The Stage Door

The Stage Door - written by Chris Silk - covers live theater and culture in Collier and Lee counties.

• Do blondes have more fun? Florida Rep Conservatory students perform "Legally Blonde" Posted 5/23/2013 at 9:07 a.m. 0 comments

  "Legally Blonde," presented by students in Florida Rep's Conservatory Program, plays three shows next weekend only. Performances (in the ArtStage Studio Theatre) are 7 p.m. Friday, May 31 and 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Saturday, June 1. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Call (239) 332-4488 or floridarep.org.

• Lab Theater announces cast for "The House of Yes" Posted 5/22/2013 at 9:41 a.m. 0 comments

  The Laboratory Theater of Florida announced the cast for "The House of Yes," directed by Nykkie Rizley. Kathleen Taylor, Todd Fleck, Adam Kazmarz, Nancy Antonio and Tera Nicole Miller will act in the Wendy MacLeod show.
  

• Firehouse Community Theatre announces season Posted 5/22/2013 at 9:35 a.m. 0 comments

  The Firehouse Community Theatre announced their season May 9. Josefina Lopez play "Real Women Have Curves" and Jones, Hope, Wooten comedy "Dashing Through the Snow" are early top picks. Open auditions will be held at the theatre August 24. Call (863) 673-6364, info@firehousecommunitytheatre.com or www.firehousecommunitytheatre.com for more information.

• Catch "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" at Florida Rep Posted 5/22/2013 at 8:59 a.m. 0 comments

  "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," presented by students in Florida Rep's Conservatory Program, plays three shows this weekend only. Performances are 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Call (239) 332-4488 or floridarep.org.
  

• Sending a promo email? Include a "view on web" link! Posted 5/21/2013 at 1:36 p.m. 0 comments

  A reminder, yet again. If you send me a marketing or promo email without a "view this email on the Internet" link, I'm not going to stress out about getting the information.

• CASTING: Ghostbird Theatre Company needs actor for "Miss Julie" Posted 5/21/2013 at 9:53 a.m. 0 comments

  Ghostbird Theatre Company seeks an actor for the part of JEAN for their September production of "Miss Julie." Rehearsals run mid-July to Sept. 10; show dates are Sept. 11-15. Email headshot & resume to brittneynbrady@gmail.com.

• Lab Theater adds three to board Posted 5/21/2013 at 9:26 a.m. 0 comments

  Laboratory Theater of Florida added Ella Nayor, Kathleen Taylor and Lois Kuehne to its Board of Directors. The website (http://bit.ly/10hXMgU) lists board members as of the 2012-13 season, although that may be out of date.

• "A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline" opens Thursday at Broadway Palm Posted 5/21/2013 at 9:11 a.m. 0 comments

  "A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline" opens Thursday at Broadway Palm. Equity actress Heather J. Beck appears as the music legend opposite longtime Broadway Palm favorite Chuck Caruso. "A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline" runs through June 22. Performances are Wednesday - Sunday with selected matinees. Tickets $35 - $55; 239) 278-4422 or www.BroadwayPalm.com.

• Lab Theater announces cast for "Bob: A Life in Five Acts" Posted 5/21/2013 at 8:31 a.m. 0 comments

  The Laboratory Theater of Florida announced the cast for "Bob: A Life in Five Acts." Joey Yazvac plays the titular Bob, who's birthed in a the bathroom of a White Castle. Sandy Porter, Marcus Colon, Michael Bridges and Stella Ruiz join him. James Recca directs.

• Naples Players extend play contest deadline to June 30 Posted 5/21/2013 at 8:30 a.m. 0 comments

  The Naples Players ETC...Readers' Theatre has extended the deadline for the 10th annual "Evening of New Plays" contest until June 30. Submit two copies to: New Plays 2013, The Naples Players, 701 5th Ave. S., Naples 34102. Up to four $100 cash prizes available, with plays presented Dec. 6-7. naplesplayers.com for more.