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THEATER LISTINGS


Theater listings and commentary are by Jeff Smith unless otherwise noted. Information is accurate according to material given us, but it is always wise to phone the theater for any last-minute changes and to inquire about ticket availability. Many theaters offer discounts to students, senior citi- zens, and the military. Ask at the box office.


The 39 Steps Coronado Playhouse presents a staged version of Alfred Hitchcock’s “murderous classic.” Four actors play 139 characters in 100 minutes in a “journey back to 1930’s Britain where “painfully handsome” Richard Han- nay “finds himself in the clutches of a beautiful woman” and goes on a suspense-filled odyssey to Scotland.


Desha Crownover directs. CORONADO PLAYHOUSE, 1835 STRAND WAY, CORONADO. 619-435-4856. 8PM THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS, & SATURDAYS.


Anda’s Love As part of the National Jewish The- ater Foundation Holocaust Theater International Initiative Rembvrance Readings, the Old Globe Theatre presents Joshua Sobol’s drama about “the ongoing legacy of the Holocaust” (Sobol is Israel’s most prominent playwright). Barry Edenstein directs Tovah Feldshuh and Natacha Roi in


the lead roles. OLD GLOBE THEATRE, 1363 OLD GLOBE WAY, BALBOA PARK. 619-234-5623. 7PM MONDAY, APR. 24.


Arsenic and Old Lace The San Marcos Players present Joseph Kesselring’s popular comedy about Abby and Martha Brewster. The spinster aunts mean well, even have a cure for loneliness. A perma- nent one.


LAKE SAN MARCOS CONFERENCE CEN- TER, 1035 LA BONITA DR., SAN MARCOS. 760-744-0120. 7PM FRIDAY, 3PM & 7PM SATURDAY, 3PM SUNDAY.


Birthday Bash for the Bard To celebrate Shakespeare’s birth- day (April 23), San Diego Actor’s Theatre presentation of the Bard’s “most famous monologues, sonnets,


and insults!” LA JOLLA LIBRARY, 7555 DRAPER AVE., LA JOLLA. 858-552-1657. 2PM SUNDAY.


Buffalo Bill Disremembers and Hughie Staged Readings The La Jolla Theatre Ensemble pres- ents a staged reading of two seldom- presented plays by two pre-eminent playwrights. Arthur Miller’s short radio play “Buffalo Bill Disremem- bers” and Eugene O’Neill’s one-act, “Hughie” Both written in 1941, the pieces “explore our relationship with


truth and illusion, facts and fantasy.” LA JOLLA LIBRARY, 7555 DRAPER AVE., LA JOLLA. 858-552-1657. 4PM SATUR- DAY, 7PM TUESDAY, APR. 25.


Chicago San Diego City College Drama Pro- gram presents John Kander and Fred Ebb’s “Musical Vaudeville” (each of the numbers is reminiscent of a spe- cific vaudeville performer). It’s the Roaring Twenties. Chorus girl Roxie Hart murders her faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap. Katie Rodda directs, with choreography by Kristin Arcidiacono and musical direction


by Michael Farley. SAVILLE THEATRE AT SAN DIEGO CITY


COLLEGE, 14TH AND C ST., CITY COL- LEGE. 619-388-3676. 8PM FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS, 2PM SUNDAYS.


Dryad Husband and wife musical duo Jon and Sabine Sherman perform the world premiere of their “Eco-folk Musical in One Magical Act,” on Earth Day. “With eight original, tree-friendly songs, the story tells of a dryad, the spirit of an oak tree, inspiring a man, through music and the magic of nature, to help save her forest.”


MISSION TRAILS REGIONAL PARK, ONE FATHER JUNÍPERO SERRA TRAIL, SAN CARLOS. 619-688-3281. 3PM SATURDAY.


First Date San Diego Musical Theatre stages the musical comedy — by Alan Zach- ary, Michael Weiner, and Ashtofn Winsberg — that asks: “You go on a blind date organized by your sister’s husband or a work colleague, and you meet a complete stranger in a busy, inner-city café; What could possibly


go wrong – apart from everything?” HORTON GRAND THEATRE, 444 FOURTH AVE., DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO. 619-234- 9583. 7:30PM THURSDAY, 8PM FRIDAY, 4PM & 8PM SATURDAY, 2PM SUNDAY.


