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| Transcendence Theatre Company today announced the complete cast and creative team for its highly anticipated Broadway Holiday production, featuring an ensemble of Broadway veterans and accomplished performers who will bring holiday magic to both Sebastiani Theatre in Sonoma and Marin Theatre in Mill Valley this December. Due to overwhelming ticket sales, Transcendence has added a 2 p.m. matinee performance on Wednesday, December 18, at the Sebastiani Theatre.The stellar ensemble features Alicia Albright (Broadway’s Frozen, Wicked), Juli Biagi (The Arvada Center’s Waitress), Melanie Fernandez (Pioneer Theatre Company’s Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812), Ruby Lewis (Cirque du Soleil’s premiere Broadway show, Paramour), Transcendence Theatre Company’s own Colin Campbell McAdoo, David L. Murray Jr. (Off-Broadway’s Songs for a New World), and Neil Starkenberg (Mrs. Doubtfire National Tour). Tony Gonzalez, whose credits include Broadway’s Mamma Mia!and Disney On Classic, serves as director and will also perform in the production.Alongside Gonzalez as Co-Conceiver, the creative team is led by McAdoo as Co-Conceiver and Assistant Director, Matt Smart as Co-Conceiver and Music Director, and Zachary Kellogg as Associate Music Director. The production features lighting design by Kurt Landisman at Marin Theatre and Tony Ginesi at the Sebastiani Theatre, with sound design by Nils Erickson. Sarah E. T. Jackson serves as Production Stage Manager. Updated Performance Schedule:Marin Theatre (Mill Valley):December 12-13 at 7:30 p.m.December 14 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.December 15 at 4 p.m.Sebastiani Theatre (Sonoma):December 18 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.December 19 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m**Dec 19, 7 p.m. performance is sold out FOR TICKETSSebastiani Theatre, SonomaTickets for Broadway Holiday at the Sebastiani Theatre start at $31 and are on sale now. Group discounts of up to 20% are available for parties of 10 or more. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit BestNightEver.org or call the box office at 877-424-1414 Ext. 1. Audiences can keep the holiday cheer going after the show with an exclusive, private event hosted by Pangloss Cellars. Gold ticket holders are invited to mingle with cast members while enjoying Pangloss wines and seasonal, light bites, crafted by their Executive Chef. Additional wines by the glass will also be available for purchase.Marin Theatre, Mill ValleyAudiences at Marin Theatre will find tickets starting at $30. Group discounts are available for parties of 8 or more (save $7 per ticket) with greater savings for groups of 15 or more (20% off). To purchase tickets or for more information visit MarinTheatre.org or call 415-388-5208. Guests can elevate their holiday cheer with Gold tickets which include pre-show and intermission exclusive access to the Holiday Lounge with beverages and holiday-themed bites. ABOUT TRANSCENDENCE THEATRE COMPANYTranscendence Theatre Company is California Wine Country’s premiere entertainment experience, thirteen years and counting. Presenting a Broadway Under the Stars season of original outdoor musical revues each summer, an indoor holiday show every winter, and more, our mission is to create extraordinary evenings featuring the best talents from Broadway and beyond. Transcendence Theatre Company is dedicated to providing the joys and benefits of musical theatre to all through one of a kind performances, community engagements, and arts education programs. Through its Transcendence For All initiatives, the company partners with local nonprofits to make the arts accessible to youth, seniors, people with disabilities, and more. Transcendence offers free performances and workshops, as well as accessibility features at its productions. BestNightEver.orgSponsors for Broadway Holiday at the Sebastiani Theatre include Sotheby’s International Realty, Press Democrat, Friedman’s Home Improvement, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, The Hanna Center, Parkpoint Health Club, Jeffrey D Bean DDS, Perry, Johnson, Anderson, Miller, and Moskowitz LLP, Amaturo Sonoma Media Group, Alan and Susan Seidenfeld Charitable Trust, Bank of Marin, and Sonoma Valley Authors Festival.ABOUT MARIN THEATREMarin Theatre was founded in 1966 and joined the League of Resident Theatres (LORT) and the National New Play Network (NNPN) in 2008. Now rechristened Marin Theatre, the company is the leading professional theatre in the North Bay and the premier mid-sized professional theatre in the Bay Area, now led by Artistic Director Lance Gardner. Marin Theatre’s 2024/25 season launched in October with the U.S. premiere of Canadian hit Yaga and continues in the new year with a roster of four more funny, engaging, entertaining, and compelling works. Season subscriptions, starting at $200, are still available. For information the public may visit MarinTheatre.org or call 415-388-5208. |
