Theatre Puget Sound and AEA members are invited to see Shrek The Musical at The 5th Avenue Theatre before it heads to Broadway!  Visit the box office day of show and purchase your ticket at a special $40 rate.  Valid on all performances, day of show, based on availability. One ticket per person with valid TPS or AEA card, cash only.  Shrek The Musical runs now through September 21st.
 
Shrek The Musical is headed to Broadway and Seattle's got it first. 
 
This all-new production is based on Shrek's adventures in the classic William Steig book and Oscar-winning film and features a star-studded cast of Tony Award winners.  Shrek The Musical looks backwards at all the fairy tale traditions we grew up on: the hero (a big, green ornery Ogre), the beautiful princess (who is not all she appears to be) and the dastardly villain (with some obvious shortcomings) and takes great fun turning all their storytelling conventions upside-down and inside-out (and on their ear).
 
With more layers than ever and a completely original new score, SHREK THE MUSICAL proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears.
 

The Paramount listed their season (see Seattle Times 3.10.06)
What are your responses? I'm curious to know and appreciate any input!

Keridwyn Deller

5th Avenue Theatre - Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant: Responsible for multi-line phones, email coorespondence, general office organization, ordering supplies, organizing and processing donation files, poster/flyer distribution. Reports to Special Projects Manager.
Full time, with benefits. Must be a personable, theatre enthusiast.
Must be able to use Outlook, Word, Excel (including mail merges, sorting, etc). Filemaker/Tessitura a plus.

To apply please send a cover letter (please include interest/experience in theatre/arts) with your resume to:

Keridwyn Deller, Special Projects Manager
1326 5th Avenue, Suite 735 Seattle, WA 98101
kdeller@5thavenuetheatre.org
No phone calls please; job closes April 17th

We are a non-profit musical theatre company.
www.5thavenue.org

    * Job location is Downtown Seattle
    * Compensation: $20,000 +benefits and bus pass
    * This is at a non-profit organization.

We are the Carol Brunettes and we need one more member to join our caroling team - we are doing a 20-something fun christmas medley for the Figgy Pudding competition at Westlake on Dec 2nd. Minimal rehearsals loads of fun. Must have sense of humor and carry a tune a capella.
Contact Keridwyn
keridwynd@gmail.com

Purgatorio struck my eye as being the new Ariel Dorfman (you know, that guy who won that award on Death and the Maiden? Come on, you've read it, you loved it, it resonated with you..pick it up if you haven't, and see Purg before it heads national) play- and thank the lord for the Rep for once again presenting the nation to this glorious glowing work of art that  reminds you of why theatre is important to your soul as an artist - as a lifeforce on this planet. Even if you skimmed over Medea in Theatre History, you'll feel like you learned more about it, life, love and guilt for seeing this play. Hell, see it because it's got one of the nation's finest one-woman performers in scenework for a 3 part play with one other actor. No, you probably will never get a chance to play the role if you are an average white seattle female actor - but her heart, talent and wisdom are priceless. Since this is the closest thing to an intensive course I could get with the woman right now, I'm going back before it closes if I get a chance!

Beautifully designed and executed (ah Rep, you spoil us so - seeing A Time of Your Life a few years back reminded me why I put the sweat tears and hours into being part of this art form), sure there are only two actors, but can you blame a Seattle Theatre Company in transition for casting small?

And if Charlayne Woodard isn't considered a Seattlite in someway, some of you guys who've lived here for 4 years and "feel" native can take a hike. Who could forget her 1995 Rep production of Pretty Fire? And did you actually go see her "Flight" at the ACT? beautiful. people loved it - and what a beautiful set, bravo to the entire staff for their continued hard work and perseverance.
Dan Snook, I don't care if you're from Seattle, Ohio or a pile of "maybes" on the floor of the casting director for the  Abercrombie ads a few years back (at least from row S, sublime seats on the floor) - you were a perfect match and held your own to Woodard on stage - something I can't imagine any other actor i have seen in Seattle do with such perfection and surprise.
My boyfriend, who went because he fell for the typography used for the show's title in your season brochure (and the girl who put the brochure in front of him in the first place), loved it and I continued reigning as his "best girlfriend ever" for taking us to the show tonight.

