Egotistical leading man, director, and producer Fred Graham is reunited with his ex-wife, Lilli Vanessi, when the two are forced to play opposite one another in a new production of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. The battle of the sexes continues onstage and off, as it becomes clear that, as much as this couple profess to hate each other, they are also still in love. Alongside their bickering liaison, the show’s supporting actress, Lois Lane, supports her gambling boyfriend, Bill, as he attempts to evade the the clutches of local gangsters.
Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
ALL 37 PLAYS IN 97 MINUTES!P
An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was London’s longest-running comedy having clocked a very palpable nine years in London’s West End at the Criterion Theatre! Join these madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter.
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Peter Pan
Bros Do Prose, The Chicago based TYA (Theatre for a Young Audience) theatre company
has re-imagined the Peter Pan story with their dynamic high energy approach to creative
story telling and audience engagement. Remarkably, two actors perform over 20 characters
with exuberance, athleticism, and heart. See heroes and villains, sword fights and surprises,
love and loss.
James and the Giant Peach
When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach - and launches a journey of enormous proportions. Suddenly, James finds himself in the center of the gigantic peach among human-sized insects with equally oversized personalities, but after it falls from the tree and rolls into the ocean, the group faces hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements.
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Balloonacy
Balloonacy is a tender, uplifting and hilariously funny show for children. Imagine a single balloon changing one person’s life forever. This mischievous
balloon finds its way into the home of a lonely adult. Sweet, inventive and packed with physical comedy, this play explores the power of friendship and shows how, with a little imagination and acceptance, friendship is everywhere. Show is performed by single adult (mime/clown) and a magical red balloon!
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Jr. Company's KISS ME KATE
Come see our student production performed by our middle school students. Two fun performances Thursday and Friday 4pm at the Waveny Tent Theatre. All seats researved.
2018/19 Young Audience Touring Shows
Bros Do Prose, the Chicago-based TYA (Theatre for a Young Audience) theatre company has reimagined the Peter Pan story with their dynamic high-energy approach to creative storytelling and audience engagement.
Overview
Performances June 28 – July 29
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
Book by Sam and Bella Spewack
Directed by Allegra Libonati
Egotistical leading man, director, and producer Fred Graham is reunited with his ex-wife, Lilli Vanessi, when the two are forced to play opposite one another in a new production of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. The battle of the sexes continues onstage and off, as it becomes clear that, as much as this couple profess to hate each other, they are also still in love. Alongside their bickering liaison, the show’s supporting actress, Lois Lane, supports her gambling boyfriend, Bill, as he attempts to evade the the clutches of local gangsters.
Throw in a number of cases of mistaken identity, the mob, and comedic routines into the mix and you get Kiss Me, Kate -- a dazzling Broadway classic that earned the very first Tony award for Best Musical.
Show features Cole Porter’s iconic Broadway songs such as Another Opening Another Show , Brush Up Your Shakespeare , Vunderbar, In My Way, I Hate Men, Why Won’t You Behave.
Auditions 2018 Summer Season
Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter
Book by Sam and Bella Spewack
Casting in Connecticut: Feb 17
(Equity EPA & Open Call)
New York City: Feb 19,20
Equity & Non-Equity actors by appointment only
through email submissions
Rehearsals begin June 5
Performances Thurs-Sun Junne 28 - July 29
Auditions In Connecticut:
Equity EPA & Open Call
AUDITION DATE
Saturday, February 17, 2018. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Lunch 1 to 2
APPOINTMENTS. Equity Appointment This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 203-966-4634.
Mon-Fri 10am-4pm. Appointments taken beginning January 31, email preferred
Walk-ins accepted if time available.
CONTRACT:
LOA - LORT D; $434/week minimum
SEEKING
Actor/singers for various roles and ensemble.
Local area actors residing within 50 miles of New Canaan are strongly encouraged to audition.
