June 26, 2008 by Bill Gould, Publisher.

From our Friends at Shakespeare In The Vines:

Hello y’all who are interested in SITVs “The Taming of the Shrew”!

I am holding Callbacks and Further Auditions for “The Taming for the Shrew”.

When:

Friday, June 27, 2008, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

and

Saturday, June 28, 2008, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Where:

Svetlana’s Dance Academy
41760 Rider Way
Temecula, CA 92592

Directions:

Svetlana’s Academy is off of Enterprise Circle South. From the intersection
of Winchester and Jefferson, go west on Winchester to Enterprise Circle
South and turn left. Go two short blocks to Rider Circle and turn left and
then left again directly into parking lot.

Instructions for Callbacks:

• You may come to either callback date.
• Please plan to arrive at starting time. I will release you as soon as I have seen what I need to see from each of you.
• You will be cold reading portions of the script, which will be provided for you.

If it is impossible for you to attend either callback date, and you are still interested in being considered for the play, please contact me, John Edward Clark, via phone or email. (See my Contact Information below.)

Instructions for Further Auditions:

• I am especially in need of male actors (of all ages - from 14 and up) for this play.
• If you are interested in an initial audition for this play, you may come to either audition date.
• If you have a prepared audition piece (1-2 minutes) please come prepared to perform it. I like to see prepared pieces. Otherwise you will be reading cold from the script.
• Please plan to arrive at starting time. I will let you know if I need you to stay for callbacks to read with other actors. I will release you as soon as I have seen what I need to see from you.

If you know anyone (especially men) who may be interested in auditioning, please forward this information to them.

Performance Dates:
“The Taming of the Shrew”
September 11th (Preview Night)
September 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21 at Frangipani Estate Winery in Temecula

Conflicts:

Please be prepared to list all scheduling conflicts at this callback.
Contact Information:

Director: John Edward Clark

Email: jetpac555@yahoo.com

Cell: 925-895-3700

I hope to see you there!

Regards,

John Clark

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MURRIETA REPERTORY THEATRE

OPEN CALL AUDITIONS for

THE WORLD-PREMIERE of

NEW ORIGINAL PLAY

Murrieta Repertory Theatre – Murrieta’s award-winning theatre company is currently looking for actors/actresses for its upcoming world-premier of a new original play - “A Breakfast of One Acts”. This five-week experience will include a conservatory-style experience with scene study work and acting workshops, all culminating into the world-premiere of an original play.

About MRT “The Rep”:
Murrieta Repertory Theatre is an ensemble of seasoned artists committed to improving the quality of life in the Inland-Valley Region by providing a compelling and professional quality season that combines classical, contemporary and new theatrical works with a rigorous outreach to the community that reflects a creative, collaborative and diverse environment. Visit us on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/murrietarep

About the Production:
A Breakfast of One Acts is an original new comedy written by local playwright Thomas Trerise, in it’s premier production, directed by 17-time ITL Award winning actor/director Coley O’Brien McAvoy. The show features three unique one act plays, all tied around a common breakfast item.

MUFFIN – A touching and hysterical vignette about a middle-aged couple coming to terms with age, marriage, and the “empty nest” they now share

COFFEE – When a mysterious figure enters a local coffee shop, looking for someone willing to kill his wife, a young couple’s life changes forever

NEWSPAPER – A city park becomes the scene for free couples counseling, given by the unlikeliest of sources

Roles Open:
Two middle-aged women (40’s – 60’s)

Two young women (20’s – 30’s)

Three young men (20’s – 30’s)

Three middle-aged men (40’s – 60’s)

All experience levels welcome

Candidates should be versatile, dedicated, and willing to work as part of a group

Auditions:
Dates: Sat. 6/28 (12pm – 3pm) – AND - Mon, 6/30 (7pm – 9pm)
Location: the Murrieta Community Center, 41810 Juniper Street, Murrieta, CA

Phone: (951) 600-7273

Prepare a 1 minute monologue in any style
Prepare for cold readings and improvised scene work
Resumes preferred (not mandatory); headshots are optional
Casting will be announced Monday, Jun 30

Performances:
Dates: show runs weekends, Aug 1 - 17
Location: Murrieta Community Center, 41810 Juniper Street, Murrieta, CA (corner of Adams & Juniper)
Times: Fri(s) and Sat(s). at 8:00 p.m. w/ Sun. matinees at 2:00 p.m.

