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May 12, 2008
“The Trickeries of Scapin” at Theatre 29
Theater 29 and Director Les Taylor have announced the casting for the fourth show of the 2008 season, “The Trickeries of Scapin”.
The hilarious comedy, by the French master playwright Moliere (1622-1673), has been translated for the modern stage by Albert Vernel. Theatre 29 is producing the translation through a special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. of New York.
“We know a classic French Farce is a departure from our regular broadway based fare”, said Theatre 29 President Gary Daigneault, adding, “We wanted to stretch ourselves artistically and give our audiences to an opportunity to experience live theater from its very roots”.
Director Les Taylor brings classic Theater training from Saddleback College in San Juan Capistrano and his years of experience as a performer and Assistant Director locally to the stage in his Theatre 29 directorial debut.
In “Scapin”, two miserly fathers, Argante and Geronte, to be played by Alex Gomez and Kurt Schauppner respectively, are away from home on business. Their sons, Leandre and Octave, portrayed by Quincy Kennedy and Logan Hamm, become romantically involved with two girls, Hyacinte and Zerbinette, played by Adrianne Guerrero and Arwen Jordan-Zimmerman. In the meantime, the servants, with Graham Cooley in the lead role as Scapin, and Cameron Kilby as Sylvestre, are supposed to be keeping the boys out of trouble. The fathers return with their own marriage plans, setting of a comedic set of events. Other performers cast are Esther Wingate as Nerine and J.R. Fuifui as Carle.
“The Trickeries of Scapin” will open May 30th and run Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:00pm though June 28. A Thursday show is set for 7:00pm June 5th and a Sunday matinee at 2:30pm on June 22.
Tickets are $10.00 for Regular admission, $8.00 for Seniors and Military, and $6.00 for Children under 12 and students with ID. Reservations can be made by calling the Theatre 29 Box Office at 760-361-4151 or online at www.theatre29.com .
Theatre 29, a 501(c)3 non-profit all volunteer Community Theater, is located at 73637 Sullivan Road in Twentynine Palms.
CASTING COMPLETED FOR “GREASE” AT THEATRE 29
Casting has been completed and rehearsals are under way the for summer hit Blockbuster Musical production of “GREASE” at Theatre 29.
The Broadway smash, which went on to become a massive movie success with John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John is the 5th show for the Theatre 29 2008 season.
“GREASE” is Directed by Gary Daigneault as the Artistic director and Ed Will as the Musical Director. Shelby Art is the Choreographer and Thomas Highfill is the Technical Director. Mary Phelps is serving as the “Directors brain”, the Assistant Director. The lighting designer is Ken Palmer and Cheryl Gilon is the Stage Manager with Charlotte Williams as the Costume coordinator.
Cast as the “Bad Boy” male lead Danny Zuko, the epitome of cool, is Theatre 29 veteran Graham Cooley, Cooley is currently playing the lead role in the Romantic Comedy “Scapin” and was Conrad Birdie in the recent production of the musical “Bye-Bye Birdie”.
Selected for the female lead Sandy Dumbrowski, the innocent new girl in town, is newcomer Julia Ortman. Ortman just moved to the Morongo Basin when her Marine husband was attached to the Twentynine Palms Marine base.
The tough and jaded (but with a good heart) Betty Rizzo is played by Theatre 29 veteran Shelby Art. At 16, Art has racked up an impressive list of credits with Theater 29 and 29 Palms High School.
cast as “Kenicke”, the car-loving burger palace boy and proud owner of “Greased Lightning” was Peter Roeleveld, on summer hiatus from U.C. Riverside where he is a music student. Roeleveld made his stage debut last year as sidekick “Chad” in Disney’s High School Musical.
The good-natured “Frenchy”, who dreams of becoming a beautician, will be played by Yucca Valley High School Freshman Lauren Schmelling. Schmelling has appeared in productions at the Hi-Desert Playhouse, La Contenta Middle School and was also in the cast of “High School Musical” at Theatre 29 last year.
The part of the good-natured compulsive eater “Jan” will be played by 29 Palms High School student and “High School Musical” veteran Jessica Lomeli.
The perpetually effervescent High School cheerleader Patty Simcox will be played by Yucca Valley High School student Melissa Phelps. Phelps is also a veteran at Theater 29 with numerous appearances there.
Local theater legend, the multi-talented actor and Director Charles Harvey, will make a cameo appearance as the local WAXX Radio personality Vince Fontaine. Musical Director Ed Will also takes on a cameo as entertainer "Johnny Casino"
Making his first-time ever stage appearance is 29 Palms High School student Jose Mendoza as the hanger on Doody. Roger, the goofy “King of the Mooners” is being played by Troy Conway, also a Theatre 29 veteran and 29 Palms High School student.
Rounding out the cast is Sabrina Hughes as Cha-Cha DiGregorio, Cindy Ross as Mrs. Lynch, Cathy Inscore as the coach, Colleen Eskridge as Agnes, and Brynn Tooman as the School Secretary.
“GREASE” will open July 18th and run five weekends on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:00pm through August 16. A Thursday performance will be offered at 7:00pm July 31, with a Sunday Matinee August 10th at 2:30pm.
The opening night gala will be sponsored by the Hi-Desert Medical Center Foundation as a fund-raiser.
The John Calveri Theater of Theatre 29 is located 73637 Sullivan Road, just off Adobe Road South of State Route 62 in Twentynine Palms.
Tickets are $10.00 for Regular admission, $8.00 for Seniors and Military, and $6.00 for Children under 12 and Students with ID.
Tickets are available by calling the Theatre 29 Box Office at 760-361-4151 or online at www.theatre29.com .
Theatre 29 was founded in 1999 as a non-profit Community Theatre and is an IRS 501(c)3 registered tax-exempt organization (ID# 55-0808217). They operate in a building provided “In the Public Good” by the City of Twentynine Palms.