PREPARATION
Prepare two contrasting song cuts (16 or 32 bars preferred) in the style of the musical Kiss Me Kate.
Be prepared to read, sides provided at audition if asked to read. Bring picture and resume.
LOCATION
Summer Theatre of New Canaan
70 Pine St
New Canaan, CT 06840
PERSONNEL
Director: Allegra Libonati
Choreog: Doug Shankman
Music Director: Kenneth Gartman
OTHER
Rehearses in New Canaan CT.
Commute from NYC 65 minutes+/- by Metro North.
NYC transportation/commute stipends provided for cast & staff.
Performances under an open-air state of the art tent theatre with 200+ seats and 60' stage.
Contract for 8 weeks (3.5 weeks rehearsal & 4.5 weeks of performances Thursday - Sunday.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Casting Location CT:
Summer Theatre of New Canaan studios at
Performing Arts Conservatory of New Canaan)
70 Pine Street, New Canaan CT 06840
(1 block from Train Station)
Directions from NYC: Metro North to New Canaan 65 Minutes +/-
Contract Type: LOA LORT D
Personnel:
Director - Allegra Libonati
Choreographer - Doug Shankman
Music Director - Kenneth Gartman
Important Dates:
First Rehearsal - June 5
First Preview - June 28
Opening - June 30
Closing - July 29
Auditions In New York City -
Monday Feb 19, Tuesday Feb 20
10am-6pm
General Audition Notes: Submissions for appointments only, Walk ins seen time allowing.
Please note on submissions for appointments -
which roles submitting for and what session - CT or NYC you wish to attend
Submit head shots and resumes (and video links if available) for appointments:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Actor/Singers and Singer/Dancers: Please prepare two contrasting songs in the style of the show(s) auditoning for, accompanists provided, bring music in correct key. Sides will be provided should you be asked to read. Dance auditions (if called back to dance) will be held Tuesday between 10am & 2pm.
Note: No housing is provided for actors (except short turn arounds during technical rehearsals) We only cast Equity performers who live within 50 miles and others within reasonable commuting distance. The theatre provides train tansportation (approximately 60-70 minutes from Grand Central) for NYC area actors..
Note: ACTING INTERNSHIPS
Our college summer internship program is available for 5 actors. These actors are cast in our TYA show and may understudy roles in both Kiss Me Kate and other TYA shows. (EMC credits are available). If interested you may apply online prior to attending audtions (recommended) Also, 6 technical, two costume, two stagemanagment and two administration interns positions are to be filled for the season. click here for more info about the internship program
Cast Breakdowns
Kiss Me Kate Cast Breakdown
Fred Graham (Petruchio)—30-50, strong baritone, commanding presence. He is actor, director and producer of the play within the play The Shrew and plays Petruchio—he has the lion’s share of Shakespearean dialogue. He is also Lilli’s ex-husband.
Lilli Vanessi (Katherine)—30-50, strong mezzo soprano. She is an actress of stage and screen, proud, haughty, much like her character Katherine in The Shrew, but also vulnerable. Ex- wife of Fred and engaged to Harrison Howell.
Lois Lane (Bianca)—20-30, strong mezzo belter. She is an actress, the quintessential airhead ingénue but with lots of charisma and charm. She also plays Bianca in The Shrew. Good Dancer.
Bill Calhoun (Lucentio)—20-30, strong tenor or baritenor. He is a ne’er-do-well actor who has a bit of a gambling problem. Is a Broadway hoofer, so he should move well. He also plays Lucentio in The Shrew. Excellent Dancer.
First Man (Gangster)—30-50+ comic baritone or tenor. He is the archetypical gangster complete with accent. Does some soft shoe in “Brush Up Your Shakespeare” so should move well. Also appears in The Shrew as half the donkey.
Second Man (Gangster)—Qualities the same as the First Man, but a bit more reserved and dryer of wit. Also appears in The Shrew as half the donkey.
