Village Theatre & Art Gallery 2017 Season Brochure

Town of

DANVILLE

2017 2018 SEASON

LIVE MUSIC | ART EXHIBITS | PERFORMANCES

VILLAGE THEATRE & ART GALLERY 233 Front Street, Danville, CA 94526 | www.villagetheatreshows.com | (925) 314-3400

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The Village Theatre Art Gallery in Danville is a community-based, non-profit cultural art center that features six rotating exhibitions per year with an emphasis on contemporary Bay Area artists. Supplemental programs such as Young @ Art and participatory-based artist workshops provide an engaging and educational opportunity for art lovers of all ages. Because the art gallery also serves as the lobby for the Village Theatre, numerous patrons view and appreciate the various exhibitions and thus, can provide a wonderful crosssection of culture for any number of guests. With numerous award-winning restaurants and shops all around, why not make the VTAG your next cultural destination? Stop by today and see for yourself why the Village Theatre Art Gallery should be on your to-do-list! Many thanks for your interest and for supporting the arts in Danville.

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS Visit www.villagetheatreartgallery.com to find out more about special events planned for each exhibit.

Abstract Sanctuary

Toss, fire, glaze

Opening Reception: Thursday, August 31, 5:30 p.m.

Opening Reception: Thursday, May 3, 6:00 p.m.

Face it!

Annual Juried Exhibition: Mix It Up

August 31 – October 14, 2017

May 3 - June 16, 2018

November 2 - December 16, 2017 Opening Reception: Thursday, November 2, 5:30 p.m.

WILD!

June 28 - August 25, 2018

Opening Reception: Thursday, June 28, 6:00 p.m.

January 11 - February 24, 2018 Opening Reception: Thursday, January 11, 5:30 p.m.

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Hours Monday & Tuesday

By Appointment: (925) 314-3460

March 8 - April 21, 2018

Wednesday-Friday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Opening Reception: Thursday, March 8, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Closed on Sundays

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INTRODUCTION

Built in 1873 for use as a farmer’s lodge, the Village Theatre has been used as a Grange Hall, movie theatre, and church. Recognized as a historic site by the Heritage Resource Commission, the Village Theatre now serves as a performing arts theatre with an admission-free, fine arts gallery located in the lobby area.

Seating capacity in the theatre is 245 and includes a stage, dressing rooms, and light and sound systems. In 2009, the Village Theatre was renovated and the lobby expanded to include an art gallery which hosts quality art exhibits and receptions

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SUNSHINE VOCAL

THEATRE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP

With a microphone in hand, young participants between the ages of 6 to 12 develop their musical talents in an enjoyable, specialized environment.

Inspired by such programs as Star Search and American Idol, the Town’s Sunshine Vocal program is designed to provide months of training and coaching in order to prepare these young participants to perform live on stage.

Theatre Performance Workshop’s creator, playwright, and instructor, Jeff Seaberg, createsd a program based on the idea that children ought to be introduced to the entire process of play production. Working from original scripts, the young participants in the program enjoy the complete theatre experience from auditions through technical rehearsals, culminating in a one-weekend run on stage.

SUNSHINE VOCAL Performances General Admission: Children $6 | Adults $12 All shows start at 6:00 p.m.

DRAMA CLASSES

August 22, 2017

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Do you have a child who wants to be on stage? For more information about these programs, or to register visit www. danville.ca.gov or call (925) 314-3400.

November 21, 2017 March 27, 2018

The Littlest Santa November 30 - December 3, 2017

Grannie’s Bedtime Stories 8

Thursday: 9:30 a.m. (school performances)

The wiffle ball kid

Friday:

May 17 - 20, 2018

TEENS ON BROADWAY

VILLAGE THEATRE & ART GALLERY

7:00 p.m.

Saturday: 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Sunday:

*NEW class for adults*

Improv pro Mike Kasin guides students in his beginner class to discover the transformative nature of group play. By tapping into pure spontaneity, creativity, and collaboration, improv helps people develop problem solving skills, become more comfortable with the unknown, and get in touch with the creative center of the brain.

Scripts stay at home for these unpredictable and entertaining final improv performances!

General Admission: Children & Seniors $8 | Adults $10

March 8 - 11, 2018

June 5, 2018

Improv for everyone

TPW PERFORMANCEs

2:00 p.m.

each student has their moment in the spotlight during their own solo number, they also learn how to work as a team during ensemble and group songs.

Teens on Broadway performances improv class Performances All shows start at 8:00 p.m.

