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Dorothy J. Esser Foundation


65th Season 2007 - 2008

ALL PERFORMANCES AT 7:30 P.M.

Starring TINA SHELTON


September 6, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 2007
If you thought you knew the story of “The Princess and The Pea” you might be in for a walloping surprise! Did you know, for instance, that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab? Or that, in fact, it wasn’t the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin of royal courtship and comeuppance provides for some side-splitting shenanigans.

Book by Jay Thompson, Marshall Barer and Dean Fuller
Music by Mary Rogers
Director: Richard MacPherson, Choreographer: Grace Bell Humerickhouse
AUDITIONS


Starring SHARI LYNN


November 15, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and Dec. 1 2007
In the little village of Anatevka, Tevye, a poor dairyman, tries to instill in his five daughters the traditions of his tight-knit Jewish community in the face of
changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich
in historical and ethnic detail, its universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness.

Book by Joseph Stein
Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, Music by Jerry Bock
Director: CoCo Wiel, Musical Director: Lina Doo, Choreographer: Jennifer Shannon
AUDITIONS


February 28, 29 March 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 2008
In the Egyptian wing of a major museum, we find a group of contemporary museum goers admiring artifacts of a time long ago. The crowd is gathered around the most mysterious of the objects: an ancient burial chamber. Soon, two visitors, a very beautiful man and woman, begin to move toward the burial chamber as if they know of its secrets or as if they have seen it somewhere before. The man is Radames: the woman Aida. Their eyes meet as the powerful voice of Amneris
explains that “Every Story is a Love Story” leaving the stage empty, with the exception of the two lovers, allowing their tale to unfold.
AUDITIONS



May 8, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 2008
This is one of the most captivating musical shows of our time. It tells the story of a rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the U.S. Army. The singer, Conrad Birdie, an Elvis Presley type, has a pompadour and thick sideburns: he wears gaudy gold costumes and speaks in a rugged voice. Albert Peterson, his agent, is a very pleasant mild mannered young man. Albert’s faithful secretary Rose Alvarez keeps him and Birdie moving forward in the world. Rosie concocts
one final national publicity plan before Conrad’s induction.

Book by Mike Stewart, Music by Charles Strouse,
Lyrics by Lee Adams
Director: Scott Rogers Choreographer: Katherine Jones
AUDITIONS




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