Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr. Auditions

Auditions for the Youth Theater Production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr." will take place Thursday, January 6th from 6pm – 8pm and Saturday, January 8th from 9am – 12pm in the Basement of the Community Arts Center located at 120 South Main Street. Youth ages 8-18 are invited to audition. Come prepared with 16 bars of an upbeat song and dressed ready to dance, dance dance!

Participation Fee and Volunteer Deposit are required to audition. Participation Fee: Resident $15 Non-resident $25 - Volunteer Deposit $75

Rehearsal Days and Times: Tuesday, Thursday 4pm – 6pm and Saturday mornings 9am – 12pm

Performance Dates: March 23rd - March 26th

Director: Joe Forinash

Questions? Call Sarah at 801-451-0953

Free Audition Workshop

THIS SATURDAY November 20th we are offering a Free Audition Workshop from 9am - 11am at the Community Arts Center (120 South Main, Farmington) for the upcoming youth theater production of Throughly Modern Millie, Jr.

The actual auditions will be held Thursday, January 6th and Saturday, January 8th - but the director, Joe Forinash, would like to give the kids a chance to come and work on their audition skills and to meet him to help them feel more comfortable when they are auditioning.

If you are interested, feel free to just come that morning - or if you have any questions or need more information, feel free to contact me at 801-451-0953.

Hope to see you there!

Introducing the cover of our program for Pirates of Penzance Jr. - which opens next week! Get your tickets today! Here are the details:

Pirates of Penzance Jr.
Gilbert and Sullivan's most beloved operetta in a special adaptation for younger voices!
Wacky and as entertaining today as it was when it first opened in 1879, The Pirates Of Penzance spins an hilarious farce of sentimental pirates, bumbling policemen, dim-witted young lovers, dewy-eyed daughters and an eccentric Major-General, all morally bound to the often-ridiculous dictates of honor and duty.
Dates: Wednesday, November 10th – Saturday, November 13th
Time: 7:00pm (Matinee on Saturday at 1:00pm)
Location: Farmington Community Arts Center – 120 South Main Street
Ticket Cost: $5.00 per person or $20.00 for a family of 5
Questions? Want tickets? Please call Sarah at 801-451-0953

Getting to Know the Cast: Linus

Nick Morris
Character: Linus
Your Nickname Growing Up: Nicky
Favorite “Schultzism:” “It’s amazing what you can accomplish with a little smooth talking and some fast action!” – Linus
What do you miss most about being a child? Snack Time!
How long have you been involved in the Farmington Arts Program? I lost track.
Why should someone come to see Farmington City’s Dinner Theater production of You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown?
To see if Charlie finally get the cute little red haired girl!

We feel very privileged to have such a seasoned professional gracing the Farmington Arts stage as Linus! He has some classic one liners that will have you rolling in your mashed potatoes! Don't miss his amazing performance! Two nights left: Tonight and tomorrow! Call 801-451-0953 for tickets!

Getting to Know the Cast: Sally

Erin Findlay
Character: Sally Brown
Your Nickname Growing Up: Tisha
Favorite Schultzism: “There’s nothing like a little physical pain to take your mind off of your emotional problems.” And “The years go by too fast….WE NEED BIGGER YEARS!”
What do you miss most about being a child? Sleeping whenever and wherever you choose, being able to skip in public, my imaginary booth where I changed into a super hero
How long have you been involved in the Farmington Arts program? This is my first production at Farmington
Why should someone come to see Farmington City’s Dinner Theater production of You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown?
To see if Charlie Brown’s baseball team finally wins the championship. To see people who finally appreciate Beethoven as much as you do. To learn from Lucy the secrets of the world.

Erin brings great spirit to the production in her role as Sally Brown, Charlie Brown's rambunctious and high-energy little sister. Don't miss her in our production. Buy your tickets today! Call Sarah at 801-451-0953.

