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Stage West is reviving Thornton Wilder’s award winning and controversial masterpiece, The Skin of Our Teeth, a penetrating look at human existence in the face of catastrophic events. Running September 3 through October 4, this uncannily modern production written in 1942 touches on such current hot button issues as climate change and war. Tickets are on sale now!

Amphibian Stage Productions is reviving their acclaimed 2002 hit, Three Days of Rain at the Sanders Theatre from September 10 – 20, 2009. Three actors play two generations of characters as a trio of young adults unravel past mysteries involving their parents in this intiguing drama … and yes, it actually rains on stage!

Schola Cantorum of Texas will hold open auditions for experienced choral singers who want to join the premier choral performing group of North Texas. Auditions will be held at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church between 6:00 and 10:00 PM. Appointments may be scheduled by calling the Schola! office at 817.927.2114.

Casa Mañana President and Executive Producer Wally Jones is pleased to announce that veteran actor, director, playwright, casting associate and educator Joe Sturgeon has recently joined the staff as the Director of Theatre for Youth.

Granbury Opera House presents The Night the Music Died, a recreation of the final concert performed by Buddy Holly, J. P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson, and Ritchie Valens in early February 1959. Later that night, all three performers would be killed in a plane crash and the course of American musical history would change forever.

Q Cinema will launch its Fall Film series with director Jacqui Morris’ poignant teen romance, Watercolors. This film enjoyed its Southwest Premiere in May during the 11th Annual Q Film Festival, and won the prizes for Best Gay Film and Audience Favorite. It is being brought back by popular demand to the Four Day Weekend Theater on July 29, 2009, at 8:00 PM.

Casa Mañana is holding open auditions for their upcoming production of Five Guys Named Moe. The theatre is specifically seeking a cast of African-American males ages 18 and up.

Jubilee Theatre is proud to present the world premiere run of Sam Shade – A Detective Musical, a tuneful mystery that pays tribute to the classic American detective novel. Conceived by Joe Rogers and directed by Tyrone King, this salute to Sam Spade and his gumshoe brethren opens July 24 and runs through August 23.

Stage West’s current production of The Spitfire Grill is receiving glowing reviews. Directed by Jerry Russell, this uplifting and heartwarming musical tells the story of a young woman recently released from prison who attempts to make a new life for herself in the small town of Gilead, Wisconsin. Don’t miss this beautifully acted “must see” musical!

Granbury Opera House presents Jospeh and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. This family friendly musical, a retelling of the biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors, will run July 09 through July 19. Tickets for all performances are on sale now!