2016 ~ Our 58th Season

February Harlequin

In this edition...

Final Weekend

Next on the Boards

Upcoming Auditions

Member Spotlight

2016 Conejo Improv Players

In Memoriam

Dates to Remember...

01/30/2016 - The Hound of the Baskervilles Closes

02/27/2016 - Annual Membership Meeting

03/11/2016 - The Wizard of Oz Opens

03/13/2016 - Amadeus Auditions Begin

04/06/2016 - Costuming Workshop Begins

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Final Weekend:

The Hound of the Baskervilles

FINAL THREE PERFORMANCES!

January 28th, 29th, and 30th (Thursday, Friday, & Saturday) at 8:00pm

Theater Review:

'Hound' A Good Show. "The Hound of the Baskervilles" is miraculously confined on one indoor set, which CPT has handsomely produced for the project. - Rita Moran

-FULL REVIEW HERE-

$16/$18

Next on the Boards:

The Wizard of Oz

Director: Devery Holmes

Music Directors: Jim Holmes & Shelley Saxer

Choreographer: Miriam Durrie-Kirsch

PERFORMANCES: March 11th through April 10th;

Thursday, Friday, & Saturday at 8:00pm and Sunday at 2:00pm.

PLOT SUMMARY:

Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Lion, and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy's imagination! This stage adaptation includes all the beloved songs from the classic 1939 MGM movie musical, including "Munchkin Land (Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead)," "If I Only Had A Brain," "If I Only Had A Heart," "If I Only Had The Nerve," "We're Off to See The Wizard (Follow the Yellow Brick Road)," "The Merry Old Land of Oz," and - of course -- "Over the Rainbow." ~ RATED G

CAST OF CHARACTERS:

Quinn Martin - Dorothy Gale

Jennifer Sorensen - Aunt Em/Glinda

Erin Eichberg - Aunt Em/Glinda

Paul Carpenter - Uncle Henry/Winkies

David Colville - Zeke/Lion

Jared Price - Hickory/Tinman

Daniel Egan - Hunk/Scarecrow

Kurt Raymond - Miss Almira Gulch/Wicked Witch

Ray Mastrovito - Professor Chester Marvel / Wizard

Ensemble - Abel Alderate, Andrew Nunez, Charlotte Smith, Chris Sherwood, Claire Harvey, Dani Kirsch, Emma Gonzales, Haley Ligsay,

Jessica Wallace, Kari Sorenson, Kyle Johnson, Lauren Moore, Madison North, Mason Rothermole, Olivia Heulitt, Raedyn Sorenson, Riley Krugh, Ryan Peterson, Rylee Stewart, Sienna Avila, and William Carmichael.

$18/ $20

Upcoming Auditions:

Amadeus

Director: Deidre Parmenter

Producer: Priscilla Losey

AUDITION DATES & TIMES: March 13th, 14th, & 15th, at 7:00pm

REHEARSALS: March 21st through May 5th, 2016; weekdays from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. ** There will be two Sunday rehearsals (strike and Tech Sunday) and occasional Saturday rehearsals**

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Please prepare a one-minute monologue that is not taken from the show. Please also be prepared to do a reading from the script. Sides will be provided online for male speaking roles and the role of Constanze.

NOTE: This is a community theatre production; non-Equity, no pay.

PLOT SUMMARY:

Winner of the Tony� Award for Best Play and the Academy Award� for Best Film, this provocative work weaves a confrontation between mediocrity and genius into a tale of breathtaking dramatic power. In the court of the Austrian Emperor Josef, Antonio Salieri is the established composer. Salieri has given himself to God so that he might realize his sole ambition to be a great composer, yet Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart -- the greatest musical genius of all time -- is a foul-mouthed, graceless oaf who has that which lies far beyond Salieri's envious grasp: genius. ~ RATED PG-13

Check out our AUDITION PAGE for more information

Member Spotlight: Devery Holmes

Devery Holmes is an Honorary Life Member of The Conejo Players and a proud Golden Sweatshirt recipient. She and her husband Jim came to the theatre when they were just married and had moved to the Conejo Valley. With an audition notice for Evita, their wonderful relationship with Conejo Players began!

"When Jim and I first came to the Players to audition, we heard the director say in a whisper, 'Oh no, a husband and wife team -- do we have to cast them both?' Well, he did, and changed our lives forever! That director taught me to direct and produce, and shared his passion for the theater that was contagious, as he directed the magnificent production of 'Evita' ... Our best friends and experiences have come from this very special place. We raised our children, literally, at the theatre, and they learned everything a parent could hope for: teamwork, hard work, working for a goal, trying your best, and having the courage to 'go for it'! We are so thankful for this special place!"

Devery has been involved in many capacities at the Players: Actor, Producer, Costumer, Prop Mistress, Director, Set Painter, and Usher Coordinator. Favorite productions include: Evita, Camelot, Agnes of God, The Secret Garden, The Baby Dance, Me and My Girl, BIG: The Musical, Annie Get Your Gun, Gypsy, House of Blue Leaves, Jerry's Girls, BABY, The Women, Once Upon a Mattress, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Forever Plaid, and most recently, director of CPT's The Wizard of Oz, opening March 11th!

2016 Conejo Improv Players Cast

Congratulations to the

2016 Cast of Conejo Improv Players!

Frank Bonhoff, Alexandra Menna, Christopher Carlson, Joshua Summers, Danica Dawn Coble, Jon Rowsey, Kevin Schultz, Kennedy Collier, Jennifer Costajliola, and Debi Huber.

Save the date for their first 2016 performances: April 16th & 17th at 7:30pm!

In Memoriam:

It is with heavy hearts that we report on the passing of Gerda Fadden, an Honorary Life Member of the theatre and a longtime Conejo Players stalwart.

Gerda was the Secretary for CPT for over 18 years, and was named Director Emeritus upon her retirement. Her first speaking role was in our 1975 production of Picnic; she also appeared as a dancer in The King and I, Brigadoon, Guys and Dolls, and many more. All told, she performed in over 15 productions, and worked backstage on numerous others. She was honored with a whopping 38 Harlequin Awards, and spent the last few years as CPT's Archivist.

She was a rare talent -- always ready to help out where she could. She always glowed with confidence, and with compassion for everyone she met. She faced the world with optimism and love, which ensured everything ran better ... because of her! She will be missed by the entire CPT community.

You can view Gerda's heartfelt farewell letter

-HERE-