Barbara Heninger, Author at South Bay Musical Theatre

SBMT Members Meet; City of Angels Builds!

By Barbara Heninger|2016-08-23T23:28:05-07:00August 23rd, 2016|Board meetings, Photos|

SBMT Summer Membership Meeting a Success Props Wizard Ruthe Stein and newest Board members Jennifer Young and Ron Bowman staff the costume and lobby booths at the fair. Board CFO Braden Taylor presents his report. The summer SBMT Membership Meeting was a rousing success! On August 14, members sampled delicious tacos while participating in a Volunteer Fair to learn about different ways they can help the organization. Volunteer opportunities include helping with set building, creating a costume and prop database, fund-raising, marketing, accounting, working the lobby, helping to produce shows, and more. If you would like to [...]

Staff for My Fair Lady

By Barbara Heninger|2016-08-06T09:35:28-07:00August 6th, 2016|Announcements|

Staff for our Spring Production, MY FAIR LADY, is being assembled. We are happy to announce the following staff leads. If you are interested in joining the production team, please contact producer Walter Mayes. PRODUCER: Dan Singletary and Walter Mayes DIRECTOR: Morgan Dayley MUSIC DIRECTOR: Joe Kelly VOCAL DIRECTOR: Rachel Michelberg SET DESIGN: Brett Carlson COSTUME DESIGN: Sharon Peng SOUND DESIGN: Dan Singletary RIGGING HEAD: Rocco Veccellio MY FAIR LADY will run from May 20 to June 10, 2017. Auditions will be held later this winter - to add yourself to our audition email announcement list, please go to our auditions [...]

1776 Cast Announced; City of Angels and Always, Patsy Cline in Production

By Barbara Heninger|2016-07-30T12:31:35-07:00July 30th, 2016|Announcements|

South Bay Musical Theatre is pleased to announce the cast for its Winter, 2017 production of 1776. The Second Continental Congress President John Hancock - Ruthe Stein New Hampshire Dr.Josiah Bartlett - Ronnie Misra Massachusetts John Adams - Tim Reynolds Rhode Island Stephen Hopkins - Allen Siverson Connecticut Roger Sherman - Michael Cuddy New York Lewis Morris - Gregory Spear Robert Livingston - Gwyneth Price New Jersey Rev. John Witherspoon - Leslie Newport Pennsylvania Benjamin Franklin - Terri Weitze John Dickinson - Andy Cooperfauss James Wilson - Brett Carlson Delaware Caesar Rodney - Tim Harris Col. Thomas McKean - Beverly Hansberry George Read - Alea Selburn Maryland Samuel Chase - Robert Weisman Virginia Richard Henry Lee [...]

1776 Auditions Coming Soon!

By Barbara Heninger|2016-07-15T08:45:25-07:00July 15th, 2016|Announcements, Auditions|

...TO AUDITION! Auditions for SBMT's January/February 2017 production of 1776 are just around the corner. Auditions will be held on: Saturday, July 16, 2016 - SBMT rehearsal space, 761 Mabury Road #20, San Jose Monday, July 18, 2016 - Saratoga Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga Please note: Auditions will be held at different locations. Keep this in mind when selecting your audition date and time. Callbacks will be held July 23 and 24 at the Saratoga Civic Theater. Callback times will be provided after auditions. To audition, please prepare: A short (16-32 bars) audition song excerpt that shows [...]

Celebrate Independence: Sign up for 1776 Auditions!

By Barbara Heninger|2016-07-04T14:34:21-07:00July 4th, 2016|Announcements, Auditions|

Happy Independence Day! Feeling patriotic? Then sign up for auditions for SBMT's 2017 production of 1776! 1776 puts a human face on the pages of history as we see the men and women behind the national icons: proud, frightened, uncertain, witty, charming, and ultimately noble figures determined to do the right thing for a fledgling nation. Featuring a funny, insightful, and compelling story along with a striking score,1776 is a triumphant celebration of the American spirit. Auditions will be held on: Saturday, July 16, 2016 - SBMT rehearsal space, 761 Mabury Road #20, San Jose Monday, July 18, 2016 - Saratoga Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, [...]

