Granite Theatre Open Auditions for Musical Revue “From Stage To Screen and Back Again”

THE GRANITE THEATRE

1 Granite Street, Westerly, RI 02891

Box Office-401-596-2341

www.granitetheatre.com

email: thegranitetheatre@gmail.com

Renaissance City Theatre Inc., the producing entity at the Granite Theatre of Westerly, will be holding open auditions for a musical revue “From Stage To Screen and Back Again”! The auditions are Sunday March 9, 2014 at 2 PM and Monday, March 10, 2014 at 7 PM at the theatre, 1 Granite Street, Westerly, RI. The shows is produced by David Jepson.

This show is created and directed by Stephen DeCesare with choreography by Lisa Clough and runs for 14 performances scheduled between May 16 and June 8, 2014.

A variety show of all your favorite stage musicals that have turned into film and famous movies that have been turned into musical stage productions. This show will feature songs from the early days of SHOWBOAT and OKLAHOMA! to modern movie musicals such as MAMMA MIA, PHANTOM and LES MISERABLES. Come, and see how many you can recognize.

Stephen DeCesare (of 2013’s Three Tenors) directs the show.

The cast needed is 5 women, 5 men, 5 children (3 girls and 2 boys) and one non-singing male role. This is an open audition – no appointments are necessary. Prepare an up tempo and a ballad and bring your own sheet music. Come prepared to move! Bring your head shot and resume if you have not auditioned with us previously.

All cast and crew receive stipend payments for performances. For further information you may contact Stephen DeCesare 401-226-7810 and David Jepson at 401-348-0555. Directions to the theatre are available at our website www.granitetheatre.com or by calling the Box Office at 401-596-2341.

“BOEING BOEING” Opens June 21st at The Granite Theatre

1 Granite Street, Westerly, RI 02891

Box Office-401-596-2341

www.granitetheatre.com

email: thegranitetheatre@gmail.com

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS ON-LINE

Renaissance City Theatre Inc., the producing entity at the Granite Theatre of Westerly,  announces the opening of Marc Camolletti’s hilarious comedy “Boeing Boeing”.  The show opens Friday June 21, 2013.  The show runs Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm through July21, 2013.   Producer/ Artistic Director for the theatre is David Jepson. 

Brian Olsen (Westerly, RI) directs.  The cast features Anna Armagno (Colchester, CT),  Ed Benjamin III (Cumberland, RI), Lisa Clough (Westerly, RI), Carrie Heise (Westerly, RI), David LaRocque (Wakefield, RI) and Christine Reynolds (Gales Ferry, CT).

This mega-hit set attendance records for a non-musical, capturing the 2008 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play and Best Leading Male Actor as well as four other nominations.  It starred Bradley Whitford, Christine Baranski and Gina Gershon.  This adaptation of the 1960’s French comedy adapted for the English-speaking stage features self-styled Parisian lothario Bernard, who has Italian, German, and American fiancees, each beautiful airline hostesses with frequent “layovers”. He keeps “one up, one down and one pending” until unexpected schedule changes bring all three to Paris and Bernard’s apartment at the same time.  The appeal of the show is the very opposite of what you might expect.  It’s deliciously, deliriously innocent!  “This latest edition of a play named for an aircraft soars right out of its time zone and into some unpolluted stratosphere of classic physical comedy.  Propelled by the same gusty spirit that animated Commedia dell’Arte and the silent films of Keaton, Chaplin and Lloyd; this may be earthy, but it’s seldom earthbound.” – The New York Times.

Patrons may enjoy a selection of wines, beers and soft drinks from the theatre’s cash bar at all performances in the comfortable, spacious lobby of the beautifully refurbished, historic theatre.  Opening nights of each new production feature a special post-show party and mixer of patrons and performers with special treats by Cecilia Santana.

Reservations are also being taken for the hilarious Norm Foster comedy “Skin Flick” opening July26, 2013 at The Granite!  Marc Camoletti’s “Boeing Boeing” performances are Thursday through Saturday evenings at 8 pm except Saturday June 22 and Thursday July 4  and Sunday Matinees at 2 pm.   Tickets for this show are $20, 62 and older is $17 and children 12 and under are $12. Gift certificates are available year-round.  For reservations, directions or other information, call the Box Office at 401-596-2341.  Tickets are also available online – please see our website for information – http://www.granitetheatre.com.

“THE EXACT CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE” Opens May 17th at The Granite Theatre

1 Granite Street, Westerly, RI 02891

Box Office-401-596-2341

www.granitetheatre.com

email: thegranitetheatre@gmail.com

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS ON-LINE

Renaissance City Theatre Inc., the producing entity at the Granite Theatre of Westerly, announces the opening of Joan Vail Thorne’s delightful comedy “The Exact Center of the Universe”.  The show opens Friday May 17, 2013.  The show runs Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm through June 9, 2013.   Producer/ Artistic Director for the theatre is David Jepson.  The performances are as follows:

David Jepson (Westerly, RI) directs.  The cast features Beth Jepson (Westerly, RI), Anna Armagno (Colchester, CT),  Patricia Spencer Smith (Groton, CT), Mandy Solis (Westerly, RI), Ed Benjamin III (Cumberland, RI) and David Jepson (Westerly, RI).

