Join the Dirty Rotten Party!
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels opens in May! Join our event on Facebook and make sure you order tickets at: http://southbaymt.com/shows/dirtyrottenscoundrels.html
Auditions for KISS ME, KATE and CURTAINS
SBMT is excited to announce AUDITIONS for the first two productions of our 2014-15 season. Auditions will be held May 3 & 4 for Kiss Me, Kate and June 7 & 8 for Curtains. (details follow). KISS ME, KATE Performing September 27th to October 18th, 2014. Combining Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" with Cole Porter's brilliant music and lyrics, KISS ME, KATE is an irresistible classic that has been delighting audiences for over 60 years, running over 1,000 performances on Broadway and winning Tony Awards for Best Musical and Best Score. It's a play-within-a-play where each cast member's onstage life [...]
A toast to our Scoundrels!
Scoundrels at work! Here's a toast to our Dirty Rotten Scoundrels leads, to remind you that it's time to order tickets to our show, opening in May. Those dirty, rotten scoundrels Lawrence (Bob Visini, left) and Freddy (Brian Palac, right) set their sights on the assets of heiress Christine Colgate (Jocelyn Pickett).Photo: Chris Copeland
Scoundrels under construction
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.
Scoundrels Celebrate Pi Day
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 [...]
Volunteer for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels!
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!
Board Announces Two Directors for 2014-15
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 [...]
Good Night to Blondes!
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).
Staff positions open for 2014-2015
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.
Gentlemen (and Ladies) on stage
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 [...]