Two Productions Announced For CPCC Performing Arts in November

"CPCC Theatre isn't [on the level of 'community theatre'] they're really on a professional level." - Creative Loafing theatre critic, Perry Tannenbaum, on WFAE 90.7fm's "Charlotte Talks."

Presents The Lion in Winter in November
The Lion in Winter cast members (l. to r.): Ian
Easterbrook (John), Byron J. Miller (Richard), James K.
Flynn (Henry) and Matt Kenyon (Geoffrey)
November 5, 8 p.m.; November 6, 8 p.m.; November 7, 2:30 p.m.; November 12, 8 p.m.; November 13, 8 p.m.; November 14, 2:30 p.m.
Pease Auditorium
The Lion in Winter tells the story of King Henry II who has three sons: Richard the Lionhearted, Geoffrey and John. He wants the kingdom to stay united after his death, but all three sons want to rule. The King favors John, while his Queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, favors Richard. The middle son, Geoffrey, hopes to play both ends against each other and come out on top. Uneasy is the head on which the crown lies, and uneasy the truce between a matchless king and queen. The basis of the Oscar-winning film which starred Peter O'Toole and Katharine Hepburn and a television version starring Patrick Stewart and Glenn Close, The New York Times called The Lion in Winter, "a work of intelligence, astringent wit and much theatrical skill."

Contact the SunTrust Box Office at 704.330.6534, Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or go online to CarolinaTix 24/7.

CPCC Opera Theatre Presents Opening Production

The Holiday Season will be here before you know it. What better way to begin it than to bring your whole family to see a true holiday pleaser, Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel. This may be a children's fairytale, but it is an enchanting opera that thrills both the young and old. CPCC Opera Theatre will present this classic (in English) on November 19, 20 and 21 (the weekend before Thanksgiving).

Call the SunTrust Box Office at 704.330.6534 for tickets.
Meet the Cast of The Lion in Winter

Polly Adkins (Eleanor) is excited to portray Eleanor of Aquitaine with this talented cast. CPCC audiences last saw her as the spitting Mrs. Tottendale in The Drowsy Chaperone this past summer. Other CPCC productions have included Déjà Vue, Moon Over Buffalo, Steel Magnolias, God's Favorite and Caught in the Net, among others. She has also enjoyed various roles at Actor's Theatre of Charlotte, Theatre Charlotte, Queen City Theatre and other local and regional playhouses. Winner of last year's MTA awards for Best Supporting Actor in ATC's Rabbit Hole and Best Cameo in TC's Nine, Polly thanks Tom, Jennifer, Jeff, the backstage crew, her twin sister, friends and family for their support.

Ian Easterbrook (John) is originally from Jamestown, N.C. Ian has lived in the Charlotte area for more than 10 years. Since his first production at Matthews Playhouse, he's worked with many different theatre organizations around Charlotte, including Theatre Charlotte, Children's Theatre of Charlotte and Collaborative Arts Theatre. He hopes to attend the North Carolina School of the Arts and continue acting, but until then, he's excited to be playing the role of John in The Lion in Winter.

James K. Flynn (Henry) is a Charlotte native. Mr. Flynn has been involved with the theater since the eighth grade. He is known locally for his years as a morning radio host. His CPCC Theater credits include Sweeney Todd, Parade, The Fantasticks, Fiddler on the Roof, Annie Get Your Gun and, most recently Barefoot in the Park. He has appeared in numerous shows with other local and regional casts. James K.'s full-time "gig" is voice work. He is heard on radio and TV commercials locally, nationally and internationally. A practiced Master of Ceremonies, he lends his voice to three regional Highland Games and spent 14 years as the PA Guy for the NBA Charlotte Hornets and WNBA Charlotte Sting. A published author, his book A Perfect Face For Radio is a compilation of his op-ed columns for The Charlotte Observer and his award-winning humor column for The Business Journal. He and his wife Donna, have been married 30 years and live in Charlotte.

Matt Kenyon (Geoffrey) is excited to work with such a fun cast. He was last seen in Evita at Queen City Theatre. Favorite roles include Hysterium in A Funny Thing Happened... and Lance in Die Mommie Die. Love to my family, and my roomie Jen.

Byron J. Miller (Richard), seen most recently at CPCC's Bye Bye Birdie, has often been seen late night weekends doing comedy with The Perch or Extreme Improv Shows. BJ was also seen performing in CPCC's Jesus Christ Superstar, Theatre Charlotte's Raisin in the Sun, and Actor's Theatre's Fuddy Meers. In his spare time, BJ works in advertising and playing his favorite role as Daddy to his leading ladies, Faith and Tara. You can also listen to his comedic commentaries nationwide during The Bob & Sheri Show in the mornings on syndicated radio stations.

Poppy Pritchett (Alais) is delighted to be a newcomer to this stage at CPCC! Her recent Charlotte sightings include Death of a Salesman and Miracle Kick at Theatre Charlotte, and Welcome to the Monkey House at CAST. Many thanks go to Tom Hollis, Jennifer Hamilton and to the cast and crew. Big love to Forrest and Doug for supporting me! I would not have the chance to do this without them!

Justin Younts (Philip) is excited to play the role of Philip for CPCC Theatre. He has previously been seen in productions of Rope and Welcome to the Monkey House around the Charlotte area. He thanks Tom Hollis for the opportunity to be cast in such a great play. Also, he thanks the talented cast and crew who have made this production enjoyable.

Auditions for

CPCC Theatre will hold auditions for Sweeney Todd on Monday, Dec. 6 and Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. in Tate Recital Hall of the Overcash Building, located on the CPCC Central Campus.

