Michael Campbell, Jessica Stein, Staci Johnson, and Keith Matthews star in

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!January 2006

Sharing the Magic of Live TheatreWelcome to The Acting Company! We are your non-profit community theatre in Yuba City, California. About 25 years ago a group of local artists joined to form “Theatre ‘86” with the goal of finding a theater building by 1986. It took them a little longer, they founded The Acting Company building in 1992 and for the past 14 years we have been sharing the magic of live theater with the Yuba-Sutter community.

In the past decade we have been nominated for dozens of Elly awards by the Sacramento Area Regional Theater Alliance and we have won 8 of the prestigious theatre awards!

The Acting Company shares the magic of live theatre by supporting its community with entertainment at local events, donating performances to local non-profits, children’s theater, acting workshops, the rental of period costumes and set pieces, and offering 6 full scale productions each season.

In 2004 we completed a $250,000 renovation and turned our building into a beautiful new theater facility.

In 2006 we hired a Theater Manager! The Acting Company has operated on 100% volunteer work since its inception and finally, this year, we have taken a huge leap forward by bringing on someone to manage our home away from home. We are thrilled to welcome John Elliott who will offer Box Office Hours on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 12 – 2 p.m.

The magic of theatre doesn’t happen without the support of our patrons and local businesses. Thanks to you we can continue to produce quality performing arts and offer opportunities that bolster teamwork, imagination, confidence, and artistic talent. You will find several ways to get more involved in our little theatre by reading this brochure. Feel free to contact us at anytime! Sincerely,

Staci Johnson, PresidentThe Acting Company

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John Elliott, new Theatre Manager and 2005 Director of Scrooge pictured here with Tiny Tim (Anthony Buchner)

Children’s TheatreTheatre is a life-changing experience for many children and The Acting Company is proud to offer theatre workshops for children ages 6-18 all year long. To register, simply call The Acting Company at (530) 751-1100 or e-mail info@actingcompany.org

Workshops are 8 weeks long on Saturdays from 10-11:30 a.m. for young children and from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for teenagers. Cost is $120 per workshop ($15 per class). Scholarships are available for students who can not afford to participate—based on availability.

Tad Crother stars as “Jack” in the 2005 Summer Theater Camp production of Jack and the Giant.

Shannon Doscher and Kyle Noland from Fame, the Musical (July 2005)

�006 Children’s Theatre program

On-Camera ActingFilm, Broadcast, & Commercial acting skillsJanuary 7th – February 25th

Comedy TheatreSkits, Sketches, and Silly ActingMarch 4th – April 22nd

Fun with ShakespeareGames and Silly Spoofs using the Works of Willie ShakespeareApril 29th – June 24th* no class on Memorial Weekend

Musical TheaterActing to Music and Lyrics (singing ability not required)July 8th – August 26th

Summer Theater CampMonday-Thursday from 10-2 p.m.July 31st - August 10thPerformances on Friday, August 11th and

Saturday, August 12th at 7 p.m.

Sketch Comedy/ImprovSkits, Sketches, and Creating ComedySeptember 9th – October 28th

Children’s Holiday Show (only 6 weeks-$90 class)Prepare a short holiday showNovember 4th – December 16th*no class on Thanksgiving weekend

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Young love, old love, boring love, bold love… Everything that you have ever thought or experienced with the opposite sex is brought to the stage by 4

actors as they play over 60 characters just trying to get together! This hilarious musical has been described as Seinfeld set to music!

It is perfect for date night and we have two special Valentine’s Day performances. Attention

parents, PG-13 rating!

Michael Campbell, Jessica Stein, Staci Johnson, and Keith Matthews

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I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGEBY JOE DIPIETRO &JIMMY ROBERTS JAN �0 - FEB �6DIRECTED BY FOSTER CAMPBELL & MICHAEL RJ CAMPBELL

The loons are back again on Golden Pond, and luckily for

The Acting Company, so is Pat Hill to reprise her role as Ethel Thayer.

Ethel, and her husband Norman, return to their summer cottage for one more summer. This particular summer their daughter Chelsea feels compelled to visit for Norman’s birthday and try to bridge the gap with her father, while

there is still time. Chelsea’s young stepson-to-be stirs things up and

provides that bridge needed to heal old hurts and mend this

wounded family.

Pat Hill reprises her role on The Acting Company stage of Ethel in On Golden Pond

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ON GOLDEN PONDBY ERNEST THOMPSON MARCH 17 - APRIL 9DIRECTED BY CHRIS COLLIERAUDITIONS JAN 17-18 6:30-8:30 PM

Keith Matthews as King Arthur in Camelot.Photo by Jerry Gregg

Considered Shakespeare’s finest work, The Acting Company will bring a 2 hour version of Hamlet to the stage under the direction of the most devoted fan of the story. There is probably no other person who knows the dramatic story as well as Jamie Ferreira, an English teacher at Yuba City High School and a founding member of The Acting Company theatre. Hamlet, the prince of Denmark, returns home after receiving news that his father has died. He is devastated to learn that his mother has quickly remarried his father’s brother. A ghost of his father reveals to Hamlet that his death was not accidental, but murder. Hamlet feigns mental illness in order to get to the truth of the matter and the rest is one of the most woeful tragedies ever told.

