MUH GROG ZOO - Words 153 & 154

Friday, April 12, 2019
8:00pm

$10 per human. 

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Spring brings the Zoo.

And we're thrilled to be back.

We'll be getting our 153rd and 154th word this night.

Keepin' on truckin'.

These randomly chosen words (from 2 of our audience mouths) will provide MGZ the wherewithal to do (2) 40 minute Improvised One Act Plays.

A night that'll surely stay with you in all the best ways.

$10 per head.

Tickets at the link or at the door. (the sooner the better)

April 12th, 2019 - 8pm.

And yet again we are partnering with the wonderful Tacoma Little Theatre. Thanks, Tacoma Little Theatre, we like your house.

*For mature minded persons

THE FAWN AND THE BLACK OAK - An Off the Shelf reading

Tacoma Little Theatre presents the swashbuckling adventure tale, The Fawn and the Black Oak, written by David Krafchick.  This production will take place on Friday, May 11, 2018, and Saturday, May 12, 2018, at 7:30pm.

The Fawn and the Black Oak is a swashbuckler play filled with hidden secrets, romance, ghosts, villainy, and the clashing of swords.  Based on an event in English history, this story takes inspiration from the great swashbuckler films such as Captain Blood, and The Mark of Zorro.

The story is that of Phillip Scarborough who has returned to reclaim his father’s title from an imposter.  On his journey he is captured by the captain of the guard and taken out to be slain, when a dark figure saves him.  His savior is Simon, The Black Oak, the African Pirate.  In conversation they make a bond, train, and plan to restore Phillip as the Earl of Claremont and avenge Simon’s own experience with Gilbert Hunt, the impostor Earl.  Phillips assumes a disguise and sets out for the castle where he meets Catherine Carrell, ward of the Earl, and destined to marry the Earl.  Unbeknownst to Phillip, Catherine has her own reasons for wanting to see a change at the castle.  Through a collection of characters more of the story is revealed leading to a startling revelation, and an epic sword battle.  

This reading features the talents of: Jacob Tice, Cassie Jo Fastabend, Nick Butler, Karen Christensen, Mason Quinn, Cody Wyld Flower, Johnny Neidlinger, and Jill Heinecke.  

Tickets for the performances are $10.00 for non TLT Members, and FREE for those who are members. Tickets may be purchased online at www.tacomalittletheatre.com, or by calling our Box Office at (253) 272-2281.
 

CYRANO deBURGERSHACK - A CLUBTLT PRODUCTION

Performances
August 3rd & 4th at 7:30pm
August 5th at 2:00pm

Tickets: $7.00

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Cyrano is king of the local Burger Shack, but he can't seem to win the love of his best friend, Roxanne. When Roxanne confesses her crush on the new burger-flipper, Christian, Cyrano decides that playing Cupid is better than sitting out of the game. An updated, modern-day version of Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac, this rollicking musical features some great hit songs!

"We Got The Beat" as made famous by The Go-Go's
"My Prerogative" as made famous by Bobby Brown / Britney Spears
"Lost In Your Eyes / Eternal Flame / Crazy For You" as made famous by Debbie Gibson / The Bangles / Madonna
"All Star" as made famous by Smash Mouth
"Just The Way You Are" as made famous by Bruno Mars
"Call Me Maybe" as made famous by Carly Rae Jepsen
"Firework" as made famous by Katy Perry
"Make You Feel My Love" as made famous by Adele / Bob Dylan / Billy Joel
"TubThumping / Hit Me With Your Best Shot" as made famous by Chumbawumba / Pat Benatar
"My Stupid Mouth" as made famous by John Mayer
"I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" as made famous by The Proclaimers
"A Song For Roxanne -- a.k.a The Turtle Love Song" (Original Song) 
"The Sign" as made famous by Ace of Base
"The Middle" as made famous by Jimmy Eat World
"Less Than Perfect" as made famous by P!nk
"My Life Would Suck Without You" as made famous by Kelly Clarkson

MRS. PACKARD - An Off the Shelf reading

Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 7:30pm
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Tacoma Little Theatre's Off the Shelf program is excited to present Emily Mann’s, Mrs. Packard, directed by pug Bujeaud and featuring a some of the Pacific Northwest’s finest actors. This production will play Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 7:30pm.

Illinois, 1861: Without proof of insanity, Elizabeth Packard is committed by her husband to an asylum. Based on historical events, Emily Mann's play tells of one woman's struggle to right a system gone wrong in this winner of the Kennedy Center Fund for New American Plays Award.

