On Stage in May, 2015

At Roger Rocka’s
Dinner Theatre

Be sure you see Good Company Players’ stunning production of South Pacific.  A masterpiece from Rodgers and Hammerstein, South Pacific centers around an American nurse stationed in the South Pacific during WWII. When she falls “in love with a wonderful guy,” her outlook on life is optimistic. Then she meets his bi-racial children and comes face-to-face with her own prejudice.

With interwoven storylines of a young officer and a beautiful Tonkinese girl and the outrageous antics of lonely, love-starved Seabees, this wonderfully-wrought saga of Americans stationed in a foreign land is as relevant today as when it first took Broadway by storm.

Call 559-266-9494 or 800-371-4747
Or reserve online at rogerrockas.com.
Rated PG.

At GCP’s
2nd Space Theatre

Audiences are captivated by Good Company Players’ outstanding production of The Cripple of Inishmaan.  Hollywood comes to a small village in Ireland and young Billy knows it’s his chance to escape the boredom and casual cruelty of Inishmaan. Though his body is twisted, Billy’s mind is agile. He sets in motion a plan to slip away from his loving but over-protective aunties and catch a ride with a surly fisherman to the neighboring island and try his luck in the movies.

This compelling tale by Martin McDonough is crowded with quirky characters, The dark comedy unfolds in the great tradition of Irish storytelling; funny, tragic and unforgettable.

Call 559-266-0660 or 800-371-4747
Or buy at 2ndspacetheatre.com.
Rated PG-13.

 

More “Fun, Glorious Fun!” please!

Coming May 21st, GCP presents Oliver!  With a lively, tuneful score by Lionel Bart and a great story from Charles Dickens, Oliver! is “Fun, Glorious Fun!” This exciting adventure follows the trials of a young boy who escapes from a 19th century orphanage to face the harsh freedom of the London streets. The whole family will love this hit-filled musical, and songs like “Food, Glorious Food,” “Consider Yourself,” “As Long as He Needs Me,” and “Where is Love” will be heard around the house for days.

Call 559-266-9494 or 800-371-4747
Or reserve online at rogerrockas.com.

Give mom a well deserved break!

Gift certificates to Good Company Players’ productions at the 2nd Space Theatre or Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater give mom what she dreams of – a wonderful and relaxing night out. With a variety of packages available, this gift will also give your budget a rest!

Order online at rogerrockas.com or call or visit our box office at 1226 N. Wishon Ave, Fresno, CA    559-266-9494.

Upcoming Auditions for Good Company Players’ productions

On Saturday, May 2nd, GCP is holding open auditions for the musicals All Shook Up and Shenandoah at 10:00 a.m. in Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater (1226 N. Wishon Ave., Fresno, CA 93728).

For more information, go to www.gcplayers.com, or call Good Company Players’ Business Office at 559-266-0211.

Still time to sign up for
Good Company Players’ summer classes!

All-Kids Production of Oliver!
This year, Good Company Players’ full-scale musical for young performers is the musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ novel, Oliver Twist, the story of a runaway young orphan boy trying to survive on the streets of 19th-century London.  This workshop runs from June 8 – July 14, Mondays through Fridays, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. For ages 8-17.

Theatre Skills Workshop 2015
This is a 2-week intensive for young people aged 8-17. Meets Mondays thru Fridays, July 27 – Aug 7 from 9 a.m. to noon with a final performance at 12:15 p.m. on Aug. 7th. The Theatre Skills Workshop provides training in dance, singing and acting. Students prepare and perform scenes and musical numbers from upcoming GCP shows.

For more information on current GCP classes, call 559-266-0211 or go online to www.gcplayers.com.

Live Entertainment Around the Region

Friday – May 1, 2015–

*Senior Spring Fling, Mosqueda Center, 4670 East Butler, Fresno, 559-237-9425

*The Playboy of the Western World, 7:30P, Fresno State University, Fresno

*The Marvelous Wonderettes, 8:00P, The Reedley River City Theatre Company, Reedley, 559-638-6500

Saturday – May 2, 2015–

*Auditions for Good Company Players productions of ALL SHOOK UP & SHENANDOAH, 10:00A, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon, Fresno, 559-266-0211, www.GCPlayers.com

*Old Town Clovis Wine Walk, Old Town Clovis, Clovis, 324-2084

*Henry V, 8:00P, College of the Sequoias, Visalia, 559-730-3700

Sunday – May 3, 2015–

*Craig VonBerg Trio, 6:00P, Tokyo Gardens, Fresno, 559-268-3596

*Jim Schmidt Jazz, 9:00P, Veni Vidi Vici, Fresno, 559-266-5510

*Other Desert Cities, 7:30P, Visalia Community Players-Ice House Theater, Visalia, 559-734-7900

Tuesday – May 5, 2015–

*Happy Cinco de Mayo!

