BOX OFFICE

THEATER AND BOX OFFICE

Regular hours are Monday through Friday

Noon to 2:00 P.M., except holidays.

During performances, the Box Office is open

30 minutes prior to showtime.

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LAYOUT BY:

PAT HILL

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Yuba City, CA 95991

(530) 751-1100

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THE ACTING COMPANY

The Wizard of Oz, 2017

Parking: As a courtesy to our neighbors, please refrain

from parking in front of any houses. We request you park in

the Yuba City High School staff parking lot, which is slightly

west of the theater, or on the south side of B Street, across

from the theater.

Latecomer Seating: As a courtesy to our audience

and performers, late arrivals will be seated at an appropri-

ate time. Call (530) 751-1100 if you are running late. we

frequently have sold-out performances, with patrons wait-

ing in the lobby for seats to become available. If we do not

hear from you by opening curtain time, your ticket may be

cancelled and re-sold. You may always, in advance make

arrangements to change your ticket to a later date.

Children: In consideration of other patrons, children un-

der four, including babies in arms, will not be admitted to

the theater for Main Stage productions. For our Magic The-

atre productions, please use your best judgement when

bringing children under four years of age.

Lost and Found: Please contact the Box Office at

(530) 751-1100.

Electronic Devices: Patrons are asked to turn phones

and other devices to silent. No photographic/recording

equipment, cell phones, tablets, etc., may be active.

during yourvisit:

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SHARING THE MAGIC OF

live theatreBY PRESIDENT

CURT SCHROEDER

“ Sharing

the joy of

live theater.”

As I write this, The Wizard of Oz has just closed and

The Addams Family will soon open. Every perfor-

mance of Oz was a sellout, with a waiting list an arm

long. Well, perhaps not that long, but long enough to

leave people disappointed but eager to see what

comes next. With each year that passes, the word

spreads further of The Acting Company’s commit-

ment of sharing the joy of live theater within our

community. And joyful it is. We have grown to be a

magnet for actors, house managers, stage managers,

carpenters, directors, light and sound technicians and

many more. To many, we are a home. Children liter-

ally grow up in our theater, beginning with Magic

Theatre and ending with Main Stage productions.

Then they are off to new journeys, equipped with the

confidence and discipline needed to succeed at what-

ever comes next. Often, parents become involved

with The Acting Company and remain after their

children are off to college and careers. The talent in

our community is amazing. It no longer surprises me

to discover that someone new to our theater has ex-

tensive experience, occasionally bringing a college

degree as well. But the main goal of our theater is to

bring delight, whether through laughter, tears or

thoughtful reflection, to you, our audience. We are,

first and foremost, a community theater, your com-munity theater. Join us,

whether backstage, on the

stage, or in the audience, in

sharing the joy of live theater.

volunteersVolunteers keep this theater

alive. Opportunities include set

construction, painting, costumes,

props, lighting and sound, box office,

teaching, publicity, fundraising, ticket

and special event sales, selling

advertisements and MORE!

auditions

Shawn Measles in

The Seagull, 2017

Southern Hospitality, 2017

Auditions are open to the public. Attend auditions to be-

come involved in a show, either as an actor or helping behind

the scenes

Look for audition notices at:

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SEASON TICKETS

Choose your favorite seat.

Easy ticket exchanges should

your schedule change.

Magic Theatre: $24 General Admission,

$15 Children. Includes all four Magic Theatre shows.

Main Stage: $95 Includes all six

Main Stage shows, plus one Actor’s Pass.

ACTOR’S PASSES

Buy five, get one free. These passes get you discounted tickets

that are flexible - you can use them, or pass them on. Actor’s

Passes make great gifts. just $90 for a pack of six!

GROUP DISCOUNTS

Schedule groups of six or more, and get your tickets for $15.

Call the Box Office or go to www.actingcompany.org and use

the code: GROUP

‘BUY OUT THE HOUSE’

FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES

Looking for an easy fundraiser? We provide the location and

entertainment, you see the tickets! Call us to schedule your “Buy

Out the House” fundraiser, where you host a performance at the

theater and raise funds for your organization.

LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP

Lifetime Members have one seat for every play at The

Acting Company for life! Memberships are $1,000 and

you know your generous purchase is greatly benefiting

your community theater.

FRIENDS OF THE THEATRE

Help bridge the gap between ticket sales and actual costs

of our productions. Donations also support our children’s

programs, which provide the next generation of The Act-

ing Company’s cast and crew.

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Please note that all offerings are subject to change.

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY: CORINNA HAYES & TALIA BAXTER

AUDITIONS: APRIL 2 & 3

PERFORMANCES: MAY 19 • 26 • JUNE 2

DIRECTED BY: ADA SCHMIDT

AUDITIONS: JANUARY 8 & 9

PERFORMANCES: FEBRUARY 3 • 10 • 17 • 24

DIRECTED BY: CARLEY HAMILTON & BETSY JOHNSON

AUDITIONS: FEBRUARY 5 & 6

PERFORMANCES: MARCH 31 • APRIL 7 • 14

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY: JIM ACHILLES

AUDITIONS: AUGUST 13 & 14

PERFORMANCES: SEPTEMBER 29 • OCTOBER 6 • 13 • 20

Big Fat Flamingo

Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook

Welcome to Monsterville:Don’t Worry, We Won’t Bite

Life is Good

This America!, 2017

gicTHESE SHOWS ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED

FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

AND FEATURE ACTORS OF ALL AGES.A BIG THANKS TO

THE CITY OF YUBA CITY AND SUTTER COUNTY

FOR UNDERWRITING OUR CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS!

MAGIC THEATRE PERFORMANCES ARE SATURDAYS

AT 1:00 AND 3:00 PM. TICKETS ARE JUST $5 FOR YOUTH UNDER 18 AND

$8 GENERAL ADMISSION. BEST TO MAKE RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE.

YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE CAN BE A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE AS IT BUILDS CONFI-DENCE, TEAMWORK SKILLS AND LEADERSHIP

SKILLS. WE ARE PROUD TO OFFER A CHILDREN’S

PROGRAM CONSISTING OF FOUR MAGIC THEATRE

PRODUCTIONS, PLUS SATURDAY MORNING ACTING

CLASSES AND THE SUMMER THEATRE WORKSHOP

INTRODUCING CHILDREN

TO THE “MAGIC OF LIVE

THEATRE”

mainSTAGE

DIRECTED BY: Tanda Phelps

AUDITIONS: No Auditions —Pre-Cast

PERFORMANCES: January 26 - February 25

An emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two

New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in and out of love

over the course of five years. The show's unconventional

structure consists of Cathy, the woman, telling her story

backwards while Jamie, the man, tells his story chrono-

logically; the two characters only meet once, at their wed-

ding in the middle of the show.

The Cast of The Seagull, 2017

MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCES ARE FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS

AT 7:30 P.M. AND SUNDAYS AT 2:00 P.M.

TICKETS ARE $18. BEST TO MAKE RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE.

OPENING WEEKEND DISCOUNTS: $13 FOR SENIORS, STUDENTS &

MILITARY FAMILIES

COMEDY, DRAMAAND MUSICALSFEATURING YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS,YUBA-SUTTER’S TALENT SHINES IN OUR MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS.

for group

discounts &

fundraising

opportunities

call 751-1100

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Pat Hill in

Southern Hospitality, 2017

Annual Concert

DIRECTED BY: CURT SCHROEDER

PERFORMANCES: APRIL 27-28-29

Everyone recognizes a Gershwin song even if not every-

one can say who wrote it. United Airlines even used the

composer’s “Rhapsody in Blue” in one of its longest run-

ning commercial themes. Gershwin’s songbook is a thick

one so selecting music from it for a fundraising event was

no easy chore. But the job is done and the result is sure to

be a feast for the musical ear. Before the main course is

served, there will be appetizers made of songs from Cole

Porter, Duke Ellington and George M. Cohan. Mark your

calendar now for an evening of music, food and fun.

