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Oliver
Based on the novel “Oliver Twist” by Charles Dickens Music, Lyrics and Book by Lionel Bart Directed by David Clevinger Musical Direction by Timothy D. Turner “Please sir, I want some more.” Oliver’s innocent request lands him in trouble with the workhouse Matron and the Beadle and sets him on his famous adventure. He is sold to a local undertaker, but runs away and is picked up by the Artful Dodger who invites Oliver to ‘Consider Yourself’ one of us! Fagin’s Gang set out to ‘Pick A Pocket or two’ and take Oliver along, but he is arrested and taken before the magistrates. When he finds Oliver was an innocent bystander, Mr Brownlow, the victim of the gang, takes Oliver in. Fagin’s Thief, Bill Sikes is afraid Oliver will give away their set-up and sends his girlfriend , Nancy to get Oliver back. Eventually Oliver is restored to Mr Brownlow, who by a million to one chance, happens to be his Grandfather. Fagin sets out to rebuild his gang with the Dodger. ‘Food glorious Food’ and ‘Where is Love’ are just two of the popular songs from Lionel Bart’s lively musical based on Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist. |
Produced by The Bay Street Players of Eustis, Florida
Performances on July 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 & Aug 3, 4, 5 @ 8 p.m. July 23, 30 & Aug 6 @ 2:30 p.m. extended through August 13 at Historic State Theatre in downtown Eustis at 109 North Bay Street |
Disney’s Aladdin, Jr.
Music by: Alan Menken and Lyrics by: Howard Ashman and Tim Rice Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by: Jim Luigs with Music Adapted and Arranged by: Bryan Louiselle Based on the Screenplay by Ron Clements and John Musker; Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio Directed by Timothy D. Turner Musical Direction by Timothy D. Turner Performances July 29 @ 10:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. at The Golden Music Academy Theatre of Casselberry, Florida (click for map) Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail! All of your favorite characters are here in this stage adaptation of the Disney hit, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and of course, the Genie. Filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides, audiences’ spirits will soar with excitement. Most of all, the tuneful, Academy award-winning score with songs including “A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me” will certainly make this musical a favorite for many years to come! |
Performances
July 29 @ 10:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. at The Golden Music Academy Theatre of Casselberry, Florida |
Godspell, Jr.
Book by: John Michael Tebelak with Lyrics & Music by: Stephen Schwartz Based on The Gospel According to St. Matthew Directed by Timothy D. Turner Musical Direction by Timothy D. Turner This best loved musical by two-time Academy Award-winner Stephen Schwartz is now available in a Junior version! Drawing from various theatrical traditions, such as clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville, Godspell Junior is a groundbreaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness, tolerance and love. Featuring the international hit "Day By Day," Godspell Junior can be performed virtually anywhere with the simplest of sets, costumes, lights and music. |
Performances June 29 @ 7:15 p.m.
