FourFront Theatre

MORE AUDITIONS!!!

2009-07-27T13:25:00.000-07:00

It's kind of late notice, but we are holding auditions for our first children's show! PINKALICIOUS the Musical! will be directed by Megan Sauzer Harms and Musical Directed By Natalie True.

Auditions are THIS SATURDAY!!!

Check out all the info HERE

The SPELLING BEE cast!

2009-06-25T13:12:00.000-07:00

We have an amazing cast for Spelling Bee. Check it out HERE!

AUDITIONS!!!

2009-05-30T10:54:00.001-07:00

Auditions for FourFront Theatre’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be held at NOCCA on Saturday, June 20th at 11:00 am. Director David Hoover is looking for four men and three women (18 years or older) of various races, who can handle tight harmony, improvise, and move well. Musical Director Jefferson Turner is asking for 16 bars of music in the right key. An accompanist will be provided. Auditioners should also be prepared to dance and cold read from the script. The show will run November 6 – 22 at Muriel’s Cabaret in Le Petit Theatre. Actors will be compensated. For more information, please email info@fourfronttheatre.com
PLEASE NOTE: THE ROLE OF WILLIAM BARFEE AND RONA PERETTI HAVE BEEN CAST

ALTAR BOYZ still going strong and our BIG MUSICAL ANNOUNCEMENT

2009-05-16T13:57:00.000-07:00

We have to start by thanking Le Petit and the new staff for making Altar Boyz finally come to life the way we always dreamed it could. It really makes us look forward to working with these guys next year. There are still tickets for the run which closes on May 24th (Gary's birthday) so don't miss out.

OK, so the big musical...

As far as Hairspray goes, we learned that the owners of the show are not willing to release the New Orleans market in the near future, as they feel they have not had the opportunity to bring the show here yet. We can't have it, but no one can. The day the rights are released we have been promised a phone call and the option to do the show. So, our never-ending Hairspray saga continues.

The show we are going to do on Le Petit's mainstage is DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS. It will run for three weeks in January. We could not be more excited. It's a hilarious show with a lot of great roles. We will keep everyone updated when it's time for auditions for this, as well as Spelling Bee.

In the mean time, COME SEE ALTAR BOYZ!!!

News and more news (and a video)

2009-03-18T14:22:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone!

Some new developments and exciting news:

1. Many of you were curious as to what would become of us next season, given the change of staff at Le Petit. We are happy to announce that our place is secure at Le Petit next season, and we have been offered some additional time on the main stage should we chose to produce something else this summer. We are looking forward to a successful and exciting partnership with Le Petit, and hope you all will continue to support both FourFront Theatre and Le Petit next season.

2. We are getting closer to Altar Boyz opening night! In case you haven't seen the video teaser, check it out here. I'll wait...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn04vvmz_za&fmt=18

Back? Awesome, huh! PLEASE don't wait to get tickets. We'd hate to sell out and have you miss it. For tickets call 522-6545 or visit www.southernrep.com

3. Finally, we are proud to announce that our production of The History Boys has been honored with 6 Big Easy nominations and a handful of Marquee Nominations. The Big Easy Awards are March 30th. We'll let you know how we do. :)

We're OnStage!

2009-02-12T16:03:00.000-08:00

Not sure if you guys picked up a copy of the new OnStage Magazine, but we were a feature. You can read the article here:

http://www.myneworleans.com/onstage/spring-2009/Passion-Play/

I think that's the link. The name of the article is Passion Play in case you have to search. They didn't use our favorite picture (the one up top), so I've attached it. It was fun shooting in the middle of a freezing fountain early in the morning. The weather was 30-ish degrees outside. We had quite a crowd watching us. This was the 11th or 12th take.

We have started Altar Boyz rehearsal and it's going to be a show like you've never seen. It's not too early to get tickets!

A "Class Act"

2008-12-30T11:07:00.001-08:00

Check out the Gambit's "Year in Review". We're proud to be listed as something worth mentioning!

http://bestofneworleans.com/gyrobase/content?oid=oid%3A48357

The Fun Raiser (RECAP)

2008-12-28T12:51:00.000-08:00

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO MISSED IT.....

Our "Fun Raiser" last night was so much, and we're very thankful for everyone who helped pack Le Petit. We raised some money and LOTS of cheer (we floated at least one keg and martinis are now an endangered species). "Uncle" Wayne was so much fun on the pia-nee and the food catered by our parents and Fred Nuccio was a big hit.

