Live Summer Shakespeare Both Outdoors and In in Suisun City Waterfront

SUISUN CITY, Calif. - The Solano College Theatre presents Shakepeare's "Love's Labour's Lost," directed by Carla Spindt as a modern-day version of a classic comedy complete with a "Glee" moment. Produced outdoors in the Harbor Square Courtyard (700 Main Street) and in the Harbor Theater (720 Main Street).

Love’s Labour’s Lost is one of the bard's earliest comedies, in which four bachelors who have dedicated themselves to chastity and scholarly pursuits soon encounter the women of their dreams.

In the University of Navarre live a King and his three fellows, who make a 3-year vow to fast to study and to see no women. Soon after this vow has been made a Princess from French Canada arrives with three of her ladies in hopes to see the King to speak of “serious business”. When the eyes of the King and Princess meet, will it be love at first sight? And, will the others want to break their vows? Join us in unraveling the mystery of this comedic performance brought to you by students of Solano Community College of the modern day, Loves Labour’s Lost.

DETAILS

• Harbor Theater (720 Main Street) performances: 7:30 p.m. Friday August 5 & Aug. 12
  
• Harbor Square Courtyard (700 Main Street) performances:
  2 p.m. Aug. 6, 7, & 13
  7:30 p.m. Aug. 10, 11 & 12
• Tenbrink Winery Performance: 2 p.m. Aug. 14
  
• Admission is FREE
• Please bring chairs or blankets for Harbor Square Courtyard performances. Seating not provided in the paved courtyard.

Loves Labour’s Lost features some of the following fresh faces:

• Aris-Allen Roberson of Vacaville is the King of Navarre.
• Rebecca Lewis and Robin Murray of Solano County as the Princess of France.
• Mikkel Simons of Solano County is Boyet.
• Michael Reardon of Vacaville is Don Adriano De Armado.
• Conner Watson, Levi Duncan and Chris Raymond of Solano County and Esparto as Berowne, Longaville, and Dumain.
• Jaina Frank, Janessa Mosqueda and Meghan Pence as Rosaline, Maria and Katherine.
• Aaron Flores and Amanda Widick of Vacaville and Solano County as Moth.
• Brianna Hester and DeShae Thorton of Vacaville and Suisun as Jaquenetta.
• Jim Jones of Napa is Holoferenes.
• David Shuster of Solano County as Sir Nathaniel.
• Beth Choy of Benicia as Dull.

For more, go to www.VisitSuisunCity.com

Live Summer Theater Outdoors in Suisun City with "The Visit"

SUISUN CITY, Calif. - Solano College Theatre proudly presents The Visit, a timeless tale of justice and redemption at the Suisun City Waterfront District at 7:30 p.m. on July 25^th – 28^th, August 3^rd &4^th .

Under the direction of SCT Artistic Director George Maguire, the cast brings to life this classic tale by Friedrich Dürrenmatt.

The town of Gullen is in a state of disrepair, and the residents are suffering considerable hardship and poverty while preparing for the arrival of famed billionairess Claire Zachanassian. They hope that Claire, a native of the small town, will provide them with much-needed funds. Claire takes the opportunity to announce that she will make a donation of one billion dollars, half for the town and half to be shared among the families - under one horrifying condition.

The Visit features both veteran actors and fresh faces to the SCT stage;

• Carla Spindt of Suisun City is Claire Zachanassian
• Jon Hale of Walnut Creek is Anton Schill
• Terry Rucker of Vallejo is the Mayor.
• Barbara McFadden of Fairfield is the Teacher.
• Jim Jones of Napa is the Pastor
• Bobby Ellison of Vacaville is Bobby
• Faustino Cadiz of Vallejo & Princess Washington of Suisun City are The Two Blind Men

The Visit plays at the Waterfront in Downtown Suisun City, opening 25^th and running through July 28^th, and August 3^rd and 4^th at 7:30 p.m.

Admission is free. Chairs, warm coats, and blankets are highly recommended.

For more information, go to www.VisitSuisunCity.com

SOLANO COLLEGE THEATRE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR SUMMER SHOWS

Summer Production Classes Give Everyone a Chance to Experience Theatre

Fairfield, CA – March 22, 2011 – Solano College Theatre announces auditions for two upcoming summer productions, The Visit and Love’s Labour’s Lost. Unlike other SCT productions, everyone who auditions for these summer classes will receive a part. Both productions are completely student produced, and design and technical skills are needed as well.

Auditions for The Visit, directed by George Maguire, are April 25 and 27 at the Harbor Theatre in Downtown Suisun City. Callbacks are May 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Actors are asked to prepare a one-minute contemporary monologue. All roles are available, except the role of Claire Zachanassian, which will be played by SCT Conservatory Director Carla Spindt. Please see our website at www.solanocollegetheatre.com for a complete listing of available roles. Please call the Solano College Theatre production office at (707) 864-7000, ext. 4518 to schedule an audition appointment. Written by German playwright Friedrich Durrenmatt, The Visit takes place “somewhere in Central Europe” and tells of an elderly millionairess who, merely on the promise of her millions, swiftly turns a depressed area into a boom town…but with what macabre condition? Rehearsals for The Visit begin June 13, 2011. The play performs outside on the Suisun City Waterfront July 26-28 and August 2-4.