June 2, 2008
THEATRE 29 ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR 2009 SEASON
Theatre 29 is beginning the process of selecting plays, comedies, dramas and musicals for their 2009 season. Area theatrical directors are being invited to submit suggested plays for consideration. Directors can request a particular time slot but are not guaranteed their requested time frame will be available.
The Theatre 29 play selection committee will review all requests and submit a recommended 2009 season line-up to the Board of Directors for review, the Board will make the final determination.
Directors are reminded that Theatre 29 is dedicated to producing plays that are family-oriented and will attract a general audience.
All Directors, Performers, backstage crew and theatre staff are unpaid volunteers. Musicals are allowed a stipend budget for musicians.
Theatre 29 will present seven or eight productions during the 2009 calendar year. Each play will run 12 performances over a 5 week run. Each play will have a Thursday performance the third week and a matinee the fourth week. matinees will be on Saturdays or Sundays at the discretion of the director. The schedule allows for a 7 week rehearsal cycle.
The tentative 2009 schedule is:
Show 1 January 9-February 7
Show 2 February 27-March 28
Show 3 April 17-May 16
Show 4 June 5-July 4
Show 5 July 24-August 22
Show 6 September 11- October 10
Show 7 November 20-December 19
Directors can submit their requests to:
Theatre 29 Play selection committee
c/o Gary Daigneault
6448 Hallee Road #5
Joshua Tree, Ca. 92252
The deadline for submissions is June 30, 2008. Directors can review their responsibilities on the Directors page at www.theatre29.com . For further information call Theatre 29 Board President Gary Daigneault at 760-366-8471.
Wednesday, July 15, 2008
THEATRE 29 OFFERS SPECIAL THURSDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY MATINEE PERFORMANCES OF “GREASE”.
The Broadway stage and feature film mega-hit “GREASE” has begun a five week run at Theatre 29 in Twentynine Palms.
“GREASE” is directed by Artistic Director Gary Daigneault and Musical Director Ed Will, with choreography by Shelby Art and Technical Direction by Thomas Highfill.
The live stage play is being performed in the air-conditioned comfort of the John Calveri Theater at 73637 Sullivan Road (at the intersection of Sullivan and Adobe Roads) Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00 p.m. through August 16.
“GREASE” features a score with well known hit songs such as “Summer Nights”, “Greased Lightning”, and “We Go Together”. The talented cast includes Julia Oltman as Sandy, Graham Cooley as Danny, and Shelby Art as Rizzo. Other Local favorites in the show are Troy Conway, Jessica Lomeli, Jose Mendoza, Lauren Schmelling, Peter Roeleveld, and Melissa Phelps.
The high energy musical tells the story of 1959 Rydell High School and their rebellious, thrill loving students. After a brief summer fling, Sandy Dumbrowski moves to a new high school to find her summer sweetheart, Danny Zuko, as the leader of the school’s “Bad Boy” gang, the T-Birds.
Theatre 29 is offering two special performances of “GREASE” to accommodate those who find a weekend night inconvenient. One Thursday performance will be held on July 31 at 7:00pm and one Sunday matinee will be given August 10th at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are $10.00 for regular admission, $8.00 for Seniors and Military, and $6.00 for Children under 12 and Students with ID. Theatre 29 is an all-volunteer Community Theater. It operates as an IRS tax-free non-profit organization.
Reservations can be made through the new state-of-the-art Vendini reservation system at www.theatre29.com . Through the system, patrons can select their seats, purchase tickets, and then print them out on the convenience of your home or office computer (there is a small fee for on-line purchase). Reservations can also be made by calling the Theatre 29 Box Office at 760-361-4151.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Grease in the Desert
A drive around this area has the possibility of bringing you in close contact with someone famous. This is Palm Springs. The streets are named after entertainers and politicians. Any boundaries between those two have been erased with the advent of CNN, and the Internet.
The area is filled with casinos filled with Vegas-type entertainment. Billboard signs everywhere tout high class shows. You can catch a dancing revue, see Lonesome George Thorogood jam with Buddy Guy or Foghat and think I saw ‘Hello Dolly’ plastered somewhere up along I-15. Who cares? I’m sick of paying somebody a year’s college tuition to see an act that I saw on HBO last month. I’ll pass. But there is entertainment around. You just need to look for it.
Last night we went with our good friends to see a local production of the musical “Grease” in a tiny town across the mountain called “Twentynine Palms”. Each seat cost less than a beer and dog at a Dodger game. Theatre 29 was a tiny place, holding probably a hundred people, but it was air conditioned, comfortable and homey.
I love small towns and this one fit the mold nicely. Most of the audience knew each other and probably wondered about the strangers sitting in the front row, especially the old guy with a white beard taking notes. Before the show and during breaks they were all open and friendly. They mostly bragged about their performers. And they had something to brag about. It was an excellent show.
The first act or two of any production is a bit tense and this one wasn’t any different. At the beginning the singing was a bit tentative and several nerves were on end as they waited for the play to drip into the “easy zone” and it did. My wife and her friend Rose helped this out with their abundant front row laughter and it caught on quickly. By the third scene the actors had relaxed and were enjoying themselves. That always translates into a plus for the audience.
The two playing the lead parts of Danny and Sandy were marvelous. Graham Cooley (Danny) had a smoother way of putting across a line than many actors on the big screen. I look at some of the actors today and they are crap. I will not pay money to see Will Ferrell. He’s got the acting ability of a sponge. Danny blew him away with just his facial expressions. Whoever is paying this Farrell jerk the big bucks should wander up to Twentynine Palms and see Graham.
Once Julia Oltman (Sandy) relaxed and aired her wonderful voice it was obvious why she was chosen for the part made famous by Olivia Newton John. This girl can flat-out sing.
