As spring approaches, The Contemporary Theater Company is already gearing up for its summer season! The company holds open auditions for all of its shows, and is dedicated to showcasing local actors. Auditions for the season will be held at the theater at 327 Main Street in Wakefield on March 28-30 from 5 pm – 9 pm.
The Contemporary Theater Company is holding auditions for The Fantasticks, a musical by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones, directed by Christopher Simpson, musical direction by Jean Maxon-Carpenter, Rumors, a farce by Neil Simon, directed by Maggie Cady, and Shakespeare on the Saugatucket, which will be performed on the new performance patio. Additionally, auditions will include the summer family shows Jenny Vs. the Pirates, a musical by Sami Avigdor and Matthew Requintina, and The Emperor’s New Clothes by Andy Hoover. Anyone interested is encouraged to audition! There are no roles for children under 14 at this time.
For more information, contact Maggie Cady at
cady@thecontemporarytheater.com, call the Box Office at
401-218-0282, or check the theater’s website at
http://contemporarytheatercompany.com.
Calendar Listings
Micetro Improv
Every Friday at 9:30 pm
Our troupe of improvisers make up scenes and songs on-the-spot. It’s fun, it’s real, and every performance is truly unique! The players vie for your vote to be the Micetro Champion and win the coveted Bucci Helmet!
Tickets: $8, Box Office:
401-218-0282, Website:
http://contemporarytheatercompany.com, Email:
info@thecontemporarytheater.com, The Contemporary Theater Company, 327 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879
An Italian Wife, Adapted by Kevin Broccoli, Based on a novel by Ann Hood
Mar 11-12, 18-19, 31, Apr 1-2 at 7 pm
Apr 3 at 2 pm
Ann Hood’s bestselling novel comes to life in this world premiere event. An Italian Wife features family stories and long-kept secrets told over the course of multiple generations. The April 1performance includes a talk-back with Ann Hood.
Tickets: Adult - $25, Student - $15, Thursdays are Pay-What-You-Can ($18 in advance), Sundays are Senior Day with Seniors - $18 Box Office:
401-218-0282, Website:
http://contemporarytheatercompany.com, Email:
info@thecontemporarytheater.com, The Contemporary Theater Company, 327 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879
Narragansett Valkyrie by Andy Hoover
Apr 22-23, May 6-7, 12-14 at 7 pm
May 8 at 2 pm
What happens to friendships under pressure? The spaceship simulator Triad has finally opened competitive play. As the Valkyrie, the only all-woman team, rockets through the tournament vying for the $10 million prize, friendships and philosophies are tested, and the lines separating game and reality are strained to the breaking point.
Tickets: Adult - $25, Student - $15, Thursdays are Pay-What-You-Can ($18 in advance), Sundays are Senior Day with Seniors - $18 Box Office:
401-218-0282, Website:
http://contemporarytheatercompany.com, Email:
info@thecontemporarytheater.com, The Contemporary Theater Company, 327 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879
The Fantasticks, Music by Harvey Schmidt, Lyrics & Book by Tom Jones
June 10-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30, July 1-2 at 7 pm
The world’s longest-running musical is reimagined at the CTC. A classic twist on Romeo and Juliet that explores the heartbreak and passion of young love, The Fantasticks is a timeless musical, full of beauty and intimacy.
Tickets: Adult - $25, Student - $15, Thursdays are Pay-What-You-Can ($18 in advance), Box Office:
401-218-0282, Website:
http://contemporarytheatercompany.com, Email:
info@thecontemporarytheater.com, The Contemporary Theater Company, 327 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879
Rumors by Neil Simon
July 8-9, 15-16, 21-23, 28-30, Aug 4-6, 11-13 at 7 pm
A dinner party has gone wrong - and rumors are flying. As the confusions and miscommunications mount, the evening spins off into classic physical hilarity! This outrageous farce is Neil Simon at his best!
Tickets: Adult - $25, Student - $15, Thursdays are Pay-What-You-Can ($18 in advance), Box Office:
401-218-0282, Website:
http://contemporarytheatercompany.com, Email:
info@thecontemporarytheater.com, The Contemporary Theater Company, 327 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879
Slamming Doors: An Improvised Farce
Aug 19-20, 25-27, Sept 1-3 at 7 pm
For the first time ever, the CTC presents a full-length improvised play! Paying homage to the classic farces full of mistaken identity, miscommunication, and, yes, slamming doors, our actors make up a new play each night! Every night is different with this show!
Tickets: Adult - $25, Student - $15, Thursdays are Pay-What-You-Can ($18 in advance), Sundays are Senior Day with Seniors - $18 Box Office:
401-218-0282, Website:
http://contemporarytheatercompany.com, Email:
info@thecontemporarytheater.com, The Contemporary Theater Company, 327 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879
The Emperor’s New Clothes by Andy Hoover
Saturdays July 2-30 at 10:30 am
Enjoy this fun spin on the tale by Hans Christian Andersen about truth, friendship, and independence! Perfect for the whole family!
Tickets: $5, children under 5 pay their age, Box Office:
401-218-0282, Website:
http://contemporarytheatercompany.com, Email:
info@thecontemporarytheater.com, The Contemporary Theater Company, 327 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879
Jenny vs. the Pirates by Sami Avigdor, Music by Matthew Requintina
Saturdays Aug 6-27 at 10:30 am
This CTC original and audience-favorite returns! Join Jenny and her jackalope on an adventure to save their animal friends from a band of dancing pirates!
Tickets: $5, children under 5 pay their age, Box Office:
401-218-0282, Website:
http://contemporarytheatercompany.com, Email:
info@thecontemporarytheater.com, The Contemporary Theater Company, 327 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879
The Weekender
Every Sunday at 5 pm
Every Sunday afternoon join us for free improv fun! See new improv groups, experiments, and students in this exciting hour! Anything can happen at The Weekender!
Tickets: Free Box Office:
401-218-0282, Website:
http://contemporarytheatercompany.com, Email:
info@thecontemporarytheater.com, The Contemporary Theater Company, 327 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879
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