Auditions at DMTC, Woodland Opera House introducing new musical
The Davis Musical Company will be holding auditions for their production of “Into the Woods” next month.
“Into the Woods” centers around a childless baker and his wife whose only wish is to lift the family curse and live happily ever after.
“An ambivalent Cinderella? A bloodthirsty Little Red Riding hood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? They're all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's fractured fairy tale,” said a press release from DMTC.
Auditions will be held on Sunday, March 3 or Monday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Jean Henderson Performing Arts Center at 607 Pena Dr. in Davis. Call backs will be the following day on Tuesday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Those interested in auditioning should bring a prepared song not from “Into the Woods,” sheet music with piano accompaniment and be prepared for cold readings.
The show opens on Friday, April 26.
For more information, visit https://dmtc.org/.
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The Davis Musical Theatre Company will also be holding auditions for its Young Performers' Theatre production of “Madagascar — A Musical Adventure Jr” next month.
Best friends Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity at New York's Central Park Zoo. Alex is king of the urban jungle and never content to leave well enough alone. Letting his curiosity get the best of him, he makes his escape to explore the world.
Auditions will be held on Monday, March 11 or Tuesday, March 12 at 4:30 p.m. at the Jean Henderson Performing Arts Center at 607 Pena Dr. in Davis. Call backs will be held the following day on March 13 at 4 p.m.
Those interested in auditioning should bring a prepared song that is not from “Madagascar,” sheet music with piano accompaniment and should be ready for cold readings.
All roles are open and may be performed by an actor of any gender. The show opens on Saturday, May 4. For more information, visit https://dmtc.org/.
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The John Natsoulas Gallery will be hosting an exciting exhibition that will feature the figurative paintings of four African American artists.
“Four For The Figure” is set to include the work of Larry Clark, Dr. Clarence Major, Kevin Snipes and Ira Watkins, all of whom channel their painterly aesthetics through canvas and ceramics to explore the figure's character and to celebrate their shared African American identity, according to a press release from the John Natsoulas Gallery.
Originally from Louisiana, Clark moved to San Francisco in 1987 where he drew and painted at the Hospitality House's Community Arts Program.
Against all odds, including poverty, disease, and institutionalized violence, he never stopped making art,” the press release said. “His paintings explore imagery of Black legacy, with a distinctive style rooted in the intricacies of his drawings.”
Major is a critically acclaimed author, poet, and painter whose subjects range from communities gathering in bustling streets to pensive, powerful women, donning myriads of patterns and colors. As for Snipes, he is a talented ceramist and painter who has exhibited nationally and internationally. In a variety of media, he crafts narratives intended to confront discrimination through the adoption of a sophisticated, illustrative approach.
Watkins Is the activist responsible for the stunning mural of Martin Luther King in Waco, Texas. He is a Bay Area resident and self-taught artist whose compositions often portray the African American diaspora in the Bay Area during World War II, and whose scenes commemorate Black compassion.
“Paintings by the four showcase the importance of contemporaneous visual arts, music, prose and poetry, and the experiences of participating in American culture as Black artists,” the press release continued.
“Four For The Figure” will be open from Feb. 28 to April 5. The opening reception will be held on March 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. and will feature live music and free refreshments.
For more information, visit https://www.natsoulas.com/.
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The Woodland Opera House is set to present a new musical filled with Disney magic and music.
Based on the popular Disney Channel original movies, “Disney's Descendants: The Musical” mainly follows the teenage children of infamous Disney villains Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar and Cruella De Vil. Imprisoned on the Isle of Lost, home of the villains, the teens have never ventured off the island…until now.
Throughout the play they must make a difficult choice: should they follow in their parents' wicked footsteps or learn to be good?
“It is a brand-new musical, jam packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters and hit songs from the films!” a press release from the Woodland Opera House said.
This is a family-friendly production suitable for all ages, however parents of younger viewers should be aware that some scenes include fantasy violence (sword fighting/moments of peril) and themes of good vs. evil.
“Disney's Descendants: The Musical” is set to run from March 1 to 17 on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Reserved seating is $20 for adults, $18 for seniors (62 years and older) and $10 for children (17 years and under). Balcony tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for children. Flex pass specials and group rates are available.
To purchase tickets, call (530) 666-9617, visit the box office or go online to https://woodlandoperahouse.org/.