What happens when you marry the outrageous machinations of Wall Street executives to a soundtrack of Gilbert & Sullivan tunes?
Total. Irrational. Exuberance.
The winner of the Academy for New Musical Theatre’s 2010 Search for New Musicals, Gilbert & Sullivan on Wall Street will be presented in concert at the Colony Theatre in Burbank on Monday, November 15th at 7:30 p.m.
It’s a tale of passion, betrayal, global domination, and office romance! A loving tribute to the operettas of Gilbert & Sullivan, the score is set to the music by Arthur Sullivan with original book and lyrics by Charles Veley. Gilbert & Sullivan operettas are arguably still the most widely-performed on the planet, more than a century after delighting their first audiences. A recent viral video mashup of G&S and President Obama has entertained internet audiences and caught the attention of major news outlets like the Huffington Post. This tribute also follows happily in the G&S tradition, taking a lighthearted view of contemporary follies and foibles. Like the G&S stories, Gilbert & Sullivan on Wall Street starts with a somewhat absurd premise, propelling the characters through topsy-turvy turns of events and arriving at a logical but hilarious conclusion.
The concert will be directed by director & choreographer Allison Bibicoff (Xanadu) with musical direction by Ross Källing and will feature members of ANMT’s Academy Repertory Company and others, including Ellen Dostal, Johanna Kent, Christopher Maikish, Sean Smith, Peter Welkin, Elise Dewsberry, Michael Downing, Elizabeth Greene, Evelyn Halus, David Holmes, Sara Stuckey, Mona King, Andrea Press, Jeremy Sage, David Scales, Tedd Szeto, Jennifer Winkler, and Paul Wong. “This is a valuable opportunity for the author to hear his show performed by 18 strong voices, and to hear live audience feedback, which will help him make important choices as he continues to develop this new work,” expresses director Allison Bibicoff.
First Prize in the Academy for New Musical Theatre’s Search for New Musicals is the concert reading, preceded by a workshop last spring, and detailed feedback and dramaturgy. “We were initially drawn in by how well the contemporary language of the Wall Street lexicon marries comically to this classical score and have delighted in its further development,” says Artistic Director Elise Dewsberry.
Gilbert & Sullivan on Wall Street will be performed in concert at the Colony Theatre in Burbank on Monday, November 15th at 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10.00.
On August 15, the ANMT Staff is offering a completely FREE musical theatre writing workshop that will serve as a sample of and an introduction to our exclusive Writers’ Workshop Core Curriculum. So head over to the NoHo Arts Center (11136 Magnolia Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601) at 5:30 pm 8/15/2010, and see what all the buzz is about.
“Aging Out” is a new rock musical written by Darin Goulet, Tara Rede-penning, and Hillary Rollins about foster care kids aging out of the system into the real world in one big, scary leap. After a successful workshop production last year, it is BACK for a developmental production of its newest version.
Here’s the best part: the August 4th performance is a BENEFIT PERFORMANCE. 100% of the proceeds go to three great causes: The Serpentine Project for former foster care kids (see video below), the UC Irvine Department of Drama, & ANMT. See the musical; automatically donate to charity. Musical theater with a social conscience- how cool is that?
It’s a poignant, eye-opening, amazing musical experience that you don’t want to miss!
Only TWO more performances before it closes! If you want to see it, get tickets at http://www.anmt.org/.
Our 2010 Actor Conference begins on Friday, August 6 - that’s two weekends from now!
There will be tons of interesting panels on things actors need to know to be successful: how to network, how to audition, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to generally thrive as an actor.
In addition to the seminars, this event brings you into the proximity of Broadway producers, directors, casting directors, agents, and many more! And thus, it is a rare networking opportunity.
Mixed panel of Director, Agent, Casting Director, Producer, and Actor discuss the state of the industry today from various perspectives.
Confirmed Panelists: Gerry Koch (Senior Agent, The Gage Group) Steven Glaudini (Producing Artistic Director, Musical Theatre West) Richard Israel (Director) Forbes Candlish (Producer)
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Saturday, August 07, 2010
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Coffee and Donut Schmooze
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
WORKSHOP: AUDITION TOOLS (Panel)
Auditioning is an art unto itself. Concrete, simple tools and methods you can use to get your mind in a good place so that you walk into every room set up for success.
THE ACTOR AS ENTREPRENEUR or FIRING YOUR DAY JOB (Panel)
Stop being a poor, desperate actor, get your money in shape, and thrive. It’s not as hard as you think. A panel of entertainment pros tell you how to do it.
Confirmed Panelists: Brian Bellomo (Lead Coach for Abundance Bound) Michael Salerno (Western Regional Manager - Actors Work Program at the Actors’ Fund) James Leo Ryan (Broadway Actor) Evelyn Halus (Performer and Vocal Coach) Thomas Griep (Musical Director)
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM Lite Lunch Schmooze
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
SHOOTING YOURSELF IN THE FOOT (Panel)
The things actors unwittingly do that lose them work.
Confirmed Panelists: Rob Sternin (Executive Producer, TV) Pru Fraser (Executive Producer, TV) Nick DeGruccio (Artistic Director, Havoc Theatre Company) Bob Fraser (Writer, Producer, Show Runner, Author) Thomas Griep (Musical Director)
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM Coffee Break Schmooze
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
PERSPECTIVE: BEHIND THE TABLE (Panel)
What it’s really like on the other side of the table. Mixed panel offers perspective on what the actor is walking into when they enter the room.
