LouBriantheater : June 2018

Friday, June 29, 2018

For the weekend - Louisville theatre shows and auditions (June 29 edition)

Classics, children's shows, and improv are set to open this weekend in the Louisville area. Improv 502 and Zilla have their improv shows while KY Shakespeare continues with its Central Park series. Meanwhile, Dreams With Wings goes on an Odyssey while Clarksville takes on The Lion King Jr. Check them out below.

Don't forget about the shows already going on in the Louisville theatre scene, including several of them that are in their final weekends. Check them out before they close!

Last, but certainly not least, get involved in the Louisville theatre scene via one of the auditions below. The next auditions are not that far away.

Enjoy!

Opening:

Kentucky Shakespeare presents Othello until July 21. https://kyshakespeare.com/season/shakespeare-festival-in-central-park/

Improv 502 presents Improv Musical Comedy on June 29. https://www.facebook.com/events/2073686092854024/

Zilla Entertainment Group presents Zilla After Dark on June 30. https://www.facebook.com/events/637375503268394/

Dreams With Wings presents The Odyssey until June 30. http://thebardstown.com/odyssey.html

Clarksville Little Theatre presents The Lion King Jr. until July 1. http://www.clarksvillelittletheatre.org

Ongoing shows:

Central on Stage presents Sister Act until July 1. https://www.facebook.com/CentralOnStage/?fref=gs&dti=231774780320965&hc_location=group

The Alley Theater presents Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens until June 30. https://www.thealleytheater.org/store/p185/Saucy_Jack_and_the_Space_Vixens.html

KY Shakespeare presents Henry IV, Part One until July 21. https://kyshakespeare.com/season/shakespeare-festival-in-central-park/

Derby Dinner Playhouse presents Over the River and Through the Woods until July 8. https://derbydinner.com/show/over-the-river-through-the-woods/

Kentucky Shakespeare presents The Comedy of Errors until July 22. https://kyshakespeare.com/season/shakespeare-festival-in-central-park/

Louisville Improvisors and Kentucky Shakespeare present Late Night Shakes on June 30. https://www.facebook.com/events/462141207532473/

Derby Dinner children's theatre presents Rapunzel until July 7. https://derbydinner.com/show/rapunzel/

Whodunnit Murder Mystery Theatre presents Murder at Lenny's Speakeasy until June 30. http://www.whodunnitky.com

Auditions:

Young Hearts Theatre holding auditions for All Aboard on July 10. More info: email jimg31347@yahoo.com.

Sketchy Stuff holding auditions on July 19. https://www.facebook.com/events/2099556526985178/

Rose Island Playhouse holding auditions for Death and Taxes on July 21. http://www.roseislandplayhouse.com

Clarksville Little Theatre holding auditions for Disaster! The Musical on July 22 and 23. http://www.clarksvillelittletheatre.org/disaster-the-musical-auditions/

Shelby County Community Theatre holding auditions for Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. on July 23 and 24. http://www.shelbytheatre.org/audition/

Whodunnit Murder Mystery Theater holding season auditions on July 29. http://www.whodunnitky.com/news_new.shtml

Friday, June 22, 2018

For the weekend - Louisville theatre shows and auditions (June 22 edition)

With Kentucky Center still dealing with the aftermath of the recent fire, some shows have had to be moved to other parts of the Louisville area. For instance, Looking for Lilith has moved to Bellarmine, and Floyd Central moved Newsies back to Floyd Central High School. Waitress, in the meantime, has been cancelled. Contact the above theatres or Kentucky Center for more information.

Nonetheless, those shows are opening this weekend alongside two fun musicals and a roast. Prepare to be entertained.

Don't forget about the shows already going on. Hurry and see them before they close!

Last, but certainly not least, check out the upcoming auditions, including two that are coming up this weekend. Get involved in the Louisville theatre scene via one of the auditions below.

Enjoy!

Opening:

:Looking for Lilith presents We. Are. Here. until June 24. http://lookingforlilith.org/2017-2018/wearehere/

Character Assassination presents The Roast of Kanye West until June 23. http://thebardstown.com/roast-of-kanye.html

Rush Trowel and Faith Works Studios presents Steel Magnolias until June 24. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10160242485135276&set=a.10151060686365276.768010.504545275&type=3&theater

Central on Stage presents Sister Act until July 1. https://www.facebook.com/CentralOnStage/?fref=gs&dti=231774780320965&hc_location=group

Floyd Central High School presents Newsies until June 23. http://www.floydcentraltheatre.org

Ongoing shows:

The Alley Theater presents Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens until June 30. https://www.thealleytheater.org/store/p185/Saucy_Jack_and_the_Space_Vixens.html

KY Shakespeare presents Henry IV, Part One until July 21. https://kyshakespeare.com/season/shakespeare-festival-in-central-park/

Bunbury Theatre presents Master Harold and the Boys until June 24. http://bunburytheatre.org/index.php/season-31/master-harold-and-the-boys

Derby Dinner Playhouse presents Over the River and Through the Woods until July 8. https://derbydinner.com/show/over-the-river-through-the-woods/

Derby Dinner children's theatre presents Rapunzel until July 7. https://derbydinner.com/show/rapunzel/

Whodunnit Murder Mystery Theatre presents Murder at Lenny's Speakeasy until June 30. http://www.whodunnitky.com

Auditions:

The Liminal Playhouse holding auditions for Mr. Universe on June 23. https://www.facebook.com/theliminalplayhouse/

Ain't I a Woman Playfest holding auditions on June 23 and 24. https://www.facebook.com/events/1835272673444774/

Young Hearts Theatre holding auditions for All Aboard on July 10. More info: email jimg31347@yahoo.com.

