We're bringing it back -- the Bisbee Women's Review. I know it is supposed to be "Revue."

From Merriam-Webster.com:

Etymology: French, from Middle French reveue review — more at review

Date: 1872 : a theatrical production consisting typically of brief loosely connected often satirical skits, songs, and dances

Back in the 80s, someone spelled it "Review," and we're keeping that tradition. Also in keeping with the early beginnings of this show, all tickets are $5 at the door. When we say get there early, we mean it. We only have 80 seats, and sellouts are possible.

We have some fabulous acts in a wide variety of styles: music by Jenny Druckman and friends, Pat Panther and the women of the Occasional Chorus; dance from Abigail Stage, Angelika Johnson and Joan Reichel. Pearl Watkins, Rae Jones and others will handle the drama and humor. And there's more -- come to the show to find out.

For those of you who remember the Women's Shows at the Old Baptist Church, we want to tell you that Central School Project has upgraded amenities with water-saving toilets. Please follow the directions.

We're looking forward to seeing all of you, including our friends of the male persuasion, at these exciting, entertaining performances. One weekend only: March 12 & 13 at 7:30 pm and March 14 at 3:00 pm. Remember, first come, first seated.

We're open!

Urinetown, The Musical opened last night to a standing ovation and many, many, enthusiastic comments:

"The best thing I've seen in Bisbee!"

"Wonderful"

"Thank you!"

Tickets are going fast, so if you want a wonderful evening or afternoon of theater, head to one of our great ticket vendors.

Atalanta's Music and Books, Main Street, Old Bisbee
Bisbee Visitor Center, Main Street, Old Bisbee
Bisbee Food Coop, Lowell
Oscar Yrun Community Center, Sierra Vista

Great response

We took our cast to the Saturday night Art Walk last night. They sang three songs from the show, "Urinetown," "Follow Your Heart," and "Run, Freedom, Run." Kudos to all the singers: Renee Gardner, Jeremy Heisner, Michael Holland, Joe Holder, Rae Jones, Kathy Shaughnessy, Margo Macartney and Elizabeth Henley.

Thank you to the audience, who stood in the cold to hear the great music. Tell all your friends.

And many thanks to The Source Within, a lovely store with lovely people, who lent their space, their sidewalk and some electricity to the evening's entertainment.

AUDITION!!

One of BOP's favorite performers and playwrights, Pearl Watkins, will be holding auditions for her new play “Here Today” on Sunday, January 3, 2010, at Bisbee’s Obscure Productions studio at Central School Project. Watkins is the author of “The Storage Room,” produced to great acclaim by BOP in 2007.

“Here Today” is a comic drama about lust, love, loss and discovery.

Ms. Watkins is looking for one female actor and one male actor to play characters in their late twenties, early thirties. Actors are asked to bring a brief memorized monologue and be prepared to read from the script.

Auditions will be held at Central School Project on Sunday January 3 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm by appointment only. Rehearsals begin January 12 at Central School Project and will continue through March at days and times to be decided.

Performances will be Fridays and Saturdays, April 2 and 3, 9 and 10 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, April 11, at 3:00 p.m.

For more information and an audition appointment, call Pearl Watkins at 432-1598.

Scratch that Clarinet -- But we do need...

We found a clarinetist, actually a sax player.

We do need a trombonist and a drummer. Must read music well.

Call Carol Park at (520) 432-7853.

A Man & a Musician or Two

BOP is deep into rehearsals for Urinetown, the Musical, and, I must say, the show is coming along swimmingly. We've cast it well with a comparatively (for the CSP stage) huge cast of talented folk, all very well suited to their roles and ranges. BUT --

We need one more man to fill out the chorus, play a poor person and possibly a cop in the "Cop Song." You'll be playing for the love of it. Call Gilles or Rae at (520) 432-2901.

We're also looking for a clarinet player and possibly others. For the musicians, since you might have to skip a gig, there's a small stipend. Contact Carol Park at (520) 432-7853.

Chaos was great fun

Chaos Comedy from Phoenix gave a great workshop and performance last Saturday. In the workshop, we all learned a great deal about how to be both honest on stage and funny. The performance kept the laughs rolling.