at The Golden Music Academy Theatre of Casselberry, Florida |
Sport
Direction by Brandon Roberts, Mike Gill & Patrick Braillard Starring Brandon Roberts, Mike Gill & Patrick Braillard Stage Manager is Melissa Nathan Costumer is Julie Snyder Production by Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble of Orlando, Florida Public Performances May 19-29, 2006 at Orlando International Fringe Festival – Yellow Venue (click for map) |
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Pippin
Book by: Roger O. Hirson with Lyrics & Music by: Stephen Schwartz Based on rhe story of Pippin, son of Charlemagne. Directed by Darlene J. Stewart Keyboard Accompaniment by Timothy D. Turner Once upon a time, the young prince Pippin longed to discover the secret of true happiness and fulfillment. He sought it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father King Charlemagne the Great). In the end, he found it in the simple pleasures of home and family. This hip, tongue-in-cheek, anachronistic fairy tale captivated Broadway audiences and continues to appeal to the young at heart everywhere (the show has become a staple on high school and college campuses). The energetic pop-influenced score by three-time Oscar®-winning composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz (“Godspell,” “Children of Eden” and the animated films “Pocahontas,” “The Hunchback Of Notre Dame” and “The Prince Of Egypt”) bursts with one showstopping number after another, from soaring ballads to infectious dance numbers. Featuring a strong ensemble cast and a show-stealing song-and-dance narrator, “Pippin” is equally effective as an intimate, black-box production (as envisioned by the authors) or as original director/choreographer Bob Fosse’s splashy, dance-driven spectacle, which included some of the most brilliant staging in Broadway history. |
Produced by The Sands Theater Center Mainstage of DeLand, Florida
Performances on May 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, 19 & 20 at 8:00 PM May 7, 14 & 21 at 2:30 PM at The Sands Theater Center of DeLand, Florida |
Harvey
By Mary Chase Directed by Jerry Doty Set & Lighting Design by Timothy D. Turner Produced by The Daytona Playhouse of Daytona, Florida When Elwood P. Dowd starts to introduce his imaginary friend, Harvey, a six-and-a-half-foot rabbit, to guests at a society party, his sister, Veta, has seen as much of his eccentric behavior as she can tolerate. She decides to have him committed to a sanitarium to spare her daughter, Myrtle Mae, and their family from future embarrassment. Problems arise, however, when Veta herself is mistakenly assumed to be on the verge of lunacy when she explains to doctors that years of living with Elwood's hallucination have caused her to see Harvey also! The doctors commit Veta instead of Elwood, but when the truth comes out, the search is on for Elwood and his invisible companion. When he shows up at the sanitarium looking for his lost friend Harvey, it seems that the mild-mannered Elwood's delusion has had a strange influence on more than one of the doctors. Only at the end does Veta realize that maybe Harvey isn't so bad after all. This delightful show is one you will not want to miss! |
Produced by The Daytona Playhouse of Daytona, Florida
Performances on Apr. 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 @ 8 p.m. April 23, 30 @ 2:00 p.m. at The Daytona Playhouse of Daytona Beach, Florida |
A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum
Book by Burt Shevelove & Larry Gelbart with Music & Lyrics Stephen Sondheim Directed by David Clevinger Musical Direction by Timothy D. Turner Starring Ken Rush, Ashley Richards, Kelly Fagin & Michael Scholl With Austin Bakich, Rollin Smith, Jennifer Dobson, Jonathan Olson, Elmo Adams And Other Roles by Sean Jenness, Al Brosman Erin Bykowski, Tessa Crews, Sarah Redmond & Jessika Davis Assistant Director is Elmo Adams Lighting Design by Dill Dumas Stage Management by Patrick Adams & Asst. Stage Management by Emily Sowell Produced by The Bay Street Players of Eustis, Florida "Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight!" Broadway's greatest farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written – the perfect escape from life's troubles. “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum” takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from time-tested, 2000 year old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville. The result is a non-stop laugh-fest in which a crafty slave (Pseudolus) struggles to win the hand of a beautiful but slow-witted courtesan (Philia) for his young master (Hero), in exchange for freedom. With its unforgettable zany characters, a hysterical, perfectly constructed book by Larry Gelbart (of “MASH” and “City Of Angels” fame) and Burt Shevelove, and witty Stephen Sondheim songs which are modest n their vocal demands, “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum” allows a brilliant ensemble of comedic actors to shine. |
