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Suggestions, Please!
We are barely into our 2009/2010 season of offerings and we’re already looking at prospective shows for our 2010/2011 season. As with this year we will be offering two plays and two musicals (and a summer musical as well.) Any suggestion is a good suggestion, but here’s a bit of criteria:
1) Must be a show that features the cast. So we’re not looking for star vehicles (like Hello Dolly or My Fair Lady.)
2) Preferably shows that speak to our demographic, which is generally the 18-40 demographic, however we are well aware that we also have audience on either end of that spectrum, so this is just a minor criteria.
3) Ideally they will be shows that have never been produced in British Columbia, however we will accept them as long as they have not been produced recently.
So, please start leaving your suggestions below. We will be announcing our short list of shows in January, 2010 at the opening night of Forbidden Broadway.
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One Good Marriage – Audience Contest
For the past year we’ve been
sponsored by the amazing Rosedale on Robson Hotel, and we are thrilled that they have been such a great addition to the Fighting Chance Productions family. We’re also thrilled that they have partnered with us on a very exciting audience giveaway during our production of One Good Marriage.It’s quite simple, come see the show, fill out a short survey and you’re entered to win a pair of tickets to see the Vancouver Canucks in action, and a night’s stay at the Rosedale on Robson! If drawn, you’ll have the opportunity to pick from one of six exciting match ups at GM Place. Your room will be waiting for you when you get back to the hotel. We’re grateful to the Rosedale on Robson for providing us with this awesome package.
One Good Marriage is the story of newlyweds Steph & Stewart and what happens to them when they return from their honeymoon. The audience are the guests at the one year anniversary of this couple – so come on down to the Rosedale on Robson and check the show out.
Tickets are just $10.00 for the preview performance on Monday October 19th, and $15.00 for all performances following that. To reserve, please e-mail fightingchanceproductions@gmail.com
To accompany the performance, we will have snacks, as well as a bar – and if you reserve your tickets by October 10th, you’ll receive a complimentary wine or beer at the bar!
Don’t miss your opportunity to see this BC Premiere!
One Good Marriage stars Jeff McMahan and Becky Shrimpton. It is directed by Ryan Mooney, with stage management by Liz Wilton. One Good Marriage was written by Sean Reycraft.
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Our 2009/2010 Season – Continued
I filled everyone in our first two shows of the season, but we have a full season of four that we’re very excited about. Our last two shows of the season are Matt & Ben, a hilarious comedy chronicling the unauthorised story of how Matt Damon and Ben Affleck found the script for Good Will Hunting. The final show in our season is The Wedding Singer, a musical based on the hit film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. So here’s a bit more info on the final couple of shows this season:
Matt & Ben
by Mindy Kaling & Brenda Withers
directed by Laura McLean
March 1st – March 14th, 2010
Havana Theatre
Matt & Ben depicts its Hollywood golden boys – before J-Lo, before Gwyneth, before ‘Project Greenlight,’ before Oscar&before anyone actually gave a damn. When the screenplay for Good Will Hunting drops mysteriously from the heavens, the boys realize they’re being tested by a Higher Power
From Ryan: I bought this script when I was in New York back in December – and I read it on the flight back – where I laughed out loud numerous times. It’s a hilarious script and I think Laura’s going to do an amazing job with it. It’ll also provide a nice relief from all the Olympic stuff going on in 2010.
The Wedding Singer
by Chad Beguelin, Matthew Sklar and Tim Herlihy
directed by Ryan Mooney
musical direction by Mark Reid
choreography by Anna Hassard
April 28th – May 22nd, 2010
Jericho Arts Centre
New Jersey in 1985. When Robbie’s girlfriend dumps him at the altar, he plunges into the the depths of despair. Only the support of his friend Julia (who is obviously meant for him despite her plans to marry Glen) keeps him sane.
From Ryan: I was skeptical when this show was first suggested, but I’m thrilled now. It’s a very very funny script, and light fare as the spring and sun starts to come back to Vancouver. Plus the opening number is one of the most fun songs I’ve ever been able to work on. I’m also thrilled that we’re going to have the largest band we’ve ever had (about 8 musicians) under the baton of Mark Reid, who I haven’t had the opportunity to work with in years!
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A Final Good Bye – RENT
As many of you may know we filmed the entire process of creating RENT and did weekly YouTube episodes… they’re all available here at http://www.youtube.com/user/rentatph however, here’s the last one… a fitting goodbye for a beautiful experience.
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Audition Notice – The Wedding Singer
Audition Notice
Company: Fighting Chance Productions
Playwright: Matthew Sklar, Chad Beguelin, Tim Herlihy
Director: Ryan Mooney
Musical Director: Mark Reid
Choreographer: Anna Hassard
Audition Date: November 16th & 17th
Callbacks: November 24th
Run Dates: April 27th, 2010 – May 22nd, 2010
Requires: 10 Men and 10 Women for lead and ensemble roles. We are looking for people from 19-80 years of age, and encourage all people interested to come audition. Please note, the role of ROBBIE HART has already been cast.
Notes: We will be asking for one up tempo musical theatre song from a show post-1960. There will be a dance call at the callbacks, but the initial audition will simply be for singing. Please e-mail us and we’ll set you up with an audition time, please let us know if you would prefer to audition on November 16th or November 17th.
Contact: fightingchanceauditions@gmail.com
Companies we Like
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- Art of the Biz
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- Devin Karringten: Official FCP Photographer
- Plank Magazine
- Review From the House
- Rosedale on Robson Hotel
- The Next Stage
- Van Musicals
- Vancouver Musicals
- VancouverPlays.com