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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
If you enjoy the fruit, pluck not the flower. - Anonymous
SUNSHINE / STORMY WEATHER
Domenica Waddell, mother of Jim Waddell, LI percussionist and Mother-in-law to LI Performer Melanie Lipton Waddell, died November 2 after a long illness.
Visitation at Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 West Main St, Babylon,
Monday, Nov 9 from 2-4:30pm and 7-9:30 pm.
Mass of Christian Burial Tues, Nov 10 at 11am at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, 1434 Straight Path, Wyandanch
Condolences to LI Performer/Set Designer Jim McNicholas on the loss of his father, James McNicholas on October 28th who suffered from Alzheimer's Disease and who ultimately succumbed to pneumonia.
CAST CALL CALENDAR
Check the cast calls page for complete listings, character descriptions, etc.
ACTORS
EMERGENCY!!!
The character of Daryl Grady-a sophisticated theatre critic who enjoys using his power is needed for production of Curtains, to be performed in Jan at Sid Jacobson JCC in Roslyn. Please contact Susan Kalman, Producer at
516-484-1545, ext. 110 or skalman@sjjcc.org
EMERGENCY!!!
The BroadHollow Theatre Company is seeking an actor to play Daddy Warbucks in the upcoming production of Annie, running from Dec 12 - 27. If interested, please contact Laura Wallace-Rhodes at lbwallace@aol.com.
EMERGENCY!!!
Looking for actors for the world premiere production of The Legend of St. Nicholas. We are seeking 3 actors to fill the roles of Leonardo DaVinci (Bari-Tenor, campy Italian accent), Atilla the Hun (Bass-Bari, tough, menacing type), and Felix (Bari-Tenor, second-fiddle to Saint Nick; the funny-man). We are also seeking kids age 8-11 to fill out the ensemble. The shows are 12/9 at 8:30, 12/10 at 8 pm, 12/12 at 4:30 and 8 pm, 12/13 at 7 pm, 12/18 at 8 pm, 12/19 at 4 pm and 8 pm, and 12/20 at 3 pm. All matinees are subject to cancellation. 1st weekend is in Plainview, 2nd weekend is in Westchester. Tech "week" will be Sun 12/6-Wed 12/8. A little about the play: it is a musical based on the book The Autobiography of Santa Claus, which tells the "true story" of the journey of Nicholas becoming a saint, dying, gaining immortality, falling in love, meeting up with the likes of King Arthur, Leonardo DaVinci, Ben Franklin, Amelia Earhart, and many other historical figures who form a merry band of helpers, allowing Santa to achieve the legendary status he has today. Rehearsals begin immediately, so get ready to jump right into it. If you are interested or have any questions, please feel free to email me (Brian Smith, director) at bsmith1212@optonline.net.
THIS WEEK'S AUDITIONS
CM Performing Arts Center auditions for the musical RENT on Sun, Nov 8 at 11am, with Final Casting on: Mon, Nov 9. We are looking for men and women of all ethnic backgrounds. Please come prepared with a song from RENT. Must look like 18 and over. ALL ROLES OPEN!
Director: Noel S. Ruiz, Choreographer: Patrick Grossman, Musical Director: Michael Santangelo
Performance Schedule: Fri, Jan 29, Feb, 5, 12, 19 at 8pm; Sat, Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20; Sun, Jan 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21 at 2pm; Sun, Jan 31 at 7pm; Wed, Feb 17 at 2pm; Wed, Feb 10, 17 at 7:30pm. For show info and character descriptions please check our website: www.cmpac.com. If interested in participating in this production, but unable to attend the audition dates please contact Noel at cmexecdir@aol.com to see if other arrangements are possible.
Calling All Saints 2009
OPEN MIC / AUDITIONS Sun, Nov 8 from 3-6pm
St. Paul's 31 Rider Ave, Patchogue
Singers/Actors/Musicians
Call First for more info: 631-431-3707
The Stage Theatre in Merrick is holding auditions for upcoming performance of Lost In Yonkers on Mon, Nov 9 at 7:30pm at the theater, 2222 Hewlett Ave, Merrick. Show dates Jan 2 - 31; Fri/Sat @ at 8:30pm and Sun at 3pm. All roles open. Please be available for all shows. Call 516 868 6400 for info if needed
Theatre By The Bay announces auditions for Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN on Tues, Nov 10 & Wed,
Nov 11 at 7:30 PM at Bay Terrace Jewish Center, 13-00 209th St, Bayside (718) 428-6363. We need Actors, Actresses, Singers, Dancers- Adults, Teens & Children wanted! Rehearsals begin in Dec. Performances first three wknds in March. Please come prepared with sheet music (from the show is acceptable) and be prepared to dance a combination that you will be taught. Non-equity/no pay.*The part of Professor Harold Hill has already been cast*
Book, Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson
Based on a story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey
Producer/Director...Lawrence F. Bloom
Musical Director...Rene Dennis
Choreographer...Michele Mazzocco
Co-Producer...Barbara Koenig .
The Spotlight Players are looking for children ages 6 & up, as well as adult men & women, for their upcoming production of A Christmas Carol. Auditions are from 8-10pm on Mon, Nov 9 at the Jewish Cultural Center at 574 E Meadow Ave, E Meadow, and Wed, Nov 11 at St. Francis Church, 1752 Harton Ave, E Meadow. For info, please contact SptltPlyrs@aol.com or (631) 225-9102.
NEW CALLS
Andrean Players auditions for its spring '10 production of Cinderella on Jan 19 & 20 at 7:30pm at Andrean Hall (Northern Blvd. between 157th and 158th). Cinderella must be between 18 and 30 years old but all parts are open. We are looking for crew, etc. as well. For further info call 718-460-3072
HAMPTON THEATRE COMPANY auditions for MAURITIUS by THERESA REBECK
Sun, Nov 15 from 2-4pm and Mon, Nov 16 from 7-9pm**
Quogue Community Hall, 126 Jessup Ave, Quogue
Three Mamet-esque con artists take on the ladies in a cutthroat battle of wits over a rare stamp collection.
The play contains roles for 3 men and 2 women. They are:
JACKIE (20s) - Spitfire young woman, possessive of stamps she believes to be hers and ready to take on all comers.
PHILIP (40s-60s) - Owner of the stamp shop, distrusting, crusty and calculating.
DENNIS (30s-50s) - A stamp dealer and freelance con man, looking for the main chance.
STERLING (40s-50s) - A wealthy gangster, charming until crossed, volatile and dangerous.
MARY (30s) - Jackie's elder half-sister, calm, tough and prepared to defend her interests.
Rehearsals for MAURITIUS will begin after Thanksgiving with performances Jan 14-31, on Thurs, Fri, Sat eves and Sun afternoons at the Quogue Community Hall. Bob Kaplan directs. *Readings will be from the script. No appointment or monologue is necessary. For more info, please e-mail hamptontheatre@optonline.net or mediamanbob1@yahoo.com or call 631-929-3042. Please bring a headshot and résumé if you have one. **If you are unable to attend these audition times, but would like to read, please contact us and an alternate time will be arranged if possible.
