“Open A New Window!”
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.
What’s the secret sauce for selecting a successful season?
For community theatre companies like South Bay Musical Theatre, the annual exercise of selecting which shows to stage is a critical decision, and many competing factors come into play. Do you snap up that hot new show the moment it’s released, or lock down a perennial favorite? Do you stretch [...]
Board Meeting Minutes June 12, 2019
June 12, 2019 Present: Jay, Denise, Doug H, Sara, Jennifer, Braden, Jordan, Barbara, Kim, Steve A, Kevin, Steve S, Jeffrey Contents Actions Community Outreach Committee Tacos and Tunes Big River Survey Workshops Election Update Executive Director Liability Waiver Other Business Actions Doug provide postcards for community outreach committee to [...]
We have a Gentleman’s Guide cast!
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, South Bay Musical Theatre's first show of the 2019-2020 season, promises to be one that is unique and memorable. Casting was conducted over the past two weekends and the level of talent that turned out to audition was "off the charts." SBMT audiences [...]
Awards bestowed on Millie cast and crew
Following SBMT’s Preview Night performance for Thoroughly Modern Millie on May 18, 2019, Executive Director Sara Dean invited the audience to stay for a few extra minutes as the staff conferred special awards to outstanding members of the cast, crew, and orchestra. The Gypsy Robe was renamed the Legacy Robe, [...]
Are stereotypes acceptable in today’s theatrical productions?
Justin Fan, Karyn Rondeau, and Edmond Kwong play the villains. Photo by Steve Stubbs. In the irreverent musical Avenue Q, one of the songs purports that “Everybody’s a little bit racist,” as it skewers contemporary attitudes regarding race, religion, political correctness, and humor based on exaggerated stereotypes. The [...]
Board Meeting Minutes May 8, 2019
Present: Jay, Steve S, Doug, Sara, Braden, Kim, Denise, Kevin, Steve A., Barbara SUMMARY of Motions and Actions Board approved the Budget presented by CFO for 2019-20 season. Board approved a performance bonus plan for Sara Dean (as described) Sara will send a message to Board members to confirm [...]
Board Meeting Minutes April 10, 2019
April 10, 2019 Present: Sara Dean, Kim Kay, Jen Young, Jordan Selburn, Steve Sammonds, Jeffrey Henson, Denise Reynolds, Jay Steele, Braden Steele, Steve Allhoff, Doug Hughes Motions: No motions Discussion Jeffrey needs to replace the wall-mounted electrical cord reels at the shop, which will cost $770. Braden also updated [...]
Board Meeting Minutes March 13, 2019
March 13, 2019 Present: Jay Steele, Sara Dean, Kim Kay, Kevin Brownstein, Jordan Selburn, Steve Allhoff, Jennifer Petersen, Doug Hughes, Denise Reynolds, Steve Sammonds, Jeffrey Henson Motions Actions Marketing Report Development Report Executive Director’s Report Meeting with City Manager, James Lindsay Harassment Committee Board Recruitment Tacos & Tunes Motions [...]
Award winners announced at January Members Meeting
The unveiling of our 2019-2020 season may have garnered the most attention, but the emotional heart and soul of SBMT's January Members Meeting was the surprise announcement of the past year's award winners. Here's what transpired.