July 12th – August 4th
Fridays at 7:30 PM
Saturdays & Sundays at 4:30 PM
Saturday, July 13th at 7:30 PM

Book by Jeff Baron

Directed by Janelle Kauffman

Rated: PG

Mr. Green, an elderly, retired dry cleaner, wanders into New York traffic and is almost hit by a car driven by Ross Gardiner, a 21-year-old corporate executive. The young man is sentenced to community service in which he must help the recent widower once a week for six months. What starts as a comedy about two men who do not want to be in the same room together becomes a gripping and moving drama as they get to know each other, come to care about each other, and open old wounds they’ve been hiding and nursing for years. Translated into 24 languages, with over 600 productions in large and small venues, it has won numerous Best Play and Best Actor awards throughout the world.

Produced in partnership with Kauffman’s Give Us A Hand Productions

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May 24th – June 23rd
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM
Sundays at 4:30 PM

Book by John Bishop

Directed by Mark Cornfield

Rated: PG-13

The creative team responsible for a recent Broadway flop (in which three chorus girls were murdered by the mysterious “Stage Door Slasher”) assemble for a backer’s audition of their new show at the Westchester estate of a wealthy “angel.” The house is replete with sliding panels, secret passageways, and a German maid who is apparently four different people—all of which figure diabolically in the comic mayhem which follows when the infamous “Slasher” makes his reappearance and strikes again—and again. As the composer, lyricist, actors, and director prepare their performance, and a blizzard cuts off any possible retreat, bodies start to drop in plain sight, knives spring out of nowhere, masked figures drag their victims behind swiveling bookcases, and accusing fingers point in all directions!

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April 12th – May 12th
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM
Sundays at 4:30 PM

Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter
Original Book by P.G. Wodehouse, Guy Bolton, Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse
New Book by Timothy Crouse & John Weidman

Directed by Kenny Brian Gagni
Music Direction by Connie Mockenhaupt
Choreography by Devin LePage & Connie Mockenhaupt

Rated: G

The S.S. American is sailing between New York and England with a comically colorful assemblage of passengers: Reno Sweeney, a popular nightclub singer and former evangelist, her pal Billy Crocker, a lovelorn Wall Street broker who has come aboard to try to win the favor of his beloved Hope Harcourt (who is engaged to another passenger, Sir Evelyn Oakleigh), and a second-rate con man named Moonface Martin, aka “Public Enemy #13.” Song, dance, and farcical antics ensue as Reno and Moonface try to help Billy win the love of his life.

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A Bluegrass musical re-telling of the Good News story with music & lyrics by Harry Chapin!

March 1st – March 30th
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM
Sundays at 4:30 PM
Friday, March 22nd at 5:00 PM

Book by Tom Key & Russell Treyz
Music & Lyrics by Harry Chapin
Based on The Cotton Patch Version of Matthew and John by Clarence Jordan

Directed & Choreographed by Sam Williams
Music Direction by Connie Mockenhaupt
Live Piano Accompaniment by John Wilder

Rated: PG for simulated violence

With music & lyrics by Harry Chapin, and based on the book The Cotton Patch Version of Matthew and John by Clarence Jordan, this bluegrass musical is a southern reinterpretation of the gospel story – retelling the life of Jesus in modern day rural Georgia. First produced by Gary Musick Productions and Troupe America Inc.,the “Greatest Story Ever Retold” is the only Off-Broadway play to be praised by both Rolling Stone and Christianity Today, and hailed as “A Joyous Triumph” by the New York Times.

“A hurricane that sweeps you along on wings of song. … A buoyant, exultant musical.”
—The Hollywood Reporter

“Some of the best songs Harry Chapin ever wrote”
-Rolling Stone

“An uplifting family show with loads of heart”
-Chicago Critic

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January 26th-February 18th
Fridays at 7:30 PM
Saturdays & Sundays at 4:30 PM
Saturday, January 27th at 1:00 PM
Sunday, January 28th at 1:00 PM
Thursday, February 8th at 7:00 PM
Saturday, February 10th at 7:30 PM
(No show on Sunday, February 11th)

Book by Fredrick Knott

Directed by Janelle Kauffman & Stephen Kauffman

Rated: PG

A new version of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Hitchcock’s masterpiece! Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it seems that the affair is over, but in his jealousy Tony spins a web of suspicion and deception that will tighten around them and ensnare them both in danger, recrimination and murder.