Farmington City's Dinner Theater in-the-round production of You're a Good Man Charlie Brown starts Wednesday, October 20th and runs nightly through Saturday the 23rd. Tickets are $18.00 per person - a great deal for dinner, a show, and a night out with someone special!

Getting to Know the Cast: Schroeder

Jeremie Jones
Character: Schroeder
Nickname Growing Up: Dr. Jones
Favorite “Schultzism:” Linus: “That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.”
What do you miss most about being a child? Summer vacation from school
How long have you been involved in the Farmington Arts program? This is my first production!
Why should someone come and see Farmington City’s Dinner Theater production of You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown?
This production will remind you about the parts of our childhood we should still cling to.

New to the Farmington Arts stage, Jeremie has brought dedication and incredible talent to the role of Schroeder. You will leave wishing every day was "Beethoven Day!"

Farmington City's Dinner Theater production of You're A Good Man Charlie Brown takes place Wednesday, October 20th - Saturday, October 23rd at the Community Arts Center (120 South Main, Farmington). Tickets are $18/person and include a full turkey dinner and dessert. Call 801-451-0953 to purchase over the phone with a Visa/Msatercard. Or click here to purchase online.

Getting to Know the Cast: Lucy

Katelin Plott
Character: Lucy
Nickname Growing Up: Kate-el-lisa-wat, Katie Cat, Katie Bug
Favorite “Schultzism:” “These 5 fingers, individually they are nothing, but when I curl them into a single unit they are a fighting force terrible to behold.” – Lucy
What do you miss most about being a child? Being completely carefree – no stress or responsibilities
How long have you been involved in the Farmington Arts program? 5 years
Why should someone come to see Farmington City’s Dinner Theater production of You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown? Because it is very cute and funny. Everything you love about the cartoon as a child, but in a grown-up live production!

A firm believer in method-acting, you may find Katie on the corner of your neighborhood offering psychiatric evaluations for 5 cents - or you could guaratee yourself an appointment by purchasing tickets today. Call 801-451-0953.
Show Dates: Wednesday, October 20th - Saturday, October 23rd
Cost: $18/ticket includes full dinner and dessert

Getting to Know the Cast: Snoopy

Casey Nielsen
Character: Snoopy
Nickname Growing Up: I don’t think my nickname was ever said to my face!
Favorite “Schultzism:” “He was probably smoking in bed” – Lucy after Snoopy’s house burns down
What do you miss most about being a child? Running around without a care in the world, nothing but me and my imagination
How long have you been involved in the Farmington Arts program? Years!
Why should someone come to see Farmington City’s Dinner Theater production of You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown?
Cuz I’m in it! Who doesn’t love Snoopy?

Farmington City's Fall Dinner Theater Production of You're a Good Man Charlie Brown runs Wednesday, October 20th - Saturday, October 23rd. Get your tickets today by calling 801-451-0953.

Getting to Know the Cast: Charlie Brown

Every other day I will be posting some information about a member of the cast and production crew of our upcoming Dinner Theater You're a Good Man Charlie Brown.

To begin the blogging series we will start with the Good Man himself:

Erik Gunn
Character: Charlie Brown
Your Nickname Growing Up: Gunner
Favorite “Schultzism:” When Lucy calls Charlie Brown wishy-washy and he replies: “Why can’t I change just a little bit? I’ll be wishy one day and washy the next.”
What do you miss most about being a child? Being able to play hide and seek and actually being able to fit in the hiding spaces.
How long have you been involved in the Farmington Arts program? Since I auditioned, but I have done arts things for years Other Farmington places/events you may have seen Erik at: Entertainment Committee Head for Farmington Festival Days 2009 and 2010, Produced Farmington's 2009 production of The Foreigner
Why should someone come to see Farmington City’s Dinner Theater production of You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown?
It’s an amazingly fun show that brings everything great about peanuts to life.

Described by many - "he just IS Charlie Brown!" Don't miss this landmark performance.