The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport, Northport, announces Equity Principal Auditions for its upcoming production of Run For Your Wife; Richard T. Dolce, producing artistic director; B.T. McNicholl, director; Ray Cooney, playwright; Stephen DeAngelis, casting director. Rehearsals begin Jan 4 in Manhattan; runs Jan 21-Feb 21. Performance schedule is for 5 perfs/wk from Thurs-Sun. Equity Letter of Agreement referencing the COST contract. AEA agreement calls for 40 hours/week. All performers must have excellent comic timing. Equity Principal Auditions will be held at Pearl Studios, 500 Eighth Ave, 4th Fl, Studio #408, NYC on Sat, Nov 21 from 10AM-1:30PM and 2:30-6PM. Non-Union performers will be seen if time allows. Performers of all ethnicities and Non-Union performers are strongly encouraged to attend. Auditioners are asked to prepare a comic monologue of their own choosing. All characters speak in British dialect. Specifically RP. The “Britishness” of the show is an essential component of its humor. Don’t worry if it’s not perfect but we’d like to see if auditioners can get the basic sounds and music of it. SEEKING:
JOHN SMITH: Male; 28-40, a taxi driver who has two wives, one in each town; the Protagonist; described as "ordinary" but must have great charm, wit, a sense of urgency without being manic; crack comic timing, an gift for physical comedy;
STANLEY GARDNER: Male; 28-40; John’s unemployed best friend and neighbor; the comic sidekick; bright energy; says the wrong thing under pressure in an attempt to "help."; well-meaning but excitable; excellent physical comedian needed;
BARBARA SMITH: Female; late 20s-30s; John’s wife in Streatham; cute, frisky, scantily clad kitty, yet must have terrific comic timing; the physical requirements are less important than the acting ability, which is paramount;
MARY SMITH: Female; late 20s-30s; John’s wife in Wimbledon; nurturer; can be firm with her husband; responsible, doting, but eminently attractive and likable;
DETECTIVE SERGEANT TROUGHTON: Male (but also might consider a Female if she is convincing); 35-45; a slightly severe, proper detective; not a pushover, but not belligerent, either; keeps the pressure on our hero;
DETECTIVE SERGEANT FRANKLIN: Male; 40s-50s; a middle-aged family man; diplomatic; unaware of how funny he is; BOBBY FRANKLYN: Male; 20s-50s; dress designer; very effeminate; outrageous but only when justified by the situation; entirely serious about what he does; acting skill is paramount, not simply attitude; think a British Roger Debris from “The Producers”.
If unable to attend, send picture and resume to Stephen DeAngelis, c/o Grey nyc, 777 Third Ave, 10 Fl, NY, NY 10017, ATTN: “RUN FOR YOUR WIFE”. For more info on the theater, go to www.engemantheater.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
ONGOING RECRUITMENT
The Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island is looking for a young tenor to play the role of Frederic in their upcoming production of The Pirates of Penzance. Call 631-275-6500 or write PhGellis@Yahoo.com
Dominique Bouchard, Casting Director
New “SECRET” game show, HONEY, PLEASE!, from the producers of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire and The Newlywed Game is looking for unique couples/families with LOTS of personality (we’re looking for really FUN and ADVENTUROUS people). Contestants will open-up their homes and pick an UNKNOWING teammate in their family (husband/wife, fiancé, boyfriend/girlfriend, children) to be their accomplice in this hilarious challenge of wit and task (CASTING IN NY/NJ ONLY AND YOU MUST LIVE TOGETHER). The show is a fun, lighthearted, comedic, hidden camera show, where you have to convince your UNKNOWING teammate to complete several tasks. And the tasks are things they would not normally do, i.e. laundry, a fitness work out tape, making you dinner, giving you a back massage, spending time with the family, taking care of the pets etc. (the weirder the better). For every task he or she completes, you win cash and prizes. As the tasks get progressively harder, the cash and prizes increase. You can win $12K+ in CASH and PRIZES!! BUT your secret teammate has no idea they are being filmed or competing (you will be disqualified if you don’t keep it confidential, so don’t tell your secret teammate or anyone that would tell them…including kids)!
Please contact us ASAP. To get more info and to apply for the show email: casting.honeyplease@gmail.com
Jim Prego, Co-Director Zydrate Enthusiasts Network. We are the LI REPO! Shadowcast. We are looking for 2 male understudies. One for the part of Rotti Largo and one for Pavi Largo. This is a fully volunteer company and we do it for the fun of the show. We currently do a show every 2 months at the Huntington Cinema Arts Center on a Sat night. Rehearsals are usually most sat afternoon/eves, and occasionally on Sun. Our website: http://zenshadowcast.org/ Please e-mail Jim Prego at shadowstone@gmail.com for more info.
Patsy the Clown & Entertainment Company
516-437-8169 PatsytheClown@optonline.net
Reputable LI entertainment company looking to hire 1-2 female performers who are spirited and outgoing to work a very steady weekend job as a children's entertainer. Willing to train and provide equipment. Background check a must.
MUSICIANS
EMERGENCY!!!
MUSICAL DIRECTOR/ PIANIST needed by The Spotlight Players for A Christmas Carol. Pay involved. Please contact SptltPlyrs@aol.com or (631) 225-9102.
Searching for a rehearsal pianist for school in Greenlawn for Into the Woods
Feb 9-11 auditions, 2:30-4:30pm
Feb 22 first rehearsal, 2:30-4:30pm
Mon: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2:30-4:30pm
16 hrs at $40 per
Contact Jim Incorvaia if interested jincorvaia@mac.com
Floral Park Memorial HS and St. John the Baptist Diocesan HS are seeking musicians for Thoroughly Modern Millie. We are seeking professional musicians for the following books:
Harp, Guitar/Banjo/Ukulele
Also auditioning student musicians for the following books (Great Experience - No Pay):
Bass, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Reed 4 - Baritone Sax, Bass Clarinet, Flute
Drum Set or Percussion
Floral Park Memorial High School Rehearsals:
Thurs, March 4 - 6-10:30pm (Sitzprobe), Mon, March 8 - 6-10:30pm (Dress 1), Tues, March 9 - 6-10:30pm (Dress 2)
Performances:
Thur, March 11 at 3:30pm, Fri, March 12 at 7:30pm, Sat, March 13 at 7:30pm,
St. John the Baptist Rehearsals:
Sun, March 14 - TBA (Sitzprobe), Mon, March 15 - 6-10:30pm (Dress 1), Tues, March 16 - 6-10:30pm (Dress 2)
Performances:
Thur, March 18 at 10am, Fri, March 19 at 8pm, Sat, March 20 at 8pm, Sun, March 21 at 2pm
Must be available for all dates! If interested, please contact Steven Altinel. saltinel@gmail.com
TECHNICIANS
Andrean Players spring '10 production of Cinderella on Jan 19 & 20 at 7:30pm at Andrean Hall (Northern Blvd. between 157th and 158th) is looking for crew, etc. For further info call 718-460-3072
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 dollars 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!)
Much thanks,
From Linda Randolph
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
Alyce Mayors-Sminkey, class of 1983
Attn: Northport High School Choir Alumni who studied under Sandy Valerio:
We are having a reunion concert with the current Northport HS Choir on Tues, Dec 22, 8pm. Rehearsal will be the night before; Mon, Dec 21 at 8pm-? This will be to promote the Tim Valerio Scholarship fund that the school is setting up this year in honor of Sandy’s son who died tragically in a motorcycle accident this past Spring. More info to follow. NPT is setting up a page on their site that will have the music we’ll be singing in downloadable PDFs and other general info about the rehearsal and concert. Since the school has “gone green” they will not do mailings to the alumni so it’s up to us to generate as much word of mouth about this as possible to fellow alumni. If you have any immediate questions please feel free to email me at alycemayors@gmail.com. Thanks, will be talking to you again soon!
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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4- Week AUDITION INTENSIVE with Lisa Regina
Wed: Nov 11, 18 & Dec 2, 9 (Break for Thanksgiving Holiday) 6:30pm – 9pm
Variations, A Dancer’s Studio – 180 Spring Rd, Huntington Village
$550 per student (Tuition includes casting director audition, and a copy of your audition video)
Due to the structure of this class, space is extremely limited and students must be committed to ALL
(4) class dates, as we will be preparing scenes for your audition. Each student will be preparing a
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NYC Quality Head Shots Available on LI!
