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 The creators of the hit comedy MorMAN, Writer/Directors Paul Gibbs & Patrick Gibbs, bring forth a new musical comedy that’s light years ahead of it’s time, running from April 23 to May 29. The classic “star Wars” films are lovingly parodied within the context of LDS culture. Thrill as Luke Singleswarder battles against the Great and Abominable Empire of sin to restore the anicent order of the Jedites, and also to bring peace and togetherness to the Singleswarder family. A family-friendly parody for all ages.
Auditions are Saturday, February 20, from 12:0pm to 4pm.
STAR WARD
EPISODE IV VERSE: 15
AND IT CAME TO PASS THAT THERE WAS A PERIOD OF CIVIL WAR.
THE GREAT AND ABOMINABLE EMPIRE HAS OUTLAWED FREE AGENCY, AND THE ANCIENT ORDER OF THE JEDITES HAVE BEEN EXTERMINATED BY THE EVIL DARTH SINNER, ENFORCER FOR “THE ADVERSARY”.
PRINCESS LAMAN OF THE PLANET NAUVOO HAS RUSHED HOME UPON HER HYPERSPACE MINI-VAN, CARRYING A SECRET MESSAGE FOR THE REBEL ALLIANCE, IN HOPES OF RESTORING FREEDOM TO THE GALAXY . . .
CHARACTERS INCLUDE:
LUKE SINGLESWARDER, a farm boy who is called to serve.
PRINCESS LAMAN, a member of the Rebel Alliance and sweet spirit.
PORTER SOLO, smuggler and scoundrel, but almost ready for the first discussion.
DARTH SINNER, the Dark Lord, more machine than man.
BRIGGUM-YUNG KENOBI, the Jedite Master.
The droids, MTCPO and CTR2
BOBA FETCH, the Bounty Hunter, and his squad of manhunting BYU co-eds.
There are also ensemble roles for children ages 8 and up.
Please come prepared with 16 bars of a song, as well as a one minute comedic monologe ora monologue from any STAR WARS film. Headshots and resumes preferred.
May The Still Small Force Be With You.
Auditions for “The Wicked Wizard of Ahhs!” will be December 12th at noon at the Off Broadway Theater 272 S. Main, SLC UT. Actors should prepare 32 bars of singing. A cd player will be provided for those with back tracks and an accompanist for those with sheet music. You will then be taught a short dance routine so come dressed for dancing! All roles are open. An audition application will be provided, but headshots and resumes are always appreciated.
For questions, call director Elise Hanson at 801-867-1694 or the theater at 801-355-4628.
November 27 & 28 – 2 Big Shows at 10:00pm each night!
Last year’s All Star shows sold out! Don’t miss out on the shows this year. Get your tickets early by calling 801-355-4628!
Scheduled to perform this year… Cody Carlson, Dave Hunsaker, Eric Jensen, Russ Peacock, Ben Porter, Mark Probert, Logan Rogan, Clarence Strohn, Shawn Zumbrunnen, Zac Zumbrunnen. And, who knows who might drop in to say “Hi!”
A big thanks to everyone who made the All Star shows a success. We look forward to doing them again.
We picked up a very nice review from the folks over at In This Week. Take a look! Then come see the show.
We are holding auditions on Saturday, Sept. 26th at 12 noon for the Christmas show, “The X-Mas Men”. We are located at 272 S. Main St. SLC, UT.
The show is written and directed by Eric Jensen
All roles are open.
We are looking for 5 male roles and 3 female roles
12 children parts as elves
1 stage tech and 1 sound & lighting tech
Ages 6 and up.
Please bring a current headshot, resume and a prepared song with a minus track.
Any questions, please feel free to email obt1994@yahoo.com.
Laughing Stock is once again nominated for Best Improv Troupe in City Weekly’s annual Arty Awards. We love our audience, and we think they love us. Feel free to show it by voting for Laughing Stock today.
Either fill out the ballot in your copy of City Weekly, or vote online at CityWeekly.net.
Salt Lake City, UTAH – 21 JULY 2009 – The Off Broadway Theatre, celebrating 15 years of comedy, is pleased to announce the opening of The Pirates of Penzance, the famous light-parody and satire, by Gilbert and Sullivan on Friday July 31st. Curtain rises at 7:30 PM. Seating is reserved.
Originally written and premiered in 1879, The Pirates of Penzance is the story of a young lad, Frederic, who, on his twenty-first birthday, newly out of his pirate apprenticeship, soon finds out that though he has technically lived twenty-one years, he was born on leap year and is thus torn between his “sense of duty” to finish his indentures with the haggard lot of pirates (finishing at the age of 63) or to live a new life on the shores of Cornwall, England with the fair-maiden Mabel.
Frederic is played by new-comer, David Peterson. Mabel is played by Rivkah Steele, an Idaho resident, who also is debuting her talent at Off Broadway Theatre. Both David and Rivkah will be available for interviews; please call to schedule.