When: Wednesday, October 20th - Saturday, October 23rd at 6:45pm at the Farmington Community Arts Center (120 South Main Street). Tickets are $18 and include a full dinner and dessert.

Purchase tickets today online or by calling 801-451-0953.

Pirates of Penzance Jr. - Cast List

Thank you to everyone who auditioned! Please respond with a comment that you have seen and accept your role. If you do not see your name, it is by accident! Please let us know of our oversight!

The first rehearsal is tomorrow, Thursday, September 16th from 5pm - 6pm at the Community Arts Center.

Parents: PLEASE plan on attending the MANDATORY PARENT MEETING tomorrow evening at 6pm.

Frederic: Loren Atwater
Samuel: Andrew Miller
Pirate King: Landon Kraczek
Ruth: Annakeya Evans

Pirate Chorus:
Kavika Berger
Cole Facer
Calvin Johnson
Talmage Kraczek
Ridge Lewis
Kirtlan Morris
Cooper Munson
Travis Murphy
Gavin Sundahl
Brandon Wood

Mabel: Mylie Johnson
Edith: Sarah Dunn
Isabel: Maddy Bell
Kate: Olivia Manwill
June: Danna Facer

Daughters Chorus:
Ysabel Berger
Chloe Beus
Laura Bowers
Katie Giles
Chandrelyn Kraczek
Makayla Manning
Maddie Morris
Megan Muirbrook
Jamie Murphy
Haley Poulter
Alexa Pozzuoli
Savannah Schrader
Alyssa Shiner
Grace Stewart
Sydney Tebbs

Major-General: Caden Snell

Sergeant: McKenna Munson

Police Chorus/Pirates:
S. Brooke Adams
McKenzie Andreasen
Kiani Atkinson
Alexis Evans
Ayzia Johnson
Natalie Smith
Lexie Snell
Kira Sundahl
Kylee Wesemann
Alyssa Wood
Lauren Wood


Looking forward to working with you!

"Pirates of Penzance Jr." Auditions

Farmington City is seeking talented youth, ages 8-18, to help create their Fall Youth Theater Production of “Pirates of Penzance Jr.”

FALL YOUTH THEATER AUDITIONS
Auditions for the Youth Theater Production of “Pirates of Penzance Jr.” will take place Thursday, September 9th from 6pm – 8pm and Saturday, September 11th from 9am – 12pm in the Basement of the Community Arts Center located at 120 South Main Street. Youth ages 8-18 are invited to audition. Come prepared with 16 bars of an upbeat song. Participation Fee of $15 for residents and $25 for non-residents and a $75 Volunteer Deposit are required to audition.
Rehearsal Days and Times: Tuesday, Thursday 4pm – 6pm and Saturday mornings 9am – 12pm
Performance Dates: November 10th – November 13th

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Sarah at 801-451-0953.

Summer Musical in Woodland Park

The King and I
East versus West makes for a dramatic, richly textured and ultimately uplifting tale of enormous fascination. It is 1862 in Siam when an English widow, Anna Leonowens, and her young son arrive at the Royal Palace in Bangkok, having been summoned by the King to serve as tutor to his many children and wives. The King is largely considered to be a barbarian by those in the West, and he seeks Anna's assistance in changing his image, if not his ways. With both keeping a firm grip on their respective traditions and values, Anna and the King grow to understand and, eventually, respect one another, in a truly unique love story. Performed for the first time in the area, and on Farmington City’s Woodland Park Amphitheater, this production is sure to be unique and endearing – one you won’t want to miss!

