Live Performance in and around Fresno
(Plus Other Events of Interest)
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
A very funny musical with a stellar cast at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater
Two con men compete for the affections (and inheritance) of a beautiful socialite.
As their victim unwittingly evades their clutches, they become more outrageous in their attempts to out do each other, and the result is one of the best surprise endings in musical theater.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels runs only through May 20 and is rated PG-13.
To see all the shows for the 2012 Season at Roger Rocka’s, click HERE
Rediscover the thrill, the intimacy and the human connection of American musical theater. Feel your heart warm and your spirit soar to a beautiful story of love and family, and courage in the face of grave danger.
Opening May 24 at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, Good Company Players’ production of The Sound of Music will restore your faith in the precious human capacity for humor, generosity of spirit and joy. It climaxes in one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre.
Enjoy the conversation of family or friends as you experience the fabulous dinner prepared by Chef Eric DeGroot and his staff. Then relax with cocktail or coffee at your comfortable table as the stage lights come up and The Sound of Music begins. Its songs, including the title song “The Sound of Music”, “Edelweiss”, “My Favorite Things”, “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” and “Do-Re-Mi”, have become standards.
Call now to secure your spot. Our friendly box office crew will answer your questions and get you situated on the date and in the seats that suit you best. The price for your complete evening of dinner and show is $45 on Thursdays and Sundays when a buffet dinner is served, and $49 or Fridays and Saturdays when you order from a menu for a delicious dinner served at your table.
The box office is open Tuesday through Sunday beginning at 10 a.m. Our congenial crew is awaiting your call at (559) 266-9494.
Much laughter and a few tears with Grace & Glorie
At Good Company Players’ 2nd Space Theatre
Feisty 90 year old Grace has rejected medical care and returned to her mountain cabin to finish her life alone.
When Gloria, the uptight and sophisticated hospice volunteer arrives, Grace tells her she’s not needed. A lot of laughs and a few tears later, they find they need each other. PG-13.
On stage through June 17.
To see all the shows for the 2012 Season at GCP’s 2nd Space Theatre, click HERE
Gift Certificates for Mom?
A night of food and fun at the theater might be just the gift for mom this year. Mother’s Day is May 13 and a pair of Dinner-Show Gift Certificates would make great stuffing for her Mother’s Day card. Get them at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater box office, by calling (559) 266-9494, or online HERE.
Auditions this month
Auditions will be held May 12 at 9 AM for The Junior Company at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater. This group of Juniors will perform before Calamity Jane and Singin’ in the Rain.
For complete audition information, click here.
Auditions for the All Kids Performance Experience Workshop will be held on May 19.at 9 AM at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater. See details below and at www.gcplayers.com.
Good Company Players SUMMER WORKSHOPS
Theatre Skills Workshop
Students aged 8 to 15 get training in dance, singing and acting as they prepare and perform scenes and musical numbers from upcoming GCP shows, especially those that have roles for young people.
July 23–August 3, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–Noon
Fee: $160 (Company Members $110)
Kids Performance Experience Workshop:
Kids become the cast of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, the world’s best-loved musical!
Placement Audition: May 19, 9 a.m.
Class Meets: June 4–July 6, Monday–Friday, 4–6 p.m.
Performances: July 9 & 10.
Fee: $265
Find complete details on both workshops by clicking here. Call (559) 266-0211 to enroll.
Good Company Players at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater & The 2nd Space Theatre
BOX OFFICE (559) 266-9494 or 1-800-371-4747
gcplayers@aol.com * tickets@rogerrockas.com
www.GCPlayers.com * www.RogerRockas.com
MAY 2012 Events Calendar
Wednesday – May 2, 2012-
*Selma Raisin Festival, 10:00A, Lincoln Park, Selma, 559-891-2237
Thursday – May 3, 2012-
*Art Hop, 6:00P, Fresno Arts, Tower District & Downtown
*Jazz Hop, 6:00P, Fresno Arts, Throughout Arthop locations
Friday – May 4, 2012-
*First Friday Art Hop, 6:00P, Downtown Mariposa, 559-760-9690
