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November 28, 2014
RTHK RADIO 3 INTERVIEW
Listen
to the Interview with MISCAST director, Ryan Dawley on the "1 2 3 Show" hosted by Noreen
Mir.
November 17, 2014
MISCAST PAGE NOW ONLINE
Songs
from Broadway’s greatest shows. All
performed on one stage… By the “MISCAST” type of performers.
Directed by Ryan Dawley
Assistant Director Arvin Robles
Produced by Linda Cheng
Featuring:
Bobby
Burns
Alex Cho
Yaceki Jejie
Aurora
Corpus
Ryan Dawley
Kate
Mulligan
Arvin
Robles
Rachel
Zweig
DATE
and TIME:
Sunday November 30th, 2014
8:30pm (7:00pm doors open)
VENUE:
Grappa's Cellar
Jardine House, 1 Connaught
Place, Central, Hong Kong
TICKETS:
$250 (including 1 standard drink)
Book your Tables at 2521 2322
MISCAST is a
cabaret-style event, showcasing Hong Kong's best musical theatre talents.
In a very special twist, the performers will sing songs from roles
specifically written for a different gender, race and age. In breaking
such labels and limitations, the evening will become a fresh and
innovative take on beloved classics and contemporaries, and offer
audiences a rare evening of pure liberated celebration of music. Some
stunning women's voices will thrill audiences with their renditions of
male classics like "Bring Him Home" (Les Miserables)
and "Agony" (Into the Woods), whilst the male cast members will
take on such diva staples as "And I'm Telling You" (Dreamgirls) and "No Time At All" (Pippin).
In celebration of a
love for music without labels, MISCAST will debut as a fundraiser to
fight a disease that doesn't discriminate against gender, race or age.
Net proceeds will go to The Society For AIDS Care to support direct
patient care services to children, adults and elderly people living with
HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and their care-givers in the community. This event will
take place on Sunday November 30th, the night before World AIDS Day.
November 7, 2014
AUDITION NOTICE: MISCAST
About MISCAST
WHAT
AUDITIONS
FOR MISCAST
American Community Theater is
announcing auditions for its newest musical cabaret, MISCAST, to debut on
November 30th, 2014. Additional performance dates earmarked for early
2015 will be added.
DirectOR:
Ryan Dawley
recently
featured in I Love You, You're Perfect, Now
Change
Assistant
Director: Arvin Robles
directing
credits include west side story, the full monty, You're a good man, charlie
brown, THe Maids
Producer:
Linda Cheng
recently
featured in You're a good man, charlie
brown
Miscast is a cabaret-style
event, showcasing Hong Kong's best musical theatre talents. In a very special twist, the performers
will sing songs from roles specifically written for a different gender,
race and age. In breaking such labels and limitations, the evening will
become a fresh and innovative take on beloved classics and
contemporaries, and offer audiences a rare evening of pure liberated
celebration of music. Some stunning women's voices will thrill audiences
with their renditions of male classics like "Bring Him Home" (Les
Miserables) and "Agony" (Into the Woods),
whilst the male cast members will take on such diva staples as "And
I'm Telling You" (Dreamgirls) and "Defying
Gravity" (Wicked).
DEBUT PERFORMANCE
Sunday November
30th, 2014
8:30pm
(7:00pm doors open)
Grappa's Cellar
Jardine
House,
1
Connaught Place,
Central,
Hong Kong
Tickets: $250 (including
1 standard drink)
Book
your Tables at 2521 2322
In celebration of a love for music
without labels, MISCAST will debut as a
fundraiser to fight a disease that doesn't discriminate against gender,
race or age. Net proceeds will go to the Hong Kong AIDS Foundation to
support AIDS research and awareness.
This event will take place on Sunday November 30th, the night
before World AIDS Day.
WHEN
Monday
10th November, 2014
20:00
to 22:00 (Auditions carried out in half-hour slots)
Wednesday
12th November, 2014
20:00
to 22:00 (Auditions carried out in half-hour slots)
WHERE
Katterwall
Room
806,
Arion
Commercial Centre,
2-12
Queen's Road West,
Sheung
Wan
AUDITION
ROLES
4 Male Singers
4 Female Singers
· Strong vocalists who
can perform musical theatre songs with substance and style.
