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Snow White: A British Panto!
. . . fun for the whole family!
Photo by Bruce Clarke

Only three more performances!
Get your tickets now at www.citytheatre.net
Crazy fun for the whole family!

Only four more performances of Snow White: A British Panto
Sunday at 2:00!
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photo by Bruce Clarke

Meet the actors . . .

Jonathan Blum (Musical Direction and Piano)
Jonathan is a community actor and music director. ANOTHER AS YOU LIKE IT REUNION/ Touchstone was his first show with Sacramento Shakespeare Festival. Earlier this fall, he played Clotaldo in LIFE IS A DREAM. A local graduate of American River College (MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING ; SWEENEY TODD; THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA), he also plays with City Theatre (MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY; ALICE IN WONDERLAND: A BRITISH PANTO; CARRIE: THE MUSICAL), Splinter Group Theatre (WOODY GUTHRIE’S AMERICAN SONG; LITTLE WOMEN: THE PANTO; MOBY DICK: THE PANTO), California Stage (ARLINGTON; ITALIAN OPERA), Samantics (NAUGHTY MARIETTA), and Fair Oaks Theatre Festival (MARY POPPINS; RE**ER MADNESS; SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER).

Photo by Lori Ann DeLappe-Grondin

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Meet the actors . . .

Racine Strong (Snow White)
This past summer, Racine made her debut with the Sacramento Shakespeare Festival as Rosalind in ANOTHER AS YOU LIKE IT REUNION. Earlier this fall she played Estrella in LIFE IS A DREAM. She has been participating in shows since the age of 13 and is very grateful to have found such a beautiful and supportive theatre family here at Sac City. Previous favorite roles include Norma Jean Harris/DECISION HEIGHT. Dora Bailey/SINGING IN THE RAIN, and Betty Bumbrake/PETER AND THE STARCATCHER. She hopes to pursue a career in performance in San Francisco when she transfers there in 2023.

Photo by Bruce Clarke

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Meet the actors . . .

Bob Roe (Dame Mistress Parsley-Sage)
Bob Roe is in his 60th year performing in community theatres. "I was doing Ibsen at 6!" Some of his favorite roles include the 9 D’Ysquiths in A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, Ko Ko, Lord High Executioner in THE MIKADO, and Albin/Zaza in LA CAGE AU FOLLES (2004 Elly Award recipient). He is a native Californian and has lived in Sacramento for 25 years. He is especially grateful to his fiancé, HT, for his love and support.

Photo by Bruce Clarke

Tickets are at www.citytheatre.net

Two more weekends!
Crazy fun for the whole family!
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Snow White: A British Panto opens Friday, November 18.
Tickets are at www.citytheatre.net

Snow White: A British Panto opens Friday, November 18.
Tickets are at www.citytheatre.net

Auditions for Spring 2023 are coming!

Jonathan Blum and Joseph Dennis in LIFE IS A DREAM.
Only four more performances!
Don't miss this beautiful production of a classic play.

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Photo by Lori Ann DeLappe-Grondin.

Meet the actors . . .

Angus McNay (Geraldo-Guard)
Though a recent start to acting, begun in just January of 2022, Angus has been seen as Will in NEW BOOK, THE GREAT MANIPULATION, and as Moises Kaufman depicting Stephen Mead Johnson, Harry Woods, and Reverend Fred Phelps in THE LARAMIE PROJECT. Playing the roles of first citizen and second watch in ROMEO AND JULIET, Angus McNay made their Sacramento Shakespeare Festival debut.

Tickets for LIFE IS A DREAM are at www.citytheatre.net

Meet the actors . . .

Kevin Armer (Sargent Roderigo-Soldier, Understudy: for King Basilio, Clotaldo)
LIFE IS A DREAM will be Kevin’s first production . He has “5 rusty year’s worth” of experience with public speaking and professional presentations thanks to the project-based high school he attended. He grew up living a fairly adventurous rural life riding horses and exploring the 300-acre ranch of a family friend this has translated into a love of acting and theatre.

tickets for LIFE IS A DREAM are at www.citytheatre.net

Meet the actors . . .

