NOW SHOWING...
by Gerome Ragni, James Rado & Galt MacDermot
Directed by Vikki Young, Tom Phillips & Linda Maxwell
The Year is 1968. The place is a park in Greenwich Village. Billed as the classic American Tribal Love Rock Musical, Hair follows "The Tribe", a group of politically active friends, long-haired hippies of the Age of Aquarius, fighting against conscription to the Vietnam War and living a bohemian life in New York City. The issues that are addressed, from racism, violence and drug use, to loyalty, patriotism and social acceptance, are just as relevant today as they were 40 years ago, and, combined with rock and roll classics like "Age of Aquarius" and "Good Morning Starshine", make a fine tribute to the sixties generation and its ideals. Sponsored by Ken Houldsworth, CFP of LPL Financial Services and Don Brown State Farm Insurance of Fortuna. Additional support from Woodrose Cafe.
IN THE GALLERY: QUILTS by TERESA HODGSON
April 1 - May 17, 2008
THEATRE NEWS
The Rep's newsletter, REPartee, is full of information about current and upcoming events. Click above to view a copy of the current issue. For past issues visit the About Us menu.
The Ferndale Repertory Theatre annually awards a $500 scholarship to a college-bound senior planning to pursue studies in the performing arts. Click here for more information and a copy of the scholarship application form.
The Rep's 16th annual youth acting workshops begin June 24. We are offering two sessions:
Ages 6-11: Led by Denise Ryles, meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9am - noon. This year's theme is Le Bebe and Harlequino's Adventure, with commedia dell'arte sketches, masks and scenes from Moliere.
Ages 12-17: Led by Tisha Sloan, meets Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays, 1pm - 4pm. This year will focus on secrets of professional acting working with a classic script and exploring the nuances of character development.
Sessions meet at the Fireman's Pavilion in Ferndale. All participants will have the opportunity to march in Ferndale's Fourth of July parade and perform on The Rep stage July 18-19. Tuition is a bargain at $95. Scholarships are available. Click here for workshop enrollment form.
COMING SOON
We regretfully announce that we will not be able to stage Rashomon this season. After several attempts, we were unable to successfully cast the show. We are therefore substituting several special events, as listed below. Season Ticket holders will receive tickets to the Radio Show and Don Juan in Hell, priority invitation to Marilyn's Retirement bash, and a complimentary companion ticket for Godspell.
Directed by Gary Franklin, broadcast live on KHUM Radio
Thursday, May 22, 2008
The Elevator is an episode from the Night Beat series, featuring an intrepid reporter tracking down stories in 1950s Chicago. This is followed by Sorry Wrong Number, Lucille Fletcher's masterful tale of a woman who mistakenly overhears a murder plot. Sponsored by Mendes Storage.
Opening Reception Saturday, May 24, 2008, 6:30-8:00pm
Photographer and Ferndale resident Tracy Dittes will show photographs from in and around Ferndale in the Hart Gallery during June and July 2008. Tracy's work ranges from pastoral landscapes to close-up moments with her neighborhood cows, and evening photos of the back alleys of Ferndale. The show is co-sponsored by Wachovia Securities/AG Edwards who will be hosting the opening night artist reception.
A Celebration of Marilyn McCormick's 10+ years leading The Rep
Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 7:00pm, Tickets: By Invitation Only
Join us a for a party, with stories and song, to celebrate Marilyn McCormick's amazing career at The Rep. This is also an opportunity to meet Ginger Gene, our new incoming Executive Director. We are seeking performance material from those who have worked with Marilyn over the years. Contact Vikki Young at 786-5483 x203 for more information.
Tickets: $10 General Admission / $8 Students and Seniors
James Lawer directs a staged reading of this George Bernard Shaw classic, in which Don Juan, the Devil, the Commander and Dona Ana debate the relative merits of Heaven and Hell.Sponsored by Mendes Storage.
Tickets: $12 advance / $15 at the door
Jeff Jolly is know for his good time rock and roll inspired by Stevie Ray Vaughn, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix. He has toured throughout the U.S. and Europe, opened for George Thorogood, Little Feat, David Crosby, Edgar Winter, Elvin Bishop, and Bad Company, and last year played for a crowd of 60,000 at the 2007 Concert in Golden Gate Park. This show brings together musicians from throughout Northern California to celebrate release of his new CD.Sponsored by Mendes Storage.