Mrs. Packard features the talents of: Heather R. Christopher (Elizabeth Packard), Brian Jensen (Rev. Packard), Michael Christopher (Dr. McFarland), Shannon Olivia Agostinelli (Mrs. Bonner), Ellen Peters (Mrs. Tenny, Sybil Doyle), Kate Ayers (Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. Ramsey), Drew Doyle (Mr. Smith, Mr. Haslet), Rodman Bolek (Dr. Brown, Mr. Dole), Robert McConkey (Judge, Dr, Knott), and Andrea Weston-Smart (Mrs. Stockton, Libby).

Tickets for the May 2, 2019 performance at 7:30pm are $10.00 for non TLT Members, and FREE for those who are members. Tickets may be purchased online by clicking here, or by calling our Box Office at (253) 272-2281.

TLT's OFF THE SHELF

We know that there is a tremendous amount of wonderful theatre that deserves to be heard but sometimes just doesn’t get an opportunity. With “Off the Shelf”, local directors and actors will be bringing some scripts to life that we hope you will find entertaining, challenging and educational to our stage. We hope that you’ll sit back and enjoy an evening of theatre. You never know, you might see one of these shows on our mainstage in the future.

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BOOTLEG - An Off the Shelf reading

Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 7:30pm
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Tacoma Little Theatre's Off the Shelf program is excited to present Bryan Willis’ Bootleg, directed by Erin Chanfrau and featuring a powerhouse of Tacoma actors. This production will play Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 7:30pm.

A shrewd and authentic glimpse into the lives of everyday people trying to get by in pohibition. Bootleg is set in 1927, the first year in the U.S. when more people lived in an urban setting than a rural one. It was an era of change — not just the Volstead Act (of prohibition), but women had gotten the vote, and the Seattle mayor at the time was a woman. Fashions were changing, the way people could make a living. It was post-World War I, people were aware of the greater world. Cars traveled faster, which was a big deal if you were moonshining.

Bootleg features the talents of: Mark Peterson as Barlow, Kate Arvin as Boots, Luke Amundson as Shimmy Johnson, Jordan Richards as Verneil, and Brian S. Lewis as Smith.

Tickets for the June 13, 2019 performance at 7:30pm are $10.00 for non TLT Members, and FREE for those who are members. Tickets may be purchased online by clicking here, or by calling our Box Office at (253) 272-2281.

TLT's OFF THE SHELF

We know that there is a tremendous amount of wonderful theatre that deserves to be heard but sometimes just doesn’t get an opportunity. With “Off the Shelf”, local directors and actors will be bringing some scripts to life that we hope you will find entertaining, challenging and educational to our stage. We hope that you’ll sit back and enjoy an evening of theatre. You never know, you might see one of these shows on our mainstage in the future.

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MOBBED UP FOR MURDER - A MURDER MYSTERY DINNER

MAY 16-MAY 19, 2019
THURSDAY-SATURDAY AT 7:30PM
SUNDAY AT 3:00PM

Presented at The Social Bar and Grill

Tickets: $55.00 Click here to purchase

Tacoma Little Theatre makes you a part of the mob with Mobbed Up for Murder at The Social Bar and Grill. Directed by Karen Christensen and written by Paula Hilton, this murder mystery dinner experience will have you feeling like you’re in a Francis Ford Coppola movie.

Don Provolone orchestrates a meeting at his favorite restaurant with Don Spumoni and Don Cannoli. They've been to the mattresses for awhile, and quite frankly, his back is killing him! He thinks it's time to let bygones be bygones and has come up with a deal they cannot refuse. Or can they? Don't miss out - you'll want to meet these three colorful Don's along with Toni "Two Times" Tortano, Marisa Macaroon, and Olivia Ascolane. Who will come heavy? Who's on the lam? Who's in the wind? And what does that all mean? Join us to find out, but be careful, the mob means business... and the mob means murder! Featuring the talents of: Virginia Yanoff, Dana Messina Galagan, Grace Nirschl, Jim Rogers, Kerry Bringman, and Nathaniel Walker.

Dinner includes: Appetizer, Salad, Main Entrée (Meat, Chicken, Vegetarian/Gluten Free) & Dessert. Coffee, Tea, Water and Soda are included, and alcohol is available for purchase at the bar or from your server.

MOBBED UP FOR MURDER will run May 16-May 19, 2019. Thursday-Saturday performances will begin at 7:30pm, and the Sunday performance will begin at 3:00pm. The event is held at The Social Bar and Grill, 1715 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Tickets are $55.00 per person (includes dinner with gratuity and show) and may be purchased by clicking here, or by calling our Box Office at (253) 272-2281.
 

Auditions for HAY FEVER

Sunday, March 24th from 6:00pm-9:00pm
Monday, March 25th from 7:00pm-10:00pm
Auditions by appointment only

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Tacoma Little Theatre is holding auditions for its production of the British classic, Hay Fever, written by Noel Coward, and directed by Rick Hornor.