Show Dates: Tuesday, July 13th – Saturday, July 17th
Show Location: Woodland Park (300 South 200 East) Farmington, Utah
Show Times: 7:00pm with a Matinee Performance Saturday, July 17th at 1:00pm
Ticket Prices: $5 per person/$20 per family
Tickets can be purchased in person at Farmington City Parks and Recreation (720 West 100 North), over the phone by calling 801-451-0953, or online at www.farmington.utah.gov.
For more information on Arts events visit http://farmingtonarts.blogspot.com/

"The King and "I Auditions

Auditions for the Summer Musical in Woodland Park production of the King and I will be held Wednesday, April 7th from 6pm – 9pm and Saturday, April 10th from 9am – 12pm. Any interested individual ages 8 and up is invited to audition. A participation fee of $15 for residents and $25 for non-residents, as well as a $75 volunteer deposit for anyone under the age of 18 is required to audition. Please come prepared to sing 16 bars of a Broadway song. You may be asked to do cold readings and some movement. If you have any questions regarding these auditions, feel free to contact Sarah at farmingtonarts@gmail.com. Show dates are Tuesday, July 13 through Saturday, July 17th. Rehearsals will be held Tuesday and Thursday nights and Saturday mornings.

Willy Wonka Slideshow

Hey everyone! Last Saturday was closing night of an incredible production of Willy Wonka Jr. Many thanks go out to our production staff, youth, and their families! It was a complete hit and we couldn't have done it without you!

Click here to be taken to a beautiful slide show of the production!

We are getting excited for our next production: "The King and I!" I look forward to seeing many of your smiling faces at our auditions!

Farmington City's Production of "Willy Wonka"

Come partake of a magical telling of Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir. This show is sure to surprise you with technical elements as well as astounding talent featuring the songs from the classic family film. The memorable score features "The Candy Man", Pure Imagination", Oompa Loompa" and "I Want it Now". Come take a look and perhaps you'll see a glimpse into your pure imagination!

When: Tuesday, March 16th - Saturday, March 20th 2010
Time: 7:00pm with a matinee on the 20th at 1:00pm
Cost: $5.00 per person
Location: Community Arts Center 120 S. Main
You can purchase tickets at the Parks and Recreation Office located at 720 West 100 North in Farmington, over the phone with a Visa or Mastercard by calling 801-451-0953, or online by clicking here.

Second Chance Theater's production of "The Glass Menagerie"

Second Chance Theater will be presenting Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie at the Farmington Community Arts Center March 26th and 27th at 7pm, with a matinee performance on the 27th at 1:00pm. This is one of the class plays of the American theater. It centers on the Wingfield family in Depression era St. Louis: Tom, an aspiring poet who spends his days in a warehouse eager to start out on his own life's journey; his overbearing mother Amanda who yearns for the glamor of the past; and his fragile sister Laura who dreams of a brighter future and a happiness that seems just out of reach. Delicately weaving truth and illusion, the story is written from the point of view of narrator Tom Wingfield.

This play has a small cast, so they are counting on the support of those who love good theater! The cast is made up of some exceptionally talented actors including Paul Wuthrich who was last seen playing Charlie Baker in Farmington City's Dinner Theater production of The Foreigner.

The play is appropriate for Junior High and older and would make a great "date night" activity. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students and can be purchased on the website www.secondchancetheater.com or at the door. Hope to see you there!

Farmington's Got Talent

An Event Hosted by Miss Farmington 2009 - Ciera Pekarcik

Calling all talent! Whether you’re a singer, dancer, comedian or have some other unique skill, we want you to join us for this year’s "Farmington’s Got Talent!"
You could win prizes like Utah Jazz tickets, Farmington Pool passes, chances to perform at community events and more!

A $10 entrants fee ($20 for non-Farmington residents) will be reimbursed if you are not chosen to compete in the February 27 final round. Talents should only be 3 minutes; you will be given 1 minute extra for setup.

WHAT: Citywide Talent Search
WHEN: February 5, 6 pm– 8 pm, Sign-up in advance
WHERE: Farmington Community Arts Center, 120 South Main Street

Call Farmington City (801-451-0953) to sign-up or if you have questions!

Miss Farmington Orientation

Do you know a Female Farmington Resident age 18-24 who is interested in earning some scholarship money? The Miss Farmington Pageant is an excellent way to earn scholarship money, learn valuable life skills, and gain confidence. It is an experience that a participant never forgets.