September 30, 2017 January 20, 2018 July 14, 2018

Guided by experienced theatre-maker and director Stephanie Lauck, teens ages 13 – 17 devise, choreograph, and perform in a musical revue featuring classic and contemporary Broadway songs with an overarching theme. While

General Admission: Children $8 | Adults $10 January 6, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.

January 7, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.

May 12, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.

May 13, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.

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Danville Children’s Musical Theater (DCMT) is a California non-profit organization created for the purpose of providing children ages 10 to 16 an opportunity to experience and perform live musical theatre. This non-profit organization is not an acting class and casts by audition only.

Performing two Broadway shows annually for the past 26 years, the Danville Children’s Musical Theater continues to bring quality children’s theatre to the Danville community.

For more information visit danvillecmt.com.

Making little ones laugh, dance, and sing-along since 2009, the Town of Danville is pleased to present fun and unique top-level entertainers for preschool-aged children. Whether you have a teeny one, or you yourself are just a kid at heart, you are sure to enjoy the variety of magicians, jugglers, and musicians who fill the Village Theatre with joy each month.

PRESCHOOL PERFORMANCEs GENERAL ADMISSION: $5 All shows start at 10 a.m.

September 8 Juggling and Unicycles with Earth Capades October 6

Ventriloquist Steve Chaney

November 3 Music with Octopretzel December 1 Zappo the Magician January 5

Circus juggling with Bri Crabtree

February 2

Magician, juggler, and tongue twister Bob Kann

March 2

Cowgirl tricks Karen Quest

April 13

Prop comic and juggler Fred Anderson

May 4

Illusionist Brian Scott

June 1

Magician Phil Ackerly

July 6

The Bubble Lady (10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.)

August 10

Physical comedy& juggling with Unique Derique

* Artists may be subject to change

For more information or to purchase a discounted series package please visit www.villagetheatreshows.com VILLAGE THEATRE & ART GALLERY

FALL SHOW: Guys and Dolls, Jr.

Guys and Dolls, Jr. is an adaptation of the show considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy. Set in Damon Runyon’s New York City, Guys and Dolls follows gambler Nathan Detroit as he tries to find the cash to set up the biggest crap game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for 14 years without ever getting married. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, but Sky has other ideas. Guys and Dolls, Jr. takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, but everyone eventually ends up right where they belong.

August 23 November 16 November 17 November 18 & 24, 25

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., auditions 3:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m., preview 7:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

SPRING SHOW: The Sound of Music, Jr. The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the 7 children of a widowed Captain Von Trapp at the beginning of World War II. January 10 March 22 March 23 & 30 March 24 & 31

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., auditions 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m., preview 7:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. MUSICAL

www.danvillechildrensmusicaltheatre.com

THEATER

GENERAL ADMISSION: Children & Seniors $8 Adults $10

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DANVILLE CHILDREN´S MUSICAL THEATER

PRESCHOOL PERFORMANCE SERIES 6

DANVILLE CHILDREN’S MUSICAL THEATER

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The Town of Danville is proud to present world class jazz musicians in an intimate, cabaret like setting. The Jazz Room, created by jazz vocalist Eve Marie Shahoian, features talent from around the globe and from our own Bay Area backyard.

September 29, 2017 Jeff Denson Quartet with California Jazz Conservatory Blue Ensemble

November 11, 2017

Thursdays @ the VT Enjoy a night out on the town with Thursdays @ the VT in the heart of Danville’s Arts District!

The Fog City Swampers September 21, 2017 The Fog City Swampers rock Northern California with classics by artists like Lynyrd Skynyrd, CCR, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, Fleetwood Mac, and many more.

THE JAZZ ROOM

The Kelly Park Big Band with special guests

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Dirty Cello

January 19, 2018

November 9, 2017

See website for artist info

March 25, 2018 See website for artist info

May 5, 2018 See website for artist info

The Jazz room series General Admission: Presale: $25 Adults | $15 Students At Door: $30 Adults | $20 Students

LIVE MUSIC SERIES General Admission: Pre-sale: $15 | Door: $20 All shows start at 7:30 p.m.

Dirty Cello brings a high energy and unique spin on blues and bluegrass. Led by vivacious cross-over cellist, Rebecca Roudman, Dirty Cello is cello like you’ve never heard before. From down home blues with a wailing cello to virtuosic stompin’ bluegrass, Dirty Cello is a band that gets your heart thumping.

Wouldn’t it be great to see one of your favorite movies up on the big screen again? Revisit two classic films with us!

Hocus Pocus (1993) October 5, 2017 Rated PG, 1h 35min

A Christmas Story (1983) December 7, 2017 Rated PG, 1h 34min

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MOVIE SERIES General Admission: $5 Movies start at 7:30 p.m.