Auditions will be held Sunday, March 24th and Monday, March 25th at Tacoma Little Theatre. Audition appointments will be set between the times of 6:00pm-9:00pm on Sunday and 7:00pm-10:00pm on Monday in five-minute increments. Callbacks will be held on Wednesday, March 27th.  

Hoping for a quiet weekend in the country with some guests, David Bliss, a novelist and his wife Judith, a retired actress, find that an impossible dream when their high-spirited children, Simon and Sorel, appear with guests of their own. A houseful of drama waits to be ignited as misunderstandings and tempers flare. With Judith's new flame and David's newest literary “inspiration” keeping company as the children follow suit, the Bliss family lives up to its name as the “quiet weekend” comes to an exhausting and hilarious finale worthy of Feydeau.

Actors are asked to prepare a two-minute memorized monologue of their choice. 

Actors of all ethnicities are encouraged to audition and all roles are available:  Judith Bliss (female 40-55), David Bliss (male 40-60), Sorel Bliss (female 18-25), Simon Bliss (male, 18-30), Myra Arundel (female 25-45), Richard Greatham (male 30-40), Jackie Coryton (female 20-30), Sandy Tyrell (male 20-35), and Clara (female 40-60).

To reserve an audition time, follow this link (http://castingmanager.com/audition/info/aq1wyjFrMRPnHSX), or call our Box Office for assistance at (253) 272-2281.

Once cast, Hay Fever will run from Friday, June 7, 2019 to Sunday, June 23, 2019.

ROLES:

Role Title: Sorel Bliss
Gender: Female
Age Range: 21 - 32
Description: Sorel is Judith and David Bliss's daughter. Sorel and her brother come from money, but they are siblings as we know them: fighting one minute, and best buddies the next.

Role Title: Simon Bliss
Gender: Male
Age Range: 21 - 32
Description: Son of Judith and David; an aspiring artist who is in constant competition with Sorel for Judith’s attention.

Role Title: Clara
Gender: Female
Age Range: 30 - 70
Description: Clara is the Bliss family maid. She's a bit rough around the edges.

Role Title: Judith Bliss
Gender: Female
Age Range: 40 - 55
Description: Judith is a retired English actress. She misses her younger years, and is looking for someone to tell her she's still beautiful and desireable.

Role Title: David Bliss
Gender: Male
Age Range: 40 - 60
Description: Judith’s husband, Sorel and Simon's father; a successful novelist who hides away for long periods of time attempting to write his novel.

Role Title: Sandy Tyrell
Gender: Male
Age Range: 25 - 32
Description: Sandy is the young man Judith invites for the weekend. He's a stud, amateur boxer, and he's enamoured with Judith.

Role Title: Myrna Arundel
Gender: Female
Age Range: 25 - 45
Description: Myrna is Simon's weekend guest. She doesn't really want to spend time with Simon, but wants to meet David.

Role Title: Richard Greatham
Gender: Male
Age Range: 30 - 40
Description: Richard is a proper English diplomat, and Sorel's weekend guest. He's a bit stiff, but likeable.

Role Title: Jackie Coynton
Gender: Female
Age Range: 20 - 30
Description: David's weekend guest. She's kind of a good-hearted ditz.

Toy Boat Theatre and UWT

365 Days/365 Plays
November 16-19, 2017
Thursday-Saturday 7:30pm
Saturday & Sunday 2:00pm

365 Days/365 Plays by Suzan-Lori Parks: November 16, 2017, 7:30pm (free preview); November 17, 7:30pm; November 18, 2pm and 7:30pm; November 19, 2pm. UWT campus: Broadcast Studio 007 Cherry Parkes Bldg. 1918 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma. The theatre is located immediately behind
Indochine Restaurant; enter between restaurant and bar off of Pacific Avenue, or from the west entrance to Cherry Parkes, down the stairs, hard right.

This production is the fourth in a series of collaborations between Toy Boat Theatre and UW Tacoma, featuring socially relevant and inclusive plays about current issues in American society. This production contains adult themes and language; suitable for high school and older.

In 2002, Suzan-Lori Parks wrote a play a day for an entire year; in 2006, more than 15 American cities, including Seattle, Austin, Los Angeles and NYC, with over 700 theatre groups, collectively and simultaneously performed all 365 plays between November 13 through November 12, 2006. We will be performing a selection of 30 of her short plays, which explore American history, the military, politics, relationships, race, spirits, riffs on well known works, jaywalking, and an appearance by The Supremes. Suzan-Lori Parks has recently released a collection of plays written during the first 100 days of President Trump's time in office. We can't wait to bring you some of these; stay tuned!

