary season, begins rehearsals in early August. We are thrilled to have guest director David Carey Foster bringing this award-winning script to the Little Theatre. You can read more about the play by clicking HERE. You can pick up one of the few remaining season subscriptions by clicking HERE. Get your season tickets today and never hear the words "SOLD OUT" again!

Do you know that this season the Little Theatre is producing 25 plays? That means that we have new auditions, open to all actors in our community, every two weeks. Coming up next: auditions for the Ubu's Other Shoe staged reading of Take Me Out, directed by Daniel Freeman. You can see the complete character breakdown and audition requirements by clicking HERE. Later in August we'll have auditions for Picasso at the Lapin Agile, directed by Suzy Newman, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, directed by Dana Shaheen and Lacy McNamara (musical direction.) All auditions will be posted on our AUDITION PAGE and FACEBOOK PAGE. Mark your calendars now!

Thanks, everyone, for your support of the Little Theatre. Have a wonderful week!

-Kevin

Board Meeting

The regular meeting of the San Luis Obispo Little Theatre Board of Directors will be held at 6 PM on July 23, 2014 at the Little Theatre

Click here to view the agenda.

PLAY ON! Every seat will be filled this weekend --- make sure you're in one of them with this great discount!

If Music be the Food of Love....PLAY ON!

PLAY ON! is a look at Shakespeare in popular culture, tossed generously with musical theatre, aerial acrobatics, top-notch dance numbers, multi-media displays, pop tunes and more. From the instant the lovely ladies of PLAY ON! take the stage for Cell Block Tango, you know this is going to be good. Then this multi-talented cast takes you through a slideshow of Shakespeare fun facts, into the Fosse-inspired Too Darn Hot number and the tap-dancing silliness of the Iambic Pentameter Suite and the West Side Story "Mambo!" gym dance and finally, the awesome Lion King finale to Act I. Act II brings in The Royals, It Don't Mean a Thing and much, much more!

And just to make sure that EVERY seat is filled this weekend, we're making you an offer you simply can't refuse!  This weekend, you -- our dedicated blog readers and facebook fans -- can get 2 tickets for the price of 1! So, there's no excuse not to come to downtown San Luis Obispo this Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday to see this wonderful Suzy Miller musical.

Your 2 for 1 tickets are easy to order:

1. Order Online:  Click HERE, choose your date, then enter this promo code:  2for1. Magically the price will change from $35 to $17 and you can complete your order!

2. Order by Phone:  Call the Box Office at (805) 786-2440 and tell them you'd like the "2 for 1 discount." 

3. Purchase at the door:  The box office opens one hour before show time. Just walk on up, tell them you'd like the "2 for 1" discount and you're in!  Of course, we might just sell out before show time, so I'd recommend ordering your tickets in advance.

This first show in our amazing 2014-2015 Season is a celebration of Shakespeare, great Broadway musicals, popular culture and awesome dance performed by one of the most talented casts you'll find anywhere on the Central Coast. Don't miss your chance to see it. PLAY ON! A SUZY MILLER DANCE SPECTACULAR runs for just 2 more weekends and then it'll be gone. Take advantage of this 2 for 1 special and come see us this weekend!

Time is running out to become a 2014-2015 subscriber! We're nearing the tipping point of Season Ticket sales and, for the first time in Little Theatre history, we will have to cut off subscriptions in order to ensure there are enough seats available throughout the year for non-subscribers. This is great news for us, however, it means that if you delay, you may just be left standing in that "Waiting List" line outside the Box Office! Don't let this happen to you! Subscribers get the BEST SEATS, at the BEST PRICE and receive great benefits, including the FLEXIBILITY of being able to exchange your tickets at any time, for any reason, as many times as you would like! See all 5 season shows for as little as $99! Click HERE to secure your season tickets online before they're all gone!

And while you're ordering your regular Season tickets, don't forget to take a look at an Ubu's Other Shoe season subscription as well. For just $60, you can book your seats now for 9 evenings of thought-provoking, award-winning staged readings of 21st Century Broadway shows. Click HERE to purchase your Ubu Subscription today.

And don't miss out on our NEW season of After Hours comedies on Friday and Saturday evenings at 9:30 pm and Sundays at 7 pm. Just $70 guarantees you five evenings of laughter and more at your San Luis Obispo Little Theatre. Click HERE to purchase your After Hours season tickets.

Have a great weekend everyone and I hope to see you at PLAY ON!

~Patty

PLAY ON! crosses the halfway mark, GOOD PEOPLE auditions begin tonight, and SEASON TICKETS are almost gone. This week at the Little Theatre!

Good afternoon friends of the Little Theatre,

Play On! is halfway done with it's 4-week run. If you haven't seen this original Suzy Miller dance Spectacular, you have 10 more chances to experience the magic! The NEW TIMES recommends it, and audiences have been loving this exciting mixture of Dance, Song, Broadway, Pop, and, of course, Shakespeare. Play On! is a completely unique theatrical experience- a perfect way for the Little Theatre to kick off its most ambitious season ever! Click HERE to get your tickets!

Good People, the first season show of the Little Theatre 2014-2015 season, opens in less than two months! Interested in being a cast member of this award-winning play? Join us for AUDITIONS tonight (July 14) or tomorrow! Guest Director David Carey Foster is looking for several great actors to bring this incredible play to life on our stage. Click HERE to see the audition requirements. Join the Little Theatre family and come out to auditions!

Time is running out to become a 2014-2015 subscriber! We're nearing the tipping point of Season Ticket sales and, for the first time in Little Theatre history, will have to cut off subscriptions in order to ensure there are enough seats available throughout the year for non-subscribers. This is great news for us, however, it means that several patrons who delayed in order their subscriptions might be hearing the words "SOLD OUT" during our 68th season. Don't let this happen to you! Subscriber receive great benefits, including the privilege of exchanging you tickets at any time, for any reason, as many times as you would like! See all 5 season shows for as little as $99.00. Click HERE to secure your season tickets online before they're all gone!