· Can learn new music
and pick up movement and choreography quickly.
· Able to collaborate
creatively and cooperatively with others as part of a ensemble.
· Rehearsals will
last over an intensive 2-week period.
TO AUDITION
1) Prepare your own
song
· Prepare a song from
a musical that you are "MISCAST" for.
· Send the mp3
backing track to miscast@acthongkong.com by Sunday 30th November.
· If the mp3 is not
received by the deadline, you will sing a capella.
2) Prescribed song
· You will be asked
to sing a different song at the audition.
3) Choreography and
Movement
· You will be
required to follow some movement and choreography at the audition.
Please email miscast@acthongkong.com
to reserve a half-hour audition slot.
All
roles are unpaid, as ACT is a community theatre production.
American Community Theater (ACT) is a registered
not-for-profit Hong Kong society, administered by an elected Board of
Governors according to our constitution. ACT began in 1976 as part of the
American Bicentennial celebrations in Hong Kong. Since then, we have
staged a large diversity of high-quality productions, from large-scale
musicals (Oklahoma!, 1976) to intimate dinner
theatre (Womberang, 2005), from classic
plays (The Crucible, 2004) to comedy Improv
(Impro-Active, 2066, 2007).
ACT recently staged Jean Genet’s The Maids, the musical You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown , Impro-Active a comedy improv
showcase, Three by Shanley, three plays by Oscar®
winner John Patrick Shanley, and the Hong Kong
premieres of the 25th Annual
Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Vibrator Play, The Dining Room
and 9 Circles.
ACT has also had a long tradition of supporting
charity groups making a difference in the community, including Suicide
Prevention Services, Changing Young Lives, Music in a Green City, the
KELY Organisation, The HK Breast Cancer
Foundation and SOS Children's Villages.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
9 CIRCLES GALLERY ONLINE
Check out behind-the-scenes photos of 9
CIRCLES on our Facebook Event
Page.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
9 CIRCLES PAGE NOW ONLINE
Click on the
ePoster to access the new 9 Circles page.
Monday, April 14, 2014
VIEW THE TEASER
TRAILER!
Watch the Teaser Trailer for 9 CIRCLES at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8b5bsPz2XQ&feature=youtu.be
Tickets for 9 CIRCLES now available at http://www.urbtix.hk/internet/en_US/eventDetail/23182
ACT proudly
opens the 2014 season with another fresh, bold, and riveting production: 9
CIRCLES written by multi-awarded Jesuit dramatist, BILL CAIN.
Directed by
ERIC NG
Produced by
SONIA DAS
Performed by
HAMISH CAMPBELL
HOWARD PALEY
MICHA ARCHIBALD
ARVIN ROBLES
A
psychological thriller based on actual events, 9 CIRCLES tells the story
of an American soldier on trial for his life. The young soldier —
honorably discharged but then accused of an unspeakable war crime in Iraq
— Daniel Reeves, is forced to navigate a Dantesque
labyrinth of commanding officers, public defenders, lawyers, preachers
and military psychiatrists.
By turns
shocking, mesmerizing and bitingly funny, 9 CIRCLES accompanies this
astonishing young soldier on a tour-de-force journey to a shattering
conclusion in which the infinite size and tremendous power of a young
man's soul is revealed.
What
9 CIRCLES by BILL CAIN
WHEN
Wednesday 7th May 8:00pm
Thursday 8th May 8:00pm
Friday 9th May 8:00pm
Saturday 10th May 3:00pm
(Matinee)
Saturday 8:00pm
Where
MCAULAY STUDIO
HK ARTS CENTRE, WANCHAI
TICKETS
Age Limit: 16 (Person below this age not admitted.)
Regular Tickets $200
Discounted Tickets $180
* Senior Citizens Aged 60 or Above / Students / People
with Disabilities & the Minder
Tickets are now available at all URBTIX Outlets,
on Internet and by Telephone
URBTIX Internet Ticketing: http://www.urbtix.hk/internet/en_US/eventDetail/23182
Credit Card Booking: 2111 5999
Enquiries
9circles@acthongkong.com
http://www.acthongkong.com
Friday, April 11, 2014
TICKETS ON SALE
NOW!
