Aloha Performing Arts Company

Casting is complete and rehearsal has begun for the holiday classic "A Christmas Carol," the next production by the Aloha Performing Arts Company's Aloha Teen Theatre. "A Christmas Carol," adapted by Christopher Schario from the book by Charles Dickens, is a timeless tale and a delight for family audiences. ATT's production of "A Christmas Carol" has a cast of 15 members, and is directed by Sandra Burck and produced by Erica and Gayle Keller.

11/21/07
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APAC HOLDS AUDITIONS FOR "ANNIE GET YOUR GUN"

"There's no business like show business," and Aloha Performing Arts Company is out to prove it, by producing the Broadway musical that made the phrase a theatrical mantra. Auditions for Irving Berlin's immortal "Annie Get Your Gun" will be held Saturday December 15 at 2:30 p.m. and Sunday December 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the APAC loft in Kainaliu. There are plenty of roles available for volunteer performers of all ages, including: Annie Oakley, the sharp-shooting title character; Frank Butler, the sharp-shooting hero; Buffalo Bill; Chief Sitting Bull; Pawnee Bill; Jessie, Annie's little sister, age 14; Nellie, Annie's other little sister, age 12; Little Jake, Annie's little brother, age 10; Dolly Tate, an over the hill entertainer; Tommy Keeler, a handsome young man; Winnie Tate, his girlfriend, age 17; various other supporting roles, and an ensemble of cowboys, Native Americans, kings and queens, debutantes, socialites, waiters, messengers, porters, and stage hands.

APAC will offer a free Readers Theatre event, open to the public, Saturday, November 3, at 2:30 p.m. at the Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu. "Having Our Say, the Delany Sisters' First 100 Years" is a drama by Emily Mann, based on the nonfiction novel of the same name by Sarah L. and A. Elizabeth Delany with Amy Hill Hearth, based on the lives of Sadie and Bessie Delany.

10/8/07
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ALOHA TEEN THEATRE HOLDS AUDITIONS FOR "A CHRISTMAS CAROL'

Aloha Teen Theatre, a division of the Aloha Performing Arts Company, will be auditioning for volunteer performers for the holiday classic "A Christmas Carol" on Monday, October 29 and Tuesday, October, 30 th at 6:30 p.m. at the APAC loft in Kainaliu. "A Christmas Carol," adapted by Christopher Schario from the novel by Charles Dickens, has a cast of mixed ages. At least five men and four woman are needed for casting. The production will be under the direction of Sandra Burck.

Major roles available are; Scrooge, a cold hearted man who has no love for Christmas, children, or anything pertaining to happiness, and five other actors. These five actors take on numerous roles throughout the production.

Those auditioning will each be asked to read sections from the script. Experience is not required for auditions and newcomers are welcome. Those under the age of 18 may audition only with parental permission. Permission forms are available on the APAC website, www.apachawaii.org.

Casting is complete and rehearsal has begun for the musical comedy "Little Shop of Horrors," the next production by the Aloha Performing Arts Company. This quirky show, by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, was born off Broadway in 1982, and had a successful Broadway run in 2003. APAC's production features a live professional band and a cast of 12 volunteer performers. An ever present, "Greek Chorus" style trio of street urchin "doo wop" girls escorts the audience through the show. Trio members are: Crystal, played by Elana Salzman, an attorney for the Public Defenders Office; Ronette, played by Chamika Fujioka, an 11th grade home schooler; and Chiffon, played by Lee Vinson, a former Las Vegas entertainer who is also the choreographer of the production.

Five directors have selected casts for five brand new plays in Aloha Performing Arts Company's 14th annual Original Play Festival, which will be performed August 15 through 18 at the community center at Christ Church Episcopal on Konawaena School Road in Kealakekua. This will be the first time these plays have been presented in public.

Kaz Hollinger is directing Wednesday's offering, "Assault," a drama dealing with crime and friendship, by Oahu playwright Anthony Michael Oliver. Her cast includes Delaney Ross, Chuck Makanui, Lee Vinson, Arlene Araki, John Powell, Dick Hershberger, and Jing Jing Tsong.

Aloha Performing Arts Company will be auditioning for volunteer performers for the first mainstage production of its 2007/2008 season, "Little Shop of Horrors," on Monday, August 20, at 6:30 p.m (at the loft). Four major male roles, four major female roles, and seven minor roles will be cast. "Little Shop" is a delightfully zany musical comedy by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, based on the 60's cult film by Roger Corman. APAC's production will be directed by Jerry Tracy, with musical direction by Dale Ross, and choreography by Lee Vinson.

7/13/07
Contact: Jerry Tracy or Sam Valenti, 322-9924
ALOHA TEEN THEATRE COMEDY OPENS July 20

Aloha Teen Theatre, a division of Aloha Performing Arts Company, opens a three-performance run tonight of the comedy "Happily Ever Once Upon" by Virginia Kidd. The show is a "fractured fairy tale" style spoof, and is directed by Malia Lugo, who also plays Rapunzel. Sandra Burck is assistant director and also plays Melba, the fairy godmother. Louis Jaeger is the production stage manager, and also plays the Pied Piper. Other cast members are Danielle Solomon as Gretchen, Jaquelynne Collier as Cinderella, Miles Lugo as Rumplestiltskin, Kainui Rapaport as Prince Charming, Micah Kirn as Jason, Zoe Slavonic as Goldilocks, and Delaney Ross as Red Riding Hood. Cathrerine Hansen is the adult supervisor, Ashley Pique is costume designer, assisted by Jacquelynne Collier, Karen Hagopian is hair designer, assisted by Danielle Solomon, Bridget Clarke is make up designer, assisted by Christi Halversen, and Tyler Wood is set and props designer.

Aloha Teen Theatre will offer its annual Summer Theatre workshop, for young people ages 12-21, July 9-20, Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year's workshop production is "Happily Ever Once Upon," a "fractured fairy tale" style comedy by Virginia Kidd. Over a dozen roles are available and will be cast by director Malia Lugo. She will be assisted by Sandra Burck, and Katelyn Howard will be the producer. Other crew positions are still available.

Tuition for this workshop is $50. Evening performances will be at the Aloha Theatre July 20, 21, and 22. Parent permission forms are required, and are available online at www.apachawaii.org. For more information or to register for either workshop, call the APAC office at 322-9924.

6/21/07
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APAC ANNOUNCES SCRIPTS AND AUDITIONS FOR 14TH ORIGINAL PLAY FESTIVAL

Aloha Performing Arts Company has completed the script selection process for its 14th annual Original Play Festival. From a field of 25 entries from all over the country, five plays were chosen and will be given staged readings August 15-18, at a venue to be announced. A total of 34 roles will be cast at festival auditions Sunday July 8 at 2:30 p.m. and Monday July 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the APAC Loft in Kainaliu.

Original Play Festival XIV will be staged Wednesday through Saturday, August 15-18, with all performances beginning at 7:30 p.m. The festival kicks off Wednesday with "Assault," by Oahu playwright Anthony Michael Oliver and directed by Molly McGivern. In this mystery, which has 4 male and 3 female roles, an apparently unprovoked assault at a marina results in an arrest and a trial which result in changes in the lives of members of an affluent New York community.