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!!

Heading into a weekend of OTHER DESERT CITIES -PLUS- Rehearsals and construction continue for Some Enchanted Evening!

We're heading into a great UBU weekend with a staged reading of OTHER DESERT CITIES this Friday and Saturday night. A finalist for the 2012 Pulitzer Prize, the production was nominated for five Tony Awards and has now become a hot ticket at regional theatres across the country. John Battalino directs a stellar cast in this dynamic staged reading of a "searing comedy with banter that dazzles and decimates..." You can buy your tickets right HERE, right NOW, and be sure to arrive early for the best seats, especially on Friday, since there is a talk-back after the performance. Don't miss this one!

SOME ENCHANTED EVENING: 

SET CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES!

The sound of construction fills the theatre by day and the sound of singing fills it by night! Our fabulous winter fundraising musical --  SOME ENCHANTED EVENING: THE SONGS OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN -- is coming together bit by bit!  Clockwise from top right, we can see volunteer Ron Burkhart sanding a brand new bench; the set platforms, featuring multiple levels for the performers and two elevated platforms for our amazing pianists, are quickly coming together;  and yes, Cheetos are a critical tool to have on hand when building and painting a set. Seriously. And finally, our gorgeous poster art (created by Subplot Studio!) provides a tantalizing hint at what's to come on Opening Night, which by the way is VALENTINE'S DAY! (hint, hint...) 

MEET THE CAST!

Danielle Dutro McNamara, Gregory Gorrindo, Jackie Edwards, Phil Edwards and Katie Gucik are the very talented members of the cast for this delightful Rodgers & Hammerstein musical revue. They'll be performing over 30 songs from some of the greatest Broadway hits of all time, including Carousel, Oklahoma, South Pacific, The King & I, The Sound of Music and many more. 

Director Kevin Harris and choreographer Zach Johnson show us their "better sides" as they work a song from South Pacific with the lovely ladies of the cast. :)

I've got a great idea! Why not treat your sweetheart to a romantic Valentine's weekend by getting your tickets NOW for Some Enchanted Evening! What a wonderful way to show you really care for that Broadway music-loving partner of yours. I'm just sayin'...could be the best Valentine's Day ever. And don't forget that Saturday night is Martini Night. Doors open at 6 pm. I'll tell her it was your idea. 

Buy your tickets HERE. Just add a bouquet of roses and you're done.

SOME ENCHANTED EVENING
THE SONGS OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN

FEBRUARY 14 - MARCH 16

Fridays & Saturdays @ 7pm | Saturdays & Sundays @ 2 pm

Music by Richard Rodgers  |  Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

Directed by Kevin Harris

Musical Direction by Lacey McNamara

Choreography by Zach Johnson

Thanks to Laura Hopkins for sponsoring the show! 

Watch for our commercial on KSBY and you can hear our radio spot on KVEC!

FINALLY, YES... IT'S THE SUPER BOWL!

And I really hope you have a fabulous SUPER BOWL Sunday too! Of course my favorite part is the commercials. Sorry, but it's true. And if you haven't seen the new Budweiser Super Bowl commercial, check it out right HERE. But I'm warning you, it's got a cuteness factor that's off the charts. Clydesdales and puppies, who'd a thought?

Have a good weekend!

~Patty

Final weekend of PINOCCHIO, AUDITIONS, NO SHAME & MORE!

It's true! PINOCCHIO is about to leave the building! And he's taking Cricket and The Blue Fairy and Candlewick and the Village Children and all the rest with him! Just four shows remain in the run of this wonderful Academy of Creative Theatre show and all four are nearly sold-out. If you don't want to miss out, listen to Cricket and CLICK HERE to buy your tickets today!

Many thanks to everyone who  made this delightful show possible, including our show sponsor Wilda Rosene, ACT Season Sponsors Patricia & Laura McNamara, the Central Coast Funds for Children, the Community Foundation of SLO County and of course, our 24 talented actors and actresses and their very supportive families. Don't miss this show!

So excited for auditions this weekend: Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 pm!  If you're a quick study, you still  have time to prepare and take a shot at being a part of this powerful play directed by Teresa Thuman. CLICK HERE for all the details about auditions (and while you're there, check out the two other shows having auditions very soon!)

PROOF runs April 4-27. CLICK HERE for tickets.

That's right, this Friday night is NO SHAME THEATRE! If you're a fan of late-night, live, FREE, original theatre, then this is the place you want to be on Friday, January 24th. Doors/Bar open at 9:30, script submissions at 10, showtime at 10:30 pm.