ACT proudly
opens the 2014 season with another fresh, bold, and riveting production: 9
CIRCLES written by multi-awarded Jesuit dramatist, BILL CAIN.
Directed by
ERIC NG
Produced by
SONIA DAS
Performed by
HAMISH CAMPBELL
HOWARD PALEY
MICHA ARCHIBALD
ARVIN ROBLES
A
psychological thriller based on actual events, 9 CIRCLES tells the story
of an American soldier on trial for his life. The young soldier —
honorably discharged but then accused of an unspeakable war crime in Iraq
— Daniel Reeves, is forced to navigate a Dantesque
labyrinth of commanding officers, public defenders, lawyers, preachers
and military psychiatrists.
By turns
shocking, mesmerizing and bitingly funny, 9 CIRCLES accompanies this
astonishing young soldier on a tour-de-force journey to a shattering
conclusion in which the infinite size and tremendous power of a young
man's soul is revealed.
What
9 CIRCLES by BILL CAIN
WHEN
Wednesday 7th May 8:00pm
Thursday 8th May 8:00pm
Friday 9th May 8:00pm
Saturday 10th May 3:00pm
(Matinee)
Saturday 8:00pm
Where
MCAULAY STUDIO
HK ARTS CENTRE, WANCHAI
TICKETS
Age Limit: 16 (Person below this age not admitted.)
Regular Tickets $200
Discounted Tickets $180
* Senior Citizens Aged 60 or Above / Students / People
with Disabilities & the Minder
Tickets are now available at all URBTIX Outlets,
on Internet and by Telephone
URBTIX Internet Ticketing: http://www.urbtix.hk/internet/en_US/eventDetail/23182
Credit Card Booking: 2111 5999
Enquiries
9circles@acthongkong.com
http://www.acthongkong.com
Wednesday, March 05, 2014
ACT PLAYREADING
Playreading for March 2014
B. Y. O. M.
(BRING YOUR OWN MONOLOGUE )
Playreading hosted by Arvin Robles
Ever wanted
to try reading a monologue/soliloquy
from a
production that hasn't been staged yet?
Ever wanted
to perform a solo dramatic piece
without
putting on the entire play?
Ever wanted
to just let your guard down
and give
something very unique a go?
Our March 2014
Playreading is JUST FOR YOU!
ACT is proud
to host regular Playreadings that promote
theatre appreciation as well as social networking.
B.Y.O.M.
(BRING YOUR OWN MONOLOGUE) isn't just
another fun social gathering. It's the rare opportunity to perform something
you've always wanted to try, without actually having to step onto a
stage! The setting is warm, encouraging, informal... and most of all,
welcoming.
Find your favourite Monologue (5-10 minutes, from stage or
screen) and share it with others at our regular ACT Playreading
Gathering. Be it a comedy, a drama, musical, or even a standup routine.
Held at the "Simply
Splendid" Cafe Queen,
Sheung Wan, the evening will be filled with laughter, nuance
and inspiration. And it can only happen with your participation!
Save your
spot by contacting playreadings@acthongkong.com.
PlayreadinG Date and Time
THURSDAY MARCH 13 2014
7:30PM TO 10:00PM
PlayreadinG VENUE
Cafe Queen
237 Queens Road West
Sheung Wan.
Free Entry
RSVP at PLAYREADINGS@ACTHONGKONG.COM
Friday, February 07, 2014
ACT PRODUCTION: 9
CIRCLES
American
Community Theater proudly presents Bill Cain's 9 Circles, directed
by Eric Ng (Yellow Face, The Laramie Project, The Pillowman)
and produced by Sonia Das. Starring Hamish Campbell, Howard Paley, Samuel
Craig and Micha Archibald, the show runs from
7th -10th May 2014, at the McAulay Studio, HK
Arts Centre. Tickets available soon.