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HAMLETBY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE MAY 5 - MAY �8DIRECTED BY JAMIE FERREIRAAUDITIONS FEB 7, 8 6:30-8:30 PM

For the first time ever, The Acting Company features the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber on its stage in this classic retelling of one of the Bible’s most

compelling stories. Joseph is the favorite son of 13 boys. His father gives him a beautiful coat of many colors, but his jealous brothers sell him into

Egyptian slavery. But it’s all part of God’s plan as Joseph goes on to interpret the Pharaoh’s dreams and eventually leads Egypt through the most difficult famine

ever to hit the land. And Joseph is reunited with his family and his father.

The proteans and Miles Gloriosus (middle top-played by Noah Gillett) from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (November 2002)

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JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOATBY ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER & TIM RICE JULY 1� - AUG 6DIRECTED BY DEBBIE COLLIER & AMY ARONSONAUDITIONS MAY 9, 10 6:30-8:30 PMSPONSORED BY CARL’S JR RESTAURANTS

The recipient of numerous Elly nominations, winner of two of the theater awards, and founding father of The Acting Company, Curt Schroeder returns with his 5th original work. Lauded for his ability to write witty dialogue and create both ridiculous and realistic characters, Schroeder is sure to captivate audiences with this story about the meaning of life. Yes, it sounds pretty profound, but if you’ve seen a Curt Schroeder original you know he tends to weave a common thread through all his stories. In fact, this new play is almost a conclusion to his first play “cleave.” Melons will answer some of the questions left unanswered in his previous works and is sure to make you laugh one minute and cry the next.

Tina Monette gives Tom Nadeau a big surprise in You Can’t Take It With You directed by Curt Schroeder (September 2004)

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MELONSWRITTEN & DIRECTED BY CURT SCHROEDER SEP 8 - OCT 1AUDITIONS JULY 18-19 6:30-8:30 PM

Members of the ensemble from Camelot (November 2005). Photo by Jerry Gregg

In the 16th Century, Miguel de Cevantes, poet, playright and part-time actor was imprisoned for presenting entertainment offensive to the Spanish Inquisition. His unusual defense while inside the dungeon is the story of Don Quixote, the mad, aging nobleman who, with his trusted manservant, Sancho Panza, defends his perfect lady, Dulcinea, tilts at windmills and sings some of the most beautiful and beloved songs!

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MAN OF LA MANCHABY DALE WASSERMAN OCT �0 - NOV �6DIRECTED BY JOHN ELLIOTTMUSIC & LYRICS BY JOE DARION & MITCH LEIGHAUDITIONS AUG 15, 16 6:30-8:30 PM

Diary of Anne FrankSome Like It Hot

Street Car Named DesireKiss Me Kate

Taming of the ShrewSleeping BeautyInto the Woods

Pirates of PenzanceHello Dolly

Give us your feedback on what we should do for 2007 E-mail us at info@actingcompany.org

Mark Johnson as “Jimmers” from Escanaba in da Moonlight (April 2005)

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UNDER CONSIDERATION

FOR �007 SEASON

Marysville Charter Arts Academy students enjoy a free night at the theater thanks to the sponsorship of Yuba Highlands.

Sponsorships & Advertising

SponsorshipsOur ticket sales only cover the cost of royalties – that’s the price we pay just to have the rights to produce a particular show. Without the help of our donors and sponsors, we would not be able to pay the light bill or pay for sets and costumes. We hope that your business will want to benefit from the opportunities offered to production sponsors.Our sponsors are given a free, private performance to invite employees, clients, friends and family. Or—as many sponsors have done—donate the performance to a local school so that students can enjoy a live theater experience.Sponsors also receive much recognition by inclusion on all posters, programs, newsletters and on our website.Many businesses also partner with other local businesses to help us pay for the cost of a show.To sponsor a play the cost is $3,000To sponsor a musical the cost is $5,000Contact John Elliott at The Acting Company to become a sponsor of one of our upcoming shows.

AdvertisingBy advertising in our theater programs you help us pay for the cost of printing and you reach more than 1,000 patrons per show—that’s 6,000 for the year. The cost for advertising is very reasonable!

• Full Page ad - $100• Half Page ad - $50• Quarter Page ad - $25

If you purchase an ad for the entire season, you get one show free:• Full page for the season - $500• Half Page for the season - $250• Quarter Page for the season - $125

Contact John Elliott at The Acting Company to purchase your ad! We will create your ad for you, just write down what information you want it to say.

