COMEDY AND TERROR AWAIT THEATERGOERS.Byline: Sharon Cotal Staff Writer SANTA CLARITA Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, - Sure, ``Moulin Rouge Moulin Rouge (French for Red Mill or windmill) is a traditional cabaret, built in 1889 by Joseph Oller, who already owned the Paris Olympia. ,'' opening in theaters nationwide today, has Nicole Kidman singing ``Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend,'' but Santa Clarita live theater has its own star shining this weekend in the form of three new plays making their debut. Want a comical farce with some romance mixed in? The Canyon Theatre Guild Theatre Guild U.S. theatrical society. Founded in New York City in 1918 by Lawrence Langner (1890–1962) and others, the group proposed to produce high-quality, noncommercial plays. is presenting the Tony award-winning ``Lend Me a Tenor.'' Want to be afraid, very afraid? Try the popular thriller ``Wait Until Dark,'' presented by the Santa Clarita Repertory Theatre repertory theatre Production of several different plays in a single season by a resident acting company. The plays chosen may be classic works by famous dramatists or new works by emerging playwrights, and the companies that perform them often serve as a training ground for . And for the kids, or the young at heart, the Guild presents ``Pinocchio'' starting Saturday. The plot of ``Lend Me a Tenor,'' containing ``desire thwarted and finally fulfilled'' and ``illicit behavior that is constantly threatened with exposure,'' might sound like ``Moulin moulin (m  lăN`): see pothole. Rouge'' again, but that's how director Barbara
Huntington describes the farce.
``It's a full-on farce, complete with mistaken identities, lust and laughter,'' Huntington said, adding that the play contains some adult situations that might not be suitable for younger children. Set in Cleveland in the 1930s, ``Lend Me a Tenor'' centers around a famous tenor, played by Geoff Burnaugh, who is making his American debut. Misunderstandings and seductions abound as the cast attempts to prepare for a benefit opera performance. ``Lend Me a Tenor'' will be presented at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through June 30, with one Sunday matinee scheduled for 2 p.m. June 24. Tickets are $8 to $10 for adults and $6 to $8 for students and seniors, depending on seating. Theatergoers looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a scare won't want to miss the Rep's version of ``Wait Until Dark,'' the story of a blind woman who stumbles into a dangerous scheme of con artists and drugs while trapped in her New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. apartment. The woman, Suzy Hendrix, was played by Audrey Hepburn in the hit movie. Armed with only her instincts, Hendrix must fight for her survival, using the only weapon she has - total darkness. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Rep's artistic director, Craig Duswalt, the small intimate theater is the perfect venue for ``Wait Until Dark.'' ``The audience will feel like they are right there in the kitchen of this woman's apartment, and they will no doubt feel the fear this woman is feeling,'' he said. ``Be prepared to be scared, very scared.'' ``Wait Until Dark'' will be staged at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through June 23. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $12.50 for students and seniors. Children and adults can also enjoy the Guild's musical version of the classic children's story ``Pinocchio,'' opening at 2 p.m. Saturday. Due to stage restraints, resulting from it being decorated for the Guild's other concurrent production, ``Lend Me a Tenor,'' ``Pinocchio'' will be a commedia dell' arte presentation - a stylized styl·ize tr.v. styl·ized, styl·iz·ing, styl·iz·es 1. To restrict or make conform to a particular style. 2. To represent conventionally; conventionalize. version that relies on actors and costumes to tell the story instead of scenery. ``We don't have the luxury of an elaborate set and a lot of props, so much of the story is left up to the imagination of the audience,'' said co-director Patti Finley. ``We use very exaggerated acting, which will grab the attention of young children.'' What the production lacks in scenery, it will make up for with elaborate, inventive costumes, Finley said. ``Pinocchio'' is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through June 30, except for a 7 p.m. performance June 24. Tickets are $9 for adults and $6 for students and seniors. The Canyon Theatre Guild and the Santa Clarita Repertory Theatre are located in the same block in Newhall, with the Guild at 24242 San Fernando Road San Fernando Road is a major street in the city and county of Los Angeles. It starts off in Castaic as The Old Road, passing through Santa Clarita and the Newhall Pass, where upon its intersection with Sierra Highway near the junction of the Golden State (I-5) and the and the Rep at 24266 San Fernando San Fernando, city, Argentina San Fernando (săn fərnăn`dō), city (1991 pop. 144,761), Buenos Aires prov., E Argentina. It is a district administrative center in the Greater Buenos Aires area. . For Guild tickets, call (661) 799-2702, and for tickets to the Rep, call (661) 222-7278. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: (color) ``Pinocchio'' is one of three plays scheduled to debut this weekend at Santa Clarita playhouses. |
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