Flemming (An American Thriller) In Sam Bobrick’s mystery, Henry Flemming is an average business- man turned private investigator. Entrenched in his first case, he finds himself progressively beaten and bruised, much to his family and neighbors’ dismay — and, ultimately, deaths. Cris O’Byron plays the title character with polish and charm. Beth Gallabher stands out in the role


of Karen Flemming, bewildered wife and hostess. She sets the tone for the film noir style and the continual flow of alcoholic beverages. Although the plot is predictable, the ensemble cast and unit set make for a fast-paced show. Worth a try. SCRIPPS RANCH THEATRE, 9783 AVENUE OF NATIONS, SCRIPPS RANCH. 858- 578-7728. 8PM FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS, 2PM SUNDAYS.


The Full Monty SDSU Theatre presents the 10-Tony Award-nominee about six unem- ployed steelworkers who find a renewed sense of purpose when they contrive a “brilliant” plan to rake in cash with a striptease act. Stephen


Brotebeck directs. DON POWELL THEATRE AT SDSU, 5500 CAMPANILE DR., SDSU. 7:30PM FRIDAY, 2PM SATURDAY & SUNDAY.


The Geeze & Me Rag Lady Productions presents a humorous, irreverent musical pro- duction about “the wild side of life’s later years, addressing the good, the bad, and the ugly of aging.” Songs range from pop to blues to corner street doo-wop. “Think Hair after it’s gone.” Original music by Hedges Capers, book by Hedges and Nancy


Locke Capers. 858-232-9696. TENTH AVENUE ARTS CENTER, 930 TENTH AVE., EAST VILLAGE. 619-920- 8503. 7:30PM THURSDAYS, 8PM FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS, 2PM SUNDAYS. DAYS, 2PM SUNDAYS.


Happy Birthday, Mr. Shakespeare The Old Globe Theatre celebrates the Bard’s 453rd birthday — April 23 — with a day of family activities, among them live music, a costume exhibit, Shakespeare-themed activi- ties on Copley Plaza (with a life-sized board game), and an interactive pup-


“Skeleton Crew is squarely in the


tradition of Arthur Miller... A deeply moral ork Times


and deeply American play.” The New Y


pet theater show. Admission is free. OLD GLOBE THEATRE, 1363 OLD GLOBE WAY, BALBOA PARK. 619-234-5623. 12PM SUNDAY.


Heathers the Musical OnStage Playhouse presents the satir- ical musical comedy, based on the Daniel Walters film, about “a posse of mean girls, Heather and Heather and Heather,” who rule Westerberg High. At least until Veronica, alleged misfit, rejects them and begins a rela- tionship with J.D., “the dark and sexy new guy.” Manny and Tony Beja-


rano direct. ONSTAGE PLAYHOUSE, 291 THIRD AVE., CHULA VISTA. 619-422-7787. 8PM FRI- DAYS & SATURDAYS, 2PM SUNDAYS.


Delicia Turner Sonnenberg In Association with MOXIE Theatre


By Dominique Morisseau Directed by


Now – May 7 Tickets Start at $29


Rachel Nicks, Tonye Patano, and Amari Cheatom. Photo by Jim Cox. (619) 23-GLOBE (234-5623) www.TheOldGlobe.org


Into the Beautiful North When a corrupt state narco and a scar-faced drug dealer decide to take over a Mexican fishing village, young Nayeli and two friends take inspira- tion from the movie, The Magnificent Seven. They trek to America to find seven Mexican men to help reclaim their village. Karen Zacharias based her play on Luis Alberto Urrea’s novel, and is much thinner by con- trast. To make the play move, she cut out the backdrop, and the play does move, though at times fitfully. Into the Beautiful North is part of the “rolling premiere” network. It opens in several theaters around the U.S. at the same time. I doubt the others could give it as energized and honest a staging as director Sam Woodhouse and his fine ensemble cast and crew have done. Worth a try. SAN DIEGO REPERTORY THEATRE, 79 HORTON PLAZA, DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO. 619-544-1000. 8PM THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS, 4PM & 8PM SATURDAYS, 2PM


AUDITIONS


American Love Story INSPIRATIONS GALLERY 2730 Historic Decatur Rd., Barracks 16 #204, Liberty Station


