Not Quite Opera http://www.notquiteopera.org San Francisco's Home to Original, Intimate Theater Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:50:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Audition Notice for the Next “Round One Cabaret of New Music for the Stage” http://www.notquiteopera.org/2012/01/audition-notice-for-the-next-round-one-cabaret-of-new-music-for-the-stage/ http://www.notquiteopera.org/2012/01/audition-notice-for-the-next-round-one-cabaret-of-new-music-for-the-stage/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:05:03 +0000 xgaffer http://www.notquiteopera.org/?p=271 Continue reading →]]>
AUDITION NOTICE
Not Quite Opera Productions will be auditioning SINGERS for its next Round One Cabaret Saturday, January 21, from 10am to 4pm at The Alcove Theater, 414 Mason Street, Ste 502, San Francisco.
Round One Cabaret is a quarterly showcase of original musical theater songs by local composers. The April show features music and lyrics by Joe Blodgett, Cory Bytof, John Quick, Liz Salk, Owen Dockham, Pat Morris, Randy Kasten, Sandy Kasten, Richard Jennings, Ron Lytle.
Show Dates: Friday, Saturday, April 20 and 21 at 8pm. Sunday April 22 at 4pm. 
We will be casting 6 singers – 3 women (1 sop, 1 mezzo, 1 alto), and 3 men (1 tenor, 1 high baritone, 1 baritone), in a wide age range (20 to 50), who can belt and/or sing legit. 
We need strong solo singers who can harmonize and work well in a group. 
This particular evening features excellent solo songs for comic/character types and middle-aged singers, as well as young romantic lead types. 
PREPARE 1 UPTEMPO AND 1 BALLAD, PLUS 1 COMIC MONOLOGUE 
THERE WILL BE A STIPEND
Director: Anne Nygren Doherty
Music Director: Scott DeTurk
For information and/or to make an appointment contact: anne@notquiteopera.org or call Anne at 415.385.7293
]]> http://www.notquiteopera.org/2012/01/audition-notice-for-the-next-round-one-cabaret-of-new-music-for-the-stage/feed/ 0 Not Quite Opera and the Academy for New Musical Theater presenting a new musicals workshop http://www.notquiteopera.org/2011/12/not-quite-opera-and-the-academy-for-new-musical-theater-presenting-a-new-musicals-workshop/ http://www.notquiteopera.org/2011/12/not-quite-opera-and-the-academy-for-new-musical-theater-presenting-a-new-musicals-workshop/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:24:34 +0000 xgaffer http://www.notquiteopera.org/?p=265 Continue reading →]]> Not Quite Opera Productions has partnered with the Academy for New Musical Theater of Los Angeles to present a workshop by ANMT’s Scott Guy.
For one Saturday only, January 28th, ANMT’s Scott Guy will be visiting the Alcove Theater (414 Mason Street, Fifth Floor, SF) from 10-4,  for a workshop of your musical theatre songs, scenes and lyrics.  Fee is $20.  This is a trial workshop; if there’s enough interest, we can discuss an ongoing series of workshops (once a quarter?  once a month?).
There will be as many as twelve half-hour slots:  up to 15 minutes of your musical followed by 15 minutes of feedback.  Click here to sign up for a slot.
Scott will speak to book, music and lyrics, as well as other points specific to your musical (things like lyric structure, progression, prosody, imagery; musical point of view, events, structure, range, euphony; book intention, clarity, diction, conflict, strength of character’s desires, etc.).
Your presentation itself should be really simple and modest:  you yourself singing at a piano or to a CD is perfectly fine (in fact, preferred); no need for polished performances from actors.  This workshop is about writing, not about performance.
We’ll also find some time to discuss what you might want in future workshops:  Scott is a producer in Los Angeles, and can also talk about topics such as marketing, approaching producers, agents, raising money, collaboration agreements, etc.
If you’re not familiar with the Academy for New Musical Theatre, you can visit an intro page.  The Alcove Theater is the home of Not Quite Opera Productions, producers of original musical theater.
If you’d like to see testimonials about ANMT feedback click on the intro page above, or there’s more than you can eat on Testimonials Page.
(If we don’t get a quorum, don’t worry — we’ll refund your money.  So go ahead and sign up; no worries.)
Click here to reserve a place in this exciting new musical theatre writers’ workshop.
Hope to see you soon!
–The Academy for New Musical Theatre
818.506.8500
– Not Quite Opera Productions, Inc.
415.992.8168
]]> http://www.notquiteopera.org/2011/12/not-quite-opera-and-the-academy-for-new-musical-theater-presenting-a-new-musicals-workshop/feed/ 0 “Round One” is wonderful! http://www.notquiteopera.org/2011/10/round-one-is-wonderful/ http://www.notquiteopera.org/2011/10/round-one-is-wonderful/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:12:10 +0000 xgaffer http://www.notquiteopera.org/?p=183 Continue reading →]]>

