Theatre of Dare

State of the T.O.D. Union

2008-11-12T10:29:00.003-05:00

Hey gang!

Well, we've just wrapped "Bell, Book & Candle"... Auditions for "The Gin Game" have just been completed, and we're looking forward to "Little Women the Musical" auditions. Here are some important dates...

December 8 & 9, 2008 - Little Women Auditions in Kitty Hawk
February 20 - March 1, 2009: The Gin Game plays in Manteo
May 1-10, 2009: Little Women the Musical plays in Manteo
May 17, 2009 (or thereabouts): Annual Cast Party & Picnic

For more info on any of this crazy stuff, hit up www.theatreofdare.org sometime!
Jason :)

Auditions - Bell, Book & Candle

2008-07-27T14:21:00.001-04:00

The Theatre of Dare announces auditions for the first show of its 18th season, "Bell, Book & Candle" directed by Sheila Diehm.

The play, most familiar to people as the movie starring Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak, calls for a cast of 2 women and 3 men. All parts are open. A brief description of the parts are:

GILLIAN HOLROYD: female, 25 to 30, alert, direct and very attractive
SHEP HENDERSON: 35 or so, masculine and attractive
AUNT QUEENIE: odd-looking woman, vague, fluttery and eccentric
NICKY: Gillian's brother, a little younger, engaging, impish and somewhat impertinent
SIDNEY REDLITCH: in his 50s, shambling messy and slightly drunk

These descriptions are in the script, but should not stop anyone with a love of performing from auditioning.

Auditions will take place at the Outer Banks Music Showcase, milepost 4.5 on the bypass in Kitty Hawk, on Monday, August 18th and Wednesday, August 20th from 7pm until 9pm. Call backs, if needed, will be Monday, August 25th at 7pm.

Rehearsals will begin right after Labor Day. The show opens on Friday, October 31st and runs for 2 weekends, closing on Sunday, November 9th. Rehearsals will be 3 nights a week.

Auditioners are requested to bring a photo and resumé if possible. Everyone will be doing cold readings from the script. No audition piece is required.

For more information, please contact the director, Sheila Diehm, at (252) 261-8334 or by e-mail at lovetosing3@msn.com.

The other productions in the theatre's 2008-2009 season are "The Gin Game" and "Little Women, The Musical". For subscription information, check our website www.theatreofdare.org.

No Time For Sergeants - April/May 2008

2008-02-02T10:24:00.000-05:00

No Time For Sergeants is right around the corner... mark your calendars!

April 25-27 & May 2-4, 2008
COA Roanoke Island Campus (formerly Manteo Middle)

For information visit theatreofdare.org or call (252) 261-4064.

Hope to see you there! :)

Auditions - No Time For Sergeants

2007-12-13T10:20:00.000-05:00

Theatre of Dare is excited to announce the upcoming auditions for its Spring 2008 production of "No Time For Sergeants".

Join the hilarious misadventures of hillbilly Will Stockdale, drafted into the U.S. Air Force, as he combines crushing naivity, stubbornness, a completely literal mind, and amazing physical strength. Will the Air Force survive the experience? "No Time For Sergeants" was Andy Griffith's breakthrough role on stage and screen, and was the inspiration for such shows as "Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C."

Audition dates are Monday, January 7th and Tuesday, January 8th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in the conference room at the Baum Center in Kill Devil Hills. Call backs will be held on Tuesday, January 15th.

This play calls for a cast of 33 men and 1-3 women. Rehearsals will not start until sometime in February, but due to cast size, auditions are taking place in early January.

All men and teenagers who look at least 18 are invited to attend the auditions. Many actors have the possibility of doing multiple roles.

For further information please contact the director, Sheila Diehm at 252-256-1712 or by email at lovetosing3@msn.com

Last Weekend for Peter Pan!

2007-12-03T10:11:00.001-05:00

Hey gang! We've just ended a spectacular opening weekend of the musical "Peter Pan" at the COA Roanoke Island Campus in Manteo, NC. The crowds have been bigger than any that I can remember, and the show is going exceptionally well. This group has put so much time and work into this show, and we couldn't be happier with the way everything has turned out!

You still have one more weekend to see Peter Pan, with shows this Friday 12/7, Saturday 12/8, and Sunday 12/9. Performances are Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm. Advance tickets are $13 for adults, $8 for students, and are on sale at Gray's in Kitty Hawk, Manteo Booksellers in downtown Manteo, and Barrier Island Fitness Center in Kitty Hawk. We also have adult tickets available at the door for $15, students for $8, and season tickets available for $25, which includes our spring comedy, "No Time For Sergeants".

Stop by www.theatreofdare.org or call (252) 261-4064 for the latest information, and we hope to see you at the show!

Jason :)

T-Shirts & Season Tickets

2007-10-15T14:50:00.000-04:00

The Peter Pan cast t-shirt will be here soon! We need to have all orders in by Thursday, October 18th! The info can be found at www.bistation.com/peterpanshirt.html

Also, season tickets are now on sale, and you can choose to pay by mail, or with your credit card online through Paypal! Stop by www.theatreofdare.org for all the details!

Jason :)

Peter Pan Cast List

2007-09-16T12:37:00.001-04:00

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to auditions, and made this the best one yet for Theatre of Dare!

The cast list has been posted on our website at theatreofdare.org (just click on the Peter Pan graphic).

We're looking forward to a terrific show
Jason :)

Peter Pan Audition Form Download

2007-09-02T11:32:00.001-04:00

I've just received a copy of the Peter Pan audition form from director Gene Webster, and made it available for download online. Just stop by www.theatreofdare.org and click on the Audition page.

