NEWS
SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDSEncore Theatre Co. and The Center for the Art in Caldwell are presenting a summer theatre camp for children from 1 - 12th grade. Join us for a fun-filled week learning about all aspects of theatre, and preparing a show for production. The camp will culminate with an evening performance by the camp participants. Topics covered during this week will include, set design and construction, costuming, make-up, lights & sound, musical theatre, staging, improvisation, dance and choreography, and how to audition.
The camp runs from July 7 - 11th, with the final performance Friday evening. To register and for more information contact The Center for the Arts at 454-8112.
Posted 6-27-2008.
CDI OFFERS SUMMER DANCE CAMPS FOR KIDS
Children's Dance Theater is offering a series of dance camps throughout the summer at the TRICA building at 12th & Eastman in Boise's North End. In the daily dance class participants learn and rehearse choreography with a live musician. Session also includes painting a backdrop, hilarious story times, healthy snacks and neighborhood dance walks. The camp culminates with a free performance for friends and family at the Saturday Boise Farmer's Market. Tuition is $190. Call 484-0142 to register.
SCT's ON-LINE POLL
Stage Coach Theatre has an on-line poll on their home page asking your opinion on whether they should go to web-based ticket reservations. If you have been having issues with they way they're doing business now, or if you're happy with the way they'be been doing business, this would be your opportunity to tell them. The poll is on the lower left of their page.
Posted 6-27-2008.
THEATER CLASSES FOR ADULTS OVER 62
Company of Fools presents ACT II INSTITUTE, classes in acting, voice and creativity for adults 62 and over. Participants will also have an opportunity to attend all three plays performed in Company of Fools’ Summer Fools Festival, as well as meet and interact with the actors, designers and directors. Taught by the Company’s core artists, company members and guest artists, ACT II INSTITUTE will provide an experience of the highest quality. No prior theatre experience is necessary to participate.
Classes run through July and include, "Connecting You to Your Voice", "Tapping Your Creative Self" and "Acting: Beyond Smoke and Mirrors".
Partial or full scholarships are available. Contact Denise Simone at 788-6520 or denise@companyoffools.org for further information on classes, scholarships or to register today.
Posted 6-27-2008.
SHAKESPEARE SUMMER CAMPS
Idaho Shakespeare Festival is offering summer camps through July and August for the kids and teens. Classes include 'Shakespeare', 'Improv' and 'Musicals'. You can download a pdf of their brochure here or go directly to their Shakespeare Summer Camp page.
Posted 6-27-2008.
ALBERTSONS BOISE OPEN SELECTS BALLET IDAHO
Ballet Idaho has been selected as one of the Primary Beneficiaries of the Albertsons Boise Open presented by Kraft. Each of the primary beneficiaries will receive a donation from the Albertsons Boise Open presented by Kraft proceeds at a luncheon hosted by SUPERVALU in December.
The Boise Open is part of the Nationwide Tour; an expansion of the PGA Tour and is one of 4 original events touring since 1990. The tournament takes place from September 8th thru the 14th; and has raised over $8 million dollars for charity in its duration; $2,026,000 in 2007 alone.
Posted 6-25, 2008.
IDAHO THEATER IN NATIONAL ARTICLE
BackStage did a recent article on Rural Professional Theaters and included Hailey, Idaho's "Company of Fools" in the piece. "Federal Support Grows for Rural Theatre Companies".
Posted 6-25, 2008.
BOISE CONTEMPORARY ANNOUNCES THEIR NEXT SEASON
Boise Contemporary Theater is thrilled to bring the best of Contemporary Theater to Idaho Audiences. The Season will begin with GOD’S EAR by Jenny Schwartz. (October 8 – 25, 2008) One of the most innovative new voices in the American Theater, Jenny Schwartz has launched her career with a breathtaking new play about loss, love and language.
Lauren Weedman will make her highly anticipated return to Boise with a brand spankin’ new one-woman show commissioned by BCT for a 2008 World Premiere. Since her record-setting run of BUST here in 2007, Lauren has gone on to perform the show in a number of successful runs across the country. Boise audiences can look forward to another high-energy, multi-character comedy.
