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Mary Youngblood – January 31 at 8:00 p.m.
Native American Mary Youngblood, half Seminole and half Aleut, is the first woman to professionally record the Native American Flute, and the first woman to win not just one, but two Grammy Awards for "Best Native American Music Album." She has also been recently nominated for an Emmy for her work on The Spirit of Sacajawea.
About her second Grammy Award, Silver Wave Records said, "...Mary Youngblood has always had the talent to stand out above the crowd, and with this honor she stakes her claim as the number one star of Native American music."
Mary Youngblood, the gifted and entertaining returns to Imagination Theater on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. $45 Premium Seating (Rows A-D), $35 General Seating (Rows E-J). All seats are reserved.
Sponsor IT!
As a non-profit organization, we rely on our sponsor’s financial help and ticket sales to produce high quality shows. Season tickets, public recognition and advance reservations are just a few of the rewards for your support. We are proud of how far we have come in the past nine years. We hope that you will consider becoming a sponsor or renewing your sponsorship in 2009. Information is provided on the blog, or by contacting the box office by phone or email (ITPlacerville@yahoo.com). Contributions can be mailed to: Imagination Theater, P.O. Box 3303, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 or made by Visa or Mastercard by phone at 530-642-0404.
Singing Auditions - February 7, 2009 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Christmas is just around the corner—really! Imagination Theater is planning to sell a Christmas CD in 2009. Rehearsals will be scheduled in March, April, and May and recording sessions in June and July. More specifics will be discussed at auditions. Please bring a CD or sheet music to audition. An accompanist will be available. Christmas music only for the audition. Ages: 8 years of age and older.
Intermediate Acting Workshop – coming in April
An intermediate acting workshop will be held in April. A total of six classes and one performance date is planned.
The dates are as follows:
Tuesday and Wednesday, April 7 and 8 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday, April 14 and 15 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon – Dress Rehearsal
Tuesday, April 21 from 6:30 -9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 22 - 7:00 p.m. Performance for family and friends
The class builds upon the beginning acting workshop (monologues) held last year. The intermediate class includes rehearsing a scene with other classmates. Those who wish to sign up must commit to attending all of the classes. The workshop is for ages 10 and up. The class is limited to15 participants. IT! has received a grant for this class. Cost is $10 to cover the cost of materials.
Beauty and the Beast Auditions
Mark your calendar now for upcoming auditions for Beauty and the Beast on Saturday, April 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds.Call back auditions will be on Sunday, April 5 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Please know your summer and fall schedule before you audition.
More information related to the auditions and performance dates will be in IT’s February E-News and the IT! Insider Blog.
IT’s production of Beauty and the Beast will be realistic in its look, elegant costuming, and carefully developed characterization. Though the story is a classic type of fairy tale, it will be presented by an ensemble cast in a believable and “non-cartoon/non-melodramatic” style. Though some characters are fantastic in appearance, they will be developed to be sincere and sympathetic. The scenery will include a castle, village square, and a forest. It will be simple in form and design, but enhanced by dramatic lighting and special effects. The music accompaniment will be a professionally produced orchestra CD backing track.
Tickets and Gift Certificates are available for birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion. Give the gift of live theater. Build memories that will last. Call the IT! Box Office or email the IT! Box Office at itplacerville@yahoo.com with your request. The office is open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.