Zeeshan (Shawn) Ali (Francisco II – Attendant)
Shawn Ali is 22 years old and is new to acting. LIFE IS A DREAM is his first theatre performance. He is passionate about tv, films, and theatre. He is a biology major, although many people assume he is majoring in film. He is very grateful to have found such an amazing and supporting group of theatre people at SCC.

Tickets for LIFE IS A DREAM are at www.citytheatre.net

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Theatre is back with a 'vengeance.'
Mariah Coburn and Lauren Graffigna in "Life is a Dream". A classic Spanish comedy about love and revenge, reality and dreams.
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Photo by Lori Ann DeLappe-Grondin

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Meet the actors . . .

Christian Vang (Boris)

Christian Vang has been seen as Dudley in THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE, and Felix Schmidt in SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY for An Evening of Monologues at Skyline Theatre Club; he has played the roles of Philip Dubois, Baptist Minister, Dr.Cantway, Governor Jim Geringer, Cal Rerucha, Anonymous, and narrator ensemble in THE LARAMIE PROJECT at City Theatre.

Tickets for Life is a Dream are at www.citytheatre.net

Meet the actors . . .

Nicholas Friedrich (Enrico-Domingo-Musician)

Nicholas Friedrich appeared as Gregory/Antony in ROMEO AND JULIET and Oliver in ANOTHER AS YOU LIKE IT REUNION during this year's Sacramento Shakespeare Festival. He is an avid performer of choral music and has recently performed in VERDI'S REQUIEM with the Sacramento Choral Society and MAHLER'S SECOND with the UC Berkeley Chamber Chorus. While he doesn't have much theatre experience, he is extremely grateful to be performing in LIFE IS A DREAM. Nicholas credits his older sister as his inspiration for pursuing community theatre and choir, as she has performed in several plays/musicals across the greater Sacramento area and always encourages him to audition.

Tickets for Life is a Dream are at www.citytheatre.net

Meet the actors . . .

Lauren Ormond (El Bobo)

Lauren Ormond was thrilled to be in her first Sacramento Shakespeare Festival production this past summer as Sampson in ROMEO AND JULIET. Her past productions with City Theatre include HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS and DECISION HEIGHT. Her other theatre experience includes River City Theatre Company and River City High School. She would like to thank her wonderful director, her fellow cast, the crew, her loving family, and her amazing friends.

Tickets for Life is a Dream are at www.citytheatre.net

Meet the actors . . .

Racine Strong (Estrella)

This past summer, Racine made her debut with the Sacramento Shakespeare Festival as Rosalind in ANOTHER AS YOU LIKE IT REUNION. She has been participating in shows since the age of 13 and is very grateful to have found such a beautiful and supportive theatre family here at Sac City. Previous favorite roles include Norma Jean Harris/DECISION HEIGHT. Dora Bailey/SINGING IN THE RAIN, and Betty Bumbrake/PETER AND THE STARCATCHER. She hopes to pursue a career in performance in San Francisco when she transfers there in 2023.

Tickets for LIFE IS A DREAM are at www.citytheatre.net

Meet the actors . . .

Joseph Dennis (Astolfo)

Joseph Dennis is currently a Junior at CSU Sacramento. His first introduction into theatre was in middle school, although he began performing the following freshman year. Throughout high school, he has performed and competed with various roles such as East from ALMOST, MAINE, and King Henry from KING HENRY IV, PART II; recently, he performed as the Ghost in Sac State’s production of HAMLET, as well as the Prince in Sacramento Shakespeare Festival’s ROMEO AND JULIET. He’s thankful to perform alongside such a talented cast.

Tickets for LIFE IS A DREAM are at

Meet the actors . . .

Johnna Wood (Clarin)
Johnna is a student at Sacramento City College pursuing her acting degree and her love for costume and makeup design. She was recently seen as Balthazar, Servant in ROMEO AND JULIET for the Sacramento Shakespeare Festival, Lilith/SHE KILLS MONSTERS: VERTICAL REALMS, Marcellus & The Pirate/HAMLET, and Virginia/DECISION HEIGHT. She is a founding company member with Wildflower Women's Ensemble and Apocalyptic Shakespeare. She has really enjoyed working on this production and being all back together.