The success of plays usually rides with the supporting cast. Not always, but for small productions it is really important. Each role was filled with a capable performer and I hope, some with a future. Shelby Art played Rizzo the tough girl and she dominated the stage whenever she spoke or sang. Lauren Schmelling played the part of “Frenchie” without flaw. I had to look again to make sure this girl was only a freshman in high school. Jessica Lomeli played the always favorite part of Jan to perfection. The three sidekicks, Peter Roeleveld, Troy Conway and Jose Mendoza played Kenickie, Roger and Doody with great flair. Along with talent Troy has one of those faces that could go somewhere. I hope I’m right. Melissa Phelps played the over-spirited cheerleader to perfection
There were a few surprises. The 50’s slime ball disc jockey part played wonderfully by Charles Harvey was spot-on and later, when he appeared as the angel, he proved he could sing in a way I didn’t think possible to find in a small theater group. Well Done.
I’m not a movie critic but I’ve attended many shows during my life and found this to be one of the best I’ve seen. It was well-rehearsed but not “robotic” and the thing that really came through was the enjoyment of the entire cast. They truly had a good time doing this and I applaud the town for supporting productions like this.
We get jaded by seeing so much entertainment paraded in front of us. We want flawless special effects, plastic-perfection women and high budget films delivered to our homes from an endless supply of the same. We critique the latest “Spiderman” film because a few small details in the set or plot don’t come up to our expectations. We have forgotten just how difficult it is to stand in front of an audience and entertain from the heart using only a handful of small budget-friendly props. Hollywood or Broadway spends billions to impress you and the upper limit is out of reach. It’s boring.
Next time you want some good entertainment try looking for it in the local venue. It’s there if you look and you won’t be disappointed. I would love to turn on a blockbuster movie from Netflix and see Graham Cooley, Shelby Art, Troy Conway, Peter Roeleveld or Julia Oltman listed in the credits.
Thanks folks. It was well worth the drive into the desert. You have fans in Oregon.
Norm (Tony)
Monday, June 23, 2008
Auditions for “Camelot”
Theatre 29 and Director Kathryn Ferguson are proud to announce auditions for the sixth production of the 2008 theatrical season, the Lerner & Loewe classic musical “Camelot”. Auditions will be Monday, July 7th at 7:00pm in the 29 Palms Community Services Building, just across from Luckie Park at 7:00PM. The production will run September 5th – October 4th, 2008 at the John Calveri Theatre, home to Theatre 29. All roles are being sought. This production requires a cast of 20-25 performers of all ages for the following roles:
King Arthur – 30-40, Strong voice and acting, a leader with a good heart, torn between duty and honor.
Lancelot – 20-30, handsome, strong voice, French paramour of virtue
Guenevere – 20-35, strong Soprano, born to be Queen, destined to become legend
King Pellinore: Over 30, comedic character, just a little crazy. Strong comedic actor, but doesn’t require singing.
Merlyn – Age open, a mystical creature, will utilize stage pyrotechnic effects. A good actor, no singing required for role.
Mordred – 15-25 – Arthur’s illegitimate son, personification of the “bad seed”, sings patter
Sir Dinadan, Sir Lionel, Sir Sagramore – 18-40, featured knights of the Round Table who sing patter and chorally.
Dap – Age open, Lancelot’s squire, funny character, choral singer
Nimue – Age Open, the forest nymph who steals Merlyn’s powers and locks him away from the mortal world, strong soprano, may be a recorded performance.
Morgan Le Fey – Age open, strong female other-worldly creature, builds invisible walls in the enchanted forest, sings patter and chorally.
Tom of Warwick – 10-12 – A stowaway with Arthur’s army as it wages war on Lancelot, small but pivotal role. Should sing chorally.
Knights – 5-7 men, 15-50 to play various knights of the Round Table and other male roles. Sing chorally
Ensemble – Seeking various men & women of all ages to play featured ladies in waiting, members of the court, pages, forest nymphs and other ensemble roles throughout the play.
This production is also seeking technical personnel to work backstage and as special effect technicians. Also seeking use of a dog, preferable shaggy. Bring Sheet music or karaoke tape for vocal audition, no pre-recorded vocals! Broadway showtunes are preferred audition choices, refrain from auditioning with music from the show itself. Dress to move. Be prepared to cold read excerpts from show. Any persons cast under the age of 18 will require a parental/guardian signed permission form prior to rehearsals. For further information, contact director Kathryn Ferguson at (760) 251-0034 or via email at theatre29programs@msn.com. Details also available on their website: www.theatre29.com.
Cast Selected for Theatre 29’s “Camelot”
Theatre 29 and Director Kathryn Ferguson are proud to announce casting for the sixth production of the 2008 theatrical season, the Lerner & Loewe classic musical “Camelot”.
The story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, stunningly brought to life through such music as “Camelot”, “If Ever I Would Leave You”, “How To Handle A Woman” and many other timeless Broadway hits, will run September 5th – October 4th, 2008 at the John Calveri Theatre, home to Theatre 29.
In the role of the venerable, idealistic King Arthur is veteran actor/director Charles Harvey. Cast as the maiden-who-would-be-queen, Guenevere, is Erin Itnrye. Rounding the leading triumvirate, as the dashingly pious Sir Lancelot is Theatre 29 favorite Graham Cooley. Supporting this strong veteran team are Les Taylor as the delightfully daffy King Pellinore, Marv Schmelling as the mystical wizard Merlyn who is guaranteed to give the audience a shock or two, The deliciously evil Mordred will be played by James Hodgson. The fairy Queen Morgan Le Fey will be played by Adrienne Guerrero. The roles of lead knights, Sir Dinadan, Sir Lionel and Sir Sagramore will be portrayed by Logan Ham, Marv Schmelling and John Wright. Adding his comedic prowess to the role of Squire Dap is Nickolas MacLeod while adding one of the most poignant characters, Tom of Warwick, is Lizzie Schmelling.
Rounding out the ensemble are ladies of the court are Cindy Ross, Lauren Schmelling, Jasmine Schaffer and as knights of the realm Arwen Jordan-Zimmerman, Austin Rowlands, William Stubblefield & Garrett Wright. Young Nena Jimenez and Natasha Turnbaugh finish the cast in various roles as court heralds and fairies.
Tickets are on sale now through the newly redesigned Theatre 29 website: www.theatre29.com or by calling the Box Office (760) 361-4151.
