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MARCH 2011 A PUBLICATION OF THE LOBERO YOUTH & COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS NEWSPAPER FOR YOUTH
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LOBERO HIGHLIGHTS
It’s all happening LIVE at the Lobero!
NEW DANCE WORK PREMIERES DANCEworks presents Doug Elkins Choreography on Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19 at 8 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre.
Choreographer Doug Elkins founded the Doug Elkins Dance Company in 1998, which performed nationally and internationally for fifteen years before disbanding in 2003. Elkins is a recipient of significant choreographic commissions and awards from the NEA, National Performance Network, Jerome Foundation, Robert Magee Foundation, Dance Magazine Foundation, and many more. In September 2008, he received a second “Bessie Award” for Fräulein Maria.
DANCEworks is a collaboration between SUMMERDANCE Santa Barbara and the Lobero Theatre Foundation.
A SHOW WITH PAZZAZZMilt and Arlene Larsen present Pazzazz! on Friday, March 25 through Sunday, March 26 at the Lobero Theatre.
The famous statue of George M. Cohan on Times Square comes to life to tell the rollicking, toe-tapping musical story of legendary comedians Weber and Fields, who changed the face of Broadway. The production turns the historic Lobero Theatre into an 1899 music hall and relives the fun and excitement of the turn of the century. This all new production features great cast, full scenery, fabulous costumes, live music and comedy without a blush. Don’t miss this exciting new musical with songs by Academy Award winner-Richard M. Sherman (Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Jungle Book, etc.) and Milt Larsen.
Andrew McCaffery, Junior, Laguna Blanca Upper School
This March, the Lobero Theatre will be host to two of today’s most notable jazz ensembles: the McCoy Tyner Quartet and the Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet. Tyner, a five-time Grammy Award winner, is globally renowned for his talent as a jazz pianist, having performed for 50-plus years, both with the John Coltrane Quartet, his own group, and as a solo-act. His passion for the genre and jazz lifestyle, projected through his aggressive style, will surely bring delight to local jazz and piano enthusiasts. Unlike Tyner, the Brubeck Institute Quintet is a newer group, and ever-changing: the quintet consists of members of the Brubeck Fellowship Program, an audition based post-high school program for five talented jazz musicians. This year’s members are: Sam Crow (tenor sax), Nick Frenay (trumpet), Colin
McDaniel (drums), Alec Watson (piano), and Bill Vonderhaar (bass). These talented young performers travel around the country, playing at various jazz festivals and holding workshops for select high school jazz bands/ensembles. Be sure to attend this installment of the Jazz at the Lobero series on Tuesday, March 8. Together, the McCoy Tyner Quartet and the Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet will be a jazz powerhouse, bringing both tradition and innovation to the stage.
Jazz at the Lobero presents the McCoy Tyner Quartet and the Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet on Tuesday, M arch 8 at 8 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre. For tickets, call 963-0761 or visit www.lobero.com.
Ashley LeCron
Hold onto your seats! Broadway’s Ruthless! The Musical is coming to town!
I love this show because it has more twists and turns than a roller coaster, and is just as much fun! I performed in Santa Barbara Youth Ensemble Theatre’s production of Ruthless in 2009 as Tina Denmark, the eight-year-old child star wannabe, who would do ANYTHING to become famous! (Britney Spears played this part on Broadway in 2002). It is really a great honor to appear in this
years SBYET’s reprisal of Ruthless! The Musical, but this time as Tina’s mother, Judy Denmark, and her diva alter ego, Ginger Del Marco. Having played Tina before, I knew I HAD to play Judy someday, to complete the circle! This is an amazing production, and is truly an ensemble endeavor, comprised of only six characters, under the expert direction and choreography of Janet and Alana Adderley. It has also been such a great experience working with two talented casts, which includes Chloe Babcock as the other Tina Denmark. Rounding out our fabulous casts are Lillian Perlmutter, Crystal Conway, Heather Harkness, Maisie Zimmerman, Claudia Fanaro, Kylie Transki, Beatrice Tolan, Nicoletta Neighbors and Claire Benhayon. The story is fantastic, both hilarious and edgy at the same time, as it traces Tina’s ruthless climb to child stardom, and her mother’s ruthless attempt to break out of her housewife life at the expense and sacrifice of her only daughter. There are so many shocking surprises as the characters become more and more entangled ... and the
ending will truly blow you away! The songs are great, as the play parodies such Broadway musicals as Gypsy and Auntie Mame, and still pokes great fun at musicals (as sung by Lita Encore, Tina’s cynical grandmother). Acting is such a passion for me. I remember making my debut with the Adderley School’s very first production in Santa Barbara in 2005 in Annie, in the role of Duffy. I’ve had the honor of playing in over twelve Adderley School and SBYET productions over the years, in roles ranging from Maria in The Sound of Music to Ronette in Little Shop of Horrors. Outside of SBYET, I’ve had the opportunity to audition for the roll of Jane for the Broadway production of Mary Poppins and for Gretel in The Sound of Music at the Hollywood Bowl. I have also performed with Olivia Newton John in the FOX TV production of Kaleidoscope in Washington D.C., along with the Adderley Choir, under the skillful supervision of Janet Adderley. The best part for me is that acting connects me to such creative people. You begin to realize you are part of a team that supports and counts on each other, much like a sports team. Then, with hard work, it all comes together for the audience to enjoy! That’s the magical part! Hope you can make it!