Melissa O'Keefe, Katherine Goldman, Peter Alexander and Cliff McCormick (Photo by Jay Yamada)

From our guestbook for last week’s performance -

"STRONG..." (Photo by Jay Yamada)

“...a powerful evening–I laughed in the middle, but got choked up at the end...” (Photo by Jay Yamada)

"SOLID..." (Photo by Jay Yamada)

"...a real treat ..." (Photo by Jay Yamada)

And this lovely mini-review:

Melissa McCormick and Peter Alexander ((Photo by Jay Yamada)

“…I was there basically to provide support for a friend, expecting this show to be fun and great..BUT I want you to know that it was over the top!!..The four singers were excellent! The producer arranged the program marvelously and her little stories between each song pulled everything together so well. The piano player was amazing, and has published about 25 musicals himself. It was an excellent show, for 2 hours…”

Round One is a cabaret of new songs by local composer’s musical theater. It is Not Quite Opera’s mission to develop new works–and what great works they are! The show features a variety of music: Dennis Campagna’s charming folk numbers, Peter Alexander’s clever character-driven tunes, Scott DeTurk’s jazz inspired Broadway sound, and Peter Tucker’s classical crossover ballads. It’s a smorgasbord of fun for any musical theater lover!

Melissa O'Keefe, Katherine Goldman, Peter Alexander and Cliff McCormick (Photo by Jay Yamada)

We are offering two levels of tickets: $30 seats support the theater, are reserved and come with free concessions. You can get these at Brown Paper Tickets. $15 seats are general admission with concessions à la carte. They can be purchased at Goldstar. Or you may place your order by calling The Alcove Theater: 415.992.8168.

]]> http://www.notquiteopera.org/2011/10/round-one-is-wonderful/feed/ 0 Karen Hirst is back in Absolutely San Francisco http://www.notquiteopera.org/2011/07/karen-hirst-is-back-in-absolutely-san-francisco/ http://www.notquiteopera.org/2011/07/karen-hirst-is-back-in-absolutely-san-francisco/#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2011 00:52:16 +0000 xgaffer http://notquiteopera.org/?p=139 Continue reading →]]> Karen Hirst is back for July and August on Thursdays and Saturdays!
(with Mary continuing Sundays!) Karen was the originator of the role,
“Sunshine,” in 2006 as well as the actress who launched the one-woman
show in September 2010. Karen electrified her “re-opening” night
performance last Thursday with a wonderful performance. Two
“Sunshine”s” — twice the fun! Get tickets now!

]]> http://www.notquiteopera.org/2011/07/karen-hirst-is-back-in-absolutely-san-francisco/feed/ 2 Get “Groovy” with Absolutely San Francisco http://www.notquiteopera.org/2011/07/get-groovy-with-absolutely-san-francisco/ http://www.notquiteopera.org/2011/07/get-groovy-with-absolutely-san-francisco/#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2011 00:50:33 +0000 xgaffer http://notquiteopera.org/?p=137 We’ve posted a great little clip of Mary Gibboney performing the song, “Groovy,” from a recent show. Enjoy. Click here for “Groovy on YouTube.”