Stay
up-to-date by LIKE-ing the 9 Circles facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/9circleshk.
A
psychological thriller based on actual events, 9 CIRCLES tells the story
of an American soldier on trial for his life. The young soldier—honorably
discharged but then accused of an unspeakable war crime in Iraq—Daniel
Reeves is forced to navigate a Dantesque
labyrinth of commanding officers, public defenders, lawyers, preachers
and military psychiatrists. By turns shocking, mesmerizing and bitingly funny,
9 CIRCLES accompanies this astonishing young soldier on a tour de force
journey to a shattering conclusion in which the infinite size and
tremendous power of a young man's soul is revealed.
Saturday, January 18, 2014
AUDITION NOTICE: 9
CIRCLES
American
Community Theatre is announcing auditions for its newest play - Bill
Cain's 9 Circles, directed by Eric Ng (Yellow Face, The
Laramie Project, The Pillowman) to showcase in May 2014.
WHAT
AUDITIONS
FOR BILL CAIN'S 9 CIRCLES
WHEN
January 24th
2014
19:00 to
21:00
January 25th
14:00 to
16:00
WHERE
3/F, On Tat
Building (Block D)
3-5 Pat Tat
St
San Po Kong
AUDITION ROLES
DANIEL
REEVES - young American soldier, late teens to early 20s, lead role
3 CHARACTERS
- seeking 3-4 actors to play multiple roles over the course of the play.
Any age, ethnicity, or gender.
Please email
9circles@acthongkong.com
for more information and to reserve an audition slot.
PLEASE NOTE:
you will be asked to prepare two contrasting monologues for your
audition, in addition to possible cold reads from the script.
All roles
are unpaid, as ACT is a community theatre production.
ABOUT THE PLAY
A
psychological thriller based on actual events, 9 CIRCLES tells the
story of an American soldier on trial for his life. The young
soldier—honorably discharged but then accused of an unspeakable war crime
in Iraq—Daniel Reeves is forced to navigate a Dantesque
labyrinth of commanding officers, public defenders, lawyers, preachers
and military psychiatrists. By turns shocking, mesmerizing and bitingly
funny, 9 CIRCLES accompanies this astonishing young soldier on a
tour de force journey to a shattering conclusion in which the infinite
size and tremendous power of a young man's soul is revealed.
9 CIRCLES was developed at the Ojai Playwrights Conference
Winner of
the 2010 Sky Cooper New American Play Prize at Marin Theatre Company
9 CIRCLES premiered in 2010 at the Marin Theatre Company, Mill Valley
California. It was also produced in Los Angeles, California starring
Patrick J. Adams (Mike Ross, SUITS)
in the lead role.
"It's a
dense, fiercely performed and provocative journey...a gritty, at times
revealing trip."
- San
Francisco Chronicle
"This
important work packs a powerful emotional punch, examining timeless
social issues with insight and compassion."
- BackStage
"As
disturbing and thrilling as it is engaging and heartbreaking."
MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2013
SEASON'S GREETINGS!
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2013
THEATRE FOR A
CAUSE DONATION
ACT
(American Community Theater) extends our deepest and sincerest thanks to
all the performers and supporters who attended the first-ever Theatre
for a Cause. Thanks to the generosity of those in attendance,
HK$20,537.00 was raised and donated immediately to the beneficiary this
year, Typhoon Haiyan Emergency Appeal (by SOS Children's Villages).
Their continuous and tireless efforts to provide the most immediate and
essential necessities to children and families within the
hardest-stricken parts have inspired us all. Please see below the kind
acknowledgement and message of thanks from SOS Children's Villages.
THURSDAY, November 28, 2013
THEATRE FOR A
CAUSE
ACT
(American Community Theater) presents a fundraising variety concert,
featuring acts from the HK community theatre circuit. All proceeds will go directly to a grassroots charity, Typhoon Haiyan Emergency Appeal (by SOS Children's Villages).
Proudly featuring
The Hong
Kong Players, The
Hong Kong Singers, 3 Arts Musical Institute, Aurora Productions, Faces
Music Lounge, Oral Pleasure, Perilous Mouths, RyeT Entertainment,
Stylus Theatre, ACT... and many more!