The Santa Barbara Youth Ensemble Theatre presents Ruthless! The Musical on Thursday March 10 at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 17 at 6 p.m., Friday, March 18 at 6 p.m., and Friday, March 18 at 8 p.m. at the Center Stage Theater. For tickets, call 963-0408 or visit www.centerstagetheater.org.
Natalie Baur and Audrey Baldwin, 7th grade, Goleta Valley JH
Goleta Valley Junior High is presenting another one of its amazing, spectacular, and entertaining productions. This year’s choice is Bye Bye Birdie! Come see this Broadway production, a story of a young teenage girl that wins a kiss from the latest hit, superstar Conrad Birdie. But how will her jealous, steady new boyfriend handle this? This stellar production is directed by Matt Tavianini and Carolyn Ross, and is choreographed by Christina McCarthy. Carolyn’s own daughter, Sofia Ross, will be taking the lead of Kim MacAfee, and the show also stars Blaine Sayre as Conrad Birdie,
Malcolm McCarthy as Hugo Peabody, Luana Psaros as Rosie Alvarez, and Ryan Evans as Albert Peterson. Not to mention an entire ensemble of 62 singers and dancers! Some musical numbers in this production are “Put on a Happy Face,” “The Telephone Hour,” and the rock and roll song “Honestly Sincere.” Please come and enjoy this spectacular production perfect for friends and family.
Goleta Valley Junior High presents Bye Bye Birdie on Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 20 at 2 p.m. in the auditorium. For tickets, contact director Carolyn Ross at [email protected] or purchase them the door.
Avery Sorenson, La Colina Jr. High
This is an amazing show that you are not going to want to miss. There will be lots of fun dancing, singing and screaming. In the show Bye Bye Birdie, a famous rock star (Conrad Birdie, played by Matt Turk) is going into the Army. Conrad’s producers, Rosie (played by Lizzie Saunders) and Albert (played by Oliver Piltch) have decided to pick one lucky member of Conrad’s fan club to give him his “One Last Kiss” before he leaves for the Army. The lucky winner is Kim MacAfee (played by Hannah Caldwell). This Broadway classic is set in the sixties and includes songs such as “Put on a Happy Face,” “Kids,” and my personal favorite, “Telephone Hour.” The costumes are so fun and colorful thanks to Dawn Elliott, our wonderful costume designer. The show is directed by Shannon Saleh and Miller James. The entire cast is excited about the show. Here is what they have to say: “It still feels unreal that I got in. Every year, I have gone to see La Colina’s shows and I have always thought about how good
they are. Now to be in one myself is just amazing.”- Amaia Laskin (Mayor’s wife). “I really enjoy being in the play Bye Bye Birdie. Miller James and Mrs. Saleh are amazing directors and I can’t wait to perform.”- Bradley Devine (Randolph MacAfee). “I like seeing how we can re-create what it was like in the sixties with the costumes and the fact that everyone is really nice and does their characters so well.”- Brodie Calleri (cast member). As you can see in our photo, the teen chorus has had a blast oohing and aahing over Conrad Birdie during the rehearsals. The show is full of laughs and surprises. There are many adult roles played by kids. This show is not only fun for the cast but fun for all ages that choose to come see it.