]]> http://www.notquiteopera.org/2011/07/get-groovy-with-absolutely-san-francisco/feed/ 0 Mary Gibboney takes over as ‘Sunshine’ and her friends in “Absolutely San Francisco” http://www.notquiteopera.org/2011/05/mary-gibboney-takes-over-as-sunshine-and-her-friends-in-absolutely-san-francisco/ http://www.notquiteopera.org/2011/05/mary-gibboney-takes-over-as-sunshine-and-her-friends-in-absolutely-san-francisco/#comments Sun, 29 May 2011 19:42:14 +0000 xgaffer http://notquiteopera.org/?p=114 Continue reading →]]> The excitement continues on Thursday, 6/2/2011, as the marvelous and energetic Mary Gibboney takes over as ‘Sunshine’ and her friends in Not Quite Opera’s open run of the one-woman musical comedy hit, “Absolutely San Francisco.” Enjoy a new twist on the characters, as well as some fresh and subtle updates to our San Francisco story! Mary’s performances begin with previews on Thursday and Friday, 6/2-3/11 at 8pm, and we head into our regular Summer schedule of Thursdays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm beginning 6/4/11. Come on down for the fun! TICKETS

]]> http://www.notquiteopera.org/2011/05/mary-gibboney-takes-over-as-sunshine-and-her-friends-in-absolutely-san-francisco/feed/ 0 Not Quite Opera and The Alcove Theater welcome “Assisted Living: The Musical” http://www.notquiteopera.org/2011/05/not-quite-opera-and-the-alcove-theater-welcome-assisted-living-the-musical/ http://www.notquiteopera.org/2011/05/not-quite-opera-and-the-alcove-theater-welcome-assisted-living-the-musical/#comments Sat, 21 May 2011 23:46:09 +0000 xgaffer http://notquiteopera.org/?p=105 Continue reading →]]> Welcome to “Assisted Living: The Musical” for rehearsals this June. Here’s what has been said about the show: “Assisted Living: The Musical® broke new ground a year ago in Naples, FL. and audiences haven’t stopped laughing (or coming back) since…” …NAPLES, Fla. — So, a man and a woman walk into a strip-mall restaurant packed full of retirees, and start mouthing off about sagging breasts, lost dentures, and how everyone there is standing at death’s door.

What’s the punch line? Rick Compton and Betsy Bennett implore you to find out with Assisted Living: The Musical. The singer-songwriter duo dare to poke fun at the aged in ways often off-limits on stage and screen – and audiences are laughing so hard they cry…”

After rehearsing here, the show plays at THE IMPERIAL PALACE (Chinese Restaurant) 818 Washington Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 Meal and show are located at THE IMPERIAL PALACE. For tickets go to: “Assisted Living: The Musical”

Well, break a leg, and we don’t mean from osteoporosis… -jd

]]> http://www.notquiteopera.org/2011/05/not-quite-opera-and-the-alcove-theater-welcome-assisted-living-the-musical/feed/ 0 Not Quite Opera and “Absolutely San Francisco” welcome Goldstar members http://www.notquiteopera.org/2011/04/not-quite-opera-and-absolutely-san-francisco-welcome-goldstar-members/ http://www.notquiteopera.org/2011/04/not-quite-opera-and-absolutely-san-francisco-welcome-goldstar-members/#comments Sat, 09 Apr 2011 23:59:18 +0000 xgaffer http://notquiteopera.org/?p=93 Welcome Goldstar members one and all. Check your e-mail blast and the goldstar.com web site for deals on our shows.

]]> http://www.notquiteopera.org/2011/04/not-quite-opera-and-absolutely-san-francisco-welcome-goldstar-members/feed/ 0 Darlene Popovic to extend her run of the show! http://www.notquiteopera.org/2011/04/darlene-popovic-to-extend-her-run-of-the-show/ http://www.notquiteopera.org/2011/04/darlene-popovic-to-extend-her-run-of-the-show/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 03:48:58 +0000 xgaffer http://notquiteopera.org/?p=90 We’re thrilled to announce that Darlene is going to continue her performance of Sunshine and her friends for another 6 weeks – through May 29, 2011.

]]> http://www.notquiteopera.org/2011/04/darlene-popovic-to-extend-her-run-of-the-show/feed/ 0 Absolutely San Francisco getting great reviews http://www.notquiteopera.org/2011/04/absolutely-san-francisco-getting-great-reviews/ http://www.notquiteopera.org/2011/04/absolutely-san-francisco-getting-great-reviews/#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:58:10 +0000 xgaffer http://notquiteopera.org/?p=88 “Buzzin’” Lee Hartgrave says “Absolutely San Francisco is VERY SF!” We couldn’t agree more.

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