Thanks for all your well wishes on behalf of John. Unfortunately, he was re-admitted to Mather Memorial, for the third time, at 3am (Mon night/Tues morning). He now has, from all the antibiotic he was given for the UTI he contracted him when he was catheterized on Oct 11 after his knee surgery, pancolitis and is on yet another antibiotic. The UTI is back as they discharged him with the catheter that was in when he had the first infection - so, of course, he's on still another antibiotic for that. They are also giving him a probiotic this time...ya think?? (He did take yogurt and probiotcs on his own, but I guess they weren't strong enough to combat the ravages of the very powerful antibiotics). Worst case scenario - colostomy. He's lost at least 12 lbs in the last 10 days and can't eat solid foods yet. He ate nothing at all Monday. The hospital had him on clear liquids Tuesday. Wednesday, they added milk, creamy soup, and ice cream. I don't know when they'll try him on solids I don't think they're letting him out anytime soon, but he has, on his own, started bending and exercising the knee on which he was supposed to start PT this week.
I have a two-day hiatus from A Christmas Carol (we go back Friday evening). Thank goodness John's in Port Jefferson as am I there for the show anyway. It's a great production. We got a glowing review in the local paper and hope you'll make it down there to see us.
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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
A man has no more character than he can command in a time of crisis. - Anonymous
SUNSHINE / STORMY WEATHER
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CAST CALL CALENDAR
Check the cast calls page for complete listings,character descriptions, etc.
THE GRADUATE by Terry Johnson at THEATRE THREE, 412 Main St, Pt Jefferson
based on the novel by Charles Webb and the screenplay by Calder Willingham and Buck Henry
Performances: Jan 9-30 on the Mainstage
Auditions: BY APPOINTMENT
THE STORY: Benjamin Braddock, recent college graduate and prodigal son, returns home and promptly becomes embroiled in an affair with the wife of his father's business partner, one Mrs. Robinson, but soon finds himself falling in love with her daughter, Elaine.
SEEKING: Mrs. Robinson, the original cougar. Nudity will be suggested only.
Reimbursement fee is $25/per performance. Rehearsals begin immediately. Director: Annmarie Fabricatore, Call Jeffrey Sanzel at (631) 928-9202 for further info and appt.
EMERGENCY!!!
Background Casting for Feature Film Under the Influence
Features actors such as Brittney Murphy, Kevin Bacon, Miss V. A. Fox., Luise Guzmann and many others. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from some great actors. The director is Chris Long, the producers are Rob Sullivan and Donna McKenna. Background will be needed from Nov 30-Dec 16. You will NOT be needed every day, but are expected to be professional and reliable. If interested, please email photo and phone number along with your email address to
ggextrascasting@gmail.com no later than 11/28. Pay scale has not been determined, but we will need SAG and non-union background for this film. You can IMDB the film entitled Under the Influence.G & G Talent, P.O. Box 333, Mt. Sinai, NY 11766 PH:631-403-4921 / FX: 631-476-7011 www.ggtalent.com
EMERGENCY!!!
Gercharel Players, Inc. is currently seeking 2 boys (age range 6 - 10) and 2 girls (age range 10 - 15) to play the Cratchit children for Cora Wilson Greenwood's adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. This production will run in South Setauket, Bay Shore and Rockville Centre from Fri, Dec 11 to Sun, Dec 27. Most of the rehearsals will take place in Lindenhurst. The show will close no later than Sun, Dec 27. There will be no performance on Christmas Day. Gercharel Players, Inc. is a non-equity traveling community theatre. There is no pay. For further info and to schedule an appt, please call the Executive Producer / Director Charles L. Bandler at (516) 205-3178. You can also go to www.gercharelplayers.com for further info.
EMERGENCY!!!
Township Theatre Group is looking to cast the major role of Paul in A Chorus Line, which has just commenced rehearsals. The role requires an actor/singer/dancer age 25-35. Performances: 1/9, 10, 15, 16, 17 at Dix Hills Performing Arts Center @ 5 Towns College. Contact Producer/Director Rick Grossman @ 516 971-5783 if interested & available.