Presented in partnership with Kauffmans’ Give Us A Hand Productions

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Come one, come all! Below is the character descriptions, plot summary, and soundtrack link for Shrek the Musical Jr.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

Storytellers – Wonderful roles for performers with natural stage presence and big, clear voices. These characters are important for setting up the world and moving the story forward.

Shrek – He may be a big, scary, green ogre to the rest of the world, but as the story reveals, he’s really just a big fellow with a big heart. It is great if Shrek is a solid singer and excellent actor with comedic chops.

Fiona – She may appear to be an ideal princess straight from the fairy tale books, but there is more to her than that stereotypical image. She is an audacious young lady with a wonderful sense of humor and – surprisingly – manners akin to those of a teenage boy. This needs to be a performer who can do it all: act, sing and dance.

Young Fiona – Young Fiona and Teen Fiona are younger versions of Fiona and should have solid singing voices.

Teen Fiona – Young Fiona and Teen Fiona are younger versions of Fiona and should have solid singing voices.

Lord Farquaad – A very short man with huge ambition! He is solely interested in gaining as much power as possible. This is a role for a good singer, but most importantly, a comedian who isn’t afraid of making bold choices or looking silly.

Donkey – A brash, loud, fast-talking animal with no concept of “quiet time.” This role needs a performer who can sing well and has a whole lot of presence and character. They should complement Shrek as his loyal and ever-faithful sidekick.

Dragon – A role that requires a lot of soul and spunk. She is a ferocious fire-breathing dragon but finds a surprising love in Donkey. A performer who has tremendous presence and a good pop singing voice.

Mama Ogre – Good roles for a dynamic duo that can kick off the show with a lot of energy and presence. Should be good singers.

Papa Ogre – Good roles for a dynamic duo that can kick off the show with a lot of energy and presence. Should be good singers.

Little Ogre – A role just right for a smaller, younger performer who is new to the stage. He may not have lines but he is very important to the storytelling.

Pinocchio – The wooden boy who cannot tell a lie without his nose growing. Pinocchio begins in a sour mood about his second-class status but ends the story as a natural leader among the Fairy Tale Creatures. This is a performer with a lot of personality who can sing well.

The Three Little Pigs – Pig 1, Pig 2 And Pig 3. The classic three little pigs with a German twist.

Ugly Duckling – He may be bitter about his unfortunate appearance, but he does find camaraderie among his fellow fairy tale outcasts. This is a fun comedic role for a performer.

The Three Bears – Mama Bear, Papa Bear, and Baby Bear. Great cameo roles for young performers who have little performing experience but make a complementary group.

Wicked Witch – A great role for a young performer destined to be a character actress. She has a big personality!

Big Bad Wolf – He doesn’t need to be a scary, threatening big-bad-wolf type. At this point, he’s a pretty tame wolf. This is a fun role for a newcomer to the stage.

Gingy – A great cameo role for a young performer who is as earnest as can be. Gingy is based on the Gingerbread Man who runs away like a fugitive from his baking captors. Need a performer with great energy to play this role.

Peter Pan – The boy who never grew up, and he continues to act the part in this story. Looking for a performer who will have fun physicalizing the character.

Captain Of The Guard – This role is just right for an actor with some inherent strength and authority. He or she doesn’t have to have a lot of stage experience; just need a big, booming voice and someone who isn’t scared to put all the Fairy Tale Creatures in their place.

Knights – The Dragon’s background singers who all tried at some point to save Fiona from her tower but were held hostage by the Dragon. Performers who can sing well and have some soul just like the Dragon.

Dwarf – Farquaad’s comparably short and grumpy father. This is a perfect cameo role for a young performer.

Ensemble – The Fairy Tale Creatures make up the heart of the show. These characters are taken from the story books but have a bit of a comedic twist. Other standout ensemble roles include: The Guards, Duloc Performers, Puss in Boots, Rooster, Pied Piper, Rats and the Bishop. Ensemble roles like Birds, Trees, Deer, Woodland Creatures and Fairy Tale Creatures help make up the backbone of the musical.

