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Jill Van Velzer

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TBT - Lowe Taylor Cunningham on WONDERFUL TOWN, fr TBT - Lowe Taylor Cunningham on WONDERFUL TOWN, from our 2013-14 season: "Receiving the opportunity to play “Ruth” in WONDERFUL TOWN for Lewis Wilkenfeld and MTG was one of the highlights of my acting career.  First, the score is so delicious and really allows Ruth to show off her contralto chops! Secondly, the cast across the board assembled by MTG for this gem of a show was top notch and each and every one a dream to work with.  One fun memory for me from this show - I can't choose just one and I could likely choose 10! - is playing the dinner party scene.  Kristi Holden, Jeffrey Scott Parsons and Will Collyer and scene partners that dreams are made of!  And Lewis' direction really allowed us to play, shine and be our silliest selves.  It was too much fun every night!   Oh, and my other favorite memory occurred post show when Broadway legend Roger Bart congratulated me and said, "That's the lowest note I've ever heard a woman sing! Are you a bass??" It really gave me a nice giggle!" CAST Ruth Sherwood - Lowe Taylor Eileen Sherwood - Kristi Holden Robert Baker - Damon Kirsche Wreck - Matt Merchant Helen/Ensemble - Ashley Fox Linton Chick Clark - Will Collyer Appopolous - Roy Leake, Jr. Frank Lippencott - Jeffrey Scott Parsons Speedy Valenti - Ron Christopher Jones Mrs. Wade/Ensemble - Pamela Hamill Violet/Ensemble - Jennifer Malenke Tour Guide/Ensemble - David Zack Officer Lonigan/Ensemble - David Holmes Ensemble - Eydie Alyson, Jules Chavarria, Justin Jones, Mark C. Reis, Daniel Switzer, Tory Trowbridge, Justin Michael Wilcox PRODUCTION TEAM Director - Lewis Wilkenfeld Musical Director - Dean Mora Choreographer - Lee Martino Production Coordinator - Erik McEwen Production Stage Manager - Allie Roy Production Manager - Art Brickman Costume Designer - A. Jeffrey Schoenberg/AJS Costumes Assistant Stage Managers - Stacey Cortez & Kirsten Shook Lighting Designer - Sean McGarry Costume Assistant - Angela Fong For more information about Musical Theatre Guild and our Broadway concert series, visit http://www.musicaltheatreguild.com #musicaltheatreguild #mtg #stagedreading #musical #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #broadwaymusicals #lamusicals
While Musical Theatre Guild is not a member of the While Musical Theatre Guild is not a member of the LA Stage Alliance, we stand in solidarity with the East West Players as well as the Center Theatre Group, the Geffen Playhouse, The Celebration Theatre, Playwrights Arena, A Noise Within and many others in the LA theatre community calling for the LA Stage Alliance “to demonstrate their commitment to recognizing and providing visibility for all of us in the LA theater community.” shorturl.at/iqsD6
TBT - Broadway Star Misty Cotton on GIRL CRAZY , f TBT - Broadway Star Misty Cotton on GIRL CRAZY , from our 2012-2013 season: "When asked about memories of MTG shows it always seems as if there are very specific moments, often just one, that are seared into the depths of your mind. The shows are put up and are over in such a short amount of time it just speeds by.  One of those special moments was when I got to sing the song "I Got Rhythm" which was originally sung by Ethel Merman in this Broadway show and undoubtably put her on the road to stardom. When I got to sing that extended note that is so famously linked to her it was an electric moment for me. I purposefully threw a little Merman style along with my own as a tip of the hat to her. The audience's energy and big response was so amazing. And while I would like to think they appreciated me a little, I know the applause was infused with her spirit and the legendary historical moment in time attributed to this song and her performance. It's a gift to be able to stand on the shoulders of theatrical giants. I'll never forget it. " CAST The Foursome - Chuck Bergman, Jeremy Bernard, William Martinez, Erik McEwen Danny Churchill - Roger Befeler Molly Gray - Jennifer Malenke Pete - Jeffrey Polk Lank Shannon - Stan Chandler Gieber Goldfarb - Nick Santa Maria Tess Parker - Stephanie Renee Wall Flora James - Maura M. Knowles Fauna Jones - Ashley Fox Linton Patsy West - Noelle Marion Kate Fothergill - Misty Cotton Slick Fothergill - Christopher Carothers Sam Mason - Brent Schindele PRODUCTION TEAM Director - Lewis Wilkenfeld Musical Director - Richard Berent Choreographer - Lisa Hopkins Production Coordinator - Christopher Carothers Production Stage Manager - Art Brickman Costume Designer - A. Jeffrey Schoenberg/AJS Costumes Assistant Stage Managers - Kirsten D'agostaro Shook & Jessica Standifer Assistant Costume Designer - Jessica Olson For more information about Musical Theatre Guild and our Broadway concert series, visit www.musicaltheatreguild.com #musicaltheatreguild #mtg #stagedreading #musical #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #broadwaymusicals #lamusicals #lamusicaltheatre #equitystrong #actorsequity #25hours #lathtr #latheater