Auditions for Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost, Directed by Carla Spindt, are April 29 from 6-10 p.m. and May 1 from 2-5 p.m. at the Harbor Theatre in Downtown Suisun City. Callbacks are May 9 from 6-10 p.m. Actors are asked to prepare a one-minute monologue from Shakespeare and be prepared to read from the script. All roles are available. Please see our website at www.solanocollegetheatre.com for a complete listing of available roles. Please call the Solano College Theatre production office at (707) 864-7000, ext. 4518 to schedule an audition appointment. Love’s Labour’s Lost is one of the bard's earliest comedies, in which four bachelors who have dedicated themselves to chastity and scholarly pursuits soon encounter the women of their dreams. Rehearsals for the play are June 6 to August 4, 2011, from 1-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. It performs at the Harbor Square Courtyard in front of the fireplace on August 5-7 and 10-13.

Both of these shows are summer production classes. All actors are required to assist with technical and design support. Actors will also be required to register for four units at Solano Community College to participate in either production (or eight units to participate in both).

"Dracula" to Haunt Harbor Theatre This Halloween

SUISUN CITY, Calif. - Plan to catch the classic retelling of Bram Stoker's classic "Dracula" this Halloween season at the Harbor Theater in the Suisun City Waterfront District.

Presented by Solano College Theatre under the direction of Daren A.C. Carollo, this dramatization by Steven Dietz is the truest version to Stoker's classic novel, and bring suspense and seduction to the stage.

As Count Dracula begins to exert his will upon the residents of London, they try to piece together the clues of his appearances – in a valiant attempt to save themselves from a hideous fate.

Rich with humor, horror and sensuality, Dracula is rated PG-13.

Dracula opens at the Harbor Theater, 720 Main Street, Suisun City, on October 21 and runs through November 7 with shows every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, and a Sunday matinee.

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Theatre Touring Company Auditions Announced

SUISUN CITY, Calif. – Solano College Theatre announces auditions for the fall semester Theatre Touring Company.

Solano College Theatre Touring Company is often described as Solano College’s goodwill ambassadors providing entertainment and community service wherever they appear. Currently under the musical direction of Vivian McLaughlin, former star of Disney Television’s "Out of the Box," and award-winning choreographer Staci Arriaga, this diverse and talented ensemble performs a fully choreographed Broadway style musical revue throughout Solano County and the state of California.

They have made appearances for An Evening with Tom Hanks, a benefit fundraiser for the theatre hosted by the actor and in Sacramento at the Community College League Centennial Dinner and California State Fair. Other venues in which they regularly perform are Disneyland in Anaheim, Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco, Solano and Napa County Fairs, local libraries, parades, schools and retirements communities.

AUDITION DETAILS:

• When: Saturday August 14th, 2009. 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Where: Harbor Theatre – 720 Main Street, Suisun City >> Click for Map >>
  
• What: Please prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song that shows off your vocal range & personality. Bring clearly marked sheet music in your key. Accompanist will be provided. Wear clothes you can move in and jazz shoes/dance sneakers for the dance portion of the audition.
• Details: Rehearsals begin September 18, 2010. Rehearsals are held Saturdays from 9:30a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Involvement with the company means performing on average once a week for 12 weeks.
• Contact: Call Stage Manager, Sue Cavazos to schedule your audition appointment. (707) 592-1549
  

Solano College Theatre Announces an Evening with Tom Hanks

Two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks will make a one-night only fundraising appearance at Solano College Theatre in Fairfield on February 6, 2010. Mr. Hanks’ visit will include a presentation on the Campus Theatre stage, as well as a dinner with guests.

An Evening with Tom Hanks will begin with a special meal at 4:30 p.m. with Mr. Hanks in the Solano Community College dining hall. The dinner will feature entertainment by past and present SCT Actor Training Program students as well as a catered dinner and wine exclusively provided by Green Valley Cellars of Suisun Valley. Tickets for the dinner are $100.

After the fundraising dinner, Mr. Hanks will move into the Campus Theatre to give a first-person exploration of non-fiction film entertainment, utilizing clips from his movies as well as from other documentaries. The presentation will also include an exclusive preview of Mr. Hanks’ newest project, The Pacific, a ten-part miniseries executive-produced by Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman and set in the Pacific Theatre during WWII, which will premier on HBO in March 2010. An audience-interactive question and answer period will conclude the evening’s presentation. Tickets for the presentation are also $100.

Sponsors of the event include Advocates for the Arts, NorthBay Healthcare and Copart.

Tickets for both the dinner and the theatre presentation go on sale to the general public on January 14th at noon. SCT subscribers can begin buying tickets to the event on January 7th at noon. Tickets can be purchased by calling (707) 864-7100 or in person at the Harbor Theatre Box Office at 720 Main Street in the Suisun City Waterfront District. Box Office hours are Tuesday-Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.

