HAIRSPRAY
Musical Theater Center performs the Broadway musical Hairspray about breaking the color barrier in Baltimore of the 60s, and MTC’s production is all the more effective because this is age appropriate material for the cast. Teens have no trouble portraying teens with realistic flair, and the cast of 40 was further inspired by original Broadway cast member, Tyrick Wiltez Jones, who came down from New York to conduct dance workshops. Directed by Brad Van Grack (of The Capitol Steps), he infused the cast with Baltimore accents, which is part of his vocabulary since he grew up in this area.
Ivanna Barrientos (Tracy Turnblad) and Lawrence Munsey (Edna Turnblad). Photo by Bill Forehand.
The MTC production is delighted to welcome Lawrence Munsey (Edna) who is reprising his role from last year’s Helen Hayes Award nominated production at Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia, and Jason Phillips (Seaweed) who just appeared in Dreamgirls at Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Baltimore.
Hairspray plays Thursday, January 12 at 7:30 PM;Friday, January 13 at 7:30 PM;
Saturday, January 14 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM; and Sunday, January 16 at 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM - at The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre at The Rockville Civic Center- 603 Edmonston Drive, in Rockville, MD 20851. Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for students, seniors and children, and are available at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre box office by calling (240) 314-8690. Box office hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 2 – 7 p.m.
In addition, here’s what else is upcoming for us:
SEUSSICAL JR.
There are two rotating casts of 38 talented 3-8 graders in the show.
This should be every child’s first musical theatre experience, as it lovingly brings to life the popular characters of Dr. Seuss in song and dance. The one hour show features many of our talented youngsters from MTC’s elite performing ensembles, Opening Act and Upbeat Unlimited.
Ethan Millstone (Cat in the Hat) with Annie Coulson (Gertrude), Ethan Miller (Horton), and Teresa Oliverio (Mayzie). Photo by Bill Forehand.
The production is directed by Darnell Morris, who is Kensington Arts Theatre’s 2nd Stage Artistic Director/Darnell previously directed The Wizard of Oz and Beauty and the Beast for MTC. Music Directed by Brigitte Dill, who has last year’s The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee for MTC at Olney Theatre Center, is the Musical Director.
Seussical JR plays January 28 and 29, 2012, at the Randolph Road Theatre – 4010 Randolph Road in Silver Spring, MD. For tickets, call MTC at (301) 251 -5766, or purchase tickets at the door. $20 for adults and $18 for children, students, and seniors.
CABARET
MTC is very excited to announce its first STUDENT RUN production and its choice of Kander and Ebb’s Nazi era musical, Cabaret. Entrusting students to tackle the complex issues raised in the book of this musical will be a challenge on many levels, including tastefully portraying materials so that it is acceptable to the younger members of our community. The production for students in grades 8-12 is crafted to be a collaborative effort of experienced students who have participated in a myriad of MTC productions over the years. Each of them will be mentored by an area professional who will be available for advice and counsel. At the helm will be Director Max Talisman (Caroline or Change at Studio Theatre, Lost in Yonkers at Theatre J. Other staff positions are:
Co-Choreographers: Adin Walker and Kelsey Spencer
Costume Designer: Jackie Rogers
Set Designer: Jackie Rogers
Stage Manager: Noam Lautman
Co-Producers: Lauren Blitz and Leah Platt
Musical Director is professional Brigitte Dill, whose MTC credits include Spelling Bee and Seussical Jr.
Auditions: Thursday, January 19 at MTC.
Callbacks: Thursday, January 26 at MTC.
Check www.musicaltheatercenter.org for details and to schedule an appointment
Cabaret plays June 8-10, 2012, at Olney Theatre Center’s Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab – 2001 Olney-Spring Road, in Olney, MD.
Go to Musical Theater Center’s website for more information.
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