Tickets for LIFE IS A DREAM are at www.citytheatre.net

Meet the actors . . .

Jonathan Blum (Clotaldo)

Jonathan is a community actor and music director. ANOTHER AS YOU LIKE IT REUNION/ Touchstone was his first show with Sacramento Shakespeare Festival. A local graduate of American River College (MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING ; SWEENEY TODD; THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA), he also plays with City Theatre (MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY; ALICE IN WONDERLAND: A BRITISH PANTO; CARRIE: THE MUSICAL), Splinter Group Theatre (WOODY GUTHRIE’S AMERICAN SONG; LITTLE WOMEN: THE PANTO; MOBY DICK: THE PANTO), California Stage (ARLINGTON; ITALIAN OPERA), Samantics (NAUGHTY MARIETTA), and Fair Oaks Theatre Festival (MARY POPPINS; RE**ER MADNESS; SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER).

Tickets for LIFE IS A DREAM are at www.citytheatre.net

Meet the actors . . .

Lauren Graffigna (Segismundo)

Lauren Graffigna is making her debut with Sacramento City Theater in LIFE IS A DREAM. You may have seen her portray Horatio/HAMLET at Sacramento State University and Johnson/ THE BOUNDARY in the Festival of One Acts at Sacramento State University. She is a Preschool Teacher at Merryhill School in Elk Grove; a board game enthusiast, a dog mom, a devoted wife, daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, and cousin. She received her degree from CSUS in Organizational Communications with a Minor in Theatre. She is grateful for the opportunity to work with so many talented and committed individuals and to all of her family and friends for their unending support of her dreams. So, let us dare to dream!

Tickets for LIFE IS A DREAM are at www.citytheatre.net

Meet the actors . . .

Sonny Alforque (King Basilio)

Sonny Alforque earned his theatre arts degree at the University of the Philippines. Most recently, he appeared as Canning Woo in THE JOY LUCK CLUB and different characters in OUR TOWN. His many previous credits include Dodge/BURIED CHILD, Sir Toby Belch/ TWELFTH NIGHT, Jaques Roux/MARAT/SADE, The Reciter/PACIFIC OVERTURES, Egeon/A COMEDY OF ERRORS, The Common Man/ A MAN FOR All SEASONS, Mr. Sowerberry/OLIVER!, Tiresius/ANTIGONE, Mao Tze Tung/STRUGGLING TRUTHS, and The Band Leader/ BEST LITTLE WH******SE IN TEXAS. The Founding Artistic Director of Sinag-tala Filipino Theater and Performing Arts Association for 25 years, he also directed plays for InterACT for ten seasons. His triple-generation family of theatre artists includes wife Letty (costume designer), daughter Angela-Dee (former SCC and CSUS professor) and granddaughter Malaya, a theatre major at Wagner College, New York.

Tickets for LIFE IS A DREAM are at www.citytheatre.net

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Lauren Graffigna and Jonathan Blum in Life is a Dream.
Opens Friday, September 30.
Tickets at www.citytheatre.net.
Photo by Lori Ann DeLappe-Grondin

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FINAL AUDITIONS:LIFE IS A DREAM
By Pedro Calderon de la Barca
Translated by Nilo Cruz
Directed by Dr. Roberto Pomo and Christine Nicholson
Projections by Roberto Chacon-Gutierrez
Audition Date:
August 23 at 7:00 pm
Further auditions and call backs may be on August 24.
Please bring photo and resume if you have one
Performance dates: September 30 – October 16 Thursday – Saturday 7:30 pm and Sunday 3:00 pm.