The first 15 scripts will be performed and no script will be turned away, as long as it follows these three simple rules:

RULE ONE:  All work must be original. That means the performer(s) either wrote the piece or have permission from the author to perform the piece.

RULE TWO:  All performances must be 5 minutes or less.

RULE THREE:  Nobody may break anything... including the law.

CLICK HERE for more information about NO SHAME!

OTHER DESERT CITIES

by Jon Robin Baitz

Directed by John Battalino

Prepare for amazing theatre.

Friday, January 31 & Saturday, February 1 @ 7pm

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Ubu's Other Shoe Season Sponsors
Anet & Charley Carlin, The Web Game

Make plans now for a romantic
Valentine's Day Opening Night!

SOME ENCHANTED EVENING:
THE SONGS OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN

February 14 - March 16

Enjoy the songs that will live forever in our hearts from such legendary Broadway hits as Oklahoma, Carousel, South Pacific, State Fair, Flower Drum Song, The King & I, The Sound of Music and more!

CLICK HERE for your tickets to this magical, musical revue

ONLY at the San Luis Obispo Little Theatre!

Many Thanks to our Show Sponsor:

Laura Hopkins

And to our Media Sponsors

KSBY TV

KVEC News Talk 920

Have an awesome weekend everyone! 

Get on out there and see a show.

PINOCCHIO's adventures, AUDITIONS galore and RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN!

PINOCCHIO is everywhere today! First of all, there's a lovely photo and a BIG thanks to Central Coast Funds for Children in the GOOD NEWS section of the Tribune today. There's an awesome video featuring two of our young actors, and the lovely Kerry DiMaggio, on the KSBY WEBSITE (and it will air on the 6 pm news tonight too!) We're also a HOT DATE in New Times today and finally, check out the great review by Joan Crowder in today's Tribune TICKET (It's not posted online yet, but you can pick up a copy of the Tribune at your local market!)

This is a great show for young and old alike, and it's rapidly selling out for our two remaining weekends, so make your reservations now to ensure your seats. Here... I'll make it easy for you: just CLICK HERE for your tickets NOW!

So much theatre, so little time....

Seriously, I know Kevin told you all about this a couple of days ago, but it bears repeating again and again...and again. Come on out and audition for a show! First of all, there's PROOF  next weekend, January 25-26. Director Teresa Thuman will be in town all the way from Seattle to see what you've got, so come on down to the theatre and give it a shot. What have you got to lose? CLICK HERE for more information about the play, roles available and preparing for your audition.

 If you love to act, but don't feel like you have enough time for a full production, why not try out for one of our Ubu's Other Shoe staged readings?  Great theatre, limited rehearsal time and just two performances. The next auditions will be February 5th at 6:30 pm for a staged reading of PSYCHOPATHIA SEXUALIS, directed by Lisa Woske. Five roles, hilarious play. CLICK HERE for everything you need to know before the audition.

Last, but most certainly not least....A CHORUS LINE!!  You know who you are. You love to sing, you love to dance, THIS is the show you were born to do! And working with director/choreographer Zach Johnson and Musical Director Lacey McNamara is going to be a blast. Mark your calendars now for Feb. 18, 19, 25 & 26, then CLICK HERE for all the details on preparing your audition.  

Finally, just a quick note from the girl who works upstairs at the theatre. Remember her? It's me. There are definitely a few perks to be had when you work late at the Little Theatre. Sometimes you get to overhear the rehearsals for the next show. And if you're really lucky, the next show is a musical. And if you're really, REALLY lucky, the musical features some of the most beautiful songs ever written by two of Broadway's most prolific and legendary teams:  RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN!

Well lately... It's a Grand Night for Singing as I sit In My Own Little Corner in My Own Little Room. I may be As Corny as Kansas in August, but sometimes I feel Younger than Springtime as I spend Some Enchanted Evenings in my little office upstairs. Musicals are definitely one of My Favorite Things. 

You may not be able to sit upstairs and listen to rehearsal, but you can get your tickets early for SOME ENCHANTED EVENING: THE SONGS OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN. Trust me, you'll love it. Opens on  Valentine's Day, February 14th. Not a bad idea for a date with your sweetheart. 

Ok. Enough singing for now. I hope to see you at the Little Theatre soon. Have a great weekend. :)

~Patty

P.S. And just because I absolutely LOVE this one... here it is. Hugh Jackman in the 1999 production of OKLAHOMA!