Don’t Forget Auditions are soon!

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:46:17 +0000

Auditions for Singin’ in the Rain are Monday and Tuesday, May 14, 15 at 7pm. Rehearsals start May 21. Play opens July 12. Those auditioning should have a song prepared. Two male leads and one female lead must tap dance. Bring your tap shoes if you can dance. Director is Bob May; Greg Taylor is music director. When asked about children’s parts, Bob had this to say: “There are two boys in the beginning of the show who play Cosmo and Don as children and they MUST tap dance. They are 8 – 10 years old. I could cast young girls in those parts, too. Or just go with teen boys. And teens can play young adults in the ensemble.” This production is sponsored by W.W. and Anne Jones Charitable Trust.

May Newsletter

admin — Tue, 01 May 2012 23:05:40 +0000

The May Newsletter has been posted. Please go to the tabs at the top and click on newsletters to view.

Be sure to not miss our next show!

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:17:16 +0000

Auditions

admin — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:18:39 +0000

Attention Young Players: Auditions for The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet by Peter Bloedel directed by Mark Burbank will be held on April 28 at 10:00 a.m. and April 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Tyndall Park Amphitheatre. Production dates are June 7, 8 , and 9th. Prepare a 1 minute monologue from either Dr. Seuss or Shakespeare. Please complete the attached audition form and bring it with you. The rehearsals will be between the dates of May 3 and June 6. List any conflicts that you have between those dates as well as a time after 4:00 p.m. that will be best for you to rehearse. We will choose a rehearsal schedule that best suits the most of the cast.There will be copies provided at auditions. Please take the time to look at your calendars in advance.
Hope to see you there!

April Newsletter

admin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:21:31 +0000

April Newsletter is now posted. Please go to the top and click on the newsletter tab to view.

Auditions!

admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:08:28 +0000

Attention: actors, singers, dancers, musicians and wannabes, Nobody’s Business is an original musical play focusing on a series of love stories told in the context of economic upheaval: five couples immersed in the Delta Sharecropper Strikes of 1935-36. Most of the music in the show was chosen looking at the musical influences that ultimately resulted in rock and roll and modern country. Auditions will be at St. Mathews Episcopal Church on Alcoa in Benton: Sunday April 22 at 4:00PM and Monday April 23rd at 7:00PM, and April 29-30 (same times as week before). Rehearsals begin first week of June. Show goes up August 16th-19, August 23-26 Royal Theater in Benton. Those auditioning will sing a song they’ve prepared (accompanist will be provided) and read from the script.
Any questions call Sam Taggart 773-7830 or email sam@weallhearvoices.com.
Auditions for Singin’ in the Rain are tentatively set for Monday and Tuesday, May 14,15. Rehearsals start May 21. Play opens July 12. Those auditioning should have a song prepared. Two male leads and one female lead must tap dance. Bring your tap shoes if you can dance. Check May newsletter for more details. Director is Bob May (see article on page 3).
People always ask about parts for children and teens: Dr. Sam says,” We are going to be looking for 6-8 dancers, 3-4 couples these could easily be teens because they will dressed as workmen.”
Bob May: “There are two boys in the beginning of the show who play Cosmo and Don as children and they MUST tap dance. They are 8 – 10 years old. I could cast young girls in those parts, too. Or just go with teen boys. And teens can play young adults in the ensemble.”

March Newsletter

admin — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:27:56 +0000

March Newsletter has been posted. Please go to the tabs at the top and click on newsletters.

Volunteers Needed

admin — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:24:26 +0000

We are always looking for volunteers. Please go to the contact page at the top and send your info.!Remember the Royal!

AUDITION NOTICE!!!!

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:39:24 +0000

Attention: actors, singers, dancers, musicians and wannabes
Nobody’s Business is an original musical play focusing on a series of love stories told in the context of economic upheaval: five couples immersed in the Delta Sharecropper Strikes of 1935-36. Most of the music in the show was chosen looking at the musical influences that ultimately resulted in rock and roll and modern country.
Auditions will be at St. Mathews Episcopal Church on Alcoa in Benton: Sunday April 22 at 4:00PM and Monday April 23rd at 7:00PM, and April 29-30 (same times as week before
Rehearsals begin first week of June
Show goes up August 16th-19, August 23-26 Royal Theater in Benton
Those auditioning will sing a song they’ve prepared (accompanist will be provided) and read from the script.
Any questions call Sam Taggart 773-7830 or email sam@weallhearvoices.com

Kiss me Kate Continues Be Sure To Not Miss It!

admin — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:33:49 +0000

The Royal Players will present Kiss Me Kate February 23-26 and March 1-4 at the Royal Theatre in Downtown Benton. Duane Jackson is directing with music direction by Jo Murry.
Kiss me Kate won the first Tony award presented for “Best Musical” in 1949. With music and lyrics by Cole Porter, book by Bella and Samuel Spewack with Lisa Kirk and Harold Lang; Kiss Me Kate is a play within a play. The character Fred is reunited with his ex-wife Lilli to play the leading roles in Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. In the popular MGM musical, those roles were played by Howard Keel and Kathryn Grayson. Also cast are two former cabaret performers, Lois and Bill. The two couples provide entertainment in their “real lives” as well as those on the stage within a stage. Two gangsters harass Fred in a case of mistaken identity, adding to the mix in this romantic comedy produced with permission of Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc. Familiar songs from the show include “Brush Up on Your Shakespeare,” “So in Love,” “Too Darn Hot,” and Why Can’t You Behave.”
The production includes actors who have been on stage at the Royal many times as well as some new faces: Frederic C. Graham is played by Harold Dean, Lilli Vanessi is Paige Carpenter, Lois Lane and Bill Calhoun are Justin Pike and Molly Sublett. Rounding out the cast of characters are Greg Blacklaw, Mason Newberry, Erin Martinez, Caroline Simmons, Jeff Miller, Michael Bartholmey, and Mark Burbank. Ensemble members are Anthony McBride, Zack Baker, Christian Taylor, Hannah Baker, Georgeann Burbank, Kathy Barbeire, Melissa Farmer, and Karen Ray.
Duane Jackson is well-known in the area, having just directed The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later at the Weekend Theater.
Times for the Royal production are 7 pm on Thursday through Saturday and 2 pm on Sunday. Theater phone number is 501-315-5483. Tickets may be purchased online at theroyalplayers.com. Adults are $12, seniors $10, and students $5. Theater address is 111 S. Market, Benton.