Time for Christmas Cheer

Congrats to our Christmas Cheer Choir as they share their talents with more than nine Senior Centres in the Mississauga Community. We are very proud of the good work done by our generous and talented members. Their program includes both Christmas Music and beloved classics. Our thanks to music director Ann Wright and Producer Liz Allen. You  make CMT proud as we continue our mandate to entertain Mississauga. Well Done!

On another note, please pencil in Saturday December 28th, as CMT holds its annual Christmas wine and cheese. Our thanks to the Roose family for sharing their home with us. This event begins at 7:30. Members will be getting an email with address and details.

Finally, a last congratulations to the wonderful cast of Legally Blonde. You out did yourselves in the performance of eight near sold out shows. Audiences and critics loved your work. We are so proud of your work. Hope to see you again soon in another Clarkson Event. Next Up: "Ya Gotta Dream" - concert May 9 and 10 at Eden United Church. Audtions Dec.8th (email: ritaferguson20@gmail.com for an audition time). Rehearsals start Wednesday January 8th. See you soon!

OMG You guys!

What you Want, Harvard, is ME!

So Much Better!

Three shows left: Legally Blonde ends its smash run at Meadowvale

Just three shows left. Be sure to come visit "Legally Blonde" at Meadowvale Theatre.
Goodlife Magazine Mississauga thinks we rock! Hope you do too!
http://goodlifemississauga.com/123-gl-2013/blonde.html

Review of Legally Blonde

Congrats to the cast and crew of Legally Blonde for their fabulous opening weekend! The reviews are in, and we done good! Be sure to see one of our last four shows - Nov.21, 22, 23 (2 shows) and 24 (2 p.m.) at Meadowvale Theatre!

http://www.rivetingriffs.com/Legally%20Blonde.html

And a reminder that you can book an audition for our upcoming Spring Concert "Ya Gotta Dream" by emailing ritaferguson20@gmail.com - on Dec. 8 - auditions from 1 p.m.  Come sing with us!

Legally Blonde presenting NOW at Meadowvale Theatre

Congrats to the amazing and talented cast, crew and team that created Legally Blonde - the Musical. Opening Night was a huge success, with an audience that thoroughly enjoyed the comedy, artistry, acting, dance, music and storyline of LB. Be sure to come out to see this great show. We have seven more shows that can be enjoyed - Meadowvale Theatre - Nov.16, 21, 22, 23 (8 p.m.)  Nov.17, 23, 24 (2.p.m.) - Meadowvale Theatre - Battleford and Erin Mills Pkwy. www.mtix.ca

Princess as Bruiser, Emilie Westbrooke and Elle Woods

Heidi Cyfko as Paulette, Zoey as Rufus

Legally Blonde - the Musical hits Meadowvale; Christmas!; Spring Concert Auditions

Hello Friends of Clarkson Music Theatre. We've moved into Meadowvale Theatre in readiness for the opening of Legally Blonde - the Musical (presenting Nov.15,16, 17 (2 p.m.),21, 22, 23 (2 shows), 24 (2 p.m.) . OMG!!! Amazing 2 storey sets are built; Props from turkey legs to pink lap tops are assembled; Moving Lights are programmed (pink of course); Sound cues and audience announcements are taped; Our two pooches (Princess- the Chihuahua- and Zoey - the pug) are ready to upstage everybody; and the most amazing, talented cast of Legally Blonde are totally pumped to share all they've learned under the inspiring tutelage of Renee Beiforte (director / choreographer) and Jenny Peace (music Director). Be sure to get your tickets at www.mtix.ca. This one's special! 

Kudos to our Christmas Choir who are set to present their jolly holly repertoire to senior centres in the Mississauga Area. We applaud all your hard work and can't wait for you to get us into the Christmas spirit. Thank you to your lovely music director Ann Wright and your producer Liz Allan. Break legs!

