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September Shows Kick Off
I still need posters from the Gaslight and Rat...but here's all the rest. If I'm missing any others, email or IM me.
Want to go see one? Theatre Calendar.
THIS WEEK IN BAKERSFIELD THEATER:Week ending September 10, 2006
4. Blacklist at the Empty Space (late night)
10. Kelly-oke Thursday at Kosmos
13. The Theatre Addict
at THE EMPTY SPACE (prime time)
Written by David Lindsay-Abarre
Directed by Cory Rickard
Friday and Saturday at 8p
Fuddy Meers starts off just as just another normal day for Claire (Ariane Sarzotti). She wakes up and greets the morning. Her husband, Richard (Joel Walton), brings her a cup of coffee, and patiently explains that she suffers from a form of psychogenic amnesia that erases her memory every night when she goes to sleep. Claire takes the news rather cheerfully, but unlike other mornings, has a few serious questions to ask. Things really start to go awry when a furtive limping, lisping, half-deaf man in a ski mask (Don Kruska) kidnaps Claire, and her husband will stop at nothing to get her back. Other characters we meet along Claire's journey include Kenny (Jarrod Ackerley), Claire's overgrown eighth grade son who has issues of his own, Claire's mother, Gertie (Amy Hall), who speaks in "stroke talk," Millet (David Rock), an ex-convict with a foul mouthed puppet, and Heidi (Guinevere Park-Hall Dethlefson), a very intense woman in uniform. David Lindsay-Abaire's wacky yet poignant comedy directing by founding Empty Space member Cory Rickard proves that no family dysfunction is insurmountable.
This hilarious comedy is intended for adults.
Admission to this production is FREE with donations accepted
The Empty Space is located at 706 Oak Street.
More information can be obtained by calling The Empty Space at 327-PLAY (327-7529).
at BAKERSFIELD COMMUNITY THEATRE
Written by William Inge
Directed by Barry Wolcott
Friday and Saturday at 8p
What starts as neighborhood picnic to celebrate the end of another run-of-the-mill Summer turns into a life-changing twenty-four hours for a group of women in a small, mid-western town.
Madge Owens (Kelci Lowry), the town beauty queen, catches the attention of drifter Hal Carter (Sam Hall), who comes into town to meet up with his friend from college Alan (Travis Glenn) who is coincidentally also Madge's boyfriend. Madge's mother, Flo (Jill Kelbert) has one main concern - tosee that Madge finds happiness with Alan and not relive her mistakes while younger daughter Millie, (Jodi Lowry) finds solace in books,art, poetry and her beloved neighbor, Mrs. Potts (Morning Miller) even when accosted by neighborhood delivery boy, Bomber (Hector Rubio.)
Spinster school teacher, Rosemary sydney (JulieJordan Scott) is admired by her teacher peers, Irma Kronkite (Meg Swift) and Christine Shoen walder,(Fred Barnett) but continues to focus on what she is missing in her relationship with local small businessman, Howard Bevans, (Mark Tarango).
"Picnic" was the Winner of the 1953 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the Outer Circle Award, the New York Drama Critics Award, and a Donaldson Award.
The story takes place in 1950s small-town Kansas, but this is not a simple celebration of heartland values.
Bakersfield Community Theatre is located at
Music and lyrics by Jim Wann
Sunday at 12:30p for lunch, 2pm show
As the house opens, Pump Boys Jim, Eddie, Jackson and L.M. come out on stage to tune their instruments. Besides being 'Pump Boys', they are actors, singers, dancers and musicians. While they are busy tuning and chatting, the Dinettes, Prudie and Rhetta, are preparing their Diner for opening and have a little chat with the incoming curius audience. Once when everybody is seated, the show can begin.
Pump Boys and Dinettes -- A Rock 'n Roll - Country & Blues Musical Revue -- is the sort of show that feeds off the energy and pleasure of its audience, celebrating life and love in a small, southern town.
Half of the clever setting is a country diner out on Highway 57, somewhere between Frog Level and Smyrna, and the other half is a gas station, meant to be located on the other side of the highway. Its characters are four guys who pump gas, and two gals, the Cupp sisters, waitress/proprietors of the Double Cupp Diner across the highway. These are six relentlessly cheerful people out to have a good time.