THIS WEEK'S AUDITIONS
Airport Playhouse, 218 Knickerbocker Ave, Bohemia, auditions for the musical DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS on Mon, Nov 30 at 7pm. Seeking musical theater actors for an ensemble of 6 men and 6 women who must sing and dance well (the ensemble is an active part of this show, playing a variety of supporting roles) Performances: Feb 5-21. Director: Steve McCoy; Musical Director: Paula Willis; Choreographer: Leia DePalo. Any questions, please contact the theater at 631-589-7588 or airportplayhouse.com
Auditions for Come Blow Your Horn Mon & Thurs, Nov 30 & Dec 3 from 7-10:30pm at the Community Church of East Williston, East Williston Ave and High St (two blocks after the LIRR station) in Williston Park. The production is scheduled for eight performances: April 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, May 1 & 2. We are very excited about the add'l performances and will use this production as the pilot for the shows that follow, whether we will do six or eight performances. There are six roles: Father and Mother, two sons: 30s and 20s, and two women, the same ages as the sons. Anyone who has ever worked with me before knows that I don't go based on one's age, but on his/her physical appearance. Rehearsals are scheduled for Mon & Thurs, starting on Feb 8 at 7:30pm I am looking forward to seeing you at the auditions. If you have a questions or need further info, phone 347-235-0972. Louis V. Fucilo, Director
THEATRE THREE, 412 Main St, Pt Jefferson auditions for SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ The Songs of Leiber & Stoller
Performances: Feb 13 –March 20 on the Mainstage
Auditions: Tues, Dec 1 & Thurs, Dec 3 at 7pm.
Auditioning strong singer-dancers ages 18 and up. Encouraging performers of all ethnicities. Prepare 16 bars from the song of your choice. Be prepared to dance. Bring sheet music in the proper key. Accompanist provided. Bring headshot/ resume if available. Rehearsals begin in Jan.
Co-Director/Choreographer: Jean Sorbera & Co-Director/Musical Director: Ellen Michelmore
Wesley Players auditions for Neil Simon's Lost in Yonkers on Tues, Dec 1 & Thurs, Dec 3 @ 7:30pm at Wesley United Methodist Church, 619 Fenworth Blvd, Franklin Square. Director Jef. Lawrence. If you can not make it to the dates listed but are interested in trying out, please via email TaLopez1@yahoo.com or call: 516-996-1296 or director Jef. Lawrence at: 646-643-0412 or email him at: jjgemini@gmail.com. LOST IN YONKERS is a memory play in the era of the early 1940's. It is a more of a dramatic comedy than a lot of Simon's other comedies and is semi-autobiographical. The characters are vibrant and colorful, and have a bitter humor in them that is universally familiar to us all. <Character descriptions can be found on the Cast Calls page>
NEW CALLS
Lantern Theatre will hold auditions for its March production of Paul Zindel's And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little.
Jealousy, ambition and angst lead to a showdown among sisters, teachers and administrators in this zany comedy, to be directed by Shirley Vitoff. Cast includes: 5 females and 1 male, ages 40-60, 1 male age 17
Auditions will be held on Mon, Dec 14 and Thurs, Dec 17 @ 7:30 PM at:
Congregation B'nai Israel, 91 North Bayview Ave, Freeport. For further info, call 516-681-5932
Director Aubrey Smyth, is casting for a Pratt Institute short Student Film Thesis for festival submission. The film, titled Bingo, will be shot on HD Video, over a period of 2 wknds, Jan 22-24 & 29-30 in Suffolk Co. It is a comedic narrative about the quirky and exciting underground world of Bingo! The characters come to life during an eventful game of Bingo and have hilarious interactions with each other.
Searching to fill seven roles :
1) Male, 60-80, lead actor
2) Male, 45-65
3) Female, 60-80s, Caucasian, lead actress
4) Female, 60-80s, Caucasian supporting actress
5) Female, 25-75, Indian
6) Female, 60s - 80s, any race, supporting actress
7) Female, 60s - 80s, any race, supporting actress
Please send headshot/ resume to: aubreysmyth@gmail.com
Compensation: Negotiable depending on Role. All roles receive Copy and Credit
Meals provided. Non- union and SAG Welcome.
Broadhollow Theatre Company is casting for the musical 13 directed by Jessy Waller. Auditions will be held at BayWay Arts Center (265 E Main St, East Islip) on Mon, Dec 14 at 6:30pm and Sat, Dec 19 at 4pm. Seeking strong singers and dancers who look 13. Bring headshot and resume, and have 16 bars of music prepared, be ready to dance. For more info, call the box office at 631-581-2700.
Plaza Theatrical Productions seeks:
A Versatile Female Actor/Singer, age 18-35, for the role of Mrs Pepper in Blues Clues Live!
Must have weekday availability and own transportation. Stipend offered.
