P L A Y by P L A Y P R E V I E W Bringing you theatre and music news with a focus on young people Volume IV Issue #4, June 15, 2002 Scroll down for the "In This Issue" Section "Fiddler on the Roof" at Leddy Center in July "Mazel Tov!" Leddy Center brings Tevye, Golde, and their daughters and suitors to the stage in July. "Fiddler" goes up (on the roof) 7/11 through 7/28, at Leddy Center in Epping, NH. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 PM, with matinees on Sundays and Tuesdays at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $12 to $15, all seats are reserved, and group rates are available. For tickets purchased in advance for Thursday 7/11 and Friday 7/12, you can take advantage of a special $4 reduced rate. Tickets are on sale now, by calling (603) 679-2781, or ordering through the Web site: http://www.leddycenter.org. Reservations are always recommended for Leddy Center productions. Elaine Gatchell directs this production, with musical direction by J. Bruce Gatchell. The cast includes Paul Gustavson as Tevye, Linda Cater as Golde, Rachel Fitzpatrick as Tzeitel, Lindsey Graham as Hodel, Aimee Birnbaum as Chava, Alyson Towle as Sphrintze, Alyssa Votto as Bielke, Bonnie Cooper as Yente, Hunter Comack as Motel, Daniel Beaulieu as Perchik, Gregory Johnson as Gyedka, Kevin Murphy as Lazar Wolf, Stephen Miller as the Rabbi, Donald Tongue as Mordcha, Ellen M. Gregg as Fruma-Sarah, Christopher Fox as Mendel, Jonathan Gustavson as the Fiddler, Mark Deyo as the Constable, with Heather Akerberg, Joshua Akerberg, Tara Brown, Nancy Carr, Joshua Desrochers, Lauren DeCloux, Bruce Gatchell, Aline Irish, Tim Jacobs, Collin McBride, Kristofer Mitchell, Nathan Schadler, and Willy Sullivan. Newcomers to Leddy Center and those familiar with the theatre can look forward to a delightful experience. The small, intimate house provides unrivaled acoustics. A show at Leddy Center, tucked away just off east/west route 101 in Epping NH, can enrich your weekend, and can provide a welcome respite when traveling between points west -- to or from the seacoast. This is a world where hard work, positive energy, and feats of imagination all come together. Leddy Center brings the magic of professional-quality performing arts to life on the stage. (PPP) In This Issue 1. FEATURE STORY: "Fiddler on the Roof" at Leddy Center, Epping 2. WHAT'S HAPPENING? (In alphabetical order, rotating one with each issue) 2.1 Chowthedummy Productions from Souhegan High School, Amherst 2.2 Elm Street Junior High School, Nashua 2.3 Leddy Center for the Performing Arts, Epping 2.4 Majestic Theatre Trust, Manchester 2.5 Music and Drama Company (MADCo), Londonderry 2.6 Nashua Symphony Orchestra 2.7 Nashua Theatre Guild 2.8 New Hampshire Community Theatre Association (NHCTA) 2.9 Opera Circle, Nashua 2.10 Palace Theatre, Manchester 2.11 Souhegan Senior High School, Amherst 2.12 Windham Performing Arts 2.13 The Acting Loft, Manchester 2.14 Actorsingers, Nashua 2.15 American Stage Festival and Peacock Players, Nashua 3. OFFSTAGE 3.1 "Broadway Aerodance" Opportunity 3.2 Nashua Arts and Humanities Coalition (NAHC) 3.3 New Hampshire Theatre Committee (NHTC) 4. ABOUT the Play by Play Preview Includes the Portable Pocket Planner =================================================================== 2. WHAT'S HAPPENING? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.1 Chowthedummy Productions, Souhegan High, Amherst ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The Compleat Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Congratulations to Nathan Atkinson, Levi Morger, and Mike Ross, for delivering a rollicking good time downstairs at the ASF. As part of his Souhegan High School senior project on directing styles, Levi Morger directed this production. Some of us missed a bit of the action, only because we were doubled over in laughter. Levi, for sure you earned an A++++? (PPP) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.2 Elm Street Junior High School, Nashua ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Spring Concerts - - - - - - - - Congratulations to all of the musicians and directors from Elm Street Junior High School, for another wonderful two-evening event, showcasing exceptional talent and dedication. (PPP) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.3 Leddy Center for the Performing Arts, Epping +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Web site: http://www.leddycenter.org (603) 679-2781 e-mail: info@leddycenter.org Fiddler on the Roof - - - - - - - - - - See the feature story in this newsletter for information about "Fiddler on the Roof" at Leddy Center in July. See also the Web site or send e-mail to info@leddycenter.org for additional information. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AUDITIONS are scheduled for June 22, beginning at 9:00 AM. Audition appointments are available now, by calling (603) 679-2781, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Auditions are by appointment only. The show goes up 10/26 through 11/24. The director is looking for 20+ boys and girls. All roles are available, including the lead children's roles Charlie Bucket, Veruca Salt, Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregard, and Mike Teevee. The 14 adult roles include singing and non-singing roles. Check the Web site for more information. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.4 Majestic Theatre Trust, Manchester +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Web site: http://www.majestictrust.org Box office number: (603) 669-SHOW Auditions number: (603) 644-8155 The Wizard of Oz - - - - - - - - - Majestic Theatre offers an AUDITION opportunity for "The Wizard of Oz," on June 16 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Roger Scruggs is directing this show, with musical direction by Joel Mercier. The Wizard, Dorothy, munchkins and company take the stage August 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, and 11. More about AUDITIONS at Majestic - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AUDITIONS for "The Foreigner" and "The Magic of Crime" are scheduled for 7/14 and 7/15 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Ages 15 through adult are invited to audition. AUDITIONS for "Kiss Me Kate" are 8/4 and 8/5 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, for ages 15 through adult. (Hint - Don't know the story line? Go see the Nashua Theatre Guild's production of "The Taming of the Shrew" at Greeley Park in Nashua in July. Trust me. PPP) Majestic Theatre invites people of all levels to audition regardless of past experience. For a musical, please bring piano music or an accompaniment tape with background music only (no vocals or "soundtracks.") A prepared monologue is welcome and helpful, but not required. For non-musicals, the audition will consist of stage and scene readings. Again, a prepared monologue is helpful but not required. For more information, call the Majestic Theatre audition number (603) 644-8155. Majestic Theatre Summer Schedule - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "She Loves Me," June 28, 29, July 5, 6, 7 directed by Heather Stockwell, with music direction by Margaret (Peg) DiGrazia. "The Adventures of Lewis and Clark," July 19, 20, 21 (Youth Company) directed by Jeff Caron with music direction by Josue Rondon, Jr. "The Wizard of Oz," August 1 - 11, directed by Roger Scruggs, with music direction by Joel Mercier. "Oliver Twist," August 23, 24, 25 (Youth Company) directed by A. Robert Dionne, with music direction by Josue Rondon, Jr. This is a new one-act musical adaptation of Oliver Twist. Majestic Youth Company - - - - - - - - - - - - The Majestic Youth Company provides opportunities for youths between the ages of seven and fifteen to expand their knowledge, experience, and love for the performing arts. Check the Web site for additional program opportunities. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.5 Music and Drama Company, Londonderry ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Web site: http://www.madco.org Hotline: (603) 434-2180 Upcoming shows - - - - - - - "Lost in Yonkers" -- fall 2002 "Oklahoma" -- spring 2003 "Nunsense" -- summer 2003 Production Team Opportunities - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - MADCo announces upcoming interviews for production team openings for the 2002-2003 season. The schedule is expanding to include a third show this year. Interview dates are Monday 6/17, Thursday 6/27, and Monday 7/1. The interview board is seeking to fill these positions: "Lost in Yonkers:" Director, Producer; "Oklahoma:" Choreographer, Music Director, Producer; "Nunsense:" Director, Choreographer, Music Director, Producer. The plan is for interviews from 7:00 PM to 10 PM every half hour, allowing for six interviews in an evening. MADCo is hoping to get production teams rolling as early as possible. If you are interested in any of these positions, please send e-mail to Ben Dick at BenD@martingnettinh.com, and supply the following information: - Show and position of interest - Day and time preferred for interview - A resume, preferably in MS Word format ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.6 Nashua Symphony Orchestra ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Web site: http://www.NashuaSymphony.org 1-800-639-3101 The Nashua Symphony is seeking an Executive Director. The responsibilities include the administration and operation of a professional