In February we will present I HAVE BEFORE ME A REMARKABLE DOCUMENT GIVEN TO ME BY A YOUNG LADY FROM RWANDA. Inspired by the real life experiences of refugees in the UK, the play tells the story of two people from entirely different worlds, who meet in London in 1999, five years after the genocide in Rwanda.
The final play of the season will be EURYDICE, by Sarah Ruhl, winner of the 2006 MacArthur Fellowship. A re-imagining of the Orpheus myth, told from the young bride’s point of view, the play follows Eurydice through her wedding, an untimely death, and a ride down a raining elevator. And that’s just one day.
Posted 6/23/08
"MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD" APPOINTMENTS ACCEPTED
Director Autumn Kersey is now accepting appointments for actors/singers age 16 and up for 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood.' Appointments are not required, but suggested to save you time and secure a spot. Here's what ya need to know:
What: Auditions for the wacky musical, 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood' (9 men and 7 women, all very fun roles)
When: August 9 and 10, 2pm at Boise Little Theater (Greenroom entrance)
What to prepare: A 2 minute song (preferably from a musical) - An accompanist will be at the auditions, but if you can bring your music recorded on a CD or cassette, that is the Director's preference. You will also read from the script and may be asked to do some improvisation. The show opens October 17 and runs through November 1
Appointments can be made by emailing Autumn with your preferred time. She has 10 slots open every hour starting at 2pm and ending at 5pm. For additional information or to make your appointment, email Autumn at autumn.kersey@gmail.com.
Posted 6/20/2008
BOISE ARTS BLOG
Lora Volkert has started a new blog that features listings and information about area arts events. In addition to theater listings she also lists art and music happenings.
An important part of Lora's blog, however, is her weekly roundup of events. It's as comprehensive as any calendar in either of our major newspapers and it's much easier to read and understand.
<http://boise-arts.blogspot.com/>
Posted June 9, 2008.
BEST OF TREASURE VALLEY
Time has come again to vote in the Idaho Statesman's "Best of the Treasure Valley" poll. We're not recommending that you vote for any particular theater group, only that you vote. The more the Statesman is aware of how many of us there are out here, the more likely they will cover our events and shows.
Go the Best of Treasure Valley here. <https://forms.idahostatesman.com/botv/>
Posted 5/27/2008
KNOCK 'EM DEAD's NEW SEASON
Knock 'em Dead has announced their season for 2008-2009.
Ragtime, Oct 3-Nov 8, 2008.
An Old Fashioned Christmas, Dec 5 -20, 2008.
Much Ado About Nothing, Jan. 23-Feb. 21, 2009.
Once on This Island, March 20-April 18, 2009.
The Importance of Being Earnest, May 15 -June 13, 2009.
BOISE PHILHARMONIC ANNOUNCES SEASON
The Boise Philharmonic has announced the their 2008-2009 season, the Inaugral Season of Robert Franz. For complete information visit their website. www.boisephilharmonic.org
September 12 & 13: Opening Night!
October 10 & 11: Beethoven
November 14 & 15: Vessels of Courage
January 23 & 24: The Passion of Joan of Arc
February 20 & 21: An Evening in Vienna
March 13 & 14: Scandinavian Nights
April 17 & 18: Iberia! Music from Spain & the Basque Country
May 15: Star Spangle Sousa!
In 1927 and again in 1928, The John Philip Sousa Band performed at
Boise High School. The May 2009 performance will closely resemble
the concert, bringing the melodies, overtures and marches back to
life with Keith Brion conducting the Boise Philharmonic.
PSYCHO BENEFIT
On Saturday, April 19, a benefit for Daisy's Madhouse, "Psycho Beach Party" is being held at the Neurolux, 111 N. 11 Downtown Boise. Music if by The Universal and ATTN.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $5. For more information write to John Gibbons at <daisysmadhouse@gmail.com>
Posted April 13, 2008
MERIDIAN YOUTH THEATRE GEARING UP FOR FIRST PRODUCTION
The website of Meridian Youth Theatre is up and running now and has complete information about this new group. <http://www.meridianyouththeatre.org/>
Their first production is "Androcoles and the Lion". It will run June 27-29 and is directed by Randall Lords. Randall is best known here in the valley for his work at Boise Little Theater. He is currently in need of an assistant director / stage manager. This is a paid position. If you are interested contact the theater through their website.
