Tabard Theatre Proudly Presents Our 2007-2008 Season:

Pandemonium - April 2008
More than Petticoats - September 2007
Stop Time! - November/December 2007

 
 

Pandemonium
A uniquely new take on Pandora's Box
Written by Susannah Greenwood

Performances: April 25 – May 10 , 2008
Theatre on San Pedro Square
29 North San Pedro Street, San Jose


Think you know the story of Pandora's Box? Think again. Find out what "really happened" in this imaginative and playful original script by Tabard's own Susannah Greenwood in which characters from international fairy and folk tales converge, collide, and collaborate to cover up a catastrophe! Join Pandora's butter-fingered husband Epimetheus as he travels wondrous worlds to collaborate with a collage of characters to … well, you'll just have to come and see! It's an adventure for all ages! Not to be missed.

Hope Services

Our designated non-profit profit for PANDEMONIUM! is Hope Services

 


Stop Time!
An innovative high-energy multi-media musical revue
Created, produced and performed by Bay Area talent

Performances: November 30 – December 15
Opera San Jose Rehearsal Hall
2149 Paragon Drive, San Jose

Stop time! Stop the clock! Rock Around the Clock! A musical revue of 20th century rhythms performed by vocal artists, percussion artists – tap and drums, piano and keyboard, bass, and multi-media. A fusion of sight and sound that brings to life the pulsating beats of ragtime, jive, swing, rock and roll, rock, hip hop and funk from Broadway, Hollywood, Motown and Nashville.  Songs include Night and Day, Broadway Rhythm, Fascinating Rhythm, Rhythm of Life, Just in Time, Alexander's Ragtime Band, and Rock Around the Clock, among many other "timely" 20th century hits!

CAST ( in alphabetical order)

Vocal Artists:
Afton Bolz
Molly Carter
Ron Ketelsen
Diane Milo
Ben Tripousis

Tap Artists:
Mary Callahan
Carolyn DiLoreto
Bobby Giraudo
Carol Lanoie
Rebecca Lipon
Geri Carlson Sauls
Dean Scott
Leslie Hardy Tamel

Musicians:
Clayton Bolz
Gary Dugan
John Leslie
Mitch Newman
Dori Shimer
Terry Shoup
Marge White



STAFF
Created and Directed by John A. Leslie, Diane Milo, and Geri Carlson Sauls

Conceived by Cathy Spielberger Cassetta

Alzheimer's Activity CenterOur designated non-profit profit for STOP TIME is the Alzheimer's Activity Center and Rosa Elena Childcare Center

 


More than Petticoats
7 fearless women, 7 unforgettable stories
Inspired by the book by Erin H. Turner

Performances: September 7 – 15

In 1843, 18-year-old Jessie Benton Fremont secretly sent a letter to her husband that changed his destiny and the course of history! With surprising, touching and true tales that span a century, seven courageous women create their own remarkable paths to shape the California we live in today. Experience the emotion and witness the results of their passion, drive and commitment, that include freeing slaves, mediating an Indian war, helping Chinese immigrants through Angel Island, and documenting history with bricks, pen and camera. An unforgettable journey with seven unforgettable women!

Location: Triton Hall Pavilion, 1900 Don Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95950

CAST
Lily Tung Crystal
Joanne Engelhardt
Regina Morones
Erika Perez
Barbara Reynolds
Ruth E. Stein
Leslie Hardy Tamel

with Doug Baird, Andrew Ceglio and Justin Isaacson


STAFF
Director: Jenny Hollingworth

Written by Doug Brook with Cathy Spielberger Cassetta and Andrew Ceglio, Joanne Engelhardt, Jenny Hollingworth, Leslie Hardy Tamel, and Irene Trapp

Inspired by the book MORE THAN PETTICOATS: Remarkable California Women by Erin H. Turner

Tabard business sponsors for 2007-2008:

Emerald Level: Rich De La Rosa Allstate Insurance Heritage Bank of Commerce
Topaz level: HRManager to Go    
Pearl level: Rousso & Jackel Kruse and Ham PowerFlare

If you're interested in working behind the scenes, call Tabard NOW at 408-979-0231!

We'd love to have you play with us!