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CPCC Summer Theatre 17 Opens with Fiddler on the Roof
CPCC Summer Theatre opens its’ 44th season with Fiddler on the Roof in the Halton Theatre. Show runs June 2nd to June 10th.
CPCC Sumer Theatre brings a musical theatre tradition to the Halton stage for the first time with
Fiddler on the Roof. Tevye the Dairyman, tries to protect his daughters and his way of life from a changing world.Top of FormBottom of Form Winner of nine Tony Awards when it debuted in 1964, Fiddler on the Roof is the brainchild of Broadway legends. Touching audiences worldwide with its humor, warmth and honesty, this universal show is a staple of the musical theatre canon. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof‘s universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness. With iconic and beloved songs such as “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were a Rich Man” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” Fiddler on the Roof is the perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart.
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Summer Theatre 2017 Presents a Season of Firsts for the Halton Stage
Fiddler on the Roof
June 2- 10
Halton Theater
CPCC Sumer Theatre brings a musical theatre tradition to the Halton stage for the first time with Fiddler on the Roof. Tevye the Dairyman, tries to protect his daughters and his way of life from a changing world.Top of FormBottom of Form Winner of nine Tony Awards when it debuted in 1964, Fiddler on the Roof is the brainchild of Broadway legends. Touching audiences worldwide with its humor, warmth and honesty, this universal show is a staple of the musical theatre canon. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof‘s universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness. With iconic and beloved songs such as “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were a Rich Man” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” Fiddler on the Roof is the perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart.
A Chorus Line
June 16 – 24
Halton Theater
CPCC Summer Theatre is happy to bring A Chorus Line to the Halton stage for the first time as the musical celebrates its 40th anniversary year. A Chorus Line is a celebration of those unsung heroes of the American Musical Theatre: the chorus dancers– those valiant, over dedicated, underpaid, highly trained performers who back up the stars and often make them look even more talented than they are. It is also about competition. For everyone, at one time or another, puts his life on the line. We all compete, no matter what business we’re in, for promotion, for attention, for approval and for love. A Chorus Line departs from the usual glossy backstage musical by presenting a true picture of what it’s like to be in the theatre: glamorous, yes, at times, but also tough, heartbreaking and sometimes even tragic.
Ken Ludwig’s A Comedy of Tenors
June 30 – July 9
Pease Auditorium
One hotel suite, four tenors, two wives, three girlfriends, and a soccer stadium filled with screaming fans. What could possibly go wrong? It’s 1930s Paris and the stage is set for the concert of the century—as long as producer Henry Saunders can keep Italian superstar Tito Merelli and his hot-blooded wife Maria from causing runaway chaos. Prepare for an uproarious ride, full of mistaken identities, bedroom hijinks, and madcap delight. Ken Ludwig does the impossible in A Comedy of Tenors he has created a sequel to the his 90’s comic hit Lend Me Tenor that is just as much fun as the original. “From conception to execution, everything about A Comedy of Tenors hits on all comedic cylinders and, as advertised, is laugh-out-loud funny.” – The News-Hearld,
Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach TYA
June 28 – July 8
Halton Theater
Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach is a fantastical tale of an orphaned boy, his insect friends and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant peach.Top of FormBottom of Form Featuring a wickedly tuneful score, Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach is a delightfully offbeat adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl adventure. Filled with conniving aunts, magic potions, human sized insects, and a tremendous peach, we go along with James as u;ses his quick wit and creative thinking to create a new family for himself in the face of hunger, seagulls, sharks and the Empire State Building. Join us as CPCC Summer theatre brings this exciting adaptation to life on the Halton Stage for the first time.
Mamma Mia!
July 14 – 22
Halton Theater
Fresh from the Broadway stage, CPCC Summer Theatre presents the local premier of ABBA’s Tony Award winning musical Mamma Mia! on the Halton stage. Using the hit songs of ABBA, Mamma Mia! tells the hilarious story of a teen’s search for her birth father on a Greek island paradise. On stage and in the movies over 54 million people all around the world have fallen in in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show! A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. Non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! a dancing in the aisles hit for CPCC Summer Theatre 2017.
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CPCC State of the Arts March 2017
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CPCC Theatre Announces the Cast of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
By
August Wilson
Cast
Sturdyvant…………………………………………………………………Tom Scott
Irvin………………………………………………………………………… Hank West
Cutler…………………………………………………………………Tyrone Jefferson
Toledo………………………………………………………………… Gagan Hunter
Slow Drag………………………………………………………………Willie Strafford
Levee…………………………………………………………………Jonavan Adams
Ma Rainey…………………………………………………………………Shar Marlin
Policeman…………………………………………………………………Tim Huffman
Dussie Mae…………………………………………………………Carol J. McKenith
Sylvester…………………………………………………………………Danius Jones
Understudy Daquane Cherry
Get your tickets to Ma Raney’s Black Bottom at the SunTrust Box Office 704-330-6534 or online at tix.cpcc.edu
CPCC Theatre Opens Ragtime February 10th
CPCC Theatre presents Ragtime the Musical February 10th – 19th in the Halton Theatre.