Produced by The Bay Street Players of Eustis, Florida
Performances on April 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20. 21, 22 @ 8 p.m. April 9, 16, 23 @ 2:30 p.m. at Historic State Theatre in downtown Eustis at 109 North Bay Street |
Murder Among Friends
By Bob Barry Directed by Ronnie Lighting Design by Timothy D. Turner Produced by The Daytona Playhouse of Daytona, Florida Take an aging, exceedingly vain actor; his very rich wife; a double dealing, double loving agent plunk them down in an elegant New York duplex and add dialogue crackling with wit and laughs and you have the basic elements for an evening of pure, sophisticated entertainment. Angela, the wife and Ted, the agent, are lovers and plan to murder Palmer, the actor, during a contrived robbery on New Year's Eve. But actor and agent are also lovers and have an identical plan to do in the wife. A murder occurs, but not one that was planned! |
Produced by The Daytona Playhouse of Daytona, Florida
Performances on Mar. 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 @ 8 p.m. March 19, 26 @ 2:00 p.m. at The Daytona Playhouse of Daytona Beach, Florida |
The Jungle Book
Book and Lyrics by April-Dawn Gladu Music and Lyrics by Daniel Levy Based upon the book by Rudyard Kipling Directed by April-Dawn Gladu November 2005 Audition Accompaniment by Timothy D. Turner Produced by Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival Torn from his mother’s side by a hungry tiger, Mowgli is adopted by a loving wolf pack that teaches him the law of the jungle. This production, adapted from Rudyard Kipling’s book by April-Dawn Gladu, immerses itself in the beauty and culture of India. Complete with Indian music, dance, and costume, the curtain rises on an Indian Village celebrating Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights. Music and lyrics by Daniel Levy, and choreography by Geeta Raaj. |
Produced by Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival
School Performances: February 28 - March 31, 2006 Weekend Family Performances: March 4, 2006 - April 1, 2006 at Lowndes Shakespeare Festival in Loch Haven Park, Orlando. |
Greetings!
By Tom Dudzick Directed by Pauline Rudick Starring Timothy D. Turner, Walker Fischer, Sandy Zimbler, John C. Lucas and Carol Cole Stage Management by Karen Coleman With Properties by Vikki DelFiacco and Set Design by Jerry Orzel Produced by The Daytona Playhouse of Daytona, Florida Andy has a sweet Catholic mother, a sour Catholic father and a severely retarded younger brother named Mickey. When he brings his Jewish atheist fiancé to meet the folks on Christmas Eve, his worst fears about family blow-ups are realized. But Mickey, whose entire vocabulary is "oh boy" and "wow," suddenly says "Greetings!" An ancient, wise and witty spirit who is bent upon healing the family has borrowed Mickey's body. Though set at Christmas this is truly a play for all seasons. |
Produced by The Daytona Playhouse of Daytona, Florida
Performances on January 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 @ 8 p.m. January 22, 29 @ 2:00 p.m. at The Daytona Playhouse of Daytona Beach, Florida |
Some Enchanted Evening
Music by Richard Rodgers and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Concept by Jeffrey B. Moss for Jerry Kravat Entertainment Services, Inc. Directed by Kent Walker Rehearsal Accompanying by Timothy D. Turner Produced by The Bay Street Players of Eustis, Florida More so than any composer and lyricist who have written for the stage, the songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein have become an integral part of our everyday lives. We sing them in the shower, we dance to them in ballrooms, we hear them on the radio and in clubs and, yes, in elevators and supermarkets too. We still thrill to them on the live stage in their respective shows, and we teach them to our children. This stunning collection of compositions places five performers in a theatrical setting-first "backstage," where the songs are sung as personal interplay, and then "onstage." While offering the performers an opportunity to explore the songs within their own styles and sensibilities, it offers the audience a glorious parade of genuine hits. Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Tired of shopping and long lines? Want relief from holiday pressures? You’ll find the perfect holiday solution at the Bay Street Players with their current production of Some Enchanted Evening - the Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein. Give the gift of music, laughter, and fun for all ages with tickets to this special holiday musical. Fans of Rodgers and Hammerstein will delight in this Broadway-style trip down memory lane featuring the great classics of musical theater and medleys we all know and love from Oklahoma, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, Flower Drum Song, Cinderella, and The Sound of Music. The music comes to life through the songs and characterizations of the five performers. Sponsored in part by Bosshardt and Marzek, Plastic Surgery Associates and United Arts of Central Florida. |