| FOR CALENDAR EDITORS:WHAT: This holiday season, Transcendence Theatre Company’s Broadway Holiday, an all-new production featuring a stellar cast of Broadway veterans and rising stars, performing a mix of classic holiday tunes and showstopping Broadway numbers. Audiences of all ages are invited to celebrate the holidays with a festive blend of musical favorites, hit tunes, and hilarious holiday flair, presented with delightful choreography, breathtaking vocals, and the signature Transcendence style that has made that Sonoma-based company a Northern California favorite for over a decade.WHEN:December 12-15, 2024 at Marin Theatre in Mill ValleyDecember 18-19, 2024 at Sebastiani Theatre in SonomaSHOWS: Marin Theatre:Thursday-Friday: 7:30pm; Saturday: 2:00pm & 7:30pm; Sunday: 4:00pmSebastiani Theatre:Wednesday at 7:00pm; Thursday at 2:00pm & 7:00pmWHERE:Marin Theatre, 397 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941Sebastiani Theatre, 476 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476TICKETS:Marin Theatre:$30 Reserved*, $50 Premium*, $70 Silver*, $150 Gold* (includes access to Holiday Lounge). *Plus a $6 handling fee per total order.Sebastiani Theatre:$31 General Reserve 1, $55 General Reserve 2, $85 Premium, $155 Gold (includes post-show cheer at Pangloss).GROUPS: Marin Theatre: Groups of 8 to 15 receive $7 off per ticket. Groups of 15+ receive a 20% discount. Sebastiani Theatre: Groups of 10-19 receive $10 discount; Groups of 20-29 receive 15% discount; groups of 30 or more receive 20% discount.INFO: Marin Theatre: Information and tickets are available at MarinTheatre.org or by calling 415-388-5208 Sebastiani Theatre: Information and tickets are available at BestNightEver.org or by calling 877-424-1414 Ext. 1 |
| This December, Transcendence Theatre Company and Marin Theatre invite audiences to experience the magic of Broadway Holiday, an all-new production that promises to dazzle and delight. To honor its tenth season presenting holiday productions for families, Transcendence announces two exciting firsts: For the first time, the City of Sonoma will host this year’s run at the historic Sebastiani Theatre on Sonoma Plaza, December 18–19, 2024. Additionally, Marin Theatre and Vickie Soulier will present Transcendence Theatre Company’s Broadway Holiday in a special Mill Valley run at Marin Theatre, December 12-15. “This elegant and intimate celebration blends Broadway hits with seasonal favorites, creating an unforgettable wintertime event for all ages.“Broadway Holiday is more than just a show – it’s a gift to our community,” says Tony Gonzalez, Artistic Director of Transcendence Theatre Company. “We’ve crafted an experience that captures the essence of the holiday spirit while showcasing the incredible talent that Transcendence is known for. Each year, we look to transcend the previous year’s experience with new show-stopping numbers. It’s the perfect way for families and friends to come together and create lasting memories.”“The holiday season in Marin just got a bit brighter with our special addition of Broadway Holiday thanks to our partnership with arts patron Vickie Soulier and Transcendence Theatre Company,” says Marin Theatre Artistic Director Lance Gardner. “We are looking forward to welcoming some of Broadway’s best and brightest to Marin, performing Broadway hits and holiday tunes to ring in this festive season, in an event that is perfect for all ages. ”The production features a stellar cast of Broadway veterans and rising stars (to be announced), performing a mix of classic holiday tunes and showstopping Broadway numbers. Audiences will be treated to a delightful blend of festive musical favorites, hit tunes, and hilarious holiday flair. The show promises stunning choreography, breathtaking vocals, and the signature Transcendence style that has made the company a Northern California favorite for over a decade.