Rose Island Playhouse holding auditions for Death and Taxes on July 21. http://www.roseislandplayhouse.com

Shelby County Community Theatre holding auditions for Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. on July 23 and 24. http://www.shelbytheatre.org/audition/

Whodunnit Murder Mystery Theater holding season auditions on July 29. http://www.whodunnitky.com/news_new.shtml

Friday, June 15, 2018

For the weekend - Louisville theatre shows and auditions (June 15 edition)

Due to Kentucky Center dealing with the effects of the fire, openings of some shows may be delayed or altered in some way. For instance, Looking for Lilith, per their Facebook post, will not be opening We.Are.Here. this weekend. The show will also be moved to Bellarmine University.

Be sure to check with Kentucky Center or the particular theatre's social media and websites for more information on how other shows will be affected.

In the meantime, there are three shows opening this weekend, including a saucy space show from Alley Theater, a collaboration show between Improv Anonymous and Gonzo Improv, and a classic show with KY Shakespeare. Check them out below.

Of course, don't forget to check out the shows that are already taking place in the Louisville theatre scene. Ten shows from which to choose.

Finally, for those wanting to get involved in the Louisville theatre scene, the chances have increase significantly since last week. Plenty of new auditions have been posted, but they are coming up fast. Check them out below, and get involved in the local theatre scene.

Enjoy!

Opening:

The Alley Theater presents Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens until June 30. https://www.thealleytheater.org/store/p185/Saucy_Jack_and_the_Space_Vixens.html

Gonzo Improv presents I thought it was the Muppet with Improv Anonymous on June 15. https://www.facebook.com/events/201878697102061/

KY Shakespeare presents Henry IV, Part One until July 21. https://kyshakespeare.com/season/shakespeare-festival-in-central-park/

Ongoing shows:

Acting Against Cancer presents Carrie: the Musical until June 17. https://actingagainstcancer.com

Bunbury Theatre presents Master Harold and the Boys until June 24. http://bunburytheatre.org/index.php/season-31/master-harold-and-the-boys

Tilted Crown Theatre Company presents Barefoot in the Park until June 17. https://the-bards-town.ticketleap.com/barefoot-in-the-park/

TheatreWorks of Southern Indiana presents Brighton Beach Memoirs until June 17. https://www.facebook.com/events/685818498476532/

Hardin County Playhouse presents Annie until June 17. http://www.hardincountyplayhouse.com

Derby Dinner Playhouse presents Over the River and Through the Woods until July 8. https://derbydinner.com/show/over-the-river-through-the-woods/

Kentucky Shakespeare presents The Comedy of Errors until July 22. https://kyshakespeare.com/season/shakespeare-festival-in-central-park/

Louisville Improvisors and Kentucky Shakespeare present Late Night Shakes on June 16 and 30. https://www.facebook.com/events/462141207532473/

Derby Dinner children's theatre presents Rapunzel until July 7. https://derbydinner.com/show/rapunzel/

Whodunnit Murder Mystery Theatre presents Murder at Lenny's Speakeasy until June 30. http://www.whodunnitky.com

Auditions:

Commonwealth Theatre holding auditions for The Ugly Duckling on June 16. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10160226982050167&set=gm.10156445538249329&type=3&theater&ifg=1

Wayward Actors Company holding auditions for Hand to God on June 18 and 19. https://www.facebook.com/events/1872888059686597/

Bunbury Theatre holding season auditions on June 18 and 19. http://www.bunburytheatre.org/index.php/shows-events/auditions

TheatreWorks of Southern Indiana holding auditions for A Man of No Importance on June 19 and 20. http://www.theatreworksofsoin.com/auditions

The Liminal Playhouse holding auditions for Mr. Universe on June 23. https://www.facebook.com/theliminalplayhouse/

Ain't I a Woman Playfest holding auditions on June 23 and 24. https://www.facebook.com/events/1835272673444774/

Young Hearts Theatre holding auditions for All Aboard on July 10. More info: email jimg31347@yahoo.com.

Rose Island Playhouse holding auditions for Death and Taxes on July 21. http://www.roseislandplayhouse.com

Shelby County Community Theatre holding auditions for Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. on July 23 and 24. http://www.shelbytheatre.org/audition/

Friday, June 8, 2018

For the weekend - Louisville theatre shows and auditions (June 8 edition)

First of all, a personal note about the Alley Theater. I can personally say it was fun performing in a show (Suckers) there a few years ago. Plenty of people I still call friends were made from that show. Now, unfortunately, Alley Theater is closing its doors due to lack of funding. A locally grown and operated theatre company going dark after 25 years. Granted, they have two more shows this summer, but that's it after August 1. Alley Theater will be sorely missed.

