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Winter shows postponed due to COVID

By |2022-01-13T20:52:05-08:00January 7th, 2022|2021-2022 Season, Announcements|

COVID update: Jan. 7, 2022 It is with regret that South Bay Musical Theatre announces the postponement of our winter productions of Company and Broadway In Love. Rescheduled dates for these shows will be announced as soon as they are confirmed. UPDATE as of Jan. 12, 2022: The SBMT Board has approved new dates for these shows. Company will run Sept. 24-Oct. 15, 2022, while Broadway In Love will move to Sunday, Apr. 17, 2022. As a valued patron and ticket holder for one or both of these productions, know that your ticket(s) will automatically be transferred to the revised [...]

Announcing auditions for On the Town

By |2021-11-10T01:45:20-08:00November 10th, 2021|2021-2022 Season, Announcements, Auditions|

Music by Leonard Bernstein Book and Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green Based on an idea by Jerome Robbins About the show On The Town, the energetic wartime musical about three sailors on a 24-hour leave in New York City, features thrilling music by Leonard Bernstein with playful lyrics and book by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. The show’s celebrated score includes a number of musical theatre standards, including “Come Up to My Place;” “I Can Cook, Too;” “Some Other Time;” and “New York, New York.” Important dates First rehearsal: March 15, 2022 Opening Night: May 14, 2022 Closing Night: June 4, [...]

Cast of Company announced

By |2021-10-07T23:29:01-07:00October 7th, 2021|2021-2022 Season, Announcements, Meet The Cast|

South Bay Musical Theatre is proud to announce its cast and staff for COMPANY, the Tony® winning musical comedy by Stephen Sondheim, with book by George Furth. The show will return to the Saratoga Civic Theater for the first time since it debuted there in 1999. Performances run from Jan. 29 through Feb. 19, 2022—while the latest Broadway revival is still playing in New York. Plan now to attend by getting your tickets here or by calling 408-266-4734. Robert..Vince Ricco Harry...Benjamin Hatch Sarah...Emily Acosta Peter...Justin Kerekes Susan...Kimberly Kay David...James M. Jones Jenny...Amy Elizabeth Young Paul...Ted Sclavos Amy...Sarah Thermond Joanne...Grace Colón [...]

Associate Manager Wanted

By |2021-09-09T20:29:58-07:00September 9th, 2021|Announcements|

South Bay Musical Theatre is seeking an Associate Manager to work closely with the Executive Director supporting multiple functions of our company’s operations: live productions, eStudio (online) productions, education programs, donor management, and fiscal operations. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, a strong communicator, comfortable with changing work demands, and a self-starter. We are open to both experienced individuals and newcomers who are eager to learn theatrical management. A strong interest in theatre would, of course, be helpful! The Associate Manager will be called upon to support such tasks as Live production: Assist in coordinating auditions Provide communication support for mainstage shows Online production: Develop [...]

Board Meeting Minutes for July 2021

By |2021-08-12T01:27:19-07:00August 12th, 2021|Board meetings, Board Minutes|

Present: Michael Hirsch, Dan Singletary, Jay Steele, Steve Sammonds,, Raiña Parks, Sara Dean, Doug Hughes, Jen Maggio, Kevin Brownstein, Ed Hunter Start 7:01 pm Welcome by Michael Hirsch Agenda Support Staff Updates (15 minutes) Marketing & Social Media (Doug Hughes) Facilities (Jeffrey Henson) Tech (Dan Singletary) Financial (Jen Maggio) Executive Director Update (60 minutes) (Sara Dean) Budget Hiring - Associate Manager/Business Manager 2021-2022 Season Committee Updates (15 minutes) Community, Inclusivity & Accountability (Kevin Brownstein, Sharon Peng) Development & Fundraising (Dallas Carter) Organizational Development (Jay Steele) Vision & Planning (Michael Hirsch) Board Recruitment (15 minutes) (Michael Hirsch) Actions Minutes Listen back [...]

