Moorpark College Theatre Arts Fall 2009

PAC Box Office

(805) 378-1485

Faculty: Katherine Lewis

John Loprieno

Paulette Cox Mickey Howell

Eric Augusztiny Suzanne Fagan Eileen Kennedy Peggy O'Neal
Leah Piehl

Oct. 22, 23, 24,
29, 30, 31 @ 8:00pm
Oct. 25 & Nov. 1 @ 2:00pm

Written by Thorton Wilder
Directed by Eileen Kennedy

Thornton Wilder's "The Skin of Our Teeth" is a classic American comedy that has managed to retain its relevance. Wilder admitted that this play "mostly comes alive under conditions of crisis," and our recent economic upheaval provides the crisis that makes it hit home today. Worried about climate change, faced with rebuilding our economy, hoping for the end of war, We are the Antrobus family.

In the recent past, Wilder's rosy tone has met with some cynicism, but it takes an element of hope to rebuild after a catastrophe. Today's audience will appreciate his touch of Vaudeville, which provokes just enough laughter to ease those haunting thoughts that make us inquire into our own reasons for being.

The play does what modern theatre is meant to do - entertain and provoke thought. Like the Antrobuses, we must stoke the fires to save higher civilization, as well as ourselves. That's exactly what Wilder does in The Skin of Our Teeth.

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Schedules of Shows TBA

Bill A
Dec. 2 @ 1:30 pm
Dec. 3, 5, 9 and 11@ 7:30pm

Bill B
Dec. 2, 4, 10 and 12 @ 7:30pm
Dec. 9 @ 1:30pm

Directed by John Loprieno
Musical Direction by Vail Keck
Choreography by Beth Megill

AUDITIONS!

Preliminary Singing/Dancing
Dec. 11 6-10pm,
Dec. 12 1-5pm
Prepare: 1 min song
Accompanist will be provided

Callbacks:
Dec. 13th 6-10pm

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Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
August 7 through September 13th
Fri & Sat @ 8:00pm Sun @ 2:00pm

Book & Lyrics by Tom Jones, Music by Harvey Schmidt

Directed by John Loprieno
Musical Direction by Dave Watkins

Produced by L.J. Stevens and the High Street Arts Center, in association with the Theatre Arts Department at Moorpark College.

The High Street Arts Center is proud to present I DO! I DO! Based on the Jan de Hartog play The Fourposter, this two-character musical spans fifty years as it focuses on the trials and tribulations, laughs and sorrows, and hopes and disappointments experienced by Agnes and Michael Snow throughout their marriage.

The full musical score that accompanies this endearing play is sure to touch all ages. If you're married, thinking about getting married or even thinking about dating seriously, this is a "must-see" event.

HELD OVER BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Set. 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 @ 8:00pm
Sept. 13 and 20 @ 2:00pm

"Yee Haw!... a rip-roarin' love story! …. The actors create fine ensemble work." - The Moorpark Acorn

"Nice People Dancing to Good Country Music"
by Lee Blessing

This heart-warming comedy balances the struggles of running a bar in Houston while navigating the pit-falls of a blended family. Eva June has left her husband in Minnesota to run a bar in Texas with Jim. But Jim gets more than he bargained for when Jason, Eva June's 15 year-old son, and Catherine, Eva's niece who has recently been sent on "retreat," come to visit for the summer. Add to the mix Roy, the amorous local cowboy determined to get a dance with Catherine "even if she is an ex-nun," and you've got an explosive situation. "This show has a little something for everyone," says director John Loprieno, "slap-stick comedy, a budding romance between an ex-nun and a young cowboy and, of course, nice people dancing." Presented in a thrust setting in the Studio Theatre, this production offers many challenges for Moorpark College students. According to Loprieno, "We had such a great run this summer that we just couldn't let this one go, so we're bringing it back for a limited run this Fall. It's a rare opportunity to see the our students in action this early in the semester. Many thanks to the Drama Club for helping us make this happen!"