“We’re thrilled to bring Broadway Holiday to the Sebastiani Theatre and Marin Theatre,” adds Amy Miller, Co-founder and Creative Vision Director. “We’re eager to share Transcendence’s magical holiday experience with a wider audience and create new traditions across Northern California. Audiences can expect an unforgettable, intimate evening that will fill them with the spirit of the season.” FOR TICKETSSebastiani Theatre, SonomaTickets for Broadway Holiday at the Sebastiani Theatre start at $31 and are on sale now. Group discounts of up to 20% are available for parties of 10 or more. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit BestNightEver.org or call the box office at 877-424-1414 Ext. 1. Audiences can keep the holiday cheer going after the show with an exclusive, private event hosted by Pangloss Cellars. Gold ticket holders are invited to mingle with cast members while enjoying Pangloss wines and seasonal, light bites, crafted by their Executive Chef. Additional wines by the glass will also be available for purchase. Marin Theatre, Mill ValleyAudiences at Marin Theatre will find tickets starting at $30. Group discounts are available for parties of 8 or more (save $7 per ticket) with greater savings for groups of 15 or more (20% off). To purchase tickets or for more information visit MarinTheatre.org or call 415-388-5208. Guests can elevate their holiday cheer with Gold tickets which include pre-show and intermission exclusive access to the Holiday Lounge with beverages and holiday-themed bites. ABOUT TRANSCENDENCE THEATRE COMPANYTranscendence Theatre Company is California Wine Country’s premiere entertainment experience, thirteen years and counting. Presenting a Broadway Under the Stars season of original outdoor musical revues each summer, an indoor holiday show every winter, and more, our mission is to create extraordinary evenings featuring the best talents from Broadway and beyond. Transcendence Theatre Company is dedicated to providing the joys and benefits of musical theatre to all through one of a kind performances, community engagements, and arts education programs. Through its Transcendence For All initiatives, the company partners with local nonprofits to make the arts accessible to youth, seniors, people with disabilities, and more. Transcendence offers free performances and workshops, as well as accessibility features at its productions. BestNightEver.orgSponsors for Broadway Holiday at the Sebastiani Theatre include Sotheby’s International Realty, Press Democrat, Friedman’s Home Improvement, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, The Hanna Center, Parkpoint Health Club, Jeffrey D Bean DDS, Perry, Johnson, Anderson, Miller, and Moskowitz LLP, Amaturo Sonoma Media Group, Alan and Susan Seidenfeld Charitable Trust, Bank of Marin, and Sonoma Valley Authors Festival. ABOUT MARIN THEATREMarin Theatre was founded in 1966 and joined the League of Resident Theatres (LORT) and the National New Play Network (NNPN) in 2008. Now rechristened Marin Theatre, the company is the leading professional theatre in the North Bay and the premier mid-sized professional theatre in the Bay Area, now led by Artistic Director Lance Gardner. Marin Theatre’s 2024/25 season launched in October with the U.S. premiere of Canadian hit Yaga and continues in the new year with a roster of four more funny, engaging, entertaining, and compelling works. Season subscriptions, starting at $200, are still available. For information the public may visit MarinTheatre.org or call 415-388-5208. |
| This holiday season, Transcendence Theatre Company’s Broadway Holiday, an all-new production featuring a stellar cast of Broadway veterans and rising stars, performing a mix of classic holiday tunes and showstopping Broadway numbers. Audiences of all ages are invited to celebrate the holidays with a festive blend of musical favorites, hit tunes, and hilarious holiday flair, presented with delightful choreography, breathtaking vocals, and the signature Transcendence style that has made that Sonoma-based company a Northern California favorite for over a decade.WHEN:December 12-15, 2024 at Marin Theatre in Mill ValleyDecember 18-19, 2024 at Sebastiani Theatre in SonomaSHOWS: Marin Theatre:Thursday-Friday: 7:30pm; Saturday: 2:00pm & 7:30pm; Sunday: 4:00pmSebastiani Theatre:Wednesday at 7:00pm; Thursday at 2:00pm & 7:00pmWHERE:Marin Theatre, 397 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941Sebastiani Theatre, 476 