Kudos to all involved in this production.

Consider this my standing ovation.

Purgatorio struck my eye as being the new Ariel Dorfman (you know, that guy who won that award on Death and the Maiden? Come on, you've read it, you loved it, it resonated with you..pick it up if you haven't, and see Purg before it heads national) play- and thank the lord for the Rep for once again presenting the nation to this glorious glowing work of art that  reminds you of why theatre is important to your soul as an artist - as a lifeforce on this planet. Even if you skimmed over Medea in Theatre History, you'll feel like you learned more about it, life, love and guilt for seeing this play. Hell, see it because it's got one of the nation's finest one-woman performers in scenework for a 3 part play with one other actor. No, you probably will never get a chance to play the role if you are an average white seattle female actor - but her heart, talent and wisdom are priceless. Since this is the closest thing to an intensive course I could get with the woman right now, I'm going back before it closes if I get a chance!

Beautifully designed and executed (ah Rep, you spoil us so - seeing A Time of Your Life a few years back reminded me why I put the sweat tears and hours into being part of this art form), sure there are only two actors, but can you blame a Seattle Theatre Company in transition for casting small?

And if Charlayne Woodard isn't considered a Seattlite in someway, some of you guys who've lived here for 4 years and "feel" native can take a hike. Who could forget her 1995 Rep production of Pretty Fire? And did you actually go see her "Flight" at the ACT? beautiful. people loved it - and what a beautiful set, bravo to the entire staff for their continued hard work and perseverance.
Dan Snook, I don't care if you're from Seattle, Ohio or a pile of "maybes" on the floor of the casting director for the  Abercrombie ads a few years back (at least from row S, sublime seats on the floor) - you were a perfect match and held your own to Woodard on stage - something I can't imagine any other actor i have seen in Seattle do with such perfection and surprise.
My boyfriend, who went because he fell for the typography used for the show's title in your season brochure (and the girl who put the brochure in front of him in the first place), loved it and I continued reigning as his "best girlfriend ever" for taking us to the show tonight.

Kudos to all involved in this production.

Consider this my standing ovation.

Although as a previous Hermia, I am biased: there is a stronger dramatic change in the characters of the Lovers, therefore they WIN

For anyone who has not yet heard:

The Sound of Music Replaces Doctor Dolittle
as The 5th Avenue Theatre’s Holiday Musical

Tour Producers for Doctor Dolittle Cancel the Seattle Run

The Sound of Music Show Dates:       Nov. 29 – Dec 18, 2005
Opening/Press Night:         December 1, 2005

SEATTLE – The 5th Avenue Theatre has just learned from the tour producers that the Seattle engagement of DOCTOR DOLITTLE has been cancelled. Once alerted, The 5th Avenue Theatre staff made the decision to fast-track plans already in the works for the 2006 holiday season.  The 5th Avenue Theatre will instead bring Rodgers & Hammerstein’s beloved stage musical THE SOUND OF MUSIC to Seattle audiences a year early.  Managing Director Marilynn Sheldon says, “We have wanted to do this show for years and are thrilled that we get to produce THE SOUND OF MUSIC a little earlier than expected.  Everything fell into place. We are getting to produce the show we want, the way we want, with the gorgeous sets, costumes and 37 member cast we want.  The fact that we get to do this at the holidays during the 40th anniversary year of the film is an added bonus!” 

David Armstrong, producing artistic director for The 5th Avenue Theatre, elaborates, “anyone who works in theater needs to be flexible. Shows can unexpectedly be cancelled for any number of reasons.  The trick to remaining successful in the theater business is to be creative, be resourceful, and to never let your audience down. The 5th Avenue Theatre staff is committed to doing all of these things.  We are disappointed that DOCTOR DOLITTLE will not make it to Seattle for the holidays but now our focus is on putting together the most fantastic holiday production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC that Seattle area audiences have ever seen.”
 