The group will be holding auditions for the production on Sunday, April 20 at 1:00 p.m. at 2980 N. Meridian Road (between Fairview and Ustick). For more information about auditions go to the Theater Boise audition page or Meridian Youth Theatre's website.
Posted April 13, 2008
SCT ANNOUNCES CAST FOR "MOONLIGHT OVER THE BREWERY"
Director Kim Labrum has announced that for her production of "Moonlight Over the Brewery" at Stage Coach Theatre she has cast Marissa Jerome,
Kevin Labrum, David Rodarte & Nichole Stull.
"Moonlight Over the Brewery" runs May 30-June 14.
Posted April 6, 2008.
BLT ANNOUNCES CAST FOR "THE SUNSHINE BOYS"
Director Larry Dennis has announced that for his production of Neil Simon's "The Sunshine Boys" at Boise Little Theater he has cast Ted Pendleton, Jerry Snodgrass, Lee Vander Boegh, Malinda Gunderson, Danielle Byrne and Grant Horeczy.
"The Sunshine Boys" runs May 23 - June 4.
Posted April 6, 2008.
SCT ANNOUNCES ACTING CLASSES
Stage Coach Theatre is beginning a series of classes at it's theater for actors 14 and older. 'Acting 101' is a six-week interactive course that allows actors to build their skills through exercises, projects, specially designed scene work and other techniques. The classes are being taught by Mike Cronen and are on Saturdays, April 5-May 10, 1-3pm, at Stage Coach Theatre. Cost for the series is $30 and all proceeds benefit SCT. To register contact Kim Labrum at klabrum@boisestate.edu.
SCT is also holding an afternoon class for "Auditioning Basics", being taught by G. Robert Fields. It is being held April 13, 1pm at the theater and is free.
Posted April 1, 2008
ON-CAMERA WORKSHOP ANNOUNCED
Idaho Actors Collective will hold a workshop Wednesday, April 30, 7pm, with filmmaker Michael Gough. Mike will be working with Collective members on a scene from David Lindsay-Abaire's "Rabbit Hole." Non-members are welcome to attend for a small fee.
The workshop is being held at the Collective's facility at 2722 Sunset in Boise. For information email them at info@idahoactors.org.
Posted April 1, 2008
SCT SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE APPROACHING
In 1996, the Stage Coach Theatre Board of Directors established a scholarship fund to honor the memory of Bob Coles, a founder of Stage Coach Theatre who strived to increase awareness and involvement in community theatre. The fund provides for a $100.00 scholarship to be awarded each year to a theatre student for study in either a college theatre arts program or the Idaho Theatre for Youth program.
Any interested students need to complete an application and submit it to the Stage Coach Theatre Scholarship Committee by May 10th . Application forms are available by e-mailing Kevin Labrum.
In order to be considered for the scholarship, candidates must provide a complete application form plus the following materials:
- Documentation of financial need
- A current transcript from the school presently attending
- Confirmation of acceptance into a college or the Idaho Theatre
for Youth program
- A written recommendation from a member of Stage Coach Theatre
Posted April 1, 2008.
THE CAST OF 'ENCHANTED APRIL'
Boise Little Theater has announced the cast of their next production, "Enchanted April". Featured are Nicole Walton, Juliana brenner, Juliette Noonan, Cynthia Tank, Cary White, Steven Cronen, Michelle Cronen and Ben Hamill.
"Enchanted April" opens April 11 and runs through April 26.
Posted March 20, 2008
FREE TICKETS TO BOISE MUSIC WEEK
Each year during the first week of May Boise Music Week puts a full scale musical production onto the Morrison Center Stage. This is a free event. However the only way to reserve your free seat is by filling out a coupon that appears for only one day in the Idaho Statesman. This year the coupon will be in the paper on Wednesday, April 9.
The production this year is "Singin' in the Rain", complete with all the wonderful songs and music. Also, Brent and his crew at the Morrison Center have built an elaborate 'wet set' to make a full scale rain shower for the singing in the rain dance. Any theater techie/geek worth his or her salt is gonna want to see this. Or if you just like musicals, this is one of the best.
