Sunday, 17 November 2013

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!

Friday, 15 November 2013

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

Monday, 11 November 2013

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!

Monday, 14 October 2013

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.


Thursday, 10 October 2013

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!

Thursday, 19 September 2013

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!!!