2 Versatile Male Actors/Singers, age 18-35, for roles of Mr Salt and Slippery Soap in Blues Clues Live!
Must have weekday availability and own transportation. Stipend offered. Call 516-599-6870.
Synergy Ensemble Company is seeking fearless actors and actresses for its upcoming production of Some Girl(s) by Neil LaBute; Director: Amanda Cohen. Rehearsals beginning promptly after auditions; Performances April 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25. Due to the nature of the piece all actors will not be needed at all rehearsals. Auditions are Jan 20 and 21 at 7pm in the auditorium at Islip Town Hall West, 401 Main St, Islip. Cast includes 4 women and 1 man, Sides will be provided for audition, however, it is STRONGLY recommended that you be familiar with the play. If you have any questions please contact the director at acohen115@gmail.com
Clare Rose Playhouse auditions for Feb production of Godspell on Tues, Dec 8 & Wed, Dec 9 @ 7pm
for Actors-Singers and Chorus. For more info, call 631-654-0199 or email growland@sjcny.edu
Star Playhouse will hold open auditions for Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh on Mon, Dec 14 at 8pm, and Tues, Dec 15 at 7:30pm. Callbacks will be Sun, Dec 20 at 7pm, at the Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Rd, Commack. Rehearsals begin Mon 1/11/10. Directed by Steve Grossman, Musical Director Sandra Vigliotti. Performances: March 13, 14*, 21*, 27, 28* (Sat Eve @ 8pm, *Sun @ 2pm). Casting 3 men, 3 women, ALL ROLES OPEN. Actors will portray a number of parts ranging from early childhood to old age. Please be prepared to sing 16 bars of a show tune, or a comedy/novelty song. Any questions, please call Lynn, 631-462-9800, ext.136.
ONGOING RECRUITMENT
Theatre Time Productions in Whitestone auditions for the role of Danny in Laura by Vera Caspary and George Sklar. Seeking a male between the ages of 17-19. If interested please contact the Director Tom Williams @ 516 459 5585 to schedule an audition and any further info. The show will performed April 16-18, 23-25 at 15-43 149th St, Whitestone.
St. George Productions - ORIGINAL STAGE PRODUCTIONS is casting original musical-comedy and dramatic productions for the 2010 Season at the WMHO Education & Cultural Center in Stony Brook. Paid Positions. Seeking Actors/Actresses, all ages. Comedy/Singing a Plus. Auditions by Appt. Note: car necessary. WMHO Education & Cultural Center 111 Main St, Stony Brook. For appt: Email headshot & résumés to stgeorg1@optonline.net or call Mary St. George at (631) 654-1888. www.salstgeorge.com.
PlaybackNYC, an interracial improvisational company now in its 10th year, is seeking a man or woman that is a recent US service veteran, (will consider an actor able to carry that reality convincingly), for a live, HD, international web cast. Needs improv and/or freestyle skills. Work about four morning sessions over the next month at a studio in downtown NYC. This a paid, serious experimental project with a university in Korea...not exploitation or commercial in any way. Send mail pic/resume and contact Paul McIsaac @ veteranperformers@gmail.com.
SINGERS
The Oceanside Concert Series with Music Director, Donny Jones is always looking for exceptional talent to perform. About 7 singers from LI sing 1-2 of their favorite songs in any style along with a few musicians who play whatever they would like. This is first come, first serve so there is no audition to be a part of this. If you need an accompanist, I will be available for a 20 minute rehearsal about a week before the concert. If you need more time to rehearse, feel free to use your own accompanist. We had our first concert on Nov 8 and it was a huge success! I am also bringing in friends from NYC who are part of Actors Equity Association to sing a few songs. This is a great way to mingle with people who make a living as professional actors. In Jan, Gina Milo who understudied Eponine in the Broadway production of Les Miserables will join Michelle Pruiett (Ariel u/s in Broadway's The Little Mermaid) for a couple duets and a few solos each, including (of course) On My Own and Part of Your World. Please contact Donny at bwaypianist@yahoo.com with a resume if you'd like to be involved or check out the concert series tab at www.donnyjonesonline.com.
MUSICIANS
Clare Rose Playhouse auditions musicians for Feb production of Godspell on Tues, Dec 1& Wed, Dec 2 @ 7pm
Needed-keyboard, drums, lead guitar, bass guitar. For more info, call 631-654-0199 or email growland@sjcny.edu
TECHNICIANS
The Viking Theater is looking for a reliable stage manager and lighting person to work on an Equity Stage Reading of A Conversation with My Brother by Paul Navarra. The play will be presented on Fri, Dec 18 at The Arthur Seelen Theatre at The Drama Book Shop in NYC. Only one rehearsal prior to this. Please call April James, 631-289-6022 or email apriljames60@aol.com. We will also need this person for Eugene O'Neill's The Iceman Cometh, performance Fri, Feb 19 at the same location.Thank you so much for posting this notice.
The Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island is looking for 2-3 able bodied people to work as Tech Interns for our coming season. Duties would include assisting in the building and painting of our scenery during the next few months, and on show days in the spring and early summer, helping out with the loading and unloading of the truck, putting up the set prior to shows, operating spotlights during the performance, striking the set after performance, and again loading and unloading the truck. There would be a modest per-service-stipend for this position. Please write directors@snickersnee.com for more info.
MEMBER TO MEMBER
To the Deb's Web Community:
Many of you have worked with my husband Matt Langen or me (Jen Hope). Sadly, our current financial situation has made it so we can no longer afford to live in our apartment. We are probably going to be evicted sometime between December of this year and January of next year. We have only $800 a month in unemployment, though I have the potential to make more if we can find a place to live where I can also continue to teach voice (students=extra money for rent).
As many of you know, it is very, very difficult to find a room or apartment when you are not employed, even harder so when you are a couple (why does nobody want couples?), and harder still when you have a cat and work mostly out of your home.
I have many pending contracts with Broadhollow which also bring in some money, though we owe a lot of it to LIPA and creditors and such. I guess we are not the ideal tenants for anybody but serious theatre lovers with some extra space and huge hearts.
I am hoping to find us a situation where Matt and I can continue to reside together with our extremely loveable cat Bigfoot, and where I can continue to teach my students so that I can offer more money as rent and continue to guide the careers of young artists on Long Island.
If that doesn’t work out, I am seeking a separate place to teach lessons hopefully close to wherever we might end up living, and maybe near a train? (I don’t drive and we don’t own a car anyway). The last thing I want to give up is our cat but we may also be seeking a loving foster home for him where he can remain an indoor cat.
What we can offer you: a wealth of theater resources including but not limited to over 500 musical theater scores and scripts, and a rabid knowledge of and passion for all things theater related, as well as free lessons (vocal, audition coaching, and if you want to learn how to use computer programs to edit and compile sound, we can help you there as well.) And an eternity of gratitude.
If this doesn’t work out, I still want to thank you for taking the time to read this, and I have enjoyed living and working here immensely.
Here’s hoping I won’t have to head for my friend’s garage in New Jersey, or back onto another minivan to tour the Midwest yet again (I love you Midwesterners, but if I have to spend even one more day surveying armadillo roadkill I may go mad!)
My church is planning a talent show for Saturday evening, Jan 30. We are looking for a venue with a stage and audience capacity of up to 400-500 where we can hold one (evening) rehearsal and the show. Any suggestions? Please contact: Linda Randolph at (631) 875-5747 or email: Linran05@yahoo.com
Attention Playwrights:
The Northport Arts Coalition is accepting submissions for its first Northport One Act Play Festival, to be held Fri, April 16 and Sat, April 17 at Northport HS, Elwood Rd, Northport. The festival is dedicated to showcasing the works of aspiring playwrights, with their scripts produced for the festival by theatrical companies from the LI area. All plays should pertain to this year’s festival theme of “Communication.” Requirements and applications for both playwrights and theater groups may be downloaded at www.northportarts.org. Deadline is Jan 1 for submissions. On Feb 1, the plays will be assigned to theater groups for production. For more info, please e-mail NorthportPlays@gmail.com.
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Don't forget these terrific shows hosted by LI theater luminaries...
Brittany Brown’s theatre-themed radio show, Marvelous Party, on alt Thurs 10am-Noon on WUSB 90.1 FM
The Broadway Show, 1370 WALK AM, Sat, 10 a.m., Jim Redding and Bill McGrath.
Rich Keith - richkeith7@hotmail.com
Sunday Sinatra-Sun mornings 10am-Noon at 91.9 WSHR, Lake Ronkonkoma. Also, some good music (Jazz and Standard...of course much from Broadway & Film) on my Friday evening Show from 7-11pm.
Fred Tubello WHPC 90.3 FM every Mon & Fri from 9-10am - country music program
The Realm of Never
Woodbury: Tues, 9:30 pm, Ch 115 Digital IO Cable
Hauppauge/Brookhaven: Tues, 9:30 pm, Ch 20
QPTV: Thurs, 6pm, Ch 57 and Fri, 4pm, Ch 35
Also streaming episodes on GOOGLE VIDEO and YOU TUBE.