TBT - Broadway Star Melissa Fahn on A CATERED AFFA TBT - Broadway Star Melissa Fahn on A CATERED AFFAIR (2012-13): This memoir of MTG’s A CATERED AFFAIR is tenderly dedicated to our beloved Marsha Kramer and Roy Leake Jr….who played my mother and uncle exquisitely. When I heard that MTG would be doing A CATERED AFFAIR I was somehow drawn to it without really knowing much about the material…except for the fact that it was based on a 1956 movie starring Bette Davis, Ernest Borgnine and Debbie Reynolds…and, no, it was not a musical! I immediately immersed myself in the material…reading the script, listening to the cast album and (pivotal to me) watching the old film. I felt connected to the story somehow…it was the heightened family dynamic that really drew me in. That sealed it…I must be a part of this production! It was an ensemble piece, and with Alan Bailey at the helm directing it…I knew it would be honored and taken care of in only the way Alan could…with deep deep care and finesse. I was cast as Jane (the daughter) alongside an ensemble of MTG actors each perfectly cast for their part…which doesn’t always happen in MTG. In Musical Theatre Guild, sometimes we are stretched as actors to take on parts that we may never be cast for…which is one reason I love being an MTG member! But this was different. It was organic. The piece dealt with raw family and human emotions, and we were all completely committed to the deep complexities before us. Our 25-hour rehearsal period was unlike no other I’ve experienced with MTG. So many heartfelt tears. We were emotionally exhausted and exhilarated at the same time. We were in awe of each other as actors…allowing ourselves to dig deeply into the material. It was a heightened family drama and we went there. No pretenses, just raw human emotion. It was quite simply, beautiful. One thing that really stands out was the inspiring writing of John Bucchino and Harvey Fierstein. The songs literally flowed out of each actor as extended monologues… flowing in and out of dialogue. Never have I performed in a piece that the songs so effortlessly furthered the story in and out of dialogue…it was remarkable. This was an unforgettable experience for me as an actor.
TBT - Louis Pardo on CHESS , from our 2012-2013 se TBT - Louis Pardo on CHESS , from our 2012-2013 season: "Performing the role of Freddy Trumper with Musical Theatre Guild was one of the highlights of my musical theatre career.  Freddy is a complicated man whose neurosis ended up being his downfall, in love and in life.  But the grey area in which he existed throughout his character arc is indicative of the human experience.  Every villain does not have to be absolute evil.  Just as Anatoly did not end up being a true hero.  People make choices, and those choices do not carry inherent value of good and evil.  This life lesson has continued to follow me, learning it when I did taught me to look beyond the threshold of good and evil.  I have always been a naturally gregarious, but timid man.  However, finding the character ofFreddy I was able to tap into aspects of my personality that had long laid dormant, or never even awakened.  This show changed my perception of self and made me a visible entity in the Musical Theater community of Southern California.  For that I will always be indebted to the amazing group of artists at Musical Theatre Guild.  As a result of this show I met and made friends with the uber talented Adam Wylie, a man who I had seen onstage and admired for years prior.  Now I was somehow in the same pantheon and again, all thanks to the opportunity afforded to me by Musical Theater Guild. During the show I threw chairs and engaged in the most ridiculous histrionics of a man who has driven himself mad.  In my favorite musical theater performance of my life, I got to sing the rock anthem of the abandoned “Pity the Child”.  I got to live and breathe a different life.  To be honest I remember singing the song, but I was completely lost in the experience.  I watched on from the theater of my mind as an observer, leading to one of the true out of body experiences that I have ever taken part in.  Working alongside such juggernauts as Kim Huber, Dan Calloway, and Broadway legend Jason Graae gave ample soil to cultivate a character as dynamic as my co-stars.  Every member of the cast had a pedigree that I aspired to and being able to be onstage with those amazing rock stars of musical theatre...
