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Monday, April 1

Open Auditions for "Learning Spanish," a play by Leslie David Perry

Time: 6:00 PM (US/Eastern)     Location: Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 111 N Chestnut St, Rochester


“Learning Spanish” is an unlikely love story that developed from a single act of kindness.

Watts is a neighborhood in southern Los Angeles founded as a ranching community in the late 19th century that developed into a city and prospered in the railroad era. Watts transformed into a mostly working-class, African American section of LA in the 1940’s, but by the 1960’s had become known as a low-income, high-crime area with rampant violence and gang activity. Since then, Watts evolved into a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood still considered one of the poorest and dangerous areas of LA. This is the troubled neighborhood where “Learning Spanish” is set.

Loretta is an attractive Hispanic woman in her mid-thirties running with her two young daughters from an abusive husband. She is strong and believes that this situation is a temporary setback, and is determined to build a better life for her and her children. She is saved from a mugging attempt by Henry, an older bachelor that lives alone in a run-down but clean apartment.

Henry mostly keeps to himself after losing the one woman he’d ever loved. He is well educated, but doesn’t get involved with people or activities, disappointed that his Masters in American Studies did not lead to a satisfying career. He simply got tired of trying after a while, and settled into a security guard job. He kept to himself, spending evenings reading and writing scads of letters about social issues to editors of newspapers and magazines as the one outlet for his thoughts.

Henry is uncharacteristically moved to help Loretta and the girls, and they develop a friendship at a time when they both needed it the most. Loretta finds her voice, Henry finds companionship, and they are both better off for it.

Characters: HENRY: 50-60 Year old African American Male LORETTA: 40's Hispanic Woman MARIA: 10-12 Year old daughter CHRISTINA: 8-10 Year old daughter STEVEN: 40 Year old any ethnicity

Auditions will be held Mon/Tues April 1-2, 2019 from 6:00-8:30PM at the Evangelical Church of the Reformation, 111 N Chestnut St, Rochester. If callbacks are necessary, they will be held Wed April 3.

Rehearsals will begin the week of April 8, typically Mon/Thurs evenings in April and Mon/Thurs evenings plus Saturday afternoons starting in May. These will also take place at the Reformation Church at 111 N Chestnut St, Rochester.

Performances will be July 11-14, 2019 at MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave, Rochester.

Parents of minors are required to be present for auditions and all rehearsals.

(Posted by RochellPray)

Tuesday, April 2

Open Auditions for "Learning Spanish," a play by Leslie David Perry

Time: 6:00 PM (US/Eastern)     Location: Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 111 N Chestnut St, Rochester


“Learning Spanish” is an unlikely love story that developed from a single act of kindness.

Watts is a neighborhood in southern Los Angeles founded as a ranching community in the late 19th century that developed into a city and prospered in the railroad era. Watts transformed into a mostly working-class, African American section of LA in the 1940’s, but by the 1960’s had become known as a low-income, high-crime area with rampant violence and gang activity. Since then, Watts evolved into a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood still considered one of the poorest and dangerous areas of LA. This is the troubled neighborhood where “Learning Spanish” is set.

Loretta is an attractive Hispanic woman in her mid-thirties running with her two young daughters from an abusive husband. She is strong and believes that this situation is a temporary setback, and is determined to build a better life for her and her children. She is saved from a mugging attempt by Henry, an older bachelor that lives alone in a run-down but clean apartment.

Henry mostly keeps to himself after losing the one woman he’d ever loved. He is well educated, but doesn’t get involved with people or activities, disappointed that his Masters in American Studies did not lead to a satisfying career. He simply got tired of trying after a while, and settled into a security guard job. He kept to himself, spending evenings reading and writing scads of letters about social issues to editors of newspapers and magazines as the one outlet for his thoughts.

Henry is uncharacteristically moved to help Loretta and the girls, and they develop a friendship at a time when they both needed it the most. Loretta finds her voice, Henry finds companionship, and they are both better off for it.

Characters: HENRY: 50-60 Year old African American Male LORETTA: 40's Hispanic Woman MARIA: 10-12 Year old daughter CHRISTINA: 8-10 Year old daughter STEVEN: 40 Year old any ethnicity

Auditions will be held Mon/Tues April 1-2, 2019 from 6:00-8:30PM at the Evangelical Church of the Reformation, 111 N Chestnut St, Rochester. If callbacks are necessary, they will be held Wed April 3.

Rehearsals will begin the week of April 8, typically Mon/Thurs evenings in April and Mon/Thurs evenings plus Saturday afternoons starting in May. These will also take place at the Reformation Church at 111 N Chestnut St, Rochester.

Performances will be July 11-14, 2019 at MuCCC, 142 Atlantic Ave, Rochester.

