XANADU
(DONATIONS CAN BE MADE IN ANY AMOUNT)
March 3, 2012 | 8pm • March 4, 2012 | 2pm & 7pm
The Jan Popper Theater
The Schoenberg Music Building at UCLA
445 Charles E. Young Drive East | Los Angeles
Directed by Hunter Bird
Music Directed by Sarah Ellis
Choreographed by Christopher Albrecht
Produced by Jackie Jones & Holden Sperling
Stage Managed by Phoebe Stanton
Costume Design by Breanna Rae Murillo
Lighting Design by Wyatt Bartel
Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Music & Lyrics by Jeff Lynne & John Farrar
Based on the Universal Pictures film
Screenplay by Richard Danus & Marc Rubel
Featuring:
Emma Degerstedt
Jon Eidson
Ian McQuown
Catie Marron
MaryJo Duprey
Coleton Schmitto
Jane Papageorge
Caitlyn Calfas
Cameron Bird
When it opened on Broadway in 2007, Xanadu’s poster read, “Pure fun. Total Genius.†And that’s about right. This irresistible musical comedy follows a Greek muse who descends from Mt. Olympus disguised as an Australian roller skater named Kira. She arrives in 1980 Venice Beach, California, on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to make the greatest artistic creation of his life: a roller disco. But the plot thickens as Kira falls in forbidden love with Sonny, exciting her scheming sisters and risking eternal banishment to the underworld. You are sure to fall head over... roller skates with this unabashedly over the top musical adventure.
Xanadu will be free of charge for participants and audiences alike. Act III aims to provide access to theatre for as many students as possible - but we need your help. Again, donations can be made for any amount.
This production would not be possible without your generosity.
ABOUT ACT III
Act III is dedicated to providing opportunities for creative expression and exposure for the UCLA student body through professional-level, quality student-run theatre.
This mission is especially important on the UCLA campus, due to the limited opportunities for theatrical involvement on campus. The UCLA Department of Theatre produces one musical each year, with participation restricted to theatre students only. Act III stands out amongst other campus theatre organizations in its professionalism and its policy encouraging students of any major to participate—at no cost.
Xanadu will be Act III’s eighth production since our inception in 2008. Past productions have included the Wild Party, Sweet Charity, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead and I Love You, Because.
In addition to our productions, Act III hosts a yearlong musical cabaret and offers special master classes. We also produce two fundraising events: Bruins Care, a musical revue supporting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, and 24 Hour Musical, a fully-staged musical mounted in 24 Hours to benefit No Limits, an organization that provides theatre programs to deaf children.
WHY WE NEED YOUR HELP
Unfortunately, reaching our $3,500 goal will not close the gap in our budget. The statewide deficit has caused a continuing decrease UCLA organization funding. This is especially problematic for mounting a theatre production, as university funding sources already do not cover many of our expenses. With this limited institutional funding and without charging admission or membership fees, we rely on the generosity of individuals like you. Your contributions will help offset costs that include theater rental, equipment, performance rights, sets and costumes.
You can make a big difference. Anything helps.
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$100 covers the cost of royalties for one performance
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$275 covers half of the rental cost for scripts and scores.
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$460 covers the the theater rental fee for one day.
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$855 covers the cost of performance rights & materials.
There is no way to show our gratitude for any and all contributions.
So, please accept the heartfelt appreciation of everyone at Act III, the satisfaction of contributing to the arts and the perks of the Xanadu-themed packages listed on this page.
OTHER WAYS TO HELP
Your support can come in many forms. Tell your friends about us - share our campaign link and spread the word! Give us a thumbs up by liking our Facebook page or mention us when you blog, tweet or tumblr.
Last but not least, come to our show!