Please visit www.powerofcohesion.com for the direct links
Things fall apart, especially all the neat order of rules and laws. The way we look at the world is the way we really are. See it from a fair garden and everything looks cheerful. Climb to a higher plateau and you'll see plunder and murder. Truth and beauty are in the eye of the beholder. I stopped trying to figure everything out a long time ago.
Peter David asks.. Who were the actors that Ismail and Abdel replaced and what was the film?
In 1954, an Egyptian film studio produced a movie with a title variously translated as "Have Mercy" or "Shame on You!" featuring comic actors Ismail and Abdel. It was a shot-for-shot remake of an earlier American-made film featuring two comedy legends.
Answer:Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
Winners: Toni Munna
THEATER
Peter Morrison asks...
In this season of thanksgiving, we might give a thought to this character from a 40's musical who sold her hair to pay for the funeral of her husband's parents. Eartha Kitt recorded one of the songs from the show in an early album. What is the name of the show, and who was its star?
Bonuses: Name the then little-known man who played this woman's husband.
Which actor/dancer/singer do the following four shows have in common: A Chorus Line (Shubert, 7/25/75-4/28/90, 6,137), Dancin' (Broadhurst/Ambassador, 3/27/78-6/27/82, 1,774), The Act (Majestic, 10/27/77-7/1/78, 233), and Wicked (George Gershwin, 10/30/03-Present). (Hint: The performer did not sing or even perform in all four of them.)
Bonuses: Name one character the performer played and the song that character sang. In which tribute to which composer/lyricist did the performer sing?
Answers: Wayne Cilento (He choreographed Wicked)
Bonuses: In A Chorus Line, Wayne played Mike, who sings I Can Do That.
He performed in Perfectly Frank, a tribute to Frank Loesser (Helen Hayes, 11/10/80-12/13/80, 16)
Winners: Toni Munna, Lloyd Baum, Marc Courtade, Gary Tifeld
THIS WEEK IN BROADWAY HISTORY
Nov. 27, 1929 - Cole Porter introduces the song "You Do Something to Me" in "Fifty Million Frenchmen."
Nov. 27, 1939 - Paul Muni, Uta Hagen, Jose Ferrer and Karl Malden star in "Key Largo," which becomes a movie in 1948.
Nov. 28, 1932 - Fred Astaire opens in his last Broadway show, Cole Porter's "Gay Divorce."
Nov. 30, 1960 - Arthur Hill, Colleen Dewhurst and Lillian Gish star in "All The Way Home."
Dec.2, 1941 - Yul Brynner makes his New York stage debut in "Twelfth Night."
Dec. 2, 1985 - George Rose, Betty Buckley, Donna Murphy and George N. Martin star in "The Mystery of Edwin Drood."
Dec. 3, 1960 - Richard Burton is King Arthur in Lerner and Loewe's "Camelot," which also stars Julie Andrews and Robert Goulet.
TELEVISION
The next few weeks' TV trivia will consist of Flo Federman's TV Connections Quiz:
What is the musical connection between Jeffersons & Good Times? [ed. - no, not the composer and/or lyricist]
What is the connection between Jeffersons & Good Times?
[ed. - many answers were submitted, but none of them were what Flo was looking for, so I'm rephrasing her question and offering it again for this week's trivia challenge as above. Thanks to all of you who emailed.]
HUMOR submitted by Jonathan Baker
When SHOWS/MOVIES merge...Combinations of two titles plus a capsule review of the resulting production.
The Petrified Forest Gump
Wandering into a rundown greasy spoon diner, our beloved Forest finds himself the unwitting peacemaker between gangsters on the run and their hostages....
Disney's Beauty and the Beast @ CM Performing Arts Center 11/29
OPENING
Holiday Extravaganza @ Airport Playhouse 11/27
Singin' in the Rain @ Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts 11/27
Bus Stop @ Arena Players' Main Stage 11/27
High School Musical @ The Stage Theatre 11/28
Striking 12 @ Broadhollow's Studio Theatre 11/28
Miracle on 34th Street @ Engeman Theatre 11/28
UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS/CAST LISTS/SHAMELESS PLUGS
Please take advantage of special offers for Deb's Web readers...
Theatre Three presents A Christmas Carol Nov 13 - Dec 27. Mention Deb's Web at the Box Office or when ordering by phone (631) 928-9100 and get LI performer tickets for $14.
Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts presents Singin’ in the Rain
BroadHollow Theatre Company's Studio Theatre presents Striking 12
Sat, Nov 28, Dec 5, 12, 19 at 8pm
Sun, Nov 29, Dec 6, 13 at 2:30pm
Fri, Dec 4, 11, 18 at 8pm
Special New Year’s Eve Performance – Thurs, Dec 31 at 9:30pm (tickets $50)
Directed by Glen J. Beck
Musical Direction by Frank DeMonaco
Stage Managed by Kevin Kelly
The Cast:
Match Girl, Narrator, Erica...Erinn Furey
Small Parts Guy...Stan Kubica
S.A.D. Light Seller, Narrator...Jaime Hastings
Jack, Narrator...Jeremy Hudson
Man Who’s Had Enough... Jim Sluder
Narrator/Diane/Lydia/Palamino etc....Jane Caplow
Happy Foley Guy...Howie Kunzinger
“’tis the season. Deal with it!” Come take a hip trip to Striking 12, the refreshingly alternative holiday rock musical that describes itself as “a holiday show for people who don’t like holiday shows.” This Off-Broadway hit tells the story of a grumpy, overworked New Yorker who resolves to spend New Year’s Eve alone when an unexpected visitor brings some much-needed cheer.
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The John W. Engeman Theater presents Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical
Thurs-Sat at 8pm, Sun at 2pm
Special matinees on: Sat, Nov 28, Dec 12, 19, 26 & Jan 2 at 3pm;
Wed, Dec 23 & 30 at 2pm
Thurs, Dec 31 at 2pm
Special performances: Sun, Nov 29, Dec 6, 13, 20, & 27, Jan 3 at 7pm
Tickets $60 by calling (631) 261-2900, by visiting www.engemantheater.com, or at the Engeman Theater
Box Office at 250 Main St, Northport. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express accepted.
Richard T. Dolce...Producing Artistic Director
Erick Divine...Director
Mike Pettry...Musical Director
Stephen DeAngelis...Casting Director
Michael Leslie...Production Manager
Sonoka Fukuma Gozelski...Scenic Designer
Gail Baldoni...Costume Designer
Bradley Clements...Lighting Designer
Katherine Miller...Sound Designer
Mark Adam Rampmeyer...Hair and Wig Designer
CJ LaRoche...Production Stage Manager
Featuring:
Kenneth Cavett (Kris Kringle)
Dale Hensley (Dr. Sawyer)
Gianna LePera (Susan Walker)
Steve Luker (Mr. Macy)
Patrick Richwood (Percy Shellhammer)
Jim Sorensen (Fred Galey)
Laurie Wells (Doris Walker)
The cast includes:
Cara Buschi, Alex Krasser, David Alan Marshall, Mary Jo McConnell, Bruce Rebold, Craig Sculli, Roger Preston Smith, Donnalynn Waller, Evan White, Katie Zaffrann, Ben Hart, Salvatore Casto, Alissa Cavallaro, Nancy Fallon, Jake Huben, Sarah Nicole Kendric, Emma Kowalchuk, Marisa Pierni, Michael Recchia, Larry Saperstein, Alexa Sgroi
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BAY STREET THEATRE presents
HOT PEAS ‘N BUTTER
Fri, Nov 27 at 1 and 3pm
What a great way to dance and groove with the 2008 ‘Parent’s Choice Award’ winning band! Hot Peas 'N Butter is a unique children's musical group that incorporates elements of traditional Latin music, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, jazz, folk, and rock. By combining an interactive, invigorating approach to performance with mature, multicultural music, Hot Peas 'N Butter has developed a distinct way of inspiring care and creativity in kids and adults alike. Tickets: $12 children, $15 adults. KidStreet is sponsored in part by Suffolk County National Bank and Suffolk County under the auspices of the
Office of Cultural Affairs, Steve Levy, County Executive.
SPALDING GRAY: STORIES LEFT TO TELL
Sat, Nov 28 at 8pm
This show, conceived by Kathleen Russo and directed by Lucy Sexton, will catapult the audience into the hilarious, heartbreaking, and ultimately remarkable life of one of the most irreverent and revered storytellers of our time. An ensemble cast including, Kathleen Chalfant, Michael Cunningham, Hazelle Goodman and Ain Gordon, perform the beloved classics and never-before-heard stories that embrace the wit and wisdom found in the words of Spalding Gray. Tickets $35, $50 and $65.