The link to download the form is about halfway down the page. Just print, fill out, and bring with you. (Copies will be available at auditions also, so don't worry if you can't get it to work, don't have a printer, etc.)

Hope to see you all there next week!
Jason :)

More Info on Peter Pan Auditions

2007-08-26T13:07:00.000-04:00

A little bit more on the Peter Pan Auditions...

September 11-13, 2007
Barrier Island Fitness Center
Milepost 1, Kitty Hawk (behind Wal-Mart)

Audition schedule was in the previous post. :)

Peter Pan Auditions

2007-07-19T18:21:00.000-04:00

Auditions for Peter Pan will be held:

Tuesday, September 11, 2007
4-6 pm: Children & Youth
7-9 pm: Adults

Wednesday, September 12, 2007
6-8 pm: Children, Youth & Adults

Thursday, September 13, 2007
4-6 pm: Children & Youth
7-9 pm: CALLBACKS ONLY! (IF NEEDED)

Dates and times are subject to change.
Keep an eye on theatreofdare.org for the latest!
More information coming soon...

Show Dates Announced!

2007-06-30T12:33:00.000-04:00

Theatre of Dare announces official show dates for our 2007-08 Show Season!

Peter Pan will be presented November 30 - December 2 & December 7-9, 2007.

No Time For Sergeants will be presented April 25-27 & May 2-4, 2008.

Both shows will be at the COA/Old Manteo Middle School Auditorium on Hwy 64 in Manteo.

For more info:
theatreofdare.org
(252) 261-4064

Shows You've Seen & Been Involved With

2007-06-27T11:04:00.001-04:00

Hey all! I wanted to make a post about Theatre of Dare shows you've seen or been involved with, and what you thought. The first TOD show I saw was Little Shop in February 2006 (which was fantastic!), and then I acted in Meshuggah-Nuns in October 2006 and Rumors in May 2007. I also went to see Cemetery Club between those two shows.

Please feel free to comment back about your Theatre of Dare experiences!

Jason :)

P.S. I've started the same discussion over at our MySpace Blog as well.

New Ways To Stay Connected

2007-06-26T18:04:00.000-04:00

Theatre of Dare wants to connect with you!

Not only do we have our new blog right here, but we've just signed up with MySpace IM, Yahoo Messenger, Windows Live IM (formerly MSN Messenger), AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), and ICQ! Just add "theatreofdare" to the buddy list of your favorite IM program, and chat with us sometime!

As always, keep it tuned to theatreofdare.org for the latest!

Talk to you soon!
Jason :)

Newsletter Mailing

2007-06-26T10:21:00.001-04:00

Theatre of Dare is working on a fun and informative newsletter to be mailed out to you, the viewing public! This is an actual print newsletter, in addition to the e-mail newsletters that we put out. If you're interested in getting a copy, e-mail theatreofdare@yahoo.com with your name and mailing address, and we'll gladly include you!

Ticket Giveaways

2007-06-26T01:12:00.000-04:00

We'd love for you to win tickets to see our shows!

All you have to do is join our e-mail list, and not only will you receive the latest audition and show information delivered to your inbox, but you'll be entered into our drawing to win a pair of tickets to see one of our upcoming shows.

That's it! No strings, nothing complicated... Join the e-mail list, keep informed, win tickets! Visit www.theatreofdare.org/infoform.htm today to sign up!

Announcing Our New Season!

2007-06-25T22:55:00.000-04:00

The Theatre of Dare, your community theatre of the Outer Banks, is proud to announce our 17th production season. This year, patrons will be treated to two wonderful shows.

The season will begin with the magical musical "Peter Pan" in late November, directed by Gene Webster. Enjoy the fantastical story of the boy who never wanted to grow up, and his adventures with the Darling children in Neverland, battling pirates and Indians. Gene Webster has previously directed such shows as "Little Shop of Horrors" and "The Pajama Game" for Theatre of Dare. Auditions for Peter Pan are scheduled for mid-September, with roles for 40-50 children and several adults.

In late April, they will present "No Time For Sergeants" directed by Sheila Diehm. Join the hilarious misadventures of hillbilly Will Stockdale, drafted into the U.S. Air Force, as he combines crushing naivety, stubbornness, a completely literal mind, and amazing physical strength. Will the Air Force survive the experience? "No Time For Sergeants" was Andy Griffith's breakthrough role on stage and screen, and was the inspiration for such shows as "Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C." Sheila Diehm made her Theatre of Dare directorial debut with "Meshuggah-Nuns!" last season.

All performances will be held at the COA/Old Manteo Middle School Auditorium. You can purchase tickets in advance or at the door to any one show, but your best value is to purchase a season ticket. To reserve your season ticket now, e-mail theatreofdare@yahoo.com or call (252) 261-4064 and leave a message.

Be sure to visit our website at theatreofdare.org for the latest updates. You can also register online to win show tickets by joining our e-mail list. You'll receive the latest show and audition information right in your inbox, and be entered into ticket giveaways for each show of the season.

Welcome!

2007-06-25T22:43:00.000-04:00

Welcome to the official blog for Theatre of Dare, your community theatre for the Outer Banks of North Carolina!

Founded in 1991, the Theatre of Dare is a non-profit, volunteer group of your friends, family, neighbors & co-workers. This is community theatre at its finest! We all share a love of theatre, and a dedication to volunteer and benefit our community.

Keep it here for the latest news and announcements about auditions and shows, and make sure to visit http://www.theatreofdare.org/ to join our e-mail list and enter to win show tickets.

We're so proud of the shows that we put on, and we've got a lot of great stuff coming up! Come out and join us, won't you?