Produced by The Bay Street Players of Eustis, Florida
Performances on December 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 @ 8 p.m. December 4, 11, 18 @ 2:30 p.m. at Historic State Theatre in downtown Eustis at 109 North Bay Street |
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
Book & Lyrics by Joe DiPietro with Music by Jimmy Roberts Directed by Timothy D. Turner Musical Direction by Timothy D. Turner Produced by Daytona Playhouse of Daytona Beach, Florida Shortly after it opened in 1996, the Newark Star Ledger called I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change "Seinfeld set to pop music." Well, Seinfeld is no more, but I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change lives on in several cities, as well as being in its ninth year in New York. Based on the audience reception at the performances, it shows no signs of slowing down in Chicago, either. After The Fantasticks ended its run, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change became Off-Broadway's longest-running musical. In 2002, it became the longest running musical review of all time, making it the longest running musical review in New York history, breaking the record set by Smokey Joe's Cafe. Its New York run has surpassed the runs of Hello, Dolly!, My Fair Lady, Annie, Man of La Mancha, Oklahoma!, The Threepenny Opera, Pippin, and South Pacific, among others. It just goes to show you that romance sells. I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change opened at the Westside Theatre on August 1, 1996. Productions of the show have opened in more than 150 cities worldwide, including Los Angeles, Toronto, Boston and London, among other cities. Subjects covered on the musical ride through the modern-day mating game include dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives, and in-laws. Make no mistake, though, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is not heavyweight entertainment. However, there are moments, particularly in Act 2, when the poignancy of the show sneaks up on you. Subjects covered in the show include most of the components of modern day relationships. In fact, it is structured like a relationship - Act 1 deals with dating, and Act 2 deals with marriage, parenthood, and the death of a spouse. I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is the perfect date show. It doesn’t matter what stage your relationship is at, or whether you’re in a relationship at all. This show will speak to you regardless. Plan ahead, though. Central Florida productions of this show tend to sell out! |
Produced by Daytona Playhouse of Daytona Beach, Florida
Performances on November 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 18, 19 @ 8 p.m. November 6, 13, 20 @ 2:00 p.m. at The Daytona Playhouse of Daytona Beach, Florida |
Alexander Who’s Not, Not, Not, Not, Not, Not Going To Move!
Words by Judith Viorst with Music by Shelly Markham Based on the book by Judith Viorst Directed by Doreen Herd Musical Direction by Timothy D. Turner Production by Florida Children’s Repertory Theatre Company of Orlando, Florida Families will be rockin' out during this musical chock full of pop, Motown and Broadway-inspired songs. The comedy centers around Alexander, who tries anything and everything to avoid moving with his family. For anyone who has known an impish 8-year-old (or found life changing way too fast), Alexander's humorous antics will surely ring true. Alexander has just received some really bad news from his parents. His dad has taken a job in a city, a thousand miles away, which means that he, his mom, his dad, and his bossy older brothers, Nick and Anthony, are going to have to move to a whole new city. And even though his mom says, “Wait, you’ll like it,” Alexander already knows that he’ll hate it. He’ll hate it because he’ll never have a best friend like Paul again. And he’ll never have a great sitter like Rachel again. And he’ll never again have his soccer team or his car pool or kids who know him or... Anyway, he can’t bear to leave the people and places he loves, so he decides that he won’t move. First, he tries to live with three different neighbors. Then he tries to build a tent so he can live by himself. Then he decides he’ll hide so that his parents’ll never find him, but that doesn’t work out either. While Alexander barricades his bed-room door, his mom and dad and even his brothers find some special ways to make it easier for Alexander to leave. They also help him to understand that home is “where your family is, where you’re with the people who love you best of all.” Finally Alexander agrees to leave, but warns that—Do you hear him? He means it!—he’s not, not, not, not, not, not going to move again! |