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Cast will also receive 2 comps each for the run of the show.

Contact Coley McAvoy at coleyobri3n@netzero.com or (951) 600-7273 for information.

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June 26, 2008 by Bill Gould, Publisher.

Temecula, California - The Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival has announced the headliners and featured performers for its 5th Annual Event to be held between July 10 and 13, 2008, in Historic Old Town Temecula. Recently voted one of the most popular local events by a city-run survey, the Jazz Festival is unique in its broad appeal. This event attracts not only local, and regional, but also national and international attention, thanks in part to sponsorships by Down Beat magazine, Jazz 88 FM, KJAZZ 88.1, Jazz Times, LA Jazz Scene and All About Jazz, by showcasing living legends of one of the only true American Art forms – Jazz Music.

Festival organizers are thrilled to book Gerald Wilson’s Big Band, Herb Jefferies, Richie Cole, Jimmy Mulidore, James Tormé, Sal Marquez, Al Williams, Dick Berk, George Lesiw, Gunnar Briggs, Henry Franklin, the JAZZ 88 All-Stars, Marshal Hawkins, Theo Saunders, and much more including the Chuck Niles Jazz Singer and Be-Bop award competition. Vocalist Jeffries is, among many other things, the sole surviving original member of the Duke Ellington Orchestra and the singer on the band’s hit songs “Flamingo” and “Satin Doll.”


Wilson has received a number of Grammy nominations throughout his career. He is an NEA recipient as a Jazz Master and his works are ensconced in the Smithsonian and the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. He was honored at the Kennedy Center in March 2007, along with a number his peers, as a “Living Legend of Jazz”. He also played and arranged for Count Basie and later for Duke Ellington. In addition to leading his band and writing arrangements for others (including Sarah Vaughan, Ray Charles, Julie London, Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Carter, Lionel Hampton, Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, and Nancy Wilson), Maestro Wilson has been a member of the faculty at the University of California, Los Angeles, for many years, recently winning (late in his ninth decade!) a “teacher of the year” award. He also served on the faculty at California State University, Northridge in the 1970s where he taught Jazz History to wide acclaim among the student body. He currently teaches Jazz History classes with fellow Jazz player, Kenny Burrell at UCLA.

In February 2006, Wynton Marsalis and The Lincoln Jazz Center Orchestra performed his music with Wilson conducting.

Most of the festival is free and open to the public thanks to sponsorships from the City of Temecula, Paul & Diane Garrett and a host of others who donate time, money and services.
Produced by Jon and Jane Laskin of Musicians Workshop this event is more of a cultural enrichment event than a fundraiser, however any proceeds benefit children’s performing arts & music scholarships and the Temecula Valley Cultural Arts & Music Center. For more information visit www.TemeculaJazzFest.com or call (951) 678-2517.

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June 26, 2008 by Bill Gould, Publisher.

Temecula, California - On Wednesday, June 25, 2008, Officer Patricia Horn of the Temecula Police Department investigated a burglary that occurred at a storage facility in the 44000 block of Pechanga Parkway in Temecula. Several people had reported that some of their recently stolen property was located in another shed within the facility.


The investigation led to the discovery of at least 100 stolen items concealed in Jason Lillard’s storage unit and surveillance video was recovered documenting Lillard’s suspicious activities over the last several weeks. Officers assigned to the investigation also conducted a search of Lillard’s home in the 31000 block Haute Court in Winchester and recovered controlled substances and another 50 items of stolen property, which included tools, computers, and appliances likely worth thousands of dollars. A thorough review of recent theft cases will be conducted to return property to every possible victim.

Jason Thomas Lillard, age 35, was arrested and booked at the Southwest Detention Center. The investigation is continuing and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Officer Horn at (951) 696-3000.

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