The Violin Showman
Volume 3, Issue 6 June 2018
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The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra
Boomer Comedy Unlimited Better Together
Performing Arts Academy CCD: Peter Pan
The Sharon Season 4 Preview The Studio Season 3 Preview The Studio's Season Auditions Backstage at The Sharon
A Word From
Volume 3, Issue 6 | June 2018
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Whitney Morse, Artistic Director, The Sharon® L. Morse Performing Arts Center
The New Season at The Sharon®: I know we were excited to announce some highlights from our upcoming season at The Sharon®, so I hope you all were excited to read about it in The Mother’s Day Edition of The Villages Daily Sun. I don’t think it’s much of a secret that I am a big fan of the theatre; so many of the acts coming next season that I am excited about are theatrical. We have L.A. Theatre Works coming back to us with the play Steel Magnolias. You may remember them from their heart wrenching performance of Katori Hall’s The Mountaintop this last February. We also have some very funny Broadway musicals coming as well. Get ready to ROCK with Rock of Ages, a good time with big hair 80’s musical. You are sure to laugh with Spamalot coming to The Sharon. It is a riotous comedy based on the works of Monty Python – a personal favorite of mine. We are also bringing you our first piece of Shakespeare from Aquila Theatre. I have had my eye on this company for a few years and this year they are touring one of Shakespeare’s most famous comedies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Their company has an uncanny knack for taking classical text and making them hip, fresh and most importantly - accessible. I can’t think of a better company to christen our stage for The Bard himself. Now this may surprise some of our Scoop readers but my tastes do extend beyond “the wicked stage” as they say. I am also a huge music lover, and one of my absolute favorite singer/ songwriters is coming to The Sharon – Mr. American Pie himself – Don McLean! I actually drove all the way to St. Petersburg when I was 17 years old to see him live in concert and waited in a long line of Don lovers to meet him and get his autograph. I cannot wait to have him here in The Villages. As you can see, we have a lot to look forward to here at The Sharon, and this is just a small taste. For a look at all of our announced shows check out our website at www.TheSharon.com. See you at The Sharon!
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2018/19 Season
Sunday, September 2, 2018......................................................POPS Sunday, October 7, 2018..................................................Opera Gala Tuesday, November 13, 2018.................................................Messiah Thursday, December 13, 2018...............................................Holiday Friday, December 14, 2018....................................................Holiday Monday, January 7, 2019......................................................Classical Wednesday, February 13, 2019......................Celebrated POPS Music Monday, March 18, 2019......................................................Classical Monday, April 15, 2019........................................................Classical Monday, May 13, 2019.................Magical Moments of Opera Scenes
Series:
FULL SERIES (8 CONCERTS) October-May concerts with a 15% off discount WINTER SERIES (6 CONCERTS) December-May concerts with a 7% off discount
On Sale:
(September Pops concert is not within a series. It will only be sold individually.)
May 31, 2018.......................Renewal Subscribers WITH CHANGES June 14, 2018.....................New Subscribers AND Individual Tickets You may renew on the phone (352-750-5411 or 352-751-7799) or in person at any of The Villages Box Office locations. Subscription renewals cannot occur online. New subscribers and individual ticket purchasing can occur online beginning June 14.
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Mark Schiff has been a working Standup Comedian for over 30 years. He
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Carol Siskind started her stand-up career in New York, honing her skills
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a NIGHT OF HEADLINER Y D E M O C P U D N A ST is currently on tour with Jerry Seinfeld and just recently worked with Jay Leno. Mark has headlined in all the major casinos and clubs across the country and has appeared many times on both The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Night with David Letterman. He has had both HBO and Showtime specials, and has been the featured act at the Montreal Comedy Festival. Mark has also been a staff writer and guest starred on both Mad About You and The Roseanne Show. Mark has written a book called I Killed:True Stories of the Road from America's Top Comics which was published by Random House. Mark’s latest project is his new play, MARRIED PEOPLE-A COMEDY which he has co-written with comedian, Steve Shaffer. Mark currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and 3 sons.
Brett Butler was born in Montgomery, Alabama. She is an American
actress, writer and standup comedian. One of her first notable appearances for Brett was on Dolly Parton’s variety series, Dolly. She was the star of Grace Under Fire from 1993-1998. Brett published her memoirs, entitled Knee Deep in Paradise (1996). After Grace Under Fire was cancelled in 1998, Brett moved out of Los Angeles and onto a farm in Georgia. In 2008, Brett headlined at a fundraiser and spoke freely with a reporter about her depression, past addiction, television work and living on her farm. Brett began working on a reality TV show about her self-professed psychic ability, and performing at the Downtown Comedy Club in Los Angeles. Brett has appeared a recurring role on the CBS soap The Young and Restless playing ex-psychiatrist.
