THEATER
"A Chorus Line" auditions, Aug. 24, noon to 4 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. and Aug. 25, 5 to 9 p.m., at McAllaster Hall on the campus of Central High School in Manchester. The dance will be taught for the first hour of each of the three time slots and auditions will commence afterward. Please wear dance clothing and shoes. Prepare a song, 16 bars, not from the show but of a similar Broadway style. Also be prepared to do cold reads and improv work. You must be 16 or older, 15 with parental consent, to audition. There is one role, Zack the choreographer, that requires no singing or dancing. Shows are Nov. 13-15. Rehearsals will be Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call 641-6066 or e-mail bffproductions@comcast.net.
The Story of a Bad Boy, Tuesday, Aug. 12, and Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 2 and 8 p.m. Located at the West End Studio Theatre, 959 Islington St. Tickets are $18; seniors over 65 are $16. For reservations visit www.actonenh.blogspot.com or call Stephanie Nugent at 300-2986.
"A Night Of Comedy," Friday, Aug. 8, through Sunday, Aug. 17, at the Players' Ring, 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30 p.m. and Sundays at 9:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for members, $12 for nonmembers with a discounted Students and Seniors rate of $8 for members and $10 for nonmembers. For more information or to make reservations, call 436-8123 or visit www.playersring.org.
Chunky's Cinema Pub takes $2 off the movie ticket price for donating a canned good every Thursday night. If you wish to make a food donation to a local food pantry and see a movie for only $5 head down to Chunky's Cinema on Thursday night; your help is much needed. Chunky's has locations in Pelham, Nashua and Haverhill, Mass. For more information, visit www.chunkys.com.
Palace Theatre and Chester College are sponsoring three one-week Professional Theatre Camps for high school students who want to study acting, voice and dance. Training will be provided by Broadway and theater industry professionals in this seven-day overnight camp on the Chester College campus. Students will earn one college credit in theater studies from Chester College of New England, which is transferable to any college or university. Cost for participation is $1,200 and includes tuition, room and meals. There will be one-week sessions. Session 3: Aug. 3 to 9. There is a $50, nonrefundable application fee. For more information or to register, visit www.palacetheatre.org or chestercollege.edu, or call 668-5588.
"Majestic's Making the Band" runs through Aug. 16, from fashion photos and headshots, to recording sessions and even jam sessions as rehearsals for those instrumentalists (piano, drums, guitar, etc.) to accompany your fellow cast members. There will also be an emphasis on improvisational skills and stage presence.
Yellow Taxi Productions, Nashua's professional theatre organization, will begin free monthly lunchtime lectures and performances in downtown Nashua. This Lunch Box Series returns Thursday, Aug. 14, with a lecture on "Playwriting Basics," led by Lowell Williams, with a performance of the 10-minute play "Playwriting 101: The Rooftop Lesson." Both events start at 12:10 p.m. and will last for 40 minutes. Yellow Taxi Productions will host the series at its new performance space in the mill buildings at 5 Pine St. Extension, second floor, next to Gallery One and Nashua Community Music School. For more information on this series or other Yellow Taxi Productions' programming, go to www.yellowtaxiproductions.org or call 791-4558.
New Hampshire Theatre Project's drama, music and arts camp being held this week will culminate in a performance on Friday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. at Center Stafford Elementary School. For more information, call 431-6644 or contact info@nhtheatreproject.org.
ACT ONE's Second Annual Festival of Fun at the West End Studio Theatre in Portsmouth.
"Ida — Woman Who Runs With the Moose," Aug. 13, 14, 20, and 27, 2 and 8 p.m.
"Spousal Deafness — And Other Bones of Contention," Aug. 21 and 28, 2 and 8 p.m.
"We Stayed Together For The Puppets," Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2 and 8 p.m.
"Over the River and Through the Woods," Aug. 15, 16, 22, and 23 at 2 and 8 p.m.
Singer Lucie Therrien, Sunday, Aug. 17, 7 p.m., cost $18.
Guitarist Ed Gerhard, Sunday, Aug. 24, 7 p.m., cost $22.
"The Story of a Bad Boy," a tale of growing up in Portsmouth, Aug. 12 and 19 at 2 and 8 p.m.
For more information and reservations go to www.actonenh.blogspot.com or call 300-2986.
Acting techniques for adults, ages 18 and up, will take place on Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. at All Access Productions, 25 Front St., Nashua. Cost is $45 per month. Classes cover character development, relaxation, meditation and focus, and the translation of life experience to the stage. For more information or to register, call 886-2768, e-mail aap@allaccessnh.com or visit allaccessnh.com.