SUMMARY

LINK TO SOUNDTRACK (JUNIOR VERSION):

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1m04KVklyHSkYGqtKxSihEr_PFnQs6D3

WHEN: Sunday, August 6th at 7:00 PM
WHERE: Sutter Street Theatre Annex, 710 Figueroa Street, Folsom, CA 95630

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: August 28th – September 21st
Monday through Thursday from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
TECH WEEK: September 25th – September 28th, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

PERFORMANCE DATES: September 29th – November 5th
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM
Sundays at 7:00 PM
PLUS a special performance on Halloween! Tuesday, October 31st at 7:00 PM.

Book & Lyrics by George Reinblatt
Music by Frank Cipolla, Christopher Bond, Melissa Morris and George Reinblatt

Music Direction & Choreography by Connie Mockenhaupt
Directed by Mike Jimena

Rated: PG13 – R, Recommended for mature audiences. Parental guidance strongly advised.

SYNOPSIS: “It’s an old tale. You’ve probably heard it a hundred times. Boy and his friends go on a week-long vacation in the woods. Three friends turn into Candarian demons. One friend is killed by a forest of evil trees. Two demons are killed by their boyfriends, respectively, while one stays in the cellar trying to kill everything in sight. Like I said… pretty standard stuff.”
Evil Dead: The Musical takes all the elements of the cult classic films, The Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness and combines them for one of the craziest, funniest, and bloodiest theatrical experiences of all time. Did we mention the blood?!

Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods, and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. It’s all up to Ash (a houseware-aisle employee turned demon-killing hero), and his trusty chainsaw to save the day. Blood flies. Limbs are dismembered. Demons tell bad jokes… and all to music.

You don’t need to be a fan of Evil Dead to love this show. You don’t need to be a fan of horror to love this show. You don’t even need to be a fan of musicals to love this show. As long as you like having fun… this show is for you.  Plus it’s the only show with a ‘Splatter Zone’ – a section of the audience that gets covered in fake blood.  And with this combination of blood, jokes, cheesy effects, and really awesome musical numbers, Evil Dead The Musical is unlike any show you’ve ever seen.  JOIN US!!!!!

**DISCLAIMERS**

This show has a LOT of fake blood. The actors must be open to/comfortable with contact with fake blood and handling fake blood props responsibly.

Actors MUST be 18+ to audition.

WHAT TO BRING:
● 16 – 32 bar cut of a song of your choice. Feel free to sing something from a musical or a rock song showcasing your voice to the best of its ability. Please bring an accompaniment on your phone. An accompanist will not be provided.
●A headshot and resume if you have them.
● A complete list of any conflicts you have during the rehearsal schedule. *There can be no conflicts during tech week or performances.*

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
Ash (Male, Tenor/Baritone): The hero and iconic character of the musical. This devoted S-Mart housewares employee evolves over the course of the show from a cowardly college student to a wisecracking Deadite slayer with his detachable hand chainsaw and 12 gauge “boomstick.”

Linda (Female, Mezzo-Soprano): The girl next door. Linda is sweet, thoughtful, and completely devoted to Ash, until she turns evil and tries to kill him. She laughs an annoyingly inordinate amount of time after transforming.

Cheryl (Female, Mezzo-Soprano): Ash’s sister and the odd woman out in the group. Looking to spend a week relaxing, she is the recipient of Scotty’s jokes and torment. The only one to sense the evil surrounding the cabin, she is the first to be possessed, turning her into an aggressive, foul-mouthed demon that speaks in very bad puns. Spends the majority of the show locked in the cellar.

Scotty (Male, Tenor/Baritone): Good looking, cocky, a prankster and Ash’s best friend. Thinks himself the brave one until he’s forced to kill, then his panic leads him to flee. He returns to warn Ash about the woods and attempts to help his friend even as he is knocking on death’s door.

Shelly (Female, Mezzo-Soprano): Beautiful, easy, and not too smart. She is Scotty’s latest fling and looking to party. Just because she becomes an evil demon doesn’t mean she can’t look good doing it!

