2015 ~ Our 57th Season

November Edition

In this edition...

Next on the Boards

Auditions

Coming Soon

Loveland Burlesque

Updated Children's Show

In the News

Paw Works Fundraiser

In Memoriam

Dates to Remember...

11/13/2015 - Follies Opens

11/15/2015 - The Hound of the Baskervilles: Auditions Begin

11/21/2015 - Conejo Improv Players

12/05/2015 - Loveland Burlesque

Showgirls, showboys and burlesque?. You won't want to miss all the fun coming soon to the CPT stage!

The definition of burlesque - "Theatrical entertainment of a broadly humorous, often earthy, character -- consisting of short turns, comic skits, and sometimes striptease acts." Come see CPT's own take on burlesque this December 5th!

Next on the Boards

FOLLIES

Director / Choreographer: Arryck Adams

Producer: Shawn W. Lanz

Music Director: Lisa Yaldezian

PERFORMANCES:

November 13 through December 13, 2015

Thurs, Fri, & Sat at 8:00pm; Sun at 2:00pm

(No performance November 26 - Thanksgiving Day)

PLOT:

A true theatrical event, this legendary masterpiece is considered by many to be the greatest musical ever created. Surreal, sophisticated, compelling, heart-wrenching, and epic in scope, FOLLIES was penned by musical theatre legend Stephen Sondheim and author James Goldman, and uses musical theatre as a metaphor for the collapse of American innocence and naiveté in the post-Kennedy years.

The time is 1971, and theatre impresario Dimitri Weissman is hosting a reunion of ex-Follies performers in his crumbling theatre, setting the stage for a parade of brilliant pastiche numbers including "Losing My Mind," "I'm Still Here," and "Broadway Baby." Amid the reminiscing, two middle-aged couples confront some unpleasant truths about their past and present ... and come face-to-face with the future. ~ RATED PG

CAST:

THE LOVERS:

Autumn Bodily - Sally Durante Plummer

Timorah Brown - Young Sally

Dana Kolb - Phyllis Rogers Stone

Randi Redman - Young Phyllis

Richard Osborn - Benjamin Stone

Andrew Nuñez - Young Ben

Andy Brasted - Buddy Plummer

Matt Markham - Young Buddy

THE LADIES:

Kathleen Silverman - Carlotta Campion

Tami Keaton - Stella Deems

Rita McCaffrey - Hattie Walker

Wendy Babb - Solange LaFitte

Stephanie Harris - Heidi Schiller

Rebecca Davey - Christine Donovan

Sharon Gibson - Meredith Lane

Penny Krevenas - Emily Whitman

Erin Fagundes - Dee Dee West

Elena Mills - Vanessa

THE MEN:

Roger Krevenas - Theodore Whitman

John Barker - Dimitri Weissman

Bill Heiden - Vincent

Gary Saxer - Roscoe

Dave Parmenter - Major Domo

Dave Butcher - Max Deems

THE SHOWGIRLS:

Caroline Smith - Young Carlotta / Buddy's "Margie" / Showgirl

Amie Woolweber - Young Stella / Showgirl

Madeline Aflague - Young Hattie / Buddy's "Sally" / Showgirl

Renee Delgado - Young Solange / Showgirl / Francesca

Rebecca Fondiler - Young Heidi / Showgirl

Lauren Moore - Young Christine / Showgirl

Annie Sherman - Young Emily / Showgirl

Rita Nobile - Young Dee Dee / Showgirl

Julie Auxier - Young Vanessa / Showgirl / Aerialist

THE SHOWBOYS:

Abel Alderete - Young Roscoe / Showboy

Rick Perry - Young Theodore / Kevin / Showboy

Sebastian Williams - Young Vincent / Showboy

TICKETS: $20 / $18

Auditions:

THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES

Director: Jeremy Zeller

Producer: Beth Glasner

AUDITION DATES & TIMES: November 15th, 16th, and 17th, 2015, at 7:00 PM

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: November 23 through January 7, 2016. Weekdays from 7:30pm to 10:00pm (Some weekend daytime rehearsals TBD)

PLOT: Sherlock Holmes' most spine-chilling mystery is placed in a modern, American setting with suspense, humor, and terror.

Go to SHOW PAGE for character descriptions and audition requirements.