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Spoofs, GYPSY Soars

By Barbara Heninger|2016-06-01T23:47:30-07:00June 1st, 2016|Announcements, Photos|

Beat this weekend's heat, and keep cool at the modern, air-conditioned Saratoga Civic Theater with two of the South Bay's hottest shows! FORBIDDEN BROADWAY's show last Sunday was a huge laugh-fest! Don't miss this cabaret revue sharply spoofing show tunes, characters and plots of contemporary Broadway musicals. Only one more performance, on Saturday, June 4, at 2:30 pm. The hilarious send-up of all-things Broadway features some of your SBMT favorites parodying some of your favorite Broadway performers. MEN: Brett Carlson, Dave Leon, David Mister, Michael Reed, Braden Taylor WOMEN: Kayvon Kordestani, Jennifer Medeiros, Mary Melnick, Diane Milo, Molly Olivas, Christine Rose, [...]

GYPSY Earns Top Reviews – And Forbidden Broadway Beckons

By Barbara Heninger|2016-05-26T08:30:50-07:00May 26th, 2016|Announcements, Photos|

Molly Thornton as Mama Rose Audiences and critics agree, SBMT's production of GYPSY is a hit! Take a break from your Memorial Day festivities to see the show this weekend, May 27 through 30, or join us for shows in June (3, 4, 5, 9, 10, or 11). Tickets available NOW at http://southbaymt.com/shows/gypsy2016.html. Marlene Berner (Louise), Molly Thornton (Mama Rose), and Tim Reynolds (Herbie) perform "Together" Critics rave: Molly Thornton sparkles in 'Gypsy' "I have seen Gypsy four times, once on Broadway with Merman and three other productions throughout the years and Molly Thornton’s Rose in this [...]

GYPSY Opens May 21 – 57 Years After the Original!

By Barbara Heninger|2016-05-21T10:35:29-07:00May 21st, 2016|Photos|

Marlene Berner as Gypsy Rose Lee On May 21, 1959, a new show opened on Broadway with Ethel Merman in the starring role of Mama Rose: GYPSY! And tonight, May 21, 2016, SBMT is proud to open our production of GYPSY! Starring Molly Thornton as Mama Rose, Marlene Berner as Louise (the future Gypsy Rose Lee), Tim Reynolds as Herbie, and Rhona McFadyen as June, we guarantee this is one show you will not want to miss. Tickets are available for the run, May 21 through June 11, at http://southbaymt.com/shows/gypsy.html Molly Thornton knocks it out of the park [...]

More Gypsies, a Video – and $10 Off!

By Barbara Heninger|2016-05-17T12:29:43-07:00May 17th, 2016|Blog-erviews!, Discounts, Photos, Video Link|

GYPSY opens in only FOUR DAYS! We're so excited to entertain you, we can barely wait. (See what we did there?) In fact, we have a SPECIAL DISCOUNT for those who buy tickets NOW. Go to www.southbaymt.com/shows/gypsy2016.html Use code ENTERTAIN for $10 off any tickets purchased by Wednesday, MAY 18! That's right, this special offer lasts only until Wednesday at midnight. So buy NOW! Meanwhile, our cast has more to share with you. First, Zoe Wheatonfox, "Young Louise," provides a kid's-eye view of the show in backstage interviews with the youngest members of our cast: Kid's-eye View of GYPSY!Video link [...]

Seeking New Board Members!

By Barbara Heninger|2016-05-12T00:06:43-07:00May 12th, 2016|Announcements|

South Bay Musical Theatre is seeking candidates for the positions of the six board members whose terms end this summer. Each position will have a two-year term, from July 2016 through June of 2018. If you are interested or would like more information about board membership, we’d love to hear from you! Please email current Board President Jay Steele at jay@southbaymt.com by May 27, and you will receive more information about board membership requirements and expectations, as well as our board of directors application. You are also welcome to get more information by discussing the opportunity with any of our current [...]

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