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476TICKETS:Marin Theatre:$30 Reserved*, $50 Premium*, $70 Silver*, $150 Gold* (includes access to Holiday Lounge). *Plus a $6 handling fee per total order.Sebastiani Theatre:$31 General Reserve 1, $55 General Reserve 2, $85 Premium, $155 Gold (includes post-show cheer at Pangloss).GROUPS: Marin Theatre: Groups of 8 to 15 receive $7 off per ticket. Groups of 15+ receive a 20% discount. Sebastiani Theatre: Groups of 10-19 receive $10 discount; Groups of 20-29 receive 15% discount; groups of 30 or more receive 20% discount.INFO: Marin Theatre: Information and tickets are available at MarinTheatre.org or by calling 415-388-5208 Sebastiani Theatre: Information and tickets are available at BestNightEver.org or by calling 877-424-1414 Ext. 1 |
Auditions for Aunt Jack by Nora Brigid Monahan, directed by Sharon Hawthorne
December 14, 11AM- 1PM @ Curtain Call Theater, 0347 Hwy 116. Monte Rio, CA 95462
Performance Dates: June 6- 28, Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees
“An intergenerational layered farcical gender identity rom-com that contrasts older gay generational values with millennial pansexuality, openness & gender fluidity. It’s a gay identity debate within the queer community that has a broad range of gay relationships … it is a relevant, creative, quirky, and clever play “– as described by Chuck Louden in a review of its west coast debut at NCTC in 2022
Cast: Four Men & Two Women
George: 70-year-old gay activist, writer, speaker. A bit arrogant. Norman’s biological father.
Jack: 50’s George’s partner of 30 years, a drag performer. Must be able to walk gracefully downstairs while wearing a pencil skirt and heels and sing Judy Garland style to recorded music
Norman: their 23 year old gay-identified son, an aspiring stand-up comedian
Phyllis: an acerbic lesbian, in her 50’s, who is Norman’s biological mother.
Ian: Norman’s ex-lover, in his 20’s, very integrated into the family – close to all the adults.
Andy: Norman’s new lover, bi-sexual, self-assured, strong-willed, 20’s
Race or ethnicity is not important, except that Norman needs to realistically appear to be the offspring of George and Phyllis (this can be sorted out during auditions.)
Actors themselves need not personally identify as gay, but the three younger people must all exchange brief passionate kisses onstage. Ian & Norman have a drag scene.
Curtain Call is an all-volunteer, no compensation company. A stipend of $100 is available for actors living more than 20 miles from the theater.
I expect working on this play to be fun and a community builder for all participants. We often complain about not seeing ourselves in theater – well here’s an opportunity to step up and be seen. Yes, it is a bit campy, and yes, the oldsters may seem a bit cliché. But, hey! They represent the LGBTQI icons who have led and entertained us — let’s celebrate them! While also portraying the challenge of exploring and standing strong in the determination to be oneself rather than simply adopting a previous generation’s identity parameters. Let’s give our audience something to laugh about and perhaps lead them to a conversation afterwards. Please contact director Sharon Hawthorne, if you expect to audition and I will email sides for your use: sharonhaw@comcast.net
Paramount Pictures’ box office smash hit film ‘White Christmas’ is still a family favorite after 70 years!
This holiday season, 6th Street Playhouse brings you the captivating stage musical. Big production numbers and classic Irving Berlin songs, including “White Christmas” and “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm,” help tell a heartwarming story. With romance in mind, successful song-and-dance men Bob Wallace and Phil Davis follow the Haynes sisters, Judy and Betty, to their holiday gig in snowy Vermont.
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is an uplifting old-fashioned musical everyone will enjoy.
by Alexis Scheer
Director: Serena Elize Flores
A gang of teenage girls gather in an abandoned treehouse to summon the ghost of Pablo Escobar. Are they messing with the actual spirit of the infamous cartel kingpin? Or are they really just messing with each other? A roller coaster ride through the danger and damage of girlhood – the teenage wasteland – has never been so much twisted fun. A thriller about four high school girls whose seemingly harmless fun turns into something threatening when the limits of imagination are tested.
