Art in the Burbs

Treasure Island - April 23-May 2

Hurry over to the Amador Theater for a swashbuckling good time as Pleasanton Civic Arts Stage Co. and San Francisco Shakespeare Festival team up to present Robert Louis Stevenson's classic, "Treasure Island."  In this action-packed yarn, Jim Hawkins embarks on an adventure on the high seas in search of buried treasure.  On his quest, he encounters Long John Silver and the pirate crew of the Hispaniola while learning important lessons about courage, honesty and true friendship.  In addition to the action and intrigue, this family-friendly production features exciting combat scense choreographed by Dexter Fidler, who trained Robin Willliams in sabre and cutlass for his role in "Hook". 

Performances: April 23, 24, 30 & May 1 at 7:30 pm; April 24 at 11 am; April 25, May 1 & 2 at 2:00 pm. Audience members are encouraged to bring donations of nonperishable food items to the theater to benefit The Haven Food Pantry.

Tickets: Adults - $12, $16, $20; Children and seniors - $8, $12, & $16.  Purchase at www.civicartstickets.org, (925) 931-3444 or at the Amador Theater Box Office, 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton, Mon.-Fri. 10 am- 2pm and two hours prior to show time.

 

 

101 Dalmations - April 17 & 18

Join Pongo and Perdita as they rescue their adorable pups in this fun musical performed by kids for kids.  

 Tickets are $8.  Performances are on April 17 & 18  (Sat. & Sun.) at 1 pm & 3pm at the Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center at 10550 Albion Rd. in San Ramon.  For more information call 925-973-ARTS or go to www.sanramonperformingarts.com.

You're A Good Man Charlie Brown in San Ramon

Based on the famous comic strip, this musical  shows a day in the life of the inept, but hopeful, Charlie Brown, complete with Lucy, Linus, Beethoven, Schroeder and savvy beagle, Snoopy.

Performances:    April 24, 25 & May 2 (2 & 4:30 pm); April 30 (7pm); May 1 (11am, 2 & 4:30pm).

Front Row Theater at 17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd. in San Ramon.  Tickets are $18 for Adults/$14 for children.  For more information call 925-973-ARTS or go to www.sanramonperformingarts.com

Cinderella - Dec. 11-20

City of Pleasanton Civic Arts Stage Co. partners with San Francisco Shakespeare Festival to present a "fabulously fractured" Cinderella at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road in Pleasanton. Not your Disney Cinderella, this show is complete with outrageous characters, colorful costumes, and even a group of sassy dancing sheep, along with all the familiar characters and songs.  The audience will be  encouraged to cheer the heroes and boo the villians as they clap and shout "Presto" to transform Cinderella for the ball.  Performances are Dec. 11, 12, 18 & 19 at 7:30 pm; Dec. 13 & 20 at 2:00 pm; & Dec. 19 at 11:00 a..m   Tickets are Adults: $12, $16, $20; Child & Senior: $8, $12, $16. Purchase at www.civicartstickets.org; (925) 931-3444 or at the Box Office, 10 am-2 pm, weekdays and two hours prior to each performance.

The audience is encouraged to bring donations of nonperishable food items to benefit The Haven Food Pantry.

 

Every Christmas Story Ever Told - Dec. 4-6 & 11-13

Bored with their annual performance of Charles Dicken’s classic, this trio of actors decide to perform all the beloved holiday classics plus Christmas traditions around the world in one ensemble piece.  This is a holiday performance not to be missed.

 

This Christmas production presented by the San Ramon Community Theater will take place at the Front Row Theater at 17011 Bollinger Canyon Road at the Dougherty Station Community Center in San Ramon.  Tickets are: Adults $16/Kids $12/Matinees $10.  For more information go to www.sanramonperformingarts.com

 

Gizmo Guys on SaturYAY! Nov. 7th

City of Pleasanton Civic Arts hosts Allen Jacobs and Barrett Felker, the Gizmo Guys, on November 7, 2009 at 11 am.  The performance is the next is the SaturYAY! series of entertainment for children and their parents.

