danceXchange
Presented by Dance Theatre Collective of Southern California in association with Temecula Presents
NEXT PERFORMANCE: June 18, 2013 at 7pm
VENUE: The Merc Stage
PROGRAM: Nickerson-Rossi Dance from Los Angeles
The guest artist for this month's showcase is Los Angeles' outstanding Nickerson-Rossi Dance. We are thrilled to be presenting two works from the company in our intimate showcase this month.
Artistic director, Michael Nickerson-Rossi is the dynamic dancer he is today due to his training in the genres of Modern Dance, Jazz, Ballet, and Hip-hop. His initial training began in Northern California under the guidance of Lori Bryhni and Kim T. Davis. Rossi's choreography juxtaposes composition, sophistication and dynamism. Discovering dance as the voice of individuality prompted his eagerness to pursue dance professionally.
His work, Remembering The Unremembered, originally performed at the Center Stage Theatre in Santa Barbara, California for the SB-ADAPT Festival summer of 2011, prompted Santa Barbara Independent critic Charles Donelan to write "Nickerson-Rossi's work contributed to be the most romantic work of the festival."
His professional experience includes: Off-Balance Dance Company, Kim T. Davis Dance, SJ Dance CO, Torrance Theatre Company, Pennington Dance Group and Invertigo Dance Theatre. In 2008, Rossi founded Nickerson-Rossi Dance, where his work has premiered in cities such as San Diego, Torrance, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Tempe, Palm Springs, Philadelphia, Texas and Los Angeles. Along with Nickerson-Rossi Dance recently receiving non-profit status and currently working to develop the company's outreach project The uNdeRstanD Program designed to assist at-risk and otherwise emotionally unexpressed individuals through dance education. This continued pursuit of growth and excellence for Nickerson-Rossi Dance acts as fuel for ambition to further develop him as a respected artist.
For more information about the company, visit http://www.NickersonRossiDance.com
danceXchange is a monthly showcase presented in various settings at the Theater to bring the local dance community together in celebration of our varied and eclectic dance community and all it has to offer. No audition is necessary; but the work is always of a substantial quality.
Co-produced by Temecula Presents and the Dance Theatre Collective of Southern California, danceXchange engages new and diverse audiences, enriches experiences of current dance supporters, provides opportunities for interchange among the dance community, and brings local business sponsorship to dance programming at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater.
Anyone wishing to present a work-in-progress or a finished piece, should contact us at www.dancexchange.net. All types of dance are encouraged to perform! This is a friendly and supportive audience. Let’s Dance!
TICKETS: $5 Buy Tickets
LITTLE MERMAID, JR.
June 20-23, 2013
Presented by City of Temecula Youth Musical Theater
VENUE: TVHS Golden Bears Theater
31555 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula, CA, 92592 (map)
In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she’s the girl with the enchanting voice.
Adapted from Disney’s 2008 Broadway production, Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. features the hit songs "Part of Your World," "She’s in Love," and the Oscar-winning "Under the Sea."
TICKETS:
$10 all ages, General Admission (no reserved seating)
ANYTHING GOES
June 13-30, 2013Presented by Temecula Valley Players
VENUE: Old Town Temecula Community Theater
Book by Cole Porter
When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention head out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love…proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, tap dancing “angels”, and a Public Enemy #1 wanna-be!
Throw in some exotic disguises and some good old-fashioned blackmail and you’ve got an exciting ride!
With the memorable songs of Cole Porter such as De-Lovely, Anything Goes, I Get A Kick Out Of You and the beautiful, Night and Day.
TICKETS:
$25 Orchestra
$20 Parterre and Balcony
DISCOUNTS:
Thursdays only: $10, all sections for Seniors 65+, Students/Teachers, Military (Active & Retired)
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JAZZ AT THE MERC
Presented by Sherry Berry Music in association with Temecula Presents
Sherry Williams hosts "Jazz At The Merc"!
Each Thursday (and special performance dates throughout the year), you will be treated to a different jazz group in the intimate space known as "The Merc". The Mercantile is one of Temecula's original buildings and has been beautifully restored. We wanted to take advantage of this venue and bring you straight ahead jazz every Thursday evening in this acoustically inspired space.
Click here for an audio sample of Jazz at the Merc.
TICKETS: $15
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CLASSICS AT THE MERC
The Golden Valley Music Society, the region’s premier classical music presenter, joins with the Old Town Temecula Community Theater in hosting this weekly series.
Most Sunday afternoons, join us in The Merc for chamber performances by the region's best professional musicians. The intimate setting of The Merc allows the audience and musicians to interact with each other so you can learn about the musicians, their instruments, their careers, and the music they perform.
A great classical experience for a great price!
