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Patio Playhouse
PO Box 300450
Escondido, CA 92030
(760) 746-6669

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Events Calendar

May 2012

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Practical Acting Academy: Novice Session 2

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Sessions last 6 weeks. Students grades 6 - 12 will learn a variety of theater skills. Email SpenceFarmer@gmail.com to register. Include Name, Age/Grade, Phone, Address, Acting Experience.
Cost - $60 per session/$10 per class

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Practical Acting Academy: Advanced Session 2

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Sessions last 6 weeks. Students grades 6 - 12 will learn a variety of theater skills. Email SpenceFarmer@gmail.com to register. Include Name, Age/Grade, Phone, Address, Acting Experience.
Cost - $60 per session/$10 per class

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Off the Cuff Improve Workshop AUDITIONS

5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

These Workshop Auditions are open to ages 10-100. No resumes wanted, no photos needed. The workshop, the training and the rehearsals are at no cost. Email offthecuff@patioplayhouse.com for more info,

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Off the Cuff Improve Workshop AUDITIONS

11:00 am – 2:00 pm

These Workshop Auditions are open to ages 10-100. No resumes wanted, no photos needed. The workshop, the training and the rehearsals are at no cost. Email offthecuff@patioplayhouse.com for more info,

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Off the Cuff Improve Workshop AUDITIONS

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

These Workshop Auditions are open to ages 10-100. No resumes wanted, no photos needed. The workshop, the training and the rehearsals are at no cost. Email offthecuff@patioplayhouse.com for more info,

Off the Cuff Improve Workshop AUDITIONS»

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Practical Acting Academy: Novice Session 2

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Sessions last 6 weeks. Students grades 6 - 12 will learn a variety of theater skills. Email SpenceFarmer@gmail.com to register. Include Name, Age/Grade, Phone, Address, Acting Experience.
Cost - $60 per session/$10 per class

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Practical Acting Academy: Advanced Session 2

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Sessions last 6 weeks. Students grades 6 - 12 will learn a variety of theater skills. Email SpenceFarmer@gmail.com to register. Include Name, Age/Grade, Phone, Address, Acting Experience.
Cost - $60 per session/$10 per class

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AUDITIONS for Sheila - a Grand Facade Theater production

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

In the spirit of GREASE & HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL and in the rock style of RENT comes an original and hilarious take on the 'high school' musical. Email kelsey@sheilamusical.com to set up an audition. Include your name, voice type, phone number, and which day you will be attending. Auditions will take place in the order that people arrive.

More Audition Details

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AUDITIONS for Sheila - a Grand Facade Theater production

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

In the spirit of GREASE & HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL and in the rock style of RENT comes an original and hilarious take on the 'high school' musical. Email kelsey@sheilamusical.com to set up an audition. Include your name, voice type, phone number, and which day you will be attending. Auditions will take place in the order that people arrive.

More Audition Details

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CALL BACKS for Sheila

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

By invitation only. More Audition Details

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Practical Acting Academy: Novice Session 2

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Sessions last 6 weeks. Students grades 6 - 12 will learn a variety of theater skills. Email SpenceFarmer@gmail.com to register. Include Name, Age/Grade, Phone, Address, Acting Experience.
Cost - $60 per session/$10 per class

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Practical Acting Academy: Advanced Session 2

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Sessions last 6 weeks. Students grades 6 - 12 will learn a variety of theater skills. Email SpenceFarmer@gmail.com to register. Include Name, Age/Grade, Phone, Address, Acting Experience.
Cost - $60 per session/$10 per class

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Board of Directors Meeting

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Our Board meetings are open to the public. Please stop by to meet our Board members and learn how you can get involved with Patio Playhouse

The Music Man AUDITIONS

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED. Bring head shot and resume. Vocal auditions require a 1 minutes prepared song. Provide your own CD, cassette or mp3 accompaniment of a non-vocal instrumental. No a capella.

Acting/movement auditions will be during callbacks - Cold readings from script. Wear comfortable clothing and dance shoes.

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The Music Man AUDITIONS

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED. Bring head shot and resume. Vocal auditions require a 1 minutes prepared song. Provide your own CD, cassette or mp3 accompaniment of a non-vocal instrumental. No a capella.

Acting/movement auditions will be during callbacks - Cold readings from script. Wear comfortable clothing and dance shoes.

The Music Man AUDITIONS»

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Practical Acting Academy: Novice Session 2

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Sessions last 6 weeks. Students grades 6 - 12 will learn a variety of theater skills. Email SpenceFarmer@gmail.com to register. Include Name, Age/Grade, Phone, Address, Acting Experience.
Cost - $60 per session/$10 per class

Practical Acting Academy: Novice Session 2»

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The Music Man CALLBACKS

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Acting/movement auditions will be during callbacks - Cold readings from script. Wear comfortable clothing and dance shoes.