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DIRECTED BY: PAT HILL

AUDITIONS: January 29 & 30

PERFORMANCES: MARCH 23 - APRIL 15

Best friends Annie and Chris manage to persuade four

fellow Women’s Institute members to pose nude with them

for an "alternative" calendar, with a little help from hos-

pital porter and amateur photographer Lawrence. The news

of the women's charitable venture spreads like wildfire,

and hordes of press soon descend on the small village of

Knapeley in the Yorkshire Dales, England. The calendar

is a success, but Chris and Annie's friendship is put to the

test under the strain of their new-found fame. Based on

the true story.

With a script by Tim Firth who also co-wrote the movie,

it is a show full of poignant moments. Calendar Girls

achieves exactly what it sets out to do. It makes you laugh,

it makes you cry, and it leaves you feeling better about

life than you did when you entered the theater.

Calendar Girls

DIRECTED BY: STEPHANIE MCCLAIN-BOLLINGER

AUDITIONS: MAY 14 & 15

PERFORMANCES: JULY 13 - AUGUST 19

The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a

malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the ne-

glected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to

London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty

thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin. When

Oliver is captured for a theft that he did not commit, the

benevolent victim, Mr. Brownlow takes him in. Fearing

the safety of his hideout, Fagin employs the sinister Bill

Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him back,

threatening Oliver’s chances of discovering the true love

of a family.

OLIVER! is a musical theatre masterpiece, perfectly

showcasing the talents of our large ensemble cast as they

bring these classic characters and score to life.

DIRECTED BY: David Wheeler

AUDITIONS: March 26 & 27

PERFORMANCES: MAY 11 - JUNE 3

Written by J. B. Priestley, AN INSPECTOR CALLS is

a darkly sinister play which is widely considered to be a

classic in mid-20th century contemporary theatre. Set in

Brumley, a fictional industrial city in the midlands, a

wealthy upper-middle class family’s dinner party is in-

terrupted when they receive an unexpected visit from the

mysterious Inspector Goole. Soon, the entire family is

questioned about potential involvement in the death of

Eva Smith, a young and innocent working-class lady.

Following lengthy interrogation, the audience is forced

to question their own conscience as the investigation

reaches a terrifying climax.

Directed by David Wheeler—need we say more?

DIRECTED BY: CORINNA HAYES & TALIA BAXTER

AUDITIONS: SEPTEMBER 24 & 25

PERFORMANCES: NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 16

Thursday-Friday-Saturday-Sunday

These then are the facts: The year, 1894. The date, Christ-

mas Eve. The location, 221B Baker Street. After being

presumed dead for three years, a hardened Sherlock

Holmes resurfaces, turning his back on the people who

need him most—three unexpected callers arrive on Christ-

mas Eve uncovering clues from the detective’s past, present

and future. They must do it all in one night to accomplish

the task. A mystery full of Christmas spirits your whole

family will enjoy.

SHERLOCKHOLMESAND THE CASE OF THE

CHRISTMAS CAROL

DIRECTED BY: FOSTER CAMPBELL-MCMANUS

AUDITIONS: JULY 16 & 17

PERFORMANCES: SEPTEMBER 21 - OCTOBER 28

Regarded by many theater professionals as the greatest

musical ever created, GYPSY is the ultimate tale of an am-

bitious stage mother fighting for her daughter’s success…

while secretly yearning for her own. Set all across America

in the 1920’s, when vaudeville was dying and burlesque

was born, Arthur Laurents’ landmark show explores the

world of two-bit show business with brass, humor, heart,

and sophistication.

The score, by Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim, boasts

one glorious hit after another, including: “Let Me Enter-

tain You,” “Some People,” “You’ll Never Get Away from

Me,” “If Momma Was Married,” “All I Need Is the Girl,”

“Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “You Gotta Get A Gim-

mick,” “Small World” and “Together Wherever We Go.”

Book by ARTHUR LAURENTS

Music by JULE STYNE

Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM

Suggested by memoirs of

GYPSY ROSE LEE