TBT - Broadway Star Michelle Duffy on HIGH SPIRITS TBT - Broadway Star Michelle Duffy on HIGH SPIRITS, from our 2009-2010 season: "The entire experience of HIGH SPIRITS for me was just 150% DELICIOUS. I'd had a few MTG shows under my belt by then and had learned to mitigate the abject terror of the insane schedule and to just trust my instincts, fellow company members, director and belief in theater magic.....and all of those delivered in abundance. Richard Israel is genius with the genre and style and kept us moving and laughing the entire process. I reunited with my beloved Damon Kirsche as comic foil and finally got to play with the wonderful Teri Bibb plus a cast FULL of amazing folks. I got to channel my inner Cousin Serena/Endora from Bewitched, even down to the fabulous marabou-festooned white peignoir set I got to wear.  The music and story were a confection to share and the audience had as great of a ball as we did! I have so many great memories of every experience with MTG....and this is one of my most treasured. So grateful for all I learned with MTG about daring greatly and letting go." CAST Charles Condomine - Damon Kirsche Ruth Condomine - Teri Bibb Elvira - Michelle Duffy Madame Arcati - Carol Kline Edith - Lowe Taylor Dr. Bradman - William Martinez Mrs. Bradman - Marsha Kramer Ensemble - Kim Huber, Marsha Kramer, Tracy Lore, William Martinez, Brandon Michael Perkins, Jeffrey Polk PRODUCTION TEAM Director - Richard Israel Musical Director - Mary Ekler Choreographer - Cheryl Baxter Producers - S. Marc Jordan & Les Traub Production Stage Manager - Chris Warren Murry Production Supervisor - Art Brickman Wardrobe Supervisor - Shon LeBlanc/ Valentino's Costumes Assistant Stage Managers - Hallie Baran & Maggie Goddard For more information about Musical Theatre Guild and our Broadway concert series, visit http://www.musicaltheatreguild.com #musicaltheatreguild #mtg #stagedreading #musical #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #broadwaymusicals #lamusicals #lamusicaltheatre #equitystrong #actorsequity #25hours #lathtr #latheater #lamembershipcompany #losangelesmusical #losangelesmusicaltheatre ​#theatrelife #broadway #broadwayshow #singing
TBT - Helen Geller on CALL ME MADAM, from our 201 TBT - Helen Geller on CALL ME MADAM, from our 2012-2013 season: "I can’t even remember what role I played in CALL ME MADAM (NOTE: it was “Grand Duchess Sophie”).  My best memory of MTG was the first show I did, TWO BY TWO.  Lenny Wolpe played Noah, and I don’t know if they had anyone old enough to play the role, so they brought me in, opposite Lenny.  That was back when we were at the Pasadena Playhouse.  I thought, what a wonderful show to do here.  The set (for the existing mainstage production) looked like the below deck of the Ark!  I had such a wonderful time.  I was hoping they would me to join MTG, and they did!  And I did!  And it’s been a wonderful experience through the years, everybody dedicated and friendly, like a second home.  I can’t wait until we start up again where we left off!" CAST Mrs. Sally Adams - Eileen Barnett Cosmo Constantine - Gordon Goodman Pemberton Maxwell - Christopher Carothers Princess Maria - Robin DeLano Kenneth Gibson - Jeffrey Christopher Todd Sebastian Sebastian - Kevin Symons Congressman Wilkins - Steven Hack Senator Brockbank - Mark C. Reis Senator Gallagher/Grand Duke Otto - David Holmes Grand Duchess Sophie - Helen Geller Ensemble - Jill Marie Burke, Nicholas Gutierrez, Daron O'Donnell, Cody Rogers, Jennifer Shelton, Daniel Switzer, Estevan Valdes PRODUCTION TEAM Director - John Bowab Musical Director - Eddy Clement Choreographer - Jane Lanier Production Coordinator - Erik McEwen Wardrobe Supervisor - A. Jeffrey Schoenberg/AJS Costumes Production Stage Manager - Art Brickman Assistant Stage Managers - Ricarda McKissock & Jessica Standifer Assistant Costume Designer - Jessica Olson For more information about Musical Theatre Guild and our Broadway concert series, visit www.musicaltheatreguild.com #musicaltheatreguild #mtg #stagedreading #musical #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #broadwaymusicals #lamusicals #lamusicaltheatre #equitystrong #actorsequity #25hours #lathtr #latheater #lamembershipcompany #losangelesmusical #losangelesmusicaltheatre ​#theatrelife #broadway #broadwayshow #singing