Running time: 90 mins
Cast
Reilly Milton – Pipe
Kat Motley – Zoom
Lexus Fletcher – Squeeze
Lauren DePass – Kit
Kannitha Hun – Understudy/Pipe
Leila Paine – Understudy/Zoom
featuring Danny Banales
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Alexis Scheer
Alexis Scheer’s breakout play was the Off Broadway hit OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD (NYT Critics Pick, John Gassner Award; LTC Carnaval of New Latinx Work; Kilroy’s List), and she recently made her Broadway debut adapting the book for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s BAD CINDERELLA. Her new play BREAKING THE STORY will premiere Off Broadway at Second Stage this spring directed by Jo Bonney. Other plays include LAUGHS IN SPANISH (Kennedy Center’s Harold & Mimi Steinberg Award) and CHRISTINA (Roe Green Award; O’Neill Finalist). Her plays have been produced by Second Stage, WP Theater, Center Theatre Group, Denver Center, Boston Playwrights’ Theatre, and more. Alexis is currently under commission by Manhattan Theatre Club, Miami New Drama, and Seaview. Television/Film: “Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin” (HBO Max), and projects developed for HBO Max/Salma Hayek’s Ventanarosa and Sony/Netflix.
October 4, 5, 6 : Acorn MusEcology Project presents: Beavers at Occidental Center for the Arts. The Acorn MusEcology Projectis a 22-voice choral ensemble based in Sonoma County, California, composing and performing original music that explores our collective role as caretakers in our relationship with our animal and plant brethren and living systems. Concert programs are created to advance the causes of environmental stewardship—toward the rediscovery, healing, and reimagining of a vibrant planet beyond our own time. Sarah Dupre is Music Director. Robin Eschner is Creative Director. Tickets $25 @ https://acornsings.org. Friday 10/4 @ 7 pm; Sat. 10/5 @ 3pm; Sun. 10/6 @ 3 pm at Occidental Center for the Arts, 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. Occidental, CA. 95465.
Forbidden Kiss LIVE – Evening in Paris is our tribute to the joyous embrace of sensuality and sexuality that abounds in the City of Light. Cheryl King hosts this evening of bawdy vaudeville featuring the comic musical stylings of Karenna Slade, burlesque from Velvet Thorn, spoken word from Los Angeleno Marlene Nichols, Improvisation with Russ Andrews and Reggie Koffman, comedy sketches, plus song & dance from Malia Abayon and Titus Androgynous.
PLUS Audience Participation with prizes from Secrets Boutique.
PURCHASE IN ADVANCE AND SAVE!. Advance tickets $20, Tickets at the door $25.
| Broadway Holiday is back in an all-new production, adding sparkle and shine to the most wonderful time of the year! This elegant evening of beautiful music and Broadway rhythms will fill your holidays with joy. Celebrate with loved ones as we mix festive musical favorites with hit tunes and hilarious holiday flair. Broadway Holiday runs December 18-19 and is sure to spread the love this season. GOLD LEVEL POST-SHOW CHEER: Join us at the Gold Level and keep the holiday cheer going after the show! Gold ticket holders will have the opportunity to mingle with cast members while enjoying a complimentary glass of wine and seasonal lite bites, brought to you by a special Plaza partner (announcement coming soon!). Additional wines by the glass will also be available for purchase. |
| Heroes of the Fourth Turning opens Sept 5 – Sept 21by Will Arbery. Directed by Skylar Evans It’s nearing midnight in Wyoming, where four young conservatives have gathered at a backyard after-party. They’ve returned home to toast their mentor Gina, newly inducted as president of a tiny Catholic college. But as their reunion spirals into spiritual chaos and clashing generational politics, it becomes less a celebration than a vicious fight to be understood. On a chilly night in the middle of America, this haunting play offers grace and disarming clarity, speaking to the heart of a country at war with itself. |