For more info or to purchase tickets online visit www.baystreet.org or call the box office at 631-725-9500. The box office is located on the Long Wharf in Sag Harbor, and is open daily Wed-Sat, from 11am-6pm.
Thurs, Dec 3 at 7pm THE JAM SESSION
Many locals are already familiar with this relaxed, two-hour evening of live jazz music which up until now has been presented Thurs evenings at Bay Burger. THE JAM SESSION relocates to Bay Street for continued weekly winter music fun. Come enjoy this kick off evening and then return weekly on
Thurs beginning Jan 7. FREE, donations welcome.
Fri, Dec 4 at 5:30 pm HOLIDAY KICKOFF PARTY
Featuring festive food and drink, raffles, silent auctions, cocktails and more. Guests will even be able to cross items off their holiday shopping list, with local artwork, spa certificates, vacations and more available to bid on or buy. And with a 50/50 raffle, guests might even leave with more money than they came in with! Celebrate the holiday season with friends, and support Bay Street at the same time. Tickets include wine by Channing Daughters, beer from the Southampton Publick House, and food by Michael Mossalino’s Fine Food & Catering. Guests may also choose to stay and enjoy the
weekly Picture Show beginning at 8pm. The cost for the party is just $40 and tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling the box office at 631-725-9500.
THE PICTURE SHOW features ALBERT FINNEY WEEKEND
Fri, Dec 4 - Two For The Road
Sat, Dec 5 - Tom Jones
Both films start at 8pm with doors opening at 7:30 pm. Tickets to films are $5 unless otherwise noted and can be purchased one-half hour before show time. The American Hotel offers a $25 “Dinner and A Movie” prix-fixe package, which includes a 3-course dinner, a ticket to the film and popcorn. Dinner reservations should be made by calling the hotel directly at 631-725-3535. The Picture Show will return in 2010 with Elvis Weekend on Jan 8 & 9.
Sat, Dec 5 4 - 6pm SANTA COMES TO BAY STREET
For all kids and those that are kids at heart, bring your camera to Bay Street on for a meet and greet and photos with everyone’s favorite holiday visitor…Santa Claus! Santa will be at the theatre between listen to those holiday wishes.
Fri, Dec 18 at 8pm CHERISH THE LADIES
A “Celtic Christmas” with the Irish music sensation. With their unique and spectacular blend of virtuosi instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing, this powerhouse group combines all the facets of Irish traditional culture and puts it forth in an immensely humorous and entertaining package. Tickets are $50.
For more info or to purchase tickets online visit www.baystreet.org or call the box office at 631-725-9500. The box office is located on the Long Wharf in Sag Harbor, and is open daily Wed-Sat, 11am-6pm.
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The Vail-Leavitt Music Hall presents TOBY WALKER
18 Peconic Ave, Riverhead
Sat, Nov 28 from 8-9:45pm; doors open at 7:30pm
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door, and can be purchased online at www.vail-leavitt.org.
A Long Island native who has gone on to become an internationally respected and popular guitarist and entertainer, who was fondly known locally as Little Toby Walker, a unique, accomplished, finger-style guitar virtuoso. He is adept at blues, rags, hot country picking, and coaxes more out of a guitar than anyone can imagine. He is a skilled singer and songwriter who draws inspiration from traditional and contemporary music. Toby takes that musical foundation and creates something uniquely his own and has been eagerly received in various venues including concert halls, festivals
and coffeehouses throughout the U.S., England and Europe. Walker’s passion for blues, rag, folk, and other traditional American music drove him to head for the Mississippi Delta, Virginia, and the Carolinas, where he tracked down some of the more obscure - but immensely talented - music makers of an earlier era. He learned directly at the feet of legends such as Eugene Powell, James "Son" Thomas, Etta Baker, and R.L Burnside, among others. The talent, passion, and soul of a Toby Walker performance reflects these travels. Whether it is telling the humorous and heartwarming tales of
other masters, talking about his inspirations, or astounding you with his musical mastery, his performances are a feast for the senses. The audience is moved in ways that delight them long after the encores. Make no mistake - Toby Walker is to be experienced live.
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Arena Players Main Stage presents Bus Stop by William Inge
Nov 27 to Dec 20
296 Route 109, E Farmingdale
Fri/Sat at 8PM, Sun at 3PM
Tickets: $20 Fri/Sun, $25 Sat.
Reservations/info (516) 293-0674
Visit us on the web @ www.ArenaPlayers.org.
