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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.
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 [...]
Special Board Meeting Jan. 2, 2020
January 2, 2010. Meeting called to order at 5:40pm. Present: Barbara Heninger, Kevin Brownstein (via phone), Denise Reynolds, Jennifer Maggio, Steve Allhoff, Jordan Selburn, Kim Kay, Michael Hirsch, Dallas Carter (via phone), Jen Petersen (late); Sara Dean, and Doug Hughes Board Members absent: Jay Steele and Steve Sammonds This [...]
Gwyneth talks wigs for She Loves Me
We interview Gwyneth Price Panos, Hair & Makeup Designer for South Bay Musical Theatre's upcoming production of She Loves Me. What hairstyles are apropos for a show set in the 1930s? Do cast members like wearing wigs or prefer styling their own hair? How do you determine what color hair [...]
Board Meeting Minutes Dec. 11, 2019
December 11, 2019 Present: Doug, Sara, Steve A., Denise, Jay, The Jen’s, Kim, Steve S.(7:03pm), Barbara (7:40pm), Dallas Motions Motion to accept the planned season roster (Little Night Music, Little Shop of Horrors, Sound of Music). Passed. Motion to retire the SBMT silver jackets and the award they represent. [...]
The romantic couples in She Loves Me
The lead actors in "She Loves Me" discuss the type of characters they play in this brief interview with Marie Finch, Ben Hatch, Jessica Whittemore, and Carlos Nunez. The show is now in rehearsals, and opens January 25, 2020, running weekends through February 15 at the Saratoga Civic Theater. Tickets [...]
Board Retreat November 26, 2019
Board Retreat Notes, collated by Dallas Carter and Barbara Heninger Values Discussion We listed two top items, with the following four below them that feed into the top. The Culture and Connection of SBMT is created through: HEART: Passion, Kindness COMMUNITY: Collaborations, Inclusivity, Diversity, Service QUALITY: [...]
Sara Dean on She Loves Me
In our latest behind-the-scenes interview, SBMT Executive Director Sara Dean talks about SBMT's upcoming production of "She Loves Me," calling it "storytelling at its best." She provides a brief overview of the plot, and discusses the challenge of casting the show from the large pool of eager and talented actors [...]