RAGTIME is an epic musical that paints a nostalgic and powerful portrait of life in turn of the century America. Three distinct stories intertwine to poignantly illustrate history’s timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair, and love and hate. With a score that is as diverse as the melting pot of America, RAGTIME – draws upon traditional Jewish folk sounds to color the haunting music of the European immigrants, • borrows from Vaudevillian styles to capture the spectacle of Anglo-American upper-middle-class society, and utilizes Joplin and Jazz to invoke the enlivened spirit and rhythms of African-American, working class Harlem.
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CPCC Summer 2017 Theatre Announces Kids Auditions
CPCC Summer Theatre will hold auditions for performers 13 and under on February 20 & 21 at 7:00pm in the lobby of the Halton Theater. Roles are available in Fiddler on the Roof and James and the Giant Peach TYV.
Fiddler on the Roof
June 2 -10
Directed by Tom Hollis
Music Direction by Drina Keen
Choreography by Ron Chisholm
James and the Giant Peach TYV
June 28 – July 8
Directed by Tom Hollis
Music Direction by Jean Colgan Phillips
Choreography by Ron Chisholm
No appointment is needed.
Roles are available in both shows. Prepare a song. Preferably no more than 16 to 32 bars. Be prepared to dance. An accompanist will be provided. No tapes or CD accompaniment allowed. Bring sheet music in the correct key.
Fiddler on the Roof will start rehearsal on April 17th in the evenings Sunday – Thursday until opening. James and the Giant Peach TYV rehearses daytimes 9:30a to 4:30p Monday – Saturday starting June 12th until opening.
We are looking for actors to appear in either or both shows. You must be available for day time rehearsal to work in James and the Giant Peach TYV. Fiddler on the Roof rehearses on Sunday afternoons and Monday – Thursday evenings.
For more information contact Tom Hollis at the number below or by email at tom.hollis@cpcc.edu.
CPCC Summer Theatre is a non-Equity summer stock company presenting a season of musicals and non-musicals to the Metrolina area. 2017 will mark the 44th anniversary of the company. Visit our website at http://blogs.cpcc.edu/theatre/ for more info about the program.
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Tom Hollis
Artistic Director
CPCC Summer Theatre
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CPCC Theatre Announces Ragtime Auditions Dec. 5th & 6th
Auditions for Ragtime December 5 or 6 7:00pm in the Overcash Rehearsal Hall Rm 300
RAGTIME is an epic musical that paints a nostalgic and powerful portrait of life in turn of the century America. Three distinct stories intertwine to poignantly illustrate history’s timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair, and love and hate. With a score that is as diverse as the melting pot of America, RAGTIME – draws upon traditional Jewish folk sounds to color the haunting music of the European immigrants, • borrows from Vaudevillian styles to capture the spectacle of Anglo-American upper-middle-class society, and utilizes Joplin and Jazz to invoke the enlivened spirit and rhythms of African-American, working class Harlem.
Cast breakdown: a Multi-Ethnic/Multi-Racial cast of about 30+ adults/older teens, and 3 children, including all ages, genders, and races. The entire ensemble sings. (Non-singing actors may be considered for non-singing featured roles). African-American Ensemble members must dance.
LEAD AND FEATURED ROLES (ages listed are based on history and/or author recommendations, and should not be taken literally)
Coalhouse Walker, Jr: African-American male. 25-35 (baritone with strong top range; range: Ab to G, with a sustained high F#). Intense dance; pianist; proud, confident, and stubborn.
Sarah: African-American female. Late teens-early 20’s (lyric soprano; range: low G# to high F# on staff)
Mother: Anglo-American female. 30+ (lyric soprano; range: low G to high Eb on staff) gentle, compassionate, optimistic
Father: Anglo-American male. 40+ (baritone; range: B to E on staff) cautious; resistant to change
Mother’s Younger Brother: Anglo-American male. 20-25+ (tenor/baritone with strong top range: B to high F#) passionate anarchist; intense and high-strung
Young Boy: Anglo-American male. 8-12 (juvenile voice; range: E to Db on staff) precocious and curious
Tateh: Eastern European/Jewish Immigrant male. 30+, slight accent (tenor; range: Db to high F#) intelligent, passionate, creative
Emma Goldman (historical): Eastern European/Jewish Immigrant female/Anarchist. 40+, slight accent. (alto, range: low G# to Db on staff)
Harry Houdini (historical): Hungarian Immigrant male/Magician/body-builder. 30+ (tenor; range: mid. C to high G)
Evelyn Nesbit (historical): Anglo-American female. Vaudevillian “girl on the swing”. 18-25 (belter/soprano, range: middle C to Db on staff) intense dance.
Young Girl (Tateh’s daughter): Eastern European/Jewish Immigrant female. 6-10 (juvenile voice; range: E to Db on the staff) quiet and shy.