orchestra and a volunteer choral society. For complete information, contact the Search Committee Chairman Garry N. Henkel, GNHenkel@msn.com. The Magic of Harry Potter Children's Concert - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Congratulations to the Nashua Symphony Orchestra, the Northern Ballet Youth Theatre, and all of the planners, participants, and delightfully costumed audience members for bringing this magical afternoon to New Hampshire. (PPP) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.7 Nashua Theatre Guild ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Web site: http://nashuatheatreguild.org (New Web Site) The Taming of the Shrew - - - - - - - - - - - - The Nashua Theatre Guild is again a key contributor to the "Summer Fun" Program at Greeley Park in Nashua, providing "Shakespeare in the Park." Look for "The Taming of the Shrew" July 6, 7, 13 and 14, 4:00, in front of the band shell on the east side of Concord Street, Greeley Park in Nashua. Bob Foster is directing. This show is free to all. Recommendation: Since you will be sitting outside, on the grass, consider bringing your own blanket and chairs, and insect repellent and sunscreen as needed. (PPP) The House of Blue Leaves - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "The House of Blue Leaves" is coming this fall, directed by Kevin Riley. AUDITIONS are announced for 8/5 and 8/6, at the conference room of the Chandler Library, 257 Main Street in Nashua. For questions or for additional information, contact the director Kevin Riley at KPRiley7@aol.com, call (603) 880-0243, or check the NTG Web site. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.8 New Hampshire Community Theatre Association (NHCTA) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Web site: http://members.aol.com/NHCTA AACT NHCTA Regional Competition - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "Waiting for Lefty" presented by the Community Players of Concord and "Feeding the Ducks" from KISTheatre of Merrimack and Manchester, award winners for best production and first alternate production, are representing NH at the New England regional competition. The regional competition is scheduled for September 20--22, 2002 at the Concord City Auditorium in Concord NH. The New England winners there go on to the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT) national competition, scheduled for 2003 in Connecticut. The NHCTA is now accepting program ads for the September playbill. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to advertise your group and your upcoming program schedule to large numbers of theatre-lovers from all of the New England states. The deadline for receipt of ads is September 1. For more information, contact Jerry White at: patandjw@aol.com. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.9 Opera Circle, Nashua ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Ricardo Azocar Zavala leads an opera music-listening session and discussion the last Tuesday of every month, 7:00 at Barnes and Noble in Nashua. The program on Tuesday June 25 features the opera "Andrea Chenier" by Umberto Giordano, a story set during the French Revolution when many lives were threatened by the guillotine. For more information, please send e-mail to Ricardo at operacircle@juno.com. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.10 Palace Theatre, Manchester ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Web site: http://www.palacetheatre.org (603) 668-5588 Summer 2002 Palace Professional Theatre for Children Series - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Another fabulous summer of children's shows will be taking off in July. All performances are at 10:00 AM and again at 12:00 noon at the Palace Theatre, and will last between 45 and 60 minutes. Tickets are $5 per person, general admission. Tickets go on sale June 10. Group rates are available by calling the box office at (603) 668-5588, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. "Winnie the Pooh" (a musical) July 9 "Cinderella, Cinderella" (a participation play) July 16 "The Ugly Duckling" (a musical) July 23 "Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz" (a participation play) July 30 "The Further Adventures of Maide Marian" (a musical and a participation play) August 6 "Jack and the Beanstalk" (August 13) Palace Youth Theatre Summer Workshop Camps - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Palace Youth Theatre is conducting theatre workshops for young people this summer. The two-week workshop 7/8 through 7/19 is for teens entering grades 7 through 12. At the end of two weeks, participants will present "Arabian Nights." From 7/22 through 7/26 and again 7/29 through 8/2 there are one-week workshops for youths entering grades 1 through 6. At the end of each of these workshops there will be an evening show for friends and family. The Palace Youth Theatre workshop camps meet from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. The cost for the two-week teen workshop is $310 and the one-week youth program is $185. For more information, to check for space available, or to register, contact the Palace Theatre at (603) 668-5588. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.11 Souhegan Senior High School, Amherst ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Phoenix in New York - - - - - - - - - - "Phoenix in New York" is an original play by Steve Hodgman, memorializing the events of September 11, 2001. This play was performed at Souhegan High in May, for school groups during the day, and for an appreciative audience in the evening. All proceeds are going toward a memorial, honoring those we lost on 9/11 and those who continue to serve our country. This play is an educational one, particularly relevant to our lives today. (PPP) Steve Hodgman is making the script available to any group that would like to read it, and he is not seeking any royalties. If your theatre group is interested in reading this script, please contact Steve directly, at (603) 673-9940, x 587, or e-mail Steve at shodgman@sprise.com. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.12 Windham Performing Arts ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ A Rodgers and Hammerstein musical is in the works for the fall of 2002. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.13 The Acting Loft, Manchester ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Web Site: http://www.nhia.edu/theatre_programs.html Acting Loft News - - - - - - - - - As of July 1 The Acting Loft is established as its own not-for-profit corporation, opening its doors at 153 Concord Street in Manchester. Lofters will continue to present first-rate performances at the New Hampshire Institute of Art (NHIA) French Auditorium. Christopher Courage is Artistic and Producing Director, and Susan Horne joins the staff as Education Director, to facilitate an enhanced instructional schedule. The forthcoming Acting Loft schedule includes: "Les Miserables" "Footloose" "Jekyll and Hyde" Watch this space for upcoming audition information about "Les Miz." Musical Theatre Camps - - - - - - - - - - - The Acting Loft Studios is offering musical theatre camps during July and August. Camps are structured to meet the needs of students between the ages of 6 and 16. Each 2-week session includes classes in music, dance, and acting. Students will complete their class experience by performing in a production of The Acting Loft's renowned "Storytime Theatre." Classes meet on weekdays, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM in the Acting Loft Studios, 153 Concord Street. Registration is now underway for sessions scheduled July 8-19, July 22-August 2, and August 5-16. To register or for more information, call Christopher Courage at (603) 623-0313 x 551. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.14 The Actorsingers, Nashua ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Web site: http://www.actorsingers.org The forthcoming Actorsingers schedule includes: "Anything's Pastable" Summer dinner theatre by the Junior Actorsingers - August 2002 "Titanic" - fall of 2002, directed by Brett Mallard with music direction by Michele Henderson "Brigadoon" - spring of 2003, directed by Kathy Lovering with music direction by Alene Bonner "Anything's Pastable" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Junior Actorsingers are serving up their third summer dinner theatre, 8/16, 8/17, and 8/18, at Saint Stanislaus Hall in Nashua. The menu features a spaghetti dinner with all the trimmings on Friday and Saturday, and a dessert buffet on Sunday. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and students. For $75 you can reserve a table for eight people. Tickets are available now through any cast member. Stay tuned for additional ticket order information. These shows have sold out every performance, every year. The theme this year is a salute to New York City, and the program includes many Broadway themes. Kathy Lovering is directing, Louis Duhamel is producer, Ginny Corcoran is music director, and Val Psoinas is choreographer. Titanic - - - - - The Actorsingers announce AUDITIONS for "Titanic." Information Night is Monday, 8/19 at 7:00 PM, and all are welcome. Information Night is an opportunity to meet the directors and ask questions about the show. Auditions are Sunday 8/25 and Monday 8/26, 6:00 to 10:00 PM each night. The show goes up one weekend only, 11/ 8, 11/9, and 11/10. Adults ages 16+ are invited to audition for "Titanic." This show requires a big cast, with 50+ adults. The show requires children, and children's roles will be filled by children of adult participants. There is not a separate audition for cast members younger than age 16. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2.15 American Stage Festival and Peacock Players, Nashua +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Web site: http://www.americanstagefestival.org "Last Kiss" Playreading - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Join the playwright, director, actors and audience for a free play reading and discussion at the American Stage Festival on Monday, 6/24, 7:30 PM at 14 Court Street in Nashua. This marks the return of the "Early Stages" Playreading events at ASF. "Last Kiss," by New Jersey playwright Dominique Cieri is the story of a single parent trying to raise her teenage daughter in the mist of the Vietnam War. The cast includes Sheila Ferrini, Suzanne Delle, Keegan Boulton, Abby Feinberg and Linday Devino. Lowell Williams is directing the reading. Playwright Dominique Cieri will be onsite to discuss her script with the audience. For more information, call (603) 886-7000. The next Early Stages playreading is scheduled for July 22, to feature "Birthday Boy" by playwright Chris Newbound of Williamstown, MA. Organized Chaos - - - - - - - - The next presentation from the teen Improv Group "Organized Chaos" is Friday 7/5, 7:30 downstairs at the ASF. Tickets are $7 for adults, and $5 for students and seniors. Additional shows are scheduled for 8/2 and 8/30. Little Shop of Horrors - - - - - - - - - - - With "Little Shop of Horrors" the American Stage Festival brings campy classic to the stage in Nashua. This Rock 'n Roll musical has already "taken root" at 14 Court Street and continues through 6/30. Tickets are $18 to $25 with group discounts available. Check the Web site or call the box office for complete information. Les Miserables - - - - - - - - The Peacock Players announce AUDITIONS for a youth production of "Les Miz," Monday 8/19 and Tuesday 8/20 from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM. To be eligible to audition for this production, you must be between 10 - 19 years old and a full time high school or middle school student in the 2002/2003 school year. Auditions are at the American Stage Festival, 14 Court Street, Nashua. Callbacks are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, 8/21, starting at 6:00 PM. AFTER August 1, applicants should call (603) 889-2330 ext 4 to schedule a five minute audition appointment. Applicants should be prepared with a song, bring sheet music, and avoid auditioning a song from "Les Miz." Rehearsals will be Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, and Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. Ten performances are scheduled for November 8 - 24, 2002, Fridays at 7:00 PM, Saturdays at 7:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM. "Les Miserables" is directed by Scott Severance, with musical direction by Judy Hayward. 3. OFFSTAGE 3.1 An opportunity to participate in the initial offering of "Broadway AeroDance" is coming to Manchester this summer. Donna O'Bryant, certified ACE and NDEITA fitness instructor, developed this unique program -- a new concept in aerobic dance exercise, designed for adults ages 16+. Donna has choreographed and performed with numerous musical theatre groups in NH. Most recently, she choreographed the acclaimed production of "Chicago" with the Music and Drama Company (MADCo) in Londonderry. In the summer of 2001, she played and danced the role of "Frenchy" in "Grease," with the Actorsingers. Open House/Information Night for "Broadway AeroDance" in Manchester is Thursday, 6/27, 5:30 to 7:30 PM, in the 3rd floor studio at 83 Hanover Street. The course is Thursday nights, 6:00 to 7:30 PM, at the studio. For more information, contact Donna at: dance2bway@aol.com. The program incorporates aerobics and musical theatre dance in a fun, exciting 1.5-hour program. No prior dance or aerobics experience is necessary - you can set your own pace. You WILL be asked to sign a health release form prior to starting the class. - 15 minutes warm-up - 30 minutes Broadway music aerobic exercise - 30 minutes choreographed Broadway dance routine - 15 minutes cool down Note: This is a great opportunity for teens and adults who would like to audition for a musical, but might be wary of the dance audition sequence. No longer be a "jazz square!" (PPP) 3.2 The Nashua Arts and Humanities Coalition (NAHC) meets on the first Monday of each month except July and August, 6 PM, downstairs at the Nashua Public Library. There are no full-coalition meetings in July and