4. Blacklist
at THE EMPTY SPACE (late night)
Friday at 11pm
The improv comedy troupe that refuses to suck is back for more! See Michael Amendariz, Robert Chan, Adam McCabe and sometimes special guest Jason Monroe for evenings of hilarity that keep you coming back for more!
This unique show invites you to join on in!
Admission is only $5 and helps keep The Empty Space going year round!
The Empty Space is located at 706 Oak Street.
More information can be obtained by calling The Empty Space at 327-PLAY (327-7529).
5. Major League Improv
at THE SPOTLIGHT THEATER
Saturday 6:00pm
Looking for some Major League funny on a Saturday night?
A Major League Improv match features two teams of improvisers competing for laughs and points, with a referee keeping things moving and calling fouls. An average of seven to twelve games are played during a match, drawn from a repertoire of over a hundred improv games. For example, in "Shakespeare" a team will improvise a scene inspired by an audience suggestion in Shakespearean style. In the game of "Elimination Rap", a player will create a rap on the spot, trading off each yo mama's phrases, getting thrown out if they fall off the meter, or fail to rhyme. In Forward/Reverse" a player sends another player back and forth at will, as though scanning a scene in a VCR, sending players into a frenzy. Every show is different, with different players, different games, and different audiences supplying new suggestions.
$6 Students and $8 Adults at the door.
The Spotlight Theater is located at
You can save a buck by calling (661) 634-0692 and making reservations.
Saturdays at 1pm & 7pm
Sundays at 2pm
at THE EMPTY SPACE
Directed by Barbara Gagnon
Be a part of the World Premiere of Jessie's Place, a new comedy by Barbara Gagnon. What develops when six senior citizens set out to build a second bathroom. Why is hospital equipment being stockpiled in the laundry room? Who is the strange man in the shower? Where did Jessie get all that money she has been hiding? Find out the answer to these and other baffling questions, with Jessie's Place at The Empty Space.
Auditions will be held at The Empty Space this Saturday, September 9 from 11 AM - 1 PM, and then again on Sunday, September 10 from 10 AM - 1 PM.
Performances dates and times are Fridays and Saturdays, November 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 at 8:00 PM, with Sunday matinees November 5 & 12 at 2:00 PM. This play is suitable for general audiences.
The Empty Space is located at 706 Oak Street between Stockdale Highway and California Avenue in the Pizzaville Shopping Center (Bakersfield's first shopping center!).
Call 327-PLAY for more information.
8. Sideways Stories from Wayside School
At BAKERSFIELD COMMUNITY THEATER
Written by Louis Sachar
Adapted by John Olive:
Directed by Kevin Lively
September 16 at 1pm
Sideways Stories from Wayside School is an adaptation of the series by Louis Sachar. The stories revolve around Wayside Elementry, but mostly the class on the 30th story of Wayside School (the school was supposed to 30 classrooms long, but the builders made it 30 stories tall... they said they were sorry).
Wayside School is the only place where kids get turned into apples, computers are tossed out the window and dead rats try to crash classes.
The characters are just as unique as the school itself.
The Staff:
Mrs. Gorf~ The meanest teacher in the history of teachers!
Mrs. Jewls~ The nicest teacher in the history of teachers!
Mr. Gorf~ A substitute.
Miss Zarves~ She teaches on the 19th floor... the 19th floor does not exist, therefore Miss Zarves doesn't exist. Get it? Good, then you explain it to me.
Mrs. Valooooosh~ The dance teacher. Sorry, not dance... THE TANGO!
Mr. Pickell~ School psychiatrist/ hypnotist. A sick, sick sense of humor.
Louis~ The yard duty. The kids love him, and why not. He is in charge of the recess balls.
The Students:
Bebe Gunn~ The fastest draw in the school. (Meaning she can draw really fast, she's not a cowboy).
Rondi~ She has the prettiest teeth ever!
Leslie~ She can read at a 5th grade level! But only while upside down...