TBT - Chuck Bergman, on TITANIC, from our 2012-201 TBT - Chuck Bergman, on TITANIC, from our 2012-2013 season: "TITANIC was the epitome of everything MTG represents and offers to the musical theater audience: a rarely performed piece brought to life by experienced Broadway professionals. A one-night staged reading? The license house wouldn't even consider granting MTG the rights. But among the MTG members were artists who had worked with the composer, Maury Yeston.  A call was made, and knowing the mission and expertise of the group, he granted the rights to MTG at no cost, excited that our group had chosen another of his works: NINE had been performed some years earlier. Showcasing words and music, the inception of any show, is the core strength of MTG, and under the guidance of Calvin Remsberg, the impossibility of floating TITANIC once more to theater audiences became another MTG success." http://www.musicaltheatreguild.com #musicaltheatreguild #mtg #stagedreading #musical #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #broadwaymusicals #lamusicals #lamusicaltheatre #equitystrong #actorsequity #25hours #lathtr #latheater #lamembershipcompany #losangelesmusical #losangelesmusicaltheatre ​#theatrelife #broadway #broadwayshow #singing
TBT - Gordon Goodman on SHENANDOAH, from our 2011 TBT - Gordon Goodman on SHENANDOAH, from our 2011-2012 season: "I always say that the difference between an actor and a crazy person is that “When you’re crazy, you go into unreality and stay there. When you’re an actor, you commute.” In SHENANDOAH, (performed at the Alex and Thousand Oaks Scherr Forum theatres) I was commuting just swimmingly until, near the end…I lost my script. I didn’t need it, but Equity requires it in hand…so, offstage, with my microphone on…I quietly screamed to a stage manager “Where is my *$$##^ SCRIPT!!” Which, of course, the whole audience heard. Since it was only one of thousands of embarrassing moments in the life of Gordon Goodman, I waited for the laughter to subside, and moved on. The direction was great, and cast was overflowing with brilliant performers. It was an absolute joy. " CAST Charlie Anderson - Gordon Goodman Jacob Anderson - Mark C. Reis James Anderson - Roger Befeler Nathan Anderson - Dan Callaway John Anderson - Ciaran McCarthy Henry Anderson - Aaron Scheff Robert Anderson - Mateo Gonzales Gabriel - Morgan Etnyre Jenny Anderson - Melissa Lyons Anne Anderson - Kim Huber Sam - Zachary Ford Reverend Byrd - Paul Keith Ensemble - Chuck Bergman, Christopher Carothers, Jason Evans, Joe Hart, David Holmes, Payson Lewis, David Zack PRODUCTION TEAM Director - Calvin Remsberg Musical Director - Alby Potts Production Coordinators - Carol Kline & Patty Paulo Wardrobe Supervisor - A. Jeffrey Schoenberg/AJS Costumes Production Stage Manager - Art Brickman Assistant Stage Managers - Courteney Geraldez & Tara Sitser Assistant Costume Designer - Jessica Olson For more information about Musical Theatre Guild and our Broadway concert series, visit www.musicaltheatreguild.com #musicaltheatreguild #mtg #stagedreading #musical #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #broadwaymusicals #lamusicals #lamusicaltheatre #equitystrong #actorsequity #25hours #lathtr #latheater #lamembershipcompany #losangelesmusical #losangelesmusicaltheatre ​#theatrelife #broadway #broadwayshow #singing