“Camelot” will run for five weekends, performances will begin September 5th and run weekends through October 4th with one Thursday performance on September 18th and one Sunday Matinee at 2:30pm on September 29. All evening performances begin at 7:00pm. the Matinee will be 2:30pm. Theatre 29 at The John Calveri Theatre is at 73637 Sullivan Rd Twentynine Palms.
THEATRE 29, LOCAL CHAMBERS, TO ANNOUNCE 2009 SEASON AT JOSHUA TREE RETREAT CENTER
Theatre 29, the Morongo Basin’s premiere live theater venue, will join forces with the three Morongo Basin Chambers of Commerce to announce their 2009 performance season.
The special Tri-Chamber event, hosted by the Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, and Joshua Tree Chambers of Commerce, will feature the unveiling of the much anticipated 2009 Theatre 29 season of live theater offerings. It will take place at the newly refurbished Joshua Tree Retreat Center (formerly Mentalphysics) in Joshua Tree from 5:00pm until 7:00pm Thursday, September 11, 2007.
Business people and individuals from the three primary communities of the Morongo Basin will have a rare chance to get together and discuss business growth and mutual cooperation. Each of the chambers will give a brief presentation on their economic development activities as well as give a snapshot of anticipated residential and commercial growth in their areas. The Tri-Chamber event will be a unique opportunity to forge valuable business relationships for the entire region.
The Joshua Tree Chamber will be serving beverages, including mixed drinks, beer and wine as well as soft drinks. A large selection of deli delights will also be served to those in attendance.
The Joshua Tree Retreat Center, first built in 1941, has gone through an extensive period of repairs and freshening. It now offers comfortable, modern facilities for groups from 50-500 to meet, take classes and instruction. The Retreat Center comes complete with fully operational commercial kitchens and rooms for overnight stays. Formerly the institute of Mentalphysics, the Joshua Tree Retreat Center offers spectacular open desert vistas and views combined with an ambiance based on it’s rich architectural and spiritual history. The Retreat Center was originally designed as an architectural collaboration between legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright and his son Lloyd Wright. Their Genius and inspiration is imbued throughout the secluded, peaceful 420 acre complex.
With sell-out audiences clamoring for seats at Theatre 29, the season announcement event will give those in attendance the opportunity to secure season tickets first. Season tickets offer theatre-goers a reserved seat to all six of the 2009 stage productions as well as the spectacular “Halloween Haunt” in October.
At the Announcement, each of the eight directors selected for the Theater 29 2009 season will give a brief description of their show, complete with musical performances. The 2009 season will not be revealed until the event.
Theatre 29 has been producing a full season of Quality, family-friendly local live theater entertainment since 2000. They are an all-volunteer 501(c)3 tax-deductible non-profit organization. The John Calveri Theater is located at 73637 Sullivan Road in Twentynine Palms.
For more information on the season announcement event, or Theatre 29, call Board President Gary Daigneault at 760-366-8471.
Theatre 29’s “Camelot” opens September 5th
Theatre 29 and Director Kathryn Ferguson are proud to announce the opening of the sixth production of the 2008 theatrical season, the Lerner & Loewe classic musical “Camelot”. The story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, stunningly brought to life through such music as “Camelot”, “If Ever I Would Leave You”, “How To Handle A Woman” and many other timeless Broadway hits, will run September 5th – October 4th, 2008 at the John Calveri Theatre, home to Theatre 29. Starring Charles Harvey as Arthur, Erin Itnrye as Guenevere and Graham Cooley as Lancelot, the timeless tale based on T.H. White’s epic “The Once and Future King”, chronicles the rise of Camelot from the creation of the Round Table through to its ultimate downfall, with music that have become Broadway standards. Drawing parallels when it first opened on Broadway in 1960 to the administration of John F Kennedy, “Camelot” speaks of the power of an idea and their inspiring and/or corrupting power depending on the wielder. This story speaks to us a powerfully today as it did in its original run over forty years ago. Expertly helmed by multi-award winning director Kathryn Ferguson, this is a show that is expected to sell out quickly, so advance reservations are highly encouraged.
Tickets are on sale now through the newly redesigned Theatre 29 website: www.theatre29.com or by calling the Box Office (760) 361-4151. Performances will begin September 5 and run weekends through October 4th with one Thursday performance on September 18th and one Sunday Matinee on September 29. All evening performances begin at 7:00pm the Matinee will be 2:30pm. Theatre 29 at The John Calveri Theatre is at 73637 Sullivan Rd Twentynine Palms.
THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2009 THEATRICAL SEASON
At a special season announcement event celebrating their tenth season, supported by the three Morongo Basin Chambers of Commerce, the Board of Directors of Theatre 29 announced their 2009 season schedule. The special event, held September 11, at the newly-refurbished Joshua Tree Retreat Center, (Formerly Mentalphysics) was well attended in the beautiful “Water Terrace Room”.
A short presentation was made on community activities by the Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, and Joshua Tree Chambers. Attendees were also treated to a special presentation from the U.S. Department of Defense representing the “Wearable Power” competition coming to the Twentynine Palms Marine Base on October 4th.
After the presentations, Theatre 29 Board President Gary Daigneault introduced each of the directors for the seven theatrical productions planned for 2009. The highly anticipated unveiling of the season, which had been a closely kept secret, featured stunning live performances by Shelby Art, Kathryn Ferguson, Charles Harvey, Graham Cooley, Marty Nieder, and Susan Brundage. After the season line-up was unveiled season tickets were offered for sale.
The 2009 season and Directors were announced as:
“Into the Woods Jr.”
Director: Shelby Art
January 16-February 14, 2009
Thursday Show, January 29
Saturday Matinee, February 7
Auditions: November 16, 2008
“I love you, You’re Perfect, Now Change”
Director: Charles Harvey
March 6-April 4, 2009
Thursday Show, March 19
Sunday Matinee, March 29
Auditions: January 19
“A Bad Year for Tomatoes”
Director: Butch Pelfrey
April 24-May 23, 2009
Thursday Show, May 7
Saturday Matinee, May 16
Auditions: March 9
“The Producers”
Directors: Gary Daigneault and Ed Will
July 17-August 15, 2009
Thursday Show, July 30
Sunday Matinee, August 9
Auditions: June 1
“Nunsensations!”