The production needs 27 men and women from 16 to 60+ years of age. Roles include:

Sweeney Todd male 40-50 bass-baritone*
Mrs. Nellie Lovett female 40 -50 mezzo*
Joanna Barker female 16 - 21 soprano
Anthony Hope male 20 - 30 tenor
Beggar Woman/Lucy Barker female 40 -50 soprano
Judge Turpin male 40 -60 baritone
Beadle Bamford male 40 -55 tenor
Adolfo Pirelli male 30 -50 tenor
Tobias male 16 - 21 tenor
Chorus 9 male and 9 female 16 to 60+ all vocal ranges

Each auditionee must bring a prepared song with sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Cold readings from script. You do not have to be a current CPCC student to participate. College credit is available to those who qualify.

Rehearsals will begin January 3.Typical rehearsal days are Sunday through Thursday. Saturdays during tech and performance. Performances will be held on February 11 - 20. Director: Tom Hollis, Choreography: Ron Chisholm, Music Director: Ellen Robison.

We are also looking for people interested in working backstage as set crew, props, etc.

* Roles precast.

For more information contact Tom Hollis at tom.hollis@cpcc.edu.

Music Department Presents:
November 4
Eric Mullis Jazz Recital
Tate Hall, 12:30 p.m.

November 5
Chanticleer in concert presented by Charlotte Concerts
Halton Theater, 8 p.m

November 10
CPCC Early Music Consort
Tate Hall, 12:30 p.m.

November 11
The Bechtler Ensemble
Tate Hall, 12:30 p.m.

November 11
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
Halton Theater, 8 p.m

November 16, 17, 18
Bill Hanna Three Days of Jazz
Bryant Hall, 12:30 p.m.

November 29
CPCC Chorus Concert
Tate Hall, 1:30 p.m.

November 30
Class Music Recital
Bryant Hall, 12:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Craig Bove at 704.330.6757.

Ross Gallery I

"Fables and Foibles: Works on Paper, Works of Clay"
Artist: Pauline Dove
Dove received her B.A. from Mary Baldwin College and her M.F.A. in painting from George Washington University. She was program chair in the Visual Arts Department of CPCC for three decades. Her exhibition record includes one-person shows in Nepal, Vietnam and India as well as numerous exhibits in the United States and Germany. She is the recipient of numerous grants and awards including Fulbright fellowships to both the Netherlands and Egypt. Please join us in celebrating the work of this esteemed local artist.

Exhibition will be on view from November 19, 2010-January 14, 2011
Opening reception is November 30; 4-6 p.m.
Please call the Gallery at 704.330.6211 for more information.

Ross Gallery II

"A Day in the Life: New Work"
Artist: Alyssa Wood
Wood received her MFA from the UNC-Chapel Hill. Her work plays on themes of home, ritual and nostalgia. Wood's work has been included in exhibitions at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Janette Kennedy Gallery in Dallas, the Northern Clay Center in Minneapolis, Artspace (Raleigh, N.C)., and The Clay Studio in Philadelphia. She has been awarded a Regional Artist Project Grant through the Arts and Science Council and a McKnight Foundation residency through the Northern Clay Center.

Exhibition will be on view from November 19, 2010-January 14, 2011
Opening reception is November 30; 4-6 p.m.
Please call the Gallery at 704.330.6211 for more information.

Annual Juried Recycled Art Exhibition

This is CPCC's fourth year of sponsoring a recycled art exhibition. The purpose of America Recycles Day (November 15) is to continue to promote the social, environmental and economic benefits of recycling and encourage more people to join the movement toward creating a better natural environment. Each year, millions of people become better informed about the importance of daily recycling and buying recycled products. Please join us for an eye-opening show!

Exhibition will be on view from October 20-December 3, 2010
Opening reception is Tuesday, Nov. 16; 4-6 p.m. in Pease Gallery.
Please call the Gallery at 704.330.6211 for more information.

Halton Theater Welcomes in November:

Charlotte Concerts presents Chanticleer
Friday, Nov. 5

Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: Orchestra Front, $65; Orchestra Rear and Balcony Front, $55; Balcony Rear, $40
Based in San Francisco, Calif., Chanticleer is known around the world as "an orchestra of voices" for the seamless blend of its 12 male voices ranging from countertenor to base and its original interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance to jazz, and from gusset to venturesome new music.

There Will Be Rest presented by Carolina Voices' VOX
Saturday, Nov. 6
Tate Hall
Time: 7:30 p.m.
General Admission: $15, CPCC Staff/Students, $13; Youth (14 and under), $7

Carolina Voices' VOX presents a preview of their newest CD, featuring contemporary, classical, pop, jazz and world music, in collaboration with percussionist Jim Brock, local sax legend Jack Murray and more. VOX's signature wide-ranging repertoire combines modern masterpieces like Eric Whitacre's stunning Cloudburst and Edwin Fissinger's In Paradisum with Carly Simon's Let the River Run, Paul Winter's For the Beauty of the Earth, and Vincent DeLap's powerful arrangement of When Johnny Comes Marching Home. Don't miss this moving performance.

The Charlotte Chorale
Saturday, Nov. 20
Pease Auditorium
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Reserved Seating: $15

The Charlotte Chorale presents a choral tribute to the classic Viennese spirit. The audience will enjoy a collection of musical selections celebrating the spirit of a classic Viennese strudel and champagne gala. The music of Strauss, Schubert, Brahms and Mozart mingle amicably with other selections from operetta, musical theatre,and instrumental chamber music to accompany a strudel dessert.

For more information contact Dawn D. Cloutier, director of operations, Performance Facilities at CPCC at 704.330.6185.

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