La Colina Junior High presents Bye Bye Birdie on Thursday, March 17 through Saturday, March 19 in the auditorium. For tickets, contact director Shannon Saleh at [email protected].
Brubeck Institute Quintet and McCoy Tyner Quartet
A Fun and Ruthless Show
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We Love You Conrad, Yes We Do!
MARCH 2 011 / YOUTH SPOTLIGHT PAGE 2
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SPOTLIGHT ON EVENTSMARCH
4: Dos Pueblos High School presents the Improv Troupe at 7 p.m. in the Studio Theater. For more information, contact theatre director Clark Sayre at [email protected] or 968-2541.
4-6: The Arts Mentorship Program and Santa Barbara Dance Arts present Configuration at the Center Stage Theater. For tickets, call 963-0408 or visit centerstagetheater.org.
5: Dos Pueblos High School presents the 43rd Annual Jazz Festival from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. For more information, contact band director Les Rose at 968-2541 x 222.
5: Parentclick.com presents the Kids Expo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at La Cumbre Plaza. For more information, visit santa-barbara-ca.parentclick.com.
5: Dos Pueblos High School presents a Jazz Benefit Concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. For more information, contact band director Les Rose at 968-2541 x 222.
6: Santa Barbara Youth Symphony presents its Spring Concert at 3 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre. For tickets, call 963-0761 or visit lobero.com.
7: Doug Elkins Masterclass on stage at the Lobero. 6:30 pm. 966-6950 or sbdancealliance.org.
8: Jazz at the Lobero presents the McCoy Tyner Quartet with the Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet at 8 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre. For tickets, call 963-0761 or visit lobero.com.
10-18: Santa Barbara Youth Ensemble Theater presents Ruthless! The Musical at the Center Stage Theater. For tickets, call 963-0408 or visit www.centerstagetheater.org.
10: Lobero Live presents Hot Tuna Blues with Charlie Musselwhite and Jim Lauderdale at 8 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre. For tickets, call 963-0761 or visit lobero.com.
12: Sings Like Hell presents its 200th Show at 8 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre. For tickets, call 963-0761 or visit lobero.com.
17-19: La Colina Junior High presents Bye Bye Birdie in the auditorium. For information, contact director Shannon Saleh at [email protected].
18-19: DANCEworks presents Doug Elkins Choreography at 8 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre. For tickets, call 963-0761 or visit lobero.com.
18-20: Goleta Valley Junior High presents Bye Bye Birdie in the auditorium. For more information, contact theatre director Carolyn Ross at [email protected] or 967-3486 x 601.
24: Goleta Valley Junior High presents a Band Concert at 6:30 in auditorium. For more information, contact band director Jeff Peterson at [email protected] or 967-3486 x 604.
24: Dos Pueblos High School presents a student-written show at 7 p.m. in the Studio Theater. For more information, contact theatre director Clark Sayre at [email protected] or 968-2541.
25-27: Milt and Arlene Larsen presents Pazzazz at the Lobero Theatre. For tickets, call 963-0761 or visit lobero.com.
The Youth Spotlight recommends checking with each organization listed below as dates an d ticket prices are subject to change.
CHECK OUT WWW.LOBERO.COM AND ALSO WWW.PARENTCLICK.COM FOR A GREAT SELECTION OF PERFORMANCES AND OTHER EVENTS!
Sara Weiner, Junior, San Marcos High
On Friday, March 11, from 12:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., the talented and award-winning choirs of San Marcos High School will be sponsoring their second Broadway Musical Marathon. Our goal is to sing 150 Broadway show tunes, and raise $10,000 to fund our four choir’s tours. Last year we sang 116 songs and raised $10,000 to support our students. A variety of Broadway musicals will be showcased by the well-trained students of Mrs. Teraoka-Brady. The marathon, like a jog-a-thon, is designed to raise funds to benefit spring tour expenses for choral music festivals across the country. This year, our advanced women’s choir, Enchanté, will be competing in San Francisco’s Invitational
Festival of Gold, and our advanced mixed choir, Madrigals, will be performing in St Bartholomew’s Church for the New York City Invitational Festival of Gold. Royal Knights, the men’s choir, and A Cappella, the mixed choir, will be singing at the Southern California Vocal Association festival in Irvine along with Enchanté and Madrigals. Broadway solos will be performed throughout the entire day in the San Marcos High auditorium. Admission is free, and there’s a good chance your favorite song will be performed. If you would like to make a pledge per song or make a flat pledge donation, a pledge form can be downloaded from the Vocal Music page at smroyals.org or you can contact the Vocal Music office at 967-4581 ext. 357. Come with your neighbors, friends, and family members, and support the great students of San Marcos High School!