Rehearsals will be Weekday evenings(7 – 10:30 pm) and Saturday afternoons (noon to 4:00 pm) beginning Friday, August 26.
Tech rehearsals begin on September 24.
Synopsis from Wikipedia: Life Is a Dream (La vida es sueño) is a philosophical allegory regarding the human situation and the mystery of life.[2] The play has been described as "the supreme example of Spanish Golden Age drama.” The story focuses on the fictional Segismundo, Prince of Poland, who has been imprisoned in a tower by his father, King Basilio, following a dire prophecy that the prince would bring disaster to the country and death to the King. Basilio briefly frees Segismundo, but when the prince goes on a rampage, the king imprisons him again, persuading him that it was all a dream.
Character descriptions:
Segismundo: Prince and King Basilio’s son, imprisoned because of a prophecy that he would be a tyrant if he becomes king.
Basilio: King of Poland, astrologer and scientist who tries to evade fate.
Clotaldo: Segismundo’s jailor and father to Rosaura.
Rosaura/Astraea: Noblewoman and Clotaldo’s daughter, who returns to Poland to find Astolfo her former lover. She is in disguise as a man.
Astolfo: Basilio’s nephew, who aspires to be king. He is in love with Estrella.
Estrella: Basilio’s niece who also aspires to the throne.
Clarin: Rosaura’s servant.
Ensemble: The ensemble will be very busy as servants, musicians, and others and an integral part of the production

AUDITIONS: LIFE IS A DREAM
By Pedro Calderon de la Barca; Translated by Nilo Cruz
Directed by Dr. Roberto Pomo and Christine Nicholson
Media Director Roberto Chacon-Gutierrez

Audition Dates: Monday, July 25 at 7:00 pm
Further auditions and call backs will be on August 23.

Where: Sacramento City College Main Auditorium
Performance dates: September 30 – October 16 Friday, Saturday, Sunday and two Thursdays.
Rehearsals: 5 days a week; weekday evenings (7 – 10:30 pm) and Saturday afternoons (noon to 4:00 pm) beginning Thursday, August 25.
Tech rehearsals begin on September 24.

Synopsis from Wikipedia: Life Is a Dream (La vida es sueño) is a philosophical allegory regarding the human situation and the mystery of life.[2] The play has been described as "the supreme example of Spanish Golden Age drama.” The story focuses on the fictional Segismundo, Prince of Poland, who has been imprisoned in a tower by his father, King Basilio, following a dire prophecy that the prince would bring disaster to the country and death to the King. Basilio briefly frees Segismundo, but when the prince goes on a rampage, the king imprisons him again, persuading him that it was all a dream.

Character descriptions (all roles open to all – this is a story of a story of a story):
Segismundo: Prince and King Basilio’s son, imprisoned because of a prophecy that he would be a tyrant if he becomes king.
Basilio: King of Poland, astrologer and scientist who tries to evade fate.
Clotaldo: Segismundo’s jailor and father to Rosaura.
Rosaura/Astraea: Noblewoman and Clotaldo’s daughter, who returns to Poland to find Astolfo her former lover. She is in disguise as a man.
Astolfo: Basilio’s nephew, who aspires to be king. He is in love with Estrella.
Estrella: Basilio’s niece who also aspires to the throne.
Clarin: Rosaura’s servant.
Ensemble: The ensemble (various roles) will be an integral part of the production, which will feature live music, song, video as devised.
Auditions will include readings from the script. If you have a short, 16 bar, acapella song, please bring. Thank you.

Last performance of ROMEO AND JULIET!
Tonight at 7:30.
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ROMEO AND JULIET!
Tonight at 7:30
Tickets at www.sacramentoshakespeare.net
Photo by Bruce Clarke

"And palm to palm is holy palmer's kiss."
Romeo (Shannon Poe) and Juliet (Anna Colatrella).
Photo Credit: Bruce Clarke.

Tonight at 7:30!

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Shakespeare Spinoffs!

It's madness!
The characters from AS YOU LIKE IT are still around, they live in Santa Cruz and survive on Renaissance Faires, and they have travelled to an abandoned replica of Shakespeare's Old Globe for an evening off.
ANOTHER AS YOU LIKE IT REUNION.
Wednesday at 7:30!
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On Thursday next, July 14, at 7:30 pm.

Juliet (Anna Colatrella) and Romeo (Shannon Poe) meet for the first time. At the Sacramento Shakespeare Festival!

Tickets for ROMEO AND JULIET are at www.sacramentoshakespeare.net

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