Auditions for Sondheim’s COMPANY Aug. 7-8

By |2021-07-30T21:26:28-07:00July 15th, 2021|2021-2022 Season, Announcements, Auditions|

South Bay Musical Theatre  announces auditions for Company Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by George Furth Directed by: Vinh G. Nguyen Choreography by: Michael Saenz Vocal Direction by: Anita Carey Musical Direction by: Joseph Kelly Casting Consultant: Dave Leon THIS PAGE UPDATED JULY 30, 2021 This week, the CDC announced a recommendation to require masking for all indoor activities for those in "Substantial Transmission" areas regardless of vaccination status. Since Santa Clara county is in a "Substantial Transmission” area and because South Bay Musical Theatre prioritizes the health and safety of our patrons and theater community, we have decided to not hold in person [...]

Cast of Shout announced

By |2021-07-29T21:44:29-07:00June 25th, 2021|2021-2022 Season, Announcements, Meet The Cast, Photos|

South Bay Musical Theatre is proud to announce the cast for SHOUT! The Mod Musical, which will be presented at the Saratoga Civic Theater from September 25 through October 16, 2021. Red Girl... Melissa Momboisse Orange Girl... Christina Bolognini Yellow Girl... Jamie Gussman Blue Girl... Heather Mae Steffen Green Girl... Amanda Le Nguyen The Voice: Walter M. Mayes Red Girl understudy... Natalie To Gwendolyn Holmes & Orange Girl understudy... Kimberly Kay Yellow & Green Girl understudy... Mylissa Malley Blue Girl understudy: Jessica Whittemore Staff Listing: Director & Choreographer: Lee Ann Payne Musical & Vocal Director:  Debra Lambert Production Manager: Patti [...]

Board Meeting Minutes for June 2, 2021

By |2021-06-08T21:55:13-07:00June 8th, 2021|2021-2022 Season, Board meetings, Board Minutes|

Special Board Meeting Date: June 2, 2021 Present: Michael Hirsch, Dan Singletary, Jay Steele, Steve Sammonds,, Raiña Parks, Sharon Peng, Kevin Brownstein, Sara Dean, Jay Steele, Dallas Carter, Jeff Henson, Doug Hughes Start 7:01 pm Welcome by Michael Hirsch Agenda Q&A regarding budget information Questioned what Budget is based on   Held vote on approval for the budget All board members in attendance (Kevin, Raina, Dallas, Jay, Dan, Steven, Michael and Sharon) Ed votes yes in absentia Budget was approved by all attending board members (8 yays) Discussed the need to fill out COVID status form Have determined that we have [...]

Board Meeting Minutes for May 2021

By |2021-06-04T20:45:27-07:00June 4th, 2021|2020-2021 Season, Board meetings, Board Minutes|

Present: Michael Hirsch, Dan Singletary, Raiña Parks, Dave Leon, Kevin Brownstein, Doug Hughes, Sara Dean, Dallas Carter, Jeff Henson, Jen Maggio, Ed Hunter, Steve Sammonds, Jay Steele Date: May 12, 2021. Start 7:06 pm Welcome by Michael Hirsch Agenda Functional, Committee and ED updates Budget Payroll Season and Staffing Board elections & needed skills State of SBMT on May 18 Actions [Action] Board members to reach out to at least two potential board members and make note on spreadsheet in Meeting slides [Action] Board members to review program in detail to confirm no mistakes Functional, Committee and ED updates Marketing [...]

Award winners announced at State of SBMT meeting

By |2021-06-14T20:58:51-07:00May 28th, 2021|2020-2021 Season, Awards, Photos|

On May 18, 2021, the SBMT Board of Directors hosted a virtual meeting to discuss the “State of SBMT.” They recapped the past year during the pandemic, announced the upcoming 2021-2022 season, and announced this year’s winners of the group’s special recognition awards. Those honored include the following. Kama Belloni won the Howard Miller Bless Your Heart Award, given to the “individual who fosters a sense of love and family in our organization.” Over the past several years, Kama has volunteered as SBMT’s Communications Assistant.  She has been invaluable in providing administrative support to Sara & the Development team.  This [...]

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