Did you know that a good quality head shot can be your key to getting that important audition or role? And equally important is the photographer that you chose to do your head shot. Len Marks is an award-winning photographer in Cold Spring Harbor who specializes in head shots for actors, singers, dancers and musicians. Len has been in business for 20 years and is an expert in lighting techniques as well as creating a relaxed atmosphere in order to achieve a very natural look. Many of our performers have had head shots taken by Len and they are thrilled that they could have their photo shoot done locally without having to travel into the city. For all Deb's Web readers: 2 free 8x10s will be included in a head shot package if you tell Len that you were referred by Linda Ray of Huntington Cabaret. Len can be reached at: 631 367-1219 lennym@lenmarksphoto.com
MILESTONES
Celebrity births/deaths by Gary Tifeld
Upcoming LI celebrations: Happy Birthday/Anniversary to you all!
BORN 11/6
**LI Performer Stephanie Maresco Hudson**
**LI Performer Marci Bing**
**LI Performer/Director Bradlee Bing**
Actress Juanita Hall (South Pacific) born 1901
Director Mike Nichols (The Graduate, Spamalot, etc.) is 78
Actress Sally Field (Norma Rae, Brothers & Sisters, etc.) is 63
Singer Glenn Frey (The Eagles) is 61
Actor Brad Davis (Midnight Express) born 1949
Playwright Ernest Thompson (On Golden Pond) is 59
Actor Michael Cerveris (Tommy, Assassins) is 49
Actor Eddie Korbich (Assassins, Carousel) is 49
Actress Rebecca Shaeffer (My Sister Sam) born 1967
Actor Ethan Hawke (Training Day) is 39
Actress Rebecca Romijn (X-Men, Eastwick) is 37
Thandie Newton (Beloved) is 37
DIED 11/6
Playwright Anthony Shaffer (Sleuth) - 2001 - Heart attack
Actress Gene Tierney (Laura) - 1991 - Emphysema
BORN 11/7
**LI Musical Director/Performer Frank DeMonaco**
**LI Performer Bernadette Torre**
Opera singer Dame Joan Sutherland is 83
Actress Lila Kaye (Nicholas Nickleby) is 80
Actress Judy Parfitt (Dolores Claiborne) is 74
Actor Barry Newman (Petrocelli) born 1938
Singer Joni Mitchell is 66
Actress Lindsay Duncan (Private Lives) is 59
Actor Christopher Knight (The Brady Bunch) is 52
Writer/Model Dirk Shafer (Man of the Year) is 47
Actress Dana Plato (Diff'rent Strokes) born 1964
Actor Christopher Daniel Barnes (The Brady Bunch Movie) is 37
DIED 11/7
Actor Howark Keel (Kiss Me Kate, Dallas) - 2004 - Colon cancer
Comedian Melvin "Slappy" White - 1995 - Heart attack
Actor Steve McQueen (Bullitt) - 1980 - Lung cancer
Composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - 1893 - Cholera
BORN 11/8
**LI Performer Michael Mandato**
Actress June Havoc (Hello Frisco Hello) is 93
Actress Esther Rolle (Good Times) born 1920
Director Gene Saks (Mame, Brighton Beach Memoirs) is 88
Producer Walter Mirisch (In the Heat of the Night) is 88
Actor Joe Flynn (McHale's Navy) born 1925
Singer Patti Page (Tennessee Waltz) is 82
Singer Bonnie Raitt (Something To Talk About) is 60
Actress Alfre Woodard (Cross Creek, Desperate Housewives) is 56
Actress Courtney Thorne-Smith (Melrose Place) is 42
Actress Parker Posey (Best in Show) is 41
Actress Roxana Zal (Testament) is 40
Actress Gretchen Mol (Girls Club) is 37
Actress Tara Reid (American Pie) is 34
DIED 11/8
Actor/Writer Michael O'Donoghue (SNL, Mr. Mike's Mondo Video) - 1994 - Cerebral hemorrhage
Actor James Hayden (Once Upon a Time in America) - 1983 - Drug overdose
BORN 11/9
Actress Marie Dressler (Min & Bill, Dinner at Eight) born 1868
Actor Ed Wynn born 1886
Music Arranger Roger Edens born 1905
Actress/Writer Kay Thompson born 1908
Actress Hedy Lamarr born 1914
Playwright Hugh Leonard (Da) born 1926
Actor Lou Ferrigno (The Incredible Hulk) is 58
Actress Karen Dotrice (Mary Poppins) is 54
Actress Ellen McLaughlin (Angels in America) is 52
Actor Robert Duncan McNeill (Star Trek: Voyager) is 45
Singer Bryn Terfel is 44
Actor Eric Dane (Grey’s Anatomy) is 37
DIED 11/9
Actor Art Carney (The Honeymooners, Harry & Tonto) – 2003 – Natural causes
Actress Mabel King (The Wiz) – 1999 – Complications of diabetes
Actress Priscilla Morrill – 1994 – Kidney infection
Actor Billy Halop (Dead End Kids) – 1976 – Heart attack
BORN 11/10
Actor Claude Rains (Casablanca) born 1889
Actor Russell Johnson (Gilligan’s Island) is 85
Actor Richard Burton (Camelot, Hamlet) born 1925
Composer Ennio Morricone (The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly) is 81
Lyricist Marilyn Bergman (Yentl, The Way We Were) is 80
Actor Roy Scheider (Jaws, All That Jazz) born 1932
Lyricist Tim Rice (Aida, Evita) is 65
Actress/Choreographer Ann Reinking (Chicago, All That Jazz) is 60
Actor Jack Scalia (All My Children) is 58
Actor Matt Craven (From the Earth to the Moon) is 53
Actor/Comedian Sinbad (Houseguest) is 53
Actress Brittany Murphy (Clueless) is 32
Actress Heather Matarazzo (Welcome to the Dollhouse) is 27
DIED 11/10
Actor Jack Palance (City Slickers) – 2006 – Natural causes
Writer Ken Kesey (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest) – 2001 – Liver cancer
Actor Chuck Connors (The Rifleman) – 1992 – Lung cancer
Singer Ronnie Dyson – 1990 – Heart failure
Actress Sudie Bond (Flo, Silkwood) – 1984 – Cardiac arrest
Actor Gerald Mohr (Lone Wolf) – 1968
Actor Lupino Lane (Me & My Girl) – 1959
BORN 11/11
Actor Clifton Webb (Laura) born 1889
Director Peter Coe (Oliver) born 1918
Actor Stubby Kaye (Guys & Dolls) born 1918
Director John Guillermin (The Towering Inferno) is 84
Actor/Comedian Jonathan Winters (…Mad, Mad World) is 84
Actor James Luisi (Sweet Charity) born 1928
Actor Arnold Soboloff (Peter Pan) born 1930
Actor Christian Clemenson (Bad Influence) is 50
Actress Demi Moore (Ghost) is 47
Actor Philip McKeon (Alice) is 45
Actress Calista Flockhart (Ally McBeal, Brothers & Sisters) is 45
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio (Titanic, The Aviator, etc.) is 35
Actress Ashley Rose Orr (The Sound of Music) is 19
DIED 11/11
Actor Keith Andes (Wildcat) – 2005 – Suicide
Voice actress Mary Kay Bergman (South Park) – 1999 – Suicide
Actress Lisa Kirk (Kiss Me Kate, Mack & Mabel) – 1990 – Lung cancer
Actor Roger C. Carmel (The Mothers-In-Law) – 1986 – Suicide
Composer Dimitri Tiomkin (High Noon) – 1979 – Injuries from fall
Composer Jerome Kern (Showboat) – 1945 – Cerebral hemorrhage
BORN 11/12
Actor Liam Dunn (What’s Up Doc?) born 1916
Singer Jo Stafford born 1917
Actor William Lanteau (Newhart, On Golden Pond) born 1922
Actress Kim Hunter (A Streetcar Named Desire, Planet of the Apes) born 1922
Actor Richard Venture is 86
Actress Grace Kelly (The Country Girl, High Society) born 1929
Actress Mary Louise Wilson (Grey Gardens) is 77
Actress Ann Flood (The Edge of Night) is 75
Actress Ina Balin (The Greatest Story Ever Told) born 1937
Actor/Playwright Wallace Shawn (My Dinner With Andre) is 66
Singer Neil Young is 64
Actress/Dancer Karen Ziemba (Contact, Curtains) is 52
Actress Megan Mullally (Will & Grace) is 51
Actor Vincent Irizarry (All My Children) is 50
Actor David Schwimmer (Friends) is 43
Actor Ryan Gosling (The Notebook) is 29
Actress Anne Hathaway (The Princess Diaries, Rachel’s Getting Married) is 27
DIED 11/12
Playwright Ira Levin (Deathtrap, Veronica’s Room) – 2007 – Heart attack
Actor Jonathan Brandis (SeaQuest DSV) – 2003 – Suicide
Actress Penny Singleton (Blondie, The Jetsons) – 2003 – Complications from stroke
Actor/Composer Albert Hague (Fame) – 2001 – Cancer
Actor/Dancer Charles ‘Honi’ Coles (My One & Only) – 1992 – Cancer
Actress Eve Arden (Our Miss Brooks, The Mothers-In-Law) – 1990 – Cardiac arrest
Composer Rudolf Friml (Rose Marie) – 1972
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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
John Edward Cross Country
On WE (Women's Entertainment)
Fridays at 9 & 10 pm
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CLOSING
Lend Me a Tenor @ Airport Playhouse 11/8
Picnic @ Hampton Theatre Company 11/8
Frozen @ Arena Repertory Players Second Stage 11/8
Macbeth @ Northeast Stage 11/8
Top of the Heap @ The Gallery Players of Brooklyn 11/8
OPENING
The Last Night of Ballyhoo @ Clare Rose Playhouse 11/6
Rabbit Hole @ North Fork Community Theatre 11/6
Golden Parachutes @ Middle Class American Productions 11/6-8 ONLY!