The Cast:
Will Masters...Steve Fallis
Carl...John Wolf
Virgil Blessing...Joe Mortell
Bo Decker...Michael Goodwin
Cherie...Nicole Intravia
Grace...Adrienne Pelligrino
Elma...Victoria Moore
Dr. Gerald Lyman...Harold Harvey
A howling snowstorm has caused all roads to be blocked. On this winter evening, a bus full of weary travelers must pull over and hole up until morning at Grace’s Diner, a cheerful roadside restaurant just outside of Kansas City that doubles as a rest stop for bus passengers. Among these passengers are Bo, a young, headstrong cowboy, and Cherie, a sexy nightclub singer he met at the Kansas City rodeo. Set on taking her back to his ranch in Montana to marry her (despite the objections of the other passengers and the local sheriff), Bo is determined to get his way, resulting in various conflicts and some hilariously entertaining moments!
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The Stage Presents Disney's High School Musical
Nov 28 - Dec 27
Fri & Sat @ 8:30pm, Sun @ 3pm
The Cast:
Troy Bolton - Michael Rinere
Gabriella Montez - Alyson Rogers
Sharpay Evans - Jackie Collins
Ryan Evans - James Skarren
Taylor McKessie - Chelsea Temple
Chad Danforth - Stephen Simonis / Andrew Newhook (12/18, 12/19)
Kelsi Neilsen - Jennie Clifford
Jack Scott - Steve LeFayt
Martha Cox - Leigh Anne Muscarella
Zeke Baylor - Tommy Strahl
Ripper - Adam Jaffe
Ms. Darbus - Cathy Quinn
Cheerleaders/Jocks/Thespians/Skaters/Brainiacs:
Debbie Hecht, Patrick Walsh, Sara Cataldo, Danielle Coutieri
Kevin Amatulli, Charles Jacker, Lori Quinn, Ty Graynor
Musical Direction by Hyun Jang
Choreography by Danielle Coutieri
Directed by Janine Innamorato-Haire
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Upcoming Events at GUILD HALL OF EAST HAMPTON
158 Main St, E Hampton
General Info: 631 324.0806 or www.GuildHall.org
Box Office: 631 324.4050
Guild Hall and The Naked Stage present the following staged readings
A Streetcar Named Desire By Tennessee Williams Tues, Dec 1 @ 7:30pm Free
Josh Perl, Lead Artist featuring Joe De Sane and an ensemble cast TBD.
Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge by Christopher Durang Tues, Dec 15 @ 7:30pm Free
Crossroads Acoustic Showcase Benefit Sat, Dec 19 @ 8pm $15 / $10 members
Celebrate and relax at this informal coffeehouse-style acoustic jam featuring many of the East End’s best musicians playing together, with proceeds from the evening going to help benefit local food pantries. Refreshments, libations and holiday cheer will be served in the lobby throughout the performance. Come welcome the season with Crossroads Music and the talented artists from our community in this very festive evening of spirit and song at the new John Drew Theater.
Featuring: NYC comics Luke Younger & Dave Greek - from 101.9 RXP
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BEL CANTO CHORALE celebrates the holiday season with its performance of Joyous Winter Sounds featuring Vivaldi’s Gloria and Buxtehude’s Magnificat, along with seasonal favorites. Sat, Dec 12 at 8pm. $15, $12 for seniors and students. Church of St. Jude, 3606 Lufberry Ave, Wantagh. Call 516 541-0726. E-mail belcantochorale1@aol.com.
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Oceanside Concert Series - January Stars
Sun, Jan 10 at 7pm
First Presbyterian Church of Oceanside
2701 Oceanside Rd, Oceanside, NY 11572
Music Director: Donny Jones
Special Guests:
Gina Milo (Eponine u/s in the Broadway production of Les Miserables)
Michelle Pruiett (Ariel u/s in Broadway's, The Little Mermaid)
AND
Candis Alek * Reanna Armellino * Sara Cataldo * Robert Gino * Rebecca Lynn Goldfarb
Laura Leigh * Jenna Rose Swerdlow * Ariana Valdes
With
Kevin Merkel (keyboards) & Kevin Moran (percussion)
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See LI Actress Jenna Rose Swerdlow in The Odella Williams Show
Sargent Theater 314 West 54th St, 2nd FL, NYC
Nov 27-29: Fri at 8pm, Sat at 5pm & 8pm, Sun at 5pm & 8pm
Tickets: $25 for ages 13-adult, $15 for ages 7-12
Tickets and other info can be accessed at www.polifonicentertainment.com