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in all of the comedy clubs in the City. She then moved on to Los Angeles where she appeared on many television shows. When she first appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, he came to her dressing room after her spot and said, "Welcome to the family". She did 'stand-up' and 'panel' on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, was a regular on Fox's Comic Strip Live and Sunday Comics where she performed and wrote a series of personal film pieces. She's been seen on two Showtime specials and also hosted a segment of Lifetimes popular series, Girls' Night Out.
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A family that sings together, stays together! After touring the world with Sarah Brightman and David Foster, Fernando returns home to sing with his favorite artists: his family. Don’t miss Zeke Varela’s singing debut with his parents! Fernando has been confirmed to appear on a TV special being filmed in Europe that conflicted with the original dates in June. Fernando, Susan and Zeke are extremely excited to bring this heartwarming show to the best patrons in the world. The show features some of your favorite duets and some very new trios, with the couple's 8 year old son Zeke taking the stage for the first time. You definitely won't want to miss this magical show, coming this November to The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center!
Academy Showcase June 15 | 6pm The Sharon |$5 Tickets on sale now!
2018 ACADEMY & SHOWCASE CONCERT Celebrating Band, Dance Drama, Sound and Lights
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5pm | $10 General Admission To see the final performances, put on by children from our community!
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Jon Secada August 17 | 7pm
On Sale: June 20 $20-$70 Hit Songs include:
"Just Another Day," "If You Go," "Do You Believe in Us," "Angel," "I'm Free," "Mental Picture," & "Too Late, Too Soon"
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British TV Personality and International Violin Music Star
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Susan Albert Loewenberg, Producing Director Presents
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DON McLEAN Feb 1â–¼7pm $25-$89
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Classic hits include: "American Pie," "Vincent (Starry Starry Night)," "Castles in the Air," "And I Love You So," and "Crying."
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VIENNA B OYS CHOIR FEB. 18, 7PM
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Tony OrLando Feb 24 & 25 4pm & 7pm
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Wayne Newton
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3 N O S Individuality: Take the leap A SE and celebrate the difference.
Season Subscription Renewals are currently open now until July 9th. Must renew In-person or over the phone, at any of The Villages Box Offices. Renewals need to have their dates picked out in order to purchase. New subscriptions can be purchased without dates and will be contacted in order of purchase to select dates.
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Deadline to Renew Subscriptions New Subscriptions will go on sale at 8:30am Deadline for New Subscriptions Individual Tickets will go on sale at 8:30am
The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol 806 San Marino Drive, The Villages, FL 32159 www.TheSharonStudio.com | (352) 751-7799 #TheStudioTheatreTDS
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THE STORY OF MY LIFE
MUSIC & LYRICS BY NEIL BARTRAM BOOK BY BRIAN HILL
Write What You Know.
Music & Lyrics by Neil Bartram Book by Brian Hill
Thomas, a successful author, is tasked to write the eulogy of his lifelong friend Alvin. Delving deep into the recesses of his mind, Thomas finds himself staring at a notebook of empty pages. Sifting through thousands of memories with his inspiring and eccentric friend, Thomas celebrates a lifetime of love, devotion, and friendship. Guided by Alvin we see their complicated relationship and the influence it had on making Thomas' dreams a reality. This intimate two-person musical celebrates the balance necessary for a lasting friendship and the consequences when life gets in the way. Preview: SEPT 25th - SEPT 27th Opening: SEPT 28th / Closing: Nov 4th $20 Previews / $40 Performances
THE STORY OF MY LIFE is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.MTIShows.com
Diana Son
STOP KISS BY DIANA SON
Timing is Everything. Urgency meets perfect timing when Callie and Sara form an unlikely friendship in New York City. Follow them as they discover themselves individually and together in Diana Son's non-linear story of human relationships, culture, and romance. Stop Kiss asks the question how well do you know yourself, and what challenges will you endure when you open the door to possibility? Preview: NOV 27th - NOV 29st Opening: NOV 30th / Closing: DEC 30th $15 Previews / $35 Performances
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IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU MUSIC BY BARBARA ANSELMI BOOK & LYRICS BY BRIAN HARGROVE
What gets altered on the way to the altar.