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Thursdays @ the VT

The Jazz room series

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ROLE PLAYERS ENSEMBLE THEATRE 10

There is a phrase from Hamlet , “thinking makes it so.” Thinking can bring joy or terror at a moment’s notice. Thinking can change people’s feelings from one second to the next. Thinking can either color an individual’s inner world or change an entire society. With this in mind, Role Players presents a season of plays that explores the various ways thinking can shape the reality of the world in which we live.

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SINGLE TICKETS

GROUP RATE

THREE PLAY SEASON

FOUR PLAY SEASON

Adults: $30 Seniors: $28 Students: $20

10 or more: $20 per ticket

General: $84 Seniors: $78

General: $112 Seniors: $104

200 or more: $12.50 per ticket *A $3 service charge will be added to each to group ticket

18TH ANNUAL EUGENE O’NEILL FESTIVAL Co-sponsored by the Town of Danville September 1 - September 30, 2017

The Eugene O’Neill Foundation, Tao House, assists the National Park Service in preservation of the Nobel-Prize winning playwright’s Tao House, located in Danville, California, and provides artistic and educational programs which focus on Eugene O’Neill’s contribution to the American Theatre.

The Playboy of the western world By: John Millington Synge Produced in association with The Eugene O’Neill Foundation, Tao House

September 1- September 17, 2017 at the Village Theatre Complete festival information available at www.eugeneoneill.org

SHOWTIMES Friday: 8:00 p.m.

Saturday: 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: 2:00 p.m.

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The Playboy of the Western World A young man comes to town with a wild story about killing his father.

Instead of condemning him, the people of the village are fascinated with the tale and elevate the young man to hero status until his “story” follows him to town. Synge’s satire caused riots when it first opened and has been met with riotous laughter many times since. The most Irish of Irish plays, Playboy embodies the very spirit of telling tales!legendary John Millington Synge promises to make you laugh, ponder, and wonder about the big questions.

Angel Street (Gaslight)

Animal farm

The Rover

By: George Orwell

By: Aphra Behn

By: Patrick Hamilton

February 2 - 18, 2018

April 13 – April 29, 2018

October 20 –November 5, 2017

After years of being held under the power of humans, the animals have driven man from the farm. Being considered the smartest of farm animals, the pigs decide to gather the animals together to establish a new “egalitarian” social order in contrast to the oppression experienced under man for centuries.

Is such a society possible?

George Orwell, who recently returned to the ranks of best-seller, spins a cautionary tale for our time and all times.

Willmore, Belvile, Fredrick and Ned are sailors on shore leave seeking adventure and love.

Each of them has a different idea of what constitutes said adventure and love. All of them meet their match in one way or another in this exceedingly funny restoration romp. Aphra Behn, a playwright and woman ahead of her time, truly launched the phrase “the battle of the sexes.”

Isabella Manningham fears she is going mad under the influence of her mysterious and dashing new husband.

The stakes become deadly when a detective arrives with a theory about Mr. Manningham’s sinister motivations. Best known under the title Gaslight after its successful screen adaptation, Angel Street is a Victorian thriller that still resonates today.

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Age requirement: 16 and over,

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| Eugene O’Neill Festival Production

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| Preschool Performance Series

14 | Comedy Series 21 | Thursdays @ the VT Live Music 29 | The Jazz Room Series 30 | Improv for Everyone Performance 5

| Thursdays @ the VT Movie

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| Preschool Performance Series

25 | Comedy Series

Presale $17 | At Door $20

2 | Comedy Series

September 14, 2017

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| Preschool Performance Series

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| Thursdays @ the VT Live Music

October 25, 2017 November 2, 2017 December 6 , 2017 January 10, 2018 February 15, 2018 April 18, 2018 May 17, 2018 June 6, 2018 July 12, 2018

January

| Preschool Performance Series

6 | Teens on Broadway 10 | Comedy Series 11 | Art Gallery Opening Reception 19 | The Jazz Room Series

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| Preschool Performance Series

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| Role Players Production

15 | Comedy Series 2 8 8 23 25 27 29

| Preschool Performance Series | Theatre Performance Workshop | Art Gallery Opening Reception | Danville Children’s Musical Theater | The Jazz Room Series | Sunshine Vocal Performance | Comedy Series

13 | Preschool Performance Series 13 | Role Players Production 18 | Comedy Series

17 | Danville Children’s Musical Theater

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| Art Gallery Opening Reception | Preschool Performance Series | The Jazz Room Series | Teens on Broadway | Comedy Series | Theatre Performance Workshop

21 | Sunshine Vocal Performance

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| Preschool Performance Series

