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The Gary-The Olivia Performing Arts Center is a performing arts organization presenting, promoting and fostering excellence in the performing arts through theatrical productions and educational workshops at The Gary-The Olivia Theater in Bethlehem, CT.

Auditions 2012 Season The Gary-The Olivia Performing Arts Center is casting for two upcoming summer productions at The Gary-The Olivia Theater in Bethlehem, CT. The company will present “The Solid Gold Cadillac” a comedy in two acts by George S. Kaufman and Howard Teichmann on June 1, 2, 3 and 8, 9, 10, 2012. The play will be directed by Thomas and Sally Camm.

The theater presents “South Pacific” the award winning Rodgers and Hammerstein musical based on James Michener's Pulitzer Prize winning book Tales of the South Pacific on August 2, 3, 4, 5 and 9, 10, 11, 12. Sally Camm is the director/choreographer with musical direction provided by Craig Hartley.

Auditions for both productions will be held on Sunday, February 12th from 1-5 pm by appointment. Please e-mail info@thegarytheolivia.com to set your audition time and indicate the show (s) you would like to audition for.

Auditions will be held at the Jubilee Barn on the campus of the Abbey of Regina Laudis, 273 Flanders Rd., Bethlehem, CT 06751 (rte 6 North in Woodbury to left onto Flanders Rd., pass the main entrance to the Abbey and enter the theater parking lot on your rt.). Signs will be posted to direct you.

For the play you will be asked to read from the script (script will be provided). For the musical please prepare 16 bars from any song in “South Pacific” and be prepared to learn choreography (please wear loose fitting clothing for dance routines). Accompanist will be provided. Please bring head shot and resume.

If call backs are needed they will be held on February, 26th from 1-5 pm at the same location.

2011 Production - Oklahoma

"With strong leads, grand songs and a timeless story, Oklahoma is the perfect
way to spend a summer afternoon or evening."

Jean Dunn, Voices Newspapers

"David Nelson has a rich tenor's voice and never fails to delight the audience."

"Adrienne Camm is absolutely lovely as Laurey."

"Katie Keough delivers a strong vocal performance as Ado Annie."

"Thomas Camm as Will Parker is consistently outstanding."

"Sarah Robards as Aunt Eller pulls out all the stops in the picnic basket auction."

"Mark Gardner as Ali Hakim adds the comic quotient to the production...Brother Kevin McElroy does a fine job playing the menacing Jud Fry."

"Oklahoma has once again come East in a fine production."

Joanne Greco Rochman, Republican American

The Box Office
The Box Office, located directly in front of The Gary-The Olivia Theater, is open 1 hour before the scheduled performance. You may reach the box office with questions at: boxoffice@thegarytheolivia.com. Ages 11 yrs. and under have free admission this year.

Online Admission
Theatergoers may now purchase admission online at this Web site. As some of
our performances are “sold out,” this allows us to redirect you to an alternate performance date where seats are available. Please note: This option does not reserve you a specific seat but rather ensures you will have a seat for a specific performance under the general admission guidelines. We use PayPal for the online admission purchase. Please print off the PayPal page that describes the specifics of your purchase and bring it with you to the box office for proof of purchase. No tickets will be sent to you.

Directions To The Theater
The Abbey of Regina Laudis is located at: 273 Flanders Rd. in Bethlehem, CT 06751. To arrive at The Gary-The Olivia Theater on the grounds of the Abbey, please pass the Abbey's Main Entrance (going north on Flanders Rd.) where you will see the sign advertising the performance. Please turn right into the parking
lot and you will be directed by the parking attendants.

Sponsors
We would like to thank the major sponsors of The Gary-The Olivia Theater: Connecticut Community Foundation, Nutmeg
Wine & Spirit Shoppe of Woodbury, Virginia M Ciochetti, - Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, Southbury and Crystal Rock, LLC - Watertown, CT.

What the Critic's Are Saying!

"You Can't Take It With You" - 2011

"Sally Camm and Sarah Robards co-direct this production with an affectionate
nod to the original script. Since Robards' father Jason performed the role of the grandfather, an added level of sensitivity is evident in Joe Stofko's fine characterization of the same role. At times, he almost sounds like Robards."

"Sarah Robards (Penny Sycamore) doesn't try to act eccentric which makes her performance all the more believable and comic."

"Tim Phillips (Paul Sycamore) does a convincing job of being a caring husband
and father."

"Adrienne Camm is a knockout as Alice Sycamore."

"The set, designed by Kevin McElroy, is absolutely superb."

Joanne Greco Rochman - Republican American


The cast: 'You Can't Take It With You'

Mailing List
Would you like to be informed about upcoming workshops and  performances at The Gary-The Olivia Performing Arts Center? Are you interested in being involved with our productions in the areas of hospitality, box office and set and lighting design? E-mail your contact information to: info@thegarytheolivia.com and let us know your wishes.

Special Needs
For any special needs regarding performance attendance at The Gary-The Olivia Theater please e-mail us at info@thegarytheolivia.com.


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