Finally, dates have been set for you to audition for the spring concert: "Ya Gotta Dream - Clarkson sings songs to wonder, to dream, to celebrate". This inspiring show under the direction of Bob Hardinge goes up at Eden United Church (Battleford and Winston Churchill) on May 9 and May 10 (2 shows)... with time left for you to devote your Sunday to Mother's Day. If you wish to audition for a featured role in this event, e-mail ritaferguson20@gmail.com. Auditions are in the afternoon of Sunday December 8th. Auditioners will sing a song of their choice - bring your accompaniment for our Robin Dalgleish to play. Rehearsals for this event will be on Wednesdays at Christ Church and start in January. We hope many of you Clarkson Members will join us in making beautiful music. 

As always, you may post questions to this website if you have questions on any of the above.

So best of luck to all our entertainers who continue to entertain Mississauga in the Clarkson tradition. See you at the theatre!

Blonde Almost Here, Frankstein not far away!

Don't be disappointed! Get your Legally Blonde Tickets ... We're dancing and singing up a storm to prepare this great feel good story! Even Princess Bruiser and Zoey /Rufus can't wait! Go to mtix.ca for your tickets.

I'll be a star!... (Rufus)

"I love trying on costumes." (Princess Bruiser)

Looking ahead, we are excited by the number of applications received already for the director and choreographer of Young Frankenstein . If you still wish to be considered, applicants may submit their resume and cover letter to this email or to christinemcm@gmail.com or ritaferguson@cogeco.ca by Oct.25th. If you are interested in learning about the role of Producer, Clarkson is accepting applications for the position of Producer-Apprentice. Please respond to this email or to Christine or Rita (emails listed above) by Oct.25th.

Legally Blonde is Coming

Hey Clarkson Friends. Be sure not to miss Legally Blonde.  Our two adorable pooches - Princess and Zoey- have starring roles as Bruiser and Rufus respectively. They can't wait to make their debut for you!

Princess Bruiser

Zoey / Rufus

"Elle" (Emilie Westbrook) and "Bruiser" (Princess)

"Paulette" (Heidi Cyfko) and "Rufus" (Zoey)

Listen to TheHazeFM.ca to hear a plug or two about our upcoming blonde!

Go to www.mtix.ca to get your tickets today!

Artistic Team for Young Frankenstein

Clarkson Music Theatre proudly presents

Producers:      Rita Ferguson, Christine McMahon

Performance Dates: November 2014

Meadowvale Theatre

6515 Montevideo Road, Mississauga

Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan and Music and Lyrics by Brooks.

Clarkson Music Theatre invites applications and nominations for the positions of

Artistic Director and Choreographer

for our November 2014 production of

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN.

Successful applicants will:

·         have experience with community theatre.

·         have demonstrated skills to create a quality production.

·         be a team player.

·         understand Clarkson Music Theatre’s policy of presenting quality musical theatre while utilizing our existing membership whenever possible.

Please send your resume, complete with a covering letter, to this website, or to christinemcm@gmail.com or to ritaferguson@cogeco.ca

Interviews will be conducted in December  2013.

Legally Blonde!

LIKE – OMG! – Clarkson Music Theatre is thrilled to present Legally Blonde the Musical - the story of Elle Woods, Broadway's blondest valley girl, who follows her boyfriend where no sorority girl has gone before: Harvard Law School. With the cutest sidekick in the world (her Chihuahua), she ends up defying expectations while staying true to herself. “Here you’ll become what you’re supposed to be. You think you can’t but you can.” A musical filled with messages of empowerment, LEGALLY BLONDE was nominated for Tonys and West End Awards, and won three Laurence Oliver Awards, including Best New Musical. . 

We are very excited by the sheer talent and energy of our cast! We expect to sell out so get your tickets today! Ticket orders may be placed at www.mtix.ca

Songs Titles: Omigod you Guys, Serious, Daughter of Delta Nu, What you Want, The Harvard Variations, Blood in the Water, Positive, Ireland, Chip on My Shoulder, Run Rufus Run / Elle Reflects, So Much Better, Whipped Into Shape, Delta Nu Nu Nu, Take it Like a Man, Kyle the Magnificent, Bend and Snap, Gay or European, Legally Blonde, Scene of the Crime, Find My Way.

Stay tuned for how to submit your application to be our next artistic team for our November 2014 production of Young Frankenstein... Till then,  Carry On and Delta Nu Nu Nu!!!