(Continued from previous post) Sheriff Reynolds - (Continued from previous post) Sheriff Reynolds - Roy Leake, Jr. Rick Taylor, Lorraine, Mr. Dillon - Chris Warren Gilbert Ron Taylor, Maggie, Clem - Dina Bennett Ruthie Taylor, Ned - Shauna Markey Mrs. Taylor, Roy, Reverend Billy Hightower, Institute Man - Scott Harlan Daisy, Bun, Pan, Doctor - Erik McEwen PRODUCTION TEAM Director - Joel Bishoff Musical Director - Matthew Smedal Choreographer - Kirsten Chandler Production Coordinators - Eileen Barnett & Kim Huber Wardrobe Supervisor - A. Jeffrey Schoenberg/ AJS Costumes Production Stage Manager - Art Brickman Assistant Stage Managers - Christopher Rosko & Jessica Standifer http://www.musicaltheatreguild.com/your-donations-are-appreciated-every-day-of-the-year/ #musicaltheatreguild #mtg #stagedreading #musical #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #broadwaymusicals #lamusicals #lamusicaltheatre #equitystrong #actorsequity #25hours #lathtr #latheater #lamembershipcompany #losangelesmusical #losangelesmusicaltheatre ​#theatrelife #broadway #broadwayshow #singing
#TBT - National Tour Star Jeffrey Christopher Todd #TBT - National Tour Star Jeffrey Christopher Todd, on BAT BOY THE MUSICAL, from our 2010-201 season: "I have loved every experience I’ve had with the Musical Theatre Guild, both onstage and off, but the most profound experience was playing the title role in “Bat Boy.” Not only was this a dream role of mine, but it was an opportunity to truly dive into the depths of a complex character. With our ridiculously intense, albeit brief, 29-hour rehearsal schedule I threw myself into the process mind, body, and spirit. Not only was the role challenging from an acting perspective, but it was also technically challenging as a singer. I had to create vocal stamina that would normally take weeks or months to obtain in just a matter of 3 days. The culmination of this journey was my decision to truly transform into the character through the magic of stage make up and latex prosthetics. What happened on stage, during our one night only performance, was that once in a lifetime experience that every actor dreams about having. The homework, the rehearsal, the preparation, the technique, the kind of adrenaline that only exists in the magic of live theatre all came together and I was transported out of my very own existence and for 3 incredible hours on stage I WAS Bat Boy. Every choice, every reaction, every spontaneous discovery was organically in the moment because I was no longer thinking, I was in another realm of consciousness where I was no longer an actor, but truly altogether different living and breathing being. When the show was over if felt like I had just returned from an out of body experience. It came and it went, but for that one ethereal magical moment in time I was tapped into another dimension. This is something that has made my work with The Musical Theatre Guild so rewarding. We get the chance to perform and discover shows that we don’t often have the opportunity to explore. I am forever grateful for this company and the inspirational work they continue to create on stage, season after season. CAST Bat Boy - Jeffrey Christopher Todd Meredith Parker - Cynthia Ferrer Dr. Thomas Parker - Kevin Symons Shelley Parker - Melissa Lyons Caldretti (continued)