Tickets are $10.00, and available online at brownpapertickets.com from 10/30/17, or at the door (cash or check only). UW Tacoma Students get in free with ID; brownpapertickets discount code/pw: UWT

As was our collaborative model for the previous productions, the acting company and production team of 365 Days/365 Plays is made up of UW Tacoma students and alumni and actors from the region. This company features 5 UWT undergraduate and graduate students, and 7 local actors, with a similarly combined production crew. The production designers are Nic Olson (New Muses Theatre), lighting and scenic design; Dylan Twiner, sound; Ricky German, costumes.

This and our previous collaborative productions are made possible with generous contributions of resources and funding from the University of Washington Tacoma, and resources from University of Puget Sound and Toy Boat Theatre.

ANNUAL FUND DRIVE

Dear Friend of Tacoma Little Theatre:

We are so excited for our 99th Season at Tacoma Little Theatre. Thank you for coming and laughing with us during our first show of the season, Rumors. Because of your continuing support, we’ve started the 99th Season off strong! Last year even more of our community joined us to experience Tacoma’s finest theatre. We were especially proud to win our state theatre competition and represent Washington in the American Association of Community Theatre Regional festival in Boise, Idaho with our production of Second Samuel. This year we know you will enjoy the wide spectrum of shows that we have lined up for you.

“I am very pleased with the direction of TLT. I have been a long standing season ticket holder. The entire staff have taken TLT to a new level -- consistently good plays with excellent acting, great public relations and consequently better attendance. Please keep up the excellent work!” -A TLT Season Ticket Holder

As we move towards our 100th season and our 78th year in our facility, we’ve heard how you would like to see us improve TLT. “It is time to revamp the seats. They are so uncomfortable. Need a drive to donate a chair” In the past few years you’ve seen us add an air conditioning system, improved stage and house lighting, and sound reinforcement. We take your suggestions seriously so stay tuned as our Development Director works on exciting plans celebrating our 100th year with your ideas in mind. Also, check around the corner and you’ll see that TLT has acquired the building next door, fondly named Stage Right. This has allowed us to localize our scene shop and storage facility which was previously off-site. By purchasing Stage Right, we are now saving money, staff time, and will be able to expand our educational programming in the near future.

“You have no idea how much you changed our lives!! I never thought I would hear the singing again, the laughs or see my son be willing to trust again, but you did it! Now he is so full of life again, nothing can ever tell you all how thankful we are!” -A parent of TLT’s Education Program

The demand to expand our education programming within our community is at a record high. With your support we were able to increase it by 10% with more to come in 2018. This growth matches the need to increase the number of scholarships awarded to those who might not be able to experience the joy of the Performing Arts. Your support helps TLT create future performers who will grace the stages in Pierce County. These scholarships change lives.

“We love plays and TLT has the best in our area. The quality of shows has been consistently high in recent years. You're doing a terrific job. Thank you!” -A TLT patron

Ticket sales alone will not sustain the performing arts in our community. It is only through the continued support of our community members that the arts can thrive. Your support through last season's annual fund allowed TLT to whisk you away to a misty Transylvania in Dracula and the dusty plains of the Old West in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. Because of YOU, we will continue to be able to take you to new places that you’ve never dreamed of, like Whoville in Seussical. We offer a range of donation options that are listed at the bottom of this letter. You can even pledge your donation amount over a monthly or quarterly payment schedule. If you are interested in establishing a legacy gift of support through planned (estate) giving or stock transfers, please contact me directly. Remember that any amount helps us, from $1 to $10,000. TLT is a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization making your donation fully tax-deductible.

If you have already donated to us this season, thank you! If you are considering donating to us now, thank you! Please fill out the bottom portion of this letter or go to www.tacomalittletheatre.com to make a donation online. To donate over the phone, you may call me personally at 253-272-2281. Having the chance to speak with you is one of the best parts of my job.

All my best,
Chris Serface
Managing Artistic Director

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99TH SEASON OPENING GALA AND SILENT AUCTION

SEPTEMBER 9, 2017
6:00PM-9:00PM

Tacoma Little Theatre welcomes the community to join us at our special Gala and Silent Auction celebrating our 99th Season.  This special fund raising event will be filled with fine wine, fine hors d’oeuvres, and fine entertainment.   

The evening will begin with a social hour and then move into the auditorium where staff and board members will present a sneak peek of each of the seven shows in our 99th season which include: Rumors, Blithe Spirit, Seussical, Children of a Lesser God, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Pillowman, and Macbeth.  Throughout the course of the evening attendees will be bidding on silent auction items and enjoying musical entertainment from local performers.

Tacoma Little Theatre’s 99th Season Opening Gala and Silent Auction will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2017 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. 

Tickets are $35.00 per person (includes hors d’oeuvresand one drink) and may be purchased online by clicking here, or by calling our Box Office at (253) 272-2281.