Invited Panelists: Michael Donovan (Casting Director)
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM BREAK for off-site dinner
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
LA THEATRE SCENE (Panel)
Representatives from the various LA Theatre companies talk about the state of things and what’s going on, what they need/want from the actors they see.
Confirmed Panelists: Barbara Beckley (Artistic Director, The Colony Theatre) Ivan Rivas (Actors’ Equity Association) Lewis Wilkenfeld (Artistic Director Cabrillo Musical Theatre) Chad Borden (Producing Director Havok Theatre Company) Douglas Clayton
Invited Panelists: Michael Ritchie (Artistic Director, Center Theatre Group)
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Sunday, August 08, 2010
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
ACTOR LIFE: It’s About More Than Booking Jobs (Panel)
Experts talk about cultivating a full and rich life that supports your acting career.
Confirmed Panelists: Barbara Deutsch (Career and Life Coach) K Callan (Actor and Award Winning Author) Davis K. Brimberg Ph.D. (Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in performance concerns)
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Lite Lunch Schmooze
1:30 PM - 3:15 PM
PRACTICALITIES (Panel)
Which headshots work? Which ones get immediately rejected? How important is your reel? What about your resume? Mixed panel discusses the tools of the trade and how actors can do themselves every favor by having these elements up to date and in place.
Confirmed Panelists: Ray Garcia (Actor/Photographer) Jacole Kitchen (Agent, KSR)
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM Coffee Break Schmooze
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
IT’S WHO YOU KNOW (Panel)
How to make meaningful connections in the industry, use technologies like social media, and not be annoying.
Confirmed Panelists: Dallas Travers (Author) Kat Landsberg (Producer, Pariah Entertainment Group) Jacole Kitchen (Agent, KSR)
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Break for off-site dinner, and move to NoHo Arts Center
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
AUDITION ASSESSMENT (Panel)
An overall assessment of performance, presence in the room, headshot and resume, material, what that person’s product is, etc. (All participants will be able to audit this session: a limited number will have the opportunity to actually audition and be assessed by the panel.) NOTE: This session will take place at the NoHo Arts Center on Magnolia, just west of Lankershim.
Confirmed Panelists: Gerry Koch (Senior Agent, The Gage Group) Richard Israel (Director) Heather Provost (Broadway Producer) Thomas Griep (Musical Director) Evelyn Halus (Performer and Vocal Coach)
Invited Panelists: Nick DeGruccio (Artistic Director, Havoc Theatre Company)
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Final Schmooze - at NoHo Arts Center
The newest version of 40 is the New 15 had its WORLD PREMIERE at the NoHo Arts Center in North Hollywood this past weekend, and already has received rave reviews from critics!
Stage Scene LA calls it a “polished gem” with an “absolutely splendid cast that can sing with the best of them”, concluding that “L.A. theatergoers in search of that rare entity—an original new musical that works—have one in 40 Is The New 15“.
A GLAAD Media Award Nominee and participant of the prestigious ASCAP/Disney Musical Theatre Workshop, 40 is the New 15 follows the lives of five 40-year-olds who look back to their innocent days in high school, when they all dreamed of becoming successes at 40. Act I is a fun flashback to the ’80s, allowing the audience to see the characters’ 15-year-old selves (a wannabe neurosurgeon, a teen gymnast phenom, a computer geek, an all-too-All-American baseball fan, and a starry-eyed musical theatre fan), while Act II deals with their older, and more complicated selves going forward.
Michele Spears directs this brand-new world premiere production, with scenery and lights by Kevin Traxler (former producer for Disney). Cast members include Tod Macofsky, Dana Meller, Craig Woolson, Karole Foreman, John Allsopp, Peter Welkin, Gretchen Weiss and Lindsey Mixon.
For the rest of Stage Scene LA’s rave review, and an exclusive behind-the-scenes video about building the set, go to: http://www.anmt.org/4015review.asp .
Next week marks the beginning of our Musical Theatre Boot Camp series! Check out the video below, and register now at http://www.anmt.org/bootcamp.asp !
This year, we have tons of classes, including:
For actors:
LEARNING A DANCE COMBINATION QUICKLY
COLD READING for AUDITIONS
BRINGING A SONG TO LIFE
FINDING and USING YOUR LEGIT and BELT VOICE
MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMERS INTENSIVE
For writers:
OUTLINING LAB
SUMMER BOOK LAB
THE ART OF WRITING DIALOGUE
LYRIC MASTERWORK ANALYSIS
ADAPTATION: the Secrets of Storytelling
BUILDING STRONG PLOTS & 3-DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERS
For composers:
PREPARING YOUR SCORE in FINALE NOTATION
MUSICAL STYLES AND GENRES
CHORAL WRITING FOR MUSICAL THEATRE
For producers:
HOW DOES A MUSICAL GET FINANCED?
Q & A with ENTERTAINMENT ATTORNEYS
To register, please visit http://www.anmt.org/bootcamp.asp ! If you have any questions, email us at academy@anmt.org.
Our 2010 Actor Conference begins on Friday, August 6 - that’s two weekends from now!
