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Richard Cartwright honored at retirement

By |2025-06-14T17:20:24-07:00June 14th, 2025|Awards, Photos|

After 40 years providing SBMT excellent support as our Master Carpenter, Richard Cartwright has done his last show with us. Retiring to spend time with his wife, Marilyn, he hopes to travel and enjoy life free of production schedules for once. In addition to building nearly every set that has appeared on our stage since our 1994 production of Anything Goes, Richard has maintained our set shop and kept track of lumber, tools, equipment, and all the things that make theatrical production possible. SBMT has had many volunteers and helpers over the years, but none have had the lasting effect of the service that Richard has [...]

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Meet the cast of The Sound of Music

By |2025-05-23T15:07:46-07:00May 23rd, 2025|2025-2026 Season, Announcements, Meet The Cast|

South Bay Musical Theatre is proud to announce the cast for our fall 2025 production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Congratulations to the entire company, and thanks to all who auditioned! We had 120 talented actors apply and it was a difficult decision. Lauren D'Ambrosio — Maria Rainer Brad Satterwhite — Captain Georg Von Trapp Kama Belloni — Mother Abbess Mohammed Ismail — Max Detweiler Jessica Whittemore — Baroness Elsa Schraeder Jackson Velez — Rolf Gruber Coraline Christian — Liesl Von Trapp Mandy Carmack — Sister Berthe Miriam Stern — Sister Sophia Erika Robertson — Sister Margaretta [...]

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At your service

By |2025-05-23T14:34:17-07:00May 23rd, 2025|2018-19 Season|

For SBMT, this season is shaping up to be one of the strongest we’ve ever had. Our staff, volunteers, artists, Board, and you, our dedicated audience and patrons, have all stepped up to support the performing arts in the South Bay when we all needed it most. If you haven’t seen Brigadoon yet, get your tickets now as word is getting out about how fantastic the show is - one audience member last weekend described the entire experience as “lush”. Very fitting. We are now actively looking for new Board and committee members to join us as we leap into [...]

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Auditions for The Sound of Music

By |2025-04-25T16:19:01-07:00April 3rd, 2025|2025-2026 Season, Announcements, Auditions|

Walter M. Mayes, Artistic Director of South Bay Musical Theatre announces auditions for  THE SOUND OF MUSIC Music by Richard Rodgers. Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse Suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp. Director: Walter M. Mayes Choreographer: Francesca Cipponeri Vocal Director: Rachel Michelberg Music Director: George Yefchak Initial auditions will be held Saturday, May 3, 2025 from noon – 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 4 from noon – 5 p.m. Audition sign-ups will begin on Saturday, April 5. Please schedule a vocal audition slot at: https://sbmt.ivolunteer.com/sbmt_soundofmusic_001 AUDITION INFORMATION Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show [...]

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See Titanic: In Concert April 12-13 in Saratoga

By |2025-03-31T13:39:44-07:00March 31st, 2025|2024-2025 Season|

South Bay Musical Theatre (SBMT) is proud to present a special benefit concert of the Tony Award-winning musical Titanic on April 12 and 13, 2025, at the Saratoga Civic Theater. This limited engagement offers two performances: Saturday evening at 8:00 pm and Sunday afternoon at 2:30 pm. Notably, the April 12 performance will be ASL interpreted to ensure accessibility for all audience members. A Grand Production for a Noble Cause Featuring a dedicated ensemble of 44 singers and a 24-piece orchestra, this concert promises a rich and immersive musical experience. In the spirit of community and artistry, all participants are volunteering their time and [...]

