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Monday, August 8, 2011

Time to say goodbye by Elizabeth Maupin

Today’s a day I never thought I’d see – the day I’m stowing away my critic’s shingle and hanging up my critic’s hat. As of today, I’m giving up this blog and leaving theater cr…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 07:57PM

Stay tuned — the songs of Alexander Sage Oyen by Elizabeth Maupin

I was making my way into my almost-last Fringe show this past spring (Captain Discovery: The Edible Musical) when I was accosted, among the throng of eight or nine people crowding into a clo…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 03:52PM
Sunday, August 7, 2011

Broadway actor Barbara Walsh gives a master class by Elizabeth Maupin

Broadway leading lady Barbara Walsh, who originated the role of Trina in the Broadway production of Falsettos in 1992 and played the acerbic Joanne in the 2007 revival of Company, comes to O…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 03:23PM
Friday, August 5, 2011

Theater review: ‘The Understudy’ at Mad Cow by Elizabeth Maupin

By Elizabeth Maupin Elizabeth Maupin on Theater There’s something more than a little Kafkaesque about The Understudy. And it’s not just that, in the play-within-a-play at the center of T…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 11:59PM

Orlando Rep offers part-time job by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s a job notice from the Rep: Orlando Repertory Theatre seeks part-time field-trip assistant Orlando Repertory Theatre (the Rep), a family entertainment company, seeks an energetic…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 03:11PM
Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Opera auditions: Florida Opera Theatre’s ‘Il Barbiere di Seviglia’ by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s an audition notice from Florida Opera Theatre: Florida Opera Theatre (Central Florida) in collaboration with First Coast Opera (St. Augustine) and Vero Beach Opera announce audi…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 09:23PM

IceHouse reconfigures its season by Elizabeth Maupin

The IceHouse Theatre’s renovations — largely an expanded lobby and other public space — won’t be done by the end of the summer as the theater had planned. So the thea…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 09:13PM

Teachers needed for kids’ classes by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s a job notice from Breakthrough Theatre: The Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park is looking to begin after-school and Saturday improv and acting classes for elementary, middle, a…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 04:40PM
Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Book review: ‘Wendy and the Lost Boys: The Uncommon Life of Wendy Wasserstein’ by Elizabeth Maupin

When playwright Wendy Wasserstein died in 2006, a lot of theater-lovers grieved. Many of them were people something like me – a woman, a baby-boomer, a product of the same kind of New Engl…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 01:15PM

‘La Nouba’ offers summer/fall discount to Florida folks by Elizabeth Maupin

In the dead of summer, what better to perk you up than a discount to La Nouba? Once again, Cirque du Soleil is offering the popular discount to Florida residents, beginning today and running…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 12:16PM
Monday, August 1, 2011

L.A. Acting Workshop needs teacher by Elizabeth Maupin

A job opportunity from L.A. Acting Workshop: L.A. Acting Workshop – Performing Arts Instructor Needed L.A. Acting Workshop is seeking a Performing Arts Youth and Teen Instructor for st…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 08:54PM
Sunday, July 31, 2011

Theater review: ‘Legacy of Light’ at Mad Cow by Elizabeth Maupin

By Elizabeth Maupin Elizabeth Maupin on Theater There’s a spark in the eye of Karen Zacarias’s women. You can see it in Émilie du Châtelet, the 18th-century mathematician and physicist…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 11:26AM

Opera auditions: Florida Opera Theatre youth programs by Elizabeth Maupin

An audition notice from Florida Opera Theatre: Florida Opera Theatre Announces Auditions for its Florida Opera Theatre Youth Company and Training Programs The Florida Opera Theatre Youth pro…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 10:48AM

Theater auditions: ‘Looking for Normal’ at Breakthrough by Elizabeth Maupin

An audition notice from Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park: Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park will hold auditions for the Jane Anderson drama Looking For Normal on: Saturday, September 3,…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 10:28AM

Theater auditions: ‘Art of Murder’ in Melbourne by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s an audition notice from Melbourne Civic Theatre: AUDITIONS FOR THE UPCOMING PRODUCTION OF Art of Murder by Joe DiPietro.  Needed are 2 men ages 30-60 and 2 women ages 20-60. Au…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 10:22AM