Mandi Turner won the FourFront season ticket raffle (so if you want to see our shows next season start kissing up). The other basket winners were:

Ruckerfest 5000: Eddie Cox

The Kelly Experience: Marshall Harris

Lucas' Loot: Mat Grau

Megan's Mishmash: Carlos Gonzales

And Hunter McGreggor managed to out-bid Lucas on the framed Michaelopoulous (is that how you spell it?) print donated by Betsy and Geoffrey Dobson. If anyone knows where Hunter is, tell him to pay us and come get his prize.

We also announced as much of our 2009 - 2010 season as we could:

My First Time

directed by Fred Nuccio, starring the Four of us in our first ever appearance together.

August at Le Chat Noir

Pinkilicious

directed by Megan Harms

October at JPAS

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

directed by David Hoover, starring Ricky Graham

November at Le Petit (Muriel's)

TBA

this will be a regional premier of a major musical recently on Broadway.

directed by Gary Rucker

January on Le Petit's Mainstage

TBA

this will be a small musical recently on Broadway.

Spring at Le Chat Noir

November by David Mamet

director in negotiations :)

May at Le Petit (Muriel's)

Other big announcements include:

FourFront is the subject of a featured article in the next OnStage Magazine. Be on the lookout!

Also, The Altar Boyz are in negotiations to make an appearance at the Big Easy Awards in March.

It's really been a great first season (so far) for us, and we are truly thankful for the unbelievable amount of support everyone has shown us. Hope everyone has a great New Year, and we'll see you in April for Altar Boyz!

Who likes to rock the party?

2008-12-15T20:08:00.000-08:00

Just reminding everyone about our Holiday "Fun Raiser" on the 27th. I'm copying the link to the stageclick press release (which is a copy of Cuthbert's blog about the party.)

We have some awesome things to raffle off, including tickets to EVERY THEATRE IN TOWN (except Rivertown, who didn't even write us back. IRONY!!!) as well as some big announcements about next season.

The all-you-can-drink keg is back as well as Schlimmer Shots, plus Uncle Wayne on piano.

Spread the word. It's going to be a party to remember. Trust me.

www.stageclick.com/topic/3089.aspx

They are the ALTAR BOYZ!!!

2008-10-29T18:44:00.000-07:00

Well, after a couple of weeks of auditions, and one of the most grueling call-backs in history (that Leonard Raybon is so good!) we have cast the Altar Boyz.

They are:

William Bryant as Matthew

Brian Falgoust as Mark

P.J. McKinnie as Luke

James St. Juniors as Juan

Keith Claverie as Abraham

I have never had such a tough time casting a show. There were so many talented guys to choose from, each of whom really 'brought it' to the audition. We could not be happier with the ensemble we decided on, and I CAN NOT wait to start rehearsals. I'm really fortunate to have Leonard and Kelly as partners in this. They are among the best of the best at what they do and they are going to make this show unforgettable.

The hardest part is always not being able to use everyone. I always feel terrible having to let people know I won't be able to cast them in a show. This time it particularly breaks my heart.

So get tickets now. The show's not until April but you are not going to want to miss it.

Gary

Welcome to the blog!

2008-10-27T18:55:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone!

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A bit of an update -

HISTORY BOYS was a smash. The houses were incredible and (except for one night of weird sound issues) went off without a hitch. We were really glad to see so many people turn out to support us and the show. It means so much to know people believe in you and want you to succeed. The reviews have also been terrific. Even Al Shea liked it (even though he took a shot at GUTENBERG!, which I don't think he even saw. Guess he reads Patrick Shannon's reviews). Your emails have been amazing and supportive, and we sincerely appreciate every one of them.

We are currently casting ALTAR BOYZ and I have to say I had no idea there were so many talented guys in this city. Do yourselves a favor and get your tickets early. You do not want to miss this show. Hopefully we will have a cast in the next few days and I'll be sure to post an update.

Finally (for now) we are working on our shows for next season. We have secured the rights to one already and we CAN NOT WAIT to tell you what it is. If we get rights to the other shows on our list, next season will blow your mind. We are hoping to have a party around Christmas and make the big announcement. Fingers crossed.

Until next time...

Gary