TBT - National Tour Star Stuart Ambrose, on A NEW TBT - National Tour Star Stuart Ambrose, on A NEW BRAIN, from our 2011-2012 season: "There's a wonderful quote from A NEW BRAIN that seems more appropriate than ever this year - "Things don't get better, they just seem to and then they don't." William Finn and James Lapine's quirky, funny musical was written in the late 1990s shortly after William Finn was released from the hospital following brain surgery. It's a story about love and the many forms it can take and perhaps more importantly about the healing power of art and music. MTG's 2015 production had an incredible cast, led by the inimitable Kevin McMahon playing the role of Gordon Schwinn. I was fortunate enough to play Gordon's boyfriend, Roger, and got the chance to sing one of my all-time favorite baritone ballads - Sailing. That production was an amazing experience that I will treasure always." CAST Gordon Michael Schwinn - Kevin McMahon Mr. Bungee - Joshua Finkel Mimi Schwinn - Eileen Barnett Rhoda - Eydie Alyson Roger Delli-Bovi - Stuart Ambrose Richard - Michael A. Shepperd Lisa - Jill Marie Burke Waitress/Nancy D - Melissa Fahn Dr. Jafar Berensteiner - David Holmes The Minister - Erik McEwen PRODUCTION TEAM Director - Todd Nielsen Musical Director - Gerald Sternbach Production Coordinators - Jeffrey Christopher Todd Wardrobe Supervisor - A. Jeffrey Schoenberg/AJS Costumes Production Stage Manager - Art Brickman Assistant Stage Managers - Courteney Geraldez & Tara Sitser Assistant Costume Designer - Jessica Olson Photography - Daniel G. Lam For more information about Musical Theatre Guild and our Broadway concert series, visit www.musicaltheatreguild.com #musicaltheatreguild #mtg #stagedreading #musical #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #broadwaymusicals #lamusicals #lamusicaltheatre #equitystrong #actorsequity #25hours #lathtr #latheater #lamembershipcompany #losangelesmusical #losangelesmusicaltheatre ​#theatrelife #broadway #broadwayshow #singing
Memory Monday - Alyssa M. Simmons, on LITTLE WOMEN Memory Monday - Alyssa M. Simmons, on LITTLE WOMEN, from our 2011-2012 season: “Sometimes when you dream, your dreams come true.” My experience doing LITTLE WOMEN with MTG was a literal dream come true! Jo was a bucket list role that I figured I would never get the chance to do, as it is rarely produced. Enter MTG! I had just moved back to LA after finishing school and was lucky enough to get an audition through the one and only Shauna Marley! As no one in LA knew me and I wasn’t union or a company member, they were taking a big ole risk casting me, but I’m so grateful they did. The cast was spectacular, and I was so in awe of the people I got to share the stage with. Kirsten Chandler directed with such grace, love and trust. I will never forget collaborating with her on the Act 1 finale “Astonishing.”  I’d never had a director trust me so much and as an actor, it was an incredible feeling. I fell in love with MTG, the members and after 7 years in the company and 5 shows, they are still my favorite." CAST Marmee/The Hag - Eileen Barnett John Brooke/Braxton - Roger Befeler Beth/Rodrigo Too - Melissa Lyons Caldretti Professor Bhaer - Dan Callaway Laurie/Rodrigo - Will Collyer Amy/The Troll - Melissa Fahn Mr. Laurence/The Knight - Gordon Goodman Aunt March/Mrs. Kirk - Carol Kline Meg/Clarissa - Jennifer Malenke Jo - Alyssa M. Simmons PRODUCTION TEAM Director - Kirsten Chandler Musical Director - Lloyd Cooper Production Coordinators - Jill Marie Burke & Jeffrey Christopher Todd Wardrobe Supervisor - A. Jeffrey Schoenberg & Jessica Olson Production Stage Manager - Art Brickman Assistant Stage Managers - Christopher Rosko & Tara Sitser Hair & Wig Supervisor - Erik McEwen http://www.musicaltheatreguild.com/your-donations-are-appreciated-every-day-of-the-year/ #musicaltheatreguild #mtg #stagedreading #musical #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #broadwaymusicals #lamusicals #lamusicaltheatre #equitystrong #actorsequity #25hours #lathtr #latheater #lamembershipcompany #losangelesmusical #losangelesmusicaltheatre ​#theatrelife #broadway #broadwayshow #singing
Wishing everyone a safe, healthy holidays and a 20 Wishing everyone a safe, healthy holidays and a 2021 with renewed live theatre performances! #musicaltheatreguild #mtg #stagedreading #musical #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #broadwaymusicals #lamusicals #lamusicaltheatre #equitystrong #actorsequity #25hours #lathtr #latheater #lamembershipcompany #losangelesmusical #losangelesmusicaltheatre ​#theatrelife #broadway #broadwayshow #singing
