Auditions for Willy Wonka

Some of you are already aware of how excited we are for the Spring Youth Theater production of Willy Wonka! The show will take place Wednesday, March 17th - Saturday, March 20th.

We have two returning directors who we have SO enjoyed working with in the past and who we know will do a fantastic job with this production: Michael Nielsen and Carol Thomas! They have assembled a strong production team with Lori Dalley as a Producer, Bobbi Bennett as Stage Manager and Kathy Seegmiller as Costume and Set Designer. We encourage anyone who is even slightly interested to come and participate! It is going to ROCK!

Here is the information:

Auditions for the Spring Youth Theater production of Willy Wonka directed by Michael Nielsen and Carol Thomas will be held Saturday, January 16th from 9am - 12pm in the Main Hall and Tuesday, January 19th from 6pm - 8pm in the Multipurpose Room downstairs. Come prepared to sing 16 bars of an upbeat Broadway showtune and to do cold readings if you would like a speaking park. You will also be required to do some movement and dancing. A participation fee of $15.00 for residents and $25.00 for non-residents and a $75.00 volunteer deposite will be required in order to audition. Questions contact Sarah Hale at farmingtonarts@gmail.com.

We are only one week and one day away from the opening night of a Youth Theater that I have been greatly anticipating. Local youth and their parents have been working diligently to create Disney's "Aladdin Jr."

Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail! All of your favorite characters are here in this stage adaptation of the Disney hit, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and of course, the Genie. Filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides, your spirit will soar with excitement. Most of all, we haven’t left out the Academy award-winning score with songs including “A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me” that will have you singing along! Fun for the whole family, we invite you to out Fall Youth Theater “Aladdin Jr.”

When: Wednesday, November 11th - Saturday, November 14th

Time: 7:00pm with a 2:00pm Matinee on Saturday

Cost: $5.00 per person

Where: Community Arts Center, 120 South Main, Farmington, Utah

Trust me - this is one show you do not want to miss!

The Cast of "The Foreigner"

The excitement is brimming - the stage is being set and the cast is being dressed as we are only a week and a half away from opening night of our dinner theater production of "The Foreigner." I thought it might interest you to get glimpse of the cast members and production crew who have been so dedicated to the creation of this hilarious show.

Charlie Baker will be played by the talented: Paul Wuthrich
Sgt. Froggy LeSeuer by the hilarious: Scott MacDonald
Betty Meeks by the well-loved: Betty Whitlock
Catherine Simms by the soothing voiced: Jeri Larsen
Ellie Simms by the gifted: Taeler Herr
David by the life-saving late comer: Eric
and Owen Musser will be played by the slick: Britton Bauer

I do not exaggerate when I say that we have an incredibly talented cast. Come and see them at their best! They have been directed by Meggan Steffensen with assistant directing by Rachel Povey and the show has been produced by Erik Gunn.

I have finally finalized the menu and it will be sure to satisfy:
a Salad and a Roll will await you at your table
you will then be served your main course of
Holy Smoke BBQ Beek Brisket
a Baked Potato
and Green Beans
a dessert of either Peanut Butter Creme Pie or Key Lime Pie should send you home with a perfectly satiated sweet tooth!

I know, I know....no more reading, just get your tickets! We'll see you there!

Special Offer!

Second Chance Theater is proud to present Tennessee Williams award-winning play "The Glass Menagerie," March 26 and 27th, 2010 at the Community Arts Center in Farmington.

A Special offer for "The Foreigner" patrons: Redeem your ticket stubs the night of your performance for $1.00 off each $8.00 ticket purchased for "The Glass Menagerie." Don't miss this opportunity to see one of the classic plays of the modern theater!

THE STORY: Amanda Wingfield is a faded, remnant of Southern gentility who lives in poverty in a dingy St. Louis apartment with her son, Tom, and her daughter, Laura. Amanda clings to her faded dreams and hopes for herself and her children. Tom struggles with his sense of responsibility and his yearning for freedom. While Laura lives a fragile existence within herself intensified by her desire to please her mother. When Tom invites a "gentleman caller" to dinner, Amanda sees a chance for all her dreams for her family to come true.

Don't Miss Out!

