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Youth theatre group receives much-needed grant
Young actors from Stanislaus County will have money for costumes, sets, and props this summer thanks to a grant from Newman's Own Foundation. Stanislaus County Office of Education's Youth Entertainment Stage (YES) Company received a $35,000 grant from Newman's Own Foundation for the second year in a row.
Donation to expand arts access
Modesto businessman Dan Costa and his family have made a $1 million donation to the Gallo Center for the Arts for the purpose of increasing access to the arts among low income children and their families.
Playhouse brings back popular Patsy Cline show
The wildly well-received country drama "Always ... Patsy Cline," is returning to the Playhouse Merced with the opening show on Friday.
Chinese acrobats tumble into town
The seemingly impossible and gravity-defying acts of the New Shanghai Circus Acrobats of China will be taking the stage at the Turlock Community Theatre Saturday evening.
Local company and philanthropists give Gallo Center a much needed financial boost
Two major contributors to the Gallo Center for the Arts have made a large donation to the performing arts center and a challenge to the community.
Theatre department returns to radio days for ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’
The classic Christmas story of "It's A Wonderful Life," is being retold in a new format at California State University, Stanislaus. The College of Arts Theatre Department production of "It's A Wonderful Life: The Radio Play" moves the timeless tale of Christmas' true meaning into the venue of radio dramas from bygone days.
Turlock teen takes on sweet role in ‘Willy Wonka’
Fourteen year-old Turlock resident Leah Bateman is a brat. Well, not in real life, but up on the stage. Bateman is playing Veruca Salt in Playhouse Merced's production of "Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka." Based on the book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Dahl, and the movie "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" starring Gene Wilder, this musical fantasy tells the familiar tale of chocolate maker Willy Wonka, as he hosts five lucky children on ...
Turlock native pens script for film contest
Mary De Ruse remembers the exact moment she fell in love with the movies. As a little girl, her dad took her to see a double feature at the Turlock cinema. As "Smokey and the Bandit" led into the "The Sting," De Ruse said it was as if time had stopped clicking by and everything outside of that theater had melted away.
It’s ‘Suddenly Seymour’ for Turlock performer
Turlock resident Keaton Williams says he always enjoyed singing, but when he enrolled in a voice class at Modesto Junior College, he says it was more as a lark, than a chosen career path.
Turlock ballerina to perform Juliet in Central West production
The first time Lindsay Weddle took the stage it was as a moonbeam fairy in the ballet version of "Twas The Night Before Christmas." It was a small role for the then 12-year-old budding ballerina, but it left a lasting impression.
Gallo Center names new CEO
The board of directors of the Gallo Center for the Arts announced today that Lynn Dickerson, former publisher and president of the Modesto Bee as well as vice president of operations for the McClatchy Company, has been named the new chief executive officer of the performing arts center.
Summer lovin’ comes to town
Sandra Dee and Danny Zuko are set to come to life at the Turlock Community Theater during the last weekend of August. Turlock Youth Performing Arts will be performing "Grease: The School Version" as their summer production.
Articles by Section - Theatre
Final ‘Cinderella’ auditions bring out nerves, talent
For years Turlock Youth Performing Arts has been showcasing the talents of the area's youth by bringing a multitude of plays and musicals to the stage. Each production is an undertaking that requires a mountain-sized supply of determination, hard work and patience, as well as a cumulative creative streak about a mile long. Unbeknownst to many, there is an equal amount of drama and theatrics happening behind the scenes as there is on the ...
Youth actors put it all on the line to win a spot in ‘Cinderella’
For decades Turlock Youth Performing Arts has been showcasing the talents of the area's youth by bringing a multitude of plays and musicals to the stage. Each production is an undertaking that requires a mountain-sized supply of determination, hard work and patience, as well as a cumulative creative streak about a mile long. Unbeknownst to many, there is an equal amount of drama and theatrics happening behind the scenes as there is on the ...
‘Nutcracker’ brought to life by Backstage dancers
Backstage Academy of Dance will present "The Nutcracker," a timeless Christmas ballet, for its 26th year on Dec. 17 and 18. After all of those performances, Backstage still finds a way to make the performance feel new and exciting. Kristi Garcia has been directing the annual "Nutcracker" performance since 1997. She said every year Backstage Academy of Dance adds new costumes, changes up the choreography and adds new dancers to the mix. This ...
Play is blast from Turlock’s past
The Center for Urban Performance and Service and Westside Ministries will take a journey to Turlock Christmases past with their performance of "Old Tyme School Christmas," an original CUPS production. Over 200 dancers, actors and singers are involved in the Christmas production, which is set to a backdrop of downtown Turlock, complete with a bakery sign that looks very familiar. The group will dance to a variety of classics including Frank Sinatra's "Santa ...
MJC Theatre brings ‘Dracula’ to stage
A classic monster will get new life this month as the Modesto Junior College Theatre Department presents "Dracula," written by Steven Dietz and directed by Professor of Theatre, Lynette Borrelli. This dramatic retelling of Bram Stoker's timeless horror story closely follows the plot of the novel. The play chronicles Count Dracula's journey to England, his stalking of two young women, and his pursuit and eventual defeat by the heroine's suitors and their associates. ...
Drama students pay tribute to 9/11 through production
A select number of students are experiencing a unique lesson on the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, as they prepare for roles in a stage play about one of America's greatest tragedies. The Turlock High School Drama Department is preparing a production of "Performing Tribute 9/11: Ordinary People, Remarkable Stories," by author Donna Kaz. The stories of loss and inspiration are based on the real lives of individuals directly impacted by the events ...
TYPA presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
The senior ensemble of Turlock Youth Performing Arts is going to the dark side with a more mature subject matter – death by plant. TYPA will present their rendition of "Little Shop of Horrors" this weekend at the Turlock Community Theatre, and the musical ventures where no TYPA production has gone before.
Season opens for Turlock theatre
The Turlock Community Theatre has announced the line-up for the 2011-12 season and started selling tickets.
Denair theatre tackles Grimm stories
The Denair Gaslight Theatre, a booster of children's theater in the community, is expanding their theatrical reach with the staging of "Into the Woods."
Off to see the Wizard
The Denair Gaslight Community Conservatory's Starmites Program is bringing the classic story of "The Wizard of Oz" to their stage.
‘Romeo and Juliet’ at university
The feud between the Capulet and Montague families with its tragic consequences will be played out on the stage at California State University, Stanislaus.
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