Parents of minors are required to be present for auditions and all rehearsals.

(Posted by RochellPray)

Friday, April 5

The Peacemakers

Time: 7:30 PM (US/Eastern)     Location: Hochstein Performance Hall


Contemporary Welsh composer, Karl Jenkins, CBE, sets some of humanity's most compelling texts in this 73-minute, multi-media, world-music masterpiece. The Nazareth College Choir, the Rochester East High School Choir and the ROS sing words of peace by the Dalai Lama, Ghandi, Terry Waits, Rumi, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King and many others, to the accompaniment of RITA collective's brilliant multi-instrumentalists For our fourth annual collaboration with the University of Rochester Humanities Center, we welcome the Rochester Public Library, Thomas Warfield and PeaceArt, NTID, and Writers & Books to our community-wide commemoration celebrating national poetry month. Sponsored by the Rochester Area Community Foundation with major support from Boosey & Hawkes.
$25 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for students
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(Posted by ROCatorio)

Saturday, April 6

Polite Ink. presents: Gatsby the Great

Time: 7:00 PM (US/Eastern)     Location: Cobblestone Arts Center


Polite Ink. sketch & improv presents: Gatsby the Great. ROAR! Pardon us. We hope we didn't startle you, We're just practicing for our 1920s themed show, Gatsby the Great! And, if there's one thing we can all agree on about the 20s, it's that they were roaring! It was the age of jazz, flappers and prohibition laws. Babe Ruth shot for the fences, silent movies took center stage and the stock market crashed. So go get a pixie cut! Board an ocean liner. Just get ready and Charleston on over to Cobblestone Arts Center. It's going to be a roaring good time! Hors d'oeuvres and wine tasting included. Tickets: $10 in advance and $15 at the door., $8 Sr./Students.
YOU. WILL. LAUGH.

(Posted by PoliteInk)

Tuesday, April 23

Hamilton

Time: 7:30 PM (US/Eastern)     Location: RBTL's Auditorium Theatre


HAMILTON is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON is the story of America then, as told by America now. With book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow’s biography of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.

Show Schedule:
Tuesday 7:30pm
Wednesday 7:30pm
Thursday 7:30pm
Friday 8:00pm
Saturday 2:00pm & 8:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm & 6:30pm

(Posted by RochesterBroadwayTheatreLeague)

Tuesday, June 4

Waitress

Time: 7:30 PM (US/Eastern)     Location: RBTL's Auditorium Theatre


"THE WOMEN OF WAITRESS ARE CHANGING BROADWAY!" (Time Magazine). Brought to life by a groundbreaking all-female creative team, this irresistible new hit features original music and lyrics by 6-time Grammy® nominee Sara Bareilles ("Brave," "Love Song"), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam), choreography by Lorin Latarro (Les Dangereuse Liasons, Waiting for Godot) and direction by Tony Award® winner Diane Paulus (Hair, Pippin, Finding Neverland). "It's an empowering musical of the highest order!" raves the Chicago Tribune. Inspired by Adrienne Shelly's beloved film, WAITRESS tells the story of Jenna - a waitress and expert pie maker, Jenna dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town's new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness. But Jenna must summon the strength and courage to rebuild her own life. "WAITRESS is a little slice of heaven!" says Entertainment Weekly and "a monumental contribution to Broadway!" according to Marie Claire. Don't miss this uplifting musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.

Show Schedule:
Tuesday 7:30pm
Wednesday 7:30pm
Thursday 7:30pm
Friday 8:00pm
Saturday 2:00pm & 8:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm & 6:30pm

(Posted by RochesterBroadwayTheatreLeague)

Saturday, July 13

2019 Corn Hill Arts Festival

Time: 10:00 AM (US/Eastern)     Location: Corn Hill Community


Come for the art, stay for it all! Join us for the 51st Annual Corn Hill Arts Festival, Rochester's favorite arts Festival! Experience over 350 original artists, four stages of live music, beer & wine gardens, food trucks, and the 7th Annual Fairy Houses Tour. This family-friendly event is free and bus shuttles are available. Saturday, July 13, 2019, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Sunday, July 14, 2019, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

(Posted by ElaineLennox)

Sunday, July 14

2019 Corn Hill Arts Festival

Time: 10:15 AM (US/Eastern)     Location: Corn Hill Community


Come for the art, stay for it all! Join us for the 51st Annual Corn Hill Arts Festival, Rochester's favorite arts Festival! Experience over 350 original artists, four stages of live music, beer & wine gardens, food trucks, and the 7th Annual Fairy Houses Tour. This family-friendly event is free and bus shuttles are available. Saturday, July 13, 2019, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Sunday, July 14, 2019, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

(Posted by ElaineLennox)