Either way, grab a Statesman on the 9th, fill out the coupon and send it in. But do be aware that if you don't reserve a seat most likely you can still see the show just be showing up. It's just that the coupons get first shot at the good seats.
Posted March 18, 2008.
STAGE COACH THEATRE ANNOUNCES 28th SEASON
Wow. 28 seasons. And here we go, in order, the next season at Stage Coach Theatre: "Kitchen Witches" by Caroline Smith, directed by G. Robert Fields; "Dark Rituals" by Thom Bennett, directed by Kim Labrum; "Absence of a Cello" by Ira Wallach; "Any Body Home" by Carl Ritchie and Elise Dewsberry, directed by Kevin Labrum; "Brooklyn Boy" by Donald Margulies, directed by Rick Hunt; "Leading Ladies" by Ken Ludwig, directed by Kevin R. Kimsey; "The Movie Game" by Adam Hummel, directed by Ben Hamill; and "Moving" by Bernard Slade.
Posted March 18, 2008.
JAY SHERLOCK HAS PASSED AWAY
One of Boise's premier actor/directors and all around good guys passed away on February 27. Jay Sherlock was 86. During his time in our theaters he had worked with almost every group, including Boise Little Theater, Stage Coach Theatre, Boise Music Week and the Idaho Shakespeare Festival.
The Idaho Statesman wrote a nice article about Jay. Longtime Actor and Theater Supporter Dies at 86.
Also, Darrell Carver is hosting a tribute blog to Jay. Jay Sherlock.
And Boise Little Theater is planning a 'roast/memorial', according to their business manager, Pat Ryan. "He told many that he didn't want a memorial, but we all feel a need to honor him. So right now we are planning a 'tell funny stories about Jay Sherlock' hour after our business meeting on March 17. We should wrap up the meeting by 8:45 with our vote for board members. Then we can have refreshments and a roast for Jay at 9 PM. That way, people from other theaters who don't want to sit through our meeting can show up at 8:45 PM." For more information you can email Pat.
Posted 3/4/08.
NEW THEATER COMPANY
There's another new theatre group in town. It is called The Idaho Actors Collective and the Actors Collective Theatre. They also have a page on MySpace at www.myspace.com/idahoactors . The Idaho Actors Collective is a membership based organization that is multi-media oriented, not just theater. It was founded by Gary Winterholler and Cammie Pavesic and among the many benefits of membership are classes taught by some very experienced and friendly people.
Posted 02/23/08.
AND ANOTHER NEW THEATER COMPANY
Rumors of this have been rumbling around the valley for several months and I'm finally in a position where I can officially report that yes, there is a new theater company in the Boise Valley. It's name is Alley Repertory Theater and it will be performing it's work in the soon to be open Visual Arts Collective in Garden City. The theater has filed it's Articles of Incorporation, has elected a Board of Directors and will soon announce it's season.
And to quell some of the rumors, while Alley Rep will strive for professional level quality in its productions and does plan to produce serious contemporary work, it will have open access to those of us in the community theater.
Posted 02/17/08.
WONDER OF THE WORLD CAST
Director Jeremy Chase has announced his cast for the Stage Coach Theatre production of "Wonder of the World'. They are Steve Martin, Nova Calverley, Aimee Nell-Smith, Mike Cronen, Jo-Ann Jones, Larry Chase and Heidi Reeder. The show runs April 18 - May 3. "Wonder of the World" is a hilarious comedy written by David Lindsey-Abaire.
Posted 2/17/08.
WEDDING BELLS
Kevin Kimsey and Becky Jaynes have announced their engagement to be married. That will happen sometime later this summer.
Posted 02/17/08.
BOGUS MELODRAMA
Bogus Creek Outfitters has announced that Larry Dennis will be the director of their summer melodrama "The Jerseys Did It". Auditions for actors will be announced soon. This is one of the few productions in the valley where actors are paid (though not much more than gas money, so don't get excited).
Posted 02/17/08.
BLT's NEXT SEASON
Boise Little Theater has announced their next season line-up. In order, "Plaza Suite", "The Mystery of Edwin Drood", "The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge", "Open House", "Foxfire", "Our Town" and "Bleacher Bums".
Posted 02/17/08.
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