Director: Kathryn Ferguson
September 4-October 3
Thursday Show, September 17
Sunday Matinee, September 27
Auditions: July 20
Special Halloween show
“6th Year of Fear”
Producer: Eric Ross
October 16-17, 23-24, 29-30-31
Auditions: September 21
“The Dinosaur Musical”
Director: Les Taylor
November 20-December 19
Thursday Show, December 3
Sunday Matinee, December 13
Auditions: October 5
Theater 29 has also announced a change in pricing for 2009. The price of regular admission tickets are $12.00, Senior and Military $10.00 and Children under 12 and Students with ID are $8.00. Theatre 29 will pay the fees incurred by those buying tickets on line at www.theatre29.com .
Season Tickets for all six theatrical productions and the special Halloween event are now on sale at $68.00 for regular admission, $56.00 for Seniors, Military, and DAN Members, and $46.00 for Children under 12 and students with ID. To purchase season tickets call the Theatre 29 Box Office at 760-361-4151 and leave a message with an address to send a 2009 brochure and order form or call Theatre 29 President Gary Daigneault at 760-366-8471.
Founded in 1999, Theatre 29 is an all volunteer non-profit 501(c)3 non-profit Community Theater Organization. Productions are performed at the John Calveri Theater. 73637 Sullivan Road, Twentynine Palms.
Cast Selected for Theatre 29’s “Fearie Tales”
Theatre 29 and Directors Daniel Tabeling & Frances Wright and producer Eric Ross are proud to announce the casting for the fifth annual production of Theatre 29’s Halloween Haunt “Fearie Tales”
This year’s incarnation will plunge the unsuspecting into the twisted mind of a seemingly innocent little girl as she makes her Fairy Tales come to life! This year will once again be a guided tour through the Fearie tale land that the theatre grounds will be transformed into. The haunt will run October 17 & 18, 23-25, 30 & 31, 2008 at the John Calveri Theatre, home to Theatre 29.
The roles of the guides will be filled by; Fabianna Borghese, Graham Cooley, Melissa Guerrero, Tara Henkel, Candace Hescock & James Hodgson
Rounding out the rest of the fairy tale creatures are; Maureisha Abrams, Epi Borghese, Will Cole, Kayla Coots, Logan Ham, Ed Manson, Judy Park, Austin Rowland, Destiny Rowland, Cyrus Short, Brandy Smith, William Stubblefield, Betty Wanless, Jessie Welch, Ester Wingate, Garrett Wright, John Wright, Natasha Wright & Taylor Zimarik
And of course none of this could be possible without the help of the tech crew which includes; John Gonzales, Breanna Mair, Josh Myer, Rebecca Smith & Sapphire Wright
Do you have the nerve to face the demonic presence of the tortured fairy tale creatures? If so tickets will be available only at the door for $5.00 with tours launching every 10-15 minutes. Season ticket holders get their first tour included with their purchase.
Thursday performances will run 6:00pm - 9:00PM, Friday and Saturday performances 6:00pm - 10:00pm. The John Calveri Theatre, home of Theatre 29 is located at 73637 Sullivan Rd, just behind Barr Lumber in Twentynine Palms. For further details contact the Box Office at (760) 361-4151.
Founded in 1999, Theatre 29 is an all volunteer non-profit 501(c)3 non-profit Community Theater Organization. Productions are performed at the John Calveri Theater. 73637 Sullivan Road, Twentynine Palms.
Theatre 29’s “Fearie Tales” opens October 17
Theatre 29 and Producer Eric Ross are proud to announce the opening of Theatre 29's Fifth Annual Halloween Haunt: “Fearie Tales”.
This years incarnation will be under the expert (and somewhat twisted) direction of Theatre 29 veteran and favorite Daniel Tabeling and technical wizard Frances Wright.
They will plunge unsuspecting visitors into the twisted mind of a seemingly innocent little girl as she makes her "feary" tales come to life! This year's guests are guided through a warped labyrinth of fearie tales gone awry.
Haunt tour guides includes Fabianna Borghese, Graham Cooley, Melissa Guerrero, Tara Henkel, Candace Hescock, and James Hodgson. Come see some of your favorite, or not-so-favorite Fearie Tale creatures face-to-face...if you dare. This event may not be suitable for all children or persons with certain medical conditions.
Tickets are only available at the door for $5 “cash only”. Season ticket holders get their first tour included with their purchase. The Halloween Haunt will run three weekends from October 17 & 18, 23-25, 30 & 31, 2008; Tours on Friday and Saturday nights from 610 pm, Thursday nights from 69 pm with tours beginning every 1015 minutes.
Theatre 29's John Calveri Theatre is located at 73637 Sullivan Rd Twentynine Palms across from Barr Lumber in Twentynine Palms. Visit www.theatre29.com for more information.
Cast Selected for Theatre 29’s “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”
Theatre 29 and Director Rob Wanless have announced the casting for the eighth production of the 2008 theatrical season, Barbara Robinson's beloved children's story “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”.
The story of the rough and dirty Herdman children taking over the local Christmas pageant and shaking up the community will run November 21st through December 20th, 2008 at the John Calveri Theater, home of the non-profit Theatre 29.
Playing the fast, crafty and often mean Imogene Herdman is Hunter Stepp. The play's narrator, Beth Bradley will be played by Ashley Peacock. Shelly Sheckler is cast as Beth's mother, Grace Bradley, who is tasked to direct the Christmas Pageant and hopefully tame the wild Herdman Children. Nicholas Smith will play Beth's little brother Charlie and Theatre 29 veteran Adam Redmon will play the father, Bob Bradley.