San Marcos High School’s Music Department presents the 2nd Annual Broadway Marathon on Friday, March 11 at 12:30 p.m. in the San Marcos High auditorium. For more information, call choir director Carolyn Teraoka-Brady at 967-4581 ext. 357.
Emily Parsons, Santa Barbara City College
“Dream A Little Bigger” was the theme of the 26th Santa Barbara International Film Festival. This year’s awards were presented to Annette Bening, James Franco, Christopher Nolan, Geoffrey Rush and Nicole Kidman. The festival showed films at all times of the day and included features, documentaries and short films. This was a great experience to learn about the filmmaking process and receive advice from professionals in the industry. For the past two years I have covered the festival as a Youth Spotlight reporter. This year my sister, and fellow Youth Spotlight contributor, Lauren Parsons and I spent almost every night on the red carpet waiting for the actors, directors and filmmakers to arrive. It was exhilarating to feel the rush of energy from the crowds as the celebrities arrived in front of the Arlington Theater. Lauren was able to snap photos while I interviewed as many filmmakers as I could. On opening night, Sarah’s Key premiered to a sold- out audience. It was an intense and powerful film. The following evening, Annette Bening was presented the American Riviera award for her acting career and most recent performance in The Kids Are All Right. In her interview, Bening told the audience how she chose roles in films and how she becomes a character. The SBIFF team showed clips from her notable films and Bening provided commentary on the actors and directors that she worked with. The evening was complete when Kevin Costner arrived and presented her the award. We attended the Directors Panel at the Lobero Theatre on Saturday morning. This year the attendees were Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan), Debra Granik (Winter’s Bone), Tom Hooper (The King’s Speech), David O. Russell (The Fighter) and Lee Unkrich (Toy Story 3). These directors discussed how they chose topics for their films, the Academy Award nominations they have received and what type of film they would like to direct next. It was encouraging to see how passionate they were about their work and how much effort they put into researching, casting, and editing each film.
James Franco came on Saturday evening to receive an award for Outstanding Performance of the Year for his film, 127 Hours. Franco was easygoing and willing to talk about the diverse range of roles he has recently played, from comedy in The Pineapple Express to drama in 127 Hours. He even guest stars on the soap opera General Hospital. Franco is currently a Ph.D. student at Yale University and it was
inspiring to hear that he continues his education while making movies. Sunday evening was the presentation of the Modern Master Award to Christopher Nolan. His films include Memento, The Dark Knight and his newest film, Inception. Nolan was happy to discuss the course of his career and how special effects play an important role in cinema today. He has directed seven major films and with each he finds a new way to challenge the audience’s perceptions. On the red carpet I was able to ask Nolan what advice he had for aspiring directors. He said, “Wanting to be a director, I realized that I would have to write, so I started writing scripts for myself to direct. That way you can hang onto the script. When you’re starting out as a director it is very difficult to convince somebody else that you can do their script. I think writing was a useful thing for me.” Nolan has written six out of the seven films that he has directed and is as accomplished in writing as he is in directing. In the following week, the SBIFF presented awards to the cast of The King’s Speech, honored Geoffrey Rush with the Montecito Award and honored five up-and-coming actors at the Virtuoso Awards. The closing tribute was the next Saturday, when Nicole Kidman received the Cinema Vanguard Award for her performance in Rabbit Hole. Kidman elegantly walked the red carpet and spent time with the fans and reporters. In the tribute, Kidman talked about the wide range of roles she has played over the years and the back-story behind each film. She has worked with a variety of directors in multiple genres. Kidman talked about the challenges of playing disturbing characters and how she has to find their motivations before she can portray them. She states that she “needs to be able to delve into the psychology of a character, and it needs to be a labyrinth.” Kidman is always looking for a challenging role and the movies that she has appeared in show her versatility as an actress. The SBIFF was a thrilling 10 days of films, tributes and panels. Meeting actors and directors from all over the world encourages me to dream big as each celebrity is an outstanding role model.
Musical Marathon Review
Dream A Little Bigger!