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

-Kevin

It's "Throw-Back Thursday", PLAY ON hits a second weekend of shows, the first review is in and LOTS of photos!

Then and Now:

RAZZLE DAZZLE in 2007 and PLAY ON! today. It's "throw-back" Thursday and we thought it'd be fun to take a look back at another Suzy Miller show here at the Little Theatre, seven years ago. Wow - has it been that long? Whatever year it is, it's a Suzy Miller show and that always means great music, fantastic dance, delightful comedy and an incredibly talented cast!

But don't take our word for it, check out the New Times REVIEW by Jessica Pena and find out why:

"Though this be madness, yet there is method in it."

PLAY ON! A SUZY MILLER DANCE SPECTACULAR runs now through July 27th. We promise that you'll learn a little something about Shakespeare and popular culture, enjoy great music and dance and have a wonderful time. You'll also be supporting the Little Theatre while you do it! Join us for our new Thursday night performances OR come on down to the show on Saturday nights and have a martini at the bar!

David Caruso, Shaley Gunther, Nieko Lopez, Courtney Meznarich, Eric Kehela, MJ Johnson, Mike Dexter, Claire Gretlein, Arash Shahabi, Marissa Ribeiro, Breezie Rayas, Tabatha Skanes, Caitlin Tobin (Matti Kilpelainen, not pictured)

And since a picture is definitely worth a thousand words or more, take a look at some these images from the show courtesy of Jamie Foster Photography. Just a little taste to whet your appetite. You'll have to buy a ticket for the full course meal.

And there's so much more to enjoy!

Come on, just do it. 

You can get your tickets right HERE.

~Patty

PLAY ON! is open, CINDERELLA takes the stage, GOOD PEOPLE is looking for a cast, and SEASON TICKETS are still available. This week at the Little Theatre!

Good afternoon friends of the Little Theatre,

What a wonderful holiday weekend! Play On!, Suzy Miller all-new dance spectacular, exploded onto the Little Theatre stage. You never seen anything quite like this show. Don't miss these 14 amazing performers take you on a journey from Shakespeare to Broadway and back! If you've never seen a Suzy Miller show at the Little Theatre, now's your chance! Play On! plays for three more weekends (including our new Thursday night performances!) Get your tickets today by clicking HERE.

We're only a week into our 68th anniversary season and our Academy Of Creative Theatre is in full swing. Acting Out camps were completely sold out in June, our summer Broadway Camps (also sold out) begin next week, and Cinderella opens exactly one month from today! This magical Rodgers and Hammerstein musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale features an incredibly talented cast of young performers. You can get your tickets by clicking HERE.

Good People, the first season show of the Little Theatre's 68th season, is holding open auditions on Monday and Tuesday, July 14 and 15. We are thrilled to have guest director David Carey Foster joining us to bring David Lindsay-Abraire's award-winning play to our stage. Click HERE to see all of the audition information. Click HERE to see highlights from the original Broadway production featuring Frances McDormand. 

Season Ticket sales are exceeding all of our expectations- thanks to all of you who have chosen to join us in 2014-2015. We only have a handful of full season subscriptions still available, so, if you want to never hear the words "SOLD OUT" again, click HERE and order yours today.

We all hope that everyone is having a wonderful summer! Thanks for your ongoing support of YOUR community theatre!

Have a wonderful week, everyone,

Kevin

PLAY ON! From Shakespeare to Broadway to Cirque du Soleil and back to Shakespeare again!

Think you don't know Shakespeare? Think again! PLAY ON! A SUZY MILLER DANCE SPECTACULAR storms the stage this Friday, July 4th and once you experience this show, you'll NEVER think the same way about William Shakespeare again. In the words of writer/director/choreographer Suzy Miller:

"Shakespeare said 'The object of Art is to give Life Shape.' Play On celebrates how Shakespeare has shaped ours..."

From Chicago's "Cell Block Tango" (like you've never seen it played before!) to "Too Darn Hot" and "I Hate Men" from Kiss Me Kate; to selections from West Side Story and "Circle of Life" from The Lion King, this is a "Shakespeare in pop culture" journey that you're going to LOVE.

Of course it doesn't hurt that this is a Suzy Miller show after all, and the choreography is absolutely brilliant. The cast is multi-talented, taking on tap numbers, Bob Fosse-style jazz, modern dance, 1920's Charleston numbers, aerial silks and more, not to mention an homage to both Hamlet and The Lion King that you just have to see. And I'll bet you'll learn a few things that you absolutely did NOT know about the great Bard of Avon too.

PLAY ON! opens this Friday, July 4th and runs through July 27th. You can get your tickets right HERE. And I recommend doing it early to make sure you're not left out of the fun!  The best seats are still available for our NEW Thursday night performances and if you're a fan of a dry martini, you can't beat our Saturday Night Martini Bar. You can even bring your drink in to watch the show!

And of course, if you haven't purchased your 2014-2015 season subscription yet, there's still time. Click HERE for all the details about 3 different subscription packages and buy your tickets today. Trust me, it's the best way to make sure you're never left out in the cold on a sold-out show.

Finally, you simply must see our new TV commercial created by Ryan Loyd of Rylo Media Design!

Currently playing on KSBY and selected Charter cable stations. A big thanks to Ryan for his wonderful work!

Whether you spend your 4th of July holiday weekend in the theatre seeing a show or out on the beach for fireworks, I hope you have a wonderful weekend. And remember...

"If music be the food of love, PLAY ON!"