Night Watch @ Second Chance Players 11/6
The White Liars and Black Comedy @ Ivy Lane Players 11/6
Funny Money @ Douglaston Community Theatre 11/6
Intimate Apparel @ Heights Players of Brooklyn 11/6
Curtains @ Star Playhouse 11/7
The Hound of the Baskervilles @ Minstrel Players of Northport 11/7
Curtains @ FSF Community Theatre Group 11/7
I've Got the Music in Me @ The L. I. Cabaret Theatre 11/7 & 14 ONLY
Carousel @ Theatre by the Bay 11/7
The Diary of Anne Frank @ Bay Street Theatre 11/9
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.
CLOSING WEEKEND!
Airport Playhouse presents Lend Me A Tenor Oct 23 – Nov 8. Mention Deb's Web and receive $3 off your ticket (not to be included with other special offers) 631-589-7588
MCAP - Middle Class American Productions presents Golden Parachutes
at the Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College
Fri/Sat, Nov 6 & 7 at 7:30pm, Sun, Nov 8 at 2pm
www.dhpac.org or 631-656-2148 for tickets
$15 or $12 seniors/students
starring
Five Town Students:
Casey Colon * Klement Tinaj * Michael Raimo * Johnny Wentz
and
Marietta Alvarado * Lauren Ashley * John Blenn * Deborah Cascio * Bruno Ceschini
Joanne Ciaramella * Rich Corapi * Gregg Jacoby * Martin Knapp * Perssys Leon * Diane Loizidis
Sue McCann * Tracy Wolf Frierman * Betty Tucker * Cheryl Venditto * Howard Webber
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Theatre Three presents its 26th Annual Production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
Nov 13 – Dec 27
Box Office: (631) 928-9100 / Group Sales: (631) 928-1130 www.theatrethree.com
Adapted & Directed by Jeffrey E. Sanzel
Musical Direction/Sound Effects Ellen Michelmore
Production Stage Manager Elizabeth Ann Trupia
Scenic Design Randall Parsons
Costume Design Randall Parsons & Bonnie Vidal
Lighting Design Robert W. Henderson, Jr.
Properties Julie Hoffman
Technical Direction Neil Creedon, Avancy Inc.
Associate Musical Director Kevin F. Story
Assistant Stage Manger/Running Crew Alizah Kramer
Wigs Timothy J Conway
Assistant Costumer Mona Miller
The Cast:
Ebenezer Scrooge...JEFFREY SANZEL
The Girl, a mute beggar...LIANA PIRRAGLIA*/ALEXANDRA SMITH†
Fred Halliwell, Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come...MORGAN HOWELL RUMBLE
Janet Halliwell, Ghost of Christmas Past...MARYELLEN MOLFETTA
Bob Cratchit...DOUGLAS J. QUATTROCK
Mrs. Cratchit, The School Matron...SOPHIE VANIER
Belinda Cratchit...CASSIE BOHNER*/MEGAN BUSH†
Martha Cratchit...MEGAN McCAFFREY*/CAROLINE D’ANGELO†
Tiny Tim Cratchit...WILLIAM RUSSELL*/JACE SIMOES RODRIGUES †
Peter Cratchit, Office Boy...SEAN VISCOUNT*/JIMMY KIMMEL†
Fezziwig, Topper...GEORGE LIBERMAN
Belle Fezziwig, Seeker...KELSEY CHESLOCK
Mrs. Fezziwig, Mrs. Dilber, The Duchess...CAMILE ARNONE
Charwoman, Margaret...MICHAELA PAWLUK*/JESSICA LEE EICHINGER†
Jacob Marley, The Poulterer...RAY GOBES, JR.
Scrooge as a Boy...VINCENT DONNADIO*/SPENCER ROSNER†
Fan...HAYLEE JUHAS*/SARAH BUSH†
Dick Wilkins, Seeker...EVAN TEICH
Mr. Tackleton, Old Joe, Seeker...MATTEO PADUANO
Ghost of Christmas Present...DEBBIE STARKER
The Child on Christmas Morning...DANI ALT*/ZOE KAHNIS†
Citizens of London, Shadows, Guests, Voices, Gossips, Debtors and Many, Many Others...THE COMPANY
* Holly Cast / † Ivy Cast
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St. Hugh Productions presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
Directed by Thomas DePalo
Nov 14 & 21 – 7:30PM, Nov 15 & 22 – 2 PM
Tickets: $15 adults; $10 seniors & children <12
St. Hugh Parish Center, Corner of New York Ave & Pulaski Rd, Huntington Station
Call Lori at (631) 427-1606 for more info
The Cast:
Brianne Bennett...Susan Waverly
Terry Bennett...Bob Wallace
Gene Cochrane...Ezekiel Foster
Thomas DePalo...Phil Davis
Dominic Guerriero...Conductor
Rich Irace...General Waverly
Allison Lewin...Rita
Maureen Makowski...Judy Haynes
Barry Maltese...Ralph Sheldrake
Luisa Marino...Betty Haynes
Cynthia Neyer...Martha Watson
John Quinn...Mike
Vito Reciniello...Mr. Snoring Man
Carol Rubenstein...Mrs. Snoring Man
Brittany Schiavone...Seamstress
Ann Sion...Tessie
Corrie Ann Young...Rhoda
Ensemble
Charley Berg, Denise Berlinquette, Leanne Haddock, Susan Haran, Larry Hess,
Tina Lauro, Stephanie Leo, Caitlyn Morrison, Meghan Park, Ann Salmon
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The Queens Players presents William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Nights' Dream
The Secret Theatre 44-02 23rd St, LI City
7 train to 45th Rd/Courthouse or the E,V & G to 23rd St/Ely Ave
Dec 3-6, 9-12, 16-19, Jan 1-3 at 8pm, Dec 19 and 20 at 3:30pm
Tickets: $15 gen adm; $10 students
Visit www.SecretTheatre.com or by calling 718-392-0722
Directed by: Katherine M. Carter
Stage Manager: Griffin Parker
Sound Design: Jillian Marie Walker
Costume Design: Jeni Ahlfeld
Lighting Design: Lisa Hufnagel
Asst Director: Paul Markert
Asst Stage Manager: Gabby Senatore
The show features: Jeni Ahlfeld, Andrew Ash, Charles Baker, Katie Braden, Timothy J. Cox, Angelica Duncan,
Charlotte Lane Dunn, Brandon Hillen, Chris Kateff, Sarah King, Miriam Mintz, Joe Mullen,
James Parenti, Patricia Phelps, Tiffany D. Turner, Randy Warsaw, Timothy Williams, Heidi Zenz
A Midsummer Nights’ Dream in Winter? Yes please! In director Katherine M. Carter’s energetic new staging of Shakespeare’s most beloved romantic comedy, follow four young lovers into a colorful and mysterious forest where fairies Titania and Oberon rule, where a band of “rude mechanicals”, led by the hilarious Bottom, rehearse a play and where love is put to the test by the mischievous Puck. In the end, will the lovers end up with their correct mate? Will the mechanicals make it to their performance before the Duke? Is Titania doomed to love an ass? A Midsummer Nights Dream is a non-stop comedy that will warm you up in the cold winter months.
