OffStage

Thursday, September 2, 2010

KC Superstar auditions

On August 29th, The Jewish Community Center held the finals for the new Kansas City SuperStar competition at the Carlsen Center. This is one of the many videos Peter Barrett Communications produced in support of the event.

Art Institute short film "Elevator Music" by Matthew Wilson

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

River City Community Players call for directors

The River City Community Players (RCCP) is now accepting applications from directors for the 2011 show season. Following are the shows slated for our 35th production year:

"The Wedding Singer" by Matthew Sklar and Chad Befuelin
Auditions: January 3, 4, 5 2011
Performances: February 25, 26, 2011 – March 4,5,6,11,12, 2011

"Mixed Nuts" by Simon J. Donoghue and Nancy Manera
Auditions: March 7, 8, 2011
Performances: April 22, 23, 29, 30, 2011 – May 1, 6, 7, 2011

"Cinderella" by Rodgers and Hammerstein
Auditions: June 6, 7, 8, 2011
Performances: August 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 2011

"Annual Youth Production"
Show based on recommendation of the director. Outline must be submitted with application.
Auditions: April 25, 26, 2011
Performances: June 3,4,5, 2011

"Dracula" by Steven Dietz as based on Brahm Stoker's novel
Auditions: September 19, 20, 2011
Performances: October 28, 29, 2011 – November 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 2011

"The Spirit of Christmas" by Verneil Searles
Sign-up: November 13, 2011
Performances: December 2, 3, 4, 2011

Stipends for the 2011 Patron season, which includes "The Wedding Singer", "Mixed Nuts," "Cinderella" and "Dracula," are as follows: Director: $500.00, Musical Director: $300.00 ($450.00 if serving as accompanist), Accompanist: $150.00. The stipend schedule for the "Spirit of Christmas" and the "Annual Youth Production" is as follows: Director: $150.00, Accompanist: $50.00 if needed

To apply, please forward a letter of interest stating which show (s) you would be interested in directing, including a resume and four theatrical references to RCCP/LPAC, 500 Delaware Street, Leavenworth, Kansas 66048 or email submissions to Mikef@fai-group.com.

All applications and supporting documents must be received by Friday, September 10, 2010. Interviews with presentations will be conducted prior to the regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting on October 18, 2010. Applicants will be notified of the selected directors no later than Friday October 22, 2010. PLEASE NOTE: Rights to all of the shows have not been acquired. The schedule could change. For additional information contact Mike Forsythe at 816-589-3483 9am to 7pm daily or at the email address noted above.

Amy Cahill interview with the Lyric Opera

We recently spoke with Amy Cahill, our Frasquita and Lyric Opera Apprentice for the 2010-2011 Season, about her path to singing opera and why Carmen is an opera everyone should try.

more at the Lyric Opera