The Gizmo Guys mix quick-witted humor with expert juggling skills in light-hearted family entertainment. They have tour worldwide since 1987, have appeard on televsion, and have taught juggling at renowned French and Canadian National Circus Schools.  Join us for their  fun-filled return to the Amador Theater.

Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton

Tickets: Adults: $10, $14, $18; Child and Senior: $6, $10, $14

Anytime at www.civicartstickets.org or 925-931-3444. Box Office Hours 10am-2pm, weekdays, and two hours prior to the performance.   

 

Bill Harley - October 24th

City of Pleasanton Civic Arts will host two-time Grammy award-winning musician/storyteller Bill Harley on Saturday, October 24, 2009.  The special family-friendly evening performance in Civic Arts' SaturYAY! series will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Harley, who is a favorite among children, parents and teachers, will perform his insightful, serious and silly songs and stories as well as his newest release, "Wash Your Hands" (Lavate las manos). He wrote the song to remind children that washing their hands will help prevent the spread of the flu.  

Adults: $10, $14 and $18; Child: $6, $10, and $14. 

Purchase at www.civicartstickets.org, at (925) 931-3444, or at the Amador Theater Box Office,  Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and two hours prior to the performance.

 

 

 

Jack and the Beanstalk - September 25, 26, 27 & October 2, 3, 4

The entire family will enjoy this famous tale of a young lad who trades his cow for some magic beans and finds his way into a magical world of giants, geese that lay golden eggs and a harp that the giant hears singing.

Performances are at the Front Row Theater at 17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd. in San Ramon.  Ticket Prices are: adults $16, youth $12 and matinees $10.  Friday performances begin at 7:30 pm; Saturday at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm; Sunday at 2:00 pm.  Tickets can be purchased on line at www.SanRamonperformingarts.com

"Cinderella" Auditions - Oct. 5th & 6th

City of Pleasanton Civic Arts Stage Company, in partnership with San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, will present a holiday production of Cinderella on December 11-13 and 16-18, 2009. Auditions for adult and children's roles will be held soon!  Adults (12 years and over): Mon., Oct. 5th, 6-9 pm, and children on Tues., Oct. 6th, 6-9 pm.  Auditions appointments are required.  Send email to lebright@ci.pleasanton.ca.us and include auditioner's name, age, parent's name (if auditioner is under 18 years), telephone number and email address. Appointment confirmations will be made via phone or email.

Audition packets are available at pleasantoncivicarts.org or Pleasanton Parks & Community Services, 200 Old Bernal Modular, Pleasanton, 8 am-5 pm, weekdays. 

If cast in the show, a $175 registration fee applies, covering tuition, script, rehearsal CD, basic costume, etc. Rehearsals will be held every Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Sun, 6-9 pm, beginning Oct. 20th.  

For more information, contact Michelle Russo at mrusso@ci.pleasanton.ca.us or (925) 931-5350.

All auditions at Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton.

 

Charlotte's Web - Oct. 2-4, 9-11

Performed by City of Pleasanton Civic Arts Stage Company in partnership with San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, Charlotte's Web weaves a timeless tale of true friendship.  Wilbur, a lovable barnyard pig, desperately wants to avoid the butcher and is saved by Charlotte, an intelligent spider who writes messages praising Wilbur in her web.

This production is made unique by the talents of professional actor and aerialist Felicity Hesed (Charlotte) as she spins and flips on a web fashioned from a large rope climbing structure "web".   

Performances: Oct. 2,3,9, & 10 at 7:30 pm; Oct. 4 and 11 at 2 pm. Special SaturYAY! show: Oct 3 at 11 am. 

Amador Theater 1155 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton

Tickets at (925) 931-3444 or http://http:www.civicartstickets.org. 

Box office hours: 10 am-2 pm, weekdays and 2 hours prior to performances.