World-premiere of a multi-media dystopian sci-fi play presented at City Heights Performance Annex November 9 to 26 (Except Thanksgiving Day). Rehearsals September through open- ing, with some weekend rehearsals in August. Performers should be comfortable and/or experienced with an ensemble, improvisation/lab-based rehearsal process. (i.e. Wooster Group, Elevator Repair Service) Performers may play multiple roles. Non-union. Stipend. Sides will be available at audition only. Come prepared with a one-minute contemporary monologue and be prepared to improvise. Send pic and resume to Cynthia at fruitless- moon@gmail.com. Auditions: MAY 13 2PM


The Drowsy Chaperone BROADWAY THEATRE 340 E. Broadway, Vista Callbacks 7 pm to 10pm Performance at Welk Resort Theater, Escondido. Runs August 4 through 27, Thursday through Saturday. Auditions: JUNE 11 5PM


Much Ado About Nothing CORONADO PLAYHOUSE 1835 Strand Way, Coronado For its annual Free Shakespeare show, the Coronado Playhouse stages the Bard’s comedy about love, war, and the war of wits between Beatrice and Bene- dict. E-mail audition@coronadoplay- house.com with your name and tele- phone number and headshot/resume attached. Put “MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING” in subject when e-mailing. ‚ÄãFor preliminary auditions, sides will be emailed to you and are avail- able for download below or advance preparation. The sides do not have to be memorized, but auditionees should be very familiar with the excerpts. Please ensure you have read the full play in advance of the auditions so as to be familiar with the characters, plot, themes, language, etc. Auditions: APR. 24 & 25 6PM


Spring Awakening ONSTAGE PLAYHOUSE 291 Third Ave., Chula Vista Runs July 7 to August 12 (Thursdays- Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm). Possible one-week extension. Prepare a one-minute pop/rock song


& 7PM SUNDAYS.


The Man Who Came to Dinner Sheridan Whiteside and the Broad- way Vista Theatre invade the Law- rence Welk Theatre with Kaufman and Hart’s mega comedy about Whiteside, a radio personality as obnoxious as he is famous, who injures himself on an Ohio family’s


doorstep and takes over the house. WELK RESORT THEATRE, 8860 LAW- RENCE WELK DR., ESCONDIDO. 888-802- 7469. 1PM THURSDAYS, 8PM FRIDAYS,


that best shows your vocal range. We encourage pop/rock music from any source – not just musical theatre. Bring sheet music in correct key. An accompanist will be provided. No a cappella or pre-recorded music or back- ing tracks (CD). Please be familiar with the show. Callbacks April 24. Callbacks will consist of dancing, reading sides from the script and vocals from the show score. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you can move in. If you have any questions regarding auditions or cannot reserve an audition slot email ospspringawakening@gmail.com. Auditions: APR. 22 10AM, APR. 23 4PM


West Side Story STAR THEATRE 402 N. Coast Hwy., Oceanside


Come prepared with 16 bars in the style of West Side Story or classic Broadway. A song from the show is fine. Bring music with CD (preferred) or smartphone accompaniment (no background vocals and no a cappella singing). Audition forms and rehearsal schedule will be available at auditions. Dance auditions: Thursday, June 1, 6 to 9 pm. Callbacks: Saturday, June 3 at 9 am. Rehearsals begin Monday, June 12. Runs July 21, 22, 28, and 29 at 7:30 pm, July 23 and 30 at 2 pm. Auditions: MAY 30, 31 & JUNE 1 6PM


Women in Jeopardy! LAMPLIGHTERS COMMUNITY THEATRE 5915 Severin Dr., La Mesa Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script (however you may choose to perform a two-minute comedic monologue). Callbacks, if nec- essary, are Tuesday, May 16 at 7 pm. Runs July 7 to 30, Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm. All roles available. Description: Divorcees Mary and Jo are suspicious of their friend Liz’s new dentist boyfriend in this new comedy. He may look a bit creepy, but is there really anything to worry about? The fact that his oral hygienist was recently murdered could be just a coincidence…. Auditions: MAY 14 & 15 6PM


To add your audition to our listings, go to sdreader.com/ events/submit and select Auditions as the category.


1PM & 8PM SATURDAYS, 1PM SUNDAYS.


Margin of Error World premiere, directed by Rosina Reynolds and featuring Ruff Yeager. “Over the course of an evening, two couples confront each other and themselves, caught in that margin of error where reason goes blind and passions ignite.” Runs April 14 to May 7. LYCEUM THEATRE, 79 HORTON PLAZA. 619-544-1000. 8PM WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS, & SATURDAYS, 2PM SUNDAYS.


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