Vada Love Powell, the self-appointed doyenne of a small Southern town, has invited Mary Lou Mele to tea. It’s Vada’s intention to scare off another prospective bride for her beloved son, but she meets her match in Mary Lou, who’s pretending to be her twin sister, Mary Ann, whom her son secretly married that very afternoon.  It’s a complete surprise when the son returns with his shy bride, who astounds even Vada with her love for him.  “A charming, insightful reflection on age, love and the difficulty of feeling at home in the world…wise and funny…” —NY Times. “A delightful, old-fashioned, well-made play…tickles with its juicy dialogue and zesty characters.” —NY Magazine. “An amiable comedy about a classic Southern dragon-lady mother…sharply written…flawlessly elegant…poignantly evokes the passing years.” —The New Yorker. “A funny…a warm-spirited evening of solid charm.” —Associated Press.

Patrons may enjoy a selection of wines, beers and soft drinks from the theatre’s cash bar at all performances in the comfortable, spacious lobby of the beautifully refurbished, historic theatre.    Opening nights of each new production feature a special post-show party and mixer of patrons and performers with special treats catered by Cecilia Santana!

Reservations are also being taken for the hilarious comedy “Boeing Boeing” opening June 21, 2013 at The Granite!  Joan Vail Thorne’s “The Exact Center of the Universe” performances are Thursday through Saturday evenings at 8 pm and Sunday Matinees at 2 pm except Thursday May 23.   Tickets for this show are $20, 62 and older is $17 and children 12 and under are $12. Gift certificates are available year-round.  For reservations, directions or other information, call the Box Office at 401-596-2341. You can also visit our website for information only at http://www.granitetheatre.com.

 

The Granite Theatre “Grape Expectations” Wine Tasting May 16, 2013

1 Granite Street, Westerly, RI 02891

Box Office-401-596-2341

www.granitetheatre.com

email: thegranitetheatre@gmail.com

“BOYS NEXT DOOR” Opens at The Granite Theatre

1 Granite Street, Westerly, RI 02891

Box Office-401-596-2341

www.granitetheatre.com

email: thegranitetheatre@gmail.com

Renaissance City Theatre Inc., the producing entity at the Granite Theatre of Westerly,  announces the opening of Tom Griffin’s  comedy “The Boys Next Door”.  The show opens Friday April 12, 2013.  The show runs Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm through May 5, 2013.   Producer/ Artistic Director for the theatre is David Jepson.  The performances are as follows:

Friday April 12-8PM                Friday April 26-8PM

Saturday April 13-8PM                       Saturday April 27-8PM

Friday April 19-8PM                Sunday April 28-2PM

Saturday April 20-8PM                        Thursday May 2-8PM

Sunday April 21-2PM              Friday May 3-8PM

Thursday April 25-8PM                       Saturday May 4-8PM

Sunday May 4-2PM

Brian Olsen (Westerly RI) directs.  The cast features Ray Daponte (Coventry, RI), Greg Bliven (Bradford, RI), Othniel Clarke (Cranston, RI), Ed Benjamin, III (Cumberland, RI), Steve Spartano (Westerly, RI), Veronica Strickland (Mystic, CT), Bruce Celico (New London, CT), Bob Mignarri (East Greenwich, RI), Judy George (Westerly, RI) and Carolyn Trebisacci (Westerly, RI).

An Off-Broadway success, this very funny yet very touching play focuses on the lives of four  mentally challenged men who live in a communal residence under the watchful eye of a sincere, but increasingly despairing, social worker. Filled with humor, the play is also marked by the compassion and understanding with which it peers into the half-lit world of its handicapped protagonists.  The show was written by Rhode Island screenwriter Tom Griffin, long-time friend  of Artistic Director David Jepson.   “One of the most unusual…and one of the most rewarding plays in town.” —BackStage. “Griffin’s play hits squarely on the truth of life with its constant interplays and shadings of triumphs and tears.” —NY Daily News. “Moves the audience to an awareness of how many things in everyday life we take for granted…” —NY Times.

Patrons may enjoy a selection of wines, beers and soft drinks from the theatre’s cash bar at all performances in the comfortable, spacious lobby of the beautifully refurbished, historic theatre.    Opening nights of each new production feature a special post-show party and mixer of patrons and performers.

Tickets for the show are $20, 62 and older are $17 and children 12 and under are $12.  Please call the BOX OFFICE at 401-596-2341 for reservations, directions and information on gift certificates.

Tickets may also be purchased on line, simply click here to be brought to our “on-line site”.

 

 

 

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