The Broadway musical, "All Shook Up," opened recently for a six performance run at Priscilla Beach Theatre (PBT). They sold out fast so two additional shows were added to try to meet demand.
This is Part 3 of a four part series that covers the final two dress rehearsals. This post covers Act 1 of the final dress rehearsal. Part 1 is at this link. Part 2 is at this link. Part 4 is at this link.
Demand has been so strong this season for all the shows at PBT that owners Bob and Sandy Malone have often had to add extra performances to meet the need. You should consider purchasing season tickets for next summer (they go on sale in December) to ensure a seat in advance. For tickets and information, you can contact PBT online at this link or by phone: 508-224-4888.
The plot of "All Shook Up" is: "Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley. It's 1965, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy that'll have you jumping out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as 'Heartbreak Hotel', 'Jailhouse Rock' and 'Don't Be Cruel'." (Source: PBT)
Many members of the PBT team that make all this happen behind the scenes include:
Owners, Guardians, and Producers: Bob and Sandy Malone
Directors: Jennifer Farrell and Daniel Burmester
Musical Director: Christopher Ricci
Production Manager: Joshua Patino
Stage Manager: Ross Magnant
Asst. Stage Manager: Rosa D'Ambrosio
Choreographer: Jennifer Farrell
Dance Captain: Thomas Doelger
Costumes: Molly Rosenthal
Lighting: Ellie Rogers
Sound: Chris Conti
Set Designer: Joshua Patino
The following images are in order of appearance in the show.
And yes, I realize some images are similar to each other. That is purposeful. None of these are posed, rather, they are moments frozen in time during a live performance. They are basically snapshots. An individual actor/actress may look better in one than the other. It matters if you are the individual actor/actress - perhaps not so much if you're a random reader looking at this blog post - please indulge me for the benefit of the cast. They often use these images to share with family, friends, and to build their portfolio.
(Click on an image for a higher resolution version if your device supports that action).
This concludes Act 1 of the final dress rehearsal.
It is wonderful to experience the vocal power this ensemble (above image) generates as they sing, "Can't Help Falling in Love." It left me with chills as the stage went dark and the curtain went down. And that was my third time seeing this scene so I knew what to expect - but knowing did not diminish the beauty of the moment. Boy, I really enjoy live theatre at PBT! What a really talented cast of young performers Bob and Sandy Malone have brought to their stage!
Although there is one more show this year, "Little Shop of Horrors," in October, it's not too early to start thinking about next summer.........season tickets go on sale in December.
In the 2018 season, Priscilla Beach Theatre will offer:
"The Last Five Years" in May,
"The Drowsy Chaperone" in June,
"Guys and Dolls" in July,
"Bye, Bye, Birdie" in August,
"Damn Yankees" in September,
"Dames at Sea" in October.
Support these fine young performers with your continued attendance and support local, live theatre in our community or yours wherever you may live in the world.
Production Manager: Joshua Patino
Stage Manager: Ross Magnant
Asst. Stage Manager: Rosa D'Ambrosio
Choreographer: Jennifer Farrell
Dance Captain: Thomas Doelger
Costumes: Molly Rosenthal
Lighting: Ellie Rogers
Sound: Chris Conti
Set Designer: Joshua Patino
And yes, I realize some images are similar to each other. That is purposeful. None of these are posed, rather, they are moments frozen in time during a live performance. They are basically snapshots. An individual actor/actress may look better in one than the other. It matters if you are the individual actor/actress - perhaps not so much if you're a random reader looking at this blog post - please indulge me for the benefit of the cast. They often use these images to share with family, friends, and to build their portfolio.
(Click on an image for a higher resolution version if your device supports that action).
This concludes Act 1 of the final dress rehearsal.
It is wonderful to experience the vocal power this ensemble (above image) generates as they sing, "Can't Help Falling in Love." It left me with chills as the stage went dark and the curtain went down. And that was my third time seeing this scene so I knew what to expect - but knowing did not diminish the beauty of the moment. Boy, I really enjoy live theatre at PBT! What a really talented cast of young performers Bob and Sandy Malone have brought to their stage!
Although there is one more show this year, "Little Shop of Horrors," in October, it's not too early to start thinking about next summer.........season tickets go on sale in December.
In the 2018 season, Priscilla Beach Theatre will offer:
"The Last Five Years" in May,
"The Drowsy Chaperone" in June,
"Guys and Dolls" in July,
"Bye, Bye, Birdie" in August,
"Damn Yankees" in September,
"Dames at Sea" in October.
Support these fine young performers with your continued attendance and support local, live theatre in our community or yours wherever you may live in the world.
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