The Music Man CALLBACKS»

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Practical Acting Academy: Advanced Session 2

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Sessions last 6 weeks. Students grades 6 - 12 will learn a variety of theater skills. Email SpenceFarmer@gmail.com to register. Include Name, Age/Grade, Phone, Address, Acting Experience.
Cost - $60 per session/$10 per class

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William Shakespeare’s King Lear

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Shakespeare’s careful crafting of this work's characters clearly defines their human natures as being good or evil in this tragic tale of family conflict, personal transformation, and loss. Call (760) 746-6669 for reservations or click here to purchase online: Buy Tickets

William Shakespeare’s King Lear»

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William Shakespeare’s King Lear

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Shakespeare’s careful crafting of this work's characters clearly defines their human natures as being good or evil in this tragic tale of family conflict, personal transformation, and loss. Call (760) 746-6669 for reservations or click here to purchase online: Buy Tickets

William Shakespeare’s King Lear»

Next Board Meeting

Sunday, May 20, 6:30pm at the theatre.

Patio Playhouse Board Meetings are open to the public.

2011-2012 Schedule

Patio Season Awards Gala 2009-2010

Get your tickets by August 8th

Patio Playhouse 2009/2010 Season Awards

Join us in celebrating our fabulous 2009/2010 Season!
Hosted by Brian Weissman and Miranda Porter

We will be having a Western themed ceremony at the historical Williams Barn in San Marcos.  Catering will be provided by Smoke House Grill.

There will be performances by the casts of

  • “City of Angels”
  • “The Secret Garden”
  • “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat”

Some AMAZING prizes have been donated for our opportunity drawing and we will have dancing  after the awards ceremony!!

We have quite a few surprises up our sleeve for this years event!

The cost is $25 for adults
and $12.50 for children under the age of 14.

Hope to see you all there  rooting on your favorite shows of the season!

Get your tickets by
August 8th

Join us in celebrating our fabulous 2009/2010 Season!
Hosted by Brian Weissman and Miranda Porter

We will be having a Western themed ceremony
at the historical Williams Barn in San Marcos.
Catering will be provided by Smoke House Grill.

There will be performances by the casts of
“City of Angels”,
“The Secret Garden”
and”Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat.”

Some AMAZING prizes have been donated for our
opportunity drawing and we will have dancing
after the awards ceremony!!

We have quite a few surprises up our sleeve
for this years event!

The cost is $25 for adults
and $12.50 for children under the age of 14.

Hope to see you all there
rooting on your favorite shows of the season!

Reserve your tickets today!
Purchase Tickets now through TicketLeap

WWM

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Directed by Connie Boyd, Julio C. Mas and Stephen A. Rich
Produced by Peggy Schneider

Two short plays by Tennessee Williams and a reading of ‘I Caligula’ by Julio Mas

Barry McGuire

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The Patio Playhouse fund-raiser featuring singer Barry McGuire was a rousing success on all levels.

Mr. McGuire, best known for his 1965 hit, “Eve of Destruction,” agreed to perform at Patio after being contacted by advisory board member Linda Collins, who has known him for a few years.

We staged concerts at Friday, November 14, and Saturday, November 15, featuring Mr. McGuire and several Patio people who agreed to perform 1960s-era songs, complete with period costumes and wigs.

The Vagina Monologues

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Directed by Deborah Zimmer
Produced by Brenda Townsend

Patio Playhouse is proud to present…
V-DAY ESCONDIDO 2005

A Production of Eve Ensler’s
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES

JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE WOMEN, RAISE AWARENESS
AND ENVISION A WORLD WITHOUT VIOLENCE.

Haunting Melody

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Written/Directed by Deborah Zimmer
Produced by The Woman’s Club of Escondido/Contemporary Women of North County/Patio Playhouse

“Seeking a Fortune Could Be Deadly”

Golden Rhythm Variety Show

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Directed by Ambrosio & Josie Canlas
Produced by Deborah Zimmer

You won’t believe how ‘young’ these performers are!

The Long Night of Medea Dupree

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Directed by Stephen A. Rich
Produced by Cesar de Alba

A special adaptation of Euripedes’ play Medea, written by Julio C. Mas with music by Steven Storc.

Night Music

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Directed by Gene Klein
Produced by Brenda Townsend

Fundraiser

Motherload

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Directed by Stephen A. Rich and Kelli Harless
Produced by Dramama

A fundraiser for Patio Playhouse featuring three one act plays by local San Diego playwright Peggy Dougherty.

Special Event: Escondido Street Faire

October 16, 2011
10am – 6pm

Look for our booth at the Escondido Street Faire.  Stop by to chat with one of our volunteers, learn how to become a member or hear about our exciting volunteer opportunities!

 

 

Showdown

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Directed by Kelli Harless
Produced by Susan Guffy

Roland Highranch is dead. And it sure do look like somebody done him in. But whodunit? Ya think yer smart, do ya? Well, here’s yer chance to match wits with the sheriff and the rest of the audience. Find out if ya got the horse sense to figure out who’s the bad guy! If’n ya do, ya get a prize.