Hattie—Any age. She is Lilli’s dresser and sings ”Another Op’nin’, Another Show and sings in “Too Darn Hot”. Should be a great singer and dancer.
Paul—Any age, tenor or baritenor. He is Fred’s dresser and is the featured singer/dancer in “Too Darn Hot”. Should be a great singer and dancer.
General Harrison Howell—50+, career military officer, politician and he is engaged to Lilli Vanessi. Good Singer.
Gremio and Hortensio—Any age, tenor or baritenor. Actors who appear in The Shrew. They will also sing in the ensemble of both The Shrew and in “Too Darn Hot”. Both are featured in several numbers and should sing & dance well.
Ensemble
Pops (Stage Doorman) — ensemble; doubles as Padua Priest
Ralph (Stage Manager) — ensemble singer
Dance Captain — doubles as Gregory, servant to Petruchio; ensemble dancer & recorder player
Harry Trevor — a veteran character actor; doubles as Baptista Minola
Stagehand #1 (Electrician & Cab Driver — doubles as Nathaniel, servant to Petruchio, dancer
Stagehand #2 (Assistant Electrician) — doubles as Philip, servant to Petruchio, dancer
Stagehand #3 (Carpenter & Driver for Gen. Howell — doubles as Haberdasher, dancer
Wardrobe Lady — ensemble singer, dancer
Ensemble Singer — part of female quartet for “Bianca”; doubles as Padua Inn Waitress, dancer
Women — ensemble dancers, singers
Overview
Weekends July 15-29
Saturdays at 3pm, Sundays at 1pm
“IF YOU LIKE SHAKESPEARE, YOU’LL LOVE THIS SHOW.
IF YOU HATE SHAKESPEARE YOU’LL LOVE THIS SHOW!”
- The Today Show
“PITHIER THAN PYTHON. IRRESISTIBLE.” - New York Times
Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield
Directed by Allegra Libonati
Presented FREE in conjunction with the New Canaan Library at the New Canaan Library's Christine's Garden Park.
Sponsored in part by Bankwell, Karl Chevrolet, Walter Stewarts Market, New Canaan Community Foundation
Experience all 37 of Shakespeare's Plays in a little over an hour!
Show performed without intermission with professional cast of performers.
An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was London’s longest-running comedy having clocked a very palpable nine years in London’s West End at the Criterion Theatre! Join these madcap actors as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter. Recommended for all ages 7+
Free Admission, but tickets required. Tickets can be reserved online. Also remaining tickets will be distributed 40 minutes before curtain. Admittance only with ticket reserved online or distributed prior to performance. Park opens for seating 30 minutes prior to performance start. Bring your lawn chairs (high and low), blankets and picnic. Performances are outdoors, downtown New Canaan in the New Canaan Library's Christine’s Garden. (Located at South Ave. & Maple St.)
Click here for FREE GENERAL ADMISSION and reserved seating
Optional: Some limited reserved seating areas and reserved seating including lawn chairs are also available (fee charged). Performances are outdoors and subject to weather cancellation.
All fees and donations received will go toward educational programming.
A Night of STARS in Concert
Monday July 15. 7:30pm
Featuring
Current and Past STONC STARS
& Broadway and Regionial musical theatres stars.
Always a Summer Theatre Highlight
Patron level ticket holders are invited to a post show reception on our stage with the stars!
Evening to raise funds for our educational outreach!
Music Director/Accompanist Kenneth Gartman
Evening staged by Melody Libonati, Artistic Director
Broadway Hit Show House Seats
with Back Stage Tours will be auctioned off during the evening!
Can't Make It...
please consider helping make the event a big success with a tax-deductible donation!
The Summer Theate is a 501c3 not for profit theatre company.
Now in its 15th Award Winning Season of Professional theatre and educational programs.
Corporate Offices located at 70 Pine Street New Canaan, CT. 06840. 203-858-6855
Ed Libonati Executive Director