Theater auditions: ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ in Cocoa Beach by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s an audition notice from the Surfside Players in Cocoa Beach. Note: This is for a movie presentation of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, not for the musical-theater version: Surfsi…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 10:18AM
Saturday, July 30, 2011

Mad Cow announces Sondheim opener for new theater by Elizabeth Maupin

Mad Cow Theatre is just hinting at what will make up its 15th season, which will start out in the two current theater spaces on Magnolia Avenue and move, in January 2012, to 54 W. Church St.…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 02:51PM
Thursday, July 28, 2011

Theater auditions: Two plays at Orlando Shakes by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s an audition announcement for three really wonderful roles at Orlando Shakespeare Theater: Orlando Shakespeare Theater seeks male actors for Red and God of Carnage Orlando Shakes…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 03:06PM
Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Encore Cast and Choir concert to benefit Dr. Phillips Center by Elizabeth Maupin

Disney’s Encore! Cast and Choir is at it again, and this time it’s to benefit the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (now under construction — and isn’t it g…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 09:32PM
Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Auditions: MicheLee Puppets for anti-bullying show by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s an audition announcement from MicheLee Puppets: Audition Notice for volunteer project: MicheLee Puppets is looking for volunteer voiceover talent for an anti-bullying puppet sho…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 08:14AM

DeLand theater needs two ‘Peter Pan’ costumes by Elizabeth Maupin

Can anyone help director Craig Uppercue with this request? The Sands Youth Theater Company is looking for two costume needs for our production of Peter Pan.  We are looking for: Nana (the n…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 07:55AM
Monday, July 25, 2011

Actor needed for ‘A Wonderful Life’ by Elizabeth Maupin

An audition notice from Southern Winds Theatre: Southern Winds Theatre is looking for a male actor 35-50 for A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, to be done at Seminole State College the fir…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 09:24PM

Sak needs a house manager by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s a job notice from Sak Comedy Lab: Sak Comedy Lab is looking to hire a Full-Time House Manager. Experience in Box Office or Theater Management is a huge plus. To submit interest …

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 08:39PM

Breakthrough announces season winners by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s a rundown on award winners from Breakthrough Theatre’s second season: Best Performance By A Student (Male): Nick Mazzini, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown Best Perfo…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 08:24AM
Friday, July 22, 2011

Theater auditions: ‘Incorruptible’ in Eustis by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s an audition notice for Incorruptible, by Michael Hollinger, author of Opus: AUDITIONS for The Bay Street Project Production of Incorruptible by Michael Hollinger this coming Tue…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 10:16PM

Fringe posts requirements for new producer by Elizabeth Maupin

The Orlando Fringe, in case you haven’t heard, is looking for a new producer. Here’s the job description for anyone who’s interested in applying: Position: Festival Produce…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 09:16PM

More cabaret shows planned for Winter Park Playhouse by Elizabeth Maupin

A bunch of familiar Central Florida musical-theater people have signed on for cabaret shows this summer and fall at Winter Park Playhouse: Heather Alexander and Laura Hodos, Aug. 11 and 12. …

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 04:31PM

Lake Howell to hold a costume sale by Elizabeth Maupin

James Brendlinger sends this message about a big costume sale at his school, Lake Howell High School, this weekend. Sounds like a great deal (each costume for $1!) for budding theaters. (Not…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 07:57AM
Thursday, July 21, 2011

Dennis Neal to play Louis Armstrong in world-premiere play by Elizabeth Maupin

Orlando actor Dennis Neal will star as legendary jazzman Louis Armstrong in the world-premiere production of Satchmo at the Waldorf, author and theater critic Terry Teachout’s play bas…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 05:19PM

Theater auditions: ‘Dixie Swim Club’ in DeLand by Elizabeth Maupin

An audition notice from the Sands Theater Company: Sands Theater Company will hold open auditions for The Dixie Swim Club on August 7 and 8 (Sunday and Monday) at the Athens Theatre at 7 pm.…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 04:52PM

Theater auditions: ‘The Graduate’ in Titusville by Elizabeth Maupin

Here’s an audition notice from the Titusville Playhouse: The Titusville Playhouse, Inc. Announces on Our Main Stage: Auditions for The Graduate Presented by special arrangement with Sa…

SOURCE: Orlando Theater at 04:48PM

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