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Issue: 102 April 2009
Friends of CMT,

Its almost that time again!  Auditions are this weekend for Alice in Wonderland - Ages 6-10, High School Musical 2 - Ages 11-14, and Evita - Ages 15-20.  Visit our website www.cmtworks.com to download the audition paperwork.

We want you to tell us what you think.  What and/or who do you want to know more about!  Let us know.  And forward this email on to people you know who want to be involved!

Watch for the CMT schedule of classes that will be available online June 1st.  Plus, let us know what you want to learn!  What are your theatrical interests? 

And finally, send us your suggestions for the 2010 Season.  Which shows do you want to perform and/or watch?

Thank you,
Children's Musical Theaterworks/Musical Theaterworks Fresno
cmtworks@sbcglobal.net
News About Ticket Prices at CMT

Tickets at CMT have been the same for the past five years. We are not changing those prices this year but will be adding a per ticket fee on all tickets - starting this summer.  We have contracted with Vision One/Showare Tickets in order to ensure the security and safety of on-line and credit card purchases, to expand our marketing possibilities, and to handle ticket sales more efficiently. The City of Fresno Parks and Recreation Department has requested that a fee be added  for the maintenance and restoration of the "Memorial Auditorium"  The combined fees will be $3 .00 for all online ticket sales and $2.00 for box office sales - the fee will be added for all types of payment - cash/check/credit card.
 
We know that though we are not collecting more money for ticket sales it will still be costing our audience more. This summer we will increase our group and discount ticket plans to help offset the increase.
 
Please understand that this was necessary - and will ensure our being able to continue what is an incredibly valuable theater program for our community.
 
See you at our shows this summer!!
 
Questions, comments, or concerns - just e-mail cmtworks@sbcglobal.net.
Backstage at CMT
Introducing Our New Production Manager

Victoria Robinson began her career in theater as a child actor with the Fresno Children's Playhouse formerly housed in CMT's very own Fresno Memorial Auditorium.  Her career has since taken her to New York City where she honed her skills as a Props Master and to Los Angles where she worked as a professional Stage Manager and Prop Master.  As Production Manager, she worked for the prestigious 'A Noise Within' repertory company out of Glendale, CA working on a wide varierty of classics from Shakespeare to Moliere to the greats of American theatre.

Other theatre companies Victoria has worked with include: The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, Tim Robbins' The Actors Gang-where she had the great fortune to work as a Stage Manager on the stage adaptation of George Orwell's '1984' which took her all across the country and to Hong Kong, and Playwright's Horizons in New York City, where she was part of the team that staged the Tony Nominated James Joyce's 'The Dead'.
 
Victoria recently returned to Fresno after an 18 year absence to begin a new chapter in her theatre life. She couldn't be more pleased to be working again in the same facility where it all began and looks forward to an exciting new relationship as Production Manager with Children's Musical Theatreworks and Musical Theatreworks Fresno.

Watch for the backstage info on CMT's new Scenic Shop Manager & Alice in Wonderland Set Designer, Kris Cadieux, next month!
Student Involvement With CMT

New Intern Program for Technical Theater
CMT this summer will not just be about performers. We are starting an inaugural intern program for "theater techies."  If you want to learn more about sets, lighting and sound please fill out an application to work with our production staff this summer.  Click here for the application!

Student Assistants

We are looking for interested students ( ages 12 - 20) to work with our staff and castmembers in this summer's production of Alice In Wonderland. The job involves working with the director and staff to keep rehearsals and performances running smoothly. You will learn valuable management and theater skills as well as helping CMT as a volunteer and doing important community service for your school and/or church. 
 
Click here for an application.  Applications are due June 1.  If you have questions or need more info - e-mail cmtworks@sbcglobal.net or call the CMT office @ 442.3140.
 

On Stage at CMT
Alice Jr. Season Tickets
You can get incredible savings by getting Season Tickets to our 2009 Season Shows - over 25% off of regular admission prices!  We offer exceptional family entertainment with four outstanding musical productions throughout the year.Evita

As a season ticket subscriber you get to choose your assigned seating based on your preferance. 
Where you sit and which performance you see
are up to you!High School Musical 2

You'll have Guaranteed Reservations for the performance of your choice.  Unexpired tickets may also be exchanged, at no charge, for another performance of the same production. 
Peter Pan
Call today to reserve your tickets now to ensure your preferred date!  (559) 442-3140.
 

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