Wishing everyone a safe, healthy holidays and a 20 Wishing everyone a safe, healthy holidays and a 2021 with renewed live theatre performances! #musicaltheatreguild #mtg #stagedreading #musical #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #broadwaymusicals #lamusicals #lamusicaltheatre #equitystrong #actorsequity #25hours #lathtr #latheater #lamembershipcompany #losangelesmusical #losangelesmusicaltheatre ​#theatrelife #broadway #broadwayshow #singing
Memory Monday - David Holmes on FANNY, from our 20 Memory Monday - David Holmes on FANNY, from our 2011-2012 season: "FANNY was the perfect choice for an MTG show. Rarely produced since its theatrical premiere in 1954, it has a book jerryrigged together from 3 French non-musical plays and films (Marius, Fanny and César) and was quite racy for its time...especially for American audiences. The main story centered around a young man Marius (played by Dan Callaway) and his quest for the affections of his childhood love, Fanny (played by the lovely Jennifer Shelton).  The rest of the show?  Well, it showed the loves and lives of the French harbor town they lived in and it was raucous. From crazy old sailors (like the Admiral, played by me) to a belly dancing number in a local bar, the show even featured a huge circus number in the second act.  Seemed a little too much for a 25 hour rehearsal period but our director Larry Raben, musical director Daniel Thomas and choreographer Cheryl Baxter and cast, band and crew were up to the challenge. It was a wonderfully charming performance enjoyed by cast and audiences alike. Hey, I even got a chance to sing a song about an ‘Octopus’...and I can’t say that about any other musical I’ve done." CAST Fanny - Jennifer Shelton Marius - Dan Callaway Cesar - Michael G. Hawkins Panisse - Roy Leake, Jr. Honorine - Marsh Kramer The Admiral - David Holmes M. Brun - Chuck Bergman Escartifique - William Martinez Cesario - Carter Thomas Arab Dancing Girl/Ensemble - Camden Gonzales Ensemble - Christopher Carothers, Robin De Lano, Jennifer Gordon, Damon Kirsche, Jennifer Malenke, Brandon Michael Perkins, Mark C. Reis PRODUCTION TEAM Director - Larry Raben Musical Director - Daniel Thomas Choreographer - Lee Martino Production Coordinator - Teri Bibb Wardrobe Supervisor - A. Jeffrey Schoenberg/AJS Costumes Production Stage Manager - Allie Roy Assistant Stage Managers - Anne Mureau & Jessica Standifer http://www.musicaltheatreguild.com/your-donations-are-appreciated-every-day-of-the-year/ #musicaltheatreguild #mtg #stagedreading #musical #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #broadwaymusicals #lamusicals #lamusicaltheatre #equitystrong #actorsequity #25hours #lathtr #latheater
Memory Monday - Will Collyer on HIGH FIDELITY, fr Memory Monday - Will Collyer on HIGH FIDELITY, from our 2011-2012 season: "HIGH FIDELITY was SUCH a fun show. Terrific cast. Terrific direction from Richard Israel. Such a funny book, such a singable rock score. In fact, I had a little TOO much fun in music rehearsals, wailing the high notes over and over to make sure I "had them" in my voice. Woke up the next morning with a sore throat that progressed to full laryngitis over the course the next few days. By the time of our first read-through, I could only painfully croak out the spoken lines - forget about the singing! Voice didn’t return fully until Monday afternoon right before the big show at the Alex. Phew! Lesson learned. Now - ESPECIALLY in MTG’s compressed rehearsal processes - I pace myself." CAST Rob Gordon - Will Collyer Dick - Zachary Ford Barry - Louis Pardo Ian - WIlliam Martinez The Most Pathetic Man