*Bass Lake Arts and Craft Fair, 9:00A, Pines Village at Bass Lake, Oakhurst, 559-288-6614
*CMT Auditions, 4:00P, Sierra Vista Mall, Clovis, 559-442-3140
*Phil Wickham In Concert, 7:00P, Northwest Church, Fresno, 559-435-2200
*Ap-Cal Summer Concert Series with Deja Blues, 7:00P, Ap-Cal Vineyards, Madera, 559-674-9463
*The Elephant Man, 7:30P, Playhouse Merced, Merced, 209-725-8587
*Assassins, 8:00P, John Wright Theater-Fresno State, Fresno, 559-278-2216
Saturday – May 5, 2012-
*Magic In The Mountains, 7:00P, The Golden Chain Theatre, Oakhurst, 559-917-4543
*Auditions for Big River, 9:00A, CenterStage Clovis-Buchanan High, Clovis 559-323-8744
*Three Rivers Music Festival, 11:00A, Lions Club Arena, Three Rivers, 559-561-4021
*Chicano Comedy All-Stars, 8:00P, Visalia Fox Theatre, Visalia, 559-625-1369
Sunday – May 6, 2012-
*Reedley Street Faire, 10:00A, “G” Street, Reedley
*Craig VonBerg Trio, 6:00P, Tokyo Gardens, Fresno, 559-268-3596
Monday – May 7, 2012-
*Inside The Music—Fresno City College Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Combos, 7:30P, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon, Fresno, 93728, 559-266-9494 (Appetizers & Dinner Available from 6:00P)
Tuesday – May 8, 2012-
*Inside The Music—Fresno City College Jazz Singers & Latin Jazz Ensemble, 7:30P, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon, Fresno, 93728, 559-266-9494 (Appetizers & Dinner Available from 6:00P)
Wednesday – May 9, 2012-
*An Evening with Lindsey Buckingham, 7:30P, Tower Theatre, Fresno, 559-485-9050
Thursday – May 10, 2012-
*Taste of the Tower, 5:30P, Throughout The Tower District (Olive & Wishon), Fresno, 559-497-8362 – Stop by the Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater booth and say Hello!
*Rock The Mall, 6:00P, Community Park-Sierra Vista Mall, Clovis, 559-299-0660 – Stop by the Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater booth and say Hello!
Friday – May 11, 2012-
*Expose’: Holiday Celebrities Tell All, 7:00P, The Golden Chain Theatre, Oakhurst, 559-917-4543
*Amina Figarova Sextet, 7:00P, Jazz Fresno- Brick, Fresno
*Showboat, 8:00P, William Saroyan Theatre, Fresno, 559-442-5699
Saturday – May 12, 2012-
*Good Company Players’ Junior Company Auditions, 9:00A, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon, Fresno, 93728, 559-266-0211, www.gcplayers.com
*Spring Fling 2012, 4:00P, Woodward Park Amphitheater, Fresno, 559-307-9630
Sunday – May 13, 2012-
*Happy Mother’s Day From Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, Good Company Players, & 2nd Space Theatre! Why not give your Mom a Gift Certificate? 559-266-9494
Monday- May 14, 2012-
*Auditions for “I Can’t Believe That I Didn’t Win A Tony”, 7:00P, Golden Chain Theatre, Oakhurst, 559-683-7112 (Also 5/21, 5/28, & 6/4)
Thursday – May 17, 2012-
*Art Hop, 6:00P, Fresno Arts, North Fresno
Friday – May 18, 2012-
*Kingsburg Swedish Festival, 10:00A, Kingsburg Swedish Festival, Kingsburg
*Natalie Cole, 8:00P, Visalia Fox Theatre, Visalia, 559-625-1369
Saturday – May 19, 2012-
*Auditions for the All Kids Performance Experience Workshop: THE SOUND OF MUSIC, 9:00A, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon, Fresno, 93728, 559-266-0211, www.gcplayers.com
Sunday- May 20, 2012-
*CLOSING PERFORMANCE: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS –PG-13, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 559-266-9494
*Mike Dana Trio, 6:00P, Tokyo Gardens, Fresno, 559-268-3596
Thursday – May 24, 2012-
*OPENING NIGHT: SOUND OF MUSIC-G, Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N Wishon, Fresno 93728, 559-266-9494, www.gcplayers.com, The world’s best-loved musical! Will-o’-the-wisp Maria is too high-spirited for the convent and is sent to teach Captain Von Trapp’s seven children. Her ebullient, loving nature quickly captivates the youngsters…and the captain. However, WWll is looming and all may soon be lost. Rated G – Through July 15, 2012
*Rock The Mall, 6:00P, Community Park-Sierra Vista Mall, Clovis, 559-299-0660 – Stop by the Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater both and say Hello!
Friday – May 25, 2012-
*New Wrinkles Remembers American Bandstand, 7:00A, Fresno City College Theater, Fresno, 559-265-5752
*Shaquille O’Neal All Star Comedy Jam, 8:00P, William Saroyan Theatre, Fresno, 800-745-3000
Sunday – May 27, 2012-
*David Aus Trio, 6:00P, Tokyo Gardens, Fresno, 559-268-3596
Monday – May 28, 2012-
* Happy Memorial Day From Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, Good Company Players, & 2nd Space Theatre!
Wednesday – May 30, 2012-
*Jeff Dunham, 8:00P, Table Mountain Casino, Friant, 559-822-7777
If you have events for upcoming calendars, send them to gather@RogerRockas.com
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