Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Monday, July 8, 2013
Auditions At Desert Star Playhouse
Desert Star Playhouse, long known for its hilarious family friendly comedies, is holding auditions for the remaining productions in their 2013 season. All roles are open. Adult actors 18 and older are invited. Rehearsals will be held at night Tues, Wed and Thurs from 6-11PM and on Saturday mornings (times may vary).
Audition Date:
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Audition Time:
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Callbacks:
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 7:00 PM
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 7:00 PM
Audition Protocol:
Call for Appointment, 801-266-2600 10 AM – 9 PM
Call for Appointment, 801-266-2600 10 AM – 9 PM
Audition Location:
Desert Star Theatre, 4861 So. State Street, Murray, UT
Desert Star Theatre, 4861 So. State Street, Murray, UT
Headshot/Resume:
Required
Required
Prepare:
A minimum 2 minute comic monologue, joke or story that showcases any and all abilities to perform different characters and impersonations., and 16-24 bars of an upbeat song for a vocal audition. Sheet music required. Accompanist will be provided. No minus tracks or a cappella singing.
A minimum 2 minute comic monologue, joke or story that showcases any and all abilities to perform different characters and impersonations., and 16-24 bars of an upbeat song for a vocal audition. Sheet music required. Accompanist will be provided. No minus tracks or a cappella singing.
Actors Needed:
Males and females, ages 18 and older. Must be familiar with comedy and strong singers are preferred; some dance experience is helpful.
Males and females, ages 18 and older. Must be familiar with comedy and strong singers are preferred; some dance experience is helpful.
Payment: All roles are paid
Run Dates:
The Hungry Games: Show Dates August 29–November 9
(Rehearsals through the month of August)
A Christmas Carol Part 2: Show Dates November 14–January 4
(Rehearsals beginning middle of October)
If you would like more information, contact Mary Parker Williams, Assistant Director by
email at mwilliams@desertstar.biz.
Call 801.266.2600
Desert Star Theatres
4861 S. State Street, Murray, UT 84107
www.DesertStar.BIZ
Friday, June 28, 2013
The Deseret News Raves About The Lone Stranger
Sharon Haddock from the Deseret News recently attended a performance of "The Lone Stranger" and we thought it would be fun to share what she thought about Desert Star's comic western. See what Sharon wrote in her review below.
"This is truly an 'LOL' production. Not just a chuckler or a smiler, but seriously a 'laugh-out-loud' show, as Pronto, the Lone Stranger’s sidekick, tries to get around without a horse (because it’s a one-horse town, you know, and the marshal has it already) and help Buck Sidesaddle prevent crime.
Matt Mullaney makes the most of his part, wearing face-stripes, a rubber ducky on his head and 24-inch braids as he delivers some great comic lines. He brings out a folded, “blankety-blankey” at one point and consistently cracks everybody up.
Jeff Jensen is Marshal Buck Saddle-sore, or Space-shuttle or whatever the villain wants to call him. He also becomes The Lone Stranger, but because he wears a mask, no one recognizes him. (Wink. Wink.)
Matt Kohler plays the part of Finius Thermador, the baddest villain around, and he plays it deliciously with the wicked laugh, the evil eye and genuinely rotten attitude. 'I’m not happy unless you’re not happy,' he declares.
He’s trying to stop Ma Roper (Kerstin Davis) from saving her property and using a couple of really dim outlaws (Spud, played by Bryan Dayley, and Beans, played by Chelsea Hubbard) as his partners in crime.
Ma Roper is mostly 'spitting mad,' evident in the rocking spittoon behind her. And she has a fun twang to her speech.
A couple of bits in the second half have the audience roaring: when the scenery behind the train shows Pronto hopelessly trying to keep up with what appears to be a full-size locomotive coming down the track toward the damsel in distress (Miss Ellie Greening, played by Mekenzie Heaton).
There are also plenty of local jokes and puns, targeting the usual suspects: BYU, the Utah Jazz, plenty of boos (booze) in Utah and the governor, who doesn’t know a crime’s been committed until after it’s too late.
Some are just so stupid it hurts and others are very clever, the kind you don’t see coming.
'Give, Said the Little Stream' gets some stage time, and Flossie, the barmaid played by Carli Christoffersen, breaks into song at every turn so you hear a little 'I Will Follow Him' and similar rock ’n’ roll ditties thoughout the show.
Here’s a rollicking fun show for the summer followed by olios that include a song that makes fun of the local language and songs that show off the vocal talent and range in this crazy cast.
Sharon Haddock is a professional writer with
more than 35 years’ experience, 17 at the Deseret News.
Her personal blog is at sharonhaddock.blogspot.com.
A Sneak Peek at The Lone Stranger!
The citizens of Tumbleweed Junction are being bullied by a corrupt mayor and must turn to a mysterious masked man and his Cheyenne sidekick to fight injustice and save the day. Desert Star’s newest comedy, "The Lone Stranger: Trigger Happy", sees the Man with the Silver Bullets through new comic eyes. Here's a sneak peek!
Monday, June 17, 2013
The Lone Stranger Now Playing!
The citizens of Tumbleweed Junction are being bullied by a corrupt mayor and must turn to a mysterious masked man and his Cheyenne sidekick to fight injustice and save the day. Desert Star’s newest comedy, "The Lone Stranger: Trigger Happy", sees the Man with the Silver Bullets through new comic eyes. Executive producer Mike Todd says the show will be fresh every day with new jokes and asides inspired by the news of the day. “If it’s in the news this morning, it’ll be on our stage tonight,” said Todd. 
This show tells the tale of how Buck Sidesaddle, with the help of his Native American friend, Pronto, is transformed into a hero of the Old West.
This Summer, Disney is releasing it’s next blockbuster, “The Lone Ranger”--from the same team that brought you "Pirates of the Caribbean," and starring--you guessed it--Johnny Depp. If you haven’t seen pictures online of Johnny dressed as Tonto with a bird nesting on his head, you've already missed a good laugh and Desert Star takes this comedy to the next level. With the upcoming movie in mind, Director Scott Holman says the timing of Desert Star's show is no coincidence.
"Our motif at Desert Star is western, so this show is a natural," Holman said. "The Lone Stranger” will have updated material inspired by the movie and is changed up so even those who've seen the show before will find it new. Lots of time, people say we copy the movies. This time, we think Hollywood copied us," he adds.The audience is taken on a runaway train of surprises and over-the-top comedy as the two unlikely allies must learn to work together and fight against the greed and corruption of the villain Finius Thermador and his witless friends.
"Between them, these henchmen have just enough brains to almost make one brain," Holman said. “I think this is going to be a great family show for the summer."
Join the adventure this summer and see this great comedy!
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Announcing The Cast Of The Lone Stranger!
This hilarious story is being brought to life by an amazing cast. Here are the Desert Star Players for "The Lone Stranger: Trigger Happy."
Buck Sidesaddle – Corey Brandenburger, Jeff Jensen
Finius Thermador – Dan Larrinaga, Matt Kholer
Flossie – Julie Blatter, Carli Christofferson
Miss Ellie Greening – McKenzie Heaton, Aubrey Vance
Ma Roper – Kerstin Davis, Alexis Owen
Spud – Bryan Dayley, Tyrus J. WIlliams
Pronto – Matt Mullaney, Rick Miller
Beans – Mary Parker Williams, Chelsea Hubbard