The 5th Avenue Theatre is notifying subscription ticket holders and alerting them of the change. Subscribers, and non-subscribers who purchased individual tickets, are instructed to use their original DOCTOR DOLITTLE tickets to attend THE SOUND OF MUSIC on the same performance date.

Tickets to THE SOUND OF MUSIC go on sale Friday, October 21, 2005 and range in price from $19-$71. Tickets are available over the phone through Ticketmaster at (206) 292-ARTS (2787), online at ticketmaster.com or in person at any Ticketmaster Ticket Center as well as The 5th Avenue Theatre Box Office, 1308 5th Avenue in downtown Seattle.  There is no service charge when purchasing tickets in person at The 5th Avenue Theatre Box Office.

The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical THE SOUND OF MUSIC is based on the true story of the Trapp family singers who fled their native Austria to escape the Nazi regime. The family’s story was first told in a 1949 novel by the Baroness von Trapp titled The Story of the Trapp Family Singers.  The idea for a stage version first came about after a 1956 German film about the Trapp family was released.  That early film was a hit in Germany and was screened by Vincent Donehue, an American TV and Broadway producer/director.  Donehue believed the story to be a perfect vehicle for a musical, especially if tailored to fit theater star Mary Martin. Martin and her husband, producer Richard Halliday, embraced the project and sought assistance from producer Leland Hayward. Hayward brought on Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse to write the libretto, and Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II to write the music and lyrics.  Finally, in late 1959, THE SOUND OF MUSIC opened on Broadway to raves from both audiences and critics. In 1965, a film version of the musical starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer was released and won five Academy Awards including Best Picture of the Year.  The film had an extended engagement at The 5th Avenue Theatre, during its movie palace days in the late 1960s.


 

THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE
JOB DESCRIPTION

PRODUCER’S CLUB CONCIERGE
$8.25 an hour + tickets to each show

Position Summary
Enthusiastic individual needed to greet donors in The Producer’s Club Lounge during the 2004-2005 season.

Specific Responsibilities:
•   Greet and check-in donors at the door; entertain, chat, and establish strong relationships with donors
•   Inform guests by providing assistance, answering questions, and count down to curtain time.
•   Mingle with guests as appropriate
•   Notify Producer’s Club Manager of comments, questions, or concerns from guests and other staff
•   Assist Producer’s Club Manager to ensure updated show and theatre materials are located in the lounge
•   Assist with any guest service needs as they arise
•   Track Producer’s Club Lounge attendance and submit daily report to the Annual Fund Manager
•   Maintain a clean & pleasant environment at the podium and throughout the lounge including candles, music, lighting and fans (when needed).
•   Perform other development duties as needed

Reports To:
Producer’s Club Manager

Schedule:
Concierge would be needed to work the following schedule during show run. 

   Sound of Music: Nov 29 – Dec 18, 2005
   Wedding Singer: Jan 31 – Feb 19, 2006
   Wonderful Town: March 21 – April 9, 2006
   Pippin: May 2 -21, 2006

Shifts are as follows:
Tuesday and Wednesday   6:20 – conclusion of intermission
Thursday and Friday      6:50 – conclusion of intermission
Saturday         12:50pm – conclusion of intermission and 6:50pm – conclusion of intermission
Sunday         12:20pm – conclusion of intermission and 5:50pm – conclusion of intermission

Dates subject to change.  Substitutes are available with adequate notice.  Shifts average 3.25- 3.5 hours with 6-15 shifts during 3 week run of show.  In cover letter, please state amount of shifts willing to work per week. 
    
Qualifications:
Must be flexible and able to work nights and weekends.  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary as well as the ability to work as part of a team.  Previous customer service, usher, or concierge experience preferred as well as knowledge of The 5th Avenue Theatre. Must have professional demeanor working with major donors of the theatre

Mail or email resume and cover letter to:
Producer’s Club Manager – Keridwyn Deller
The 5th Avenue Theatre - 1326 5th Avenue, Suite 735 - Seattle, WA  98101
keridwyn@5thavenuetheatre.org