Signature Theatre Hosts Open House Feat. Free Events, 7/17

 

Signature's free open house is back with a full day filled with music and mayhem on July 17, 2010. The weekend will feature performances and events in the Theatre and out on the plaza.

Some Open House events include:

SEASON HIGHLIGHTS CONCERTS
Get a special sneak preview of next season's shows featuring the cast of Chess, Sunset Boulevard's Florence Lacey and more! You'll get a great taste of the entire season and won't want to miss a show!

SIGNATURE IDOL
Audition to be in Signature Idol! Send us a video of you performing a Broadway song, and you could get the chance to participate in Signature Idol during the Target Open House. Ten lucky winners will compete against each other during the July 17th Open House - judged by Signature Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer, Washington Post critic Peter Marks, and a secret celebrity guest - to win the chance to sing in the finale Broadway Concert on the Plaza.

Either send in a DVD or videotape to Signature Theatre, Attn: Signature Idol, 4200 Campbell Avenue, Arlington , Virginia 22206 or upload your video to YouTube and send us the link at idol@signature-theatre.org.

Deadline is July 5th. You may not audition if you have been paid to sing on a Signature stage before.

AMERICAN MUSICAL VOICES PROJECT
Enjoy a preview of all the new musicals that Signature has in development in this special project - featuring the music of writers such as Adam Gwon, Matt Conner, Marisa Michaelson and more.

OVERTURES IN CONCERT
Take in a special concert of the stars of tomorrow! Students from the 2010 class of Overtures present a cabaret showcasing their talents.

FAMILY CABARET
A special cabaret that features songs from celebrated family musicals - from Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid to Annie - a perfect treat to introduce the kids to the wonderful world of musical theater.

MUSICAL MAYHEM
Ever wonder what happens when actors go wild!? Check out the madness that is Musical Mayhem in the intimacy of the Ark and witness some of your favorite Signature performers as they cut loose in celebration of Signature's 21st Season.

TEAR ME DOWN!
Rick Hammerly returns to Signature to sing songs from his musical debut as Hedwig featuring the crazy band from Berlin! A reunion concert like none other.

MASTER CLASSES
Take a master class in auditioning with Eric Schaeffer or tap with Karma Camp. Or you can sit in on a design session for the upcoming production of Chess with designers Dan Conway and Kathleen Geldard moderated by director Eric Schaeffer.

Plus, the ever-popular moon bounce, snow cones, and more!

The day ends at 8:30pm with a fabulous evening Broadway on the Plaza concert.

The Open House is a part of Target's Arts and Wonder Free Family Events that take place across 80 institutions and 30 states during the third week of July. Visit www.target.com/arts for more information.

Call 703 820 9771 or click here for a detailed Open House schedule or for more information.