Sarah’s Friend: African-American female. Late teens – 30. (Gospel lyric-soprano or alto range: low G to stratosphere scat top note)
Grandfather (Mother’s father): Anglo-American male. 55+ (some “speak sung” lyrics, baritone) gruff & outspoken.
Booker T. Washington (Historical): African-American male, distinguished. 45+ (some “speak sung” lyrics, baritone)
Henry Ford (Historical): Anglo-American male. 30-45 (some “speak sung” lyrics, baritone)
JP Morgan (Historical): Anglo-American male; banking mogul. 45+ (some “speak sung” lyrics, baritone)
Little Coalhouse: Walk-on at end of show. African-American male. Age 3-4 (no spoken lines or singing)
SUPPORTING/ENSEMBLE ROLES:
RAGTIME offers members of the three ensembles multiple opportunities to play a number of smaller parts with lines. Supporting roles to be cast during rehearsals include: Admiral Peary, Willie Conklin, Judge, train conductor, people of New Rochelle/Harlem/Union Square, Jewish immigrants, factory workers, demonstrators, newsboys, reporters, bureaucrats, Coalhouse’s Men, and numerous other ensemble roles.
Age ranges are performance ages not necessarily the age of the performer. All ethnicities are encouraged to audition. Bring 16 bars of music to perform. An accompanist will be provided. Be dressed to move.
Performances are February 10th to the 19th. Rehearsal will begin on Monday January 2nd. Our normal rehearsal process is Sunday afternoons 2pm to 5pm and Monday through Thursday evenings 7pm to 10pm. You do not have to be a current CPCC Student to audition.
For questions or information contact Tom Hollis by email tom.hollis@cpcc.edu or call 704-330-6835.
Creative Loafing Review of CPCC Theatre’s Pride & Prejudice
“Jon Jory is best known as the artistic director who brought renown to the Humana Festival and the Actor’s Theatre of Louisville — and widely believed to have penned Keely and Du, Flaming Guns of the Purple Sage, and Anton in Show Business under the penname of Jane Martin. When it comes to adapting Jane Austen, whose Pride and Prejudice is currently on view at Pease Auditorium in a CPCC Theatre production, Jory is no dilettante. He has also adapted Sense and Sensibility and Emma.
Even if all the subtleties aren’t always pointed under Heather Wilson-Bowlby’s poised direction, it becomes obvious that Jory’s adaptation preserves the style and thrust of Austen’s liveliest masterwork. Most of the credit goes to Moriah Thomason as Austen’s prejudging heroine, Elizabeth Bennet, though it’s hard to deny she is amply counterbalanced by the hauteur of Brian Logsdon as Fitzwilliam Darcy. Thomason unveiled her elegance in the ATC production of Stick Fly back in February. Here she adds vivacity and wit, so I couldn’t get enough of her.
We see where Elizabeth gets her wit from in Tony Wright’s slightly jaundiced portrait of her father, and Anne Lambert’s rendition of Mrs. Bennet has more than enough vanity, giddiness, and silliness to distribute among the younger Bennet sibs. My chief disappointment was the hoarseness that afflicted Lexie Simerly as Liz’s elder sister Jane. If only she could have borrowed some extra decibels from Iris DeWitt, whose towering presence made the imperious Lady Catherine De Bourgh a perfect victim of Elizabeth’s punctiliously polite sass.”
by Perry Tannenbaum Creative Loafing November 02,2016
CPCC Theatre Announces Cast of Pride & Prejudice
CPCC Theatre is happy to announce the cast of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice by Jon Jory.
Mr. Bennet……………………………………………….Tony Wright
Mrs. Bennet……………………………………………..Anne Lambert
Elizabeth Bennet……………………………………..Moriah Thomason
Jane Bennet……………………………………………..Lexie Simerly
Mary Bennet………………………………………….. Nikki Stepanek
Kitty Bennet…………………………………………….Abigail Aukerman
Lydia Bennet……………………………………………Amanda Becker
Mr. Darcy…………………………………………………Brian Logsdon
Georgiana/Ball Guest………………………………Faith Benton
Mr. Bingley………………………………………………Tyson Hamilton
Mr. Wickham…………………………………………..Jake Whaley
Colonel Fitzwilliam/ Mr. Collins………………Michael Horn
Charlotte/Housekeeper…………………………..Kathleen Mackenzie
Sir William Lucas/ /Mr. Gardiner…………….Douglas Stauter
Miss Bingley/Mrs. Gardiner…………………….Christy Hinklman
Lady Catherine De Bourgh/Ball Guest……..Iris Dewitt
Ball Guest/Officer/Man Servant……………….Daquane Cherry
Pride & Prejudice runs October 28 – Nov. 6 in Pease Auditorium. Tickets are available at the SunTrust box office 704-330-6534 or online 24/7 at CPCC Tix. Season Tickets on sale through October 2nd.