{"id":63192,"date":"2015-05-08T16:30:28","date_gmt":"2015-05-08T23:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theavtimes.com\/?p=63192"},"modified":"2015-05-12T18:11:49","modified_gmt":"2015-05-13T01:11:49","slug":"palmdale-playhouse-announces-summer-entertainment-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/2015\/05\/08\/palmdale-playhouse-announces-summer-entertainment-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"Palmdale Playhouse announces summer schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Concert performances, community art and theatrical performances from local youth are all included in Palmdale Playhouse’s summer schedule of entertainment. (contributed images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

PALMDALE \u2013 The Palmdale Playhouse has announced its summer schedule of entertainment, with activities ranging from concert performances and dance to movies and drama.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis summer the Playhouse is offering a full spectrum of the very best in community art, dance theatre and music, as well as some of the most well-loved movies of all time,\u201d stated Recreation Supervisor Annie M. Pagliaro. \u201cThese shows are a great way for families to spend an affordable evening out, introducing their own children to live theatre and music.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tickets for all Palmdale Playhouse events may be purchased online at www.cityofpalmdale.org\/playhouse<\/a>. Ticket also can be purchased at the Box Office, beginning two hours before each show, located at 38334 10th Street East in Palmdale. For more information, call 661-267-5684.<\/p>\n

Saturday, May 16, 7 p.m.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Kicking things off, the Palmdale Theater Arts Program presents two short comedies, \u201cCheck Please\u201d and \u201cCheck Please: Take 2\u201d by Jonathan Rand .<\/p>\n

Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. \u201cCheck Please\u201d follows a series of blind dinner dates that couldn\u2019t get any worse \u2014 until they do. Soon after their relationship ends, Guy and Girl are forced by their well-intentioned best friends to plunge back into the dating pool. Unfortunately, in \u201cCheck Please: Take 2\u201d that pool is filled with foot-reading psychics, extreme accountants and pirates! Tickets are $5 all ages.<\/p>\n

Saturday, May 23, 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The West Coast Classical Jazz Combo presents \u201cAn Evening of Jazz,\u201d paying homage to jazz giants, featuring compositions by John Coltrane, Stanley Turrentine, George Gershwin, Herbie Hancock, Sonny Rollins and many more. The concert will also feature saxophone legend Tom Scott as guest solo artist. Tickets are $12\/adults, $10\/seniors, students, military, and 12 and under.<\/p>\n

Thursday, May 28, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Playhouse lobby will be the site of a reception and display for a new art exhibit titled \u201cThe Color of Happy\u201d featuring the works of Janet K. Briggs. Briggs is a self-taught contemporary artist who explores the world of mixed media using colorful acrylics layered over collage. She has only recently begun to show her work and is off to a successful start. She placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd in 2014 Antelope Valley Fair categories and had local showings at ARTown Fusion and Encore. Her work has been featured in national magazines such as \u201cCloth Paper Scissors\u201d and \u201cStudios.\u201d The exhibit will be shown through Sunday, July 26.<\/p>\n

Thursday, June 4, 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

West Coast Classical presents \u201cLittle Night Music,\u201d an instrumental musical experience by the newly formed West Coast Classical Beginning String Orchestra, directed by Patricia Graham, and West Coast Classical Beginning Band, directed by Jeffrey Kaser. Tickets are $12\/adults, $10\/seniors, students, military, and 12 and under.<\/p>\n

Friday, June 5, 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The West Coast Classical\u2019s String Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Saxophone Choir and Flute Choir will perform \u201cMusic in the Air,\u201d treating the audience to a variety of popular classical, pop and jazz compositions. Tickets are $12\/adults, $10\/seniors, students, military, and 12 and under.<\/p>\n