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E Phoenix Idealis Theater, Inc. presents Lillian Hellman’s The Children’s Hour
at the Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14th Rd, College Point, Queens
Performances: Nov 13, 14, 20, 21 at 8PM, 14 & 21 at 3PM.
Tickets:$12, $8 senior citizens/students
Easily reached via the Q65 bus. By train, take the #7 subway or the LIRR to Main Street-Flushing, then transfer to the Q65 bus. Free on-site parking is also available. For more information or to reserve tickets, please call 516-678-0016 or visit our website, www.ephoenixi.org.
Directed by Ben Fabrizi and Artistic Director Robert Combé
The Cast:
Rachel Alt...Karen Wright
Aimee Hiltz...Martha Dobie
Sarah Garza...Mary Tilford
Hugh Davies...Dr. Joe Cardin
Emily Garrick...Aunt Lily Mortar
Susanne Traub...Mrs. Amelia Tilford
Pauline Walsh...Agatha
Schoolgirls: Yuki Akashi, Brianna Alyssa Allison, Hiroko Tanaka, April Uhl, Rose Yao
The Children's Hour is a powerful psychological drama about the power of a malicious child’s vindictive lie about her two teachers that shatters their lives and the lives of those around them.
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Theatre by the Bay presents Rodgers' & Hammerstein's Carousel
at The Bay Terrace Jewish Center, 13-00 209th St, , Bayside (718) 428-6363
Sat: Nov 7, 14, 21 at 8PM, Sun: Nov 8, 15, 22 at 3PM
Tickets: $18 Adults, $16 Seniors and Children; Group Rates Available
Producer/Director LAWRENCE F. BLOOM
Musical Director ALAN KINGSLEY
Choreographer DANIELLE CRETARO
Co-Producer BARBARA KOENIG
CAST
Mrs. Mullin...Lee Newman
Julie Jordan...Beverly Bell
Carrie Pipperidge...Michele Mazzocco
Billy Bigelow...David Yudell
Enoch Snow...Eli Koenig
Nettie Fowler...Susan DeStefano
Jigger Craigin...Steve Hoffman
Mr. Bascombe...Gene Ferrari
1st Policeman...Jonathan Palmiotti
2nd Policeman...Ira Cohen
Captain...Keith Wieder
Enoch Snow, Jr....Nicholas Zalewski
Louise...Rebecca Chusid
Arminy...Sharon DeCoursey
Starkeeper/Dr. Seldon...Stan Stolar
Heavenly Friend...Andrew Anton
ENSEMBLE
Heather Bilczic, Andrew Anton, Megan DeCoursey, Ira Cohen, Sharon De Coursey, Brandon DeCoursey, Jamie DeTingo Gene Ferrari, Lila Edelkind, Drew Lubeck, Sharri Mandel, Brent Morden, Farrah Margolin, Jonathan Palmiotti
Marleen Rothstein, Keith Wieder, Ashley Taylor, Nicholas Zalewski, Kat Thompson, Lauren Twomey, Jackie Wieder
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The Douglaston Community Theatre presents Ray Cooney's Funny Money
Tickets: $15 adults, $13 seniors, Group Discounts for 10 or more people; reserved seating available.
Info/reservations call (718) 482-3332
Zion Episcopal Church- 44th Ave off Douglaston Pkwy, Douglaston
Fri: Nov 6 & 13 at 8PM, Sat: Nov 7, 14 & 21 at 8PM, Sat: Nov 14 at 2PM, Sun: Nov 22 at 2PM
Directed by Andy Szewczuk
The Cast: Nick DeCesare * Sari Lee Gordon * Mark Lord * Mary Lynch
Ed McGonnell * Ed Schuldner * Joe Schweigert * Richard Weyhausen
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BROADWAY LEADING LADIES & BROADWAY SONGBOOK
2 Great Shows in 1 Short Weekend!
Produced exclusively for the theater by NY Casting Director Stephen DeAngelis. Both shows will feature Big Broadway talent in the intimate 400 seat setting of the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport. Tickets are ON SALE NOW TO YOU our Valued Customer and are $50. SAVE $10 WHEN YOU BUY BOTH BY PHONE at 631-261-2900.
BROADWAY LEADING LADIES
Fri, Nov 6 at 8PM
Due to the phenomenal response to last August's Broadway Divafest 2009, the celebration of the Broadway's finest female performers continues with Broadway's Leading Ladies. Produced exclusively for the John W. Engeman Theater, five of Broadway's best will recreate some of their most memorable career highlights, display their great versatility and share amusing behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Performers scheduled to appear are Tony Award nominee, Drama Desk Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Liz Callaway (CATS, Miss Saigon, Baby, Merrily We Roll Along, The Look of Love and The Three Muskateers), Emmy Award nominee Renee Elise Goldsberry (RENT, The Color Purple, The Lion King), Jessica Lee Goldyn (A Chorus Line), Rachelle Rak (Fosse, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Oklahoma!, CATS,
Thou Shalt Not, The Look of Love) and Chelsea Morgan Stock (The Little Mermaid). Musical Director/Accompanist for the evening will be Fred Barton.
BROADWAY SONGBOOK
Sat, Nov 7 at 8PM
The evening will feature five of Broadway's finest vocalists will celebrate some of their most memorable musical moments from 'The Great White Way", display their great versatility and share amusing behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Performers scheduled to appear are Drama Desk Award winner Lisa Howard (The 25th Anniversary Putnam County Spelling Bee, South Pacific, 9 to 5), Lauren Kennedy (Monty Python's Spamalot, Les Miserables, Sunset Boulevard, Side Show), Two-time Drama Desk Award nominee Norm Lewis (The Little Mermaid, Les Miserables, Chicago, Miss Saigon, The Wild Party, The Who's Tommy, Side Show), Elizabeth Loyacano (The Phantom of the Opera, Oklahoma!, The Woman in White, Dracula the Musical) and Two-time Tony Award nominee and Three-time Drama Desk Award nominee Howard McGillin (Broadway's longest running Phantom of the Opera, The Kiss of the Spider Woman, She Loves Me, The Secret Garden, Anything Goes, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Sunday in the Park with George). Musical Director/Accompanist for the evening will be Fred Barton.
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GUILD HALL OF EAST HAMPTON
158 Main St, E Hampton
General Info: 631 324.0806 or www.GuildHall.org
Box Office: 631 324.4050
Sun, Nov 8 from 2-5:30pm Free Admission
FIESTA! For All Children and Families
2-4pm: Music and puppetry with Anna E. Kravitz, performances by the incredible Calpulli Dancers, craft workshops, piñatas, refreshments, and much more! Calpulli celebrated the rich regional dance traditions of Mexico’s diverse cultural history interpreted through its unique artistic vision. The fresh, vital repertoire honors Mexico’s past and immigrant life in the United States.