in the World - Trey Ellett Laura - Robin De Lano Marie - Michelle Duffy Liz - Kim Huber Anna - Penelope Yates Mowhawk Guy/Roadie/Bruce Springsteen - Ciaran McCarthy Hipster/Middle Aged Guy/Neil Young - Roger Befeler Allison - Rena Strober Penny - Nicci Claspell Charlie - Stephanie Wall Sarah - Destiny Lofton Jackie - Tonilyn Hornung PRODUCTION TEAM Director - Richard Israel Musical Director - David Lamoureux Choreographer - Angel Creeks Wardrobe Supervisor - A. Jeffrey Schoenberg/AJS Costumes Production Stage Manager - Art Brickman Assistant Stage Managers - Christopher Rosko & Jessica Standifer For more information about Musical Theatre Guild and our Broadway concert series, visit www.musicaltheatreguild.com #musicaltheatreguild #mtg #stagedreading #musical #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #broadwaymusicals #lamusicals #lamusicaltheatre #equitystrong #actorsequity #25hours #lathtr #latheater #lamembershipcompany #losangelesmusical #losangelesmusicaltheatre ​#theatrelife #broadway #broadwayshow #singing
#givingtuesday Giving Tuesday, the International D #givingtuesday Giving Tuesday, the International Day of Charitable Giving is TODAY, December 1st, 2020! We understand 2020 has been challenging, but if you plan to give this year, please consider donating to the MUSICAL THEATRE GUILD by clicking on the below link to donate. Your generous donation will help ensure MTG comes back to the Alex Theatre strong and ready to bring you the best Broadway in Concert series on the west coast and help fund our Youth Outreach Programs! http://www.musicaltheatreguild.com/your-donations-are-appreciated-every-day-of-the-year/ #musicaltheatreguild #mtg #stagedreading #musical #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #broadwaymusicals #lamusicals #lamusicaltheatre #equitystrong #actorsequity #25hours #lathtr #latheater #lamembershipcompany #losangelesmusical #losangelesmusicaltheatre ​#theatrelife #broadway #broadwayshow #singing (click the Linktree link on our home page for our clickable Amazon Smile link)
#givingtuesday, TOMORROW! Giving Tuesday, the Int #givingtuesday, TOMORROW! Giving Tuesday, the International Day of Charitable Giving is coming up on December 1st, 2020! We understand 2020 has been challenging, but if you plan to give this year, please consider donating to the MUSICAL THEATRE GUILD by clicking on the below link to donate. Your generous donation will help ensure MTG comes back to the Alex Theatre strong and ready to bring you the best Broadway in Concert series on the west coast and help fund our Youth Outreach Programs! http://www.musicaltheatreguild.com/your-donations-are-appreciated-every-day-of-the-year/ #musicaltheatreguild #mtg #stagedreading #musical #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #broadwaymusicals #lamusicals #lamusicaltheatre #equitystrong #actorsequity #25hours #lathtr #latheater #lamembershipcompany #losangelesmusical #losangelesmusicaltheatre ​#theatrelife #broadway #broadwayshow #singing (click the Linktree link on our home page for our clickable Amazon Smile link)
We at MTG hope you and your family had a Thanksgiv We at MTG hope you and your family had a Thanksgiving full of gratitude and the love of family and friends!  As you start to gear up for holiday shopping online, we hope you'll think of MTG when shopping on Amazon. Donations help our Youth Outreach Programs and productions and we are looking forward to when we can see you all in person.  You can make an impact while you shop for Black Friday deals.  Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/95-4525925 and AmazonSmile will donate to Musical Theatre Guild, at no cost to you. MTG wishes you all our best this holiday season! (click the Linktree link on our home page for our clickable Amazon Smile link)
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