Cast as the Supreme ruler of the known universe (or at least every event of the church), Mrs. Armstrong is Cynthia Enfinger. Guaranteed to make the audiance laugh is Jessie Castleton as Gladys Herdman (watch out, she's known to bite!). Musician and actor Patrick Kennedy will play the part of Leroy Herdman. The other Herdman children are played by Beinn Stewart as Ralph , Kaleigh Coughlin as Ollie , and Scott Clinkscales as Claude .
Rounding out the talented cast are Alyssa Peacock as Maxine, Jordan Heniger as the snooty Alice, Ed Manson as the Reverend Hopkins, Cathy Inscore, Teresa Peacock, and Mary Phelps as the church ladies, Caroline Castleton, Naomi Castleton, Taunya Causseaux, Natalie Coughlin, Kathryn Herring, Diana Jimenez, Nena Jimenez, Michaela Kruse, Emily Sheckler, Alisah Sparks, Holly Sparks, and Blythe Vitro as the church children, and Kevin Peacock and Mike Phelps as firemen.
Ticket prices are $10.00 for regular admission, $8.00 for Seniors and Military and $6.00 for Children under 12 and students with ID.
Tickets are on sale now through the newly redesigned Theatre 29 website: or by calling the Box Office (760) 361-4151.
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” will run for five weekends, performances will begin November 21st and run weekends through December 20th with one Thursday performance on December 4th and one Saturday Matinee at 2:30pm on December 13th. All evening performances begin at 7:00pm. the Matinee will be 2:30pm. Theatre 29 at The John Calveri Theatre is at 73637 Sullivan Rd Twentynine Palms.
THEATRE 29 OFFERING 2009 SEASON TICKETS
The hard working volunteers of Theatre 29, The Morongo Basin’s premiere live Theatre venue, have finalized their 2009 season of quality theatrical productions and are now offering season tickets.
The new year-round season includes five major musical productions, a hilarious comedy and another spectacular Halloween Haunt event.
Theatre 29 Board President Gary Daigneault said, “We are excited and delighted with the creative and eclectic submissions from area Theatre Directors for the 2009 season. After much careful consideration by our Play Selection Committee and Board of Directors, Theatre 29 has come up with a fascinating, fun, entertaining and artistically balanced year of first class live community theater offerings”.
Season Tickets are available now for the 2009 season. To get season tickets, call the Theatre 29 Box Office at 760-361-4151, go online to www.theatre29.com or call Daigneault at 760-366-8471. Theatre 29 will assume the fees for on-line individual and Season ticket purchases.
When you call leave your name and address, a 2009 season brochure will be mailed to you with a 2009 season ticket form to fill out and send back with your check or credit card number.
The 2009 season starts January 16, 2009, the offerings are:
“Into the Woods Jr.”
Director: Shelby Art
January 16-February 14, 2009
Thursday Show, January 29
Saturday Matinee, February 7
Auditions: November 16, 2008
“I love you, You’re Perfect, Now Change”
Director: Charles Harvey
March 6-April 4, 2009
Thursday Show, March 19
Sunday Matinee, March 29
Auditions: January 19
“A Bad Year for Tomatoes”
Director: Butch Pelfrey
April 24-May 23, 2009
Thursday Show, May 7
Saturday Matinee, May 16
Auditions: March 9
“The Producers”
Directors: Gary Daigneault and Ed Will
July 17-August 15, 2009
Thursday Show, July 30
Sunday Matinee, August 9
Auditions: June 1
“Nunsensations!”
Director: Kathryn Ferguson
September 4-October 3
Thursday Show, September 17
Sunday Matinee, September 27
Auditions: July 20
Special Halloween show
“6th Year of Fear”
Producer: Eric Ross
October 16-17, 23-24, 29-30-31
Auditions: September 21
“The Dinosaur Musical”
Director: Les Taylor
November 20-December 19
Thursday Show, December 3
Sunday Matinee, December 13
Auditions: October 5
Theatre 29 2009 ticket prices are:
Regular Admission - $12.00
Seniors, Military, and DAN Members - $10.00
Children under 12 and Students (with ID) - $8.00
2009 Season Ticket Prices:
(All 7 shows including Halloween Haunt)
Regular - $68.00
Seniors, Military, DAN - $56.00
Children under 12 and Student (with ID) - $46.00
Theatre 29 is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization (tax ID # 55-0808217) dedicated to producing quality, family-oriented live arts for the residents of the Morongo Basin. They are located at 73637 Sullivan Road in the City of Twentynine Palms.
THEATRE 29 ANNOUNCES BOARD REORGANIZATION MEETING
Theatre 29 will be holding their annual Board of Directors elections and Reorganization December 9, 2008, at 6:00pm at the Theatre 29 facility at 73637 Sullivan Road in Twentynine Palms.
Any person who is interested in serving a two-year term on the non-profit, all-volunteer Theatre 29 Board of Directors is invited to send a letter of intent to:
Gary Daigneault, President, Board of Directors
Theatre 29
c/o 6448 Hallee Road #5
Joshua Tree, Ca. 92284
or by e-mail to: z107@cci-29palms.com
Letters of intent must be received by November 30, 2008
Theatre 29 is an IRS tax exempt 501(c)3 organization. Theatre 29 is operated on property owned by the City of Twentynine Palms and leased “For the public Good” to the community arts organization. For more information call Board President Gary Daigneault at 760-366-8471
THEATRE 29 ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR INTO THE WOODS, JR
Theatre 29, Director Shelby Art, and Musical Director Cynthia Enfinger are proud to announce auditions for “Into the Woods, Jr.”.
Auditions are scheduled for Sunday, November 16th at 5 p.m. at the John Calveri Theater, home of Theatre 29, at 73637 Sullivan Road in Twentynine Palms.
This special musical production is written for younger performers and those under 18 are being encouraged to audition.
All roles are open, and include the following:
Narrator/Mysterious Man- Tells the story to the audience. Does not sing much but has the most lines to memorize.
Cinderella- Classic Cinderella: clumsy but sweet. Good singer: A (below middle C) to D (above middle C).
Jack- Not the brightest crayon in the box. Transitions from boy to man. Good singer: A (below middle C) to D (above middle C).