Direction for the Stage, ages 18 and up, is a process-oriented approach to the art of stage directing. An in-depth focus on script analysis and developing the skills of the "master storyteller" through imagination, interpretation, communication and style. The class will result in a showcase of material directed by the participants. Held on Tuesdays from 9 to 10 p.m. at All Access Productions, 25 Front St., Nashua. Cost is $45 per month. For more information or to register, call 886-2768, e-mail aap@allaccessnh.com or visit allaccessnh.com.
DANCE
"So You Think You Can Dance?" comes to the Verizon Wireless Center in Manchester, Sunday, Nov. 2. Tickets on sale now. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster locations, online at AEGLive.com or ticketmaster.com. Event time and date subject to change. Log on to fox.com/dance for full list of dates and links.
MUSIC
Lucie Therrien in Concert, Sunday, Aug. 17, at 7 p.m. as part of ACT ONE's Second Annual Festival of Fun, at the West End Studio Theatre, 959 Islington St. Tickets are $18; seniors over 65 are $16. Reservations can be made online at www.actonenh.blogspot.com or by calling Stephanie Nugent at 300-2986.
Christian rock act The Wrecking to perform a set at the Windham Bull Moose store, 771 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, on Saturday, Aug. 23, at 3 p.m. The acoustic set will be free and open to the public.
Make-A-Wish Singing and Show-Off Contest auditions, Friday, Aug. 22, and Saturday, Aug. 23. Win $1,000. For more information visit www.manchesterstar.net. Participation benefits the N.H. Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Bach's Lunch Concert Series: All performances are held on Wednesdays at noon. Each performance lasts approximately one hour, and concertgoers can bring their lunch. The concerts are held in the library's Music, Art, and Media Wing and are free and open to the public. Future concerts include:
Paul Bourgelais, jazz guitar, Wednesday, Aug. 6
New Piano Trio, piano and strings, Wednesday, Aug. 13. Note: Not appropriate for children under 5.
For more information, call 589-4610 or visit www.nashualibrary.org.
Nashua Public Library 2008 Summer Concerts on the Plaza Future concerts in the library's outdoor music series include:
Jah Spirit, reggae, Thursday, Aug. 7
Judy Handler and Mark Levesque, Thursday, Aug. 14
All performances are held on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Music lovers of all ages are welcome. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a picnic. In the event of rain, the concerts are held indoors in the library's Music, Art, and Media Wing. The library is at 2 Court St. For more information, call 589-4610 or visit www.nashualibrary.org.
New England Blues Festival, Saturday, Aug. 30, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Battis Field, 26 Jackson St., Middleboro, Mass. The festival will feature six artists, starting at noon. The headliner band is Jeff Pitchell/Texas Flood. Tickets are $20 at the gate or $15 for seniors, students and prepurchased. For more information, call 508-269-7700 or visit www.nebluesfest.com.
Jazz Lunch for Adults is a 45-minute, lunchtime energy builder with Bethany Cassidy. Bring jazz shoes and a light lunch. Meets on Tuesdays from noon to 12:45 p.m. at All Access Productions, 25 Front St., Nashua. $40 per month. For information or to register, call 886-2768, e-mail aap@allaccessnh.com or visit allaccessnh.com.
Concerts on the Common in Londonderry. Free and open to the public. Bring chairs, blankets, the kids or a picnic supper and enjoy the sound of music at Londonderry's historic bandstand. In case of inclement weather, concerts are performed at the Matthew Thornton Elementary School Gym. Concerts are every Monday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Brian Templeton: world-renowned bluesman, Monday, Aug. 11.
The Rhythm of N.H. Show Chorus seeks female singers to join its a cappella, four-part harmony ranks. The group is a charter member of Sweet Adelines International and all ages are invited. All voice parts welcome, but lead and low voices are especially needed. Weekly rehearsals are at the Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 W. Broadway, Derry, at 7 p.m. To learn more about the group, visit online at www.rnhchorus.org or call 800-696-7351.
Concord Community Music School offers choruses for all ages, including Songweavers, a children's chorus called the Purple Finches, and Sunflower Singers for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Private lessons, music and movement classes for children and much more. Call for information at 228-1196 or visit the school online at www.ccmusicschool.org.
The Profile Chorus, an award-winning women's a cappella show chorus based in Manchester, seeks new members with a passion for song. All are invited to rehearse, learn four-part harmony, develop vocal skills and have fun at the same time. The group rehearses Monday nights at 7 p.m. at 83 Hanover St., Manchester. All voice parts are welcome. For more information, call 204-8778 or visit the chorus on the Web at www.profilechorus.org.
Singers are needed for the Interfaith Choir that meets weekly at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 63 E. Broadway, Derry. All are invited to join this nonaudition group, ages high school and up. The group has been singing in the area for more than 40 years. For more information, call 458-1455.
To list an event in the Derry News arts calendar, send announcements by e-mail to jdiver@derrynews.com, or mail to: Jill Diver, Derry News, 46 West Broadway, Derry, NH 03038.
