Coming in 2012-2013
Opening November 9th,2012
GOD OF CARNAGE by Yasmina Reza
Translated by Christopher Hampton
What happens when two sets of parents meet up to deal with the unruly behavior of their children? A calm and rational debate between grown-ups about the need to teach kids how to behave properly? Or a hysterical night of name-calling, tantrums, and tears before bedtime?
Christopher Hamptons translation of Yasmina Rezas sharp-edged new play The God of Carnage premiered at Wyndhams Theatre, London, in March 2008 and at Bernard B. Jacobs Theater, New York City, in March 2009. The International Herald Tribune calls it an expert piece of stagecraft, and savagely funny.
ADVANCED THEATRE PERFORMANCE
December 13th and 14th at 7pm
*Viewer discretion advised (language). Must be 14 and over.
SPAMALOT Opening April 26th, 2013!
13th Annual MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
February 1, 2, 8, 9 at 7pm
ADVANCED THEATRE PERFORMANCE
THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by Tennessee Williams
May 23, 24, 25 at 7pm
The Glass Menagerie marked a crucial turning point in American theater, and forever changed the life of its then unknown author. Williamss elegiac master- piece brought a radical new lyricism to Broadway the tragedy, fragility, and tenderness of this memory play have made it one of Americas most powerful, timeless, and compelling plays.
Looking back on 2011-2012...
THANKS FOR A GREAT YEAR, AND BE SURE TO COME BACK IN 2012-2013 FOR ANOTHER EXCITING SEASON, FEATURINGTHE DROWSY CHAPERONE AND SPAMALOT!
Thanks for another amazing year of theatre at Santa Barbara High School, from ALICE IN WONDERLAND and MUSIC OF THE NIGHT through INTO THE WOODS, the year was marked by the professionalism and passion that defines Santa Barbara High SchoolTheatre. We wish all the graduating seniors the best and they contunue on their particular paths, and look forward to the 2012-2013 season!
THANK YOU TO:
ALLISON LEWIS
McKENNA MENDER
DIEGO RODRIGUEZ
JOSH BLUMENTHAL
OLIVIA FENARO
JENAI HOWARD
SAVANNA JORDAN
NYA BURKE
HAILEY SESTAK
CLAIRE PATTERSON
BELLE CUTBIRTH
pictured: Allison Lewis (Cinderella), McKenna Mender (The Baker's Wife) from INTO THE WOODS
ALSO, CONGRATULATIONS TO ALLISON LEWIS AND MCKENNA MENDER, RECIPIENTS OF THIS YEAR'S CHRISTOPHER STORY SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTS. EACH RECEIVED A ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR SCHOLARSHIP, THE CHRISTOPHER STORY AWARD IS A PROGRAM INITIATED BY MARY LAYMAN OF PRUDENTIAL REALTY, CALIFORNIA AND MARK JOHNSON OF HOME SERVICES LENDING TO RECOGNIZE THE THEATRE PROGRAM SENIOR OR SENIORS WHO BEST EXEMPLIFY THE PHILOSOPHY OF SANTA BARBARA HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE: PASSION, COMMITMENT, AND COMMUNITY.
SANTA BARBARA HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE
2011-2012
SBTNN Promo Video:
http://youtu.be/H1yv1FuIMz4
Hope Saxon (LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD)
Mary Cusimano (JACK'S MOTHER), Aaron Linker (JACK) and Malcolm McCarthy (MILKY WHITE)
Allison Lewis (Cinderella)
STILL PLAYING THROUGH MAY 6TH:
STEPHEN SONDHEIM and JAMES LAPINE'S
multiple Tony Award winner INTO THE WOODS!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
call Laura Lewis at (805)698-2162
Emma Robins (Rapunzel)
Tickets go on sale in Mr. Layman's Office beginning APRIL 16th, 8am to 7pm. CALL 966-9101x220.
Call Laura Lewis at 698-2162 for Advanced Reserved Seating.
General admission: $10.00 Adults $5.00 Students
Special Reserved Seating $25.00 Adults/$10.00 Students
April 27th through May 6th, 2012
April 27th Opening Night 7pm
April 28th 7pm
May 3rd 7pm Understudy Performance
May 4th 7pm
May 5th 7pm
May 5th Understudy Performance 2pm
May 6th CLOSING/ SENIOR FAREWELL 2pm
Into The Woods
Damian Gilbert (THE WOLF) INTO THE WOODS 2012
Book by James Lapine
Music by Stephen Sondheim
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Based on Classic Fairy Tales
Two Acts, Book Musical, Rated PG
Revised 2006 Version
An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Ridinghood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? A Witch...who raps? They're all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's fractured fairy tale. When a Baker and his Wife learn they've been cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell, swindling, lying to and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red, Rapunzel and Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk). Everyone's wish is granted at the end of Act One, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later, with disastrous results. What begins a lively irreverent fantasy in the style of The Princess Bride becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children.
One of Sondheim's most popular works, INTO THE WOODS is a timeless yet relevant piece and a rare modern classic.
INTO THE WOODS debuted in San Diego at the Old Globe Theatre on December 4, 1986. Directed by James Lapine, it played 50 performances.