The Orientation/Information Meeting is this Saturday, Feb. 6th at 10am in the Farmington Community Arts Center, located at 120 South Main Street. This is an informational meeting only and does not require a commitment to the pageant, but if you come, you will discover how likely it is that you will have the chance to walk away from the pageant with scholarship money and, more importantly, with irreplaceable life skills.

If you have any questions or would like more information please contact Farmington Parks and Recreation at 801-451-0952 or Stefanie at 801-673-2393.

Willy Wonka Cast List

The Production team is very excited to have you play with us! Remember … we all feel that there is no ONE person more important to the show than any other!

First rehearsal is THIS SATURDAY AT 8AM

Scripts will be emailed to you. Please print, put in a folder and bring with you!
(If for some reason you choose not to participate, there is a $5 administrative fee which will be deducted from your refund)

WILLY WONKA CAST
(In order of appearance)
CANDY MAN KyRea Dalley ·
CHARLIE BUCKET Shane Alvey ·
JAMES Brayden Bybee ·
MATILDA Alexa Pozzuoli ·
GRANDPA JOE Caden Snell ·
GRANDMA GEORGINA Kylee Wesemann ·
GRANDMA JOSEPHINE Elizabeth Olson ·
GRANDPA GEORGE Nathan Mills ·
MRS. BUCKET Amanda Loveland ·
MR. BUCKET James Larsen ·
MRS. HOFSTEDDER / CITY KID Anna Dalley ·
PSYCHIATRIST / CITY KID Sarah Dursteler ·
BRUCE LINDLY / CITY KID Cayden Roylance ·
CAROL MIKATA / CITY KID Kaitlin Archibald ·
GERMAN REPORTER / CITY KIDo Ayzia Johnson ·
MRS. GLOOP McKenna Munson ·
AUGUSTUS GLOOP Tristan Cox ·
COOKS / CITY KIDS Ashlee Bornholdt Bailey Allen Sadie Morrow Tori Allen Paige Allen ·
BRAZILIAN REPORTER / CITY KID Kara Killian ·
VERUCA SALT Kirstin Beck ·
MR. SALT Jonah Knight ·
AUCTIONEER / CITY KID Alisa Larsen ·
GEORGIAN REPORTER / CITY KID Morgan Miller ·
VIOLET BEAUREGARD Annakeya Evans ·
BLOW UP VIOLET / CITY KID Alyssa Wood ·
MRS. BEAUREGARD Destry Freed ·
DETECTIVE / CITY KID Caden Comford ·
MRS. CURTIS / CITY KID Kyra Frye ·
CALIFORNIA REPORTER / CITY KID Ambrielle Curtis ·
MIKE TEAVEE David McKee ·
MS. TEAVEE Jewel Knight ·
WILLY WONKA Casey Nielsen
OOMPA-LOOMPAS / CITY KIDS Alayna Hymas Chaylee Larsen Alexis Evans Chandrelyn Kraczek Talmage Kraczek Kira Sundahl Gavin Sundahl Courtney Perkins Madison Brown Madison Kondel Rosie Kondel Madeline Ashton Mikell Wood Lauren Wood Ashley Witt Adam Witt Chloe Ballantyne Hannah Gleilmann Ysabel Berger Heather Barnes Taylore Cahoon Krystal Gallagher Bayley Johnson Jessica Juluson Sophia Braner Savannah Lutz Kylie Christenson Cami Christenson Ashly Anderson JC Knight Whitney Farnsworth Corinne Farnsworth Alex Southwick Kylee Hoffman Alyssa Price Nicholas Baker Jasmyne Reynolds Summer Hancey Ali McCashland Emily Balls Sarah Balls Rachel Mitchell Adam Hellewell Sarah Hellewell Samantha Hellewell Hillary Ihrig Jolie Cox Heather Mills Laurel Reed Kiani Atkinson Brooklynn Gallacher Madelyn Stanger Lexie Snell Calder Cornford Aaron Bornholdt Seth Bornholdt Makenzie Hess Natalie Farnsworth Emily Farnsworth Addie Wilderson Savannah Otteson Megan McKee Caroline Ashton Andrew Miller Alex Jansons McLane Hedberg Reagan Solomon Hunter Solomon Kelsie Thurgood Libby Hall Nichole Littlefield Jessenia Hunsaker Spencer Hunsaker Anna Hansen Whitney Holmes Brooke Bennett Heather Hills

