Live Performance in and around Fresno
(Plus Other Events of Interest)
IT’S A GIFT THAT LASTS THE ENTIRE YEAR!
Take advantage of Good Company Players’ 2nd Space Theatre Holiday Sale, December
3rd – December 8th only. Save with the option that works best for you:
- Cheaper by the Half Dozen – Buy six 2nd Space Gift Certificates ($96 Value) for only $75
- Season Bonus – Buy a regularly priced 2nd Space Season Ticket ($84) and receive a free show only ticket ($29 value) to see Good Company Players’ blockbuster hit Beehive, now playing at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater.
Click here for details of the 2nd Space Season. These offers are available online, at the Box Office or our Fashion Fair Mall Kiosk. (Subject to availability and limitations. Free bonus show available for new subscribers only.)
For more information call the Box Office at 266-0660 or 800 371-4747
BEEHIVE
At Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater
Joyful and full of energy, Beehive traces the coming of age of women’s music through popular hits of the girl groups and solo singers of the 1960′s. The review in the Fresno Bee was enthusiastic:
- “what a terrific show”
- “a frisky, deftly staged evening of fun at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater”
- “great chemistry — and strong vocals. This production has both in abundance.”
- “a dazzling display of talent and goodwill”
* See the entire Fresno Bee review here: http://fresnobeehive.com/archives/2292
* See a video clip from GCP’s production of Beehive here: http://www.youtube.com/rogerrockas
DAD’S CHRISTMAS MIRACLE
At Good Company Players’ 2nd Space Theatre
This happy Yuletide offering takes us back to a time when a dollar was a fortune, an hour of free time seemed like forever and the best time in the whole world was Christmas.
This “fun for the whole family” show is rated G and is on the 2nd Space stage through December 23.
Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater Gift Certificates
You’ll find our Gift Certificates throughout the holiday season at our Box Office (559-266-9494), online at RogerRockas.com, and at these convenient locations:
Fashion Fair Mall
Sierra Vista Mall
Not Just Paper
Merle Norman
Sierra Nut House
Circle Gallery (Madera)
For the Birds (Kingsburg)
New Year’s Eve at Roger Rocka’s
Our New Year’s Eve party includes a celebratory dinner, a performance of the 60s musical Beehive, music and dancing before and after Beehive with The Blues Street Jazz Band, and champagne & party favors as we approach midnight. Make your reservation by calling our box office at (559) 266-9494.
BRING OUT YOUR INNER DIRECTOR
Learn what it takes, from start to finish, to get a great musical onto the stage. Go behind-the-scenes with Good Company Players founder, Dan Pessano. You’ll be immersed in the inner workings of live theater with your choice of Paint Your Wagon or Fiddler on the Roof.
With Dan as your guide, you will:
*Attend the January 5th audition, followed by a discussion of the process.
*Go to Callbacks on January 7th or 8th to see how the final casting choices are made.
*Follow and discuss how things are progressing at two Tuesday night rehearsals.
*Attend the tech rehearsal on the Tuesday night before your show opens, and see how lights, sound, sets, costumes and props are tuned and tweaked for opening.
*Enjoy tours and discussions with Dan.
The fee for this unique, behind-the-scenes immersion in theater with Good Company Players Director Dan Pessano is $150 per person, $250 per couple. The deadline for signup is January 3rd.
For more information, call Good Company Players’ Business Office at 559 266-0211. Open Tuesday through Friday, 10 AM until 5:30 PM.
Auditions
Want to try out for a show? Auditions will be held December 8 for two shows at GCP’s 2nd Space Theatre: Wait Until Dark, which opens February 28 and Love Letters, which opens April 25. The auditions begin at 10 a.m. at 2nd Space, 928 E. Olive.
Auditions will be held January 5 for a pair of shows at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater: Paint Your Wagon, which opens March 21, and Fiddler on the Roof, which opens May 23. These auditions begin at 10 a.m. at Roger Rocka’s, 1226 N. Wishon.
Auditions for the Junior Company will be held January 26, beginning at 9 a.m. at Roger Rocka’s.
Find out more by calling the GCP office at (559) 266-0211, or going online to:
gcplayers.com/backstage/general-audition-information/
Good Company Players at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater & 2nd Space Theatre
BOX OFFICE (559) 266-9494 or 1-800-371-4747
info@gcplayers.com * tickets@rogerrockas.com
www.GCPlayers.com * www.RogerRockas.com
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DECEMBER 2012 Events Calendar
Monday- December 3, 2012-
*Jazz Composers Orchestra (JCO) Annual Christmas Concert, Doors Open at 6:00P, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, Fresno, 93728, 559-266-9494, Food will be available for purchase.