Saturday, June 6, 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

West Coast Classical Concert and Symphonic Orchestra presents \u201cNew York, Here We Come!\u201d Directed by Patricia Graham, this musical toast to New York City will feature \u201cForty-Second Street,\u201d \u201cSingin\u2019 in the Rain\u201d and \u201cGive My Regards to Broadway.\u201d The concert will also include Tchaikovsky\u2019s \u201cMarch Slav,\u201d Aaron Copland\u2019s \u201cAn Outdoor Overture\u201d and several classic scores by John Williams, America\u2019s favorite film composer. Tickets are $12\/adults, $10\/seniors, students, military, and 12 and under.<\/p>\n

Saturday, June 20, 6 p.m.<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n

The Palmdale Junior Ballet and Theater Dance Company present \u201cDare to Dance.\u201d Students will perform an exciting and dynamic dance presentation featuring classical, ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop and rhythm tap. Tickets are $12\/adults, $10\/seniors, students, military, and 12 and under.<\/p>\n

Saturday, June 27, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Palmdale Junior Summer Theatre Camp presents \u201cBedbugs,\u201d by Leah Genuario. Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colorado, \u201cBedbugs\u201d unravels the story of Marie, a little girl who likes to jump on her bed. To the bedbugs being squished underfoot, Marie is the wicked witch who causes earthquakes, among other natural disasters. The microscopic citizens of her bed are up in arms \u2014 and legs! So, the bedbugs launch a full-scale attack against Marie, prompting her to investigate with her magnifying glass. To her surprise, there really are bedbugs\u2026and they have something to say! Crawling with laughs in a fun way, this show will remind you there are always two sides to every story! Tickets are $7 for all ages, with Family Four-Packs available for $20 (at the box office only.)<\/p>\n

Friday, July 27, and Saturday, July 25, both shows at 7 p.m. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Students of the Palmdale Summer Theatre Experience present \u201cOccupation Murder\u201d by Billy St. John. Produced by special arrangement with Eldridge Plays and Musicals, the plot revolves around a TV quiz show \u201cIt\u2019s a Living!\u201d and the murder of Tony Fabrizi, the show\u2019s sponsor. Why was he murdered? Was it for the missing diamond bracelet he brought for the commercial, or was he shot for personal reasons? Homicide detective Lt. Jim Slate, along with Amanda Maxwell, a little old lady amateur sleuth, discover that most of the TV show\u2019s cast had motives to murder the man \u2014 including his Italian wife with a fiery temper. Rounds of the fictional game show are actually played during the performance using members of the audience on stage as contestants! Tickets are $7 for all ages, with Family Four-Packs available for $20 (at the box office only.)<\/p>\n

During intermission of the show, Playhouse theatre students will raffle off hand-painted \u201ctheatre themed\u201d chairs at their \u201cTake a Seat Chair Auction\u201d to raise funds to support community arts programs for youth at the Playhouse. Chairs will be on display in the Palmdale Playhouse lobby prior to each performance. Tickets are $1\/each or $5\/six tickets, and available for purchase July 13-25 at the Playhouse. Winner need not be present.<\/p>\n

New! Summer Classic Movie Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Playhouse is introducing its first ever Summer Classic Movie Series, which will be held on two Sundays in June, July and August.<\/p>\n

Featured will be \u201cCasablanca\u201d on June 21; \u201cSingin\u2019 in the Rain\u201d on June 28; \u201cSome Like it Hot\u201d on July 12; \u201cWest Side Story\u201d on July 19; \u201cHigh Noon\u201d on Aug. 16 and \u201cJailhouse Rock\u201d on Aug. 23.<\/p>\n

Doors open 1 p.m. and the movies will begin at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 for all ages and admission includes a complimentary beverage and dessert before each movie.<\/p>\n

\u201cCome enjoy a classic movie on a Sunday afternoon,\u201d Pagliaro stated. \u201cFilm buffs will enjoy nostalgic movies in our intimate setting, as well as our new, state-of-the-art audio system, donated by the Warnack Foundation!\u201d<\/p>\n

–<\/p>\n

[Information via news release from the city of Palmdale.]<\/em><\/h5>\n

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