“Pirate’s was an immediate hit with audiences here in Salt Lake, over eight years ago,” said Eric Jensen, Off Broadway Theater’s founder, “it is a permanent part of our repertoire with the exciting and always-favorite physical comedy and top-notch acting from this year’s troupe”.
Off Broadway Theatre (OBT) has been producing amazing local parodies and musicals for the past 15 years. Wonderful local actors who are passionate about entertainment and comedy have contributed to the long-running success. Shauna Brand, Director; Traci Nelson, Assistant Director; Angela Hasenberg, Choreographer and the acting talents of Cody Carlson, Major General and 14-year OBT veteran.
Monday, Friday, and Saturday, July 31st to August 29th Curtain 7:30 PM
Saturday Matinee, August 15th at 2:00 PM
Reserved tickets: Adult $16 ~ Students / Seniors $12 ~ Children 12 years and under $8.
Box Office 801-355-4628 or online www.theOBT.org to make reservations
Located at 272 S. Main St. SLC, UT 84101.
The Off Broadway Theatre’s own take on “Forever Plaid”, “Forever Dead” utilizes a very different quartet of dead singers… the undead. The group is made up of Frankie (Frankenstein), Sparky (The Wolfman), The Mummy and Bloods (Dracula).
Needed: Four Males
2 Baritones, 1 Tenor, 1 Bass
Please prepare 32 bars of an upbeat 1950s-60s style song. An accompanist will be provided, please bring sheet music. No prerecorded music. Dress to learn a dance routine. Bring a headshot and resume.
Auditions are Saturday, August 1st, 11:00am, at the theatre.
Show run dates are: Sept. 25th – Oct. 31st – Currently scheduled for Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, there will be one Saturday matinee and likely a Thursday night performance during the run.
Call 801-355-4628 for more info.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS:
Sphinx (The Mummy) is the oldest of the group. He’s definitely the leader and everyone respects him because of his great knowledge. He is well spoken and very bright. He is covered from head to toe in off-white bandages and has a very generic Mummy look. He may however have the Pharaoh hat we see in the Ten commandments.
Frankie (Frankenstein) as far as looks go, has the typical Frankenstein monster look, but since he has an abnormal brain he sounds a little like a valley girl. This is done because hopefully the audience will clue into the fact that he’s ditsy. He’s not effeminate, but he definitely does not have the voice we typically associate with Frankenstein monster. He has a flat top and bolts on the neck and should be played as though her were over-weight.
Barky (Wolfman), as a were wolf will look like the classic Lon Chaney wolf man with make up and hair around his face. He should not be attempted with a mask. A wig headpiece that goes around the head, and perhaps on the cheeks would be ideal, so that he can sing and also give expression. He should have a shirt and pants on but they should be ragged with little bits of fur sticking out. It would be great if he had wolf-man gloves and wolf-man feet. Barky is not stupid, he just doesn’t pay attention to what’s going on, on stage. He wants to be the wise cracker, but he’s not sharp enough. He is very likeable and loyal just like a faithful pet.
Bloods (Dracula), is the prankster of the group. He’s also the smart aleck. He loves these guys and deep down they love him too. But he acts sorta like the one of your friend’s older brothers, who just can’t help giving you are hard time. He’s not conceited persay, but because of the fact that he is so impressed with his own abilities, he can’t help but spurt them out as he speaks. Nobody really hates him, they just get annoyed with his personality that seems to take more than give. He should be a typical vampire with the cape and the gothic look. Fangs, black hair, and the whole nine yards. Probably NO Transylvainian accent.
It’s gone. Replaced with this news section. Unfortunately, there had been an overwhelming lack of usage to the message board. When the software upgrades outnumber the posts, it’s time to look at new options… thus the News section of the site. All the information without the random emptiness of the other forums.
Interested in taking a short form improv class for the humor impaired? Learn to play basic collaborative improv games, developing your effectiveness to improvise in the moment, at work, school or play. You will develop willingness, workability and wit as a team player.
1st week we will work on Willingness; allowing people to come out of their shells and feel comfortable with other improv actors.
2nd week focuses on Workability; learning to cooperate with other actor in the class, learning how to lead and follow.
3rd week works on Wit; learn to sharpen your joke telling skills and focus on how to make scenes more comical.
4th & 5th weeks focus on Plot Intensive and Cue Intensive games.
6th week focuses on more specialized games and rehearsal for showcasing your talents.
Eric R. Jensen, a well versed actor-theatre owner with over 20 years of acting is offering his knowledge and talents as an instructor for Laughing Stock improv classes for six weeks at the OBT. Classes held on Saturdays from 4 PM – 6 PM.
Cost is $200 for six weeks of which $50 is a non-refundable deposit for a slot.
Send your name, phone number and address if you want to be put on a list.
Students will receive a six punch pass good for the duration of the improv class period.
Must have atleast 10 students for class to be held.
Payment arrangements can be made with Sandy Jensen.
Call Sandy Jensen to sign up at 801-455-0954 or drop her an email at sandyj@theobt.com
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