August. However, ad hoc teams are already hard at work on "A Taste of the Arts" scheduled for October 5, and the annual "Holiday Stroll" scheduled for November. Web site: http://www.ArtsInNashua.org. 3.3 New Hampshire Theatre Committee -- Spirited by co-founder and co-chair Matty Gregg, the New Hampshire Theatre Committee is moving forward to promote theatrical awareness throughout New Hampshire. NHTC Awards are scheduled for early 2003 at the Palace Theatre in Manchester. For complete information, please visit the Web site: http://www.nhtheatre.com. 4. About the Play by Play Preview Prancin' Previewer Pam (PPP, the Mom) and Terrific Tiger Tim (TTT, the young person) GilPatrick are enjoying sending you theatre and music news with a focus on young people in the southern NH area. If you choose NOT to receive this e-mail, reply with "unsubscribe" in the subject heading. If you are reading a hard copy or an online copy forwarded from a friend, consider adding your name to the direct mailing list. Send e-mail to: PrancinPam@yahoo.com, and include the word "subscribe" in the subject heading. Editorial comments are flagged with PPP or TTT. Information is primarily from readers and printed and on-line sources in the public domain, supplemented by NH-MA-Theatre and Music-Lovers distributions, and additional direct sources confirmed and with permission. The PPP does not re-distribute e-mail addresses. Thanks to the generosity of the webmaster and the Actorsingers, you can read archive editions of the "Play by Play Preview" on the Actorsingers Web site, http://www.actorsingers.org => Play by Play Preview. Beginning with Volume IV #3, we launched a trial balloon, posting the "Play by Play Preview" on the NH Theatre Committee Web site, http://www.NHTheatre.com, sponsored by New Hampshire Magazine. How do YOU prefer to receive the PPP? Is a Web site easiest for you? Do you prefer a direct e-mail in text format? Both? Let us know, by e-mailing your "vote" to PrancinPam@yahoo.com, and Matty Gregg of NH Magazine, at Mgregg@NH.com. Look for the results in Vol IV #5. Thank you for your support, and keep those story ideas, audition opportunities, and calendar entries coming. * You are invited to provide information about performances open to all and appropriate for all ages. This includes professional, community, school, church, and club events. Please include dates, times, cost, location, contact, and how-to-order-tickets information. * AUDITIONS announced here must be open to all, and must be for all ages OR must include some segment of age seven through college age. NOTE: Several professional, community, and independent theatre organizations do not advertise auditions on Web sites or through the news media. To learn about these opportunities, you must contact producers or board members from those organizations. * The deadline for items for the June 29 issue is Wednesday, June 26. Due to the wealth of program opportunities for young people during the summer, the PPP will be issued every two weeks or possibly more often. Portable Pocket Planner ======================= 6/13 through 6/30 "Little Shop of Horrors" American Stage Festival, Nashua 6/24 - "Last Kiss" Early Stages Playreading, American Stage Festival, Nashua 6/25 - "Opera Circle" at Barnes and Noble, Nashua 6/28, 6/29, 7/5, 7/6, 7/7 - "She Loves Me" Majestic Theatre, Manchester 7/5 - "Organized Chaos" Teen Improv, ASF, Nashua 7/6, 7/7, 7/13, 7/14 - "The Taming of the Shrew" Nashua Theatre Guild, Greeley Park, Nashua 7/9 - "Winnie the Pooh" Palace Theatre for Children, Manchester 7/11 through 7/28 - "Fiddler on the Roof" Leddy Center, Epping 7/19, 7/20, 7/21 - "The Adventures of Lewis and Clark" Majestic Theatre Youth Company, Manchester 7/16 - "Cinderella, Cinderella" Palace Theatre for Children, Manchester 7/22 - "Birthday Boy" Early Stages Playreading, American Stage Festival, Nashua 7/23 - "The Ugly Duckling" Palace Theatre for Children, Manchester 7/30 - "Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz" Palace Theatre for Children, Manchester 8/1, 8/2, 8/3, 8/9, 8/10, 8/11 - "The Wizard of Oz" Majestic Theatre, Manchester 8/6 - "The Further Adventures of Maide Marian" Palace Theatre for Children, Manchester 8/13 - "Jack and the Beanstalk" Palace Theatre for Children, Manchester 8/16, 8/17, 8/18 - "Anything's Pastable" Summer Dinner Theatre, Junior Actorsingers, Nashua 8/23, 8/24, 8/25 - "Oliver Twist" Majestic Theatre Youth Company, Manchester 9/20, 9/21, 9/22 - "NHCTA of AACT New England Regional Festival" Concord City Auditorium, Concord 10/5 - "A Taste of the Arts" Nashua Arts and Humanities Coalition, Keefe Auditorium, Nashua Copyright © 2002, Play by Play Preview, Nashua NH. 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