Production by Florida Children’s Repertory Theatre Company of Orlando, Florida
School Performances on October 3-7, 10-14, 17-21 Public Performances on October 8, 15, 22 @ 1:30 p.m. at The John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center of Orlando, FL ENCORE: Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) March 2006 Invitational Performance |
The Fantasticks
by Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt Directed by Patrick Braillard Musical Direction by Timothy D. Turner Production by Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble of Orlando, Florida "The Fantasticks” is a well-known and beloved musical, which opened Off-Broadway in May 1960 and ran until January 2002 with 17,162 performances at the Sullivan Street Playhouse. The final show was sold out for months in advance and came down with bravoes and tears. The story is of true love between a boy and the girl next door who searches the world and fines that there is no better place for love than their own backyard. Love, feuding fathers, a bandit, a mute and a happy ending are all the ingredients for romance, mystery and adventure. It is no wonder “The Fantasticks” has continued to entertain audiences across the globe. "The Fantasticks" is the longest-running legitimate show in any category in American theatre history. The day it opened, a nationwide civil defense drill took place, Vice President Richard Nixon and Senator John F. Kennedy won the Indiana Presidential Primary and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama was awarded to a musical, "Florello!", by George Abbott, Jerome Weidman, Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick. "The Fantasticks’" standing in the Guinness Book of World Records is surpassed only by Agatha Christie’s "The Mousetrap", which opened in London in 1952. However, in 1974, "The Mousetrap" moved from the Ambassador Theatre to the St. Martins, and so The Fantasticks is the world’s longest running show of any category still running in its original theatre. |
Production by Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble of Orlando, Florida
Performances on September 29, 30, October 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 @ 8 p.m. October 2, 9, 16 @ 2:00 p.m. All Performances at Central Florida Performing Arts Alliance Studio Theatre |
The Magical Piñata
Book & Lyrics by Karen Zacarías with Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma Directed by Darlene J. Stewart Musical Direction by Timothy D. Turner Production by Storybook Theater Company of DeLand, Florida A seemingly plain clay pot magically transports Cucha, a selfish and lonely girl, from her town of Zapotoco, Mexico, to a mysterious jungle filled with eccentric characters. Using her knowledge of English and Spanish, Cucha encounters Parrot Rivera, a jungle muralist who paints the future; Señor Chapulin, a soccer star with the heart of the present; and Burro Burrito, a farmer who plows the past. But the evil Monkey King and his silly Sidekick know the clay pot is really a magical piñata and scheme to steal it from her. Through Cucha's journey, she discovers the magic of the mundane, the roots of cultural pride and the power of sharing. The Magic Piñata tours throughout the 2005 – 2006 school year to students in grades K through 5. |
Production by Storybook Theater Company of DeLand, Florida
Public performances Nov. 12 & 19 at 2:30 PM at Sands Theater Center Tours throughout the 2005 – 2006 school year to students in grades K through 5. |
Edgar Allan Poe
by Timothy D. Turner & Kylie Koscoe Directed by Darlene J. Stewart Dramatic Coaching by Timothy D. Turner Starring J.C. Rede, Ray Wood, Kylie Koscoe & Andrea Finkle Using Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” as our journey’s map of revelation & intrigue, we explore “The Tell-Tale Heart” and “The Cask of Amontillado“ through glimpses of his mysterious life. In this play, actors weave together the characters of Poe’s stories with the people close to this great American author. Time is suspended for yet moments of your life as you step in to world of Edgar Allan Poe! Edgar Allan Poe tours throughout the 2005 – 2006 school year to students in grades 3 through 12. |
Production by Storybook Theater Company of DeLand, Florida
Public performance March 11, 2006 at 2:30 PM Tours throughout the 2005 – 2006 school year to students in grades 3 through 12. All Public Performances at Sands Theater Center of the Cultural Arts Center in DeLand, Florida |