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Woodland Opera House Theatre Weekly Newsletter - March 7, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

March 8, 2023

From: Woodland Opera House Theatre

Jennifer Goldman, D.D.S. and Amy Thu Tran, D.D.S. present

Corduroy

Coming Soon! March 17 - 26

Purchase tickets Here

Our Theatre for Families production of Corduroy opens in less than two weeks, on Friday, March 17th. We’re so excited to see this loveable teddy bear from the beloved children’s book of the same name, come to life on our historic stage! Created by author Don Freeman in 1968, Corduroy has increased in popularity through the years. His story of searching through a department store for his lost button and little Lisa, who desperately wants to take him home, has stricken a chord with many since childhood. 

Promotional Photo Credit: Joshua Wheeler

We have a couple of wonderful Corduroy events coming up prior to the show’s opening. On Saturday, March 11th, Corduroy (actor, Eddie Voyce) will make an appearance at Woodland Public Library. He will read his book at the Family Storytime at 10:00 a.m. that morning. He’ll also chat with kids and will be available for photo taking.

On Sunday, March 12th, cast members from the production are slated to appear on Good Day Sacramento on Channel 31! Estimated airtime is 8:45 a.m.

Corduroy is a tender, enduring story about true friendship and it stirs up the stage with a rumpus of action, joy, and pathos. Directed by Ania Mieszkowska. Performances are set for Friday nights at 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.

Reserved seats are $20 for Adults, $18 for Seniors (62+), and $10 for Children. Balcony tickets are $12 for Adults and $7 for Children. Flex Pass specials and group rates are available. Purchase tickets online at the button below or from our box office at 340 Second Street/(530) 666-9617. Box office hours: Tuesday-Friday from 10:00a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Corduroy Tickets

Backyard Broadway

Saturday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m.

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Update!

The Backyard Broadway concert on Saturday, March 18th has even more talent to share. Two new cast members have been added to the show, and we know you’ll be blown away by the list of performers!

Here’s just a sampling of their professional credits:

-Leah Sprecher - 42nd Street, Happy Days, and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular.

-Robert Petrarca – (Music Director for the evening) Forever Plaid, Happy Days.

-Sharon Rietkirk – Most recently seen in a new musical adaptation of "Sherlock Holmes".

-Q. Smith – Come From Away, Mary Poppins.

-Crystal Kellogg – School of Rock, Finding Neverland.

-Amelia McLean – Singer/Songwriter, Season 18 of the "American Idol" TV show.

-Randi Kaye – White Christmas, Patsy in Crazy for You.

-Barbara Dixon – Currently traveling the globe with her wildly popular cabaret show, “Everything’s Coming Up Barbara.”

Accompaniment for the evening by Robert Petrarca (Piano), Jared Young (Drums), and Steve Tornabene (Guitar). The brainchild of Davis residents, Randi Kaye (professional dancer) and Jared Young (professional drummer), Backyard Broadway is a celebration of music and dance. Performers will be flown in from New York and LA for this very special night!

Tickets to this fabulous evening are $40-Adults, and $20-Children 13 and under – All Seats Reserved. Purchase tickets online and find out more about the show at the button below or at our Box Office (530) 666-9617/340 Second Street.

Backyard Broadway Tickets

Youth Auditions for The Lightning Thief

Open to actors ages 14-24

When: March 19 and 20 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: 4th Street Rehearsal Studio at 415 4th Street, Woodland

Who: Actors ages 14-24

Auditions for our Young Adult Performers production of The Lightning Thief will take place on the 19th and 20th. Open to ages 14-24 years old, this will be an incredible show based on the best-selling book and with a stellar rock score. The show will be directed and choreographed by Erik Catalan.

Find everything you'll need to know to audition: the show synopsis, available roles, rehearsal schedule, how to prepare for audition, on our website at the button below.

Lightning Thief Auditions

Classes for Youth and Adults

Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Cardio, and Hip Hop

*Classes are currently closed*

Enrollment for Summer Classes Coming Soon!

We are committed to protecting the health and safety of our students and community by following the guidelines provided by Yolo County and the CDC. In accordance with the latest guidelines, the Theatre And Dance Annex (TADA) is now masks optional. We highly encourage families to make the best decision for their students. We will still have masks available on hand and will be following proper sanitization standards to ensure a healthy environment for all. TADA is located at 520 Court Street, Woodland. Hours are Monday - Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Phone: (530) 650-8203.

Find All Class Information and Register Online HERE

Save The Date! Our next Rising Stars Production, Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical JR, will be auditioning on Saturday, June 17th at 10:00 a.m., at TADA. More specifics will be announced soon.

This show, for young performers ages 11 through 18 years old* includes two commitments: the initial fully-produced production, which will begin rehearsals on July 17th and perform September 7th through 10th, 2023 AND extra rehearsals (one day a week) for the Junior Theatre Festival West (rehearsals begin in December and the festival is February 9-11th, 2024 in Sacramento).

Performers must be 11 years old by the time of the audition and 18 through the end of February 2024.

More information, including character breakdown, tuition, and a pre-audition workshop, will be posted on our website soon! Stay tuned!

The Guild would like to congratulate three special members who were able to herd cats (literally) and make Disney's The Aristocats KIDS a wonderful experience for young performers and a delight for audiences. Bailey Robinson-Burmester was the Director/Choreographer, Amelia Robinson-Burmester was the Assistant Choreographer, and Jon Dahlberg was the Spotlight Operator. The final show took place on March 4 to a Sold Out Crowd!