Let this be a lesson to all of us...get out there and explore the local theatre scene!!! There are plenty of opportunities to see wonderful theatre in and around town, every single weekend of the year. Heck, most days of the regular week, too. Virtually all of these shows are performed with local, incredibly talented actors that do this for the love of it. Support them, support local theatres, and be entertained while doing it.

This weekend, there are at least 11 shows taking place. Classic comedies, musicals, murder mysteries, Shakespeare, and even radio plays are happening. Click the links below to find a show near you.

Would you like to be one of the actors gracing a Louisville-area stage? Then, the time is right to get in an audition via one of the links below. Three of the auditions are happening within the next two weeks, so get prepared.

Last, but certainly not least, if your theatre group has a show coming up, let me know about it. Email me at loubriantheater@gmail.com. I will put it on this blog starting the weekend of its opening and keep it up all the way through the show's run. That's why this blog exists: to help inform the public about the Louisville theatre scene in an era where it receives less and less coverage from other media outlets.

Enjoy!

Opening:

Ongoing shows:

Derby Dinner Playhouse presents Over the River and Through the Woods until July 8. https://derbydinner.com/show/over-the-river-through-the-woods/

Kentucky Shakespeare presents The Comedy of Errors until July 22. https://kyshakespeare.com/season/shakespeare-festival-in-central-park/

Louisville Improvisors and Kentucky Shakespeare present Late Night Shakes on June 16 and 30. https://www.facebook.com/events/462141207532473/

CenterStage presents The Rocky Horror Show until June 14. https://jewishlouisville.org/the-j/centerstage/2017-18-season/the-rocky-horror-show/

Shelby County Community Theatre presents Radio's Golden Days until June 10. http://www.shelbytheatre.org

Derby Dinner children's theatre presents Rapunzel until July 7. https://derbydinner.com/show/rapunzel/

Whodunnit Murder Mystery Theatre presents Murder at Lenny's Speakeasy until June 30. http://www.whodunnitky.com

Auditions:

Commonwealth Theatre holding auditions for The Ugly Duckling on June 16. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10160226982050167&set=gm.10156445538249329&type=3&theater&ifg=1

Wayward Actors Company holding auditions for Hand to God on June 18 and 19. https://www.facebook.com/events/1872888059686597/

TheatreWorks of Southern Indiana holding auditions for A Man of No Importance on June 19 and 20. http://www.theatreworksofsoin.com/auditions

Shelby County Community Theatre holding auditions for Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. on July 23 and 24. http://www.shelbytheatre.org/audition/

Friday, June 1, 2018

For the weekend - Louisville theatre shows and auditions (June 1 edition)

Going back in time this weekend in the Louisville theatre scene as multiple groups open with classic stage shows. Everything from classic drama to old radio shows to Shakespeare to fairy tales will make their ways to Louisville-area stages. Check them out below.

Also, don't forget about the shows already taking place in the Louisville theatre scene. Three of them are in their final weekend.

Last, but certainly not least, feel free to take part in one of the upcoming auditions listed below. One of them is taking place this weekend.

Enjoy!
Opening:

Derby Dinner Playhouse presents Over the River and Through the Woods until July 8. https://derbydinner.com/show/over-the-river-through-the-woods/

Kentucky Shakespeare presents The Comedy of Errors until July 22. https://kyshakespeare.com/season/shakespeare-festival-in-central-park/

Louisville Improvisors and Kentucky Shakespeare present Late Night Shakes on June 2, 16, and 30. https://www.facebook.com/events/462141207532473/

CenterStage presents The Rocky Horror Show until June 14. https://jewishlouisville.org/the-j/centerstage/2017-18-season/the-rocky-horror-show/

Shelby County Community Theatre presents Radio's Golden Days until June 10. http://www.shelbytheatre.org

Derby Dinner children's theatre presents Rapunzel until July 7. https://derbydinner.com/show/rapunzel/

Ongoing shows:

The Liminal Playhouse presents The Fastest Clock in the Universe until June 3. https://www.theliminalplayhouse.org

The Alley Theater presents Frost/Nixon until June 2. https://www.thealleytheater.org/store/p180/Frost_%2F_Nixon.html

Theatre 502 presents How Water Behaves until June 3. http://www.theatre502.org/current-production/

Whodunnit Murder Mystery Theatre presents Murder at Lenny's Speakeasy until June 30. http://www.whodunnitky.com

Auditions:

Clarksville Little Theatre holding auditions for The Lion King Jr. on June 1 and 2. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=740673123991&set=gm.1958983167506475&type=3&theater

Commonwealth Theatre holding auditions for The Ugly Duckling on June 16. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10160226982050167&set=gm.10156445538249329&type=3&theater&ifg=1

Wayward Actors Company holding auditions for Hand to God on June 18 and 19. https://www.facebook.com/events/1872888059686597/