LAMORINDA WEEKLY | 'Strange Magic'

LAMORINDA WEEKLY | 'Strange Magic' Published January 28th, 2015 'Strange Magic' By Derek Zemrak "Strange Magic" is a musical movie fairy tale based on "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare - and created by master moviemaker and storyteller George Lucas. It should be noted that while George Lucas created the story, three creditable screenplay writers - David Berenbaum ("Elf," "Haunted Mansion"), Irene Mecchi ("Brave," "The Lion King") and Sound Designer Gary Rydstrom ("Finding Nemo," "Saving Private Ryan") - wrote a skimpy screenplay. "Strange Magic" is saved by the visually illustrated animation and voiceover talent in this mystical kingdom that is divided by good and evil. Of course the "good" are beautiful creatures while the "bad" are ugly, but cute. When Princess Marianne, voiced by two-time Golden Globe "Strange Magic" (c) & TM 2014 Lucasfilm nominee Evan Rachel Wood ("Mildred Pierce," Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Photo Lucasfilm/ "Thirteen") is two-timed by her vain fiance, she Disney finds herself falling in love with the ugly Bog King, voiced by the multi-talented actor Alan Cumming ("Spy Kids," "X-Men 2"). Cumming recently received a Golden Globe nomination for the role of Eli Gold in the hit television series "The Good Wife." The message of "don't judge anyone based on looks" is delivered loud and clear, which is a positive message for everyone attending the movie. The musical score will have you tapping your feet with familiar songs from San Francisco native Michael Franti and The Temptations. "Strange Magic" is rated PG with a total running time (TRT) of 99 minutes. Check out the Bay Area's new entertainment show, Real to Reel, every Sunday at 2:30 p.m., hosted by Derek Zemrak and Leonard Pirkle on KOFY TV20. Reach the reporter at: [email protected] back Copyright Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA file:///C|/Users/Andy/Documents/Web/Lamorindaweekly/archive/issue0824/pdf/Strange-Magic.html [1/27/2015 12:41:15 PM].

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NCTC- Lkaudition Packet Copy
AUDITIONS MARCH 22 & 23, by appointment FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE TO AUDITION? To audition for the full cast, you must be eight years old by the closing performance. If you have participated in ﬁve (5) or more IN PERFORMANCE classes, you may be eligible to audition for the full cast. YOUNGER THAN 8? Children ages 5-8, check out our IN PERFORMANCE: DISNEY’S THE LION KING EXPERIENCE JR class beginning in May. While you may not having speaking lines, you will still have an opportunity to be in the production. WHEN ARE THE AUDITIONS? Auditions are March 22 & 23, by appointment. DO I HAVE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO AUDITION? Yes. Either schedule your audition online at www.NCTCArts.org. Appointments will last between 5-10 minutes. Appointments begin at 4:30pm on both days. WHERE WILL THE AUDITIONS, REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES TAKE PLACE? NCTC Performing Arts Theatre located at 743 North Mountain Road in Newington. IʼVE NEVER DONE THIS BEFORE, CAN I STILL AUDITION? Yes! In each of our productions, we have both children who have had stage experience and children who have not. DO MY PARENTS/FRIENDS WATCH MY AUDITION? No. We ask that all family and friends wait in the lobby during your audition. You will audition for the director and stage manager. WHAT DO I NEED TO PREPARE FOR MY AUDITION? Please make sure to ﬁll out the audition form completely, attach a recent picture of yourself (size of picture doesnʼt matter-as long as we can see your face) and bring with you to your audition appointment.
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STRUCTURAL BREAKDOWN: STORY ANALYSIS: “THE LION KING” ANALYST: Dara Marks WRITTEN BY: Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts and Linda Woolverton
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The Crew Director………………………………………………..….…………...…....Tina M. Bruley Assistant Directors………..…………...………...…....………..William Kiska and Jon Bruley Sound ………………………..………………......……..…..Peyton Bray and Marlyn Espania Crestwood Middle School Stage Managers………………………………..…..……....Maria Nikolaitchik and Anura Reid Presents Set Construction/Design………………...………..………..…...Jon Bruley and William Kiska Set construction assistance………………………....Frank Julia & The CMS Theatre Arts Classes Disney’s Lioness Choreography……………….………………………..……..………...Jasmine Reyes Hyena Choreography………………………….…..…...………….……………..Zach Bryant THE LION KING JR. Choreography assistance …………………..………...………….………….....Grace Guzman Costumes and props………….……….....Mr. Kiska, Ms. Reyes, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Bruley Maria and Mrs. Nikolaitchik, Mrs. Livingston, Mr. Abrecht, Mrs. Leatherman Make-Up……....Faith Jewell, Melody Goto, Gabriela Plummer, Maria Nikolaitchik, Mason Bator Grace Guzman, Kaitlyn Thompson, Kyra Pappas, Sydney Walton, Keri Goto, Georgiana Summers Backstage Assistance…………………………….………………………….…….Jordan Byrd Artwork for Publicity and T Shirts…………..…………….…...Kyra Pappas, Maria Nikolaitchik Wildebeest Mask Artwork………………………………..…....Mrs. Pennington’s Art Students A Special Thanks to…… Music and Lyrics by Bill Kiska of Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre Elton John & Tim Rice Ben Sherrard of Ultimate Printworks Zach Bryant and Keri Goto of Tuscarora High School Additional Music & Lyrics by Georgiana Summers of Governor Thomas Johnson High School Parent and Community Volunteers who donated time and resources: Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, and Hans Zimmer Jon Bruley, Frank Julia, Jasmine Reyes, Susan Thompson, Olga Nikolaitchik, Kelly Livingston, Karla Hall, Christine Robinson and Amy Cajigas Book by Parents of the cast, for your continued support of the Performing Arts at CMS! Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi The CMS Custodial Staff for your continued assistance and support The CMS Administration for your support Mrs. Pennington, Mrs. Berry, Mrs. Ambrose, Mr. Abrecht, Mr.
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