Y-Light Auditions

Open auditions for a brand new play called, “Y-light.” A spoof of the Twilight series for this Halloween at the OBT.

Bring current head shots, and be prepared to do cold readings from the script. All parts are open. Auditions held between 12 noon – 3PM. Ages 16 years and up.

Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet

Elise Hanson is directing and producing William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” at the Off Broadway Theater (272 S. Main Street) in mid September. Auditions will be at the theater on July 31st from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Headshots and resumes are not required, but always welcome! Come prepared to read sides. While the show is being produced at the Off Broadway Theatre, it is not affiliated with the theatre.

If you have questions, you can contact the director at elowynofavalon@gmail.com or call at 801-867-1694.

“HMS Pinafore” Auditions

Auditions are currently scheduled for Saturday, May 29th at 12 Noon. Auditions will be held at the Off Broadway Theatre, 272 S Main St in Salt Lake City. Call 801-355-4628 for more information. The show will be directed by Cody Carlson.

“Star Ward” Auditions

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 “Wicked Wizard of Ahhs”

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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.

Laughing Stock All Stars Return!

November 27 & 28 – 2 Big Shows at 10:00pm each night!

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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.

Forever Dead

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We picked up a very nice review from the folks over at In This Week. Take a look! Then come see the show.

Auditions for “The X-Mas Men”

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.

Time to vote… 2009 Artys

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.

The Pirates of Penzance

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.

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“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”.

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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.