INTO THE WOODS moved into Broadway's Martin Beck Theatre on November 5, 1987. Playing 764 performances on Broadway, the original production garnered three Tony Awards, the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award, the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, and a Grammy Award. The original cast featured Bernadette Peters (The Witch) and Joanna Gleason (The Baker's Wife). The original cast was videotaped for PBS' "Great Performances" series and is now available on DVD.
INTO THE WOODS' Broadway run was followed by a successful 17-month national tour in 1988, much-heralded West End productions in 1990 (available as an RCA cast album) and 1998, as well as a star-studded a tenth anniversary concert in 1997.
INTO THE WOODS' 2002 Broadway revival also began out of town at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. Directed by James Lapine and starring Vanessa Williams, New York previews began on April 13, 2002. The production opened April 30, 2002 at the Broadhurst Theatre. Playing 279 performances, the revival won the Tony Awards for the Best Revival of a Musical and Best Lighting Design.
INTO THE WOODS played Regent's Park Open Air Theatre (performed outside, in a wooded area) from August 6 to September 11, 2010. Directed by Timothy Sheader, the London production opened to wide critical acclaim and received the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival.
"Total enchantment. A spellbounding score, witty enough to make old stories fresh for adults, lovely enough to enchant youngsters." -Daily News
"Bewitching... dazzling... triumphant." -New York Post
"Non-stop pure pleasure. A ravishing explosion of color and melody and magic and laughter." -Time Magazine
BREAKING NEWS: SBHS THEATRE SELECTED TO PERFORM AT THE 2013 EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL
Santa Barbara, CA December 7, 2011--Performing Arts Department Chair Otto Layman announced today that SBHS has officially been invited to perform at the 2013 Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland by the American High School Theatre Festival, one of 20 high schools across the Untied States invited to perform. This prestigious honor is the second time SBHS will perform at the Fringe Festival, having taken the rock musical HAIR in 2008. At this time, plan are under way to produce the Tony Award winning Broadway musical AVENUE Q.
Coming Soon to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Scotland 2013.
Winner of the Tony "Triple Crown" for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, AVENUE Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. AVENUE Q is a laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that although the residents seem nice, it's clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND FALL 2011
SANTA BARBARA HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE
2011-2012
Be brisk, be bold, be brilliant...
Photos aboveby Kristi Sestak
Clayton Barry as the Mad Hatter and Emma Robins as Alice in the SBHS 2011 Fall Production of ALICE IN WONDERLAND. Photo by Dr. Madrid
COMING TO THE STAGE IN 2011-2012
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
adapted by Otto Layman
Set and Light Design by Mike Madden
Costumes by Lise Lange
Choreography and Puppets created by Christina McCarthy
Jordan Lemmond, Sug Cvitanic, Clayton Barry, and Emma Robins Photo by Dr. Madrid
OPENS 11/11/11
MUSIC OF THE NIGHT: SEASON TWELVE
Directed by McKenna Mender, Clayton Barry, Claire Patterson, and Savannah Jordan
February, 2012
The enormously popular studentproduced, directed, and acted musical revue returns for its twelfth season!
WELCOME TO ANOTHER EXCITING SEASON OF THEATRE AT SANTA BARBARA HIGH SCHOOL!
2011-2012 Season
November, 2011--ALICE IN WONDERLAND
November 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 at 7pm
November 20, 2 PM matinee (CLOSING)
November 17, 10 am School Outreach MATINEE--local schools performance sponsored by Mary Layman and Prudential California Realty
February, 2012-- Music of the Night
April 27 through May 6--INTO THE WOODS
April 27 @ 7pm
April 28 @ 7pm
April 29 @2pm (matinee only)
May3 at 10 am (local schools performance sponsored by Mary Layman and Prudential California Realty)
May3 @ 7pm
May 4@ 2pm and 7pm
May 5@ 7pm
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE (CLOSING PERFORMANCE)
@ 2pm MAY 6
Brunch at noon $10.00
Closing Night and Senior Farewell Celebration afterward on Stage
Tickets on Sale Soon: Reserved $25.00 and $15.00/General Admission $10.00 and $5.00
CALL LAURA LEWIS at 698-2162
Geoffrey Hahn performs at the 2011 YOUTH SPOTLIGHT AWARDS at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
WE SAID GOODBYE TO ANOTHER SPECTACULAR YEAR AT SANTA BARBARA HIGH SCHOOL, HAVING DONE NOT ONE, BUT TWO MUSICALS (THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS AND ANYTHING GOES) AND ANOTHER WONDERFUL STUDENT-PRODUCED MUSIC OF THE NIGHT. ON CLOSING NIGHT, MAY 8TH WE SAID GOODBYE TO ANOTHER STELLAR SENIOR CLASS, WHOSE LEGACY SPANNED PETER PAN, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST AND HAIR, A VILLAGE FABLE AND FOOTLOOSE, PINOCCHIO AND SINGING IN THE RAIN...AND WE WISH THEM WELL AND SEND THEM OFF WITH LOVE WHEREVER THEY GO...
Anything Goes, 2011
Nya Burke, ANYTHING GOES, 2011 photo by Kristi Sestak
