Theater Scoop

04/11/2022

Theater Scoop popped up in 2021 to help fill the gaps in local performing arts coverage as venues opened back up post-shutdown, and we can't thank you enough for helping us keep a spotlight on local theater groups, music groups, and important issues like gender visibility and consent in the theater. Our friends at the Reno News & Review are once again running reviews and ramping up their performing arts news coverage, so we're going back to our original niche—Nevada visual arts. Here's how to keep in touch with the RN&R and Double Scoop. Thank you for reading, subscribing, and supporting our work!

As performing arts groups were emerging from the shutdown, we were able to get some performing arts news out with the help of our main sponsor, the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, along with generous contributions from readers like yourselves. We are grateful to all of you for helping us...

04/10/2022

The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival traditionally runs July and August each year with additional events scheduled Saturdays through mid-September. Most employment opportunities are available during the actual run of the Festival. However, some positions may offer pre/post run opportunities. These ad...

03/16/2022

Auditions for our next Mainstage Production - Native Gardens - have been rescheduled! 🎭

Join us Saturday, March 26th - 10a!

Pablo, a high-powered lawyer, and doctoral candidate Tania, his very pregnant wife, are realizing the American dream when they purchase a house next door to community stalwarts Virginia and Frank. But a disagreement over a long-standing fence line soon spirals into an all-out war of taste, class, privilege, and entitlement. The hilarious results guarantee no one comes out smelling like a rose.

Snag a spot today:
https://renolittletheater.org/auditions/

03/16/2022

03/04/2022

🎶 “Portland Cello Project concerts are purposely suitable for all demographics: boogie-ing grannies, head nodding hipsters, budding middle-school musicians and everyone in between because bringing everyone together in a spirit of collaboration only adds to the philosophy of diversity that P*P proudly upholds.” – CMJ 🎶

PORTLAND CELLO PROJECT
SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 8pm
Free Conversation with the Artists at 3pm

The Pacific Northwest’s premiere alt-classical ensemble turns the evening purple, blending their deep textures with the unique harmonic landscape of the artistic power of Prince. Joined by musicians who have worked with Prince such as Saeeda Wright and Tyrone Hendrix, expect a lively evening of diversely-curated music that influenced or was influenced by The Purple One.

Crafted through the wildly innovative arrangements that have made Portland Cello Project a perennial favorite all over the world, Portland Cello Project brings Bach to Beck alongside classic Prince tributes all without missing a beat.

SATURDAY, MARCH 26
Free Conversation with the Artists at 3pm
Box Office, Art Bar & Galleries Open at 7pm, Performance at 8pm

Tickets: Members $17 · Non-Members $20

For more information visit our website at https://www.churchillarts.org/2021-22/PortlandCelloProject.php

02/11/2022

Brüka’s "A Doll’s House, Part 2" is a brilliant illustration of the power of live theater. You can still catch it this weekend and next.

https://theaterscoop.art/relationship-drama/

Brüka's 'A Doll’s House, Part 2' is a brilliant illustration of the power of live theater

02/01/2022

Don't miss your chance to audition for the first half of our 2022 season!

To audition, please prepare two contrasting contemporary monologues, approximately 1 minute each. You may also include an additional song and/or movement piece, again approximately 1 minute in length. Please submit a link to a YouTube video, along with a headshot and resume by February 4, 2022.
Submit to: [email protected]
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White Rabbit, Red Rabbit by Nassim Soleimanpour - Feb 18 - March 5

What we are looking for White Rabbit, Red Rabbit: Twelve actors with exceptional cold reading skills. Any race/ethnicity, disability, age, or gender identity.
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The Land Before Dinosaur Park - March 25 - April 9

What we are looking for The Land Before Dinosaur Park: Ten actors with comedic chops, improv skills are a bonus. Any race/ethnicity, disability, age, or gender identity.
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The Revolutionists by Lauren Gunderson - May 13 - 28

What we are looking for The Revolutionists: *As we had cast this production for our 2020 season, we are only looking to re-cast one role. A female-identifying actor of any race/ethnicity, disability, approximately 30-40 years, for the role of Olympe de Gouges.
Character description: Olympe is 38 Years old. A bad ass activist playwright and feminist. Theater nerd, excitable, passionate, a showman. Widowed and never remarried to ensure her personal freedom.
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For more info, visit our AUDITIONS page on our website https://www.goodluckmacbeth.org/auditions.html

01/25/2022

The Kings of Reno are coming to Good Luck Macbeth 🤩 ALL IS FAIR IN LOVE AND DRAG
February 11th and 12th at 6:00pm and 9:00pm (9pm shows are 18+)

Join the Kings of Reno for a variety show where drag meets musical theater. This Valentine-themed show offers a variety of performances by local singing, dancing, and drag talent. With popular musical numbers from Sinatra to Lady Gaga and Disney to Broadway, there is something for everyone. The 9pm shows are suggested 18+. VIP Champagne table seating available for those who want to be right in the action. Grab a date or friend for a one-of-a-kind experience. As they say, “All is fair in love and war.”

We are so excited for this talented group to bring their show to our stage! Grab tickets now at www.goodluckmacbeth.org

01/25/2022

A Tuesday moment of realization. A Doll’s House, Part 2 . 15 years later and “suddenly”your daughter is all grown up. The actor, a glowing Piper Roe plays the role of Emmy. Photo credit costuming playing through 02/19/2022. Tickets and information: www.Bruka.org

01/21/2022

Summer is coming up, and Artown is looking for musicians.

01/21/2022

Got some musical theater skills? Want to give back to your community? Leadership Academy of Nevada, a charter school, would like to learn what your job is like.

"We are exploring careers in Musical Theater/Theater. We would love to hear from someone who has performed professionally!"

https://nevada.nepris.com/app/sessions/93093

01/11/2022

Reno Little Theater just announced a COVID closure. Here are the deets:

"Bringing high quality theatrical experiences to our community is our mission, but the safety of our artists and audiences comes first - always. Due to a recent uptick in Covid cases in our community (as well as several positive cases within our company) and after careful consideration and conversation with our staff, board, casts, crews, and partners, we have made the decision to close our doors to public audiences for the remainder of the month of January."

01/06/2022

DANCERS: The Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grant is administered by the New York Foundation for the Arts and the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, but you can apply from anywhere in the US.

https://www.nyfa.org/awards-grants/rauschenberg-dancer-emergency-grants/

This program provides one-time grants of up to $5,000 to professional dancers in need, who have a dire financial emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You must demonstrate an urgent and critical need for emergency support in order to apply. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION New York Foundation for the Arts (NYF...