Tuesday- December 4, 2012-
*Voices United Christmas Chorus, 7:00P, Good Shepherd Church, Fresno, 559-308-3234
Wednesday- December 5, 2012-
*Hinds Hospice Lights of Love Memorial Tree Lighting, 6:00P, The Shops at River Park, Fresno, 559-320-0308
*Jim Schmidt Jazz Duo, 7:00P, Campagnia, Fresno
Thursday- December 6, 2012-
*Art Hop, 6:00P, Fresno Arts, Tower District & Downtown
*Jazz Hop, 6:00P, Fresno Arts, Throughout Art-hop locations
*LeAnn Rimes, 7:00P, Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, 559-924-7751
*Patrick Contreras & Steve Ono-Folklore Society Christmas Sing-a-long, 7:00P, Warnors Center for Performing Arts, Fresno, 559-264-2848
Friday- December 7, 2012-
*First Friday Art Hop, 6:00P, Downtown Mariposa, 559-760-9690
*Selma Holiday Street Faire & Santa Arrival, 4:00P, Lincoln Park, Selma, 559-891-2235
*Kitty Christmas and Merry Mutts Holiday Open House, 4:00P, Valley Animal Center, Fresno, 559-233-8690
*Peppino D’Agostino, 7:00P, Tower Theatre, Fresno, 559-485-9050
*Roosevelt School of the Arts Winter Marimba Mariachi Show, 7:00P, Roosevelt High School Auditorium, Fresno, 559-253-5323
*The Elephant Man, 8:00P, John Wright Theatre, Fresno, 559-278-2216
Saturday- December 8, 2012-
*Auditions for Wait Until Dark and Love Letters, 10:00A, 2nd Space Theatre, 928 E. Olive Ave, Fresno, 93728, 559-266-0211
*Santa Paws, 9:00A, Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Fresno, 559-498-5910
*Christmas on Van Ness, 3:00P, The Big Red Church, Fresno, 559-442-5699
*Whisker Wonderland, 5:00P, Central California SPCA, Fresno, 559-233-0115
*Sons of the San Joaquin Christmas Event, 7:00P, The Merced Theatre, Merced, 559-381-0100
*Adam Carolla, 8:00P, Tower Theatre, Fresno, 559-485-9050
*Lady Bunny, 9:00P, North Tower Circle, Fresno, 559-229-4188
*Holiday Fun in the Tower, 6:00P, Throughout The Tower District, Fresno, 559-497-8362
*Holy Trinity Christian Education Committee Presents a Special Performance- DAD’S CHRISTMAS MIRACLE-G, 1:00P, 2nd Space Theatre, 928 E Olive, Fresno 93728 – 559-281-6863. Tickets also available at the door.
Sunday- December 9, 2012-
*Fresno Dixieland Society- Blue Street Jazz Band, 1:00P, Radisson Hotel, Fresno, 559-292-3999
*Holiday High Tea in High Heels, 2:30P, Fresno Art Museum, Fresno, 559-441-4221
*Missionary-Refilwe Community Project Presents a Special Performance- DAD’S CHRISTMAS MIRACLE-G, 6:30P, 2nd Space Theatre, 928 E Olive, Fresno 93728 – 559-281-6863. Tickets also available at the door.
Tuesday- December 11, 2012-
*Fresno Women’s Network- Annual Holiday Luncheon, 11:00A, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon Ave, Fresno, 93728, 559-450-2102
Thursday- December 13, 2012-
*Daughtry and Three Doors Down, 7:00P, Savemart Center, Fresno, 559-347-3401
*Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker Gala Show, 8:00P, Hanford Fox Theatre, Hanford, 559-584-7823
*The Red Neck Christmas Carol, 7:30P, Lindsay Community Theater, Lindsay
*Jim Schmidt Jazz, 8:00P, Pinot Wine Bar, Fresno
Saturday- December 15, 2012-
*Central California Ballet Nutcracker, 2:00P, William Saroyan Theatre, Fresno, 877-608-5883
*Jingle Bell Run down Christmas Tree Lane, 9:00P, Shields and Van Ness, Fresno, 559-322-9371
*Fresno Madera Medical Society-Walk with a Doc to Fight Obesity, 9:00A, Woodward Park, Fresno, www.fmms.org
*Holiday Fun in the Tower, 6:00P, Throughout The Tower District, Fresno, 559-497-8362
*Gift Certificates are now available for Holiday Gifts at all of our outlets including Fashion Fair Mall (Kiosk near Macy’s Men), Sierra Vista Mall (Customer Service Area) and our Box Office at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater- 559-266-9494 and at www.RogerRocaks.com
Sunday- December 16, 2012-
*Poverello House Presents a Special Performance- DAD’S CHRISTMAS MIRACLE-G, 1:00P, 2nd Space Theatre, 928 E Olive, Fresno 93728 – 559-281-6863. Tickets also available at the door.
Wednesday- December 19, 2012-
*How To Train Your Dragon-LIVE, 7:00P, SaveMart Center, Fresno, 559-347-3401
Thursday- December 20, 2012-
*The Brian Setzer Orchestra, 8:00P, Hanford Fox Theatre, Hanford, 559-584-7823
Friday- December 21, 2012-
*A Peter White Christmas, 8:00P, Tower Theatre, Fresno, 559-485-9050
*Nate Butler’s 21st Annual MMM-MMM Christmas, 8:30 P, Starline, Fresno, 559-485-5356
Saturday- December 22, 2012-
*Holiday Fun in the Tower, 6:00P, Throughout The Tower District, Fresno, 559-497-8362
Sunday- December 23, 2012-
*Final Performance- DAD’S CHRISTMAS MIRACLE-G, 2nd Space Theatre, 928 E Olive, Fresno 93728 – 559-281-6863.
Friday- December 28, 2012-
*Rent- The Musical, 8:00P, Tower Theatre, Fresno, 559-485-9050
Monday- December 31, 2012-
SPECIAL NEW YEARS PARTY WITH BEEHIVE & The Blues Street Jazz Band at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater. Dinner and dancing. Champagne & party favors at midnight. Reservations 559-266-9494.
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