4-5:30pm: Crossroads Music Showcase presents the popular Latino band: Mr. No Shame
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The Arena Players Second Stage presents It Had to Be You by Joseph Bologna & Renee Taylor
Nov 13 – Dec 20
296 Rte 109, E Farmingdale
8:30PM Fri/Sat, 3PM Sun
Tickets: $20 Fri/Sun, $25 Sat
Reservations/info (516) 293-0674 or visit us on-line @ www.ArenaPlayers.org!
The Cast:
Theda Blau...Jeannie Gedeon
Vito Pignoli...John Leone
Broadway’s first couple of comedy invites you into the lives of Theda Blau, a failed actress, health food nut, analyst and would-be playwright who wants to find love and success in NY and Vito Pignoli, a hugely successful TV commercial director. By holding him hostage in her apartment on a snowy Christmas Eve, she will do everything in her power to convince him to be her partner, both in life and in art.
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The Killing Kompany Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Group
Sat, Nov, 7 at 8pm, ELECTION TO MURDER!, LOUIS SEAFOOD, 3478 E Tremont Ave, Throgs Neck ($60pp)
(718) 822-4600
Sat, Nov 14 at 8pm, MURDER AT THE VETERAN'S BALL!, VIEWS AT MT. FUJI, Route 17, Hillburn ($65 pp incl comp drink and continental food served) (845) 357-5501
Sat, Dec 5 at 7pm, MURDER AT THE MOB'S XMAS DINNER!, THAYER HOTEL AT WEST POINT, West Point ($100 incl cocktail reception - overnight and wknd packages are available) (800) 247-5047
Sat, Dec 12 at 8pm, THE GODFATHER'S HOLIDAY HOMICIDES!, VIEWS AT MT. FUJI, Route 17, Hillburn ($65 pp incl comp drink and continental food served) (845) 357-5501
Sat, Jan 16 at 8pm, THE JUKE BOX MURDERS!, VIEWS AT MT. FUJI, Route 17, Hillburn ($65 pp incl comp drink and continental food served) (845) 357-5501
Fri, Jan 22 at 8pm, PEGGY SUE GOT MURDERED!, VILLA UMBERTO, 90 Meacham Ave, Elmont ($55 pp incl wine and beer) (516) 352-8455
Sat, Jan 23 at 7pm, MURDER AT THE SOCK HOP!, THAYER HOTEL AT WEST POINT, West Point ($100 incl cocktail reception - overnight and wknd packages are available) (800) 247-5047
Fri, Jan 29 at 8pm, MURDER BY THE BIGGEST LOSER, RICCARDO'S, 21-01 24th Ave, Astoria ($45pp)
(718) 721-7777
For more info, call THE KILLING KOMPANY at 212 772-2590 or call 1 888 SHOOT-EM www.killingkompany.com
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Long Beach Theatre Guild & Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-el present Neil Simon's Rumors & The Odd Couple
OPENING NIGHT COCKTAIL RECEPTION 11/7 at 6:30pm
Call 516-432-2600 or visit our website at: www.longbeachtheatreguild.net
Tickets $18 each or $15 each for the Series
Producers: Lisa Simon-Weitz, Maxine Portnof
RUMORS
Sat, Nov 7 at 8pm, Sun, Nov 8 at 3pm
Director: Denis Murphy
Asst Director: Ellen Meltzer
Starring:
Chris Gorman ....... EILEEN JOYCE GOGGIN
Ken Gorman ..........MARK GOLDMAN
Claire Ganz ...........JUNE PERALTA
Lenny Ganz ...........ERIC COLBERG
Ernie Cusack .........TOM LARSON
Cookie Cusack .......MOLLY PAIGE
Glenn Cooper .........TOM LO CONTE
Cassie Cooper .......NICKI MELTZER
Officer Welch .........ROBERT SHANIN
Officer Pudney .......LEN SCHOEN
THE ODD COUPLE
Sat, Nov 21 at 8pm, Sun, Nov 22 at 3pm
Director: Peter Triolo
Asst Directors: Tom Lo Conte, Ginny Kelly
Starring:
Speed .......................ROBERT SHANLIN
Murray the Cop...........ERIC COLBERG
Roy ...........................TOM LO CONTE
Vinnie ........................IRA BERGER
Oscar Madison ..........JEFF STEVENS
Felix Ungar ................DEAN SCHILDKRAUT
Gwendolyn Pigeon .....JANET MARKS
Cecily Pigeon ............PAM MADISON
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Clare Rose Playhouse on the campus of St. Joseph's College presents The Last Night of Ballyhoo
Nov 6 - 22
Fri/Sat at 8PM, Sun at 3PM, Thurs, Nov 19 at 8PM
Directed by: Sister Grace Rowland
Stage Manager: Jacklyn Aschauer
Cast:
Boo Levy.............Sherry Mandery
Lala Levy.............Kelly Anne Zimmardi
Reba Freitag........Lisa Meckes
Sunny Freitag......Denise Antonelle
Adolf Freitag........Barry Johnson
Joe Farkas..........Brandon Scott
Peachy Weil........Jim
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The Minstrel Players of Northport Present The Hound of the Baskervilles
Sat, Nov 7 and 14 at 8PM, Sun, Nov 8 and 15 at 3PM
Houghton Hall Theatre, Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St, Northport Village.
$15 Adults and $12 Seniors/Children
631-732-2926 or visit us online at www.minstrelplayers.org
Cast:
Judith Anderson…Lady Agatha Mortimer
Jacqueline Angier…Laura Lyons
Roseann Baldanza…Mrs. Barrymore
Eileen Der Aris…Perkins
Evan Donnellan…Jack Stapleton
Michael J. Freed…Dr. Watson
Lou Lentino…Sir Henry Baskerville
Ray Palen…Sherlock Holmes
Production Staff:
Bernie Caprera…Lights
Rob Cashman…Technical Director
Edward H. Kyle III…Assistant Director
Debbie Palen…House Manager
Tara Palen…Director
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The Second Chance Players present Night Watch by Lucille Fletcher
Fri/Sat, Nov 6 & 7 @ 8pm Fundraiser for Babylon Citizens Council for the Arts, 149 North Wellwood Ave, Lindenhurst
For tickets call 631-587-3696 www.babylonarts.com
Fri, Nov 20 @ 8pm Fundraiser for United Methodist Church, 180 West Neck Rd, Huntington
For tickets call 631-427-0326 www.gbgm-umc.org/hunt-csh/index.htm
Sat, Nov 21@ 3pm Fundraiser for Ethical Humanist Society of LI, 38 Old Country Rd, Garden City
For tickets call 516-741-7304 www.ehsli.org
Ticket prices for all shows: $15/person, $12 for seniors and students
Directed by Patrick A. Reilly
Producer/Stage Manager: Eric Young
Cast
Elaine Wheeler - Deborah Kruel-Rupy
John Wheeler - James Carey
Helga - Susan Roscoe
Appleby - Charles L. Bandler
Blanche - Debbie Cohen
Vanelli - Christopher Hackert
Lieutenant Walker - Michael McKasty
Dr. Tracey Lake - Camille Giammarino
Sam Hoke - Jeffrey Aigen
A rich NY woman in fragile health sees a body in the apartment across the way. Her husband calls the police, but no body can be found. A psychiatrist is called in to speak to her. Her best friend tries to calm her. But is the woman demented, or is she right? Several plot twists and eccentric NY characters will keep the audience guessing until the very end of the show. For more information go to www.secondchanceplayers.com
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Queens Shakespeare, Inc presents William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing
Thurs, Nov 5 & Fri, Nov 6 @ 7PM, Sat, Nov 7 @ 2 & 7PM, Thurs, Nov 12 & Fri, Nov 13 @ 7PM, Sat, Nov 14 @ 2 & 7PM
Tickets: $15 gen adm; $10 for students and seniors
Call or order from Smarttix.com at 212.868.4444. Group sales call Nanette Asher at 718.357.3842
Bowne Street Community Church, 143-11 Roosevelt Ave, Flushing
2 blocks from the Main St. Sta of the 7 train, three blocks from the LIRR Main St. Sta, and has parking on site
Directed by: Jonathan Emerson
Production Manager/Technical Consultant: Joseph Sebring
Stage Manager and Costumes: Tara Schmitt
Sound Design: Justin Asher
Promotion and design: mockrevolution and the Cast
The show features: Ashley Adelman, Nikki Bohm, Matthew Coonrod, Timothy J. Cox, Sheira Feuerstein,
Andrew Stephen Johnson, Daniel Koenig, Lawrence Lesher, Ari Lew, Zack Locuson, Patrick Mahoney, Alex Simmons, Maria Smith, Antonia Villalon and Heidi Zenz
Get ready for a new spin on an old classic as Queens Shakespeare Inc. presents William Shakespeare's witty and suspenseful battle of the sexes, now set in the scandalous world of reality television. Join the maddeningly skeptical bachelor Benedick and the vivacious bachelorette Beatrice in their lively war of words and the young lovers Hero and Claudio who fall victim to a malicious plot to part them, only to be saved with the help of the hilarious Dogberry.
