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Explore behind the scenes at South Bay Musical Theatre by reading our blog. Here is where we will discuss upcoming shows, announce casting decisions, and debut new promo videos. Each blog post will also be linked from our social media sites, so if you don’t want to miss a thing, be sure to “Like” and “Follow” us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Special Board Meeting March 20, 2020
Special Session, March 20, 2020 Present: Jay Steele, Jennifer Maggio, Michael Hirsch, Steve Alhoff, Jordan Selburn, Kim Kay, Barbara Heninger, Kevin Brownstein Ex Officio: Sara Dean, Doug Hughes Contents Actions Discussion of Next Steps for 2019-20 Season Decision: Cancel the remainder of the 2019-20 season After COVID-19 (2020-21 Season, [...]
Coronavirus impact on SBMT productions
March 13, 2020 Dear SBMT Patrons and Members, You’re undoubtedly aware of the turmoil all local theatre companies are facing with the current coronavirus pandemic, which includes cancellation and postponement of performances. Our local government has also issued strict guidelines by which South Bay Musical Theatre will abide in order [...]
Board Meeting Minutes March 11, 2020
March 11, 2020 Board members present: Michael Hirsch, Jay Steele, Steve Sammonds, Steve Allhoff, Jordan Selburn, Barbara Heninger, Dallas Carter, Kimberly Kay, Jennifer Petersen, Jen Maggio, Kevin Brownstein Ex officio: Sara Dean (Executive Director), Doug Hughes (Marketing Director) Note that all dates and timelines recorded here have been superseded [...]
Board Meeting Minutes Feb. 12, 2020
February 12, 2020 Board members present: Michael Hirsch, Jay Steele, Steve Sammonds, Steve Allhoff, Jordan Selburn, Barbara Heninger, Dallas Carter, Kimberly Kay, Jennifer Petersen, Jen Maggio, Denise Reynolds, Kevin Brownstein Ex officio: Sara Dean (Executive Director), Doug Hughes (Marketing Director), Jeffrey Henson (Facilities Director) Contents Actions Motions Reports Sent [...]
Spotlight on: Alexandra Teixeira, Stage Manager for She Loves Me
During a busy tech week rehearsal for She Loves Me, we caught Alexandra Teixeira, the show's stage manager, in the theater lobby to ask her about her role and how things were coming along with the show's opening just a few short days away. Over the din of the orchestra [...]
Spotlight on: Daniel Hughes, Vocal Director for She Loves Me
Vocal Director Daniel Hughes is interviewed for the latest installment in SBMT's series on "The Art of Theatre." He discusses his involvement with the musical SHE LOVES ME, answering questions about the composers and their music, specific songs from the show, the use of harmony, and the role of a [...]
Spotlight on: Joe Kelly, Music Director for SHE LOVES ME
Joseph Kelly, whose past work as Music Director for South Bay Musical Theatre has twice been nominated as a Theatre Bay Area finalist, tackles another tuneful score with the show SHE LOVES ME, running January 25 through February 15, 2020 at the Saratoga Civic Theater. In this interview, Joe shares [...]
Martín Rojas Dietrich, director of SHE LOVES ME
Martín Rojas Dietrich joins South Bay Musical Theatre for the first time, as director of the classic romantic comedy SHE LOVES ME, by the author of Cabaret and the composers of Fiddler on the Roof. In this video interview, he gives some background on how the 1937 play Parfumerie evolved [...]
Board Meeting Minutes Jan. 8, 2020
January 8, 2020 Board members present: Kim Kay, Denise Reynolds, Doug Hughes, Dallas Carter, Jordan Selburn, Steve Sammonds, Jen Maggio, Barbara Heninger, Michael Hirsch Ex officio: Sara Dean (Executive Director), Doug Hughes (Marketing Director) Contents Actions Motions Reports Sent Separately – See Board Drive AB5 Follow-up Per diem payments [...]