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| Sunshine Vocal Performance

11 | The Jazz Room Series

30 | Theatre Performance Workshop

March 29, 2018

April

20 | Role Players Production 28 | Art Gallery Opening Reception

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20 | Improv for Everyone Performance

February

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MArch

31 | Art Gallery Opening Reception

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| Preschool Performance Series

6 | Comedy Series 7

| Thursdays @ the VT Movie

May

August September

22 | Sunshine Vocal Performance

June

General Admission

2018

6 | Comedy Series 28 | Art Gallery Opening Reception

July

Age requirement: 16 and over, unless accompanied by an adult

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November

COMEDY WITH LIZ & GRANT FRIENDS

Stand-up comic Liz Grant brings a host of Bay Area and L.A. comedians to a brand new monthly comedy series at the Village Theatre! Liz, an accomplished stand-up comedian who has produced many highly rated shows, is excited to be partnered with the Town of Danville to bring diverse line-ups that will unite the theatre in laughter. Smart, silly, and side-splittingly funny, these seasoned performers will delight with their sharp wit and humor!

Cultural Arts Calendar 2017-2018 Season

December

NEW COMEDY SERIES

Introducing our new comedy series

October

unless accompanied by an adult

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| Preschool Performance Series

12 | Comedy Series 14 | Improv for Everyone Performance

August 9, 2018 Connect to us! www.villagetheatreartgallery.com | www.villagetheatreshow.com VILLAGE THEATRE & ART GALLERY

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VILLAGE THEATRE

Patrons with disabilities or special seating requirements should notify the Box Office at the time of ticket purchase, as special requests cannot be guaranteed without advance notice.

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Assisted Listening Devices are available at no charge on a firstcome, first-served basis. One current form of ID (Driver’s License, State or Military ID) with address is required as a deposit per headset.

PARKING Free surface lots and street parking are available on the premises and in close proximity to the Village Theatre. Loading and unloading of passengers is permitted directly in front of the building for your convenience.

RENTAL INFORMATION

Looking to host an event? The Village Theatre is available to rent for graduations, theatrical and dance performances, movie screenings and more. Rentals include access to lighting and sound system, dressing rooms, lobby and an experienced technician to assist you in VILLAGE THEATRE & ART GALLERY

making your event a success.

Other amenities available upon request. For more information call (925) 314-3466.

Akira Sushi Bistro 449-A San Ramon Valley Blvd.

552-5888

Norm’s Place 356 Hartz Avenue 552-6676

Blue Line Pizza 550 Hartz Avenue

Pete’s Brass Rail & Car Wash 201 Hartz Avenue 820-8281

362-3295 Bridges 44 Church St. 820-7200

TICKET INFORMATION Tickets are available for purchase online approximately one month prior to the first performance at www.villagetheatreshows.com or at the: Danville Community Center Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00 p.m., 420 Front Street, (925) 314-3400.

Tickets will be available for pick up at Will Call one hour before showtime.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds or exchanges. In the event of a cancellation for which there is no rescheduled date, a refund may be issued at the option of the Town of Danville. In the event of a sold- out show, unclaimed Will Call tickets will be released 10 minutes after the start of the show.

Chow 445 Railroad Avenue 838-4510 Danville Brewing Co. 200 Railroad Ave 217-4172 Esin Restaurant & Bar 750 Camino Ramon 314-0974 Faz 600 Hartz Avenue 838-1320

Piatti 100 Sycamore Valley Rd. 838-2082 Primo’s Pizza & Pasta 298 Hartz Avenue 838-8214 Reveal Kitchen & Bar 331 Hartz Ave 208-1758 Southern Sweetwater Tavern 340 Hartz Avenue 838-8800

Harvest 500 Hartz Avenue 362-3665

Sideboard Neighborhood Coffeehouse & Kitchen 90 Railroad Avenue 984-2713

Incontro Ristorante 455 Hartz Avenue 820-2349

Sushi Bar Hana 301 Hartz Avenue #106 820-0670

Los Panchos Mexican Restaurant 480 San Ramon Valley Blvd.

820-0181

Thai House 254 Rose Avenue 820-0635

Mangia Mi 406 Hartz Avenue #A 831-3276 Maria Maria La Cantina 710 Camino Ramon 820-2366 McGah’s Pub 148 E. Prospect Avenue 743-8466

The Growler 515 San Ramon Valley Blvd.

984-2706 The Peasant & The Pear 267 Hartz Avenue 820-6611 Tower Grille 301 Hartz Avenue #103 820-6996

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMMODATIONS

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Town of Danville Village Theatre & Art Gallery 233 Front Street Danville, CA 94526