THEATRE FOR A CAUSE: PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES
WHEN
Sunday 1st December 7PM
Doors open at 6PM
Where
GRAPPA’S CELLAR,
Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central
TICKETS
$150 (Includes one standard drink)
All proceeds will go directly to a grassroots charity,
Typhoon Haiyan Emergency Appeal (by SOS Children's Villages)
Reservations for table seating are now available at
Grappa’s Cellar
Tel +852 2521-2322
ABOUT THE CHARITY
Millions of people across the central Philippines are
without food, shelter or safe drinking water in the aftermath of one of
the worst storms ever to make landfall. SOS Children’s Villages are
operating their Typhoon Haiyan Emergency Appeal, which focuses their
relief efforts on the Tacloban area, bringing essentials to children and
families in the worst-hit areas, where many have been left with nothing.
For more information, please visit
http://www.soschildrensvillages.org.uk
and https://www.facebook.com/soschildren
Enquiries
info@acthongkong.com
SUNDAY, November 03, 2013
THE MAIDS: THE SENSATIONAL HIT
Some words
from our audiences:
gripping
performance... illuminated and seasoned in the clever stage set up...
you don't
want to miss this fantastic show
Pink Season 粉紅天
superb...
everyone should go and see the production
The Gaunts
a stellar
job
Gavin J.
brilliantly
conceptualized... well acted and the costumes were stunning
Michael C. R.
particularly
impressed with the HK adaptation
Sylvie M. R.
such
compelling acting, such high-octane energy, so much passion. It's
captivating!
Allan N.
funny,
intense, gripping
Bono A.
Do NOT
miss out on the final three performances.
Only a
handful of tickets remaining:
Friday 8th November 7:30pm
(almost sold out)
9th November 2:00pm (matinee)
(almost sold out)
9th November 7:30pm (sold out)
For details, click here.
SUNDAY, November 03, 2013
THE MAIDS IN THE PRESS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
PREMIERING NEXT
WEEK!
Presented by
RyeT
Entertainment
in
cooperation Clark Consulting Ltd.
and American
Community Theater
Jean Genet’s
macabre drama, The Maids
Directed by Arvin Robles (ACT President)
and Tina Ganguly Whitwell (ACT
Playbill Manager)
Featuring La Chiquitta,
Moe Moss
and Zaza Zacob
Jean Genet's
masterpiece, The Maids (translated to English by Bernard Frechtman), tells the story of siblings Solange and Claire, two maids who love and
hate their Madame with a
passion. By writing anonymous letters to the police, they have denounced
their Madame's lover, whom
they later on find out was to be released from lack of substantial
evidence. Fearing that what they have done would be discovered when Monsieur comes back home, they
try to murder their Madame, but...
Set against
a luxury residence at Repulse Bay in modern-day Hong Kong, Jean Genet's
classic is given a contemporary and conceptualized re-envisioning by one
of Hong Kong's most prolific and versatile directors, ACT President Arvin
Robles (fresh off the success of You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown)
and veteran ACT Playbill Manager Tina Ganguly
Whitwell (Cabot Lane). This production boasts a visual feast with
stunning costume designs by Chris Arzaga,
piercing lighting and set designs by HK theatre connoisseur Ernie Corpus,
dramatic makeup design by Joshua James Aquino Pagtalunan
and spectacular hair design and styling from Toni & Guy.
The elusive
but volatile MADAME is given a complex and layered portrayal by one of
the theatre scene's most multifaceted actresses, Moe Moss. Leading
performer La Chiquitta is one of the most
prominent and prolific drag artistes in Hong Kong. Along with newcomer ZaZa Zacob, they bring to
life the poetic, grotesque, and sometimes cathartic journey of Solange and Claire through a maze of lies,
deception and self-loathing in order to emerge "beautiful, joyous,
drunk and free!".
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
PLAYREADING
TONIGHT
"It's a dense, fiercely
performed and provocative journey...a gritty, at times revealing
trip."
San Francisco Chronicle
"This important work packs a
powerful emotional punch, examining timeless social issues with insight
and compassion."