All proceeds from the event will go to support the Tom Hanks/Rita Wilson Endowment Fund which was established by the actor and director earlier this year. The fund is a living legacy from Mr. Hanks and honors students as well as his long friendship with SCT Artistic Director George Maguire. The endowment will support the programs and students in the Solano Community College Theatre Arts department.

Mr. Maguire met Mr. Hanks at Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival in Cleveland, OH, 32 years ago and the two have maintained a close friendship ever since. Mr. Hanks is a strong supporter of the arts and arts education. The Theatre Arts Department at Solano Community College is one of the few schools Mr. Hanks is kind enough to support.

For further information, contact Amy Lenahan, Marketing Associate, at (707) 864-7000, ext. 4541 or amy.lenahan@solano.edu. Press passes are available to the stage presentation only, but are extremely limited and offered on a first come, first served basis.

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"Beauty & the Beast" at Suisun City's Harbor Theater

MULTIPLE SOLANO YOUTH THEATRE
PERFORMANCES ON DEC. 6, 7, & 13

The Solano Youth Theatre is putting 10 performances of the classic "Beauty and the Beast" in December utilizing three different casts in Suisun City's Harbor Theater, 720 Main Street. >>Click for Directions>>

These talented young people from across the county have worked diligently to put this complex production together! When you come to the Suisun City Waterfront District, stop for a meal or snack at one of the 12 terrific restaurants - many within an easy walk of the theater!

Showtimes are:

• Saturday Dec. 6: 4:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
• Sunday Dec. 7: 1 p.m., 4:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
• Saturday Dec. 13: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 4:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are

• $10 Adults
• $5 Children & Students
  

Tickets are available online and, if there are any left, at the box office starting one hour before showtime.
>>Click here for online ticketing information>>

Media: Corsets and conversation -- 'Intimate Apparel' a 'people play'

By Amy Maginnis-Honey | DAILY REPUBLIC

SUISUN CITY - The story of a 35-year-old unmarried African-American woman who makes a living sewing women's undergarments is the focus of 'Intimate Apparel,' which opens next week.

The woman, Esther, has customers from all walks of life. And, for some reason, helping them adjust their new corset breaks down the traditional barriers of propriety and she becomes privy to all sorts of private information.

'Intimate Apparel' was penned by Lynn Nottage. The SCT production is directed by Robin Stanton.

Cast members are from around the Bay Area, including Vallejo's Millee Holliday as Mrs. Dickson and Justin DuPuis as Mr. Marks; Fairfield's Mayme Morgan Frazer as Mrs. Van Buren and Vacaville's Stewart Evan Smith as George Armstrong.

Rounding out the cast are Karen Aldridge, of Richmond, as Esther and Leontyne Mbele-Mbong, from Alameda, as Mayme.

Nottage brings together a cast ranging from Mrs. Van Buren, a wealthy white woman in an unhappy marriage, to Mayme, an African-American prostitute.

While Esther visits both worlds, she seems most comfortable in that of Mr. Marks, a Romanian Jew, from whom she buys her fabric.

This is just the background. The main plot is Esther's attempt to find love. While Nottage's story addresses the difficulties faced by unmarried black women in the work force circa 1905, it also looks at the gender roles at the time.

'Granted, the main character is a woman,' said Smith. 'And the cast is four women as opposed to two men. But the show transcends gender. It transcends race. It transcends class. It's really a people play.'

While Smith bashfully said, 'being in a play with a bunch of women in underwear is nice, I guess,' he added: 'It's really more of a secondary thing with me.'

He has spent most of his time focusing on his character George Armstrong. 'He's a guy who wants to dream big. He's ambitious. He's just trying to establish himself.

'But he gets caught up in this vicious class and race struggle going on at the turn of the 20th century. That hardens and embitters him. At his core, he's a pretty decent guy. He gets frustrated when things don't go his way,' Smith said.

This is his fourth show with SCT. Smith was in the ensemble for 'Seussical the Musical' and 'Beauty and the Beast.' He was also in 'Raisin in the Sun.'

He's a graduate of the Actor Training Program. While doing 'Comedy of Errors' someone approached him with the script and suggested he try out for the show.

'I like it because it's subtle, but not in the sense you can't tell what goes on,' Smith said of 'Intimate Apparel.' 'There are a lot of undertones. There are a lot of things said and a lot of things that are not said.'

The 2003 Will C Wood High School graduate began his acting career as a junior when he played the Mad Hatter in the school's production of 'Alice in Wonderland.'

This is Holliday's first SCT show. She likes her character, who is Esther's landlord for many reasons. 'She has an elegance about her,' Holliday said. 'She's not what you would consider a traditional woman of color for that era. She is a woman of substance.'

Holliday wanted the role. 'The characters are strong and true to life,' she said.

Reach Amy Maginnis-Honey at 427-6957 or amaginnis@dailyrepublic.net.

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'Intimate Apparel'

7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 ($12); 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 6; 8 p.m. Feb. 22, 23 and 29 and March 1, 7 and 8; 2 p.m. Feb. 24 and March 2 and 9

Harbor Theater, 720 Main St., Suisun City

$12-$20 adults; $12 seniors and military and $10 students with valid identification and children

864-7100; www.solanocollegetheatre.org