If you auditioned and do not see your name on this list, please contact us …we are excited to offer everyone a chance to “play"

Willy Wonka Audition Info - Extended

Auditions for the Spring Youth Theater production of Willy Wonka directed by Michael Nielsen and Carol Thomas will be held THIS Saturday, January 16th from 9am - 12pm and Tuesday, January 19th from 6pm - 8pm in the Multipurpose Room downstairs with callbacks being held Tuesday, January 19th at 8pm if needed. Anyone age 8-18 who is interested in being a part of our amazing production is invited to audition.

Come prepared to sing 16 bars of an upbeat Broadway showtune and possibly read. An accompanist will be provided, so please bring sheet music to sing to if possible. The speaking parts that you will be asked to read are available by clicking the links below. You may also be required to do some movement and dancing.
Willy Wonka Audition Form
Willy Wonka Sides
Willy Wonka Parent Information Sheet

Willy Wonka Participation Policies and Procedures:

A participation fee of $15.00 for residents and $25.00 for non-residents and a $75.00 volunteer deposit will be required in order to audition. The volunteer deposit is required to ensure that we get adequate volunteer support from parents and family to run this production in a safe and positive way. It will be fully refunded as parents fulfill this obligation. Participants will not be allowed to audition until all fees have been paid. For families with more than 3 children participation the fee will cap at $45 and $75 respectively and only one deposit will be required per family.

The production staff may limit the cast size as they deem necessary to allow for a quality experience for each child. Should cast size be limited and your child not be included you will be issued a refund.

The audition panel will consist of three people including the director, production staff as designated, and a representative from the city (typically the Art Coordinator). Audition panel members who have family members wishing to audition will be temporarily dismissed from the panel at the time of said family member's audition and will have no input as to his/her child's placement in the play.

This first rehearsal will be held Saturday, Jan. 23rd from 8am - 11am. A MANDATORY Parent Meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan. 26th from 6:00pm - 7:00pm.

Rehearsals will be held Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00pm - 6:00pm and Saturdays from 9am - 11:00am. Performance dates are Wednesday March 17th - Saturday, March 20th.

Questions contact Sarah Hale at farmingtonarts@gmail.com.

Free Audition Workshop

In conjunction with the upcoming Willy Wonka auditions, the co-directors of the show, Carol Thomas and Michael Nielsen, are offering a Free Audition Workshop. Anyone who is interested is invited to attend, however, those who are interested in auditioning for Willy Wonka are encouraged to come as it will give you an opportunity to work directly with the directors before being in the intimidating audition situation and it will also give you a feel for how they work and what they expect.

Here is the information:

"Going into an audition is VERY scary! What does the director want? How can I best present myself in such a short time? I don't want to make a fool of myself... are thoughts and fears that prevent any auditioner from doing their best.

Come to this FREE WORKSHOP and actually LEARN how to do a better audition! Practice your audition skills in a safe place where you will get some feedback as to how you can show your skills effectively to the directors.

While no one can guarantee that this workshop will give you the part you really want, you will DEFINITELY feel better about your audition, and be better prepared for future opportunities! Come play with us "audition-style!"

When: Saturday, January 9th
Time: 8:00am - 10:00am
Location: Main Hall, Farmington Community Arts Center, 120 South Main
NO CHARGE WORKSHOP
NO SIGN-UP NECESSARY - JUST COME SATURDAY MORNING IF YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE!"

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at farmingtonarts@gmail.com.

Sarah