Annie (Female, Mezzo-Soprano): Quite the overbearing explorer who finds missing pages to the Necronomicon and wants to reunite with her father to continue their research. Very bossy and drawn to Ash. Must be comfortable in a tear away semi-revealing costume.

Ed (Male, Tenor/Baritone): Annie’s coworker, boyfriend, and doormat. He travels with her to the cabin to proceed with their research of the book of the dead. After turning evil, his confidence may lack but this “Bit Part Demon” is ready to sing!

Jake (Male, Tenor/Baritone): Lonely stranger with a meatloaf voice.

Ensemble Roles:
Evil Trees/Deadites/Chorus: These are the true comedians of the show. A nasty group of trees out to get the campers and will stop at nothing and the evil Deadites! Will sing and dance.

Moose: A possessed, singing, Candarian Demon moose head! That enough makes it awesome, except once moose get going they never stop! Puppetry and singing.

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Looking for 3-5 Female dancers

As Laker Girls who will be playing additional ensemble  parts. Must be able to dance, sing and act. May be given small lines/bit parts.

Dates:
Rehearses June 5-July 7, Monday-Thursday, 6/7pm-10pm
Performs July 8-August 13, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 4:30pm

If interested, contact Director Connie Mockenhaupt at 916-275-5961.

WHEN: Sunday, August 27th, 2023 at 7:00 PM
WHERE: Sutter Street Theatre Annex, 710 Figueroa Street, Folsom

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: September 11th – October 5th
Monday through Thursday evenings, precise time TBD.
Possibility of a few weekend rehearsals.

PERFORMANCE DATES: October 7th – October 29th
Saturdays & Sundays at 1:00 PM

Adapted by Kathryn Schultz Miller, from the story by Washington Irving

Directed by Allen Schmeltz

SYNOPSIS: The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow is fun and spooky, adapted from the classic story by Washington Irving and presented with all the thrills, chills and laughs that keep audiences on the edge of their seats. The storybook tale revolves around three main characters—the bumbling, awkward schoolteacher Ichabod, the coquettish Katrina, and Ichabod’s brutish rival Brom Bones. It even saves the best for last—the ride of the Headless Horseman. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is perfectly exciting family entertainment for the Halloween season!

WHAT TO BRING:
●A headshot and resume if you have them.
● A complete list of any conflicts you have during the rehearsal schedule. *There can be no conflicts during tech week or performances.*
The audition will consist of cold readings from the script. This is a non-musical.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

Ichabod Crane: This role is precast.

Katrina Van Tassel: This role is precast.

Brom Bones (Male in his 20s-30s): Ichabod’s roaring, roistering rival.

Chorus/Ensemble (a minimum of 6, mid/late teens to young adults): The chorus never leaves the stage and keeps the play running as well as playing all the other characters (animals, ghosts etc.) in the play.

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Monty Python’s Spamalot
Book and Lyrics by Eric Idle
Music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle
Director, Musical Director, Choreographer: Connie Mockenhaupt

When: Sunday May 21 at 7:00pm
Where: Sutter Street Theatre Annex, 710 Figueroa Street, Folsom 95630

All roles are open for teens and adults both male and female. No roles are precast. The audition will consist of a prepared song and cold readings from the script plus some dancing. Dress appropriately for movement if you are auditioning for a dancing role.

What to bring: A head shot and resume if you have them plus a prepared short song with backing tracks on your phone. There will not be an accompanist available.

The show runs on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 4:30pm from July 8 through August 13, 2023.

Rehearsals are currently scheduled from Monday through Thursday in the evenings, May 30 through July 7. There is no rehearsal currently scheduled on July 3 & 4. There can be no conflicts for tech week (July 5, 6 & 7) or the performances. We can usually work around rehearsal conflicts if they are minor.

Synopsis: Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Monty Python’s Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. Did we mention a bevy of beautiful showgirls? The outrageous, uproarious, and gloriously entertaining story of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake will delight audiences as they search for the Holy Grail and “always look on the bright side of life.”

For further information call the theatre at 916-353-1001.