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Spotlight on: Executive Director Sara K. Dean

Spotlight on: Executive Director Sara K. Dean

Executive Director Sara K. Dean takes a turn in the interview hot seat, fielding five questions about the relevance of A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, the challenge of mounting such a complex show, the artistic vision behind it, how it fits into the overall 2019-2020 season, and the new and familiar faces who will be bringing it to life come September 28. Get your tickets now at this link or by calling 408-266-4734. This is the fourth video in a series of behind the scenes looks at "The Art of Theatre" as practiced here at South Bay Musical Theatre. [...]

By |2019-08-20T19:40:27-07:00August 20th, 2019|2019-2020 Season, Behind The Scenes, Video Link|
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Board Meeting Minutes Aug. 14, 2019

August 14, 2019 Contents ACTIONS Sara Millie Survey SBMT Patron Survey Tacos and Tunes Board Retreat November 23 Season Selection committee Gentlemen’s Guide She Loves Me Costumes Company Sales Incentive – Ticket Pricing ACTIONS Plan for Board to provide snacks on preview nights – Try it for GGLAM (But Michael H. doesn’t have to do it!). Board members should remember to buy tickets to Tacos and Tunes soon. Let Kim know if you are planning on buying a table. Steve S will send out the Patron Survey soon. Some Board members will attend 42nd Moon concert of Titanic, and possibly [...]

By |2020-06-22T05:14:48-07:00August 14th, 2019|Board meetings, Board Minutes|
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Spotlight On: Gentleman’s Guide director, Walter M. Mayes

The director of A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, Walter M. Mayes, sat down with us for an interview describing the show's creative evolution since winning the 2014 "Best Musical" Tony on Broadway and how South Bay Musical Theatre is giving it an Edwardian rather than Victorian look. Watch the video in two parts below, or read the transcript. https://youtu.be/uSwF2ajHq7o How do you describe this musical to your friends and family? A man finds out that he is eighth in line for a title in England in the 1910s and accidentally stumbles into a plot where he figures out how [...]

By |2019-07-29T22:57:57-07:00July 29th, 2019|2019-2020 Season, Behind The Scenes, Video Link|
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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 yourselves with a serious story, or stoop to silly slapstick? Do you pick a challenging title that will attract the best actors, or stick with a Broadway blockbuster that your patrons may prefer? Do you foray into adult fare, or favor the family friendly? Unfortunately, there is no universally correct answer—and [...]

By |2019-07-01T17:08:34-07:00July 1st, 2019|2019-2020 Season, Announcements, Behind The Scenes, Board meetings, Video Link|
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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 hand out when they ask restaurants in Saratoga to support us All Board is invited to attend Saratoga Chamber of Commerce event on Wednesday, June 19 at “Stilettos,” where SBMT will be introduced Doug send message to membership pushing Tacos & Tunes tickets Steve will follow up on survey suggestions and [...]

By |2020-06-22T05:18:28-07:00June 12th, 2019|Board meetings, Board Minutes|
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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 will recognize many favorites from past shows, including David Mister, who played the role of Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame last spring, and Michael Hirsch, who played the role of The Duke in Big River this past January. They may also recognize RuthE Stein from her character role in [...]

By |2019-05-28T20:49:42-07:00May 28th, 2019|2019-2020 Season, Announcements, Meet The Cast, Photos|
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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 interest in participating in a strategic planning committee Sara will either complete paperwork with City of Saratoga by May 17, or plan for holding our dance and acting classes at the studio next season Doug will put together an ad to be released on Millie opening night about the classes; information [...]

By |2020-06-22T05:22:16-07:00May 8th, 2019|Board meetings, Board Minutes|
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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 Jeffrey that the toilet chain broke again and needs to be replaced (studio.) Jay formally emailed Dan and asked him if he would be willing to develop a proposal for specs for projector system. Doug Baird has expressed interest in using it for Will Rogers Follies if it’s in place in [...]

By |2020-06-22T05:26:27-07:00April 10th, 2019|Board meetings, Board Minutes|
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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 No motions Actions Sara will get a price/budget for a truck to Jordan. Kim will work on delegating the online applications for auction asks. Jay/Doug will set a date for subscription renewal stuffing party. Sara will work on a curtain speech for Millie. Marketing Report Doug has designed the subscription package. [...]

By |2020-06-22T05:35:55-07:00March 13th, 2019|Board meetings, Board Minutes|
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