The Dirty Rotten Scoundrels set is under construction, and SBMT volunteers chatted during lunch this Saturday at the set shop (below). Join us! Go to http://sbmt.ivolunteer.com to sign up to help with set construction, or volunteer in the lobby during the show. Pictured: Richard Cartwright, Lucy Haab, Andrew Stuart, Brian Palac, Barbara Heninger, Karl Schweitzer, Lea Schweitzer. Taken by Jay Steele.
Members of the "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" cast rehearsed on March 14 -- also known as "Pi Day" (3.14). So of course, they had to take a break for pi(e)! Jeff Tuttle, Jennifer Young (left) and David Murphy (right) thank Brian Palac (center) for bringing pie on Pi Day. Hannah Smith, Breanna Van Gastel, Chris Cruz, Sara Razavi, Clifford Samoranos, and Jennifer Young just say "yes" to Pi(e). Cast members enjoyed apple, chocolate cream, and banana cream pie. Sara Razavi, Jennifer Young, Janet Miller, David Murphy, Richard Portune, Clifford Samoranos, and Jeff Tuttle crowd the [...]
Online volunteer sign-ups for our upcoming production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels have just been opened, at http://sbmt.ivolunteer.com/scoundrels_lobby. You can also contact the box office at 408-266-4734 to sign up via phone. Lobby volunteers help seat customers, sell concessions, and assist the house manager. It's a great way to help SBMT and see a show (if not sold out). Sign up today!
The SBMT Board of Directors recently announced directors for two of its 2014-15 season shows. Director Kevin Cornelius Kevin Cornelius will direct "Kiss Me Kate," the Cole Porter musical about a group of actors putting on Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew." Mr. Cornelius's most recent directorial outing for SBMT was the toe-tapping "42nd Street" in 2011. And of course he recently starred as Gus Esmond in the just-finished production of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," as well as playing Eddie Ryan in last season's "Funny Girl." Mr. Cornelius also directs the Roberta Jones Junior Theatre in Santa Clara, currently producing "Peter [...]
Tonight is the final night to see "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes!" They've had a lovely cruise on the Ile de France. Here are a few final photographs by Atom Biggs. Cast members strike a pose to declare, "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes!" Dorothy Shaw (Katherine Stein) flirts with the Olympic team. Henry Spofford (Aaron Weisberg) and Dorothy Shaw (Katherine Stein) cut a rug. Lord Beekman (Mark Drumm) appreciates the charms of Lorelei Lee (Karen DeHart).
Our 2014-2015 season shows are set! Interested in contributing to SBMT's 2014-15 season as a member of the technical or production staff? See the SBMT Board web page for contact info.
SBMT's 2014 Winter production, "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," is in full swing at the Saratoga Civic Theatre. There's one more weekend to enjoy the show. Here are a few photos from rehearsals, by Steve Stubbs. It's delightful - and colorful - down in Chile! Mrs. Ella Spofford (Dina Jacobsen), Josephus Gage ( James Creer), Lorelei Lee (Karen DeHart), and Dorothy Shaw (Katherine Stein) get fit. Lorelei Lee (Karen DeHart) and Gus Esmond (Kevin Cornelius) stroll the ship's deck. Dorothy Shaw (Katherine Stein) and Henry Spofford (Aaron Weisberg) find love in Paris. The ensemble [...]
There was plenty of crab for all at SBMT's annual Crab Feed on January 25. (No, we don't feed the crabs ... they feed us!) Party-goers enjoyed crab, bid on auction items, and danced the night away to the sounds of Sinister Dexter. Following are photos by Steve Stubbs. C. Michael Traw and Nancy McClymont sell raffle tickets Emcee James Creer pauses to chat with Lucy Haab Members of Sinister Dexter kept everyone hopping. Crab for all!
SBMT's General Meeting in January is a time for members to catch up with their theater friends, as well as when the organization honors its volunteers, announces upcoming season plans, and elects new officers. Following are a few photos of the event by Steve Stubbs, rehearsal photographer for the "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" production. Jocelyn Pickett belts out a number from the upcoming "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" Karen DeHart and Bill Erenata, "Gentlemen" castmates, show off their company sweatshirts. James Creer earned a Silver Jacket for his volunteer work. Kevin Cornelius was presented with the Carol [...]
South Bay Musical Theatre is excited to present to you our new blog. Here you will find current updates and news regarding everything going on with SBMT.