BackStage
"As disturbing and thrilling as
it is engaging and heartbreaking."
Boston Theatre Review
Playreading for October 2013
9 Circles
Written by Bill Cain
Playreading hosted by Eric Ng
PlayreadinG Date and Time
WEDNESDAY October 30
2013
7:00pm to 9:00pm
PlayreadinG VENUE
Basement Cafe
The Fringe Club, Central
Free Entry
RSVP at PLAYREADINGS@ACTHONGKONG.COM
About the Play
A
psychological thriller based on actual events, 9 CIRCLES tells the
story of an American soldier on trial for his life. The young
soldier—honorably discharged but then accused of an unspeakable war crime
in Iraq—Daniel Reeves is forced to navigate a Dantesque
labyrinth of commanding officers, public defenders, lawyers, preachers
and military psychiatrists. By turns shocking, mesmerizing and bitingly
funny, 9 CIRCLES accompanies this astonishing young soldier on a tour de
force journey to a shattering conclusion in which the infinite size and
tremendous power of a young man's soul is revealed.
9 Circles was
developed at the Ojai Playwrights Conference
Winner of
the 2010 Sky Cooper New American Play Prize at Marin Theatre Company
9 Circles premiered
in 2010 at the Marin Theatre Company, Mill Valley California. It was also produced in Los Angeles,
California starring Patrick J. Adams (Mike Ross, SUITS) in the lead role.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2013
WHAT A PAIR RETURNS!
After four amazing years of music and generosity (2009, 2010,
2011,
2012) the annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser, What
A Pair, launched by ACT's own Micha Sparrow, is proudly continued
by Golden Voice Entertainment as an Official Pink Ribbon Partner 2013. What A
Show!
will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Grappa's Cellar. Kicking off at
7.00pm, the show will feature singers, tap-dancers, musicians and comedic
actors. All these acclaimed Hong Kong artistes are coming together to
dedicate their time to the cause. They aim to make WHat A Show! a night to remember!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2013
PLAYREADING OCTOBER 2013
"It's a dense, fiercely
performed and provocative journey...a gritty, at times revealing
trip."
San Francisco Chronicle
"This important work packs a
powerful emotional punch, examining timeless social issues with insight
and compassion."
BackStage
"As disturbing and thrilling as
it is engaging and heartbreaking."
Boston Theatre Review
Playreading for October 2013
9 Circles
Written by Bill Cain
Playreading hosted by Eric Ng
PlayreadinG Date and Time
WEDNESDAY October 30
2013
7:00pm to 9:00pm
PlayreadinG VENUE
Basement Cafe
The Fringe Club, Central
Free Entry
RSVP at PLAYREADINGS@ACTHONGKONG.COM
About the Play
A
psychological thriller based on actual events, 9 CIRCLES tells the
story of an American soldier on trial for his life. The young soldier—honorably
discharged but then accused of an unspeakable war crime in Iraq—Daniel
Reeves is forced to navigate a Dantesque
labyrinth of commanding officers, public defenders, lawyers, preachers
and military psychiatrists. By turns shocking, mesmerizing and bitingly
funny, 9 CIRCLES accompanies this astonishing young soldier on a tour de
force journey to a shattering conclusion in which the infinite size and
tremendous power of a young man's soul is revealed.
9 Circles was
developed at the Ojai Playwrights Conference
Winner of
the 2010 Sky Cooper New American Play Prize at Marin Theatre Company
9 Circles premiered
in 2010 at the Marin Theatre Company, Mill Valley California. It was also produced in Los Angeles,
California starring Patrick J. Adams (Mike Ross, SUITS) in the lead role.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2013
ACT'S NEXT PRODUCTION IS HERE!
Presented by
RyeT
Entertainment
in
cooperation Clark Consulting Ltd.
and American
Community Theater
Jean Genet’s
macabre drama, The Maids
Directed by
ACT President Arvin Robles
and ACT Playbill Manager Tina
Ganguly Whitwell
Featuring La Chiquitta, Moe Moss and Zaza Zacob.
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