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AuditionsThe Acting Company is always looking for new actors and new volunteers. We encourage anyone and everyone to join us at our open auditions-no experience necessary! At most auditions you are simply asked to read a short scene from the play and you will be given several chances to read the scene again with other actors playing the other parts in the scene. Our auditions are very casual and we will do everything we can to make you feel welcome and comfortable. Please join us and become part of the magic of live theater.

WebsiteEverything you need to know about The Acting Company is on our website at www.ActingCompany.org. Need to rent costumes, rent the theater, rent an actor as entertainment for your function… or maybe you want to sign up for children’s theater, find out about upcoming auditions or browse through photos from all the performances The Acting Company has ever produced. Go on-line and get all the info you ever needed and more.

The Acting Company loves to support local community events like the 2005 Way Way Way Off Broadway performance to support Woodleaf Outdoor School and local arts groups. Pictured in the bottom photo is Lucas Ledbetter as Scarecrow and Dahni Trujillo as Dorothy reprising their roles from TAC’s 2005 production of The Wiz.

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Lifetime MembershipNever worry about buying another ticket… become a Lifetime Member and you’ll have a ticket for every performance at The Acting Company for Life! Your membership of $500 (or $950 per couple) pays for itself in 6 years and after that your admission is essentially free! You are not limited to a particular performance or seat. Simply use your membership card to reserve tickets on-line, via e-mail or during our box office hours. You will never have to worry about increase in ticket prices, your membership pays for your admission now and for the rest of your life.Fill out the order form in the back of this brochure.

Friends of The TheatreThis is the perfect way to show your support and patronage to your community theatre. Friends of the Theatre are listed in our Theatre Programs and will receive special gifts and offers. There are 5 different levels to donate as a Friend of the Theatre:

• Season Friend & Sponsor ($500 +)• Producer’s Friend ($201-$500) • Director’s Friend ($101-$200) • Stage Manager’s Friend ($51-$100) • Actor’s Friend ($25-$50)

To become a Friend of the Theatre fill out the Order Form on the inside back page of this brochure or go on-line at www.ActingCompany.org.

*We request that you park on the south side of Bridge Street or in the Yuba City High School parking lot in an effort to respect our neighbors.

Children’s Theater participants from April 2005 class.

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What is a Season Ticket?You pick which opening weekend performance you want to see each of our 2006 shows and you pick your favorite seat. Then, you just show up! No need to reserve or purchase tickets, your seat is waiting for you. For example, if you choose Saturday night and somewhere in the 5th row as your preferences, then you will receive your Season Ticket in the mail with all your performance dates for the 2006 season along with your seat number. If you can’t make one of your scheduled performances just let us know at least a week in advance of the show’s opening and we will exchange your season tickets for a different performance and hold those tickets for you at the door. Tickets are now $15 each, but if you buy season tickets you will get 6 shows for $80 (that’s a $10 savings).

What is a Theater Pass discount card?Buy 5 tickets and get the 6th for free. It’s basically a punch card and by purchasing all 5 tickets at the same time, you get the 6th ticket for free. The Theater Pass costs $75 and you can use all 6 tickets for one show or spread them out over a variety of shows. It never expires, use it anytime. You must reserve your ticket in advance, though. Call us or e-mail us with your reservation and tell us you will be using your Theater Pass.

Flower Girls and Professor Higgins’ maids posing backstage from My Fair Lady (June 2004).

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�006 Season Order Form Name:

Address: City: Zip:

Phone: E-Mail:

Please — All fields are required to be filled out. The Acting Company will only use this information to complete your order and send you information about Acting Company productions—no person, group or business will have access to any of this information other than our Board Secretary and Theater Manager.

Season Tickets: I would like ___ Season Ticket(s) at $80 each.

My preferred row is: A B C D E F G No Preference

I would like to attend the: Friday Saturday Sunday

opening weekend performance for 2006.

Theatre Pass (Discount Card): I would like ___ Theatre Pass(es) at $75 each.

Lifetime Membership: I would like a single ($500) Lifetime Membership.

I would like a couple ($950) Lifetime Membership.

Friend of the Theatre:I would like to become a Friend of the Theatre with my tax-deductible donation. Please check which level:

Actor’s Friend ($25-$50) Stage Manager’s Friend ($51-$100)

Director’s Friend ($101-$200) Producer’s Friend ($201-$500)

Season Friend ($500 +)

TOTAL Enclosed is my check for a total of $_________ made payable to:

The Acting Company 815 B Street Yuba City, CA 95991

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to call (530) 751-1100 or e-mail info@ActingCompany.orgBox Office Hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 12-2 pm.

Thank you for your support!The Acting Company is a non-profit organization, Federal ID #68-0037694, Charitable Trust 56259

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