Myron~ Poor guy, worst luck ever...
Dameon~ Always with a smile on his face!
Sammy~ Not really a student, just a dead rat that tries to sneak in.
The Rats:
We're seeking young actors with special talents that would like to be part of the show... playing rodents.
Aux. Actors:
We need about 4 actors to take on small duties such as background, puppetry, and other misc. tasks!
Voice Over parts!!!!!!!
A great way to be involved with the show without having to make those pesky rehearsals and performances! Come to auditions or just drop me a line.
Mr. Kidswatter~ The principal.
Leslie's Pigtails~ 2 voices to perform the challenging role of hair!
Mrs. Kidswatter~ A cow. Moo like you've never Moo'ed before!
Miss Mush~ The lunch lady... her food is so nasty it makes Denny's seem like not Denny's!
The show is directed by THE HOBBIT's Kevin Lively assisted by Katherine Scott.
READ THE BOOKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Come to auditions with an open mind and willing to have fun!!!!!! Dress to be able to move around and play. Show up a little bit early to fill out some paper work. If auditioning for a rat, make sure you have a special talent ready to show off.
Bakersfield Community Theatre is located at
9. Da' Hip-Hop Wizz
Performed at the Rabobank Arena
Auditions at LQ's Performing Arts Center
Saturday, September 9 from 11a 1p
A local performing arts comany is staging at show at the Rabobank called "Da' Hip-Hop Wizz" (a modernized version of the Wizard of Oz). There will be two performances on February 11th, 2007. They are looking for volunteers to help build sets, and actors, singers, and dancers to audition.
Open auditions are being held on Saturday, September 9th from 11AM to 1PM at LQ's Performing Arts Center (1330 19th Street on the corner of 19th & L Street). They are looking for all kinds of dancers and actors of all ages. Dancers must come with a 1-minute dance routine and Actors with a 1-minute monologue.
If you have any questions about auditions or would like to help build sets, contact LaQuette Milner (LQ) at 343-0442.
at KOSMOS SPORTS BAR AND RESTAURANT
All these contests will be over a 6 month period.
11. Burn The Witch Art Show
at THE EMPTY SPACE
Various Artists
Presented by Jen Raven
Opening September 9th and 16th Gala from 2p - 7p
Let It Be Known to the People of this Towne that the Most Infamous and Foul Witches Jen Raven and Jenn Williams are to be Burned in the Towne Square, with All of Their Coven, on September the Ninth, in This Year of Our Lord Two-Thousand Six. Amen.
If We can't find any Wood to Burn Them, We'll just have to put on an Art Gallery Opening, instead.
Either way; it should be a Good Time.
Bring Marshmallows.
The Accused!
Jen Raven
Jenn Williams
*Nyoka*
Amber Saunders-Quiroz
Alexis Nelson
Allison Padgett
Ashley Martinez
Katie Campbell
Susan Roussel
Meladi Moret
Heather Magness
Rose Lester
Guinevere Park-Hall Dethlefson
Julie Jordan-Scott
Theresa Tate
Ashleymarie Sey DeBondt
Denise Wilson
The exhibit runs September 9 - 23 at The Empty Space gallery.
Our gallery is open 30 minutes prior to any of the shows at the Empty Space and by appointment.
Short films can be drama, horror, documentary, comedy, mockumentary, claymation, or animation.
You can purchase a copy of Lords: Part One at www.noveltown.net
Entry fee is $15 per submission. You can enter as many times as you like.
Entries must be submitted on DVD and be at least 3-10 minutes in length.
All entries will be posted on Noveltown.net and possibly shown at an upcoming Bakersfield Independent Film Festival (BIFF) no matter where the film was made (i.e. Canada, New York, Florida, Los Angeles, etc.).
Entries and fees are due by October 1st with winners announced on Halloween, 2006. Contact melody@noveltown.net with any more questions on this very creepy short film contest.
Mail entries and entry fee to:
Cinema of the Lords Contest
c/o Noveltown
P.O. Box 10115
Bakersfield, CA 93389
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arts and you have been thoroughly entertained!
Roger Mathey
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