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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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The Town of Islip Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs & Synergy Ensemble Theatre Company present Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire
Directed by Catherine Russo
An examination of the strength of the human spirit infused with humor, wit and compassion.
Fri, Nov 13 & 20 at 8pm, Sat, Nov 14 & 21 at 8pm, Sun, Nov 15 & 22 at 2pm
Islip Town Hall West, 401 Main St, Islip
$7 gen adm, $5 seniors
For more info call 631-881-4560 or visit www.synergy-theatre.com.
Cast:
Izzy: Rita Wallace
Becca: Linda May
Howie: Kevin Clyne
Nat: Gina Carey
Jason: Evan Loewenstein
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The Long Island Cabaret Theatre presents I'VE GOT THE MUSIC IN ME!
A costumed musical revue at Temple B'Nai Torah, Wantagh celebrating over 25 years of music
Sat, Nov 7 & 14 @ 8pm
Tickets are $25 per person
For reservations call (516) 946-7207
Director Gary Dana
Musical Director Sid Cherry
Choreographer Leah Gallimore
Night Club Style Seating
Soda and snacks provided, BYOB
Where's Ringo will play after the show on 11/7 and The Usual Suspects will play after show on 11/14 for dancing till late! Coffee and cake will be served.
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FSF Community Theatre Group presents Curtains
41-60 Kissena Blvd, Flushing
Book: Rupert Holmes & Peter Stone – Music: John Kander – Lyrics: Fred Ebb
Sat 8 PM Nov 7, 14 & 21 – Sun 3 PM Nov 8, 15 & 22
Reserved seats $15/Seniors (60+) $13. For tickets (800) 260-6789 or (718) 229-8547
or by email fsfctg@yahoo.com
Director: Maryellen Pierce Music Director: Paul L. Johnson
Choreography: Nicole Bilbao & Maryellen Pierce
Cast
Lieutenant Frank Cioffi…Gary Ducoing
Niki Harris…Elizabeth Bell
Georgia Hendricks…Amanda Doria
Carmen Bernstein…Jean Ann Kump
Aaron Fox…Paul Morisi
Sidney Bernstein…Michael Beltran
Christopher Belling…Bill Saunders
Bambi Bernet…Monica Barczak
Daryl Grady…Danny Maldonado
Johnny Harmon…Jimmy O’Neill
Oscar Shapiro…Nelson Rocha
Bobby Pepper…Kevin McAuley
Jessica Cranshaw…Denise Rogers
Randy…Brian Miller
Harv…Ed Harley
O’Farrell…Brendan Kerney
Ensemble
John Baratta, Pauline Baratta, Katwicia Desruisseaux, Sue Fiebert, Tanya Fiebert,
Ashley Gorsline, Christina Marinelli, Edwin A. Palacio, Ephram Sachs, Adrienne Star
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Oceanside Concert Series
First Presbyterian Church of Oceanside
2701 Oceanside Rd, Oceanside
Inaugural Concert: Sunday, Nov 8 at 7pm. Donations appreciated.
Producer: Donny Jones
Contact Donny for more info at bwaypianist@yahoo.com or visit www.donnyjonesonline.com
The Cast:
NYC EQUITY ACTORS
Michelle Pruiett (Understudy for Ariel in the Broadway production of, The Little Mermaid)
Mike Backes (From the Las Vegas production of, Jersey Boys)
Jeremy Parrish
Stephanie Keller
LONG ISLAND PERFORMERS
Doreen Firestone * Gina Haver * Cyndi Hazell * Marty Hirschhorn * Lyndsey Marotta * Deanna Monaco * Niki Sorrentino
Viki Sorrentino *
MUSICIANS
Margie Ewald (Oboe, English Horn) * Mark Gatz (Sax) * Kevin Merkel (French Horn) * Donny Jones, Accompanist
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North Fork Community Theatre presents Rabbit Hole
12700 Old Sound Ave, Mattituck
631-298-NFCT; www.nfct.comMichael
Nov 6*-8**, 13**-15, 20**-22 Fri/Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm
Tickets $15
*Free Opening Night Reception, Village Cheese Shop at 7pm
**Talk-backs with the actors and director after the performance
Michael Manuelian...director
Deanna Andes...producer
The Cast:
Hans Butler
Kyle Cranston
Laura Jones
Patrice Keitt
Claudine Varriale-Vollmers
Rabbit Hole tells the story of Becca and Howie, the perfect couple who had the perfect life until a random accident threatens to tear them apart. An improbably funny and powerful play, it ultimately addresses questions of hope, faith and redemption. What happens when, in an otherwise perfect world, our worst nightmare comes true?
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LI Comedy Festival
SAT, Nov 7 @ 8PM The Comedy Club @Theatre Three, Port Jefferson
(631)928-9100 / www.theatrethree.com
SUN, Nov 8 @ 7PM Jackie Mason - NO HOLDS BARRED! Tilles Center
(516) 299-3100 / www.tillescenter.orgTickets just $44 with discount code "JackieFan"
THURS, Dec 31 @ 8PM $35 Includes complimentary champagne! $28 if you purchase by Nov 14 Theatre Three, Pt Jeff
(631) 928-9100 / www.theatrethree.com Direct from AC & Vegas, comedian Carie Karavas headlines this special event!
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Star Playhouse presents Curtains
Sat, Nov 7 & 21 @ 8PM, Sun, Nov 8, 15 & 22 @ 2PM
For tickets call 631 462-9800 x 136.
CAST
Lt. Frank Cioffi.......................JACK SEABURY
Carmen Bernstein..................HEDDY ZIRIN
Georgia Hendricks.................AMY CONNOR
Aaron Fox.............................RICH JESS
Niki Harris.............................DENISE ACCARDI
Christopher Belling.................FRANK HENDRICKS
Bambi Bernet........................JESSICA ROVERE
Bobby Pepper........................PETER SCARPINATO
Oscar Shapiro........................SCOTT SAPERSTEIN
Johnny Harmon......................CHARLIE MACLEOD
Darryl Grady..........................ANTHONY REGOLINO
Sidney Bernstein....................RICHIE APPLEBAUM
Randy...................................BRYAN MAYER
Harv......................................STEVE KENNEDY
Jessica Cranshaw..................CHERY MANIELLO
Detective O'Farrell..................GENE INDENBAUM
Saloon Girls/Mermaids...........JOYCE BLOOM, LUCILLE GUARINO, KAREN KEENAN, LORI KOHAN, JULIE ROROHA
Cast of "Robbin Hood"............JULIE CANNON, JOE CAVAGNET, CATHY COLLINS, JACK CRUZ, LARRY KATZ
NANCY KLIMPEL, JEAN RYDER, BARBARA SCHULER, ELLYN STEIN
HELENE TIGER, BOB WAGNER, JUDY WILDFEUER
PRODUCTION STAFF
Staged & Directed by RICK GROSSMAN
'Musical Direction by WILLIAM W. WILLIAMS
Choreography by KATRINA HEIDELBERGER
Stage Manager ELISSA SAPERSTEIN
Sets & Costumes by MAXINE KATZ
Technical Director BOB WILDFEUER
Produced by GENE INDENBAUM & BARBARA SCHULER
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Ivy Lane Players present The White Liars / Black Comedy by Peter Shaffer
Broadway meets Hollywood at the Levittown Public Library - 1 Bluegrass Lane
Fri: Nov 6, 13, 20 at 7:30pm, Sat: Nov 7, 14, 21 at 7:30pm, Sun: Nov 15 at 2pm
For further info call the producer at 516-495-4006. Tickets may be obtained at the library. However, no ticket is needed for admittance. Shows are Free - Donation suggested.