PAC Box Office (805) 378-1485 Faculty: Katherine Lewis John Loprieno Paulette Cox Mickey Howell Eric Augusztiny Suzanne Fagan Eileen Kennedy Peggy O'Neal Leah Piehl

Oct. 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 @ 8:00pm Oct. 25 & Nov. 1 @ 2:00pm Written by Thorton Wilder Directed by Eileen Kennedy Thornton Wilder's "The Skin of Our Teeth" is a classic American comedy that has managed to retain its relevance. Wilder admitted that this play "mostly comes alive under conditions of crisis," and our recent economic upheaval provides the crisis that makes it hit home today. Worried about climate change, faced with rebuilding our economy, hoping for the end of war, We are the Antrobus family. In the recent past, Wilder's rosy tone has met with some cynicism, but it takes an element of hope to rebuild after a catastrophe. Today's audience will appreciate his touch of Vaudeville, which provokes just enough laughter to ease those haunting thoughts that make us inquire into our own reasons for being. The play does what modern theatre is meant to do - entertain and provoke thought. Like the Antrobuses, we must stoke the fires to save higher civilization, as well as ourselves. That's exactly what Wilder does in The Skin of Our Teeth.	Click Here to see more about the individual shows! Click here to see the Master Rehearsal Schedule Schedules of Shows TBA *Bill A* Dec. 2 @ 1:30 pm Dec. 3, 5, 9 and 11@ 7:30pm *Bill B* Dec. 2, 4, 10 and 12 @ 7:30pm Dec. 9 @ 1:30pm	Directed by John Loprieno Musical Direction by Vail Keck Choreography by Beth Megill AUDITIONS! Preliminary Singing/Dancing Dec. 11 6-10pm, Dec. 12 1-5pm Prepare: 1 min song Accompanist will be provided Callbacks: Dec. 13th 6-10pm Click Here for Synopsis

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays August 7 through September 13th Fri & Sat @ 8:00pm Sun @ 2:00pm Book & Lyrics by Tom Jones, Music by Harvey Schmidt Directed by John Loprieno Musical Direction by Dave Watkins Produced by L.J. Stevens and the High Street Arts Center, in association with the Theatre Arts Department at Moorpark College. The High Street Arts Center is proud to present I DO! I DO! Based on the Jan de Hartog play The Fourposter, this two-character musical spans fifty years as it focuses on the trials and tribulations, laughs and sorrows, and hopes and disappointments experienced by Agnes and Michael Snow throughout their marriage. The full musical score that accompanies this endearing play is sure to touch all ages. If you're married, thinking about getting married or even thinking about dating seriously, this is a "must-see" event.		HELD OVER BY POPULAR DEMAND! Set. 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 @ 8:00pm Sept. 13 and 20 @ 2:00pm "Yee Haw!... a rip-roarin' love story! …. The actors create fine ensemble work." - The Moorpark Acorn *"Nice People Dancing to Good Country Music"* by Lee Blessing This heart-warming comedy balances the struggles of running a bar in Houston while navigating the pit-falls of a blended family. Eva June has left her husband in Minnesota to run a bar in Texas with Jim. But Jim gets more than he bargained for when Jason, Eva June's 15 year-old son, and Catherine, Eva's niece who has recently been sent on "retreat," come to visit for the summer. Add to the mix Roy, the amorous local cowboy determined to get a dance with Catherine "even if she is an ex-nun," and you've got an explosive situation. "This show has a little something for everyone," says director John Loprieno, "slap-stick comedy, a budding romance between an ex-nun and a young cowboy and, of course, nice people dancing." Presented in a thrust setting in the Studio Theatre, this production offers many challenges for Moorpark College students. According to Loprieno, "We had such a great run this summer that we just couldn't let this one go, so we're bringing it back for a limited run this Fall. It's a rare opportunity to see the our students in action this early in the semester. Many thanks to the Drama Club for helping us make this happen!"