TICKETS:
$12 Adults
$5 Students w/ID (No Senior Discounts)
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READERS THEATRE IN THE MERC
Presented by Theater Foundation and Temecula Presents
VENUE: The Merc
NEXT PERFORMANCE: Wednesday, June 26, 2013
PROGRAM: "Hollywood Hills" by Sheldon Bull
Theatre Arts West is excited to announce the selected play for their first Southern California Playwrights Project and their final reading for this Temecula Theater Foundation’s Readers Theater. Hollywood Hills by Sheldon Bull is a laughter-inducing comedy about a Hollywood, Woody Allen neurotic-like television writer.
Playwright Sheldon Bull is a highly successful TV writer and producer for thirty years. He has held positions from Story Editor to Executive Producer on eleven different prime time network situation comedies, working with and writing for stars like Bill Cosby, Alan Alda, Danny DeVito, Bob Newhart, Henry Winkler, Craig T. Nelson, Loni Anderson, Betty White, and Melissa Joan Hart. Sheldon has produced a string of hit series including "Newhart", "A Different World", "Coach", and "Sabrina – The Teenage Witch". Mr. Bull will be attending this premiere staged reading of his work.
Featured on the 4th Wednesday of each month, Readers Theatre at The Merc is the intimate reading of plays and literature, where the actors use their voices to bring characters to life and convey stories to the audience through intonation, inflection, and fluency. It offers the audience a chance to hear work that would otherwise not be possible, and through its sheer simplicity delivers dramatic impact.
PLAYS MAY CONTAIN ADULT LANGUAGE. Due to mature subject matter, parental discretion is advised.
TICKETS: $10, General Admission
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TIM SWEENEY, MOTIVATIONAL COMEDY
"Tim Sweeney Is Lost In America!"
Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 8pm
Presented by Tim Sweeney, in association with Temecula Presents
VENUE: The Merc
Over the last 30 years, Tim Sweeney has traveled around the country as an athlete, performer and a motivational comic, experiencing almost every different aspect of American culture. From encountering the people that who never left Star Wars, to outrunning the Texas police and tornados, to literally punching cattle in Montana, learning why you don’t drive a car with Michigan license plates in other states, to the value of having a good avocado dip recipe, he has just about seen all the craziness life has to offer.
Join us for an interesting and comical insight into the unusual people, places and beliefs that makes the United States the most wonderful place in the world.
*Your ticket purchase creates awareness for organ donation registry, supports a family with a terminally ill parent, and creates awareness for the 411Gina Foundation helping the thousands of families with missing children and loved ones.
**Attention all Temecula business owners! This show features a pre-show “meet and greet social get together” for everyone that is attending to hand out their business materials and get to know everyone at the show ahead of time! This special pre-show event starts at 7pm at The Merc.
TICKETS: $20
CABARET AT THE MERC
Co-Produced by Jordan Beck and J. Scott Lapp, in association with Temecula Presents
CABARET AT THE MERC brings the very best of Broadway to beautiful Old Town Temecula, on the last Sunday of each month!
JUNE 30, 2013 PROGRAM:
IT'S TONY TIME!
"There's a Little bit of Broadway in Everyone"
And the TONY goes to...
It's that time of year again! The Tony Awards are the highest honor in the world of live theater, and on June 30th, 2013, we'll celebrating the music from this year's shows on Broadway! From new musicals like Hands on a Hardbody, Matilda, Kinky Boots, Chaplin, and Bring It On to the revivals like Annie, Cinderella, Pippin, Jekyll & Hyde, and The Mystery of Edwin Drood.
If you're a musical theater lover, you won't want to miss this exciting evening showcasing the current crop of Broadway hits!
Cast will be announced soon!
TICKETS:
$20 Reserved Seating
$15 Students with ID (available in back row only)
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GIFTix are good for ALL performances taking place in the Theater or The Merc only (not for other events we are ticketing). But best of all, GIFTix never expire!
Available in $25, $50, and $100 denominations, GIFTix can be purchased online, in-person at the Theater Ticket Office, or by phone at 1.866.OLD.TOWN (1.866.653.8696).
If you would like your GIFTix purchase to be mailed directly to your Gift Recipient, simply type in their address for the Shipping Address when ordering online, or let us know over the phone or in-person.
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DON QUIXOTE BALLET
July 12 & 13, 2013 - 2 shows only!
Presented by Inland Valley Classical Ballet Theatre
VENUE: TVHS Golden Bears Theater
31555 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula, CA, 92592 (map)
TICKETS:
$20 Orchestra
$18 Parterre
DISCOUNTS:
$2 off* for Seniors 55+, Children under 10 (includes infants/toddlers), and Groups of 15 or more
*Apply discounts in the Shopping Cart screen after seat selection.