Laura Baldwin, age 15, Dos Pueblos High
The Santa Barbara Youth Symphony, now in its 35th year, will be presenting its Spring Concert on Sunday, March 6 at the Lobero Theatre. Our featured soloist for this concert is bassoonist Kassra Rafiee, who will be playing Karl Maria von Weber’s Concerto for Bassoon in F Major. Kassra has been studying bassoon since he was eleven-years-old and has been a long-time member of the Youth Symphony. He is quite accomplished—just read his bio in the program. If you play the bassoon, you should definitely not miss this! We will also be playing Academic Festival Overture by Brahms and a string concerto by Vivaldi. Tchaikovsky’s very difficult and rarely heard Symphony No. 3 will conclude the program. The Youth Symphony is composed of dedicated and talented music students from Santa Barbara and the South Coast. Musicians are selected by audition. We rehearse together weekly and perform four concerts during each school year under the baton of our beloved music director, Andy Radford. Music is a huge part of my life. I love the cello and I have playing and practicing hard for almost six years. I began my studies through the wonderful Strings Workshop program in elementary school. I played in the Goleta Valley
Junior High orchestra and the Junior Strings Orchestra before auditioning for the Youth Symphony two years ago. I have also played in other ensembles and have participated in the Music Academy of the West’s MERIT program for the last two summers. I always look forward to Sunday evening rehearsals with my friends at Youth Symphony. I encourage everyone and
especially families of young musicians to come hear us play on Sunday.
Santa Barbara Youth Symphony presents a Spring Concert on Sunday, March 6 at 3 p.m. For tickets, call the Lobero Box Office at 963-0761 or visit www.lobero.com.
SB Youth Symphony Concert Eat,
Sleep, Breathe, Dance
Aryanna Aronson, Sophomore, Santa Barbara High School
Sometimes I ask myself, “What would I do without dance?” My answer, nothing. “Nothing” is a broad term that very strongly and truthfully describes how I would feel. Without dance I would feel empty, stressed, and even lonely. The prospect of this is unacceptable and so I dance. From the sublime, conceptual
lyrical dances embedded with intensity to the fast-paced breaking, popping, and locking of the free-styling hip hop, I share my heart, mind and spirit with the audience as I flow through the movements of a choreographed piece. I enjoy dancing so much; it keeps me physically and mentally healthy and provides me with a sense of purpose. To have something that you are passionately dedicated to is a great feeling. I can’t imagine just going home after school and doing my homework or going to a friend’s house and just hanging out. This might work for some people, but dance provides me with the opportunity for physical activity, exercise and expressing myself, which necessary for my well-being. So yes, I can’t live without dance. I have been dancing for over twelve years now and have always loved it. My enthusiasm for dance has steadily grown from when I was three-years-old, taking my first ballet class. Since the age of five, I have been with Santa Barbara Dance Arts, just dancing my way through life. In fourth grade, I became more serious about dance and added a number of classes and different dance genre to my schedule. Now I dance about fourteen hours a week, not including extra rehearsals.
At Santa Barbara Dance Arts, I am a part of the student dance companies. This past September, I auditioned for and was accepted onto the senior dance company for the second year in a row and was named captain. Our companies perform at various events around town including the Lemon Festival, SBCC football half-time, Earth Day, and Dance Day, to name a few. However, our proudest moments over the years have been at the Center Stage Theatre in Paseo Nuevo in our show called Configuration. Configuration is defined as “an arrangement of elements in a particular form, figure or combination,” and that truly describes our amazing performance. This inspirational production mixes student choreographed pieces with others by the staff of wonderful teachers with incredible resumes. Each year the staff chooses a student choreographer(s) as the winner and recipient of a cash prize award for their efforts in the field. Center Stage Theater staff makes us dancers feel good about being a part of the arts and always treat us with a respect that in most places is reserved only for “professionals.” Anytime I am on stage, I give all of me to the dance as well as the audience. I connect with my fellow dancers using all my senses and feel completely energized. “To watch us dance is to hear our hearts speak.”—Indian proverb
Santa Barbara Dance Arts presents Configuration on Friday, March 4 through Saturday, March 6 at the Center Stage Theater. For tickets, call 963-0408 or visit www.centerstagetheater.org. Tickets are also available at the door, but we usually sell out, so get your tickets early and join us for this amazing performance.
