AUDITIONS! Harry Potter and the Obnoxious Voice

Things are heating up for summer at the CAC/CCT. If you are interested in theater and want to get involved we have opportunites for all ages this summer from 10- adults 

The CAC/CCT will be producing and directing the Carroll Youth Theater this summer. CYT is for area youth who are between the ages of 10 and 15. Laura Comito, founder of the CYT is back in the director's chair!

Carroll Youth Theater – “Harry Potter and the Obnoxious Voice” a parody by Jeannette Jaquish

Ages: 10 to 15

Audition Dates: 

Tuesday May 15^th    6:30-8:00 p.m.        Thursday May 17^th   6:30-8:00 p.m.

Rec Center Theater

Fee: There is no audition fee.

However, upon receiving a part, each cast/crew member will be required to pay $30.00. This fee covers the cost of a t-shirt and cast party and one script.

 Audition/Crew forms are available in the Rec Center office, the front desk or online  You need to fill out your form and bring it with you to either audition. Auditions are held on a first come-first serve basis with 5 to 6 people auditioning at a time. Auditions may range from 5 to 15 minutes. Everyone who wants to audition will get a chance and we won’t leave until everyone auditions. The production will need a cast of at least 32 with room for extra parts if we need them.

PARENTS: Youth Theatre would not be possible with you.  I will need help behind the scenes with costumes, props, sets and stage managers. If you can volunteer your time to make this the best production ever please indicate it on the audition form. This is great way for families in the Carroll area to work on a project together.

Rehearsals: Monday through Thursday from 4:00 pm – 6:30 p.m. (beginning Tuesday, May 29^th from 4:00 – 6:00 pm)

Production Dates:

Thursday June 28^th 7:00 pm

Friday June 29^th 1:00 pm

 Friday June 29^th 7:00 pm

CONCERT April 11, 2012!

Winners of the first ever ROCK THE CAMP contest hosted by TobyMac and Camp Electric, Cloverton propelled onto the music scene in 2011, scoring the #1 most downloaded song in the history of KLOVE radio for their first single "Take Me into the Beautiful."  The video and single "The End is the Beginning" was recently released from their brand new EP.

The opening act for this concert is Jenny Wailes of Jefferson! Jenny has an amazing voice and this concert is sure to ROCK!

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Tickets: $10 general admission/$20 VIP**

Doors open at 6:30 PM for the main event
Music starts at 7:00 PM with local artist Jenny Wailes

**VIP Cloverton Package includes:
5:45 PM Start (doors open at 5:30 PM)
Front Row Seating
Private Acoustic Set
Meet and Greet/Q & A session
Poster Signing

To buy tickets online 

http://www.clovertonmusic.com/  The End is the Beginning video

The Nit Wits

Kuemper Catholic High School presents

“The Nit Wits”

 Friday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m

 Saturday, March 17, at 7:30 p.m

 and Sunday, March 18, at 2 p.m. 

 Cost is $5 for adults; $4 for students and seniors.

Tickets may be purchased at the door.

AUDITIONS!!!!!!!

History Boy Theatre Co.

Presents

AUDITIONS

History Boy Theatre Co, your regional professional theatre located in Jefferson, IA is seeking actors and musicians for their upcoming production of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.  BBAJ is a powerful rock musical depicting the story of America’s first political maverick.  A.J. kicked British butt, shafted the Indians and smacked down the Spaniards all in the name of these United States – who cares if he didn’t have permission. 

Auditions are scheduled for Saturday, March 17^th at 4:00 or by appointment.  Appointments can be arranged with Angie at 515-370-4306 or angiervp1875@gmail.com.  All auditions must be completed prior to March 17, 2012.  Performers should bring 16-32 bars of any song - a capella or provide your own accompaniment.  All performers must have strong rock voices.  Come prepared to read and move. Auditions held at 115 S. Wilson, Jefferson, IA.  Character descriptions available at www.facebook.com/Historyboytheatrecompany 

Rehearsals for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson begin April 2^nd with performances June 8-10 & 15-17. 

Fiddler on the Roof!

I LOVE this show and will be headed to Jefferson this weekend to see it!

Still crazy after all these years......

 Yep. Why? because after a long absence ( I would say it's been at least 18 years) I have resumed the mantle of "Director" of the Carroll Youth Theatre. This is a program that I started when I was a junior in highschool. The orginal idea behind youth theatre was that all the kids who participated would be involved in all aspects of the play. Not just acting. There is more to producing a play than memorizing lines. I will be returning the program to its roots and these kids will learn a lot.

So- this summer I will be directing a delightful play written by Jeannette Jaquish called (drum roll please)

Harry Potter and the Obnoxious Voice



It is a parody based on the works by JK Rowling. I have a copy of the script and I have read it and it is brilliant! I am a huge Harry potter fan....

 Harry is once again locked in his room where Dobby & an inebriated Winky come to him with a warning to save not his life but at least his career. At Hogwarts things are weirder than ever, Snape is furious at Ron's spilled potion, Hagrid doesn't think Harry''s "hearing voices" thing is funny, Dumbledore has lost his meal ticket, Malfoy has a fancy-schmancy new "mission", time is twisting, the house elves battle Peeves and whisper about "The Master".

All the details about auditions will be found in the Rec Center's Summer Program booklet which will come out in late March.

Murder at Mardi Gras

February 24th and 25th the Community Theatre will be presenting an audience interactive murder mystery at the Santa Maria Winery. We are still looking for two men and one woman to be in the show. If you are interested or need more information please contact me.

blackbox@carrollarts.org

The Scene: The Grand Ballroom of the DuPre Chateau on the evening of the Krewe of Midas Masquerade Ball

There is a mystery afoot in the Big Easy- The Krewe of Midas King, Pierre DuPre, has been murdered, strangled with a set of Mardi Gras beads.  Pierre was always suspicious of those looking to sink their claws into his fortune. Was it the greed of those around him that put old Pierre in the grave? His beloved family members, friends and neighbors have now become suspects in this Garden District murder.

Mathew Gator” Crovitz: A boy from the Bayou who worked his way through law school; He is madly in love with Alexis DuPre. (Costume: A preppy college outfit mixed with a fisherman/outdoors man outfit. Props: a net, fishing pole and some law books.)

Alexis DuPre: Pierre’s socialite daughter; a southern belle and reigning “Magnolia Queen” at Dixie University. (Costume: a ball gown, tiara and sash)

Bourbon DuPre: A jazz musician from the French Quarter. (Costume: A tuxedo or simply slacks and a flashy vest over a button down shirt and a bowler hat trumpet or a saxophone. Or you can go all out and wear an outrageous Mardi Gras costume with gold, green and purple.)

Melissa F. DuPre:  Pierre DuPre’s new wife from Las Vegas. (Costume: A flashy outfit that is as trampy as it is tacky. A feathered boa is a must)

Connika Gothika:  An eccentric novelist and Pierre DuPre’s next door neighbor. (Costume: all dressed in black with long black wig and dark makeup and jewelry)

J. Stephen Peek: The DuPre family attorney and Pierre DuPre’s closest friend and confidant. (Costume: A simple suit and tie and a briefcase)

Cayenne Pepper: The DuPre family chef and aspiring TV star. (Costume: White coat, apron and a chef’s hat. Cooking utensils and a cookbook)

Elise St. Gresch: The young and attractive live in maid at the DuPre Chateau. (Costume: French maid or a little black dress with a white apron and a feather duster)

MURDER AT MARDI GRAS