Jack’s Mother- Overworked and frazzled. Does not sing much.
Baker- Changes the most; Good-hearted fatherly type, charismatic. Learns numerous valuable lessons. Excellent Singer: A flat (below middle C) to E flat (above high C).
Baker’s Wife- Strong and determined wife. Ties the characters and the plot together. Excellent Singer: B flat (below middle C) to D (above high C).
Cinderella’s Stepmother/ Granny- Both characters are stuffed with spunk. Neither role includes much singing.
Lucinda and Florinda- Spoiled brats willing to do anything for a prince. Do not sing much.
Little Red Riding Hood- Pushy, bratty, and spoiled at the start and learns many lessons on the way. Good Singer: B flat (below middle C) to high C.
Witch- Mysterious, mischievous, and obsessive. However, should have a compassionate motherly side. Good Singer: B flat (below middle C) to high C.
Cinderella’s Mother/ Rapunzel- Strong vocal roles not very much onstage time: B flat (below middle C) to D (above high C).
Cinderella’s Prince/ Wolf- One is charming and conceited while the other’s slimy and creepy. Good Singer: B flat (below middle C) to D flat (above high C)
Rapunzel’s Prince- Like his brother, he’s pompous and completely self-absorbed. Good Singer: B flat (below middle C) to D flat (above high C)
The Steward- Feature role with a good voice: Middle C to D (above high C).
Milky White- a cow. Purely physical role no lines nor songs, just reactions and movement. Good for younger performer or comic relief.
There is no ensemble. Performers are asked to prepare 16 bars of a song – approximately one minute, preferably a show tune not from the show – and bring sheet music or a Karaoke CD (no prerecorded vocals, please). Vocal auditions will be followed by a cold read.
Performances will run January 16 through February 14, 2009.
Due to contract, no one over the age of 18 is permitted in the show; however, there is no minimum age set. Actors are asked to be old enough to read onstage without assistance.
For further information, contact director Shelby Art by phone: (760) 799-7820 or email: actsmart29@yahoo.com.
For tickets and season ticket information contact the Theatre 29 Box Office at 760-361-4151or visit www.theatre29.com .
‘Pageant’ celebrates small-town Christmas
TWENTYNINE PALMS — The eighth and final production of the 2008 Theatre 29 season, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” will open Friday, Nov. 21 at the John Calveri Theater, 73637 Sullivan Road, and run through Saturday, Dec. 20
Director Rob Wanless has taken his 38 cast members, ranging in age from 4 to 64, and molded them into an ensemble performing Barbara Robinson’s children’s story of the rough and dirty Herdman children, who take over the local Christmas pageant and shake up the community in the process.
The production comes complete with Christmas carols and an opportunity for an audience holiday sing-a-long.
Wanless said the most amazing thing was how great his very young cast members have been to work with.
With a quick chuckle, he told the story of the two very small girls, ages 4 and 5 years old, who had the entire play memorized and were reciting lines before actors on stage could deliver them.
Wanless said it took him a week to figure out what was going on.
“The actors are giving me their all when we are at rehearsals,” he said. “I can tell because a girl that comes up roughly to my knee is louder than the teenagers in the show,” Wanless said.
“We have two classroom scenes in the play. The children in the show got into their seats and were absolutely silent. I couldn’t help but think it was amazing to see a class full of students who were quiet.”
The seriousness of the very little ones is apparently contagious, the director explained.
“While giving notes after each act, I had the kids raise their hands if they’d like to ask a question, now, even the adult actors raise their hands to be called on. “
Wanless, who directed the successful production of “Godspell” at Theatre 29 in 2006, told of another young performer.
“Since we have to work on different scenes at once, members of the ensemble play different roles during practice. Emily Wescott has played at least eight different roles since working on this production. When we did our first costume call, she asked what she should wear. We told her, ‘wear anything you like, we don’t know who you’re going to be tonight.’”
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” will run five weekends, with performances befinning at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. There also will be a Thursday peformance, at 7 p.m. Dec. 4 and a Saturday matinee, at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 13.
Tickets are $10 for regular admission, $8 for seniors and military and $6 for children under 12 and students with I.D. Tickets are on sale now through the newly redesigned Theatre 29 Web site, www.theatre29.com or by calling the box office at 361-4151.
“I LOVE YOU,YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE!” AUDITIONS AT THEATRE 29
Auditions for the second production of Theatre 29’s 2009 season, the musical revue, “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!” have been scheduled for Monday, January 19th at 6:00pm on the Main Stage at the John Calveri Theater at 73637 Sullivan Road, across from Barr Lumber in Twentynine Palms. This hysterical musical about the foibles and delights of relationships, will take the stage for five weeks beginning March 6th through April 4th. Veteran director Charles Harvey will be seeking three women and three men to portray thirty different characters evidenced in the script. The current roles are being sought:
Three Women – Woman #1 age range 18-25, Woman #2 25-45, Woman #3 45-60, strong singers, ability to create various characters very helpful.
Three Men – Man #1 age range 18-25, Man #2 25-45, Man #3 45-60, strong singers, ability to create various characters very helpful.
Please come to audition prepared with either a karaoke tape or professional backing track as accompaniment, (No background vocals, please!) or bring sheet music as a live accompanist will be provided. Dress to move. Be prepared for cold reading, pre-selected sides are available for review on our website: www.theatre29.com, choose the “Auditions” tab and follow the links. Also seeking technical support in stagehand and set construction capacities. For more information, contact the director, Charles Harvey via email at theatre29programs@msn.com or call the Box Office at (760) 261-4151.
THEATRE 29 ANNOUNCES NEW OFFICERS FOR 2009
The Board of Directors for Theatre 29 in Twentynine Palms held their yearly reorganization meeting on December 9, 2008 and selected new officers and Board Members for the 2009 Season.
Re-elected for two-year terms (2009-2010) were Carol Calveri-Mauck, Paulette Highfill, Cindy Ross, and Brian Tabeling.