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Cast of Titanic announced

By |2025-03-02T11:29:35-08:00March 2nd, 2025|2024-2025 Season, Announcements, Meet The Cast|

The dictionary defines “titanic” as an adjective meaning "having exceptional strength, size, or power." With that in mind, South Bay Musical Theatre is pleased to announce the titanic cast of Titanic, In Concert. which will be presented twice in the Saratoga Civic Theater on April 12 and 13, 2025 (on the 113th anniversary of the ship's fateful voyage). The cast of 45 singers—pictured here in alphabetical order—includes: Top row: Emily Acosta, Amy Alexander, Kyle Arrouzet, Anat Baird, Kama Belloni, Francesca Cipponeri, Joseph Cloward. Second row: Elyse Cook, Stephen Crocker, Derek DeMarco, Nique Eagen, Aaron Eberhardt. Third row: Finn Hekkala, Jason [...]

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Season 63 shows announced

By |2025-04-15T09:05:43-07:00February 18th, 2025|2025-2026 Season, Announcements|

The Sound of Music, Little Women coming next season! To help spread the word about our upcoming 63rd Season, we put together a short video that summarizes the season in 78 short seconds. Click on the link below to play it. Or, if you want to know more about the shows than the titles and authors, read the summaries below. Keep in mind that tickets are not yet available; season brochures will go out sometime in April, when you will be able to sign up for a subscription at a discounted price.  The Sound of Music Sept. 27 - [...]

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Brigadoon cast announced

By |2025-02-07T15:15:17-08:00February 7th, 2025|2024-2025 Season, Announcements, Meet The Cast|

South Bay Musical Theatre is pleased to announce the cast of Lerner & Loewe's Brigadoon, which comes to the Saratoga Civic Theater from May 17 through June 7, 2025. The characters and players are: Tommy Albright: Steve Allhoff Jeff Douglas: Zack Goller Fiona MacLaren: Brenna Silva Jean MacLaren: Tracy Fuller Harry Beaton: Michael Saenz Charlie Dalrymple: Cam Burchard Mister Lundie: Robin Melnick Meg Brockie: Alicia Teeter Maggie Anderson: Adisa Kruayatidee Jane Ashton: Elizabeth McClelland Andrew MacLaren: Michael Paul Hirsch Angus MacGuffie: Michael Yu Archie Beaton: Vic Prosak Sandy Dean: Jackson Velez Stuart Dalrymple: Braden Koch Frank McBarkeep: Kyle Arrouzet Male Ensemble: Tim [...]

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Brigadoon auditions announced

By |2024-12-16T12:37:50-08:00December 16th, 2024|2024-2025 Season, Announcements, Auditions|

Walter M. Mayes, Artistic Director of South Bay Musical Theatre, announces auditions for  BRIGADOON Music by Frederick Loewe. Lyrics and book by Alan Jay Lerner Director: Doug Brook Assistant Director: Tonya Mara Choreographer: Esther Selk Vocal Director: Rachel Michelberg Music Director: Joe Kelly Stage Manager: Philip Jacke Initial auditions will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, from 1 – 4 pm and Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, from 10 am – 2 pm Please schedule a vocal audition slot at: https://sbmt.ivolunteer.com/sbmt_brigadoon_001 AUDITION INFORMATION Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show with sheet music in the [...]

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Board Meeting Minutes for Nov 13, 2024

By |2024-11-30T13:48:16-08:00November 30th, 2024|Board Minutes|

Start: 7:24 p.m. End: 9:16 p.m. Board Members In Attendance: Michael Hirsch, Dan Singletary, Braden Taylor, Nicole Tung, Ann Lucena,Tipu Purkayastha Ex Officio: Walter Mayes (Artistic Director), Ian Fullmer (Development Director), Doug Hughes (Marketing Director) Potential Board Members: Josh Limasa, Marcy Bates, Anita Carey, Andy Switky, Nancy Whitney, LaShonda Eagels Summary of Action Items ACTION: Walter will create job description for tech director/ production manager ACTION: Walter will create comparison/market analysis with other local theaters for Braden  ACTION: Salary discussion between Walter, Braden, and Michael for new hires ACTION: Ann to create instructions for Walter for company members to understand [...]

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