Time to get your tickets for our Fall Dinner Theater production of "The Foreigner" by Larry Shue! You can reference my previous post on a synopsis and we have firmed up the menu:

We'll start you off with a lovely SALAD and a ROLL

Then satisfy your craving for a local favorite: BEEF BRISKET from HOLY SMOKE BARBEQUE

On the side we'll round it out with POTATO SKINS and VEGGIES

And send you home with a satisfied sweet tooth with DESSERT!

Purchase tickets online now! or call 801-451-0953 to purchase them over the phone.

Introducing Jana Dearden - "Aladdin Jr." Director

I would like to introduce you to a director who is new to the Farmington Arts program - Jana Dearden. She is very excited to be directing our Youth Theater Production of Aladdin Jr. this fall. By way of introduction, her bio is below. I am already very excited about this show and Jana already has so much in place to make it a huge success! Auditions are next week, so come be a part of what is shaping up to be an amazing production!

Jana J. Dearden- Has a bachelors degree from Weber State University in Communications and Dance teaching. She has taught dance for 8 years at Roy High School and was director of RHS Danscompany and drill team advisor. She has performed numerous roles in college and community productions, including a touring vocal and theater group. Some of her favorite roles include Laurey (Oklahoma!), and Natalia (The Marriage Proposal.) She performed and choreographed for "Music USA" at Lagoon Amusement park. Wrote an original play performed at Westminster College production of Utah Shorts and was an adjunct professor one quarter in WSU dance department. Most recently she directed Children's Creative Arts productions including: Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, Alice in Wonderland and Big Bad.

We are so glad to have you as part of our Arts program Jana!

Fall Dinner Theater - "The Foreigner"

I am getting really excited about our dinner theater that will take place this October. As I have sat in on a few rehearsals, I am thrilled with the talented cast we have. The show is spectacularly funny and I find myself doubled over in laughter a lot! A quick plot synopsis follows, but first I have to tell you how excited I am about the menu. We will be serving the best beef brisket I have ever eaten from a Layton barbeque restaurant called "Holy Smoke Barbeque." So, don't miss out on the food and the fun! Get your tickets today!

Synopsis: Have you ever overheard something you wished you hadn't? In our story, pathologically shy Charlie Baker finds himself privy to extensive secrets and intrigue while pretending not to understand English as he vacations in a resort-style fishing lodge in rural Georgia. Instigator of Charlie's situation is his raucous friend Staff Sergeant Froggy LeSueur. Upon arriving at the inn, Froggy claims his companion is the native of an exotic country who does not understand a word of English and as his fellow guests come into the picture, he can't keep from being involved in their crazy antics! These fellow guests include spoiled but introspective heiress and Southern belle Catherine Simms and the man to whom she is somewhat reluctantly engaged,and impregnated by, the Reverend David Lee, a seemingly humble preacher with a dark underside. Her younger sister, Ellie, a chubby and somewhat "slow" young lady is a simpleton who tries to teach Charlie how to speak English. Owen Musser, the racist county property inspector, plans to oust property owner Betty Meeks and convert the lodge into a meeting place for the Ku Klux Klan.

Great entertainment, great food, and a night you are sure to remember! When: Oct. 14th - 17th Time: 7:00pm Cost: $18.00 per person Where: Community Arts Center, 120 S. Main Click here to purchase tickets or call 801-451-0953

Welcome to the Arts in Farmington!

We are happy you have found us! As a small arts program in the city of Farmington, it is hard to get out all of the information for the events that we are working on, are about to work on, or which are currently running - so we decided to create a blog!

If you glance at our calendar, you will see that we have a variety of events to offer you as a participant, a guest, or as a volunteer! We are always looking for people to get involved. A general overview of our year looks a bit like:
January - Auditions for Spring Youth Theater
Storytelling Festival
March - Spring Youth Theater Performs
April - Auditions for the Summer Musical in Woodland Park
July - the Summer Musical in Woodland Park Performs
August - Auditions for Fall Dinner Theater
September - Auditions for Fall Youth Theater
October - Dinner Theater Performs
November - Fall Youth Theater Performs
December - Christmas Event

If you subscribe as a follower to this blog, we will try to keep you updated on our events and auditions. You can also add your email address to our Arts List on Farmington City's website at www.farmington.utah.gov. If your interest is already peaked to the point of having a question or comment - or if you are already interested in getting involved - please feel free to contact me (Hey! My name is Sarah and I am the Art Coordinator for Farmington City! More information on the sidebar ->) any time via email at farmingtonarts@gmail.com.

We are glad you are here and interested! Keep checking in!