They will join Board members (2008-2009) Judy Andreshak, Gary Daigneault, Ken Palmer, Virginia Sulick, Patty Tabeling, and Rob Wanless
Longtime Board member Nicole Guzman did not run for another two year term as she has announced she and her husband Nathan are moving to Utah to pursue his career in law enforcement.
Butch Pelfrey of Twentynine Palms was elected from six candidates as a new voting member of the Board.
The Board then voted unanimously to elect Gary Daigneault as the Board President (for a ninth consecutive term), Paulette Highfill was named as Vice-president, Board Secretary, Cindy Ross, and Treasurer, Carol Calveri-Mauck.
President Daigneault also made committee appointments at the annual reorganization meeting. The board members and their areas of responsibility at this time are:
Ken Palmer - Overall Facilities Manager
Brian Tabeling - Stage Area Manager/Security
Butch Pelfrey, Outside, Shop and storage areas
Paulette Highfill - Box Office Operations/Mailing List Manager
Judy Andreshack - Concessions/Historian
Virginia Sulick - Sponsorships and Patrons
Rob Wanless - Program Sales/Publicity
Patty Tabeling - Special Projects
President Daigneault also appointed and reappointed Theatre 29 Board Members to various committees for 2009.
Longtime volunteer and former board member Charles Harvey will continue to oversee all the graphics and printing for Programs, Posters, Flyers and Brochures through his Harvey Multi-Media Productions.
First organized in 1999, Theatre 29 is an all-volunteer, non-profit Community Theater program incorporated as an IRS 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Theatre 29 operates in a building provided “for the public good” by the City of Twentynine Palms. The John Calveri Theater building, named in honor of their founder, is located at 73637 Sullivan Road in the City of Twentynine Palms.
The mission of Theatre 29 is: “To bring quality, family-oriented Theater to Twentynine Palms while offering opportunities for our children and citizens to experience the live arts.”
The new 2009 season includes seven productions, a comedy, five hit musical Productions, and another special Halloween Haunt event.
Ticket prices for 2009 will go up to adjust for higher production and processing costs;
Regular Admission - $12.00
Seniors, Military, and DAN Members - $10.00
Children under 12 and Students (with ID) - $8.00
Student Rush - standby only, with ID, 5 minutes before curtain - $1.00
2009 Season Ticket Prices:
(All 7 shows including the spectacular Halloween Haunt)
Regular - $68.00
Seniors, Military, DAN - $56.00
Children under 12 and Student (with ID) - $46.00
Season tickets and tickets for individual shows are available on-line at www.theatre29.com . This year Theatre 29 will pay on-line processing fees to those who make reservations and purchase tickets on-line. The new, state-of-the-art computer reservation system allows patron to choose, reserve, and pay for individual seats from the comfort of their home or office computer.
Local non-profits can take advantage of the Theatre 29 Opening Night sponsorship program to raise funds. Commercial businesses can utilize the Theatre 29 Patron program to support the Theatre organization while promoting their business. Information on sponsors and Patrons is available by calling Daigneault at 760-366-8471.
Season Tickets are also available now for the 2009 season by calling the Theatre 29 Box Office at 760-361-4151
THEATRE 29 2009 SEASON OPENER “INTO THE WOODS JR” CAST ANNOUNCED
Theatre 29 and Director Shelby Art have announced the completion of casting for Theatre 29’s 2009 season premiere production of “Into the Woods, Jr”.
The musical retelling of classic fairy tales, with twists as only Stephen Sondheim can envision, will take stage at the John Calveri Theatre in Twentynine Palms beginning January 16 and run weekends through February 14.
In her directorial debut, Shelby Art, 16, a student at Twentynine Palms High School, leads a cast of young performers of both stage veterans as well as promising newcomers. She is aided by assistant director, Theatre 29 veteran Cindy Ross, and musical director Cynthia Enfinger.
Portraying the role of the Narrator will be theatre newcomer, Eddie Garcia, a seventeen year old senior at Twentynine Palms High School. The Baker and his wife will be played by Cameron Kilby and Jasmine Shaffer, both Theatre 29 veterans. Playing the young, dimwitted Jack (from the beanstalk story) will be Scott Clinkscales, who is made his debut in “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”. Jack’s mother will be portrayed by another theatre newcomer, Rachel Douglas with her sister, Rebekah Douglas, taking on the challenging role of the Witch. Cinderella and Rapunzel will be played by other Theatre 29 veterans, Lauren and Lizzie Schmelling, both of whom recently had roles in “Camelot”. Rounding out Cinderella’s stepfamily will be Melissa Phelps as Stepmother and Caroline and Jessie Castleton as the not-so-ugly stepsisters, Lucinda and Florinda. The two Princes Charming will be played by Troy Conway and newcomer Brandon Banuelos. The prince’s steward will be played by Nicholas Smith. The cast will be rounded out with the fairytale favorites Little Red Riding Hood, portrayed by Emily Sheckler and The Wolf played by Mackenzie Stewart. Taking the silent, but ever-so emotional role of Milky-White, Jack’s long suffering cow, will be Beinn Stewart.
The family musical “Into The Woods, Jr” will run January 16 - February 14, 2009, with performances beginning at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. There also will be a Thursday performance, at 7 p.m. January 29 and a Saturday matinee, at 2:30 p.m. February 7th. Tickets are $12 for regular admission, $10 for seniors and military and $8 for children under 12 and students with I.D.
Give yourself the gift of entertainment that will last all year long with Theatre 29 Season Tickets! 2009 Season Ticket Prices (All 7 shows including Halloween Haunt) General Admission - $68.00, Seniors, Military, DAN - $56.00 and Children under 12 and Student (with ID) - $46.00. This is a savings of over 10% off ticket prices at the door! All tickets sales are available now through the newly redesigned Theatre 29 Web site, www.theatre29.com or by calling the box office at 361-4151.
Theatre 29 is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to producing quality, family-oriented live arts for the residents of the Morongo Basin. They are located at 73637 Sullivan Road in the City of Twentynine Palms.
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