Rehearsals beginning soon for the Christmas Choir and for Legally Blonde

• Greetings Clarkson Members past and present. We are pleased to announce that CMT invites you to become a member of our Christmas Choir. Last year's choir presented its concert to more than eight Senior Centres and Retirement homes in the Mississauga and Oakville area. This is an opportunity especially aimed at those of you who are not involved in our fall production (Legally Blonde).  Rehearsals will be on Wednesdays, starting on Sept.11th, at Christ Church (1700 Mazo Crescent) in the small chapel (as we've done in the past). Our amazing team consists of Ann Wright as Director, Catherine Ambrose as pianist; produced by Liz Allan. If you any concerns or questions, you can call your producer (Liz Allan) at 905 569-0880 .  If you wish to save your spot in this group, and to ensure we have adequate seating and music, please RSVP to this email by Labour Day. 

• If you are cast in Legally Blonde, you can expect to receive an email shortly regarding your fall rehearsal schedule. Remember to send your conflicts to Glenn Pringle (his contact info was sent to you directly).

• Remember, that in both events, your membership fees are due ($30 single and $40 family).

Take care and enjoy the rest of the summer!

from your Clarkson Family

Report from your AGM June 2013

Thanks to those who came out to our Annual General Meeting which was held on June 17th at Christ Church. Here's some highlights:

• CMT was pleased to honour Brittni Kenny with our second annual Performing Arts Scholarship. Brittni is an honours student, with special skills in dance, performance and vocals. She has performed extensively both at Cawthra School of Performing Arts and in other venues. We wish her well as she goes on to study performing arts at Sheridan's Music Theatre Program. Congratulations Brittni.

Brittni Kenny receives the Performance Art Scholarship from the CMT Board (from left - Dennis Sunga, Rita Ferguson, Brittni Kenny, Chris Filippelli, Nick Forrow, Christine McMahon, Chris Waldron, Jenny Peace)

Brittni and her proud parents

• Lifetime Membership was awarded to Pat Mack and Joyce Forth who have been members of Clarkson for twenty five years. Their loyalty was rewarded at the AGM with plaques and a gift, awarded by their fellow Lifetime Members - Ruth McDonald and Liz Allan.

Our Newest Lifetime Members - Pat Mack and Joyce Forth
(from left - Eleanor Crisell, Jane Simser, Bill Cook, Pat Mack, Joyce Forth, Liz Allan, Jim Allan, Ruth McDonald)

• A change to the Bi-Laws was successfully proposed and accepted by the membership. This will better facilitate Mississauga city's requirements regarding the timing of our audited financials, our membership lists, etc. Henceforth, our Annual General Meeting will be held in and around the month of September.
• A Membership Karaoke Social is planned for July 26th at the Irish Club. Please RSVP your intention to attend to christinemcm@gmail.com so that we can confirm numbers and go ahead with this event. RSVP by July 1st.
• Thanks to Jack Travis who worked so hard on the program for "To Hollywood, Love Broadway"

  

  Rita Ferguson (president) thanks Jack Travis for his work on our program for "To Hollywood, Love Broadway"
  
  Thanks to all for attending the AGM. See you at the social!

LEGALLY BLONDE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Like, OMG you guys! We are feeling seriously better, cause we can unveil our fall show....

Clarkson Music Theatre is both pleased and proud to finally officially and unequivocally announce the title of our Fall show: LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL. Who would have thought? Presented at Meadowvale Theatre, November 15 - 24 / 2013. Go to mtix.ca to get your tickets!

Congrats to our amazing and gifted cast:

Legally Blonde Cast List

Name	Character
Emilie  Westbrook	Elle Woods
Nick Petroff	Warner Huntington III
Neil Salinas	Emmett Richmond
Heidi Cyfko	Paulette Bonafonte
Raylin Marcotte	Margot (Greek Chorus)
Melody Robinet	Pilar (Greek Chorus)
Monica Szustakowski	Serena (Greek Chorus)
Derek Faulconer	Professor Callahan
Alana Bostock	Vivienne Kensington
Ray Chaaya	Kyle (UPS guy)
Alysson M. Bradley	Brooke Wyndham , Store Manager bingo
Erica Miceli	Enid Hoopes
Stephanie Birtig	Delta Nu 1
Laura Carney	Delta Nu 2, Sales Staff
Stacey Feggans	Delta Nu 3
Meaghan Lugsdin	Delta Nu 4/ Kate
Laura Moniz	Delta Nu 5
Emily Norman	Delta Nu 6
Laura Parker	Delta Nu 7, DA Joyce Riley
Cecily Restivo-Petroff	Delta Nu 8/ Chutney
Kristina Testa	Delta Nu 9, Hair Affair Cashier
Princess	Bruiser – Elle’s dog
Chris Waldron	Frat boy / Carlos
Matt Willis	Frat Boy, Grandmaster Chad, Lowell
Mark Jones	Frat Boy, Padamadan, Nikos
Martin Van Helden	Frat Boy, Pfeizheimmer
Dylan Roose	Frat Boy
Erik Noesgaard	Frat Boy, Aaron
Kevin Roose	Male Chorus, prison guard, bailiff
Dennis Sunga	Male Chorus, prison guard, court official
Doug Feggans	Male Chorus / Elle’s Dad
Paul Berdusco	Male Chorus , TV Reporter
Tim Clahane	Male Chorus
Danny Harvey	Male Chorus, Dewey, Wynthrop
Laura Wilde	Female Chorus, Sales staff Bingo
Leslie Carney	Female Chorus / Elle’s Mom, Saleswoman
Christine McMahon	Female Chorus, Judge
Rita Ferguson	Female chorus, Kiki the Colorist, Stenographer

CMT AGM June 17 Room 23 / Casting the Fall Show

Greetings CMT friends and members. This is a last reminder for you to attend the Annual General Meeting held at Christ Church on June 17th at 7:30 in Room 23. We will be voting to move the date of our AGM from June to September in the future (in order to better meet some of the requirements laid out by the City of Mississauga regarding charitable status etc.). Also, we will be honouring our newest lifetime achievement members, awarding the winner of Clarkson's Annual Performing Arts Scholarship, appointing members to the CMT Board and celebrating this extraordinary year!

We are thrilled by the sheer talent that came out to audition for our fall show. Thanks to all those involved in this momentous undertaking. This cast will blow you away! - even our very sweet pooches who came out to audition! Our title can Legally be identified in just a few more days. Check out our website on June 10 for this announcement and for the notification of our amazing cast!

Thanks and Awards; Audition Details; Scholarship deadline; AGM; Social

Thanks!
Clarkson Music Theatre would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who came out to celebrate the MTM Celebration of Artistry - in honour of the Encore Series. Each musical from the season presented a couple of songs. Mame showcased "Gooch's Song" and "Bosum Buddies" - each of which was recognized for a Musical Moment Award. We also congratulate our Best Males (Derek Faulconer and Mackenzie Faulkner), Best Females (Leslie Carney, Katie Westrope and Christine McMahon), our Design Award for program (Louise Ferguson) and our Tech Award for lighting (Tristan Tidswell). The Susan Horner Award for Most Helpful Cast member went to Kat Cordi and Leslie Carney. Congrats also to Susan Pringle (Board of Director's Award) and to Sean Moore and Paul Berdusco (Scott Shepherd Award). Thank You again to the entire cast, crew and team for your part in making Mame such a pleasure.

Deserving thanks also goes out to our cast, crew, team and audience of "To Hollywood, Love Broadway" which was a resounding success... We look forward to our next spring concert in 2014 when we hope to see many of you return as cast or audience.

Auditions!

• Auditions are being accepted for our Fall Show, which cannot be "Legally" identified... 
• Please email ritaferguson@cogeco.ca for your 5 minute audition time slot on May 27, 28 or 29. 
• All participants must audition with a one minute comedic monologue and an appropriate song (1 verse and chorus only). 
• The Call Back and mandatory Dance Call for dancers is at 10 am on June 1st, followed by the Principal Call Back (song / cold reading). 
• Prospective principals will be advised of their call back on May 30th. 
• You might want to research the following songs which will be used in the call back:

Margo, Pilar, Serena, Kate - OMG You Guys (page 3,4,5)
Elle - So Much Better Than Before
Warner - Serious (with Elle)
Aaron, Enid, Emmet, Padaman - Harvard Variations (pg. 74 - 84)
Callahan - Blood in the Water (pg. 85 - 89)
Paulette - Ireland (pg. 112 - 115)
Emmet - Chip on my Shoulder (pg. 138 - 140)
Brooke - Whipped Into Shape
Please note that the team may choose not to call you back on June 1st and yet still award you a role. Producers will invite successful applicants to join our "legally" unnamed fall show on or about June 2nd so be sure to leave an accurate email / phone number

Scholarship!
The Clarkson Music Theatre Performing Arts Scholarship application is due May 15th.