This riotous musical comedy, full of secrets, family drama, plot twists and surprise will make you want to catch the bouquet! Lift the veil and go behind the scenes of a Jewish bride and Catholic groom's wedding day. This wedding comes complete with an intruding ex-boyfriend, a secret pre-nup, a panini press, and drunk Aunt Sheila! - What could go wrong?
JUST MARRIED
Preview: JAN 15th - JAN 17st Opening: JAN 18th / Closing: FEB 24th $20 Previews / $40 Performances
Book & Lyrics Brian Hargrove
Music & Concept Barbara Anselmi
IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
Henrik Ibsen
A Doll's House
A DOLL'S HOUSE
BY HENRIK IBSEN TRANSLATED BY CHRISTOPHER HAMPTON
140 years later and the house still stands. Henrik Ibsen's 1879 masterpiece about Nora and Torvald Helmer's fragile marriage was a watershed moment in both theatre and feminism. As Christmas Eve approaches and purse strings tighten; the Helmer's discover that the façade of their perfect lives will crumble with the stroke of a pen. Seemingly carefree Nora must face the consequences of her darkest secret and the lies she told to save her husband's life. Preview: MAR 19th - MAR 21st Opening: MAR 22nd / Closing: APR 28nd $15 Previews / $35 Performances
Translated by Christopher Hampton “A Doll's House (Hampton, trans.)” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH,
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THE STUDIO'S SEASON AUDITIONS The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol (a flexible black box space located in The Villages, Florida) will hold general auditions for their third season on June 23rd and 24th, 10am-5pm with callbacks at the end of each day. To be considered for plays and musicals please prepare a 90 second monologue and a 16 bar cut of a musical theatre song in the style of the shows. Please have a second contrasting monologue ready if requested and bring your book as you may be asked to sing another selection.To be considered for the plays only please come prepared with two contrasting 90 second monologues. All auditioners should come with two copies of their headshot and resume stapled together and trimmed.We are currently casting both AEA (under the OAT contact) and non-union talent. For an audition slot please email info@thesharonstudio.com ASAP. Non-Union Pay: $250 per week with housing available. AEA Pay: $413/week per the OAT contract. A note on casting: At The Studio Theatre we practice Non-Traditional Casting. Non-Traditional Casting is a method designed to increase artistic options by expanding casting opportunities for women, actors of color, seniors and actors with disabilities in roles where race, gender, age or the presence or absence of a disability are not germane. To that end we encourage all actors to audition.
Audition Location:
By Appointment
The Sharon L. Morse Performing Art Center 1051 Main Street, The Villages FL, 32159
Please go to: www.thesharonstudio.com/auditions.html For a breakdown of show listings and roles we are looking to cast.
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BACKSTAGE AT THE SHARON
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Administra of The Villages The Villages Employee Softball League 2018 is in full swing! The Sharon & The Studio staff created a team now lovingly named "AAA Annihilators" and they are thrilled for a summer of spirited competition and fun in the Villages! If you're wondering what we do on nights we don't have shows... you can find us on the field. Batter up!
The Sharon & The Studio Sponsored The Villages
Polo on May 13th
Usher Appreciation Night In the morning, 130 ushers joined Rebecca Morse, House Manager, and Sean Graham, frequent Manager on Duty, in practicing for fire evacuations and emergency protocols at The Sharon. They were joined by The Sharon technical crew and The Villages Fire Department to practice safety procedures in the venue. In the afternoon, the ushers were treated to lunch in the lobby where Rebecca and Heather had organized catering by Mojo’s Grill. At this time Rebecca and Sean handed out The Sharon's first THREE YEAR PINS to ushers that have served since April 30, 2015 to May 22, 2018! Next was the “Blue Glove Award” which is handed out annually to the usher with the most creative suggestion or solution in the house management world. This year the Blue glove was tied! It went to Jim Peterson and Jane Nelson. Jim Peterson won the Blue Glove for reorganizing the way balcony ushers are utilized and Jane Nelson won the Blue Glove for her Numerical Version of the Usher Stool Location list. Next, the ushers all had an opportunity to showcase their talents! There were showcases from the ukulele club, singers, comedians, songwriters, published authors, clowns, and more!
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The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center has a mission to provide quality entertainment to The VillagesÂŽ and its surrounding communities. www.TheSharon.com #TheSharon
Our mission is to inspire the residents of Central Florida to examine relevant issues by elevating them through innovative and intimate storytelling. Think outside the box, inside the box at The Studio Theatre. www.TheSharonStudio.com #TheStudioTheatreTDS Š 2018 The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center. Prices and availability subject to change without notice.