Directed by Henry Brewer
Featuring: Michael Antonelli * Larry Bellman * Colleen Ann Britton * Timothy Carney * Don Deutsch
Joshua Liptak * Michael Madeo * Keith McHugh * Cena Tretola * Stacey Wallace
**and Special Guest Star Laryssa Lauret as the Baroness Lemberg
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Bay Street Theatre presents The Diary of Anne Frank
Nov 9-21 Weekdays at various times (to accommodate school groups), Saturdays at 7pm
All shows are open to the public, as well as to groups from schools, churches and synagogues
$10 for students and $15 for adults / box office 631-725-9500
Q&A sessions following each show for both students and adults
A Holocaust survivor will participate as part of the discussion following each performance.
The Cast: Elizabeth Oldak * Matthew Charles * Michael Downing * Ken Forman * Joanna Howard *
Darren Kelly * Caryn Osofsky * Sandra Powers * Patrick Rooney * Lynne Taylor
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BAY STREET THEATRE PRESENTS
LONG ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL
Fri, Nov 13 starting at 4pm
Numerous short films and feature presentations, many from local directors! For $12, the public can come in all afternoon and evening to view as few or as many titles as desired. The festival’s feature film is Goyband, directed by Christopher Grimm, a comedy about a former boy-band icon which will have audiences laughing out loud. The final film starts at 8pm. For the entire schedule visit www.baystreet.org/special-performances.
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 Wednesday thru Saturday, from 11am till 6pm.
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Stevie G.B. (The Worlds Funniest Accountant)
Nov 6 @ 8pm (doors open at 6:30pm for dinner and/or drinks)
Trio’s Restaurant at the Holbrook Country Club, 700 Patchogue-Holbrook Road, Holbrook
$10 plus 2 drink minimum; 631-585-4433 (Reservations are recommended)
Voted one of the Top Ten Best LI Comedians by The Long Island Press
Featured on The Long Island Comedy Festival and News12.
An Evening of Insightful and Thought Provoking Comedy
Eat, drink and meet with your friends for a night of great comedy! Optional Preshow dinner available.
3 Top comedians will make you laugh until you cry !
Featuring: Paul Corrigan (XM/Sirius Radio, Raw Dog Comedy Channels) & David Greek (101.9FM)
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Theatre Box presents Kander & Ebb's Curtains
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF FLORAL PARK
35 VERBENA AVE
NOV 13, 14, 20, 21 AT 8PM
NOV 22 AT 2PM
DINNER AND MATINEE* NOV 15 AT 12:30PM
Tickets: ADULTS $12, SENIORS $10, 12 AND UNDER $5
*DINNER AND MATINEE $22
RESERVATIONS Call: 718-631-2519
E-MAIL: INFO@THEATREBOX.ORG
Cast list:
Lt. Frank Cioffi………………….… ……..Daniel Burke
Niki Harris………………………..….. Nancy Eisenhuth
Georgia Hendricks……………………...Anne DeFranza
Carmen Bernstein…………………….Marianne Leavell
Aaron Fox…………………………………....Brian Carl
Christopher Belling…………………..…….Lloyd Baum
Bambi Bernet………………………….Sherry Matulock
Oscar Shapiro…………………………….David S. Paris
Bobby Pepper…………………John-Alexander Sakelos
Johnny Harmon/Sasha………………….Dennis Kiernan
Sidney Bernstein………………………....Frank Mannle
Daryl Grady…………………………….….Dan Bubbeo
Jessica Cranshaw…………...……………..Lillian Baum
Detective O’Farrell……………………………..Al Reno
Ensemble
Randy Dexter…..………………………..Justin Ramirez
Brick Hawvermale……………...……..George Malagon
Harv Freemont………………………...….Kevin Rogers
Connie Subbotin………………………..Maureen Haran
Mona Page……………………………....Christine Early
Roberta Wooster…………………………......Fran Geier
Arlene Barruca………………………………Joan Weiss
Marjorie Cook…………………….....Sherry Markowicz
Peg Prentice…………………………….....Lillian Baum
DIRECTOR...B. J. PAYNE
MUSICAL DIRECTOR...TERENCE PERTELL
CHOREOGRAPHER...CHRISTINE EARLY
VOCAL DIRECTOR...EILEEN LONERGAN
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From Tom Donnarumma
No Exit By Jean Paul Sartre
The Doorley Auditorium in Doorley Hall, Iona College, 715 North Ave, New Rochelle
Nov 19 & 20 at 7PM, Nov 21 & 22 at 1PM
Tickets: $10 Gen Adm
914-633-2610, 212-946-5576
CHILDREN'S/TEEN THEATER
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ONE PERSON'S (RE)VIEW
ed. at Bare Bones
Arthur Miller and I graduated from the same high school, Abraham Lincoln in Brooklyn. Considered by many to be The USA's greatest playwright, Mr. Miller has given us a portrait of second generation Sicilian-Americans in his deeply emotional, almost operatic, A View From the Bridge. Upon entering the Posey School, where Bare Bones performs, a wide open space above store in Northport Village, the audience was transported to Red Hook where one can see the Brooklyn Bridge (beautifully painted by Ed O'Hara). Attention was paid to every detail despite the limited performance space including "I" beams and other bridge construction effects. The small Carbone apt sat behind the "street" playing area where people of the neighborhood passed by not knowing the drama playing out within. Superbly directed by Jeff Bennett, the players displayed a knowledge of the story and the angst surrounding Eddie Carbone (Will Mercado), his forbidden attraction to the niece (Azadeh Hashemkhani) he has raised, his long-suffering wife (Christine Copley) and the two illegal immigrant cousins from Italy (John Cassidy & John Dorcic) who Eddie ultimately betrays. Though the raw emotion was sometimes a little overpowering in the limited space, the story was told by the cast and made comprehensible to the audience through the use of a theater device in in the form of Eddie's Lawyer/Narrator Mr. Alfieri (Larry Chorowski). If you missed this production, please make an effort to see the next production by this company. When they say Bare Bones they mean the space not the talent. This was the fourth I've seen and I have yet to be disappointed.
ed. at Smithtown Center
It's difficult for me to be objective about this production as I watched it through rehearsals (transporting John to and from), but I can say that Jekyll & Hyde is getting top notch treatment here. Though it has had its share of injuries, John's the most serious among them, the cast goes forth. Let me start by saying that the set is wonderful as are the lighting, sound and costume designs. The vocal prowess of this cast is up to the task of this modern opera of the classic tale of good vs. evil. Steve McCoy has done a superb job of recruiting the right voices for appropriate roles. Bob Butterly captures the essence of both characters in his singing and acting capacities as do all the leads and supporting characters. The ensemble is just incredible! Most impressive is the touching and edgy portrayal of Lucy by Amanda Passanante. In addition to being in the show, I've seen a lot of productions and this lady is just terrific. Finally, I must compliment Cara Brown and her fine orchestra. If you're a fan of the show (I am) you will be delighted. You have this weekend and next to catch it and I suggest that you do.