AGM Reminder!
You are invited to attend our Annual AGM on June 17 at Christ Church, 1700 Mazo Cres, at 7:30 p.m. You may forward the names of any Applicants to the Board (there are three positions open).

Social!
Plans are underway for Clarkson to host a summer get together. Details will be forwarded to our members.

Thanks and look forward to sharing more great music with you all.

"To Hollywood Love Broadway" comes to Eden this weekend!

“To Hollywood, Love Broadway”

Eden United Church, 3051 Battleford Road

May 4 (2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m) and May 5 (7:30 p.m.)

Music Director: Bob Hardinge

Piano Accompaniment: Robin Dalgleish

Tickets: $20 at the door (door opens at 7 p.m.)

We’ve plucked memorable classics that have gone from Broadway, to Hollywood  to create this memorable tribute to stage and screen.  Classic tunes include music from Chorus Line, Showboat, Beauty and the Beast, Jesus Christ Superstar, Les Mis, The Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Rock of Ages, and more! Our 55 voices blend in rich harmonies! Our featured singers deliver powerhouse performances! Don’t miss Clarkson’s latest adventure in music, cause we’re excited to share with you our newest musical triumph. After all, we’ve been entertaining Mississauga since 1945!  Come out to support your community theatre - Clarkson Music Theatre! - This weekend only!!!

ACTCO News, Hollywood, MTM and Scholarship reminders

On April 6th, the best of ACTCO was celebrated at the Borgata Hall... We filled two tables, and were joined by equal numbers from Meadowvale and City Centre Music Productions. Congratulations to all three members of the Encore Series for their work in The Who's Tommy (CCMP), Crazy for You (Meadowvale) and Mame (Clarkson Music Theatre ). Mame was proud to have been recognized in three nominations: Congrats for your nominations: Mackenzie Faulkner (Male in a Supporting Role), Greg Salisbury (Sound Design) and Leslie Carney (Best Performance , Female, in a Leading Role).  We hope to see all our Mamers and CMT fans out to support us when we hit the stage on May 4/5 at Eden United Church for "To Hollywood, Love Broadway", and to celebrate the season one last time at the MTM Celebration of Artistry Evening on May 10th. Contact ritaferguson@cogeco.ca or christinemcm@gmail.com to reserve your place for the latter. Tickets $20 (includes the entertainment and a light buffet at the end of the evening). Also, don't forget the Info Night for our Fall show May 8th at Christ Church (Auditions May 27 - 30). Finally, deadline for our one thousand dollar Performing Arts Scholarship is May 15th. A busy month indeed!

To Hollywood, Love Broadway

May 4 (2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.) and May 5 (7:30 p.m.)

Get your tickets from Concert Members or you can pick up your tickets at the door. Tickets are only $20 and the  music is terrific!

See you at Eden United Church.

Hollywood, Scholarships, Auditions! OH MY... ie: OMG

"To Hollywood, Love Broadway" is right around the corner. 

Circle your calendars to see "To Hollywood, Love Broadway" May 4 (2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.) and May 5 (7:30 p.m.).
 Just $20 at the door... See you at Eden United Church!!!

WANT A THOUSAND DOLLARS????

Check out the Clarkson Scholarship so you can apply for our annual one thousand dollar bursary. Find out the details  and print your Application orm from our "Download Documents" on the left.

LEGALLY EXCITED FOR YOU TO AUDITION FOR OUR FALL SHOW!!!

Rita Ferguson will take audition requests for our Fall Show (which we can't "LEGALLY" name). See our Facebook Page for more details. Send your audition request to ritaferguson@cogeco.ca on or after April 1st, 2013. Information Night is May 8th at Christ Church - 1700 Mazo Crescent. 

OMG YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!