*Teasers, 7:30P, Fresno City College, Fresno, 559-442-4600 x8478

Thursday – May 7, 2015–

*Art Hop, 6:00P, Fresno Arts, Tower District & Downtown

*Jazz Hop, 6:00P, Fresno Arts, Tower District & Downtown

Friday – May 8, 2015–

*Fresno Filmworks-The Wrecking Crew, 5:30P, Tower Theatre, Fresno, 559-485-9050

*Monty Python’s Spamalot, 7:30P, Playhouse Merced, Merced, 209-725-8587

*Paul Rodriguez, 8:00P, Merced Theater, Merced, 209-381-0500

Saturday – May 9, 2015–

*Homelife-Crazy Life Tour, 8:00P, Tower Theatre, Fresno, 559-485-9050

Sunday – May 10, 2015–

*Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, Good Company Players, & 2nd Space Theatre! A gift certificate for either Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater or 2nd Space Theatre makes a lovely (and easy) gift! 559-266-9494

*Richard Giddens Trio, 6:00P, Tokyo Gardens, Fresno, 559-268-3596

*Jim Schmidt Jazz, 9:00P, Veni Vidi Vici, Fresno, 559-266-5510

Monday – May 11, 2015–

*Fresno City College Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Combos, 6:00P, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon, Fresno, 93728,  559-266-9494

Tuesday – May 12, 2015–

*Fresno City College Jazz Singers & Latin Jazz, 6:00P, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon, Fresno, 93728,  559-266-9494

Thursday – May 14, 2015–

*Taste and Toast of the Tower, 5:30P, Throughout the Tower District, Fresno, 559-497-8362

*ROCK THE MALL-51 ACES, 6:00P, Community Park, Sierra Vista Mall, Clovis, 559-299-0660– Join us at our booth

*In My Life-A Musical Theatre Tribute to the Beatles, 8:00P, Tower Theatre, Fresno, 559-485-9050

Saturday – May 16, 2015–

*Clovis Brewfest, Old Town Clovis, Clovis, 559-324-2084

Sunday – May 17, 2015–

CLOSING PERFORMANCE-SOUTH PACIFIC-PG, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater,  559-266-9494, 

*Mike Dana, 6:00P, Tokyo Gardens, Fresno, 559-268-3596

*The Wardrobe, 7:30P, Golden Chain Theatre, Coarsegold, 559-683-7112

Thursday – May 21, 2015–

OPENING NIGHT-OLIVER!-G, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N Wishon, Fresno 93728, 559-266-9494, www.RogerRockas.com   “Fun, glorious fun!” An all-time favorite musical comes to life- THROUGH JULY 19, 2015.

*Warnors Classic Film-Back to the Future, 7:00P, Warnors Theatre, Fresno, 559-264-2848

*Art Hop, 6:00P, Fresno Arts, North Fresno

Friday – May 22, 2015–

*Celtic Women, 7:30P, Saroyan Theatre-Fresno Convention Center, Fresno, 800-745-3000

Saturday – May 23, 2015–

*The Clovis Memorial Run, Downtown Clovis, Clovis, 559-324-2084

*When Art meets Jazz, 4:00P, Fresno Art Museum, Fresno, 559-441-4221 

Sunday – May 24, 2015–

*David Aus Trio, 6:00P, Tokyo Gardens, Fresno, 559-268-3596

Monday – May 25, 2015–

*Happy Memorial Day from Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, Good Company Players, & 2nd Space Theatre!

Thursday – May 28, 2015–

*ROCK THE MALL-A.C. MYLES, 6:00P, Community Park, Sierra Vista Mall, Clovis, 559-299-0660– Stop by our booth and say “Hello!”

Friday – May 29, 2015–

*Death of a Salesman, 7:30P, Barn Theatre, Porterville, 559-310-7046

Saturday – May 30, 2015–

*Auditions for Good Company Players’ JUNIOR COMPANY, 9:00A, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon, Fresno, 559-266-0211, www.GCPlayers.com

*Paula Poundstone, 8:00P, Tower Theatre, Fresno, 559-485-9050