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The New School of Acting will now be offering kids and teen classes in addition to adult classes. On Saturday, February 7th there will be an Open House from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It will be an opportunity for people to meet the entire faculty and find out about the program. The curriculum will include select principles of the Meisner Technique, Improvisation/Theater Games, Scene Work and Scene Nights for parents and friends. These fun-filled classes for kids and teens will build upon the basics of acting and help the emerging young actor develop skills using movement, improvisation, team work and scripted material. The class provides the student the opportunity to build confidence, self-awareness, communication skills and the ability to improve concentration while strengthening their imagination.

The school is located in the city of Orange at 940 West Chapman Blvd., in the loft upstairs from the Art Angles Gallery. Contact the school at (714) 210-6454 to R.S.V.P for the Open House. If you would like to know more about The New School of Acting you may go to the web site at www.newschoolofacting.com

INSURGO THEATER

The Another Round Theater Company and Insurgo are co-producing "The Lion In Winter", directed by Another Round's Kevin Adkins and playing Feb 13th through March 7th.

Auditions are Sunday January 4th at 5 PM and Monday January 5th at 7 PM. Please prepare a monologue and be ready to read from the script.

The show will be performed at the Insurgo Theater Movement in Anaheim Hills. Rehearsals begin the following day after auditions.

All roles are open.

Henry the Second
Eleanor of Aquitaine - Play at least 40's and above
Richard
Geoffrey
John
King Philip of France
Alais (female)

" For those who haven't seen the filmed version of the play (and shame on you if you haven't, stop reading right now and go watch the bloody thing), The Lion In Winter details one rather dysfunctional family's Christmas gathering in France. Of course, the family is that of Henry II of England (including Eleanor of Aquitaine, Richard the Lionhearted and the future King John, among others); the invited guest is Philip Capet of France, and the holiday gathering takes place at Henry's castle of Chinon. No one's mind is on presents; rather, everyone is thinking of provinces -- who controls them, who gives up which in exchange for which concession, and so on. A merrier holiday gathering could hardly be imagined.

Call 714-517-7798 for more information or visit insurgotheater.com for maps.

Address: The Chance Theater, 5552 East La Palma Avenue, CA 92807

Oanh Nguyen (dir.) is holding auditions for the original comedy "The Lord of the Screen: The Fellowship of the Pen", an improv show with a storyline. Rehearsals will start January 24, and the show will run from March 5 through April 18. There is some pay.

What really goes into writing the next big movie franchise? Ever thought, "Not much."? Well then... prove it. Follow eight undiscovered, possibly untalented, screenwriters on their quest for fame, fortune and true friends. Their success may just depend on your suggestions. So be ready to participate for even though "Not all those who wander are lost", this motley crew of eight wannabes probably are.

Office Worker: bitter, underlying fear of commitment; trying to reclaim a lost lover

Post Office Employee: paranoid; believes he has uncovered a secret plot to overthrow the governmentAnchor Woman: sinister, slept her way to the top and fabricates the news

Courier: innocent; tragically lost his Dad while watching “Episode I”; out to settle a score with LucasReality TV Star: trying to work at a “real” job while attempting to recapture her past glory

Movie Producer: not above suing his daughter for illegally downloading his movies off the internet

Daughter: trying to settle a lawsuit with her movie producer father and land a role in his next movie

Open Call Auditions: Saturday, January 17 and Sunday, January 18 from 9am-12pm.
What to prepare: Please bring a picture and resume with you to the audition. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script and improve games.

For more information, visit www.chancetheater.com

Contact: Oanh Nguyen or Casey Long Phone: (714) 777-3033

Address: The Chance Theater, 5552 East La Palma Avenue, CA 92807

Michael Wallot (dir./chor.) is holding auditions for Gilbert and Sullivan’s "The Yeomen of the Guard", the comic operetta from the masters of the form. Rehearsals will start January 24, and the show will run from March 17 through April 18. There is some pay.

A potential execution, a sympathetic villain, and voluptuous maidens? Mistaken identity, true love, betrayal, and neat pain producing machines? No it's not your Soap Opera! It's comic Grand Opera! G & S's most truly contemporary work is being brought to life in this rare revival.

Jack Point: 20's-40's Light Baritone, comic Jester/moves wellColonel Fairfax: 20's-30's, romantic Tenor to High A

Wilfred Shadbolt: 30's-50's Bass/Baritone, big clueless Head JailerSergeant Meryll: 40-50's fatherly Baritone

Leonard Meryll: 20-30's, Tenor (featured)Sir Richard: 20-30’s, Baritone (featured)

Elsie Maynard: 20-40's, Lyric Soprano to High A, ingénue/moves wellPhoebe Meryll: 20-30's, character mezzo-Soprano

Dame Carruthers: 40's, Contralto, older housekeeperKate: 20's, Soprano (featured)

Ensemble: age open, legit voices to play featured solo roles as well as Guards and Citizens of London– including 2 dancers who can tumble

Open Call Auditions: Monday, January 19 and Tuesday, January 20 from 7pm-10pm.

What to prepare: 32 bars each of 2 contrasting songs (uptempo/ballad) of Gilbert and Sullivan, American operetta or legit musical theater. Please bring a picture and resume with you to the audition.

For more information, visit www.chancetheater.com

Contact: Oanh Nguyen or Casey Long Phone: (714) 777-3033