And Things That Go Bump in the Night
By Terrence McNally
Directed by Brian Brooks
February 24 through March 17
In the Next Room or The Vibrator Play
by Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Deb Flomberg
May 25 through June 16
Assassins
Book by Josh Weidman
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Directed by Pat Payne
August 24 through Sept 15
Backstage Theatre in Breckenridge 2012 Shows
The Wedding Eve by Christopher Willard
A World Premiere!
January 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28
February 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11
directed by Christopher Willard (On Golden Pond)
Oscar and Felix: A New Look at The Odd Couple by Neil Simon
February 24, 25, 26
March 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
featuring Robert Michael Sanders (Arvada Center’s Ragtime) and Christopher Willard (Easy Living)
directed by Wendy Moore (Over the River and Through The Woods)
Completely Hollywood (Abridged) by Reed Martin, Austin Tichenor with additional material by Dominic Conti
June 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30
July 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22
Featuring Seth Maisel, Dustin Murphy, Christopher Willard
directed by Shelly Bordas (The Mystery of Irma Vep)
Backstage Children’s Theatre presents
Pirates of the Fourth Grade by Christopher Willard
A World Premiere!
July 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22
directed by Geoff Kent (The Hobbit)
Leading Ladies by Ken Ludwig
July 26, 27, 28, 29
August 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19
directed by Missy Moore (The Nerd)
Jan 13 – Jan 29, 2012 Remaining in Orbit – REGIONAL PREMIERE
by Scott Gibson
Directed by Len Matheo
Mar 16 – Apr 7, 2012 Black Comedy
by Peter Shaffer
Directed by Jennifer Condreay
Jul 13 – Aug 5, 2012 A Blockbuster Musical (So secret we can’t divulge the title yet!)
Directed by Brenda Billings
Oct 19 – Nov 11, 2012 The Laramie Project
by Moises Kaufman
Directed by Angela Astle
Dec 21 – Dec 23, 2012 A Christmas Carol – BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
Adaptation by Jane Cox
Directed by Kathleen Davis
Fine Arts Center Theatre Company 2011/2012 Season
• Assassins
Sept. 29 – Oct. 23, 2011
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Book by John Weidman
• A Year with Frog and Toad
Dec. 1 – 23, 2011
Music by Robert Reale; Book and Lyrics by Willie Reale; Based on the books by Arnold Lobel
• In the Next Room, or the vibrator play
Feb. 2 – 19, 2012
By Sarah Ruhl
• Of Mice and Men
March 15 – April 1, 2012
By John Steinbeck
• Hairspray
May 10 – June 3, 2012
Book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan; Based on the film by John Waters
Music by Marc Shaiman; Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman
Read the full press release here
From the brand new Spark Theater:
Spark Theater Announces Its Debut 2011-2012 Season
From Shakespeare and Hitchcock to bawdy original comedy and a Chekov masterpiece Spark Theater Company’s premiere season truly has something for every theatrical palate! All performances will be held at SparkStudio for a one of a kind theatrical experience unless otherwise noted. For more information, please contact Spark’s Marketing Director Sean Paul Mahoney at (213) 253-8654 or email him at sean @ sparktheater.org (remove the spaces).
SEASON ONE
Summer 2011
Rear Window
An adaptation of the classic Hitchcock thriller, full of suspense and drama
Fall 2011
Two Gentlemen of Verona
Shakespeare at his most frat-tastic. Set in modern day Colorado, two friends find out what happens when they break the cardinal rule, “Bro’s before Ho’s”
Location TBA
Winter 2012
Casual Encounters/Missed Connections
A new sketch comedy about the one who got away… who turned up online… and turned out really weird.
Spring 2012
Three Sisters
The Chekovian masterpiece is more up close and personal than ever in SparkStudio. An intimate and touching story of a family torn apart and brought back together by the bonds of sisterhood.
*Special Bonus Holiday Performance!
Mmm… a Sip of Christmas
A highly festive and inappropriate old school Holiday special filled with music and uncomfortable antics that can only happen at the most wonderful time of the year!
Location TBA
The Aurora Fox Theatre, 9900 East Colfax Avenue, Aurora CO 80010 303-739-1970 www.AuroraFox.org
RASHOMON
by Fay and Michael Kanin
based on stories by Ryunokuke Akutagawa
September 9 – October 9, 2011
Discover a world of honor, intrigue and deception
Challenge yourself to uncover the truth as four people give different accounts of the same crime. Brimming with action and secrets, Rashomon is a compelling tale about the quest for justice and the complexities of human nature.
ESCANABA (regional premiere)
by Jeff Daniels
November 18 – December 18, 2011
Celebrate enduring connections
Make this Christmas special and feel right at home with a mystical tale full of quirky characters, warmth and humor. In Michigan’s U.P., two hunting buddies explore family, loyalty and the journey to find a place where they can truly feel settled. In the process, they learn how to deal with black bears, why you should never try to hang a cabin door by yourself and exactly what it takes to bring down the Soady Ridge Buck. Holy Wah!
CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY
by Lynn Nottage (regional premiere)
January 27 –February 19, 2012
Uncover the power of new perspectives
Explore the turbulence of changing convictions and the hidden possibilities obscured by ridged preconceptions. Join us in 1950s Harlem for a lyrical, funny and moving tale about the fractured quest toward self discovery. Race, religion, politics, and community ties are all challenged as one family navigates the changing times and re-defines itself as it tries to make room for its various members to find their own joy.
XANADU (regional premiere)
book by Douglas Carter Beane
music and lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar
March 2 – April 1, 2012
Believe in the magic again.
Escape with us and revel in an outrageously fun romantic adventure on skates. Xanadu is a sweet story about following your muse, risking it all for love and making your dreams come true.
AMATEUR NIGHT AT THE BIG HEART
by Terry Dodd
April 20 – May 13, 2012
Find Where You Belong
Make new friends, have a good laugh and let the real you break free. Join us at the Big Heart Bar and Grille where you will find a group of beautiful losers in a rural bar on a Saturday night. Join them as they open their hearts, struggle against past mistakes, and try to ensure the bad guys get what they have coming. This is a fun, down-to-earth romp with real people who will remind you of folks you know- maybe even yourself.
Season Ticket packages start at just $75 for all 5 shows. You can buy yours tonight!
Early bird subscribers also receive FREE admission to Gravity Defied Theatre’s
production of A CHORUS LINE and PHAMALY’s production of THE ELEPHANT MAN.Add even more entertainment to the Season. Include our GALA Variety Show in your season subscription package.
Presented by The Aurora Fox Board and The Aurora Chamber of Commerce, our 27th Season GALA BENEFIT
will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2011 @ 6:00 p.m. The GALA includes food and wine tasting,
silent auction, and a fun variety show. Tickets for the GALA are $50 per person.
Proceeds benefit both The Aurora Fox and The Aurora Chamber of Commerce.