Coming Soon:

Final Improv Shows of 2015

November 21 at 11:59pm &

November 22 at 7:30pm

The Conejo Improv Players are back with a whole-new, never-before-seen show! Come and see what audiences are raving about -- it's "like Saturday Night Live, but you don't have to stay up late for it!" ... and "What a funny show! And such a fresh idea for the theatre. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time."

TICKETS: $10

Coming Soon:

LOVELAND BURLESQUE

Directors Arryck Adams & Julie Alice Auxier

Producers: Shawn W. Lanz & Courtney Potter

Music Director: Lisa Yaldezian

ONE NIGHT ONLY

December 5, 2015, at 12midnight

Ladies and gentlemen ... you are cordially invited to a singular event of hilarity, novelty, and spectacle!

Conejo Players Theatre proudly presents Loveland Burlesque! For one night only, amazing acts of comedy, dance, novelty, and tasteful tease will be presented by a small cast of characters -- all led by the mysterious and mercurial Emcee. Unique performances ... live music ... food and spirits ... they all await you on this special night! Come immerse yourself in a world much like Stephen Sondheim's Follies -- the final show of CPT's 2015 Season.

Produced by Shawn W. Lanz and Courtney Potter for Conejo Players Theatre, Loveland Burlesque is conceived and directed by Arryck Adams and Julie Alice Auxier as an old-time burlesque show, peppered with modern flair. Award-winning performers from all over Ventura and Los Angeles Counties will take the stage for this unique event on Saturday, December 5, 2015, at the stroke of midnight. Your ticket includes hors-d'oeuvres before (and during) the show -- and a no-host bar with a selection of wine and beer will delight those 21 and over! (Special combo tickets for the December 5th performance of Follies, followed by Loveland Burlesque at 12midnight, are also available.)

Please note: The performers of Loveland Burlesque, like their vaudeville predecessors, are all quite refined ... and just a bit naughty! Since this show is meant for mature audiences, minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

TICKETS: $20 / $30

Official 2016 Children's Show:

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR.

Words and Music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

Book by Timothy Allen McDonald

Based on the book James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International

Director: Benjamin Glasner

AUDITIONS: July 10 through July 12, 2016, at 5:30pm

PERFORMANCES: October 1 through October 9, 2016 -- Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00pm & 5:00pm (2:00pm only on Sun Oct 9); special 7:00pm performance on October 7.

PLOT SUMMARY:

Celebrate the 100th birthday of one of the world's most beloved children's authors -- Roald Dahl -- with a fantastical tale of a boy, his insect friends, and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant piece of fruit! Featuring a wickedly tuneful score by the Tony Award-nominated team of Pasek and Paul, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR. is a "Masterpeach"! In this delightfully offbeat adaptation, James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, but he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach -- and launches into a journey of enormous proportions! ~ RATED G

In The News:

Reviews for

A delightful, energetic and entertaining production of Jason Robert Brown's "13 the Musical." It was certainly a great way to launch into autumn, showcasing the talents of many local teenage thespians.

-thejoyousliving.com

"13" proved to be lively fun for all ages and a great introduction to musical theater.

-Cary Ginell

-Click Here for Mr. Ginell's Full Review-

Paw Works Fundraiser

This fun-filled performance, produced and directed by Conejo Players Theatre, is a celebration for the homeless shelter animals saved in 2015. A holiday event for all ages ...

The evening will feature a guest appearance by The Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco, and will be hosted by Disney Channel's Dog with a Blog star Regan Burns. Join Paw Works and Conejo Players for a night to remember!

In Memoriam:

We'd like to offer our heartfelt sympathies to the families of two CPT volunteers who have recently passed, and to recognize them for the many contributions they have made to our theatre.

Mitzi Housley volunteered her time as an usher and a box office staff; she was a wonderful, giving person who participated in many volunteer activities in the area.

Mark Dombrowski was a CPT volunteer for 15 years and received multiple Harlequin awards. He performed on stage in The Sound of Music, Finian's Rainbow, 1776, Jesus Christ Superstar, Lil' Abner, and Bye Bye Birdie, just to name a few.

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give".

-Winston Churchill

Conejo Players Theatre Donations

The Conejo Players Theatre welcomes donations of any size. Conejo Players, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit tax exempt public benefit organization so your contribution is 100% tax deductible. Please consider making a donation at this time. Thank you very much for your patronage and support!